Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association
November 2012
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November 2012, Vol. 27, No. 3
Contents contents 12 Heifer Ultrasound – A Valuable Herd Management Tool Seedstock breeders should consider ultrasound scanning heifers to add value to their breeding program. 30
Do Homework before Buying Next Herd Bull Extensionist Lisa Kriese-Anderson provides some helpful tips to assist with your bull purchase.
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Gelbvieh Females with Merit and Distinction The annual American Gelbvieh Association Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction honor roll.
48 American Gelbvieh Association Agreement with GeneSeek Provides New DNA Testing Options A new partnership with GeneSeek will provide more DNA testing options at more efficient prices.
8 Impacting the Beef Business Dr. Jim Gibb, AGA part-time executive director, unveils the highlights of the newly developed AGA long-range strategic plan. 16 Make It Happen Director of Breed Promotion Frank Padilla emphasizes the need for AGA members to continue to breed Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle that meet the increasing demands from seedstock and cow-calf producers. 21
EPDS 2.0 – Improving the American Gelbvieh Association National Cattle Evaluation As the AGA works to continue to provide more accurate EPDs, several improvements to the Association’s national cattle evaluation are in the process and will be released with the January 2013 EPDs.
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Crossbreeding Made Easy – AGA National Promotion Campaign Jennifer Scharpe, AGA director of communications, lays out the national promotion campaign that will be used for the American Gelbvieh Association for the upcoming year.
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Your Return on Investment – It’s Impacting the Beef Business Investing in the American Gelbvieh Junior Association provides real opportunities to prepare future leaders for Gelbvieh and the beef industry, written by Dana Stewart, AGA director of member services and youth programs.
On the cover: The November issue of Gelbvieh World traditionally honors the hard-working Gelbvieh and Balancer® females across the country with the Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program. One prime example is this powerful fall-calving cow working hard with her calf at side.
Graphic Design: Lynn Valentine E-mail: lynnv@gelbvieh.org
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48 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational
Shows 24 Ohio State Fair Junior Show 24 Ohio State Fair Open Show 24 Iowa State Fair Open Show 24 Kentucky State Fair Open Show 24 Colorado State Fair Junior Show 24 Colorado State Fair Open Show 24 Nebraska State Fair Open Show
25 Tulsa State Fair Open Show
6 Attend Convention – Impact the Beef Business AGA President Mark Goes invites you to attend and participate in the 2013 “Impacting the Beef Business” Annual Convention.
“Gelbvieh World” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and October for $35 for one year. The American Gelbvieh Association, 10900 Dover St., Broomfield, Colorado 80021-3993.
48 Eagle Pass Ranch “Verified Feed Efficient” Fall Bull Sale
25 South Dakota State Fair Open Show
Inside the Editorial
EDITOR: Jennifer Scharpe E-mail: jennifers@gelbvieh.org
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Departments Contact Us 8 News & Notes 10 Bits & Pieces 11 Breeder’s Corner 32 View from the Field 45 TN Field Day MT Field Day ND Field Day Places to Be 50 Ad Index 51 Circulation Statement 51
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Contents contents
News 23 American Gelbvieh Association Shows Increased Registrations, Membership 27 How Genomic-Enhanced EPDs are changing the Industry By Katlynn Sullivan 28 Changing the Beef Industry through Genomic-Enhanced EPDs By Britney Volek 29 American Gelbvieh Association Action Points 44 Entering Breeding Information into Online Animal Registry System
Convention News
Did You Know? That in fiscal year 2011-2012 AGA registrations rose 6.3%. That in fiscal year 2011-2012 AGA new adult membership rose 14.1% and junior membership rose 3%. That Balancer® registrations were 44.7% of total registrations, purebred and fullblood Gelbvieh were 42.3%, and the remaining 13% Percentage or Hybrid and Southern Balancer®.
18 Impacting the Beef Business – Convention Invitation 18 Notice of 2013 AGA Annual Meeting 18 State Association Officer’s Breakfast – Back by Popular Demand 19 AGA Annual Convention and NWSS Schedule 19 Convention Registration 20 Call the AGA Office to Make Hotel Reservations 20 NWSS Entries due November 20 20 Reminder of NWSS Rule Changes 20 NWSS Adds Pen of 5 Balancer Bulls 20 Commercial, Seedstock Producer Award Applications due December 1
That the AGA videos on U-Tube have been viewed 12,235 times.
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50% GV Balancer® SIRE: Kesslers Frontman R001 DAM: RLC Miss 611 Sells with a calf at side by VER Cruel Intentions 968U.
VER Front & Center 111X ET She sells.
Purebred Gelbvieh SIRE: HYEK Black Impact 3960N DAM: LJSA Paulette 503E 106X is a maternal sister to LJSA Pretty Woman 915J.
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Mark Goes
President’s Message president’s message
Attend Convention – Impact the Beef Business Time has flown by this year and of Directors defers to the charges of the committees and depends on sound you likely have struggled through calving, suggestions from committees regarding the breeding, and weaning in spite of the direction of the breed and Association. added stress of the worst drought since the 1930s. Thank goodness we have advanced The Annual Convention is also knowledge and technology to help us react a place to learn first-hand about the to the adverse conditions and charge forward accomplishments of the year and the plans with optimism and hope for a better next for the future. Since the 2012 Convention, year and a brighter future beyond that. the AGA has been busy reaching for the Hopefully, you have submitted data on this goals set forth by the membership. Many year’s calves so it is included into the fall changes have taken place and a great deal genetic evaluation and will provide us with of groundwork has been laid for progress in the selection information we all need for the areas of breed improvement, promotion next year’s breeding decisions. and member education. Your attendance at the 2013 AGA So the production “Impacting the Beef work has cycled You are in control Business” Annual through and many Convention is vital of you are closing of your own destiny to the continuance in on the marketing when you take the of this progress. You of your outcomes. owe it to yourself to time to be heard Many a fine breeding directly piece has and will be during the committee communicate at this convention offered this fall and meetings. rather than gathering winter to help freshen second-hand and bolster your herd. information in the A new sire may be in aisles of the show. Besides, your registration order and it is time to start looking around expense for the convention is included in for semen on the next great herd sire. your annual dues so you might as well take The upcoming National Western Stock advantage of it. Show in Denver should prove as always to Please make every effort to attend the bring programs and their offerings together Annual Convention during the National on display for everyone to consider. From Western Stock Show. Membership the pen bull shows to the junior show on accomplishments will be recognized, a the hill, and through the Gelbvieh and new slate of excellent Board candidates are Balancer® bull futurities, much excitement campaigning for a seat and new policies will will be generated and dreams will be started be adopted that will affect your operation as we all gather at the big dance to discover in the future. the next great ones. It has been and will continue to be my It is wonderful that we have this venue pleasure to hear your concerns while at for membership to gather and enjoy the sales or shows, over the phone and through camaraderie found only at events where the mail. But rest assured that you are in cattlemen are the majority. But most control of your own destiny when you take importantly, it provides an opportunity for the time to be heard during the committee our membership to drive the breed and the meetings of our Annual Convention. So Association through input at the Annual join us as we come together and make a Convention. huge impact the beef business! Fortunately for you, the American Editor’s note: Mark Goes is the president Gelbvieh Association was set up by the of the American Gelbvieh Association. He can founders to be managed from the ground be reached at mpgelbvieh@hotmail.com or up. The committee structure gives you 402-239-3038. the opportunity to be heard. The Board 6 | November 2012
AGA Executive Committee President Mark Goes 402-766-3627 (H) S E Community College, 39414 SW 75th Rd, Odell, NE 68415 mpgelbvieh@hotmail.com
Vice President Brian Dunn 620-549-6516 (H) 708 N Main • St. John, KS 67576 dunnfarm@hotmail.com Secretary Rob Arnold 701-624-2051 (H) 6700 Cty Rd 19 S • Minot, ND 58701 rlagelbvieh@aol.com Treasurer Dan Warner 308-962-6511 (H) 71628 Rd 425 • Beaver City, NE 68926 dan@warnerbeef.com
AGA Directors Ken Flikkema 406-586-6207 (H & O) 2 Mint Trail • Bozeman, MT 59718 mcfg@imt.net Bob Hart 816-225-8530 (C) 7065 Gibbs Rd • Kansas City, KS 66106 bhart@hartfarm.net John Huston 859-595-8680 (C) 10254 Marquart Rd • New Carlisle, OH 45344 john.e.huston@gmail.com Andy LeDoux 785-732-6564 (H) 365 Agenda Ln • Agenda, KS 66930-8969 ledouxranch@hotmail.com David Martin 501-728-4950 (H) 256 Boyce Rd • Judsonia, AR 72081 martincattleco@windstream.net Neal Pearson 605-448-5653 (H) 43523 111th St. • Lake City, SD 57247 njpearson@venturecomm.net Bob Prosser 928-289-2619 (O) PO Box 190 • Winslow, AZ 86047 info@bartbar.com Duane Strider 910-428-4568 (H) 2123 Ctr Cross Church Rd Asheboro, NC 27205 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com Grant Thayer 303-621-2058 (H) 24063 Cty. Rd 122 • Ramah, CO 80832-9705 grant@jumpingcowgelbvieh.com Gary Tilghman 270-678-5695 (H) 690 Lick Branch Rd • Glasgow, KY 42141-9409 gtilghma@uky.edu Nancy Wilkinson 719/846-7910 (H) 23115 CR 111.3 • Model, CO 81059 bnwbulls@bmi.net All approved AGA Board minutes are available for inspection in the AGA office. Board meeting highlights are available upon request.
POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY
The Cows of Post Rock
At Post Rock, we take great pride in our cow herd and the many influential cows that have been produced. They reflect nearly 30 years of focused genetic selection and relentless culling pressure. Pictured in this ad are some of the elite females that have been sold in the last four years in our annual Cowman’s Kind Sale. POST ROCK RHONDA 207M2 Former Post Rock donor, and now a donor for Trans Pacific Genetics and Warner Beef Genetics.
POST ROCK GLORIA 27M2 A donor for Wandering Meadows Farm. POST ROCK WINNIE 11N2 A donor at Four Mile Gelbvieh.
TWIN OAK STAR 148U Formerly a donor for Twin Oak Gelbvieh and Post Rock, and now a donor for Mathews Farms, Jimmy Allen Farms, Biggar Farms and Dr. Tabor.
THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper.
POST ROCK GWEN 33P1 Former Post Rock donor, and now a donor at Mathews Farms.
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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View from the Office view from the office Impacting the Beef Business It’s a humbling and exciting opportunity to once again serve the American Gelbvieh Association membership as your executive director. While the times and technology have changed in the last 15 to 20 years, the AGA membership’s passion for Gelbvieh and the basic role of an association haven’t. By definition, an association is a group of people with common interests that organize to accomplish together what they cannot do as individuals. With that in mind, the AGA Board of Directors was quite busy this past summer developing a strategic plan for the American Gelbvieh Association. It was a multi-step process that involved a membership survey, Board and staff S.W.O.T. (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analyses for the AGA and the cattle (Gelbvieh and Balancer®), plus reviews of the AGA business and beef industry trends. Right at 25 percent of the AGA membership responded to the survey, which is excellent by survey standards. The AGA membership clearly demonstrated their keen interest in the Association’s future by providing tremendous input regarding the importance of current AGA services and direction for AGA’s future focus. After considerable study and discussion over three full days in June and August, the Board developed a plan for the next five years. The plan’s three focus points are breed improvement, promotion, and member education. Within each of those points are relevant, actionable, clearly defined goals. For example, three high priority goals for breed improvement are development of a maternal index, creation of a feed efficiency index and implementation of genomic-enhanced EPDs. All three are on target for completion within 12 months. Top goals for breed promotion include increasing our reach by 5 percent per year for the next five years by extolling the merits Gelbvieh’s versatility and smart, easy crossbreeding with Balancer. Specific metrics for measuring promotion success have been defined. Goals for member education include developing videos on a variety of subjects and enhancing the utility of the AGA online data entry and information retrieval system. These too are targeted for 8 | November 2012
completion within 12 to 18 months. A strategic plan is only as good as the relevance of its goals, implementation strategy and accountability to the membership. Therefore, much effort over the next several months and years will be committed to facilitating the communication and execution of the plan, and to make sure an accountability mechanism is in place. A plan must also be flexible. Therefore, the Board will annually review the plan and make adjustments as needed.
The plan’s three focus points are breed improvement, promotion, and member education. Within each of those points are relevant, actionable, clearly defined goals.
303-465-2333 Main Phone 303-465-2339 Fax Executive Director Jim Gibb jimg@gelbvieh.org Director of Administration Dianne Coffman (ex. 479) diannec@gelbvieh.org Director of Breed Improvement Susan Willmon (ex. 484) susanw@gelbvieh.org Director of Breed Promotion Frank Padilla (ex. 480) frankp@gelbvieh.org Director of Communications Jennifer Scharpe (ex. 485) jennifers@gelbvieh.org Director of Member Services Dana Stewart (ex. 488) danas@gelbvieh.org Gelbvieh Media Productions Lynn Valentine (ex. 486) lynnv@gelbvieh.org
The communication strategy will begin with posting the plan’s goals on the AGA website, followed by live group meetings, webinars and face-to-face meetings to convey the plan and get feedback. Please keep an eye on the AGA E-Newsletter for announcements of upcoming meetings and webinars. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call if you have questions or comments about the plan. Changing times present new challenges and great opportunities. With a sharp focus on the future, Gelbvieh and Balancer are positioned to significantly expand their impact on the beef business. It feels good to be back. Editor’s note: Dr. Jim Gibb is the parttime executive director of the American Gelbvieh Association. He can be reached at jimg@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.
Area Coordinator Brian Rogers brianr@gelbvieh.org 936-554-1600 Area Coordinator William McIntosh williamm@gelbvieh.org 502-867-3132 Customer Services Dolores Gravley (ex. 481) doloresg@gelbvieh.org Patti Showman (ex. 478) pattis@gelbvieh.org Mailing address: 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 General E-mail: info@gelbvieh.org Registration: registration@gelbvieh.org Website: www.gelbvieh.org
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We would like to thank Rufshod Farms, SC for their purchase of this homozygous polled P016 son for $10,250.
Bar None is selling pick of embryos by Maverick, Astro, or Highlight in the 2012 NAILE Eastern National Gelbvieh Sale
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News ‘N Notes news ‘n notes Using Ratios to Reflect Calf Performance Do the EPDs on your best performing calves really reflect their superior performance? One way to ensure that the performance of those best performing calves is reflected in their EPDs is to make sure that you record the data on every calf in the group. This includes the best, average and poorest performing calves. Part of EPD calculations are based on an animal’s ratio within a group. For example, if you have 100 bull calves at weaning and only record the weaning weights on the top 40 bulls retained for your sale, the performance of those bulls will not look as superior without the bottom end of the calf crop. A familiar analogy would be how professors curve tests scores in college classes. On a recent exam the average test score was 70 for 100 students. In this class a student with an 82 on a the test would receive a B grade (ratio). If the professor decided to throw out the scores for everyone that had less than a 70 and curve the remaining scores, the new average might be an 85. In this case the student with the 82 might now receive a D grade (ratio) since the score is now below the new average. This would have an impact on the student’s GPA, potentially lowering it and make their academic performance as measured by their GPA appear less favorable. The same thing happens with EPDs when only a portion of the calf crop is reported. For more information on the impact of contemporary groups and whole herd reporting, download the technical bulletin called “Contemporary Group: Separating Environment” from the Library located under the Education Center tab at www.gelbvieh.org.
Canada Gelbvieh Association Offers Commemorative Belt Buckles The Canada Gelbvieh Association 40th Anniversary Celebration committee is pleased to offer special Limited Edition Troy Fischer belt buckles for purchase to commemorate 40 years of Gelbvieh cattle in Canada! These hand-crafted buckles feature bronze, gold and silver filagree, jewel detailing, and the unique 40th Anniversary logo. Thirty-nine buckles, each with a one-of-a-kind edition number (2-40) are available now for purchase for $325 each. Order early as there is a limited number available! The very first buckle (1/40) is a specially crafted edition, donated by Troy Fischer and valued at over $1,000. This special buckle will be auctioned off at Agribition, with all of the proceeds going to the Canadian Gelbvieh Association! To order yours today, contact Tara (at 306-625-7345, lonesomedoveranch@sasktel.net) or Ian (at 306-456-2555, tgfis@ sasktel.net). No buckles will be spoken for or distributed until payment is received.
2013 AGA Annual Convention The 2013 American Gelbvieh Association “Impacting the Beef Business” Annual Convention will be held January 9-14 in Denver, Colo., in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show. Please turn to pages 18-20 of this issue for the tentative schedule of activities and lots of important convention and show related news.
Cost Changes for Semen Certificate Program While not frequently used, the American Gelbvieh Association does have a voluntary artificial insemination semen certificate program. The program is outlined in Rule VIII, Section C., of the AGA Rules, which can be found under the Membership tab at www.gelbvieh.org. During the August meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board voted to increase the enrollment fee in the semen certificate program to $1,000, effective August 16, 2012. This fee must be submitted at the time of application and is not refundable in the event the application is withdrawn or the bull does not qualify. For questions or more information about the voluntary AI semen certificate program contact the AGA office at info@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333. 10 | November 2012
Order a Canadian Gelbvieh Association 40th Anniversary Belt Buckle today.
John Bartee Receives UT’s B. Ray Thompson Award John Bartee, Clarksville, Tenn., was awarded the B. Ray Thompson award. The B. Ray Thompson Award is presented to the member of faculty from University of Tennessee’s Institute of Agriculture who has distinguished him or herself by exceptional performance. Though his modesty is genuine, it’s clear from his achievements in his field that Bartee lives up to the criteria. Over the course of almost 50 years, the Montgomery County UT Extension Director has earned himself a reputation as one of the leading authorities in agriculture, known for his constant striving to keep the industry at its technological and educational peak, and ensuring that the benefits of his own expertise filters down into every aspect of the community. His influence is none more evident than from the sheer range of people who supported his nomination with glowing letters of recommendation – from colleagues in the agricultural industry itself to a State House Representative and Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers.
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Gelbvieh Arrivals
Looking for sale catalogs for upcoming Gelbvieh and Balancer® sales? Check out the Sale Catalog Exchanged located at www. gelbvieh.org. This service is free of charge to breeders who advertise their sale with a display ad in Gelbvieh World or The Profit Picture. To list a catalog, send a PDF file of your catalog to Dana Stewart, AGA director of member services, at danas@gelbvieh.org
Anica Kathleen Davidson was born to proud parents Glen and Julie Davidson of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on July 13, 2012. Anica weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. She was welcomed home by brother Kegan (6), sister Amara (4), and grandparents Vernon & Eileen Davidson, Davidson Gelbvieh Ponteix, Saskatchewan.
Kansas Juniors Win State Judging Contest The Wallace County Judging Team from Kansas participated in the 2012 State Livestock Sweepstakes Contest in Manhattan, Kan., August 25-26, 2012. The team took home champion in the Livestock Judging Contest, placing first in Beef and Reasons, third in Swine, and fourth in Sheep. They received many individual awards as well. The team also participated in Quiz Bowl, Skillathon, and Meats Judging. They were second overall team in the Sweepstakes. Team members included: (front row) Chisum Grund, Grady Hammer, Grace Hammer, (back row) Hardin Perry, Callahan Grund, and Lane Perry. The team will compete at the national contest in Louisville, Ky., in November.
The Wallace County Judging Team enjoyed great success at the 2012 State Livestock Sweepstakes.
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Anica Kathleen Davidson
August Beef, Pork Exports Lower than a Year Ago Despite a continued slump in U.S. red meat export volume and a further dip in August sales, the value of beef and pork exports for the first eight months of the year remained slightly ahead of 2011’s record-setting pace, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports in August were the second-largest of the year at 100,468 metric tons, but this was still 14 percent below the August 2011 volume. In value, August exports totaled $486.2 million. While 5 percent lower than a year ago, it was also the second-highest monthly total of 2012. For January through August, beef exports were 11 percent lower than a year ago in volume (759,901 metric tons) but still 2 percent above last year’s record value pace at $3.66 billion. January-August beef exports accounted for 9.8 percent of muscle cut production and 12.7 percent when including variety meat – down from last year’s ratios of 11 percent and 14.2 percent. Export value per head of fed slaughter, however, was up about 6 percent from last year to $212.05.
G e l b v i e h
A s s o c i a t i o n
Area Coordinators “I’m ready to assist you with your program whether you are looking for cattle or have cattle for sale, registered or commercial. I would be glad to help you locate cattle that meet your needs.”
“Call or email me concerning your seedstock needs. There are good opportunities in the East to upgrade your genetics.”
Brian Rogers
William McIntosh
Central Region
Eastern Region
brianr@gelbvieh.org
williamm@gelbvieh.org
(936) 554-1600 (C)
(502) 867-3132 (C)
Western region Gelbvieh members and commercial producers should contact Frank Padilla at the American Gelbvieh Association office at 303-465-2333.
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Producer Education
Feature feature Heifer Ultrasound – A Valuable Herd Management Tool By Kara Walser
Every cattleman knows that quality beef starts with quality genetics. The benefits of an ultrasound are well known to cattle breeders. This technology is not new and seedstock producers have been utilizing the data for years to make herd management decisions. Ultrasound data gives solid information for culling decisions and production results. Instead of spending years researching the effects of feeding and testing to get information, ultrasound results speed up the process to cull those not meeting herd standards and keep productive cows in the herd to ensure offspring that performs. Many seedstock producers have adopted ultrasound evaluation of breeding heifer candidates for carcass traits including marbling, ribeye area, and fat thickness. Only the ultrasound data originating from a female has been used for inclusion in the marbling EPD calculation, making it crucial to use the technology on females before breeding. The data provides feedback on an average base of what a herd is producing. It provides information for culling decisions. It expands the amount of ultrasound data from the calf crop, which increases the accuracy of EPDs for herd sires and dams. EPDs are determined by performance and carcass information from both the sire and the dam. Collecting ultrasound information from heifers has never been more beneficial.
Ultrasound Data Assists Replacement Heifer Decisions Alan Hojer of Hojer Gelbvieh and Balancer® Ranch, Lake Preston, S.D., will start the practice of ultrasounding heifers next year. Hojer feels that while the Gelbvieh breed is good at understanding ultrasound results on bulls, there is a need for that information on the female side as well. “It is important to know ultrasound information on both sides,” explains Hojer. “We have been ultrasounding our bulls for five years because our customers are putting a lot of selection pressure on that type of data.”
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Hojer feels that the industry and cattle buyers will soon shift that pressure to females as well. To be ahead of the curve, they will start the practice next year with their yearling heifers. At $14/head, ultrasound scans can be expensive for the producer but they believe the results will pay out. “It is important to monitor all parts of the market and for the Gelbvieh breed to be continually aware of our carcass quality,” says Hojer. Iowa cattleman and ultrasound technician Craig Hays explains that there is a need for education in the practice of ultrasound, as written in the article “Ultrasounding Heifers” in the Angus Journal. “The best way to apply ultrasound data is as a culling tool, not cherry-picking heifers with impressive numbers,” he explains. “Reproduction still is most economically relevant, followed by growth traits. When you chose heifers that meet your criteria for those traits, you can use ultrasound information to cull a little harder.” While factors including low birth weights, no calving difficulties and the ability to breed back quickly are also looked at in culling decisions, the information from an ultrasound including pregnancy, ribeye area, fat thickness and marbling can contribute as well. In a National Centralized Ultrasounding Processing Laboratory (the CUP Lab) article, commercial producer Blake Crawford of Adair, Iowa, says “the only way to make decisions is to look at performance data and ultrasound data” as it allows a breeder to identify the issues and improve future generations. Replacement females have to stay in the herd and maintain their productivity to be profitable. The profitability relies on a valuable calf in the marketplace. The information that results from an ultrasound is relevant to choosing replacement heifers. “If you have a herd that’s below average for marbling or ribeye area, you need to improve those traits and increase those numbers,” says Crawford. “So you’re going to make your replacement decisions based on that need. And you’re going to use ultrasound to do that. It’s the only way there is to have a look at those animals and their potential.” Continued on page 14
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Heifer Ultrasound Guidelines According to the CUP Lab, heifer scan data can be used to find the poor and above average carcass females in the herd. The decision to make a heifer a donor cow or cull is up to the breeder, but at least they have the information to make that decision. The cost of an ultrasound per animal from the CUP Lab based in Ames, Iowa, has been $4/head since the lab was established at Iowa State University in 1998. The CUP Lab objectives are to provide the seedstock industry with timely, accurate and unbiased measurements for fat thickness, ribeye area and %IMF (marbling); to assist breed associations in the accurate assembly of data required to generate adjustment factors and EPDs for carcass merit from ultrasound measures; and to provide education, training and operational assistance for ultrasound technicians working with breeders. Guidelines to scanning heifers are explained by the CUP Lab and consider the age range, weight and contemporary group of the female. Following these guidelines will ensure the most complete and reliable data for female ultrasound scans. Gelbvieh females are to be scanned between 320-410 days of age. Scanning developing heifers in a contemporary group should occur on the same day or over no more than three consecutive days. Many breeders will scan their yearling heifers at the same time other pre-breeding examinations are being measured. It is important that the heifers be scanned when they have sufficient condition for measuring genetic differences.
Heifers should be weighed within seven days of the ultrasound scan. Weights are to be taken in the morning prior to any feeding of the heifers. Heifers should not have access to overnight feed prior to weight collection. Holding the heifers off both feed and water overnight is preferred. Each heifer contemporary group must have two sires represented. One of the sires must be a reference sire used in a structured sire evaluation program for carcass merit. The number of heifer progeny required to accurately evaluate a sire for carcass traits using ultrasound measures is a direct function of the heritability of the ultrasound-measured trait. Contemporaries must be from the same weaning contemporary group. The benefits of female ultrasound scans are plenty. With more information, breeders can make more detailed and concise culling and breeding decisions. Breeders can fill in the gaps of those females lacking in certain areas by a particular sire choice, or cull those females that don’t meet the standards of their herd. Making detailed and informed decisions is necessary in the cattle industry today and with customers demanding more genetic information from producers, those breeders who don’t participate will be left behind. Editor’s note: Kara Walser was the American Gelbvieh Association communications intern during the summer of 2012.
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The beef business is constantly evolving. A third of the cattle producers in the United States have exited the business since 1980. The production of beef has kept up with demand because of improved genetics and breeding systems (crossbreeding) as well as technologies used in the feeding industry (implants, beta agonists). Cattle feeders don’t like high corn prices of $7 to $8, but they know how to deal with it in the feedyard to give them the best chance for profitability. Most of them feed cattle longer to heavier weights and sell them on a grid that rewards quality grade. They want and need cattle that will grow, gain, and grade Choice, while being efficient in converting feed to pounds of gain. Demand for the genetics that will provide producers with these have been rewarded with higher prices from commercial buyers as well seedstock buyers. Today’s beef business is challenging. Commercial cow-calf producers are faced with optimizing a number of economically important traits, while at the same time reducing costs of production in order to remain competitive. Traits such as reproduction, growth, maternal ability, and end product merit all influence productivity and have a drastic effect on profitability in the beef enterprise. Once again seedstock breeders who provide these genetics have been rewarded by being paid higher prices by commercial cattlemen. How seedstock producers respond to market signals and the needs of commercial cattlemen will determine the success that they have in the market place. It will also determine where a particular breed fits into the picture in the eyes of commercial cattlemen when they are making buying decisions. It’s imperative that the demands of the market place are constantly being addressed when making genetic selections in order to experience success. Genetic and breed improvement is not a sometimes thing. It takes commitment and knowledge. It takes understanding what the industry demands. It takes the vision to see what they may be in the future. Become informed and educated of the overall beef industry and understand the profit centers of each segment. This should drive your decisions. This is the time of year for assessment of where your program is at and the areas that need improved. Be objective in doing it. There has been no better time than now to select the genetics that will be complementary in helping you to improve the weaknesses in your herd. Once you find them own them. Too many times I have seen commercial cattlemen outbidding seedstock breeders for the top genetics in a sale. Those genetics could have been beneficial in making genetic improvement to a seedstock breeder. Who has the most to gain in possessing the top end genetics? The return on investment has never been better than it is at this time for your purchases. Make it happen. Watch it happen. Wonder what happened. The choice is within the person that we see in the mirror. “Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure,” said Earl Nightingale. Editor’s note: Frank Padilla is the director of breed promotion for the American Gelbvieh Association. He can be reached at frankp@gelbvieh. org or 303-465-2333.
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Notice of 2013 American Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting
Impacting the Beef Business There are two things that drive profitability on the cow-calf side of the beef business: maternal superiority and crossbreeding. Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics excel in both those areas. The breed is gaining in market share as evidenced by increases in registrations and memberships, as well as higher sale averages. Determining how the breed and the American Gelbvieh Association can continue this forward momentum has been the focus of the AGA Board of Directors this past summer and fall. The past several months the Board has done its due diligence to develop a long-range strategic plan to guide the Association for the next three to five years. The results of these efforts is a long-range plan that focuses on three core strategies of breed improvement, breed promotion and member education. One common theme surfaced often during this process – how does the Gelbvieh breed continue to have a positive impact on the beef business? The strategic plan has been titled “Impacting the Beef Business.” Simply put, Gelbvieh and Balancer breed relevance will be the result of acceptance in four sectors of the beef business: seedstock, cow-calf, feedlot and packer/retail. The specific details of the “Impacting the Beef Business” strategic plan will be presented to members in the coming weeks and months. The 2013 American Gelbvieh Association Annual Convention will also focus on the strategic plan. Therefore, it was fitting to tie the strategic plan and the Annual Convention together with the same theme. Make plans now to attend the 2013 AGA “Impacting the Beef Business” Annual Convention and the National Western Stock Show activities. The AGA has a long-standing grassroots effort of member involvement through the committee process. Take note of the committee meetings in the schedule and provide you input. The annual membership meeting and election of Board of Directors will be on Saturday afternoon. Later Saturday night we will honor the Member of the Year and the Hall of Fame inductee. Top that all off with the NWSS junior show, pen bull show, national show and the Gelbvieh and Balancer bull futurities and it’s a week any Gelbvieh breeder would not want to miss. As we gather in Denver this year, it is important to focus on the strengths of the genetics the breed offers the beef business, as well as the quality breeders who make up the Association. Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics and the AGA will continue to impact the beef business for many generations to come. 18 | November 2012
Pursuant to Article VII, Paragraph A (2), of the bylaws of the American Gelbvieh Association, this serves as official notice and call of the annual membership meeting. The annual meeting will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013, commencing at 3:00 p.m., at the Red Lion Hotel in Denver, Colo. The meeting will be held during the American Gelbvieh Association Annual Convention. The purpose of the meeting shall be the election of directors to fill the offices of those directors whose terms are expiring or which are presently vacant, to ratify the previous actions of the Board of Directors, and for the transaction of other business as may properly come before the meeting. The nominating committee recommends the following slate of nominees for the five open positions on the AGA Board of Directors. Other nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting. • Brian Dunn, Kansas • Chris Mitchell, Georgia • Ronald Rogers, Missouri • Scott Starr, Nebraska • Walter Teeter, North Carolina • Gary Tilghman, Kentucky • Dan Warner, Nebraska A member who is unable to attend the annual meeting may request an absentee ballot by phone, email, mail or fax for election of directors. In order to obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit his or her application to the American Gelbvieh Association office not more than 60 days (November 12, 2012) nor less than 10 days (January 2, 2013) prior to the annual meeting, and must be in good standing with the association at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. Ballots must be returned to the AGA office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013 to be counted at the annual meeting on Saturday, January 13, 2013.
State Association Officer’s Breakfast – Back by Popular Demand The state association officer’s breakfast held at the Annual Convention last year was a resounding success. Those who attended commented on how beneficial the breakfast was not only in getting more detailed updates and explanation of programs presented by AGA staff, but also the discussion and idea sharing of those in attendance. For the 2013 AGA “Impacting the Beef Business” Annual Convention, the officer’s breakfast will be held on Friday, January 11 at 7:00 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel. All state and regional Gelbvieh association officers are invited and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by contacting Frank Padilla, AGA director of breed promotion, at 303-465-2333 or via email at frankp@gelbvieh.org.
2013 AGA Annual Convention and National Western Stock Show Schedule Tentative Tuesday, January 8 8:00 a.m. Cattle begin arriving – NWSS Wednesday, January 9 11:00 AGA Executive Committee meeting – HOTEL Noon AGA Board of Directors meeting – HOTEL 6:30 p.m. National Sale Committee meeting – HOTEL 7:30 p.m. National Show Committee meeting – HOTEL 7:00 p.m. Cattle in place on the Hill and in the Yards – NWSS Thursday, January 10 8:00 a.m. Check-in Yard and Hill cattle – NWSS 1:00 p.m. Rules and By-laws Committee meeting – HOTEL 2:30 p.m. Finance Committee – HOTEL 4:30 p.m. American Gelbvieh Foundation Committee meeting – HOTEL Friday, January 11 7:00 a.m. State Association Officers Breakfast – HOTEL Morning Free to attend NWSS 1:00 p.m. Marketing & Member Education workshops – HOTEL 3:15 p.m. Productivity Committee meeting – HOTEL 5:15 p.m. GPP Annual Stockholders meeting – HOTEL 7:00 p.m. Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity & People’s Choice Balancer® Bull Futurity meetings – HOTEL
Saturday, January 12 7:30 a.m. Gelbvieh and Balancer® Junior Heifer Show – NWSS STADIUM ARENA 10:00 a.m. Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity & People’s Choice Balancer® Bull Futurity – NWSS STADIUM ARENA 3:00 p.m. AGA Annual Membership meeting – HOTEL 5:15 p.m. AGA Board of Directors meeting & photo – HOTEL 6:30 p.m. Awards presentation and Futurity Social – HOTEL Sunday, January 13 8:00 a.m. Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Bull Show – NWSS LIVESTOCK CENTER Noon Lunch – NWSS LIVESTOCK CENTER 1:00 p.m. National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale – NWSS LIVESTOCK CENTER 5:30 p.m. Board of Directors meeting – Hotel Monday, January 14 8:00 a.m. National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show – NWSS STADIUM ARENA 7:00 p.m. Begin release of Hill cattle (out by 10:00 p.m.) Tuesday, January 15 7:00 a.m. Begin release of Yard cattle (out by 4:00 p.m.)
2013 AGA Annual Convention Registration Registration to the American Gelbvieh Association Annual Convention is free of charge. Membership participation and input during committee meetings and the annual membership meeting is vital to future success of the AGA. Start planning now for the 2013 “Impacting the Beef Business” Annual Convention and NWSS January 9-14.
To assist AGA staff in planning for convention, please submit the convention registration form to the AGA office. Convention registrations may also be submitted online by visiting the 2013 AGA Annual Convention page at www.gelbvieh.org. All convention attendees should pick up name tags and convention booklets at the AGA convention registration desk.
Name _________________________________________________ AGA Member No. ______________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________State _____________ Zip _______________________ Names of Convention attendees for name tags. Please include first and last names. Name ___________________________________ Name _______________________________________ Name ___________________________________ Name _______________________________________
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Reminder of NWSS Rule Changes
Make Hotel Reservations Online at Gelbvieh Website The Red Lion Hotel on Quebec Street in Denver is once again the Gelbvieh headquarters hotel for the 2013 AGA “Impacting the Beef Business” Annual Convention. All committee meetings and convention activities will be at the Red Lion. The AGA special room rate is $79 per night plus tax. This rate includes two free daily breakfast tickets. The process to reserve a room at the Red Lion Hotel is new this year. To reserve a room under the AGA special block, members must complete an online room reservation form found at www. gelbvieh.org. An AGA member number is required to complete the form. Members may have the room billed to the credit card on file associated with the provided member number, or contact the AGA office with a separate credit card. Confirmation numbers will be sent via email, provided one is given on the online reservation form. For questions or assistance in completing the online form, please contact Dianne Coffman, AGA director of administration, at 303-465-2333. Rooms must be reserved by December 6, 2012. Additional rooms are available under the Gelbvieh block at the DoubleTree Hotel Denver. The rate for these rooms is $99 per night. Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis by calling the DoubleTree at 303-321-3333 and asking for the Gelbvieh block. The block of rooms will be held until December 6, 2012. There are no breakfast tickets at the DoubleTree.
NWSS Entries due November 20 All beef entries for the 2013 National Western Stock Show are due November 20. This includes entries for the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show, Gelbvieh and Balancer Pen Bull Show and the Junior Gelbvieh and Balancer Show. Remember that all entries must include a registration number. Members can use the AGA online animal registry system to register a 2012 calf and request a registration certificate mailed to you. The NWSS exhibitor handbook is available online at www. nationalwestern.com. Entries may also be completed online. Gelbvieh and Balancer exhibitors should note that the NWSS will handle all stalling assignments. Please contact the NWSS directly regarding any stalling needs or concerns. 20 | November 2012
At the April 2012 American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the following rule changes for the 2013 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show. These changes will also apply to the NWSS Junior Gelbvieh and Balancer Show. “3. All animals exhibited must be recorded in the name of the exhibitor prior to December 15, 2012. A copy of the registration paper or an affidavit of registration must accompany each entry to the show. Percentage, purebred and fullblood Gelbvieh females seventy-five (75%) to one hundred percent (100%) will show together. Percentage, purebred and fullblood Gelbvieh bulls seventyfive (75%) to one hundred (100%) will show together. To qualify for the Balancer® Show all cattle must meet the American Gelbvieh Association’s rules for registration as a Balancer. All bulls and females registered as Balancer animals (BA 25-BA 75) must be shown in the Balancer show. Exhibitor must designate Gelbvieh or Balancer as breed on the entry form.”
NWSS Adds Pen of 5 Balancer® Bulls The 2013 National Western Stock Show will see the addition of a Pen of 5 Balancer® bulls to the Pen Bull Show. The request to add a division for Pen of 5 Balancer bulls was made at the 2012 AGA annual convention during the National Show committee meeting. The AGA Board of Directors approved the request, which was also later approved by the NWSS. The Pen of 5 Balancer bull division will join the Pen of 3 Balancer bulls, as well as the Pen of 5 Gelbvieh bulls and Pen of 3 Gelbvieh bulls. The NWSS Gelbvieh and Balancer Pen Bull Show is scheduled for Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Livestock Center Auction Area.
Commercial, Seedstock Producer Award Applications due December 1 In an effort to recognize the outstanding commercial and seedstock producers involved in the Gelbvieh breed, the American Gelbvieh Association has created the Outstanding Commercial Producer Award and the Outstanding Seedstock Producer Award. Both awards are based off the Beef Improvement Federation awards that are presented annually at the BIF conference. The AGA will recognize one Outstanding Commercial Producer and one Outstanding Seedstock Producer annually during the Gelbvieh activities at the National Western Stock Show. The recipients of the AGA awards will then be considered for the Association’s nominations for the BIF awards that year. The first of these awards will be presented at the 2013 NWSS. State associations are asked to nominate one commercial producer and one seedstock producer they feel is deserving of this recognition. Applications should be submitted to the AGA office and are due December 1. Applications can be found at www.gelbvieh.org under the Member Programs page under the Membership tab. Applications may also be requested by contacting Jennifer Scharpe, AGA director of communications, at jennifers@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333. For questions or more information, contact Frank Padilla, AGA director of breed promotion at frankp@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.
EPDs 2.0 Improving the American Gelbvieh Association National Cattle Evaluation It’s impressive to look back at how far national cattle are aware of the impending change and the potential impact it evaluation (NCE) has evolved since the first within breed EPDs could have on our EPDs. While the initial correlations look quite for sires were released over 30 years ago. In those days it was favorable there will be some re-ranking of sires as expected. unthinkable to consider EPDs on cows let Timing is everything and sometimes alone yearling heifers and bulls. Of course the release of new EPDs doesn’t ideally today, thanks to dramatic improvements All indications are synchronize with bull sale season. However, all in statistical methods, and high powered indications are that the improved EPDs will that the improved computers, we have EPDs for a majority of be more accurate, so it makes sense to release EPDs will be more the economically important traits on about them with the Spring EPD run that will be every animal. accurate, so it makes available in January. However, we can always do better to As this process moves forward, educational sense to release assure more accurate EPDs. Providing the materials will be provided regarding changes best possible selection tools to its membership them with the Spring in the new AGA EPDs. You can be confident and their commercial customers has always that considerable time, thought and effort EPD run that will be been a primary goal of the American Gelbvieh went into the production and of the new, available in January. Association. enhanced EPDs. Please contact the AGA Several issues have been on the “burner” office if you have questions. for some time and needed to be addressed, Editor’s note: This month’s View of the including (1) appropriately adjusting for heterosis in multi-breed Numbers column was compiled by Susan Willmon, AGA director EPDs, (2) accommodating early weaning (3) producing carcass of breed improvement, and Jim Gibb, AGA executive director. Both EPDs that are comparable with other breeds and (4) including individuals can be reached at the AGA office at 303-465-2333, or via genomic data in the calculation of genomic-enhanced EPDs. email: Susan (susanw@gelbvieh.org) or Jim (jimg@gelbvieh.org). Multi-breed data in our Balancer® and hybrid populations present challenges when calculating EPDs due to the need to accurately account for heterosis. Currently, the AGA’s growth (birth Flowing Spring Farm weight, weaning weight, yearling weight and milk) EPDs as well as the carcass EPDs (carcass weight, ribeye area and marbling) are all Consigns 5 Purebred Bulls to the based on multi-breed models. However, the lack of a multi-breed Echo Ridge Farm Black Friday Sale solution to producing calving ease and calving ease daughters EPDs November 23, 2012 • 12:00 Noon ET has been a concern and one of the major drivers for the AGA to This Sale offers evaluate EPD alternatives. Angus, Simental/Angus, and Moreover, drought years like 2012 emphasize a need to better these 5 outstanding Gelbvieh Bulls accommodate data from herds that early wean calves where age at weaning falls below the standard weaning window, less than 160 Birthdate BW WW YW MK days. Providing carcass EPDs that are more comparable across FSGY16 4-24-11 4.7 44 88 17 breeds has also been a concern, partially because it requires reverting FSGY61 4-30-11 2.3 53 98 17 back to an age endpoint rather than a fat endpoint for the analysis. FSG67Y 8-15-11 3.2 50 89 15 Finally having a straightforward path to incorporating genomic data FSG71Y 9-27-11 4.1 49 95 16 into the EPD is critical in terms of bringing closure to our Genomic Pioneer research efforts. FSGY69 11-25-11 3.5 62 100 18 With all these factors in mind, several alternative EPD providers • FSGY16 Homozygous Black • Top 15% for YW were evaluated over several months, addressing enhancements and • FSGY61 Top 10% for WW • Top 5% for YW missing components to our existing EPDs, and to pave the way for • FSG67Y Top 10% for WW • Top 15% for YW the addition of the genomic data. • Homozygous Black • FSG71Y Top 15% for WW • Top 10% for YW This past April, the AGA Board of Directors directed staff to • FSGY69 Top 1% for WW • Top 4% for YW initiate a trial EPD run using the American Simmental Association’s national cattle evaluation. Growth and calving ease EPDs have been Call for information: generated, analyzed and reviewed by the Productivity Committee Flowing Spring Farm Charlie Atkins with a “proceed” recommendation to the AGA Board. As of this 6235 Lee Hwy • Atkins, VA 24311 writing, carcass data results are being evaluated and will also be 276.780.3979 • daci08@comcast.net reviewed by the Productivity Committee in the very near future. The AGA Board and staff wanted to make sure AGA members Gelbvieh World | 21
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Communications communicationsView view Crossbreeding Made Easy AGA National Promotion Campaign In recent months, livestock media has been flooded with talk of crossbreeding verses straightbreeding. From a communications perspective, the messages conveyed by those in academia, Extension professionals and breed associations has been interesting to follow. If I were back in graduate school, I would probably do a research project evaluating the crossbreeding verses straightbreeding messages and the sources cited in media. The American Gelbvieh Association has been a strong promoter of crossbreeding. If you think about it, Gelbvieh and crossbreeding are as old as the Association itself. When the first Gelbvieh semen was imported in the U.S. over 40 years ago, many breeders crossed Gelbvieh with their existing cow herd base to breed up to purebred Gelbvieh seedstock. In 2000, the American Gelbvieh Association was the first breed association to start a hybrid seedstock registry with the Balancer® program. A few years ago the AGA launched the Southern Balancer® program – a Gelbvieh heat tolerant hybrid registry. Having an open herd book means the Association will register any animal, of any breed or cross, through the Hybrid Cattle Recording Service. Cattlemen and women have long found that using Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics makes crossbreeding easy. One of the core focuses of the AGA long-range strategic plan is breed promotion. The breed promotion efforts will target two key audiences: the commercial cow-calf and feedlot sectors and seedstock breeders. The goal of the cow-calf and feedlot promotion is to promote the merits of Gelbvieh, Balancer and crossbreeding, increasing the promotion reach by 5 percent per year for the next five years. In developing the strategic plan the Board of Directors felt strongly the need to focus on the strengths of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics - maternal traits, stayability, mature cow size, early puberty, and the ease of use in a crossbreeding system. The 2012-2013 AGA national promotion campaign will focus on these strengths. Hitting mailboxes in late October and early November is the fall “Add Pounds. Add Profit.” insert. This insert is circulated to 179,500 cow-calf producers via ten 22 | November 2012
regional livestock tabloid publications. A second insert to this same target audience will be out in January. In addition to the inserts, the AGA will place Internet banner ads on four livestock publication websites; these four publications also distribute the insert. Last year the AGA launched a highly successful web-marketing campaign. The campaign included four different banner ads, each of which was linked to its own webpage within www.gelbvieh.org. The 2012-2013 web-marketing campaign will use this same strategy. New banner ads and webpages have been developed. The banner ads are available for use by Gelbvieh members on their own websites or for advertising purposes on other sites. State associations are encouraged to use these banner ads on their websites and link it to the Gelbvieh website. New ads for the Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program (GRAP) are currently in circulation. This cost-share advertising program allows state associations and the AGA to leverage dollars and increase reach. The AGA GRAP budget is $28,000, add to that the matching-funds portion from the 11 participating state associations and the total advertising dollar amount spent through GRAP is $56,000. The AGA national promotion campaign is a multi-media approach using five forms of media: print, web, video, words and visual. Promotion is different than advertising. Promotion is the broader, all inclusive term. Advertising is just one specific action you could take to promote your product or service. Promotion, as a general term, includes all the ways available to make a product and/or service known to and purchased by customers and clients. The AGA national promotion campaign strives to increase awareness of the many benefits of Gelbvieh, Balancer and crossbreeding. AGA members play a role in these efforts by advertising their own programs and sales and providing cattlemen and women with quality Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls and replacement females. As always, the AGA breed promotion and communication staff is here to assist in any way we can.
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AGA Convention Preview Early deadline: October 19 Ad deadline: October 25
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Registration and membership numbers for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) were higher at the close of fiscal year 2011-2012 compared to a year ago. Animal registrations increased 6.3 percent, with the total number of animals registered by the Association at 35,831. Adult and junior members were 4 percent higher, with a combined sum of 1,589 adult and junior members. The breakdown of AGA animal registrations is as follows: Balancer® registrations at 44.7 percent, purebred or fullblood Gelbvieh at 42.3 percent, and making up the remaining 13 percent were Percentage or Hybrid and Southern Balancer® registrations. The largest growth of the Gelbvieh Association was seen in new adult members, with a 14.1 percent increase. The 2011-2012 fiscal year, which runs from October 1 to September 30, closed with 1,066 adult members. Memberships in the American Gelbvieh Junior Association were up 3 percent, for a total of 523 juniors. Balancer animals are registered hybrid seedstock with documented pedigrees and EPDs. The breed composition of a Balancer animal is 25 to 75 percent Gelbvieh with the balance Angus or Red Angus. Historically, the purebred population represented approximately 80 percent of all AGA registrations. With an increase of Balancer genetics being used in commercial herds in the past few years, the Association’s data shows Balancer
SEGA Gelbvieh and Friends
December 1, 2012
Fall Female Open House 11:00 am – 2:00 pm • Pierce, CO
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AGA Update
American Gelbvieh Association Shows Increased Registrations, Membership registrations now outnumber purebred Gelbvieh registrations. Any animal, of any breed or cross, may be recorded using the Hybrid Cattle Recording Service with the AGA. The AGA documents the pedigree, breed composition and calculates performance data and provides EPDs. The Southern Balancer is a Gelbvieh heat tolerant composite with at least 25 percent Gelbvieh and 6.25-50 percent Bos indicus breeding. “The increase in both registrations and memberships exemplifies the expanding impact of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics on the seedstock and commercial cow-calf sectors of the beef industry,” said Mark Goes, AGA president. “Cattlemen and women are continuing to recognize the benefits of crossbreeding as a valuable tool to increase their profitability in the beef business. Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics make crossbreeding easy.” Today, approximately 80 percent of the animals registered are black hided animals. Until 1999, more red hided cattle were registered with the AGA than black hided cattle. Of the animals registered with the Association that year, black hided cattle accounted for 49.5 percent of the registrations; red hided animals made up 41.3 percent. Since then, black hided animals have continued to increase their percentage of the total number of animals registered, representing a growing share of the registrations.
Gelbvieh and Balancer Open Show Heifer Prospects Bred Heifers, Embryos and Commercial Bred Heifers
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Shows shows State Fair Results The following is a list of the overall grand and reserve champions from Gelbvieh and Balancer® open and junior shows held this summer and fall at state fairs across the country. This list includes results that were available at the time of publication. Gelbvieh World recognizes the efforts of all breeders who travel to and support these shows, as well, we congratulate all the winners. It is new Gelbvieh World policy to publish state show results by providing the following listing. No individual animal photos will be published. This policy will not apply to the American Royal,
Ohio State Fair Junior Show July 28, 2012 Columbus, Ohio Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: OHMV Something in Red 411X, Hunter Sheeley, Hillsboro, Ohio Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female: KVEE Yo Yo 189Y, Cody Mack, Norwich, Ohio
Ohio State Fair Open Show July 29, 2012 Columbus, Ohio Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: KJSG Ohio MV Arianna 403Y, Maple Valley Farm, Hillsboro, Ohio Reserve Champion Gelbvieh: Female OH MV Something in Red, Maple Valley Farm, Hillsboro, Ohio Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull: PNS Bartley PN5708X, Shaker Hill Farm, Lebanon, Ohio Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull: CIRS Shaker’s Wasp CIRS34Y, Shaker Hill Farm, Lebanon, Ohio
Iowa State Fair Open Show August 17, 2012 Des Moines, Iowa Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: LJSA Cowgirl T57, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female: HMR Cherr’s Delight 29Y, Blackhawk Cattle Co., Oregon, Ill. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull: JNCC Checklist 105Y, Jared Nowack, Bland, Mo. Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull: CIRS 33NY, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Grand Champion Balancer Female: SVVG Kashmere, Jason Sauer, Winona, Minn. 24 | November 2012
North American International Livestock Exposition, National Western Stock Show or any of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association sponsored shows. In the recent member survey Gelbvieh and Balancer shows was rated as a low priority by members. Additionally, the input from the member survey and the AGA longrange strategic plan call for increased member education efforts. Publishing state show results by providing a listing of the winners allows for the recognition of the breeders for whom the showring is important, while giving additional space in the magazine for member education.
Reserve Champion Balancer Female: CIRS 2102Z, Cibs Gelbvieh, Clutier, Iowa Grand Champion Balancer Bull: 3G Yarborough 186Y, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Reserve Champion Balancer Bull: FFLV Franklin 842, Fowler Farms, Unionville, Mo.
Kentucky State Fair Open Show August 24, 2012 Louisville, Ky. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: GGGE 3G Yes Please, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female: RRYN Bee Licks Ms Alexis Y170, Robert Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull: PNS Bartley PN5708X, Shaker Hill Farm, Lebanon, Ohio Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull: SSMK Calvin Klein, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky.
Colorado State Fair Junior Show August 27, 2012 Pueblo, Colo. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: CIRS 122TY, Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: TMGG Fantasia, Las Animas, Colo. Grand Champion Balancer Female: JCGR BAR GT Ruckus, Wyatt Taylor, Deer Trail, Colo. Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female: MCGA Yasmine, Rachel Dowdell, Silt, Colo.
Colorado State Fair Open Show August 28-29, 2012 Pueblo, Colo. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: JCGR BAR GT Pretty Women 529, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo. Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female: CIRS 122TY, Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull: RID R Shotgun Slade, Ridinger Cattle Co., Deer Trail, Colo. Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull: JCGR BAR GT 2Y, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo. Grand Champion Balancer Female: RID R Blackbird 1156Y, Ridinger Cattle Co, Deer Trail, Colo. Reserve Champion Balancer Female: MCCA Yasmine, Rachel Dowdell, Silt, CO Grand Champion Balancer Bull: TMGG Romeo, Tiana Garcia, Las Animas, Colo.
Nebraska State Fair Open Show August 29, 2012 Grand Island, Neb. Grand Champion Female: BCFG Butlers Ms Deb 10X, J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion Female: VER Miss Prissy 247Y ET, J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Grand Champion Bull: XXB Insidious 612Y, Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb. Reserve Grand Champion Bull: XXB Sparkler 821Z, Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb.
Shows shows South Dakota State Fair Open Show August 31, 2012 Huron, S.D. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: BVLK 120Y Carley ET, Britney Volek, Highmore, S.D. Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female: ACGC Ms. Aspen 0141X, Ceroll Gelbvieh, Sisseton, S.D. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull: TCCH Mojito’s Mojo, Twisted Wire Gelbvieh, Todd & Cassie Holtz, Roscoe, S.D. Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull: CGCC Black Bandit 135Y, Ceroll Gelbvieh, Sisseton, S.D. Grand Champion Balancer Female: BABR 1015Y ET, Volek/Beastrom/Spencer, Highmore, S.D. Reserve Champion Balancer Female: GDX 102Y, Goldux Gelbvieh, Wessington, S.D. Grand Champion Balancer Bull: BNC Game Changer, Hojer Ranch, Lake Preston, S.D. Reserve Champion Balancer Bull: THUL Z220 Celtic, Thull Ranch, Old Ham, S.D.
Tulsa State Fair Open Show
Tulsa State Fair Junior Show
September 29, 2012 Tulsa, Okla. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: CIRS 122TY, Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female: TTTT Damn Special, Connie Tabor, Columbus, Kan. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull: JDPD Hesston 195WZ, JC Dromgoole, Mason, Texas Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull: JDPD Chain Link 251Y, JC Dromgoole, Mason, Texs Grand Champion Balancer Female: MDR Laura 152Y, Dobson Ranch, Kaw City, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female: JDPD Western Baby 956LY, Lane Enyart, Vinita, Okla. Grand Champion Balancer Bull: VER JDPD Akin 243Y, JC Dromgoole, Mason, Texas Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull: New Edition 37Y1, Martin Cattle Co., Judsonia, Ark.
October 11, 2012 Tulsa, Okla. Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer: JDPD Western Baby 956LY, Lane Enyart, Vinita, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer: ALXC Ms Jacie, Braxton Oldenburg, Mulhall, Okla. Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Heifer: ALXC Ms Jacie, Braxton Oldenburg, Mulhall, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Gelbvieh Heifer: ALXC MS Kallie E 63Y1, Brandon Oldenburg, Mulhall, Okla. Editor’s note: Show results for publication should be submitted to Jennifer Scharpe at jennifers@gelbvieh.org. Desired listing of results includes title of what was won, animal name, exhibitor name, exhibitor home town and state. Additional show results from state fairs will be published in the December issue of Gelbvieh World.
“Wow, that’s a nice set of replacement heifers!”
The words that every cattle breeder loves to hear. Balancer
Selling four of Sydney’s bred heifers (SYD 1010Y ET, SYD 1052Y, SYD 1056Y & SYD 1061Y), along with a few of our heifer calves, in the SEGA Gelbvieh Friends and Female Sale in December
Our goal is to improve our genetic make-up with each year of calves. And, we definitely did that with this bunch.
PB Avg. $18.52
BNW Avg. $21.82
BA Avg. $35.07
BNW Avg. $45.24
PB Avg. $9.22
BNW Avg. $21.92
PB Avg. $16.66
But, our true PRIDE in those heifers is what cannot be seen – their genetic profiles. BNW Avg. $28.73
$ Index Values
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Wilkinson Gelbvieh Bill, Nancy & Sydney
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Dana Stewart
Junior Voice junior voice Your Return on Investment – It’s Impacting the Beef Business 2012-2013 AGJA Board of Directors
The American Gelbvieh Junior Association is financially responsible for itself. And, because of AGJA’s goals to reach more members and provide more opportunities, it often asks support of American Gelbvieh Association members. There are plenty of opportunities to support AGJA through award sponsorships, raffle ticket purchases, silent auction bids and more. It can be a bit taxing sometimes and we can’t begin to thank all of those who have given to AGJA in one way or another throughout the years. As with any investment, however, it’s natural to question what the return on your investment is. I’d like you to know that the return on investment with the American Gelbvieh Junior Association is far reaching and leaves lasting impacts. Rest assured the return on your investment is real. It’s as real as the members who make AGJA the organization that it is, preparing future leaders for Gelbvieh and the beef industry. AGJA members are bright, hardworking, and hold the promise of a prosperous future for Gelbvieh. Today’s support ensures tomorrows success. Take for example the current AGA Board of Directors. There are two former AGJA Directors who serve on this board. Their interest and dedication to Gelbvieh were no doubt fostered through their AGJA experiences. There are countless other AGA members who have gone through the AGJA ranks and are now active AGA members who contribute to the breed’s success. Moreover, AGJA members are drawing attention to Gelbvieh beyond AGJA. Did you know that an AGJA member was recently featured in several news reports and television segments, including the Today Show on NBC? If you’ve recently heard about the changes to the USDA school lunch program and the concerns that brings about limited portions, specifically protein, then you’ve probably seen Callahan Grund, AGJA member from Wallace, Kan., and his school’s viral video about the topic. (The video also features additional AGJA members who attend the same school.) It gained national attention 26 | November 2012
in just a matter of a few days. Not only is Callahan a good ambassador for beef, but AGJA is proud to have him as a member. AGJA scholarship recipients are making a difference, too. Dr. Travis Arp, AGJA alumni from Arlington, Wisc., started a very popular blog titled “Meat of the Issues” as a platform to educate consumers about important issues regarding the beef they purchase in the grocery store. Travis’ blog gained national attention from outlets such as BEEF Magazine. Travis recently accepted a position as the manager of technical services for the United States Meat Export Federation in Denver, Colo., resulting in him ending the blog. I could continue to go on about AGJA members and the things they have accomplished within the breed and beef industry. Without our supporters, AGJA wouldn’t be what it is. AGJA couldn’t sponsor our regional shows or Junior Classic where members are exposed to new opportunities, challenged through leadership contests, and network with other Gelbvieh breeders. AGJA couldn’t afford to send our leadership to the Youth Beef Industry Congress every other year where they are exposed to emerging technologies, agricultural issues, leadership development, and again essential networking. AGJA couldn’t do it without you. As Thanksgiving approaches, know that AGJA is continually thankful for all of our sponsors, donors and volunteers. We want you to know that the return on your investment is impacting Gelbvieh and fits hand in hand with the 2013 AGA convention theme of “Impacting the Beef Business.” The activities and opportunities that AGJA provides are numerous and prepare AGJA members not just for the beef industry, but also to become active AGA members and Gelbvieh breeders, providing momentum to AGA. Editor’s note: Dana Stewart is the AGA director of member services and youth programs. She can be reached at danas@ gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.
Dustin Aherin, President (2013) 191 11th St., Phillipsburg, KS 67661 P: 785-302-1252 Email: daherin@ruraltel.net Grace Hammer, Vice President (2013) 220 Clark St., Wallace, KS 67761 P: 785-728-7111 Email: hammerhead_grace@hotmail.com Garrett Teeter, V.P. of Leadership (2013) 1380 French Belk Rd., Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 P: 704-267-4060 Email: gmteeter@ncsu.edu Van Tucker, Secretary (2014) 24022 250th Rd., Portis, KS 67474 P: 785-282-0544 vantucker@live.com Seth Arp, Treasurer (2013) N551 Ramsey Rd., Arlington, WI 53911 P: 608-712-1186 Email: setharp0922@hotmail.com Cole Buffo, Ex-Officio 1006 S Main St., Lansing, KS 66043 P: 913-683-0034 Email: cattle@kc.rr.com Christian Hojer (2013) 43968 208th St., Lake Preston, SD 57249 P: 605-860-8635 Email: hojer23@hotmail.com Nicole Mattison (2014) 15995 Harvest Ave, Lamberton, MN 56152 P: 507-752-7573 Michael Ring (2014) 1200 S. Blackhawk Rd., Oregon, Ill. 61061 P: 815-732-7583 Justin Vehige (2014) 16 Memory Ln., Bonnots Mill, MO 65016 P: 573-897-3303 Adult Advisors: Mike & Toni Shrewsbury 1980 SE Wilson Road, Lathrop, MO 64465 816-528-3644 mshrews@northmo.net Al & Mary Knapp 18291 158th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012 913-724-4105 knappa@swbell.net Staff Advisor: Dana Stewart 303-465-2333 danas@gelbvieh.org
How Genomic-Enhanced EPDs are changing the Industry By Katlynn Sullivan, Senior Creative Writing Champion
The abbreviation EPD stands for expected progeny differences. EPDs are numbers that have been collected from data and can help predict traits the offspring may exhibit. EPDs are a tool used to evaluate cattle based on records as opposed to their physical appearances only. Some examples of EPDs are birth weight (BW), calving ease (CE), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), carcass weight (CW), ribeye area (REA), marbling (MB), days to finish (DtF), carcass value (CV), and feedlot merit (FM). Each one has a certain number that corresponds to it.
Genomic-enhanced EPDs are changing the industry by improving the accuracy of the EPDs, allowing for calves to be evaluated at a younger age, and getting data on traits that are normally difficult to evaluate but are relevant to production. Say you have a group of 10 flush-mate Gelbvieh bulls. They all have the same EPDs because they are all full siblings. Those EPD estimates are derived from the EPDs of the Dam and Sire and, because no data on the bull calves has been collected yet, it is not very accurate. As time goes on weaning weights, yearling weights and ultrasound data are collected and as that information is added to the calculation, the EPDs for each animal not only becomes more accurate but changes. Some numbers will go up, some will go down, and some will stay roughly the same. A piece of the puzzle that is missing from this equation is the use of DNA. DNA is additional information that gives us more useful insight into what that bull
genetically has to offer. A recent discovery shows that adding genomic information to expected progeny differences (EPDs) can increase a producer’s odds of selecting the most appropriate sires for his or her individual herd goals. These genomicenhanced EPDs are changing the industry by improving the accuracy of the EPDs, allowing for calves to be evaluated at a younger age, and getting data on traits that are normally difficult to evaluate but are relevant to production. Another advantage of genomic enhanced EPDs is that they allow Gelbvieh breeders a greater confidence in what they are producing and selling. Commercial customers can be guaranteed that they will be getting a consistent product and making a good investment. Genomic enhanced EPDs can also impact commercial cattle producers by increasing the accuracy of traits that are economically important. Genomic enhanced EPDs can reveal results in growth, such as birth weight, weaning weight, and yearling weight, as well as, milk efficiency. Other traits that can be tested for include carcass weight, feed efficiency, and docility. These genomicenhanced EPDs let producers evaluate their livestock at a younger age. Produces can then collect data at an earlier time in the process which permits for greater gain in profits. It will allow them to decide which animals will fit the goal of their operation better. It also allows producers to collect data that may be harder to obtain under normal circumstances, but data that is relevant to herd production and success. One of the greatest advantages of genomic-enhanced EPDs is the confidence it instills in Gelbvieh breeders that the product they are producing and marketing is going to be an efficient and high quality product. This advancement in technology also allows Gelbvieh breeders the ability to provide better genetics to their commercial customers. Genomic-enhanced EPDs can also add value to the producer’s livestock. According to Jennifer Scharpe of the American Gelbvieh Association, A bull may be five years old before he has enough progeny with complete data, including birth, weaning and yearling data, ultrasound scores, etc., to impact EPD accuracies. Being
able to provide commercial customers with bulls and replacement heifers that have higher accuracy EPDs is a great benefit, and Genomic-enhanced EPDs can help with this. Lastly, genomic-enhanced EPDs can help commercial breeders by enhancing traits that are economically important. Commercial producers can use genomicenhanced EPDs has a selection tool to help improve their herd for traits such as milk production and reproduction traits, weaning and yearling weights and other valuable traits that can improve their product and profit margin. Given the economic importance of commercial operations, genomic-enhanced EPDs would optimize performance in commercial herds. Genomic-enhanced EPDs are to be used in the exact same way other EPDs are used, as a comparison between animals. These EPDs include all available records, including ultrasound, carcass, and genomic profile results. As data is added to an animal’s record, the EPD is expected to change to reflect the animal’s true genetic merit. Accuracy values associated with the EPD are the best indicator of the possible amount of change expected in the EPD and will increase as more information is added. This information can become more accurate at an earlier age thanks to genomic enhanced EPDs. This allows for the owner to evaluate the animal early and decide whether to keep this animal in their herd, market the animal to other producers such as commercial cattlemen, or cull the animal. Gelbvieh breeders that use genomic enhanced EPDs can guarantee that the product they are producing has the most accurate data available. Commercial producers can utilize genomic-enhanced EPDs on traits that are relevant to the industry. Genomicenhanced EPDs are changing the future and improving the beef industry. Editor’s note: Katlynn Sullivan is an American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) member from Robertsdale, Ala. This is her champion creative writing entry for the 2012 AGJA Black and Gold Classic creative writing contest. This entry is published as submitted for the contest.
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News news Changing the Beef Industry through Genomic-Enhanced EPDs By Britney Volek, Senior Creative Writing Reserve Champion
It does not matter what we buy, we as consumers typically want to get as much information as possible about a product before a purchase is made. We look to find the best possible product based on the criteria we have set. Purchasing breeding beef stock is no different. For many years, seedstock and commercial cattlemen alike have utilized expected progeny differences (EPDs) and DNA tests such as Igenity profiles as a main source of information in selection of bulls and replacement females. Today, a new and improved type of EPD has been developed to improve the accuracies of current EPDs. Genomic-enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) are being developed through the use of DNA markers to allow for enhanced genetic decisions in maintenance and improvement of beef herds. The new GE-EPDs are based on individual animal DNA while the current EPD system is based on a combination of parent EPDs, submitted data, and progeny information. One essential concept for all beef breeders to understand is that GE-EPDs are based on specific traits. This is why genomic testing is being built specific for each breed. For example, tests used on Angus cattle will not be accurate on Gelbvieh cattle and vice versa. Therefore, producers must not compare breed to breed as there is substantial variation among the breeds causing inaccuracy. The first step in moving towards GE-EPDs is to create a
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database specific to the breed through genomic testing of a large group of animals. The base testing results in the genomic information which will relate to various traits of the breed. Overall, this process will set the standard for GE-EPDs in the breed. I am proud to say that the Gelbvieh Association has taken the initiative to establish a genomic base. So what does this mean to the industry, seedstock producers, and to the commercial cattleman? In my opinion, it simply means that for all involved huge strides can be made relatively quickly in the progeny and the products we produce. Of course, this equates to greater efficiency and cash in the bank on sale day. The improved EPDs will help seedstock and commercial breeders to improve the genetics in their herds at a much faster pace. In order for traditional EPDs to become more accurate, data such as the individual’s birth weight, weaning weight, and yearling weight need to be gathered along with information on the animal’s progeny. This data collection process can take several years for the true genetic capabilities of the animal to surface. By utilizing GE-EPDs rather than EPDs, the producer will not need to wait for individual data or for offspring to be born to obtain a good idea of the progeny the bull or cow will produce. Breeders will be able to feel more confident in placing young unproven cattle into their operation. Obtaining information earlier will allow the
News news producer to quickly increase the long-term value of their herd along with the overall breed. A good example of the use of GE-EPDs is a commercial cattleman selecting a yearling bull to place in his herd. The buyer is looking for a bull that will sire low birth weight calves in his replacement heifers. He is also searching for the bull that will produce calves having an above average yearling weight. When the breeder is evaluating a bulls EPD numbers the data may be misleading. The bulls traditional EPDs may display that he has a yearling weight number of 99 and a calving ease number of 89. This data would most likely rule out the idea of a “heifer bull.” The producer would then walk away and go onto the next bull, whereas if the GE-EPDs were provided the bull may indeed possess the qualities to be a “heifer bull.” If the breeder would have had GE-EPDs available he may have selected the bull. For the commercial breeder, genomic-enhanced EPDs will hopefully mean the opportunity to utilize a new tool for the betterment and success of their beef operation. This system allows breeders to gather data that may have been a challenge to access in the past. With a higher level of data being provided to commercial cattlemen, the door is open to select bulls and replacement females that will produce progeny possessing desirable carcass, marbling, yield grade, and other traits that will sell better on the grid. A commercial producer may find GE-EPDs to be their best friend when selecting cattle to retain or place in their herd. Producers will reach their desired goal much faster and ultimately increase profitability. For a seedstock producer, the enhanced EPDs will definitely be a way of providing a higher quality service and set of genetics to their customers. By improving genetics in purebred herds through improved data accuracy producers can pass those traits on to the commercial herds across our country. The overall beef industry has the potential to see substantial improvements as various breeds move to the new genomic EPDs. While this new technology can change our industry we must also recognize that genomic-enhanced information can be a costly tool which may not be attractive to all breeders. It may take years to get the majority of breeders on board and some may never see the true benefits. Time will tell what the acceptance level will be. While I agree with the reasons to utilize the GE-EPDs (improved accuracy, timely assessment, more data access, and efficiency), I want to stress that breeders must continue to factor in phenotype and structure of animals into the equation. Purebred producers must also continue to submit data such as birth weight, weaning weight, and yearling weight for the program to be successful. Genomic enhanced EPDs have the capability to take the beef industry to a whole new level. Seedstock and commercial producers will now have the opportunity to make vast improvements in their programs in a very timely fashion. GE-EPDs mean improved data, improved herds, improved breeds, and an improved industry. What more could you ask for? Editor’s note: Britney Volek is an American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) member from Highmore, S.D. This is her reserve champion entry in the 2012 AGJA Black and Gold Classic creative writing contest. This entry is published as submitted for the contest.
American Gelbvieh Association Action Points The following are the action points from the most recent meeting of the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors, held August 16-18, 2012 The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held January 9, 2013. 1. Moved to approve April 2012 minutes, July 2012 financial statement and August bank summary. 2. Moved to adopt the long-range strategic plan with revisions per discussion. 3. Moved to adjust the enrollment fee for semen certificate program entry fee (Rule VIII C) from $100 to $1,000 effective August 16, 2012. 4. Moved to proceed with the proposal of parking lot repair as presented in the amount of $5,933.76. 5. Moved to have $10,000 of area coordinators costs to be reflected in the Gelbvieh World budget. 6. Moved to facilitate the DNA testing at cost through the AGA for one year. 7. Moved to set the eligibility to win a Ring of Gold champion title that an animal must have earned Ring of Gold points from a minimum of two AGA Ring of Gold shows. 8. Moved to replace Matrix description in the Bylaws, Article 5, Item F with the description of Executive Director.
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Feature feature Do Homework before Buying Next Herd Bull By Lisa A. Kriese-Anderson
Winter is just around the corner. Many cattle operations are finished with the fall calving season or within a couple of months of the start of the spring calving season. Now is the time to assess your bull needs for the upcoming breeding season. Consider bull purchases as an investment into the herd rather than an expense. Bulls have a greater and longer lasting genetic impact in each herd compared to females. Bulls produce multiple calves per year. Most cows produce just one calf per year. The genetic impact of each bull used in the herd can be seen for 25 years if replacement heifers are retained.
Assess Herd Needs To fully evaluate what your bull needs may be, identify the following: • Identify herd goals by writing down the primary and secondary goals of your
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cattle operation. • Identify herd strengths and weaknesses by writing down one to two strengths and one to two weaknesses. Putting information together from questions 1 and 2 may point you toward specific breeds and traits to emphasize. • Identify traits that impact your herd profitability. Select no more than five traits to emphasize during the bull selection process. • Which selection tools to use. A commercial cow herd should be composed of crossbred cows from planned matings. Crossbred cows add longevity, fertility and increased weaning weights to the herd. All bull selections should be data driven and purchased from reputable sources. Keep in mind that without good management, your herd will not express its genetic potential. Proper nutrition, herd health and forage management are also key
to take advantage of genetic investments.
Do Your Homework before Purchasing Initial bull selections should be data driven. EPDs or expected progeny differences should be used in initial bull selections. Utilizing the goals and traits identified above will establish EPD benchmarks within each bull breed. It is important to know breed EPD averages for important traits and realize EPD values need to match your environment. The largest or smallest EPD values may or may not be what is best for your herd. Some breeders and sale catalogs will also provide adjusted weights and ratios. These are great tools to see how that bull performed against other bull calves born in the same herd during the same time period. However, EPDs have been proven to be the best indicator of the genetic potential of the bull.
At the Sale or Farm
The Investment
Once initial bull selections have been made on paper, arrive in plenty of time to visual inspect each bull for structural soundness and overall eye appeal. Do not add any other bulls to the list once you begin visual inspection. All other bulls have already been culled from consideration because of performance reasons. Carefully inspect each bull from his hooves to his head. Look for structural imperfections such as screw claw, incorrect front and back leg structure, and lack of breed character. Inspect the scrotum. Ensure the bull has two testicles. Make sure he has adequate depth of body, is level between his hooks and pins, displays adequate muscling through the loin and rear quarter and has a level topline. If you are buying private treaty, ask to inspect his dam and sisters, paying attention to their udder characteristics and feet and leg structure. If a bull fails the visual inspection, do not buy him. Make sure the breeder will stand behind the bull after purchasing in case there are some unforeseen, uncorrectable problems.
Investment of new bull genetics goes past the initial purchase price. In general, the price of a new herd bull should equal the price received for three to five calves. Thus, if the average calf sold from the herd is $500, a total of $1,500 to $2,500 should be invested in a new herd bull. If the average calf is sold from the herd is $900, a total of $2,700 to $4,500 should be the investment price. This type of investment should purchase a quality yearling or two-year old bull. In some cases, quality older bulls (three- to five-year olds) can be purchased from producers wanting to change bulls to eliminate mating him to his daughters. Once the new bull is brought home, quarantine him from the rest of the herd for 30 days. This will minimize the risk of spreading disease to the entire cow herd. If the bull is a yearling, provide adequate nutrition. A yearling bull is still growing, just like a yearling heifer. During the breeding season, watch the bull. Make sure he is breeding cows in heat. Watch to see if those cows come
back in heat 21 days later. If the majority of cows recycle, this may indicate a fertility problem. Body condition score should remain between a 5 and a 5.5 during the breeding season. Bulls in poor condition lack the energy to breed cows and may not produce adequate sperm. It is never too late to assess your herd and determine what is needed in terms of bull selection. Take the time, make initial bull selections on paper using all the performance tools available. Make sure adequate time is allotted to visually inspect each bull thoroughly for signs of structural incorrectness. Only buy bulls from respected, reputable sources. Proper bull selection only adds value to the herd, just like any good investment. Editor’s note: Lisa A. Kriese-Anderson is an Extension Animal Scientist and Associate Professor at Auburn University. She can be reached at kriesla@auburn.edu or 334-8441561. The American Gelbvieh Association has EPD resources available in its online Library under the Education Center tab at www. gelbvieh.org or you may call the Association 303-465-2333 for information.
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th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist Fonda, IA 50540
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McCabe Cattle Co.
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102 Merlin Dr. Georgetown, KY 40234
Pat and Jay McCabe
Gelbvieh Farley, Iowa Balancers Annual Spring Bull Sale 60-80 Bred Females Each Fall
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Kansas
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
Steve, Ashley, Jordan & Jason McIntosh 502-868-5726 Clifford & Faye McIntosh 502-863-1135 Breeding Gelbvieh since 1989
Minnesota Brandywine Farm Tom Scarponcini
30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971 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
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Mattison Family Farm
“Where workin’ cattle & eye appeal come full circle”
John & Carla Shearer (620) 628-4621 (620) 654-6507 (John Cell)
2815 Navajo Rd. Canton, KS 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net
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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
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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
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Mick Ainsworth
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6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, ND 58701
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u Dennis, Sherry, Jessica, Katie and Sarah Al and Peggy
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Gelbvieh Females with Merit and Distinction Annual Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction Honor Roll The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is proud to honor females in their herdbook that exhibit consistent maternal efficiency through the Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program. The AGA credits its members who continue to place selection emphasis on the maternal traits of the breed by being owners or breeders of these outstanding Gelbvieh and Balancer® females. Of the 39,573 active cows in the AGA herdbook, only 4.4 percent qualify for Dam of Merit. Just 0.9 percent of all active cows qualify for the Dam of Distinction honors. The following is the top ten ranking of states for the combined total of Dams of Merit and Dams of Distinction. Rank State Total 1. Kansas 571 2. South Dakota 512 3. Nebraska 462 4. North Dakota 444 5. Missouri 305 6. Montana 197 7. Iowa 166 8. Colorado 125 9. Minnesota 115 10. Arizona 96
Top 20 Breeders Name
City, State
Dam of Dam of Distinction Merit TOTAL
Judd Ranch Inc Pomona, Ks 12 Bar T Bar Ranch Inc Winslow, Az 9 Lazy Tv Ranch Selby, Sd 3 Brandywine Farm Rushford, MN 4 Flying H Genetics Arapahoe, NE 1 Pearson Cattle Co Inc Lake City, SD 2 Taubenheim Gelbvieh Amherst, NE 0 Feist Gelbvieh Ludlow, SD 9 Knoll Crest Farms Red House, VA 4 Mlm Gelbvieh Superior, NE 7 Wehri Gelbvieh Hebron, ND 9 Miller Gelbvieh Farm Glen Ullin, ND 10 J-Bob Farms Biscoe, NC 6 Bar Arrow Cattle Co Phillipsburg, KS 4 Post Rock Cattle Co Barnard, KS 4 Schafer Farms Inc Goodhue, MN 3 Jeff Swanson Oxford, NE 6 Louie’s Cattle Service Burns, OR 4 Schroeder Inc Sioux Falls, SD 3 Stuecken Brothers Freeburg, MO 3 Oswald Ranch Osceola, IA 1
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72 84 48 57 39 42 27 31 29 30 25 27 26 26 16 25 21 25 17 24 14 23 12 22 16 22 18 22 18 22 19 22 14 20 16 20 17 20 17 20 19 20
The American Gelbvieh Association recognizes Dam of Merit or Dam of Distinction based on data submitted to the AGA office as of August 1, 2012. A Dam of Merit must have produced at least three calves and Dam of Distinction must have produced a minimum of eight calves plus meet the following qualifications: • Age at first calving must not exceed 25 months (max of 790 days of age). • Produce a calf that was born between January 1, 2011 and March 1, 2012. • Possess a minimum average weaning weight ratio of 101 for all calves. • Maintained a regular calving interval. Average calving interval must not exceed the value calculated using the following formula: (#of calving intervals x 365 days) + 30 days # Of calving intervals Or the female had her 3rd calf before her 4th birthday and maintained a 365-day calving interval thereafter. Rankings may appear different from Dam of Merit mailing. Some females had been unintentionally disqualified based on age at first calving. Members can request an updated listing by contacting the AGA office.
Top 20 Owners Name
City, State
Dam of Dam of Distinction Merit TOTAL
Judd Ranch Inc Pomona, Ks 11 Bar T Bar Ranch Inc Winslow, Az 11 Lazy Tv Ranch Selby, Sd 7 Schafer Farms Inc Goodhue, Mn 3 Flying H Genetics Arapahoe, Ne 3 Mulroy Farms Llc Mayetta, Ks 2 Mlm Gelbvieh Superior, Ne 8 Pearson Cattle Co Inc Lake City, Sd 2 Feist Gelbvieh Ludlow, Sd 9 A B Farms Inc Lathrop, Mo 6 Miller Gelbvieh Farm Glen Ullin, Nd 10 Wehri Gelbvieh Hebron, Nd 9 Taubenheim Gelbvieh Amherst, Ne 0 Knoll Crest Farms Red House, Va 3 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Medina, Nd 4 Jeff Swanson Oxford, Ne 5 Bar Arrow Cattle Co Phillipsburg, Ks 4 Louie’s Cattle Service Burns, Or 4 Schroeder Inc Sioux Falls, Sd 3 Oswald Ranch Osceola, Ia 1
68 79 51 62 38 45 34 37 33 36 27 29 20 28 24 26 16 25 19 25 13 23 14 23 23 23 19 22 17 21 15 20 16 20 16 20 17 20 19 20
Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction Honor Roll Farm Name
City
DOD
DOM Total
Alabama Cedar Lane Gelbvieh Moulton Kittle Gelbvieh Farms Geraldine William D Noel Toney Rob Peacock Mt Meigs
1 0 3 10
0 3 0 0
1 3 3 10
Bar T Bar Ranch Inc Winslow 42 Loren C Pratt Maricopa 0 Triple N Gelbvieh Lk Havasu Cty 0
51 1 2
93 1 2
0 2 0 10 1 2 5 0
2 2 1 24 1 2 8 1
0 0 1 1 0
1 6 1 2 2
City
DOD
Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch Model Woods Gelbvieh Montrose
DOM Total
0 1
2 3
2 4
2
0
2
1 1 1 2 1 6 0 0
1 1 1 2 2 7 4 1
Florida Walnut Crest Marco Island
Georgia
Arizona
Arkansas Cedar Branch Cattle Mt Vernon 2 Fourwinds Gelbvieh Ranch Huntsville 0 Fred Austin Peel 1 Hodges Ranch Omaha 14 J&N Cattle Co Rogers 0 Miller Gelbvieh Farm Strawberry 0 Triple D Farms Mountain Home 3 Williams Gelbvieh Harrison 1
California Don & Diana Cardey Early Dawn Ranch Janessa & Matt Parker Merlin & Jeanette Peets Ray-Mar Ranches
Farm Name
Turlock Oakdale Orland Orland Oakdale
1 6 0 1 2
Colorado Boyd Arnold Keenesburg 2 0 2 Jeff Arnold Gelbvieh Avondale 1 0 1 Bar Seventy Gelbvieh Del Norte 7 0 7 Black Gold Cattle Co Pritchett 1 0 1 Bow K Ranch Olathe 15 3 18 Richard Bumgardner Parachute 2 0 2 Justin Covington Montrose 0 1 1 Covington Gelbvieh Montrose 8 3 11 Double X X Cattle Co Manassa 2 0 2 Faris Gelbvieh Pueblo 4 2 6 Steve & Gail Fiolkoski Pierce 11 13 24 Flatland Cattle Co Superior 0 1 1 Gold Spur Genetics Llc Brush 2 1 3 Grand Valley Gelbvieh/Balancer Parachute 0 1 1 John R Hawks Olathe 5 0 5 Haworth Ranch Walden 1 5 6 Indian Head Gelbvieh Del Norte 0 1 1 Jsi Gelbvieh Ault 5 0 5 Jumping Cow Gelbvieh Deer Trail 6 13 19 Brandon Mcendaffer New Raymer 1 1 2 Nichols Gelbvieh Mesa 1 0 1 P Diamond Livestock Llc Rand 3 0 3 Plateau Gelbvieh Peetz 2 3 5 Prairie Trail Cattle Co Fort Collins 1 0 1 Pro-Hart Seedstock Pueblo 2 0 2 Jimmy D or Sharilyn Richardson Dove Creek 2 9 11 Brad & Carol Ridinger Deer Trail 1 0 1 Ridinger Cattle Company Deer Trail 1 2 3 Roubideau Canyon Ranch Delta 8 0 8 Anthony Schaffer Otis 1 0 1 Linda Shafer Strasburg 1 0 1 Swain & Phyllis Thompson Masonville 1 0 1 Top Notch Gelbvieh Pierce 1 0 1 Valhalla Ranch Bennett 7 0 7 David P or Cookie Vanden Hoek Olathe 1 1 2
Eddie Caudell Carnesville 0 Clyde A Garland Calhoun 0 Nate McClure Rock Spring 0 Tjb Gelbvieh Chickamauga 0 Adam Verner Rutledge 1 Verner Farms Llc Rutledge 1 Wagner Performance Cattle Stone Mountain 4 Yellow Creek Ranch Gainesville 1
Idaho Bradley Mountain Ranch Arbon D&F Gelbvieh Tendoy Potter’s Emmett Valley Ranch Emmett Rock Solid Gelbvieh Blackfoot
9 1 3 1
3 5 1 0
12 6 4 1
1 0 0 6 1 1 1 4 0 0 5 0 2 0 1 1
0 2 3 9 0 0 3 0 2 3 0 1 0 5 0 0
1 2 3 15 1 1 4 4 2 3 5 1 2 5 1 1
2 1 0 1 1
0 0 5 0 0
2 1 5 1 1
4 0 3 2 4 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 7
3 2 2 1 4 0 0 6 0 5 0 1 0 1 1 5
7 2 5 3 8 1 1 6 1 5 3 1 2 1 1 12
Illinois Betzelberger Gelbvieh San Jose Sydney B Bigger Media Bigger/Pogue Farm Media Blackhawk Cattle Co Oregon Cline’s Shady Lane Gelbvieh Petersburg Ddm Gelbvieh Winslow Dienst Gelbvieh Toulon Double D Farm Winslow Hickory Hills Cattle Co Greenvalley J & K Farms Ava J-K Cattle Co Shannon Kitley Gelbvieh Flora Knoles Stock Farm Mason City Kruse Farms & Feedlots Byron M G Land & Cattle Co Northbrook M&T Gelbviehs Dawson
Indiana 3G Ranch 3G Ranch/Emily Griffiths Emily Griffiths Maple Hill Farm Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants
Kendallville Kendallville Kendallville Springville West Lafayette
Iowa Abcs Gelbvieh Winthrop Allambee Strawberry Point Boyer Ridge Century Farm Moravia Cib’s Gelbvieh Clutier Ckj Gelbvieh Colo Clifford Cattle Company New Liberty Glenn Cline Tama Crooked Creek Cattle Co Waukon Davis Land & Livestock Inc Batavia Rod Devries Elliott Golden Pyramid Genetics Lenox Grant Seuferer & Boehler Gelb Milo Hayek Gelbvieh Clutier Herink Gelbvieh Clutier Hobbs Gelbvieh Lucas Holste’s Triple H Farms Clarinda Continued on page 40
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Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction Honor Roll Farm Name
City
Jim Horton Ft Dodge Mark Hostert Bernard James G Milani Flying M Farms Centerville Jorgensen Farms Galva Kenyon Cattle Milford Little Sioux Gelbvieh Ranch Milford Lone Oak Gelbvieh Mechanicsville M & M Gelbvieh Sibley Martens Gelbvieh Walnut Mjbc Gelbvieh Audubon Kirk Todd Moser Colesburg Naslund Family Galva Carl Nehring St Charles Oak Ridge Farm Guthrie Center Oswald Ranch Osceola Michael H Petersen Danbury Pine Creek Gelbvieh Durant Prairie Grove Gelbvieh Danville Rafter R Gelbvieh Adel Linda Reiste Bloomfield Rolling Hills Gelbvieh Bloomfield Adelyn Sienknecht Gladbrook Sienknecht Cattle Company Gladbrook Soap Creek Gelbvieh Drakesville Nate Solberg Akron Charles & Kay Struthers Collins The Two Step Ranch Farley Tl Kopriva Gelbvieh &Sons Clutier Triple U Ranch Correctionville Williamson Gelbvieh Ankeny Windridge Farms Decorah Wro Gelbvieh Anamosa
DOD 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 10 5 2 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 11 6 1 4 8 3 3
DOM Total 3 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 19 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 6 2 11 1 2 0 1 1 0
4 1 1 1 2 1 6 2 3 1 1 2 2 3 29 6 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 7 2 22 7 3 4 9 4 3
Kansas 4T Ranch Columbus 3 0 3 Tanner Aherin Phillipsburg 0 1 1 Albers Gelbvieh Cunningham 26 0 26 Justin Anderson Baldwin 1 0 1 Bar Arrow Cattle Co Phillipsburg 35 16 51 Biggs Bros Cattle Co Barnard 0 1 1 Blue Lake Farms Redfield 4 0 4 Circle S Ranch Canton 1 0 1 Cleland Cattle Company Arma 1 4 5 Garrett Vincent Conley Pleasonton 0 1 1 Cooper Gelbvieh Burdett 0 1 1 Davidson Brothers Gelbvieh Mccune 3 4 7 Dawson Creek Gelbvieh Easton 3 4 7 Jim & Terri Degeer Erie 4 3 7 Diamond V Gelbvieh Stockton 5 2 7 Dry Creek Farm Osborne 9 5 14 Brian L Dunn St John 1 0 1 Bob Feight Clyde 1 0 1 Five Double Bar S Ranch St George 1 0 1 Flint Hills Gelbvieh Alma 7 3 10 Franklin Family Gelbvieh Girard 1 1 2 Gilly’s Gelbvieh Jewell 8 13 21 Jeremy Grable Troy 2 3 5 John Griesel Howard 0 4 4 Jerry Grund Wallace 0 1 1 Grund Gelbvieh Ranch Sharon Springs 6 3 9 Hart Agency Inc Fairway 1 3 4 Hedges Ss Gelbvieh Pleasanton 2 0 2 Hightower Cattle Company Lacygne 0 1 1 Holle Gelbvieh Oberlin 10 3 13
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Farm Name
City
DOD
DOM Total
Hoppalong Ranch Marguette 1 0 1 Ht Cattle Company Lacygne 0 1 1 Kayla Jarvis Phillipsburg 1 0 1 Judd Ranch Inc Pomona 85 68 153 Just Me Farm Marion 1 0 1 Marcus & Tamra Kemper Logan 2 0 2 Last Dollar Ranch Louisburg 3 2 5 LeDoux Ranch Agenda 1 3 4 Loire Creek Cattle Alma 2 0 2 Lucky 7 Gelbvieh McCune 0 1 1 Larry & Janie Mages Ottawa 1 0 1 Marshall Cattle Co Medicine Lodge 3 5 8 Martin’s Golden Acres Ford 1 0 1 Meng Farms Cattle Company Troy 4 6 10 Myron D Miller Partridge 0 1 1 Mulroy Farms Llc Mayetta 3 27 30 Tom Murphy Wichita 3 0 3 Nelson Ranch Soldier 6 3 9 Nisly Ranch Hutchinson 0 1 1 John C Oswald & Sons Hutchinson 1 1 2 Overmiller Gelbvieh Smith Center 2 1 3 Post Rock Cattle Co Barnard 4 10 14 Matt Dillon Raile St Francis 1 1 2 Raile Gelbvieh St Francis 2 3 5 Raile Gelbvieh St Francis 13 5 18 Raile Gelbvieh/Cody Raile St Francis 4 0 4 Raile Gelbvieh/Matt Raile St Francis 0 1 1 Red Maple Gelbvieh Jamestown 1 1 2 Salt Creek Ranch Severy 0 1 1 Sandy Knoll Farm St John 11 14 25 Scott Gelbvieh El Dorado 7 2 9 John Robert Shearer Canton 1 0 1 Spring Valley Farms Agra 8 6 14 State Line Genetics Cimarron 2 6 8 Stucky Beef Genetics Salina 6 2 8 George Thoele Basehor 1 0 1 Triple W Gelbvieh Galena 1 3 4 Twin Oak Gelbvieh Leavenworth 5 1 6 Gary White Topeka 2 0 2 Windy Hill Gelbvieh McCune 3 10 13
Kentucky Amazing Grazeland Farm Hardinsburg Bee Lick Gelbvieh Farm Crab Orchard Cassandra K Bell Olaton Tyler Bitzer Shelbyville Bray Gelbvieh Bedford Gerald W Burke Ewing Bush Cattle Farm Franklin Cash Road Ranch Lewisport Clifford Farms Cynthiana Day Farms Nicholasville Donna Jo Horine/Niles Bray Bedford E And B Piles Farm Bardstown Jay Garmon Knob Lick Hasty Rocky Hill Farms Lancaster Horine’s Gelbvieh Bedford JenJoe Farms Clinton Jm Gelbvieh Farm Paint Lick Jessica Johnson Parksville Kendall Kilbourne East Bernstadt David & Jo Nell Kyler Cadiz Larmon Mill Acres Alvaton Little Bull Farm Manchester
1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 1
0 1 1 3 1 0 2 1 0 3 1 0 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 1 0
1 1 1 3 2 2 3 1 6 3 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 5 2 1
Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction Honor Roll Farm Name
City
DOD
Lullaby Ridge Llc Waynesburg 0 Mike Moore Gentle G Farm Annville 0 Mockingbird Hill Farm Rochester 5 Padon Farms Salem 1 Wesley Page Tompkinsville 1 Robert Lloyd Reynolds Crab Orchard 0 Reynolds Bee Lick Gelbvieh Crab Orchard 1 Ronald & Randy Gelbvieh Farm Eubank 1 Single Tree Farm Russell Spgs 0 Arthur Slaughter Fredonia 2 David Slaughter Fredonia 1 Samuel Bailey Smith Crab Orchard 0 Springhaven Farm Inc Albany 3 Three Sisters Livestock Company Cadiz 1 Weccalyn Rock Farm Greensburg 1
DOM Total 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
1 1 8 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 1 1
0 1
1 0
1 1
1
0
1
0 3 0
2 1 1
2 4 1
0 7 0 2 2 0 2 3 0 7 6 1 0 2 2 5 1 1 1 5 1 0 2 1
2 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 8 10 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 5 2 34 4 1 2 0
2 8 3 2 4 1 2 3 8 17 8 1 1 2 3 5 1 6 3 39 5 1 4 1
0 2 0
1 0 1
1 2 1
0 2 20 22
5 0 19 9
5 2 39 31
Lousiana Beouf River Gelbvieh Rayville Thomas E Davis Jr Amite
Maryland Valley View Farm
Oakland
Michagan Amy L Mowry Burlington Peach Lake Gelbviehs West Branch Will-Owe Acres Burlington
Minnesota Bar Tv Gelbvieh Golden Valley Brandywine Farm Rushford Cascade Creek Ranch Rochester Circle V Farm Walnut Grove Cordes Farms Lake City Djt Acres Brainerd Eleanor’s Arabian Farm Minneapolis Geranium Ldj Cattle Co Rochester Gross’ Range Line Farm Hines Hoppe Farms Inc Crookston Ivers Family Austin Adam Kammerer Winona Kriegh Family Farm Crookston Olek Gelbvieh Felton Pederson Gelbvieh Buffalo Robert Schelhaas Edgerton Rocky Hills Polled Gelbvieh Mahnomen Roger Sabin Hibbing Sauers Valley View Farms Winona Schafer Farms Inc Goodhue Dean G Swenson Little Falls Dean & Glen Thomas Fountain Henry Torgerson Jr Aitkin Valley View Farms Preston
Mississippi Amanda Langston - Triple L Lowell & Karen Rogers Triple L Farms
Oakland Seminary Oakland
Missouri 4H Farms Lincoln 5G Farms West Plains A B Farms Inc Lathrop Adkins Farms Burlington Jctn
Farm Name
City
DOD
DOM Total
Arwood Family Farms Seneca 1 B/F Cattle Company Butler 0 Bachman Catte Farms Chillicothe 1 Balser’s Gelbvieh Farm Mexico 1 Tomy & Cathy Blake Edgar Springs 0 Boswell Fly Creek Gelbvieh El Dorado Springs 1 Michael & Gregory Brandt Hermann 0 Brinser Cattle Co Trenton 1 Brice Budd Hume 1 Matthew Burbank Brookfield 2 Burbank Cattle Company St Catharine 2 MBurbank-Cjsd-Brandywine-Wilkinson St Catharine 0 John A Busch & Sons Washington 6 Cattleman’s Choice Genetics Deepwater 3 Dennis & Karen Clark Flemington 1 Cook’s Farms Of The Ozarks Wasola 0 Nicholaus Crutcher St Catherine 0 Diamond J-D Gelbvieh Barnett 0 Double R Gelbvieh Lamar 9 Ginger J Ertel Greentop 0 Stacey & Dana Evans Lathrop 1 Fare Farms Jenkins 4 Francis Gelbvieh Pierce City 7 Gatson Gelbvieh Vandalia 8 Jared/Caisie/ Gilbert/Debra Nowack Owensville 1 Chris D Gingerich Chillicothe 2 Rick & Connie Grellner Owensville 1 Norman Grossman Carrollton 1 Grow Gelbvieh Walker 1 Hager Farms Eugene 4 Halo Farms Pleasant Hope 0 Hartland Farm Stella 0 Hillside Cattle Co Centerview 0 Jenkins Gelbvieh Bolivar 2 Jgp Gelbvieh Lathrop 1 Justamere Ranch Urbana 0 Lawman Farms Columbia 8 Richard Lincoln Linneus 4 Maple Ridge Farms Stark City 1 McNeive’s Farm Versailles 0 Missouri Farm Systems Inc New Florence 2 Gary & Janice Mitchell Willard 0 Kali Myers Oak Ridge 0 Myers Farm Oak Ridge 1 Neese Farms Rutledge 0 Norwood Gelbvieh Farm Carthage 0 Robert Paul Washburn 2 Ted Probert Mansfield 2 Dale Lloyd Riley Jr St James 0 Riley’s 4-R Gelbvieh Rolla 3 Rlb Genetics Fordland 1 Hailey Robertson Lamar 0 Robinson Farms Wappapello 1 Rock Ridge Farms Neosho 2 Ronald or Kathryne Rogers Mendon 5 Rotert/Harriman Montrose 1 S&S Farms Carthage 1 Doug Clifton/Jeff Scott Purdy 1 Simmons Cattle Company Raymore 0 Anson Dale Smith Willard 0 Spring Flood Ranch Llc Goodman 0 Steffensen J5 Cattle Company Gainesville 0 Stuecken Brothers Freeburg 5 Switzer Gelbvieh Bucklin 1 Continued on page 42
0 10 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 2 2 1 7 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 1 1 4 6 9 7 0 6 1 1 1 1 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 1 1 8 16 0
1 10 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 4 4 1 13 4 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 4 8 11 1 2 1 1 1 6 1 4 1 3 5 6 17 11 1 6 3 1 1 2 2 4 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 2 6 4 1 1 1 1 1 8 21 1
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Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction Honor Roll Farm Name
City
Talley Gelbvieh Farm St Charles The Big Piney River Ranch Llc Houston The Utley’s Family Farm Plato Tin Man Gelbvieh Archie Truman State University Kirksville Leland Van Meter Odessa Vanwinkle Farms Neosho Chris Wade Farms Ava Walnut Ridge Gelbvieh Republic Wannabe Stock Farm Smithville Wareham Genetics Deepwater Wolf Creek Cattle Company Farmington Yellow Dog Gelbvieh Lohman James Zumbrunnen Brookfield Rachel Zumbrunnen Brookfield
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DOD
DOM Total
0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
1 0 1 5 1 0 1 3 2 3 5 2 1 2 1
1 2 1 5 2 1 1 3 3 3 5 2 1 2 2
1 0 1 2 2 11 8 13 19 4 3 18 3 11 0 5 1 3 0 6 11 18 0 7 12 2
0 1 0 12 0 3 2 0 2 11 1 0 2 13 2 0 0 5 2 14 3 11 4 3 0 0
1 1 1 14 2 14 10 13 21 15 4 18 5 24 2 5 1 8 2 20 14 29 4 10 12 2
12 8 4 5 14 3 7 3 21 37 1 5 0 2 3 5 0 2 0
4 5 7 0 0 7 1 5 0 33 0 10 3 0 5 2 1 3 5
16 13 11 5 14 10 8 8 21 70 1 15 3 2 8 7 1 5 5
Montana Ayers Ranch Loma Bar Jr Gelbvieh Raynesford Bob Bradbrook Rapelje Danell Diamond Six Ranch Lewistown Donald or Kim Fowler Worden Wende Gianino Boyes Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch Hilger Kalina Gelbvieh Roy Kicking Horse Ranch Oilmont Kicking Horse Ranch Oilmont Kountz Ranch Inc Brockway Ljl Gelbvieh Ranch Hamilton M Heart D Gelbvieh Stevensville Middle Creek Farms Bozeman Chad & Jenny Moke Hysham Mike Montgomery Hilger Montgomery Ranch Hilger Wes Neubauer Wolf Point Jon Redland Hysham Redland Gelbvieh Hysham Joe & Cathy Servais Richey Sieler Ranch Inc Plevna Sourdough Gelbvieh Geyser Sr Graveley Gelbvieh Avon Bruce & Mary Waymire Victor Wiley Gelbvieh Musselshell
Nebraska Bauer Gelbvieh Fairbury Boehler Gelbviehs Orleans Rod & Twila Brown Paxton C & L Krajewski Gelbvieh Venango Cedar Top Ranch Stapleton Ck Cattle Co Scribner D Lazy M Livestock Harrisburg Diamond Lazy J Ranch Llc Amherst Fastenau Farms Holdrge Flying H Genetics Arapahoe Danny Fuller Hardy Gary’s Gelbvieh Trenton Gs Ridge Top Ranch Omaha Hill Top Acres Humboldt Hilltop Gelbvieh Lawrence Kleinschmidt Gelbvieh Grafton Jake Lammers Lexington Lammers Gelbvieh Lexington Lemke Cattle Lawrence
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Farm Name
City
DOD
DOM Total
M and P Gelbvieh Odell 1 0 1 Mc Johnson & Sons Tilden 19 1 20 Mlm Gelbvieh Superior 29 20 49 Ourada Gelbvieh Prague 1 0 1 Pope Farms Gelbvieh Ravenna 2 1 3 Powles Gelbvieh Ranch Bingham 8 0 8 Braden Rieker Eustis 1 0 1 Rippe Gelbvieh Hubbell 7 5 12 Robinson Gelbvieh Elm Creek 4 0 4 Schawang Cattle Co David City 9 2 11 Southeast Community College Beatrice 0 2 2 Standing Milliron Ranch Brady 6 3 9 Jeff Swanson Oxford 22 15 37 Justin Taubenheim Amherst 0 1 1 Sydney Taubenheim Amherst 0 1 1 Tanner Levi Taubenheim Amherst 0 1 1 Taubenheim Gelbvieh Amherst 51 23 74 Rod Tegtmeier Cattle Davenport 4 3 7 The 88 Ranch Orchard 13 7 20 Voss Farms Bruning 1 1 2 Warner Beef Genetics Beaver City 8 8 16 Wolf Gelbvieh Gothenburg 1 1 2
Nevada Hone Ranch Minden Richard J or Jean M Williams Orovada
1 3
2 3
3 6
5
3
8
0 9 3 0 2 0 4 0 2 1 1 9 4
2 6 3 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 0 3 1
2 15 6 1 3 1 4 2 2 2 1 12 5
1 3 11 0 0 3 12 20 6 2 42 3 1 1 17 2 3 9
0 5 6 1 1 0 0 11 10 0 15 0 0 0 17 0 1 0
1 8 17 1 1 3 12 31 16 2 57 3 1 1 34 2 4 9
New York Kraszewski Family Farms Corning
North Carolina Bar O Cattle Company Eden C-Cross Cattle Company Asheboro Eric Ellis Old Fort Hannah Marie Ellis Old Fort Gelbvieh Bar None Ranch Sapphire Hill & Dale Farms Inc Franklinton J-Bob Farms Biscoe Longleaf Station Jackson Springs R Jar Farm Robbins Register Farms Clinton Graham Sellers Whiteville Swinging Tail Cattle Co Evergreen T-Square Gelbvieh Farm Charlotte
North Dakota Don Adam Drake Auch Gelbvieh Mandan Bailey Gelbvieh Ranch Towner David Bedker Edgeley Shawn Berger Mandan Bohrer Gelbvieh Ranch Stanton Brown’s Gelbvieh Ranch Bismarck Chimney Butte Ranch Mandan Cranview Gelbvieh Minot D Bar D Gelbvieh Hazelton Diamond D Gelbvieh Mandan Diamond J Ranch Galesburg Dorner Dreamland Cattle Co New England Double M Gelbvieh New Salem Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Medina Gumbo Flats Gelbvieh Ranch Ft Rice Allan or Peggy Gustin Mandan Kal-Kota Gelbvieh Steele
Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction Honor Roll Farm Name
City
Kraft Gelbvieh Turtle Lake Conrad Larson Noonan LeDoux Gelbvieh Antler Martin Gelbvieh Rock Lake Mill Iron C Ranch Dickinson Miller Gelbvieh Farm Glen Ullin Moe Gelbvieh Walcott Person We Ranch White Earth Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Gladstone Rosehill Gelbvieh Farm Munich Harry Schlect Gackle Sarah & Verrick Schock Carson Marvin Ternes Raliegh Wehri Gelbvieh Hebron Wohl Farms Baldwin
DOD
DOM Total
0 17 6 3 0 61 36 5 9 6 1 2 10 54 2
1 6 3 7 2 13 11 0 6 0 0 0 0 14 6
1 23 9 10 2 74 47 5 15 6 1 2 10 68 8
3 0 0
0 1 1
3 1 1
Ohio Butternut Farms Bolivar Charlie/Jordan/Scott Diehl Bradford Wildwood Acres Minerva
Oklahoma Bill New Gelbvieh Arnett 3 C Bar L Gelbvieh Farm Afton 1 Roger L Davis Bartlesville 4 Diamond L Farms Stillwater 0 Diamond Mill Iron Gelbvieh Oktaha 1 Dye Farm Tulsa 1 Frisby Gelbvieh Farm Vinita 1 Gallaway Gelbvieh Mulhall 1 Harrell Gelbvieh Mulhall 1 Inda Gelbvieh Guthrie 1 Js Farms Harmon 0 Koehn Cattle Co Goltry 1 Larman Farms Orlando 0 Markes Family Farms Waukomis 8 Reed Ranch Vinita 0 Wadley Farms Gelbvieh Afton 0
8 11 0 1 2 6 2 2 7 8 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 2 3 11 2 2 1 1
Oregon 2R 2B Cattle Co Powell Butte Delano Farms Llc Oregon City Lazy Box B Ranch Burns Louie’s Cattle Service Burns Charles W & Joan E Mahaffy Jr Coos Bay Maple Lake Livestock Co Inc Madras McCadden Farms Enterprise Mount Joseph Cattle Co Joseph
1 9 1 9 1 22 0 10
0 5 6 16 0 6 2 2
1 14 7 25 1 28 2 12
South Carolina Jacob Carnes Iva 0 Davidson Farms Duncan 1 Connor D Durham Piedmont 0 W R McLeod Sumter 4 Rufshod Darlington 2
1 0 2 2 0
1 1 2 6 2
South Dakota A&C Gelbvieh Canton 0 2 2 Adkins Gelbvieh Carpenter 3 9 12 Lonnie Amundson Webster 1 2 3 Anderson Gelbvieh Meadow 10 0 10 Roger Baruth Alpena 5 3 8 Bcv Gelbvieh Nisland 0 3 3 Jim & Barb Beastrom Pierre 7 2 9
Farm Name
City
DOD
Jon & Theresa Beastrom Pierre Ceroll Gelbvieh Sisseton Ceroll Gelbvieh Sisseton Ceroll Ranch Sisseton Christensen Gelbvieh Flandreau Crooks Red Angus & Gelbvieh Astoria Dean Duxbury Wessington Eagle Pass Ranch Mansfield Elk Creek Gelbvieh Piedmont Ellison Gelbvieh Ranch Lemmon Feist Gelbvieh Ludlow Doug Fink Zell Forbes Gelbvieh Ranch Arlington Gaaskjolen Gelbvieh Meadow Goldux Gelbvieh Wessington Blake Hojer Lake Preston Christian Hojer Lake Preston Duane Hojer Oldham Nikki Hojer Lake Preston Hojer Gelbvieh Lake Preston King B Ranch Selby Lazy Tv Ranch Selby Shad & Brandy Ludemann Ft Pierre Carl A Maude Hermosa Marvin or Mae Maude Hermosa Mettler Gelbvieh Canton Lance Olsen Mitchell Pearson Cattle Co Inc Lake City Piedmont Valley Gelbvieh Piedmont Justin Ringkob Lake City Rlv Gelbvieh Nisland Rushmore Gelbvieh Hermosa Schroeder Inc Sioux Falls Wes & Brittney Spencer Pierre Gina Marie Thorstenson Selby Vaughn Thorstenson Selby Duane & RhondaThull Oldham Chad Vander Vorst Gelbvie Pollock Vander Vorst Gelbviehs Pollock Dustin Volek Highmore Volek Gelbvieh Highmore Stephen Witt Bristol
DOM Total
22 4 4 1 4 3 1 7 10 4 35 1 0 16 17 0 0 0 1 13 0 40 0 0 0 6 1 39 7 0 11 0 12 1 0 37 0 2 2 0 1 2
15 5 4 3 0 8 10 0 0 0 16 0 1 9 1 2 1 3 0 2 4 10 1 1 1 0 0 24 0 2 7 1 17 0 1 28 3 0 0 2 1 16
3 9 8 4 4 11 11 7 10 4 51 1 1 25 18 2 1 3 1 15 4 50 1 1 1 6 1 63 7 2 18 1 29 1 1 65 3 2 2 2 2 18
1 0 1 0 1 2 7 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 10 0 0
3 1 0 1 0 0 3 3 1 2 1 4 0 1 4 1 1 4 1 1
4 1 1 1 1 2 10 5 2 2 1 5 1 2 4 1 1 14 1 1
Tennessee Asbury Farms Speedwell Stephanie Bates Duck River Brandon Farms Tazewell Butler Creek Farms Milton Kenny Carey Crossville Carverdale Farms Partnership Blmngton Spgs Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh Farm Luttrell Gooseponds Farms Fayetteville Kidwell Farms Rutledge M&W Farms Maryville McClellan Cattle Company Sweetwater Rocky Top Gelbvieh Crossville Silver Farms Prospect Silvey Family Gelbvieh Clarksville Sorrells Gelbvieh Farms Petersburg Kenneth Teffeteller Maryville Triple J Farms Sparta University Of Tennessee Crossville Valley View Farm Cookeville Way Farms Surgoinsville Continued on page 44
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Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction Honor Roll Farm Name
City
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DOD
DOM Total
Texas
City
DOD
DOM Total
Washington
Russell Bramblett Sierra Blanca 1 Adam M Burton White Oak 0 Kg Gelbvieh Warren 1 Montgomery Gelbvieh Amarillo 9 Seabreeze Montgomery 1 South Texas Gelbvieh Castroville 1
3 1 0 5 0 4
4 1 1 14 1 5
0 0 1 3 9 18 2 0 0 0 4 5 0 0 0
1 2 1 3 15 23 2 1 20 1 10 7 2 4 1
1 12 2 0 2 0 19 1 7 0 0 0
1 26 2 1 2 2 40 1 8 1 1 3
Utah Cathy Bagley Torrey Bar G Ranch Lewiston Dudley Ranch Jensen H L Bar T Llc Price Johnson’s Bear River Gelbvieh Tremonton Loveless Gelbvieh Spanish Fork Daniel Lyons Huntington Mohogany Hollow Gelbvieh Delta Pace Ranches Teasdale Redd Ranches Monticello Shadow Mountain Gelbvieh Genola Southern Utah University Cedar City Steve Smith Gelbvieh’s Lehi Wineglass Bar Ranch Lewiston Yj Mountain Ranch Gelbviehs Redmond
Farm Name
1 2 0 0 6 5 0 1 20 1 6 2 2 4 1
Virginia Bar D Farms Llc Chatham 0 C.H. Morris & Son Appomattox 14 Castle Rock Farm Pulaski 0 Flowing Spring Farm Atkins 1 Handfula Gelbviehs Bland 0 Hickory Hill Farm Blacksburg 2 Knoll Crest Farms Red House 21 Little Windy Farms/J&K Farms Max Meadows 0 Little Windy Hill Farms Max Meadows 1 Trevor Jackson McKenzie Rural Retreat 1 Southfork Farm Goshen 1 Stuart Land & Cattle Co Of Va Inc Rosedale 3
Eldon Douglas Colville Ledgerwood Gelbvieh Clarkston Lundgren Farm Spokane Nn Bar Ranch Creston Mike & Joy Wilson Brewster
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Prince George
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Wisconsin A&B’s Finest Amery Arp Gelbvieh Arlington Gerst Gelbvieh/Angus Ranch Mineral Point Progress Plus Gelbvieh Lancaster Anila Russell Brooklyn Lydia Russell Brooklyn Zimmerman Farms Osseo
West Virginia Dent Family Farm Hill Top Haven Farm
Gay Strange Creek
Wyoming Clark Ranches Afton Malm Ranch Co Albin Mtr Cattle Co Buffalo Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh Meriden Purdy Ranch Buffalo Xt Land & Cattle Newcastle
Alberta Lansing Land & Livestock Viking Bill Watson Medicine Hat
British Columbia Double W Ranches Ltd
Manatoba Flatland Gelbvieh
Entering Breeding Information into Online Animal Registry System The American Gelbvieh Association is working to develop a maternal index as part of the suite of EPDs. Breeding information, including AI dates and natural exposure dates, are very important for this process. Entering this information after preg-checking cows and heifers will increase the amount of data used in developing new EPDs and indexes. Breeding information can be entered with the online animal registry system. From the online page chose the My Herd, then
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My Transfers. Select the female you want to add the breeding information for by either selecting the line or enter Herd Prefix or Registration number in the Quick Tran Print box. Look to the bottom of the page for Breeding. Complete the sire registration, select either AI or Natural Service from the drop down box and enter the dates then click on add breeding button. The new data will appear in the blue box. If the female has more than one breeding date, repeat the steps until all data has been entered.
Tennessee Field Day Held in Marysville
M Heart D Gelbvieh Hosts Montana Field Day
Report and photo by William McIntosh
Report and photo by Frank Padilla
On August 25, 2012, Heritage FFA and Waters Farms of Marysville, Tenn., hosted the Tennessee Gelbvieh Association’s Annual Field Day. Heritage FFA had cattle on display along with a great program. Starting the morning off, Dr. J. Lannett Edwards of the University of Tennessee Animal Science department explained the importance of fertility and reproduction to the commercial cow-calf producer. She complimented the group for the fertility the Gelbvieh breed offers. Next Dr. Dwight Loveday of the University of Tennessee presented “Beef Carcass Merit.” In the presentation Dr. Loveday explained the differences in the USDA grades and why it is important that feeder cattle grade Choice. After lunch, Dr. Simpson of the East Tennessee Research and Education Center updated the breeders on the activities of the Research Center. He talked about DNA testing for tenderness and the importance in tenderness when direct marketing to the consumer. William McIntosh, AGA eastern area coordinator, updated the membership of AGA activities and he talked about the importance of setting goals, using technology, marketing, and customer service.
The scenic backdrop of the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana greeted Gelbvieh enthusiasts at the 2012 Montana State Gelbvieh Association’s Field Day. Max and Debby Porter of M Heart D Gelbvieh hosted more than 50 people from four states and Canada at their ranch in Stevensville, Mont. Activities included a judging contest as well as pasture tours of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics being produced at the M Heart D. Herd sires and females were on display for guests to view as well. The business meeting of the Montana Gelbvieh Association was held following the evening meal. American Gelbvieh Association Board of Director Ken Flikkema presented results from the AGA member survey and reported on the long-range strategic plan that had been developed by the AGA Board of Directors and staff. AGA Director of Breed Promotion Frank Padilla shared information concerning the past years improvement in sale averages and number of first time buyers of Gelbvieh, breed promotion statistics as well as information on other AGA activities and services.
Jon Waters (on the right) explains the Heritage FFA Chapter’s involvement in Gelbvieh at the TN Field Day.
Attendees to the MT Field Day participated in a judging contest.
North Dakota Field Day Hosted by Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Report and photo by Frank Padilla
The Sickler family of Prairie Hills Gelbvieh rolled out the red carpet in hosting the North Dakota Field Day. Those attending represented five states and Canada. Galen and Klint and families organized an excellent event for those attending. Pasture tours were conducted and cattle were on display. The North Dakota Gelbvieh Association conducted a membership meeting during the event. Primary focus was discussion concerning promotion and scheduling of the January Golden Rule sale held in Mandan, N.D. Program speakers included AGA Board member Rob Arnold, NDSU Extension Beef Specialist Kris Ringwell, and AGA Director of Breed Promotion Frank Padilla. Rob Arnold gave an update on the recently completed AGA long-range strategic plan. He thanked the membership for their participation in the plan and for responding to the survey. He mentioned that specifics and results of the plan developed by the AGA Board of Directors would be presented to membership soon. Kris Ringwell gave a very informative presentation as to how Gelbvieh and Gelbvieh influenced genetics are performing in current and past research done at NDSU. Frank Padilla talked about AGA services as well gave an update and results of breed promotion efforts of the past year and plans for the upcoming year.
Extension Specialist Kris Ringwell discussed how Gelbvieh genetics are performing in NDSU research herds at the ND Field Day.
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State Association Field Days
View from the Field view from the field
American Gelbvieh Association Agreement with GeneSeek Provides New DNA Testing Options
The goal is to have GE EPDs by the summer of 2013. In the meantime, we are continuing to add animals to our training population via the genomics options described below. Using GeneSeek as our DNA testing partner, the AGA has developed two genomic testing options. Genomic Option #1 – AGA 50K – This test is based on the 50K SNP chip and generates a robust panel of DNA markers for use in generating molecular breeding values (MBVs). This is the exact test that was used on all animals submitted in the Genomic Pioneers project. With the new agreement, the AGA can also provide the parentage profile on all samples submitted for the AGA 50K, in addition to the computation of the actual MBVs. Animals tested with Genomic Option #1 will automatically receive GE EPDs when they become available. The cost of the AGA 50K test is $100. Recommendations for animals to be tested with the AGA 50K are: • All new bulls qualifying for AI sire status • All bulls used as natural service sires • Females entering a donor program • Matriarch cows in your program from which you have retained daughters. 46 | November 2012
GENOMICS OPTIONS
Genomics Testing Options
Genomic Option #2 – Gelbvieh Genomic Profiler (AGA GGP) – This test is based on a more cost effective, reduced panel chip of 8500 SNPs. AGA GGP genotypes can be imputed (used to derive 50K genotypes). Along with the genomic profile, animals will receive a parentage profile and can be parent verified. Animals tested with Genomic Option #2 will have MBVs calculated and, when available, will automatically receive GE EPDs. Cost for the AGA GGP is $62, which includes parent verification. Candidates for Genomic Option #2 are those animals that were previously tested for the Igenity profile. Performing this test on all sale bulls also provides the added benefit of having those animals sire verified – giving breeders another customer service of marketing bulls as sire verified.
In addition to being able to obtain a DNA parentage profile with either of the two genomic options above, a parentage profile can be ordered without genomics. Typically this test option is used for dams that have not had a parentage profile in the past or for an animal where a genomic profile is not desired. When ordering parent verification on an animal, please indicate the registration numbers of the parents in the appropriate fields on the submission forms.
Test ID
Price
Option 1 - Gelbvieh 50K (includes parentage)
AGA-50K
$100.00
Option 2 - Gelbvieh Genomic Profiler (includes parentage)
AGA-GGP
$62.00
Gen+CC
$5.00
Gen+BVD
$3.00
Gen+HP
$38.00
* Add Coat Color * Add Horned Polled
Parent Verification
Test Requested
* Add BVD-PI
STAND ALONE
Starting September 1, 2012, several substantial changes were made to the American Gelbvieh Association DNA testing process and procedures. Two key factors led to these changes: (1) The sale of Igenity® to Neogen®, the parent company of GeneSeek®, and (2) The success of the Genomic Pioneers research project. The initial phase of Genomic Pioneers project was a resounding success. Last spring, Dr. Dorian Garrick of Iowa State University, reported that a Gelbvieh/ Balancer® specific panel of DNA markers can be used to develop genomic-enhanced EPDs (GE EPDs). The combination of our existing database and the addition of genomic data will result in EPDs with higher accuracies (more confidence), especially for younger animals.
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Horned/Polled
HP
$45.00
Coat Color
CC
$13.00
Parentage
PP
$15.00
HP+CC
$53.00
PP+CC +HP
$70.00
Diluter
DL
$24.00
BVD-PI
BVD-PI
$3.50
Horned Polled Plus CC Parentage Plus CC & HP
Arthrogryposis Multiplex
AM
$24.00
Nueropathetic Hydrocephalus
NH
$24.00
Contractual Arachondactyly
CA
$24.00
Ostepetrosis
OS
$24.00
DNA Marker Tests Along with genomics and parentage, animals can also be tested for coat color, horned/polled, diluter and BVD-PI. These tests can be ordered in various combinations. Coat color, horned/polled and BVD-PI can be bundled with each of the genomics tests for a lesser cost than ordering as a stand-alone test. Even without the genomics options these stand-alone tests can be bundled in various combinations to provide AGA members with additional cost savings. See the AGA DNA Testing Pricing table below for all combinations available.
Genetic Defect Tests While not the major concern, there are some animals that need to be tested for genetic defects. AGA rules stipulate that a calf out of an Angus or Red Angus parent or any AMGV animal that has been identified as a carrier of a specific defect must be tested for that defect as well. Defect tests that may be of concern to AGA members are: • AM – Arthrogryposis Mutiplex • NH – Neuropathic Hydrocephalus • CA – Contractural Arachnodactyly • OS - Osteopetrosis
Going Forward DNA testing options are continuing to be developed. The current 50K and 8500 SNP options may be replaced in the future as new technology is developed to provide more powerful genomic data and/ or cheaper costs. As these testing options develop, the AGA will strive to always provide industry-leading DNA testing options.
DNA Testing Process Below is a step by step process to help guide American Gelbvieh Association members through completing the DNA testing process. More information is available on the DNA Testing page located on the Education Center tab at www.gelbvieh.org. Members may also call the registration department at the AGA office at 303-465-2333 for assistance. Step 1: Download electronic forms and instructions from the DNA Testing Page on the AGA website under the Education Center tab or contact the AGA office. Step 2: Determine what DNA samples need to be collected. If parent verification is desired, the Animal Search on the Gelbvieh website keeps a record of DNA testing information (see image below). The two letter codes in front of the DNA case number indicate the type of parent verification performed: • PV- Parent verified to both sire and dam • SV – Verified to sire only • DV – Verified to dam only • PO – Parentage DNA profile on file; no verification of either parent complete. Step 3: Order hair card collectors from the AGA. The AGA preferred method of submitted DNA samples is through hair cards. Step 4: Collect samples from all animals to be tested. When pulling hair samples, it is important to make sure the follicle is present and intact at the root of the hair strand. More hair is better. Step 5: Complete the DNA sample submission forms. To assure more accurate order processing, the electronic order forms are recommended. These forms are located on the AGA website on the DNA Testing page, under the Education Center tab. The forms can be downloaded into an Excel spreadsheet. Complete the information tab and the order form will be automatically completed for you. Members with any questions in completing this form should call the AGA registration department. A paper, PDF version of the form is also available at the same location on the AGA website. If using the paper form, please complete the sample and order pages. Step 6: Submit the order forms to GeneSeek®. Save a copy of the electronic file with your DNA sample information. Email the order form to samples@neogen.com. When mailing the samples to GeneSeek, include a printed copy of the order form. Whether using the electronic version of the paper form, it is always good to keep a hard copy for your records. Step 7: Payment and results. Do not send any payment with the samples. Members will be billed once results are received by the AGA. Members can also mail a payment with a copy of the order form to the AGA office at the same time samples are sent to GeneSeek. Results will be emailed to the email address on file with the AGA upon completion of testing.
Look at the DNA box to determine in an animal has had any parentage verification. As indicated, this animal has by parent verified to both sire and dam.
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Sales sales Eagle Pass Ranch “Verified Feed Efficient” Fall Bull Sale September 26, 2012 Dos Palos, CA Sale Manager: James Danekas & Associates, Inc. Written by: Jennifer Scharpe
The Eagle Pass Ranch “Verified Feed Efficient” Fall Bull Sale was held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. The sale was held at the Dos Palos Y Auction Yard in Dos Palos, Calif. All bulls sold with individual feed intake data, carcass ultrasound information, docility scores, complete EPD profiles, and were semen tested. A total of 86 Balancer®, Gelbvieh and SimAngus bulls were sold. The top bull on the sale was Lot 44, a March 2011 Balancer bull. EGL Y097 ET was sired by the number one Gelbvieh sire for feed efficiency, EGL Northern Wind P068 ET. While on test, he had an RFI value of -1.38, DMI% of 1.73, and an ADG of 3.75 lbs. per day. Lee Ranches of San Jose, Calif., outlasted several bidders at $5,100. Prewett Ranch, Gilroy, Calif., purchased Lot 32 for $5,000. An EGL Tenderloin N407 son, EGL Y149 ET, had an impressive EPD profile of BW 1.7, WW 53, YW 109, MK 14, REA 0.01, and MB 0.18. This black, polled 75 percent Gelbvieh bull also had efficiency
Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational October 6, 2012 Mt. Sterling, Ky. Sale Manager: Slaughter Sale Management Reported by: David Slaughter
The 16th edition of the Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational was held October 6, at the Chenault Ag Center in Mt. Sterling, Ky. Beautiful weather brought out a great crowd to view the outstanding offering of quality Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics. Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics have enjoyed increased demand in Kentucky and the Southeast. This fall›s sale included the dispersal of the Shaker Hill Farm›s red Gelbvieh herd that included many show champions. Topping the sale at $15,500 was Lot 6. Padon Farms and Larry P & Sunny D Farms outlasted several bidders to own Bar None Sugar›s Mav 188Y. He was a crowd favorite that weighed 1,515 pounds at 13 months of age with a 39.5 cm scrotal. His performance was supported by a well-balanced, above average set of EPDs. His sire, Maverick 70T, has produced many sale topping individuals while his dam, HAD Sugar 446J is one of the breed›s elite donors. Lot 2, Bar None Highlight 120Y ET, was the choice of Rufshod Gelbvieh at $10,250. This powerful, homozygous polled son of the elite Bar None donor, P016, had exceptional performance and eye appeal. He is a full brother to the Post Rock Cattle Company herd sire, GBNR Captain 42X, and to the feature S & S donor, Heidi 990W. Selling for $5,000 was Gentle G Farm›s Lot 10. Micah 127Y ET will be the feature herd sire for Hilltop Farms. This cherry red, homozygous polled Maverick son out of the P016 donor is the 48 | November 2012
66 Balancer® Bulls
$2,928
15 Gelbvieh Bulls
$2,443
5
$2,380
SimAngus Bulls
86 Total Bulls
$2,812
numbers of: RFI -1.01, DMI% 2.01, ADG 3.84. Lee Ranches also purchased Lot 54 for $4,700. EGL Y965 is an April 2011, 50 percent Balancer bull sired by EGL Northern Pacific W026. He had an adjusted ribeye area of 14.32 inches and feed efficiency data of RFI 0.30, DMI% 1.97, ADG 3.96. Lot 4, EGL Y625, sold to Steve Simmons, Bly, Ore., for $4,700. This March 2011, 25 percent Balancer bull was sired by Connealy Protégé 5391. He posted impressive efficiency and ultrasound data of: RFI -0.57, DMI%1.87, ADG 3.79, IMF% 4.42, REA 13.35, and Backfat 0.30. The volume buyer was Leon Uruttia of Los Banos, Calif., purchasing eight bulls. Upcoming Eagle Pass Ranch “Verified Feed Efficient” Bull Sales are December 1, 2012 and March 20, 2013; both sales will be held at the ranch in Highmore, S.D.
10 Bulls
$4,915
3
Spring Cow-Calf Pairs
$3,050
8
Bred Cows
$2,475
3
Bred Heifers
$2,217
6
Fall Cow-Calf Pairs
$2,142
5
Spring Open Heifers
$1,510
complete package. His performance, EPD profile, and eye appeal made him an easy choice. Topping the females was Lot 21 consigned by Pleasant Meadow Farm. Lee Ann 962U is a Balancer female bred for a fall calf to the People’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity runner-up, Chief Executive 10U1. This stout, donor potential was the choice of Wallace Brown at $3,600. Brown also selected Lot 22, consigned by S & S Gelbvieh. Ms S & S Impact 850U sold bred to Carolina Fortune for a spring 2012 calf. Pleasant Meadows Farm snapped up Lot 23 at $3,300. Bar None Ms Highlight 862U was safe to Chief Executive for a fall calf. Lots 28/28A and 27/27A both found a new home with Morrison Springs Ranch. Selling for $3,450 was Lot 28/28A, a Carolina Fortune daughter with a Mason 14W bull calf at side. She sold bred to Highlight 066K. Selling for $3,100 was Lot 27/27A, a Carolina Hero daughter with a Mason 14W heifer calf at side. She sold bred to Major 912W. Plans for the spring Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational are set for April 27, 2012. Special thanks to supporters of the Jimmy Christopher Scholarship fund. Semen sales neared $1,400 that will be used to support scholarships for Gelbvieh juniors.
Barry “Slim” Cook Chief Operating Officer P.O. Box 3025, Cody, WY 82414 307-272-2024
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Places to Be places to be November 2012 Nov. 3 TJB Gelbvieh Bull & Female Production Sale, Chickamauga, GA Nov. 3 Professional Beef Genetics Open House Bull Sale, Montrose, MO Nov. 10 C-Cross Cattle Co. Fall Bull & Female Sale, Biscoe, NC Nov. 10 Midwest Beef Alliance Bull & Female Sale, Marshal Junction, MO Nov. 10 NAILE Showcase Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Louisville, KY Nov. 11 NAILE Junior Gelbvieh Show, Louisville, KY Nov. 12 NAILE Eastern National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Louisville, KY Nov. 17 Little Windy Hill Farms You-Pick-Em Bull Sale, Max Meadows, VA Nov. 17 AB Farms Complete Dispersal, Kingsville, MO Nov. 21-22 Canadian Western Agribition and CGA 40th Anniversary, Regina, SK Nov. 22 Canadian Gelbvieh Association National Sale, Regina, SK Nov. 22-23 AGA Office Closed Nov. 23 Echo Ridge Farm Black Friday Sale, Atkins, VA Nov. 24 13th Annual KGA Pick of the Herd Sale, Salina, KS
December 2012 Dec. 1 Eagle Pass Ranch Female Sale, Highmore, SD Dec. 1 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Female Sale, Pierce, CO Dec. 7 Knoll Crest Farms Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, VA Dec. 8 Verner Farms Complete Dispersal, Rutledge, GA
Dec. 14 Nebraska Maternal Edge Sale, Kearney, NE Dec. 15 Iowa Maternal Edge Sale, Bloomfield, IA Dec. 15 GAIN “A Dozen Diamonds” Gelbvieh Female Sale, Kearney, NE Dec. 24-26 AGA Office Closed
January 2013 Jan. 12 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Denver, CO Jan. 12 People’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, Denver, CO Jan. 12 Breeder’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity, Denver, CO Jan. 13 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Bull Show, Denver, Co Jan. 13 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, CO Jan. 14 NWSS National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Denver CO Jan. 28 NDGA Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, ND
February 2013 Feb. 2 Lost River Livestock Production Sale, Clearbrook, MN Feb. 2 Seedstock Plus Tennessee Bull & Female Sale, Columbia, TN Feb. 9 LeDoux Ranch Production Sale, Agenda, KS Feb. 12 GBOI Gelbvieh Gold Sale, Iowa Beef Expo, Des Moines, IA Feb. 16 Overmiller Annual Production Sale, Smith Center, KS Feb. 16 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Bull & Female Production Sale, Gladstone, ND Feb. 19 Cedar Top Ranch Annual Production Sale, Burwell, NE Feb. 22 22nd Annual Pot of Gold Bull Sale, Olathe, CO Feb. 22 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic, Kearney, NE Feb. 23 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Bull & Female Production Sale, Napoleon, ND Feb. 23 Swanson Cattle Company 25th Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE Feb. 23 Schafer Farms Inc., 28th Annual Private Treaty Bull Sale, Goodhue, MN Feb. 23 Seedstock Plus north Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO Feb. 27 Grund Beef Genetics, Sharon Springs, KS Feb. 27 Plateau Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Brush, CO
March 2013 Mar. 1 Handel Farms 20th Annual Production Sale, Platte, SD Mar. 1 Chimney Butte Ranch Annual Gelbvieh Production Sale, Mandan, ND Mar. 2 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 24th Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, SK Mar. 2 SEGA Gelbvieh Private Treaty Bull Sale Opening Day, Pierce, CO Mar. 2 Judd Ranch 35th Gelbvieh, Balancer® and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 2 Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus Bull Sale, Mobridge, SD Mar. 2 Circle M Farms 7th Annual Production Bull Sale, Woodbury, TN Mar. 2 Flying H Genetics 33rd Roughage ‘N Ready Herd Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 4 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch Production Sale, Lake Preston, SD Mar. 4 MLM Gelbvieh & Great River Ranch Private Treaty Kickoff Sale, Superior, NE Mar. 5 Warner Beef Genetics Annual Production Sale, Arapahoe, NE
Visit the online version of Places to Be at www. gelbvieh.org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event. 50 | November 2012
Ad Index ad index 2R-2B Gelbvieh......................35 3 G Ranch...............................32 ABCS Gelbvieh.......................32 Adkins Gelbvieh......................36 AGJA......................................30 Area Coordinators...................11 B/F Cattle Company...............33 Bar Arrow Cattle Company....29, 33 Bar IV Livestock......................33 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc..............32 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch.......36 Blackhawk Cattle Company....32 Boehler Gelbvieh.....................34 Bow K Ranch..........................39 Brandywine Farm....................33 BV Ranch................................36 Cattlemen’s Connection......3, 37 C-Cross Cattle Company........35 Cedar Top Ranch........... IFC, 34 Chimney Butte Ranch.............35 Circle S Ranch....................4, 33 CJ&L Livestock......................36 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh.....36 Cranview Gelbvieh..................35 Cunningham, Ronn................37 D Bar L Land and Livestock....34 D & W Farms, LLC................33 Danell Diamond Six Ranch.....34 DDM Gelbvieh.......................32
Diamond L Farms...................35 Double Bar H.........................33 Dromgoole’s Heaven...............36 Eagle Pass Ranch.....................36 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch...36 Flowing Spring Farm...............21 Flying H Genetics........... 34, BC GAIN Female Sale...................15 Gelbvieh Bar None Ranch.........9 Gelbvieh Bull Barn..................37 Gelbvieh Guide.......................37 Gelbvieh Media Productions...52 Gelbvieh Profit Partners..........49 Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch.......34 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh.........35 Green Hills Gelbvieh...............35 GS Ridge Top Ranch...............32 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh...35 Hampton Cattle Company.....36 Harriman, Bob........................34 Hart Farm Gelbvieh................33 Hartland Farm........................33 Hill Top Haven Farm..............37 Hodges Ranch.........................32 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch.............36 J & K Farms............................32 J Bar M Gelbvieh....................34 Judd Ranch, Inc..................1, 33 KGA Pick of the Herd.............28
Kicking Horse Ranch..............34 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms.............32 Knoll Crest Farm.....................17 Lambert, Doak........................37 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.............36 LeDoux Ranch........................33 Lemke Cattle...........................34 Leonhardt Cattle Company.....36 Linquist Farms........................32 Little Windy Hill Farms....13, 36 Lone Oak Gelbvieh.................32 Longleaf Station......................35 M&P Gelbvieh.......................34 M&W Farms..........................36 Maple Hill Farm.....................32 Markes Family Farms..............35 Martin Cattle Company..........32 Maternal Edge Sale..................31 Mattison Family Farm.............33 McCabe Cattle/Two Step Ranch...33 McIntosh Farm.......................33 Middle Creek Farms................34 Miller Gelbvieh.......................32 Mitchell Marketing Service.5, 37 MLM Gelbvieh.......................34 Mulroy Farms..........................33 National CUP Lab..................37 NS Ranch...............................36 Overmiller Gelbvieh................55
Padon Farms...........................24 Pearson Cattle Co....................11 Plateau Gelbvieh.....................32 Pope Farms Gelbvieh...............34 Post Rock Cattle Company.7, 33 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh..............20 Register Farms.........................35 Rocking GV Gelbvieh.............34 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh...16, 34 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay...35 Schafer Farms, Inc...................33 Seedstock Plus Genetics...........37 Seedstock Plus.........................14 SEGA Gelbvieh.......................23 Slaughter, David..................9, 33 Southern Belles Sale..................5 Spring Flood Ranch................34 Swanson Cattle Company.......35 Taubenheim Gelbvieh.............35 The 88 Ranch..........................34 Thorstenson Gelbvieh..............36 TJB Gelbvieh..........................33 Treble W Ranch......................36 Triple K Gelbvieh....................33 Warner Beef Genetics .......... IBC White Oak Farms....................34 Wildwood Acres......................35 Wilkinson Gelbvieh..........25, 32 Yoder’s Prairie Acres.................35
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ME 4/63
HPG 8/13 CEM -3/35 ST 13/21 MB .47/27 YG -0.18/28 CW 14/46 RE 0.48/25 FT -.02/35
LACY FHG Legacy 6097 Make Mimi X Cherokee Canyon RA #: 1148231 • PB Red Angus
PRIVATE
TREATY
EPDs
BULLS
CE 108/.01 WW 42/.27 YW 86/.20 MK 17/.08 TM 38
GL .-0.7/.01
CD 102/.01
SC .2/I
AVAILABLE ALL FALL
CW 13/.19 RE .17/.15 MB .09/.12 DtF 1.8/.08
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DJS Top Gun 261Y Gunslinger 19U X Connealy Freightliner Homo. Black • Homo. Pld Balancer Owned with: Bauer Gelbvieh Farm & Swanson Cattle Co.
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