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May 2013, Volume 27, Number 8 Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association 18 Drought Survival Tips for Cattle Producers With a good portion of the country experiencing severe to
exceptional drought conditions, The Noble Foundation offers a few tips for cattle producers to make the best management decisions during these conditions.
25 AGJA Regional Show Schedules
The AGJA No Fences Western Regional Show is May 24-26 in Columbus, Kan. The AGJA Eastern Regional is June 7-9 in Waynesville, N.C.
28 American Gelbvieh Foundation - How AGA Members Can Impact the Beef Business
The AGA’s long-range strategic plan sets specific goals for breed improvement that the American Gelbvieh Foundation could quickly set into motion if funds were readily available.
This month’s cover photo features a set of outstanding Gelbvieh and Balancer® replacement heifers grazing a pasture in Texas.
40 2013 AGJA Northern Lights Classic Schedule
Breeders are encouraged to join in the activities of the AGJA Northern Lights Classic held June 30-July 5 in Rochester, Minn. Show days are Thursday and Friday.
EDITOR: Jennifer Scharpe jennifers@gelbvieh.org GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org “GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and October for $35 for one year. American Gelbvieh Association 10900 Dover St., Broomfield, Colorado 80021-3993.
IN EVERY ISSUE
BREEDERS SECTIONS
Contact Us 4 News & Notes 10 Bits & Pieces 11 Did You Know? 11 Area Coordinators 11 Places to Be 36 Ad Index 38
Upper Midwest Breeders 20-21 Southeast Breeders 22 Northeast Breeders 23 Western Breeders 29 Midwest Breeders 32-33 Service Center 35 Southern Breeders 38
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CONTENTS INSIDE THE EDITORIAL
SALES
6
A Few Suggestions for Your Summer Schedule
21
Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show & Sale
President’s View from Rob Arnold
23
Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Production Sale
8
Impacting the Beef Business through Collaboration
24
Flying H Genetics Roughage ‘N Ready Bull Sale
24
Schroeder Ranch 15th Annual Bull Sale
Executive’s View from Jim Gibb
12 Tracking Consumer Trends
Breed Promotion Minute from Frank Padilla
16 Selection Indexes - Straightforward Tools for Genetic Progress
View of the Numbers from Susan Willmon
26 Run for It
Junior Voice from Dustin Aherin
30 The Quest for the Perfect Photo
Communication Note from Jennifer Scharpe
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 10900 Dover Street F Westminster, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 F Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org F info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association
ASSOCIATION STAFF Dr. Jim Gibb Executive Director jimg@gelbvieh.org
Frank Padilla Director of Breed Promotion frankp@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480)
Dianne Coffman Director of Administration diannec@gelbvieh.org (ex. 479)
Jennifer Scharpe Director of Communications jennifers@gelbvieh.org (ex. 485)
Susan Willmon Director of Breed Improvement susanw@gelbvieh.org (ex. 484)
Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions lynnv@gelbvieh.org (ex. 486)
Kari Otteman Breed Improvement Data Analyst kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Dolores Gravley Customer Services doloresg@gelbvieh.org (ex. 481) Patti Showman Customer Services pattis@gelbvieh.org (ex. 478)
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William McIntosh Eastern Area Coordinator williamm@gelbvieh.org 502-867-3132 Brian Rogers Central Area Coordinator brianr@gelbvieh.org 936-554-1600 Dana Stewart Director of Member Services danas@gelbvieh.org (ex. 488)
Rob Arnold, President (2012) Minot, ND • 701-624-2051 rlagelbvieh@aol.com Dan Warner, V. President (2013) Beaver City, NE • 308-962-6511 dan@warnerbeef.com
Brian Dunn, Secretary (2013) St. John, KS • 620-549-6516 dunnfarm@hotmail.com Neal Pearson, Treasurer (2012) Lake City, SD • 605-448-5653 njpearson@venturecomm.net
DIRECTORS Ken Flikkema (2011) Bozeman, MT • 406-586-6207 mcfg@imt.net Bob Hart (2011) Kansas City, KS • 816-225-8530 bhart@hartfarm.net John Huston (2011) New Carlisle, OH • 859-595-8680 john.e.huston@gmail.com Andy LeDoux (2012) Agenda, KS • 785-732-6564 ledouxranch@hotmail.com David Martin (2011) Judsonia, AR • 501-728-4950 martincattleco@windstream.net Bob Prosser (2012) Winslow, AZ • 928-289-2619 info@bartbar.com
Ronnie Rogers (2013) Mendon, MO • 660-375-7266 rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@ hotmail.com Scott Starr (2013) Stapleton, NE • 308-587-2293 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Duane Strider (2012) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com Grant Thayer (2011) Ramah, CO • 303-621-2058 grant@jumpingcowgelbvieh.com Gary Tilghman (2013) Glasgow, KY • 270-678-5695 gtilghma@uky.edu
Schroeder Ranch SGRI Jacked Up Z704 AMGV 1214573 • 25% Balancer® Sire: SITZ Upward 307R • Dam: SGRI X003 • MGS: HXC Jackhammer 8800U
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We Appreciate and Thank all the bidders and buyers who attended our 15th Annual Schroeder RAnch Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale
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PRESIDENT’S VIEW
A Few Suggestions for Your Summer Schedule While this winter seems to drag on forever, summer is coming. Mark your calendars and plan to attend the many Gelbvieh and beef industry events that will be held throughout the country. By Rob Arnold FOR THE MOST part, bull sales are winding down. The only thing left is to transfer those animals to the new owner. The smell of spring should be in the air, but if you live in North Dakota, the only thing that seems to be in the air is snowflakes. Even though it can be frustrating, we appreciate the moisture. Summer is fast approaching. Many of us ponder what we would like to do, where we would like to go, who we would like to see, how long we would like to be gone and (if you live in our house) will it be educational. I have a few suggestions for your summer plans! For the big kids at heart, the 45th Annual Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Meeting will be held in Oklahoma City, Okla., June 1215. Pioneers of the performance beef cattle movement began research over 60 years ago which led to the use of objective measurements for evaluating beef cattle. As a way to standardize programs and methodology, and to create greater awareness and acceptance of beef cattle performance concepts, the Beef Improvement Federation was formed. This is an excellent opportunity to meet people within our industry, share thoughts and ideas, learn the latest concepts and techniques being used within our industry, and most importantly get away and make new friends! For those of you that have kids, the junior regional shows are an excellent opportunity for our junior members to mingle with other junior members and participate in youth activities. The regional shows are a great warm-up to the Junior Classic, and a way to experience the American Gelbvieh Junior Association on a smaller, more relaxed scale. These shows are intended 6 | MAY 2013
for our junior members to bring their cattle, get together and have fun! You do not need to bring cattle, just a good attitude! The AGJA Western Regional will be held in Columbus, Kan., May 24-26. The Eastern Regional will be held June 7-9 in Waynesville, N.C. The Junior Classic is the big summer finale for all our Junior members. It will be held June 30-July 5 in Rochester, Minn. It has a wide array of contests that are fun, educational, and help develop life-long skills. There is a judging contest, an ambassador competition, creative writing, graphic design, photo contest, sales talk, video contest, a new skillathon contest, and many more. If you have juniors showing cattle, try to find a way to make this event fit your summer schedule. It will be a life-long memory!
Our junior members are the lifeblood of our association. Let’s keep them active and involved by supporting the AGJA. Our junior members are the lifeblood of our association. Let’s keep them active and involved by supporting the AGJA and attending a regional show or the Junior Classic. These events serve as an outlet for AGA members to get together, share ideas, build connections across the country, and witness one of the finest displays of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. If those date don’t fit in your schedule consider attending state association field days, local cattle tours, and state and regional meetings. These are all excellent opportunities to stay informed, to mingle, rub shoulders, and just have fun. Being active and participating in local, regional and national events keeps us informed, allows us to reunite with old acquaintances and make new ones. Life is short. I encourage everyone to get away and have fun! FFF
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LOT 41 Homozygous black, homozygous polled high selling Purebred bull. This son of Bar None Captain 42X was purchased by Diamond D Gelbvieh, North Dakota.
LOT 177 Post Rock Rhonda 41T2, a double black, homozygous polled cow was the high selling Purebred female, purchased by Diamond V Gelbvieh, Kansas.
LOT 74 High selling Balancer® bull. This homozygous black son of Bennett Quality Focused was purchased by Warner Beef Genetics, Nebraska.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING VOLUME BUYERS... Cobb Ranches, Oklahoma Crossin Farms, Kansas Moeller Livestock, Iowa
And, a thank you all of the buyers from 15 states who supported our sale! LOT 130 Lots 130 and 139, both homozygous black, homozygous polled tied as high selling Balancer® females and were both purchased by Scott Bradoc, North Dakota.
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH The Constitution only guarantess the right to pursue happiness; you have to catch it yourself.
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 “Where calving ease, performance and eye-appeal come together.”
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EXECUTIVE’S VIEW
Impacting the Beef Business through Collaboration By working together and collaborating with other associations, companies or breeders, the American Gelbvieh Association can provide the best, highest quality services to its members and their commercial customers. By Jim Gibb BACK IN THE November 2012 Gelbvieh World, I provided the following definition of an association, “A group of people who work together in order to accomplish goals they could not achieve individually.” Cisco Systems, an Internet enabling company, describes collaboration as “Working together, people can achieve extraordinary things.” While there is a lot of talent on the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors and with staff, we have a responsibility to look for ways to work with others, whether others are associations, companies or even individual breeders. We cannot afford an “island mentality” wherein we think it’s possible to independently provide our membership with the services they deserve and expect. Agriculture is full of examples of individual farmers and ranchers working together. I remember as a farm boy back in central Illinois, we regularly shared labor and equipment with our neighboring farm families in order to lighten the load of making hay, shelling corn, and harvesting soybeans. And, of course farm cooperatives have been around for many decades, if not centuries. As you know, this past January, the AGA was included in a joint national cattle evaluation with the American Simmental and Red Angus Associations, even to the point of using the same base. Why did the AGA Board make this decision? Because it provided our members with state of the art technology that we could not have realistically developed independently. Plus, collectively, the three associations are providing a great service to our commercial customers. 8 | MAY 2013
That initial collaboration has expanded to participation this summer in the “Young Guns” educational program started by Red Angus several years ago and later joined by Simmental. This will be a great opportunity for some of our younger breeders to be exposed to an excellent line-up of industry speakers and fantastic tours. We have also been invited to attend the joint ASA/RAAA Scientific Advisory Council meeting in July. Moreover, the AGA cooperates with other beef breed associations to get volume discounts for 50K genotypes. And, years ago, the Gelbvieh Alliance worked with Con-Agra (now JBS) and numerous feedyards as part of our commercial marketing program.
We cannot afford an “island mentality” wherein we think it’s possible to independently provide our membership with the services they deserve and expect.
Where it goes from here is anyone’s guess. However, we know there will be many opportunities to collaborate with others in new and creative ways. It could be in the areas of commercial marketing, the breed registry, or something not currently on our radar. Fortunately, the AGA is not under any short-term financial pressure to form new alliances. We will do it for the right reason – making sure we are getting the most from our members’ investment in the AGA, while providing world class services. The AGA is well on its way to reaching some of the short-term goals outlined in the Impacting the Beef Business strategic plan. Collaboration will help Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders achieve extraordinary things. FFF
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NEWS ‘N NOTES BIF Convention Set for June in Oklahoma AGA members are encouraged to attend the annual Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Meeting to be held in Oklahoma City from June 12-15, 2013, at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. The schedule boasts an interesting array of speakers, socials, and tours that promise to be exciting and informative. Special features include a night out at the National Western Heritage Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame featuring live music and museum tours. To view the schedule and register for the convention, visit the Oklahoma State Extension website at http:// beefextension.com/Genetics/. Hotel rooms at the headquarters can be reserved in the BIF block at a reduced rate by contacting the hotel directly at (405) 2288000. Additional rooms at the same rate are available at the Courtyard Mariott by calling (405)232-2290.
GPA Applications Deadline Extended to May 15 The Gelbvieh Performance Advantage (GPA) program provides a means for Gelbvieh breeders, both small and large, to promote the performance aspects of their program. The GPA program has three recognition levels – bronze, silver, and gold. Members receive points for having growth and performance records, using AI, doing DNA testing, using sires that excel in tenderness, carcass value, milk, and scrotal circumference. Instructions and qualification forms can be found on the Member Programs page, under the Membership tab of the Gelbvieh website. For questions or more information, contact Susan Willmon, AGA director of breed improvement. The application deadline was extended to May 15.
Little Windy Hill Farms Named Virginia BCIA 2013 Outstanding Seedstock Producer of the Year Virginia BCIA is proud to present the 2013 Virginia Outstanding Commercial Producer Award to Little Windy Hill Farms. Little Windy Hill Farms, owned and operated by Doug and Sue Hughes and family, is located in Max Meadows, Va. Doug and Sue Hughes have been breeding seedstock cattle for purebred and commercial cattlemen all their lives. After being raised on a Polled Hereford operation and then having registered Charolais from the late 1970s until 1993, the Hughes family entered into the Gelbvieh seedstock business for the growth, maternal characteristics and black hide color the breed offered. The operation presently consists of 125 fall-calving registered Gelbvieh, Balancer®, and Angus cows. A whole-herd AI program is implemented, and prominent AI sires owned by Little Windy Hill are used as natural service sires. Little Windy Hill Farms hosts an annual on-farm bull sale each November, and have participated in the Virginia BCIA central bull test program since 1983. Elite seedstock are marketed through consignment sales, including the bull futurity at the National Western which Doug has provided leadership for serving two terms as chairman. Doug was also a founding member of the Virginia Gelbvieh Association, served as President of Virginia BCIA, and been an active member of American Gelbvieh Association committees.
Junior Summer Show Information Now Online Entry forms, rules and additional information for this summer’s junior shows are now available online on the AGJA Events page under the Junior page of the Gelbvieh website. Use the exhibitor checklist as a useful reminder for what members should have completed as well as deadlines. Junior Classic contest resources can be found on the Contest Resources page. The entry deadline and transfer/ownership deadline for the Junior Classic is June 1. Pre-classic contests and forms/applications should all be postmarked by June 5. There are a few remaining hotel rooms for the Junior Classic available at the overflow hotel: America’s Best Value Inn & Suites, (507) 281-2211. 10 | MAY 2013
Scott Greiner, left, presented Doug and Sue Hughes with the Virginia BCIA 2013 Outstanding Seedstock Producer of the Year award. Photo courtesy of Virginia Cattlemen’s Association.
BITS ‘N PIECES Gelbvieh Departures Merle Roy Buss, 69, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013. Merle was born April 30, 1943 in Enid, Oklahoma to Roy & Bernice (Johnson) Buss. He received his Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD in Agricultural Economics from OSU in only six years. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. On July 25, 1970 he married Karen Buss.
Did You Know? The first person inducted into the AGA Hall of Fame was Lenness Hall in 1991.
Merle Buss
Merle was a commodities broker and rancher. As a rancher, Merle was a founding member of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA), served several terms on the AGA Board of Directors, and was inducted into the AGA’s Hall of Fame. Merle enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his children and grandchildren. In 1992, Merle was inducted in the AGA Hall of Fame with the four other incorporators of the American Gelbvieh Association: Gallager Rule, Mitch Dobson, Fred Twietmeyer, and E. Edd Pritchett. Merle’s Hall of Fame plaque, which hangs in the AGA headquarters office reads: “Merle Buss recognized the potential of the Gelbvieh breed early on and continues to be one of the breed’s most enthusiastic supporters. Merle served as the Association’s first Treasurer and was an original incorporator of the AGA. He was instrumental in establishing a sound financial basis for the AGA as he helped create the Association’s first foundation. In addition, cattle bred by the Merle Buss family’s K Bar M Ranch have contributed to the expansion of the Gelbvieh breed.”
Total page count for the combined first 7 issues of Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture of the current fiscal year shows a 20% increase from a year ago. Five of the top 25 seedstock operations use Gelbvieh and/or Balancer® genetics, as reported in the 2013 NCBA Directions. The region of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas accounted for the greatest number of cattle and calves on farms for 2012 at 18,070,000. Texas accounts for the greatest percentage of the U.S. cattle and calf inventory at 12.65% of the total for 2013, according to USDA NASS. The AGA Impacting the Beef Business long range strategic plan has been presented at 14 national, regional and state Gelbvieh meetings.
American Gelbvieh Association Area Coordinators “Do you have a marketing plan yet? I can help you make sure you are reaching your customers. Start with an ad in the upcoming July Gelbvieh World Herd Reference Edition. It is a must-advertise-in.” Brian Rogers
“Marketing requires a year-round effort to be successful. You advertise an event, but you promote a program. Contact me for assistance in developing an ad to promote your program in the July Herd Reference Edition. Ads are due May 30.” William McIntosh
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BREED PROMOTION MINUTE
Tracking Consumer Trends The American Gelbvieh Association uses animal transfers to track the number of animals sold each year, the customers of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics, where they are located, and as a gauge for promotional efforts. The many benefits of animal transfers make it an easy service seedstock breeders can provide their commercial customers. By Frank Padilla
Southwest Iowa
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Bull & Female Sale
Thank you to all our buyers and to all
for your interest in our sale! Watch for details on next year’s March sale in Creston, Iowa Consignors: Michael Bauer MJBC Gelbvieh Aububon, IA Jim McCreary McCreary and McCreary Mt. Ary, IA Gary Martens Martens Gelbvieh Walnut, IA Carl Reiste Rafter R Gelbvieh Adel, IA
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SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES HAVE a common denominator. They track who is buying their products, how often they buy, and in what volume. They also track the amount customers will pay and from what geographical area they are located. Companies do this so they know not only who their customer is but also what potential customers they are not reaching through promotional efforts, helping identify where the potential is to gain market share. The American Gelbvieh Association relies upon the transfer of registration certificates to develop analytics that show in what states and in what quantity animals are purchased. This information provides feedback on promotional efforts and gauges the market penetration of Gelbvieh and Balancer® in the various regions across the United States. Transfers submitted by members to date indicate 89.59 percent of bulls transferred have been sold to non-member commercial buyers. Of these, the transfers prove that 34.35 percent are to first time commercial producer buyers of Gelbvieh or Balancer bulls. By tracking transfers, we can determine where buyers are located and can measure growth into different geographic locations. The transfer of registration papers better allows the AGA to assist producers in merchandising calves and fully realizing value-added opportunities to maximize net returns. Profitable calf crops are the result of known, superior genetics. Breeder reputation is very important to buyers looking for quality feeder calves and replacement females. Transferring registration papers for purchased seedstock solidifies your reputation as a professional cattle producer who is committed to genetic improvement. Registration transfers set the stage for creating and maintaining strong relationships between commercial cattle producers and seedstock suppliers. These documents communicate genetic merit and provide important information for maximizing returns from seedstock investments. Transferred registration
certificates and performance records authenticate pedigree, performance and genetic information. Impacting the Beef Business, the American Gelbvieh Association’s long-range strategic plan, calls for members to increase the transfer rate to 45 percent of animals registered by year 2017. AGA membership in fiscal year 20112012 transferred 30.69 percent of registrations. The value of the transfer of registration to commercial cattlemen has grown and will grow substantially more as AGA looks to initiate new programs for commercial users of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. True genetic value of feeder cattle is based on measurements calculated in feedyard and carcass indexes. The fact is that a commercial producer’s calves will most probably be excluded from a value added program if they can’t produce a performance pedigree on the sire for genetic merit. The performance pedigree serves as a “warranty” in regard to the production of the sire’s offspring. Commercial buyers will need and want the registration certificate so they can document the predicted performance level of their calves to buyers. It gives him or her an advantage in the market place. The documentation makes their calves worth more to a buyer. Premiums are not given they are earned. Transferring your cattle is smart and now easy with the AGA member online registry system. Transfers are free to active members with paid herd assessments. AGA staff is on duty to help should you have any questions or need assistance.
Successful companies are constantly looking for ways to add value to their products. You can add value to your product, but more importantly that of your customer, the buyer, by transferring the registration paper on his or her purchase or purchases. You’ll be
glad you did, and most certainly your customer will be. Why wouldn’t you? FFF
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Selection Indexes – Straightforward Tools for Genetic Progress Breeders and commercial producers can use economic indexes as simplified tools in making genetic selection decisions. Economic indexes use multiple EPDs and are expressed in dollars per head. The AGA strategic plan calls for an evaluation of current indexes and addition of new indexes for Gelbvieh and Balancer® to “own maternal efficiency and stay between the guardrails for all other traits”. By Susan Willmon TRADITIONALLY THE TOOLS beef producers have used to make genetic progress in various traits have been individual expected progeny differences (EPDs). As we evaluate new traits with new EPDs the process for finding animals with superior merit can become more complicated and in many cases producers fall back to subjective measures of an animal’s superiority. Is there an easier way to identify animals with superior genetic merit and make measured genetic progress? Yes, the solution is the use of an economic selection index. Interestingly, the concept of an economic selection index for determining genetic merit is not a new one. Originally this idea was brought forth by Dr. L N Hazel of Iowa State University in 1943. Since then, his mathematical methodologies have been widely used by animal breeders. In today’s poultry, swine, and dairy industries genetic selection decisions are influenced by an animal’s ranking
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on a specified index.
profitability of the carcass end product might include feedlot performance traits such as average daily gain and feed intake; along with carcass measures such as Yield Grade, carcass weight, and Quality Grade as measured by marbling. Economic weights are added and typically based on industry statistics such as a five-year rolling average for cost of gain or Choice-Select spread. The result of this is one value that predicts the combined impact of an animal’s genetic merit on profitability.
What is a selection index? A selection index includes an estimate of an animals’ genetic merit as measured in The use of newly developed indexes will the beef animal provide an easy to use package for genetic by an EPD. progress that can be simply explained Multiple traits are included and and utilized by seedstock and commercial each trait’s EPD producers alike. is weighted based on an economic value, dependent Why do indexes work? Most on the goal of the index. bull buyers can relate to agonizing Also factored into the index is over a bull buying decision. Does the heritability (the proportion of bull A have too much milk, not variation of a particular trait that enough calving ease? Is bull B a can be attributed to genetic factors better choice because of a higher and can be inherited by an animal’s growth EPD but is below average in offspring). Once created a selection marbling? Each of these scenarios index will account for both illustrates the complexity of production levels and economic selecting an animal on individual values of the included traits. traits rather than looking at the How is a selection index created? combined package of overall genetic The first step is to determine an merit and profitability based on an overall goal of the index. For index value. example an index focused on
PFDYLUTZ2063
LutaLyse brand of dinoprost tromethamine sterile solution ®
NADA 139-237, Approved by FDA
Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
In many cases a bull that has a profitable EPD profile might get overlooked because one EPD looks antagonistic to a specific breeding objective. Or a producer selects strongly for one trait for a few years then buys the next round of bulls to tackle the next trait. Indexes roll all these pieces together, account for positive relationships and antagonisms between traits, and ultimately predict the bottom line profitability of an animal and that animal’s future progeny. How does the American Gelbvieh Association plan to implement indexes? As the AGA continues to evaluate new traits, rather than publishing a list of new EPDs the forward-looking strategy is to include these in an index. Such is the thought process that resulted from the AGA Impacting the Beef Business strategic plan regarding maternal traits. Currently Dr. Mike McNeil of Delta Genetics, who has developed indexes for many of the beef breeds, is working with AGA breed improvement staff to evaluate maternal traits such as heifer and 30 month pregnancy, udder scores, and mature weight. The goal is to develop an index that will allow AGA members to select genetics based on the inherent maternal strengths of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. Additional options that combine data from feed intake, carcass and performance traits into either targeted or broader focused indexes are being evaluated. For AGA members the use of newly developed indexes will provide an easy to use package for genetic progress that can be simply explained and utilized by seedstock and commercial producers alike. FFF
For intramuscular use for estrous synchronization, treatment of unobserved (silent) estrus and pyometra (chronic endometritis) in cattle; for abortion of feedlot and other non-lactating cattle; for parturition induction in swine; and for controlling the timing of estrus in estrous cycling mares and clinically anestrous mares that have a corpus luteum. INDICatIONs aND INstRuCtIONs FOR use Cattle: LUTALYSE Sterile Solution is indicated as a luteolytic agent. LUTALYSE is effective only in those cattle having a corpus luteum, i.e., those which ovulated at least five days prior to treatment. Future reproductive performance of animals that are not cycling will be unaffected by injection of LUTALYSE. 1. For Intramuscular use for estrous synchronization in Beef Cattle and Non-Lactating Dairy Heifers. LUTALYSE is used to control the timing of estrus and ovulation in estrous cycling cattle that have a corpus luteum. Inject a dose of 5 mL LUTALYSE (25 mg PGF2 ) intramuscularly either once or twice at a 10 to 12 day interval. With the single injection, cattle should be bred at the usual time relative to estrus. With the two injections, cattle can be bred after the second injection either at the usual time relative to detected estrus or at about 80 hours after the second injection of LUTALYSE. Estrus is expected to occur 1 to 5 days after injection if a corpus luteum was present. Cattle that do not become pregnant to breeding at estrus on days 1 to 5 after injection will be expected to return to estrus in about 18 to 24 days. 2. For Intramuscular use for unobserved (silent) estrus in Lactating Dairy Cows with a Corpus Luteum. Inject a dose of 5 mL LUTALYSE (25 mg PGF2 ) intramuscularly. Breed cows as they are detected in estrus. If estrus has not been observed by 80 hours after injection, breed at 80 hours. If the cow returns to estrus breed at the usual time relative to estrus. Management Considerations: Many factors contribute to success and failure of reproduction management, and these factors are important also when time of breeding is to be regulated with LUTALYSE Sterile Solution. Some of these factors are: a. Cattle must be ready to breed — they must have a corpus luteum and be healthy; b. Nutritional status must be adequate as this has a direct effect on conception and the initiation of estrus in heifers or return of estrous cycles in cows following calving; c. Physical facilities must be adequate to allow cattle handling without being detrimental to the animal; d. Estrus must be detected accurately if timed Al is not employed; e. Semen of high fertility must be used; f. Semen must be inseminated properly. A successful breeding program can employ LUTALYSE effectively, but a poorly managed breeding program will continue to be poor when LUTALYSE is employed unless other management deficiencies are remedied first. Cattle expressing estrus following LUTALYSE are receptive to breeding by a bull. Using bulls to breed large numbers of cattle in heat following LUTALYSE will require proper management of bulls and cattle. 3. For Intramuscular use for treatment of Pyometra (chronic endometritis) in Cattle. Inject a dose of 5 mL LUTALYSE (25 mg PGF2 ) intramuscularly. In studies conducted with LUTALYSE, pyometra was defined as presence of a corpus luteum in the ovary and uterine horns containing fluid but not a conceptus based on palpation per rectum. Return to normal was defined as evacuation of fluid and return of the uterine horn size to 40 mm or less based on palpation per rectum at 14 and 28 days. Most cattle that recovered in response to LUTALYSE recovered within 14 days after injection. After 14 days, recovery rate of treated cattle was no different than that of nontreated cattle. 4. For Intramuscular use for abortion of Feedlot and Other Non-Lactating Cattle. LUTALYSE is indicated for its abortifacient effect in feedlot and other non-lactating cattle during the first 100 days of gestation. Inject a dose of 25 mg intramuscularly. Cattle that abort will abort within 35 days of injection. Commercial cattle were palpated per rectum for pregnancy in six feedlots. The percent of pregnant cattle in each feedlot less than 100 days of gestation ranged between 26 and 84; 80% or more of the pregnant cattle were less than 150 days of gestation. The abortion rates following injection of LUTALYSE increased with increasing doses up to about 25 mg. As examples, the abortion rates, over 7 feedlots on the dose titration study, were 22%, 50%, 71%, 90% and 78% for cattle up to 100 days of gestation when injected IM with LUTALYSE doses of 0,1 (5 mg), 2 (10 mg), 4 (20 mg) and 8 (40 mg) mL, respectively. The statistical predicted relative abortion rate based on the dose titration data, was about 93% for the 5 mL (25 mg) LUTALYSE dose for cattle injected up to 100 days of gestation. swine: For intramuscular use for parturition induction in swine. LUTALYSE Sterile Solution is indicated for parturition induction in swine when injected within 3 days of normal predicted farrowing. The response to treatment varies by individual animals with a mean interval from administration of 2 mL LUTALYSE (10 mg dinoprost) to parturition of approximately 30 hours. This can be employed to control the time of farrowing in sows and gilts in late gestation. Management Considerations: Several factors must be considered for the successful use of LUTALYSE Sterile Solution for parturition induction in swine. The product must be administered at a relatively specific time (treatment earlier than 3 days prior to normal predicted farrowing may result in increased piglet mortality). It is important that adequate records be maintained on (1) the average length of gestation period for the animals on a specific location, and (2) the breeding and projected farrowing dates for each animal. This information is essential to determine the appropriate time for administration of LUTALYSE. Mares: LUTALYSE Sterile Solution is indicated for its luteolytic effect in mares. This lutelytic effect can be utilized to control the timing of estrus in estrous cycling and clinically anestrous mares that have a corpus luteum in the following circumstances: 1. Controlling time of estrus of estrous Cycling Mares: Mares treated with LUTALYSE during diestrus (4 or more days after ovulation) will return to estrus within 2 to 4 days in most cases and ovulate 8 to 12 days after treatment. This procedure may be utilized as an aid to scheduling the use of stallions. 2. Difficult-to-Breed Mares: In extended diestrus there is failure to exhibit regular estrous cycles, which is different from true anestrus. Many mares described as anestrus during the breeding season have serum progesterone levels consistent with the presence of a functional corpus luteum. A proportion of “barren”, maiden, and lactating mares do not exhibit regular estrous cycles and may be in extended diestrus. Following abortion, early fetal death and re-sorption, or as a result of “pseudopregnancy,” there may be serum progesterone levels consistent with a functional corpus luteum. Treatment of such mares with LUTALYSE usually results in regression of the corpus luteum followed by estrus and/or ovulation. In one study with 122 Standardbred and Thoroughbred mares in clinical anestrus for an average of 58 days and treated during the breeding season, behavioral estrus was detected in 81 percent at an average time of 3.7 days after injection with 5 mg LUTALYSE; ovulation occurred an average of 7.0 days after treatment. Of those mares bred, 59% were pregnant following an average of 1.4 services during that estrus. Treatment of “anestrous” mares, which abort subsequent to 36 days of pregnancy, may not result in return to estrus due to presence of functional endometrial cups. useR saFety (HuMaN WaRNINGs) Not for human use. Women of childbearing age, asthmatics, and persons with bronchial and other respiratory problems should exercise extreme caution when handling this product. In the early stages, women may be unaware of their pregnancies. Dinoprost tromethamine is readily absorbed through the skin and can cause abortion. Accidental spillage on the skin should be washed off immediately with soap and water. ResIDue INFORMatION No milk discard or preslaughter drug withdrawal period is required for labeled uses in cattle. No preslaughter drug withdrawal period is required for labeled uses in swine. Use of this product in excess of the approved dose may result in drug residues. Not for horses intended for human consumption. aNIMaL saFety (WaRNINGs) Severe localized clostridial infections associated with injection of LUTALYSE have been reported. In rare instances, such infections have resulted in death. Aggressive antibiotic therapy should be employed at the first sign of infection at the injection site whether localized or diffuse. PReCautIONs • Do not administer intravenously (I.V.) as this route may potentiate adverse reactions. • No vial stopper should be entered more than 20 times. For this reason, the 100 mL bottle should only be used for cattle. The 30 mL bottle may be used for cattle, swine, or mares. • As with all parenteral products, careful aseptic techniques should be used to decrease the possibility of post-injection bacterial infections. The vial stopper should be cleaned and disinfected prior to needle entry. Only sterile needles should be used and the same needle should not be used more than once. • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may inhibit prostaglandin synthesis; therefore this class of drugs should not be administered concurrently. Cattle: Do not administer to pregnant cattle, unless abortion is desired. Cattle administered a progestogen would be expected to have a reduced response to LUTALYSE Sterile Solution. swine: Do not administer to sows and/or gilts prior to 3 days of normal predicted farrowing as an increased number of stillbirths and postnatal mortality may result. Mares: LUTALYSE Sterile Solution is ineffective when administered prior to day-5 after ovulation. Pregnancy status should be determined prior to treatment since LUTALYSE has been reported to induce abortion and parturition when sufficient doses were administered. Mares should not be treated if they suffer from either acute or subacute disorders of the vascular system, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, or reproductive tract. aDVeRse ReaCtIONs Cattle: Limited salivation has been reported in some instances. swine: The most frequently observed side effects were erythema and pruritus, slight incoordination, nesting behavior, itching, urination, defecation, abdominal muscle spasms, tail movements, hyperpnea or dyspnea, increased vocalization, salivation, and at the 100 mg (10X) dose only, possible vomiting. These side effects are transitory, lasting from 10 minutes to 3 hours, and were not detrimental to the health of the animal. Mares: The most frequently observed side effects are sweating and decreased rectal temperature. However, these have been transient in all cases observed and have not been detrimental to the animal. Other reactions seen have been increase in heart rate, increase in respiration rate, some abdominal discomfort, locomotor incoordination, and lying down. These effects are usually seen within 15 minutes of injection and disappear within one hour. Mares usually continue to eat during the period of expression of side effects. One anaphylactic reaction of several hundred mares treated with LUTALYSE Sterile Solution was reported but was not confirmed. NADA #108-901, Approved by FDA U.S. Patent No. 6,187,818 Distributed by:
Revised July 2010
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company LLC Division of Pfizer Inc. New York, NY 10017
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Fort Dodge Animal Health
Factrel®
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 USA
GONADORELIN HYDROCHLORIDE For Injection For the treatment of cystic ovaries in cattle. CAUTION Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. DESCRIPTION FACTREL (gonadorelin hydrochloride) is a sterile solution containing 50 micrograms of synthetic gonadorelin (as hydrochloride) per mL in aqueous formulation containing 0.6% sodium chloride and 2% benzyl alcohol (as a preservative). Gonadorelin is the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) which is produced by the hypothalamus and causes the release of the gonadotropin luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary. FACTREL (gonadorelin hydrochloride) has the identical amino acid sequence as endogenous gonadorelin; 5-oxo Pro-His-Trp-Ser-TyrGly-Leu-Arg-Pro-Gly-NH2 with identical physiological activities. The molecular weight of gonadorelin is 1182 with a molecular formula of C55H75N17O13. The corresponding values for gonadorelin hydrochloride are 1219 (1 HCI) expressed as C55H75N17O13HCI, or 1255 (2 HCI) expressed as C55H75N17O13 2HCI. MECHANISM OF ACTION Follicular cysts are enlarged non-ovulatory follicles resulting from a malfunction of the neuroendocrine mechanism controlling follicular maturation and ovulation. Exogenous administration of agents possessing luteinizing hormone (LH) activity, such as pituitary extracts or human chorionic gonadotropin, often causes ovulation or regression of follicular cysts. FACTREL induces release of endogenous luteinizing hormone (LH) to produce this same effect. No significant differences have been demonstrated in days from treatment to conception, frequency of cows conceiving at first or subsequent heats, or conception rates among treated or non-treated control animals. INDICATIONS FACTREL (gonadorelin hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of ovarian follicular cysts in cattle. The treatment effect of FACTREL when used in cattle with ovarian follicular cysts is a reduction in the number of days to first estrus. DOSAGE The recommended dosage of FACTREL is 100 mcg/ cow intramuscularly. RESIDUE WARNING Because FACTREL is identical to endogenous GnRH such that both are rapidly metabolized without detectable levels in milk or tissue, no withdrawal period is required. STORAGE CONDITIONS Store at refrigerator temperature 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). SAFETY AND TOXICITY In cows the intramuscular administration of up to 25 times recommended dosage (2,500 mcg/day) of FACTREL for 3 days did not affect any physiological or clinical parameter. Likewise, single intramuscular doses of 5 times recommended dosage (500 mcg) did not interfere with pregnancy. No evidence of irritation at injection site was found in any animal. HOW SUPPLIED FACTREL (gonadorelin hydrochloride) solution 50 mcg/mL is available in 20 mL multidose vials (box of one). NDC 0856-4311-02 – 20 mL – box of 1 Fort Dodge Animal Health Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 USA 01203
Rev. Apr. 2003
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DROUGHT MANAGEMENT Drought Survival Tips for Cattle Producers Agricultural specialists with The Noble Foundation in Ardmore, Okla., offer some tips to help cattle producers make the best decisions concerning their livestock during times of drought. By Chuck Coffey BECAUSE DROUGHTS SHOULD be considered “normal” in the cattle industry, producers should make plans well in advance of their occurrence, Coffey said. Below is a list of strategies to help producers in the long term to avoid crisis in times of drought. Adjust stocking rate to the carrying capacity of dry years, then take advantage of favorable years with alternative enterprises such as retained ownership, stockers, etc.
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Know the seasonal forage flow and be prepared to adjust the stock flow accordingly. Plan for water availability. Gain access to large water reservoirs or well water if possible. Graze areas with limited water reserves first. Add additional fencing. Crossfences increase the number of paddocks, increasing the ability to control graze and rest periods. Avoid the temptation to “throw open” all of the gates. Lengthen pasture rest periods during slow or no growth times. Plants can withstand severe grazing if followed by proper rest periods. These rest periods allow plants time to replenish tissues above and below the ground. Know critical dates for rainfall and forage growth. These dates coincide with seasonal temperatures and day length that directly affect the forage flow of the forage types.
Have animals selected in advance to sell. Establish levels of culling, such as: first level, open cows; second level, low or poor producers; third level, growing stock and large calves; fourth level, old cows and nonconformers, etc. Consider early weaning to avoid poor conception the next year. During droughts, forages decline rapidly in quality as well as quantity. Wean calves before the end of the breeding season to decrease the cows’ nutrient requirements by half, which could mean the difference between rebreeding or not. Plan, monitor, and replan. Establish a forage/grazing plan calendar outlining expected seasonal forage production. Monitor utilization, production and rainfall. Compare expected production figures with past records relative to rainfall. Make needed adjustments. Only drought feed for a good reason! It is usually more cost efficient to move cattle to a location with abundant forage, than to have forage shipped to an area in drought. With this in mind, a short term strategy would be to seek out all grass available for lease in the area. If none is available or is too costly or unsatisfactory, look elsewhere, but keep in mind transportation costs. An option may be to send lower quality cows to leased pasture, then sell them after two or three months of grazing. If large numbers of cows start coming to town, the additional transportation and grass lease costs from delaying the sell time might be money well spent. Cattle prices might also be better outside the droughtstricken area.
percent of their body weight. If weaned at 160 pounds and grown to 460 pounds, they would eat about 10 pounds per head a day for the 5 to 6 month feeding period. Feed conversion is estimated at 4 to 5 pounds per pound of gain. The value of gain between 160 and 460 pounds is generally above 80 cents. During the weaning/growing period interest, death loss and labor is estimated to account for 8 cents of the value of the additional gain. A profit goal of $55 per head will take another 12 cents, leaving 60 cents to pay for feed. It takes 5 pounds of feed to make a pound of gain, making the break-even price of feed $240 a ton. If feed costs less than $240 per ton, the potential profit of keeping and growing an early-weaned calf would be more than the $55 per head initial profit goal. However, if the value of gain is less than 80 cents, then the amount one can pay for feed is reduced. An important item to consider in any retained ownership decision is what the market is paying for the additional gain. FFF
Tenderize your beef with bulls from Rogers Valley Farm.
Early Weaning When the decision is made to wean suckling calves early, producers are faced with two options, according to Dan Childs, Noble Foundation agricultural economist. Calves can be sold immediately, or producers can retain ownership of the calves and feed them to heavier weights. The first alternative, to sell at once, is quick, but also can leave economic wounds that take longer to heal, Childs said. Market conditions, feed, and labor availability should be considered for each operation. Projections of profit may also be helpful in deciding whether to keep or sell calves. In trials completed by animal scientists at Oklahoma State University (Stillwater), calves can be weaned at 6 to 8 weeks of age. Findings indicate the calves eat 3 to 3.5
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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS IOWA
Gelbvieh
SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.
Balancer®
37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually
Mattison Family Farm
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Scott & Sonia Mattison Brianna, Nicole, Josh & Kallie 15995 Harvest Ave Lamberton, MN 56152 507-430-0505 • email: ssmattison@redred.com Purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle
Ridge Top Ranch
Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales
Kevin: 402-510-8103 Al: 402-676-5292
Fonda, IA 50540
Email: rickylin@ncn.net www.linquistfarms.com
41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322
Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • Semen
www.bcvgelbvieh.com
NORTH DAKOTA
arms (712) 288-5349 arms Gelbvieh & Red Angus
Gerald & Sarah Adkins
(605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com www.adkinsgelbvieh.com
Ph: 605-224-5789 • 605-280-7589 (Cell) jimbeastrom@mncomm.com • www.beastromranch.com
Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics
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ADKINS GELBVIEH
Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty
Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer
Neola, Iowa
Ricky Linquist
SOUTH DAKOTA
Chimney Butte RanCh
Brent & Eve Vavra Nisland, SD • 605/257-2407
Doug and Carol Hille 701/445-7383
LGONE O AK E L B V I E H
3320 51st St., Mandan, ND 58554
chimneybutteranch@westriv.com www.chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March
hornsandthorns@netins.net Eric Ehresman (319) 489-2275 20963 30th St. (319) 480-1564 Mechanicsville, IA 52306
McCabe Cattle Co.
Two Step Ranch
563-543-5251
563-543-4177
Lacey McCabe
Pat and Jay McCabe
Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C) Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Hermosa, SD
6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, ND 58701
Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source
(701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)
Rob Arnold
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Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®
Gelbvieh Farley, Iowa Balancers Annual Spring Bull Sale 60-80 Bred Females Each Fall
(E-mail): twostepranch@netins.net (web): www.mccabecattle.com
34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 Dwight and Christina Dockter Bailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton
4956 41st St. SE, Medina, ND 58467 701-486-3494 • gbgelb@daktel.com
MINNESOTA
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Brandywine Farm Tom Scarponcini
30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971
507-864-2063
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u Dennis, Sherry, Jessica, Katie and Sarah Al and Peggy
u Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266 email: gustindd@wildblue.net www.gustinsdiamondd.com
Steven A. Munger 605/380-0092 (cell) •
605/229-2802 (office) 605/229-2835 (fax)
Nate Munger 605/943-5690 (office) Cowherd Manager 605/380-2582 (cell) www.eaglepassranch.com
Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch Gelbvieh & Angus & Balancers
Private Treaty Sales • Bulls (Yearling & 2-yr.-old) & Heifers
Mitchel & Edna Ellison
Jeff & Susie Ellison
9020 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638
9015 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638
701.376.3238
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SALES Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show & Sale traits. Bartley Farms was the winning bidder at $3,000.
March 2, 2013 Louisville, Ky. Sale Manager: Slaughter Sale Management Reported by: David Slaughter 12 Bulls 14 Heifers 26 Lots
The reserve champion Gelbvieh bull was Lot 2, Bullett, consigned by Spring Valley Farm of Lebanon, Ky. He is an April 6, 2011 purebred bull sired by REY Little E and was purchased by Wally Gilliam for $3,500. $2,935 $2,663 $2,788
THIS YEAR MARKED the second year of the return of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® show and sale to the Kentucky Beef Expo. The sale continues to grow as thirteen breeders from Kentucky, Illinois and North Carolina consigned an outstanding offering of Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls and females. The grand champion Balancer bull was Lot 4, GHGF Tradition 310Y, consigned by Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mt. Ulla, N.C. He is a September 7, 2011, 50 percent, black, Balancer bull sired by S A V Heritage 6295. After active bidding, Jack Jacobs purchased this herd sire for $5,500. Green Hills Gelbvieh also consigned the reserve champion Balancer bull. Lot 7, GHGF Lester, is a November 6, 2011, black, polled, 68 percent Balancer son of GHGF Jilt’s Tonic 81W. He was purchased by Judyside Farms for $4,750. In the Gelbvieh bull show, champion bull was Lot 1, GHGF Alexander 782Y, once again consigned by Green Hills Gelbvieh. A two year old son of EGL Northern Pacific W026 ET, this 75 percent Gelbvieh bull was born in February 26, 2011 and had a yearling weight EPD of 112 and a ribeye area EPD of 0.45, putting him in the top of the breed for those
Bear Creek Gelbvieh, Bardstown, Ky., consigned the grand champion Gelbvieh female. Lot 28, Danica 201Z, is a black, purebred Gelbvieh open heifer born February 10, 2012 out of DBJ DD Party On Fire W969 and JBPF Lady Xcellence 13X. This heifer, which was the reserve champion and champion bred and owned female at the 2012 NAILE had many friends on sale day and was ultimately picked up by Asbury Farms for $3,900. Lot 21, Bar None Angie 152Y, was the reserve champion Gelbvieh female, consigned by Gelbvieh Bar None Ranch, Fredonia, Ky. She is a powerful, eye appealing, August 22, 2011, red, purebred Gelbvieh heifer sired by JDPD Astro 407S, and sold safe for an August calf by the AI sire Lazy TV Watchman W021. Yoder’s Prairie Acres was the winning bidder at $4,600. The grand champion Balancer female was Lot 30, Lucy, consigned by McIntosh Farm, Georgetown, Ky. She is an April 9, 2012, homozygous black, homozygous polled, 50 percent Balancer open heifer out of WAM Lutton 909 and JBOB 445L ET. Reynolds Bee Lick Gelbvieh, Crab Orchard, Ky., consigned the reserve champion Balancer female. Lot 23, Bee Lick K Yaffa, is a September 14, 2011, 75 percent, black heifer sired by TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P and sold AI bred to M/L Advantage for an August calf. She was purchased by Walter Thorton. FFF
UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britne 605-852-2131
kvolek@venturecomm.net
Thorstenson Gelbvieh
Selby, South Dakota Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in March Brian & Dee Dee Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-9927 605-649-6262 www.Balancerbulls.com
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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS KENTUCKY
Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.
VIRGINIA
Double Bar H Gelbvieh • Balancer • Angus
Davis Holder Family 9595 Bugtussle Road, Gamaliel, KY 42140 270-457-BEEF 270-670-2499 Cell =H =H
Walter & Lee Teeter 1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784
Mick Ainsworth 1613 Derby Road P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281 910-652-2233 Cell: 910-638-8436 Mick’s email: longleaf@etinternet.net Grass Grown • Carcass Quality & Performance
102 Merlin Dr. Georgetown, KY 40234
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Farms Doug & Sue Hughes 6916 Peppers Ferry Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 H 276/637-3916 C 276/620-4271
Dr. Daryl Wilson Tyler Wilson (276) 676-2242
TENNESSEE
Fax (434) 376-7008 434/376-7299 434/376-5675 434/376-5760 434/376-5309
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QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE
Joe & Gwen Wilson
Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle
ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh
John & Liz Loy (865) 687-1968 (865) 235-8869 (C)
7611 Dyer Rd. Luttrell, TN 37779 j.b.loy@att.net
“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”
Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton
Juniors! Check www.GELBVIEH.org often for show information and results on regional shows and the Junior Classic!
839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hampton@twlakes.net
Registered Bulls & Replacement Females
M & W Farms
Maryville, Tennessee
Quality Black Bulls & Heifers for sale Lynn Waters 3525 Tuckaleechee Pike Maryville, TN 37803
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(276) 628-4163
Registered (276) 614-0117 (C) Gelbvieh Cattle
17462 Fenton Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210 • TrebleWRanch@aol.com
Bulls & Heifers for Sale
NORTH CAROLINA
Red House, VA 23963 Office (434) 376-3567 James D. Bennett Paul S. Bennett Jim G. Bennett Brian R. Bennett
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Steve, Ashley, Jordan & Jason McIntosh 502-868-5726 Clifford & Faye McIntosh 502-863-1135 Breeding Gelbvieh since 1989
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WEST VIRGINIA
SALES Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Production Sale weight, with an impressive 801-pound weaning weight. After active bidding, Mark Hoff of Richardton, N.D., purchased this moderately made, performance-minded bull for $6,250.
February 16, 2013 Gladstone, N.D. Sale Manager: Mitchell Marketing Service Reported by: Brian Rogers 30 Bulls 6 Purebred Open Heifers 4 Commercial Open Heifers
$3,410 $2,175 $1,238
A GREAT CROWD was on hand to witness the return of the annual Prairie Hills Gelbvieh production sale. The Sickler family has built their program on outcross Gelbvieh genetics with performance and style. The sale was held via video auction in the newly built Prairie Hills Gelbvieh sale facility. Topping the sale was Lot 15, PHG Roughneck Z23, a homozygous black, double polled, February 25, 2012 son of DVE Davidson Payday 59W and a PHG Fighting Irish dam. This purebred Gelbvieh bull posted an 86-pound birth
The second high selling bull was Lot 12, PHG Cash Machine Z06. He is a February 15, 2012, double black, homozygous polled, purebred Gelbvieh bull also sired by DVE Davidson Payday 59W and out of a JBOB Carolina Fortune dam. Dale Anderson of Reserve, Mont., was the winning bidder at $5,500. Prairie Hills Gelbvieh also offered a select group of open replacement heifers. Lot 36, PHG Mighty Girl Z18, was the top selling heifer at $2,750 to Warner Beef Genetics, Beaver City, Neb. This February 23, 2012, red, double polled heifer was sired by PHG Womanizer W24. Cattle sold into five states. Plans are underway for this summer’s customer appreciation open house to be held August 3, 2013 at Prairie Hills Gelbvieh. FFF
NORTHEAST BREEDERS ILLINOIS
If you’re not here, how does your customer find you?
“Realizing the Value”
Skyler Martin
1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061-9762 815•732•7583
MEMBER
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OHIO
3 G Ranch
Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths
1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755
260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com
Your call or visit is Always Welcome
• Polled Purebreds • Red • Black
Double D Farm
Skyler Martin
9937 Warren Rd. Winslow, IL 61089
1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 367-4116
(815) 732-7583
Fullblood Polled Gelbvieh Polled Hereford
Merle E. Lewis 812/863-7701
James L. Lewis 812/508-0014
RR1 BOX 1360 • SPRINGVILLE, IN 47462
We sell Breeding Stock Bulls & Females Chester Yoder
12353 Cty Rd 330 Big Prairie, OH 44611 chesyoder@yahoo.com 330-567-9232 • 330-231-0339 (cell)
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SALES Flying H Genetics Roughage ‘N Ready Bull Sale March 2, 2013 Arapahoe, Neb. Reported by: Dick Helms Black Balancer® Bulls Black Gelbvieh Bulls Red Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bulls Black SimAngus Bulls Sale Average
$4,697 $4,416 $4,080 $2,963 $4,356
CATTLEMEN AND WOMEN from ten states appraised the stout, muscular, roughage raised bulls offered by the Flying H crew. Many commented the offering was one of the best they had seen and the aggressive bidding spread the bulls from Alabama to Michigan and Oklahoma. Drought conditions reduced the number of bulls needed by Flying H customers but they were willing to invest in their future with the superior genetics offered. Top selling seedstock herd bull was Lot 1 at $10,500.
This homozygous polled and homozygous black 75 percent Balancer® is going to roam pastures for Bar Arrow Cattle at Phillipsburg, Kan. He combined In Focus with Atlas and combined a super disposition and phenotype with calving ease, growth, carcass and maternal genetics. Second high selling bull was a homozygous polled, homozygous black Balancer sired by Flying H Protégé 15W. Bidding $9,000 was the Ripa family, a repeat customer from Nebraska. Other herd bulls bringing $7,000 or more went to these top ranchers: Wahlmeier, Kan.; Kraunau, Neb.; Kunkel, Neb.; and Grabill, Neb.. Top selling red bulls went to repeat customers: Jones Ranch, Ala., paying $6,000 for a Flying H Protégé 22W Balancer son; Farr, Neb., with the top selling red Gelbvieh bull at $4,500; Holeman, Neb., taking home a 25 percent Gelbvieh/75 percent Angus at $5,250; and Klein, Neb., buying a 75 percent Gelbvieh/25 percent Red Angus. Volume buyers were repeat customers Kranau of Nebraska and Brenner Ranch of Colorado. FFF
Schroeder Ranch 15th Annual Bull Sale yearling weight EPDs. LeDoux Ranch, Andy and Danielle LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., had the final bid at $17,000.
April 2, 2013 Mitchell, S.D. Sale Manager: Mettler Sale Management Reported by: Jerry Mettler Black Balancer® Bulls Red Balancer® Bulls Black Purebred Bulls Red Purebred Bulls 46 Total Bulls
$4,700 $3,911 $2,667 $3,208 $4,000
A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY day helped to highlight an incredibly strong set of Gelbvieh and Balancer® bulls offered by Schroeder Ranch, Inc. The best crowd ever was treated to bulls that were fed and managed for longevity and soundness. Topping the sale was Lot 1, SGRI Jacked-Up Z704. This tremendous herdsire was the 2013 People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity runner-up, sired by the infamous SITZ Upward 307R. He is a February 16, 2012 homozygous polled, black Balancer with incredible performance (860 lbs. WW; 1,627 lbs. YW) out of a Jackhammer sired dam. His 16.2 inch ribeye area was only topped by ‘off the charts’ weaning weight and 24 | MAY 2013
Lot 3, another homozygous black Balancer bull, SGRI Alexandria Z707, was the next high seller at $6,000. Dean Baker, Mt. Vernon, S.D., added this February 19, 2012 SITZ Upward 307R son to his bull battery. Lot 15, SGRI Bryant Z804, is a 50 percent black Balancer bull that sold for $5,750 to Kevin Larson, Hartford, S.D. Sired by LT In Reach 9024 (by Mytty In Focus) he has calving ease numbers with performance, shape, and mass, along with a 16.4 inch ribeye area. Another SITZ Upward 307R sired, homozygous black Balancer bull, Lot 2, SGRI Alcester Z703 sold to long-time satisfied customer, Sid Meyer, Meyer Ranch, Rock Rapids, Iowa for $5,500. A March 29, 2012, red Balancer bull sold for $5,500 to repeat customer Robert Ziebart, Plankinton, S.D. Lot 49, SGRI Kimball Z786, was sired by HFX RD Ter-Ron Fully Loaded 5 and held bragging rights to the number one adjusted 365-day weight for red Balancer bulls in the offering at 1,443 pounds. This youngster, with a 15.89 inch ribeye area, may well have been one of the very best red Balancer bulls to sell anywhere in the country. FFF
AGJA REGIONAL SCHEDULES 2013 AGJA No Fences Western Regional Hosted by the Western Regional Breeders Group May 24-26, 2013 Columbus, Kan. Tentative Schedule of Events All times listed EST
Friday, May 24 Noon
Cattle may begin arriving
Dinner on your own
7:30 p.m.
Activity
Saturday, May 25 6:00-8:00 a.m. Breakfast Hosted by Maple UnCommon Hotel 7:00 a.m.
All cattle in place in barns
2013 AGJA Eastern Regional Hosted by the North Carolina Gelbvieh Junior Association June 7-9, 2013 Waynesville, N.C. Tentative Schedule of Events All times listed EST
Friday, June 7 Noon
Cattle may begin arriving
6:00 p.m.
Supper at the barns
Later
Pool Party at the hotel
Saturday, June 8 6:000-10:00 a.m. Breakfast at the hotel 7:00 a.m.
All cattle in place in barns
8:00-9:00 a.m. Check-in cattle (bring registration
8:00-9:00 a.m. Check-in cattle (bring registration papers) and Contest sign-up, turn in photos
papers) and Contest sign-up, turn in
photos & posters
9:30 a.m.
Judging contest
9:30 a.m.
Quiz Bowl
11:30 a.m.
Lunch provided at barns
11:00 a.m.
Judging Clinic
1:00 p.m.
Showmanship - Blow & Show, followed
11:30 a.m.
Lunch
by Fitting contest approx. 30 min. after
1:30 p.m.
Showmanship - Blow & Show (Seniors, Intermediates, Juniors followed by Pee Wees) Followed by: Bred & Owned Bull Show, and Market Steer Show
the conclusion of showmanship
4:30 p.m.
Bred & Owned Bull Show, and Market
Steer Show
7:00 p.m.
Supper at the barns – Contest Awards
6:30 p.m. Supper at the barns – Contest Awards Presentation
Sunday, May 26
Presentation
Sunday, June 9
7:00-8:00 a.m. Breakfast
6:00-10:00 a.m. Breakfast at the hotel
8:00 a.m.
Cowboy Church
8:00 a.m.
Cowboy Church
9:30 a.m.
Heifer show begins: Gelbvieh Females followed by Balancer® Females
9:00 a.m.
Heifer show begins – Gelbvieh Females
followed by Balancer® Females
11:30 a.m.
Lunch – Grab and Go
11:30 a.m.
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JUNIOR VOICE
Run For It AGJA members interested in working for the future of the Gelbvieh breed and improving their own leadership skills should run for the AGJA Board of Directors. Application information can be found on the Northern Lights page of the Gelbvieh website. By Dustin Aherin SPEECHES, INTERVIEWS, HELPING with contests, and possibly a humorous moment during candidate orientation – that’s what it takes to run for the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Board of Directors. Once elected, the responsibilities begin: meetings, conference calls, and writing Junior Voice articles. Not to mention the week of Junior Classic, and the pressure to keep things running smoothly, or at least maintain the chaos at a controllable level. It requires a little effort. Is it all worth it? Most definitely. Believe it or not, it is incredibly rewarding to be an AGJA board member. Part of that reward is connecting with people. The camaraderie built between fellow board members creates friendships and allows people to get to know each other beyond the barns. Many times the Junior Board has come to the fall meeting with some people as
friends, and others just friendly acquaintances, but at the conclusion of the weekend everyone is part of a close knit team. This proves especially true when many of the faces stay the same for multiple years. Furthermore, Junior Classic and other events allow board members to work with members of the entire Gelbvieh breed, both fellow juniors and adult members, on an entirely new level. The enjoyment found in helping the younger kids, and the fulfilling sense of accomplishment from playing a role in the success of an entire week can hardly be matched. Finally, board members have the opportunity to travel to the Youth Beef Industry Congress, held every other year, recently in conjunction with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention. YBIC addresses many current beef industry issues over multiple days and allows AGJA board members to meet and converse with leaders from all of the junior breed associations and many other cattle associations. I’m sure all those juniors out there, including myself, have been told by parents and teachers to “do this” or “do that” because it’s good for you. Well, chances are, it is good for you. The Junior Board is no different. First and foremost, the junior board is accountable for much of how shows, contests, and activities are run
Dustin Aherin, President (2013) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-302-1252 daherin@ruraltel.net Grace Hammer, Vice President (2013) Wallace, KS • 785-728-7111 Hammerhead_grace@hotmail.com Mike & Toni Shrewsbury, Adult Advisors Lathrop, MO • 816-528-3644 mshrews@northmo.net Al & Mary Knapp, Adult Advisors Bonner Springs, KS • 913-724-4105 knappa@swbell.net Dana Stewart, Staff Advisor 303-465-2333 • danas@gelbvieh.org
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Garrett Teeter, V.P. of Leadership (2013) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-267-4060 gmteeter@ncsu.edu Van Tucker, Secretary (2014) Portis, KS • 785-282-0544 vantucker@live.com Seth Arp, Treasurer (2013) Arlington, WI • 608-712-1186 setharp0922@hotmail.com
Cole Buffo, Ex-Officio Lansing, KS • 913-683-0034 cattle@kc.rr.com Christian Hojer (2013) Lake Preston, SD • 605-860-8635 hojer23@hotmail.com Nicole Mattison (2014) Lamberton, MN • 507-752-7573 nicole.mattison.2013@gmail.com Michael Ring (2014) Oregon, IL • 815-732-7583 skylerm1@frontier.com Justin Vehige (2014) Bonnots Mill, MO • 573-897-3303 jvehige@hotmail.com
at Junior Classic. When “the buck stops here” for an entire association, it puts a slightly new perspective on the meaning of ultimate responsibility. Like it or not, problems always find a way to put a kink in things, and no matter their size, learning how to deal with problems in a positive and effective manner is a valuable tool.
The enjoyment found in helping the younger kids, and the fulfilling sense of accomplishment from playing a role in the success of an entire week can hardly be matched.
Additionally, understanding how to discuss with respect to others and make group decisions within a meeting, or any setting for that matter, will confirm its usefulness nearly every day. The Junior Board experience can prove valuable to everyone in one way or another.
Besides all the personal benefits the AGJA Board of Directors provides, in the end, running for the Board is an obligation of older AGJA members to make sure the younger members have all the same opportunities, if not more, that I know the older members had. We belong to a strong association that generates the future of the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry, and if you allow it, it can be one of the most influential activities you ever partake in. I know it still is for me. Once old enough, I encourage every AGJA member to run for the board; most importantly to help the Association and those around you, but also to improve upon yourself at the same time. There will be four two-year terms open on the ninemember Board in 2013. Candidates must be 16 years of age as of January 1, 2013, and may not have reached his or her 20th birthday as of January 1, 2013. For more information, see the AGJA Northern Lights Classic Rules Packet online at http://www.gelbvieh.org/juniors/ northernlights.html. FFF
A sincere “thank You” to everyone Who attended and purchased at our 2012 Production sale and for the past 30 years of support! A special thanks to Prairie Hills Gelbvieh For purchasing DDGR Yukon 172Z, this year’s High selling bull.
We are already excited about the fresh new genetics we will be offering in next year’s sale, with calves by • KKC Power Pac 50Y • Lazy TV Sam U451 Dennis, Sherry, Jessica, Katie and Sarah • DDGR • TAU Gunslinger 19U Al and Peggy • CMR • CIRS Decade 5135 Hwy 6, Mandan, ND 58554 • HART 35W34 (701) 663-7266 or (701) 400-3483 • SAV Iron Mountain gustindd@wildblue.net • www.gustinsdiamondd.com
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How AGA Members Can Impact the Beef Business The American Gelbvieh Foundation is a key resource towards the completion of the goals outlined in the American Gelbvieh Association’s long-range strategic plan. Consider making a tax deductible gift to the Foundation, ultimately making your own impact on the beef business. By Dana Stewart THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH Association’s long range plan, Impacting the Beef Business, is off the ground and running. The plan is already making huge strides in providing AGA members the tools they need to continue the Gelbvieh breed’s recent positive momentum in the beef industry. The goals of the plan are centered on three cornerstones: breed improvement, breed promotion, and member education. Of these three, breed improvement ultimately affects breed promotion and member education. Breed improvement also has a close connection to the American Gelbvieh Foundation. Because research provides reliable data, this data is a tremendous marketing tool in promoting the merits of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics over other breeds. And, research is at the core of the American Gelbvieh Foundation’s purpose. The American Gelbvieh Foundation has the potential to change Gelbvieh as much as any program, tool, or event. The potential benefits that the Foundation offers not only to breed improvement, but also breed promotion and member education,
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are limitless. Unfortunately, without the resources within the Foundation, the potential is limited and maximizing the full capabilities of the Foundation is restricted. So, just how can the Foundation make such significant difference in impacting the beef business? Take for example the tremendous response of AGA members for the Genomic Pioneers project. AGA members strongly supported the program by sending DNA samples and monetary donations. The fruits of this project are well within sight. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, by this summer AGA will releases genomic-enhanced EPDs (GE EPDs) – launching Gelbvieh and Balancer ahead of several other breeds to provide this invaluable tool to members and their commercial customers.
Because research provides reliable data, this data is a tremendous marketing tool in promoting the merits of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics over other breeds. And, research is at the core of the American Gelbvieh Foundation’s purpose.
The AGA’s long range plan outlines some specific goals for breed improvement that the Foundation could quickly set into motion if funds were readily available. Once those breed improvement tools are ready, they can be used for breed promotion and ready for member education.
WESTERN BREEDERS For instance, the plan calls for the development of new EPDs including a reliable tool to monitor traits for maternal efficiency as well as developing a feed efficiency EPD. With surplus funds from the Foundation, research and development for these tools could be quickly enacted, furthering AGA’s progress. While a large part of the long range plan calls for AGA members to assist in the development of these tools by submitting data as well as monitoring breed improvement within their own herds, AGA members can also make a positive impact by making a contribution to the American Gelbvieh Foundation. This gift can be a one-time gift of cash, a pledged gift over a period of time, or a gift of value such as assets. There really is no gift too small and all gifts are tax deductible.
ARIZONA The Prosser Family
928/289-2619 928/380-5149 cell Winslow, AZ
www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com
RFI Tested Balancer , Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell Annually in April at Yerington, NV ®
COLORADO
Dave & Dawn Bowman 55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425
(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com
Check www.gelbvieh.org often for show information and results on regional shows and the Junior Classic!
NEVADA
Consider making your own impact on the beef business by giving to the American Gelbvieh Foundation. Your gift can be the driving force in launching and keeping Gelbvieh on the forefront of success. For questions about the Foundation or to make a pledge or gift, contact Dana Stewart at danas@gelbvieh. org or at 303-465-2333. FFF
Juniors!
Dick & Jean Williams P.O. Box 156 Orovada, NV 89425 775•272•3442
“Pounds Make Profit in Your Pocket” Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty
MONTANA
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The Quest for the Perfect Photo Whether taking photos for the Junior Classic or just wanting to improve your pictures, here are a few helpful tips: take photos in early morning or late afternoon hours, play with angles, tell a story, use the rule of thirds, practice and patience. By Jennifer Scharpe IT’S OFTEN SAID photographers spend a lifetime taking thousands of photos in the quest for that perfect photo. That perfect photo is often very elusive. It can happen at the spur of the moment or it can take countless hours and numerous shots to get it just right. And even when you think you may have it, when you get back to the computer to look at them, you realized that perfect photo is still elusive. But when you do get that shot, it’s a photographers dream. Since October 2010, I have shot over 26,000 photos, a minuscule number to professional photographers. Whether competiting in the Junior Classic photography contest or just looking to improve your own photos, here are a few tips to assist in the quest for that perfect shot. It starts with a quality camera. Digital camera technology has come a long way over the years and there are quality cameras available at any price level. A camera with 6.0 megapixels is sufficient, however the greater the megapixels the higher the quality of the photo – 12-18 megapixels are better. Choose
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the camera that fits your budget and most importantly, one you are comfortable using. Take photos in the early morning or the later afternoon. Sunlight will make or break a photo. Best results are usually achieved during the early morning hours or later in the evenings. And if you get that great sunrise or sunset photo, consider it a bonus. A mentor of mine often reminds me cattle are calmer and more relaxed in the early morning and late evening hours, making them easier to photograph. Angles of the photo are important. Whether shooting animal photos or kids playing in the dirt, a photographer needs to get down on their level. Side profile animal photos should be taken so the camera is held level with the middle third of the animal. No matter the subject, shoot at camera angles that are appealing to the subject, making it look its best. Also, feel free to play around with different angles, even cocking the camera to the side. Be sure to get multiple angles of the same subject as you never know what will look best when you open them on the computer.
January Breeding Reference Guide/AI Sires Early deadline: November 21 Ad deadline: November 28 February Profit Picture Commercial Issue Early deadline: December 8 Ad deadline: December 15 March Annual Gelbvieh Convention/NWSS Early deadline: January 20 Ad deadline: January 25 April Herd Management/AI Sires Early deadline: February 20 Ad deadline: February 27 May Herd Health/Nutrition & Feeding Early deadline: March 20 Ad deadline: March 26 June-July Herd Reference Edition Early deadline: May 23 Ad deadline: May 30 August Seedstock Marketing Early deadline: June 20 Ad deadline: June 25 September Junior Programs Early deadline: July 20 Ad deadline: July 25 October Profit Picture Commercial Issue Early deadline: August 10 Ad deadline: August 17 November The Gelbvieh Cow Early deadline: September 20 Ad deadline: September 25 December AGA Convention Preview Early deadline: October 19 Ad deadline: October 25
MIDWEST BREEDERS KANSAS
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
Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis
26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177
ROCKING GV GELBVIEH Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle
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
“Where workin’ cattle & eye appeal come full circle”
John & Carla Shearer (620) 628-4621 (620) 654-6507 (John Cell)
RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh
MISSOURI
Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!
A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–
2815 Navajo Rd. Canton, KS 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net
www.rogersvfg.com
Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April
•
Judd Ranch Inc.
Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd 423 Hwy. K-68 • Pomona, KS 66076 785/ 566-8371
Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner 22533 Spencer Lane Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-7502
B/F Cattle Company
P.O. Box 51 Mendon, MO 64660 (660) 272-3805 (O) (660-375-7266 (C) Ronald & Kathryne 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
Specializing in Forage Raised Balancer® Bulls on K-31
Culling practices on cows/bulls second to NONE! For information, contact:
Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit
Myron & Valerie Bahm
Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730
4375 White Oak Rd Fordland, MO 65652
660 • 492 • 2808 LeDoux Ranch
Andy, Danielle JW and Jady LeDoux 365 Agenda Lane • Agenda, KS 66930 H:785-732-6564 • C: 785-527-3188 www.ledouxranch.com Offering value from Heterosis
Timothy Mulroy • 785-640-6401 Mayetta, KS • tim@blackgoldinc.biz
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417-753-3578(h) • 417-576-0687(c)
email: whiteoakfarms@live.com
Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer® Generations of selection pressure on forage.
18 mo Balancer, SimAngus bulls Superior genetics to lower costs, increase premiums 50 Spring bred heifer mates, synch, AI Bob Harriman Genetics Montrose, MO 660-492-2504 bharriman39@hotmail.com Thanks to all for investing 50 years in this program from pasture to plate.
NEBRASKA
Tell a story. Perhaps one of the best ways to create an interesting photo is to tell a story with the photo. Create a connection between the photo and the person seeing it. The connection will differ for each person. Try to create photos that draw people in, that cause an emotional response, or cause a viewer to wonder what is going on inside that photo or what may be happening off camera that resulted in the photo’s subject reacting a certain way.
Perhaps one of the best ways to create an interesting photo is to tell a story with the photo. Create a connection between the photo and the person seeing it. Cover photos are best vertical. A tip if you one day want to find your photo on the cover of Gelbvieh World is that vertical photos work best for magazine cover photos. Sometimes if the photo resolution is high enough quality a horizontal photo can be cropped
vertically. However, starting with a vertical image is best. Remember the rule of thirds. Generally, the more interesting photos are the ones where the subject is not centered directly in the middle of the photo. Use the rule of thirds to help you position the subject in the photo. Divide the frame in to thirds using imaginary horizontal and vertical lines in your viewfinder. Place the subject at an intersection of the lines. The rule of thirds is also good to remember when cropping photos. Great photos take practice and patience. You can never take enough photos. The beauty of digital photos is you don’t have the expense of developing all those practice photos, so shoot away. Having patience is especially important when taking livestock photos. Remain calm, take a few extra breaths, and try again; in most cases, eventually the animal will cooperative. Practice and patience will ultimately help photographers in their quest for the perfect photo. FFF
MIDWEST BREEDERS Pope Farms Gelbvieh
P
J. J. Boehler
70948 L Rd. , Orleans, NE 68966 308-473-7342 • 308-999-0207
Jeff and Jeanne Pope 26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869 Phone & Fax: (308) 467-BEEF Cell: (308) 390-0657 jeff@popefarms.com
www.popefarms.com
Cedar Top Ranch Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163 (H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net
Jeff Swanson • 308/337-2235 72408 I Road • Oxford, NE 68967
Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February
Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209
GELBVIEH
BALANCER
Mark & Patty Goes 39414 SW 75th Rd. Odell, NE 68415 (402) 766-3627
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PLACES TO BE May 2013 May 6
Feist Gelbvieh Production Sale, Bowman, ND
May 11
Carolina’s “Full House” Multi-Breed Female Sale, Clemson, SC
May 24-26 AGJA Western Regional Show, Columbus, Kan.
June 2013 June 1
AGJA Northern Lights Classic Entry Deadline
June 1
AGJA Transfer/Ownership Deadline
June 5
Applications and Pre-Classic Contests Deadline
June 7-9
AGJA Eastern Regional Show, Waynesville, N.C.
June 12-15 BIF Conference, Oklahoma City, OK
July 2013 June 30-July 5 AGJA Northern Lights Classic, Rochester, MN
July 27
Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch Customer Appreciation, Open House & Private Treaty Heifer Sale, Ponteix, SK
August 2013 Aug. 3
Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Customer Appreciation Open House, Gladstone, ND
October 2013 Oct. 25-26 Eagle Pass Ranch Angus Herd Dispersal and Gelbvieh & Balancer Female Sale, Highmore, SD Oct. 26
Flying H Genetics 10th Grown On Grass Bull Sale, Lowry City, MO
Editor’s Note: If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to jennifers@gelbvieh. org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.GELBVIEH.org contains additional contact information for each event.
Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch 156 years experience in the cattle industry, with 27 years raising Gelbvieh Raising the kind of cattle that provide
Functionality
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Private Treaty Bull Sales always available. RANCH
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AD INDEX 3 G Ranch.................................23 ABCS Gelbvieh........................20 Adkins Gelbvieh......................20 AGA..........................................39 Area Coordinators...................11 B/F Cattle Company................32 Bar Arrow Cattle Company...32 Bar IV Livestock......................22 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc...............29 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch......20 Blackhawk Cattle Company...23 Boehler Gelbvieh.....................33 Bow K Ranch...........................29 Brandywine Farm....................20 BV Ranch..................................20 Cattlemen’s Connection......9, 34 C-Cross Cattle Company.......22 Cedar Top Ranch............ IFC, 33 Chimney Butte Ranch.............20 Circle S Ranch....................18, 32 CJ&L Livestock........................20 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh.....22 Cranview Gelbvieh..................20 Cunningham, Ronn................34 Danell Diamond Six Ranch....29 DDM Gelbvieh.........................23 Diamond L Farms...................38
Double Bar H...........................22 Dromgoole’s Heaven...............38 Eagle Pass Ranch.....................20 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch...20 Flying H Genetics............ 33, BC Gelbvieh Bar None..................24 Gelbvieh Bull Barn..................34 Gelbvieh Guide........................34 Gelbvieh Media Productions......37 Gelbvieh Profit Partners.........35 Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch......29 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh.........20 Green Hills Gelbvieh...............22 GS Ridge Top Ranch...............20 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh...20, 27 Hampton Cattle Company.....22 Harriman, Bob.........................32 Hart Farm Gelbvieh................32 Hartland Farm.........................32 Hill Top Haven Farm..............22 Hodges Ranch..........................38 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch.............21 J & K Farms..............................23 J Bar M Gelbvieh.....................32 Judd Ranch, Inc...................1, 32 Kicking Horse Ranch..............29 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms.............38
Knoll Crest Farm.....................22 Lambert, Doak.........................34 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.............29 LeDoux Ranch.........................32 Lemke Cattle............................33 Leonhardt Cattle Company....21 Linquist Farms.........................20 Little Windy Hill Farms..........22 Lone Oak Gelbvieh..................20 Longleaf Station.......................22 M&P Gelbvieh.........................33 M&W Farms............................22 Maple Hill Farm.......................23 Markes Family Farms..............38 Martin Cattle Company..........38 Mattison Family Farm............20 McCabe Cattle/Two Step Ranch....20 McIntosh Farm........................22 Middle Creek Farms...............29 Miller Gelbvieh........................38 Mitchell Marketing Service....34 MLM Gelbvieh.........................33 Mulroy Farms...........................32 National CUP Lab...................34 NS Ranch..................................38 Plateau Gelbvieh......................29 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh................3
Pope Farms Gelbvieh..............33 Post Rock Cattle Company.... 7, 32 Register Farms.........................22 Rocking GV Gelbvieh.............32 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh...19, 32 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay...29 Schafer Farms, Inc...................20 Schroeder Ranch.......................5 Seedstock Plus Genetics.........34 Seedstock Plus..........................34 Spring Flood Ranch................32 Stuecken Brothers....................13 Swanson Cattle Company......33 SW Iowa Sale............................12 Taubenheim Gelbvieh.............33 The 88 Ranch............................32 Thorstenson Gelbvieh.............21 TJB Gelbvieh............................33 Treble W Ranch.......................22 Triple K Gelbvieh.....................32 Volek Ranch.............................21 Warner Beef Genetics .........IBC White Oak Farms....................32 Wildwood Acres......................23 Wilkinson Gelbvieh..........29, 36 Yoder’s Prairie Acres...............23 Zoetis Animal Health....14, 15, 17
SOUTHERN BREEDERS ALABAMA
TEXAS
Kittle Gelbvieh Farms Quality Black Gelbvieh Cattle Johnny D. Kittle 816 Co. Rd. 36 Geraldine, AL 35974 Cell (256) 996-4140 www.kittlefarms.com
Jim & Pat Dromgoole 4403 Winding River Dr. • Richmond, TX 77469
OKLAHOMA
ARKANSAS LeGRAND
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15702 Hodges Rd., Omaha, AR 72662 Hodgesranch@live.com
Eugene (870) 426-5333 Diana (870) 426-5334 Neal (870) 426-4469
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809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074
405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available
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2013 AGJA Northern Lights Classic TENTATIVE Schedule Please join the members of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) for the 2013 Northern Lights Classic, June 30 through July 5 at Graham Park, Olmstead County Fairgrounds in Rochester, Minn. The show is hosted by the Minnesota Junior Gelbvieh Association. Be on hand for all the contests, fun, food, and top-notch Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. Breeders are welcome and encouraged to visit the show anytime during the week. If you plan to attend any day, please contact the AGA office to reserve a name tag.
Saturday, June 29
10:00 a.m.
Senior Team Fitting
3:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
Junior Team Fitting
12:30
Lunch, sponsored
2:00 p.m.
Quiz Bowl preliminary rounds
6:00 p.m.
Dinner, sponsored, immediately followed by Quiz Bowl finals
Cattle may arrive into tie outs; Set up in barn allowed
Sunday, June 30 8:00 a.m.
Arrival and set up continued
11:00 a.m.
AGJA Board Meeting
1:00 p.m.
Cattle must be in place
1:00 p.m.
Come and go check-in
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast, sponsored
5:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies, immediately followed by Mentor/Protégé orientation
7:30 a.m.
Judging contest registration
8:00 a.m.
Judging contest
6:30 p.m.
AGJA Skillathon contest orientation and educational session
12:00 p.m.
Lunch, sponsored
8:00 p.m.
Board candidate orientation
1:00 p.m.
Fun Day
6:00 p.m.
Dinner immediately followed by AGJA Annual Meeting and Board election
Monday, July 1
Wednesday, July 3
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast, sponsored
Thursday, July 4
8:00 a.m.
Sales Talk contest
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast, sponsored
Noon
Lunch, sponsored
1:00 p.m.
Skillathon contest, priority given to Impromptu contestants
2:00 p.m.
Start Impromptu prep room
2:30 p.m.
First Impromptu contestants give speeches, Ambassador Interviews concurrent with Impromptu, Ambassador candidates last for Impromptu
8:00 a.m.
AGJA National Showmanship contest, followed by a one hour break. AGJA National Bred & Owned Balancer® Bull Show, then AGJA National Balancer® Female Show
Noon
Grab & Go Lunch, sponsored
Dinner on your own
5:00 p.m.
Steer weigh-in
6:00 p.m. Dinner, sponsored; Board candidate interviews
Tuesday, July 2 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast, sponsored
8:00 a.m.
Sullivan’s Stock Show University
9:30 a.m.
Team Fitting set up
Friday, July 5 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast, sponsored
8:00 a.m.
AGJA National Steer Show, National Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Bull Show, followed by AGJA National Gelbvieh Female Show
Noon
Grab & Go Lunch, sponsored
6:00 p.m.
Awards Banquet
9:00 p.m.
AGJA Dance
Stacking the Pedigrees.. NOTHING ELEMENTARY ABOUT IT. We strive to surround ourselves with bulls that continue to elevate our program! Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Balancer® Bull DLW Pension 5115Z Homozygous Black, Double Polled (test pending) Balancer® Bull DCSF Highly Focused 308Y8
CE
BW WW YW
M
TM CED
14
-0.4
28
67
78
124
8
YG
CW
RE
MB
0.14
42
0.10
0.37
FT
CV
FM
0.01 63.53 51.16
CE
BW WW YW
M
TM CED
8
1.7
30
66
72
116
6
YG
CW
RE
MB
0.04
41
0.42
0.39
FT
CV
FM
0.01 68.39 47.44
Black, Homozygous Polled Balancer® Bull JCGR Contract 533Y Owned with Sienknecht Cattle Co.
Stop by and take a look
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CE
BW WW YW
M
TM CED
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0.3
24
58
68
107
7
YG
CW
RE
MB
-0.03
34
0.31
0.50
WARNER BEEF GENETICS Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922 Dan Warner: 308.962.6511 Monte Warner: 308.962.6136 Darren Warner: 308.824.2950
FT
CV
FM
-0.02 73.82 41.76
Plant the right seeds and watch your program Flourish... With these Stylish, Proven Sires of ELITE Carcass & Performance Genetics! Flying H Professor 22W Reg# AMGV 1108539 DOB: 1/14/2009 • Black • Homo. Polled Balancer 50% Sire: GAR-EGL PROTEGE Dam’s Sire: FLYING H MSH FULL SEASON CE
BW
WW
YW
MK
TM
11
-0.6
79
125
24
64
CD 6
0.43
.57
.42
.44
.24
NA
.25
22W son
Flying H Professor 22W YG
CW
RE
MB
FT
CV
-0.11
43
0.85
0.43
0.01 77.69 51.65
.27
.37
.25
.27
.34
NA
FM NA
Flying H Protégé 15W
We were Carcass, when carcass wasn’t cool… now we have the phenotype to go with it!
Reg#: AMGV 1113163 DOB: 1/14/2009 • Homo. Black • Homo. Polled Balancer 50% Sire: GAR-EGL PROTEGE Dam’s Sire: FLYING H EXCLUSIVE CE
BW
WW
YW
MK
TM
13
-2.6
68
109
22
56
CD 8
.47
.58
.43
.44
.27
NA
.28
15W son & daughter
FHG Flying H Protégé 15W YG
CW
RE
MB
-0.18
31
0.64
0.78 -0.03 101.94 43.21
FT
.28
.37
.26
.29
.36
CV NA
FM NA
Flying H Complete 707T Reg#: AMGV 1047942 DOB: 03/05/2007 • Homo. Black • Polled Balancer 50% DNA verified to be AMF & NHF Sire: G A R PREDESTINED Dam’s Sire: TLR COCOA 35C
bull #1 Balancer se for ta da ba in all of AGA d Carcass an g Marblin Value
CE
BW
WW
YW
MK
TM
9
0.1
64
108
38
70
CD 6
.49
.59
.52
.53
.36
NA
.36
FHG Flying H Complete 707T YG
CW
RE
MB
FT
0.02
34
0.54
1.24
0.03 151.40 44.99
CV
.30
.43
.28
.31
.39
NA
FM NA
Complete daughters
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