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CONTENTS
May 2020 | Volume 34 | Number 8
FEATURES 10 Over the Fence with the AGA
17 AGJA Spring/Summer Newsletter
28 Cow-Calf Survey Highlights
The AGA recently announced a new carcass data collection project. We’re diving into the project’s most frequently asked questions.
Look no further to read up on all the information surrounding AGJA summer activities.
CattleFax released the results and analysis of its annual Cow-Calf Study sponsored by Crystalyx. The survey provides insights regarding trends for management practices, marketing strategies, expansion/liquidation, etc.
22 AGA Board of Directors Action Points from March 2020 Meeting
By Will Fiske
11 A Fond Farewell
By Tanner Aherin, CattleFax.
By Lynn Valentine
IN EVERY ISSUE Contact Us
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Information Exchange
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Events of Interest
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Ad Index
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BREEDERS CORNER Southern Breeders
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Northeast Breeders
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Southeast Breeders
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Midwest Breeders
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Western Breeders
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Upper Midwest Breeders Service Center
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EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org “GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and September for $35 for one year. American Gelbvieh Association 1001 S. 70th St., Ste. 215, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510-7901. Periodicals postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER send address changes to: Gelbvieh World, 1001 S. 70th St., Suite 215, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
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CONTENTS INSIDE THE EDITORIAL 6
The Darkest Night Still Ends with a Sunrise
View from the Board by Dan McCarty
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Working Together
From the Corner Office by Megan Slater
12 Our Freedom’s not Free
Out in the Field by Tom Strahm
14 Breeding Data Entry
Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Taylor Buckley
16 Cow Work and School Work
Junior Connection by Dani Stock
1001 S. 70th St., Ste. 215 • Lincoln, NE 68510 Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339 www.gelbvieh.org • info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association Instagram: americangelbvieh ASSOCIATION STAFF Megan Slater Executive Director megans@gelbvieh.org Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org 785-547-7999 Taylor Buckley Data Service Coordinator taylorb@gelbvieh.org
Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org Jake Renner Member and Youth Activities Coordinator jake@gelbvieh.org Malerie Strahm Multimedia Coordinator malerie@gelbvieh.org
Will Fiske Breed Growth Specialist will@gelbvieh.org Barb Standage Office Operations Coordinator barb@gelbvieh.org
24 Telling Your Beef story. Why Should We Answer the Difficult Questions?
Communication Message by Jake Renner
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dan McCarty, President (2017) Rifle, CO • 970-481-5217 mccartycattle@hotmail.com Klint Sickler, Vice President (2019) Gladstone, ND • 701-483-5250 klintsickler@hotmail.com
SALES 30
Overmiller Gelbvieh and Red Angus
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The Cattleman’s Choice Bull Sale
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The Genetic Investment Bull Sale from Warner Beef Genetics
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Chimney Butte Ranch ‘Your Path to Profit’ Annual Production Sale
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2020 Judd Ranch Bull Sale
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Loveless Gelbvieh 15th Annual ‘Quest of the West Cattle Sale’
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17th Annual Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants Open House and Sale
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Derek Martin, Treasurer (2017) Bucklin, KS • 620-397-6752 dmartin@kinsleyfeeders.com John Carrel, Secretary (2019) Columbus, MT • 406-322-5991 lauriecarrel@live.com
DIRECTORS Dustin Aherin (2017) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-302-1252 dgaherin@vet.k-state.edu
Andrea Murray (2018) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net
Todd Bickett, DVM (2018) Chickamauga, GA • 423-667-3799 todd@bickettgenetics.com
Lowell Rogers, DVM (2017) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com
Leland Clark (2019) Barnard, KS • 785-792-6244 prcc@twinvalley.net
Randy Sienknecht (2018) Gladbrook, IA • 319-290-3763 rmsink1209@msn.com
Mark Covington (2019) Montrose, CO • 970-209-1956 covinginc@hotmail.com
Jeff Swanson (2018) Oxford, NE • 308-290-3763 swansoncattleco@yahoo.com
Jeff Loveless (2017) Spanish Fork, UT • 801-623-8308 olranch@aol.com
Tom Vehige ( 2019) Billings, MO • 417-772-2002 tbarscattle@gmail.com
Lori Maude (2018) Hermosa, SD • 303-809-3789 lori.maude@gmail.com
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GW VIEW FROM THE BOARD
The Darkest Night Still Ends with a Sunrise By Dan McCarty
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he world has changed drastically in the past several weeks. If you would have told me 20 years ago that in my lifetime there would be a time when the majority of Americans would be forced to stay at home because of a virus, more than 16 million people would become unemployed in a matter of weeks, and simply going to the grocery store or out to dinner with friends is a risky behavior, I would have probably laughed at you. The threat of COVID-19 in rural America is certainly real, however I think our lives have not changed as much as those in urban areas. Cattle still need fed, calves need branded, fences need fixed, and preparations for summer still need to happen. For all the bad news there has been in the world lately, I think there are a couple positives to come out of this situation. First, production agriculture has had a very positive spotlight pointed its direction during this entire ordeal. Immediately after many states across the country issued “stay at home” orders, millions flocked to the grocery store to stock up and saw something many had never witnessed in their lifetimes…empty store shelves. In an instant, many Americans suddenly realized their food doesn’t come from grocery stores. Additionally, many Americans did something else they hadn’t done in quite a while – fix dinner at home. I suspect many even had to learn how to cook! I am sure that many of us in production agriculture muttered the words “no kidding” under our breath when the government immediately declared agriculture as an “essential business” but between that and empty meat cases, I truly believe the general public may be changing their thinking about production agriculture. When this is all over, we need to continue to look for ways to engage the public in the importance of our food supply.
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The second positive is the micro evolution in our business I will simply call “back to the future.” During this crisis, Gelbvieh breeders have responded by taking appropriate steps to protect themselves and their customers yet still hold bull and production sales. Cattlemen and women across this country are resilient, and nobody knows how to adapt and overcome better than we do. During the second half of the spring bull sale season, both breeders and their customers have utilized and embraced technology for evaluating and purchasing bulls remotely. However, because of social distancing and many state and local governments recommending limiting the size of gatherings, seedstock and commercial producers have once again picked up the phone and called breeders and their marketing staff to get opinions on animals – just like we did in the old days! I find this forced change refreshing and I believe it renews trust among seedstock producers and between seedstock producers and our commercial customers. One can’t help but wonder how this event changes how we market Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle in the future. So many cattle have traded this spring on the internet or telephone and some sales have even been held virtually. Will this trend continue as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic? Only time will tell. It seems very appropriate that the month of May is celebrated as National Beef Month, highlighting the largest single segment of American agriculture. I encourage you take a moment this month and just think about the impact beef producers and our farms and ranches have not only on thousands of rural communities all across the country, but everything we provide the consuming public from high quality beef, to products made from byproducts, to open space and wildlife habitat. We are the backbone of rural America and although it is a tough time for everyone right now, we should hold our heads high and be proud of our contribution to society and this great county. D
Adding Pieces to the Puzzle! Every year we all add genetics to our programs to improve our herd in an on-going effort to complete the puzzle THANK YOU to all who bid and bought at our annual production sale with a special thanks to the purchasers of these high sellers.
CMR Consensus 60G
DDGR Firebird 100G
High selling black, a son of BNC At Ease A357 and a PLA Big Dog 101Y dam. A PB94 with eye appeal, excellent thickness, and calving ease and growth EPDs in the top 20% of the breed. Sold to Prairie Hills Gelbvieh, Gladstone, ND
High selling red, a son of RWG Exact Combination 7409 and a top EGL Miguel daughter. A PB94, he had an 83 lb. birthweitht, 799 lb. weaning weight and a marbling EPD in the top 10% of the breed. Sold to Eslinger Brother, Elgin, ND
We are excited to be adding these puzzle pieces to our bull battery this year. We feel that their excelent calving ease, carcass traits and scrotal development will be a great addition to our program.
JKGF CHIEF F810
Purebred Chief Justice son that was the high selling bull at the J & K Genetic Power sale and ranks in the top 10% of the breed for marbling and top 20% for calving ease.
DBRG Mr Red Baron 9115G
Red Baron son that was the high selling red bull at Rippe Gelbvieh. He ranks in the top 3% for calving ease with a 15.9 inch ribeye and IMF ratio of 121.
Dennis, Sherry and Jessica Gustin Al and Peggy Gustin Steve and Katie Stensgard • Richie and Sarah Heinrich 5135 Hwy 6 • Mandan, ND 58554 Dennis: 701-663-7266 or 701-400-3483 Sarah: 701-400-3563 • Richie: 701-320-6484 gustindd@wildblue.net • www.gustinsdiamondd.com
GW FROM THE CORNER OFFICE
Working Together By Megan Slater
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n recent times of uncertainty, we have seen communities working together to help us all get through these tough times. People continue to eat take-out to support local restaurants and several companies have restructured their operations to produce hand sanitizer, ventilators, and other medical supplies. In such times of uncertainty these gestures help us to see the power of communities working together. Many of these acts of kindness can be seen on the news and of course, on social media. Here lately the beef industry has undergone trying times like we’ve never seen before, and this too can be seen on social media. It is in these moments that we need to come together and work on the hard issues that face our industry. Depending on the way you look it, social media has been a blessing and a curse. Some people use it to hide behind a keyboard and express their opinion without being held accountable. Social media can also be a place that brings people together and can be an outlet to express feelings if one feels so compelled. It is also a great place to reach people with advocacy and beef promotion. It may also be a place where ideas emerge but likely isn’t the place where those ideas come to life to create positive change on certain issues. One of the ways to create action and change is to get in touch with your association through different outlets. Opinions of members and their customers are meaningful to associations. Associations are member driven and these opinions are what keep the associations progressing forward. That is why getting involved and participating in your association is so important. According to Merriam-Webster, an association is a noun defined as an organization of persons having a common interest. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is just that and it can even be taken a step further to say the people of the AGA not only have a common interest but also a common purpose. Our organization and its
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membership have the shared purpose of raising Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle, keeping them relevant in the beef industry, and continuing to create demand for those genetics. We also have the common purpose of helping to produce beef to feed the world. It is not only critical for us to work together as an association, but also work together as an industry, especially in these difficult times. The AGA has several opportunities to get involved and to have your opinion heard. One of those is through AGA committees. Recently, Dan McCarty, AGA president, spent a lot of time forming the committees for 2020, and included several members who are new to serving in this capacity. These committees play a vital role in the development and implementation of AGA programs, services and policies. An active committee process is one of the core grassroots values of the AGA. The nine AGA committees are essential to the AGA and help to provide direction for the association in that particular area. If you have been appointed to serve on one of these committees, I encourage you to not take that responsibility lightly. Committees only truly fulfill their duty if the members that make up that committee participate and voice their opinion. If you aren’t serving on a committee or can’t make it to convention, that shouldn’t stop you from feeling like your opinion can’t be heard. If you want to learn more about what is happening at the association or share your perspective, we are always happy to hear from members via phone or email, because remember, we are all in this together. D
DECEMBER 2-4, 2020
Stay tuned for details on Gelbvieh.org
GW OVER THE FENCE
Over the Fence with the AGA By Will Fiske
Balancing maternal and carcass traits provides profitable opportunities. As the Continental breed nationally recognized for its maternal superiority, Gelbvieh consistently checks the box for outstanding females. Cattle that excel in traits such as fertility and stayability are highly important to the cow-calf producer. The limited resources and changing infrastructure of the beef industry has illustrated the economic significance of maternal genetics more than ever. However, commercial cattle producers expect genetics that will generate profit both at the ranch and on the rail. Expectations of capturing additional profit premiums from carcass merit is now a conversation that reaches commercial producers who don’t retain ownership or feed their calves to finish weights. Marketing channels have allowed commercial producers to receive price premiums based on cattle being genetically verified for carcass potential. The transparency of carcass merit with the transfer of information across all sectors of the industry has led to seedstock breeders progressively balancing terminal and maternal traits. The American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) Carcass Data Collection Project is a key step to ensuring Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders have access to the powerful genetic selection tools. The AGA is commitment to the commercial producer and meeting modern industry demands has led to the launch of the Carcass Data Collection Project. The Carcass Data Collection Project is intended for AGA members and their customers who have access to carcass harvest data. This project is a breed improvement directive, designed to encourage more opportunities to submit high quality carcass data. The AGA and American Gelbvieh Foundation’s financial support of covering DNA testing costs for cattle participating in the project provides commercial cattlemen the ability to sire-verify Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced animals of multi-sire pastures and allows the AGA to pair genotypes with valuable carcass harvest data.
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Why submit carcass harvest data? The AGA aims to work with members and their customers to develop a larger carcass database with vital genetic information. An investment to increase the future predicting power of genomic panels, improve carcass expected progeny difference (EPD) accuracies, enhance economic indexes, and equip breeders with powerful genetic improvement tools.
Carcass harvest data versus ultrasound scan data? As ultrasound scans and carcass harvest data are both used in the calculation of carcass EPDs, carcass harvest data remains the golden standard. Even though carcass traits are highly heritable, the prediction power of carcass traits is often limited by the number of collected/submitted carcass harvest records. Genomics and ultrasound records improve the accuracy of unproven animals, but even combined cannot provide high accuracy carcass EPDs without actual carcass records on progeny.
Data is knowledge. Knowledge provides us with the power to effectively decide the direction of our breeding program. Our ability to identify matings that align with our breeding objective is often rationalized around three types of fundamental principles. Traditional principles- What worked in the past, Conventional principles- What is working in the present, and Innovative principles- What could work in the future. Without data we’re unable to manage inputs or measure outputs. Without data we have no knowledge.
How to get involved? If you or a commercial customer retains ownership and receives individual carcass data on Gelbvieh-influenced cattle that meet the minimum requirements of the project, you are encouraged to participate! Calves must be sired by registered Gelbvieh or Balancer bulls, dams must be identifiable by age and breed composition, calves must have an EID tag and DNA collected via a TSU, and participants must have access to harvest data. Contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or visit Gelbvieh.org to verify if your cattle meet the full list of minimum requirements of the project. Together the AGA and its members will grow demand for the Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle by delivering the industry with the genetics that are smart, reliable, and profitable from the ranch to the rail. D
STAFF UPDATE GW A Fond Farewell By Lynn Valentine
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n November 2010, I accepted the position of Gelbvieh Media Productions coordinator with excitement for the opportunity of landing my dream job, and it truly has been. But for those of you who may not know, April 22, 2020, was my last day with the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). It is not without a few tears rolling down my cheeks as I write this note to say farewell to the AGA membership, many of who have become friends to me over the past 10 years. However, a quote keeps popping up in my mind that says, “If it doesn’t scare you, you’re probably not dreaming big enough.” With that said, I am scared to step
away from what has been constant in my life for so many years, but I am also excited to follow a dream that can lead to new and exciting things. And yes, this Colorado girl is going back home to Colorado. As I reflect on my time with AGA, I am so grateful for what I have learned and the wonderful people I have met. I want to say a huge thank you to Rebecca Mettler who has made the last five plus years of putting Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture together truly enjoyable, we have made a good team. In closing, I want to thank you all for the opportunity to have been part of your lives over the past decade. It has been a pleasure serving and working for the AGA membership. D
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GW OUT IN THE FIELD
Our Freedom’s Not Free By Tom Strahm
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here are no great men, just great challenges which ordinary men, out of necessity, are forced by circumstances to meet.” William Frederick Halsey Jr. Recently, my family and I watched the 2019 movie “Midway” which follows the story of U.S. Navy sailors and aviators who persevered through the Battle of Midway. This was a decisive battle, and a turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II. William F. Halsey Jr. was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. He embodied the spirit of the aggressive naval commander, fearless and determined, and a little rough around the edges. Already having been at sea for about six months, Halsey became sick, was put on medical leave, and didn’t participate in the Battle of Midway. The Navy hero expressed, “missing the Battle of Midway, is the greatest disappointment of my career,” and he later returned as commander of the South Pacific area. Eventually, when asked about his contribution in the Pacific and the role he played in defending the United States, Halsey said merely: “There are no great men, just great challenges which ordinary men, out of necessity, are forced by circumstances to meet.” Watching this movie was another reminder to me that our freedom is not free. It has been paid for with a great price.
Last summer I had the opportunity to participate in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Young Cattlemen’s Conference. Coincidentally, we were in Washington D.C. during the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Visiting and touring the memorials on the National Mall was amazing and inspiring. Memorial Day is a great opportunity to reflect on all the blessings that I usually take for granted.
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We can be thankful every day for the selfless dedication and ultimate sacrifices made by those brave men and women who have given their lives to obtain and preserve our freedom! At time of this writing, we’re approaching Easter, and our whole country (actually, the whole world) is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this very difficult time. I think that the level of fear has at least peaked, and is now subsiding. Hopefully, by the time this is published, we’ll be seeing some light at the end of tunnel. I am confident that we will overcome this adversity and great challenge through faith and courage. The spring bull sale season has come and gone. I appreciate the hospitality demonstrated by all of the breeders who have worked tirelessly to host their respective events. I always enjoy the opportunity to meet people. It’s interesting to learn about different operations and what traits people are looking for or emphasizing when making decisions about selecting their next bulls. Many of the sales that I attended saw active bidding, and strong sale averages. As is usually the case, there have been some ups and downs in sale averages. The most exciting thing that I have seen across sales is that there is more renewed interest in Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics from commercial cattle producers! Numerous prospective buyers at various sales have said that they are looking to purchase genetics that will add performance to their herds. They admit their cattle have become too straightbred, primarily with British breeds, and are wanting to buy Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics to improve their bottom line returns. Some want to improve their weaning weights. Some want the maternal superiority in their replacement females. Some are feeding out their own cattle and want the combination of growth, efficiency, and desirable carcass traits. I truly believe we are seeing increased and sustainable, long-term demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. Have faith, take courage, and God Bless America! D
INFORMATION EXCHANGE GW Complete Herd Assessments Today to Avoid Higher Late Fees The deadline for 2020 annual herd assessments has come and gone but assessments still need to be completed in order for the herd to be in good standing with the Association. All females 13 months of age and older should either be assessed or disposed of as part of the total herd reporting process. 1-30 days = 5 percent late penalty 31-60 days = 10 percent late penalty 60+ days = 15 percent late penalty If you have not already completed your 2020 herd assessment, you are encouraged to do so via the AGA Online Registry Service. Please contact the AGA office at 303-4652333 if you need any assistance in completing this process.
DNA Test Herd Sires Don’t forget to collect a DNA sample on walking sires that don’t already have a minimum of a GGP-LD test result on file with the AGA in order to register progeny. The best time to collect samples is ahead of bull turnout for breeding. GPP-LD (or GPP-HD) testing must be completed through the AGA Online Registry Service and submitted to the Neogen lab in order to meet this requirement. DNA samples collected with a tissue sampling unit (TSU) are the preferred method of DNA sample collection per recommendation of Neogen. This preference is due to the sample type’s low failure rate, the speed of which a sample can be collected chute-side and ease and speed of handling at the lab. However, the lab still accepts blood and hair card samples. To order TSUs, TSU applicator, blood cards, or hair cards, please call the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email registry@gelbvieh.org.
Digital Subscriptions Available The AGA now offers digital subscriptions of the Gelbvieh World and Profit Picture. If you currently receive these AGA publications and would prefer to read them on your mobile device, tablet, or computer, contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email info@gelbvieh.org to change your subscription type. Please make sure that there is a current email address listed on the account in order to receive the digital subscription.
A Review in Transferring Animals When transferring animals to their new owner it is important that the animal(s) ends up in the appropriate account on the AGA Online Registry Service. Here are some simple instructions to help you with the transfer process: Does the buyer have an AGA number? If you are unsure whether a buyer has an AGA number, simply click the “Search for Buyer” button next the buyer field. This will pull up a separate window to enter the buyer’s zip code and then click “Find Profiles”. Review the list of members and non-members and once the correct account is found, check the box to the left of the member number. No AGA number, no problem! If the buyer doesn’t already have a profile within the registry, click “Click to create new profile” at the very bottom of the page. For assistance transferring animals, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.
For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer® or Southern Balancer® bulls, females, and feeder cattle, contact:
Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org (785) 547-7999 (C)
Will Fiske Breed Growth Specialist will@gelbvieh.org (303) 465-2333 (ex. 484)
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Breeding Data Entry Taylor Buckley
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orward thinking is a theme here at the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). As people who play an active role in the beef industry, we continue to think about how we are going to feed the world tomorrow and during the next 50 years. It is important that we take the steps to set up our commercial producers with the best genetics and information about the breed so that they can provide consumers with the highest quality beef products possible. Taking the steps to be more prepared in the future is what has allowed the industry to be successful and operations who take that same approach tend to be the ones that survive and thrive year after year. Coming down from the craziness of sale season and headed into an even crazier breeding season, it is important you take the steps to enter your breeding information in the AGA Online Registry Service now so that the calf birth recording process is easier later. In order to make this process successful you will want to make sure you have the following: • Updated Semen Inventory •
Registration numbers of the bulls used
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Email the office the registration of any bulls from external breeds (if not already in the system)
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AI dates or dates of pasture exposure start and end
find the tab labeled “AI” in the top right box. This will display available Semen Inventory and the quantity of straws available for each bull as selected from the drop down menu. If there is nothing in your semen inventory, however, the “AI” tab will not be available. To record an AI breeding, enter the number of straws used for a bull in the box in the column titled “Used”, select the pasture where the cows are located from the drop down at the bottom, then select the cows AIed to that bull in the column of check boxes. Be sure to enter the date of breeding in the box toward the top left-hand side of the screen. To complete the record, select “Apply AI Breedings”. Repeat this process for each AI bull used. For pasture exposure information, move the cows and bull to the same pasture group. To do this, select all of the cows and bulls that were together in a pasture by checking the box to the right of their name. Then, edit the date in the top left-hand corner of the screen to the correct start date. That information automatically defaults to today’s date and is not easily changed once applied, so be sure to enter the correct date. Once the animals are selected and the date entered, pick a pasture or create a pasture to group them into from the box in the top left of the screen. To finalize the pasture exposure, select “Move” from the box in the top right hand side of the screen. Please remember for this tool, you will want to make sure pastures are based on physical locations, not on a set of animals in the pasture. (See Image 1)
From the Individual Animal Screen: When viewing the individual animal’s profile, there is a tab near the center of the screen titled “Breeding”. Within this screen, there is an option to enter either an “AI Breeding” or a “Pasture Exposure”. To enter either, enter the registration number of the bull that was used and the date of AI or start and end date of the pasture exposure. Remember that the date must be entered in mm/dd/yyyy format. For cows that were AIed and then turned out with a clean-up bull, both exposures can be recorded. This screen will also show historical breedings from previous seasons or if there were multiple breedings recorded over the course of one season.
From the Pasture Group Screen:
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To enter the pasture group screen, go to “Herd Management” in the left hand column and then “Pasture Groups”. Once in pasture groups, to record an AI breeding,
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NEW IN 2020 Agricultural Podcast contest, Reserve Division Awards, and much more!
Contact Jake Renner at the AGA Office 303-465-2333 or e-mail jake@gelbvieh.org or any AGJA Board Member.
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Cow Work and School Work By Dani Stock
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reetings from my living room where I am quarantined with the rest of my family. If your family is like mine, the conversation always turns to Gelbvieh cattle and how to make them better. This drives my mother crazy. We can be focused on a movie or TV show then boom, we’re talking cattle. With all the schools closed, Drew, my little brother, needed something to learn. My dad put him to work using Excel to start the beginnings of our 2020 breeding. He was responsible for entering all the cows’ sires, maternal grandsire, and Gelbvieh percentage into the document. After the cows’ pedigree and performance information had been recorded, a field trip was taken to the pairs pasture. We spent a few hours judging this year’s calf crop. Each sire contemporary group was evaluated for conformation and growth. From this information, it was decided that we would be reusing five AI sires. Next, each cow’s udder and feet were scored. This phenotypic data would be taken into mating considerations. Next, we told Drew to hit the books. Sire directories that is. My dad and I gave him culling levels for expected progeny differences (EPDs) and performance
records. Drew looked through hundreds of bulls this season. He would find one that he loved. Then my dad would shoot it down for one reason or another. Every operation has its own ideals in their cattle. Choosing bulls that meet your exact needs can be difficult, but you cannot give up; that is what Drew found out. From the hundreds of bulls he evaluated, only 30 met our farm’s criteria. The number of bulls was then reduced again when we started to contact their owners and other producers. Our final number of AI sires is seven. After my dad finalized our semen inventory, Drew started to make breeding decisions. He compared the EPDs and genetic information for every bull and cow. There was a lot of mixing and matching to find the right combinations for the 2021 calf crop. After two long months of work, we finally finished our breeding chart for 2020. Every breeding decision will have an impact on your future. You could be creating the most conformationally correct heifer in the Gelbvieh breed. Maybe you will be breeding an animal that is in the top 1% of the breed for several EPDs. That calf could also not live up to the original expectations. No matter the result, every mating is one that you will not be able to exchange. If you have free time right now, why not use it to explore Gelbvieh genetics. Just remember your ideal herd sire or AI sire is out there. You might not be looking in the right direction at first, but do not give up. D
Jake Renner Member & Youth Activities Coordinator 303-465-2333 • jake@gelbvieh.org Emily Griffiths, Adult Advisor Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com Andrea Murray, Adult Advisor Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net Lori Maude, Adult Advisor Hermosa, SD • 303-809-3789 lori.maude@gmail.com
Tom Vehige, Adult Advisor Billings, MO • 417-772-2002 tbarscattle@gmail.com
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Grace Vehige, President (2017) Billings, MO • g_vehige@hotmail.com Colton Ivers, Vice President (2018) Austin, MN • coltoniverscattleco@gmail.com Danielle (Dani) Stock, V.P. of Leadership (2018) Waukon, IA • danielle.m.stock@gmail.com Madalynn Welsh, Secretary (2019) Franklin, NE • madalynn.welsh@outlook.com Alexx (Lexi) Starr, Treasurer (2018) Stapleton, NE • lexi.starr@icloud.com
Jacob Barwick (2018) Orleans, NE • jacob.barwick99@gmail.com Cody Forbes (2019) DeSmet, SD • forbesbros.livestock@hotmail.com Cade Cameron (2019) Danville, IA • cameroncade15@hotmail.com Brooke Nowack (2019) Bland, MO • vbnowack@gmail.com Grady Hammer, Ex-Officio (2017) Wallace, KS • gradyhammer@yahoo.com
GELBVIEH
AMERICAN GELBVIEH JUNIOR ASSOCIATION 26. In addition to this, don’t forget to start collecting your soda pop tabs for the AGJA community service project, because the top three states that bring in the most pounds of tabs will receive coveted State Challenge Cup points! Please, don’t hesitate to reach out to your AGJA board members or Jake Renner, AGA member and youth activities coordinator, with any questions. On the behalf of all juniors and the AGJA board of directors, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to each one of our sponsors and supporters. Thank you to the AGA staff and AGA board of directors for all of your tireless efforts. Thank you to the parents for putting in the extra time to prepare and get your juniors to these events, especially in times like these. We couldn’t do it without you.
AGJA ROUTE 66 CLASSIC By Brooke Nowack As many of us know, raising cattle is like working 10 different jobs every week. Whether it be truck driver, vet, first responder, mechanic, data analyst, or salesmen, cattle producers are very busy people. It’s no wonder vacation days are almost unheard of! But for those of you who have juniors in the house… SURPRISE! School is out two months early and you get to add homeschool teacher to your resume! On the bright side, we have junior shows just around the corner and there will be even more time to plan out contest entries! This year, Missouri is proud to host the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic in Springfield, Missouri. If you haven’t already done so, mark your calendars for July 5-10, because this is going to be a Classic to remember. This year there will be a couple of scheduling changes, big contest improvements, and even a new contest to compete in! Take a look at the AGJA Events page on Gelbvieh.org to find general information and contest rules. Educational contest submissions, AGJA board applications, and ambassador portfolios should all be submitted by May
A NOTE FROM JAKE RENNER: We here at the AGA and your AGJA board of directors promise to communicate any changes that may occur due to recent health concerns regarding COVID-19. We know each and every exhibitor planning to attend the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic has worked tirelessly on your projects be it your cattle, poster, creative writing or studying for quiz bowl. We hope you continue working toward an exciting week with us in Springfield. Please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding this event at 303-465-2333 or jake@gelbvieh.org
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SCHOLARSHIPS: Each year, AGJA members who are graduating high school or attending college are encouraged to apply for scholarships to assist in their educational endeavors. This year we are excited to announce that $5,500 will be awarded to active junior members though American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) scholarships. Funding for these scholarships is provided by generous donations to the AGF from current AGA members and memorials, which are in place to honor past members. Those whom contribute to the scholarship fund fully recognize the value in the AGJA program and the importance of continued education for the organization’s members. Applications are available online under the Juniors tab on Gelbvieh.org. Scholarship must be submitted electronically to jake@gelbvieh.org or postmarked by May 26, 2020. Winners will be announced during the banquet on Friday, July 10, 2020, at the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic.
BIG CHANGES COMING TO JUNIOR CLASSIC: There are a few changes being made this year that we hope you are as excited about as we are! We take all recommendations and concerns seriously when brought to the attention of the AGJA board of directors and make decisions based on what we see best for the
association and its dedicated membership. The first big change is that we will be offering division reserve awards for all female classes. We have also added a brand-new contest called Ag Podcast where members will have the opportunity to record a voice recording mirroring their favorite agricultural podcast promoting the Gelbvieh breed and the beef industry! We’ve chosen to switch the fitting contest to Monday morning to allow cattle one more day to settle in before the judging contest, which has been moved to Tuesday morning. Lastly, the AGJA Ambassador program has now been altered to have one ambassador rather than a separate junior and intermediate ambassador. This position will now be available for all active junior members including the senior division. For more information on all junior classic contest and competitions please refer to the AGJA General Information and Rule handbook that is available on the Junior Classic page under the Juniors tab on Gelbvieh.org.
LOOKING FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF INDUSTRY LEADERS: Are you 16 years or older as of January 1, 2020, and interested in being more involved within your association? Do you have a strong work ethic and passion for developing leaders within the beef industry such as yourself? Applications are now available online for the AGJA board of directors and we hope you’ll consider running for one of the four two-year terms up for grabs! Applications must be postmarked by May 26, 2020. Voting will occur during the AGJA Annual Meeting held Wednesday, July 8, at the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic. If you have any questions about what the AGJA board of directors responsibilities are, please contact Jake Renner or a current AGJA board members. Don’t wait, apply today!
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AN AMBASSADOR EXPERIENCE DON’T FORGET MAY 26: • • • • • • • • •
2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic Entries Due Ownership Deadline Scholarship Application Postmark Deadline Creative Writing Submission Postmark Deadline Video Contest Submission Postmark Deadline Graphic Design Submission Postmark Deadline Ag Podcast Submission Postmark Deadline Ambassador Portfolio Postmark Deadline AGJA Board of Director Application Postmark Deadline • Premier Breeder Application Postmark Deadline
REGIONAL SHOW NEED TO KNOW: The AGJA Eastern Regional show to be held in Edmonton, Kentucky, May 29-31 is canceled. We want to thank the Kentucky Junior Gelbvieh Association for their work putting this event together and hope to see you in 2021! The AGJA Western Regional show will be held June 5-6, 2020 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. Entries are due May 15, 2020. Regional show forms and additional information can be found on the Regional Show page under the Juniors tab on Gelbvieh.org. A huge thank you to both host states for all of their hard work and dedication in organizing these shows for our membership.
After being elected as the American Gelbvieh Junior Association’s junior ambassador in July 2019, William Welsh, Franklin, Nebraska, has made several appearances to promote Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. In September, William attended the Nebraska State Fair and helped with the Open Class Gelbvieh and Balancer show. During the show, William tailed in the ring, picked up manure and handed out ribbons. In October, he headed to Kansas City for the American Royal. Not only was this William’s first time at the American Royal but his first time in Kansas City. He helped work the ring during this show. January was by far his favorite Junior Ambassador gig. He got to attend the National Western Stock Show! Another first in William’s book! While in Denver he helped work the ring and handed out ribbons. William’s favorite part of being a junior ambassador is meeting all of the new people and helping out wherever he is needed. Looking back, he also loves that he has gotten to go to so many new places, not only as the junior ambassador but also while going to AGJA Junior Classic. He is really looking forward to going to Springfield, Missouri, in a few months for the Route 66 Classic. William is a fifth grader at Franklin Public Schools and his parents are Brian and Gina Welsh.
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2020 AGJA ROUTE 66 CLASSIC July 5-10, 2020 | Springfield, MO
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Day Sponsor: Missouri Army National Guard 8:00 a.m. Cattle allowed in barns 11:00 a.m. Church Service Noon Cattle must be in barns 1-3:00 p.m. Cattle/contest check- in and steer weigh-in 4:00 p.m. Mentor/Protégé Orientation 4:45 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 6:00 p.m. Dinner
MONDAY, JULY 6
Breakfast at hotel 7:30 a.m. Stock Show U Fitting Clinic 8:00 a.m. Stock Show U Team Fitting Contest Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Skill-a-thon 3:00 p.m. Prepared Speaking Contest 6:00 p.m. Dinner Board Candidate Interviews TBD Ambassador Interviews
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Day Sponsor: Neogen Breakfast at hotel 7:30 a.m. Judging Contest Registration 8:30 a.m. Judging Contest Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Sales Talk 4:30 p.m. Quiz Bowl Prelims 6:00 p.m. Dinner Quiz Bowl Finals
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Day Sponsor: Cedar Top Ranch Breakfast at hotel 8:00 a.m. AGJA National Showmanship (Sr, Int. Jr., Pee Wee) Noon Lunch 12:45 p.m. Official AGJA Photo Wear Official Blue Polo 1:30 p.m. Golf Outing 1:30 p.m. Fun Day Activity 6:00 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. AGJA Annual Meeting and Board Election
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Breakfast at hotel 8:00 a.m. AGJA National Balancer Show Cow-Calf Pairs, Heifers, Bred & Owned Bull Show Noon Lunch Sullivan’s Bootcamp (30 mins after show) Dinner On your own
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Day Sponsor: Trans Ova Genetics Breakfast at hotel 8:00 a.m. AGJA National Steer Show, AGJA National Gelbvieh Show, Cow-Calf Pairs, Heifers, Bred & Owned Bull Show Noon Lunch and Learn- Trans Ova Genetics 6:30 p.m. Banquet sponsored by the American Gelbvieh Foundation 9:30 p.m. Dance
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816 Co. Rd. 36 Geraldine, AL 35974 Cell (256) 996-5822 www.kittlefarms.com
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AGA Board of Directors Action Points from March 2020 Meeting
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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board of directors met virtually on March 21, 2020, due to travel concerns surrounding COVID-19. The following is a list of action points approved by the board: 1. Consent the agenda. 2. Approve minutes as corrected from the December 2019 board of directors meeting. 3. Approve financial statement as presented. 4. Approve the committee roster with suggested additions. 5. Form a task force comprised of Klint Sickler, Lori Maude, and Mark Covington to investigate budget flexibility and potential options to conduct market research and report back at the next board meeting.
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6. Hire Matt C. Sims for the 2021 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale. 7. Follow recommendation of show committee to start with Yard check-in at 8 a.m. followed by Hill cattle at the National Western Stock Show. 8. Send the list of open show judge recommendations back to show committee for revisions. 9. Approve the disability statement for the AGJA as presented. 10. Approve new verbiage on the AGJA code of conduct pertaining to possession, use or consumption. 11. Select Louisville, Kentucky, as the site for the 2021 AGA National Convention. 12. Approve the genomic DNA testing waiver form as presented with a July 1, 2020 implementation. This finalizes the process in which an AI sire or donor dam must follow if the animal does not meet the requirements to qualify as an AI sire or donor dam in the AGA registry. In December 2019, the AGA Board of Directors voted to direct staff to develop a waiver form and also set a $300 fee for the waiver process. 13. Hold the next AGA board of directors meeting August 28-29 in Lincoln, Nebraska. 14. Adjourn the meeting. D
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Telling Your Beef Story. Why Should We Answer the Difficult Questions? By Jake Renner
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s Beef Month rolls around once again, I’m reminded of just how important it is as agriculturalist, ranchers, educators, and future leaders that we continue to share our stories and the truth about what happens every day on the ranch. I’m not talking about just the cute pictures of baby calves in the grass or the best bull in our line-up for an upcoming sale. While these photos are important to the livelihood of your operations, there is so much more to tell. Had it not been for social media and visiting my uncles’ ranch now and then, I wouldn’t have had any exposure to the beef industry even growing up in my brick-paved water tower town in south central Kansas. You see, for most of those involved in the beef industry, this lifestyle is all they’ve ever known; it’s second nature. For a select few, not unlike myself, we chose this industry for one reason or another due to not having the sheer fortune of growing up surrounded by one of the world’s largest food sources. According to beefitswhatsfordinner.com over one-third of U.S. farms and ranches raise beef cattle and among them 91% are family owned and operated. Even further, this includes over 700,000 cattle farms producing more than 19% of the world’s beef with an average herd size of 40 head. Take a second to let these number settle in. Of course, we know as stewards of the land and our livestock that the most care and attention to detail is taken on a daily basis to ensure the safety and comfort of cattle. At the end of the day our end goal as beef industry partners is to provide families just like our own with the heart healthy, wholesome, lean, family-minded product we produce and love so much, BEEF! But times are changing and there are still consumers out there riddled with anxiety about buying “the right
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choice” when it comes to beef. With so many avenues to gather information packed with numbers and charts, colorful words, and pictures of a big juicy steak, it’s no wonder they’re drawn to the masterfully marketed choices, such as “hormone free”, “antibiotic free,” etc. As a result, fear is built within mothers, the single bachelor, or the new married couple looking to make a conscious effort to shop ethically and responsibly. What have we done wrong? Nothing. But it is our duty as advocates of this industry to educate the consumer. I’ve learned over the past few years serving as an educator and lover of beef that in order for our messages to resonate with the consumer we must recognize who that person is. Who is it that is most likely to listen to us on a podcast, tour our ranch, or follow our farm on social media? Take me, for example. I’m a bachelor approaching 30, living in a college town apartment with two dogs, and have an affection for running and all things outdoors. I can quickly weed out mothers, married couples, and “gamers” from my list of potential followers. Not that they wouldn’t, but I’m less likely to run into them on social media than let’s say, Kyle, the college sophomore looking to stay active spending time outdoors and is interested in fueling his body with high-quality protein. Through similarities outside of beef, we are able to attract and retain outsider attention. In doing so we build a relationship with these individuals gaining their trust and willingness to ask us the difficult questions knowing, or at least at a minimum hoping, they’ll learn something new about where their food comes from. During my time in Kansas as a member of the Young Stockmen’s Academy with the Kansas Livestock Association as well as a member of Kansas’ Top of the Class program in 2017, an elite group of beef enthusiasts sharing their story about how beef impacts their lives in Kansas, I learned from Ryan Goodman, director of grassroots advocacy and spokesperson development with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) that the most important thing to remember when talking about beef with others is to share with them that we care about our animals very much and we share the same concerns they do. From there, our hope is to build trust through
COMMUNICATION MESSAGE GW communication and finding common ground to remove the stigmas that surround ranching today.
raw ground beef, where plant based products have up to 390mg in the same serving. Shocking!
So, what do consumers think about beef in 2020? According to Shalene McNeill, Ph.D., RD, executive director of nutrition science health and wellness with NCBA, the beef industry has so much good science to combat the concerns regarding beef in a balanced diet.
While beef promotion shouldn’t be the sole focus of ranchers producing beef, it is important that we share the genuine honest stories of daily life on the ranch. Programs like Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) and even Youth For the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) are in place to teach those of us already in the agricultural industry about proper care, nutrition, management, and so much more. We must continue taking time out of our days to tell our story, post a photo, answer questions, and understand that questions from the consumer are a good thing. It means they are curious and they want to know more about where their food comes from. It comes from your ranch, from your hard work, and from your family to theirs. D
What are some of the misconceptions surrounding the beef industry today in relationship to plant-based perceptions? Table 1 comes from a presentation provided by McNeill and Danielle Beck of NCBA during the Cattlemen’s College held at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show outlining consumer perceptions of plant-based meat vs beef. Supposedly, 2020 is the year of the vegan. As you can see, there is a lot to be concerned about and areas that we, as industry leaders, can use as a guide to what sort of questions we should be answering and discussing with people asking questions. An astonishing 33% of respondents thought that plant-based meat had fewer ingredients than beef. Another 44% thought that plantbased meat was lower in sodium, which can easily be debunked simply by looking at a package of plant-based meat at the grocery store and comparing it with that of real beef which contains 75mg of sodium per 4 oz of
Table 1
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MIDWEST BREEDERS
KANSAS
Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis
26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661
e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177
Holle Gelbvieh
Orrin & Kevin Holle Oberlin, KS 785.626.0081
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Judd Ranch Inc.
Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd 423 Hwy. K-68 • Pomona, KS 66076 785/ 566-8371
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MISSOURI
B/F Cattle Company
Specializing in Forage Raised
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Culling practices on cows/bulls second to NONE! For information, contact:
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620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)
Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April
Harriman Santa fe
Top of the breed sales (every day)
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Timothy Mulroy • 785-640-6401 Mayetta, KS • tim@blackgoldinc.biz
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Cow-Calf Survey Highlights By Tanner Aherin
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attleFax recently conducted its annual Cow-Calf Survey, sponsored by Crystalyx, with results coming from all the major cattle regions across the country. First off, thank you to those who took the time to complete the survey. It is greatly appreciated. The results benefit the industry by providing insight regarding trends for management practices, marketing strategies, expansion or liquidation, and more. Just as importantly, producers can utilize the findings as benchmarks to compare their own operation to their peers. Obviously, there are extensive variations within the cow-calf segment. All the analysis may not directly apply to your enterprise. Nonetheless, the following discussion and insight should at least be thought-provoking. From a cost standpoint, there was little change from 2018 to 2019 for the U.S. average cash cow cost, with a decrease of $3 to $601/head. It is important to note, these figures do not include depreciation or returns to management. Due to the additional feed requirements during the winter and into the spring, along with other expenses, the Northern Plains region had the highest cost again at $672 per cow. This region has seen cash costs increase over the last four years, ranging from $5 to $23 growth per year. Three of the other four regions experienced a slight reduction in cash cow costs, while
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the Corn Belt saw a year-over-year increase of $37/head. One thing that is unique about this part of the country is feed expenses make up 40% of total cash costs, compared to the U.S. average of 32 percent. Pasture accounted for another 30% of costs, on average, across the country. Once again, the Southern Plains and Southeast regions had the lowest cash cow costs. Most of this goes back to climate and management practices in these areas, as lower feed costs benefits most producers (See Chart 1). To no surprise, the revenue side of the equation was lower in 2019 relative to the prior year due to the elevated corn market in the spring and summer, followed by the black swan event that occurred in August when the Tyson Fresh Meats plant suddenly stopped production for a period of time. The other factor that has a major influence on revenue is weights. The fact that weaning weights were basically steady from 2018 to 2019, at 568 pounds for steers and 526 pounds for heifers, supports that market trends were the main reason revenues were lower. The survey results showed, on average, a $19 per calf reduction compared to 2018. The CattleFax U.S. average 550-lb steer price was nearly $9/cwt lower in 2019 which would equate to roughly $50/head. So why is there such a disparity between the two values? When further analyzing the data, the first thing that jumps out is the weaning strategies. Almost 5% more producers weaned their calves over 45 days last year relative to 2018, and this group of calves had the lowest year-overyear decline in revenue at $18/head. At the same time, fewer operations shipped calves right off the cow or weaned for 28 to 45 days. In recent history, calves weaned more than 45 days have always received the highest value versus the other strategies. Because the market continues to send the signal, more producers are incorporating this protocol each year with the survey results showing 45% in 2015, compared to nearly 55% in 2019. When strictly looking back to last year, holding calves longer would have likely paid off simply due to the pattern of the cash market. The market was seasonal, with the low occurring in mid-September, followed by a recovery into the end of the year. A seasonal market occurs about eight out of every 10 years, so that alone suggests there is strong odds longer weaned claves will garner higher values. Also, with the direction the industry is headed by putting
COMMERCIAL CORNER POST GW a strong emphasis on animal welfare and health, long weaned calves should continue to receive a premium. Simply, if your operation has the necessary resources and can keep costs in check, weaning your calf crop for at least 45 days should enhance your bottom line.
bottom line and will not soon forget how challenging the winter and spring from 2018 into 2019 was. These hardships showed in the data, as calf crop percent from that region declined nearly 1 percentage point compared to the U.S. average that increased 0.1% to 88.6%. While 1% does not seem like a significant change, it does make a difference on profitability for an operation. For example, in a 300 head cowherd that equates to three fewer weaned calves and potentially three additional replacements kept from the calf crop. That would be six less calves immediately generating income. Last year, most Northern Plains producers did all they could to combat the harsh conditions Mother Nature dealt them, but it was too much and out of their control. However, it is important to take the proper steps on variables that can be controlled to maximize the number of calves weaned per cow exposed. Ensuring females are in optimal flesh prior to breeding and calving, performing breeding soundness exams for the bull battery, and incorporating timely vaccination protocols for calves are recommended to help increase calf crop percent.
CattleFax breaks survey participants into three equal categories: high, average, and low return producers based on profitability. Most of the high return producers were able to keep cash costs in line, while still marketing top-end calves. However, this is not always the case as some of the most profitable operations experience some of the higher costs but are able to more than offset the additional expenses by generating the most revenue. Simply, it comes down to the cost to income ratio. Each producer must evaluate whether costs, revenue, or both could be improved. One component from a cost standpoint to consider is, are you better off purchasing or raising replacements? If females are purchased, you should have an outlook for the calf market over the next several years to decipher what is an appropriate price to pay. Also, a realistic target for life expectancy is necessary. The survey results show the average expected useful life for a cow is 9.8 years. Is this practical for your enterprise and environment? Just a couple things to consider from the revenue side, does your vaccination program and genetics meet industry standards? While these variables typically require more costs, calves should garner higher prices, causing the benefits to outweigh the additional inputs.
As stated earlier, this dataset provides valuable insight for not only the industry, but more importantly to producers invested in the day-to-day operations. Every piece of the results and analysis may not fit your enterprise, but it should challenge you to thoroughly evaluate whether any improvements can be made. CattleFax greatly appreciates those who participated in the survey and Crystalyx for the sponsorship. More data and analysis from the survey will be discussed in future Trends articles published by CattleFax. Visit CattleFax.com to become a member and receive the latest market news and analysis. D
Production efficiencies are key for all businesses in any industry. Producers from the Northern Plains found out the hard way how this concept can impact your
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Overmiller Gelbvieh and Red Angus February 15, 2020 Auctioneer: Tracy Harl Reported by Kelly Overmiller
Lot 15 was the high selling Red Angus bull at $8,750. This Red Angus ET son of HXC Declaration 5504C and longtime donor Abigrace X13. This powerhouse sold to Wiedel.
Sale Average Red Balancer Bulls...................................................... $5,086 Black Balancer Bulls................................................... $4,510 Red Angus Bulls......................................................... $4,080 Commercial Open Heifers........................................ $1,250
Lot 47 led off a group of well received red Balancers. This ET, OVER Draft Pick son out of leading red donor OGSG 028X sold for $8,250 to Tony Wagner.
Lot 59 was the high valued bull of the day at $12,500. He is a homozygous black, homozygous polled son of Chief Justice C205. This 9/06/18 calving ease prospect with average growth and top carcass traits caught the eye of many. OGSG OVER For Justice 217F sold to Curtis Overmiller.
Lot 44 was another red Balancer with many friends. This OVER Enshrined 028E son was as wide and thick as one can be. He sold for $8,000 to the Sales family.
The Cattleman’s Choice Bull Sale February 26, 2020 Oakley, Kansas Auctioneer: Garren Walrod Reported by Grund Beef Genetics Sale Average 65 Balancer®, Gelbvieh, Red Angus Bulls................ $3,582 Grund Beef Genetics had great weather and crowd for the 28th Annual Cattleman’s Choice Bull Sale. Bulls went to new homes in Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. High selling bull was Lot 1, GRU Gunfight 402G, a 63% black Balancer sired by DLW Cricket 2005C. He was purchased for $7,750 by Jim Degeer, Erie, Kansas. Lot 19, GRU Mr. Early Encounter 311G, a 50% black Balancer sired by GRU Early Encounter 536E. He was purchased for $7,250 by Don MacLennan, Byers, Colorado.
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Lot 3, GRU Golden Boy 272G, a 50% red Balancer sired by Bieber Hard Drive Y120. He was purchased for $6,000 by Sandy Knoll Farms, St. John, Kansas. Lot 23, GRU Gateway 723G, a 50% black Balancer sired by GRU Early Encounter 536E. He was purchased for $5,500 by Vance Shay, Healy, Kansas. Lot 2, GRU Generator 334G, a 50% black Balancer sired by DLW Cricket 2005C. He was purchased for $5,000 by Michael Schamberger, Hoxie, Kansas.
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The Genetic Investment Bull Sale from Warner Beef Genetics March 3, 2020 Arapahoe, Nebraska Auctioneer: Tracy Harl Reported by Dan Warner Sale Average 101 Bulls .................................................................... $4,660 Warner Beef Genetics gathered a large crowd for the Genetic Investment Bull Sale, March 3, 2020, at the ranch south of Arapahoe, Nebraska. A solid offering of Gelbvieh, Balancer® and Angus bulls found a warm reception of active bidding and sold into 11 states.
High sellers: Lot 1: DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F – homozygous black, homozygous polled PB 92% Gelbvieh - $52,000 for full possession and two-thirds semen interest sold to C-Cross Cattle Company, North Carolina, and Kilbourne Gelbvieh, Kentucky. Lot 2: DLW TPG Deal Maker 8002F– homozygous black, homozygous polled PB 86% Gelbvieh - $12,000 for full possession and one-half semen interest to Holste Gelbvieh, Iowa. Lot 10: DLW TPG Cowboy Up 411G – homozygous black, homozygous polled Balancer 50% - $7,000 for full possession and one-half semen interest to Black Gold Cattle Co., Colorado, and Cedar Top Ranch, Nebraska.
Chimney Butte Ranch ‘Your Path to Profit’ Annual Production Sale Friday, March 6, 2020 Kist Livestock Auction, Mandan, South Dakota Auctioneer: Jay Elfeldt Report by Will Fiske Sale Averages: 28 Black Purebred Bulls............................................. $4,312 23 Red Purebred Bulls............................................... $4,148 2 Black Balancer® Bulls ............................................. $3,000 1 Red Balancer Bulls.................................................. $3,500 Total 54 Yearling Bulls .............................................. $4,220 The annual Chimney Butte Ranch ‘Your Path to Profit’ Bull Sale was held at KIST Livestock in Mandan, North Dakota. A deep offering of purebred genetics was recognized with strong demand from commercial cattlemen and Gelbvieh breeders across the country. Doug and Carol Hille would like to thank everyone for their interest and continued support.
High Selling Lots: Hille G421 (AMGV1467610) a 99.9% Gelbvieh, sired by Danell Choco 54B, sold for $12,500 to Ledgerwood Gelbvieh, Clarkston, Washington. Hille G443 (AMGV1467929) a 93.4% Gelbvieh, sired by PHG Eminence E02, sold for $9,500 to Dustin Rippe, Fairbury, Nebraska. Hille G413 (AMGV1467566) a 99.9% Gelbvieh, sired by MCCA Cornhusker Red 524C, sold for $7,500 to Triple K Gelbvieh, Basehor, Kansas. Hille G401 (AMGV1467548) a 99.9% Gelbvieh, sired by MCCA Cornhusker Red 524C, sold for $7,250 to Russell Magandy, Minot, North Dakota.
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2020 Judd Ranch Bull Sale March 7, 2020 Pomona, Kansas Auctioneers: Charly Cummings and Andrew Sylvester Sale Management: Cattlemen’s Connection Reported by Cattlemen’s Connection
57 Black Polled Balancer Spring Yearling Bulls...... $5,105 11 Red Polled Balancer Spring Yearling Bulls......... $5,000 9 Purebred 1A Red Angus Spring Yearling Bulls.. $4,639 Judd Ranch sold 298 bulls averaging $5,568 into 23 states and had a record 348 registered bidders take part in the sale.
Sale Averages 41 Red Polled Purebred Fall Yearling Bulls ............ $6,427 38 Black Polled Purebred Fall Yearling Bulls.......... $6,224 94 Black Polled Balancer Fall Yearling Bulls .......... $5,541 11 Red Polled Balancer Fall Yearling Bulls ............. $5,795 1 Purebred 1A Red Angus Fall Yearling Bull ........ $4,500 15 Red Polled Purebred Spring Yearling Bulls........ $5,117 21 Black Polled Purebred Spring Yearling Bulls .... $5,060
Loveless Gelbvieh 15th Annual ‘Quest of the West Cattle Sale’ Friday, March 13, 2020 Spanish Fork, Utah Auctioneer: Eric Duarte Reported by Jeff Loveless Sale Averages: 2 Black Purebred Gelbvieh Bulls...............................$5,300 38 Black Balancer® Bulls.............................................$5,160 Red Balancer Bulls.......................................................$5,720 45 Total Yearling Bulls................................................$5,230 It was standing room only as people packed the fairground stands in Spanish Fork, Utah. A deep offering of high elevation bulls PAP tested at 7,280 ft. and ran at 10,000 ft. were recognized with strong demand from commercial cattlemen. Thanks for all the support from our friends and customers! Lot 33- JTOL Wasatch 305G ET (AMGV1471462), a 53% Gelbvieh, PAP scored 34, sired by BGGR Blk Gold
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Payload 6152. Sold for $9,900 to Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, Nebraska Lot 34- JTOL Loveless Ditka 1255G (AMGV1466408), a 47% Gelbvieh, PAP Scored 37, sired by JKGF Ditka C85. Sold for $8,000 to Sacco Brothers Land and Livestock LLC., Helper, Utah. Lot 31- JTOL Loveless Watch PL 440D (AMGV1466423) a 50% Gelbvieh, PAP scored 40, sired by BGGR Blk Gold Payload 6152. Sold for $6,750 to Sacco Brothers Land and Livestock LLC., Helper, Utah. Lot 46- JTOL Loveless 889-MF-5767 (AMGV1466428) a 48% Gelbvieh, PAP scored 33, sired by CTR Impressive 5767C. Sold for $6,700 to Sacco Brothers Land and Livestock LLC., Helper, Utah. Lot 68- JTOL Loveless 365G (AMGV1466420), a 75% Gelbvieh, PAP Scored 33, sired By EGL Day Money D047 ET. Sold for $6,500 to Wayne Gibbs. Lewiston, Utah.
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17th Annual Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants Open House and Sale March 14, 2020 Carthage, Indiana Reported by W. Mark Hinton, DVM Sale Average 25 Bulls ........................................................................ $4,400 23 females................................................................... $1,561 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants, West Lafayette, Indiana, held their 17th annual open house and bull sale and female at the Muegge Farm near Carthage, Indiana, on Saturday, March 14. The MBCC team sold to buyers in four states at their open house and sale. All bulls selling sold with genomic-enhanced EPDs. The high selling bull came from Wirth Farms at Batesville and sold for $7,000 to repeat buyers Patrick, Chris and Jon Temple of St. Croix, Indiana. This registered Angus bull was sired by Mill Bar Hickok 7242. Second high selling bull went to first time buyer Eren Watkins of Huntsville, Arkansas. Blue Ridge Farms, Wolcott, Indiana, sold BRCC Y6 Right Vision 67G for $5,200. This high growth KCF Bennett Y6 son has WW and YW EPDs in the top 1% of all Balancer bulls. 67G also ranks in the top 1% for FPI.
The next high selling bull was MSCM Olys Zuess 50G, a red Balancer bull from M5 Ag Service and South 40 Forge of Carthage, Indiana. This Balancer bull is sired by VWF Zues Z10 and records top 30% EPDs in CED, BW, WW, YW, CEM, PG30 and FPI. He was purchased by Jay Peggs of Rushville, who also purchased four open heifers to add to his herd. Three bulls sold at $4,800. Joe Melton, DVM took MBCC Alstott 40F back to his farm at Harrison, Arkansas. Dr. Melton retains ownership of his calves through a custom feedlot and the Alstott calves should garner grid premiums. Paul Stahly, DVM from Marysville, Indiana, made his first purchases at our sale and took home two bulls. At $4,800 was RIED Flatbed 44G from the Brian Riedie herd at New Castle, Indiana. BRCC Butkus Enterprise 71G from Blue Ridge Farms sold for $4,800 to Dennis Peggs of Rushville. The 50% Balancer bull out of Sandpoint Butkus X797 is out of a 15-year-old purebred Gelbvieh cow in the Brooks herd.
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“Pounds Make Profit in Your Pocket” Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty
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34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 AJ Munger 605-521-4468 Commercial Sales Andy LeDoux 785-527-3188 Registered Sales 1-855-303-BULL • www.eaglepassranch.com
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November 2020
May 16 SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale, Bowling Green, KY
Nov. 7
Dobson Ranch 2nd Annual Building Your Future with Foundation Female Sale, Perkins, OK
Nov. 7
B/F Cattle Co Fall Maternal Integrity Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Butler, MO
June 2020 June 5-6 AGJA Amber Waves Western Regionals, Phillipsburg, KS
July 2020
Nov. 20 Butler Creek Farm Power in the Blood V Online Female Sale
July 5-10 AGJA Route 66 Classic, Springfield, MO
Nov. 28 4th Annual Boys from the South Bull Sale, Lebanon, TN
July 24 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch Cattle Tour & Customer Appreciation Day, Ponteix, SK Canada
October 2020 Oct. 10 30th Annual Judd Ranch Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KS Oct. 24 Flying H Genetics 24th Annual Grown on Grass Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Butler, MO Oct. 25 2nd Annual T Bar S Cattle Company “Focused on the Future” Bull & Female Sale, Billings, MO
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December 2020 Dec. 2-4 AGA 50th Annual National Convention, Oklahoma City, OK Dec. 4
Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, VA
Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event. Editor’s Note: If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to rebeccam@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.
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GW AD INDEX 3 G Ranch............................................................................ 23 ABCS Gelbvieh................................................................... 34 AGA................................................................................ 9, 11 AGF....................................................................................IFC AGJA.................................................................................... 15 B/F Cattle Company........................................................... 26 Bar Arrow Cattle Company.............................................. 26 Bar JR Gelbvieh................................................................... 34 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc.......................................................... 34 Boehler Gelbvieh................................................................ 27 Bow K Ranch...................................................................... 34 Bull Barn Genetics........................................................ 22, 37 Canadian GV Assn............................................................. 37 Cattlemen’s Connection................................................. 3, 37 Cave Creek Cattle .............................................................. 23 C-Cross Cattle Company.................................................. 23 Cedar Top Ranch.........................................................27, BC Chimney Butte Ranch........................................................ 35 C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC.................................................. 23 Circle S Ranch..................................................................... 26 CJ&L Livestock................................................................... 35 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh................................................ 23 Coles Bend Cattle Company............................................. 23 Cranview Gelbvieh............................................................. 35 Cunningham, Ronn........................................................... 37 Danell Diamond Six Ranch............................................... 34 Diamond L Farms.............................................................. 21 Diamond V Gelbvieh......................................................... 26 Eagle Pass Ranch................................................................ 35 Flying H Genetics............................................................... 27 Gale Rippey Farms............................................................. 23 Gelbviehauction.com......................................................... 39 Gelbvieh World................................................................... 40 Green Hills Gelbvieh.......................................................... 23 GS Ridge Top Ranch.......................................................... 34 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh...................................... 7, 35 Hampton Cattle Company................................................ 23 Harriman Santa Fe............................................................. 26 Hart Farm Gelbvieh........................................................... 26 Hilltop Farms...................................................................... 27 Hodges Ranch..................................................................... 21 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch........................................................ 35 Holle Gelbvieh.................................................................... 26 J&K Gelbvieh Farm............................................................ 23 Judd Ranch, Inc.............................................................. 1, 26
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Kicking Horse Ranch......................................................... 34 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms........................................................ 21 Knoll Crest Farm................................................................ 23 Koehn Cattle Co................................................................. 21 Lambert, Doak.................................................................... 37 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh........................................................ 34 Lemke Cattle....................................................................... 27 Linquist Farms.................................................................... 34 Little Windy Hill Farms..................................................... 23 Lone Oak Cattle.................................................................. 34 M&P Gelbvieh.................................................................... 27 Martens Gelbvieh............................................................... 34 Martin Cattle Company..................................................... 21 McCarty, Dan...................................................................... 37 Mitchell Marketing Service............................................... 37 MLM Gelbvieh.................................................................... 27 Mulroy Farms...................................................................... 26 Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh..................................................... 34 Nowack Cattle Company................................................... 27 Plateau Gelbvieh................................................................. 34 Post Rock Cattle Company............................................... 26 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh......................................................... 35 Rocking GV Gelbvieh........................................................ 27 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh............................................ 27 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay...................................... 34 Schafer Farms, Inc.............................................................. 35 Seedstock Plus..................................................................... 37 Seedstock Plus Genetics.................................................... 37 Slaughter Sale Management................................................ 5 SoKY Select Sale................................................................... 5 Squeakin’ By-LK Farms..................................................... 27 Swanson Cattle Company................................................. 27 Swenson Gelbvieh.............................................................. 35 Taubenheim Gelbvieh........................................................ 27 The 88 Ranch....................................................................... 27 Thorstenson Gelbvieh........................................................ 35 Thull Gelbvieh Farm.......................................................... 35 Triple H Farms.................................................................... 34 Triple K Gelbvieh................................................................ 26 Tucker Farms...................................................................... 23 Volek Ranch........................................................................ 35 Warner Beef Genetics .................................................... IBC White Oak Farms............................................................... 27 Wilkinson Gelbvieh........................................................... 34 Wolf Gelbvieh..................................................................... 27
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EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS One thing is for sure. I don’t think most of the people in our beef community saw this one coming. Production Sales planned - Production Canceled or Postponed. Association Consignment Sales Postponed or Canceled. Thousands of dollars spent to promote Cattle Producers production only to see those dollars lost to the wind in many cases due to “Social Distancing”. Thankfully, after the dust settled back in March, many outfits saw they could proceed with some adjustments. Agriculture exemptions allowed a lot of programs
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to change and make some tweaks to the way we do business and still supply needed bulls and females to purebred and commercial producers alike. There are still many producers who had to make decisions and cancel. Many sale pens are still full. We’ve seen media posts and articles of dairy farmers who are dumping milk because they have no market for their product. Other businesses that depend on drive-up customers to make sales and pay the bills. Luckily beef producers have options. If you still have Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle for sale have you explored your options? Now is the time to get aggressive and think outside the box on ways to market your cattle. GelbviehAuction.com and BalancerAuction.com offer multiple options to sell your cattle and broaden your reach. We can provide you with a rock solid platform to sell your cattle. From
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! e l a S r o f n e m HAVE HERDSIRES TO MEET ANY OF YOUR BREEDING NEEDS! SeWE POWER & PERFORMANCE SIRES:
DLW SAND TRAP 928C ET HOMO BLACK • HOMO POLLED • SIRE: CTR SANDHILLS 0065X • DAM: DLW MS MATRON 802U CED 9
BW 3.3
WW 74
YW 108
MK 7
TM 44
CEM 6
HP 10.42
PG30 3.05
ST 14
DMI 0.035
YG -0.11
CW 42
REA 0.74
MB 0.38
$COW 106.79
FPI 75.93
EPI 125.45
$COW 84.32
FPI 73.34
EPI 75.17
SKYC ENCORE 7086E RED • POLLED • SIRE: SKYM FOREMAN 2002Z • DAM: HMR CHERRY’S DELIGHT 29Y CED 7
BW 3.7
WW 75
YW 107
MK 11
TM 49
CEM 2
HP 6.15
PG30 2.77
ST 11
DMI -0.111
YG -0.14
CW 38
REA 0.69
MB 0.28
DLW TPG E-TRADE 1032F ET HOMO BLACK • HOMO POLLED • SIRE: BROOKING BANK NOTE 4040 • DAM: DLW MS U271 3048A ET CED 10
BW 0.6
WW 73
YW 110
MK 11
TM 47
CEM 6
HP 9.76
PG30 0.40
ST 14
YG -0.01
CW 51
REA 0.68
MB 0.55
FPI 83.24
TPG JACKPOT 7551B ET HOMO BLACK • HOMO POLLED • SIRE: GLAG ADKINS JACKPOT 906W • DAM: DLW MS MATRON 802U CED 6
BW 2.2
WW 74
YW 121
MK 25
TM 62
CEM 1
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PG30 3.49
ST 18
DMI 0.019
YG -0.25
CW 41
REA 0.99
MB 0.55
$COW 125.95
FPI 84.24
EPI 156.58
FEMALE MAKERS:
SEPT COPPERFIELD C161 ET BLACK • HOMO POLLED • SIRE: GGGE 3G SMOKE N’ MIRRORS • DAM: SEPT RAZZMATAZZ ET CED 9
BW -0.8
WW 56
YW 91
MK 27
TM 55
CEM 4
HP 9.65
PG30 0.72
ST 20
DMI -0.025
YG 0.03
CW 37
REA 0.53
MB 0.33
$COW 132.06
FPI 70.88
EPI 148.56
FPI 70.88
EPI 148.56
DLW FOX NEWS 020F HOMO BLACK • HOMO POLLED • SIRE: SEPT COPPERFIELD ET • DAM: XXB MISS TENDERLOIN 020X CED 9
BW -0.8
WW 56
YW 91
MK 27
TM 55
CEM 4
HP 9.65
PG30 0.72
ST 20
DMI -0.025
YG 0.03
CW 37
REA 0.53
MB 0.33
$COW 132.06
DLW WATCHMAN 2501B HOMO BLACK • HOMO POLLED • SIRE: VRT LAZY TV WATCHMAN W021 • DAM: DLW MS X102 2501Z OF 7105 CED 18
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WW 78
YW 118
MK 17
TM 56
CEM 10
HP 6.96
PG30 4.28
ST 12
YG -0.02
CW 54
REA 0.67
MB 0.55
FPI 92.22
CALVING EASE SIRES:
BTBR DURANT 6296D BLACK • HOMO POLLED • SIRE: TMMW BISMARKS MR GOVENOR 2A • DAM: BTBR MS BLACK CROSS 2023 CED 17
BW -2.1
WW 69
YW 100
MK 13
TM 48
CEM 10
HP 5.35
PG30 8.04
ST 15
DMI -0.280
YG 0.01
CW 36
REA 0.45
MB 0.78
$COW 110.75
FPI 91.77
EPI 141.00
KCF BENNETT D922 HOMO BLACK • HOMO POLLED • SIRE: KCF BENNETT Y504 • DAM: KCF MISS TRUSTMARK W646 CED 16
BW -2.1
WW 68
YW 108
MK 21
TM 54
CEM 9
HP 3.97
PG30 -0.60
ST 18
YG -0.23
CW 44
REA 0.96
MB 0.63
FPI 89.52
DCSF POST ROCK HIGHLY FOCUSED 308Y8 HOMO BLACK • HOMO POLLED • SIRE: KCF BENNETT QUALITY FOCUSED • DAM: DCSF POST ROCK SANDY 273W2 CED 19
BW -2.9
WW 57
YW 86
MK 29
TM 58
Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922
CEM 8
HP 7.26
PG30 -0.32
ST 13
DMI 0.000
YG 0.08
CW 35
REA 0.21
MB 0.72
$COW 89.52
FPI 86.06
EPI 83.72
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