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July 2015, Volume 29, Number 9 Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association 14 A Look into the Impacting the Beef Business™ Long-Range Strategic Plan By Rebecca Mettler 30 Over the Fence with Scott Hamilton
By Rebecca Mettler
35 Building a Lasting Association on a Solid Foundation
By Megan Slater and William McIntosh
44 Selecting Commercial Replacement Females with an Edge
By Rebecca Mettler
83 Your Mountain is Waiting
The cover photo was submitted by Steph Hille, Chimney Butte Ranch, Mandan, ND.
By Carrie Tilghman Derossett
94 What is the Value of buying a Bull with Genomic Enhanced EPDs?
By Matt Spangler, Ph.D.
REFERENCE
IN EVERY ISSUE
22
Board of Directors Meeting Action Points
40
State Statistics at a Glance
46
Gelbvieh and Balancer® EPD Genetic Trends
Contact Us News & Notes Bits & Pieces Did You Know? Places to Be Ad Index
58 Members with 100 Plus Registrations 59
Most Used Sires
60
American Gelbvieh Association Fees and Services
62 American Gelbvieh Association Committees 78 AGA Member Calendar and Data 87
State and Regional Association Listing
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GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org
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BREEDERS SECTIONS Southeast Breeders 90 Midwest Breeders 92-93 Upper Midwest Breeders 96-97 Northeast Breeders 101 Western Breeders 103 Southern Breeders 105 Service Center 109
EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org “GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and October for $35 for one year. American Gelbvieh Association 10900 Dover St., Broomfield, Colorado 80021-3993. Periodicals postage paid at Broomfield, Colorado and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER send address changes to: Gelbvieh World, 10900 Dover Street, Broomfield, Colorado 80021
Advancing Livestock Media Professionals
I want to thank
all buyers and bidders who made last season’s sales our biggest success to date. We sold 30 head of cattle to 13 breeders in 6 states. Buyers’ List Cedar Ridge Acres Palmersville, TN Da-Moon Gelbviehs Republic, MO Figure 3 Ranch Crawford, CO Haywire Cattle Co. Saffell, AR Arthur Keuper Ionia, MO Michael Farms Medford, OK Miller Gelbvieh Farm Strawberry, AR Bill and Susan Piloni Gunnison, CO Colton Spencer Aurora, MO Courtney Spencer Aurora, MO
A Program Built on Maternal Power In early 1996, we met with our accountant about starting a small purebred operation. A successful seedstock producer himself, Jack offered one piece of advice. Get the best females you can afford because your cows will be the foundation of your breeding program for years to come. Today, we are still following Jack’s advice. Although many of our successful females go back to the genetics of those original females, we still continue to search for that outstanding female that will improve our herd. Because our numbers are small, in order for a female to be considered she must first meet five criteria:
1. gentle disposition; 2. easy calving; 3. good growth; 4. carcass merit; and 5. impressive looks.
Then we study the pedigree to ensure the genes will improve the product we produce – the best red genetics our breed has to offer. In this last sale season, If you’re looking for seedstock over 30% of that will bring added muscle, our sales pounds and eye appeal to your came from breeding program, we urge you repeat to check out our reds. buyers of Hart Farm genetics.
Tavern Creek Gelbvieh LLC Saint Elizabeth, MO
For more information, give Bob a call at 816-225-8530.
Maynard Taylor Bronson, KS Mark your calander and plan to attend Hart Farm’s Second Annual Private Treaty Bull Sale. Bulls will be available for viewing at the Farm or online starting the second week of March, 2016.
Most are sired or bred to A.I. sires including Astro, Decade, Roscoe, Pop A Top, R Cogburn, Mr. Titlelist and our exciting new sire HF Thor 173A19.
HFGC HF DESPERADO 173B13
This high-performance, calving ease herd sire prospect was the high selling bull in this year’s Online Private Treaty Bull Sale. He was purchased by Figure 3 Ranch, Crawford, CO.
Bob Hart, Owner (913) 362-7121, ext. 205 • Cell (816) 225-8530 • bhart@hartfarm.net SMALL HERD POWERFUL GENETICS
CONTENTS INSIDE THE EDITORIAL
42 Staying Connected with Your Association
6 Reflection
President’s View from Neal Pearson
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We’re Going to Kansas City
Executive’s View from Myron Edelman
10 Finding the Benefits of Incorporating Genomics Testing
View of the Numbers from Kelli Retallick
18 Progress Through Innovation
Breed Promotion Minute from William McIntosh
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It’s Breeding Time! Junior Voice from Grace Hammer
SALES 98
Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 26th Annual Bull Sale
100 Seedstock Plus Southwest Feed Efficiency and Cow-Maker Bull Sale at Bar T Bar 102 12th Annual Open House and Bull Sale 104 Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh Sale 104 Spring Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational Sale
38 Registry Tips N Tricks
Communication Note from Megan Slater
105 Genetic Power Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bull Sale
Dolores Gravley
106 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale 106 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 10900 Dover Street F Westminster, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 F Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org F info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association
ASSOCIATION STAFF Myron Edelman Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480) Dianne Coffman Director of Administration diannec@gelbvieh.org (ex. 479) Dolores Gravley Customer Services doloresg@gelbvieh.org (ex. 481) Kari White Breed Improvement Data Analyst kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Kelli Retallick Data Services Specialist kellir@gelbvieh.org Carrie Tilghman Derossett Junior Activities Coordinator carriet@gelbvieh.org 270-404-0828
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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. 463) William McIntosh Commercial Marketing Specialist williamm@gelbvieh.org 502-867-3132
Neal Pearson, President (2015) Lake City, SD • 605-448-5653 njpearson@venturecomm.net
Duane Strider, Secretary (2012) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com
Dan Warner, V. President (2013) Beaver City, NE • 308-962-6511 dan@warnerbeef.com
Grant Thayer, Treasurer (2014) Ramah, CO • 303-621-2058 grant@jumpingcowgelbvieh.com
DIRECTORS Brian Dunn (2013) St. John, KS • 620-549-6516 dunnfarm@hotmail.com Emily Griffiths (2014) Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com Bob Hart (2014) Kansas City, KS • 816-225-8530 bhart@hartfarm.net Andy LeDoux (2012) Agenda, KS • 785-732-6564 ledouxranch@hotmail.com David Martin (2014) Judsonia, AR • 501-728-4950 martincattleco@windstream.net Dustin Rippe (2015) Hubble, NE • 316-323-4874 dustin.rippe@yahoo.com
Lowell Rogers (2015) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com Ronnie Rogers (2013) Mendon, MO • 660-375-7266 rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@ hotmail.com Scott Starr (2013) Stapleton, NE • 308-587-2293 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Walter Teeter (2014) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com Gary Tilghman (2013) Glasgow, KY • 270-678-5695 gtilghma@uky.edu
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PRESIDENT’S VIEW
Reflection One of the definitions for reflection is; consideration of some subject matter, idea or purpose. Another is turning back. By Neal Pearson THE TURNING BACK definition is appropriate for
article; the consideration of some subject matter, idea or purpose. The subject matter is obviously herd sires. The idea can encompass one’s thoughts and provide insight to the direction their program is striving to excel at, whether it is maternal traits, carcass traits, etc. That leaves purpose. For Gelbvieh World, this issue covers two months. Spring sale season is over and the fall sale season has not started. But, it is an important issue from a budgeting standpoint due to the statistics provided in the magazine. However, let’s not look at this from a budget point of view, instead let’s focus on its purpose: the promotion of genetics and breeder programs that can be referred to all year long. When we look at it from that standpoint, then its purpose and importance becomes significant.
the Herd Reference issue of the Gelbvieh World. This is one issue where we turn back to all year long for information about not just herd bulls, but also about breeders programs. This issue should be one of the most important advertising venues for all breeders of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics. Realizing that for some breeders this information arrives after their breeding season and for some before it starts, the information contained in this issue has merit for a Change of subject matter, but still a reflection, the whole year. The search for new genetics is an ongoing April board meeting. It started with some comments thought process. This then makes the Herd Reference from me about what I saw as important to the future issue so important for every breeder to be represented. You may have the genetics that another breeder is looking for, but if you don’t The subject matter is obviously herd sires. The promote them, nobody knows their presence or idea can encompass one’s thoughts and provide location.
insight to the direction their program is striving to Turning back also reminds me of when I was excel at, whether it is maternal traits, carcass traits, a lot younger growing up with Hereford cattle and waiting for the much-anticipated arrival of etc. That leaves purpose. the Hereford Journal yearbook. This issue was huge, close to thousand pages in volume. The reason for the anticipation was that its arrival sustainability of the AGA and a challenge to the was just before harvest season. For those of us who had board that we needed to be proactive, open minded the duty of driving a grain truck with no radio, what and futuristic in our thinking. As you can see by the better way to pass the waiting time than to study the motions that were passed, the blueprints were started many herd bull ads in the annual. Ads were marked for to ensure the future wellbeing of the association. further study at a later date, usually during the winter Time will be our judge, but if the blueprints become a and before bull sale season started and especially reality, we have the start of our “staircase of vision” as during sale season. I can remember Dad keeping this I have commented about in my previous articles to the by his favorite chair at all times. Point being, this issue membership. FFF has influence for a year. Returning to the first definition at the start of this
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EXECUTIVE’S VIEW
We’re going to Kansas City An all new site and event for the annual AGA National Convention. THE LAST TEN months at the American Gelbvieh
Association (AGA) have been particularly exciting. The changes that have occurred are positioning Gelbvieh to take its place in a leadership position within the beef industry. The administration of that advantageous position, without question, will bring more changes that will continue to connect Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics to a beef business that is insisting on genetic accuracy and excellence. The AGA Board of Directors and staff would like to announce that the AGA National Convention and Annual Meeting will be held in Kansas City, Missouri at the Embassy Suites Kansas City- International Airport hotel. December 10–12, 2015 will mark the first solitary event in recent history for AGA members to conduct the annual business meeting for the AGA, meet with other Gelbvieh breeders and elect leaders of the AGA to serve on the board of directors. AGA will also be hosting a variety of new and exciting convention programs geared to both AGA members and commercial stakeholders as fully described below. Make plans to be in Kansas City this coming December to work with other AGA stakeholders in planning the future of Gelbvieh. The convention itself will have something for all Gelbvieh enthusiasts. Committee meetings formerly held via web cast and conference call will now take place as a function of the annual meeting. AGA members that volunteer to serve on committees will meet to discuss recommendations to make to the AGA Board of Directors. AGA 101, a new event, will be available for members who are new to AGA and those looking to become more active in the association. AGA 101 will assist members in discovering more about the services members have available to them and discover how to maximize membership within the association. AGA 101 will 8 | JULY 2015
also address those members wanting to become more involved in the AGA committees and activities or even those inspiring to serve on the AGA Board of Directors. Perhaps one of the most enticing features at this year’s AGA convention will be the all-new “Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup”. This free to attend symposium will be the culminating activity at the AGA Convention. Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup is tailored especially to fit the interest and needs of commercial bull customers, feeders and beef industry partners. The Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup will feature industry-leading speakers and panelists that will address both sides of the cattle production profit equation. The first segment will focus on building productive, long lasting and profitable females. The session wraps up with a panel discussion comprised of cattle feeders and packers and will focus on marketing feeder cattle and the beef production side of the business. The transformation that has taken place in recent months at AGA has provided an avenue for such an event to transpire. Staff members serve as a reliable source for members, customers and industry partners to maximize the use of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. The AGA staff is thrilled to facilitate this event along with AGA leadership and formally invite all AGA members to attend. Watch for additional details in the Gelbvieh E-News, in Gelbvieh World and be one of the first to sign up through the online convention registration at www. Gelbvieh.org. We will look forward to seeing you in Kansas City. Sincerely,
Myron G. Edelman Executive Director American Gelbvieh Association
VIEW OF THE NUMBERS
Finding the Benefits of Incorporating Genomic Testing You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Unless you measure something, you do not know if it is getting better or worse. This old management adage is still accurate today and certainly applicable to cowherd management and genetic selection. By Kelli Retallick INCREASED MANAGEMENT IS key to insure people
involved in the beef industry remain profitable. As beef producers continue to reap the benefits of low cowherd numbers and demand shortages through increased prices, perhaps the demand challenge is not just one of quantity but one of beef quality as well. Beef prices are at record highs now, but historic market cycles signal beef prices will come down in the coming years. The question is, who will still remain a force in the industry? Even though the beef industry is not as vertically integrated as other meat livestock species such as pork or poultry, the quality of beef the consumer receives depends on every sector of the industry with its roots at the seedstock level. Seedstock producers have the responsibility to commercial cattlemen to take advantage of new technologies and superior genetics to select animals that will continue to add quality to their product. The use of Genomic-Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPD) is just another tool for producers to use to pinpoint superior animals and provide a risk-management tool for their customers. Genomic data allows animal breeders and geneticists to explain a greater amount of genetic variation of traits to provide more reliable prediction tools for producers.
Benefits of GE-EPDs Using genomic tests in addition to performance, pedigree, and progeny data already included in National Cattle Evaluation allows for a more accurate estimation of an animal’s performance. It is especially 10 | JULY 2015
beneficial for young, unproven animals that do not have progeny data recorded. For example, a genomic-tested animal has the same amount accuracy as a sire or dam that has one to seven recorded progeny, depending on the heritability of the trait.
While animal breeders and geneticists continue to improve tests to account for a larger percentage of genetic variation, lowly heritable traits still have a lot of environmental pressures that can affect the trait’s performance, said Dr. Jennifer Bormann, Kansas State University. Therefore, the proportion of genetic variation explained by genomic tests and marker information is limited by the trait’s heritability. Testing young animals not only increases the accuracy prediction but also allows for animals to enter cattle evaluations at a younger age even with no data collected. For example, a producer could send in a DNA sample on a newborn animal to be tested with the Genomic Option 1 or Genomic Option 2 test allowing an animal to receive carcass information without even being scanned.
Genomic Testing Options with AGA Genomic Option 1: Gelbvieh Genomic Profiler HD (high density) is required for AI sires and donor dams. Genomic Option 2: Gelbvieh Genomic Profiler - LD (low density) All Gelbvieh and Balancer® sires of pasture exposed calves born on or after January 1, 2016 will be required to have a minimum of Genomic Option # 2 low density (GGP-LD) test on file prior to registration of 2016 born calves. * Walking sires of external breeds must have an equivalent test to AGA’s Genomic Option #2 as provided by the association of registry. If no
equivalent test is available for the external breed, parentage markers must be on file with the AGA. Genomic results also require no contemporary groups. This is especially beneficial for producers recording a small number of animals per year or embryo transfer (ET) calves. It increases the probability of distinguishing superior animals out of a small contemporary group. Genomic testing ET calves allows for earlier individual assessments of performance. When ET calves are reported, flushmates are given the exact same genetic profile, which are interim-EPDs until individual progeny data is reported. GE-EPDs allow producers to differentiate these animals at an earlier age. Expensive or hard to measure traits also greatly benefit from genomic testing many of which are economical relevant traits (ERTs). For example, animals can receive GE-EPDs for feed efficiency phenotypes even without raw feed intake records being collected. This not only saves producers testing costs but also allows for the selection of animals that could affect the profitability of the operation in subsequent generations.
Continued Value of Collecting Raw Data
individual traits. But most important to remember, genomic technology is only one piece of the puzzle. In order to explain the maximum amount of genetic variation of a trait, genomic data must be used in conjunction with pedigree, progeny and performance information.
Conclusion In general inclusion of marker information into EPD calculations has three primary benefits: increasing accuracy for young animals, providing EPDs for novelty traits such as efficiency and shortening generation intervals by pinpointing superior animals earlier in life. Increasing accuracy and shortening generation intervals accelerate the rate of genetic progress and thus increasing the value of the cowherd. As genetic evaluation continues to evolve, it is important producers stay up-to-date and proactive with the latest advancements in genetic technology. Use EPDs to make the most informed selection decision as it combines all available information on an animal including individual measure, progeny data, pedigree and genomic results. For more information on GE-EPDs or questions on how to test your animals feel free to contact the American Gelbvieh Association. FFF
Although using genomic data has equipped producers with a greater amount of information to Editor’s note: Please turn to page 94-95 for additional select superior animals at younger ages, the value of coverage of GE-EPDs. collecting performance information, actual weights, ultrasound data, intake records, etc., can not be replaced. Genomic information is used as indicator traits in evaluations therefore the use of DNA testing should not replace our traditional data collection approach. It is crucial that phenotypic information continues to be collected in order to better predict which single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) explains the variation in animal performance. “Gelbvieh since 1973” This is especially true for traits Kathleen Rankin 406-937-4815 in which not many performance 1285 Nine Mile Rd. • Oilmont, MT 59466 records are collected or reported Ken and Dale Flikkema krankin@northerntel.net 2 Mint Trail • Bozeman, MT 59718 by producers. Continued collection www.kickinghorseranch.com (406) 586-6207 (Office) Performance cattle for the real world. of this phenotypic data allows (406) 580-6207 (Cell) Look for our consignments at the NILE Gelbvieh Sale, email: mcfarmsmt@gmail.com for geneticists to periodically October 14, 2015 • Our Production Sale, March 17, 2016 Black, Purebred & Balancer Cattle retrain the population in order to “Our Aim is Your Target” improve estimates of prediction for
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NEWS ‘N NOTES AGA Office Closed The AGA office will be closed Friday, July 3, 2015 in observance of Independence Day. AGA wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend.
A Gelbvieh Wedding Congratulations to AGA Junior Activities Coordinator Carrie Tilghman Derossett on her wedding! Carrie Tilghman and Daryl Derossett tied the knot in Glasgow, Kentucky on Saturday May 16, 2015. We would like to extend our well wishes to Carrie and her new husband for a lifetime of wedded bliss. Please note: Carrie’s email will remain carriet@gelbvieh.org.
as Junior issue ad deadlines have changed. Space reservations and ad copy are now due July 1 with camera-ready ads due on July 15 for the August 2015 Junior Programs edition of Gelbvieh World. To reserve your ad space in Gelbvieh World, contact Lynn Valentine at lynnv@gelbvieh.org
Production Schedule Gelbvieh World The Profit Picture June-July Herd Reference Edition Early deadline: May 21 Ad deadline: May 28 August Junior Programs Early deadline: June 24 Ad deadline: July 1 September Seedstock Marketing Early deadline: July 25 Ad deadline: August 1
DNA Sample Type Matters Some breeders have been submitting tissue collection tags for DNA testing. While this is a sample collection option for DNA testing and produces sufficient results when samples are fresh, it should be noted that some tissue collection tag samples over six months old are not reliable options for future testing and receive marginal results. The lab will run the requested tests but if the sample fails testing the breeder will still be billed for the test.
Changes to Gelbvieh World Production Schedule Traditionally, the Junior Programs have been highlighted in the September issue of Gelbvieh World but starting this summer Junior Programs will now be highlighted one month earlier in the August issue! The September magazine will now be the seedstock marketing issue. Please make note of this change, 12 | JULY 2015
Geneseek views blood samples on blood cards as the recommended sample type for DNA testing. Blood card testing is fully automated, thus a much quicker process. AGA and Geneseek also document fewer failed samples with blood cards. In addition, blood card samples can be stored and easily revisited for future testing at the sample owner’s request provided there is enough viable sample remaining on the card.
BITS ‘N PIECES Walking Sire DNA Requirements for External Breeds AGA members have inquired about the rule passed in August 2014 to require a minimum of a Genomic Option #2 (GGP-LD) test for walking sires, in order to register 2016 calves from those pasture matings. The AGA Board of Directors did rule to clarify that requirement to include walking sires of external breeds (i.e. Angus, Red Angus, Simmental, etc.) during the April 2015 board meeting. Therefore, external sires should have an equivalent test to AGA’s Genomic Option #2 as provided by the association of registry. According to the clarification of the rule, if no equivalent test is available for the external breed, parentage markers must be on file with the AGA. Requirements for AGA registered walking sires and AI sires and donor dams do not change. As a reminder, the rule passed in August 2014 reads: Effective January 1, 2016 all sires of pasture exposed calves born on or after January 1, 2016 are required to have minimum of Genomic Option #2 (GGP-LD) test on file prior to registration of 2016 calves. If you have questions regarding this requirement please contact Kelli Retallick at kellir@gelbvieh.org or Kari White at kario@gelbvieh.org or call 303-465-2333.
Did You Know? To date there have been 6,952 animals transferred to new owners in 2015. The American Gelbvieh Association was the first breed association to include a registry and genetic evaluation for hybrid animals? The July Herd Reference edition of the Gelbvieh World has the largest print run of any other month of the Gelbvieh World at 6,500 copies. State Gelbvieh associations use this issue throughout the year for tradeshows and field days and it is included in each AGA inquiry packet sent out by the AGA office. Utilizing a crossbred cow can give you an advantage of: +38 percent cow longevity; +25 percent lifetime productivity; +8 percent calf crop weaned; +5 percent weaning performance and +4 percent in calf yearling performance. There are a total of 36,952 cows assessed in the American Gelbvieh Association’s total herd enrollment so far for 2015.
For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer ® or Southern Balancer ® bulls, females and feeder cattle, contact:
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A Look into the Impacting the Beef Business™ Long-Range Strategic Plan Where are we today because of forward thinking? By Rebecca Mettler THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH Association (AGA) Board of Directors started working on the Impacting the Beef Business™ long-range strategic plan in fall of 2012 with a goal of developing a roadmap to place Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle in a competitive position within the beef industry.
This multi-step process, which included a membership survey, board and staff S.W.O.T. (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis for the AGA and the breed, plus reviews of the AGA business and industry trends. In the end, AGA decided to focus their efforts on three main goal categories; breed improvement, breed promotion and member education. Throughout the last three years, AGA Board of Directors, staff and the membership have advanced the breed in each of three categories. Let’s take a step back and look at just how much has been accomplished to move the Gelbvieh breed in a forward direction.
Breed Improvement: “Own maternal efficiency and stay between the guardrails for all other traits.” The topic of breed improvement is of fundamental importance to the goal of impacting the beef business and setting the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed up for future successes. One could not talk about breed improvement without mentioning the completion of the AGA’s GenomicEnhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs) that were released in January 2014. At the time, the addition of GE-EPDs positioned AGA on the relativity short list of breeds utilizing this advanced technology. The work of AGA members, staff and financial assistance from the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) made quick
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progress in collecting the test population and implementing the monumentally important program.
Gelbvieh influence as a maternal breed is substantial. Because of this influence, a main focus of the breed improvement initiative was to develop reliable tools to monitor traits for maternal efficiency. AGA answered the call by implementing the heifer pregnancy (HP) and 30-month pregnancy (PG30) and $Cow index. Currently there are 33,992 animals with HP EPD and also 33,992 animals with PG30 EPD. It’s important to note that yearling weights must be recorded for females in order to be eligible for HP and PG30 EPDs. Females must also have HP and PG30 EPDs to obtain a $Cow figure. A few projects are still in the developmental stages. Those projects include monitoring foot soundness and temperament. A prototype EPD related to temperament is currently in progress. Another project in the development stages relates to the goal of decreasing the breed average shear force value by .40 lb. AGA is currently looking into a research prototype EPD based on the tenderness markers. A tenderness database was created from the test results AGA members volunteered to be released from testing facilities. One of the goals added to the strategic plan during the April 2014 Board of Directors meeting was to provide genetic information for commercial herds. Planning is currently underway and the process was reviewed and approved at the April 2015 AGA Board of Directors meeting. Other past project completions in the breed improvement field includes the development of new indexes for maternal selection and feeder calf value. The $Cow and FPI indexes were included for the first time in the 2014 NCE. With the addition of the new AGA registry system, AGA members now have instant access to genetic trends charts and figures for their individual herds. This is a process that was previously provided by the AGA national
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office at no charge. The importance of the genetic trends for both the breed and individual breeders goes back to the strategic plan goal of monitoring growth and the ability to provide tools for benchmarking genetic progress.
Breed Promotion: “Celebrate our strengths while we improve our weaknesses.” One of the main goals of breed promotion is to increase promotion “reach” by 5 percent each year for the next three years (starting in 2012) with the focus on promoting Gelbvieh, Balancer and crossbreeding merits to the cow-calf and feedlot sectors. AGA has answered the call by continually evaluating and implementing promotional efforts as effectively as possible to reach the target audience. Continued presence at important national and state cattlemen’s events has been demonstrated. AGA has also increased the reach of The Profit Picture publication, the commercially focused tabloid newspaper published twice annually. Current
subscriptions exceed 40,000 of which the majority are involved in the commercial cattle industry. Marketing staff at AGA further made impactful efforts by working directly with industry partners such as Superior Livestock Auction to exhibit Gelbvieh and Balancer strengths directly to commercial cow-calf operations and feeders. The importance of transferring animals has been a focus of AGA’s marketing efforts for the past three years. During transfer heavy months, AGA has developed educational material specific to the various forms of AGA communications. Lengthy articles detailing the importance of transfers and the transfer process have been placed in the Gelbvieh World magazine as well as reminders in the AGA E-Newsletter with links to AGA’s website for transfer instructions and tutorials. AGA is committed to communicating the importance of transferring animals to commercial producers in order to present them with the genetic information and marketing
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Member Education: “Member involvement in the strategic plan goals is crucial to its success.” Developing an upgraded AGA online data entry and information system is a main focus of the Member Education portion of the strategic plan. The AGA’s new registry system was launched in the summer of 2014. Providing AGA members with resources to learn to better navigate the registry system have been a priority during the past year. Nearly 20 educational videos and tutorials have been posted to AGA’s YouTube page, a series of webinars were held throughout the winter and spring of 2015 to engage the membership in registry service training as well as two special AGA registry system focused sessions during the 2015 AGA Annual Convention. Navigating the new registry system has also been highlighted in a monthly column featured in the Gelbvieh World publication.
Advancing the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) has been made possible during the strategic plan period by the addition of an AGF Board of Directors. The current board consists of nine members, including seven past AGA board members with three of them being past AGA presidents. The group has a combined experience of over 250 years in advancing the Gelbvieh breed. Currently, the board’s most exciting campaign is the “Culls for the Future” program, which encourages AGA members to donate the funds received from the sale of cull cows.
Building the Success The future brings new opportunities and challenges for the beef industry. Because of the forward thinking of our AGA leaders, the Gelbvieh breed has positioned itself to take advantage of the opportunities to come. AGA Board of Directors, staff and membership will continue to set and pursue the goals of the Impacting the Beef Business™ longterm strategic plan to continue the forward motion of the association and breed. FFF
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BREED PROMOTION MINUTE
Progress Through Innovation Isn’t it amazing the speed of change we see these days? By William McIntosh EVERYTHING SEEMS TO move so much faster than it did in years past. We live in a time of instant information. If you have a question you can use your
Looking back through history, the use of cutting-edge technology was what made the difference of being leaders of industry or being left behind and forgotten.
cell phone to call a vet or banker for answers, you can use Google to find the answer on the web, or now you can even ask your phone and it will tell you. The amount of technology we all have available to use today seems unbelievable, almost like something out of a science fiction movie from the 1970’s. I can remember my grandfather telling me stories of cutting down virgin timber in the mountains of eastern Kentucky in the 1930’s with only an axe and crosscut saw. He told stories of plowing with a mule and plowing around stumps. Every single process of corn production was done by hand and done the hard way. In his lifetime he saw farming progress from a mule and a plow to 500 horsepower tractors and combines with GPS navigation. When he was a child I’m sure no one could imagine the advancement in technology and agriculture that we have seen in the past 90 years. Looking back through history, the use of cutting-edge technology was what made the difference of being leaders of industry or being left behind and forgotten. The men and the companies that embraced the new innovations were the ones that 18 | JULY 2015
built this great nation. Take for example Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie built the empire Carnegie Steel Corporation in the late 1800’s and 1900’s. Before Carnegie Steel, the process for making steel was very expensive and time consuming. Carnegie was the first to implement the Bessemer process on a large scale. The key principle of the Bessemer process is removal of impurities from the iron by oxidation with air being blown through the molten iron. The vision to embrace this cutting-edge technology made Carnegie one of the richest men in history. The cattle business is not exempt to change. My grandfather would talk about when he was a child there were only three breeds of beef cattle in our part of the world. Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn. According to him, you either were a Hereford man or an Angus man or Shorthorn man and there was no middle ground, crossbreeding was taboo. In those days a breed association’s primary responsibility was to record and document pedigrees. Since then, we have learned the value of crossbreeding and we now have a completely different understanding of a breed association’s role in the beef industry. The advancements in genetic evaluation have allowed cattlemen to make huge improvements in
The advancements in genetic evaluation have allowed cattlemen to make huge improvements in beef cattle production.
beef cattle production. We first saw the use of in-herd ratios then the development of EPDs. With GenomicEnhanced EPDs along with carcass ultrasound
data and DNA testing breed associations’ role have evolved. Now using data collection and management provides members and commercial producers with the newest, best information and technology to make the best genetic selection decisions. Seedstock producers are responsible to provide their customers with not only the best genetics but also the best information to make well thought-out breeding decisions. The technology we have today in the beef industry allows us to be more productive and to produce beef more efficiently than ever imagined. In the past 30 years beef production has increased 40 percent per
cow and today we produce 20 percent more pounds of beef in the U.S. with 15 percent fewer cows. There have been lots and lots of cattlemen that have refused to embrace technology. They hung on strongly to past ideas. We have all heard someone say, “I think EPDs are useless,” or “I use that breed because that’s what dad always did.” Unfortunately, because of that kind of thinking there are 750,000 fewer cattle producers in the U.S. now than there was 30 years ago. As we continue to see improved efficiencies and consolidation in every segment of agriculture, my question to you is, “What side of the fence will you be on in thirty years?” FFF
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SHOWMAN SAYS GOODBYE cassette tape, and she would have to transcribe the notes and send out the correspondence. And just as expected, when technology changed and became more advanced she was right in the middle of learning new programs and taking on more job responsibility that included Gelbvieh World subscriptions, membership billing and payroll. But, to her, it was the interactions with the membership that was the most rewarding. Those close relationships are the memories that will stay with her as she moves forward in her career as the new office manager at a CPA financial planning company in Westminster, Colorado. “I have a lot of special people that have become dear friends through the years,” Showman said. “It’s not easy to leave here.” Showman said that her favorite thing about working for the association is getting to see the breeders at convention. This allows her to put faces to the names and voices that she hears over the phone on such a regular basis. THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH Association (AGA) staff
One of her most memorable times working at the AGA office was during her interview to get the job.
and AGA Board of Directors would like to thank Patti Showman for 23 years of service. As Showman demonstrated, a dedicated staff provides stability for a flourishing membership, said Myron Edelman AGA executive director.
“A blizzard came in that day. I went into Jim Gibb’s office and during the interview a mouse ran across the floor,” Showman said. “Then all I remember is standing on top of the conference table in Jim’s office. I’m scared spitless of mice!”
Showman has been committed to AGA’s customer service for over two decades. From the first day on the job on March 30, 1992 she has been an integral part of the association staff.
And through the years Showman has shared a lot of good times and lots of laughs with the AGA staff and membership. She will look back on those times as she looks ahead to the future.
“I had a pretty memorable first day,” Showman said. “It was herd assessment time and back then it was all done on paper. They had everything downstairs plus a postage meter and we sent out over 2,000 mailings that day.”
As a closing comment to the association, Showman has these words to share.
In her longstanding career she’s been around during some exciting times for AGA and seen many changes, including working for seven different executives and many coworkers. Throughout the years, Showman’s responsibilities have spanned from starting out as a receptionist to customer services and payroll.
Again, AGA would like to thank Patti for her years of service. Her bubbly personality and bright smile will be missed around the office.
When she first started at AGA she was also in charge of all of the executive director’s correspondence to the membership and industry. She said Jim Gibb would give her recordings on a Dictaphone, a machine with a 20 | JULY 2015
“Life’s not the breaths you take but the moments that take your breath away,” Showman said. “That’s what I’m feeling right now.”
“As the AGA embarks on a new era of providing genetic excellence and marketing success to Gelbvieh stakeholders and the beef industry, the association hopes to identify personnel that is both talented and steadfast in their respective service terms,” Edelman said. FFF
Genetics that Add Tenderness and Growth to Your Cowherd! Thank You to All Our Customers We are once again grateful for your support and confidence in our program. I’m honored to be your source for Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. Ronnie Rogers Upcoming Sales for Rogers Valley Farm’s Genetics October 17, 2015 • Annual Midwest Beef Alliance Female Sale Purebred Gelbvieh, Balancer® & Influenced Replacement Females Selling a select group of Purebred Gelbvieh & Balancer® Yearling Bulls
Consistency, Predictability and Stayability for Increase Profits. For over 20 years, Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh has been breeding and selecting for predictable, easy fleshing, trouble-free genetics from birth to the dinner table. Let us show you how our genetics can improve the performance of your herd. For information on our bull and young female offerings or to purchase semen from our tenderness sires, call Ronald Rogers at 660-375-7266.
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BOD ACTION POINTS
Board Action Points from April 2015 Board of Directors Meeting THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH Association Board of Directors met on April 16-18, 2015. Board Members in Attendance include: Neal Pearson, Dan Warner, Duane Strider, Grant Thayer, Scott Starr, Emily Griffiths, Dustin Rippe, Walter Teeter, Ronnie Rogers, David Martin, Bob Hart, Andy LeDoux, Brian Dunn, and Lowell Rogers. Gary Tilghman was not in attendance. The following is a list of action points approved by the Board. 1. Moved to accept the minutes from the January 2015 board meeting. Motion passed. 2. Moved to accept the agenda for the April 2015 board meeting. Motion passed. 3. Request the breed improvement committee review a topic of restricting access of raw data within the registry service to the ranch of origin. Motion passed. 4. Moved to initiate a commercial, herd management service. Motion passed. 5. Motion that clarifies an equivalent DNA test for external walking sires is required to register calves. If an equivalent DNA test does not exist from the association of registry, a minimum of parentage markers are required. Motion passed. 6. Moved to accept custom naming recommendations for animals that do not fit into a category of PB/FB, Balancer or Southern Balancer. Motion passed. 7. Moved to initiate re-design of American Gelbvieh Association website. Motion passed. 8. Moved to relocate the National Sale away from the National Western Stock Show grounds to the hotel, to be held during the Gelbvieh and Balancer futurity event. Motion passed. 9. Moved to relocate the AGA national convention out of the National Western Stock Show time frame and to a different location. Motion passed. 22 | JULY 2015
10. Moved to hold convention during the first 15 days of December in the year 2015. Motioned passed. 11. Moved to hold the 2015 convention in the state of Nebraska. Motion failed. 12. Moved to hold the 2015 convention in the state of Missouri. Motion passed. 13. Moved for the American Gelbvieh Association to continue to help organize the National Sale and futurities that take place during the National Western Stock Show. Motion passed. 14. Moved to form a commercially focused advisory committee appointed by the executive director. Motion passed. 15. Moved to present a commercial producer of the year award at the national convention. Motioned passed. FFF
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have low heritability but ones that have huge economic impact on profitability. Reproduction in beef cattle is a trait with low heritability. Heterosis resulting from crossbreeding has significance for commercial breeding programs as it improves and enhances reproductive efficiency. Getting more cows bred is the first and biggest profit center in all cow-calf operations. A producer cannot build too much reproduction and longevity into a cowherd. Heterosis from crossbreeding enhances both reproduction and longevity.
Put crossbreeding to work for your cow-calf operation with the help of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics and watch the benefits add up. The bottom line, that’s what matters to commercial cow-calf producers. The advantages of crossbreeding positively influence the bottom line, and that’s not a secret. For decades progressive cattlemen have utilized crossbreeding to increase profits and efficiency. To see maternal benefits in their commercial cow herds, producers have been choosing Gelbvieh or Balancer® genetics. The crossbred female is 30 percent more productive over her lifetime. The heterosis, or hybrid vigor, advantage is known as the increase in performance of the crossbred animal compared to the average of the straightbred parents. That increase in performance results in increased profitability to an operation. The influence of heterosis is greatest for traits that
Do the math in your own herd. It’s proven that with a crossbred cow you get an advantage of: +38 percent cow longevity; +25 percent lifetime productivity; +8 percent calf crop weaned; +5 percent weaning performance and +4 percent in calf yearling performance. Collectively, those advantages don’t come along in any other package. How does heterosis work? There are three main types of heterosis: Individual heterosis is the improvement in
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performance by the individual crossbred animal above the average of its parents. Increased calf livability, weaning weight, yearling weight and carcass traits are examples of individual heterosis in crossbred calves compared to straightbred calves. Maternal heterosis is arguably the most important advantage for crossbreeding. It leads to the combined improvement in traits from the dam that cause increase in performance of her progeny. Examples of maternal heterosis in a beef cow include: younger age at puberty, increased calving rate, increased survival of her calf to weaning; longevity and pounds of calf produced in her lifetime.
Paternal heterosis is the improvement in the productive and reproductive characteristics of the bull. Examples of paternal heterosis in a herd sire include; reduced age at puberty, improvements in scrotal circumference, improved sperm concentration, increased pregnancy rate and greater service capacity, as well as many more years of service. FFF
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MANAGEMENT
A Glance at the Bred and Open Heifer Market Dr. Andrew Griffith, Assistant Professor, UT Livestock Marketing and Commodities Throughout 2014, producers across Tennessee and the country either participated in or watched with great intrigue the market for bred and open females start high and finish higher. The main focus in the market was led by bred heifers and open replacement quality heifers. The market for bred and open heifers has moderated to some degree as calf and feeder cattle prices have come off their record highs, but the market for replacement females continues to offer a good marketing opportunity especially for producers with replacement quality heifers. There have been several instances where open replacement quality heifers have been marketed for the same price as same weight steers. The ability to market heifers at the same price as steers could result in $100 to $150 of additional revenue for each heifer. The ability to market heifers of this quality generally requires a strong genetic program, a solid vaccination and health program, additional effort from the producer to manage and develop heifers to fit the environment, and increased market awareness to locate buyers. There are some buyers looking specifically in this market, because it allows the purchaser the opportunity to finish developing the heifers and then breed those heifers to sires with genetics that will produce the desired offspring. For instance, a heifer destined for Texas may be bred to produce offspring with more heat tolerance than a heifer shipped to northern parts of Kansas or Nebraska. The open heifer market has been strong the past year or so, but the bred heifer market has received the most attention from buyers and sellers. There were several instances in 2014 where commercial bred heifers sold for prices as high as $3,200 with the majority of bred heifers being marketed in the range of $2,600 to $3,000. In the long run, it could be difficult for producers to profit on heifers purchased on the top side of this range. The determining factors will be how long feeder cattle prices remain elevated, potential for alternative marketing opportunities for calves produced by the cow, and the unpredictable factor called weather. As with any market there are buyers and sellers. The
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current heifer market is a seller’s market and several producers are taking advantage of the market and capturing higher values for their heifers than through traditional marketing avenues (i.e. marketing feeder cattle). Alternatively, there are several producers who could be capitalizing on the heifer market that are not doing so. There are several reasons producers with high quality heifers may not be marketing heifers as either open or bred replacements. Some of those reasons include the perception of the additional effort it takes to produce replacement heifers, the additional costs that will likely be incurred, fear that markets may reverse resulting in significant losses from heifer development and forgone income, not having the resources to develop heifers, and a myriad of other reasons that may be specific to a producer. It is difficult to ease all the fears or reduce all the concerns related to cattle markets and the heifer market is no different. However, most market indicators support the idea that the bred and open replacement heifer markets will remain strong the next couple of years. The one unknown is always in relation to the weather and drought. For instance, Texas cattle producers, the leader in cattle numbers, continue looking to rebuild herds. The reason they had a herd reduction was due to drought. Currently, only 15.5 percent of their land area is experiencing severe or worse drought compared to 65.1 percent one year ago. Nearly 60 percent of Texas is considered to have no drought issues at this time compared to 5 percent one year ago. Similarly, Oklahoma drought conditions have improved considerably. Only 46.2 percent of the state is experiencing severe or worse drought whereas 66.0 percent were experiencing the severe or worse drought one year ago. As with any business, risks must be taken to have an opportunity at the reward. Producers should evaluate all marketing opportunities and alternatives in order to make calculated risk decisions. The difference in revenue received from marketing a feeder heifer versus a bred heifer could range from $800 to $1,200 dollars per head. The question a producer must ask themselves is if they can carry that heifer from one stage of production to a later stage of production for less than the additional revenue that could be received. Developing and breeding heifers as a marketing method is not for everyone, but there are several folks who could do it successfully and add to their bottom line. FFF Source: University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
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Sired by SAV Pioneer 7301, Troy is a calving ease bull that does not give up the added body mass, bone or performance. He also ranks in the top 30% or higher for 9 economically important traits. CED 11
BW -0.4 30%
WW 73 25%
YW 114 20%
MK 17
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CEM 10 15%
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CW 37 25%
REA 0.59 20%
MB 0.47 15%
FPI EPI 85.34 127.50 10%
LWHF Super Sport 475Y • AMGV 1204074 • Purebred A breed leading sire of performance, muscle and carcass. All the while he consistently holds down the birth weights. Sired our top selling bull to Ridinger Cattle Co. and also our top selling sire group. Co-owned with Little Windy Hill Farms. CED 8
BW 1.8
WW 95 1%
YW 131 2%
MK 32
TM 80 1%
CEM 8
HP -0.80
PG30 0.00
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DMI -0.03 30%
YG -0.43 5%
CW 49 3%
REA 0.31
MB -0.34
$Cow FPI EPI 74.71 75.64 125.35 3% 4%
Boyd Catalyst 1071 • AAA 16913152 Sired our highest averaging IMF 4.65. This average, all Balancer® bulls, is better than a lot of straight Angus bulls. He also transmits his balance, muscle and fleshing ability. He has 11 traits that rank him in the top 25% or higher. Catalyst is a rare combination of carcass and strong maternal traits. CED 2
BW 2.3
WW 71 3%
YW 124 2%
RADG 0.24 15%
DMI 0.37
SC 1.37 15%
DOC 12
Milk 30 10%
MH 0.6 20%
CW 49 10%
MB 0.80 10%
$W $F $QG 62.58 81.96 36.71 3% 2% 10%
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MANAGEMENT BeefTalk: Have a Plan to Manage Cowherd Subgroups The point and challenge is that beef producers need to have a plan. In other words, it is the process of slowly changing stocking rates to reflect the changing plant communities in response to changing moisture supplies.By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service SPOTTY SPRING RAINS are helping relieve dry conditions. However, there always will be a ranch short of moisture, so planning for the dry days is critical. But the real challenge with the implementation of a long-term grazing plan and developing stocking rate reductions based on seasonal moisture is that cattle are not easy to gather. Historically, those cattle that are not suitable for grazing are left in the calving pens until an appropriate day arrives when they can be hauled to market. Likewise, as fall cattle gatherings occur, those cattle that are not suitable for
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overwintering are sorted and penned. When the appropriate day arrives, they also are hauled to market.
Both groups are replaced with bred heifers. The general formula is one replacement heifer for each cow sold. The point and challenge is that beef producers need to have a plan. In other words, it is the process of slowly changing stocking rates to reflect the changing plant communities in response to changing moisture supplies. However, the implementation of a flexible stocking-rate plan needs to be in place prior to turnout to summer pasture. The first point is the replacements. The first-calf heifers are approximately 15 percent of the cattle inventory, and replacement heifers can account for more than 20 percent of the cattle inventory. These are by far the two largest groups of cattle on most ranch operations, so having an alternative feeding plan for replacement heifers and first-calf heifers adds flexibility to stocking mature cows. In dry conditions, if possible, drylot the heifers and/or the first-calf heifers. These two groups of cattle are easier to haul and usually are sorted already, so adjustments are more manageable. In reality, the alternative management of replacement and first-calf heifers may be all that is needed to address pending grass shortages.
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The mature cows in the herd are more challenging. The key is to envision a plan to sort the cows and calves into alternative management groups if the supply of grass becomes an issue. Cattle producers need to implement well-designed management regimes that add or subtract and move cattle in a timely fashion to take advantage of how plants respond to moisture. Before any plan, producers must acknowledge they are stocking appropriately within their designed grazing system. Overstocking any system will initiate an earlier grazing crisis, so stock correctly. Even when stocking rates are within the grazing
plan, a plan that allows for the movement of cattle, with an option to reduce your cattle inventory up to 15 percent, should be developed for the mature cowherd. Two suggestions are offered. For the first step, May is a month that cattle generally still are accessible for sorting, so sort and market all the cows not nursing a calf, including first-calf heifers. Remember that open cows are market cows, so write that on the barn wall. This should reduce the herd by 5 percent, but keep in mind that replacement first-calf heifers are not added.
at one large, unmanageable herd. Instead, the producer has manageable subgroups of cattle that include 20 percent replacement heifers, 15 percent first-calf heifers, 5 percent dry cows, 10 percent dysfunctional or older cows and 50 percent mature cows. FFF Manage according to the plan.
The second step is to take a long, hard look at those cows that would be culled anyway in the fall. If the inventory is not in sync with the feed available, market those cows as cow-calf pairs and let someone else feed them. In this case, you also are not going to add first-calf heifer replacements. The key to any drought management plan is to cull deeply because every cow left requires feed. “I wish I had marketed a few extra cows early” too often is mumbled when the dust blows. Following calving, those cows that are unsound, have poor udders, are poor or wild mothers, are ornery or have any other out-ofplace notation in the calving book belong in this group. In addition, go through the inventory and add 9-year-old or older cows to this group.
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A goal for step two should be eliminating 10 percent of the cow herd. Accessibility to these cows is critical if precipitation fails to maintain grass growth. Start thinking today about how you could access these cows if needed. Remember that the key to implementing a stock-reduction plan is to have the cattle available to market. Having to round up the whole herd to pull out a few pairs delays the implementation of the plan and uses up valuable feed in the process. From a practical standpoint, the producer now has a pending thought process to modify his or her cattle management or reduce the cow inventory.
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OVER THE FENCE Over the Fence With Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton, owner and operator of Hamilton Farms near Hitchcock, South Dakota is a progressive commercial cow-calf producer that utilizes some of the most up-to-date technologies in the industry to advance his operation. Hamilton Farms runs 1,500 head of Balancer® females with a primary target of selling fed cattle that fit the needs of branded programs. The operation specializes in individual data collection to track genetic progress of the herd. He collects weight gain, ultrasound, DNA testing, individual carcass data and much more. By Rebecca Mettler
Question: What’s the benefit of individual data collection? “By using individual data collection I can pinpoint the grid and if an animal is too heavy I can specify that it goes to a different market. If it doesn’t have a high rate of gain and is lighter weight I will retain it. That’s your $1,000 to $2,000 dollar an hour job,” Hamilton said. With their data collection he is able to collect individual carcass data and also collects DNA to perform parentage verification back to herd sires. Retaining this data allows Hamilton to select his next herd sires. “If I have a 13.5 inch ribeye with a .48 inch back fat. I’m going to buy bulls that are a 14 inch ribeye and 5.5 frame score,” Hamilton stated. “The numbers allow you to make management decisions that are very beneficial for your return on investment and by tying it back to the DNA we are advancing that generational breeding.”
Question: Why do you choose Balancers? “We are using Balancers for several reasons. I like the mix of Continental and English. It provides more muscling than a linebred program,” Hamilton said.
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He is also really cognizant of the carcass weight to live weight ratio. Balancers can be fed to heavier weights without suffering discounts due to USDA Yield Grade (YG) 4s and 5s. “By feeding to heavier weights I can have a higher grading animal in Choice and Prime and the amount of growth I have in my cattle means more dollars just due to carcass weight,” Hamilton said. Hamilton explained that the operation is able to produce steers that gain 3.5 to four pounds per day in a 200-day feeding period. This is, in part, due to a longer growing season set forth by the timing of his calving season and the way they market cattle.
Question: What information within the data you collect indicates your cattle are capitalizing on available premiums in a value based pricing structure? In 2014 Hamilton fed 1,000 head of steers and heifers. From those calves he averaged 12 percent USDA Prime, 93 percent Choice and Prime and 50 percent in the upper 2/3 Choice category. YG 4s and 5s averaged 29 percent, he explained that during that time period the plant averages were staying around 14 to 15 percent. “If we sort it all out we had gross premium on
quality of $70 per head and discounts of 4s and 5s at $15 per head. Which had me at $52 a head premium over a flat bid market,” Hamilton said.
Question: What’s the value of heterosis in your operation? “I feel that the industry is giving up too much on linebreeding. I mean I think you can have everything you want with heterosis and more so why not use it,” Hamilton said. Implementing crossbreeding for heterosis on top of other management decisions such as proper cowherd nutrition and vaccination, delayed implanting, selection for ribeye ratios to carcass weight or live weight helps too. “Stack all of those up on top of each other and it’s very advantageous to your final product,” Hamilton said.
Question: How do you get heterosis out of a hybrid bull and hybrid cow? “I use a Balancer bull on my Balancer cows. Maybe after a time you could say that I’m linebreeding but I try to cross and I really believe that there is heterosis still in it more than linebreeding,” Hamilton commented He likes to keep 25 and up to 50 percent Continental in his cowherd. Hamilton says that the cross works for him because of the productivity, efficiency and longevity of Balancer cows.
Question: Where do you think the industry has room for improvement? “We have too much of a disconnect between our cow-calf guy to our feedlot. Sharing the information is another disconnect and they seem to get pretty sensitive about it. But if we want to have a profitable industry we need to have the packer, the feedlot, the stocker and the cow-calf working in the same field,” Hamilton said.
homework before making such a large commitment. “It’s like a yield monitor in your combine. You can’t make the decision in one year. You have to capture data for several years to have knowledge enough to make a better decision,” Hamilton said. “If you don’t capture the data how are you going to make good decisions? It’s sort of common sense. You have to want to do it and be willing to try to change.”
Question: Where do you see the future of Hamilton Farms heading? Hamilton explains that in 2014 he had four or five animals that ended up grading Prime, YG 1 or 2 during a year when he fed for heavier, more conditioned animals. He mentioned tracing those animals back to their sire and dam, repeating the mating and flushing the cows and doing ET work. It’s progressive thinking such as this that keeps Hamilton Farms on the leading edge of feedlot performance and cow-calf management. FFF
Question: What genetic technologies are you looking at implementing right now? Hamilton is looking towards Embryo Transfer (ET) to add to his operation but knows he must do his
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NEW FACES AT AGA
Angela Vesco Joins the Gelbvieh Team
ANGELA VESCO WAS raised in Winnemucca, Nevada on her family’s commercial cow/calf ranch where her passion for the beef industry began. In the high desert country, Vesco runs a small herd of cattle with her parents’ and grandparents’ herd. Growing up, Vesco was an active member in 4-H showing cattle, horses, and hogs. Once in high school, Vesco became involved in FFA where she participated in livestock judging, public speaking, and marketing contests. When she graduated from high school, Vesco served as the State Reporter for the Nevada FFA Association from 2008-2009 and traveled the state with team members serving the membership, leading workshops, and conducting conventions. Vesco attended the University of Nevada, Reno for the first two years of college then transferred to Kansas State University in 2010 to finish her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. During her tenure as an undergrad at K-State, Vesco was a member of the livestock judging team and participated in the animal science academic quadrathlon where her team won the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association quiz bowl in Nashville, Tennessee and placed second at the national contest at American Society of Animal Science Joint Annual Meetings. 32 | JULY 2015
After the completion of her bachelors in 2013, Vesco stayed at Kansas State to pursue a Masters Degree in Ruminant Nutrition as a graduate teaching assistant. In her assistantship, Vesco was responsible for teaching a section of an introductory level livestock and meat evaluation class, in addition to assisting with other classes such as Principles of Animal Science, Principles of Feeding nutrition lab, and palpation. This work of teaching has prepared Vesco to understand the importance of education and presenting the material in a way that can be easily comprehended. Vesco’s research focus has been an eclectic compilation of different trials including feeding a soybean hull growing ration to kid goats, dewormer studies on grazing sheep and stocker calves, and her main thesis project, corn and sorghum wet distillers in receiving stocker calf diets. Though varied, these trials have exposed Vesco to a wide variety of production methods and styles and highlighted several areas of research need that had yet to be met. “Angela comes from a cow/calf ranching background. That experience will be the basis for Angela to effectively assist Gelbvieh stakeholders in successfully navigating a competitive beef business by capitalizing on the strengths of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics,” said Myron G. Edelman, executive director for the American Gelbvieh Association. Vesco is excited to join the Gelbvieh family this summer as a member of the marketing team. She says that she is ready to travel and meet the producers. “I truly enjoy meeting people and getting to know them. I am eager to apply my commercial background to the job and learn more about the industry,” Vesco said. “I’m excited to serve Gelbvieh producers in anyway that I can so that their operations can continue to succeed.” FFF
Mark your calendars for the third weekend in November, November 21 & 22 for our Open House. We will be offering fall yearling bulls and heifers for sale private treaty.
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Be a part of the Gelbvieh legacy. Donate a cull cow to the American Gelbvieh Foundation and grow the Gelbvieh future. Funds donated to the AGF may be designated for a specified purpose, including scholarships, research and the AGF Endowment Fund.
Growing our Future by Building our Foundation MISSION: The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) secures, grows and responsibly distributes assets for research, member education and youth development to sustain and grow Gelbvieh genetics.
For more information, contact Megan Slater at megans@gelbvieh.org or visit www.gelbvieh.org.
MISSION: The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) secures, grows and responsibly distributes assets for research, member education and youth development to sustain and grow Gelbvieh genetics.
Building a Lasting Association on a Solid Foundation When building a house there are several elements that have to go into it to make sure it not only provides the necessities a house should, but also that it stands the test of time. The most important of these things, is a solid foundation. Without a solid foundation the house would eventually have to undergo many repairs in order for it to stay standing. This solid foundation then supports all the essential elements of the house that make it a functioning home. By Megan Slater and William McIntosh Foundation supports three very important elements of the AGA, those being research, member education and youth development. The AGF helps to ensure the AGA stands the test of time and is a vital part of sustaining the Gelbvieh breed well into the future. Continued research, supported by the AGF, helps to further develop scientific tools for the improvement of genetic accuracies and more reliable data sets. One major project at the American Gelbvieh Association that was funded by the AGF was the Genomic Pioneers project, which led the way for GenomicEnhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs). If the American Gelbvieh Foundation would not have helped to fund this project, GE-EPDS would have come years later for the Gelbvieh breed. GE-EPDs helps to place Gelbvieh in a competitive position in the beef industry that is demanding constant advancements in genetic technology.
SIMILAR TO BUILDING a house on a solid foundation, Additionally, the AGF funded research and continued growth of the American Gelbvieh Association development of the (AGA) is also dependent on a $Cow Maternal Index solid foundation, specifically which is used to select for a solid American Gelbvieh The AGF helps to ensure the AGA maternal productivity in Foundation (AGF). Like the stands the test of time and is a vital part Gelbvieh and BalancerŽ foundation of a house supports animals. of sustaining the Gelbvieh breed well the essential elements of a into the future. “For the American home, the American Gelbvieh
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Bob Hart, Kansas City, Kansas, AGF board member and member of the AGA since 1996. “We can’t expect the AGA to pick up the bill for all of it, that’s where the American Gelbvieh Foundation comes in to finance these types of projects,” Hart continues.
Gelbvieh Association and the Gelbvieh breed to continue to grow and gain market share, we must do more research to provide commercial cattlemen with the best data we can to allow them to make the best genetic decisions,” says
“For the American Gelbvieh Association and the Gelbvieh breed to continue to grow and gain market share, we must do more research to provide commercial cattlemen with the best data we can to allow them to make the best genetic decisions” – Bob Hart
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The AGF also plays an important role in funding education for members of the AGA. Education of AGA members of all ages is critical for not only improvements of the Gelbvieh breed but also improvements of the beef industry as a whole. In addition to research and education, the AGF also helps to support Gelbvieh youth. Every year during the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Junior Classic, the AGF awards up to $5,000 in scholarship money to members of the AGJA through six scholarships. These scholarships as well as funding of youth programs help to build the breed’s leaders of tomorrow. David Slaughter, Fredonia, Kentucky, sees the importance of supporting youth and helps to coordinate the fundraising of the Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship, which is available to individuals who reside east of the Mississippi River. This scholarship awards up to three $1,000 scholarships each year and recipients are announced at the NAILE Showcase Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale. “Youth play a very important role in the American Gelbvieh Association, what we do now to develop and help our youth will define what the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry will look like in the future,” says
Slaughter. David currently serves on the AGF Board of Directors and has been a member of the AGA for more than 25 years. Mahatma Gandhi said, “The future depends on what we do in the present”. This statement could not be truer when it is applied to the AGF. Research, member education and youth development success is all dependent on what we do in the present. There are several ways to help the Foundation, whether it is through a cash donation of five dollars, donating a cull animal through the Culls for the Future project or setting up a life insurance policy to benefit the AGF. All of these things help to build a solid foundation to secure a lasting association. Gelbvieh Legacy Society $5,000 and Above to Endowment Fund or Planned Gifts
“Many AGA members have invested a lifetime in the Gelbvieh breed. With a contribution to the AGF they have an opportunity to leave a legacy for the Gelbvieh breed.” –Al Knapp For more information about the American Gelbvieh Foundation visit www.gelbvieh.org or contact Megan Slater at megans@gelbvieh.org or call 303-465-2333. FFF Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a three-piece series highlighting the American Gelbvieh Foundation. Look for subsequent articles in the August and September editions of Gelbvieh World.
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REGISTRY TIPS N TRICKS As most of the members know, I speak with a lot of people each week and answer questions regarding the AGA registry system on a regular basis. I tend to keep a list of the most frequently asked questions to better understand some of the minor difficulties the membership has in navigating the registry system. Below is a small sampling of the most asked questions. By Dolores Gravley
Be Aware of Service Type If using a bull by artificial insemination (AI), be sure to change the “service type” in the Birth Data screen from NS (Natural Service) to AI.
Herd Prefix is Automatically Generated There is no need to type in the herd prefix when naming an animal. The herd prefix is automatically added to the name. If you add the herd prefix to the name during the registration process, the certificate will have the herd prefix listed twice.
Pay Account Balance Online Members can now pay their account balance with a credit card online. Go to “View” under “Work Menu”, and then click on the “Account” tab. Click on the “Pay” button. Once the credit card has been approved, which will happen automatically, be sure to click on the continue button. You will get an email showing the credit card has gone through. A payment solutions company secures the payment page online providing a safe payment environment.
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Need a Copy of a Work Order Detail for Records? Go to “View” under “Work Menu” then click on the “Account” tab.
Click on “Show Invoice History” and the diagram below will appear. If you click on the blue +, details are shown on the screen. Then click on download and a printable PDF appears for you to print for your records.
Change in Transfer Instructions Since the May edition of Gelbvieh World was published, registry system programmers have made small change to the transfer process online. The change takes place in Step 5 and is highlighted in red below. 5.Go to Work Menu (upper left corner) and click on “Work Queues” then “Transfer”. You now will be in the Transfer Entry Form. If you do not have a buyer’s number, click on shaded box to the left of Amount 100. You will now be in “Buyer Search”. FFF
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Top Ten States As part of the Gelbvieh World Herd Reference Edition, the American Gelbvieh Association publishes its annual statistics. This information incorporates all data submitted to the American Gelbvieh Association August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014
Active Adult Members 1
Missouri
2
Kansas
3
133
Active Junior Members 1
Missouri
52
99
2
Kansas
Kentucky
89
3
4
Iowa
63
5
Tennessee
6
Active Cows 1
Kansas
6248
44
2
Nebraska
Kentucky
35
4
Nebraska
62
5
South Dakota
54
7
Nebraska
8
Total Registrations 1
Kansas
4988
3892
2
Nebraska
4100
3
South Dakota 3790
3
South Dakota 3653
28
4
Missouri
3754
4
Missouri
Iowa
24
5
Kentucky
2078
5
North Dakota 1695
6
South Dakota
19
6
North Dakota 1981
6
Iowa
1613
52
7
Minnesota
17
7
Iowa
1899
7
Colorado
1500
Colorado
50
8
Illinois
15
8
Colorado
1383
8
Kentucky
1381
9
Oklahoma
39
9
Mississippi
15
9
Tennessee
1146
9
Montana
1277
10
North Carolina
37
10
Colorado
14
10
Minnesota
1112
10
Tennessee
1107
3380
State Statistics at a Glance The following American Gelbvieh Association state statistics represent data submitted to the AGA office as of May 23, 2015. Animal statitics reflect activity between 8/1/2013 to 7/31/2014
State Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho 40 | JULY 2015
Active Adults 12 4 24 10 50 6 12 6
Active juniors 6 14 2
Active Cows
Total Registrations
Female Registrations
Male Registrations
Total Transfers
168 437 610 324 1,383 108 123 94
157 385 497 150 1,500 42 195 80
78 202 255 68 710 16 100 32
79 183 242 82 790 26 95 48
143 7 245 33 274 2 129 23
State
Active Adults
Active juniors
Active Cows
Total Registrations
Female Registrations
Male Registrations
Total Transfers
Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
23 18 63 99 89 1 1 2 30 15 133 18 52 2 2 2 37 27 20 39 13 3 14 54 62 27 23 21 4 12 10 4
15 8 24 44 35
747 475 1,899 6,248 2,078 18 5 27 1,112 244 3,754 906 3,892 29 9 25 651 1,981 530 1,015 243 13 276 3,790 1146 538 644 735 225 73 171 96
640 310 1,613 4,988 1,381 11 1 22 1,059 202 3,380 1277 4,100 26 8 17 654 1,695 307 736 333
299 149 793 2,397 671 8 1 11 499 110 1,662 613 1,961 15 6 9 313 796 162 377 162
341 161 820 2,591 710 3
28 98 405 2,043 631
11 560 92 1,718 664 2,139 11 2 8 341 899 145 359 171
3 80 140 1,622 262 1,093 17
117 3,653 1107 295 463 620 154 74 96 126
53 1,733 538 157 216 301 77 35 47 69
64 1,920 569 138 247 319 77 39 49 57
42 1,197 813 324 131 310 1 33 25 2
1
11
16,771
11,378
Alberta Ontario Saskatchewan Total
1 17 15 52 2 28
13 9 11 13 2 5 19 6 5 2 1 2 4 1
1 1 1 1,047
21 373 376 97 290 54
1 1 356
36,843
32,472
15,701
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COMMUNICATION NOTE
Staying Connected with Your Association In today’s world, all of us stay busy with work, to taking care of our animals and running errands; the list is endless. Not to mention, nowadays there doesn’t seem to be a slow time of year. By Megan Slater BUT EVEN WITH a life on the go, you can still stay connected with the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA).
There are several ways to stay connected with the AGA and one of the most important is the bi-weekly E-Newsletter. The AGA E-Newsletter is sent out every other Friday and contains information about current happenings, upcoming deadlines for things such as herd assessments, junior show entry deadlines and more, as well as a list of upcoming events. This E-Newsletter is a “must read” for AGA members to stay in the know with their association. If you haven’t done it in a while, take the time to make sure your email is current in the AGA Registry System and update if necessary so you never miss an E-News! See the side bar on how to add/update an email address in the registry system. If you are not on the online AGA Registry System, contact the AGA office at info@gelbvieh.org to make sure you are on the list for all AGA communications. Another great way to stay connected with the association is through social media. Did you know the AGA, the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) and the American Gelbvieh Foundation all have a Facebook page? Like one, or all of them on Facebook to stay up to date with all things Gelbvieh. You can also stayed connected through the AGA twitter account (@GelbviehNews), AGJA Twitter and Instagram (@ GelbviehJuniors) and the new AGA LinkedIn page. So, why is it important to stay connected with the AGA? Staying connected is one of the best ways to get the most out your AGA membership. Not only does
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staying connected through E-Newsletters, Gelbvieh World and social media help you to stay up to do with all things AGA. Getting involved at the state level, serving on a committee and attending convention all give you an opportunity to network and make valuable connections with individuals who have similar interests and like goals. As Myron announced in his article this month (see page 8) the next AGA annual convention is particularly exciting, as it will be held one month earlier in December in Kansas City, Missouri. With convention now a stand-alone event, it is the perfect time to connect to the AGA, fellow members and commercial cattlemen. It is not only a great time to be in the beef business, but also the Gelbvieh breed. Check your email often and stay connected with the AGA to keep in-the-know with all the exciting things that are happening! FFF
How to add/change email in AGA Registry System If your email needs updated simply log in to your account on the AGA Registry System, click View under My Account on the left and then go to the Contacts tab. Once here, click the Edit icon that looks like a pen and paper under the Options column. This will pull up a screen where you may change your email address and update contact information as needed. If you need assistance updating your information email info@gelbvieh.org or call 303-465-2333.
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COMMERCIAL HEIFER DNA
Selecting Commercial Replacement Females with an Edge The American Gelbvieh Association strives to provide members and their commercial stakeholders with advanced tools to enhance their opportunity for profit. By Rebecca Mettler ONE RELATIVELY NEW project for the AGA, the
Maternal Edge Female Profile, is a DNA profile to be used by commercial producers as a sorting tool for Gelbvieh influenced commercial females. This DNA profile, done in conjunction with Geneseek®. “In general, the use of genomic information is consistent with the technological changes we see in agriculture today,” said Dr. Jim Gibb, technical sales manager with Geneseek. Genomic testing gives producers the opportunity to specifically evaluate, rank and sort into groups according to what meets their needs for replacement females as well as what fits the requirements for their customers who purchase replacement females, according to Gibb. “It’s like putting GPS in a combine, it keeps you on track to reach your goals,” Gibb said. The Maternal Edge Female Profile has a heavy emphasis on maternal characteristics but also includes end-product traits. Traits included in the panel are calving ease, maternal calving ease, weaning weight, yield grade, marbling, and carcass weight. These traits are measured for the female against the entire Gelbvieh population with Molecular Breeding Values (MBVs). Each female tested with the Maternal Edge Female Profile receive a score of 1 to 10 for each of the six traits. The blend of maternal and carcass trait evaluation lends a hand to producers by being able to better pinpoint the best females to incorporate into their cowherd depending on the goals of their specific operation. After an initial cut of heifers that don’t fit the producer’s needs due to low growth or poor structure, the remaining heifers can be DNA profiled and sorted 44 | JULY 2015
into three groups. Gibb explained that the top one-third are the ones that the producer will keep back. The middle group of females can become additional revenue by selling to other producers seeking quality replacements, while the bottom third may be sold as feeders. “The Maternal Edge Female Profile enables producers to select replacements with more confidence and precision,” Gibb added. Using genomic testing can speed up the rate of genetic progress anywhere from 30 to 70 percent, depending on the trait, according to Gibb. Utilizing the Maternal Edge Female Profile and other advanced technologies can provide producers with excellent capabilities to positively impact cattle marketed at weaning. Placing an emphasis on growth and carcass traits can benefit those producers who retain ownership in the feedyard and capture value on the rail. “We are excited to offer this tool to members and commercial producers as a way to choose superior females in their herd and gain a competitive maternal edge in the beef industry,” said Kari White, American Gelbvieh Association genetics program coordinator. For more information about the Maternal Edge Female Profile and how to order, visit the DNA Testing page under the education center tab at www.gelbvieh.org or contact Kari White at kario@gelbvieh.org. FFF
•Yield Grade •Marbling •Carcass Weight
•Maternal Calving Ease
•Calving Ease
•Weaning Weight
Measure and confidently select females for: To order the Maternal Edge Female Profile and for more information visit www.Gelbvieh.org.
The Maternal Edge Female Profile, offered by Geneseek®, is a low-density panel to be used by producers as a sorting tool for Gelbvieh and Balancer® influenced commercial females. • Maternal Edge Female Profile $26.00
Get an EDGE on Profit
Gelbvieh and Balancer® EPD Genetic Trends The core strategy of the breed improvement goals of the American Gelbvieh Association’s impacting the Beef Business™ long-range strategic plan is to “Own maternal efficiency and stay between the guardrails for all other traits.” Part of being able to stay between those guardrails is to monitor current EPD genetic trends. The graphs below illustrate the genetic trends for Gelbvieh and Balancer® animals based off of the January 2015 National Cattle Evaluation. Breed averages from January 2015 are also presented for reference.
Gelbvieh and Balancer® Breed Average EPDS (For for active sires, January 2015) CED
BW
WW
YW
MK
TM
CEM
HP
PG30
ST
DMI
YG
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REA
MB
$Cow
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EPI
GV
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1.8
70
96
30
65
7
4
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29
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Breeders can log on to their online registry system account and compare the genetic trends of their herd against the entire Gelbvieh population. Simply click the Tools menu under Herd Mgmt and scroll down to Genetic Trends.
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Thank you to all those who have purchased S & S Gelbvieh genetics!
We wish you the best and look forward to serving you in the future.
Mr S & S Watchman 401B is a high performance Watchaman son of Ms Fortune 63X. Thanks to Padon Farms for adding this young herd sire to their program.
Mr S & S Watchman 406B is an outstanding Watchman son of Ms S & S Renee 50X. Thanks to Hampton Farms for adding him to their program.
Mavis 301A is a homozygous black Balancer female that was the choice of ClayJohn Farms. Look for great things from this female as she enters their donor program.
Thanks to David Harris for the purchase of Ms S & S Sam 143B.
Thanks to JenJoe Farms for the purchase of several outstanding individuals including Ms S & S Granite 142B.
Thanks to Austin Teeter for the purchase of Ms Southern Balanced 03B25.
Watch for our 2015 Fall Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational and 2015 NAILE consignments. We will be selecting from the heart of our program for both of these events. Thanks to Kendall Kilbourne for his purchase of Ms Carolina Puff 3364A.
S & S Gelbvieh
David & Jerri Slaughter
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John Durham Family Piedmont, SC 864-947-4867
3G Big Star GGGE 487B • Semen: $30/unit Homozygous Polled • 50% Balancer Sire: 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors • Dam: 3G Cowgirl Star Dam
Full Sib John C. Oswald Family Hutchinson, KS 602-960-1189
3G Yarborough GGGE 186Y • Semen: $30/unit Homozygous Polled • 63% Balancer Sire: 3G Warlock • Dam: 3G Cowgirl Ultrabright 2015 National Champion Get of Sire Sire Dam
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Delbert Raile Family St. Francis, KS 785-332-2756
3G Bootlegger GGGE 439B • Semen: $30/unit Homozygous Polled • 75% Balancer Sire: 3G Zip Line • Dam: 3G Cowgirl Utopia 2015 National Reserve Grand Champion Sire Overmiller Family Smith Center, KS 785-389-3522
Carl, Rebecca, Emily Griffiths Kendallville, IN 46755
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LAND MANAGEMENT Techniques conserve water resources By Jim Johnson, Soils & Crops Consultant Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation ON ANY LANDSCAPE, there are opportunities to reduce the amount of water evaporated from the soil. One option for grazers is to leave the grazed stubble a little taller so it shades the soil a little more. For instance, if you normally graze to a 4-inch stubble height, try grazing to a 5-inch stubble height. You may give up a small amount of production, but you will gain a little more shade on the soil surface. Increasing shade on the soil surface reduces the temperature of the soil on a hot, sunny day, and in turn, reduces the amount of water lost to evaporation from the soil. The same holds true when mowing the lawn or cutting hay. Raising the cutting height by a small amount will allow your yard or hay meadow to evaporate less water and redirect that water to growing grass.
better than a shallow pond with a larger surface area. The bigger the surface area, regardless of the depth, the more evaporation can occur from the pond. For example, if the surface of a pond loses 1 inch of water over the course of three summer days, you would lose 1 acre-inch of water from a pond with 1 surface acre; you would lose 2 acre-inches of water from a pond with 2 surface acres. If the 1-acre pond is 20 feet deep and the 2-acre pond is 10 feet deep, they have the same storage capacity. However, the deeper pond with the smaller surface area will lose less water to evaporation. Plants growing in soils with adequate fertility are more water efficient and make more forage or crop per inch of water used. Grazers and crop farmers should both maintain soil nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and pH at adequate levels.
The design of a pond to supply livestock water can also conserve water. A deeper pond with a smaller surface area is
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ANIMAL HEALTH Horn fly control for beef cattle By Rachel Endecott, Montana State University AS WE MOVE into early summer, cattle producers maybe noticing increased numbers of flies on their cattle. Horn flies are very common on beef cattle in Montana and annual losses in production and control costs exceed $780 million in the US alone. When horn flies are abundant, cattle experience pain and annoyance from fly bites, which interfere with normal activities such as grazing and resting. Cattle infested with horn flies may exhibit decreased milk production, reduced weight gain and poor feed efficiency. Horn flies are external blood feeders and will bite and animal 20-30 times per fly per day. Depending on the infestation level, this can calculate into thousands of bites each day! Horn flies spend the majority of their time on the animal, although females leave the animal to deposit eggs in fresh manure. Horn flies show a preference for larger animals such as bulls, cows, and yearlings and tend not to bother calves until the end of the summer when calves have grown. For this reason, inserting insecticide ear tags into baby calves, rather than their dams, is not recommended, and in fact does little good. Several studies have indicated that as few as 200 flies per animal results in reduced feed efficiency and lower weight gains. Nebraska studies demonstrated calf weaning weights were 10 to 20 pounds higher when horn flies were controlled on cows. Similar weight gain results for replacement heifers and stocker cattle have also been observed. continued from page 49
Another way crop farmers can reduce evaporative losses from soil is by reducing tillage and leaving more crop residue to cover the soil. Again, the shading of the soil surface by crop residue reduces the temperature of the soil surface, which again reduces the amount of water lost due to evaporation. Farmers with irrigation can more efficiently use the water they apply by irrigating less frequently but with larger irrigation amounts that allow water to soak more deeply into the soil. In the Southern Great Plains, it is possible to lose one-quarter of an inch of water from each irrigation 50 | JULY 2015
Control of horn flies is generally achieved through the use of insecticides, many of which are available to control horn flies on pastured cattle. The most common of these include dust bags, back oilers, insecticidal ear tags, and feed additives. Dust bags and oilers work best in a forced-use situation, where animals are forced to walk under them to obtain water, feed, or mineral. These may not be feasible in extensive range situations. Insecticide ear tags slowly release small quantities of insecticide over a period of weeks which travels through the hair coat of the animal. Horn flies can develop resistance to insecticides used in the tags, so animal health companies have developed different insecticide chemistry to combat the resistance problem. Producers should avoid using ear tags in the same chemical class for two or more consecutive years. Oral larvicides incorporated into mineral blocks, tubs, or loose mineral are effective when consumed in sufficient quantities all season long. The insecticide does not control adult flies, but is passed out in the manure and kills fly larvae as they are developing. However, adult horn fly numbers may appear unaffected if the cattle consuming feed additives are in close proximity to an untreated herd. As always, it is important to carefully read and follow the insecticide label concerning the application of any insecticide to cattle and precautions concerning calves and lactating dairy cattle. For more information regarding horn flies, I recommend contacting your local Extension office to request a copy of a great MonGuide authored by Greg Johnson, MSU Veterinary Entomologist. It’s titled “Horn Flies on Cattle: Biology and Management� (MT200912AG) and contains additional detail about horn fly biology and a description of available insecticides. FFF Source: Montana State University application to evaporation of the water droplets before they reach the ground. This means that if only one-half of an inch of water is applied at a time, one-half of the total application is lost. If two one-half inch applications are made in an attempt to apply one inch of water, only one-half inch of the total gets used and the other half inch is lost. However, if 1 inch is applied in a single application and one-quarter of an inch is lost, then three-quarters of the inch applied are used. These are just a few ways that we in agriculture can make more efficient use of the water we have. Hopefully, these techniques and others will allow us to make the most efficient use of our water resulting in better stewardship of our resources. FFF Source: Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
Making the cowman kind... It’s the tradition Our tradition is breeding balanced cattle that work for our customers. Bulls sound on their feet and legs with performance. Females that bring in big calves at weaning and are easy fleshing. Feedlot cattle that gain and grade.
It’s a tradition we are committed to continue! 29th Annual Production Sale February 27, 2016 Jeff Swanson
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REPRODUCTION Pregnancy diagnosis options for beef cattle producers By University of Florida Extension GENERALLY, BEEF HERD pregnancy rates after a 60–120day breeding season tend to range from 80 to 94 percent. Pregnancy diagnosis identifies the 6–20 percent of open cows in the herd so they can be culled after their calves at side are weaned, instead of waiting to the end of the subsequent calving season. Considering that the annual feed/forage costs associated with maintaining a mature cow can be as high as $400 to $600 per year, culling open cows can save as much as $250 per head that can be diverted to the purchase or development of replacement females, sire selection, increased nutritional management, and other management-related costs. Pregnancy diagnosis can be performed simply at the time that producers work their cattle during their vaccination schedule or even at the time of weaning. There are three practical methods that can be utilized for pregnancy diagnosis in beef herds:
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1) rectal palpation, 2) transrectal ultrasonography, or 3) use of a blood sample that is submitted to a laboratory for analysis and results returned to the producer within a few days. Rectal palpation is an accurate form of pregnancy diagnosis that can be performed by a skilled technician after day 35 of pregnancy throughout gestation until birth. Most veterinarians are proficient at pregnancy diagnosis in the form of rectal palpation and it is a simple procedure that requires little time in the cattle-handling facility. However, rectal palpation does not provide any information about the viability of the embryo/fetus. Therefore, some animals with a nonviable embryo/fetus or an embryo/fetus in the process of degenerating might be diagnosed as pregnant. Costs of rectal palpation vary widely based on the number of females to be handled, the distance that a veterinarian must travel, or the time and facilities used. Generally, rectal palpation costs will range from $2.50 to $15.00 per female. A primary advantage of rectal palpation is that the result is chute-side, with an immediate diagnosis that allows a producer to make a decision while the cow is in the chute. Transrectal ultrasonography, more commonly called ultrasound, can be used to detect pregnancy as early as 26 days of gestation for heifers and 28 days of gestation for cows, with a high degree of accuracy. For a skilled technician, the procedure is as fast as rectal palpation and may provide additional information in terms of embryo/fetus viability, incidence of twins, and potentially the sex of the fetus (usually performed around day 55 of gestation). Prior to the development of ultrasound for pregnancy diagnosis in cattle, technicians were unable to accurately determine the viability or number of embryos or fetuses. Because the heartbeat of a fetus can be detected at approximately 22 days of age, one can accurately assess whether or not the pregnancy is viable. Producers also should be aware that early embryonic loss is a natural occurrence in cattle and may be evident between the time of pregnancy diagnosis and calving, and that this is not the result of the actual pregnancy diagnosis procedure. For example, we have observed about a 4.2 percent incidence of embryonic loss in beef heifers initially ultrasounded at day 30 of gestation and subsequently palpated rectally between day 60 and day 90 after insemination. In beef cows embryonic loss ranges
REPRODUCTION from 3 to 8 percent from 30 to 75 days of gestation, whereas in dairy cattle, pregnancy loss from 28 to 56 days after artificial insemination was 13.5 percent. Therefore, ultrasonography provides a tool to accurately differentiate between the failure of a female to conceive and the incidence of embryonic mortality, because a heartbeat is detectable at 22 days of gestation. Blood samples are now a suitable alternative for determination of pregnancy. There are at least two primary blood sample pregnancy test kits (BioPRYN and PG29). Blood samples are taken to evaluate for pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAG). Heifers and lactating cows can be tested 30 days or later after breeding. Lactating cows carry residual PAG from the previous pregnancy until 90 days after calving. To prevent receiving a false-positive test result, producers should sample blood 30 days or more after the conclusion of the breeding season, and 90 days or more after calving. Thus if a cow is bred 60 days after calving, it is appropriate to take the sample 30 days post-breeding, which is 90 days after calving. If she is bred 55 days after calving, then the post-breeding sample should be taken at 35 days so that
the cow is 90 days post-calving. The blood tests are greater than 99 percent accurate if the result is negative or not pregnant, with less than 1 percent showing false-open (false-negative). The falsepregnant (false-positive) rate for the test is approximately 5 percent. In practice, high-producing dairy cows tend to show slightly higher false-positive rates of 7 to 8 percent, especially during periods of extremely hot weather. It is presumed that a portion of this variance is due to greater early embryonic death and not to the inaccuracy of the blood test. The tests cost between $2.40 to $4.00 per cow from the laboratory that processes and conducts the test, plus the cost of a sample tube and needle. Shipping expenses also must be added if the tests are not processed locally. A primary drawback of this method of pregnancy diagnosis is that results are not immediate. A producer must wait for the results to be sent from a laboratory before a diagnosis is confirmed. This period varies between 2 and 5 days depending on when the laboratory receives the samples. FFF
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FORAGE MANAGEMENT Forage Selection is Key for Future Drought Survival Dr. Gary Bates, Professor and Director, UT Beef and Forage Center AS SUMMERS HAVE been known to show, forage production from cool-season pasture and hay fields can be dramatically affected by drought. Pastures that consist of cool-season grasses like tall fescue and orchardgrass have been severely overgrazed, and many may have lost some significant stand. Even though it is too late to do much about it this year, now is a good time to plan for next year. Start thinking about planting a few acres of grass that will provide production during the summer. These grasses are generically called ‘warmseason grasses.’
characteristics that give them an advantage over coolseason grasses during the summer. Warm-season grasses can produce energy through photosynthesis faster, which allows them to use more of the sunlight that fall on their leaves. They use water more efficiently, plus they have deeper root systems than cool-season grasses. Another characteristic that helps warm-season grasses is that their optimum temperature is about 90 F, while cool-season grasses perform best at about 70 F. All of these factors work together to make warm-season grasses more productive during the summer.
Bermudagrass - perennial grass that grows and spreads by above ground stems known as stolons. Good hay or grazing forage. Very tolerant of close, continuous grazing. There are several different varieties of bermudagrass. Some varieties can be planted from seed, while others do not produce viable seed and have to be planted by planting live, vegetative material from another stand. Cold tolerance needs to be a major MLM Gelbvieh consideration when selecting a Marlin Meyer variety. Winter-kill can cause 824 Road 3000 severe stand loss in bermudagrass. Superior, NE 68978 402-879-4976 Hybrid bermudagrasses are highly mlm68978@yahoo.com responsive to fertilizer, and can www.gelbviehbulls.com produce high quality forage if harvested at early stage of maturity. Should be harvested every 4 weeks. Rippe Gelbvieh Warm-season perennial bunch Duane & Brenda, Dustin & Karla Rippe 6775 Road D • Hubbell, NE 68375 grasses - include big bluestem, (H) 402-324-4176 little bluestem, indiangrass, eastern Duane (C): 402-200-0096 gamagrass and switchgrass. The Dustin (C): 316-323-4874 rippe02@yahoo.com forages produce high quality www.rippegelbvieh.com forage early in the season, but “To produce superior Gelbvieh and Balancer seedstock based on economically important forage quality drops rapidly as traits, which provide more profitability for our customers, and ensure the consumer a very plants mature, just as with any of satisfactory eating experience.” the other warm-season grasses.
Most of these grasses developed in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and have several
Colorado, Kansas & Nebraska Breeders Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 #7 Peetz, CO 80747 (H): 970-334-2221 • (C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com
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Proven Purebred Genetics at Blackhawk cattle company
Using the best the breed has to offer! CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $cow FPI EPI
18 -0.6 81 111 44 84 7 6.40 0.90 3 0.10 -0.71 34 0.84 -0.09 58.25 81.82 52.23
top 1% top 15% top 20% top 20% top 3% top 2% top 25%
top 2% top 4% top 20% top 1%
VRT Lazy TV Sam U451 • AMGV 1079233 • Purebred Outstanding sire in Calving Ease and Growth.
CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM ST DMI YG CW REA MB FPI EPI
10 2.0 87 122 35 78 13 4 -0.05 -0.58 44 0.74 -0.14 77.39 98.43
top 3% top 5% top 20% top 3% top 2% top 15% top 1% top 10% top 5% top 2% top 20%
DLW Alumni 7513A ET • AMGV 1257046 • Purebred Carcass Merit sire with Yield Grade and Marbling.
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FORAGE MANAGEMENT continued from page 54
Seedling vigor is very low in these species, so weed competition can be a problem with establishment. It can be expected to require two years to establish a stand. Rotational grazing is essential for maintaining stands of these plants. Plants should not be grazed below 8 inches. If grazed too close, plants will be weakened and stands will thin. Because of their sensitivity to close grazing or clipping, these plants are easier to use for hay, but can be utilized with grazing cattle. Red River Crabgrass - annual grass that was selected for higher yield from native crabgrass populations in Oklahoma. Research in Oklahoma indicates yield and animal performance are both excellent on this forage. Experience in Tennessee indicates that it can make an excellent pasture for stocker animals during the summer. Because it is an annual, allowing plants to produce seed for the next year’s stand is necessary. No information is available to determine how successful natural reseeding of Red River crabgrass will be due to the abundance of native crabgrass seed in Tennessee.
Sorghum x sudangrass hybrid and pearl millet – both of these are annual grasses. They are relatively tall growing grasses that can be quite productive with timely summer rains. Sorghum x sudangrass hybrids can tolerate a cooler soil temperature, so they can be planted earlier than pearl millet. Sorghum x sudangrass hybrids release prussic acid (cyanide) after a frost, so you cannot graze them as long as pearl millet. When there is a potential for even a light frost, do not graze a sorghum x sudangrass hybrid. Only cut it for hay, which will allow time for the prussic acid to break down. Will they work for you? Warm-season grasses have the potential to provide forage when tall fescue pastures are not being productive. However, the growing season is shorter with these plants compared to tall fescue, and there is considerably more risk with them. If you decide to try one, be reasonable in the amount of land and resources you commit. Tall fescue should remain the primary forage on the farm. A good rule of thumb is to have 70 percent of your acreage in cool-season grasses like tall fescue. Thirty percent can be sown to a warmseason grass. Your goal should be to provide grazing during late June through early September. Most producers should think about planting a portion of their acreage to some type of warmseason forage. Although they do not eliminate all of the problems associated with drought, they will help minimize some of the forage production problems we may face in the future. FFF Source: University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Bull Sale • February 26, 2016 Top Quality, High Performing Balancer® and Gelbvieh Bulls sell, backed by a proven program. These bulls are thick muscled, grow fast, and are made for the commercial cattle operation.
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Mass • Style • Function
ROC Anvil 462Y
Semen for Anvil available through Cattlemen’s Connection
AMGV 1194276 • BA38 • Homo Polled Top 15% for YG & MB
BW -0.4
WW 63
YW 101
MK 29
TM 60
CEM 8
ST 2
YG -0.37
CW 29
REA 0.43
MB 0.51
FPI 81.68
MGA IDOL INTENSE 324A
AMGV 1271193 • PB94 • Homo Polled
Co-owned with Golden Image Cattle, Kansas Top 1% MK, TM & YG CED 6
BW 3.3
WW 74
YW 97
MK 45
TM 82
CEM 3
HP 1.93
PG30 0.68
ST 8
DMI 0.02
YG -0.63
CW 31
REA 0.56
Length • Maternal • Soundness
CED 11
MB $Cow FPI EPI -0.51 73.31 58.44 70.43
CDBG Dry Creek Bo B908 AMGV 1291295 • PB88 • Homo Polled • Homo Black Growth • Power • Marbling
Co-owned with Dry Creek Farm, Kansas Top 2% MB • Top 10% WW, YW & TM CED 10
BW 2.2
WW 82
YW 115
MK 33
TM 74
CEM 8
ST 8
YG -0.42
CW 40
REA 0.32
MB 0.11
Semen for sale on all bulls
FPI 79.41
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Members with 100 Plus Registrations The data presented below are the total number of American Gelbvieh Association registrations per membership for fiscal year October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
Rank
Membership Name & Location
1
Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, NE
2
Total Registrations
Total Registrations
Rank
Membership Name & Location
759
25
Feist Gelbvieh, Ludlow, SD
219
Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, SD
733
26
Pearson Cattle Co Inc, Lake City, SD
202
3
Sandy Knoll Farm, Saint John, KS
725
27
C-Cross Cattle Company, Asheboro, NC
199
4
Judd Ranch Inc, Pomona, KS
629
28
Stuecken Brothers, Freeburg, MO
199
5
Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, CO
500
29
J&D Kerstiens, Jasper, IN
199
6
Lazy TV Ranch, Selby, SD
492
30
Mulroy Farms LLC, Mayetta, KS
187
7
Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe, NE
394
31
Grund Gelbvieh Ranch, Sharon Springs, KS
186
8
Bar T Bar Ranch Inc, Winslow, AZ
359
32
Burbank Cattle Co, Brookfield, MO
183
9
Post Rock Cattle Co, Barnard, KS
348
33
Mc Johnson & Sons, Tilden, NE
181
10
Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, NE
332
34
Markes Family Farms, Waukomis, OK
176
11
Schafer Farms Inc, Goodhue, MN
322
35
Rotert/Harriman, Montrose, MO
173
12
Praise The Lord Gelbvieh, Reserve, MT
321
36
Hilltop Gelbvieh, Lawrence, NE
172
13
Flying H Genetics, Arapahoe, NE
316
37
Kicking Horse Ranch, Oilmont, MT
166
14
Knoll Crest Farms, Red House, VA
307
38
Golden Buckle Gelbvieh, Medina, ND
158
15
Diamond D Gelbvieh, Mandan, ND
285
39
Lone Oak Gelbvieh, Mechanicsville, IA
157
16
Schroeder Inc, Sioux Falls, SD
283
40
Jeff Swanson, Oxford, NE
155
17
Hojer Gelbvieh, Lake Preston, SD
275
41
Moe Gelbvieh, Walcott, ND
153
18
Brandywine Farm, Rushford, MN
272
42
Ceroll Gelbvieh, Sisseton, SD
153
19
Chimney Butte Ranch, Mandan, ND
271
43
Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, KS
147
20
Rippe Gelbvieh, Hubbell, NE
257
44
Holle Gelbvieh, Oberlin, KS
146
21
B/F Cattle Company, Butler, MO
246
45
MLM Gelbvieh, Superior, NE
134
22
Delbert Raile, Saint Francis, KS
245
46
Loveless Gelbvieh, Spanish Fork, UT
134
23
Oswald Ranch, Osceola, IA
243
47
J & K Gelbvieh Farm Inc, Ava, IL
128
24
Jim & Barb Beastrom, Pierre, SD
232
48
Sieler Ranch Inc, Plevna, MT
128
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Rank
Membership Name & Location
50
Total Registrations
Total Registrations
127
54
Rank
Membership Name & Location
Crooked Creek Cattle Co, Waukon, IA
109
The 88 Ranch, Orchard, NE
121
55
Jim & Terri Degeer, Erie, KS
109
51
Wheeler & Son Cattle Co, Holton, KS
119
56
Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, NC
106
52
Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, ND
114
57
Gary’s Gelbvieh, Trenton, NE
103
53
Rex Wood, Meadville, MO
113
58
Steve & Gail Fiolkoski, Pierce, CO
103
49
Blackhawk Cattle Co, Oregon, IL
Most Used Sires The following lists the most used sires based on calves born between August 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014 as recorded by the American Gelbvieh Association as of May 15, 2015. The list represents calves registered as Gelbvieh, Balancer®, Southern Balancer®, hybrid, or percentage Gelbvieh.
Rank Prefix & Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
No. Calves
DCSF Post Rock Granite 200P2 334 VRT Lazy TV Sam U451 318 VRT Lazy TV Watchman W021 289 CTR Good Night 715T 277 S A V Final Answer 0035 202 JRI Pop A Top 197T83 198 OZZ EXT Govenor 3N 183 JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564J ET 181 Mytty In Focus 175 JDPD Astro 407S 174 CTR Sandhills 0065X 162 EGL Tenderloin N407 157 TAU Gunslinger 19U 153 TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P 151 DLW Edison 6718X 146 HYEK Black Impact 3960N 146 CTR Sandman 6523S 139 DLW Red Power 583U 139 VRT Lazy TV Tank X315 128 JCGR BAR GT Cross Fire500W ET 127
Breed Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Balancer Balancer Angus Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Angus Gelbvieh Balancer Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Balancer Balancer Gelbvieh Balancer Balancer Balancer Balancer
Rank Prefix & Name 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
No. Calves
CIRS Decade 278U2 JRI Secret Instinct 254U83 CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y TMMW SKF Wharton 51W JRI Top Gun 254X822 BEA Passion 001X ET Hoover Dam JKGF Trendsetter 55R ET EGL Lock And Load X415 RWG Traction 7412 Connealy Consensus 7229 JKGF Future Investment X037 EGL Northern Dancer U659 RID R Collateral 2R JKGF Reflex X4 ET DLW Wardon 24W of 408 EGL Roundup X777 JKGF 43U S A V Bismarck 5682 VRT Lazy TV Beech Jet R052 ET
126 112 110 105 101 100 96 96 94 93 92 92 90 90 89 85 84 81 75 74
Breed Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Balancer Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Angus Gelbvieh Balancer Gelbvieh Angus Gelbvieh Balancer Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Gelbvieh Balancer Gelbvieh Angus Balancer
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American Gelbvieh Association Fees and Services Membership Annual AGA membership dues (includes one-year Gelbvieh World subscription)
$120.00
New AGJA membership fee
$30.00
Annual AGJA membership dues
$20.00
Gelbvieh World subscription
$35.00
Registration Annual herd assessment (HAS) fee (applies to females over 13 months of age) Animal registration fee (active members) Transfer fee (active members)
$25.00 per cow Free, if paid HAS on dam Free
Transfer fee (non-members)
$20.00
Foreign animals imported to AGA herdbook
$25.00
Paper processing fee Cow reactivation fee A.I sire permit
$2.00 per transaction per animal $25 for every year female not on herd inventory $50.00
DNA Tests Genomics Option 1 – Gelbvieh Genomic Profiler - HD (high density) (animals will receive GE EPDs)
$85.00
Genomics Option 2 – Gelbvieh Genomic Profiler - LD (low density) (animals will receive GE EPDs)
$45.00
Add On Tests (With Genomics Options 1 and 2 you can receive these add on tests at a reduced rate, if indicated on the order form) Add Coat Color
$5.00
Add Diluter
$5.00
Add BVD PI
$4.00
Add Horned/Polled Add Osteopetrosis (OS)
$35.00 $5.00
Add AM
$20.00
Add NH
$8.00
Add DD
$22.00
Stand Alone Tests (These tests can be ordered independently of the Gelbvieh Genomic Profiler tests. Animals tested under these options will not receive genomic-enhanced EPDs.) Horned/Polled (HP)
$43.00
Coat Color (CC)
$14.00
Parentage Markers – Parent verification is included if requested on the order form.
Included with Genomic Options 1&2
Diluter
$15.00
BVD-PI
$4.00
Maternal Edge Female Profile
$25.00
Defect Tests Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM)
$20.00
Nueropathic Hydrocephalus (NH)
$20.00
Osteopetrosis (OS)
$20.00
Developmental Duplication (DD)
$22.00
DNA Collector Hair Cards
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$1.00 each
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American Gelbvieh Association Committees The American Gelbvieh Association is fortunate to have an active committee structure. The nine AGA committees play a vital role in the development and implementation of AGA programs, services and policies. An active committee process is one of the core grassroots values of the AGA. Members are appointed to serve on these committees by AGA President Neal Pearson, through expressed interest by members, staff recommendations, and Board of Directors approval. The following is the list of AGA members who have been nominated to serve on the committees. Committee appointments are effective through April 1, 2016. Individuals who are unable to serve on their appointed committee are asked to contact the committees’ staff liaison. Thank you in advance to these members for their service on the committees and their dedication to the American Gelbvieh Association. The AGA committee meetings will be held during the 45th Annual AGA National Convention, December 10-12, 2015, and are open to all AGA members. Additional committee meetings are held, as needed, via teleconference throughout the year. Any member in attendance at a properly convened AGA committee meeting may participate in the discussion of the committee and offer motions for approval, even though they are not an official member of the committee.
Finance
Hall of Fame
Member Education
Chair: Grant Thayer, Colorado
Chair: Ronnie Rogers, Missouri
Chair:Brian Dunn, Kansas
Vice-Chair: Dustin Rippe, Nebraska
Staff Liaison : Dianne Coffman
Vice-Chair: David Martin, Arkansas
Staff Liaison: Dianne Coffman
Jim Beastrom, South Dakota
Staff Liaison: Kelli Retallick
Staff Liaison: Myron Edelman
Bill Clark, Kansas
Staff Liaison: Megan Slater
Leland Clark, Kansas
Ken Flikkema, Montana
Joyce Aherin, Kansas
Stuart Jarvis, Kansas
Randy Gallaway, Oklahoma
Don Danell, Montana
Judy Lamb, Iowa
Stuart Jarvis, Kansas
Gail Fiolkoski, Colorado
Pat McCabe, Iowa
Jeanette Taubenheim, Nebraska
Gregg Hartman, Colorado
Vaughn Thorstenson, South Dakota
Bill Wilkinson, Colorado
John Huston, Ohio
L.D. Witt, Arkansas
Catherine Murphy, South Dakota
John Wohl, North Dakota
Carol Ridinger, Colorado Sydney Wilkinson, Texas
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See you in Kansas City!
National Sale
National Show
Breed Improvement
Chair: Dan Warner, Nebraska
Chair: Andy LeDoux, Kansas
Chair: Scott Starr, Nebraska
Staff Liaison: William McIntosh
Vice-Chair: Emily Griffiths, Indiana
Staff Liaison: William McIntosh
Ken Flikkema, Montana
Staff Liaison: William McIntosh
Staff Liaison: Kelli Retallick
Roger Gatz, Kansas
Zack Butler, Tennessee
Staff Liaison: Kari White
Chris Mitchell, Georgia
Jim Dobson, Oklahoma
Dustin Aherin, Kansas
Klint Sickler, North Dakota
Nick Judd, Kansas
Paul Bennett, Virginia
Randy Sienknecht, Iowa
Kelly Overmiller, Kansas
Tom Brink, Colorado
David Slaughter, Kentucky
John Shearer, Kansas
Steve Munger, South Dakota
Brittney Spencer, South Dakota
Lowell Rogers, Mississippi
Justin Taubenheim, Nebraska
Tom Scarponcini, Minnesota
Dustin Volek, South Dakota
John Shearer, Kansas Jeff Swanson, Nebraska
Rules & Bylaws
Nominating
Breed Promotion
Chair: Gary Tilghman, Kentucky
Chair: Duane Strider, North Carolina
Chair: Bob Hart, Kansas
Vice-Chair: Rob Arnold, North Dakota
Staff Liaison: Megan Slater
Vice-Chair: Walter Teeter, North Carolina Staff Liaison: Dianne Coffman Bill Clark, Kansas Don Danell, Montana Randy Gallaway, Oklahoma Dennis Gustin, North Dakota Dick Helms, Nebraska Doug Hille, North Dakota Janice Volek, South Dakota Jean Williams, Nevada
Steve Arp, Wisconsin Mark Goes, Nebraska Al Knapp, Kansas Skyler Martin, Illinois Scott Mattison, Minnesota Bob Prosser, Arizona
Staff Liaison: William McIntosh Staff Liaison: Lynn Valentine Brian Beying, Kansas Christina Dockter, North Dakota Stephanie Hille, North Dakota Kelly Josephsen, South Dakota Andrea Murray, Oklahoma Kelly Overmiller, Kansas Kathleen Rankin, Montana Ronnie Rogers, Missouri David Slaughter, Kentucky
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Gelbvieh Bar None Ranch
would like to say Thank You.
Bar None Mr Impact 414B is a tremendous powerhouse, homozygous polled, Black Impact son tracing to the P016 donor. We want to say thank you to Larry P & Sunny D Farms for their confidence in this outstanding young herd sire.
Ms Maverick 126Y is a homozygous black, homozygous polled Maverick daughter that is near flawless in her design. This kind of female typically makes an outstanding donor. We want to say thank you to Haywire Cattle Company and Miller Gelbvieh for their purchase.
Thank you to all those who have purchased Bar None Gelbvieh genetics in 2015!
Bar None Ms Big Dog 416B is another of the P016 progeny that perform well in the show ring and pasture. Be sure to check her out this show season. We want to say thank you to Pleasant Meadows Farms for their purchase.
We look forward to serving you with the utmost quality and customer service you have come to expect.
Gelbvieh Bar None Ranch Donald & Arlene Estes
333 Round Hill Road Sapphire, NC 28774 Email: 30trucker@gmail.com
David Slaughter, Herd Manager Phone: (270) 556-4259
Genetics that Raise the Bar
NUTRITION Matching Protein Needs and Protein Content By Karla H. Jenkins, UNL Cow/Calf, Range Management Specialist WHEN CATTLE PRODUCERS check the tag on a bag of supplement or get an analysis back on some hay samples, they mostly likely look for the crude protein content first. Crude protein is derived from the nitrogen content of the feedstuffs and while it is helpful to know, it does not tell the whole story when balancing diets for ruminant animals.
Beef cattle, as well as all other ruminants, actually have a requirement for metabolizable protein. Metabolizable protein includes rumen degradable protein, rumen undegradable protein, and microbial protein. Rumen degradable protein (RDP) is protein that is easily degraded in the rumen making the nitrogen available for the microbes in the rumen. This is necessary so the microbes can initiate digestion in the rumen. Producers might have also heard this type of protein called degradable intake protein or DIP. Rumen undegradable protein (RUP) is protein that is not digested by the microbes in the rumen and is available for the ruminant animal itself for tissue growth or lactation. This has also been called escape protein, bypass protein, or undegradable intake protein (UIP). Lastly, the microbes in rumen complete their life cycle and flow through the digestive tract supplying additional protein to the host animal as well. Not all feedstuffs contain the same proportions of RDP and RUP. This becomes even more complicated when commodities are mixed together to make supplements because the combinations of ingredients are proprietary to the company selling the product. However, producers should be aware of the RDP and RUP proportions in commonly used feedstuffs so they can choose the supplement best suited for the needs of their cattle. The protein in corn distillers grains is about 40% RDP and 60% RUP, making it a good source of RUP. The protein in forages is predominately RDP while urea is 100% RDP. The metabolizable protein needs of cattle vary with the stage of production they are in. Additionally, 66 | JULY 2015
the supplementation needs are also dependent on the protein content of the base diet. For example, growing cattle have been demonstrated to respond to RUP supplementation even when grazing high quality forage because the forage, though high in overall crude protein, is still deficient in RUP. Whether a producer chooses to supplement those calves depends on the price of supplement as well as other factors such as retained ownership, and other resources available in the production system. Lactation and growth both require a source of RUP and therefore, a young cow nursing her first calf and going into the breeding season could benefit from a protein supplement high in RUP. On the other hand, a nonlactating, bred, mature cow grazing dormant native range would benefit from a supplemental source of RDP to support rumen bacterial function. Also it is important to consider the price of the supplement. There have been times when corn distillers grains were the cheapest source of protein to supplement. When feeding this to mature cows on winter range, it resulted in feeding more RUP than needed, but was the cheapest source of RDP. Additional RUP can be recycled by the ruminant animal and used as a source of RDP. However, feeding excess RDP does not serve as a source of RUP. As commodity markets fluctuate; producers in that situation need to evaluate whether the cheapest source is a urea based supplement or a commodity. For assistance with calculating supplement cost on a unit of protein basis or with ration formulation producers should contact their local extension office or access http://beef.unl.edu. FFF Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
J Bar M Gelbvieh’s
COW POWER... JEMG LEE ANN 650U 75% Balancer® Donor - Homo Polled RUP Lazy TV Hotfudge J357 x Lee Ann 650R Dam of JEMG Steakhouse and JEMG Silver Dollar. Upcoming ET progeny sired by SINK Full Throttle and JEMG X414.
VER LEE ANN 963U 50% Balancer® Donor Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C x Lee Ann 79D 751G ET Upcoming ET progeny sired by JCGR Cross Fire.
VER LEE ANN 309M 50% Balancer® Donor Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C x Lee Ann 79D 751G ET Upcoming ET Progeny sired by DCSF Astronaut, Lazy TV Watchman and Good Night 715T.
DCSF POST ROCK RHONDA 76S2 PB Gelbvieh Donor - Homo Black KHR 38N x Post Rock Rhonda 250N2 ET Upcoming ET progeny sired by Bennett Kingpin.
DCSF POST ROCK WILMA 261P1 PB Gelbvieh Donor - Homo Polled BTI Granite 2135M x DCSF Post Rock Wilma 147H ET Watch for her ET progeny sired by SAV Resource and T510.
JEMG A698 PB Gelbvieh Donor - Homo Polled JEMG Steakhouse Y527 x JEMG Liberty 952U Future J Bar M Gelbvieh Donor.
J BAR M GELBVIEH
Jon & Edna Miller 28760 Norway Rd., Stark City, MO 64866 417-632-4925 home • 417-437-5250 cell Please no Sunday calls!
Watch for our bulls selling out of these J Bar M Gelbvieh Donors on MARCH 12, 2016 at the 2016 Genetic Power Bull Sale in Springfield, MO.
Gelbvieh Genetics deliver... • Maternal Efficiency • Increased Performance • Daughters that Impact Profit Contact these GAIN Board Members to join: Kyle Helms • kyle@flyinghgentics.com • President J.J. Boehler • jjboehler@live.com • Vice President Kayla Helms • kayla@flyinghgenetics.com • Secretary/Treasurer
Rodeny Barwick • barwickjr@hotmail.com Tammy Miller • tlmiller356@aol.com Dan Warner • dan@warnerbeef.com Andy Ledoux • ledouxranch@hotmail.com
www.gelbviehassociationinnebraska.org
American Gelbvieh Association • 303-465-BEEF (2333) • www.gelbvieh.org
FARM MANAGEMENT Preparing Your Farm Business For The Future Jeremy Daubert, Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension I RUN INTO many farm families trying to figure out how to transition their businesses to the next generation. There are some whom have a capable and willing younger generation, some that have a capable or willing younger generation, and still others that don’t have either. Every situation presents its own set of unique challenges. No matter what the situation may be for your operation, planning is imperative for the succession to be successful. Ideally, planning for the end of a business or the transition of one should begin early. By that I mean that when you start your farm business or when you take it over from your parents you should be planning for your retirement. For many farmers, retirement is a dirty word, but it shouldn’t be. Planning for the future should be a priority for any business.
nearly 80 years old multiple sources of income in advanced years of age are not an option but a necessity. The sooner these investments begin the more funds that will be available in the future. So, what if you are in your forties or fifties? If that is the case, then you should start your investments in retirement today. You can contribute $5500 per year up until age 50 then $6500 per year until you retire. You may want to consult your tax advisor to see if there are any tax benefits to investing this money. Again, this strategy is not about telling you whether or not you should retire, or about when you should retire. It is merely about providing options so you can choose if and when you might retire and how to maintain a sustainable farming business. FFF
Source: Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Planning is all about creating options for your business. Virginia State University If you don’t have options, then you won’t have the opportunity to make a decision that could better the life of you and your family. Many farmers are familiar with having a life insurance policy, but few take the time to create an IRA (Individual Retirement Account). While IRA’s are commonly used outside of agriculture they ADKINS GELBVIEH are often viewed as an unnecessary Gelbvieh & Balancer expense for most farmers. Many Performance Genetics farmers view their land and other Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty physical assets as their retirement. I (605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelvbieh.com once believed this myself, but have www.adkinsgelbvieh.com Gerald & Sarah Adkins come to realize it is just poor planning.
South Dakota & Minnesota
Breeders
Starting an IRA in your midtwenties and adding only a few thousand dollars a year is an achievable goal and those funds—though not usable today—will multiply 5 times by the time you are near retirement age. Now consider if you had a farm and a retirement account, the retirement funds would be able to supplement the payments being received from your heirs. This can significantly improve the profitability of a farming operation. With the average person now living to
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SwenSon Gelbvieh Dean Swenson
Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney
605-852-2131 kvolek@venturecomm.net www.volekranch.com
17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536
Polled • Purebred Red • Black
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The Spring Sale Season is behind us...Thank You to all the buyers and bidders that made it such a success! We are Looking Forward to the Fall Season! Join Us!!
Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale X & 7th Annual Customer Appreciation Sale! September 19, 2015 * 1 p.m. Kingsville Livestock, Kingsville, MO These females sold in the 2014 Showcase Sale! More like them will sell!
Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale October 17, 2015 * 12 noon Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, MO Selling 200 Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls! These bulls sold in the Spring Seedstock Plus Bull Sales! More like them sell this fall!
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12980 Cedar Rd., Selby, SD 57472 Vaughn & Wendy • 605/649-6262 Brian & DeDee • 605/649-9927
Fax: 605/649-7361 • E-mail: vwthor@sbtc.net
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JUNIOR VOICE
It’s Breeding Time! It is an exciting part of year filled with warm weather and a break from school leaving more time to spend in the barn and on the ranch or partaking in other summer activities. By Grace Hammer THE LAST COUPLE of weeks I have spent my mornings observing estrus, making mating selections, and artificially inseminating cows. The use of technologies such as artificial insemination (AI) has helped not only my family’s ranch but also our breed and the beef industry as a whole by advancing our genetics and improving certain traits.
Gelbvieh semen has been used in our country for nearly 44 years. When Lenness Hall saw Gelbvieh cattle in 1969, he wanted to bring those genetics to our nation, and by 1971 he accomplished this by bringing 43,000 units to the United States. Thanks to Hall, there are more than 45,000 registered Gelbvieh cows in the U.S. today. Through the use of AI, breed improvements are made at a more rapid pace by using superior AI sires. This can be utilized by matching Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) through mating selections. While one herdsire
With many AI programs, ranchers will use synchronization to allow heifers and cows to come into heat at the same time. Good synchronization helps concentrate the breeding season and therefore allows for a shorter calving season. In turn, one of the benefits includes selling heavier, more uniform calves as breeding stock or market animals. Knowing when to breed a heifer or cow is also important; females must be observed for estrus and should usually be bred 12 hours after standing heat. Artificial insemination has helped us to not only improve the Gelbvieh breed but the entire American cowherd. Improvements can be made in a shorter time frame across a herd that does not require a specific bull to be mated to an entire group. I encourage all juniors and Gelbvieh breeders to utilize AI technologies to improve their herd genetics. FFF
Grace Hammer, President (2013) Wallace, KS • 785-728-7111 Hammerhead_grace@hotmail.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 Al & Mary Knapp, Adult Advisors Bonner Springs, KS • 913-724-4105 knappa@swbell.net Carrie Tilghman, Junior Activities Coordinator 270-404-0828 • carriet@gelbvieh.org
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may have traits that complement most females in the herd, it is likely that still some could benefit from other genetics. Using AI sires allows a producer to select for certain EPD or phenotypic traits while balancing others.
Tiana Garcia, V.P. of Leadership (2012) Las Animas, CO • 719-691-9691 tianam.garcia@outlook.com
Van Tucker, Ex-Officio Portis, KS • 785-282-0544 vantucker@live.com Tanner Aherin (2014) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-543-3093 daherin@ruraltel.net Callahan Grund (2014) Wallace, KS • 785-891-3765 jcgrund@wbsnet.org
Sydney Bigger, Secretary (2013) Media, IL • 309-221-6262 biggersydney@gmail.com
Carter Mitchell (2013) Appleton City, MO • 660-492-3966 cartermitchell15@gmail.com
Kelsey Sheeley, Treasurer (2013) Hillsboro, OH • 937-403-3272 kelseysheeley@yahoo.com
Kyle Vehige (2014) Bonnets Mill, MO • 573-897-3303 tbars@radiowire.net
Schroeder Ranch We Appreciate and Thank all the bidders and buyers who attended and made our 17th Annual Schroeder Ranch Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bull Sale a success!
SGRI Brule B806
SGRI Marshall B867
High Selling Black Balancer Bull Sold to Wohl Farms, Baldwin, ND ®
High Selling Red Balancer® Bull Sold to Doug Schmidt, Ocheyedan, IA
SGRI Custer B817
SGRI Todd B907
SGRI Clark B809
2nd High Selling Black Balancer® Bull Sold to Eric Roth, Parkston, SD
Black Balancer Bull Sold to Jerry Bush, Pierre, SD
Black Balancer® Bull Sold to Volek Gelbvieh, Highmore, SD
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Producing Industry–Leading Gelbvieh and Balancer® Genetics Look for details for our
18th Annual Schroeder Ranch Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bull Sale
Steve Schroeder (605) 366-5693 Dustin Tolsma, herdsman (605) 539-0235 www.schroedercattle.com
2015 AGJA Heart of it All Classic Sponsors The American Gelbvieh Junior Association thanks the following award sponsors for the 2015 AGJA Heart of it All Classic. Sponsorships are still available. For information on how to sponsor an award, contact Carrie Tilghman, AGA Junior activities coordinator at carriet@gelbvieh.org
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Balancer速 Class Sponsors Prairie Moon Ranch Hilltop Farms Josh Phillips Grace, Grady, & Gabrielle Hammer Pleasant Meadows Farm Boehler Gelbvieh Garrett Teeter White Oak Farms Mulroy Farms, LLC
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2015 AGJA Heart of it All Classic Sponsors Gelbvieh Division Sponsors
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All Around Individual - Heifer Donation
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Balancer® Division Sponsors Wolf Gelbvieh Lazy TV Ranch Grund Brothers Livestock Volek Ranch Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc. Diamond V Green Hills Gelbvieh Dawson Creek Gelbvieh
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AGJA Intemediate Ambassador Jim Beastrom
Rookie of the Year Wes & Brittany Spencer
Junior Quiz Bowl Green Hills Gelbvieh
Intermediate Quiz Bowl Green Hills Gelbvieh
Senior Quiz Bowl Triple K
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Junior Impromptu Speaking Hampton Cattle Company
Intermediate Impromptu Speaking Green Hills Gelbvieh
Senior Impromptu Speaking Green Hills Gelbvieh
Junior Judging Individual Green Hills Gelbvieh
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Junior Skillathon Green Hills Gelbvieh
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Intermediate Photo Green Hills Gelbvieh
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Junior Poster Green Hills Gelbvieh
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Junior Sales Talk Dick and Jean Williams
Intermediate Sales Talk Gilly’s Gelbvieh
Senior Sales Talk Gilly’s Gelbvieh
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AGA Member Calendar January 1
Herd Assessments are available on online AGA registry system. Paper copies will be mailed to those memberships that do not utilize the online registry system.
January 1
AGJA annual dues are due. AGA dues are due on the annual membership date for each membership.
March 15 or Annual herd assessments are due. the followVisit the Animal Registration page at ing business www.gelbvieh.org for more information. day if the date falls on a weekend April
Spring AGA Board of Directors meeting.
May 15
Summer Sire Summary data due for the National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) run. See the Requested Data Chart for more information.
July 15
Pre-registration for AGA Annual Convention begins.
July 31
Nominations due for the AGA Seedstock Producer of the Year, Outstanding Commercial Producer of the Year and AGA Hall of Fame. 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.
October 10
Request absentee voting ballot for the election of AGA Board of Directors. Request period lasts 60 days, starting on October 10.
November 1
Junior Dues are mailed to AGJA members.
November 1
Winter Sire Summary data due for NCE run. See the Requested Data Chart for more information. Helpful Tip: Data submitted for the Winter Sire Summary provides your production sale customers the most accurate EPDs.
November 16 Pre-registration for AGA Annual Convention ends. December
AGA Convention and Annual Meeting
Requested Member Data Birth Data
• Breeding dates • Birth date and weight • Sex • Color • Horned, polled or scurred status • Management group designation (if managed separately) • Calving ease score • Dam docility score • Dam udder score
Weaning Data
• Weaning weight and date • Management group designation (if managed separately) • Sire verify any calves resulting from multi-sire pastures • Submit DNA samples for genomic EPDs on current calves • Dispose of inventory females if pregnancy check status is open and weaning data has been submitted • Enter castration date for bulls changing to steers • Hip height • Docility • Dam weight at weaning • Dam body condition score • Dam hip height
Yearling Data
• • • • •
Yearling date and weight Hip height Scrotal circumference for bulls Pelvic measurement for females Management group designation (if managed separately) • Ultrasound data Preferred age window: 320 to 480 days; Schedule ultrasound scanning at least 3 weeks prior to sale or catalog deadlines especially during busy bull sale season • Sale catalog extract Can be requested ahead of production sale for catalog designer, please allow at least two business days Data can easily be submitted online during registration or performance updates Yellow – Required AGA member deadlines Green – AGA Activities Blue – Preferred AGA Programs
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FEEDER HEALTH Feeder Cattle Heat Stress, Are You Ready for Summer?
Richard Stowell PhD, UNL Associate Professor of Biological Systems Engineering Dee Griffin DVM, UNL Beef Production Management Veterinarian CATTLE DO NOT HANDLE HEAT STRESS AS WELL AS HUMANS: The thermo-comfort zone of feeder cattle and mature cows range from subzero temperatures in the winter to around 75 degrees F in the summer, depending on body condition, hair coat length, and plane of nutrition. Feeder cattle have difficulty coping with temperatures above 90 degrees F, especially when the local humidity is high and wind speed is low. EVALUATE THE KEY HEAT STRESS ELEMENTS: 1. A long-term weather forecast of hotter-thannormal conditions signals early activation of a heat stress management plan. 2. High rainfall areas are susceptible to having high humidity, which makes it difficult for cattle to get rid of body heat. Humidity also keeps nighttime temperatures elevated, removing precious recovery time that cattle otherwise get during hot, dry conditions. 3. When there is little wind or airflow in pens is obstructed, the heat load on cattle intensifies. Wind is your friend when it comes to reducing heat stress. 4. Special measures are needed to help blackhided cattle and cattle that haven’t yet lost their winter hair coats. DEVELOPING A HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN: Have ample water available. The water required by cattle in hot weather doubles from 12 to 15 gallons per head to 24 to 30 gallons per head. At temperatures above 80 degrees, make sure you can provide up to 30 gallons of water per head. And, provide plenty of watering space. Bring additional watering tanks into pens if needed.
In times of severe heat stress, feeder cattle many need as much as 12 inches of watering space around water tanks. Avoid handling cattle. Processing cattle can, by itself, elevate body temperature. If cattle must be handled during hot weather, work them in the early morning (prior to 8 a.m. and absolutely not after 10 a.m.) and in a shaded facility if possible. While it may seem to make sense to work cattle after sundown, wait until the cattle have had at least six hours of nighttime cooling before working them. On hot days, ensure that cattle spend no more than 30 minutes in the handling facility (processing or hospital area), i.e. only move 30 minutes worth of cattle at a time, and arrange to have shade and sprinklers in those areas. Change feeding patterns and back off the energy. Shifting the feeding schedule toward evening deliveries may help hold cattle on feed and even out consumption patterns. Research indicates that lowering the energy content of the diet may lower the heat load on the cattle. Move cattle away from windbreaks. Windbreaks can be beneficial in the winter, but are a detriment in the summer. Windbreaks and other obstructions reduce airflow up to 10 feet downwind for every one foot in height, so a 40-foot-tall windbreak will obstruct airflow 400 feet downwind. Identify feedlot areas having limited air movement and, if possible, abandon these pens prior to heat waves. At least avoid feeding cattle that are projected to finish in summer or early fall in these pens. Improve airflow in pens. Identify heavy, finished cattle and newly arrived high-risk cattle and give these pens special attention for airflow. Cut vegetation 150 feet back from the perimeter of the pens. Make mounds tall for summer, the taller the better. Tall mounds help prevent cattle bunching and will usually enhance cattle exposure to aimovement. continued on page 84
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American Gelbvieh Junior Association Heart of it All Classic Schedule Location: Clark County Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ohio Headquarter Hotel: Quality Inn and Conference Center - Pet Friendly Phone: 1-888-828-393
Sunday, June 28 8:00 a.m. Cattle allowed in barns 11:00 a.m. Church service 1:00 p.m. Come and go contest check-in 3:00 p.m. Ambassador orientation/interview tips 4:00 p.m. Mentor/Protégé orientation 4:30 p.m. AGJA Skillathon contest orientation and educational session 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 8:00 p.m. Board candidate orientation 8:30-10 p.m. AGJA Dance—Hotel
Monday, June 29 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Sales Talk contest Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Skillathon contest—carcass portion (Jr., Int., and Sr.) 1:30 p.m. Intermediate/Senior Skillathon begins Junior Impromptu Preparation begins 2:30 p.m. Intermediate Impromptu Preparation begins 3:00 p.m. Junior Skillathon 4:00 p.m. Senior Impromptu Preparation begins 5:00 p.m. Ambassador interviews 5:00 p.m. Steer Weigh-In 6:00 p.m. Dinner, Board Candidate interviews
Tuesday, June 30 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Fitting Clinic 9:30 a.m. Team Fitting Set-Up 10:00 a.m. Team Fitting Contest—Senior Division, followed by Junior/Intermediate Division 82 | JULY 2015
Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Showmanship Clinic 2:00 p.m. Quiz Bowl Preliminary Rounds 6:00 p.m. Dinner, Quiz Bowl Finals
Wednesday, July 1 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Judging contest registration 8:00 a.m. Judging contest 9:00 a.m. Scott Gemar Memorial Golf Outing Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Fun Day—Young’s Dairy carpool 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. AGJA Annual Meeting and Board Election
Thursday, July 2 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. AGJA National Showmanship Contest AGJA National Balancer Bred and Owned Bull Show AGJA National Balancer Female Show Noon Grab and Go Lunch Dinner on your own, Fireworks at the fairgrounds
Friday, July 3 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Noon 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Breakfast AGJA National Steer Show AGJA National Gelbvieh Bred and Owned Bull Show AGJA National Gelbvieh Female Show Grab and Go Lunch Banquet—Hotel Dance—Hotel
JUNIOR NEWS Your Mountain is Waiting
“Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose,” -Dr. Seuss. By Carrie Tilghman Derossett, AGA Junior Activities Coordinator
SCHOOL IS OUT for summer and you know what that means? It’s time to enjoy time with family and friends. It’s time to dream dreams and set goals. It’s time to work hard. It’s time to play. For me, my greatest adventure of the summer was at AGJA Junior Classic. I had a blast living out my dreams. Junior Classic is so much more than a cattle show. It’s where you set goals and you achieve them! It’s where you go beyond your comfort zone to overcome your fears! And when you try new things, “You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights. You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed. You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead. Whenever
you fly, you’ll be the best of the best. Wherever you go, you will top all the rest,” –Dr. Seuss
now.
But, if you are not willing to try new things and open new doors, you will not reach your goals, your dreams. You will not achieve all those things that are unimaginable to you right
“I’m afraid that some times you’ll play lonely games too. Games you can’t win ‘cause you’ll play against you,” –Dr. Seuss. Don’t stand in your own way. “And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.) KID, YOU’LL MOVE MOUNTAINS!” If you will be joining us for the 2015 AGJA “The Heart of it All Classic”, don’t just be a spectator. Be a participant! Be involved! Even when it is uncomfortable and you mix up your right foot with your left. In time you will succeed! “Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way!”Dr. Seuss. FFF
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FEEDER HEALTH continued from page 80
Cattle use them like bleachers in that every animal finds a spot that has some airflow. Provide shade. Shade structures should provide approximately 20-40 sq. ft. of shaded area per feedlot animal, recognizing that few production benefits will be realized if animals are overcrowded. For emergency situations, 15-25 ft2/head can reduce mortality risks. Be smart about sprinkling cattle/pens. In dry conditions and when airflow is provided or wind persists at rates that ensure rapid drying occurs, wetting cattle or pen surfaces can provide considerable cooling. Otherwise, adding water to the environment may compound the problem by increasing the humidity, insulating cattle hair coats, and creating mud.
F or three nights in a row that stay above 70 degrees F. These conditions are more likely when the dewpoint temperature approaches 70 degrees F. Fourth Clue: Cattle tell you when they are becoming hot if you observe them regularly. They start to move around the pen looking for an area that is more comfortable. Their respiratory rates increase (above 75 breaths per minute is a reliable symptom of heat stress) and they start to pant and slobber. Cattle elevate their heads to make it easier to breathe and they position their bodies to minimize exposure to the sun, generally facing the sun, and increase exposure to airflow. REMEMBER HUMAN SAFETY:
Minimize strenuous work during hot conditions. If personnel must do hard work, take breaks each hour by spending 10-20 minutes doing less strenuous activity, preferably in the shade.
LOOK FOR THE CLUES TO AN IMPENDING HEAT
Force water consumption. Drink one to two quarts of water per hour.
First Clue: Predicted hot weather following precipitation. Days in the high 80’s or 90’s (degrees F) following a rain event can be extremely stressful, especially if the wind speed is below 5 mph for extended periods.
Use a buddy system to make sure adequate water is consumed, workload alternates between strenuous work and periods of light work, and early signs of heat exhaustion are detected. Signs of heat exhaustion include mood changes, emotional responses, and confusion.
STRESS CRISIS:
Second Clue: The temperature-humidity index is above or is projected to exceed 80 THI (Temperature Humidity Index) or 90 HI (Heat Index), the upper critical limits of cattle. Third Clue: Evening weather forecast is for overnight temperatures to remain above 73 degrees
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If a person gets overheated, he or she should not return to strenuous work that day. Instead, working inside or taking the rest of the day off is advisable. Failure to do this may result in the person developing heat stroke. FFF Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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State and Regional Gelbvieh Association Officers Gelbvieh cattle can be found throughout the United States and across the world. In the U.S., there are 26 state and regional Gelbvieh association. A state Gelbvieh association is an independent organization and affiliated with the American Gelbvieh Association. Primarily, state associations help increase the demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer速 genetics and foster relationships among seedstock breeders, commercial producers, and allied industry within the state or region.
Activities of state associations can include state sponsored Gelbvieh and Balancer sales, field days, tours, meetings, shows and junior events. Contact the state officers from the association in your state for information on how to join your local Gelbvieh association. As this list changes throughout the year depending on each state association, visit www. gelbvieh.org for the most up-to-date list of state and regional association officers.
Alabama Gelbvieh Association
Georgia Gelbvieh Association
President: Tom Chestnut, Headland, AL
President: Alan Verner, Rutledge, GA
Vice President: William Don Noel, Toney, AL
Vice President: Ernie Powell, Montrose, GA
Secretary/Treasurer: Rob Peacock, Mt. Meigs, AL
Vice President: Michael Gilmer, Gibson, GA
Communications: Milam Tuner, Selma, AL
Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Ellen Verner, Rutledge, GA
Arkansas Gelbvieh Association
Heart of America Gelbvieh Association
President: David Martin, Judsonia, AR
www.heartofamericagelbvieh.com
Vice President: Ronnie Dockins, Dolph, AR
President: Gary Felger, Lohman, MO
Secretary/Tresurer: Jamie Martin, Judsonia, AR
Vice President: Austin Rash, Mendon, MO
Colorado Gelbvieh Association Facebook: Colorado Gelbvieh Association
Vice President: Villa Waltz, Jasper, MO Treasurer: Bob Hart, Kansas City, KS
President: Brad Ridinger, Deer Trail, CO
Indiana Gelbvieh Association
Vice President: Jim Roelle, Peetz, CO
President: Carl Griffiths, Kendallville, IN
Secretary: Teresa Garcia, Las Animas, CO
Secretary/Treasurer: Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, IN
Treasurer: Linda Shafer, Strasburg, CO
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Gelbvieh Breeders of Iowa
Mississippi Gelbvieh Association
www.gelbviehbreedersofiowa.org
Facebook: Mississippi Gelbvieh Association
President: Matt Cibula, Clutier, IA
President: Beverly Manning, Batesville, MS
Vice President: Terry Chapman, Cedar Rapids, IA
Vice President: Marty Langston, Oakland, MS
Secretary: Ryan Minnehan, Churdan, IA
Secretary/Treasurer: Ellie Mair, Courtland, MS
Treasurer: Kyle Herink, Des Moines, IA
Montana Gelbvieh Association
Kansas Gelbvieh Association
www.montanagelbvieh.org
www.kansasgelbvieh.org
President: Kathleen Rankin, Oilmont, MT
Facebook: Kansas Gelbvieh Association
Vice President: Ken Flikkema, Bozeman, MT
President: Evan Cooper, Great Bend, KS
Secretary/Treasurer: Don Danell, Lewistown, MT
Vice President: Randy Odle, Stockton, KS Secretary: Joyce Aherin, Phillipsburg, KS
Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska www.gelbviehassociationinnebraska.org
Kentucky Gelbvieh Association
President: Kyle Helms, Holbrook, NE
Facebook: Kentucky Junior Gelbvieh Association/ Kentucky Gelbvieh Association
Vice President: JJ Boehler, Orleans, NE
President: David Slaughter, Fredonia, KY
Secretary/Treasurer: Kayla Helms, Holbrook, NE
Vice President: Joe Piles, Bardstown, KY
North Carolina Gelbvieh Association
Secretary/Treasurer: Pat Tilghman, Glasgow, KY
www.ncgelbvieh.com
Minnesota Gelbvieh Association www.minnesotagelbvieh.com President: Jason Sauer, Winona, MN
President: Charles Lennon, Evergreen, NC Vice President: Duane Strider, Asheboro, NC Secretary/Treasurer: Scott Baucom, Marshville, NC
Vice President: Scott Mattison, Lambertson, MN
North Dakota Gelbvieh Association
Secretary: Emily Benes, Hill City, MN
www.ndgelbviehassociation.com
Treasurer: Brian Olek, N. Fenton, MN
President: Mark Anderson, Towner, ND
Advertising Coordinator: Jason Russell, Columbia, MO
Vice President: Jeremy Martin, Rocklake, ND Secretary: Sarah Heinrich, Medina, ND Treasurer: Steph Hille, Mandan, ND
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Ohio Valley Gelbvieh Association
Texas Gelbvieh Association
www.ohiogelbvieh.com
President/Treasurer: Bill Vogelpohl, Rockdale, TX
President: Tim Sheeley, Hillsboro, OH
Vice President/Secretary: Bernard Miller, Florence, TX
Vice President: Jordan Diehl, Bradford, OH Treasurer: Karen Sheeley, Hillsboro, OH
Utah/Idaho Gelbvieh Association President: Gary Carlisle, Redmond, UT
Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association
Vice President: Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, UT
www.oklahomagelbvieh.com
Secretary: Jeremy Hermansen, Payson, UT
President: Andrea Murray, Kingsfisher, OK Vice President: Connie Tabor, Stillwater, OK Secretary/Treasurer: Randy Gallaway, Mulhall, OK
The Gelbvieh Breeders of Virginia President: Nathan Haver, Goshen, VA Vice President: Dr. Tom Lavelle, Wytheville, VA
Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh
Treasurer: Judith A Sweeten, Rural Retreat, VA
President: Mark Hopfer, Days Creek, OR
Secretary: Joe Wilson, Abingdon, VA
Secretary/Treasurer: Sammee Charriere, Clarkston, WA
West Virginia Gelbvieh Association
South Carolina Gelbvieh Association
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Vice President: John Durham, Piedmont, SC
President: Al Dent, Gay, WV
Secretary/Treasurer: Cindy Durham, Piedmont, SC
Vice President: Doug Dent, Belleville, WV
South Dakota Gelbvieh Association www.southdakotagelbviehassociation.com
Secretary: Kevin Rawson, Ravenswood, WV Treasurer: Mike Hall, Ravenswood, WV
President: Jesse Struck, Humboldt, SD
Wisconsin/Illinois Gelbvieh Association
Vice President: Lori Maude, Hermosa, SD
President: Steve Arp, Arlington, WI
Treasurer: Janice Volek, Highmore, SD
Vice President: Jim Ruter, Shannon, IL
Secretary: Catherine Murphy, Arlington, SD
Secretary: Dan Dykstra, Morrison, IL
Tennessee Gelbvieh Association
Treasurer: Ron Russell, Brooklyn, WI
President: Jon Waters, Maryville, TN Vice President: Chris James, Lebanon, TN Secretary/Treasurer: Dale Walker, Corryton, TN GELBVIEH WORLD | 89
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What is the Value in Buying a Bull with Genomic Enhanced EPDs dependent upon the proportion of genetic variation (%GV) explained by a given genomic test. (See sidebar story)
Improvements in Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) accuracy has historically been driven by phenotypic record collection directly on the trait of interest (e.g. marbling score, calving ease) or on indicator traits (e.g. ultrasound measures, birth weight). By Matt Spangler, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln CONSEQUENTLY, ACCURACY VALUES for yearling bulls
purchased by commercial producers will be low. In most cases only the bull’s pedigree information and own performance records for traits observed before sale day will be included in his EPD calculations. No daughters will have been produced at that time, so only pedigree estimate or interim EPDs will be available for maternal traits, and these EPD have low accuracies. Additional information from another source is needed to improve the accuracy of the EPDs of yearling bulls. Results from genomic tests, often referred to as Molecular Breeding Values (MBV), have proven to be a valuable source of added information for breeds that have capitalized on the technology and included them into EPDs. Genomic tests evolve as quickly as new cell phones and the U.S. beef industry has witnessed considerable evolution in terms of the genomic tests available in the marketplace. The underlying question commonly asked by producers is “Do genomic tests work?” It is critical to understand that this is a somewhat ambiguous question and not simply answered with a yes or no. The important question to ask is “How well do genomic tests work?”, and the answer to that question is related to how much of the genetic variation the genomic test explains. The benefit, or the increase in EPD accuracy, will be 94 | JULY 2015
A very powerful genomic test that explains close to half of the genetic differences between animals is, by itself, limited to a BIF accuracy of 0.29. Consequently, MBVs should not be thought of as a separate independent predictor of genetic merit, but rather as a potentially useful indicator that is correlated to the trait of interest. Combining the genomic information with traditional sources of EPD information increases the accuracy of the resulting GE-EPD. The combined information has the potential to increase the rate of genetic change by both increasing the accuracy of selection and decreasing the generation interval. Additionally, lower accuracy animals benefit more from the inclusion of genomic information and the benefits decline when the EPD accuracy increases because additional progeny performance records overwhelm the amount of information that can be supplied by current genomic tests. Value of Increased Information The largest impact of genomics is increasing the rate of genetic change, or described simply as making better animals faster. This value is captured by the commercial cow-calf sector by having an opportunity to purchase better bulls and reducing the amount of time it takes to create them at the seedstock level. This is due to the increased accuracy of yearling bulls and thus the ability to use them more heavily earlier in life in the seedstock sector. However, for a commercial bull buyer the most immediate benefit of genomics comes in the form of mitigating the risk associated with making a bull purchasing decision. Although EPDs (and economic index values) are the most useful tools for making selection decisions they are imperfect predictors. We quantify our degree of belief in the EPDs by using accuracy figures. A more tangible way of representing accuracy is possible change. Possible change can be thought of as the standard deviation of an EPD and a way to put upward and lower bounds on an EPD given certain level of accuracy. Or in other words, possible
change determines a range (confidence interval) that the true EPD falls within. Every trait and accuracy level has its own possible change value and should be published in sire evaluations in a table. The majority of commercial bull buyers are concerned with calving ease. This is an understandable priority if the bull(s) will be mated to heifers. Of course, the most predictive tool is the calving ease direct (CED) EPD. Assume a yearling bull has a CED EPD of 10 and the accuracy of his EPD is 0.20. The possible change associated with his EPD for CED given an accuracy of 0.2 is 6.2. This means we are 95 percent confident that his true EPD for CED is between -2.4 and 22.4 (the bull’s EPD plus 2 possible change values and minus two possible change values). There is only a 2.5 percent chance his true EPD is below -2.4 and a 2.5 percent chance his true EPD is greater than 22.4. Admittedly that is a wide range, a difference of 24.8 percent in unassisted births. What if we could narrow that range by increasing the bull’s accuracy to 0.3 by having him tested with a genomic test and having that information included into his EPD? Now the possible change value is 5.4 and we can be 95 percent confident that his true EPD is between -0.8 and 20.8. It is clear that we are more confident in his EPD, and the risk that it is far below our desired level has been reduced. What could this mean financially? When the bull’s accuracy was 0.2 the lower bound of our 95 percent confidence interval was -2.4 and when his accuracy increased it became -0.8. These represent “worst case scenarios”. The difference between these two lower bounds is 1.6 percent in unassisted births. Perhaps this doesn’t seem large but if we assume he will sire 25 calves per year on average over a four year period that equates to 100 calves. Conservatively this could represent a cost savings of $750. The economic benefit for a trait like calving difficulty depends on the herd’s current level of calving difficulty. If this trait is a problem for a herd, the economic value could increase substantially. Let’s consider a growth trait like weaning weight. If we were to consider a yearling bull with a weaning weight EPD of 66 and an accuracy of 0.3 the possible change would be 11.4. If we increase his accuracy to 0.4 via genomic testing, the possible change shrinks to 9.8. Using the same process as the example for calving ease, the difference between the two “worst case scenarios” is 3.2 lbs. of weaning weight. If we’re conservative and assume that the added weaning weight is worth $2.00
per pound, it equates to $6.40 per calf. If the bull sires 100 calves over his lifetime, this is $640. These are very modest gains in accuracy and only two traits have been used as examples. Every trait is impacted with the addition of genomic data. If a commercial producer can capture value for all traits that impact profitability across the production chain, the sum of the reduced risk begins to add up quickly. Another caveat is that the above examples evaluate only risk and the bull is as equally likely to be better than predicted as he is worse. Conclusions Genomic testing and the corresponding GenomicEnhanced EPD have become a reality. Within-breed genomic predictions have proven to add accuracy, particularly to young bulls, for several traits. The crux of adoption will be getting commercial bull buyers to see the value in, and thus pay for, increased EPD accuracy. Commercial producers need to realize that EPDs, and economic index values, are the currency of the realm for beef cattle selection. Genomic technology only makes these tools stronger, it does not replace them. Seedstock producers need to realize that genotyping animals does not replace the need to collect phenotypic data. Phenotypic data is essential in order to ensure that adequate information exists to re-evaluate genomic tests and to guarantee that sires in the seedstock sector continue to gain accuracy. Editor’s note: Due to the quality of this article and the importance GE-EPDs, we are reprinting it from the February issue of the Profit Picture. FFF
In Depth Look at the Value of Increased Accuracy Matt Spangler, Ph.D., University of NebraskaLincoln Table 1 shows the relationship between the %GV and Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) accuracy. BIF accuracy is the standard for all U.S. beef breeds. %GV 1 4 9 16 25 36 49
BIF 0.005 0.020 0.046 0.083 0.132 0.200 0.286
Table 1. The relationship between the proportion of genetic variation explained (%GV), and Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) accuracy.
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UPPER MIDWEST Table 2 illustrates the benefit that the inclusion of genomic information has on the accuracy of a GE-EPD when the MBV explains 40 percent of the genetic variation. The darker portion of the bars shows the EPD accuracy before the inclusion of genomic information and the lighter colored portion shows the increase in accuracy after the inclusion of the MBV into the EPD calculation. As the %GV increases, the increase in EPD accuracy becomes larger
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Table 2 Regardless of the %GV assumed here, the benefits of including genomic information into an EPD dissipates when EPD accuracy is between 0.6 and 0.7 and above. On the other hand, when the %GV is 40 an animal with an accuracy of 0 (zero) could exceed 0.2 accuracy with genomic information alone. This would be comparable to having approximately four progeny for a highly heritable trait or seven progeny for a moderately heritable trait (Table 3). Table 3. Increase in accuracy from integrating genomic information that explains 40% of the genetic variation into Estimated Breeding Values (EBV).
BIF 0.01 0.02 0.05 0.08 0.13 0.2 0.29 0.4 0.56 0.99
Heritability Levels h2 (0.1) 1 2 4 8 13 22 38 70 167 3800
h2 (0.3) 1 1 2 3 5 7 12 22 53 1225
h2 (0.5) 1 1 1 2 3 4 7 13 30 700
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SALES 2015 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 26th Annual Bull Sale
March 7, 2015 Ponteix, Sk. Canada Sale Average: 89 Purebred Yearling Gelbvieh Bulls......... $7,006
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market made for a fantastic sale event for Davidson Gelbvieh, Vernon and Eileen Davidson; and Lonesome Dove Ranch, Ross and Tara Davidson and family of Ponteix, Saskatchewan Canada. They recently hosted their 26th Annual bull sale at the ranch with a grand crowd in the stands, on the phone and on the Internet! Fresh genetics from this sale will be incorporated in herds across North America.
High selling lots were: DVE 21B selling for $21,000 to Golden Buckle Gelbvieh of North Dakota. This red, homozygous polled, stout made son of Hoss had earlier claimed Reserve Grand Bull awards at Farmfair International. DVE 82B selling for $21,000 to repeat buyers Lawson Farms of Missouri. Curve bending performance coupled with staunch eye appeal made this red bull a stand out! DVE 91B selling for $15,500 to repeat buyers Diamond D Gelbvieh of North Dakota. This heterozygous black, homozygous polled bull stood first in class at the 2015 NWSS and is a son of PHG Black Mas Z13. DVE 12B selling for $15,000 to repeat buyers Twisted T Gelbvieh of Saskatchewan. This red, homozygous polled, growing machine is backed by a strong maternal line. DVE 72B selling for $14,500 to repeat buyers the Meng Cattle Co. of Kansas. This solid, 2015 NWSS Futurity Bull Runner up bull is heterozygous black 98 | JULY 2015
and homozygous polled. DVE 56B selling for $13,500 to repeat buyers HMR Gelbvieh of Alberta. He is a red, Dandy sired, friendly brute with a moderate birth weight. DVE 127B selling for $13,500 to repeat buyer Harlow Otto of Alberta. Homozygous polled and black, this long sided, thick bull, a son of Secret Weapon is all set to work for this commercial program. DRT 93B selling for $13,000 to repeat buyers the Smithers Land and Cattle crew of Alberta. This well put together herd sire elect, had earlier claimed the Senior Bull Championship at the Canadian Western Agribition. The next 4 bulls each sold for $11,000. DVE 130B sold to repeat buyers, Black Cow Farms of Kansas; DVE 42B to Duke Cattle Co. of Alberta and DVE 92B and DVE 124B to repeat buyers, the Hillcrest Colony of Saskatchewan. DVE13B sold to Black Cow Farm and DVE 176B sold to repeat buyers K&K Ringrose of Saskatchewan, each sold for $10,500. Dallas Farr paid $10,000 for DVE 126B. The winning bid was also $10,000 for DVE 152B who was sold to Spring River Cattle Co of Alberta. Volume bull buyers purchasing five bulls were repeat buyers The Hillcrest Colony. Walper Ranch of Alberta, Pat Armstrong of Saskatchewan and Dallas Farr of Nebraska were also repeat buyers, each taking home four bulls.
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SALES “Seedstock Plus Southwest Feed Efficiency and Cow-Maker Bull Sale” at Bar T Bar Ranch
April 11, 2015 Meteor Crater, Arizona Auctioneer: Justin Stout Sale Averages: 51 Calving Ease Bulls.................................................. $7,470 63 Balancers.......................................................................$6,135 35 Southern Balancers...............................................$5,700 5 Angus...................................................................................$5,600 154 Bulls................................................................................$6,461
A beautiful spring day brought over 250 people to the Prosser family’s first bull sale to be held on the ranch. In fact, it is thought to be the first bull sale to be held on any ranch in Arizona since John Wayne dispersed his famous 26 Bar Herefords in 1986, 29 years ago. Visitors had an opportunity to eat and watch the sunset at the Meteor Crater the evening before, followed by a lively session with Trent Loos. Bar T Bar Ranch is an owner of Seedstock Plus, a marketing cooperative. Larry and Diane Holland who own Quarter Circle H Angus of Taylor, AZ, also Seedstock Plus members, had bulls in this sale. Bulls sold to 10 states and Mexico, with 65 percent staying in Arizona. Most buyers were longtime, repeat customers. Most of the bulls had been feed efficiency tested and that efficiency drove their value. Topping all of the sale bulls at $18,000 was BTBR Mr Black Cross 4365, a black Balancer sired by BTBR Mr Black Cross 0224, a Lazy TV Flat Iron son. He sold to Jordan Diehl of CJSD Gelbvieh, Bradford, Ohio. A March yearling, he boasted an actual RFI score of -3.75 and an Efficiency Profit Index of $227.49. His RFI EPD is -0.49 with a Marbling EPD .44. Tim Mulroy, Mayetta, Kansas paid $16,000 for a calving ease black Balancer sired by Shipwheel
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Chinook 7700. BTBR Mr Black Cross 4031 had a calving ease EPD of 21, birth weight EPD of -4.4, and a -0.23 RFI EPD. His EPI was $200.03 and his granddam was a Dam of Merit. Danny Major, Major Cattle Co, Chino Valley, AZ, paid $10,000 for a BTBR Nevada 1170Y son. This black Balancer # 4080 had a calving ease EPD of 17, birth weight EPD of -2.7, a marbling EPD of .76, and an adjusted IMF of 4.23. He is out of a Dam of Merit. In the first volume offering of Southern Balancers in the nation, Chuck Backus, Quarter Circle U Ranch, Apache Junction, Arizona, paid $8,000 for #4286. This was the top EPI bull in the sale, boasting a $278 value. Volume buyer was return customer Black Elk Ranch, Winnemucca, Nevada. Other volume buyers were a group of 3 ranches in Mexico, R & R Agrotech, Inc., Rancho La Cieneguita, and Empresas FimPre. Additional volume buyers were: Flying M Ranch, Flagstaff, Arizona, Ute Mountain Farm and Ranch, Towac, Colorado, Gary Hollowell, Kingman, Arizona, Orme Ranch, Mayer, Arizona, and Cobra Loma Ranch, Willcox, Arizona. FFF
VIEW FROM THE FIELD Mississippi Gelbvieh Association Field Day Recap
Report by William McIntosh ON MAY 16, 2015 Mitchell and Rita Smith and their family welcomed local cattlemen and Mississippi Gelbvieh Association members alike to their farm in Morton, Mississippi. The day started out with a junior program presented by Doug Thornton. Doug talked about fitting and showmanship. He also talked to the juniors about the ins and outs of livestock judging. After Doug’s presentation the junior members competed in a judging contest.
Lowell Rogers, DVM of Pine Belt Animal Services talked to the group about the importance of a good vaccination program. Dr. Rogers also covered ways to treat severe veterinarian emergencies.
Mississippi talked about the importance of superior genetics to add value to feeder calves. William McIntosh, commercial marketing specialist with the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) gave an update on the new programs at the AGA and talked about the importance of using technology to provide the commercial cattleman with the best genetics possible. The Smith family had on hand a great set of cows and calves on hand to represent their breeding program. The field day was wrapped up with a fundraising auction held by the Mississippi Jr. Gelbvieh Association to raise money for upcoming events. FFF
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SALES 12th Annual Open House and Bull Sale March 7, 2015 Wolcott, Indiana Reported by: W. Mark Hilton Sale average Balancer..................................................................................$5,236 Calving ease Angus.......................................................$5,266 SimAngus...............................................................................$5,350 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants, West Lafayette, IN and Brooks Farms, Inc., Wolcott, IN teamed up with Ertel Cattle Co., Greentop, MO and Unsicker Farms, Peoria, IL to host their 12th Annual Open House and Bull Sale. Lazy TV Watchman W021 sons dominated the high sellers due to buyers’ want for balanced EPDs. Top selling bull at $6,100 was ERTL Dr. Roy B46. This Watchman sired Balancer was out of MBCC Joyce 6X and sold to repeat buyer Joe Melton, DVM, Harrison, Arkansas. Dr. Roy had many admirers with his balanced EPDs of 12 for CED, 74 WW, 111 YW and 0.61 marbling. Next high selling Balancer at $6,000 went to first time buyers Brett and Trevor Glick, Columbus, Indiana. ERTL 22B2 Ervin was out of Watchman and MBCC Emilie 22P2. This 5.7 frame bull had an ADG ratio of 103.7 and garnered 5 stars for growth, female production, carcass and disposition. Five bulls sold at $5,200 each. Longtime customers Manning Cattle Co, Macy, Indiana bought UNSC 4053 and UNSC 4059, three-quarter brothers out of Watchmen and Mytty In Focus cows. Jeff Skinner, Lafayette, Indiana bought MBCC 53B. He is an EF Compliment son out of MBCC Christine 53Z ET. Repeat customer David Keiser, Campbellsburg, IN took home UNSC 4073, a Watchman x GAR Predestined son. Sheets, Inc., Bruce Sheets from Lafayette, Indiana took home three bulls with the high seller being a stout Gelbvieh-Angus-Simmental composite out of Watchman. The foundation of the MBCC herd came from two
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cows purchased in 1994 from Holst Gelbvieh, Gary and Kevin Holst of Eldridge, IA. In this year’s sale Kevin became a buyer and took home BRCC Doty Sam 19B from Brooks. This Lazy TV Sam son out of an R P 3rd Bushwacker cow brought $5,000. In the calving ease Angus division, the high seller was a Sydgen Trust 6628 son out of an In Focus cow. He sold for $5,800 going to Sheets, Inc. The top SimAngus bull sold for $5,900 going to repeat buyer MC Cattle, Crawfordsville, Indiana. This TNT Dual Focus son was out of a GAR Predestined daughter. FFF
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SALES 2015 Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh Sale Report Date: March 7, 2015 Auctioneer: Todd Barlow Sale Management: Slaughter Sale Management Sale Average: ........................................................................ $4,394 Sale Gross: ....................................................................... $118,650
March 4, 2015 proved to be one of the worst snow storms in Kentucky’s recent history. Many Beef Expo participants arrived on the morning of the 4th in anticipation of the snow event. It proved to be a wise choice. Warmer weather and a diligent road crew made it possible for remaining participants to arrive by late Thursday through early Friday. However, all the weather adversity did not discourage participants and the reward was the best ever Beef Expo sale. The quality was tremendous and the Gelbvieh had the second highest average among all breeds for the Expo. Champion Gelbvieh Bull – Lot 5, 3G Armory 396A consigned by 3G Ranch. Purchased by Cathead Farms for $4,500. Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull – Lot 3, 3G Blood Brother 454B ET consigned by 3G Ranch. Purchased by Jerry Bellar for $5,500.
Champion Balancer Bull – Lot 2, 3G Bandoleer 458B consigned by 3G Ranch. Purchased by JenJoe Farms for $11,000. Reserve Champion Balancer Bull – Lot 4, GHGF 38A consigned by Green Hills Gelbvieh. Purchased by Lear Farms for $5,000. Champion Gelbvieh Female – Lot 26 (added lot), Bee Lick Stone’s Redbud consigned by Bee Lick Gelbvieh. Purchased by 3G Ranch for $5,000. Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female – Lot 9, Bar None Ms Big Dog 416B consigned by Bar None Ranch. Purchased by Pleasant Meadows Gelbvieh for $6,500. Champion Balancer Female – Lot 7, Ms Southern Balanced 03B25 consigned by T Square Gelbvieh and S & S Gelbvieh. Purchased by Austin Teeter for $4,000. Reserve Champion Balancer Female – Lot 16, Ms Carolina Puff 3364A consigned by S & S Gelbvieh. Purchased by Kendall Kilbourne for $3,750. Other high selling lots: Lot 19, Ms Magnified 4U 388A consigned by Larry P & Sunny D Farms. Purchased by Meng Farms Cattle for $7,000. Lot 12, Ms S & S Sam 143B consigned by S & S Gelbvieh. Purchased by David Harris for $5,600. FFF
2015 Spring Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational Sale Report Date: March 28, 2015 Auctioneer: Todd Barlow Sale Management: Slaughter Sale Management Sale Average: Sale Gross:
$5,003 $203,250
This spring’s Bluegrass Invitational saw the best attendance ever in its 11-year history. This year’s event combined the bulls and females into one sale. Once again, consignors brought an outstanding set of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. Quality ran deep for the bulls and females. 21 bulls averaged $5,290 while 19 females averaged $4,687. Both averages were sale records. 104 | JULY 2015
High selling bull – Lot 3, Bar None Mr. Impact 414B consigned by Bar None Gelbvieh. Purchased by Larry P & Sunny D Farms for $14,000. 2nd High selling bull – Lot 8, Mr S & S Watchman 401B consigned by S & S Gelbvieh. Purchased by Padon Farms for $11,000 High selling female – Lot 37/37A, Ms Maverick 126Y consigned by Bar None Gelbvieh. Purchased by Haywire Cattle Company and Miller Gelbvieh for $10,500. 2nd High selling female – Lot 41/41A, Ms Gizmo 86X consigned by S & S Gelbvieh. Purchased by Kendall Kilbourne for $7,000. FFF
SALES Genetic Power Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bull Sale of DCSF Post Rock Granite 200P2 was purchased for $11,000 by Chris Hampton from Celina, Tennessee. JKGF B300 boasts EPDs in the top 25 percent of the breed for both marbling and feeder profit index.
March 14, 2015 Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Springfield, Missouri Auctioneer: Jay Elfeldt
The honor for second top selling bull goes to Lot 1, JEMG A715. He is the August 2013 son of DCSF Post Rock Granite 200P2 with an impressive set of EPDs including
Sale Manager: Mitchell Marketing Service Reported by: Rebecca Mettler Sale Average 128 Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bulls........................$4, 294 J BAR M Gelbvieh, J&K Gelbvieh and Hilltop Farms joined together and provided an impressive set of bulls for the Genetic Power Gelbvieh and Balancer Bull Sale. Buyers gathered from nine states to take advantage of the group of bulls assembled at the southwest Missouri sale. The top selling bull of the sale was Lot 64, JKGF B300. The purebred Gelbvieh, homozygous black, homozygous polled son
total maternal, weaning weight, yearling weight, yield grade and feeder profit index in the top five percent of the breed. Dennis Weaver of Lee Summit, Missouri placed the final bid of $7,500. Lot 28, JKGF A306 was another top seller and was purchased for $7,000 by Mathew Graber of Richmond, Missouri. He is the homozygous black, double polled son of CMFS 7132T. He sports EPDs in the top 10 percent for yearling weight and feeder profit index as well as carcass weight in the top 15 percent of the breed. Lot 85, HTFG B468 also sold for $7,000 and was purchase by Beastrom Gelbvieh from Pierre, South Dakota. He is the homozygous black, homozygous polled son of CTR Sandhills 0065X with REA area ratio of 101 and IMF ratio of 103. FFF
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SALES Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale March 28, 2015 Joplin Regional Stockyards Carthage, Missouri Auctioneer: Jeremy Anstine Reported by: John Burbank 13 Angus Bulls.......................................................................$3,800 125 Balancer® Bulls..........................................................$5,184 71 Gelbvieh Bulls.................................................................$5,032 209 Overall Bulls..................................................................$5,047 THE SEEDSTOCK PLUS South Missouri Bull Sale was another successful event with a packed crowd of new and repeat customers purchasing an outstanding set of bulls backed by the most comprehensive data and customer service in the industry. A 30 percent larger offering this year saw every bull through the ring selling at a $700 higher average than last year. There were 200+ registered buyers of which 133 bought from 17 states. Sale highlights include:
Angus: Lot 200 from Nelson Ranch was a calving ease bull that posted a gain ratio of 131 and an IMF of 5.69. Kent Fernkopf, Kansas paid $5500 for this bull. Black Balancer: Lot 315 from Sandy Knoll Farms was purchased by Burbank Cattle Co., Missouri for $14,250. This homozygous black, homozygous polled 50/50 posted a 19CE with a 122YW, scanned a 6.14 IMF and a -.96 RFI. Black Balancer: Lot 237 from Flint Hills Gelbvieh was purchased by KZ Cattle Co., Kansas for $10,250. This homozygous black, homozygous polled 50/50 ET posted a 14CE with a 145 gain ratio. Red Balancer: Lot 288 from Sandy Knoll Farms was purchased by CJSD Gelbvieh, Ohio for $14,000. This bull posted a 21CE with a 110YW, had a 123 gain ratio and a -.45 RFI. Black Gelbvieh: Lot 382 from the partnership of CJSD Gelbvieh, Burbank Cattle Co. and Bar T Bar Ranches was purchased by Brandywine Farms, Minnesota for $15,750. This homozygous black, homozygous polled ET bull posted a 104 gain ratio and a -1.19 RFI, with an ultrasound scan of 17.7 REA and 5.13 IMF. Red Gelbvieh: Lot 421 from Gilly’s Gelbvieh was purchased by Bar T Bar Ranches. Arizona for $7,750. This ND red homozygous polled bull posted a 12CE and a 111YW, gain ratio of 101 and RFI score of -1.13.
Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale February 28, 2015 Kingsville Livestock Market Kingsville, Missouri Auctioneer: Jeremy Anstine Reported by: John Burbank 10 Angus Bulls
$4,475
119 Balancer® Bulls
$5,770
52 Gelbvieh Bulls
$5,285
171 Overall Bulls
$5,576
The well established Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale was another successful event with a packed crowd of new and repeat customers purchasing an outstanding set of bulls backed by the most comprehensive data and customer service in the industry. A larger offering this year saw every bull through the ring selling at a $1250 higher average than last year. There were 180 registered buyers of which 97 bought from 15 states. Sale highlights include: 106 | JULY 2015
Lot 62 MTB BCC Black Balance 6A. A Burbank Cattle Company bull that is a black homozygous polled 63/37 Balancer. Purchased by Daniel Zimmerman, Kansas for $11,700. Lot 55 WNBE 348A. A Wannabe Stock Farm bull that is a homozygous black, homozygous polled 50/50 Balancer. Purchased by Norwood Gelbvieh, Missouri for $10,750 Lot 141 TMMW Mr.Granite 180A. A Mulroy Farms LLC bull that is a homozygous black, homozygous polled 75/25 Balancer. Purchased by Wolf Farms, Kansas for $9,500. Lot 127 HRZN A3973. A Horizon Farms bull that is a homozygous black, homozygous polled 50/50 Balancer. Purchased by Henry Darden, Mississippi for $9,100 Lot 53 WNBE 359A. A Wannabe Stock Farm bull that is homozygous black, homozygous polled 50/50 Balancer. Purchased by Meats Farms, Kansas for $9,100. Lot 168 TMMW Mr.Granite 105A. A Mulroy Farms LLC bull that is a homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred Gelbvieh. Purchased by Wade Mumma, Missouri for $7,700. Lot 166 MTB BCC Black Avatron 65A. A Burbank Cattle Company bull that is a homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred Gelbvieh. Purchased by Sean McClatchey, Nebraska for $7,500. FFF
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March 2016 Mar. 5 Judd Ranch 38th Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 5 SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Mar. 5 Throstenson Lazy TV Annual Bull Sale, Selby, SD Mar. 7 Hojer Ranch 24th Annual Production Sale, Huron, SD Mar. 8 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 26th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Mar. 12 2nd Annual REDstock Sale, Chilicothe, MO Mar. 12 Genetic Power Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Mar. 12 Annual Midwest Beef Alliance Bull Sale, Marshall Junction, MO Mar. 17 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Mar. 19 Pearson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Lake City, SD 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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AD INDEX 3 G Ranch................................ 48, 101 ABCS Gelbvieh............................... 96 Adkins Gelbvieh....................... 69, 96 AGA.....................................16, 45, 63 AGF.................................................. 34 B/F Cattle Company....................... 92 Bachman Farms........................ 81, 92 Bar Arrow Cattle Company.... 61, 92 Bar IV Livestock............................. 90 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc.................... 103 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch............. 96 Blackhawk Cattle Company.. 55, 101 Boehler Gelbvieh............................ 93 Bolton Cattle Ranch..................... 103 Bow K Ranch................................ 103 Brandywine Farm........................... 96 BV Ranch......................................... 96 Cambern Cattle............................... 52 Canadian GV Assn....................... 109 Cattlemen’s Connection........... 5, 109 C-Cross Cattle Company........ 49, 90 Cedar Top Ranch....................IFC, 93 Chimney Butte Ranch................... 96 Circle S Ranch................................. 92 CJ&L Livestock............................... 96 Cranview Gelbvieh......................... 96 Cunningham, Ronn..................... 109 Danell Diamond Six Ranch......... 103 DDM Gelbvieh.............................. 101 Diamond L Farms........................ 105 Diamond V Gelbvieh............... 57, 92 Dromgoole’s Heaven.................... 105 Eagle Pass Ranch............................ 96 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch.. 97 Flying H Genetics....................93, BC GAIN................................................ 68 Gelbvieh Bar None......................... 65 Gelbvieh Bull Barn....................... 109 Gelbvieh Media Productions... 99, 111 Gelbvieh Profit Partners.............. 107 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh............... 96 Green Hills Gelbvieh...................... 90 110 | JULY 2015
GS Ridge Top Ranch................ 29, 96 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh...... 96 Hampton Cattle Company...... 24, 90 Harriman, Bob................................ 92 Hart Farm Gelbvieh................... 3, 92 Hartland Farm................................ 92 Hilltop Farms............................ 79, 92 Hodges Ranch............................... 105 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch........43, 69, 97 J&K Farm................................. 85, 101 J Bar M Gelbvieh...................... 67, 92 Judd Ranch, Inc.......................... 1, 92 Kenyon Cattle LLC......................... 29 Kicking Horse Ranch.......11, 39, 103 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms.................. 105 Knoll Crest Farm............................ 90 Koehn Cattle Co........................... 105 Land of Oz....................................... 92 Lambert, Doak.............................. 109 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.................. 103 LeDoux Ranch.......................... 23, 92 Lemke Cattle................................... 93 Leonhardt Cattle Company........... 97 Linquist Farms................................ 96 Little Windy Hill Farms........... 15, 90 Lone Oak Cattle.............................. 96 Longleaf Station.............................. 90 M&P Gelbvieh................................ 93 M&W Farms................................... 90 Maple Hill Farm............................ 101 Markes Family Farms.......24, 36, 105 Martens Gelbvieh..................... 29, 96 Martin Cattle Company......... 24, 105 Mattison Family Farm................... 96 McIntosh Farm............................... 90 Middle Creek Farms........11, 25, 103 Miller Gelbvieh............................. 105 Mills’ Diamond M Ranch.............. 90 Mitchell Marketing Service... 77, 109 MLM Gelbvieh.......................... 54, 93 Mulroy Farms.......................... 92, 112 Murray Farms................................. 19
National CUP Lab........................ 109 Nowack Cattle Company............... 93 Overmiller Gelbvieh...................... 73 Pearson Cattle Company............... 27 Plateau Gelbvieh...............54, 56, 103 Pollock Cattle.................................... 5 Pope Farms Gelbvieh..................... 93 Post Rock Cattle Company....... 7, 92 Poverty Hill Farms....................... 105 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh....................... 9 Raile Gelbvieh................................. 54 Rafter R Gelbvieh..................... 17, 29 Register Farms................................ 90 Rippe Gelbvieh................................ 54 Rocking GV Gelbvieh.................... 93 Rocky Top Gelbvieh....................... 90 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh.. 21, 93 Russell Family Livestock................ 97 S&S Gelbvieh................................... 47 Sandy Knoll Farm........................... 53 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay.. 103 SEGA Gelbvieh............................... 28 Schafer Farms, Inc.......................... 96 Schroeder Ranch............................ 74 Seedstock Plus Genetics........ 86, 109 Seedstock Plus......................... 70, 109 Spring Flood Ranch....................... 93 Swanson Cattle Company....... 51, 93 Swenson Gelbvieh.................... 69, 96 Taubenheim Gelbvieh.............. 91, 93 The 88 Ranch................................... 93 Thorstenson Gelbvieh.............. 71, 97 Treble W Ranch.............................. 90 Triple H Farms................................ 96 Triple K Gelbvieh...................... 33, 92 Volek Ranch.............................. 69, 97 Warner Beef Genetics ................ IBC White Oak Farms........................... 93 Wildwood Acres........................... 101 Wilkinson Gelbvieh..................... 103 Wolf Gelbvieh................................. 93 Yoder’s Prairie Acres.................... 101
Give us your best shot... If you enjoy taking photos of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle, then this contest is for you. We are asking you to get creative and send us your outstanding photos of bulls, mommas, calving and calves, out to pasture, working cattle, sale and show ring.
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4031B • AMGV 1285286 • BA 38
Sire: Shipwheel Chinook Dam: BTBR Ms Black Cross 2336 Homozygous Black • Double Polled • Top 1% of breed for CED, BW & CEM EPDs • Sure shot calving ease bull • Purchased in Bar T Bar 2015 Annual Bull Sale
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CED 21
BW -4.4
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ST 7
DMI -0.35
25%
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YG -0.08
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YW 101 REA 0.34
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TM 62
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Sire: VRT Lazy TV Watchman W021 Dam: DBRG Miss 746T ET Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Excellent blend of calving ease, low birth weight and carcass merit • One of the most structurally sound beef machines you will find in the industry
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CED 16
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YW 113
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20%
DMI 0.03
YG -0.31
10%
CW 34
REA 0.16
MK 16
TM 57
CEM 6
MB 0.36
FPI 88.70
EPI 96.29
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Genetic OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNI Female Production Sale Saturday, October 3, 2015
1:00 PM ( CT ) • At the Ranch, Arapahoe, NE
Find your next herdsire March 1, 2016 WARNER BEEF GENETICS Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922 Dan Warner: 308.962.6511 Monte Warner: 308.962.6136 Darren Warner: 308.824.2950
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