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48TH Annual American Gelbvieh Association November 28-30, 2018

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28th Annual Judd Ranch

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Saturday, October 13 • 12:00 noon • Pomona, Kansas One hour SW of Kansas City • Free Trucking in U.S. on Purchases of $20,000+

228 Homozygous Polled Females Sell (49 Homo Black/Homo Polled)

There are cows; then there are females like this beautiful Judd Ranch first calf heifer with her powerhouse bull calf. The difference: fertility, maternal ability, performance, eye appeal, teat and udder structure. The list goes on and on, including Judd Ranch being honored 19 of the past 20 years (1998-2017) as the breeds #1 Dam of Merit/ Dam of Distinction breeder and owner. Plus cows that produced 280 bulls that sold in our March bull sale, with an 79 lb. average birth weight/875 lb. average weaning weight. Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Ranch when 246–plus Judd Ranch (spring & fall/bred & open) females will be sold at auction. A vast majority of the offering will be homozygous polled and every female is Judd Ranch bred and raised.

Put a Judd Ranch Female to work in your herd and see the difference Call Cattlemen’s Connection Toll-Free 1-800-743-0026 for your sale catalog. Catalog online at www.juddranch.com

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Capture the full scope of what Music City has to offer while in Nashville for the AGA National Convention. This soulful city is big on the food scene, has plenty of history, and don’t forget the music and nightlife. By Kelsi Christian.

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INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

Remember Our Role as Seedstock Producers

View from the Board by President Scott Starr

20 What Did You Learn Today?

Out in the Field by Angela Vesco

22 Ag Wins with Youth Development Programs

Junior Connection by Anna Ring

30 Recording Weaning Data

Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Taylor Buckley

32 Time to Body Condition Your Cow Herd

Commercial Corner Post by Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist

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350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200 • Broomfield, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org • info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association Instagram: americangelbvieh ASSOCIATION STAFF Megan Slater Interim Executive Director megans@gelbvieh.org (ex. 485) Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org 785-547-7999 Taylor Buckley Data Service Coordinator taylorb@gelbvieh.org (ex. 479)

Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator/Graphic Design lynnv@gelbvieh.org (ex. 486) Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org 940-255-5471 Kelsi Christian Mulitmedia Coordinator kelsi@gelbvieh.org (ex. 482)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Scott Starr, President Stapleton, NE • 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net John Carrel, Vice President Columbus, MT • 406-322-5991 lauriecarrel@live.com

Klint Sickler, Secretary Gladstone, ND • 701-483-5250 klintsickler@hotmail.com Walter Teeter, Treasurer Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com

DIRECTORS Dustin Aherin Phillipsburg, KS • 785-302-1252 dgaherin@vet.k-state.edu Leland Clark Barnard, KS • 785-792-6244 prcc@twinvalley.net

Andrea Murray Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

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

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

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

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

Jeff Loveless Spanish Fork, UT • 801-623-8308 olranch@aol.com

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

Derek Martin Bucklin, KS • 620-397-6752 dmartin@kinsleyfeeders.com

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Remember Our Role as Seedstock Producers By Scott Starr

e’re quickly approaching a significant event for the American Gelbvieh Association, which is the 48th Annual AGA National Convention. It’s the biggest AGA event of the year and decisions made during convention have a lasting impact on the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed. Before we pack our bags and head to Nashville, I would like us to reflect on what’s important to our role as seedstock producers and as a breed association.

1. Without data, you are just another person with an opinion. We must keep collecting data to give the cow-calf producers and ultimately feedyards a reason to buy our genetics. We want these breeding decisions to make them breed, feed, and eat like no other bovine in the world. Always remember, a dead calf has no growth rate, a bad cow eats just as much (or more) as a good cow, and quality will always sell at a premium.

2. Gelbvieh was the first breed to endorse crossbreeding and heterosis through our Balancer program. The foresight we had then as a breed is paying dividends to our seedstock producers today. I can assure you that the forward-thinking mindset that was going on back then is still present today in the AGA boardroom. Many ideas also get brought forth from convention, so plan to attend this year’s convention in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s where I hope to see a lot of our ideas start to come to fruition. One of my favorite quotes is very fitting for this discussion, “Without vision, you will perish.”

3. The biological constraints of beef production prove the tremendous ability of beef producers to keep ahead. The poultry industry can change genetics 5.7 times in one year; think what we could do with beef cows if we

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had those capabilities. It also means we cannot make mistakes and I believe this really sums up Gelbvieh and Balancer breeders! As time rolls on you will see that chasing fads or single trait selecting did not, and will not, pay off for other breeds.

4. Seedstock producers are responsible for supplying the genetics to the beef industry, which ultimately affects the quality U.S beef. The feedyard is another major player in beef quality. The feedyard managers of this industry are masters at taking cattle of different biological types and getting them close to the same end-product value. Feedyards are also some of the best information venues for understanding efficiency, which is another trait we must select and breed for to keep our cattle at the front end of high-quality feeding cattle.

5. The U.S. beef industry owns the high-quality beef sector on a global scale. Much of this achievement is due to our infrastructure of having the genetics, feeding capabilities, and harvest facilities, all with the safety that is second to no other country. We need to keep the foot on the accelerator to maintain this global edge. One way to help keep the competition at bay is to get out and search for breed-leading genetics that fit into the environment and the much bigger picture of the beef industry. If we keep the big picture as a goal, we will find our target. Don’t get caught up on the little things; we must have our commercial producers’ aim in mind when we make all mating decisions. As technology advances, they will have individual data on every operation in the U.S.; and let me tell you, the more advanced harvest and feeding facilities already do! So get out and find the industry-leading Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics that will take us to the target.

6. An elite cattleman once told me before I could ever sell a bull I needed to feed a few pens of cattle. Only then would I not have problems raising bulls that the industry needs. D

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Notice of the 48th American Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting

ursuant to Article VII, Paragraph A (2), of the bylaws of the American Gelbvieh Association, this serves as the official notice and call of the annual membership meeting.

The annual meeting will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018, commencing at 1:30 p.m. The location for the 2018 annual meeting is at the Nashville Airport Marriott located at 600 Marriott Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214. The meeting will be held during the American Gelbvieh Association National 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. AGA members in good standing are eligible to participate at the 48th AGA annual meeting. The nominating committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official announcement of the slate of nominees to fill five positions on the AGA Board of Directors will be announced via official AGA communications at a later date, including the inclusion of their personal profiles in the November 2018 Gelbvieh World. Candidate bios will also be placed on the AGA website. Further nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting prior to the election of the AGA Board of Directors. Any member who is unable to attend the AGA annual meeting may request an absentee ballot by phone, email, or fax for election of directors. To obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit his or her application for an absentee ballot, to the American Gelbvieh Association office (350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite #200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021) not more than 60 days (October 1, 2018) nor less than 10 business days (November 16, 2018) prior to the annual meeting. Any member that requests an absentee ballot 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 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2018, to be counted at the annual meeting during AGA Board of Directors election to be held Friday, November 30.

Sincerely,

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48TH Annual American Gelbvieh Association

NATIONAL CONVENTION NOVEMBER 28-30, 2018 | NASHVILLE AIRPORT MARRIOTT | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Wednesday, november 28 Registration Hours 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon 1:00-2:00 p.m. 2:00-3:00 p.m. 3:00-3:15 p.m. 3:15-4:00 p.m. 4:00-4:45 p.m. 5:30-8:00 p.m

AGA Board of Directors Meeting Opening General Session Breed Promotion Committee Meeting Break Break-Out Sessions: National Sale Committee Meeting, Rules & Bylaws Committee Meeting Break-Out Sessions: National Show Committee Meeting, Finance Committee Meeting Kick-off Reception

Thursday, november 29 Registration Hours 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 7:30-12:00 noon 12:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Industry Tour Lunch, provided 4th Annual Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Profit Roundup Bull Pen Session at Nashville Underground

Friday, november 30

Registration Hours 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 8:00-10:00a.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:30-3:30 p.m.

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Breed Improvement Committee Meeting, Member Education Committee Meeting American Gelbvieh Foundation AGA Annual Membership Meeting Members in good standing (dues and herd assessments paid) may attend and vote at the annual meeting at no cost Awards Banquet

Schedule subject to change

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Over the Fence with the American Gelbvieh Association By Kelsi Christian

very seedstock supplier has a different story and with this story comes different expectations, goals, and ambitions for their respective operations. The AGA recognizes that the variations within the membership, due to operation size and the ambitions of each breeder, result in a need for varied services offered by the AGA to its members. The AGA strives to accommodate these various needs of our members, and in doing so has initiated AGA Expanded Membership Services. These are some of the most common

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questions the AGA staff has been asked regarding the program:

What is the purpose of AGA Expanded Membership Services? AGA Expanded Membership Services is made up of three separate programs designed for AGA members who would like to intensify their relationship with the AGA and would like additional services on top of what they already receive from the association. The purpose of AGA Expanded Membership Services is to provide tools and talent available at the AGA to assist in strategic planning, marketing, and genetic selection. The three different program levels are geared for both large and small members with the goal of enhancing their respective operations.

GA Expanded Membership Services is made up of three separate programs designed for AGA members who would like to intensify their relationship with the AGA and would like additional services on top of what they already receive from the association.

For example, by participating in an AGA Expanded Membership Services program we (AGA staff and member) will identify the current state of your operation as a team, and then pinpoint areas for improvement based on your production goals. The same approach can be taken from a marketing prospective: the team assesses the current reach and works to implement a plan to capture additional customers.

How far in advance of my sale do I need to sign up for this program? If you are using an Expanded Membership Service program to promote an upcoming production sale, private treaty offering, or another event, you will need to sign up at least two months prior to your sale, but the sooner the better.

over the fence GW What are some examples of services that are provided by this program? Expanded Membership Services is a tailor-made program to fit the AGA memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specific needs. Over the last year, the AGA has provided marketing advice to the participants in a variety of ways, including focusing on the opportunity of reaching new potential customers through a third-party mailing list purchased by the AGA for the Profit Picture publication and other promotional materials. Gelbvieh Media Productions can also design a variety of promotional materials, from post cards, sale catalogs and fliers.

Do you place the ads in other magazines for us? By participating in an Expanded Membership Service program, the AGA does not place ads in other magazines for you, we simply identify where the best places for you to advertise in that are within your budget and exposure goals. We can also connect you with the right contacts to place those ads.

What are some experiences of past participants? AGA Expanded Membership Services has been used by AGA members located across the U.S. These members have seen positive results from their bull sale outcomes, are achieving improvements in genetic progress, and have continued their participation in this unique service. D

Is the mailing list the AGA non-member bull buyer list, and do I get the addresses myself? The AGA does not sell the non-member bull buyer list and does not use that list for Expanded Membership Services. The Expanded Membership Services mailing list is pulled from the purchased The Profit Picture mailing list, which specifically targets high beef concentrated counties across the U.S. and does not specifically target Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ customers. The mailing list is tailored to each Expanded Membership Services member and strategically chosen to accomplish goals based on location, radius and herd size and is an addition to the memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing customer list. These addresses are then sent directly to the printer from the Association. Participants of Expanded Membership Services do not personally receive the mailing list.

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GW information exchange American Gelbvieh Association and IMI Global Release Balancer® Edge Source and Age Verification Program The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is pleased to announce a recent partnership with IMI Global and introduce Balancer® Edge, a source and age verification program for feeder cattle sired by Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls. The Balancer® Edge program requires a minimum of 75 percent of the sires used to be registered Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls, and these bulls must be a minimum of 25 percent Gelbvieh genetics. The verification process for this program requires producers to submit first and last calf born date, head count support, and registration papers of the sires to verify Gelbvieh genetics. Additional information about the Balancer® Edge program can be found in the September Profit Picture publication and on Gelbvieh.org.

AGA Photo Contest Give us your best shot! The AGA is currently holding a photo contest for members to get creative and submit photos of bulls, cows, calving and calves, out to pasture, working cattle, sale and show ring. The top three photos will be displayed at the 48th Annual AGA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, November 28-30, 2018. The photos will also appear in the March issue of Gelbvieh World. The winner of the first place entry will receive a 16 x 20 canvas print of their winning photo. Photo entries must be high-quality, high-resolution, color photos (smart phone photos are acceptable) and sent to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com. Please include the title of the photo, photographer’s name, email address and phone number. Entries are due October 31, 2018. For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer ® or Southern Balancer ® bulls, females and feeder cattle, contact:

Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org (785) 547-7999 (C)

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DNA Testing Turnaround Time As we prepare for another busy DNA testing season, please remember the average turnaround time for DNA testing is approximately four weeks. All DNA tests should be ordered via the AGA Online Registry Service PRIOR to DNA samples being sent to GeneSeek laboratory. Once an order is submitted, a copy of the order form must accompany the sample(s), which are to be sent directly to GeneSeek at 4131 N. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68504. For questions regarding DNA testing, please contact Taylor Buckley, AGA data and member services coordinator, at 303-465-2333 or email taylorb@gelbvieh.org.

Upcoming Shows Gelbvieh and Balancer® shows will be taking place at the Northern International Livestock Exposition, American Royal, and North American International Livestock Exposition. Below is information on upcoming entry deadlines and show dates:

Northern International Livestock Exposition The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) takes place in Billings, Montana, October 13-20, 2018. The Gelbvieh and Balancer show takes place on Thursday, October 18, with the junior show beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by the open show. Visit the NILE website for more information or contact Gelbvieh show superintendent Kathy Rankin at 406-937-4815.

American Royal The American Royal Livestock Show is being held October 17-28, 2018, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Gelbvieh and Balancer show takes place on Saturday, October 20. The junior show will begin at 8:00 a.m. and is followed by the open show, both taking place on the east side of Hale Arena. For more information, visit the American Royal website or contact Al Knapp, Gelbvieh show superintendent, at 913-219-6613.

North American International Livestock Exposition The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) takes place October 30-November 15, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Gelbvieh and Balancer junior heifer show is being held on Sunday, November 11 and the Gelbvieh and Balancer open show

information exchange GW is being held on Thursday, November 15. The entry deadline for the show is October 1 and late entry fees are due by October 10. For more information, please visit the NAILE website or contact Gelbvieh show superintendent, Joe Piles at 502-507-3845.

Mark Your Calendar for the Fall Episode of “The American Rancher” Mark your calendar for Monday, October 1, at 8:00 p.m. CST to watch the premiere of the AGA’s new episode of “The American Rancher” on RFD-TV (Dish channel 231 and DirecTV channel 345). The episode will re-air on Tuesday, October 2, at 12:00 a.m. CST and again on Sunday, October 7, at 11:00 a.m. CST.

SDSU Student with Gelbvieh Ties Wins Big at Ag Media Summit Madison (Schafer) Hokanson, of Goodhue, Minnesota, was named the Forrest Bassford Student Award winner by the Livestock Publications Council during the 2018 Ag Media Summit held in Scottsdale, Arizona in August. Hokanson is a student at South Dakota State University and received $2,000 in scholarship money with the award. Her family owns and operates Schafer Farms, Inc., near Goodhue, Minnesota, and is a member of the AGA.

New Members

Michael D Higdon, Lake Charles, La. William “Monty” Mayfield, Miami, Okla. Jonathan R Burch, Glasgow, Ky. JSJ Cattle & Quarter Horses, Norman, Okla. McCurry Farms , Bolivar, Mo. CM Boyd Farms, Bull’s Gap, Tenn. Jasper C. Darnell, Indian Mound, Tenn. Bobby G. Darnell III, Indian Mound, Tenn. Bucher Farms, Metropolis, Ill. AGJA Paten Calvert, Norman, Okla. Talon B Myers, Rutledge, Tenn. Jayden Baker, Clarksville, Mo. Lillian Baker, Clarksville, Mo. Ethan Suelter, Lincoln, Kan. Ethan Smith, Altoona, Ala. Bobby Darnell, Indian Mound, Tenn. Jasper Darnell, Indian Mound, Tenn. Ellie Neidel, Oklahoma City. Okla. Landon Vance Lienemann, Hildreth, Neb. William Beaner, Bland, Mo. Charles Thomas Branstetter, Edmonton, Ky. Abigail Schrader. Columbia City, Ind. Hayden Zimmerman, Roxie, Miss.

The AGA would like to recognize these new members to the AGA and AGJA in July and August. Welcome to the Gelbvieh associations! AGA Zac Jones, Eddyville, Neb. White Oak Farms, Danville, Ky. Allee McDonald, Hallsville, Mo. Brock Farms, Billings , Mo. Ryan Betzelberger, Gelbvieh, Brentwood, Tenn. Blue Fields Farm, Oakville, Wash. Early Bird Farms, Beech Island, Tenn. Bearhollow Farm LLC, Max Meadows, Va. Frank & Amanda Herring, Batesville, Miss. Gregory Courtney, Spencer, Okla. Brody Proesch, Clarence, Iowa Triple L Cattle Company, Elberton, Ga.

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Let’s Raise the Bar in Nashville!

he 48th Annual American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Annual Convention is one you won’t want to miss. AGA members and Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders, make plans to join the AGA in Nashville, Tennessee, November 28 through 30, 2018! This convention, themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Raising the Bar,” is sure to provide educational, networking, and planning sessions designed for the betterment of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed. The AGA has worked hard all year to provide attendees with another unforgettable event. The annual convention, to be held this year at the Nashville Airport Marriott, begins on Wednesday afternoon with the opening general session. This event will focus on setting the stage for an exciting few days ahead with the AGA. While the opening general session is the official start to convention, all AGA members are invited to attend the AGA Board of Directors meeting, taking place on Wednesday morning. The highlight of the day on Wednesday will be the kick-off reception which will include an AGA welcome, overview of convention events, and more. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. The 4th Annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup will be an event you and your commercial customers won’t want to miss! This education symposium is tailored especially to fit the interests and needs of commercial bull customers, feeders, and beef industry partners. This year’s focus will be on adding value to calves in today’s modern beef industry. Following the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup, attendees and speakers will head to the heart of Nashville to Nashville Underground on lower Broadway for the bull pen session. Nashville Underground is a live music venue, bar and restaurant in downtown Nashville where attendees can network with fellow convention-goers and symposium speakers. The convention will also host traditional events as well. Below is a listing of the reoccurring events at convention: Committee meetings: All committee meetings will be held during convention. All members are

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encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings. It doesn’t matter if you are on a committee, or would just like to become more involved with the AGA; we hope you join us for the committee sessions. An association is only as strong as its members’ participation and enthusiasm for the organization. American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) Event: Join the AGF for an educational session to learn more about planning for the future and resources to make estate planning easier. Annual AGA Membership Meeting: Members are encouraged to attend the Annual Membership Meeting where the members of the AGA Board of Directors will be elected and attend to official association business. To cap off Friday’s scheduled events and to close out the convention, AGA and AGF will be hosting an evening awards banquet complete with a steak dinner to celebrate the achievements of our membership and customers. Awards will be presented to the newest AGA Hall of Fame inductee, the Breeder of the Year and Commercial Producer of the Year. The event will also include a chance for members to place bids on which steer(s) they think will win the AGF Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest. We hope to see you at the AGA’s most exciting event of the year, the 48th Annual AGA National Convention “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Raising the Bar.” Check back in the November Gelbvieh World for even more convention event details! D

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Convention Need-To-Know Information Convention Registration:

nline registration for the AGA National Convention in Nashville is available now on www.gelbvieh.org. Visit the Convention page under the Membership section for the link to register. Early convention registration price is $100/ adult, $40/junior (ages 8-21), and children seven and under are free. Early convention registration ends October 31. After this time prices will increase to $120/adult and $65/ junior (ages 8-21), so be sure to register early for discounted pricing! Online registration will remain open until November 20. On-site registration will also be available at convention. Be sure to register for the 48th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention before the early registration deadline for your chance to win a fine leather portfolio branded with the AGA logo. All individuals registered for convention by October 31, 2018, will automatically be placed

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into a drawing for a chance to win. The drawing will take place at the Kick-Off Reception event and those entered must be present to win.

Hotel Reservations:

block of rooms is available at the convention site hotel, which is the Nashville Airport Marriott at the rate of $157.00/night plus tax. To reserve your room, click the link under Headquarters Hotel section on the AGA Convention page of www.gelbvieh.org or by calling the hotel at 1-800-228-9290. Be sure to book your room by November 5, to receive the group pricing. The hotel is located at 600 Marriott Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214. This location is convenient for attendees who are either driving or flying into Nashville. The hotel is a short 15-minute drive or Uber ride from lower Broadway in the heart of Downtown Nashville and a 10-minute drive from Opryland.

48th Annual AGA National Convention GW Committees Gather in Nashville

he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) committees play a very essential part in the development and implementation of the AGA programs, services and grass roots values of the AGA. The annual committee meetings will be held during the AGA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. All AGA and AGJA members are invited to attend all committee meetings. These meetings will consist of presentations from staff and committee chairs as well as discussion of current topics. Committee meeting agendas will be available on the convention page on www.gelbvieh.org as well as provided in convention registration packets, which are available for pickup at convention.

Breed Promotion Wednesday, November 28 at 2 p.m. Chair: Emily Schilling Co-Chair: Jeff Swanson Staff Liaison: Megan Slater and Tom Strahm

Finance: Wednesday, November 28 at 4 p.m. Chair: Walter Teeter Co-Chair: John Carrel Staff Liaison: Megan Slater

Member Education Friday, November 30 at 8 a.m. Chair: William McIntosh Co-Chair: David Slaughter Staff Liaison: Megan Slater and Taylor Buckley

Breed Improvement Friday, November 30 at 8 a.m. Chair: Dan Warner Co-Chair: Dustin Aherin Staff Liaison: Tonya Amen

National Sale Wednesday, November 28 at 3:15 p.m. Chair: Doug Hughes Co-Chair: Klint Sickler Staff Liaison: Tom Strahm

Rules and Bylaws Wednesday, November 28 at 3:15 p.m. Chair: Leland Clark Co-Chair: Jeff Loveless Staff Liaison: Megan Slater

National Show Wednesday, November 28 at 4 p.m. Chair: Andrea Murray Co-Chair: Justin Taubenheim Staff Liaison: Tom Strahm and Taylor Buckley

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FOOD:

t’s time to dust off your nice hat, shine your boots, and check your cows on the way out because Gelbvieh breeders and industry partners are headed to Nashville, Tennessee, for the 48th Annual AGA National Convention, “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Raising the Bar.” This year’s convention is packed with leading industry speakers, association business, an exciting industry tour, networking and live entertainment. But who said the fun has to stop when convention wraps up with the awards banquet Friday evening? Why not make a weekend trip out of it? Here’s my two cents on how to enjoy some time off and capture the full scope of what the city has to offer from the food scene to history, and don’t forget the music and nightlife.

Of course, we are starting with food, because well, it’s the South and that’s one of the best parts of traveling. Follow along for three mouthwatering musthaves in Music City.

The 100 Layer Doughnut at Five Daughters Bakery Home of the 100 layer doughnut, Five Daughters Bakery is family owned and operated by Isaac and Stephanie Meek along with their five daughters. The 100 layer doughnut is sure to be an experience you will want to have more than once. This doughnut owes its concept to the cronut, the croissantdonut hybrid and takes up to three days to make. Be sure to check out their donutcam online to see if there are any doughnuts left for the day before heading to the bakery.

Nashville’s Famous Hot Chicken at Hattie B’s We know this is a cattle producer’s convention, but insert Nashville into the “When in Rome” statement and try this famous chicken. Also known as the bird that bites back, Nashville hot chicken is a type of fried chicken that is a local specialty. Hot chicken is something near and dear to native Nashvillians. Located on Broadway, Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is a fierce, mouthwatering sight that’s sure to leave you full and fulfilled.

Fine Dining at Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse Housed in a glorious Southern mansion in the heart of Music City Jimmy Kelly’s was founded in 1934 while the country was in the throes of the Great Depression and just one year removed from the repeal of prohibition, Jimmy Kelly made a promise to himself and his diners. Simply put, he would serve a great steak, a generous portion of whiskey and ensure the service was always attentive. This iconic restaurant is known to be where the deal was cut to bring the Titans to Nashville and is a standard by which all American steakhouses are measured.

Taking in Nashville at the 48th Annual By Kelsi Christian AGA National Convention

Photos Courtesy of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp

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SIGHTS TO SEE: One of the 25 largest cities in the United States, Nashville’s historical and cultural significance spans more than 230 years. From unique historical sites and attractions, to celebrating the city’s musical heritage follow along for a day that’s sure to be packed with just a glimpse of what Nashville is all about.

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage 1 Home of the people’s president nearly every facet of Jackson’s life revolved around his mansion at The Hermitage. Visit The Hermitage to take a walk through Andrew Jackson’s life and home that has been restored with most of Jackson’s original belongings, explore the beautiful, vintage Tennessee plantation, and Jackson’s tomb.

Country Music Hall of Fame 2 Nashville will always be home to country music. So, no visit to Nashville is complete without a trip to The Country Music Hall of Fame nicknamed the “Smithsonian of Country Music.” The Hall of Fame has one of the largest collections and research center that walks you through the history of country music.

The Parthenon 3 Take a stroll around Centennial Park, Nashville’s premier urban park and you won’t miss the Parthenon as it stands proudly in the center of the park. The recreation of the 42-foot statue Athena is the focus of the Parthenon just as it was in ancient Greece. The building and the Athena statue are both full-scale replicas of the Athenian originals.

NIGHTLIFE AND MUSIC: As they say, Nashville is a drinking town with a music problem. Nashville has more than 160 live music locations and a nightlife like no other. Make your trip one to remember with a fun night.

Opry at the Ryman 4 The Grand Ole Opry is the show that made country music famous. Unlike any other concert, the Opry presents eight or more stars on each show, giving the audience a sample of each artist’s musical style. The Ryman Auditorium was opened in 1892 and hosted the Grand Ole Opry until 1974 when it moved locations to the Grand Ole Opry House, lucky for you during the 48th Annual AGA National Convention the Grand Ole Opry will be held in the original location at the Ryman Auditorium.

General Jackson Showboat 5 One of the largest showboats ever built, the grand General Jackson lets you experience Nashville as it can be seen from the beautiful Cumberland River. While rolling down the river you’ll enjoy dinner, entertainment and stunning views.

Nashville Lower Broadway 6

Take a walk down Lower Broadway and you are sure to hear the sounds of Nashville spilling out of local bars. A few of the most famous Nashville honky tonks located here are Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge known for serving famous customers such as Kris Kristofferson, Faron Young, and Willie Nelson when they were still up-and-coming artists, The Wild Horse Saloon, and Robert’s Western World.

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What Did You Learn Today? By Angela Vesco

very day after school, my mother would ask me how school went. “It was pointless AND boring,” was my go-to response. My mother would try to tell me school wasn’t pointless, but towards the end of my school days I think she just gave up trying to convince me otherwise because she would roll her eyes and move on to the next conversation. Today, much to my mother’s approval, learning is one of my favorite things to do. Now, that doesn’t mean that I am sitting in a classroom everyday listening to a teacher talk about a specific subject. I like to learn from listening to podcasts, following professional development pages on Facebook and Instagram, reading books, visiting with cattle producers and other industry professionals, and spending time with family and friends. To me, learning doesn’t mean reading a textbook and committing it to memory. It is understanding what makes people tick, what I can learn from people outside of my industry who have been successful in their field, or how I can be a better teammate, friend, sister, and daughter. Or, what skills I need to learn to better serve the beef industry to help ensure its future. My focus for my learning is about me: how I can be a better person, because if I am not the best version of me, then how am I able to positively contribute to this world and my family and friends. Now, I know that learning isn’t always easy. It takes self-discipline and time management, two things that are constantly a struggle for me. But to be successful, you have to make that a conscious decision every day. What I love about learning is that it keeps giving me the perspective that there is so much more to this world than me and what I think I know. It helps me keep the big picture in mind and that big picture is feeding the hungry world quality beef. We are all here to produce beef to feed the world; don’t lose sight of that. It takes all kinds. Gelbvieh

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and Balancer® cattle aren’t going to feed the entire world, but they are a valuable part of it. Your competition isn’t other breeds; it is the lab-grown meat or plant-based meat. If you focus on producing good quality beef cattle, then you will be successful and contributing to a better future for the industry. Are you using the technology available to select for those higher quality cattle? Have you utilized the resources available to you to learn about the new genetic evaluation or why the industry has adopted DNA technology? These are things that are a part of the future and everyone should become very familiar with it. If you aren’t learning, you are behind. If you aren’t willing to invest your time into learning about what you need to be doing today to still be around in five years, then you are behind. What is life without learning? In my opinion, it would be pretty boring. What is life without you trying to become a better person? What is life without you doing what you love and pursuing your passion? Life is too short to be wasted not using your strengths to make the world a better place. Learn what you can from other producers, breed associations, other protein industries, and other industries outside of agriculture. There is such a big world out there with so much knowledge. Remember that knowledge is power and you have every opportunity to gain knowledge. You just have to make the choice to do so. One of my favorite authors and terrific out-of-thebox thinker Seth Godin writes, “Education needs to be inconvenient because it relies on effort and discomfort to move us from where we were to where we want to be.” Think about where you want to be in five, ten, or twenty years and take some time for self-reflection to figure out what you need to accomplish your goals. Identify what you need to learn and go out there and get it. You are your only limit. D

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Ag Wins withYouth Development Programs By Anna Ring

s my last year in 4-H comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on how youth development programs like 4-H and FFA impact youth. I would not be the person I am today without my involvement in programs like these, including the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA). Not only do they give us an opportunity to exhibit our animals at another show, they teach us life skills like public speaking, record keeping, and sportsmanship. When I was 8 years old, I never imagined that I would be a county ambassador, which involves going into classrooms to tell kids how awesome 4-H is and encouraging them to join the organization. I never imagined I would get up in front of other 4-H’ers at the state level for the public speaking contest, but this year I did! Youth development programs, through the gentle nudge of advisors and our program coordinators, push us to try new things and to make the best better every day. And as much as we groan over completing our records, I use those same records to keep track of my cowherd. This is a necessary skill for life that we’re taught at a young age through 4-H.

We also have to learn sportsmanship. Sometimes this is taught through a rough loss, a close champion drive, and a kid wondering if all his or her hard work was for nothing. At our county fair, I love the beef barn because kids are gracious winners, gracious losers, and the parents are supportive not only of their kids but of other families as well. When we miss the purple ribbon one year, we work harder and better ourselves for the next year. The benefits of 4-H and FFA certainly go beyond the show ring. According to the National 4-H website, 4-H’ers are four times more likely to give back to their communities and two times more likely to make healthy choices. The National FFA website highlights their nearly 2,000 scholarships are given out, worth more than $2.6 million. Youth development programs build strong community members and community leaders, as well as providing assistance to help us better ourselves. I know I’m not alone when I repeat that these programs helped shape me into who I am today. If you or your child is not currently involved in a youth development program, I highly encourage it. Let’s continue to cultivate today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders. D

Grace Vehige, President (2017) Billings, MO • g_vehige@hotmail.com Emily Schilling, Adult Advisor Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com Andrea Murray, Adult Advisor Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

Grady Hammer, Vice President (2017) Wallace, KS • gradyhammer@yahoo.com Colton Ivers, V.P. of Leadership (2018) Austin, MN • coltoniverscattleco@gmail.com Anna Ring, Secretary (2017) Oregon, IL • amring121@gmail.com Danielle (Dani) Stock, Treasurer (2018) Waukon, IA • danielle.m.stock@gmail.com

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Jacob Barwick (2018) Orleans, NE • jacob.barwick99@gmail.com Wyatt Forbes (2017) DeSmet, SD • wyatt.forbes@lakeareatech.edu Kallie Mattison (2017) Lamberton, MN • kallieamattison@gmail.com Alexx (Lexi) Starr (2018) Stapleton, NE • lexi.starr@icloud.com Jesse Henson, Ex-Officio (2018) Canton, N.C. • hensonjlee@gmail.com

Complete Cow Herd dispersal November 10, 2018 • Springfield, MO

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At the S how -M e P luS G elbvieh & b alancer Springfield Livestock Marketing Center

WE ARE SELLING REGISTERED GELBVIEH & BALANCER® FEMALES: • 30 bred fall calving cows, most with calf at side by sale date • 6 spring calving bred cows with calf at side • 4 recipient cows carrying ET Calves with spring ET Calves at side • 2 open first calf fall heifers with calf at side • 1 bred spring heifer • 4 fall yearling open heifers

Cattle available for viewing at the farm. Sale will be broadcast on DV Auction. Video Catalog available online by end of October. Call for Catalog Ron Cunningham Auctioneer, J.R. Adcock Sales Consultant Al & Mary Knapp Family Basehor, KS 66007 Al: 913-219-6613 •Mary: 816-835-4976 www.triplekgelbvieh.com

Visit our website at www.triplekgelbvieh.com and be sure to like us on Facebook.

NWSS Information

new show is added to the Gelbvieh lineup at the 2019 National Western Stock Show. The Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ Heifer Pen Show will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2019. The Heifer Pen Show will precede the Bull Pen Show in the Pepsi Arena in the Yards. The classes for the Heifer Pen Show will mirror the classes for the Bull Pen Show. In memory of Rod MacLennan, who passed away this past spring, the champion Balancer pen of three bulls award has been named in honor of MacLennan. Valhalla Ranch was the first winner of the Balancer pen of three and MacLennan was instrumental in getting the Gelbvieh and Balancer bull pen Show started at the National Western Stock Show. All entry fees ($55 per entry), for both the National Gelbvieh and Balancer Show and the pen shows, must be paid to the National Western Stock Show.

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Important Dates: November 1, 2018: submission deadline for DNA samples for the National Sale entries and the Gelbvieh and Balancer futurities to GeneSeek. November 20, 2018: NWSS entries close. It is also the deadline for junior breeding heifers to be in the name and possession of a junior exhibitor. Open show animals must be recorded under the exhibiting ownership at the time of entry. December 10, 2018: substitution deadline, no exceptions past this date. Look for more information on www.gelbvieh.org and in future issues of Gelbvieh World. If you have any questions, call the AGA office at 303-465-2333.

staff news GW Vesco Begins Next Step in Career

he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) would like to thank Angela Vesco, director of breed growth, for her three years of service to the AGA. While on staff, Vesco served as an integral part of the marketing staff as she traveled across the country sharing the Gelbvieh and Balancer® message to commercial cattle producers. She also represented the AGA at video livestock auction sales, major industry trade shows and events, and helped shape Association marketing strategies

to demonstrate Gelbvieh and Balancer’s relevance in today’s beef industry. “The past three years have been incredible and have given me the opportunity to travel to so many beautiful places all across the country where I have been able to showcase the cattle and the people raising them. This job has also introduced me to so many great people I am proud to call friends. I couldn’t of asked for a better team to have grown with here at Gelbvieh,” Vesco said. Vesco’s last day at the AGA was September 14. She will begin her marketing and sales role at ORIgen in Billings, Montana, on October 1. The AGA staff looks forward to staying in contact with Vesco as an industry partner as she enters the next stage of her career. We wish her well in her future endeavors! D

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DNA Testing and Genomic Technology

ver the past several years, AGA members have embraced DNA testing and have provided an enormous amount of information to the AGA registry, which is used to better predict the genetic merit of registered Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ cattle. The progress of genomics testing as resulted in high accuracy genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) for enhanced selection, management and heightened breed improvement. The AGA commends its members for stepping up and embracing the technology to provide their customers with the most reliable genetic data possible.

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Parentage testing increased 429% from 2014 to 2017. A whopping 6,162 samples were parentage tested in 2017.

23% In 2017, 450 AGA members took advantage of DNA testing technology. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 23% increase from 2015. High-density (GGP-HD) panel and low-density (GGP-LD) panel genomic tests totaled 5,327 animals in 2017.

Members submitted 9,255 DNA samples to GeneSeekÂŽ laboratory in 2017!

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Total genomic testing increased 3.4 percent from 2016 to 2017. D

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Data Collection Incentives Program

he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) continually strives to provide the most accurate data describing Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ cattle. Increasing the amount of both phenotypic data collected and number of animals with genotypes is essential in further increasing data accuracy. The AGA recognizes that collection of some of this essential data is expensive to collect and therefore the AGA has designed an incentive program for those members who are dedicated to providing such data to the AGA Online Registry Service as well as the accuracy and value of that information. The AGA is offering monetary incentives for members who participate in DNA testing of both bulls and females, gathering feed intake phenotypes ,and sired-identified carcass data.

DNA Testing Incentive #1: DNA testing young bulls: AGA members who complete a GGP-High Density (GGP-HD) or GGP-Low Density (GGPLD) panel on a minimum of 30 percent of each yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire male calf crop will receive a $2 per head rebate on their entire cowherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual herd assessment in the subsequent calendar year. Only bulls who are under one year of age when tested will be eligible for the incentive program. This incentive program begins with the 2018-born male calf crop and herd assessment rebates will be given starting in 2019. Herd assessment rebates will be given once herd assessments are completed by the member and must be done so by the March 15 herd assessment deadline. Once herd assessments are completed the appropriate rebate will be placed on the member account based on the number of females assessed. Incentive #2: DNA testing replacement females: AGA members that complete a GGP-HD, GGP-LD, or GGP-Ultra Low Density

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news GW (GGP-uLD) panel test on a minimum of 30 percent of each year’s entire female calf crop will receive a $2 per head rebate on their entire cowherd’s annual herd assessment in the subsequent calendar year. Only females who are under one year of age when tested will be eligible for the incentive program. This incentive program begins with the 2018-born female calf crop and herd assessment rebates will be given starting in 2019. Herd assessment rebates will be given once herd assessments are completed by the member and must be done so by the March 15 herd assessment deadline. Once herd assessments are completed the appropriate rebate will be placed on the member account based on females assessed.

Feed Efficiency and Carcass Data Feed Intake Phenotypes: AGA members that report feed intake data that is acceptable to the National Cattle Evaluation (NCE), for animals with one known Gelbvieh or Balancer registered parent and are in contemporary groups with two or more head, will receive a $10 credit to their account for each animal record. Feed efficiency data must be collected in an intake system that is acceptable to the Beef Improvement

Federation and NCE. Data points that need to be turned in are: • •

Feed intake • Gain on test (start and stop weights) Residual Feed Intake (RFI)

Eligibility for this incentive credit will begin with bulls and heifers born in 2017 or later. Credits will be placed on the members account once data is submitted and NCE accepted. Carcass Data: AGA members that report actual carcass data of animals with a known pedigree will receive a $4 credit per animal record to their AGA account. Data must be acceptable to the NCE, animals with one known Gelbvieh or Balancer Registered parent and are in contemporary groups with two or more head. Data points that need to be turned in include: • • •

Carcass weight Ribeye area Marbling score

• Dressing percent • Calculated yield grade

Eligibility for this incentive credit will begin with cattle born in 2017 or later. Credits will be placed on the members account once data is submitted and has been accepted by the NCE. For questions regarding the AGA member incentives program, please call the AGA office at 303-465-2333. D

Selling at the 2nd Annual

Boys from the South Bull Sale GHGF Lexus E21

GHGF Trigger Finger 31E2 ET

GHGF Fortune Teller E7

AMGV 1391119 • BA50 Homo Black • Homo Polled

AMGV 1391137 • BA75 Homo Black • Homo Polled

AMGV 1391116 • BA75 Homo Black • Homo Polled

Sire: Silveiras Style 9303 Dam: GHGF Lexie 2U1 MGS: Post Rock I-Back 50P2

Sire: GHGF Young Gun C310 Dam: HHF S31 • MGS: B C Matrix 4132

Sire: GHGF Young Gun C310 Dam: GHGF Lady Fortune 7U MGS: Minerts Fortune 2000

3/4 sib to 2015 NWSS Balancer Gr. Champ Female GHGF Ashley 31A

Saturday, december 8, 2018 • 1:00 Pm ct JameS e. Ward ag center, Lebanon, tn

Walter & Lee Teeter

1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784 • Lee’s Cell (704) 267-4638 Walter’s Cell (704) 236-7980 Justin’s Cell (704) 267-4074

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Recording Weaning Weights By Taylor Buckley

he days of 100-degree weather and long-lasting daylight are quickly coming to an end. Now that fall is here, we have a few things to look forward to such as colder weather, football season, and weaning calves. With the release of BOLT, the single-step genetic evaluation, phenotypic data continues to be a very important component in calculating expected progeny differences (EPD). The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) encourages breeders to collect as much data as possible. Collecting and recording data ensures that EPDs for Gelbvieh and Balancer® animals are as accurate as possible. We realize recording weaning weights in your calving book may be easier than putting them into the AGA Online Registry Service, so we have laid out the steps below. After logging into the AGA Online Registry Service account, the first thing to do is queue the animals for weaning. To see a list of animals with incomplete weaning data, go to “View” on the left hand menu. This will take you to the General Profile Information page. Then click on the “Herd” tab.

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Next,click on the “All” tab located in the row below “Herd”. This gives a list of all animals. To record weaning data, click the grey box under the “Wean” column to the right of the animal’s name and birth date. If the animal does not have a box next to it, this means the animal is less than 100 days old, or a date in the weaned column shows the animal is already weaned. Clicking the box will trigger the animal to be sent to the weaning queue. Once all of your bulls and heifers have been selected for weaning data, go into the “Work Queues” tab. The “Work Queue” tab can be found on the left hand side of the screen. This work queue option will give you a dropdown list: click on “Weaning.” (see Image 1) Once in the weaning queue you will see a work order of the weaning data you are about to record. It will show the member number and the number of calves in the order. (see Image 2) Click “Go to this Queue” to see all of the animals you have queued on this page and now a data entry screen will show up with options of data that can be entered. You may now begin entering any additional data however, be sure to enter the weaning date and the weaning weight. Animals can be added and deleted in the weaning work queue if animals are forgotten or mistakenly placed in the queue. A two-step process will need to be completed to finalize the weaning data. First you will want to validate. Validating the work queue will allow you to save the information already entered and also checks that the information is free from errors. If you have validated the weaning work queue and errors come up, look below at the error descriptors. This section will bring up

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Image 2 the reason for the error. If you have any problems getting your errors fixed, please call the AGA office. (see Image 3) Once the work queue is validated and is free from errors, you will be able to commit the weaning data to the registry. You can view the calves that have

Image 3 added weaning data in the list of animals. Calves can be queued for yearling data at this time if that is something you have available. Please feel free to call the AGA office at 303.465.2333 with any questions. D

blast from the past GW

he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is excited to be taking the 48th Annual AGA National Convention to Nashville, Tennessee! Just for fun, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take a look back in time to reminisce to the early days of the association. Here are some convention photos from the 1970s. Do you recognize anyone? D

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Time to Body Condition Score Your Cow Herd By Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist

eaning is a good time to evaluate your cows to determine average body condition score of your herd.

What does a body condition score (BCS) tell you? BCS

% Body Fat

It is a visual estimate of the energy balance of the cow herd. It is based on a 9 point scale with 1 being emaciated and 9 being obese.

spinous processes. View Basics of Body Condition Scoring (BCS) to learn more on how to body condition score.

If I calve in the spring, why am I concerned about BCS this fall at weaning? To move a cow 1 full body condition score, requires a cow to gain 75 to 100 pounds of body weight. While she is lactating or during rapid fetal growth in late gestation the more challenging and expensive it is to change a BCS. During late gestation, a fetus will grow by 70%, taking up more room in the body cavity and displacing the rumen. As a result a higher quality feed needs to be fed, to offset the inability of the rumen to hold more feed. At the same time the rumen is being displaced, the cow’s requirements are increasing making it more challenging. While at weaning, the cow’s nutrient requirements are at her lowest (see Table 1). Perfect opportunity to put additional condition on a cow. Table 1. Nutrient requirements of cow based on production phase. Production Phase

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What is the optimal BCS at calving? The goal is to have cows at a BCS 5 at calving. A BCS 5 refers to a cow with a generally good overall appearance, the fat cover over the ribs feels spongy and palatable fat cover on either side of the tail head. Since heifers are still growing, a BCS 6 is recommended at calving. BCS 6 animals will have a high degree of palpable fat over the ribs and around the tail head and firm pressure is needed to feel the

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Phase 1: Calving to conception.

Phase 2: Early gestation and lactation.

Phase 3: Weaning and mid-gestation.

Phase 4: Late gestation.

Why is it important to determine BCS? A cow’s body condition score prior to calving has the largest impact on re-breeding success. Important research by Selk et al. in 1986 reported 88-98% of the cows in a BCS 5 or greater at calving were cycling at 80 days postpartum, compared to 62% of the cows in

commercial corner post GW BCS 4 or less. Also pregnancy rate was lower amongst BCS 4 or less cows compared to the cows 5 or greater (61% vs. 90%). Based on this research, 38% of the cows that were not cycling by day 80 post calving will not maintain a 365 day calving interval and should be culled from the herd.

What factors influence BCS? Age, lactation, feed quality and availability, and parasite load are all factors that influences BCS. Young, old and heavy milking cows are typically the thinner cows in the herd. Lack of quality or quantity of feed (i.e. grass) during drought or poorly managed grazing will draw

the same research, an average herbage savings of 18.9 lb/ cow/day or 36%, resulted when early weaning was used as a management. D Courtesy of igrow.org

Greenhill Gelbvieh

Selling 34 Gelbvieh and Balancer® Females Drought Reduction Sale • Private Treaty Olathe, Colorado

Outstanding Phenotypes and Dispositions!

Unfortunately, due to severe drought conditions in our area, we are having a reduction sale. This herd has been developed since 1997 on a foundation of outstanding maternal traits. These females will advance any seedstock producer’s or commercial cowman’s herd.

cow’s body condition score prior to calving has the largest impact on re-breeding success.

cows down. Regardless if cows are thin due to drought, age, or lactation, early weaning may be the best option to increase BCS prior to late gestation. A 3 year research study conducted at the NDSU Dickinson Research Station, noticed cows that had their calves early weaned gained body condition from August to November. While cows that were in the November weaned group lost BCS during the same time period. During

Most of these females are homozygous black and homozygous polled with above-average marbling. We’ve focused on udder quality and disposition. Sons from these cows have been favorites at the Pot of Gold Bull Sale for many years, and renown for great dispositions. Make our loss your gain. This offering is bred to leading AI sires, and cleaned up with our outstanding purebred herd sire. Don’t miss this opportunity! Trucking available!

For sale a catalog, e-mail or call Ken at tuffdelta@gmail.com Phone: 970-596-6050

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Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Tour

n July 28, 2018, Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch hosted a customer appreciation day and cattle tour at their ranches southwest of Ponteix, SK, Canada. They were honoured to host tour participants from across Canada and the United States, as well as close to home, too. Friends, customers, neighbours, and family enjoyed a cow-focused afternoon of viewing

purebred Gelbvieh pairs, which the round-up crews had gathered nicely in each pasture. After touring several pastures, the day was rounded out with a beef supper, hospitality, and visiting at the sale barn. D

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NORTHEAST BREEDERS

ILLINOIS J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC. Jerry & Karen Wilson 335 Gelbvieh Lane, Ava, IL 62907 618-521-8620 • jkgf88@frontier.com

INDIANA

3 G Ranch

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

Promote Your Operation

Advertise with a State Round-up ad in the the two issues of the Profit Picture and the Herd Reference issue of Gelbvieh World

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For information about advertising, call Lynn at the AGA office • 303.465.2333

OHIO

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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS KENTUCKY

TENNESSEE

Coles Bend Cattle Company

Raising registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle since 2000. Trent Jones Smith Grove, KY • 270.590.5266

Send his credentials with him...

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh

John & Liz Loy (865) 687-1968 (865) 235-8869 (C)

7611 Dyer Rd. Luttrell, TN 37779 j.b.loy@att.net

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

Transfer the registration on the bulls you sell and give your customers the tools to become more profitable. • Provides access to value added marketing services for customer’s calves

NORTH CAROLINA

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton

Quality Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Cattle

839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hamptoncattlecompany@gmail.com

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

• Commercial customers receive a free 1-year subscription to Gelbvieh World and the Profit Picture • Allows customers to track pedigree information to manage inbreeding and maximize heterosis

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, OWNERS

(336) 964-6277

ccrosscattle@yahoo.com • ccrosscattle.com

VIRGINIA CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

THE HERD THAT CONSISTENTLY PRODUCES CATTLE WITH PERFORMANCE, CARCASS AND EYE APPEAL.

ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE 2ND SATURDAY IN NOV.

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

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round.

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

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

Promote Your Operation Advertise with a State Round-up ad in the the two issues of the Profit Picture and the Herd Reference issue of Gelbvieh World Call Lynn at the AGA office • 303.465.2333

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com Office (434) 376-3567 Fax (434) 376-7008 James D. Bennett 434/376-7299 Paul S. Bennett 434/941-8245 Jim G. Bennett 434/664-7935 Brian R. Bennett 434/664-8309 Dalton G. Bennett 434/664-7946 PO Box 117 • Red House, VA • 23963 Total Performance Bull Sale • Nov. 30, 2018

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QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HILL

Farms Doug & Sue Hughes 6916 Peppers Ferry Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 C 276/620-4271 lwhf@wiredog.com

350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200 Broomfield, CO 80021 303-465-2333 www.gelbvieh.org

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AGA Board of Directors Action Points for August 2018

he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors met August 21-22, 2018, in Sheridan, Wyoming, at the Best Western Sheridan Center. The board meeting was held in conjunction with Superior Livestock Auction’s Big Horn Classic video auction. In addition to conducting official AGA business, AGA board members and staff were able attend the Superior Livestock Auction (SLA) video sale. Scott Starr, AGA president and Tom Strahm, AGA commercial marketing director were guests on “Superior Sunrise,” a television program that airs before the video sale begins. The pair discussed the new Balancer® Edge source and age verification program and they also elaborated on AGA’s push for data collection throughout the beef supply chain, especially in the feedyards. The AGA also hosted a Superior Rep Social one evening. This informal event was a great way for the SLA representatives to meet the AGA board and to learn more about the value of Gelbvieh-influenced genetics. A panel of SLA representatives along with Scott Starr answered a variety of questions from the crowd. Below is a list of action points from the board meeting: 1. Accept the August 3, 2018, conference call minutes as presented. 2. Accept the year-to-date financial statement as presented. 3. Accept 982 or 840 EID tags as a form of stand-alone permanent ID and the preferred type of permanent ID. (Further work is required by AGA committees and staff before the implementation of this new rule. The rule change will also be discussed in committee meetings at the AGA National Convention, November 28-30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. The AGA will notify the membership prior to implementation.) 4. Accept freeze brand as a form of permanent ID requiring only the numerical animal ID with no year code letter or prefix required. (Further work is required by AGA committees and staff before the implementation of this new rule. The rule change will be discussed in committee meetings at the AGA National Convention, November 28-30, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. The AGA will notify the membership prior to implementation.)

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10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

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Accept the Actuator program of the Expanded Membership Services as presented. Publish docility expected progeny difference from IGS. Accept the genotype failures-parentage issue resolutions as presented. Only current owner(s) or breeder of an animal can submit a DNA sample for DNA testing. If unable to be resolved by owner or breeder in a reasonable timeframe, the situation will be referred to the executive committee who may take appropriate action. Release feed intake and efficiency data to IGS to explore the creation of an EPD or index. (This project is only for exploration purposes. If the project produces an EPD or index, the AGA Board of Directors will be required to pass a vote to include in the AGA’s suite of EPDs and indexes.) Authorize Tonya Amen to look into offering commercial indexes with Igenity Gelbvieh panel and to offer improved reporting of results. Remove percentile rank of the parents on the progeny screen to match current registration paper. Quarterly updates of the percentile rank table. (The percentile rank table will be published in January, April, July, and October.) Continue to calculate the heterosis effect as AGA currently does pursuant to BIF standards. Donor Dam qualification denoted on AGA Registry. For all AGA monitored genetic conditions with a sound and reliable test, animals are listed as free, carrier, or if the animal has the genetic potential for being a carrier, listed as a potential carrier with full disclosure to general public. In regards to CA genetic condition, change probable carrier to potential carrier. Hold the 50th annual convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2020. Accept the 2018-2019 fiscal year budget as presented. Accept the Cattlelist.com EPD update proposal and proposed partnership as presented.

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SOUTHERN BREEDERS Koehn Cattle Co.

ALABAMA

Patrick Koehn

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms Q u a l i t y B l a ck & R e d G e l b v i e h C a t t l e

TEXAS

73243 Carter Rd., Goltry, OK 580-541-2633 koehncattlecompany@gmail.com

Gelbvieh Genetics at Work

Dustin Kittle

Jim & Pat Dromgoole

816 Co. Rd. 36 Geraldine, AL 35974 Cell (256) 996-5822 www.kittlefarms.com

4403 Winding River Dr. • Richmond, TX 77469 Home

(281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144

www.dromgoolesheaven.com Show Cattle Managers: James & Shannon Worrell • (325) 258-4656

EXCEPTIONAL BULLS & HEIFERS

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

ARKANSAS

H ODGES R ANCH

Neal

(870) 426-4469 or (870) 704-9450

15702 Hodges Rd., Omaha, AR 72662 Hodgesranch@live.com

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics Available Private Treaty Sales

Martin Cattle Company David & Rita Martin

256 Boyce Road Judsonia, Ar 72081 C: 501.278.7614 www.martincattleco.com

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round

Duane Miller

Cell: 870-84405664 duane83@centurytel.net www.millergelbvieh.com

OKLAHOMA LeGRAND Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

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WESTERN BREEDERS UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS IOWA

Barry & Dena Bolton

406.538.5280 H 406.366.0162 C 515 Knapp Lane PO Box 826 Hilger, MT 59451 dena@boltondoublebranch.com www.boltondoublebranch.com

928/289-2619 • 928/380-5149 cell Winslow, AZ

www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com

RFI Tested Balancer®, Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell Annually in April at the Ranch

Ridge Top Ranch

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer

Neola, Iowa

Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

Kevin: 402-510-8103 Al: 402-676-5292

COLORADO Ricky Linquist th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist

NEVADA

Dave & Dawn Bowman

Fonda, IA 50540

arms (712) 288-5349 arms

55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

Gelbvieh & Red Angus

Email: rickylin@ncn.net www.linquistfarms.com

Dick & Jean Williams

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

(C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com

P.O. Box 156 Orovada, NV 89425 775•272•3442

“Pounds Make Profit in Your Pocket” Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty

WASHINGTON

LONE OAK C AT T L E

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

hornsandthorns@netins.net

(319) 489-2275 (319) 480-1564

LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH Gelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer® Pete & Samee Charriere

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

509-566-8805 • LedgerwoodGelbvieh@gmail.com “Seedstock that work for the commercial cattleman

Martens Gelbvieh

Gary Martens 2126 500th St • Walnut, IA 51577 712.764.5007 (H) • 712.249.5744 (C) martensgl@yahoo.com Annual Bull and Female sale in March with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

MONTANA Quality livestock that Work for you Gelbvieh Carcass Quality Calving Ease Tenderness Docility

Quarter Horses Want to Please Strong Bone Intelligent Athletic

1496 Goose Creek Rd. • Raynesford, MT 59469 Ranch Phone: 406.738.4220 • BarJRGelbvieh@3rivers.net BarJRGelbvieh.com

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Check Places to Be on the website: www.GELBVIEH.org

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Triple H Farms Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, IA 51632

712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS MINNESOTA

u Brandywine Farm

Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266

Tom Scarponcini

Richie & Sarah Heinrich 701/320-6484 (cell) email: gustindd@wildblue.net www.gustinsdiamondd.com

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

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

Brian & Dee Dee 605-649-9927

Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-6262

www.Balancerbulls.com

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

Gelbvieh

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

Balancer®

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

SOUTH DAKOTA Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • Semen

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

lori.maude@gmail.com

Hermosa, SD

Annual Bull Sale 3rd Saturday in December.

Chimney Butte RanCh 34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 AJ Munger 605-521-4468 Commercial Sales Andy LeDoux 785-527-3188 Registered Sales 1-855-303-BULL • www.eaglepassranch.com

Doug & Carol Hille

3320 51st Street, Mandan, ND 58554 701-445-7383 or 701-220-2083 Email: chimneybutteranch@westriv.com Website: chimneybutteranch.com

605-852-2131

kvolek@venturecomm.net

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

Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C)

NORTH DAKOTA

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney

We want to Keep up with AGA members. Please send in information to be included in the Gelbvieh World and on our website: • Items for Events of Interest • News for Information Exchange • Dates for upcoming shows and field days. • State Association news Plus, add us to your mailing lists when sending out sale catalogs. Send all items to: Gelbvieh World 350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200 Broomfield, CO 80021 lynnv@gelbvieh.org

Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, ND 58701 (701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

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

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It's time to book your Fall Sale Date!

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

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SERVICE CENTER All your A.I. needs!!

Bull Barn Genetics 35 Years in business

• Gelbvieh • Angus • Red Angus • Simmental • Club Calf • Salers • Shorthorn • Dairy • Charolais • Hereford

• Sheaths • Gloves • Cito Thaw Units • Tanks • A.I. Kits • Arm Service

Ronn Cunningham AUCTIONEER P.O. Box 146 • Rose, OK 74364 918-629-9382 cellular

Eldon & Kathy Starr

210 Starr Dr • Stapleton, NE 69163 bullbarn@bullbarn.com 800-535-6173 www.bullbarn.com

Dan McCarty • Auctioneer • • Professional Ring Service • 970-481-5217

Cattlemen’s Connection

Specializing in

• Gelbvieh Semen Sales • Consulting • Order Buying (all purchases guaranteed) Roger & Peg Gatz (785) 742-3163 Call Toll-Free:1-800-743-0026

Visit our Web Site: www.cattlemensconnection.com

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Gelbvieh World Advertising Rates

CLOSING DATE: Ad materials and editorial deadline is the 25th of the month two months prior to publication date. (December issue deadline is October 25th). Ads for sale dates prior to the 15th of the month of publication are discouraged.

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ADVERTISING CONTENT: The Graphic Designer and/or the Director of Administration reserve the right to reject any or all advertising on any reasonable basis. Gelbvieh World and/or American Gelbvieh Association assumes no responsibility for the advertising content as submitted. Advertisers assume all responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of submitted advertising containing pedigrees or statements regarding performance. Advertisers shall indemnify and hold harmless Gelbvieh World and American Gelbvieh Association for any claims concerning advertising content as submitted.

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MIDWEST BREEDERS Judd Ranch Inc.

Harriman Santa fe

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

Top of the breed sales (every day)

#1 Active Balancer Sire “B006” Marb & Feeder Profit Index (feedlot performance, carcass merit)

Balancer & SimAngus Bulls & Females

Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661

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

Gel

bvie

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

HUTCHINSON, KS

CORY HOFFMAN Herdsman 620.960.1189 (c) oswald.j@sbcglobal.net

“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle” John & Carla Shearer 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, KS 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net 620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

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

bharriman39@hotmail.com

Committed to raising quality seedtock Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, MO 64832 • 417-842-3225 • 417-529-0081(cell)

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

diamond v gelbvieh

NOWACK

Randy odle

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

Bob Harriman (660) 492-2504

Private Treaty Listing www.bhsf.us

Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available. Al & Mary Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Basehor, KS 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

Gilbert & Debra

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

MISSOURI

B/F Cattle Company

Specializing in Forage Raised

Balancer® Bulls on K-31

Holle Gelbvieh

Orrin & Kevin Holle Oberlin, KS 785.626.0081

WWW.KANSASBULLS.COM

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

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

660 • 492 • 2808

Promote for Success! Upcoming Advertising Deadlines: December Gelbvieh World Ad deadline: November 2

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MIDWEST BREEDERS NEBRASKA

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH

Mark & Patty Goes

Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle

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

Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner 22533 Spencer Lane Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-7502 GELBVIEHV BALANCERV ANGUS

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

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

Gelbvieh Bulls Black

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

Kyle & Lori Kuker Shubert, NE

Balancer Females Red

402-883-7246

402-883-2366 402-245-7512 sqblkfarms.com Facebook.com/sqblkfarms sqblkfarms@gmail.com

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

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

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms

J. J. Boehler

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

email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

Jeff Swanson • 308/991-0727 10908 724 Road • Oxford, NE 68967 www.swansoncattleco.com

Cedar Top Ranch

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm 4375 White Oak Rd Fordland, MO 65652

Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH

BALANCER

Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163 (H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209

417-753-3578(h) • 417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

F LY I N G H G E N E T I C S

Nebraska & Missouri Kyle Helms – NE Cody Helms – NE/MO 308-962-6940 303-842-9071

Stay Connected! Keep up to date with shows, sales and other events by visiting

www.GELBVIEH.org Be sure to Like us on Facebook And look for new videos on our YouTube channel

Missouri Oﬃce 417-309-0062

Visit us at– www.ﬂyinghgenetics.com Flying H Genetics

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

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AGA American Rancher Fall Episode Premiere J Bar M Gelbvieh Complete Female Dispersal Sale, Neosho, MO Judd Ranch 28th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KS Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh Open House Private Treaty Kick-Off Fall Bull Sale, Mendon, MO Northern International Livestock Exposition Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Billings, MT American Royal Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior and Open Show, Kansas City, MO Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale, Carthage, MO The Land of Ozz John C. Oswald & Sons Dispersal Sale, Hutchinson, KS TJB Gelbvieh & Balancer Online Embryo Sale Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Opportunities” Female Production Sale, Arapahoe, NE Flying H Genetics 21st Grown On Fescue Grass Bull Sale, Butler, MO

November 2018 Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 10 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 15 Nov. 17 Nov. 17 Nov. 17 Nov. 17

TJB Gelbvieh & Balancer 7th Annual Bull Sale, Chickamauga, GA Seedstock Plus RED REWARD “Fall Edition” Bull & Female Sale, Humansville, MO B/F Cattle Company & Cleland Cattle Company Fall Maternal Integrity Bull Sale, Butler, MO C-Cross Cattle Company Top 100 Bull & Female Production Sale, Biscoe, NC 22nd Annual Heart of America Gelbvieh Association Show-Me Plus Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Springfield, MO Triple K Gelbvieh Complete Cow Herd Dispersal Sale in conjunction with HAGA Sale, Springfield, MO 2018 NAILE Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KY 2018 NAILE Gelbvieh & Balancer Open Show, Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KY Red River Bull Sale, Wichita Falls, TX Triple K Gelbvieh Private Treaty & Open House, Basehor, KS Southwest Cattlemen’s Classic Sale, Wytheville, VA Seedstock Plus Influence Commercial Female Sale, Kingsville, MO

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Nov. 22-23 AGA Office Closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 24 Kansas Gelbvieh Association Pick of the Herd Sale, Salina, KS Nov. 28-30 48th Annual AGA National Convention, Nashville, TN Nov. 30 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, VA

December 2018 Dec. 1 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Fall Female Sale, Pierce, CO Dec. 1 Butler Creek Farm Power in the Blood III Online Elite Female & Embryo Sale Dec. 3 Taubenheim Gelbvieh Elite 11 Female Sale, Amherst, NE Dec. 8 2nd Annual Boys from the South Bull Sale, Lebanon, TN Dec. 15 CJ&L Livestock 5th Annual Bull Sale, Hermosa, SD Dec. 24-25 AGA Office Closed for Christmas

January 2019 Jan. 1 Jan. 8 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 31

AGA Office Closed for New Year’s Day NWSS Cattle arrive, Denver, CO NWSS Cattle Check-in, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Futurities, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Heifer Pen Shows, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer National Sale, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Open Show, Denver, CO Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh/Balancer Show & Sale, Rapid City, SD

February 2019 Feb. 4 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Feb. 16

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 30th Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE Lemke Cattle Annual Production Sale, Lawrence, NE Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, ND Overmiller Gelbvieh & Red Angus Annual Production Sale, Smith Center, KS

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Cedar Top Ranch 41st Annual Maternal Empire Bull Sale, Burwell, NE North Dakota Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, ND 28th Annual “Pot of Gold” Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Montrose, CO Swanson Cattle Company 32nd Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE Post Rock Cattlemen’s Kind Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, KS Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO Plateau Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Brush, CO

March 2019 Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 4

SEGA Gelbvieh Spring Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus 38th Annual Production Sale, Selby, SD Judd Ranch 41st Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale, Hope, AR Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO Flying H Genetics 39th Annual Roughage N’ Ready Herd Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE Hojer Ranch 27th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Huron, SD

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Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 9 Mar. 9 Mar. 12 Mar. 16 Mar. 16 Mar. 16 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 Mar. 23

MLM Gelbvieh Open House & Private Treaty Kickoff Sale, Superior, NE Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Investment” Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE Genetic Power Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Humansville, MO Bar Arrow Cattle Company 29th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Lone Oak Cattle 7th Annual Bull Sale, Mechanicsville, IA 10th Annual Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Creston, IA Flying H Genetics 22nd Grown on Fescue Grass Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Butler, MO Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale, Carthage, MO Cranview Gelbvieh 15th Annual Genetic Progress Sale, Rugby, ND

October 2019 Oct. 12 Oct. 26

Judd Ranch 29th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KS Flying H Genetics 23rd Grown on Grass Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Butler, MO

us your best shot...

If you enjoy taking photos of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle, then this contest is for you. We are asking you to get creative and send us your outstanding photos of bulls, mommas, calving and calves, out to pasture, working cattle, sale and show ring. • The top three photos will be displayed at the 48th Annual AGA National Convention in Nashville, November 28-30, 2018. • The photos will also appear in the March 2019 issue of Gelbvieh World. • The winner of the first place entry will recieve a 16” x 20” canvas print of their winning photo •

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Please submit only high-quality, high-resolution, color photos. Photos must be submitted digitally and must be 300 dpi, minimum 8”x10” or 8”x12”, and in JPG format. Cell phone photos will be accepted if taken with a high-quality smart phone. Photos need to be submitted by October 31, 2018. No artwork, paintings, Polaroids or enhanced images will be accepted. All photos become the property of the American Gelbvieh Association. We reserve the right to use any submitted images in Gelbvieh World, the Profit Picture or for any AGA marketing purpose. To submit please email images to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com Please include the following information with each photo entered: • Title of photo • Photographer’s name and address • Email address Lynn Valentine Kelsi Christian • Phone number 303-465-2333 lynnv@gelbvieh.org kelsi@gelbvieh.org

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GW ad index 3 G Ranch.............................................................................34 ABCS Gelbvieh....................................................................38 AGA.................................................... IFC, 15, 16, 24, 28, 45 AGA National Sale..............................................................27 B/F Cattle Company............................................................42 Bar Arrow Cattle Company...............................................42 Bar JR Gelbvieh............................................................. 11, 38 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc...........................................................38 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch..................................................39 Boehler Gelbvieh.................................................................43 Bolton Cattle Ranch............................................................38 Bow K Ranch.......................................................................38 Boys from the South Sale....................................................29 Brandywine Farm................................................................39 Bull Barn Genetics........................................................ 10, 41 Butler Creek Gelbvieh Farm..............................................48 Canadian GV Assn..............................................................41 Cattlemen’s Connection......................................................41 C-Cross Cattle Company...............................................7, 35 Cedar Top Ranch......................................................... 43, BC Chimney Butte Ranch.........................................................39 C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC...................................................35 Circle S Ranch......................................................................42 CJ&L Livestock....................................................................39 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh.................................................35 Coles Bend Cattle Company..............................................35 Cranview Gelbvieh..............................................................39 Cunningham, Ronn............................................................41 Danell Diamond Six Ranch................................................38 Diamond L Farms...............................................................37 Diamond V Gelbvieh..........................................................42 Dromgoole’s Heaven...........................................................37 Eagle Pass Ranch.................................................................39 Flying H Genetics................................................................43 Gelbviehauction.com..........................................................40 Greenhill Gelbvieh..............................................................33 Green Hills Gelbvieh.................................................... 29, 35 GS Ridge Top Ranch...........................................................38 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh...........................................39 HAGA Sale...........................................................................21 Hampton Cattle Company.................................................35 Harriman Santa Fe..............................................................42 Hart Farm Gelbvieh............................................................42 Hilltop Farms.......................................................................42 Hodges Ranch......................................................................37 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch.........................................................39 Holle Gelbvieh.....................................................................42 J&K Farm..............................................................................34 J Bar M Gelbvieh.................................................................42 Judd Ranch, Inc...............................................................1, 42

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Kicking Horse Ranch..........................................................38 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms.........................................................37 Knoll Crest Farm.............................................................3, 35 Koehn Cattle Co..................................................................37 Land of Oz/ John C Oswald...............................................42 Lambert, Doak.....................................................................41 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.........................................................38 Lemke Cattle........................................................................43 Linquist Farms.....................................................................38 Little Windy Hill Farms......................................................35 Lone Oak Cattle...................................................................38 M&P Gelbvieh.....................................................................43 Markes Family Farms..........................................................37 Martens Gelbvieh................................................................38 Martin Cattle Company......................................................37 McCarty, Dan.......................................................................41 Miller Gelbvieh....................................................................37 Mitchell Marketing Service................................................41 MLM Gelbvieh.....................................................................43 Mulroy Farms.......................................................................42 Nowack Cattle Company....................................................42 NWSS....................................................................................25 Plateau Gelbvieh..................................................................38 Post Rock Cattle Company................................................42 Power in the Blood III Sale................................................48 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh..........................................................39 Rocking GV Gelbvieh.........................................................43 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh.............................................43 Sandy Knoll Farm................................................................42 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay.......................................38 Schafer Farms, Inc...............................................................39 Seedstock Plus Genetics.....................................................41 Seedstock Plus............................................................... 41, 47 Squeakin’ By-LK Farms......................................................43 Swanson Cattle Company..................................................43 Swenson Gelbvieh...............................................................39 Taubenheim Gelbvieh.........................................................43 The 88 Ranch........................................................................43 Thorstenson Gelbvieh.........................................................39 Thull Gelbvieh Farm...........................................................39 TJB Gelbvieh & Balancer......................................................5 Triple H Farms.....................................................................38 Triple K Gelbvieh.......................................................... 23, 42 Volek Ranch.........................................................................39 Warner Beef Genetics .....................................................IBC White Oak Farms................................................................43 Wildwood Acres..................................................................34 Wilkinson Gelbvieh............................................................38

I I I D O O L B E H T N I R E W O P High selling Female at the 2017 Power in the Blood II sale.

Her influence sells!

BCFG Butlers Ms Daisy 28D3 ET

BCFG Butlers Ms Dixie 283D

9-26-16 • BA 38% Sire: AHL Flashback 446B Dam: BCFG QVS Butlers Kali 282Z ET Supreme Grand Champion Balancer Female 2018 AGJA Corn Fed Classic

3-4-16 • BA 75% Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W Dam: BCFG QVS Butlers Kali 282Z ET 2017 NAILE Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female 2018 NWSS Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female

Her influence sells and a full sister sells!

BCFG Butlers Ms Dolly 1315D

2-9-16 • BA 50% Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z Dam: Clinch MT Ms Impact 1315A 2017 NAILE Grand Champion Balancer Female 2018 NWSS AGJA Grand Champion Balancer Heifer

Her influence sells!

BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B

4-1-14 • BA 75% Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U Dam: BCFG Butlers Carefree 534U ET 2016 NWSS Res Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female

Online Elite Female & Embryo Sale December 1, 2018 Boys from the South Bull Sale Saturday, december 8, 2018 • 1:00 Pm ct JameS e. Ward ag center, Lebanon, tn Full sibs sell!

RAAB BCFG Butlers Ms Valentine 214B 2-14-14 • BA 38% Sire: S A V Brilliance Dam: BCFG Butlers Ms Impact 70Z 2016 NWSS Grand Champion Balancer Female 2015 AGJA Grand Champion Balancer Female

Butler Creek Farm Milton, TN

Michael, Barbi & Ethan

615.286.2799 (H) • 615.351.1071 (C)

Zach & Autumn

615.286.1017 (H) • 615.308.8628 (C)

Do One Thing... Do It Well... We Raise Beef Cattle

QUALITY LIES WITHIN OUR BRAND

Mark your calendars for:

2nd Annual Red River Bull Sale November 17, 2018 • Wichita Falls, TX 41st Annual Maternal Empire Bull Sale February 19, 2019 • Burwell, NE

Cedar Top Ranch

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