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Complete AGA Convention Review

Awards Recognition, Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup Recap, and Much More!

Champions Named at National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh and Balancer Genetics Sell for Top Dollar in National Sale

Cedar Top Ranch

Announces - The wait is over For the first, time semen is available to the public for this outstanding AI sire.

CTR

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AMGV 1189131 • BA50 • Black • Homo Polled • Sire: CTR Sandman 6523S His progeny speaks volumes...

CTR Miss Sandhills 7124T

BEA Sandstone 300A

BABR 3110A

7124T is from the same cow family that produced the great breed bull Sandhills.

Red outcross son of CTR Sandhills that was a past sale leader who’s sons sold for an average of $7,200.

Beautiful heifer sired by CTR Sandhills that is a prime example of the natural volume and femininity you can expect from this AI sire.

Semen available through Bull Barn Genetics 800-535-6173

Cedar Top Ranch

Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163 308-587-2293 • 308-530-3900 (C) email: cedartopranch@gpcom.net

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at the ranch, Pomona, Kansas • Saturday, March 4, at 12:00 noon 1 hour southwest of Kansas City

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Judd Ranch has been honored as the #1 Dam of Merit Cowherd in the Gelbvieh Breed for 18 of the past 19 years, 1998–2016!

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82 lb. average birth weight: 883 lb. actual weaning weight average on the sale bulls. Maternal cow power behind every sale bull.

100% of the Gelbvieh & Balancer sale bulls feature Judd Ranch honored Dam of Merit Genetics. 96% sired by breed leading AI sires. Average Daily Gain of fall yearling bulls: a whopping 4.81 lbs/day! 187 black polled bulls sell

156 purebred Gelbvieh, 133 Balancer & 17 purebred Red Angus bulls sell. 264 homozygous polled bulls sell. 17 of the 18 top selling bulls in the 2016 sale sold to commercial producers. Catalog Online!

Visit our website • www.juddranch.com

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

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AGA Strategic Plan at a Glance

14 Gelbvieh Stakeholders Gather in Lincoln for 46th Annual AGA National Convention

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March 2017, Volume 31, Number 6

By Rebecca Mettler

16 Dave and Cindy Judd Inducted into the Gelbvieh Hall of Fame

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Events of Interest

Ad Index

18 Outgoing President Shares Experiences from Years of Service

By Angela Vesco

BREEDERS CORNER

22 AGA Board of Directors Action Points 28 Breed-Leading Genetics Sell at National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale ®

30 Champions Named at the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show

On the cover: Photo by Angela Vesco

“GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and September for $35 for one year. American Gelbvieh Association 350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021-3993. Periodicals postage paid at Broomfield, Colorado and at additional mailing offices.

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Western Breeders

Upper Midwest Breeders

Service Center

EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org

POSTMASTER send address changes to: Gelbvieh World, 350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021

Northeast Breeders

Midwest Breeders

By Rebecca Mettler

GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org

Southeast Breeders

64 Over the Fence with Andy Dorn, Allflex USA

Southern Breeders

Advancing Livestock Media Professionals

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KCF Bennett Encore Z311

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KCF Bennett Fortress KCF Bennett Absolute KCF Bennett Southside BW +0.2 MARB +0.81 KCF Bennett Provision WW +61 REA +0.65 Thomas Baker Valley Montana Deep Well YW +110 $W +70.28 Baldridge Jennings Z064 MILK +28 $B +141.08 Connealy Black Granite VAR Reserve 1111 Furtados 3117 Connealy Beef Bank CE

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POLLED HEREFORD SIRES: KCF Bennett Encore Z311 KCF Bennett Revolution X51 Gerber Anodyne 001A RST X51 Revised 4113 EFBEEF TFL U208 Tested X651 RST 0124 Times A Wastin 2107 Churchill Red Bull 200Z CRR 719 Catapult 109 MSU TCF Revolution 4R

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17659 Red House Road • Red House, Virginia 23963 Martha Johnson, Office Manager (434) 376-3567 • Fax (434) 376-7008 knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com • www.knollcrestfarm.com

Brad Fahrmeier 816.392.9241

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INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

The End Goal is Making Your Customers’ Cattle Easy to Market

View from the Board by President Scott Starr

54 Wrapping Up Herd Assessments

Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Kim Rounds

60 Boosting Maternal Power Through Data Collection

Data Bulletin by Rebecca Mettler

62 Gearing Up for the Main AGJA Events

Jr. Connection by Carter Mitchell

70 McIntosh’s Final Note

Out in the Field by William McIntosh

74 Shop for the Right Bull from the Right Place

Commercial Corner Post By North Dakota State University Extension Service

350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200 • Broomfield, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org • info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association ASSOCIATION STAFF Myron Edelman Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480) Angela Vesco Director of Breed Growth angelav@gelbvieh.org (ex. 484) Mary Bea Martin Member Services Specialist Junior Activities Coordinator marybea@gelbvieh.org (ex. 481) Kari White Genetic Programs Coordinator kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Kim Rounds Data Services Specialist kim@gelbvieh.org (ex. 482)

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

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Scott Starr, President (2016) Stapleton, NE • 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Andy LeDoux, V. President (2015) Agenda, KS • 785-732-6564 ledouxranch@hotmail.com

Duane Strider, Secretary (2015) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com Walter Teeter, Treasurer (2017) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com

DIRECTORS John Carrel (2017) Columbus, MT • 406-322-5991 lauriecarrel@live.com Leland Clark (2017) Barnard, KS • 785-792-6244 prcc@twinvalley.net

Lowell Rogers (2015) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com

Dennis Gustin (2016) Mandan, ND • 701-663-7266 gustindd@wildblue.net

Klint Sickler (2017) Gladstone, ND • 701-483-5250 klintsickler@hotmail.com

Doug Hughes (2017) Max Meadows, VA • 276-620-4271 lwhf@wiredog.com

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

Andrea Murray (2016) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net Neal Pearson (2015) Lake City, SD • 605-470-0448 njpearson@venturecomm.net

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

Jeff Swanson (2016) Oxford, NE • 308-290-3763 swansoncattleco@yahoo.com

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The End Goal is Making Your Customers’ Cattle Easy to Market By Scott Starr

ull sale season is in full swing and breeding decisions are right around the corner for most. One activity consists of gathering the fruits of your labor/planning, while breeding decisions are your future. Every one of us needs to plan for our future in everything that we do. For me, I set a goal to make our customers’ cattle top the markets. This has taken several years of planning and building a foundation. To accomplish this goal we had to have cattle that excelled at almost every facet of the industry. Some customers sell bawling calves straight off the cow while others take them all the way to the consumer, and as you would expect, every imaginable management scenario in between. Most of this is accomplished by using proven sires. This is done so there are no mistakes. However, you want to be on cutting edge genetics at the same time. Many times, if you are in on the right bull you will be rewarded at your bull sale. To use the unproven bulls, we have traveled many miles looking at dams and their records as well as contemporaries of the bull we might use; basically, we like to get all records we can get in our hands. But most importantly, we still have to look at the cattle. Many bulls are promoted on their performance data. But, it’s possible that these same bulls may have structural concerns or their cow family may be mediocre in traits like disposition, udders, or fertility, which is the most important! Fertility is a trait that is the most significant. We, as an association, have taken it upon our shoulders to own the maternal component of the Continental breeds! We were the first breed to develop a $COW EPD, also we were on the cutting edge with heifer pregnancy and my favorite, Preg 30. Add to that stayability and now our heifer exposure data. We are leading the way to owning maternal. $COW encompasses all of the above into it in a simple index that is easy to use without looking at

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several numbers. Something many of our commercial cattle producers will appreciate. Simple is usually best for them as they have many other decisions to make every day. Some breeders have gone on their own in creating indexes to keep bull buying simple for their customers. These breeder-developed indexes are nice and a great idea but, without millions of data points behind them like you get through an association, there is very little faith you can place on the individually-calculated indexes. As an association, we are constantly working and thinking about how to make more of these simple ideas. But, with so many different management styles, it is very hard to create an index that fits every individual operation. My personal dream would be to have a calculator to put individual operation details such as available resources and labor and the computer spits out the EPD parameters suggestions for your individual operation. For example, if you are a grass only operation with very little supplementation, high milk and high growth are definitely not what you need. There is not enough megacals in grass to even exhibit, much less support, the growth you are paying extra dollars for in sire selection. We all know what happens with high milk in beef cows on limited resources, they fall out very early and there went a lot of dollars in developing these females. Conversely, if enough resources are available then the higher numbers certainly make sense. Remember that all available data—EPDs, ratios, and genomics—are tools to use! They were created to be tools and are still just that. Many try to use them as gospel and the only place to find that is in the Bible. Most cattle are sold to the feeders by how they look (consistency, kind and weight). In recent years the feeder indexes are being used some and I think that will increase as time goes on, but by and large, it hasn’t been utilized as much yet. So we need to be a leader in getting that data to the feedyards to help market Gelbvieh-influenced cattle. But, I can guarantee you the information will be used as a tool if it’s provided. The cattle better be right; and if so, we will create confidence and then marketing becomes easy. So get out to bull sales and analyze cattle on the foot and make sure they are the right kind and life will be easier, or so I keep telling myself. Cattle are easy, so if anyone has advice (science) on raising nine kids, please call. And remember, never let your emotions overpower your intelligence. D

Program Genetics FOR YOUR AI SIRE NEEDS DCSF POST ROCK POWER BUILT 95B1

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Post Rock Power Built’s EPDs include top 10% CE and 5% low birth weight with useful growth numbers. His calves have a lot of quality and eye appeal. We use him on our larger purebred heifers as well as our 3/8 and 1/4 blood Balancer® heifers to increase the resulting progeny back up to our 50/50 goal. His first six progeny post a 110 IMF and 110 REA ratio’s on ultrasound.

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DCSF POST ROCK POWER BUILT 37B8

RED, HOMO POLLED

Power Built needs to be included in your AI plans. His progeny have the added rib shape and muscle combined with eye appeal and soundness that’s in high demand. He’s certainly breeding to his exceptional EPDs and his progeny arriving at Post Rock last fall and this spring are rapidly surfacing to the top.

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DCSF POST ROCK ASTRONAUT 157A2

HOMO BLACK, HOMO POLLED

Post Rock Astronaut is a Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Purebred and is simply one of those bulls that comes along just every so often even in the most focused breeding programs. His progeny are noted as being very moderate in frame size with soundness and eye appeal and near breed average performance. His dam records a 101 BW, 106WW and 103YW ratio’s on her calves and has a son who was a Balancer Futurity runner-up in 2017. CED

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3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 • Email: prcc@twinvalley.net “Where calving ease, performance and eye-appeal come together.”

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is dedicated to providing the potential for stakeholder profitability. Prudent financial planning, membership education, and sound scientific information that accurately describes Gelbvieh, Balancer and Gelbviehinfluenced cattle provide the means for demand-driven growth toward meeting modern industry demands. The success of an organization is directly influenced by the ability to accurately predict and acclimate to industry changes. The title “Meeting Modern Industry Demands” itself suggests accommodation of change. AGA leadership will identify available opportunities and unforeseen change that occurs in the beef industry within the period of this strategic plan and adapt the strategies to capitalize on those opportunities. Business forecasting beyond the strategic plan interval will take place to prepare the AGA, stakeholders, and Gelbviehinfluenced cattle to take a competitive position in the field of beef cattle genetics.

Principle Goals -

Achieve by 2018: o Restructure the AGA business to build a sustainable model for the future of the AGA Achieve by 2018: o Develop a direct marketing avenue for Gelbvieh and Balancer feeder cattle and commercial replacement females, through a network of feeders and packers Achieve by 2020: o Transfer more bulls to non-member commercial bull customers than AGA competitors Achieve by 2021: o Operate the largest commercial cowherd database in the industry

The Association

 Reduce mandatory costs to members o Achieve by 2019:  Reduce contribution made by herd assessments to less than 50 percent of the AGA budget  Increase AGA cash reserves to total a minimum of one-half year AGA operating expenditures o Achieve Annually:  Increase AGA revenue by 3 percent each fiscal year

People of AGA The cattle industry may be as much about a way of life and the people within it than the cattle themselves. The success of the AGA members along with an influential, professional staff will directly result in prosperity for the Association. Goals: o Achieve by 2018:  Increase member participation in committees 10 percent of each committee’s roster will be composed of members not having served on that committee the prior year. o Achieve by 2020:  Increase the percentage of members that vote at the annual meeting to 20 percent o Achieve by 2021:  Retain staff talent (less than 20 percent staff turnover in the next five years) o Achieve Annually:  Each member attends at least one AGA organized event annually  Each AGA staff member attends a minimum of one educational event annually relative to focus area

Genetics and Information

The American Gelbvieh Association continues to evolve to provide services that are of value to our stakeholders. The ability to grow the budget and build liquid assets in order to expand the AGA business and capitalize on opportunities is essential for the long-term viability in the beef industry.

Continual advancements in descriptive information that has value to cattle producers at every stage of the beef industry is the backbone of the AGA. The Association is committed providing to the most accurate and applicable data in the industry and assisting stakeholders in employing that information to gain a competitive advantage in the market place.

Goals:

o Achieve by 2018:

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o Achieve by 2017:

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 Separate politics and science  Develop tools for commercial cattle sectors of the beef industry Achieve by 2019:  Greater than 90 percent of the eligible cows are enrolled in Total Herd Reporting annually  All EPD’s become across-breed comparable  Gelbvieh/Balancer average stayability value become higher than all other participating breeds Achieve Annually:  Annual increase in animals with a DNA panel • 2 percent increase bulls • 5 percent increase females Incremental increase in marbling The AGA is aggressively involved in research that has economic relevance to the beef industry

Breed Growth and Marketing The ability to establish a competitive position in the marketplace drives the expansion of the AGA and increases overall Gelbvieh mass. Combining the use of applicable genetic and management tools with market accessibility is the conduit for stakeholder profitability. Goals: o Achieve by 2017:  Initiate a SmartCross value-added feeder cattle program o Achieve by 2018:  Initiate a SmartCross value-added female program  Increase The Profit Picture circulation to reach 10 million cows o Achieve Annually:  Increase non-member Smart Select Service users 20 percent annually  Increase retention rate of non-member bull customers by 3 percent  Increase new non-member bull customers by 2 percent annually D

Feeding the World is our #1 Priority

27th Annual Production Sale

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Bar Arrow Cattle Company, North of Phillipsburg, Kansas

BAG Mr Cornerstone 46D Sire: BAG Cornerstone 127A Homo Polled • Top 1% for WW and YW EPDs

BAG Mr Anvil 35D Sire: ROC Anvil

Homo Polled • Eye appeal and excellent numbers across the board

Selling 80 Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls 20 Gelbvieh & Balancer Fancy Open heifers ®

For sale book or video, call or email Stuart or go online to www.bararrowcattlecompnay.com

BAG Mr Sanhills 117D Sire: Sandhills

Homo Black/Homo Polled Top 5% for WW EPD • 75% GV

BAG Mr Avil 44D Sire: ROC Anvil

Homo Polled • Top 25% for BW & WW • Top 10% for YW

Stuart Jarvis 26 E. Limestone Rd. Phillipsburg, KS 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net 785/543-5177 Stuart cell: 785/543-8120 Cody cell: 785-309-6455

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JOB DANELL TD Chico Loco 28Y • AMGV1184875

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $Cow FPI EPI

11 2.6 86 121 29 72 9 12.08 -1.45 6 -0.04 -0.41 44 0.51 0.07 75.73 80.18 123.09

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ELK CK Crazy Horse 138P x MCFG TD Mya 210T • Homozygous Black • Beef machine genetics from a beautiful, productive dam with an excellent teat/udder system • Inconclusive for Homozygous Polled (but to date, all animals that have been tested for Homo Polled, • Superior EPD strength, featuring Calving Ease, Growth, Maternal and Carcass Merit are Homo Polled) (All animals, aproximately 20 have been tested for Homo Polled, • Top 10% for Marbling EPD and scanned a 3.70 IMF and 13.83 REA from Homo Polled females are Homo Polled) • 39 cm Yearling Scrotal • One of the best footed bulls in the industry with a wide base • Eye appealing with agreat disposition • Our 2014 Chico Loco sired heifer calves ultrasounded an average 4.32 IMF with a 91 ratio for fat thickness! • Two Chico Loco sons featured on opposite page! CED 15 BW -1.0 WW 81 YW 119 MK 25 TM 66 CEM 8 HP 5.05 PG30 1.19 ST 8 YG -0.42 CW 38 REA 0.47 MB 0.25 $Cow 81.66 FPI 87.15 EPI 121.06

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BBDM Bolton Pay Day 45C • AMGV1321630

JOB Danell Choco 53B • AMGV1278414

JOB Danell TD Joey 7A x Danell TD Cupcake 34A

JOB Danell TD Chico Loco 28Y x Danell Twinkles 21X

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Herdsire at Danell Diamond Six Ranch! • Great Disposition! • 87 lb. BW • Yearling scrotal 39 •Semen Available from Bull Barn Genetics and owners.

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Herdsire at Chimney Butte Ranch! • Scanned a 14.07 Ribeye • Great Disposition! • Yearling scrotal 38.5 • Semen Available from Bull Barn Genetics and owners

CED 13 15% BW 0.5 WW 80 25% YW 121 15% MK 30 TM 59 CEM 10 15% HP 6.70 20% PG30 0.54 ST 14 10% YG -0.53 10% CW 42 15% REA 0.86 4% MB 0.00 15% $Cow 116.81 10% FPI 79.22 10% EPI 123.09 20%

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s! 3 B r e e d e r s March 18, 2017 • Lewistown, MT • 1:00 p.m. • Stockyards 5 0 + B u l l CED 13 10% BW 2.9 WW 104 1% YW 145 1% MK 27 TM 79 5% CEM 10 10% HP 8.62 4% PG30 0.32 ST 7 YG -0.25 CW 59 1% REA 0.21 MB 0.08 10% $Cow 77.48 FPI 90.32 1% EPI 147.51 4%

AMGV1346596 PB 88 GV

Don Danell

JOB DANELL Grand Slam 23D

Danell TD Chico Loco 28Y x Danell Pammy 15Y

BD: 2-16-16 • BW: 92 lbs. • 205 WT: 747 lbs.

CED 13 BW 0.6 WW 85 YW 122 MK 30 TM 72 CEM 11 HP 4.41 PG30 3.10 ST 7 YG -0.35 CW 42 REA .045 MB 0.72 $Cow 79.18 FPI 98.77 EPI 124.11

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 4

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JOB DANELL Fate 32D

Danell Man Up 16B ET x Danell Destiny 16W

BD: 2-18-16 • BW: 86 lbs. • 205 WT: 725 lbs.

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 3

CED 16 10% BW -0.7 WW 82 10% YW 156 1% MK 34 15% TM 75 10% CEM 8 25% HP 3.60 PG30 2.29 20% ST 1 YG -0.16 CW 62 1% REA 0.51 MB 1.02 1% $Cow 45.10 FPI 109.02 1% EPI 158.70 10%

AMGV1346599 PB 100 AN

Don Danell

JOB DANELL Spitz 26D

SITZ Upward 307R x Monarch Sandy Pride S132

BD: 2-17-16 • BW: 89 lbs. • 205 WT: 746 lbs.

CED 15 BW 1.0 WW 96 YW 141 MK 31 TM 79 CEM 11 HP 9.15 PG30 0.18 ST 11 YG -0.43 CW 54 REA 0.71 MB 0.16 $Cow 101.14 FPI 92.19 EPI 143.44

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 10

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JOB DANELL Rocko 51D

Danell TD Chico Loco 28Y x Danell Rosie 13X

BD: 2-22-16 • BW: 84 lbs. • 205 WT: 758 lbs.

• Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 4

M Also offering 14 open heifers

CED 14 BW 1.3 WW 80 YW 126 MK 32 TM 59 CEM 8 HP 6.06 PG30 1.03 ST 4 YG -0.29 CW 46 REA 0.33 MB 0.41 $Cow 29.25 FPI 88.14 EPI 128.18

Purebred and Balancer M All Bulls Geneomic-Enhanced EPD

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JOB DANELL Lighthouse 73D Danell Lariat 688A x Danell Moonlight 43B

BD: 3-2-16 • BW: 86 lbs. • 205 WT: 729 lbs.

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 7

Danell Diamond Six Ranch Don, Omie, Chase and Teale Rose Danell Lewistown, MT • 406-538-5622 danelldiamond6@gmail.com

“EXPECT A LOT OF BULL!”

GW information exchange this high quality contest.

Billing Statements To better assist our members, the AGA is now sending out month-end statements to all members with locked accounts. Member accounts become locked when there is an outstanding balance on the account for more than 30 days. Once the amount on the account is paid in full the account becomes unlocked. The AGA does not store credit card information. Bills may be paid online using a credit card via the AGA Online Registry Service or members may send a check or cash to the AGA office and are asked to include a member number and invoice number with payment. For assistance paying a bill or for billing questions, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.

Updating Contact Information

The Kidder County team represented North Dakota after a second place team finish at the State 4-H Contest last March. As a team, Kidder County placed fifth in cattle, ninth in reasons and 18th overall. Cierra Dockter, Golden Buckle Gelbvieh, Medina, N.D., placed ninth in cattle, 16th in reasons and finished 49th Overall. Jaxon Deckert placed seventh in cattle. Shaye Koester finished 25th in sheep and 26th in reasons. Michelle Fitterer achieved several personal bests and placed 26th in goats. Dalton Dockter, Golden Buckle Gelbvieh, Medina, N.D., also competed on the team. Kidder County’s 4-H Livestock Judging team is coached by Zac Hall and Lacey and Brandon Koenig.

It’s the perfect time to be sure all of your contact information is current on the AGA Online Registry Service. Any contact information such as address, phone, and email address can be easily updated online by simply clicking the pen and pad icon under the options column next to any contact information you need to update. If you need assistance updating information, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.

AGJA Members from North Dakota Compete in the Western National Roundup The Kidder County 4-H Livestock Judging team competed in the Western National Roundup on January 6, 2017, held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show. Teams from 30 states and Canada placed five classes of cattle, four classes of swine and three classes of sheep and goats and delivered six sets of oral reasons in

Kidder County 4-H Livestock Judging Team: (L to R) Coach Zac Hall, Jaxon Deckert, Shaye Koester, Michelle Fitterer, Cierra Dockter and Dalton Dockter.

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information exchange GW Gelbvieh Departure Ann Marie Francis Naughton Goldsmith, age 81, of Keizer, Oregon, died from cancer, fast living and chocolate on November 12, 2016. Services were held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Burial at the Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, South Dakota at a later date. Ann was the youngest daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Yackley) Naughton. She was born at St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre, South Dakota, on April 20, 1935. The family resided near Onida, South Dakota, at the time of her birth. Eventually they moved to Hyde County, north of Highmore, South Dakota, where Ann attended Washington Township Elementary, and graduated from Highmore High School in 1953, in Highmore, South Dakota. She attended Northern University, Aberdeen, South Dakota, Spokane Community College, Spokane, Washington, Chemeketa Community College, Salem/ Keizer, Oregon. Ann Naughton & James Goldsmith were united in marriage October 27, 1953 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Highmore, South Dakota. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2003 with family and friends. James died December 11, 2007. Five children were born to this union, Theodore (Ted), Mark, Cynthia, Sarah and Rachel. Preceding her in death were her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Naughton, husband Jim, son Mark, brotherin-law James Lewis. Ann leaves to mourn, her children: Theodore “Ted”(Bonnie) Goldsmith and children Katie Goldsmith (Jeff) Rice, Amy and Chris (Nicole); Mark died in 1994, Cynthia (John) Keating and children Eamon, Emily and Brielle, Sarah (William III) and William IV, Rachel Urbina and Andrew; sisters, Madonna Lewis and Rita (Marv) Matthews; sisterin-law, Shirley (Kenny) Klebsch; many nieces and nephews, two great-grandchildren, Theodore and Olivia Rice; along with many other relatives and friends. Ann Goldsmith was an avid supporter of the American Gelbvieh Foundation over the years and partner in Goldux Gelbvieh.

AGA Member Wins Feed Efficiency Award at the Clemson Bull Test Virgil Wall, Brendy Hill Farm, Ninety Six, South Carolina, consigned the high efficiency bull at the 2017 Clemson Extension Bull Test and Heifer Sale. WALV Brendy Hill 616C beat out 45 other bulls of various breeds to take home the honor. He was also the top selling Gelbvieh bull that sold for $3,750. WALV 616C had a -11.70 RFI ratio and his average daily gain was 4.99. The Clemson Extension Bull Test program is unique as it is the only bull test located at a land grant university east of the Mississippi River that offers producers the opportunity to test their bulls for feed efficiency as well as other performance traits. The GrowSafe system was installed a few years ago to measure feed intake/efficiency and it is obvious that producers are starting to pay close attention to that data.

Welcome New Members The AGA would like to welcome several new members of the AGA and AGJA in 2017. AGA Members Bailey Dockter, Medina, N.D. Cody Mundy, La Follette, Tenn. Jauer Dependable Genetics, Hinton, Iowa Glass Cattle Company, Knoxville, Tenn. Ezell Farms, Crab Orchard, Ky. Buffalo Creek Cattle Company, Boone, N.C. Tonya Simpson, Cooper, Texas Rafter K Farms, Buffalo, Mo. Stone Haven Farms Estate, Waynesville, N.C. Riverside Farms, Monterey, Tenn. Providence Farms, Scottsboro, Ala. Emma Ann Mcdonald, Rolla, Mo. Heritage Place Farm, Cynthiana, Ky. El Shaddai, Bonner Springs, Kan. Uttech Cattle, Stockton, Utah AGJA Members Noah Ezell, Crab Orchard, Ky. Ariel A. Morgan, Waynesville, N.C. Ben Young, Hillsboro, Tenn. Cody Sullivan, Raymond, Miss. Kendall Steinert, Otis, Kan. Tobby Voss, Bruning, Neb.

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Gelbvieh Stakeholders Gather in Lincoln for 46th Annual AGA National Convention

By Rebecca Mettler

merican Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members, customers and beef industry professionals convened in Lincoln, Nebraska, November 30 through December 2, 2016 for the 46th Annual AGA National Convention, sponsored by Geneseek®. The city of Lincoln, Nebraska, and the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Jeff Maul welcomed everyone to Nebraska’s capitol city during the AGA 101 and Kick-Off Reception. From there, attendees filled their days with committee meetings, the annual meeting, social events and the 2nd Annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup.

AGA Annual Meeting The AGA Annual meeting was held on Friday, December 2. Member participation was steady with last year’s votes tally. Association business during the annual meeting included the election of the AGA Board of Directors for 2017 as well committee reports and the State of the Association address by Neal Pearson, AGA president and Myron Edelman, executive director.

Strategic Planning Sessions During the committee meetings on Wednesday and Thursday, the Meeting Modern Industry Demands long-range strategic plan was introduced and discussed in length. Group participation was welcomed and encouraged. Without the advice of the membership, the grassroots efforts of an association such as the AGA would fall short. The sound counsel that was gathered from the AGA members present at the convention was very much appreciated. Take a look at page 8 of this edition of the Gelbvieh World to review the broad-angle view of the new strategic plan that will guide the AGA into the next five years and beyond.

Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup In it’s second year, the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup was the crowning event for the AGA convention. The

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educational symposium was free to attend and featured industry-leading speakers who shared a multitude of ideas targeted to the commercial producer. The Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup was kicked off with a discussion from Matt Spangler, Ph.D., associate professor of animal science and extension and beef genetics specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who spoke about targeting genetic selection for profits. Topics included the importance of multi-trait selection, the use of economic selection indexes and genomic-enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs). GE-EPDs are used to increase the accuracy of EPDs, especially in young and non-parent animals. Faster genetic progress can be made because of the increases in accuracies. Marcus Brix, CattleFax risk management team member, spoke in-depth about what factors shake up the cattle markets. There’s still opportunity for potential profit for commercial producers but pressures such as increased beef supply and unsteady trade agreements present a certain level of risk. All of this leads Brix to caution beef producers about going un-protected in the marketplace. There are various risk protection options that producers should be looking into to protect their bottom line. Gant Mourer, beef enhancement specialist with Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service, leads the initiatives in his home state to increase the value of Oklahoma’s feeder calves. He spoke of ways to increase efficiencies in the beef herd as well as ways to gain better market value for feeder calves. The key, according to Mourer, is that producers need to manage to increase production and market to increase value.

Thank you, attendees! Once again, thank you to all who attended the 46th Annual AGA National Convention. The AGA staff has begun the task of planning the 47th Annual AGA National Convention, which will take place in Wichita, Kansas this December and we hope to see you there. D

46th Annual AGA National Convention GW Higgins Named Gelbvieh Association Commercial Producer of the Year

arry Higgins of Russellville, Kentucky, was honored as the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Commercial Producer of the Year during the awards banquet held at the 46th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, December 2, 2016. Higgins was joined by his wife, Kim; son, Cody, and daughter Kameron at the banquet. Myron Edelman, AGA executive director, presented Higgins with the award. The AGA Commercial Producer of the Year Award honors individuals who use Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics in progressive commercial cattle operations and are proactive in their promotion of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed. Higgins has worked hard to promote Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle for the past 10 years. He and his family own and operate H and H Farms, a 500 head cowcalf operation, and the Russellville Livestock Market

located in Russellville, Kentucky. Higgins bought his first Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls in 2004. Higgins mentioned he started using Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls for the added muscle and growth along with improved disposition. As a result, Higgins’ weaning weights have increased 75 to 100 pounds since he has been using high-quality Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls. In 2011, Higgins organized a group of commercial cattle producers in southwestern Kentucky that utilize Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls and started a special Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced feeder calf sale, which is held each July at Russellville Livestock Market. The sale has been very beneficial for the group and they usually sell between 600 to 800 head of feeder calves consigned by eight consigners. The sale has consistently averaged $10 to $12 a hundred over the local market. D

Charriere Named Gelbvieh Association Member of the Year

amee Charriere, of Ledgerwood Gelbvieh, Clarkston, Washington, was honored as the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Breeder of the Year for 2016 during the awards banquet held at the 46th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska.

desire. It’s Ledgerwood Gelbvieh’s goal to produce bulls that will work for the commercial cattle producer. This coming March, Ledgerwood Gelbvieh will host their opening day bull sale where they will sell 40 yearling Gelbvieh and Red Angus bulls and 15 coming two-yearold Gelbvieh bulls.

Charriere was joined by her husband, Pete, at the banquet. Mark Hopfer, Days Creek, Oregon, and president of the Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association, presented Charriere with the award.

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh has been a member of the AGA since 2005. Charriere is active within the association and participates in cattle shows throughout the West, including the Northern International Livestock Exposition, National Western Stock Show and the Oregon State Fair. Charriere currently serves as the secretary/treasurer of the Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association and is a member of the Montana Gelbvieh Association. She is also active in her state cattlemen’s association. D

Samee and Pete Charriere own and operate Ledgerwood Gelbvieh in conjunction with Rafter C Reds. The operation consists of about 130 registered Gelbvieh females, 20 Red Angus females, as well as an extensive commercial operation of 500 cows. Their vested interest in both registered seedstock genetics and commercial cow-calf production provides them with an understanding of what cattlemen and women in the area

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Dave and Cindy Judd Inducted into Gelbvieh Hall of Fame

ave and Cindy Judd of Pomona, Kansas were inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Hall of Fame for 2017. The induction took place on Thursday, December 1, 2016, during the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup lunch at the 46th Annual AGA National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dave and Cindy were joined by their son, Nick; daughter-in-law, Ginger; and grandchildren, Lily, Levi, and Lacy at the awards ceremony. Roger Gatz, Hiawatha, Kansas, and past AGA Hall of Fame inductee, presented Dave and Cindy with the award. The AGA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for their lasting contribution to the growth and development of the Gelbvieh breed. That contribution is through the influence of cattle they have bred, breed promotion efforts, and leadership provided to the association.

the goal of producing profitable and functional genetics for commercial cattlemen. Judd Ranch raises Gelbvieh, Red Angus and Balancer® cattle. Today, the operation is ran by Dave and Cindy, along with their two sons and their families, Nick and Ginger and Brent and Ashley. This past October they held their 26th Annual Cow Power Female sale and they will hold their 39th annual bull sale this March. Dave and Cindy Judd have been members of the American Gelbvieh Association since 1983.They have been very active throughout their time as AGA members, including Dave Judd serving on the AGA Board of Directors from 2004-2009. In 2016, Judd Ranch was listed in Beef Magazine’s Seedstock 100 list, which is a listing of the top seedstock producers in the beef industry. D

Dave and Cindy Judd started Judd Ranch in 1981 with

Dave and Cindy Judd were inducted to American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame at the AGA National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Top row (left to right) Ginger, Lily, Nick, Dave, Bottom row (left to right) Lacy, Levi, and Cindy Judd

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Outgoing President Shares Experience from Years of Service By Angela Vesco

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t’s not about what we are doing today. It’s about what are we doing to put us in a better position in five to 10 years from now,” said Neal Pearson, American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) most recent past president as he reflected back on his service to the AGA. Neal was a dedicated and committed AGA president, and the future of the AGA will benefit from his leadership. If you have read AGA’s Meeting Modern Industry Demands long-range strategic plan that was put forth in December, you will see that Neal’s statement above shines through in the layout and direction of the plan. He, along with Myron Edelman, AGA’s executive director, and the AGA Board of Directors have shown visionary leadership for the future path of the association. Neal reflected on a conversation he had with Myron during the development of the strategic plan. “Myron, we need to put something in the plan that we think is unattainable,” Neal said. Neal fully understands that it will take the time to accomplish the goals outlined in the strategic plan and that it isn’t supposed to be accomplished overnight. Neal was first involved in the AGA leadership when he was on the board in the late ‘90s to early 2000s. During his first few years on the board, Neal learned to listen and find his voice. He said that his first two years were occupied by listening and getting caught up on the association. He also learned that it is important to gain the respect of his fellow board members and have the confidence to speak up. Then when there’s something to be said, speak your mind and start a conversation. When Neal was asked to run for the board for the second time, he had to take some time to consider it because he knew it would be a huge commitment. The important thing to Neal was to make a difference, no matter how big or how small. Neal believes one of biggest accomplishments that happened during his time on the board was the initiation of the Balancer® program during his first term. He said that they never thought that the Balancer program would have grown into the capacity it is today. During

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his second, and most recent time on the board, Neal says the Board’s two greatest accomplishments have been the launch of Smart Select Service and the rebirth of the American Gelbvieh Foundation. He is very proud and excited about the potential of the Smart Select Service program and what it can offer the industry. Neal considers the meeting with the AGA and AGF executive committees to be one of the most important meetings during his presidency. He says that it was a meeting where he had to listen to everyone and consider all points and at the same time, express his opinions and shape the direction of that conversation for optimal outcomes. Neal is also very satisfied with the integrity of the AGA herdbook. He says that it is the best it has ever been and that members and their customers can rely on the data in the registry. As president, Neal realized that there is much responsibility that comes with the title. Neal always approached his position as being someone who gave the same respect and attention to every member and always kept an open mind with any discussion. “It’s important to get input and allow as much input from the board members when making decisions.” Neal knows that one of the realities of being a leader is to have a thick skin because you won’t make everyone happy. He says when you receive the phone calls, listen diligently to the member and hear them out. Neal was able to personally learn from those experiences to be more patient and less reactive to situations, something that his wife Jan has noticed and appreciated. Neal’s forward thinking is not only in the boardroom, but it is also evident when he talks about his cattle operation in Lake City, South Dakota. Pearson Cattle Company was one of the early users of DNA technology. Other breeders questioned why Pearson would make the investment knowing that he probably wouldn’t get paid for it through the sale of the animals. To that, Neal said, “No maybe not, but down the road, I don’t want to have

46th Annual AGA National Convention GW to pay for the catch-up.” Neal had the foresight to see that DNA testing was in the future of the seedstock industry. Another reason Neal sees the benefits of DNA technology is for the commercial producer. “I’m not doing this because I know you are going to pay me for it, I’m doing it because I don’t want an order buyer to say that he doesn’t want your feeder calves because they don’t work in the feedyard. I’m protecting my market.” Pearson Cattle Company started in 1948 when Neal’s father began a commercial Hereford operation. And through the years, like many beef producers have had to do, they have had to evolve and adapt to new technology and changes to stay current in the beef industry. The Pearson family has faced many challenges, especially in the 1980s when high interest rates caused them to have a cow reduction sale. The Pearsons reduced their herd to a select 120 head. Like many challenges, they turned into opportunities. The Pearsons were able to focus on

their most productive females with the best genetics to grow back their herd. Now, Pearson Cattle Company has a herd of 380 cows comprised of a registered herd and commercial herd with Gelbvieh influenced-cows. Neal is in the seedstock business to provide the right genetics to the commercial industry. He says, “We as seedstock suppliers cannot just be multipliers, we have got to provide the genetics that moves the commercial industry forward even if we don’t get paid for it.” Neal is willing to put forth the extra effort so that his customers will be successful. Neal’s presidency has been full of excitement and foresight, and it has motivated many people to be more active and be a part of something bigger than themselves. Neal still has one more year left in his board term and will continue to be a vital leader for the association. D

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AGA Board of Directors Action Points

he AGA Board of Directors met during the 46th Annual AGA National Convention held in Lincoln, Nebraska. The following is a list of action points approved by the Board: 1. Moved to approve the agenda. 2. Moved to approve the minutes from the July 2016 board meeting.

3. Authorize executive committee to negotiate and enter into management contract with the Canadian Gelbvieh Association. 4. Moved to bring up subject of increasing AGA profit margin generated from DNA testing at the annual finance committee meeting. 5. Moved to accept the 2016 American Gelbvieh Association audited financial statement as presented. 6. Moved to authorize staff to survey members for age, exited members for reasons why, and new members for all encompassing reasons. 7. Moved to adopt American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF)

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amended bylaws. 8. Moved to adopt AGA/AGF Memorandum of Understanding. 9. Moved to accept AGF gifting agreement, for the gain from the sale of the AGA office building, with the addition of the line for the signature of the finance committee chair wording. 10. The AGA executive committee moved to nominate Brian Dunn to serve as AGF Finance Committee Chair and serve on the AGF board. 11. Moved to require individuals nominated to the foundation finance committee also serve as American Gelbvieh Foundation board members. 12. Moved to accept that the AGA treasurer be appointed to the AGF finance committee. 13. Moved to nominate Grant Thayer as a member of the AGF Board of Directors. 14. Moved to conduct a feasibility study of the herd assessment due dates to encompass all eligible cows. 15. Moved to adopt amendments to the AGJA budget as presented to update the approved AGA budget. 16. Moved to change gifting agreement to insert the word “following”, requesting that the agreement read “the following funds” rather than just “funds”. 17. Elected new officers for 2017. Scott Starr, president; Andy LeDoux, vice president; Walter Teeter, treasurer; Duane Strider, secretary. 18. Moved to conduct a feasibility study on how incentive programs for members who provide carcass and feed intake data, transfer bulls, and perform GGP-LD DNA tests on their bulls would effect the budget, breed improvement, how it would effect the strategic plan, and other aspects that may need to be looked into before it would be implemented. 19. All committee-meeting minutes were approved at the Annual Meeting and reviewed by the board with only one action necessary at the time of the board meeting. 20. Moved to adopt the show ring code of ethics as presented by the national show committee. 21. Moved to form a committee including Myron Edelman, two staff members, and other members to set up consulting packet option to bring to the board in April. 22. Set the next board meeting for March 28-30, 2017. D

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Providing Insight to the DNA Testing Process By Rebecca Mettler Photos by Angela Vesco

ne of the more highly anticipated events of the 46th Annual AGA Convention was the tour of GeneSeek, the DNA lab that AGA uses and the title sponsor of the convention. Convention attendees were able to witness first-hand, the process in which the samples that they send to the lab undergo. From sample reception to results upload, DNA samples go through numerous steps and processes, quality assurance checks and pass through many gloved hands. Walking through the laboratory provides a sense of awe in regards to the amount of equipment as well as the precision required to provide a breeder with valuable information related to their herd’s genetics.

Working with a plated DNA sample GeneSeek’s goal in hosting tours is for customer education. Micah Wells, U.S. sales director, beef genetics, began the

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46th Annual AGA National Convention GW tour by pointing out that a more informed customer who understands the process will be a better customer. It’s important for a producer to connect what happens chute-side on the ranch to what happens in the lab. As the association tour progressed through the maze of rooms, it was clear to see the employees were proud of their work Upon entry into the facility the receiving team, who checks the samples’ barcode and identification, sorts the samples. The sample reception team process 10,000 samples per day. Then it’s on to the DNA extraction group, which takes the required material from the original DNA sample and after an

GeneSeek employee explaining DNA extraction process. incubation time, plates the DNA sample. Roughly 8,500 samples per day are plated. About 35 percent of those samples are beef cattle. Depending on the test requested, once the sample is reduced to the test material, the sample may go through several more stages and machines before final results are available. Seeing the process sheds light on why it takes a certain length of time before results are available. D

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American Gelbvieh Foundation Appoints New Board of Directors and Committee Chairs

he American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) appointed two candidates to serve on the AGF Board of Directors. The appointed members were announced during the AGF Board of Directors meeting which took place during the 46th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska, December 2, 2016.

Board of Directors are: Dick Helms, Arapahoe, Nebraska; Mary Knapp, Basehor, Kansas; Jacky Leonhardt, Lake Preston, South Dakota, and Myron Edelman, AGA executive director, Broomfield, Colorado.

Grant Thayer, Ramah, Colorado, previously served on the AGF Board of Directors as the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) treasurer, was appointed as a long-term member of the AGF Board of Directors.

In addition to appointments to the board of directors, the AGF also formed two new committees and appointed chairs to serve in leadership positions on those committees. The finance committee secures the long term financial stability of the Foundation and ultimately the AGA. The committee is directly responsible for investment accounts, AGF budgeting, and monetary distributions made by the AGF. Brian Dunn, Saint John, Kansas, was appointed chairman of this committee. Others appointed to serve on this committee are Paul Wade, CPA, Ava, Missouri, Walter Teeter, Dr. Glenn Wehner, and Grant Thayer.

The newly appointed AGA treasurer, Walter Teeter, Mount Ulla, North Carolina, was also appointed a seat onto the AGF Board of Directors. This fulfills the automatic appointment of the AGA treasurer to the AGF Board of Directors. Brian Dunn, Saint John, Kansas, was also appointed to serve on the AGF Board of Directors. The Board of Directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the 2017 AGA Executive Committee. Al Knapp, Basehor, Kansas, was elected president of the American Gelbvieh Foundation. Elected as vice president was Mark Goes, Odell, Nebraska. Nancy Wilkinson, Model, Colorado, was elected as secretary and Dr. Glenn Wehner, Kirksville, Missouri re-elected as treasurer. Other members of the AGF

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THE SECRET IS OUT! TRAIT LEADING BULLS IN 7 EPDs • 100% in the Top 10% for FPI • 77% in the Top 10% for CED • 85% in the Top 5% for WW • 92% in the Top 10% for HP • 77% in the Top 10% for YW • 85% in the Top 10% for TM • 77% in the Top 10% for CW

Retiring members of the 2016 AGF Board of Directors was Jim Beastrom, Pierre, South Dakota. Jim’s service to the Foundation is greatly appreciated.

Jim Milani and Rob Arnold were elected to fill seats on the AGF Governance Committee. The AGF Governance Committee is responsible for sourcing those AGA members that are dedicated to the AGA to serve on the foundation board as well as being responsible for annually reviewing the AGF bylaws and the AGA/AGF agreements to insure all documents serve the current needs of the AGF. D

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George & Jeanette Rankin 1289 Nine Mile Rd. Oilmont, MT 59466 406 937 3728

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Annual Production Sale

40 Red & Black Bulls Purebred & Balancer

20 Red & Black Heifers

March 16, 2017, 1:00 pm

Purebred & Balancer

Western Livestock Auction Great Falls, Montana

Dedicated to the Gelbvieh Breed for OVER 40 Years. KHR 02D

KHR 39Y x KHR 14Y Homo Red Polled Purebred BW: 79 • 205 Day Ratio: 102

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB $Cow FPI EPI

13 0.5 85 111 34 68 6 12.71 -0.01 7 -0.45 39 0.43 -0.25 77.24 75.26 120.04

KHR 82D

10% 10% 20% 20% 1% 20% 15%

10%

KHR 82B x KHR 25X Homo Black Homo Polled Purebred BW: 80 • 205 Day Ratio: 114

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB $Cow FPI EPI

17 -3.4 89 117 41 85 10 8.46 2.17 12 -0.48 40 0.61 -0.07 104.98 98.13 130.21

1% 2% 5% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 15% 10% 15% 15% 20% 1% 15%

Over 40 years of perfecting the Gelbvieh breed to meet profitability in the cattle industry while maintaining the breed’s inherit Fertility, Stayability, Docility and Maternal Characteristics. Performance cattle for the REAL WORLD. Fertility tested and Scrotal measured. CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB $Cow FPI EPI

14 -0.3 84 103 39 77 9 6.16 -0.69 8 -0.42 34 0.33 -0.11 77.58 79.37 112.92

5% 20% 10%

KHR 85D

5% 10% 15% 20%

PHG Binfold x Post Rock Top Brass Red Purebred BW: 82 • 205 Day Ratio: 113

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB $Cow FPI EPI

18 -3.0 79 106 31 68 15 7.67 1.09 5 -0.53 23 0.47 -0.15 65.51 79.23 101.73

KHR 96D

1% 2% 20%

1% 10% 4%

KHR 03N x KHR 26P Homo Black Homo Polled Purebred BW: 96 • 205 Day Ratio: 112

Complete Performance Data Available

GW AGA National Sale

Breed-Leading Genetics Sell at National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale Reported by KK Seedstock January 8, 2017 Denver, Colorado Sale Manger: KK Seedstock Auctioneer: Ronn Cunningham

Sale Averages 1 2.5 3.5 7 10 4

Half Interest Donor Dam Bulls Bred Females Pick of Herd Lots Open Heifers Embryo Flushes Total: 27.5 Lots

$18,000 $17,400 $9,643 $7,821 $6,390 $5,625 $8,270

rogressive Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders from across the United States and Canada converged in Denver, Colorado, for the Gelbvieh events held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show January 5-9. In addition to the outstanding displays of Gelbvieh breeding cattle on the Hill and in the Yards, 25 Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders from 12 states and Alberta pooled their resources to offer an outstanding set of cattle in the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale. The seats of the Beef Palace Auction Arena were filled with buyers interested in adding these exciting genetics to their respective breeding programs. At the final drop of the gavel a total of 27.5 lots passed through the ring for an average of $8,270. $18,750—Top-selling lot—One of the most anticipated lots and the eventual top seller was full possession and half semen interest in the 2017 Breeder’s Choice Champion Futurity Bull. GHGF Trump Train C521 is a September 15, 2015, double homozygous purebred son of FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X out of GHGF 2Z1 ET. Possession sold to Jumping Cow Gelbvieh of Ramah, Colorado, with semen packages selling to: Rippe Gelbvieh, Hubbell, Nebraska; Gustin Diamond D, Mandan, North Dakota;

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Dykstra Family Livestock, Morrison, Illinois; CJ&L Livestock, Hermosa, South Dakota; Butler Creek Farm, Milton, Tennessee; Lazy TV Ranch, Selby, South Dakota; and J&K Gelbvieh Farm, Ava, Illinois. Furthermore, consignor, Karlebo Gelbvieh Farm of Cleveland, North Carolina, who won the proceeds from the sale of Trump Train through the Gelbvieh futurity’s drawing, was generous enough to donate 10 percent of the purchase price to the Gelbvieh Foundation. $18,000—Next up was half embryo interest in BABR Maria 5256C. The March 8, 2015, 50 percent Balancer double homozygous daughter of BABR Secret Brand 2100Z out of BABR 7062T was offered by Wes and Brittney Spencer of Pierre, South Dakota. The buyer was the Maria Syndicate of Minot, North Dakota. $11,000—Hilltop Farms of Asbury, Missouri, had

AGA National sale GW the final bid on the 2016 pick of the fall-born calves of Butler Creek Farms of Milton, Tennessee.

pick of the 2017 heifer calves from Severtson Land & Cattle Co. of Innisfail, Alberta.

$11,000—Another popular pick was the opportunity to choose from the right to flush any Gelbvieh cow in the Eagle Pass Ranch herd of Highmore, South Dakota. The winning bidder was Leachman Cattle of Ft. Collins, Colorado.

$9,000—Butler Creek Farms of Milton, Tennessee, sold half embryo interest in Clinch Mt. Ms. Impact 1339A, a September 22, 2013, 75 percent Balancer, black, polled daughter of Butlers Impact 549U out of JBOB 3530K. The buyer was LeDoux Ranch of Agenda, Kansas. DD

$10,500—LWHF Lass 801C is a September 4, 2015 born, 50 percent Balancer double homozygous daughter of Post Rock Granite 200P2 out of PCC Miss Lass 319A. She was consigned by Little Windy Hill Farms of Max Meadows, Virginia, and was purchased by McIntosh Brothers, Georgetown, Kentucky; Coles Bend Cattle, Smiths Grove, Kentucky; and C-Cross Cattle Co. of Asheboro, North Carolina.

add Jackpot to your Breeding program Jackpot has proven calving ease on heifers

$10,000—A consignment from Little Windy Hill Farms of Max Meadows, Virginia, was highly sought after. LWHF Black Diamond 814C, a September 17, 2015, 50 percent Balancer, double homozygous son of PCC Witten 111A out of PAWS 931W, sold to Rippey Farms of Galax, Virginia.

BD: 02/23/09 - Purebred AMGV 1111524 Homozygous Black - Polled BW: 86 - Adj WW: 796 Adj YW: 1,375 Mature Frame: 5.0 - Scrotal: 43 Sire: Carolina Fortune 2564J ET Dam: Adkins Miss Dixie

Semen available $25/unit through Owners, Cattlemen’s Connection and Bull Barn Genetics

$10,000—Sunberry Valley Ranch of Sundre, Alberta, purchased the CED 10

BW 0.0

WW 75

YW 113

MK 44 3%

TM 82 5%

CEM HP PG30 -4 10.03 4.82 4% 1%

ST 17 2%

DMI YG 0.26 -0.57 10%

CW 36

REA 0.75 10%

MB $Cow FPI EPI 0.38 141.42 87.01 115.58 1% 1% 2%

ADKINS GELBVIEH PRODUCTION SALE Online at

March 7, 2017 – March 9, 2017 closing 7:30 p.m. CST

Offering 22 Black, Polled Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls and 10 Black Open Heifers

A.I. Sires Represented: Jackpot, Absolute, Guardian, Watchman & Wide Track

ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics

Gerald & Sarah Adkins

41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322 • 605-354-2428 (cell) gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com • www.adkinsgelbvieh.com

GELBVIEH WORLD |

Champions Named at the National Gelbvieh and Balancer Show

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female HIGH Ms Miranda 9C17 ET Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan. Sire: JRI Pop a Top 197T83

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female RUPP Roxi 623D Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla. Sire: JRI Crusader 285Y99

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull RWG Right Combination 5506 Royal Western Gelbvieh, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada Sire: RWG War Admiral 2528

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull JRI Prowler 125B3 Eagle Pass Ranch and LeDoux Ranch, Mansfield, S.D. Sire: JRI Pop a Top 197T83

Results and Photos by Megan Slater and Rebecca Mettler

he 2017 National Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ show was held at the National Western Stock Show on Monday, January 9, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. A total of 203 animals were exhibited. Judge Shane Lindsey, Prairie City, Iowa, evaluated the 62 Gelbvieh females, 34 Gelbvieh bulls, 80 Balancer females, and 27 Balancer bulls. Provided on the following pages are the listings of the top three placing animals in each class as well as photos of the division champions and reserves. D

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Grand Champion Balancer Female BCFG Butlers 133C Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female KDV T Bar S A La Mode Grace Vehige and Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo. Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET

Grand Champion Balancer Bull MCCA Capitol Hill 516C McCarty Cattle Company, Rifle, Colo. Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull VLK C503 Young Gun Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan. Sire: BGGR Gravity 803A

GELBVIEH WORLD |

Gelbvieh Champion Spring Heifer Calf BCFG Butlers MS Dixie 283D Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn. Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf VLK D649 Harper ET Volek Gelbvieh, Highmore, S.D. Sire: VLK A301 Highmore

No Photo Available

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Winter Heifer Calf RID R Halle 6013D Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo. Sire: AAD R Lawman 1467B

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf HIGH Ms Cora 9C79 ET RLB Genetics, Fordland, Mo. Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer Calf BCFG-SKYS Kali 282C Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill. Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W

Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Heifer ELC Ms. Charlotte 2C Brooke Cooper, Burdett, Kan. Sire: GRU Impact 850X

No Photo Available

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Intermediate Heifer GHGF Ms Oakie 534C Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

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Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Heifer MDR Clara Allen 520C Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla. Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72

Gelbvieh Spring Heifer Calf

Gelbvieh Winter Heifer Calf

Class 1

Class 6

May 5, 2016 1. TTTT Duchess 1636D, Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: TTTT Who’s Hott ET

Class 2

April 2 to April 26, 2016 1. CIRS Daisy 44D, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8; 2. RWG Dark Winter 6425, Royal Western Gelbvieh, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, Sire: BEAS 2806Z; 3. RROG Deal Her In 396D, Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z

Class 3

March 11 to March 21, 2016 1. VLK D649 Harper ET, Volek Gelbvieh, Highmore, S.D., Sire: VLK A301 Highmore; 2. GDX Denali 656D ET, Goldux Gebvieh, Wessington, S.D., Sire: BEA 301A; 3. CIRS Z44D, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

Class 4

March 1 to March 08, 2016 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Dixie 283D, Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W; 2. GHGF Deanna 77D, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X; 3. OGSG Over Dance Line 544D, Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip line 266Z

February 16 to February 28, 2016 1. RUPP Roxi 623D, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla., Sire: JRI Crusader 285Y99; 2. CIRS Daiquiri 81YD, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Built 37B8; 3. CIRS Diva 28D, Baley Bell, Saffell, Ark., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

Class 7

February 4 to February 15, 2016 1. MDR Dynasty 620D, Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Top Dog 68T14; 2. DCSF Post Rock 7309T 76D1 ET, Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Astronaut 157A; 3. SKSK Tootie 2D, September Farms/Riddle & Co., Hildreth, Neb., Sire: SKS Highland Trust 87H

Class 8

January 11 to January 28, 2016 1. RID R Halle 6013D, Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo., Sire: AAD R Lawman 1467B; 2. BDCG DC 39D4, Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo., Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72; 3. AWB Birch’s Natalie 1D, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: SA Birch’s Revolver 3B Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf

Class 10

November 15, 2015 GHGF Zelda’s Coreen 20C4 ET, Justin Michael

Performance $ Performance $ Performance BOLTON DOUBLE B RANCH

Offering at the Central Montana Gelbvieh & Angus Genetics Bull Sale March 18, 2017 • 1:00 PM • Lewistown, MT www.boltondoublebranch.com

BBDM Chamberlain 76D

AMGV1346128 • Purebred 94

Sire: JOB Danell Choco 53B Homo Polled • Homo Black Top 2% for CED • Top 3% for FPI Top 5% for YW • Top 10% for WW, ST, CW

BBDM Abe 72D CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB $Cow FPI EPI

16 0.0 86 124 28 71 9 5.76 1.27 13 -0.38 42 0.40 -0.02 105.83 82.44 126.14

BBDM Zais 54D

AMGV1346136 • Purebred 94

Sire: JOB Danell Choco 53B Homo Polled • Homo Black Top 2% for WW, YW, CW, FPI Top 3% for CEM, PG30, REA • Top 4% for ST Top 10% for TM, YG, $Cow, EPI

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB $Cow FPI EPI

12 2.4 94 133 31 78 11 5.07 2.76 15 -0.50 51 0.80 -0.04 120.11 83.45 135.30

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB $Cow FPI EPI

16 -1.3 85 154 42 84 10 5.03 1.75 6 -0.37 60 0.82 0.85 81.07 108.70 156.66

BBDM Boulder 66D

AMGV1346125 • Balancer 38

Sire: Thomas Top Hand 0536 Homo Polled • Homo Black Top 1% for CED, WW, YW, TM, CEM, CW, FPI Top 5% for BW • Top 10% for PG30, MB

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB $Cow FPI EPI

22 -3.2 99 157 32 82 15 1.50 2.60 4 -0.35 58 0.59 0.59 62.58 112.30 159.72

AMGV1346117 • Balancer 38

Sire: V A R Discovery 2240 Homo Polled • Homo Black Top 1% for YW, MK, TM, CW, FPI Top 2% for MB • Top 10% for CED, CEM, REA

Phone Bids Welcomed! Barry & Dena Bolton | 406.538.5280 H | 406.366.0162 C | Hilger, MT 59451

No Photo Available

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer KDV T Bar S Ya Meek Grace, Vehige and Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo. Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET

Gelbvieh Champion Cow/Calf Pair STON Miss Jest 13A Dobson Ranch, Kaw City, Okla. Sire: JRI Star Bucks 254Y82

No Photo Available

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair RWG Kitty 4512 Royal Western Gelbvieh, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada Sire: COLB Mr Xavier X812

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Spring Bull Calf HIGH Hard to Find 26D36 Hightower Cattle Company LLC, La Cygne, Kan. Sire: HIGH Mr Gold Rush 9A38

Gelbvieh Champion Spring Bull Calf OGSG Over Drive Train 43D ET Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan. Sire: GGGE 3G Bootlegger 439B

Gelbvieh Champion Winter Bull Calf PHS Prohadrt Denalli 613D Pro-Hart Seedstock, Pueblo, Colo. Sire: BDCG DC 401A4 ET

Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Class 11

September 3 to September 25, 2015 1. BCFG-SKYS Kali 282C, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W; 2. HIGH Ms Cora 9C79 ET, RLB Genetics, Fordland, Mo., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83; 3. JCGR Bar GT Pretty Woman 503C ET, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y Gelbvieh Intermediate Heifer

Class 13

May 1 to May 8, 2015 1. ELC Ms. Charlotte 2C, Brooke Cooper, Burdett, Kan., Sire: GRU Impact 850X; 2. GHGF Ms Oakie 534C, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X Gelbvieh Junior Heifer

Class 15

April 5, 2015 1. SLC Toasty 10C, Severtson Land & Cattle, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, Sire: STON Xterminator 7X

Class 16

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Winter Bull Calf TAU Full Force 8D ET Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Neb. Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N

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Gelbvieh Champion Senior Bull Calf OGSG Courageous 131C R & N Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan. Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z

March 10 to March 15, 2015 1. MDR Clara Allen 520C, Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72; 2. MCCA Clementine 5147C, McCarty Cattle Company, Rifle, Colo., Sire: JMDS Mr

Rev A16; 3. PHS ProHart Brandy 516C, Pro-Hart Seedstock, Pueblo, Colo., Sire: FHG Flying H Mr 184U 316Y

Class 17

February 8 to February 28, 2015 1. HIGH Ms Miranda 9C17 ET, Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83; 2. CRAN Tiara 935C ET, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: BEA Passion 001X ET; 3. BAG 97C, Gentry Warner, Beaver City, Neb., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

Class 18

January 26, 2015 1. JRI Ms Sweet Pea 253C481 ET, Lily Judd and Levi Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Secret Instinct 254U83 Gelbvieh Senior Heifer

Class 20

November 20, 2014 1. KDV T Bar S YA Meek, Grace Vehige and Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Pair

Class 22

May 6, 2014 1. RWG Kitty 4512, Royal Western Gelbvieh, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, Sire: COLB Mr Xavier X812

Class 23

January 23, 2013 STON Miss Jest 13A, Dobson Ranch, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Star Bucks 254Y82

SELLING 45 BULLS

New Sale Date & Location March 25, 2017 • 1:00 PM Hub City Livestock • Aberdeen, SD

Elite Carcass Genetic Opportunity Sale

2016 bulls had an average ribeye of 15.46 with an average IMF score of 4.01. These averages rank in the Top 1% of the breed.

SALE FEATURES PCCI Mr. Roy 6131D

AMGV1367684 • BA63 Homo Black • Homo Polled Sire: HTFG Mr. Roy A664 Dam: PCCI Ms Apache 9034W 2017 NWSS Balancer Champion Spring Bull Calf Top 1% of Breed in WW, YG, REA EPDs

HE SELLS! CED 13

BW 2.9

WW 99

YW 136

MK 35

TM 65

CEM 6

HP 5.95

PG30 0.71

ST 6

YG -0.60

CW 53

REA 1.36

MB 0.33

$Cow 71.54

FPI 95.99

EPI 138.35

PCCI Mr Sport 6100D

AMGV1368930 • BA75 Homo Black • Homo Polled Sire: LWHF Super Sport 475Y Dam: PCCI Ms Grid 1210Y Top 1% of Breed in WW • Top 5% in YG • Top 10% in MK, TM, ST, $Cow, FPI

HE SELLS! CED 12

BW 3.2

WW 103

YW 116

MK 35

TM 70

CEM 8

HP 2.55

PG30 1.70

ST 9

YG -0.48

CW 40

REA 0.61

MB 0.11

$Cow 87.69

FPI 89.85

EPI 118.01

DNA Testing since 2005 All sale bulls are DNA Tested & Parent Varified Catalog, videos, final weights and ultrasound data available at www.pearsoncattleco.com

43523 111th STREET, LAKE CITY, SD 57247-9714

Neal Pearson:

605-448-5653 or 605-470-0448 njpearson@venturecomm.net

Kermit Pearson:

605-448-5596 or 605-380-6030

Chuck Ringkob:

605-470-0010

Balancer Spring Heifer Calf

No Photo Available

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf TTTT Rock Solid 1558C ET Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla. Sire. DBRG Foundation 2310Z

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull RWG Captain 5701 Royal Western Gelbvieh, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada Sire: BEAS 2806Z

Class 1

June 18 to June 21, 2016 1. JNCC BROK Tempest 632D ET, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Highly Focused; 2. JNCC CNCC Miss Amazing 631D, Cameron N Nowack, Bland Mo., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Highly Focused

Class 2 No Photo Available

Gelbvieh Champion Junior Bull MCCA Cornhusker Red 524C McCarty Cattle Company and Grand Valley Gelbvieh/Balancer, Rifle, Colo. Sire: RWG Traction 7412

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Junior Bull GHGF Hired Gun C56 Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: FMGF Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Impact 001X

April 1 to April 29, 2016 1. BABR 6236C, Wes & Brittney Spencer, Pierre, S.D., Sire: BABR 3407A; 2. CRAN Sarah D643 ET, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X; 3. SEPT D3204, September Farms/Riddle & Co., Hildreth, Neb., Sire: RL Rockey 201

Class 3 No Photo Available

Gelbvieh Champion Two-Year-Old Bull SLC Road Trip 103B Severtson Land and Cattle, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada Sire: CES Decka Roadie 81T

Balancer Champion Spring Heifer Calf RAAB BCFG Ms. Danica 534D Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

March 14 to March 31, 2016 1. SEPT Sheza Ladybug D273, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z; 2. CRAN Oprah D613, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: DLW Redemption 227B; 3. KKKG Triple K Miss Daisy Y137D, Triple K Gelbvieh, Basehor, Kan., Sire: BEA 301A

Class 4

Balancer Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf VLK D609 Ellie Britney Volek, Highmore, S.D. Sire: VLK A301 Highmore

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Balancer Champion Winter Heifer Calf BCFG Butlers Ms Daphanie 512D Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn. Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71

March 3 to March 10, 2016 1. RAAB BCFG Ms. Danica 534D, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z; 2. VLK D609 Ellie, Britney Volek, Highmore, S.D., Sire: VLK A301 Highmore;

3. MDR Dagny Taggart 639D, Dobson Ranch, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72 Balancer Winter Heifer Calf

Class 6

February 14 to February 27, 2016 1. EGL Cortana D220, JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101; 2. DLW Ms Industry 655D, Warner Beef Genetics, Beaver City, Neb., Sire: DLW Industry 301X; 3. RAIL Delilah 658D, Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer, Saint Francis, Kan., Sire: DLW Edison 045B

Class 7

February 2 to February 13, 2016 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Dolly 1315D, Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z; 2. POST Post Rock Wilma 103D8 ET, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: BGGR Gravity 803A; 3. BABR 6202D, Jim & Barb Beastrom, Pierre, S.D., Sire: BABR Dynamic 4260B

Class 8

January 2 to January 30, 2016 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Daphanie 512D, Butler Creek Farms , Milton, Tenn., Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71; 2. MDR Dallas 616D ET, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 3. GHGF Whit 25D, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire:

Saturday, March 25, 2017 â&#x20AC;˘ 1:00 PM ET Chenault Ag Center â&#x20AC;˘ Mt. Sterling, KY

Selling 45

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls 45 Sixteen To Eighteen Month Old Bulls Red, black & homozygous black bulls Gentle G Mr Captain 18C This homozygous black Watchman son sells

Complete Performance Information and EPDs are provided on all bulls

Selling 35

All Have Passed a Breeding Soundness Exam

Gelbvieh & Balancer Females

Gentle G Mr. Exclusive 27C This homozygous black Carolina Exclusive son sells

Gentle G Abby 63C This homozygous black Highlight 066K daughter sells

Donor Prospects Spring Cow/Calf Pairs Fall 3-in-1 Pairs Bred Heifers Show Heifer Prospects

Mr. 200P2 518C This homozygous black Granite 200P2 son sells

Sale managed by

Slaughter Sale Management

Mr S & S Astro 552C ET This homozygous polled, diluter free Astro son sells

For catalog or information contact:

David Slaughter

Mr. Fortune 557C ET This homozygous black, Carolina Fortune son sells

162 Hastings Lane Fredonia, KY 42411 Phone: (270) 556-4259 E-mail: hmslghtr@aol.com

GHGF Shear Force 81A Balancer Senior Heifer Calf

Class 10 Balancer Reserve Champion Winter Heifer Calf MDR Dallas 616D ET Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla. Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf CCRO CCross Carolina 5320C Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo. Sire: VER Eagle Eye 224Y ET

November 2 to November 17, 2015 1. BCFG Butlers 133C, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z; 2. GHGF Zelda’s Eveleen 20C3 ET, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Class 11 No Photo Available

Balancer Champion Intermediate Heifer EGL Tessa C1510 Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, S.D. Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415

Balancer Champion Junior Heifer EGL Vivian C1083 JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: Eagle Pass Final Answer 1047

Balancer Reserve Champion Junior Heifer DJS 510C ET Jady LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: TAU Mr In Focus 22Z

Balancer Champion Spring Bull Calf PCCI Mr Roy 6131D Pearson Cattle Co. Inc., Lake City, S.D. Sire: HTFG Mr Roy A664

October 22 to October 30, 2015 1. CCRO Carolina 5320C, Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo., Sire: VER Eagle Eye 224Y ET

Class 12

September 1 to September 28, 2015 1. AMT Ava 327C, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X; 2. HTFB Ms Claire C551, Katie Frankenfield, Asbury, Mo., Sire: BABR Branded Man 3400A; 3. LWHF Lass 801C, Little Windy Hill Farms, Max Meadows, Va., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Granite 200P2 Balancer Intermediate Heifer

Class 14

Balancer Reserve Champion Spring Bull Calf CRAN Dude D47 ET Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D. Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

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Balancer Champion Winter Bull Calf BROK Final Dimension 601D Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: EXAR Denver 2002B

August 10, 2015 1. EGL Tessa C1510, Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, S.D., Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415 Balancer Junior Heifer

Class 16

April 1 to April 22, 2015 1. JDPD Chica Chula,

Menzi Spiller, Elbert, Colo., Sire: PZCT PZC TMAS Firestorm 1800 ET; 2. TMGG Cajun Cookie, Tiana M Garcia, Las Animals, Colo., Sire: CSRX Ruxton T; 3. OGSG Cranberry 525C, Lilly Weber, Lamar, Mo., Sire: SLGN Yeah Boss 110Y

Class 17

March 7 to March 31, 2015 1. EGL Vivian C1083, JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: Eagle Pass Final Answer 1047; 2. CRAN Zula C557 ET, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X; 3. VLK C500 Ivy, Dustin Volek, Highmore, S.D., Sire: SAV Bismark 5682

Class 18

February 3 to February 25, 2015 1. DJS 510CET, Jady LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: TAU Mr In Focus 22Z; 2. TAU Girl Crush 5032C ET, Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229; 3. GRU Ms Chrisy 529C, Chisum Grund, Wallace, Kan., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W

Class 19

January 3 to January 29, 2015 1. RAAB BCFG Ms. Star 13C, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077; 2. ELC Miss Brie, Cooper Gelbvieh, Burdett, Kan., Sire: TAU Outright 162A; 3. XXB Insidious 511C, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan., Sire:

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4T Ranch of Oklahoma won the bull and sold him in the Gelbvieh National Sale as an added lot (full possession ½ semen interest) for $14,500 to Lost River Livestock of Minnesota

A special “thanks” goes out to all the sponsors that made this Bull Futurity a great event

XXB Insidious 612Y Balancer Senior Heifer

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Balancer Reserve Champion Winter Bull Calf JCGR BAR GT Republican 170D ET Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo. Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Balancer Champion Senior Bull Calf LWHF Black Diamond 814C Little Windy Hill Farms, Max Meadows, Va. Sire: PCC Witten 111A

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Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf RID R Big Whiskey 5092C Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo. Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Balancer Champion Senior Bull GWBR BOBO 106B George Weber, Lamar, Mo. Sire: OGSG X Factor 608X

Class 21

1. KDV T Bar S A La Mode, Grace Vehige and Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET Gelbvieh Spring Bull Calf

Class 1

April 1 to April 17, 2016 1. PHS Prohart Emperor 623D, Pro-Hart Seedstock, Pueblo, Colo., Sire: BDCG DC 401A4 ET; 2. OGSG Dynamic 082D, Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z; 3. CIRS Duramax 918D, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

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Balancer Champion Two-Year-Old Bull EGL Roundhouse B019 Roundhouse Group, Agenda, Kan. Sire: EGL Roundup X777

Balancer Reserve Champion Two-Year-Old Bull SUN Old School 77B Severtson Land and Cattle, Red Deer County, AB, Can. Sire: SLC Old School 120W

March 4 to March 12, 2016 1. OGSG Over Drive Train 43D ET, Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Bootlegger 439B; 2. HIGH Hard to Find 26D36, Hightower Cattle Company LLC, La Cygne, Kan., Sire: HIGH Mr. Gold Rush 9A38 ; 3. OGSG Over Daring 175D, Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z Gelbvieh Winter Bull Calf

Class 4

February 1 to February 28, 2016 1. PHS Prohadrt Denalli 613D, Pro-Hart Seedstock, Pueblo, Colo., Sire: BDCG DC 401A4 ET; 2. JCGR

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Bar GT Commissioner 160D ET, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 3. VRT Lazy TV Big Bud D155, Lazy TV Ranch, Selby, S.D., Sire: DDGR Scout 7B

Class 5

January 16 to January 30, 2016 1. TAU Full Force 8D ET, Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Neb., Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N; 2. DCSF Post Rock Voyager 40D1 ET, Post Rock Cattle Co., Barnard, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Astronaut 157A; 3. DVE Davidson Richie 5D, Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada, Sire: DVE Davidson Cowboy 20U Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf

Class 7

November 7 to November 25, 2015 1. OGSG Courageous 131C, R&N Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z; 2. TTTT Rock Solid 1558C ET, Chase Tabor, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: DBRG Foundation 2310Z Gelbvieh Intermediate Bull Champion

Class 10

July 3, 2015 1. RWG Captain 5701, Royal Western Gelbvieh, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, Sire: BEAS 2806Z

Class 11

May 2 to May 4, 2015 1. RWG Right Combination 5506, Royal Western Gelbvieh, Red Deer County, ALberta, Canada, Sire: RWG War Admiral 2528; 2. SDSC Mr. Handy Man, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: CRAN Buddy Boy T729

Class 13A

March 18 to April 10, 2015 1. GHGF Hired Gun C56, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Impact 001X; 2. JRI Santiago 37C31, Royal Western Gelbvieh, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, Sire: JRI Pedro 207Z74; 3. SLC Velocity 14C, Severtson Land & Cattle, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, Sire: STON Xterminator 7X

Class 13B

January 26 to February 18, 2015 1. MCCA Cornhusker Red 524C, McCarty Cattle Company, Rifle, Colo., Sire: RWG Traction 7412; 2. DVE Davidson Ruttan 117C, Lonesome Dove Ranch, Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada, Sire: DDGR Navaho 188X; 3. AAD R One Eyed Jack 5009C, Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo., Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Gelbvieh Senior Bull

Class 15

September 2, 2014 1. JRI Prowler 125B3, Eagle Pass Ranch/LeDoux Ranch, Mansfield, S.D.,

Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83 Gelbvieh Two-Year-Old Bull

Class 17

April 27, 2014 1. SLC Road Trip 103B, Severtson Land & Cattle, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, Sire: CES Decka Roadie 81T Balancer Spring Bull Calf

Class 1

April 1 to April 16, 2016 1. PCCI Mr Roy 6131D, Pearson Cattle Co Inc., Lake City, S.D., Sire: HTFG Mr. Roy 664; 2. BNW Plainsman Dirt Road 6144D, Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch, Model, Colo., Sire: SYD Boondocks Axel 3116A ET

Class 2

March 3 to March 29. 2016 1. CRAN Dude D47 ET, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X; 2. CRAN Bartameous D65 ET, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X; 3. HIGH Hero of the Day 9D42 ET, Hightower Cattle Company LLC., La Caygne, Kan., Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71 Balancer Winter Bull Calf

Class 4

February 10 to February 14, 2016 1. JCGR Bar GT Republican 170D ET, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2. HTFG Mr Denver D634

ET, Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo., Sire: GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z; 3. BARG Mr. Ring of Fire 100D, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: CHIP Ring of Fire 360A

Class 5

January 2 to January 31, 2016 1. JNCC BROK Final Dimension 601D, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: EXAR Denver 2002B; 2. PLA Cash Out 2D ET, Plateau Gelbvieh, Peetz, Colo., Sire: DLW Future Trend 6510A ET; 3. AHL Roadhouse 6157D, LeDoux Ranch, Agenda, Kan., Sire: EGL Roundhouse B019 Balancer Senior Bull Calf

Class 7

December 27, 2015 1. SDSC Mr. Charming, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682

Class 8

September 1 to September 17, 2015 1. LWHF Black Diamond 814C, Little Windy Hill Farms, Max Meadows, Va., Sire: PCC Witten 111A; 2. RID R Big Whiskey 5092C, Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y Balancer Junior Bull

Class 10

April 3 to April 6, 2015 1. BNW Concho 5131C ET, Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch, Model, Colo., Sire: SYD Stampede 6122S ET;

2. PCCI Mr Supersort 5141C, Pearson Cattle Co Inc., Lake City, S.D., Sire: LWHF Super Sport 475Y

Class 11

February 27 to March 19, 2015 1. VLK C503 Young Gun, Post Rock Cattle Co., Barnard, Kan., Sire: BGGR Gravity 803A; 2. BMCE Mac Chancellor 765C, Brandon McEndaffer, New Raymer, Colo., Sire: Kraye Upgrade JK 2126; 3. JNCC Crimson Cash 514C, Cameron N. Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: RAG Super Sonic 75H

Class 13

January 25, 2015 1. MCCA Capitol Hill 516C, McCarty Cattle Company, Rifle, Colo., Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077 Balancer Senior Bull

Class 15

November 30, 2014 1. GWBR Bobo, George Weber, Lamar, Mo., Sire: OGSG X-Factor 608X Balancer Two-Year- Old Bull

Class 17

February 16 to February 19, 2014 1. EGL Roundhouse B019, Roundhouse Group, Agenda, Kan., Sire: EGL Roundup X777; 2. SUN Old School, Severtson Land & Cattle, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada, Sire: SLC Old School 120W

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Gelbvieh Ring of Gold Champions

hroughout the 2016-2017 show year, Gelbvieh and Balancer® females and bulls competed at shows across the country to earn points for the American Gelbvieh Association Ring of Gold program.

the show season, the Ring of Gold awards are presented to the top Gelbvieh female, Gelbvieh bull, Balancer female and Balancer bull based on points awarded throughout the year. Animals must earn points in at least two shows to qualify for Ring of Gold points each year. The 2015-2016 Ring of Gold qualified shows were: Dixie National, Tulsa State Fair, Northern International Livestock Exposition, American Royal, North American International Livestock Exposition, and the National Western Stock Show.

Each year the qualifying animals are ranked at the conclusion of the National Gelbvieh and Balancer show at the National Western Stock Show. This year a total of six shows were included in the Ring of Gold tally.

The following is a list of the top three animals in each Ring of Gold division who qualify for the recognition by winning points in at least two shows.

The American Gelbvieh Association established the Ring of Gold program to honor the top animals shown at the conclusion of the show year. Points are earned for grand and reserve champions, as well as division champions and reserves, and are based on the actual number of animals shown at each show.

1. MDR Clara Allen 520C, Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla. 2. RUPP Roxi 623D, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla. 3. BCFG SKYS Kali 282C, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill.

To honor those animals that have risen to the top during

Ring of Gold Gelbvieh Female:

Ring of Gold Gelbvieh Bull: 1. MCCA Cornhusker Red 524C, McCarty Cattle Company, Rifle, Colo. 2. GGGE 3G Blood Brother 454B ET, Emily Griffiths,

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NWSS Gelbvieh and Balancer® Junior Heifer Show Results

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer HIGH Ms Miranda 9C17 ET Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan. Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer RUPP Roxi 623D Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla. Sire: JRI Crusader 285Y99

Grand Champion Balancer Heifer EGL Vivian C1083 J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: EGL Eagle Pass Final Answer 1047

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Heifer BCFG Butlers 133C Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

Results and Photos by Rebecca Mettler and Megan Slater

Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Calf

Class 1

The following is a listing of the top three placings in each class:

Class 2

he Junior Gelbvieh and Balancer® Heifer Show at the National Western Stock Show was held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Judge Brian Barragree, Absarokee, Montana, evaluated the 20 Gelbvieh and 37 Balancer females.

May 5, 2016 1. TTTT Duchess 1636D, Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: TTTT Who’s Hott ET

Ms Reba 1628D, Cole Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: TTTT Who’s Hott ET; 3. DCSF Post Rock Belle 226D1, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Stroke 95B1 ET

March 2 to March 11, 2016 1. GAMB Dottie D63, Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: BAG Mr Quick Sand 135A; 2. TTTT

February 4 to February 19, 2016 1. RUPP Roxi 623D, Karly Alexander, Perry Okla., Sire: JRI Crusader

Class 3

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285Y99; 2. MDR Dynasty 620D, Kyson Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Top Dog 68T14; 3. IFG Ivers Unknown D10, Colton Ivers, Austin, Minn., Sire: LRSF Pal B60 Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf

Class 5

September 6 to September 25, 2015 1. BCFG-SKYS Kali 282C, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W; 2. HTFB Ms Cher C550, Kyler Camerer, Asbury, Mo., Sire: BABR Branded Man 3400A; 3. LLC Miss Ruttan 011C, Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan., Sire: DVE Davidson Ruttan 145A Gelbvieh Summer Yearling Heifer

Class 7

May 1, 2015 1. GHGF Ms Oakie 534C, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X Gelbvieh Junior Yearling Heifer

Class 9

January 26 to March 15, 2015 1. HIGH Ms Miranda 9C17 ET, Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83; 2. MDR Clara Allen 520C, Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72; 3. JRI Ms Sweet Pea 253C481 ET, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Secret Instinct 254U83

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Class 11

1. KDV T Bar S Ya Meek, Grace Vehige and Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET Balancer Junior Heifer Calf

Class 1

June 18 to June 21, 2016 1. JNCC BROK Tempest 632D ET, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Highly Focused; 2. JNCC CNCC Miss Amazing 631D, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Highly Focused

Class 2

March 27 to April 17, 2016 1. SEPT Sheza Ladybug D273, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z; 2. PCCI Ms Royal 6275D, Justin Ringkob, Lake City, S.D., Sire: HTFG Mr Roy A664; 3. RJRB Ms Roundhouse 6149D, Regan Ringkob, Lake City, S.D., Sire: EGL Roundhouse B019

Class 3

February 2 to February 22, 2016 1. POST Post Rock Wilma 103D8 ET, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: BGGR Gravity 803A; 2. DCSF Post Rock Darci 123D8 ET, Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: Sandpoint Butkus X797; 3. EGL Cortana D220, JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

Class 4

January 2 to January 30, 2016 1. MDR Dallas 616D ET, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2. BARG Diamond 657D, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: BARG Brimstone 006B; 3. DCSF Post Rock Barb 44D8, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Astronaut 157A Balancer Senior Heifer Calf

Class 6

September 1 to November 2, 2015 1. BCFG Butlers 133C, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z; 2. HTFB Ms Claire C551, Katie Frankenfield, Asbury, Mo., Sire: BABR Branded Man 3400A; 3. AMT Ava 327C, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X Balancer Junior Yearling Heifer

Class 8

April 1 to April 22, 2015 1. JDPD Chica Chula, Menzi Spiller, Elbert, Colo., Sire: PZCT PZC TMAS Firestorm 1800 ET; 2. OGSG Cranberry 525C, Lilly Weber, Lamar, Mo., Sire: SLGN Yeah Boss 110Y; 3. TMGG Cajun Cookie, Tiana Garcia, Las Animas, Colo., Sire: CSRX Ruxton T 126A

Class 9

March 25 to March 28,

2015 1. EGL Vivian C1083, JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: Eagle Pass Final Answer 1047; 2. PCCI Ms Royal 5040C, Haley Ringkob, Lake City, S.D., Sire: HTFG Mr Roy A664

Class 10

February 3 to February 14, 2015 1. DJS 510C ET, Jady LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: TAU Mr In Focus 22Z; 2. TAU Girl Crush 5032C ET, Kale Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229; 3. GRU Ms Chrisy 529C, Chisum Grund, Wallace, Kan., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W

Class 11

January 3 to January 28, 2015 1. XXB Insidious 511C, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan., Sire: XXB Insidious 612Y; 2. RAAB BCFG Ms. Star 13C, Karen Eby, Duncan, S.C., Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077; 3. JRI Ms Fleur De Lis 254C2, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: SAV Final Answer 0035 Balancer Senior Yearling Heifer

Class 13

KDV T Bar S A La Mode, Grace Vehige and Kyle Vehige, Bonnots Mill, Mo., Sire: JBOB Carolina 5423P ET

nwss news GW Balancer® Futurity Goes to JRI Probity 254D28 By Rebecca Mettler

udd Ranch Inc. of Pomona, Kansas, took home the honors of owning and exhibiting the 2017 People’s Choice Balancer® Bull Futurity champion. Judd Ranch Inc. also took home approximately $20,000 in winnings. The People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity is in its seventh year and took place on January 7, 2017, in the Stadium Arena in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. The futurity is organized by Mettler Sale Management and is tasked with identifying young Balancer sires of great potential. JRI Probity 254D28 was selected as the winner by the 63 members of the futurity. He was born on February 10, 2016, and is the son Angus sire Basin Payweight 1682 and out of JRI Clementine 254Z8, who is part of the all-time great cow families at Judd Ranch in JRI Ms Extra Sugar 254N72 ET. Probity is 50 percent Balancer and is homozygous black and homozygous polled. Along with his impressive look, he is in the top 1 percent of the Balancer breed for yearling weight and carcass weight, top 2 percent for FPI, weaning weight and total maternal.

Denver D634 ET exhibited by Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Missouri. Each runner-up receives $2,500 in prize money. BABR 6307D is a black, homozygous polled, 50 percent Balancer son of BABR Influencial 4241B ET out of BABR 4274B. He is long fronted, deep sided and correct in his structural make up. 6307D also has an impressive EPD profile; he is in the top 2 percent for weaning weight, yearling weight, total maternal and carcass weight. He is in the top 3 percent for FPI and top 4 percent for calving ease maternal. HTFG Mr Denver D634 ET is a 63 percent, homozygous black, homozygous polled Balancer bull sired by GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z out of DCSF Post Rock Elba 50U2. Mr Denver is excellent in his build as he couples it with a ton of mass and natural substance down his top and through his lower hip. He also ranks in the top 10 percent of the breed for weaning weight, total maternal and yield grade. Anyone interested in becoming a futurity member should contact Jerry Mettler to get their name on the wait list. Memberships only become available when a current member does not renew their annual membership. D

If you trace JRI Probity 254D28’s maternal pedigree, his grandam Extra Sugar was honored five consecutive years as a Dam of Merit female and his great grandams’ 254E52 & 254C4 were both honored four consecutive years as Dams of Merit and as elite Dam of Distinction females. Each year, one membership is randomly drawn and receives full possession and half semen interest in the champion bull. Danell Diamond Six Ranch of Lewistown, Montana, won the drawing. The two runner-ups were BABR 6307D exhibited by Beastrom Gelbvieh, Pierre, South Dakota, and HTFG Mr GELBVIEH WORLD |

Champions Chosen at the NWSS Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Show

Grand Champion Pen of 3 Gelbvieh Bulls Judd Ranch, Inc. of Pomona, KS

Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Gelbvieh Bulls Green Hills Gelbvieh of Mt. Ulla, NC

Results by Megan Slater Photos by Megan Slater and Rebecca Mettler

he Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Show took place at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, on Sunday, January 8, 2017. A total of 14 pens were exhibited at this year’s show. Randy Mullinix, Toulon, Illinois, judged the pen bull show. Judd Ranch, Pomona, Kansas, exhibited the grand champion pen of three Gelbvieh bulls. The champion pen consisted of one January 2016 and two February 2016 bulls. This pen had an average weight of 1,261 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.74 pounds. All pen bulls are ultrasound scanned at the time of check-in. This pen’s ultrasound scan data averaged a ribeye area of 14.66 square inches, 3.26% IMF, and 0.21 inches of back fat. The reserve pen of three Gelbvieh bulls was exhibited by Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina. This pen was comprised of one February 2016 and two March 2016 bulls and had an average weight of 1,033 pounds with an average daily gain of 3.29 pounds. This set of bulls had an average ultrasound scan data of 15.5 square inches for ribeye, 3.18% IMF, and 0.27 inches of back fat. Judd Ranch, Pomona, Kansas, also exhibited the grand champion pen of five Gelbvieh bulls. This pen consisted of two January-born bulls, two February-born bulls, and one March-born bull. The pen had an average weight of 1,169 pounds and an average weight per day

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Grand Champion Pen of 5 Gelbvieh Bulls Judd Ranch, Inc. of Pomona, KS

of age of 3.48. This set of bulls had average ultrasound scan data of 14.92 square inches for ribeye, 2.98% IMF, and 0.21 inch of back fat. In the Balancer pen show, Boehler Gelbvieh, Orleans, Nebraska, exhibited the grand champion pen of three Balancer bulls. This pen consisted of two January 2016 bulls and one February 2016 bull that averaged 1,200 pounds with an average weight per day of age of 3.56 pounds. The pen’s average ultrasound scan data is as follows: ribeye area of 15.5 square inches, 3.59% IMF, and 0.26 inches of back fat. The reserve champion pen of three Balancer bulls was exhibited by Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe,

Grand Champion Pen of 3 Balancer Bulls Boehler Gelbvieh of Orleans, NE

Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Balancer Bulls Warner Beef Genetics of Arapahoe, NE

Grand Champion Pen of 5 Balancer Bulls Taubenheim Gelbvieh of Amherst, NE

Reserve Champion Pen of 5 Balancer Bulls Bar Arrow Cattle Company of Phillipsburg, KS

Nebraska. Their pen of February 2016 bulls averaged a weight of 1,186 pounds and 3.53 weight per day of age. This pen averaged 15.8 square inches for ribeye area, 3.34% IMF, and 0.29 inches of back fat with their ultrasound scan data. Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Nebraska exhibited the grand champion pen of five Balancer bulls. This pen included three January 2016 and two February 2016 bulls. This champion pen had an average weight of 1,229 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.55 pounds. The penâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average ultrasound scan data was 15.84 square inches for ribeye area, 4.07% IMF, and 0.34 inches of back fat.

Bar Arrow Cattle Company, Phillipsburg, Kansas, exhibited the reserve pen of five Balancer bulls. This pen of February 2016 bulls averaged a weight of 1,204 pounds and had an average weight per day of age of 3.73 pounds. This set of bulls had average ultrasound scan data of 15.89 square inches for ribeye area, 3.748% IMF, and 0.35 inches of back fat. D

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GHGF Trump Train C521 wins Gelbvieh Bull Futurity By Rebecca Mettler

he 20th Annual Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity was held on Saturday, January 7, 2017, in the Stadium Arena in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. Gelbvieh breeders and supporters initiated the futurity to increase participation in the National Gelbvieh Show, the National Gelbvieh Sale and to identify the most useful young sires in the Gelbvieh breed. The futurity event is managed by Mitchell Marketing Service. GHGF Trump Train C521 was the winner of this year’s futurity. Green Hills Gelbvieh Farm, Mount Ulla, North Carolina, who received approximately $25,000, owns Trump Train. The two runner-up bulls, listed in no particular order, were exhibited by Judd Ranch Inc. of Pomona, Kansas, and Flying H Genetics of Arapahoe, Nebraska GHGF Trump Train C521 beat out 18 competitors during the two rounds of voting to claim the title of the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity. He was born on September 15, 2015, and is a 88 percent purebred, homozygous black, homozygous polled, Gelbvieh bull sired by FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X and out of the Carefree cow family. Marked as the best purebred bull to come out of Green Hills Gelbvieh, Trump Train combines an impressive look with a great set of EPDs. He ranks in the top 2 percent of the Gelbvieh breed for FPI, top 4 percent for marbling and top 5 percent for calving ease direct. He also sports EPDs in the top 10 percent for total maternal and heifer pregnancy. FHG Flying H Mr 139Y/45B 128D ET was one of the runner-ups, exhibited by Flying H Genetics, Arapahoe, Nebraska. The January 24, 2016, born 94 percent purebred black, homozygous polled bull was sired by FHG Flying H Mr Traction 45B and out of FHG Flying H Ms MHD 139Y. FHG Mr 128D is described as super clean made with tons of rib shape, natural muscle and incredibly sound on his feet and legs. He also very impressive on paper; he ranks in the top 1 percent for calving ease maternal and FPI, the top

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4 percent for marbling and the top 5 percent for calving ease direct, weaning weight, yearling weight and total maternal. JRI Secret Link 214D98 was also selected as a runner-up in the futurity event. Secret Link is a 94 percent purebred, homozygous black, homozygous polled, Gelbvieh bull owned by Judd Ranch Inc. He was born on January 18, 2016, and is sired by JRI Secret Instinct 253M75 ET out of JRI Ms Black Secret 214U88, who is an AGA Dam of Distinction in 2016. Secret link is loaded with cow power genetics and boasts EPDs in the top 1 percent for calving ease direct and the top 10 percent for birth weight and heifer pregnancy. The champion bull sold for $18,750 for full position and half semen interest in the National Gelbvieh and Balancer sale. Jumping Cow Gelbvieh of Ramah, Colorado, purchased possession of the bull. The Gelbvieh futurity holds a drawing among members to win the proceeds from the sale of the champion bull. Karlebo Gelbvieh of Cleveland, North Carolina, wins the proceeds from this year’s sale. The AGA would like to thank Karlebo Gelbvieh for donating 10 percent of the proceeds from the sale of Trump Train to the American Gelbvieh Foundation. The futurity is limited to 53 membership slots. This year, 4T Ranch of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Double B Ranch of Hilger, Montana, bought into the futurity. D

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Eagle Pass Ranch Continues American Gelbvieh Junior National All-Around Award

agle Pass Ranch from Highmore, South Dakota, has been a long-time supporter of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AJGA). Without their support an award like this would not be possible. Keeping with this tradition, they have once again provided a great incentive for AGJA members competing at the AGJA Junior Classic. Eagle Pass Ranch donated a heifer to the All-Around winner for the 2016 AGJA Dirt Road Classic Stillwater, Oklahoma, in early July. The member that earns the most points through participation and placing in contests receives this honor. It is Eagle Pass Ranch’s wish that the proceeds from the heifer’s first calf will be donated to the American Gelbvieh Foundation, which supports research, member education and youth development opportunities such as

scholarships and leadership trainings. At the 2017 National Western Stock Show Eagle Pass Ranch presented the heifer to Grace Hammer of Wallace, Kansas. Grace is the daughter of Lyle and Christy Hammer. She is a senior at Kansas State University where she is majoring in agricultural business. Grace is a past AGJA president and a second generation AGJA board member. Congratulations, Grace, we wish you the best in your future endeavors. D

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Beenken Wins Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity Scholarship

ubree Beenken of Buckingham, Iowa, was selected as the recipient of the Breeder’s Choice Futurity Scholarship for 2017. The $1,000 scholarship is provided annually by the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Futurity and was presented at the Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity Final Events on Saturday, January 7, 2017, which was held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show. Beenken is the daughter of Marc and Angie Beenken. She currently serves on the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Board of Directors as secretary and has been involved in the AGJA and Iowa Junior Gelbvieh Association since 2009. Beenken is currently attending Iowa State University (ISU) and is completing her Bachelor of Science degree

in animal science. She is the president of the ISU Freshmen Council, a university-wide organization at ISU. She is also a research assistant at the ISU School of Veterinary Medicine Graduate Research, a lab technician with the Grain Quality Lab at ISU and a ruminant innovations intern with Tech Mix. She plans to attend vet school after receiving her bachelor’s degree. Beenken also excels in her academics, as she has been on the ISU dean’s list in 2015 and 2016. The Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity annually awards a scholarship to a deserving AGJA member. More information can be found on the Junior page at www. gelbvieh.org. D

8TH Annual Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale

March 17, 2017 • Creston Livestock Auction, Creston, IA

Michael Bauer MJBC Gelbvieh Audubon, IA 712-563-2704 Mjbauer4320@hotmail.com Gary Martens Martens Gelbvieh Walnut, IA 712-764-5007 martensgl@yahoo.com

Call Tom Fry at Creston Livestock Auction (641-344-5082) at least 2 days before sale to qualify bid numbers.

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Wrapping Up Herd Assessments By Kim Rounds

anuary 1, 2017 began a new herd assessment (HAS) year for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) and on March 15, the deadline to complete herd assessments will be here. Everyone at the AGA wants to be sure that we have provided our membership with as many tools and tips as possible to make completing herd assessments a simple process.

Herd Assessment Checklist: Be sure that the membership account is current and active. Dispose of all females that have been culled or died before completing your 2017 herd assessment.

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Check exposure data for heifers that are expected to have their first calf in 2017 (“PE” for Pasture Exposed, “AI” if they were Artificially Inseminated, or “No” if they were not exposed) Record any breeding data. For example, if a cow was AIed or turned out with a bull during the previous breeding season. This is an optional step, but can save time when recording calves. After completing the herd assessment, you have 30 days to pay the balance.

Frequently Asked Questions: I have a young heifer that is going to have a calf this year that wasn’t on my inventory list. How do I give her an HAS credit? When looking at the Inventory screen, toward the top right there is a tab labeled “Optional Females”. This list is comprised of females that are not 13 months of age as of January 1, but could potentially have a calf in that calendar year. By clicking the “2017” button next to these females, they will be given a 2017 herd assessment credit and are able to have a calf recorded belonging to that animal.

Why do first-calf heifers need to have exposure data recorded? The Gelbvieh breed is known for its maternal prowess and superior fertility. This data will be used to improve the breed’s heifer pregnancy (HP) EPD in the future. By recording whether or not a heifer was exposed and whether or not she calved, heifer pregnancy and fertility can be tracked without excessive data recording and collection. Recording exposure data is as easy as checking a box when you do your herd assessments.

Can I move an unused credit to a different cow or a different year? We do not allow credits to be moved from one animal or year to another as we operate on a total herd reporting system. Total herd reporting is designed to keep integrity in the data reported on the Gelbvieh breed. By selectively recording the most appealing data and calves with the most potential, the data for a

registry tips ‘n tricks GW breed can be skewed to reflect performance that is not wholly accurate. For example, if a bull has 100 calves born in a given year and all 100 calves are recorded (good, bad or indifferent), that bull’s EPDs will be accurate and reflect the bull’s true performance. If another bull has 100 progeny born and only the 20 best are recorded, that bull’s data will be inaccurately strong or above average. In that particular scenario, there are 80 calves of average or below average performance that are not recorded. The first bull’s numbers will grow in accuracy and his numbers will reflect what he is truly capable of producing. With that accurate data a breeder can make a reliable choice when using this bull. The second bull’s numbers will only reflect his above average calves, and a breeder may chose this bull for certain EPDs. However, the actual calves may not reflect his numbers. The Gelbvieh breed is constantly striving for the most accurate and representative data possible.

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(Horned or Polled) As always, if you have any questions you can contact the American Gelbvieh Association by phone (303) 465-2333 or reach registry services staff members Kim and Mary Bea by email kim@gelbvieh. org and marybea@gelbvieh.org. D

What if I don’t complete my 2017 assessment by March 15, 2017? This does not mean that you are unable to register calves, there are however late fees applied for all herd assessments received after March 15, 2017. 1-30 days late

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The Critical Leg of the Journey from Replacement Heifer to Mature Cow Karla H. Jenkins, UNL Cow/Calf, Range Management Specialist

s spring approaches, so does calving for most beef cattle producers. Spring also begins the most critical part of the journey for the replacement heifer becoming a cow. A spring calving replacement heifer with a target mature weight of 1200 pounds is likely weighing about 950 pounds entering the last trimester of pregnancy and would need to gain about 2.0 pounds per day prior to calving even if she was in a moderate body condition. Producers need to remember, that in the last trimester, at least half of that weight gain will be related to fetal growth and not actually contribute to the growth of the heifer herself. Feeding an ad libitum amount of hay containing 52% TDN and 8% CP along with 3.4 pounds of distillers grains would meet the crude protein needs of this heifer and her rumen undegradable protein needs. However, this diet is still slightly short on the energy this heifer needs. This could be very concerning if the heifer is thinner than desired and weather conditions are particularly harsh. Blending in some higher quality hay or adding other energy feeds could improve the energy balance for this heifer. Once the heifer calves and lactation starts both her protein and energy needs will increase substantially. The very early spring calving heifer (February or March) is not likely going to have access to any green grass for a couple of months in most of Nebraska and the upper Midwest. If this now lactating heifer were fed the previously mentioned hay and 3.4 pounds of distillers grains she would be well below the energy she requires. This is a critical situation for this cow. This is even more concerning if turn out to green grass is delayed and/or the new mother is thinner

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than desired. Sometimes during calving producers will have some green grass starting to become available to the cows. Assuming this now lactating heifer can find enough green grass to make up half of her diet and the producer feeds the hay containing 52% TDN and 8% CP to make up the difference, this heifer is still slightly short on her energy needs. Supplying 2.2 pounds of distillers grains would help ensure this heifers needs were met. Additionally, supplying more nutrient dense supplemental forage would be sufficient. If enough green grass were available that she could consume green growing grass ad libitum she could meet her needs with grass alone. Shortly after peak lactation, when nutrient needs are the highest, this heifer is asked to rebreed. Therefore, making sure her nutrient needs are being met just prior to calving through breeding is critical for her to remain in the herd. Checking feed resources for nutrient content prior to late gestation will help producers determine what needs to be fed to ensure the nutrient needs of these heifers are met. Assessing body condition score frequently will also allow producers to make necessary changes to the ration in a timely manner. For more information on the nutrient needs of beef cows see NebGuide 2268 Supplementation Needs for Gestating and Lactating Beef Cows and Comparing the Prices of Supplement Sources http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/ pdf/g2268.pdf. University of Nebraska extension educators and specialists are available to help with ration balancing. D

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All bulls are available now by private treaty. They may be viewed at any time by contacting Brad Ridinger to schedule a visit. Buyers may make settlement and take possession of purchased bulls immediately, pending breeding soundness exam and necessary health papers. Or buyers may exercise the option to pick up purchased bulls at a later agreed-upon date, in which case a 50% deposit of the purchase price will be required at the time of purchase, with the remainder due upon pick-up/delivery. If possession of bulls is taken at a later date, we recommend the buyer purchase insurance to protect your investment.

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All bulls have passed a breeding soundness exam • Nearly all the bulls have carcass ultrasound data Many bulls have genomic-enhanced EPDs • Many have been tested for coat color & horn/polled status Birth, weaning & yearling weights, plus scrotal circumferences available on all bulls Bulls have been developed on a dry ration (not silage) so they are ready to go to work Retaining 1/2 semen interest on all bulls • Delivery assistance available Bull are available immediately, pending any necessary health testing for out of state purchases

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Boosting Maternal Power Through Data Collection By Rebecca Mettler

at several different points of the recordation process, including calf weaning and breeding. “Without data recording on the ranch level, there’s no way the AGA can continue to develop selection tools that matter on the ranch. It’s absolutely essential,” according to White. There are many times that are appropriate to collect mature weights and other data associated with maintenance energy requirements. One scenario that works well is for breeders to pick a group of cattle, say two-year-olds, and collect weights on those females every three years. Or,

oughly 60 to 75 percent of the total energy expenditures for beef production are related to maintenance. It’s only fair to assume that breed associations, seedstock breeders and commercial cow-calf producers would all have maintenance energy requirements on their minds because he cost of feed is the number one cost to of its significance to the bottom line the beef industry and cow size and mature of any operation.

“Maintenance requirements are an economically relevant trait because the amount of input a cow requires to function directly affects the input costs for production,” said Kari White, genetic programs coordinator, American Gelbvieh Association (AGA).

weight is associated with that. There needs to be a balance between selection for input and output traits.

For maternal breeds such as Gelbvieh that excel in milking ability, it’s important to make sure the females fit well in the given environment. If not, the cows could be costing producers money in terms of high maintenance requirements. The AGA doesn’t currently have an EPD for maintenance energy requirements. Participation through data collection and recordation at the ranch-level is critical for the AGA to continue the process of breed improvement initiatives such as this. Since Gelbvieh is known for their maternal traits and has placed a substantial amount of emphasis on maternal superiority, it only makes sense that the AGA would be interested in recording and monitoring a trait that is so important to maternal attributes of the cowherd. “In order to develop any kind of EPD or index on maintenance energy, we will need to begin pressure on recording mature cow weights,” White said. AGA members have the ability to record mature cow weights in the AGA Online Registry Service

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if cows are already in the chute for pregnancy diagnosis collect their weights. Essentially, collect mature weights when the scale is easily accessible, according to Jackie Atkins, Ph.D., director of science and education with American Simmental Association (ASA) and partner in the International Genetic Solutions (IGS). IGS is the collaboration effort of 12 North American beef breed associations—AGA included—that supplies the beef industry with the largest multi-breed genetic evaluation in the world. The goal of IGS is to provide registered and commercial producers with powerful and user-friendly selection tools. According to Atkins, IGS as a whole is significantly shy of recording mature weights. Roughly 1/3 or ¼ of the population is the proportion that is required to make a change in the accuracy of an EPD or index. Atkins believes that part of the problem regarding the lack of mature weight recording is because there’s not a mature weight EPD available. “I think people like to see how the accuracy

data bulletin GW changes as a tangible item instead of just seeing an index change,” Atkins suggests. Traditionally, emphasis on selection is placed on output traits because of the tangible evidence of added weaning weight, for example. In all reality, the cost of feed is the number one cost to the beef industry and cow size and mature weight is associated with that. There needs to be a balance between selection for input and output traits. That balance is a very relative focus for IGS partners and the commercial industry, according to Atkins. Even though there’s not an EPD or index associated with maintenance energy requirements for Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle just yet, producers can still use selection pressure to develop lower maintenance females. Selection for moderate-sized cows is something that the Gelbvieh breed as a whole has done historically well. “It’s something producers can do today to make sure they aren’t keeping around cows that require a great deal of maintenance input,” White said. “If a

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cow eats roughly 2 percent of her body weight a day, the difference between feeding a 1,200 pound cow and a 1,350 pound cow is huge!” Upon entering a herd, a replacement female must stay in production and “earn her keep” in order to be a valuable addition to the herd. Cow maintenance plays a role in earning her keep. Can she do her job on the resources provided to her, wean a heavy calf and rebreed early in the breeding season, asked Atkins. Bottom line, if a commercial cow-calf producer can utilize a more efficient cow that raises as many pounds of calf weaned on the same resources while stays in the herd longer, everyone in the beef industry wins. Cow maintenance is at the heart of that win-win scenario, which should be the ultimate reason seedstock breeders take notice of mature weights and other contributing factors to cow maintenance energy requirements. D

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Gearing up for the Main AGJA Events By Carter Mitchell

hope that everyone’s 2017 is off to a great start! There are many upcoming American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) events for all of my fellow junior members and me to attend. For me, some of my favorite times each year are those spent at an AGJA event. From regionals to leadership conferences, there are so many ways to get incorporate the AGJA into your 2017 schedule. To backtrack a bit, we kicked off our year with our annual donation raffle. The heifer raffle is the largest fundraising opportunity for the AGJA. We couldn’t pull this off and be successful without the help of so many supporters and enthusiastic members. I would like to thank Rippe Gelbvieh for donating pick-of-three heifers for us to raffle off. Their continued support is greatly appreciated. To all who purchased tickets from a junior member, I thank you as well. And last but not least, I want to say thank you to all the AGJA members who sold tickets. It is always exciting to see fellow juniors doing their part to help improve the AGJA. The next big events on the AGJA calendar are the Eastern and Western regional shows. Our regional shows are a great way for juniors to get out and prepare and practice for the Junior Classic. Catching up with friends and taking part in a few contests are just some examples of the fun to be had at the regional shows.

Mary Bea Martin, Junior Coordinator 303-465-2333 • marybea@gelbvieh.org Emily Griffith, Adult Advisor Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com Andrea Murray, Adult Advisor Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net Mike & Toni Shrewsbury, Adult Advisors Lathrop, MO • 816-528-3644 mikeshrews@aol.com

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This year the Eastern Regional will be held in Batesville, Mississippi, June 2 to 4, 2017. Or, for those of you closer to Colorado, the Western Regional will be held in Las Animas, Colorado, also on June 2 to 4, 2017. The host committees have been hard at work preparing for our juniors. My favorite part of summer is always my week spent at the AGJA Junior Classic. The Big Red Classic will be held in Grand Island, Nebraska. AGJA members will invade Grand Island June 25 to 30, 2017. Are you as excited as I am to see what our Nebraska Gelbvieh family has in store for us? I guarantee that you won’t want to miss it! Whether you’re showing cattle or want to make it in the Top Ten All-Around, there are so many great contests to take part in. And let’s not forget about sitting around the show box catching up with all our friends. I can’t wait! To round out the summer, the AGJA will be taking part in the brand new IGS leadership conference called The Summit. For those AGJA members age 14-22 who are interested, start making plans to journey to Lincoln, Nebraska August 3-6, 2017. This multi-breed event will be a weekend full of learning and networking and is open to all youth in the beef industry. There will be more information coming soon, so stay tuned. As 2017 continues, I challenge you to be as active with Gelbvieh as possible. There are many sales, state and national shows, field days, and other industry events that we can attend to stay up-to-date and informed. I look forward to seeing you all at a regional show and especially at Junior Classic! D

Sydney Bigger, President (2015) Media, IL • biggersydney@gmail.com

Caitlin Griffin (2016) Westminster, SC • caitlingriffin22@yahoo.com

Tiana Garcia, Vice President (2015) Las Animas, CO • tianam.garcia@outlook.com

Jesse Henson (2016) Canton, NC • hensonjlee@gmail.com

Kyle Vehige, V.P. of Leadership (2016) Bonnots Mill, MO • kyle_vehiege@hotmail.com

Carter Mitchell (2015) Appleton City, MO • carter15@ksu.edu

Aubree Beenken, Secretary (2015) Buckingham, IA • abeenken@iastate.edu Colton Spencer, Treasurer (2015) Aurora, MO • coltons08@hotmail.com

Morgan Winchester (2016) Jasper, MO • morganwinchester51@gmail.com Tanner Aherin, Ex-Officio (2014) Phillipsburg, KS • tmaherin@ksu.edu

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Support the AGJA and become a sponsor for the 2017 AGJA Big Red Classic! Sponsorship opportunities include champions, divisions, classes and contest winners. All sponsors will be recognized during the show at the banquet, on the AGA website and in the August Gelbvieh World Sponsorship deadline is May 15, 2017.

Contact Mary Bea Martin at the AGA Office â&#x20AC;˘ 303-465-2333 or e-mail marybea@gelbvieh.org or any AGJA Board Member.

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Over the Fence with Andy Dorn, Allflex USA By Rebecca Mettler

administered from a tissue sample, including BVD. The Allflex TSU collects a small tissue sample out of the ear. The sample goes directly into a vial of preservative. This process is faster than other methods, particularly compared to collecting blood drops. The buffer solution, that is present in the unit, preserves the tissue sample.

ndy Dorn is the beef business manager for Allflex USA and the TSU product manager . Allflex is a global company, which provides the livestock industry with individual animal identification and beyond, including tissue sampling units (TSU), RFID technology, and animal health monitoring. “We aren’t just a tag company anymore. We’re doing a lot of unique things, trying to help our producers.”

What products do you provide for the seedstock producer and their commercial customers? Allflex manufactures visual identification tags in multiple sizes, colors and customizable options. On top of that, Allflex tailors to the data-driven side of the beef industry by providing producers with electronic identification (EID), also known as radio frequency identification (RFID). RFID is the only way to monitor and record feed intake with electronic feed monitoring systems, such as GrowSafe. The EID tag works in tandem with the feeding system to identify which animal is at the bunk for the system to collect feed intake data.

Can you describe the advancements that have taken place with DNA sampling technology? Tissue sampling units (TSU) came on the market four years ago and first saw challenges in the beef market, due to the inability to retain the DNA sample for future testing. However, now with the help of our genomic lab partners, two years of testing and over 100,000 samples processed. TSU samples can be retained in the lab with the same success of blood or hair samples. After release in 2016, Dorn reports an increased adoption of the technology, especially from beef producers due to the ability to retain the sample and test multiple times. Also, all current DNA tests can be

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Tissue sample collector with sample inclosed

EID technology is also used in conjunction with the TSU sampling technology. The unique ability of the TSU, is that the sample barcode can be linked to a RFID or visual identification, or both to make a complete data set. This increases the ability for producers to efficiently collect more error-free DNA samples by matching collectors, EID and herd management numbers at manufacturing. “It makes it easier to collect DNA at the ranch level,” Dorn said. Collecting DNA with a TSU does require a separate applicator than an ear tag. But, as Dorn explains to customers, trying to accomplish two things with one motion probably won’t garner the best results. Producers want the best retention possible for the tag, and with TSU we want to obtain a viable DNA sample. Precision is required in both scenarios.

What’s new in animal health monitoring? Allflex is looking to launch a new ear tag product, SCR eSense, in the summer of 2017 to aid beef cattle producers in herd health monitoring. Allflex acquired SCR three years ago. SCR is an

over the fence GW animal health monitoring company focused in the dairy market, which has a collar that detects rumination and activity levels to identify certain health aspects of a dairy herd including estrus detection and adverse health conditions. Dorn has driven much of the beef research and validation to drive the utilization of SCR technology in the beef model. Because there is a certain level synergy between the beef and dairy industry, Allflex realized the possible applications if an ear tag was designed with the technology included. When the activity of an animal drops, rumination drops. Through algorithm calculation, they can determine an individual animal’s baseline data values to determine abnormal behavior. Individual animal data will be reported with an activity score and a rumination score. “We can successfully detect estrus based on a score of activity going up and rumination going down. We know from data points and research done, what estrus looks like and with the trials we’ve managed, the conception from AI has increased 11 to 13 percent on individual ranches,

compared to their AI management the year before.” The device inside the ear tag that sends signals to the reader works at a wavelength much like a walkie-talkie or a CB radio. One reader will cover roughly 100 acres. The tag stores 24 hours worth of data. So, if an animal checks in within 24 hours, there is a seamless transfer of data from one day to the next. In most conditions, animals check in multiple times a day, uploading data into the system to monitor their health.

What’s on the horizon? The combination of a simple tag, EID, TSU and animal health monitoring is exciting for Allflex and the producer partners they work with every day. Day in and day out, they solving management challenges and making it easier for producers to do their job or ramp up the data they want to manage on their animals. Allflex make a difference in their down time as well, by providing tools to make them more efficient on their individual operations both large and small so they and their employee’s can effectively make their daily tasks easier. D

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GW junior news Eastern Regional: Dixieland Classic Batesville Civic Center 290 Civic Center Dr, Batesville, MS 38606 Hotel: America’s Best Inn June 2-4 Batesville, MS Contact Person: Beverly Manning 662.609.1056 Mary Bea Martin AGJA Jr. Coordinator 303.465.2333 Entry and Tranfer Deadline: May 1, 2017

Western Regional: Gelbvieh on the Santa Fe Trail Location Las Animas, Colo. Bent County Fairgrounds 1499 Ambassador Thompson Blvd. Las Animas, CO 81054 June 2-4, 2017 Headquarters Hotel: Bent’s Fort Inn American Gelbvieh Junior Association Room Block: Double Beds - $69.00 a night Single Bed - $59.00 a night 10950 US HWY 50 Las Animas, CO 81054 1-719-456-0011 Book before May 1, 2017 Additional Hotels Santa Fe Trail Inn Double Beds - $65.00 a night Single Bed - $48.50 a night 638 Bent Ave. Las Animas, CO 81054 1-719-456-0303 Small, locally owned motel. Location and parking not pickup friendly. Holiday Inn Express 27994 US HWY 50 La Junta, CO 81050 1-719-384-2900 Hampton Inn 27800 US HWY 50 La Junta, CO 81050 1-719-384-4444 20 Miles West of Las Animas

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1304 N. Main St. Lamar, CO 81052 1-719-913-4010 36 Miles East of Las Animas Contact Person: Teresa Garcia 719-469-2052 Mary Bea Martin AGJA Jr. Coordinator 303.465.2333 Entry and Transfer Deadline: May 1,2017

2017 AGJA Big Red Classic Hosted by the Gelbvieh Junior Association in Nebraska June 25-30, 2017  Nebraska State Fairgrounds  Grand Island, Nebraska Headquarters Hotel:  Boarders Inn and Suites  3333 Ramada Road  Grand Island, Nebraska 68801  Phone: 308-384-5150 Overflow Hotels: Americas Best Value Inn and Suites,  MainStay Suites , Rodeway Inn,  Super 8, Comfort Inn, Candlewood Inn & Suites Campsites are available on the fairgrounds Room Blocks: June 1, 2017 Contact Persons: Rick Lammers 308.325.7146 Mary Bea Martin AGJA Jr Coordinator 303.465.2333 Entry Deadline: May 25, 2017

“The Summit” – Big Dream Big Team IGS Youth Leadership Conference hosted by Gelbvieh, Shorthorn, and Simmental Junior Associations August 3-6, 2017 Lincoln, Nebraska Open to all youth wanting to learn more about the beef industry (ages 14-22) Highlights- Visiting University of Nebraska-Lincoln, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, and Geneseek DNA Laboratory Deadline for applications: July 1,2017 Please visit gelbvieh.org for updated information We hope to see you this summer!

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U.S. Beef Trade: Who? What? Why? Julie Walker Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist

eef producers and consumers often ask about beef trade, why we import and export? The simple answer is we are trying to receive the highest value for the product produced. The following facts might be helpful to understand the beef industry: the U.S. is the largest producer, largest consumer, fourth-largest exporter and the largest importer of beef in the world according to USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service.

U.S. Beef Exports A large majority of beef exports would include high-quality cuts hence high value beef cuts as well as variety meats that have limited demand in the U.S. (Figure 1) provides the volume of beef exported and imported reported in the Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade. The combined variety meats for beef and pork are a high portion of the volume of export products; however, the value of variety meat products does not match the value for beef and veal (Figure 2). Variety cuts would include items such as tongue, heart, tripe, oxtail, and sweetbreads. When was the last time you purchased one of these variety meats? A couple of example of the value of exporting variety meats: 1) the price spread from exporting tongue has ranged between $3 to $12 per head (average tongue weigh 4 pounds), 2) beef liver exported has received $0.50 to $0.80 per pound or $10 to $16 per head (average beef liver weigh 20 pounds), and 3) omasum and abomasum (compartments of the ruminant animal’s stomach) exported has received $1 per pound. Many variety meats have limited or no value in the U.S., so the export market provides additional revenue for each carcass. Beef is exported from the U.S. to numerous countries, the actual quantity, products and value fluctuates from year to year. However, the major countries the U.S. exports to according to the USDA

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Foreign Agricultural Service are Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Canada and Hong Kong.

Why import beef? According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, the U.S. is the largest producer of beef, so why import beef? The U.S. has a competitive fast food service industry with a high demand for hamburger. Ground beef production requires the addition of lean to mix with the trim from heifers and steers harvested in order to produce the ground beef product. Cull cows and bulls are a good source of lean product to incorporate with the trim; however, there is not enough of this lean meat produced in the U.S. Manufacturers could (and do) use some of the chuck and rounds, both lean cuts, to grind into hamburger. However, this is relatively expensive since roasts, value-added cuts (flat iron steak, Denver steak, and chuck eye steak) sell at a higher price than hamburger. This demand for lean meat at a cost-efficient price leads to imports of the given product. A majority of the imported beef is lean beef that comes from Australian beef, New Zealand dairy beef, and cull cows from Canada.

The Bottom Line Global marketing is a complex system that includes many agricultural products as well as non-agricultural products. Beef is only one of the many agricultural commodities traded and trade is an important tool as we strive for higher value U.S. beef. Figure 1. U.S. beef exports and imports.

Source: Outlook Report from USDA’s Economic Research Service and Foreign Agricultural Service

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McIntosh’s Final Note

progressive and exciting. One of my mentors and close friends, Frank Padilla, used to say the best article a breed association staff member writes is their last one. That’s because they say what they think because they can’t be fired for it. So here it goes: I am sure as many of you read this you may wonder what I think about the current condition of the breed or association. The answer to that question is very obvious. I have invested a lot of money (well, a lot to me) in Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics in the past 12 months and we have put in 50 Gelbvieh and Balancer embryos in during that same time. I could have invested that money and time in any breed. I didn’t buy Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics because I felt obligated to do so. I invested in this breed because I believe –scratch that– I know, there is not a better breed of cattle on the face of the earth. I

By William McIntosh

he only constant in life is change; some are scared of change and others are excited by it. We see change in technology, business, markets, and in our personal lives as well. I write this article to inform you that I too, am experiencing a change. My last event as an American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) staff member was at the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show in early February. However, just to be clear, while I am leaving the staff I’m not leaving the breed or the association. I will still around, but as an AGA member. My family and I have been expanding our Gelbvieh and Balancer® herd for the past few years and will continue to do so. In the past year we have bought several donor cows as well as a herd sire that we are pretty excited about. I will be going back home to be more involved didn’t buy Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics in our cattle operation along with becoming a because I felt obligated to do so. I invested in partner in my family’s farm machinery business. I’m excited for this opportunity to be involved in this breed because I believe –scratch that– I know, both pursuits.

there is not a better breed of cattle on the face of the earth.

I would like to thank everyone for the opportunity to serve as an AGA staff member for the last six years. I have meet some truly great people and have made friendships that will last a lifetime. I have truly been blessed to have the opportunity to travel the country doing something that I love and that I am very passionate about. Promoting Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle and helping members and their customers has been a real joy. I would also like to thank my current and past fellow staff members. I am so grateful for the relationships and knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. We, the AGA membership, have a fantastic staff in Denver; they work dang hard to serve the membership. Myron Edelman had done a tremendous job of recruiting some very talented and energetic people. Myron’s vison for the breed and the new strategic plan that the AGA Board of Directors recently adopted is very

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became a member of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association in 1989 and for the last 28 years I have seen firsthand the value that Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics add to a calf crop and overall profitability to a cowherd. I am excited about the future of the AGA and Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. As the old saying goes; “I put my money where my mouth is!” Another question you may ask is what do we need to do to move the breed forward? We need something we have seldom had, and that is unity amongst the membership. What does that mean? It means that the association’s mindset should never be us versus us. It should never be Gelbvieh versus Balancer, black cattle versus red cattle, or small breeder versus large breeder. If we want this breed to

out in the field GW make huge gains in market share, we must all work and be a Gelbvieh and Balancer breeder. As Emily together to make this breed great and not waste Griffiths said at an AGJA banquet as she presented time, effort and energy throwing rocks at each other. the premier breeder award, “We are never done, Our number one job as seedstock producers is to our roles just change.” See you at the AGA National provide the beef industry with best genetics that will Convention in Wichita, Kansas, this December! D be profitable in every segment of the beef industry. Drama only distracts us from our main goal. Many times I’ve had people tell me that they can’t get their cattle sold and ask what I’m ® doing to help them? Often, in a very polite way I ask them what are they doing to help themselves. The answer is usually the same, which is nothing. To Burlington Livestock Exchange, Burlington, CO semi-plagiarize President John March 9, 2017 • 12:30 PM MST F. Kennedy I say, “Ask not what Sale will be broadcast on CattleUSA.com your breed association can do for you, but ask what can you Selling 50 Yearling Bulls & 5 Select Open Heifers do for yourself.” You, and you alone, are responsible for your Bulls are DNA tested for coat color and some for Homo Polled, success or failure. There are no PI negative, Semen Tested and Ultrasounded participation belt buckles in real life. If you’re not having the success you want, analyze what you’re doing and see what you can improve. We all have endless opportunities. Use the best genetics possible, do a good job managing those genetics, promote them well, utilize program and services the RAIL Doc Holliday 659D RAIL Mr Dillon 667D association offers and service Homo Black • Homo Polled Homo Black • Homo Polled your customers and you will be BW: 83 • Adj. WW: 804 BW: 90 • Adj. WW: 641 in the driver’s seat. We are only CED: 10 BW: 0.9 WW: 81 YW: 113 MK: 23 CED: 11 BW: 0.2 WW: 64 YW: 91 MK: 16 limited by our imagination, YG: -0.23 CW: 42 REA: 0.27 MB: 0.18 FPI: 76.47 YG: -0.15 CW: 23 REA: 0.07 MB: 0.24 FPI: 69.65 dedication and determination. In closing, again, thank you all for the opportunity to be a Delbert & Marilyn Call for a catalog part of the staff of the AGA and Delbert 785-332-2756 Raile & Sons for all the great friendships that cell 785-332-4347 755 Road U have been developed over the Matt cell 785-332-8399 St. Francis, KS years. I am very thankful for the railegelbvieh.com • email: dmraile@gmail.com opportunity to go back home

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Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty (605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com Gerald & Sarah Adkins www.adkinsgelbvieh.com 41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322

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

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Selby, South Dakota Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in March

Brian & Dee Dee 605-649-9927

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www.Balancerbulls.com

NORTH DAKOTA

Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C) Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Hermosa, SD Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney 605-852-2131

kvolek@venturecomm.net

Chimney Butte RanCh

Doug & Carol Hille

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

34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 Steven A. Munger 605/380-0092 (cell) •

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

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

Get ready for upcoming sales! Advertise in Gelbvieh World or the Profit Picture GELBVIEH WORLD |

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Shop for the Right Bull From the Right Place Buying bulls that fit the cattle operation’s objectives is vital. By North Dakota State University Extension Service

ull marketing season has started, which means producers are being bombarded with promotional advertising and articles on selecting and valuing bulls, and using genetic/ genomic technologies. To sustain the commercial cattle inventory, producers replace unproductive cows with new females as developed bred heifers. A primary need for some bulls is to produce daughters that are working cows that function well within the resources, management, restraints and economics of the ranch. “To ensure that these daughters are of the genetic lineage that has the right characteristics, start by sourcing their sires from breeder herds that run their cows the way cows are run at your place,” advises John Dhuyvetter, the North Dakota State University Extension Service’s area livestock systems specialist at the North Central Research Extension Center near Minot. “Do you expect your cows to graze for seven to eight months, winter on hay and minerals for the most part, and in doing so, maintain flesh and health, breed on schedule and produce a sound marketable calf with little intervention?” he adds. “How might daughters of a bull from a highly supplemented, silage-fed, barn-calved herd with breedleading numbers for growth, milk and carcass traits stand up in your program?” Dhuyvetter estimates that by achieving longevity in females, the replacement rate might be minimized to 10 to 12 percent of the herd annually. Theoretically, allowing for some calf losses and culling of heifer calves, less than 40 percent of the herd’s matings need to be to bulls targeted to genetically maternal replacements. The criteria for bulls siring calves, which all will be terminal cattle, should focus on their market value as feeder

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cattle, if that’s what producers sell off the ranch, he says. Producers should try to buy bulls from breeders whose cattle have a good reputation in the cattle industry and who have networks that assist in marketing at leading prices. These bulls’ progeny should be recognized for maintaining calving ease, as well as gain ability and carcass merit. The cattle feeder can pay more for calves that have been managed for high health, gain more than 4 pounds a day, convert feed to gain at 6 or fewer pounds of feed per pound of gain, finish at 1,300 to 1,400 pounds and hit marbling targets for choice or higher-branded beef programs. The industry, at a basic level, needs a differing focus on bulls for breeding based on the expectations for their progeny, Dhuyvetter notes. He also has this advice for producers buying bulls whose daughters will be the replacements for their herd: Look for bulls with sound mothers (udder, feet) and that have been in the herd awhile, maintain body condition and have been regular producers. Look for bulls that have been born on their own at a moderate size and have not required any extra treatments or help. Consider moderate-frame bulls that display depth, thickness, large scrotal development and docility. Look for bulls with offspring that have upper-ranking calving ease, stayability and good weaning/maternal index values. For bulls whose progeny will be sold as feeder cattle and exclusively feedlot-finished for beef, producers should: Buy bulls from breeders and programs that may be recognized for value in their cattle and networked to assist in helping market your calves at prices that reflect their superiority. Look for bulls that, when mated to your cows, will produce feeders that gain and convert feed to gain, finish at heavy market weights and have a high percentage of choice grade. Know your limits for acceptable birth weights and calf size to maintain calving ease. Look for bulls with upper rankings for growth traits, carcass marbling and high beef/feedlot-carcass indexes. Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cattledocs/reproduction for more information on bull buying. D

Have you always wanted to have your own production sale but never had the numbers, facilities, or time to do it?

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Over 30 Lots of Black and Polled Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls and Females Offered

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GLAG 610D

GLAG 627D

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Sire: CTR Wide Track 3706A CED: 10 BW: 1.1 WW: 71 YW: 93 MK: 33

Sire: DLW Guardian 450A ET CED: 7 BW: 0.2 WW: 79 YW: 113 MK: 34

Sire: DLW Guardian 450A ET CED: 8 BW: 0.6 WW: 78 YW: 109 MK: 32

You have the Pedigrees... the Performance... and Phenotype... and now you have a mobile-friendly online auction solution to offer your production to the public.

Visit GelbviehAuction.com, BalancerAuction.com, or call Rance Long 918.510.3464 or Jeff Stansberry 615.479.1852 for details.

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Transferring is the First Step to Customer Service By Mary Bea Martin

ransferring the registration and ownership of the animals that have been sold to commercial customers is one of the more valuable processes that a breeder can complete. It’s the connection to the American Gelbvieh Association that provides so much information. Buyers receive an authenticate pedigree, performance and genetic information. Behind the registration paper is a host of resources available on the AGA’s Online Registry System, including updated Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and performance information with each National Cattle Evaluation (NCE). This keeps their bull batteries current, which in turn, results in more informed breeding decisions and bull purchases. They are also able to track pedigree information to maximize heterosis and manage inbreeding. Transferring ownership completes the connection of customer service. Let AGA help you help your customers succeed with programs and services provided by the AGA. Producers receive access to added value marketing services through the American Gelbvieh Association, which can add value to their herd. These services include Smart Select Service, which is a data management system designed for the commercial cow-calf producer. Access to AGA’s marketing staff is also an added service provided to Gelbvieh customers. Along with the aforementioned programs and services, your customer receives a one-year free subscription to the Gelbvieh World and Profit Picture publications. These two publications plus email blasts are two of the main forms of communication used by the AGA. It provides them with a wealth of knowledge regarding Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle as well as additional beef industry information. It delivers a monthly connection to Gelbvieh and

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Balancer cattle. Completing one simple process can strengthen your reputation as a responsible breeder who is willing to go an extra step for their customers; it shows them you care! Customer lists are never released or sold and are only used for official American Gelbvieh Association communications. The AGA has made a goal to increase the number of animals that are transfer to non-member customers in the Meeting Modern Industry Demands long-range strategic plan for 2017-2021. We are committed to maintaining the satisfaction of our membership’s customers. Need help learning about how to transfer registration papers, please call the AGA office at 303465-2333 and we will be happy to help you. D

Gelbvieh x Angus or Red Angus MAKING THE GRADE

“Balancer® cattle that we have had the opportunity to feed have stayed healthy throughout the feeding period, they’ve gone on feed fast, they’ve performed very well and they’ve hung up on the rail as good as any that we’ve fed. In 2015 we had 100% Choice or better, 5% went Prime, and 53% went to branded beef programs with upper two-thirds choice criteria. We would be happy to take cattle like that all year long.” - Jesse Landin McClymont Feedyard, Holdrege, NE

ADDING THE POUNDS DELIVERING THE VALUE “Gelbvieh-influenced cattle provide added carcass weight and at the end of the day we’re still paid on pounds. They also add ribeye, more gaining ability and feed efficiency, all things that are highly valuable.” -Bill Tucker Tucker Family Farms, Amherst, VA

“I really like the Balancer® for their rate of gain and their muscling. I do buy some linebred Angus and when I compare them to my Balancers there is a definite difference in rate of gain and muscling. I watch my marbling very closely and I see no effect of lower quality grade. With so much linebreeding going on, we lose that heterosis which is that extra little kick that we don’t have to do anything, it’s just there!” -Scott Hamilton Hamilton Farms, Hitchcock, SD

#1 3.47lbs 100% Choice or better

Gelbvieh are

Average daily gain in the feedyard as reported by ranchers.

for percent retail product. (U.S. Meat Animal Research Center,

progress report #22)

Many feedyards have reported Balancer-sired cattle that grade

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American Gelbvieh Association Elects Board of Directors

embers of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) elected five candidates to the Board of Directors at the annual membership meeting held December 2, 2016, during the 46th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Newly elected board members are John Carrel, Columbus, Montana; Leland Clark, Barnard, Kansas; Doug Hughes, Max Meadows, Virginia, and Klint Sickler, Gladstone, North Dakota. Re-elected to serve a second term was Walter Teeter, Mount Ulla, North Carolina. The Board of Directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the 2017 AGA Executive Committee. Scott Starr, Stapleton, Nebraska, was elected as the president of the American Gelbvieh Association.

Kansas. Duane Strider, Asheboro, North Carolina, was elected as secretary and Walter Teeter was elected as treasurer. Other members of the AGA Board of Directors are: Dennis Gustin, Mandan, North Dakota; Andrea Murray, Kingfisher, Oklahoma; Neal Pearson, Lake City, South Dakota; Dustin Rippe, Belleville, Kansas; Lowell Rogers, Seminary, Mississippi; Randy Sienknecht, Gladbrook, Iowa; and Jeff Swanson, Oxford, Nebraska. Retiring members of the 2016 AGA Board of Directors were Bob Hart, Kansas City, Kansas; Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Indiana; David Martin, Judsonia, Arkansas and Grant Thayer, Ramah, Colorado. The AGA would like to thank these members for their years of service on the AGA Board of Directors. D

Elected as vice president was Andy LeDoux, Agenda,

Top row: Randy Sienknecht, IA, Leland Clark, KS, Dustin Rippe, KS, Andrea Murry, OK, John Carrel, MT, Lowel Rogers, MS, Doug Hughes, VA. Front Row: Jeff Swanson, NE, Andy LeDoux, KS, Myron Edleman, AGA Executive Director, Scott Starr, NE, Duane Strider, NC, Walter Teeter, NC, Neal Pearson, SD. Not pictured: Dennis Gustin, ND, and Klint Sickler, ND.

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junior news GW Raffle for Gelbvieh Youth By Mary Bea Martin

ach year the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) members participate in selling tickets for a heifer raffle. For the past several years, Rippe Gelbvieh, Hubbell, Nebraska, has graciously donated a heifer from their farm. The proceeds from the raffle help the AGJA host the Junior Classic, regional shows and leadership events for the AGJA members. The winner was drawn at the Gelbvieh and Balancer® National Sale at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado in January. This year’s winner was Jim Dobson from Dobson Ranch, Kaw City,

Oklahoma. Congratulations, Jim! Dobson now has the opportunity to pick from three heifers at Rippe Gelbvieh. We would also like to congratulate AGJA members Braxton Murray from Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and Lily Judd from Pomona, Kansas, for selling the most tickets. Also, thank you to all AGJA members who took the time to sell tickets; this raffle would not be possible without you. A huge thank you goes out to the Rippe family and everyone who bought tickets from the junior members. D

J&D Kerstiens Gelbvieh Auction Viewing: March 31, 2017 • 12:00 - 4:00 PM H LUNC VIDED Auction Day: April 1, 2017 O R BE P L L I W Viewing at 9:00 AM • Auction starts at 1:00 PM Location:

J&D Kerstiens Gelbvieh

• Jerome Kerstiens

Farm Manager: Duane Cassidy • 812-661-8005 1345 Cobblestone Rd, 3928 Old Huntingburg Rd, Hintingburg, IN 47546 8 miles north of I-64 on St Rd 231 A.I. SIRES REPRESENTED:

CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564J ET

CED Watchman 15 AMGV 1115408 Lazy TV Sam U451 17 AMGV 1079233 Mytty In Focus 21 AMAN 13880818 Absolute 20 AMAN 16430795

BW -2.4

WW 66

YW 98

MK 27

-1.0

105

-3.9

108

-2.6

135

MYTTY IN FOCUS

Farm Owner: Jerome Kerstiens | 812-482-2688 | jdkerstiens@psci.net

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n the spirit of the National Western Stock Show coverage, we’ve put together a collage of pictures from the beginning days of Gelbvieh in the U.S. My, how the cattle have evolved over the years! There’s one thing hasn’t changed, though; the AGA members and other Gelbvieh stakeholders hold tight to the ideals of continual advancement in the beef industry. D

1977 Grand Champion Purebred Female RRI Miss Bayford Belle

1978 Grand Champion Purebred Bull LRM Rendezvous Paragon 1978 Grand Champion Purebred Female LRM Rendezvous Victoria

1980 Grand Champion Purebred Bull LNR Belgrad Again 1980 Grand Champion Purebred Female MAC Valhalla Gold Nugget

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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS

TENNESSEE

KENTUCKY

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HILL

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

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

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

NORTH CAROLINA

M & W Farms

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

865.660.9227 lynnmwfarms@gmail.com

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

Judith A. Sweeten

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ROCKY TOP GELBVIEH Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Sandy and Terry Gupton

4846 Potato Farm Rd • Crossville, TN 38571 865-250-1418 • rockytopgel@yahoo.com rockytopgelbviehfarm.com

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

VIRGINIA REGISTERED POLLED GELBVIEH C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC

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

Roger Morris • C.W. Moss 928 Morris Road Appomattox, VA 24522 434.574.6592 Roger Morris C.W. Moss 434.315.4294 434.391.4458

Mick Ainsworth

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

We want to Keep up with AGA members. Please send in information to be included in the Gelbvieh World and on our website: • Items for Events of Interest • News for Information Exchange • Dates for upcoming shows and field days. • State Association news Plus, add us to your mailing lists when sending out sale catalogs.

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

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@hughes.net

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

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

Send all items to: Gelbvieh World 350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200 Broomfield, CO 80021 lynnv@gelbvieh.org

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MIDWEST BREEDERS

KANSAS

Bar Arrow Cattle Company

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

HUTCHINSON, KS

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

B/F Cattle Company

Specializing in Forage Raised

Balancer® Bulls on K-31

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

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

Stuar t Jar vis

660 • 492 • 2808

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661

e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177

Gel

bvie

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

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

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

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

diamond v gelbvieh

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

•

Randy odle

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

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

Committed to raising quality seedstock Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle

Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, MO 64832 • 417-642-5871 • 417-529-0081(cell)

MISSOURI Judd Ranch Inc.

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

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Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112

scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com

17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601

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

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MIDWEST BREEDERS NOWACK

NEBRASKA

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Mark & Patty Goes

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

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

Gilbert & Debra

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

GELBVIEHV BALANCERV ANGUS

Private Treaty Bull & Heifer Sales • Orchard, NE Val Livingston • www.88ranch.com • 402-655-2288

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner 22533 Spencer Lane Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-7502

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

GELBVIEH

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

BALANCER

J. J. Boehler

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

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

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

Cedar Top Ranch Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163

Ronald RogeRs

email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

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

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

FLYING

GENETICS

Nebraska & Missouri

Kyle Helms - NE

Cody Helms - NE/MO

308/962-6940 kyle@flyinghgenetics.com

303/842-9071 cody@flyinghgenetics.com

Aaron Ishmael - MO

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

417/309-0062 aaron@flyinghgenetics.com

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

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm

Stay Connected!

4375 White Oak Rd Fordland, MO 65652

417-753-3578(h) • 417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer

Promote for Success! Upcoming Advertising Deadlines: April Gelbvieh World Early copy deadline: February 24 Regular rates deadline: March 3

Call 303-465-2333 today!

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

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

Be sure to Like us on Facebook And look for new videos on our YouTube channel

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The breeding bull: Your herd’s ultimate athlete

Balancing BCS with nutrition

ondition your bulls for an all-star performance this breeding season. LeBron James. Tom Brady. Usain Bolt. These names bring with them a certain performance standard. Each season, fans expect these athletes to be in top form, to perform and to achieve results no one else is capable of. You expect the same of your breeding bulls each season, but are you treating them like the athletes that they are? “We need to prepare bulls to be athletes for the duration of breeding season,” says Chad Zehnder, Ph.D. and cattle nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition. “Bulls need to remain sound and active. One way we can help prepare them as athletes is by conditioning them.” If bulls are too thin at the start of breeding season they might not hold condition and perform. At the same time, too much condition could be detrimental. Excess weight can affect structure, soundness and the bull’s ability to remain in active form.

“Yearling bulls and bulls up to 2 or 3 years of age are still growing and need a diet that meets those requirements,” says Zehnder. “Young bull requirements differ from what more mature bulls need to gain or maintain condition, and the two groups should be developed and fed in separate facilities if possible.” If you have multiple bulls in a group, ensure they have ample bunk space or free-choice supplementation to help reduce displays of dominance at the feed bunk. Supplements with intake control properties encourage snack eating, causing bulls to eat smaller meals more consistently throughout the day versus aggressively trying to consume all their feed in one meal. Supplements can also help keep bulls in prime condition by maintaining or improving BCS and can help balance any nutritional deficiencies of forages. “Developing bulls on the range or in a pasture situation where they can exercise can be advantageous,” he says. “Exercise and reducing the energy fed in the diet can also help over-conditioned bulls get closer to BCS 6.” Quality mineral nutrition is also essential because minerals support the development of a growing bull’s structure and feet. Minerals can support health and sperm quality as well. Consider using a highly available trace mineral source so that bulls get the most benefit from the minerals consumed.

Gradually build condition

Monitor during and after breeding season

The ultimate goal should be to achieve ideal bull condition and start far enough in advance so it’s not a sprint to attain it. A body condition score (BCS) of 6 going into breeding is ideal and should be achieved gradually. “A single point change in BCS equals 80 to 100 pounds of weight. So, for a bull to go from a BCS 5 to a BCS 6, it would require gaining 100 pounds,” says Zehnder. “To achieve that score increase takes time and monitoring.” Start monitoring bulls four to five months before breeding season. Early monitoring allows for gradual changes to be made over time, versus trying to make drastic weight changes quickly. “Allowing a bull to gain 1 pound per day over 100 days, as opposed to pushing him to gain 3 pounds per day over 30 days, will be much more conducive to the longevity and performance of the bull,” says Zehnder. An early start to bull preparation also helps ensure bulls have high-quality semen going into breeding. Sperm production takes 60 days and is impacted by the nutrition a bull receives pre-breeding season.

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Once bulls are turned out with cows for the breeding season, continue monitoring their body condition. If bulls fall below a BCS 4, replace those bulls to ensure your cows are getting bred. At the end of breeding season, bulls will need some extra attention again. “Bulls often end the breeding season in a BCS 4 or 5. At that point, younger bulls that are still growing will need more than a maintenance diet to regain condition and allow for growth,” says Zehnder. Purchasing bulls is a significant initial investment, but trying to cut corners during bull development won’t do your herd any favors. “To maximize your investment and use a bull to his full potential, continue developing him with a high-quality nutrition and animal health program,” says Zehnder. “Think of bull development as a marathon rather than a sprint. The goal is to optimize gain and maintain the structural and breeding soundness of a bull for as many years as possible.” Prepare bulls now for an all-star breeding season later. Prepare them for greatness. D Source: Land O’Lakes

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AGA Member Calendar Herd Assessments are available on online AGA registry system. January 1

Paper copies will be mailed to those memberships that do not utilize the online registry system. AGJA annual dues are due.

January 1

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

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

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

March 28-30

Spring AGA Board of Directors meeting.

May 1

Entry and transfer deadline for the AGJA-sponsred regional shows.

May 15

Annual herd assessments are due.

Summer Sire Summary data due for the National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) run. See the Requested Data Chart for more information.

May 25

Entry and tranfer deadline for the AGJA Big Red Classic

July 24

Pre-registration for AGA National Convention begins.

July or August

Summer AGA Board of Directors meeting

August 1

Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction data due. Nominations due for the AGA Member of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year and AGA Hall of Fame.

August 1

Applications for the Member and Commerical Producer of the Year awards will be available in the Member Programs section of AGA website or by requesting an application from the AGA office later this spring.

October 31

Pre-registration for AGA National Convention ends.

November 1

Deadline for submitting DNA samples for national sale and futurity animals.

November 1

Junior Dues are mailed to AGJA members. Winter Sire Summary data due for NCE run. See the Requested Data Chart for more information.

November 1

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

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

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Request the Paper ... It Pays On your next Gelbvieh or Balancer® purchase, ask your seedstock supplier to transfer the registration paper. Transferred registration papers add value to your purchase: • Authenticate pedigree, performance and genetic information • Access to value added marketing services through the American Gelbvieh Association • Free 1-year subscription to Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture • New buyers receive an informational packet about Gelbvieh and Balancer®

• Updated EPDs and performance information • Track pedigree information to manage inbreeding and maximize heterosis • Create a connection to your seedstock provider and the Gelbvieh Association • Solidify your reputation as a professional cattle producer who is committed to genetic improvement.

Get access to information and tools to help make your operation more profitable through registration transfers.

American Gelbvieh Association 350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 200 Broomfield, CO 80021 303-465-2333 www.gelbvieh.org

GW events of interest March 2017 Mar. 1 Ferguson Angus 27th Annual Production Sale, Agra, KS Mar. 3-4 Kentucky Beef Expo Show and Sale, Louisville, KY Mar. 4 Thorstenson Lazy TV Ranch 36th Annual Bull Sale, Selby, SD Mar. 4 Judd Ranch 39th Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 4 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 28th Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada Mar. 4 Hilltop Farms Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO Mar. 4 Flying H Genetics Roughage N Ready Bull & Female Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 4 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull Sale, Hope, AR Mar. 4 SEGA Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Mar. 6 MLM Gelbvieh Open House & Private Treaty Kick-off Sale, Superior, NE Mar. 6 Hojer Ranch 25th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Huron, SD Mar. 7 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Production Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 7-9 Adkins Gelbvieh Online Production Sale, GelbviehAuction.com Mar. 11 Genetic Power Gelbvieh and Balancer Bull Sale (J Bar M Gelbvieh and J& K Gelbvieh), Springfield, MO Mar. 11 Rippe Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Believille, KS Mar. 11 Rogers Valley Farm Genetics sell at Midwest Beef Alliance Bull Sale, Marshall Junction, MO Mar. 12 Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull Sale, Burlington, CO Mar. 14 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 27th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Mar. 15 Eagle Pass Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Highmore, SD Mar. 16 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Mar. 17 Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Creston, IA Mar. 18 Lone Oak Cattle 5th Annual Bull Sale, Mechanicsville, Iowa

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Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants, Brooks Farms, Inc., Ertel Cattle and Unsicker Farms 14th Annual Open House and Bull Sale, Carthage, Indiana 22nd Annual Central Montana Gelbvieh and Angus Genetics Bull Sale, Lewistown, MT Flying H Genetics Roughage Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ready/Fescue Adapted Spring Bull Sale, Butler, MO Pearson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Aberdeen, SD Harriman Santa Fe Top of the Breed Bull Sale, Windsor, MO Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale, Carthage, MO Cranview Gelbvieh Production Sale, Rugby, ND Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational, Mt. Sterling, KY

April 2017 April 1 Circle S Ranch 10th Annual Going to Grass Production Sale, Canton, KS April 8 Middle Tennessee Gelbvieh Angus Invitational, Centerville, TN April 8 Bar T Bar Ranches Annual Bull Sale, Winslow, AZ April 22 Seedstock Plus Influence Bull and Female Sale, Kingsville, MO Visit the online version of Places to Be at www.gelbvieh. org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event. Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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GW ad index 3 G Ranch........................................69 ABCS Gelbvieh...............................72 Adkins Gelbvieh.......................29, 73 AGA...........................................77, 87 AGJA..........................................63, 85 American Rancher.........................37 Arp Gelbvieh...................................65 B/F Cattle Company.......................82 Bachman Farms..............................82 Bar Arrow Cattle Company......9, 82 Bar IV Livestock.............................81 Bar JR Gelbvieh.........................26, 72 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc................51, 72 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch.............73 Bid on the Block.............................75 Blackhawk Cattle Company....65, 69 Bluegrass Invitational.....................37 Boehler Gelbvieh............................83 Bolton Cattle Ranch.................33, 72 Bow K Ranch..................................72 Brandywine Farm...........................73 Bull Barn Genetics....................54, 89 BV Ranch.........................................67 Canadian GV Assn.........................89 Cattlemen’s Connection.............5, 89 C-Cross Cattle Company..............81 Cedar Top Ranch................... IFC, 83 Chimney Butte Ranch................... 73 C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC..............81 Circle S Ranch...........................82, 92 CJ&L Livestock.........................65, 73 Cranview Gelbvieh...................17, 73 Cunningham, Ronn.......................89 Danell Diamond Six Ranch.10, 11, 72 DDM Gelbvieh................................69 Diamond L Farms..........................67 Diamond V Gelbvieh.....................82 Dromgoole’s Heaven......................67 Eagle Pass Ranch................20, 21, 73 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch.73 Flying H Genetics................... 83, BC Goosepond Farm............................42 Green Hills Gelbvieh......................81

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GS Ridge Top Ranch......................72 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh......73 Hampton Cattle Company............81 Harriman Santa Fe...................82, 91 Hart Farm Gelbvieh.......................82 Hartland Farm................................82 Hilltop Farms..................................82 Hodges Ranch.................................67 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch....................73 J&D Kerstiens Gelbvieh.................79 J&K Farm.........................................69 J Bar M Gelbvieh............................82 Judd Ranch, Inc..............................82 Jumping Cow Gelbvieh............58, 59 Kicking Horse Ranch...............27, 72 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms....................67 Knoll Crest Farm........................3, 81 Koehn Cattle Co.............................67 Land of Oz/ John C Oswald..........82 Lambert, Doak................................89 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh....................72 LeDoux Ranch................................82 Lemke Cattle...................................83 Leonhardt Cattle Company...........73 Linquist Farms................................72 Little Windy Hill Farms.................81 Lone Oak Cattle........................24, 72 Longleaf Station..............................81 Lost River Livestock.......................50 M&P Gelbvieh................................83 M&W Farms...................................81 Maple Hill Farm..............................69 Markes Family Farms.....................67 Martens Gelbvieh...........................72 Martin Cattle Company.................67 Mattison Family Farm...................73 McCarty Cattle Co...................52, 53 McMahan Cove Gelbvieh..............61 Middle Creek Farms......................72 Mid Tennessee Gelbvieh & Angus Invitational......................................19 Mill Iron C Ranch..........................22 Miller Gelbvieh...............................67

Mitchell Marketing Service...........89 MLM Gelbvieh................................83 Mulroy Farms..................................82 Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh.................72 Nowack Cattle Company...............83 Pearson Cattle Company...............35 Plateau Gelbvieh.............................72 Pope Farms Gelbvieh.....................51 Post Rock Cattle Company.......7, 82 Poverty Hill Farms.........................67 Raile Gelbvieh.................................71 Register Farms................................81 Ridinger Cattle Co....................58, 59 Rocking GV Gelbvieh....................83 Rocky Top Gelbvieh.......................81 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh........83 Royal Western Gelbvieh................39 SafetyZone.......................................23 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay...72 Schafer Farms, Inc..........................73 Seedstock Plus Genetics................89 Seedstock Plus...........................57, 89 Southwest Iowa Bull Sale...............50 Spring Flood Ranch.......................83 Squeakin By – LK Farm.................25 Swanson Cattle Company.............83 Swenson Gelbvieh....................32, 68 Taubenheim Gelbvieh....................83 The 88 Ranch...................................83 Thorstenson Gelbvieh....................73 Triple H Farms................................72 Triple K Gelbvieh............................82 Volek Ranch....................................73 Warner Beef Genetics ................ IBC White Buffalo Ranch......................55 White Oak Farms...........................83 Wildwood Acres.............................69 Wilkinson Gelbvieh.................49, 72 Wolf Gelbvieh.................................83 Wyatt Farms....................................67 Wyndemere Farm LLC..................81 Yoder’s Prairie Acres......................69

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10th Annual "Going to Grass Production Sale" Saturday, April 1, 2017 At the Ranch • Canton, KS

Selling... • 15 Red & Black 18-mo-old Gelbvieh Bulls • 50 Yearling Red & Black Gelbvieh Bulls • 10 Gelford bulls • 5 Show Heifer Prospects • 30 Pens Yearling Replacement Heifers

Circle S Ranch

John & Carla Shearer & Family Canton, Kansas Home 620-628-4621 John Cell 620-654-6507 Johnny Cell 620-654-6731 circle_s@hometelco.net

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Bull Sale

Tuesday, March 7, 2076 • 1:00 PM ( CST ) • At the Ranch, Arapahoe, NE 5010C

50% Balancer® Bull Homo Black Homo Polled DCSF Post Rock Astronaut 157A x Ms Mickey 9312

7120D

Purebred Gelbvieh Bull Homo Black Homo Polled CTR Highlight 066K x DLW Ms Wardon 2510Z

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63% Balancer® Bull Homo Polled DLW Edison 6718X x Lee Ann

552C

Angus Bull Baldridge Waylon x Ms Mickey 9312

102C

50% Balancer® Bull Homozygous Black KCF Bennett X514 x Maplecrest Rita K0131

063D

50% Balancer® Bull GAR Prophet x DLW Ms Tyra 2520Z ET

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Selling 125 lots ANGUS BULLS

Warner Beef Genetics exhibits 2017 RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION PEN OF THREE Balancer® Bulls. All three sell March 7. SALE MANAGEMENT BY: Mitchell Marketing Service

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

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WE’RE IN IT TOGETHER... IN TODAY’S VOLATILE MARKET, QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER. WE HAVE BEEN PRODUCING QUALITY GUARANTEED, CONSISTENT, AND PROVEN BULLS FOR MORE THAN 65 YEARS TO MAXIMIZE THE SUCCESS OF EACH OF OUR CUSTOMERS.

SF C68 SimAngusTM Sire: SVF/HTP Top Gun Y132

SCC C517 Angus Sire: WAF 130E

FHG 258C FusionTM Sire: CVLS FHG Wish Maker 921W

FHG 503C Gelbvieh Sire: Flying H Focus 31Z

FHG 431C Balancer Sire: LACY FHG Legacy 6097

DB 502 Horned Hereford Sire: DH Domino 990W

85 Age Advantaged & Fescue Adapted bulls sell

March 18 th – 1:00 pm CST at the Bull Barn, Butler MO Balancer Fusion Gelbvieh

SimAngus Simmental Angus

Hereford Show-Me-Select Heifer Bulls

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