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MAINE-ANJOU
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Building a Breed and a Family
A visit to Larry James’ farm near Paris, Mo., will quickly show the importance of the Maine-Anjou breed in the family’s lives. James was honored during the American Royal as the 2018 American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Heritage Road Hall of Fame inductee. James humbly says he hasn’t done anything out of the ordinary to deserve the award, but is honored that others feel he has contributed enough to the breed he loves to receive it. The James’ journey in the Maine-Anjou business started in the early 1970s when sons Ronnie and Rickie were showing steers and they met Dave Steen, former AMAA commercial marketing director, who at the time was raising and selling cattle. Larry liked the looks of the Maine-cross calves and a conversation with Steen led to the eventual purchase of four MaineAnjou heifers. “We really liked the idea of raising the calves the boys would show, so Helen and I decided to make the trek to Montana to pick out some heifers,” says Larry. “The morning we went to look at the heifers we became hooked on the Maine-Anjou breed because of their incredible disposition. We could walk right up to them.” Through the years, the James family had fed out cattle. Larry grew up with Herefords and Angus and they used Simmental in their herd CONTINUED ON PAGE... 16
Address Service Requested PRSRT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Jefferson City, MO 65101 Permit #303
by Jennifer Carrico
Bright
LIGHTS MAINE-ANJOU SALE
SATURDAY, JAN. 19 at 3 PM MST IN THE YARDS, DENVER, COLO.
MAINE ANGUS SIRED BY STYLE
MAINE ANGUS SIRED BY PRIMO
MAINETAINER SIRED BY GARTH
MAINETAINER SIRED BY EPIC
PB MAINE-ANJOU SIRED BY UNLEASHED
MAINE ANGUS SIRED BY PRIMO
3/4 MAINE-ANJOU SIRED BY MAKERS MARK
PB MAINE-ANJOU SIRED BY UNLIMITED POWER
Vision, Vigor, Value!
American Maine-Anjou Association - Blake Nelson, (816) 431-9950 OR Josh Cribbs, (813) 967-6949 For catalog requests e-mail blake@amaapc.com
MAINE ANGUS MAINE ANGUS COLOR STANDARDS
• All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail. • Starting Jan. 1, 2019 - All animals that have qualified and registered as Maine Angus prior to Jan. 1, 2019 will retain their Maine Angus papers but will not be able to exhibit/show in the Maine Angus division, however, these animals are eligible to show as MaineTainers.
The Maine-Angus program is a initiative created by the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) to showcase the complementation of Maine-Anjou genetics when crossed with Angus or Red Angus cattle. This program will reveal Maine-Anjou cattle’s ability to enhance feed efficiency and red meat yield when placed on British based genetics. This program should provide seedstock that will increase production and carcass yield through heterosis. The name Maine Angus is both strong and informative by stating exactly what breeds are present in said animal. The standard is both parents must be registered at the AMAA, American Angus Association (AAA) or Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) will provide validated lineage and genetic information along with valuable EPDs. Through a partnership with the AAA our EPDs will be updated with the latest genetic evaluation by the AAA which will provide the breeders and customers the best genetic prediction available. This program is focused on producing quality registered offspring that will aid in the incorporation of Maine-Anjou
genetics into the mainstream of the USA beef sector. PROGRAM STANDARDS • Maine Angus refers to cattle with the following characteristics: • The animal will have between 3/8 Maine-Anjou to 5/8 MaineAnjou blood and have between 3/8 registered Angus to 5/8 registered Angus and/or registered Red Angus blood. • The standard is both parents must be registered at the AMAA, American Angus Association (AAA) or Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) will provide validated lineage. • Qualifying cattle can have no more than 1/8 of non-registered blood or other breeds. • A registered Maine Angus bull must be proven free of genetic defects PHA and TH. Depending on the Maine Angus bull’s genetic makeup, the individual must also be proven free of known Angus lethal genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH and CA) and/or known lethal Red Angus genetic defects (Ex. AM, NH, CA
and OS) whether determined by pedigree or test. • A registered Maine Angus female must be proven free of PHA and TH, whether identified by pedigree or test. MAINE ANGUS COLOR STANDARDS • All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail. • Starting Jan. 1, 2019 - All animals that have qualified and registered as Maine Angus prior to Jan. 1, 2019 will retain their Maine Angus papers but will not be able to exhibit/show in the Maine Angus division, however, these animals are eligible to show as MaineTainers.
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MAINE-ANJOU Table of Contents
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Headquarters
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Commercial Connection
AMAA Annual Board of Director’s Meeting
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American Royal Results
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ON THE COVER: LARRY JAMES - BUILDING A BREED & FAMILY AMAA HERITAGE ROAD INDUCTEE
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NAILE Results
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Index of Advertisers
LINDSEY BROEK, EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Bring on the cow Power the power of 1829
Matneral brother to Cerveza, Whizard, & Unwound
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Where Maternal Matters
1829 has produced over $300,000 in progeny sales and is the dam of Cerveza, Whizard, Unwound and some of the most prolific donors we own. Her progeny have proved to have the genetic power to pass their genetic merits down through the generations. They have left lasting impacts on programs across the country. Now let us introduce the newest card to an already stacked
deck, MAKIN TIME. Sired by the legendary Maternal Made and out of the great 1829 he has not only the genotype to rise above but his presence on the hoof is what makes us all stand back. Big footed, big legged, big topped, powerful, smooth, correct, and all the look you’ve come to expect. Semen interest sells in Denver at the Bright Lights Sale, Saturday, Jan 19, in the yards!
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Wouldn’t you Love to have These in Your pasture? it’s hard to beat
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The Truline Program
Performance cattle based off of Performance Pedigrees and Performance EPDs.
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BRIGHT LIGHTS MAINE-ANJOU SALE SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 DENVER, COLO. Lot 10 CED BW WW YW M M&G MCE
TLM FOREMOST 817F TLM Edge 449B X TLM Missy IM 617D Reg. #491544 - Purebred - Feb. 1, 2018 BW: 70 Adj. WW: 732
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TLM ELECT 726E LATH Imax 203z X TLM Lady 434B Reg. #482319 - 3/4 - Feb. 14, 2017 BW: 88 Adj. WW: 700
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TLM FORESITE 840F
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TLM Empire 535C X TLM Miss Basic 122Y Reg. #491543 - 3/4 - Feb. 1, 2018 BW: 84 Adj. WW: 705
CED BW WW YW M M&G MCE
TLM FOOT PRINT 868F
TLM Bonus 404B X TLM Lady 450B Reg. #494660 - PB - March 6, 2018 BW: 88 Adj. WW: 709
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Stop by our pen and see these two exciting display bulls!
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TLM Depth Charge TLM Next Step
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TLM MISS ED 742E
TLM Edge 449B X TLM Miss Amy 332A Reg. #482492 - PB - Feb. 10, 2017 BW: 86
Truline Maines Everett Steve Mike Forkner 9282 E. Indian Line Rd.• Richards, MO 64778
(417) 484-3306 • (877) 489-0570 • (417) 549-0666 • www.trulinemaines.com • eforktlg@gmail.com
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DJ FORTRESS F802 Purebred - Garth X Newt
51st GOLDEN PLUS Sale
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 - 1 PM CST At the Red Barn, Winner, SD
- Selling 55 coming yearling & fall yearling bulls -
32 Maine-Anjou - 1/4 to Purebred, black & Polled. Sired by All That Matters, Garth, I-80, Daddys Money, Common Ground & On Point 5 Simmental - 1/4 to 3/4, black & Polled. Sired by Step Ahead, Cowboy Cut & SAV Renown. 18 Angus Sired by Insight, Absolute Advantage, Bruiser & Final Product
3/4 DJ FRONTIER F807 Common Ground X Ali
3/4 3/4 DJ FORTIFIER F801
DJ FEELIN GOOD F810 Offering serveral heifer bulls!
All That Matters X Basic Instinct
One third of the offering are embryo transplants. Performance and Ultrasound Data. Affordable breeding stock raised in commercial conditions with the quality to perform, show and make a profit. Check our website for females available.
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MAINE-ANJOU Headquarters
M. BLAKE NELSON AMAA Executive Vice President
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Happy New Year! I hope that you and your crew had a blessed holiday season. The year of 2018 was a good year for the breed as we have seen a renewed interest in Maine-Anjou cattle from outside the current membership and some avenues opening up within the beef industry where we can work. We had a great turnout at the National Maine-Anjou Show in Kansas City and a strong showing at the North American. For those of you that did not get to attend the American Royal it was a great honor to induct Mr. Larry James into the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Heritage Road Hall of Fame. Larry and his family have contributed greatly to the advancement of the breed through the years and continue to be loyal supporters of Maine-Anjou. Mr. James has been a true advocate for the breed and produced many cattle that have impacted a lot of herds. This honor is well deserved, congratulations Larry! These are exciting times with the National Western approaching and the kick off of the New Year. We have a strong offering consigned for the Bright Lights sale with herd sire prospects, select open heifers, elite bred heifers and frozen genetics. The sale will be held on Saturday, January 19 at 3 p.m. (MST) in the Livestock Center Arena in Denver, Colo. Something that will be new this year is our addition of a display tent on bull alley in the Yards, please stop by, we would love to visit. If you need a catalog or any assistance with the sale, please, give us a call! Other highlights include the first genetic evaluation performed by Angus Genetics Inc., (AGI) that has been updated to Digital Beef. As you look this over you may see some difference in the EPDs on your cattle, this is not uncommon. Three major things that this can be a result of are: -The inclusion of genomics on cattle that have had DNA profiles performed and their ancestors. The DNA test provides new information for the cattle’s genetic propensity for performance. Many of the tests conducted are the equivalent of performance records on 15-20 offspring for that individual. This may
change your numbers, but ultimately it will make them more accurate in predictability. The DNA also lessens bias from the environment or reporting practices of the breeders. -The updating of Angus EPDs on registered Angus cattle that is in our herdbook and maybe ancestors of your cattle. In previous genetic evaluations many of the Angus animals that were added retained the same EPDs that they came into the AMAA herdbook with and it was not updated as those individuals EPDs moved in the Angus evaluation. This was just the practice of our previous provider. This also should make your EPDs more accurate! - The inclusion of over 4,000 weights and a large amount of ultrasound data that have been reported in 2018. A huge thank you to all that submitted this information, it is much needed and beneficial! MAINE ANGUS RULE UPDATE The AMAA Board of Director’s have added a new color rule to the Maine Angus program. The new rule will begin Jan. 1, 2019 and reads as follows: - All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail. NOTES - All animals that do not fit the color rule and are registered in the Maine Angus program prior to Jan. 1, 2019, will retain their Maine Angus papers but will not be able to exhibit/show in the Maine Angus division but are eligible to show as MaineTainers. Please contact me if you have any questions. As always, if we can assist you in anyway, please let us know. Thank you for a great year at AMAA and we hope to see you down the road! Take care, Blake MAINE-ANJOU- Vision, Vigor, Value!
BLC BEAUPREZ LAND & CATTLE Mark, Lisa, Nick & Megan - Byers, CO Mark (303) 378-0718 Nick (303) 822-9260
Selling in Denver!
3/4 MAINE
BERNER - SIRED BY GARTH 3/4 MAINE
1/2 MAINE
CLASH - SIRED BY DATA BANK PB MAINE
Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Sale Saturday, January 19
1/2 MAINE
RHETT - SIRED BY GARTH 3/4 MAINE
CROSBY - SIRED BY RUMOR MILL -
GRONC - SIRED BY EPIC -
STAVI - SIRED BY GARTH -
SLATE - SIRED BY GARTH -
BOE GARTH - RAISED BY US!
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MAINE-ANJOU Commercial Connection
JOSHUA CRIBBS AMAA Commercial Developement Director
The Maine Max Bull Test and Sale is off to a great start for 2019. The offering is marked by continued breeder support of commercial focus and establishing a bull market for that sector of the beef industry. This year’s test is epically unique, as we begin to see the seeds that were sown a few years back with the creation of the Maine Angus program – the set is made up of multiple Maine Angus bulls. Even though bulls come from multiple sources and different regions of the United States, one common theme can be seen among the group… the bulls in this program mirror a producer focused on longevity, performance and consistency. It speaks volumes for breeder focus when a group can look this uniform. The focus on commercial impact and balance in breeding decisions will allow bull buyers from different programs to select and use a bull from this test group to accomplish their breeding objectives and strengthen their herd for the better. Bull buyer selection comes from many different decisions, but one that has become obvious in my travel this fall is performance – buyers want, and need, performance. Performance is looked at in many different lights, but how do we define true performance? This fall I spent some time out in Utah with a group of breeders that require performance at the forefront of their selection pressure. It’s important to understand that in order to be successful and stay effective we must constantly evolve. The trip to Utah taught me a lot about the cattle business and provided me with true insight as to what it means to label something performance driven. Imagine a place where cattle run from an elevation of 5,000 feet all the way up to 11,000 feet. A location with annual rainfall totaling around 16 inches, but this year
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was faced with a drought and had only received two inches by late October, early November. Cow/calf producers run cattle on such vast and rough terrain that they can’t supplement the cows or the calves during summer grazing because the cattle will group in one area and not forage enough to survive. Can you picture it? A place where cattle must walk 20 miles home at the end of the grazing season, and after a week of being there they still wean calves that average over 650 pounds! That certainly puts a whole new meaning on the words “true performance.” Let’s not forget to mention, these cattle have to be genetically geared to avoid brisket disease. The longer I hold my position and travel the country visiting with MaineAnjou breeders and commercial breeders that use Maine-Anjou genetics, the stronger my appreciation grows for the effectiveness of the cattle we offer. I have great admiration for our breeders who can adapt their breeding program using Maine-Anjou genetics to fit different environments and are productive and profit generating! As we come to a close in 2018 and start to look forward to the New Year, things are certainly looking toward a strengthened energy around the Maine-Anjou business. With the commercial driven bull sale in the spring – held March 28th on DVAuctions – and the forward outlook of our impact on the beef industry, it’s safe to say there are great times ahead of us. I urge you, stay committed to performance. By doing so, we aid in the impact Maine-Anjou is having and will have on the industry. Plus, we all know that cattle are all eventually sold by the pound!
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The ‘Maine Bull Sale’ March 20, 2019 Selling the Top Cut of 2018 Bull Calves Breeding 200+ Maine-Anjou/Mainetainer Females More details coming soon on swcattle.com
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IOWA BEEF EXPO
43RD ANNUAL MAINE-ANJOU SALE sale date: Wednesday, February 13 • 2:30 pm North Annex Iowa state Fairgrounds
Offering u njo A e n i a M Bulls es l a m e F &
ANNUAL BANQUET, MEETING & FUNDRAISER AUCTION Tuesday, February 12 Diamond Jacks 6:00 p.m. Social Hour 7:00 pm Banquet, Meeting & Auction All proceeds benefit the IJMAA juniors.
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Mr. Larry James
By Cody Tebbenkamp, Past AMAA Board Member Heritage Road was established by the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) in order to properly recognize those that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to encourage growth within the Maine-Anjou breed.
prior to the addition of Maines. After using Maine bulls and feeding out the calves, they found the Maine-Anjou cattle not only calved easier, but they also were finished more quickly and at a lighter weight than some of the other breeds. As the years continued on and the bigger stockyards closed, Larry found it more difficult to find a place to send fat cattle and he changed his management practices and quit feeding out cattle, but the Maine-Anjou cattle continued on in his cowherd. Bulls continued to be sold and heifers kept as replacements. “We have seen the breeding cattle industry change a lot through the years. From how we handle frozen semen to the way the cattle look. Somehow we’ve
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survived all these years,” Larry says. When he began using AI in the herd he used amps of bulls like Epinal, Capone and Cunia, and while every now and then Larry likes to use one of those older bulls, he likes the ease of today’s technology making everything go much more smoothly. “I’ve always been partial to the fullblood Maines,” Larry says. “Once we switched to the blacks, in the early days of the changes, it was hard to find cattle we liked.” A couple years after their initial start in the Maine-Anjou business, in 1976, the James’ started entering bulls in the University of Missouri Performance Testing Station. They won many rate of gain and feed efficiency awards with their consignments. They also started showing extensively, and in 1979, Ronnie and Rickie exhibited the grand champion and reserve grand champion heifers at the National Junior Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “We began traveling to all the major shows and even to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo,” Larry says. “In 1981, we had the second high point Maine-Anjou female nationally. We came a long ways from those four heifers we had purchased seven years before.” In 1982, Larry James and his family were named National Breeders of the Year. These cattle led to many more winners in the show ring. A heifer they called Jillmaica had a successful show career in 1986, being named reserve champion at the American Royal, Denver, Fort Worth and the Missouri State Fair. In 1981, Larry was elected to the American Maine-Anjou Association
Mr. Larry James, his wife Helen, and their family have long been ardent promoters of the values of this great breed of cattle. James Farms joined the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) in the early 70’s and was one of the noted breeding establishments for Fullblood Maine-Anjou cattle. The efforts of the James Farms breeding program were recognized on the national level with James Farms being named the 1982 AMAA Breeder of the Year. With time comes change, during the transition of Maine-Anjou breeding programs across the county so did James Farms breeding program. Through it all, James Farms continued to promote, with an astonishing tenure of exhibiting at the Missouri State Fair for 45 consecutive years. Leadership along with youth development were two very important aspects of the business to Larry. Larry gave of his time, talent and vision to two terms on the AMAA Board of Directors, leadership roles in the Missouri Maine-Anjou Association along with a cumulative group of individuals that began the ground work for what is considered a very elite junior organization in the beef industry the American Junior MaineAnjou Association. One of the great testament’s to Larry’s character is that of family and loyalty. His son’s, Rickie and Ronnie, now carry on the James Farms name along with their children and grandchildren. One of Larry’s grandchildren, Anna, states “Grandpa truly has a passion for cattle and the breed. He has passed his passion on to my generation and I hope to pass that same passion on to my children.” Ashley added, “Grandpa has always put a lot of effort into getting young people interested in the cattle industry. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are examples, but his commitment to the next generation of cattle breeders goes far beyond his family.” Yes, Larry, I would say that the James Farms program that you and Helen built is cherished by your family and you should be very proud! It is with great honor that a portrait of Larry and Helen will hang in a place of distinction, on Heritage Road, at the AMAA headquarters in Platte City, MO, along with an identical portrait given to Larry to be hung in his personal place of distinction. Larry, from all of AMAA breeders across the country (both past and present), the AMAA Board of Directors, AMAA Executive Vice President, Mr. Blake Nelson & AMAA staff we welcome you to Heritage Road.
board of directors, which he served on for 12 years. During his time on the board, Steve Bernhard was hired and then John Boddicker. He says both were good leaders for the breed and helped get the Maine-Anjou Association where it is today. “We had to make some tough decisions to keep the association going,” Larry says. “It has become something that has continued to be important to us because of all the breed has done for our family.” The James’ have continued to show and breed Maine-Anjou cattle for all these years. Larry says he likes the breed for their great temperament, but also for the extra thickness and beautiful, clean, stylish phenotype. The herd once was up to 350 cows, but currently is at about 60, with most having Maine-Anjou influence. Bulls are sold at public auction, as well as privately on the farm. They also have a club calf sale the
last part of September and have had a few online sales. “Selling good cattle brings back repeat buyers and word of mouth will bring more buyers,” Larry says. “We are also happy that the fourth generation has started showing.” The 2018 Missouri State Fair marked 45 years of exhibiting for the James family and four generations showing cattle. Larry says many keep encouraging him to show, but he’s ready for the next generation to be in charge of that part of the operation. “I feel confident that my family will carry on the Maine-Anjou herd and I’m very proud of that,” Larry says. “I’ll always love the fullbloods. I think some of the older genetics could benefit today’s herds.” His love of the cattle business and particularly the Maine-Anjou business has also been passed on to the next generations. His grandchildren all showed cattle and two of his granddaughters are
now building their own herds. He enjoyed seeing his great-grandson show a calf last summer at the state fair. Larry and his late wife, Helen were always supporters of youth programs in agriculture and his favorite, the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association. Granddaughter Ashley says, “Grandpa has always put a lot of effort into getting young people interested in the cattle industry. His children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are examples, but his commitment to the next generation of cattle breeders goes far beyond his family.” “This has truly been a family operation and has bonded us together. The money we’ve spent to make our herd better has also made our family better,” Larry says. “The time learning how to compete, how to win and how to lose has brought us together and helped us build lifetime friendships.”
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DON’T MISS! REPLACEMENT HEIFER PEN OF 5 SALE Friday, Feb. 22 • 4 PM Breds & Open Heifers
ROYAL ICE SALE: Thursday, February 21 • 6 PM Opportunity for elite embryo packages, semen packages, & flush opportunities!
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Maine-Anjou
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - WSCC WINNIE 182E ET SIRE: BPF MERCEDES BENZ 131U DAM: DMCC WINNIE 43W APRIL 11, 2017 EXHIBITED BY SHELBY STEPHENSON, FORTVILLE, IND.
RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - TJSC LUCKY LADY 102E ET SIRE: DADDYS MONEY 55Z DAM: FSJC CAMPBELL LUCKY LADY APRIL 24, 2017 EXHIBITED BY REGAN MCCLURE, BURLINGTON, IOWA
Maine Angus
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - MINN STYLES GREATEST RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - ASTN RADIANT BEAUTY ET SIRE: SILVEIRAS STYLE DAM: MINN KATIE 9B APRIL 18, 2017 EXHIBITED BY SARA SULLIVAN, DUNLAP, IOWA
SIRE: SILVEIRAS STYLE DAM: BTLR RADIANT 12B3 JAN. 1, 2017 EXHIBITED BY ABBY TLACH, PROLE, IOWA
MaineTainer
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - RIPKE MISS STYLE SIRE: SILVEIRAS STYLE DAM: RJC MISS WHISKEY 151C APRIL 18, 2017 EXHIBITED BY KAGNEY COLLINS, FLANAGAN, ILL.
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RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - CRLL MISS ELLIE 107T ET SIRE: COLBURN PRIMO 5153 DAM: K&A DAIQUIRI 176Y MAY 2, 2017 EXHIBITED BY MCKENNA STRIEGEL, MORAVIA, IOWA
JR. Maine-Anjou
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - TJSC LUCKY LADY 102E ET RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - CMCC EVEN BETTER 7003 SIRE: DADDYS MONEY 55Z DAM: FSJC CAMPBELL LUCKY LADY APRIL 24, 2017 EXHIBITED BY REGAN MCCLURE, BURLINGTON, IOWA
SIRE: NMR MATERNAL MADE DAM: BK4J YANTZEN 1001 SEPT. 26, 2017 EXHIBITED BY CARLEE CLARK, MULDROW, OKLA.
JR. Maine Angus
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - M&M JANE SIRE: SILVEIRAS STYLER DAM: BBR MORGAN 1321A MAY 3, 2017 EXHIBITED BY ABAGAIL WOOD, LEAVENWORTH, KAN.
RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - MINN STYLES GREATEST SIRE: SILVEIRAS STYLE DAM: MINN KATIE 9B APRIL 18, 2017 EXHIBITED BY SARA SULLIVAN, DUNLAP, IOWA
JR. MaineTainer
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - KMEM PORSCHE ET SIRE: NMR MATERNAL MADE DAM: KDJ HEAVEN 04 FEB. 26, 2017 EXHIBITED BY CADE VAN VLIET, OTLEY, IOWA
RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - CRLL MISS ELLIE 107T ET SIRE: COLBURN PRIMO 5153 DAM: K&A DAIQUIRI 176Y MAY 2, 2017 EXHIBITED BY MCKENNA STRIEGEL, MORAVIA, IOWA
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Maine-Anjou DIVISION & RESERVE CHAMPIONS
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 1
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 1
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 2
MAY 10, 2018 SIRE: BOE GARTH DAM: BOE BELLA
FEB. 10, 2018 SIRE: DADDYS MONEY 55Z DAM: BNWZ CALYPSO 1369D ET
SEPT. 26, 2017 SIRE: NMR MATERNAL MADE DAM: BK4J YANTZEN 1011
RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 2
CHAMPION SUMMER YEARLING
RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING
NOV. 3, 2017 SIRE: ALL THAT MATTERS 109B DAM: BK CMCC ABBIE 316
MAY 2, 2017 SIRE: NAGE ANTE UP 95C DAM: PRV MS STAR 2085Z
MAY 12, 2017 SIRE: LFCC UNSTOPPABLE 727X DAM: TGS SUPER STAR
PARIS
EXHIBITED BY BEAUPREZ LAND & CATTLE, BYERS, COLO.
BNBA ENDEAVOR 133E
EXHIBITED BY SL AND JENNA CRAFT, ANADARKO, OKLA.
JBT DADDYS GIRL 10F EXHIBITED BY CLINT MAIN, SEYMOUR, IND.
PRV EVENING STAR 7295E EXHIBITED BY HALEY RINGKOB, LAKE CITY, SD
CMCC EVEN BETTER 7003 EXHIBITED BY CARLEE CLARK, MULDROW, OKLA.
BWHS HERMIONE
EXHIBITED BY BERREN STROPE, O’NEILL, NEB.
MaineTainer NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 1
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 1
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 2
APRIL 8, 2018 SIRE: NMR MATERNAL MADE DAM: SUL KATIE BABE
JAN. 17, 2018 SIRE: GOET I-80 DAM: PKL HEATWAVE 836A
OCT. 2, 2017 SIRE: NMR MATERNAL MADE DAM: GCC BLACKBIRD A604
WSCC KATIE BABE 26F ET EXHIBITED BY JAXON GALYEAN, HIWASSE, ARK.
PKL KAYE JAYE 836F
EXHIBITED BY KENNEDY LOCKHART, FORT GIBSON, OKLA.
PREMIER BREEDER
GCC BLACKBIRD E417
EXHIBITED BY TURNER LONGACRE, KELLYVILLE, OKLA.
WILLOW SPRINGS CATTLE CO., PRAIRIE GROVE, ARK.
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Maine-Angus NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 1
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 1
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 2
FEB. 22, 2018 SIRE: SILVEIRAS STYLE DAM: K&A FOREVER LADY 849U
MAY 10, 2018 SIRE: MAY-WAY PLAY IT SAFE DAM: BPF LUCKY LADY 25D ET
OCT. 20, 2017 SIRE: COLBURN PRIMO 5153 DAM: BK TIME MACHINE 7110
K&A FRANKIE 873F ET
EXHIBITED BY WHITNEY REEVER, GLIDDEN, IOWA
WSCC MISS AMERICA 5F
CMCC EVERYBODY’S DATE 7030 ET
EXHIBITED BY JACEN GALYEAN, HIWASSE, ARK.
EXHIBITED BY CHANCEE CLARK, MULDROW, OKLA.
CHAMPION SUMMER YEARLING
WSCC TIPSY 30E
MAY 8, 2017 SIRE: COLBURN PRIMO 5153 DAM: BK TIME MACHINE 7110
EXHIBITED BY KENDON MCALISTER, GREEN FOREST, ARK.
MaineTainer
RES. SENIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 2
RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING
RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING
MAY 22, 2017 SIRE: GOET I-80 DAM: SUL KATIE BABE
FEB. 26, 2017 SIRE: NMR MATERNAL MADE DAM: KDJ HEAVEN 04
MISS EYECATCHER
WSCC KATIE BABE 021E ET
EXHIBITED BY JUSTIN DOOLITTLE, CHELSEA, OKLA.
EXHIBITED BY SARAH TATE, BROOKFIELD, MO
NOV. 12, 2017 SIRE: DRCC CALIENTE TORO DAM: DRCC COLOR ME PINK ET
KMEM PORSCHE ET EXHIBITED BY CADE VAN VLIET, IOWA
PREMIER EXHIBITOR SHELBY STEPHENSON, FORTVILLE, IND.
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Maine-Anjou
GRAND CHAMPION BULL - BBR MEMPHIS MAFIA 3E ET SIRE: GOET I-80 DAM: GEF MISS DOMINATRIX 236A APRIL 9, 2017 EXHIBITED BY: SCHRAG 605, MARION, SD
RES. CHAMPION BULL - TREB MR. MEMPHIS SIRE: BOE GARTH DAM: BPF MISS CHILL FACTOR 277A FEB. 25, 2017 EXHIBITED BY: TREVOR BORMANN, ALGONA, IOWA
MaineTainer
GRAND CHAMPION BULL - ML MVP 23E ET
SIRE: NMR MATERNAL MADE DAM: MISS GREEN VALLEY 535R FEB. 9, 2017 EXHIBITED BY: MARTIN LIVESTOCK & GATEWAY GENETICS, PIERCE, NEB.
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RES. CHAMPION BULL - PJAJ FREE MONEY 6E
SIRE: DADDY’S MONEY 55Z DAM: LC CLA EVERGREEN 701 SEPT. 3, 2017 EXHIBITED BY: JONES CATTLE CO., CHAPIN, ILL.
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MAINE-ANJOU Annual Board of Directors Meeting REGION 1
Troy Jones P.O. Box 35 Harrod, OH 45850 M: (419) 230-8675 jonesshowcattle@hotmail.com Andy Jones 1729 Van Gundy Rd. Chapin, IL 62628 M: (815) 228-7820 ajones@mix30.com Cliff Randall 2043 Robert Gray St. Vidalia, LA 71373 H: (318) 386-5358 M: (318) 719-0560 Maines10@aol.com Cory Thomsen 13714 Bethel Blacktop Rd. Farmington, AR 72730 M: (605) 996-2899 cory@willowspringscattle.com
2018-2019 AMAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Front (L to R): Brian Fox, Andy Jones, Hardy O’Hara, Blake Nelson & Mark Beauprez Back (L to R): Jirl Buck, Landon Nagel, Leon Matlock, Jim Opperman, Danny Dupree, Beau Ebersole & Cory Thomsen. Not pictured: Troy Jones, Cliff Randall, DJ Folkerts & Wyatt DeJong.
PRESIDENT
LANDON NAGEL - Region 2 41008 312th St. Springfield, SD 57062 M: (605) 464-1197 nagelclubcalf@hotmail.com
2ND VICE PRESIDENT JIRL BUCK - Region 3 18478 Cattle Dr. Madill, OK 73446 M: (580) 795-4865 jirl@buckcattle.com
1ST VICE PRESIDENT BRIAN FOX - Region 3 3574 County Road 22 Fort Morgan, CO 80701 M: (970) 313-7224 Brian.m.fox@hotmail.com
DIRECTOR AT-LARGE HARDY O’HARA - Region 2 P.O. Box 991 Fort Benton, MT 59442 H: (406) 734-5252 M: (406) 899-6900 hardy@oharalandandcattle.com
SECRETARY/TREASURER DANNY DUPREE - Region 3 P.O. Box 1192 Clinton, OK 73601 M: (580) 445-7595 ddupree@bar-s.com
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REGION 2
DJ Folkerts 463 30th Ave Jasper, MN 56144 M: (507) 348-4919 evfm@frontiernet.net Beau Ebersole 1935 280th Ave. Kellerton, IA 50133 M: (515) 971-8461 ebersolecattleco@yahoo.com
REGION 3
Leon Matlock 25118 C.R. 1380 Anadarko, OK 73005 M: (405) 222-7979 lmatlock@wichitaonline.net
AT-LARGE
Wyatt DeJong 16600 W. Burmood Rd. Wood River, NE 68883 M: (605) 842-5683 Dejongranch.wyatt@gmail.com Mark Beauprez 11780 Mimosa Rd. Byers, CO 80103 M: (303) 822-9260 markbnetecin.net Jim Opperman 10493 290th St. Manning, IA 51455-8604 H: (712) 653-3032 M: (712) 210-6013 Opperman@mmctsu.com
AMAA BOARD MEETING - KANSAS CITY, MO. OCT. 25, 2018 The American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Board of Director’s meeting was called to order by AMAA President, Brett Carter, at 9 a.m. in Kansas City, Mo. Board members present were Brian Fox, Andy Jones, Jim Opperman, Landon Nagel, Hardy O’Hara, Cody Tebbenkamp, Alicia Rigdon, Leon Matlock, Eric Walker, Jirl Buck, Brett Carter and Cliff Randall (via phone). Absent were Troy Jones and Dj Folkerts. Guests were AMAA Commercial Developement Director, Josh Cribbs, Beau Ebersole, Danny Dupree, Cory Thomsen, Mark Beauprez and Rick Carlson. Minutes of the June board meeting were presented and approved. President Carter introduced the new oncoming board members. The commercial update was presented by Josh Cribbs. Josh updated the board on the latest actions by the AMAA to promote the breed and the enrollment of the Maine Max bull test. Reports from the committees are as follows: BREED IMPROVEMENT Jirl Buck discussed the progress of the EPD run by AGI. Other topics covered were the future of mandatory whole herd reporting by AMAA members and the transition from STRS to SNPS in the genetic testing. No motions. BUILDING AND GROUNDS Jim Opperman discussed the need to replace windows and siding on the AMAA office. Motion was made and seconded to secure financing to carry out the exterior replacement to the AMAA office. FOUNDATION Cliff Randall updated the board on the current status and balance of the
foundation. The committee discussed bringing in an outside consultant on a commission basis to work on the growth of the account. LONG RANGE Cody Tebbenkamp introduced Rick Carlson who gave an update on the dairy project and the opportunities that are developing. The committee brought forth the need for an additional rule for the Maine Angus program. It was presented and passed as follows: MAINE ANGUS COLOR STANDARDS The new rule will begin Jan. 1, 2019 and read as follows: - All qualifying individuals will be predominately solid black or red in color. White markings are only allowed on the underline and switch of the tail.” NOTES: - All animals that have qualified and registered as Maine Angus prior to Jan. 1, 2019 will retain their Maine Angus papers but will not be able to exhibit/ show in the Maine Angus division however these animals are eligible to show as MaineTainers. AMAA Registrar, Marcena Fulton, and AMAA DNA Coordinator and Media Specialist, Paige Jones, presented a Digital Beef workshop to the board. MAGAZINE Eric Walker presented the financials and discussed the consistency in the finances of the Voice. No motions. PROMO/MARKETING COMMITTEE Landon Nagel discussed the AMAA’s participation at this year’s BIF meeting, Florida Cattlemen’s Convention and the
Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course. The 2019 plan was also discussed. No motions. SHOW COMMITTEE Leon Matlock presented a change for the show order at National Shows to be as follows: - Maine-Anjou females, - Maine-Anjou bulls, - MaineTainer bulls, - Maine Angus females, - MaineTainer females. The order was passed by the board. The judge selection process was carried out for the 2019 shows. No motions. SALE COMMITTEES Cody Tebbenkamp updated the board on the discussion for implementing a scoring rubric for bulls in the Bright Light sale in Denver. The pros and cons were analyzed and there were no motions made. FINANCE COMMITTEE Alicia Rigdon presented the 2018 financials. A motion was made and passed to accept. The proposed 2019 budget was presented. Motion was made and passed to approve the 2019 budget. There also was a Motion made & passed to increase AMAA rush fee to $50. YOUTH COMMITTEE Jirl Buck introduced Lindsey Broek who gave updates on the 2019 junior national and the future sites of the show was discussed. No motions. Old Business - None New Business - None Motion to adjourn was made and seconded.
RETIRING DIRECTORS
Pictured (L to R) Alicia Rigdon, Cody Tebbenkamp, Brett Carter, Eric Walker & Blake Nelson. The AMAA would like to extend our sincerest Thank You to these four members for the time served and contined support of the Maine-Anjou vision.
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Maine-Anjou
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - TJSC LUCKY LADY 102E ET SIRE: DADDYS MONEY 55Z DAM: FSJC CAMPBELL LUCKY LADY APRIL 24, 2017 EXHIBITED BY REGAN MCCLURE, BURLINGTON, IOWA
RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - JBT DADDYS GIRL 10F SIRE: DADDYS MONEY DAM: BNWZ CALYPSO 1369D ET FEB. 10, 2018 EXHIBITED BY CLINT MAIN, SEYMOUR, IND.
Maine Tainer
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - KMEM PORSCHE ET SIRE: NMR MATERNAL MADE DAM: KDJ HEAVEN 04 FEB. 26, 2017 EXHIBITED BY CADE VAN VLIET, OTLEY, IOWA
RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - MINN STYLES GREATEST SIRE: SILVEIRAS STYLE DAM: MINN KATIE 9B APRIL 18, 2017 EXHIBITED BY SARA SULLIVAN, DUNLAP, IOWA
Maine-Anjou
GRAND CHAMPION BULL - BGG LEONARD ET SIRE: GOET DRIVING 80 DAM: HARAS MISS LIBERTY 3A MARCH 4, 2018 EXHIBITED BY GREEN CATTLE CO., BRYANT, IND.
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RES. CHAMPION BULL - CAPTAIN SIRE: HARD N LUCKY 103B DAM: HSC MISS DAISY APRIL 3, 2016 EXHIBITED BY H&B CATTLE CO., CLAY CITY, IND.
JR. Maine-Anjou
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - TJSC LUCKY LADY 102E ET SIRE: DADDYS MONEY 55Z DAM: FSJC CAMPBELL LUCKY LADY APRIL 24, 2017 EXHIBITED BY REGAN MCCLURE, BURLINGTON, IOWA
RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - WSCC WINNIE 182E ET SIRE: BPF MERCEDES BENZ 131U DAM: DMCC WINNIE 43W APRIL 11, 2017 EXHIBITED BY SHELBY STEPHENSON, FORTVILLE, IND.
JR. Maine Angus
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - MINN STYLES GREATEST RES. CHAMPION FEMALE - SULL LADY ICE 7179 SIRE: SILVEIRAS STYLE DAM: MINN KATIE 9B APRIL 18, 2017 EXHIBITED BY SARA SULLIVAN, DUNLAP, IOWA
SIRE: GOET I-80 DAM: SULL LADY CRYSTAL 434P1 MARCH 7, 2017 EXHIBITED BY SARA SULLIVAN, DUNLAP, IOWA
Maine Tainer
GRAND CHAMPION BULL - ML MVP 23 ET SIRE: NMR MATERNAL MADE DAM: MISS GREEN VALLEY 535R FEB. 2, 2017 EXHIBITED BY GATEWAY GENETICS, PIERCE, NEB., & MARTIN LIVESTOCK, BARGERSVILLE, IND.
RES. CHAMPION BULL - CAMPBELLCO GOOD MAGIC 08F SIRE: GOET DRIVING 80 DAM: CAMPBELLCO MISS CHILL 1430 FEB. 2, 2018 EXHIBITED BY CAMPBELLCO, CEDARVILLE, OHIO
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Maine-Anjou DIVISION & RESERVE CHAMPIONS
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 1
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 2
RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 2
MAY 2, 2018 SIRE: DADDYS MONEY DAM: BUT DEVIN 3
NOV. 29, 2017 SIRE: DADDYS MONEY 55Z DAM: BNWZ CALYPSO 1369D ET
DEC. 22, 2017 SIRE: MCCF JACKSON DAM: JSC LUCKY LADY 28Z
CHBB FAYE
EXHIBITED BY MACEY BANTER, EATON, IND.
PJAJ ALLI 602E
EXHIBITED BY JONES CATTLE CO., CHAPIN, ILL.
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
CHAMPION SUMMER YEARLING
RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING
MAY 2, 2017 SIRE: DADDYS MONEY DAM: BNWZ CALYPSO 403Z
MAY 25, 2017 SIRE: NAGE ANTE UP 95C DAM: PRV MS STAR 2085Z
BBR EXTRAORDINARY 792E ET EXHIBITED BY COURTNEY DAHLQUIST, WASHINGTON, PA.
TJSC LUCKY LADY 164E
EXHIBITED BY SAMANTHA VAN VORHIS, BOWLING GREEN, OHIO
Maine-Anjou Bulls
CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL
RBB UNITED WE STAND 04 MARCH 26, 2017 SIRE: GECG REMINGTON 25A DAM: BNT UNITY
EXHIBITED BY NICHOLAS RICE, AUGUSTA, KY.
PREMIER BREEDER JONES SHOW CATTLE, HARROD, OHIO
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MCCF ENCHANTRESS
EXHIBITED BY MIRANDA HILTY, WAPAKONETA, OHIO
MaineTainer
CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 1
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 1
CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF - DIV. 2
FEB. 02, 2018 SIRE: SILVEIRAS STYLE DAM: BPF COUNTESS 413X
APRIL 09, 2018 SIRE: EXAR CLASSEN 1422B DAM: TSSC SUGAR MOMMA 867
NOV. 3, 2017 SIRE: CCLT SLAMMIN 94Z DAM: CF CSF AUGUSTA PRIDE 56 ET
GOF MISS DAKOTA ET
EXHIBITED BY ABBIE COLLINES, NEW PARIS, OHIO
CULL S/T SPICE GIRL 8204F ET EXHIBITED BY BAILEY TOMSON, WESTPORT, IND.
CATF CCLT AUGUSTA PRIDE 7145 EXHIBITED BY MILLER SMITH, PENDLETON, IND.
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
CHAMPION SUMMER YEARLING
RESERVE SUMMER YEARLING
S/T SWEET AND SASSY ET
AHFF DANCES WITH FOXES 729E ET
EXHIBITED BY JASON BAUST, ROCKY RIDGE, MD.
EXHIBITED BY GARRETT MILLER, SAXONBURG, PA.
MAY 8, 2017 SIRE: COLBURN PRIMO 5153 DAM: BK TIME MACHINE 7110
MAY 8, 2017 SIRE: COLBURN PRIMO 5153 DAM: BK TIME MACHINE 7110
MaineTainer Bulls NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
RES. JUNIOR BULL CALF - DIV. 1
CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF - DIV. 1
RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING
MARCH 3, 2018 SIRE: DUAL THREAT 305A DAM: DUNK MAXINE 515C
SEPT. 3, 2017 SIRE: DADDYS MONEY DAM: LC CLA EVERGREEN 701
FEB. 28, 2017 SIRE: SAK MCKINLEY 96C DAM: ACLM HOLLYWOOD 2B
BMWC STCC TRIPLE THREAT 303F EXHIBITED BY WINEGARDNER SHOW CATTLE, LIMA, OH
PJAJ FREE MONEY 6E
EXHIBITED BY JONES CATTLE CO., CHAPIN, ILL.
ACLM HUMBLE 100E
EXHIBITED BY AMANDA LIFFITON, WAPAKONETA, OHIO
PREMIER EXHIBITOR SARA SULLIVAN, DUNLAP, IOWA
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Bulls • • •
AMAA DNA rules and regulations
All bulls born after January 1, 2014 must be TH and PHA free by test or pedigree in order to register. If a bull is found to be a carrier, he can register as a foundation or performance bull only, but all progeny will have to test free of that defect in order to register. Foundation bulls will carry their Maine-Anjou percentage to their offspring. All AI sires, regardless of breed and/or commercial, must have DNA, TH and PHA on file prior to registering any progeny. Maine Angus bulls must be TH and PHA free as well as AM, NH and CA free for black Angus and AM, NH, CA and OS free for Red Angus.
Females • • •
Carrier heifers out of carrier bulls born after January 1, 2014 can only be registered as foundation or performance only. Foundation carriers will carry their Maine-Anjou percentage to their offspring, but their offsprings must test free of that defect. All donor dams must have DNA, TH and PHA on file prior to registering their ET calves. If a donor is dead before a sample was procured, you must DNA, TH and PHA test all ET calves in order to register them. Maine Angus heifers must be TH and PHA free.
new in 2019 DNA process updates We will be adjusting the DNA testing process beginning in January 2019 in hopes of making this a quicker and easier process. This only changes the testing process through GeneSeek. We will still accept results from other labs. The new process is as follows: 1. Any animal being tested must have a number created within Digital Beef. Bulls and suspect heifers will have a performance number. AI sires and donor dams must be registered, have their foreign pedigree added or have a commercial number created to order testing. 2. After logging into Digital Beef and viewing your herd, find the animal that needs testing and check the box for DNA. If you have more than one animal to test, be sure to check the box for all the animals that need testing.
3. On the left side of the screen, select DNA. All of the animals you selected in the previous step should appear in this list. 4. For each animal, select the reason for testing. 5. If you use a hair card, blood card , TSU vial, etc., enter that unique barcode in the designated box. If you are not using one of those sample types, leave the box black, and GeneSeek will assign a barcode when the sample at arrives at the lab. Samples without unique barcodes must be properly labeled. 6. Select the sample type.
7. Next, select the tests you would like to order. 8. If you are testing for parent verification, you can enter the alternative sire’s registration number in the designated box. 9. Please leave any notes you would like the AMAA DNA department or GeneSeek to be aware of.
10. After clicking save, your DNA test request will be sent to the AMAA, and your account will be charged for the testing. You may then mail your samples to GeneSeek Inc., Attn: Samples, 4131 North 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68504-1408. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019
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MAINE-ANJOU WILL...
- Increase REA - Correct Yield Grade Discounts - Improve Dressing Percentage
ancment Weight
The cattle feeding industry has
seen a strong influx in Quality Grade genetics and while chasing these premiums Yield Grades have suffered. Finding a balance and avoiding discounts is key. Maine-Anjou can make a difference with carcass driven Yield Grade genetics.
Carcass data reported averages from the entire group of cattle on feed from all three sources combined at Chappell Feeders in Chappell, Nebraska.
HCW CALC. YG PYG BF REA KPH % CHOICE % SELECT % STANDARD % YG 4 % YG 5
844 LBS. 2.45 3.18 0.47 15.1 2.0 58% 42% 0% <1% <1%
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MAINE-ANJOU Announcements, News & Events
DELINQUENT MAPP INVENTORIES If you have not submitted your 2019 MAPP enrollment and dues please do so as soon as possible to avoid additional charges. Once delinquent invoicing has been mailed, no invoice adjustments will be made and the balance due will be expected to be paid. MAPP ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS MAPP enrollment may be completed online by following the steps below. • Log into your online account. If you have forgotten your password please email us at maine@amaapc.com. • Select “MAPP” on the left side tool bar • Click on the “Assessment-Age” tab • Click “Assess for 2019” on the left side if your cow will calf in 2019 • If you have a calf out of a disposed animal, enroll the animal first and then dispose of the cow. Dispose will cancel that animal from your inventory. • Keep donor dams active and enroll them each year. • No Action is required for an animal that will not calve in 2019 so do not dispose of it. You will continue to the next animal to enroll. • Do Not select “Complete Yearly MAPP Process –Assess all for 2019” unless you are enrolling all animals listed. • The “Optional Females” tab will list those that are too young to breed but maybe enrolled if they have been bred. • Commercial animals and animals of another breed will not be listed on your inventory. These types of animals are exempt from enrollment. • Do not forget to add your 2019 dues to your total before checking out. If you wish to have your MAPP inventory mailed to you, please contact Donna Grame at 816-431-9950 or e-mail your request to donna@amaapc.com.
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Your 2019 dues must be paid to remain in the program.
AMAA DUES All members should have received a dues reminder in the mail. Your 2018 dues must be paid in order to register or transfer animals. You may pay your dues by logging into your online account or by mailing in the reminder card with a check. REGISTRATIONS Please dispose of any old registration and self-billing worksheets. The AMAA will no longer offer a 10% online discount for registration work that is completed through Digital Beef. The AMAA will assess a $5 fee for any registration work received by fax, e-mail or by mail. To avoid this fee, please log into your online Digital Beef account to complete all registration work. New forms are included in this issue and can also be downloaded from our main webpage under Digital Beef/ Registrations – Printable Forms. If you need assistance logging into your online account please contact us at maine@amaapc.com. If work is faxed or e-mailed it is the responsibility of the breeder to give us a follow up phone call to make sure that the work is legible and to cover all fees. BLOCK REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS Want to save on registration costs? Consider pre-paying for a block of registrations. The cost savings are as follows: • 15 head - 12% • 25 head - 15% • 50 head - 20% • 75 head - 25% • 100 head - 30% Block may only be used on animals under 13 months of age and may not be used on steers or foundation animals. Blocks will only be valid from January 1 - December 31 of each year. Any unused block registration numbers will expire. If you are interested in learning more about block purchases, please contact us at 816-431-9950. RUSH ORDERS: If you are selling an animal, we ask that you register and transfer the animal in a timely manner to avoid extra charges and to assure
buyers they are purchasing from a reputable business person. Rushes will be done in the order received; a rush fee is currently $50 (covers eight head). No work will be released until payment is complete. Rush work is processed ahead of the regular work that is received in our office and mailed by regular mail within one to two business days. We will do our best to complete rush work that is received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday – Friday). There is no same-day turnaround. If requiring a registration number only, it will still be considered a rush as we still have to process the work to obtain the number. HELPFUL TIPS WHEN REGISTERING
To avoid delays in your registration work during our busy season follow the tips below.
Double check that all blanks and information are correct and complete before mailing or submitting online. Things most commonly missed are: o Missing herd prefix and herd ID o Birthdates o Date of sale o Name of animal o Payment Make sure the person that is registering the animal owns the dam with the exception of ET calves. If an ET calf, make sure the donor dam has been DNA, PHA & TH tested and that we have the results on file. If you are checking on work please e-mail us at paige@amaapc.com. When calling or e-mailing please have the name and breeder number of the person submitting the work. When registering annual active dams for performance only animals please submit them online if you have the capabilities. This will help the registrar processing tremendously. We appreciate you and your business and want to make sure that the registration process runs as smooth as possible. Thank you in advance for your extra time in making sure all work is correct, complete and received in a timely manner.
REGISTRATIONS FOR UPCOMING SHOWS It is now time to register show animals for fall and winter shows. Please keep in mind during the show season you will need to allow at least two to three weeks for turnaround on registrations and transfers sent in to our office. If a paper is needed within that time, a rush fee ($50 per eight head) will be required before the work will be completed. BULL CALF REGISTRATION If registering a bull calf born after Jan. 1, 2014, it must be TH/PHA free by parentage or have testing completed prior to registering and on file with the AMAA. Carriers will no longer be registered, but may be entered as a foundation animal. All progeny out of a Foundation carrier bull needs to be tested free of that defect prior to registration. If registrations are submitted before testing has been completed, the animal will not be registered. Instead, the animal will be given a performance number at a non-refundable penalty charge of $10. Once the animal has been tested the registration may be completed at the regular rate. Please plan accordingly as testing can take up to threefour weeks. FOUNDATION ANIMALS Non-registered bulls and females must be entered as a foundation animal prior to MaineTainer progeny being registered. All current “P” (performance only) cattle will be grand-fathered into the program. If the sire is an AI sire and registered at another breed association, the pedigree and testing must be on file with the AMAA. The charge to add a sire pedigree will be a one-time charge of $40. If the AMAA finds that the pedigree has already been paid for by another breeder, the $40 charge will not be applied. Dams registered at another breed association may also be added for a one-time charge of $25. See the new self-billing sheet for foundation fees. ONLINE TRANSFERS When transferring an animal on line make sure there is not a member number already created for the buyer. Creating more than one number for an individual creates
registration problems later. If you find the buyer in the system at a different address please notify the buyer first to confirm the address and then notify the Maine office to update the account. It is always a good idea to always search for the buyer using the search tools before doing the work that way if they have a different address it is caught before entering the registration and transfer. When creating a new profile for a buyer please make sure to never give a junior a farm name. Please enter the junior’s name on the farm line and also as the contact. DNA, TH AND PHA REQUIREMENTS
Prior to registering any ET calves, all donor dams (including commercial or nonregistered dams) must have DNA, TH and PHA on file in our office. Also, all AI sires are required to have the same on file. Therefore, our office will hold any ET registrations submitted out of dams without testing on file as well as all registrations out of AI sires that do not have complete testing on file.
If the donor dam is deceased and not tested, we do require that the ET(s) have the tests done, in the absence of the donor’s records. The DNA, TH and PHA testing can be done at GeneSeek. A submission form is found on our Web site, maine-anjou.org. Maine-Anjou samples are put into testing at GeneSeek on Wednesdays, please plan accordingly when submitting. DNA results will be back in the AMAA office late the next week after the testing begins; TH and PHA results will be in our office two weeks later, usually on a Thursday. We would like to start sending the test results by e-mail only, please make sure we have an up-to-date e-mail address for you, if applicable. MAINE/ANGUS PAPERS If you wish to obtain a Maine/Angus registration select the MA/Angus box when registering on line. You will receive an error that AMAA staff must check the testing and percentage requirements so please make sure to validate your entry to save it so that that AMAA can check the entry. If you submit a registration on paper, please put Maine/Angus in the comment section of the application. If the animal does not qualify
as a Maine/Angus it will be recoded as a regular Mainetainer. A Maine/Angus paper will be blue in color, have Maine/Angus under the Maine Logo, and will have MaineTainer across the center of the paper. The animal can be shown as a MaineTainer or Maine Angus. Requirements: *Off spring must be 3/8 - 5/8 to qualify. *Bulls and Heifers must be TH/ PHA free by parents or by test *Bulls must be NH, CA and AM free by parents or free by test. Angus pedigrees will not be assumed free of these defects. Bulls must be clean of DS if out of a Red Angus. *Angus percentages will only be counted from actual registered Angus. Commercial Angus percentages will not be used in the Maine/Angus equation. NEW MEMBERS All new members must choose a program when submitting a new membership. The two programs that are offered are MAPP and Breeders Choice. More information on these two programs is available by visiting maineanjou.org and clicking on “Member Services” “MAPP Agreement.” If a membership is submitted without choosing a program, the new member will be placed in the Breeders Choice program. OTHER AMAA UPDATES Please make sure to update any change in address, phone numbers or e-mails with the AMAA by e-mailing us at maine@amaapc. com, or by logging into your online account. If you have a credit card on file and have received a new card, please make sure to call us to replace the new card on file. Credit cards are not automically saved when paying online. MAINE-ANJOU CATTLE FOR SALE Looking for cattle to purchase or consign? Do not forget to check out our consignment sale list located at the top of the Digital Beef Cattle search screen called “Maine-Anjou Cattle for Sale”. Active Breeders may use this tool at any time to consign animals as long as you have a login for Digital Beef. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019
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Pictured (L to R): Shawn, TJ, Emery & Dana Mills.
KIDS& CATTLE
by Jennifer Carrico
Kansas Family Finds Success in Helping Others
Raising two young boys on the ranch and in the cattle business is something that Shawn and Dana Mills have always known they would do—it’s in their blood. Helping other youth have these same experiences is their way of giving back. They say it wasn’t long ago that they were the ones needing to learn new and different practices in the show cattle industry, so they want to be a source for others. Many in the Maine-Anjou business have been mentors to the Mills family through the years. “Dave Steen (former AMAA commercial marketing director) got my dad, Jim Robison, started using Maine-Anjou bulls nearly 20 years ago,” Dana says. “Dad liked them because the genetics increased our weaning weights. When the JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019
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boys started showing, we wanted them to have Maines because of their great temperament.” The Mills family has a 500-head cowcalf operation in southeast Kansas near Grenola. About 120 of those cows are registered Maine-Anjou or have Maine influence and the rest are an Angus/ Hereford cross. Artificial insemination has been used extensively, especially on the registered cows, which Shawn says has helped them to better manage three calving seasons on the ranch and improve their genetics. This management addition has strengthened reproductive health in the herd, as has the use of clean-up bulls with desirable genetics. The top end of the heifers calves are
kept for replacements or sold as show heifers along with some of the steers. The Mills’ will also market females and pairs depending on the climatic conditions of the year. Their boys, TJ, 11 and Emery, 8, also select their show calves from the herd. “The boys like to be able to compete in the bred and owned division at shows,” Shawn says. “And doing well with homeraised calves makes it just that much better.” The Maine-Anjou breed has become important to the Mills’ because of their flexibility to be used as breeding cattle, show cattle or be sent to the feedyard to be finished out. The docility of the breed has given TJ and Emery the opportunity to start showing at a younger age than
boys what it takes to be successful is well. Hosting cattle important. Emery has had a great start clinics at their ranch to his 4-H career by showing reserve and helping other champion heifer and reserve champion youth in the area market steer at county fair, with older with their livestock brother, TJ showing grand champion projects has been heifer. two ways they have The boys also put a lot of emphasis been able to do this. on doing talks and demonstrations at Shawn serves as 4-H Day, participate in the Gavel Games a local 4-H leader, parliamentary procedure contest, judging “It’s important for contests and put together their record children to reap all books at the end of the year. the knowledge and “As parents, we love that they are experience possible as a member of 4-H.” taking advantage of the many different The Mills’ launched opportunities and skills that they can learn through both 4-H and AJMAA a website www. involvement,” Dana says. silverbarncattle. Shawn serves as the current Kansas com to help educate Cattlemen’s Association Board president youth wanting to learn more about the and wants cattlemen to be the ones telling the public where their food comes cattle industry. from. “We want consumers to know real, “This has been Emery Mills looks at the judge while exhibiting at the 2018 a place of many wholesome beef is born and raised right National Junior Heifer Show in Grand Island, Neb. here in the United States.” resources for others. All the experiences the Mills family people to get practical advice about the “Maines have a lot of quality and beef industry,” Shawn says. “It’s important has, they want to share with others. “We calmness, which makes them fun to work to get people involved in the industry and encourage young people to get involved. with,” says TJ. Emery agreed and says they to provide them with good educational It’s hard to express the importance of the also have enjoyed meeting people from all information.” opportunities available. Becoming a wellacross the country. rounded person can take you so far in life,” TJ and Emery set goals for their yearly The boys both participate in the many Dana adds. projects and work toward those goals. contests offered at the National Junior While raising cattle is the livelihood of TJ hopes to continue to grow his MaineMaine-Anjou show each summer. Anjou herd so he can sell more steers and the Mills family and has been for four Livestock judging, quiz bowl, public generations, the people they have met heifers to others. speaking, fitting and showmanship are through the hobby of showing cattle have “I met my goal my first year of 4-H by some of their favorites. become lifelong connections and have making it to Round Robin Showmanship TJ placed third in the junior speech helped teach their family about life, hard at the county fair with my heifer,” says contest at junior nationals this past work and success. 8-year-old Emery. Dana explains this is summer. Dana says these activities help a big deal for a children gain life skills that will help them member his age down the road. as they don’t Three years ago, Shawn and Dana have separate made the decision to begin home age groups at schooling their children through Kansas their county fair. Connections Academy. Besides not “He thought it having to spend several hours each day was pretty cool to on the school bus, this has allowed them get right in there to have more times to work with their and show with livestock. Dana serves as their learning the big kids in coach and the boys spend dedicated time Round Robin as each day doing their school work and can a first year 4-Her. still participate in school field trips and TJ was the overall activities. champion beef “The boys love to be able to take an showman in our active role in the cattle operation, and they county, so I had can take their work with them when we a proud mom go to cattle shows or get it done ahead of moment when time,” Dana says. both of my boys “It’s important to be invested in their competed in the studies to make online education work Round Robin with and ensure they are doing the work and their heifers at the learning,” Shawn says. same time.” TJ Mills looks on while exhibiting at the 2018 National Junior Helping other youth develop livestock Teaching their Heifer Show in Grand Island, Neb. skills has been a goal of the couple as JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019
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INDEX/DATELINE DATELINE
NWSS Yard & Sale Cattle Check-in NWSS Bright Lights Sale Evaluation NWSS Maine-Anjou Pen Show NWSS Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Sale NWSS Junior & Open “Hill” Show Western Elite Female Sale FWSS Check-in FWSS Open Maine-Anjou Show Nagel Cattle Co. Performance Plus Bull Sale Iowa Beef Expo Maine-Anjou Sale Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Maine-Anjou Sale DeJong Ranch 51st Golden Plus Sale Gateway Genetics Versatility + Bull Sale Ohio Beef Expo Maine-Anjou Sale The ‘Wilson Family’ The Maine Bull Sale 2019 Blackout Jackpot Maine Max Performance Tested Bull Sale National Junior Heifer Show Entry Deadline National Junior Heifer Show Cattle Move In National Junior Heifer Show Cattle Check-In National Junior Heifer Show Showmanship National Junior Heifer Show Bred & Owned Show National Junior Heifer Show Maine Angus Show National Junior Heifer Show Maine-Anjou Show National Junior Heifer Show MaineTainer Show Ohio State Fair Indiana State Fair Illinois State Fair Iowa State Fair Missouri State Fair Colorado State Fair South Dakota State Fair
January 16, Denver, Colo. January 17, Denver, Colo. January 18, Denver, Colo. January 18, Denver, Colo. January 19, Denver, Colo. Jaunary 19, Denverl, Colo. February 1, Fort Worth, Texas February 3, Fort Worth, Texas February 8, Springfield, S.D. February 13, Des Moines, Iowa February 22, Kearney, Neb. February 28, Winner, S.D. March 3, Pierce, Neb. March 16, Columbus, Ohio March 20, Canada March 22-24, Loveland, Colo. March 28, Wamego, Kan. May 1, Platte City, Mo. June 22, Des Moines, Iowa June 23, Des Moines, Iowa June 26, Des Moines, Iowa June 27, Des Moines, Iowa June 27, Des Moines, Iowa June 28, Des Moines, Iowa June 28, Des Moines, Iowa July 24-Aug. 4, Columbus, Ohio Aug. 2-18, Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 8-18, Springfield, Ill. Aug. 8-18, Des Moines, Iowa Aug. 8-18, Des Moines, Iowa Aug. 23-Sept. 2, 2019 Aug. 29-Sept. 2, Huron, S.D.
INDEX of ADVERTISERS
Beauprez Land & Cattle Bessler, James Blind Badger Ranch Bonham, Steve Cattle Visions Clay Knoll Farm Conover Auction Services Dupree Cattle Co., DeJong Ranch Denison Acres DeRouchey, Fred Dun-Rite Stock & Stables Eastview Maines EDJE Technologies Gateway Genetics Graham, Gary Griswold, John Iowa Beef Expo Maine-Anjou Sale Kahl, Ron & Amy Kreis, Ron Loder Cattle Co. Maine Max McElroy, H.W. Meyer, Don Nagel Cattle Co. O’Hara Land & Cattle Ohio Maine-Anjou Sale Opperman Family Randall, Cliff Redgate Cattle Co. Secondino, Jami SEK Sheridan, Bill Truline Maines Walton, Darby Wendt, Kevin Willow Springs Cattle Co. Wilson, Shawn
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2019 NATIONAL WESTERN
MAINE-ANJOU SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 -
Sale cattle, pen bull & sale heifer check-in - Yellow processing tent behind the Pepsi Arena.
1 P.M. - THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Sale Bull Evaluation, Pepsi Arena
8:30 - 10 A.M. - FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 -
Hill cattle check-in, Maine-Anjou stalls on the hill.
12 P.M. - FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 -
Pen-of-Three Bull & Sale Heifer Shows, Pepsi Arena
3 P.M. - SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 -
NWSS Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Bull & Female Sale, Livestock Center Auction Arena
8 A.M. - SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 -
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BRIGHT LIGHTS DRSS Big Step 223F
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BNWZ Jose HAA Target − Purebred
Maternal Made BPF Mercedes Benz − 50% Maine-Anjou
BBBN X GVC Statesman 4R ET − Purebred
RRRC SPORTY MONEY 402B RBT Sport Illustrated 33 − Purebred
BOE Garth MINN Hard Whiskey 591Y − Purebred
All That Matters MINN Hard Whiskey − PB Maine-Anjou
No Worries GOET I-80 − 3/4 Maine-Anjou
MINN Hybrid Silveiras Style − 3/8 Maine-Anjou
BPF Comfort Zone Mercedes Benz − Purebred
Bourbon Street No Worries − Purebred
Summit − 3/8 Maine-Anjou
DCC Hard Drive 138R − Purebred
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GOET I-80 − 3/4 Maine-Anjou
Daddy’s Money − PB
I-67 I-80 − 50% Maine-Anjou
Simplify BSC Simplicity − PB Maine-Anjou
WAC Loco MCF Chaos − MaineTainer
Family Money Daddy’s Money − 3/4 Maine-Anjou
BPF Beast Irish Whiskey − MaineTainer
Black Power Play I Believe - 1/2 Maine-Anjou
Daddy’s Money I-80 − 3/4 Maine-Anjou
TLM Edge TLM Passion − Purebred
NAGE Ante Up GVC Suh − Purebred
Rum Chatta Irishman − MaineTainer
Musgrave Sky High Angus
Cowan’s Kingmaker I-80 - PB Maine-Anjou
Class On Class Daddy’s Money - 3/4 Maine-Anjou
Circle M Tejas Angus
Poker Face Triple D Brooks − 3/4 Maine-Anjou
Style Angus
Slider Angus
Colburn Primo Angus
5T Power Chip Angus
SAK Burwell 181e SAK Summit - 3/8 Maine-Anjou
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McKinley
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UPCOMING WSCC EVENTS Please join us at the following events
JANUARY 17 - 23
National Western Stock Show - Denver, Colorado Be sure to look us up in the Yards and on the Hill.
MARCH 7
Online Bull Sale - SC Online Sales Offering you a very select, creme of the crop multi-breed bulls. Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer, Simmental, Hereford and more.
MARCH 30
Girls of Summer Sale - Marietta, Oklahoma We are offering you our best set of summer and fall born females to date. Join us in Marietta at the Bruce Brooks Sale facility for your next champion. This is the multi-breed event of the Spring.
DID YOU KNOW...
In 2017 we sold NATIONAL, STATE and LOCAL CHAMPIONS ranging in price from $6,500 to $19,000.
We are junior focused. We feel strongly that the junior livestock programs are full of life building lessons. WSCC strives to provide opportunities not only to our customers, but all juniors alike.
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