OHIO ANGUS ASSOCIATION
Angus News & Notes
April-May 2019
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2019 Ohio Angus Super Star Sale
High Selling Bull- Lot 7, a son of 44 Bragging Rights that was consigned by Dadosky Farm, Wheelersburg, OH and purchased by Select Sires, Plain City, OH for $10,000
High Selling Female- Lot 38, a daughter of PVF Surveillance 4129 that was consigned by Maplecrest Farms, Hillsboro, OH and purchased by George Duvall & Sons, Barnesville, OH for $21,000
Sale Date: March 16, 2019 Sale Location: Ohio Beef Expo, Columbus, OH Auctioneer: Ron Kreis Sale Manager: Ohio Angus Association. High Selling Bulls Lot: Price: DOB: Seller: Buyer: 7 $10,000 12/17/17 Dadosky Farm, Wheelersburg, OH Select Sires, Plain City, OH 16 $7,000 1/31/18 Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Rose Valley Farm, Quaker City, OH 5 $5,700 10/7/17 Maplecrest Farms, Hillsboro, OH Harward Sisters, Richfield, NC 52 $5,000 1/4/18 Paradise Cattle Co., Ashville, OH Noecker Farms, Ashville, OH 2 $4,600 9/1/17 Way View Cattle Co., Hebron, OH Nelson Miller, Middlefield, OH 15 $4,500 1/14/18 Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Mark Ault, Chillicothe, OH High Selling Open Heifers 38 $21,000 4/18/18 Maplecrest Farms, Hillsboro, OH George Duvall & Sons, Barnesville, OH 33 $8,500 4/1/18 HFS Angus, Radnor, OH Jared Cluxton, Ripley, OH 44 $7,000 5/22/18 HFS Angus,Radnor, OH Big Sandy Livestock, Bruceton Mills, WV 39 $4,300 5/3/18 Toussaint River Angus, Oak Harbor, OH Adam Schumm, Willshire, OH 51 $4,200 11/12/18 Burks Cattle Com., Park City, KY Alan Taylor, Nicholasville, KY High Selling Bred Heifers 22 $4,700 10/4/17 MC Livestock, Greenville, VA MNM Farms, Millwood, VA 21 $3,200 9/4/17 Gahler Farms, Graytown, OH Jordan Greer, McConnelsville, OH Lots: 19 Angus Bulls 2 Bred Heifers 27 Open Heifers 48 Total Lots
Gross:
$79,700 $7,900 $99,400 $187,000
Average:
Volume Buyer: $4,194 $3,950 Cattle Sold Into: $3,681 Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, $3,895 Tennessee, North Carolina
Secretary’s Corner
In This Issue... Ohio Angus Super Star Sale Results 1 Secretary’s Corner 2 Ohio Beef Expo Junior Angus Show Results 3 2019 Ohio Beef Expo a Success 4 Angus National Advertising Campaign 5 Ohio Jr. Silver & Bronze Awards 6 Spring Sale Reports 7 Ohio Angus Preview Show Info 8 2019 Ohio Angus Board & Officers 9 Eastern Ohio Jr. District Show 9 Ohio Angus Banquet Report and Award Pics 10-11 Economics of Spring vs. Fall Calving 12 Genetics Markets and Feedlot Cattle 12 Angus Elections Under Way 13 Ohio Angus Field day 13 Angus to Update $Index Values 14 New Foot Structure EPD’s 14 Calendar of Events 16 2019 Angus Convention 16
Ohio Angus Breeders,
I’m sure like many of you I’m starting to wonder if this winter would ever give up! April was unusually damp and cool, delaying planting and spring turnout for many. But hopefully early May will offer some warmer and drier days. I hope you all will have a safe spring in the fields and are getting ready for hay season just around the bend. Despite the softer fat cattle and feeder cattle prices the demand for Angus genetics held strong through the spring. With most all of the spring Angus sales in Ohio and surrounding states seeing steady averages and grosses compared to recent years. I anticipate the demand for Angus based cows to hold through the fall. If you are interested in marketing females privately or through a fall consignment sale, give me a call to see how Ohio Angus can help you. The Ohio Angus Preview Show will be held in conjunction with the Eastern Ohio Junior District Show. The Junior and Open Shows of the Preview will be show on Sunday, June 2nd. More details are included on page 8 as well on the website at www.ohioangus.org. If you are interested in supporting the Preview Shows by purchasing a sponsorship, contact me to discuss options that are available. The Preview Show entry deadline is May 25th. The Saturday evening dinner will be held and sponsored by Ohio Angus Association & Eastern Ohio Angus Association. Looking ahead, the Ohio State Fair Angus shows will be held on July 26-28. To enter cattle into the shows, go to the Ohio State Fair website at www.ohiostatefair.com Thanks,
2019 Ohio Angus Assoc. Officers President: Todd Raines (937) 217-0499 tmraines@agristar.net Vice President: Keith Kauffman 740-504-4354 kkowman@yahoo.com Chairman: Joe Sanders (419) 648-3233 sanders_skylight_farm@hotmail.com Treasurer: Allen Gahler (419) 360-2091 gahler2@yahoo.com Secretary/Fieldman: Dan Wells (740) 505- 3843 danwells@ohioangus.org
Dan Wells Secretary / Fieldman (C) 740-505-3843 danwells@ohioangus.org
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2019 Ohio Beef Expo Jr. Show Results
3rd Overall Female & Champion Angus Heifer Beef Expo Jr. ShowExhibited by Bailey Garwood, Columbiana County
9th Overall Female & Reserve Angus Heifer Beef Expo Jr. ShowExhibited by Paige Pence, Clark County
Champion Angus Steer Beef Expo Jr. Show Exhibited by Zach Meyer, Mercer County
Reserve Angus Steer & Champion Best of the Buckeye Beef Expo Jr. ShowExhibited by Isaac Miley, Noble County
Champion Angus Heifer Best of the BuckeyeExhibited by Tanner Cordes, Montgomery Co.
Reserve Champion Angus Heifer Best of the BuckeyeExhibited by Kyle Piscione, Medina Co.
Third Overall Angus Heifer Best of the BuckeyeExhibited by Harrison Blay, Portage Co
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Ohio Beef Expo Once Again a Success in 2019 Beef industry enthusiasts gathered in Columbus, Ohio, March 14-17, for the 2019 Ohio Beef Expo. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) hosted more than 30,000 participants and attendees at the Ohio Expo Center. The Expo provides an annual opportunity for those in the cattle industry in Ohio, and across the nation, to learn and enhance their operations through a multi-day trade show, cattle sales, youth events and quality assurance sessions. The Expo kicked off with a trade show featuring more than 130 vendors from 16 states. Sullivan Supply was selected as the premier large booth exhibitor, ShowBloom – F.L. Emmert Company was selected as the premier small booth exhibitor and Heritage Show Supply was selected as the premier outdoor exhibitor. The premier Genetic Pathway exhibitor was Tim Schaeffer Show Cattle. A social was hosted for OCA members, volunteers, trade show participants and cattle exhibitors on Thursday, March 14, at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. OCA also held a live auction to raise money for OCA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) fund. An adult beef quality assurance session was offered on Friday, with close to 120 participants attending. Four breed shows and two breed parades were featured Friday and Saturday, as well as numerous breed displays representing the Angus, Charolais, Dexter, Hereford, MaineAnjou, Miniature Hereford, Murray Grey, Red Angus, Shorthorn and Simmental breeds. The Genetic Pathway, located in the ShowBloom Breed’s Barn, showcased the industry’s most popular sires and donor prospects on display throughout the weekend. Six breed sales brought in large crowds on Saturday, March 16, selling 345.5 lots with an average price of $3,435 and a gross of $1,186,650. Two recipients were honored with the Friend of the Expo Award for their dedication and contributions to the Expo’s annual success. C.J. Brown of Lindewood, Illinois, and Joe Foster of Plain City, were both honored. Brown owns C.J. Brown studios, where she creates unique prints for numerous cattle associations and companies. C.J. has always been willing to donate to fundraisers and create original artwork for the Ohio Beef Expo, particularly for the Expo’s 30th anniversary in 2017. Foster is a district sales manager for Quality Liquid Feeds, where he oversees sales in Ohio, southern Indiana, West Virginia and Virginia. Foster has been heavily involved with the Expo since nearly the beginning of the event and is currently the vicechairman of the Trade Show Committee. Throughout the year he is in communication with trade show exhibitors and also works to accommodate them during the event. Friday was Youth Day, sponsored by the Gallia County Cattlemen’s Association and the Fayette County Cattle Feeders. The day began with the judging contest, where over 560 youth tested their ability to evaluate cattle. 2019 marked record participation in this event. Nearly 450 youth participated in youth quality assurance training as well. Junior exhibitors also had the opportunity to attend two fitting and clipping demonstrations and a welcome pizza party. Events continued Saturday with over 475 exhibitors in the showmanship competition, sponsored by Cattle Visions, LLC, Engelhaupt Embroidery and ShowBloom – F.L. Emmert Company. Junior Showmanship was judged by Dan and Jill Harker of Hope, Indiana. The junior portion of the Expo wrapped up Sunday with the junior market animal show and junior heifer show. Amanda Schnoor, California, evaluated the breeding heifers while Dr. Ryan Rathmann, Texas, assessed the market animals. A combined total of nearly 815 head from across the
state participated in the two shows. During the junior show, Kinley Kreis, Muskingum County, was awarded the $1,000 Saltwell Expo scholarship, funded by the Saltwell Western Store and Ohio Beef Expo. During the event, OCA volunteers signed up and renewed nearly 200 memberships, including NCBA members. Current or new OCA members also had the opportunity to win some great prizes, like YETI coolers and a wood-pellet fired grill. These drawings were sponsored by the Ohio Corn Marketing Program. A complete list of the event’s sponsors can be found at www.ohiobeefexpo.com. The dates for the 2020 Ohio Beef Expo are March 19-22. Visit www.ohiobeefexpo.com for more information as well as complete coverage of the 2019 event.
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ANGUS SHOWS: July 26 - 28 (2nd Rotation) ENTRY FORM ONLINE:
www.ohiostatefair.com ENTRY DEADLINE: June 20th
American Angus Association Launches National Advertising Campaign
it comes to sale averages and carcass quality. According to the 2016 Here’s the Premium study conducted by Certified Angus Beef LLC, Angus steers and heifers bring an average of almost $25 more per head than their non-Angus competitors. As an added bonus, when producers market Angus-sired calves, there is documented value from that transaction. The Association’s commercial programs, AngusSource® and Angus LinkSM are designed to help commercial producers find the extra value.
New print and digital campaign promotes the value of registered Angus genetics. The American Angus Association® announces the launch of a new national advertising campaign promoting the value of registered Angus genetics to the backbone of the beef industry – commercial cattle producers. The new campaign showcases the registered Angus bull, cow and calf, with each to be promoted within its respective season. Along with the print campaign, a new companion website serves as a gathering point for cattle producers who desire to learn more about historic Angus strengths in maternal, carcass and performance qualities.
H e a d of t h e C l as s . When it comes to delivering better performance, growth, and marbling, Angus calves are the head of the class. In fact, Angus steers and heifers bring an average of almost $25a more per head than their non-Angus contemporaries. And, by leveraging Association programs like Angus LinkSM and AngusSource®, they’ll deliver better results for your operation. Invest in America’s breed today and ensure your calves are the head of their class tomorrow. Angus. America’s breed. Go to www.Angus.org/businessbreed to learn more.
“The new advertisements ultimately tie back to our Long Range Strategic Plan,” said Clint Mefford, director of communications. “We want to reinforce the value of using registered Angus bulls through a comprehensive promotional and educational campaign geared toward commercial producers.” The first advertisement — assertively named “Director of Breed Improvement” — showcases the dominance of the Angus bull and his influence on America’s cow herd. With more cattle qualifying for the Certified Angus Beef® brand (CAB®) than ever before, it’s clear that the Angus bull has had a continuing impact on the commercial cattle industry. The Director of Breed Improvement advertisements are currently running in national and regional publications throughout the United States, as well as digitally on select online platforms.
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Here’s the Premium study, 2016, Certified Angus Beef LLC.
Finally, the third advertisement focuses on the maternal side of the Angus business – highlighting the Angus cow and her maternal strengths. Named the “Most Valuable Player” for a reason, she provides unparalleled maternal instincts and is adaptable to nearly any region. The “Most Valuable Player” ads will be placed strategically in publications and online during the fall calving season.
Most Va lua ble Player.
Di r e c t or of Br e e d I m prov e m e n t.
Bulls get a lot of hype. And rightly so. But, the Angus cow? Now, she’s valuable.
With more Angus influenced cattle qualifying for the Certified Angus Beef ® brand than ever before, it’s clear that the Angus bull has become America’s bull. He sires calving ease, growth and superior marbling. He works well in any environment, and on any cow, regardless of breed. Make sure that America’s bull serves as your director of herd improvement.
She adds a lot to your business. She’s maternal. She works in any environment. And, she’s always at the top of her game delivering better calving ease, milk, faster growth and superior marbling genetics. Make America’s cow your Most Valuable Player.
Angus. America’s breed. Go to www.Angus.org/businessbreed or call 816.383.5100 to learn more.
Angus. America’s Breed. Learn more at www.Angus.org or call 816-383-5100.
“There is no denying the importance of the registered Angus bull in America’s predominantly black-hided cow herd,” said Mefford. “This campaign is solely focused on the commercial sector and serves as a resource for the pride our members have in their registered Angus seedstock.” The second advertisement will make its debut this summer during feeder-calf sale season. It is rightfully named “Head of the Class,” as Angus and Angus-influenced feeder calves consistently find themselves at the top of the chart when
“The American Angus Association is known for groundbreaking marketing initiatives, dating back to the early 60’s influential advertisement campaigns,” said Mefford. “As we look to the future of our communication efforts, we feel our new campaign and website will set the stage for the next generation of Angus advertisements and will broaden the Angus influence in America’s herd even further.”
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Samantha Wallace Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards Samantha Wallace, Kansas, Ohio, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Wallace is the 17-year-old daughter of Sandra Wallace and attends Lakota Local Schools. She is a member of the NJAA, the Ohio Junior Angus Association, where she has served as reporter and awards chairman, and was part of the fundraising committee. She is also a member of the Black Swamp Junior Angus Association and the Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show Committee. She has participated in local, state, regional and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Wallace participated in the team fitting, poster, photography, team sales, livestock judging, quiz bowl and skillathon contests. She served as a voting delegate in 2017 and was a participant in the mentoring program in 2012, 2016 and 2017. She is also actively involved with her local 4-H club and FFA.
American Angus Regional Manager Alex Tolbert presents Silver & Bronze Awards to (L-R) Samantha Wallace, Ellie Kidwell & Josie Kidwell at the 2019 Ohio Beef Expo.
Josie Kidwell Earns Junior Bronze Award Josie Kidwell, Walhonding, Ohio, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Silver award, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Kidwell is the 13-year-old daughter of Korey and Kelly Kidwell. She attends Tri-Valley Middle School and is a member of the NJAA and Ohio Junior Angus Association. She has participated in local, state, regional and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Kidwell participated in the creative writing, livestock judging and quiz bowl contests. She was also a participant in the mentoring program in 2018. Kidwell has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®).
American Angus Regional Manager Alex Tolbert presents Silver & Bronze Awards to Kristina Scheurmann at the 2019 Ohio Beef Expo.
Ellie Kidwell Earns Junior Silver Award Ellie Kidwell, Walhonding, Ohio, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Silver award, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Kidwell is the 16-year-old daughter of Korey and Kelly Kidwell. She attends Tri-Valley High School and is a member of the NJAA and Ohio Angus Association, where she has served as reporter She has participated in state, regional and national shows. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Kidwell participated in the photography, livestock judging, skillathon, quiz bowl, and team fitting contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. In 2018 she was a participant in the mentoring program and served as a voting delegate. She also participated in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conferences in 2017 and 2018 and attended the 2018 Angus Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Kidwell has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) and has consigned cattle at the Ohio Angus Super Star Sale and the Ohio Beef Expo. She is also actively involved with her local FFA chapter.
Kristina Scheurman Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards Kristina Scheurman, Warsaw, Ohio, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo. Scheurman is the 17-year-old daughter of Kirk and Jeanette Scheurman. She attends Tri-Valley High School and is a member of the NJAA, the Ohio Junior Angus Association, where she has served as treasurer and royalty, and the Eastern Ohio Angus Association. She has participated in local, regional and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Scheurman participated in the extemporaneous public speaking, quiz bowl, livestock judging, team sales, team fitting, and skillathon contests. She also participated in the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. In 2018 she participated in the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference and attended the Angus Convention in Columbus, Ohio. She has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®).
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Partners in Performance Bull Sale Report
Sale Date: March 30, 2019 Auctioneer: Ron Kreis High Selling Angus Bulls Lot: Price: DOB: Sire: 3 $4,800 12/15/17 Connealy Concord 14 $4,000 12/21/17 Connealy Concord 41 $4,000 2/17/18 WayView Discovery 909-B326 31 $3,900 1/8/18 Connealy Uptown 098E 46 $3,400 1/6/18 Connealy Uptown 098E 29 $3,200 8/10/17 Basin Payweight 1682 42 $3,000 2/15/16 Connealy Concord 1 $3,000 11/27/17 PVF Insight 0129 9 $3,000 12/15/16 EF Commando 1366 4 $3,000 12/14/17 Connealy Uptown 098E Lots: 46 Angus Bulls 46 Total Bulls 11 Open Angus Heifers 5 Angus Spring Pairs 5 Com. Angus Open Heifers 5 Com. Angus Bred Heifers 26 Total Female Lots 72 Total Lots
Gross:
$121,175 $121,175 $14,450 $6,925 $4,775 $8,650 $34,800 $155,975
Average:
Sale Location: Muskingum Livestock, Zanesville, OH Sale Manager: Ohio Angus Association Buyer: Ben Congrove, Laurelville, OH Marvin Steed, St. Clairsville, OH Kiata Farms, Hamilton, OH Dylan Kernen, Jerusalem, OH Harold Madden, Adamsville, OH Tyler Shelton, Washington, WV John Yenney, Daisytown, PA Tim VanHorn, Malta, OH Mahan Farms, Zanesville, OH Carroll Elliott, Ripley, WV
$2,634 $2,634 $1,313 $1,385 $955 $1,730 $1,338 $2,166
Volume Buyer: Cattle sold into:
Maplecrest Online Show Heifer Sale Report
Sale Date: April 9, 2019 High Selling Angus Heifers Lot: Price: DOB: Sire: 2 $17,500 Silverias Style 9303 1 $16,500 SCC Tradition of 24 3 $11,500 Colburn Primo 5153 6 $6,250 PVF Insight 0129 Lots: 7 Angus Heifers 3 Sim-Angus Heifers 10 Total Heifers 2 Embryo Lots
Gross:
$61,550 $9,100 $70,650 $2,000
Sale Manager: SC Online Sales
Buyer: Brooke Harward, Richfield, NC Evan Henning, Janesville, WI Scott Allen, Talmo, GA Justin Crain, Mounds, IL Average:
$8,793 $3,033 $7,065 $1000
Pride in Performance Bull Sale Report
Sale Date: April 19, 2019 Auctioneer: Ron Kreis High Selling Angus Bulls Lot: Price: DOB: Sire: 3 $3,050 1/4/18 Ellingston Homestead 6030 8 $3,000 1/24/18 Connealy Commonwealth 10 $3,000 8/12/17 Plattemere Weigh Up K360 18 $2,500 1/30/18 Connealy Concord 7 $2,500 2/26/18 Connealy Concord Lots: 27 Angus Bulls 10 Open Angus Heifers 37 Total Lots
Gross:
$65,050 $11,000 76, 050
Sale Location: Parkersburg Livestock, Mineral Wells, WV Sale Manager: Ohio Angus Association Buyer: Frank Summers, Grafton, WV David Dolen, Cambridge, OH Brandon Boso, Belleville, WV Bob Deitrick, Zanesville, OH Zach Taylor, Union, WV
Average:
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$2,409 $1,100 $2,055
Volume Buyer: Ben Stansberry, Smithville, WV Cattle sold into: Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Ohio
2019 Ohio Angus Preview Show Sunday, June 2nd 2019 Noble County Fairgrounds • Caldwell, OH
The Ohio Angus Preview Show will be held June 2nd at the Noble County Fairgrounds in Caldwell, OH. The Preview will held on Sunday only as being held in conjunction with the Eastern Ohio Angus Jr. District Show. The Junior and Open Shows will show concurrently and to one judge. All cattle must be checked in by 5 P.M. on Saturday, June 1st, Detailed schedule and entry information at www.ohioangus.org SHOW HOTELS: Days Inn & Suites • (740) 305-0082 Comfort Inn & Suites • (520) 505-2280 43945 Marietta Rd. Caldwell, OH 43724 44380 W. Hills Ln. Caldwell, OH 43724 Group Rate: Double Queen Beds $60 + tax/night Group Rate: $65 + tax/night FAIRGROUNDS CAMPSITES: • $30/Night Best Western Hotel • (740) 732-7599 44128 Fairground Rd. Caldwell, OH 43724 • More details call Noble Co. Fair (740) 732-5598 Group Rate: $63 + tax/night
Entry Deadline: May 15th
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES For $50, sponsorship will include:
• Cattle may arrive after 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 • Barn bedding will be in place. • Tie-outs on trailers and in designated areas, must provide own tie out bedding • Show supplies will be available • Saturday evening dinner sponsored by Ohio Angus Association & Eastern Ohio Angus Association
* Business card ad in the Preview Show program * listing in the Ohio Angus Newsletter * listing in the Ohio Angus Directory * show day announcements about your farm / business * Award banner sponsors also available Deadline to submit business card or other information for sponsorships is May 25th Submit to Dan Wells at danwells@ohioangus.org or call 740-505-3843 to discuss details.
EOAA District Show & PREVIEW Schedule: SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019
8:00 a.m. ......................All Cattle may start arriving at Fairgrounds 12 Noon .......................Eastern Ohio Angus District Show Cattle Arrival Deadline 1:00 p.m. ......................Eastern Ohio Angus District Show 5:00 p.m........................Ohio Angus Preview Check In and Arrival deadline 6:00 p.m........................Ohio Angus Preview Dinner at Fairgrounds 7:30 p.m........................Ohio Angus Board Meeting
SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019 9:00 a.m..........................Ohio Angus & Ohio Junior Angus Preview Shows
(Both shows held concurrently) Show Order: Junior Showmanship - Angus Heifers Angus Steers - Angus Cow-Calf Pairs & Angus Bulls
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2019 Ohio Angus Board of Directors
The 2019 Ohio Angus Officer Team was elected during the 2019 Annual Meeting, held on February 2nd, in Wooster, OH. Seated L-R Wes Untied, Joe Sanders-Chairman of the Board, Allen GahlerTreasurer, Todd Raines-President, Keith Kaufmann-Vice President & Dan Wells-Executive Secretary. Standing L-R Scott Millikan, Chip Enos, John Hall, John King, Fred Penick, Ron Miller, Dave Baird, Nick Wagner, Shawn Howell, Tim Harsh, John Grimes, Dave Felumlee Not Pictured: Jay Clutter, Keith Burgett, Kelvin Egner, Henry Bergfeld
2019 Ohio Angus Officer Team
L-R Joe Sanders, Chairman of the Board; Allen Gahler, Treasurer; Todd Raines, President; Dan Wells, Executive Secretary; Keith Kaufmann, Vice President
Eastern Ohio Angus Junior Show
Saturday, June 1st, 2019 Noble County Fairgrounds, Caldwell, OH **Held in conjunction with Ohio Angus Preview Show** Entry Deadline: May 15, 2019 Entries to be made online via Ohio Angus Preview Show Entry form at www.ohioangus.org -9-
2019 Ohio Angus Annual Banquet The Ohio Angus Association held it’s Annual Meeting and 2019 Awards Banquet on February 2nd at the Certified Angus Beef Culinary Center, Wooster, OH . Over 150 attendees enjoyed a beef tenderloin meal, shared in fellowship, planning, and awards presentations. Election of Officers was also held with Todd Raines, Seaman elected as President, Keith Kaufmann elected as Vice President, Allen Gahler, Graytown was elected as Treasurer and Dan Wells, Frankfort will continue serving as Secretary. The new board members and officers of the Association, the Jr. Association, and the Ladies Auxiliary were introduced, and as always, the evening concluded with the auctioning of the page choices in the 2019 directory. New Board members were elected and include: Dave Felumlee, Tim Harsh, Fred Penick and Dave Baird were elected to 2 Yr. terms. With 5 regional associations having vacancies and Jim Rentz vacating his seat with a year remaining, the by-laws call for at large positions to be elected for one year terms, so the total number of directors should be kept at a minimum of 18. Keith Burgett, Shawn Howell, Kelvin Egner, John Hall, Ron Miller and Scott Millikan were elected to serve 1 Yr. terms. Special guest Ryan LePage conducted the Directory Page Auction that grossed $13,785 on 24 premier pages. The high selling page was Back Cover going to Maplecrest Farm for $1,050. Other notable high-selling pages included: Inside Back Cover to Optum Angus for $950; Inside Front Cover to HFS Angus, Radnor for $900; Pages 2, 4 & 5 all sold for $650 and went to Pine Hill Farm, Raines Farms and Ke-Car Farms. Thank You to all that bid and purchased ads through the 2019 Ohio Angus Directory Auction!
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2018 Boys Silver Show Award The 2018 Boys Silver Show Award was sponsored by Gahler Farms, Graytown and presented to Jacob LeBrun, Lucasville
2018 Girls Silver Show Award The 2018 Girls Silver Show Award was sponsored by Turkey Run Angus, Otway and presented by McKayla Raines to Erica Snook, Caldwell
2018 Boys Bred & Owned Award The 2018 Boys Bred & Owned Award was sponsored by Egner Farms Angus, Shelby. Presented to Ty Rains, Seaman by Shawn & Christina Howell.
2018 Girls Bred & Owned Award The 2018 Girls Bred & Owned Award was sponsored by Wells Livestock, Chillicothe and presented by Dan Wells to Sarah Millikan, Napoleon
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2018 Distinguished Service Award The 2018 Distinguished Service Award was presented at the Ohio Beef Expo Angus Sale to Jackie & Kelvin Egner, Shelby, OH.
2018 Junior Silver Show Award The 2018 Junior Silver Show Award was sponsored by Paradise Cattle Co., Ashville presented to Carly Sanders of Hillsboro, OH.
2019 Ohio Jr. Angus Officers The 2019 Ohio Angus Junior officers were elected and include: L-R Ellie Kidwell, Secretary; McKayla Raines, President; Ty Raines, Treasurer; Sarah Millikan, Vice President; Renae Hamilton, Reporter
2019 Miss Ohio Angus The 2019 Miss Ohio Angus was presented to Ellie Kidwell, Walhounding.
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Consider Economics of Spring vs. Fall Calving Season
– Jason Bradley, Agricultural Economics Consultant, Noble Foundation
Have you ever stopped and thought about the reasons why you manage your cattle herd the way you do? Can you justify your calving season? You could calve in the spring and market calves in the fall. Or maybe you calve in the fall and market in the spring. Perhaps you have a continuous calving season throughout the year.
What to Consider When Choosing a Calving Season I’m not going to try to convince you that you should be using one calving season over another. There are endless things to consider when you are looking at how and when to market your yearling cattle, including:
• Nutritional demands. • Forage availability. • Seasonality of yearling calf prices. • Seasonality of feed prices. • Availability of labor.
In the Southern Great Plains, spring calving seasons are most popular, seconded by fall calving seasons. A continuous calving season has been shown to have more issues with management and marketing. Having a group of yearling calves that are larger and uniform in size and color has been shown to increase marketability.
Spring Calving Season Reduces Supplementation In Oklahoma, forage availability and nutrient requirements are among the top factors, outside of yearling cattle and feed prices that influence timing of the calving season. A continuous calving season has been shown to have more issues with management and marketing. Having a group of yearling calves that are larger and uniform in size and color has been shown to increase marketability. A cow’s peak nutrition requirement is going to be shortly after that calf is born. If this is in the fall, there is a good chance that more supplemental feeding will be needed in order for her to provide for the calf and be ready in time for the next breeding season. This is going to increase her annual cost. However, if she calves in the spring, she may need less supplementation with the availability of new forage growing. While this may seem like an obvious choice, we have to look at the other factors.
Fall Calving Season Offers Higher Market Prices By looking at an indexed price for yearling steers weighing 500 to 600 pounds (shown in the chart), we can see that having a calf of this size has a higher price in the spring compared to the fall. This is influenced by multiple factors, including more calves going to the market in the fall due to more spring-calving herds in this part of the country. This increase in supply pushes prices lower.
This causes a trade-off between the two management styles. The higher prices received by the spring yearling calves is offset by the higher management costs for that fall calving herd. The lower prices received in the fall are made up by having lower cow costs with the spring calving herd. This is why it’s important to look at your entire operation and consider the other factors, like available labor or even the weather in your area. There are trade-offs between all management decisions you face. Understanding the seasonality of the cattle markets is just one of the pieces to the much larger puzzle of producing cattle.
Genetic Markers and Their Use in Feedlot Cattle – Steve Boyles, OSU Extension Beef Specialist
Carcass characteristics are economically important but can be difficult to measure pre-harvest. Therefore, genetic markers associated with these traits may provide valuable information to decision makers. The success of genetic markers depends on the accuracy of molecular breeding values (MBV). Researchers at Oklahoma State University evaluated molecular breeding values for yield and quality grades for commercial beef cattle and reported it in their publication: Yield and quality grade outcomes as affected by molecular breeding values for commercial beef cattle. N. M. Thompson, E. A. DeVuyst, B. W. Brorsen, and J. L. Lusk. J. Anim. Sci. 2015.93:2045–2055 Independent validations report significant correlations between molecular breeding values and the traits they predict. However, many of these molecular breeding values explain less than 50% of genetic variation. For example, a test that explains 50% of genetic variation and has a heritability of 0.4 explains just 20% of what we observe in the trait. A gene marker panel score for marbling of 8 out of 10 indicates relatively high genetic potential for marbling. However, there still exists a lack of practical information about how these values translate into the likelihood of on-the-hoof or on-the-rail outcomes. That is, given a gene marker panel score for marbling of 8, what is the probability that an animal will grade Choice or better? About 9000 head of commercially fed cattle and a subsample of 4700 black- hided cattle were evaluated for genetic markers for yield grade and marbling. The data was from 6 different Midwestern feed yards provided by Neogen, the parent company of Igenity. At arrival a hair sample or tissue punch from ear tag application was collected for genetic testing.
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Panel scores are Igenity’s method of communicating molecular breeding values to a commercial audience. Kind of like the stars you may see in some bull sale catalogues. Igenity panel scores report genetic potential for a given trait as a single score, ranging from 1 to 10. Animals with panel scores of 1-2- 3 were characterized as having “low” genetic potential; 4-5-6-7 were “moderate”; and 8-9-10 were “high” genetic potential. One clarification is that a high genetic potential/panel score for yield grade should lead to a lower, more favorable yield grade. The majority of the cattle were graded USDA yield grade 2 (44%) or 3 (37%) and quality grade Select (42%) or Low Choice (42%). Black-hided bos taurus steers with “low” genetic potential for yield grade and marbling had about a 29% chance of achieving the base price or better on a price grid (yield grade 3 or lower and quality grade Low Choice or better). An animal with “moderate” genetic potential for both yield grade and marbling had a 46% chance of achieving the base price or better on a price grid, and animal with the highest scores had a 66% chance of achieving this same outcome. Higher genetic potential for yield grade resulted in less favorable quality grade outcomes. However, this effect was diminished the longer the animal was on feed. Higher genetic potential for marbling led to less favorable yield grade outcomes. The tradeoff between yield grade and quality grade outcomes may be more exaggerated among black-hided steers than for the general population. Increasing the yield grade marker from minimum to the maximum decreased the probability of receiving yield grade discounts by half, from 14 to only 7% for the general population and from 19 to 9% for black-hided steers. In general, distributions of yield grade outcomes for the general population and black-hided bos taurus steers were similar. The only notable difference was that black-hided bos taurus steers were more likely to grade yield grades 3, 4, and 5, and less likely to grade yield grades 1 and 2 regardless of the level of genetic potential for yield grade. Increasing genetic potential/panel scores for marbling led to more favorable quality grades. Steers with the lowest score for marbling had a probability of grading Standard or Select 73% of the time for the general population and 71% for black-hided bos taurus steers. However, this probability dropped to just 20% for the general population and 21% for black-hided bos taurus steers when genetic potential for marbling was increased to the maximum observed value.
The American Angus Association offers an online nomination option for the convenience of the membership. By using a unique number provided to each eligible voting member, the nomination can be made online. Nominations submitted online must be completed no later than 4:30 p.m., CDT June 7. If the traditional printed form is used to nominate, the signed nomination form must be received in the Association office no later than 4:30 p.m., CDT on June 7. Following the close of the nomination period, every qualified nominee will be included on a state/district ballot. Ballots will be mailed to the eligible voting members in July to vote for the final slate of state/district delegates. The Annual Convention of Delegates will take place Monday, Nov. 4, during the Angus Convention in Reno, Nevada. Online registration for the convention will begin July 1, and further information will be available at www.angusconvention.com.
Angus Election Under Way
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Ohio Angus Field Day 9.8.19 Hosted by:
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Delegate nominations due in-office June 7. The American Angus Association® is making preparations for the 2019 Annual Convention of Delegates, hosted in conjunction with the Angus Convention Nov. 2-4 in Reno, Nevada. In accordance with the Association bylaws, forms were mailed April 5 to every eligible voting active life and regular Association member who qualified as an eligible voting member to nominate delegates to the annual meeting. The nomination period is April 8 to June 7, and each eligible voting member is allowed to nominate one eligible voting member who resides in the same state or district, including himself or herself. More information is available here. The candidate should be highly involved in the Angus business, willing to attend the meeting and able to represent Angus breeders.
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SAVE THE DATE!
American Angus Association to Update $Value Indexes Updates are based on a major research effort and will be effective this June. The American Angus Association® Board of Directors approved changes to the $Value Indexes during the February board meeting Feb. 18-21, 2019. Updated $Value Indexes will be available this June, and changes include revisions to Beef Value ($B), updating the Weaned Calf Value ($W) model to the new Maternal Value ($Maternal) and rounding all $Values to whole dollars to eliminate decimals. Quality Grade ($QG) and Yield Grade ($YG) will be removed because $QG is redundant to the Marbling EPD, and $YG is redundant to Fat and REA EPDs. In addition, a balanced index will be implemented June 2020 with a complete education plan to be executed with the membership and industry to take place over the next 15 months. “Our current $Value Index models have served us well since 2004,” said Dan Moser, Angus Genetics Inc. president. “But since 2004, technology has improved, and new EPDs have been created. So, an extensive research project was initiated in February of 2018, which included an industry survey of all sectors that allowed staff to gain insight into how Angus breeders utilize genetic tools. These results complemented the core research analysis that ultimately led to the updated $Value models.” Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) staff worked alongside AbacusBio, a renowned animal breeding technology consulting company, to develop and conduct the survey, analyze the results and update economic models. The AGI team reviewed the findings and put together recommendations to best serve the goals of the membership and the breed. The recommendations were reviewed by the Board, and several were approved. $B will be updated to better reflect current end points when finishing cattle. $W will become $Maternal and will include more EPDs, such as maternal calving ease, heifer pregnancy and docility. Also effective in June 2019, all $Values will be rounded to whole dollars, eliminating the decimals, or cents, portion of each $Value. Finally, a balanced index also was approved to roll out June 2020. A comprehensive education initiative will be conducted over the next 15 months to ensure that membership can see exactly how the balanced index will work, what EPDs are included and how it can be considered when making breeding decisions.
New Foot Structure EPDs: Claw Set and Foot Angle By Kelli Retallick
The foot scores range from 1-9 with 5 being an ideal score for both claw set and foot angle. Foot scores can be collected on animals as early as one year of age; however, producers are encouraged to continuously collect foot scores on older females. The foot scoring guide can be found at www.angus.org/performance/footscore/ footscoreposter.pdf. Since the inception of the foot scoring system, nearly 20,000 scores have been collected for both claw set and foot angle. Initial research has shown both of
these traits have a heritability estimate of 0.25, which is similar to weaning weight, meaning genetic selection for improvement of these traits can take place. Foot score EPDs have been in a research environment for the past 16 months. This process allowed for continued data collection and several months of validation on the stability and accuracy of the genetic predictions. Producers should remember EPDs reflect only the current data included in the database. For instance, currently not enough phenotypes (records) have been reported in the 1-4 categories for either foot angle or claw set to be valuable for the genetic evaluation. Only 5-9 scores for both foot angle and claw set are used in this EPD evaluation. However, it’s important producers continue to use the whole 1-9 scale when scoring feet to make sure animals are characterized correctly. In the future if enough data in these 1-4 categories are reported, it may merit inclusion into the future evaluations.
Foot scores, defined Claw set EPD (Claw), is expressed in units of claw-set score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal claw set. The ideal target for claw set being toes are symmetrical, evenly and appropriately spaced. Foot angle EPD (Angle), is expressed in units of foot-angle score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal foot angle. The ideal targeting animals with a 45-degree angle at the pastern joint with appropriate length and heel depth. Currently, breed average for both of these traits is 0.5. This means an animal with EPDs less than 0.5 can be considered a “breed improver” for that trait. When using these two new EPDs, these tools should be used to compare bulls to each other. For example, Bull A has a +0.5 claw set EPD and Bull B has a 0.0 claw set EPD. Bull B’s progeny, on average, would be predicted to score half a score better on the 5-9 scale for claw set compared to Bull A’s progeny. In addition to being released, these two foot score EPDs will also be included in the new maternal weaned calf value ($M) index that predicts profitability from conception to weaning.
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Ohio Angus Calender of Events May 15 May 15 May 24-26 June 1 June 2 June 13-16
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Eastern Regional Jr. Show, Timonium, MD
Ownership & Entry Deadline Ohio Angus Preview Show Atlantic National Angus Show, Timonium, MD Eastern Ohio Jr. District Show, Caldwell, OH Ohio Angus Preview Show, Caldwell, OH All American Angus Futurity, Louisville, OH
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National Jr. Angus Show, Louisville, KY North Central District Show, Bucyrus, OH Black Swamp District Show, Tiffin, OH Ohio State Fair Angus Shows, Columbus, OH West Central District Show, Lima, OH
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2019 Angus Convention Nov. 2-4, 2019 RENO, NV Angus Convention is Headed West!
From outstanding educational seminars to nationally known entertainment, the 2019 Angus Convention in Reno, Nevada, is an event you won’t want to miss. More than 2,000 cattlemen and women attended the 2018 Angus Convention in Columbus, Ohio, to celebrate the 135th Annual Convention of Delegates and the 40th anniversary of the Certified Angus Beef® brand. As plans take shape for the 2019 Angus Convention in Reno, Nevada, there’s even more in store for producers and their partners. Registration and hotel block open July 1, 2019.
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