October 2022 Gelbvieh World

Ranch

Gelbvieh, Balancer® & Red Angus

Cow Power Female Sale

Saturday, October 8

One

SW of Kansas City

12:00 noon

Trucking

Pomona, Kansas

U.S.

170 Homozygous Polled Females Sell

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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 21 of the past 24 years (1998-2021) as the breeds #1 Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction breeder and owner. Plus cows that produced 267 bulls that sold in our March bull sale, with an 82 lb. average birth weight/861 lb. actual weaning weight off dams!

Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Ranch when 175–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 born and raised.

Call Cattlemen’s Connection Toll-Free 1-800-743-0026 for your sale catalog. Catalog online at www.juddranch.com

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COW POWER: HARNESS THE GENETICS IN YOUR HERD TO DRIVE GENETIC IMPROVEMENT

by Bob Weaber, Ph.D.

2023 BEEF MARKET OUTLOOK

by Laura Handke

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features editorial on the cover

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP

From the Corner Office by Megan Slater

A LASTING LEGACY

View from the Board by Klint Sickler

COMING FULL CIRCLE

Junior Connection by Madalynn Welsh

DISPOSAL CODES: A YEARROUND RESOURCE FOR TOTAL HERD REPORTING

by Jake W. Renner, M.S.

“GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and September for $40 per year. American Gelbvieh Association, 1001 S. 70th St. Ste. 215, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510-7901. Periodicals postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER send address changes to: Gelbvieh World, 1001 S. 70th St., Suite 215, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510-7901.

COVER PHOTO BY MAKAYLA SHARPE EDITOR LAURA HANDKE GRAPHIC DESIGN MALERIE STRAHM

FROM THE CORNER OFFICE MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP

by Megan Slater, AGA Executive Director

Merriam-Webster defines an association as an organization of persons having a common interest. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is just that and can even be taken one step further: Members of the AGA not only have a common interest but also a common purpose. Our organization and its membership has the purpose of raising Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle, keeping them relevant in the beef industry, and continuing to create demand for those genetics.

Being a part of an association not only means being a part of something bigger than ourselves, but there are also several benefits that individuals and their operations receive from it as well. The AGA provides members the traditional benefits of an association such as tracking pedigrees of registered animals and providing selection tools in the form of expected progeny differences (EPD) and indexes to help make more informed breeding decisions. Genetic evaluations through a breed association have the benefit of cutting-edge technology, input from industry leaders in animal breeding and genetics, and continuous research into novel economically relevant traits. A multi-breed genetic evaluation, such as

the IGS multi-breed genetic evaluation, allows the AGA and other breed associations to provide reliable, easyto-use selection tools to the commercial producer for industry-wide genetic advancement.

In addition, to the online registry, pedigree tracking, and the genetic evaluation, the AGA also offers various marketing tools and programs to assist both members and commercial customers. The Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program for example, honors the females in the herd book that exhibit consistent maternal efficiency and credits members who continue to place emphasis on maternal traits. Members can then use these honors to help market their programs or individual animals. Programs such as Balancer® Edge and Feeder Finder help to market Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced feeder cattle and are an example of how the AGA assists members in helping their customers get the most out of their purchases.

The AGA strives to offer the best tools and services to members and their commercial customers to help both segments meet modern industry demands. We all strive for Gelbvieh and

Balancer cattle to be at the forefront and a leader in the beef industry, but to make it happen, we must all work together, be present, and provide input when important decisions are made. The AGA National Convention is one of the best places for the association to work together, be a part of the decisionmaking process, and get the most out of their membership. Convention gives the opportunity to exercise your right to vote and choose the leaders of our organization. In addition, members gain insight into association happenings, learn more about the tools and services provided by the association, and hear from beef industry leaders on important topics effecting all producers. Here, we are humbly reminded that we are all part of something even bigger than the AGA, and that is the beef industry.

AGA is known for being a progressive beef breed association and there are no plans of stopping that momentum, but it takes us all to get the job done! I hope everyone makes plans join us in Louisville, Kentucky, December 7-9, 2022, for the 52nd Annual AGA National Convention and get the most out of your membership. F

VIEW FROM THE BOARD

A LASTING LEGACY

by Klint Sickler, AGA President

For over 50 years, Gelbvieh enthusiasts have gathered at the annual AGA National Convention to learn, exchange ideas, network, and enjoy time with fellow breeders from across the country. Through good times and bad, these devotees would come together to help set policy through committees, plan for the future and evolution of the breed, and elect leadership to guide the board forward. The AGA National Convention has endured, adapting to meet the needs of the association and its members even through a global pandemic, that shut many events down.

From my earliest days being involved with the AGA, one of the things that always struck me was the grassroots nature of the annual convention.

Committee meetings are open to any member in good standing, and every

member holds the opportunity to present ideas or input on the programs, services, and finances of the organization. Many of the ideas that make their way to the board of directors are generated from the floor at convention. It is refreshing to see a membership association that works from the ground up as well as ours does!

In December, we will also be voting to fill five seats on our current board of directors. I applaud those individuals who have stepped forward to put their hat in the ring to serve. I’m confident that every one of these folks will do a fantastic job representing their fellow breeders, and I urge everyone to attend convention or if you are unable to make it, to request an absentee ballot so your vote can be counted.

For many of us, the biggest and most enjoyable part of convention is the

comradery and socializing that occurs throughout the week. There are numerous breeders that I’ve met over the years that make this part of their annual vacation. It’s great to catch up with people from around the country, and while we may only get to see each other in person once a year, the friendships will last a lifetime.

This year’s convention will be held December 7-9 in Louisville, Kentucky, and on behalf of the board, staff, and everyone involved with the planning and organization of this event, I’d like to formally invite you to mark your calendars and join us for this great event. Year after year, our staff sets the bar higher, and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us this year. I hope you’ll join us! F

by Madalynn Welsh, AGJA Vice President

Picture this: you’re a commercial producer in the cow-calf sector… in the year 2072. The structure of the beef industry hasn’t changed much. You market your calves to backgrounders, backgrounders sell to feedyards, and feedyards to packers. To maximize pounds on your calves (and money in your pocket), every calf born on your ranch is a bull. You’re able to breed for terminal traits with the guarantee that the calf crop will be entirely male. This program is widely used in the industry, creating a feedlot scene where upwards of 90% of the cattle on feed are steers. The absence of heifers in feedyards minimizes complications with pregnancies, estrus, and assures that growth rates and cutability are at an all time high. Increased efficiency means increased profitability for you and your buyers. Most importantly, it enables the agriculture industry to feed the ever growing population. The modern beef industry depends on genomic technology to guarantee completely male calf crops, and we’re not talking about sexed semen.

Okay, now bring it back to 2022. Recent advancements in genomic research have proven it is possible to edit cattle genomes directly. Not only is it possible, but it has been done successfully by Dr. Allison Van Eenennaam, director of the Animal Genomics and Biotechnology Lab at University California, Davis. The details are quite complicated, but we can cover the overview in this article!

This process works by altering the DNA of an animal when it is a zygote. An embryo is collected, fertilized in vitro, and incubated for six hours. At six hours old, Cas9, a guide molecule, and new DNA is injected into the zygote. Cas9 is a protein that cuts DNA. Cas9 is injected into the cell with a tiny strand of DNA that contains the genes we want the calf

to express. This tiny strand of DNA is known as the donor repair template. A guide molecule that tells Cas9 where to cut the DNA strand goes along for the ride, too. The guide molecule tells Cas9 where to cut and Cas9 opens the DNA strand, giving the donor repair template a chance to introduce the desired genetic material to the calf’s DNA. From here, the embryo is put in a recipient cow, and a prayer is said that the pregnancy sticks (this part might sound familiar).

To achieve the vision of the industry described in the first paragraph, the gene introduced to the zygote is known as SRY. SRY is responsible for male sexual development; it starts processes that cause the fetus to develop testes while preventing the development of a uterus. Introducing SRY means that a female zygote can be formed, but SRY takes over and causes the calf to develop as a bull phenotypically. Dr. Van Eenennaam used this method, and it worked! In March of 2020, a 110-pound miracle arrived at U.C. Davis. Cosmo, the world’s first ever CRISPR-Cas9 gene edited bull, is alive and well.

Of course, this idea has numerous implications, and we have a long while before this process becomes financially feasible for producers like you and me. However, this is a glimpse into the future of our

industry. Although I’m sure the beef industry will not look exactly like my description at the beginning of the article, I am confident that my generation, Gen-Z, will see gene editing technology impact the beef industry at the producer level. In fact, we might just use it in our own operations. Perhaps it will become a widespread practice, the same way we use artificial insemination and embryo transfer technology today. The superefficient, highly profitable, utopia-like industry described at the beginning of the article is a ways off. For now, I suppose we will use the next best thing in creating a super-efficient, highly profitable, utopialike industry. Gelbvieh & Balancer® genetics, that is!F

INFORMATION EXCHANGE

PREPARING FOR A BUSY DNA TESTING SEASON

As we gear up for another busy DNA testing season, it is important to remember these key points when ordering tests:

• DNA tests should be ordered via the AGA Online Registry Service PRIOR to DNA samples being sent to Neogen laboratory. If samples are sent to the lab without first being ordered online or without proper paperwork, results will take longer to receive, and the samples may not be properly processed.

• Once “place requests” is clicked on the DNA ordering screen, click the PDF icon next to View/Print AGA DNA Testing Form. Please send the completed DNA testing form along with the samples to Neogen at the address listed on the top right of the testing form. Samples should be sent in a timely manner after the order is placed online.

• Records should be kept for all DNA samples that are collected. A simple list tying the animal registration number and sample barcode should be kept even after the samples have arrived at the lab. If no records are kept and a problem arises with sample identification, a new sample may need to be pulled before results can be obtained on those animals.

• To avoid samples getting lost or damaged during shipment, members are encouraged to send samples in a padded envelope or box. Additionally, obtaining a tracking number on the sample shipment can help members know their samples have arrived at the lab.

• DNA testing turnaround time is 4-6 weeks once the samples and completed DNA testing form have arrived at the lab.

As we look ahead to another busy DNA testing season, don’t wait to test sale animals! Please be sure to give yourself plenty of time to order testing supplies, collect samples, create the DNA order on the AGA Online Registry Service, and mail samples to the lab. DNA testing on animals consigned to the National Sale should be ordered by October 1, 2022, to provide enough time for orders to complete and any issues to be resolved.

Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 if you have any questions regarding the DNA testing process.

DUE OCTOBER 25: JIMMY CHRISTOPHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Each year the Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship awards up to two $1,000 scholarships to deserving applicants that reside east of the Mississippi River. The recipients have traditionally been announced during the Gelbvieh and Balancer® events at the North American International Livestock Exposition. Visit the AGJA Scholarship page under the Juniors section on Gelbvieh.org to download the scholarship application. Applications are due October 25, 2022, and should be sent to the American Gelbvieh Junior Association, Attn: Jake Renner, at 1001 S. 70th Street, Suite 215 Lincoln, NE 68510. Or, applications can be submitted electronically by emailing jake@gelbvieh.org.

ENTER YOUR SUBMISSION TO THE AGA PHOTO CONTEST

We are currently accepting entries into the annual AGA photo contest. Submit photos of bulls, cows, calving and calves, out to pasture, working cattle, sale season, and show ring. The top three photos will be displayed at the 52nd Annual AGA National Convention December 7-9, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. The photos will also appear in the March issue of Gelbvieh World.

NEW IN 2022: Cash Prizes for Top Winners!

1st Place - $100

2nd Place - $75

3rd Place - $50

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, 2022.

NATIONAL SALE CONSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AGA members interested in consigning animals to the 2023 Gelbvieh and Balancer® National Sale should contact Matt Sims, sale manager, at (405) 641-6081 or matt@mcsauction.com, or Tom Strahm, AGA commercial marketing director, at (785) 547-7999 or tom@gelbvieh.org, for more information. The National Sale will be held during Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City on Monday, January 2.

Visit the 2023 National Show & Sale page on Gelbvieh.org for more information.

Sand Mountain Cattle Co, Dawson, Ala.

C J Martin, Foxworth, Miss.

Creek Bottom Cattle, Nortonville, Ky.

AGJA

Joslyn Tischendorf, Medford, Wisc.

Braxton Knicely, Norwich, Ohio

Wyatt E Baker, Clarksville, Mo.

Kate Ferguson, Springfield, Mo.

June Ferguson, Springfield, Mo.

NEW MEMBERS

The AGA would like to recognize new members to the AGA and AGJA in July and August 2022 Welcome to the Gelbvieh association!

AGA

Marble Creek Farms, Roswell, Ga.

MCA Farm, Cynthiana, Ky.

Harrison Gelbvieh, Westville, Okla.

Nathan Sample, Ellery. Ill.

Stars & Bars Cattle Co LLC, Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Ferguson Cattle Company LLC, Springfield, Mo.

Richard Dawson, Dowling, Mich.

Joseph Dougherty, Lexington, Ky.

JL Cattle Company, Rockwood, Tenn.

Monday Land & Cattle, LLC, Elkland, Mo.

Jerad Patry, Mount Hope, Kan.

Lukas Harmon, Orlando, Okla.

Braden Owen, Princeton, Ky.

Kallie Cloud, Carthage, Mo.

Brennan Anderson, Ash Grove, Mo.

Caden Hickman, Perkinston, Miss. F

For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer® or Southern Balancer™ cattle, contact:

TOM STRAHM COMMERCIAL MARKETING DIRECTOR

tom@gelbvieh.org | (785) 547-7999 (C)

COW POWER

HARNESS THE GENETICS IN YOUR HERD

TO DRIVE GENETIC IMPROVEMENT

by Bob Weaber, Ph.D., Professor and Head, Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers, Kansas State University; AGA Genetics Consultant

The Cow Power Project was designed to genotype a large portion of the active cows in the American Gelbvieh Association registry with a high-density genomics platform (Neogen’s GGP-100K). These animals were the focus of the genotyping effort to capture the breadth of genetic variation represented in the Gelbvieh population.

Effective genomic tools require the association of variation in genotype with variation in phenotype. Hence, the association and breeders need a broad sampling of the population, so it is possible to detect a genotype that appears with favorable performance and an alternate genotype that is associated with inferior performance. If only the ‘best animals’ are sampled for genotyping, only the good genotype is represented in our sample. If there’s no variation in genotype in the sample it is impossible to statistically associate the phenotypic variation when there’s not an alternate allele to compare against.

So far the Cow Power Project has received over 400 samples with several more members collecting samples this fall.

Without doubt, the program has gotten off to a great start and will enable improved genomic predictions in the association’s genetic evaluation moving forward. While the program has been successful at the breed-wide level, there’s plenty of opportunity for breeders to continue to drive value from the project into their own breeding programs. Several of those key strategies are outlined below.

The value of having a genotyped cow herd: Having a genotyped cowherd benefits the seedstock producer in several ways. First, it means that the pedigree of current cows are parent verified. Accurate pedigree is a key step in production and reporting of accurate EPDs. The International Genetic Solutions (IGS) BOLT system that is used to compute EPDs utilizes genomic information in two methods when computing EPDs. One method is computation of a genomic relationship matrix that replaces the traditional pedigree relationship. This method allows for differing relationships between animals and their grandparents. On average animals are expected to receive 25% of their genetic

material from each grandparent but, due to random assortment amongst pairs of chromosomes during formation of sperm and egg this can range from 0 (zero) to 50%. The genotype information is used to estimate the fraction of genetics traceable to each grandparent after parentage is checked. Typical pedigree error rates, even in very well managed herds, can range from 5-10% due to inadvertent record keeping errors, estray bulls, cows switching calves and even errors in semen selection from the AI tank. Genotyping tests easily find those errors and often provides a path to resolving the error.

The second method that utilizes genotypes in the BOLT computations is the estimation of marker effects on each trait in the evaluation. This method evaluates the marker subset genotypes for each individual by trait and predicts the genetic merit of individuals. The marker effects account for a portion of the genetic

variation in each trait and increase the accuracy of EPD predictions.

Combined, the inclusion of reliable pedigrees and marker effects increases the accuracy and reliability of the EPDs produced in the system. Improved EPD accuracies mean more reliable mating decisions can be made for your genotyped cows enabling more rapid genetic improvement.

Participants in the AGA’s Cow Power Project will continue to have access to research rate (reduced cost) genotyping for their replacement heifers as long as the project is available. Investment in genotyping replacement heifer candidates prior to selection provides an effective way for producers to plot out their genetic destiny. Genomics adds more accuracy to female EPDs than their lifetime production of natural calves for many traits. Knowing the genetic merit for calving ease, stayability, carcass and maternal traits with high reliability at the time of selection rather than having to wait until the cow or progeny make production records is a game changer. Collecting phenotypes on economically important traits and adding genomic information to the data stream dramatically strengthens your decisionmaking ability. In today’s fast moving genetic landscape, time is more valuable than ever. Making investments that help capture genetic information early in an animal’s life is essential to remain competitive in the marketplace.

Use genomically informed EPDs to make decisions: In addition to using genomics to inform EPDs for replacement females, genotyping sale bull candidates aides in selection and

marketing. Increased EPD accuracies means culling and selection decisions are more precise. Consider genotyping bulls prior to weaning or shortly thereafter to aid selection decisions. Getting the right bulls in the sale pen helps reduce development costs and focuses marketing efforts sooner. Sure genotyping bulls before selection costs more, but it pays through better selections, validating the pedigree, and fewer fall outs pre/post sale.

More and more commercial cattlemen are seeing the benefit of purchasing yearling and two-year old bulls that have been genotyped and have higher accuracies. These discerning buyers can be more confident in their purchase decisions due to the added EPD accuracy and increase reliability of pedigree. In many cases the genotype data adds information equivalent in accuracy gain to a bull’s first calf crop being phenotyped for all traits, including maternal and carcass.

As a bull seller, you can guide buyers to the bulls that match their specific genetic improvement needs more precisely. Genotyped and parent verified sale bulls reduce risk to both seller and buyer. Many seedstock breeders and AI studs searching for new genetics to add to their programs are requiring animals to be genotyped before a sale discussion as they recognize the value of verified pedigree and genomic trait information. No doubt, refunding a bull purchase or making good on a sale due to incorrect pedigree is an expensive proposition that can easily be avoided with genotyping. Selection index values also benefit in accuracy from genotyping too through increased accuracy of the EPDs used in the indexes.

Utilizing genotyped bulls in your breeding program: Genotyped replacement females is only part of the equation. Bull breeders purchasing natural service herd bulls or semen for AI get the same benefits commercial cattlemen do from genomics including validated pedigree and increased accuracy. The genomic information can be especially helpful when evaluating animals from other herds. Improvement in EPD accuracy from genomics is independent of contemporary group, group size or incomplete reporting. It’s a great equalizer for small breeders to help identify elite genetics.

Elite young sires that have been genotyped can be used with more confidence earlier in their productive lives, shortening generation interval and improving selection intensity. The genetic evaluation system still needs phenotypes on full contemporary groups, but genotyping young bulls accelerates accuracy accumulation and means the elite ones will get used more widely across herds via AI and incorporated into ET programs more quickly. Bull breeders benefit from fewer ‘test sire’ matings and should generate more marketable sale bulls per mating and more genetic progress.

How will you add Cow Power in your herd? My hope is that you will use the tools of genetic improvement including genomics, along with critical evaluation of animal’s conformation to build future generations with exceptional quality and profit opportunity for our industry. Please reach out if I can help in your genetic improvement planning.

For more information on the Cow Power Project including how to enroll, contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.F

AGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board of directors met August 26 and 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The following are highlights of the meeting and action points approved by the board:

ASSOCIATION

Approved minutes from June 2022 Zoom meeting where discussion was held surrounding sustainability as well as creation of the investment committee.

FINANCIALS

Year-to-date financials ending July 2022 were reviewed and approved. The AGA is in good financial standing.

The board approved the investment policy statement and investing of AGA’s surplus funds. The board also reviewed and approved the budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year as presented. The association will also look into emailing monthly statements to members with locked accounts with a balance due.

AMERICAN GELBVIEH FOUNDATION

The board received an update on the American Gelbvieh Foundation’s (AGF) current projects including the recent Scale and Rail Carcass Contest and Steer Challenge. Additionally, the AGA board approved the revised gifting agreement recommended by the AGA/AGF task force. This task force was created to review documents currently in place between the AGA and the AGF.

RULES AND BYLAWS

The board reviewed recommendations from the rules and bylaws committee surrounding committee meeting attendance and participation as well as the addition of the investment committee

into the bylaws. All proposed bylaw changes will be reviewed by legal counsel and sent to the AGA membership 30 days prior to the annual meeting.

The AGA board approved the following rule changes and additions:

• Add a. and b to rule II.G.3. Rule II.G.3. Unless a rule specifically states that the AGA will bear the cost of any genomic or DNA analysis, the owner or applicant will be responsible for the cost of any required genomic or DNA analysis.

a. For the purposes of Rule II.G., an “owner” is an owner of record of the animal whose genetic material is submitted for analysis. An “applicant” is an owner of genetic material from an animal submitted for analysis.

b. The AGA reserves the right to refuse to conduct or recognize any genomic or DNA analysis that is not required by these Rules or requested by an owner or applicant.

• Strike any mention of GGP-HD and replace with GGP 100k in the rules. This is to reflect the change in offered testing approved in April.

The AGA board also directed staff to work with legal counsel and industry experts in developing rules surrounding gene-editing.

DNA TESTING

Staff provided an update on the Cow Power Female Genotyping Project. There has been good interest in the project with over 400 samples received so far with several hundred more expected. The AGA is still accepting enrollments into this program.

The board voted to discontinue the DNA incentive program effective December 31, 2022. This program offers a rebate to member who genomic test 30% of their calf crop by one year of age.

GENETICS OVER HIDE COLOR

The board discussed the white paper released by the Red Angus Association of American (RAAA) titled “Genetics Valued Over Hide Color”. The AGA will send a letter of support to the task force being created by RAAA for this effort.

BREED IMPROVEMENT

Dr. Bob Weaber, AGA genetics consultant, presented an IGS genetic evaluation update and the topic of beef x dairy. The board voted to send the beef x dairy discussion to the breed improvement committee.

AGJA UPDATE

Jaycie Forbes, American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) president presented an update on the AGJA including a recap of the 2022 AGJA Crossroads Classic and new strategic plan. The AGA board voted to approve the AGJA’s new strategic plan.

AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

The board voted for the 2023 AGA National Convention to be held in Omaha, Nebraska. F

REGISTRY TIPS ‘N TRICKS DISPOSAL CODES: A YEAR-ROUND RESOURCE FOR TOTAL HERD REPORTING

by Jake W. Renner, M.S.

Total Herd Reporting (THR) generates a record each year for a cow and her calf, regardless of registration status. This practice provides various benefits through the ability to calculate EPDs for traits such as heifer pregnancy, 30-month pregnancy, and stayability. Also, THR allows for complete contemporary groups to be utilized for traits such as weaning weight and even to account for sequential culling.

Often, you’ll hear reference of the use of disposal codes during preparation for the annual herd assessments. The use of disposal codes is fundamental to the practicality and complete process of THR lending itself as a resource that the producer can utilize for future years. Disposal codes are utilized throughout the year, not just during herd assessment “season” and should be used properly regardless of when they are placed on an animal’s records.

HOW TO DISPOSE:

1. Log into your AGA Online Registry account.

2. From your main account, select the “Herd” tab located in the middle of the screen.

3. On the next screen, each active animal will provide five grey buttons to the immediate right.

a.“View” “Edit” “Transfer” “Dispose” and “Not for Sale”

5. Once all animals for disposal are “Queued” look to the left and select “Work Queues” from the menu.

6. From the dropdown menu, select “Status/Disposal”.

7. The following screen will reveal the animal(s) registration number, sex, birth date, and tattoo to ensure proper disposal codes are administered to the correct animal.

8. A dropdown menu is provided for “New Status” that will show the default of Code- 0 “Active”

9. Select the proper disposal code for the animal in question.

a. Pay close attention to whether the code is pertaining to a calf, cow or breeding bull. b.Select the option most accurate for the occasion.

10. Be sure to update the correct date in “Status Date” to keep records accurate.

11. The option to leave a note for future reference on the disposal is available to clarify details like the injury that occurred, foot score, body condition score at the time of disposal etc.

WHY?

4. Select the “Dispose” button by clicking on it so it changes to read “Queued”.

The importance of THR will continue to grow as maternal traits, such as cow longevity, become more emphasized within the beef industry. Heifer pregnancy and stayability EPDs, tools producers utilize to select replacement animals, are practically impossible to calculate without the use of THR. Ultimately, breed associations can help to accelerate genetic progress with more

complete record-keeping through the use of THR, and that ability begins with accurate and complete data being submitted by the producer.

For more information, or assistance in disposing of animals from your active inventory be sure to contact the AGA office (303) 465.2333 or email info@gelbvieh.org. F

STATE ASSOCIATION NEWS

NORTH DAKOTA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION FIELD DAY

The North Dakota Gelbvieh Association held it’s annual field day, in conjunction with the North Dakota Junior Gelbvieh Association’s junior show, at Prairie Hills Gelbvieh (PHG) on August 13. While the day was interrupted by a welcome rain shower, the 75 guests in attendance adjusted quickly and had a great day of camaraderie that included touring the PHG pastures. Guests from North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, and Canada were on hand for the summer membership meeting, junior show, and tours of the Sickler herd.

Cody, past AGJA board member, and Jaycie Forbes, current AGJA president, joined us for the day as the judges for the junior show. The juniors were very appreciative of their efforts, and Cody and Jaycie spent a good part of the morning working with the juniors on showmanship and daily care of their animals. Before the show could get rained out, the following animals and individuals were selected as champions:

Champion Female: BEA 245J – Shown by Montana Wilson, Worthington, Minn.

Reserve Champion Female: VOS Princess Anna 157H –Shown by Kylee Sickler, Gladstone, N.D.

Champion Bull: PHG Kristoff K50 – Shown by Kylee Sickler, Gladstone, N.D.

Reserve Champion Bull: FPCC 433K – Shown by Montana Wilson, Worthington, Minn.

Champion Junior Showmanship – Kylee Sickler, Gladstone, N.D.

Reserve Junior Showmanship – Annabelle Altman, Worthington, Minn.

Champion Senior Showmanship – Montana Wilson, Worthington, Minn.

Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship – Abi Reetz, Worthington, Minn.

NORTH DAKOTA JUNIOR GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION FORMS REGIONAL ASSOCIATION :

During the annual meeting of the North Dakota Junior Gelbvieh Association, the group of young Gelbvieh enthusiasts took the progressive step to expand their membership boundaries to include youth in surrounding states that don’t have a junior organization. The decision was made to extend an invitation to any youth in Montana, Wyoming, Minnesota, or Canada that would like to be a part of their junior activities. By opening the association to these surrounding states, we would like to offer mentorship, support, and a network of youth with similar interests to support their growth as junior exhibitors. This also extends to anyone who would like to participate in the annual Junior Classic activities but may not have the state support or knowledge to make it happen.

Since the association has grown larger than just North Dakota, the group has voted to change the name to the Northern Lights Junior Gelbvieh Association to reflect the larger regional footprint it represents. A new board consisting of members from North Dakota and Minesota was organized, and work has begun on writing new bylaws for the organization.

If you are a junior, or know of juniors, from North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming, or Canada, and are interested in becoming a part of this group – contact advisors Klint or Maralee Sickler and they will be happy to visit with you.

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REGISTRATION OPEN

VISIT GELBVIEH.ORG FOR DETAILS.

BOD Candidates2022 AGA National Convention Notice of the 52nd American Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting

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

The annual meeting will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022, commencing at 1:30 p.m. The location for the 2022 annual meeting is at the Hyatt Regency Louisville located at 320 W Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202. The meeting will be held during the AGA 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 52nd AGA Annual Meeting.

The nominating committee’s official announcement of the slate of nominees to fill five positions on the AGA board of directors may be found on page 22 of this October Gelbvieh World along with their personal profiles. 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 request for an absentee ballot, to the American Gelbvieh Association office (1001 S. 70th Street, Suite 215 Lincoln, NE 68510) not more than 60 days (October 10, 2022) nor less than 10 business days (November 23, 2022) 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 Thursday, December 1, 2022, to be counted at the annual meeting during the AGA board of directors election to be held Friday, December 9, 2022.

Sincerely, Megan Slater Executive Director American Gelbvieh Association

Convention registration information

Online convention registration for the 52nd Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention is available on Gelbvieh.org. Visit the Convention page under the membership section for the link to register. Early convention registration price is $150/adult, $100/junior (ages 6-21), and children five and under are free. Early convention registration ends November 1. After this time, prices will increase to $175/ adult and $125/junior (ages 6-21), so be sure to register early for the discounted pricing! Online registration will remain

Hotel Reservations

A block of rooms is available at the headquarters hotel, Hyatt Regency Louisville, at the rate of $135.00/night plus tax. Reservations can be made online using the link available on the AGA Convention page on Gelbvieh.org. Rooms should be reserved by November 14 to receive group pricing.

open until December 2. On-site registration will be available at convention.

Attendees registered by the November 1 early registration deadline will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a free year of membership. All individuals registered for convention by November 1, 2022, will automatically be placed into a drawing for a chance to win. The drawing will take place at the kick-off reception event on Wednesday evening. Those entered must be present to win.

The hotel is located at 320 W Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202. The Hyatt Regency is located in downtown Louisville just steps from a wealth of dining and entertainment options.

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Six Candidates Vie for Five Seats on the AGA Board of Directors

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) nominating committee recommends the following six candidates to fill the five open positions on the AGA board of directors. Additional nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting.

Mark Covington, Colorado (seeking re-election)

David Larson, Minnesota

Matthew Newman, Kentucky

Brent Overmiller, Kansas

Tom Vehige, Missouri (seeking re-election)

Cory Voss, Nebraska

The election for the AGA board of directors will take place during the AGA Annual Meeting at 1:30 p.m. EST on Friday, December 9, 2022, during the 52nd Annual AGA National Convention in Lousiville, Kentucky.

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. Further instructions on requesting an absentee ballot can be found in the annual meeting notice on page 21 of this October Gelbvieh World.

Mark Covington

Colorado

I appreciate the honor of being asked to run for a position on the AGA board of directors. If elected, I will make every effort to make decisions that are best for the Gelbvieh breed. I do not have any agenda I am looking to push, other than to help continue the effort to promote Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle.

I started raising Gelbvieh cattle when I was hired to manage the Broken Fork Ranch in La Jara, Colorado, in 1980. After nine years there, we had grown the herd to 250 head of registered Gelbvieh. With my wife, Nancy, we took many trips with local kids and Colorado kids to the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Classic shows. At that time of my Gelbvieh life I was very active in the AGA on various committees. We moved to Montrose in 1990 with our three

kids, Justin, Ann, and Nicole. All of our kids showed in many of the AGJA Classic shows. Our kids and their families are still active members of the ranch.We have continued to raise purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle, both for the show ring and the commercial cattleman. We have been managing partners in the Pot of Gold Bull Sale for 29 years. We currently sell around 130 bulls each year. The commercial cattleman has been our primary focus, but the sale members, our operation included, have raised many outstanding purebred and Balancer sires and females.

Our country is a little different from some of the other areas of the U.S. because we have to raise cattle to survive and perform at elevations of up to 10,000 ft. Data is now being

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gathered by our association to help find the sires within our breed that have the genetic make up to be able to live and function at higher elevations. With the knowledge I have gained from the last 40 years of selecting cattle that work at higher elevations, I look forward to being able to help with that effort whether or not I am elected to the board.

If elected to the board I will use my past and present experience to do my best to help make decisions that will move the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed in a positive direction.

David Larson

Minnesota

It was an honor to be asked by the nominating committee to run for the American Gelbvieh Association board of directors. If elected, I hope to continue the work of promoting Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle in all aspects of the cattle industry.

My wife Calli and I, in partnership with my brother Dan and his wife Nicole, own and operate Larsons Lost River Livestock in northwest Minnesota. My wife and I have 2 children –Sawyer (4) and Reese (2). We live at the main farm where I grew up and my kids are the fifth generation to live in our old farmhouse that my great-grandfather built. My dad Mark and my other brother Matt are also involved with the farm, so we are very much a family operation with deep ties to the land and our local community.

My dad first started using Gelbvieh genetics via AI in 1985 and the calves produced on a mostly Hereford cow base were a revelation at the time; Gelbvieh cattle have remained in our herd ever since. We hold a production sale in mid-February where we market 60 yearling bulls and 30 bred heifers. We also market some of our top end bred females through several consignment sales and in any given year we sell 150-200 feeder calves. With both the seedstock and commercial sectors as part of our operation, we strive to produce sound, functional,

attractive cattle that will succeed in both groups for us and our customers.

In 2014, I graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Agricultural Economics and minor in Animal Science with the hopes of using my degree to better manage the business side of farming. After graduation, I returned to the farm full time and have been here ever since. And back in January of this year I finished a six-year term on the North Dakota board of directors and the last two years of my term I served as president. I also served as the sale committee chairman when on the board and the insights and connections gained from that service have benefited me greatly.

If elected to the AGA board of directors, I will strive to use my experiences to guide my thoughts and opinions and do everything I can to promote the strengths of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. I would greatly appreciate your vote and I look forward to seeing everyone in Louisville.

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Matthew Newman Kentucky

My name is Matthew Newman from Brooksville, Kentucky. I am honored and excited to be considered for election on the American Gelbvieh Association board of directors.

I grew up on a cattle farm my grandpa owned and have lived there my entire life. He taught me all I know about cattle and farming. Along with my brother and father, we now have continued farming that same farm. I was active in 4-H and FFA all through school. I attended Mount West Community College and have a masters of towing vessels. I work on Western and Inland Waterways and have been there 15 years. I have two daughters who are 3 and 13. I am a current member of Kentucky Cattleman’s Association. My oldest daughter is active in 4-H and has started showing cattle. We hope to continue this through the years and for my youngest to join her when she is old enough.

My interest in the Gelbvieh breed started after buying my first heifers from McIntosh Brother’s Farm. I am currently running

a small cow-calf operation and I am excited to continue this over the next several years and grow into a bigger operation consisting of Balancer and Purebreds. If I was elected as a board member, I would take the members’ idea on changes they would like to see and take into consideration their concerns for the future of the Gelbvieh breed. I would strive to make the association stronger and do all I can to benefit the breed and its future. I would also provide the youth with as many opportunities as possible as they will control the future of the association. I also think it is important to provide services and programs to all members, regardless of the size of operation. Thank you for your consideration of me becoming a board member and I hope to continue to be able to be a part of this outstanding association for years to come.

Brent Overmiller

Kansas

It is quite humbling to be nominated for the board of directors. It is also a responsibility I do not take lightly. Leadership is a tough role and I recognize the value of people being willing to accept the good and the bad that come with it.

I went to college to play football and earn a degree in secondary education, all the while knowing I wanted to return to the family farm. I taught for one year before coming home full time, but managed to continue coaching football for several years. My teaching now is in a Sunday school classroom at our country church where I am sixth generation.

The day-to-day responsibilities of our family operation are handled by my parents, Roger and Norma Overmiller, my brother Kelly and his family, and my own household. My wife of nine years, Brittany, and our sons, Hudson and Cooper, keep me on my toes. We continue to grow Overmiller Gelbvieh and Red Angus and have a farming operation as well. Everything our cattle eat is grown here. We have an annual production sale marketing bulls and replacement heifers. We handle all aspects of the sale ourselves and have been blessed to see the sale to continue to expand over the years.

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My parents bought their first Gelbvieh bulls in 1984, the same year they brought me home. My passion for cattle has always involved the Gelbvieh breed. Even though fads have come and gone, the importance of what the breed can do well has not. We are starting to see more new customers who have never used a Gelbvieh or Balancer bull before become repeat customers. It is also very encouraging to have someone say, “I just need to get more Gelbvieh influence back in my herd.”

These are the things that have kept my enthusiasm for the breed alive and growing. As a board member I feel it is important to find avenues to spread the word about what this breed can do. In doing so we can help current members by increasing demand for their cattle and also grow the breed. Keeping those operations already selling Gelbvieh seedstock viable in the industry is a priority. Creating success for them will add to the growth of the breed through new members who see our breed as major player in the beef industry.

Tom Vehige

Missouri

T Bar S Cattle Company joined the American Gelbvieh Association in 1996. Gelbvieh was a natural fit for what I wanted to achieve in my operation. Our program, T Bar S Cattle Company, is a family business. Alongside my wife, Stacy, we have raised three children in the Gelbvieh breed: Justin, Kyle, and Grace. All my children have served the American Gelbvieh Junior Association as ambassadors and board of directors. Their time and service to our breed has continuously made my wife and I proud. My children have invested in learning and growing through Gelbvieh, and they have taken the time to give back to the breed. I, too, wish to help inspire growth and learning for others. I hope to leave a positive impact that recognizes even half of the blessings that I have received from being in this breed. As I run for reelection to the American Gelbvieh Association’s board of directors, I plan to keep the values of our family and breed in mind as I lead and act as a positive member of the board.

My children have expressed their love and interest in our family operation. There is growth and expansion on the horizon for us. We have made it our mission to genomically-enhance and DNA verify our entire cow herd. This undertaking has been time consuming however, we feel strongly about knowing where we are in order to better determine where we are going. From an industry standpoint, we will continue to do this within our herd to better serve our

commercial customers and offer added value. My family takes pride in our customer service and loyal customer base. With that in mind, margins are small in the cattle industry, so any tools to help mitigate risk are perceived at a value. As a small breeder, I have been blessed with many fortunes; yet my family continuously works to stay grounded to better serve the needs of our customers.

I am running for reelection to the American Gelbvieh Association’s board of directors so that I can better serve our industry. During my last term, I was honored to serve as Junior Advisor to the AGJA, Co-Chair of the National Sale Committee, and a member of the Rules and Bylaws Committee. Through these positions, I believe in keeping integrity at the forefront of every decision and conversation, and I ensure that if reelected, I will continue to do so. My time on the board is an opportunity to share new perspectives, inspire conversation, and encourage vision for our association. I wish to continue serving on this team so that I can give back to the breed and the association that has given my family so much. With that in mind, I would like to thank you for your time and consideration for my reelection. I would appreciate your vote. It would be an honor to serve on the AGA board of directors, and I ensure you that if elected, I will serve with the best of my ability. Thank you.

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Cory Voss Nebraska

Hello, my name is Cory Voss, and I am honored and excited to accept the nomination for the American Gelbvieh Association board of directors.

Along with my wife Samantha, and our two girls Emmalynn and Berklee, we live in Bruning, Nebraska. We run our herd of Gelbvieh and Balancer females under Voss Farms with my family - Leroy, Carol, and Neal Voss.

I have been involved with Gelbvieh cattle most of my adult life, beginning with a cross bred female that I purchased from my folks. Over the years I have continued to grow my herd and knowledge, becoming more involved every year. I have been involved at the state level acting as President of GAIN (Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska), and I am currently co-chair of the AGA member education committee and a member of the breed improvement committee. I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from many influential breeders within the Gelbvieh and Angus breeds, and that

has given me a deeper connection to the industry beyond just cattle. I obtained a degree from Southeast Community College Beatrice in Diversified Agriculture, and then received a bachelors in Grazing Livestock Systems from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, both of which helped me create contacts within the cattle industry.

I believe the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed has a lot to offer the commercial cattlemen – the obvious being the added growth after weaning while maintaining a moderate and efficient cow. The Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle have truly been evolving to meet the industry standards, which is something I believe commercial cattlemen could benefit from. No matter what your end goal is, I believe Gelbvieh cattle have something to offer to everyone.

I would sincerely appreciate your support and look forward to meeting you all in Louisville.

FEMALE GENOTYPING PROJECT

Discover the Cow Power in your herd

The Cow Power Female Genotyping Project is a collaborative effort with the American Gelbvieh Association and Neogen to increase the number of genotypes and phenotypic information on females in the AGA herdbook. Collection of this information helps to increase the accuracy and predicting power of EPDs used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.

Members will receive a special research price of $25 on a GGP 100k genomic test to DNA test at least 90% of their current active cow inventory.

Participants that submit mature weights and body condition scores electronically on at least 90% of their current active cow inventory will receive an additional, one-time $4 rebate per head.

Requirements:

DNA samples must be collected with an Allflex Tissue Sampling Unit. Blood and hair samples are not eligible for this project.

*This is a research project and DNA turnaround time, data processing, and other timelines within this project are not reflective of current AGA turnaround times.

For more information or to enroll in the project, contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email registry@gelbvieh.org.

BEEF MARKET OUTLOOK

by Laura Handke

Like the two years that preceded, 2023 looks to be a year of uncertainty as the U.S. faces a myriad of economic and weather driven challenges. At print, the current drought map for the U.S. indicates more than 40% of the country is in some form of drought, factor in $7 corn, $100+ round baled hay, and a tightened policy by the Bureau of Land Management to grant grazing permits and it’s easy to hear the not-sodistant rumblings of a supply storm on the horizon.

As of July 1, the U.S. beef cow herd was sitting at 30.35 million head, around 2.5% fewer head than July 1, 2020. Beef cow slaughter through August was up 13% from last year’s elevated levels and heifer slaughter was up 5%. Contraction is expected to continue through the foreseeable future.

So where does this dismal news leave the industry? While our hearts go out to the widespread suffering the encroaching drought has leveled on producers from Kansas to California and Nebraska to Texas; dwindling cow numbers

will continue to bolster markets both domestically and abroad.

CREATING DEMAND

For the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF), a non-profit organization tasked with identifying and cultivating the global relationships that lead to increased U.S. red meat demand, supply issues have yet to curb the taste of U.S. beef in other regions of the world

“On the demand side, it has been phenomenal,” says USMEF economist, Erin Borror. “And on the supply side, there just aren’t other meaningful producers of the Choice and Prime beef that we produce in this country. U.S. supply is going to decline for the next few

years, and I don’t see other competitors expanding enough to offset that.”

While the U.S. does compete with Australia for global beef market share, the long-term drought effects suffered by the Australian cow herd are still being felt. With herd rebuild strongly underway, the country has shifted the majority of beef production from grass finished to grain finished to grow numbers and deliver a consistent, marketable product more quickly. Borror says that in-light of the U.S. supply decline, Australia will secure some of the global market share, especially in Asia, because of their ability to supply product.

“Australia’s rebuild is underway. They’re going to produce more beef next year

and they’ll get some of that business, I’m afraid. That’s generally just how it happens. And perhaps it’s fortunate that we alternate cycles because then our global beef customers, aren’t switching to another protein. We’ll get it back,” she says.

Outside of Australia, Canada is our next closest competition in the grain fed and finished beef market. However, Borror notes that because the Canadian and U.S. beef markets are very interconnected, she doesn’t view Canadian beef as a true competitor.

Supplemental feeding in South America is also significant, but the product has not been able to command a premium in the export markets the way U.S., Canadian, and Australian beef have.

“If we look at the big picture, there’s such tremendous demand for U.S. beef globally, through the pandemic and leading up to today. Consumers have really recognized the value, the high quality, and the convenience of U.S. beef,” she says.

The U.S. cattle herd peaked in 2019 at a level that we will not see again for at least the next half-decade. And maximizing the value of every beef animal produced in the U.S. will be paramount to

countering the continued upward trajectory of input prices. Even if input prices moderate to some degree, Borror warns that a higher price of production will remain on the horizon for the next two to three years.

“The contraction in the herd is going to turn the tables more in favor of cow-calf and squeeze the other sectors,” Borror adds. “Exports maximize the value of every animal we produce. We need to have access to consumers in every market because we are all impacted differently by what is happening in the world today.

We have an energy crisis happening in Europe and the Japanese Yen falling past 140 to the U.S. dollar…which hasn’t happened since the 1998 Asian financial crisis. You also have to factor in the potential for further economic growth in Southeast Asia and Latin America as more companies move away from China.

We need our U.S. exporters to have access and penetration into as many markets as possible to be able to reach a consumer that is willing and able to pay the highest price.”

IS DEMAND SUSTAINABLE

At what point are consumers unwilling or unable to sustain demand?

Borror is optimistic that, as an industry, demand is still somewhat protected.

“We have really creative customers in

the international markets. They’ve all been through this (decreased supply and higher prices). Even in 2014, when we look back at the data, export markets didn’t fall that much,” Borror says, adding that in terms of exports, the U.S. beef industry is in a better place that it was in 2014.

“We’re in a much stronger position today in these markets than we were in 2014. The more years we put between BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) and the market access disruptions it caused, the better export position we are in. We’re on much stronger footing in these markets and they need our product even more today – we’re exporting a bigger share of our production. And, in these times, USMEF always doubles down on educating customers on alternative cuts,” she says.

Taiwan is an example of the creativity foreign markets leverage in marketing alternative cuts. The USMEF team has been working with retailers and chefs to help them prepare for the supply challenges they will see in securing popular cuts.

Also favoring foreign demand is the already high, by U.S. consumer standards, price foreign consumers are used to paying for U.S. beef over the last 2.5 years.

“Especially in 2021, even with the supply chain challenges and U.S. beef prices as much as 50-60% higher, depending on the cut, our international staff said that they never heard complaints from customers about the prices. The complaints were that they couldn’t get everything they wanted. F

EVENTS OF INTEREST

OCTOBER 2022

Oct. 1 XXB Prefix of Choice Online Heifer Sale, Orleans, Neb.

Oct. 8 Judd Ranch’s 32nd Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, Kan.

Oct. 8 SoKY Select, Gelbvieh Sale, Bowling Green, Ky.

Oct. 14 Function and Finesse 4.0, Parkbeg, SK Canada

Oct. 7-16 The Rockies to the Pacific Online Gelbvieh and Balancer Female Sale, Online @DVAuction. com

Oct. 15 Paul Gelbvieh Annual Bull and Commercial Female Sale, Exeter, Mo.

Oct. 15 Seedstock Plus Fall Bull and Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.

Oct. 28 T Bar S Focused on the Future Bull & Female Sale, Billings, Mo.

Oct. 29 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 3rd Annual Educational Seminar and Fall Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Ind.

Oct. 29 Hasty Rocky Hill Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Lebanon, Ky.

Oct. 29 Chimney Butte Ranch “The Northern Maternal Focus” Sale, Mandan, N.D.

NOVEMBER 2022

Nov. 1 Mid-American Elite Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Grand Island, Neb.

Nov. 5 B/F Cattle Co. Maternal Integrity Balancer Bull Sale, Butler, Mo.

Nov. 5 TJB Gelbvieh Annual Maternal Magic Bull Sale, Chickamauga, Ga.

Nov. 5 Seedstock Plus Red Reward ‘Fall Edition’ Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.

Nov. 17-19 Kicking Horse Ranch “Sharing the Heritage” Female Sale, Oilmont, Mont.

Nov. 18 Warner Beef Genetics, “Genetic Opportunities” Female Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

Nov. 26 Boys from the South Bull Sale, Lebanon, Tenn.

Nov. 29 Warner Beef Genetics “Commercial Edition” Female Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

DECEMBER 2022

Dec. 1-3 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh “Princesses of the Prairie” Online Female Sale

Dec. 2 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.

Dec. 7-9 AGA Annual National Convention, Louisville, Ky.

Dec. 17 Rippe Gelbvieh Complete Red Gelbvieh and Balancer Female Dispersal, Hubbell, Neb.

Dec. 17 CJ&L Livestock 9th Annual Bull Sale, Hermosa, S.D.

FEBRUARY 2023

Feb. 11 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, N.D.

Feb. 16 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Medina, N.D.

Feb. 23 Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, Colo.

Feb. 24 32nd Annual “Pot of Gold” Gelbvieh and Balancer Bull Sale, Montrose, Colo.

Feb. 25 Post Rock Cattle Company “Cowman’s Kind” Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, Kan.

MARCH 2023

March 3 34th Annual Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch Bull Sale, Ponteix, SK

March 4 Judd Ranch 45th Gelbvieh, Balancer, and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan.

March 4 Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh/Balancer Sale

March 4 Lazy TV Ranch 42nd Production Sale, at the Ranch, Selby, S.D.

EVENTS OF INTEREST

March 4 Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Asbury, Mo.

March 6 Hojer Ranch 31st Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, S.D.

March 7 Swanson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Oxford, Neb.

March 8 Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Investment” Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

March 16 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Olimont, Mont.

March 11 Midwest Beef

Cattle Consultants 20th Annual Open House and Spring Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Ind.

March 25 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance Sale

APRIL 2023

April 8 Knoll Crest Farm’s Spring Bull & Female Sale, Red House, Va.

DECEMBER 2023

D ec. 1 Knoll Crest Farm’s Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.

Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh. org for additional dates of upcoming sales and more information on each event.

EDITOR’S NOTE:

If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to laura@ gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events F

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Judd Ranch ................................................... 1

3 G Ranch ................................................... 34

AGA Convention 20

AGA Photo Contest 33

B/F Cattle Co. ............................................. 35

Bar Arrow Cattle Company ..................... 35

Bar JR Gelbvieh 36

Bar T Bar Ranches 34

Bow K Ranch.............................................. 34

Bull Barn Genetics.................................9, 38

C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC. 37

Canadian Gelbvieh Association 38

Cattlemen’s Connection 38

Cave Creek Cattle ...................................... 37

C-Cross Cattle Company 36

Cedar Top Ranch 36, BC

Chimney Butte Ranch 8, 36

Circle S Ranch ............................................ 35

CJ&L Livestock 37

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh 37

Cow Power Female Genotyping Project 27

Cranview Gelbvieh .................................... 37

Dan McCarty, Auctioneer ........................ 38

Danell Diamond Six Ranch 36

Diamond L Farms 37

Doak Lambert, Auctioneer ...................... 38

Flying H Genetics ............................... 35, 36

Gale Rippey Farms 38

Gelbvieh & Balancer National Sale ......... 31

Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska .......... 17

Gelbvieh Auction 30

Green Hills Gelbvieh 36

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh ................. 37

Hampton Cattle Company ....................... 37

Hart Farm Gelbvieh 34

Hilltop Farms 18, 35

Hodges Ranch 34

Hojer Ranch ............................................... 37

Ivers Cattle Company 35

J & K Gelbvieh Farm, Inc. 34

Kicking Horse Ranch 18, 36

Knoll Crest Farm ...................................4, 37

Koehn Cattle Co. 37

Lazy TV Ranch 37

Lemke Cattle 36

Little Windy Hill Farms ............................ 37

Lone Oak Cattle 34 M&P Gelbvieh 36

Martens Gelbvieh 34

Martin Cattle Company............................ 34 McMahan Cove Gelbvieh ......................... 34

Mitchell Marketing Services 38 MLM Gelbvieh 36

Mulroy Farms, LLC ................................... 34

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh............................ 38

Nowack Cattle Company 35

Plateau Gelbvieh

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Plus One Cattle Co. ................................... 35

Post Rock Cattle Company 35

Prairie Breeze Ranch 35

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh ................................ 37

ProHart Seedstock ..................................... 34

Red Ridge Gelbvieh 35

Rippe Gelbvieh 14

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh 35

Rumfelt Gelbvieh ....................................... 35

S.J. Cattle Co 37

Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay 36

Seedstock Plus 6

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms ............................ 36

Swenson Gelbvieh 35

T Bar S Cattle Co 35, 40

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 36

The 88 Ranch.............................................. 36

Thull Gelbvieh Farm 37

TJB Gelbvieh IFC

Triple K Gelbvieh 35

Volek Ranch ............................................... 37

Warner Beef Genetics ............................ IBC

White Oak Farms 36 Wilkinson Gelbvieh 34

Witt Cattle .................................................. 36

Wolf Gelbvieh ............................................ 36

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