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CHAROLAIS
Briggston & Bevin Bertsche
11700 NW Plaza Circle • Kansas City, MO 64153 phone (816) 464-5977 • fax (816) 464-5759 www.charolaisusa.com JOURNAL STAFF Brett
DC/JDJ MS KAIROS G271
F1281577 Born: 2/21/19 BW: 80
Sire: CRJ Kairos D26 P/s Dam: BHD Ms Emendation B501 Ranks in top 8% WW, 20% YW, 35% REA and TSI
She has an awesome udder and proven DeBruycker genetics!
A bigger framed, long-bodied feminine type that works to raise the power bulls our customers demand!
Owned by McCurdy Charolais
RE CIGAR GIRL 116 ET
EF1151256 Born: 2/16/11 BW: 89 Polled
Sire: LHD Cigar E46 Dam: SC Ms Ali Duke 916 P ET
With 26 progenies, her offspring are in over 18 herds in several states. We couldn’t ask for a more consistient Donor as she also flushes extremely well. If only all cows were this productive!!
Owned by Evans Ranch
BAF CIGAR’S TRUTH 303J P ET
EF1318870 Born: 12/18/21 BW: 76 Polled
Sire: LHD Cigar E46 Dam: KR Ms Reality 303
Reality 303’s dam is in Kyle Reaves ET herd, TN (MF Lady Gi Duke 5003PET)
Due this fall to JMAR Hosea 2M70
We own a full sister as does McCurdy, Hudspeth, & Edmonds
Owned by Bella Angel Farms
KR MS REALITY 303
EF1162956
Born: 8/8/12 BW: 80 Polled
Sire: BHD Reality T3136 P Dam: MCF Lady GI Duke 5003PET Ranks in the top 20% WW, 35% YW, 25% CW, and 45% TSI
Not the highest EPDs, but we’ll take her production any day! Has produced 11 successful calves as in the Bella Angel herd listed above among others!
Owned by Arlitt Ranch
AH L023 is out of a Sundance daughter from the Jewel cow family. She is one of our top donor cows. AH L023 is a true growth and carcass sire. He is a powerful bull all the while being Top 3%
Keystone 2377 is out of one of our top donor cows. She is a Blue Value daughter that goes back to the D029 cow family. He is in the Top 8% in WW, YW and TSI. Top 10% in Milk Top 2% in Marb. He is the definition of balance growth, maternal, confirmation, and carcass.
Rogers Bar HR
Proven Performance for Over Proven Over 65 Years
• Rogers Bar HR is the largest Charolais Breeder in the South and one of the oldest breeders in the country.
• Our bulls have won more BIF Certified rate of gain tests than any other Charolais breeder.
• Bulls are not creep fed - they are developed on GRASSbermuda, bahia, and ryegrass.
• Rogers Bar HR bulls do not need an adaption period - they just do their job with no additional pampering.
• Our bulls are bred in the South, raised in the South, and they will work for you in the South.
• Be it grass or grain, our bulls will put on the pounds for youMore pounds, more money!
82ND ANNUAL FALL PRODUCTION SALE
FH BELLS 3539 P
Top 10% WW; 8% YW; 1% SC; 4% REA; 10% TSI Great cow family.
3009 P
Top 4% WW; 10% YW; 2% SC; 20% REA & 20% TSI Pound Maker
Top 2% WW; 1% YW; 25% MCE; 5% MTL; 2% SC; 1% REA; 4% MARB; 2% TSI Performance Powerhouse
MELLOTT FAMILY
918/409-6068 - Stephen Mellott 205/706-5955 - Randy White, Mgr. Catoosa, Oklahoma | www.fhcharolais.com facebook.com/fhcharolais
FH BLUE WIND 3516 P
Top 15% CE; 1% MCE; 3% MARB Calving-Ease & Carcass
FH RIFLEMAN 3568 P
Top 4% CE; 2% WW; 2% YW; 15% MCE; 1% MTL; 1% SC; 4% REA; 6% MARB; 2% TSI
The Complete Package-Numbers, Look, Style & Cow Family
FH GUN’S TRADITION
FH STERLING SILVER 3029 P
-TRAIT GENETICS
FALL PRODUCTION SALE | VOLUME 5
November 2, 2024
At the Ranch | Hulbert, Oklahoma
FH SILVER CHARM 1081 P
Top 4% CE; 9% BW; 5% WW; 1% YW; 3% MCE; 4% SC; 2% CW; 2% REA; 25% MARB; 1% TSI
DCR MS T388 SILVERLADY G185ET
Top 1% WW; 1% YW; 4% MCE; 15% MTL; 3% SC; 1% CW; 2% REA; 25% MARB; 1% TSI Half sister to Solution, her mother was a tremendous donor female.
CONSULTANT
CLIFFORD C. MITCHELL
405/246-6324
ccmosu@msn.com
1081 and 1120 are this year’s pick of the herd. The two best three-year-old Silver Gun daughters on the place. These are proven genetics from the heart of the herd and destined to headline any donor pen in the nation. Numbers, look, udder quality and do-ability best describe these two young females. Each is still an individual and have their own advantages as breeding pieces.
FH MS 467 FABULOUS 1120 P ET
Top 1% WW; 2% YW; 10% MCE; 1% SC; 1% CW; 2% REA; 8% MARB; 2% TSI
FH MS 842 FABULOUS 9075 P
Top 15% WW; 3% YW; 1% SC; 7% CW; 2% TSI New Standard daughters work and this one is backed by the popular 160 donor family.
FH MS 467 BONANZA 2010 P
Top 8% WW; 20% YW; 20% SC; 4% CW; 2% REA; 10% MARB; 20% TSI Cow Power Deluxe.
FH MS 467 RUBY 2015
Top 1% WW; 2% YW; 20% MCE; 20% MTL; 2% SC; 4% CW; 4% REA; 25% MARB; 3% TSI Profitable genetics in every generation.
Brett Spader Executive Vice President
RED MEAT YIELD the KPI that Matters
Heterosis is the key performance indicator bull buyers can rely on to deliver the complementarity their herds…and their bottom-line…needs. And no breed of bull delivers on heterosis like the Charolais bull.
Over the past year, the Charolais breed has seen a resurgence of return bull buyers who note their calf crop suffered after moving away from Char genetics. The proof is in the numbers collected through the recent AICA Bull Buyer Market Research Project where commercial producers laid out the “hefty” reasons they rely on the breed:
1. Weight performance at weaning
2. Weight performance as a yearling
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THE EQUATION OF A HEAVIER ANIMAL, RESULTING FROM UNDILUTED HETEROSIS,
THAT DOESN’T
SACRIFICE RED MEAT YIELD OR QUALITY GRADE EQUALS AN INCREDIBLE ADDED VALUE FOR CHAROLAIS BULL BUYERS.
With the up cycle the beef market is currently seeing, quality beef pounds pay dividends commercial producers can’t afford to leave on the table. And with the emphasis the breed has placed on marbling to complement an already high-performance track record, it is no surprise that Charolais has become the paternal heterosis breed of choice.
Since COVID, the industry has seen the trend of keeping cattle on feed longer to reach a heavier finished weight. The Charolais advantage ensures that those extra days on feed are delivered to the packer as red meat yield, not fat. Charolais genetics create the opportunity for not only heavier animals at finish, but also the opportunity for those heavier animals to grade Choice and Prime.
The equation of a heavier animal, resulting from undiluted heterosis, that doesn’t sacrifice red meat yield or quality grade equals an incredible added value for Charolais bull buyers.
Proof is in the Numbers
A strong uptick in demand across the
private treaty sector for both registered females and bulls this past summer is a clear indication the market recognizes the value Charolais genetics deliver in moving their herds forward.
Whether it is docility, birthweight, calving ease or marbling, the Association has seen Charolais breeders consistently improve the genetics they are bringing to the market. The return of buyers to Charolais after trying other genetics is proof that buyers recognize they can achieve genetic gains without sacrificing the traits that have made the Charolais breed great.
Cited in the AICA Bull Buyer Market Research Project, 39% of Charolais bull buyers said that they solely bought Charolais bulls over the last three years – a statistic that climbed to 47% when asked if their next three years of bull purchases would be solely Charolais. With U.S. herd rebuild on the horizon, the positive trend is promising for the breed, pointing to both strong registered heifer and bull market share increases in the coming years. Additionally, the Charolais breed is on pace for a resurgence within the seedstock industry with several reports of new Charolais seedstock breeders and seedstock breeders of other breeds purchasing registered Charolais females.
The growth is welcome.
AICA knows that in order to best serve the US beef industry, we must create industryresponsive genetics, and no other breed contributes to that genetic advancement more than the Charolais breed. Charolais genetics have and will continue to add performance as the U.S. rebuilds the cow herd. The beef industry needs more quality pounds and Charolais breeders and AICA are the team to deliver it.
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American-International CHAROLAIS Association
The AICA is the official registry for Charolais and Charbray cattle in the United States. Charolais cattle were first brought to the U.S. in 1936. In 1957, the American Charolais Breeders Association and the International Charolais Breeders Association merged forming the present AICA.
Membership in the AICA is obtainable when the applicant has ownership in at least one animal, and has paid the initial membership fee of $125. AICA annual dues are $100.
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Fall AICA Board of Directors Meeting, October 27-28
The AICA Fall Board of Director and Committee Meetings will be held Sunday, October 27 and Monday, October 28 in Kansas City. See page 79 for more details.
DNA Fees
As of January 1, 2024. Samples recieved at the lab after 12-15-22 will reflect the new price.
100K - $40 ($45 for hair)
H/P - $20
BPA- $5 (As of June 1, 2024)
Color Dilutor - $25
PA Policy as of 9/1/24
Donor dams and AI sires born after January 1, 2020 are required to be tested for Bovine Progressive Ataxia (BPA), prior to the registration of progeny and/or additional progeny. Animals that have a 100K DNA result on file, will only need to have the BPA test added to their profile. Animals without a 100K on file, will need to have the 100K and BPA ran.
Expedited
Registration Work - NEW FEES
If an animal needs to be registered with in a day or two a rush fee of $75 ($150 non members) will be added to work. Once the animal is registered you can pull it up online to view the registration number. The new certificate will be mailed out the following day. We also offer FedEx mailing for additional $75 ($150 non members).
Year letter for 2024 is M
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Record your 2024 born calves using AICA’s online system. Add the data as the calves are born; continue to update the records as you add weaning and yearling data. Register the calves at any time by adding their name.
Performance Deadline Approaching
Performance data must be submitted to the AICA office by October 1 to be included in the November2024 Genetic Analysis. Please make sure calf data, weights and weigh data have been submitted online or on forms to AICA.
ONLINE TIPS
Transfers cannot be done on-line if the paper has already been issued. The original paper must be returned to AICA. Animals registered on-line can be held in the system for transfer or print later. Many members find it helpful to hold all the newly registered animals in the system. No need to chase papers around.
When using a non-Charolais parent, follow the example given on the entry screen. For a non-Charolais female type FNF-XXXX, for a non-Charolais male type FNM-XXXX. You may also use breed codes to indicate the breed of the non-Charolais animal but be sure to use 4 digits (example: FNM-ANAN). We can add the pedigree of your other breed animal but need a copy of the pedigree 1st. The fee to add a pedigree is $20.
Be sure to click the “register” box and the “save” button at the bottom of the registration screen if you want the animal registered. The registration number will pop up in the middle of the screen or you’ll get an error message telling you what boxes you have missed.
Online Payment for AICA
Online bill pay is now available to all active members. Once you are logged into www.charolaisusa.com, you will go under “My Account” then “Account Payment.”
Online Payments for CPI
Online bill pay is now available to all CPI members. You will receive a monthly statement from our accounting department. Just a quick tap of “View & Pay Invoice” and you will be prompted to a second screen to enter your debit or credit card info.
American-International CHAROLAIS Association
11700 NW Plaza Circle
Kansas City, Mo 64153
Phone: (816) 464-5977
Fax: (816) 464-5759
E-Mail: Info@Charolaisusa.com
Website: www.charolaisusa.com
AssociationStaff
Executive Vice President
Brett Spader • Ext. 101 Bspader@Charolaisusa.com
Recording Secretary Maggie Smithee • Ext. 401 Msmithee@Charolaisusa.com
Vice President of Operations
David Hobbs • Ext. 200 Dhobbs@Charolaisusa.com
Youth Activities & Foundation
Kaitlyn Chism • Ext. 201 Kchism@Charolaisusa.com Controller Chris Kendall • Ext. 300 Ckendall@charolaisusa.com
Asst. Recording Secretary Sarah Almond • Ext. 402 Salmond@charolaisusa.com
To Use The Extension Numbers Listed For The Above Staff, Phone (816) 464-5977.
AICA Office
President
Michael Sturgess
407 Breesport St. San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 867-6863
Vice President
Frank Ellis, Jr. 250 Ellis Rd Letohatchee, AL 36047 (334) 315-8927
Secretary
Chad Zehnder 982 397th Ave NW Stanchfield, MN 55080 (612)554-2154
Treasurer
David Hubert
510 Maple Ave. Oakley, KS67748 (785) 672-2540
Ex-Officio
Eddy Loggains 4431 Larkin Road Violet Hill, AR72584 (870) 404-4332
CPI Board
President
Brett Spader
Board Of Directors
Eddy Loggains
Michael Sturgess
Frank Ellis
David Hubert
Chad Zehnder
AIJCF Board of Trustees
Chairman & Trustee
Larry Lehman
Trustees
Bill Nottke
Kim Coudron Schwecke
Brett Spader
Kaitlyn Chism
Fundraising Chairman
FieldStaff
Southeast Representative
Isaac Hughes 63 CR 63 Golden, MS 38847 662-660-3164
ihughes@charolaisusa.com
Southwest Representative Cody Beck 19800 John Wayne Perry, OK 73077 (765) 719-1622
Cbeck@Charolaisusa.com
North Central Representative
Hadley Schotte 2811 South Lancaster Drive, Apt. 9 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (785) 562-6632
Hschotte@Charolaisusa.com
West Representative Clint Sexson 77714 S Edwards Road Stanfield, OR 97875 (541) 609-0167 clint.sexson@msn.com
Other Regions Call The AICA Office. (816) 464-5977
Commercial Advertising Jay Carlson Carlson Media Group, LLC Beef Breed Group (913) 268-5725 office jay@carlsonmediagroup.com
AICA Directors By Area
Area 1
Scott Eaton 113 Georgetown Dr Glendive, MT 59330 (406) 852-3205
term expires 2024
Area 2
Bob Wagner 18025 WCR 128 Nunn, CO 80648 (970) 420-2336 term expires 2026
Area 3
Donnie Leddy 15635 472nd Ave Stockholm, SD 57264 (605) 695-0113 term expires 2024
Area 4
David Hubert 510 Maple Ave. Oakley, KS 67748 (785) 672-2540 term expires 2026
Area 5
Mitch Thomas P.O. Box 717 Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 535-0936 term expires 2024
Area 6
David Skeans 1216 Walter St Gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 736-7500 term expires 2026
Area 7
Chad Zehnder 982 397th Ave NW Stanchfield, MN 55080 (612) 554-2154 term expires 2024
Area 8
Larry Lehman
Jim Husz 22790 Icon Road Maryville, MO 64468 (660) 582-9151 term expires 2026
AICA Committee Chairmen & Vice Chairman
Activities
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Bunker
13080 Janus Ave Sparta, WI 54656 (608) 633-53342
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dale Jedlicka 1599 County Rd 335 Koshkonong, MO 65692 (417) 764-3392
Advertising/Marketing
CHAIRMAN
Frank Ellis Jr. Area 12 Director
VICE CHAIRMAN
Bob Tibbs 3545 Old Level Rd. Havre de Grace, MD 21078 (410) 734-6873
Affiliate
CHAIRMAN
Marty Lewis 9411 W 56th St S Monroe, IA 50170 (515) 250-2362
VICE CHAIRMAN
Frank Ellis
Area 12 Director
Area 9
Tyler Davis PO Box 935 Ashdown, AR 71822 (903) 908-5913
term expires 2024
Area 10
Jeff Bunker 13080 Janus Ave Sparta, WI 54656 (608) 269-0008 term expires 2026
Area 11
Jeff Harrod 645 Evergreen Rd Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 330-6745 term expires 2024
Area 12
Frank Ellis Jr. 250 Ellis Road Letohatchee, AL 36047 (334) 315-8927 term expires 2026
Area 13
Kyle Reaves 5840 West Allens Bridge Greeneville, TN 37743 (423) 723-9245
term expires 2024
Area 14
David Clark 10165 Log Cabin Road Denton, MD 21629 (410) 924-3521 term expires 2026
Area 15
Dan Eversole 3250 Litton-Reaves Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-4738 term expires 2024
Breed Improvement
CHAIRMAN
Jim Johnson 812 Patteson School Rd. Appomattox, VA 24522 (434) 546-2341
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dan Eversole
Area 15 Director
Commercial
CHAIRMAN
Mitch Thomas
Area 5 Director
VICE CHAIRMAN
Chad Zehnder
Area 7 Director
Finance
CHAIRMAN
Larry Ludeke P.O Box 186 Liverpool, TX 77577 (832) 439-4666
VICE CHAIRMAN
David Hubert Area 4 Director
Junior Council
CHAIRMAN
Larry Lehman
P.O. Box 700 Tioga, TX76271 (972) 529-8723
VICE CHAIRMAN
David Clark Area 14 Director
Long Range Planning
CHAIRMAN
Larry Ludeke
VICE CHAIRMAN
Mike Schumacher 14809 Pike 139 Bowling Green, MO 63334 (573) 324-2528
Rules & Ethics
CHAIRMAN
Cheryl Lux P.O. Box 348
Augusta, MT 59410 (406) 562-2021
VICE CHAIRMAN
By Lauren Wottlin, Ph.D.
New SenseHub® Cow Calf assists with reproductive efficiency, monitors cow herd
For producers using artificial insemination (AI) or embryo transfer (ET), getting cows or heifers pregnant promptly is critical. A high pregnancy rate requires good heat detection.1 Visual heat detection not only takes time, but it also isn’t an exact science.
Proprietary monitoring technology assists with breeding success, plus alerts producers to cows needing attention. Both benefits protect the investment of high-value cow-calf herds.
New SenseHub® Cow Calf helps detect estrus, determine ideal insemination windows and uncover reproductive issues faster, all while monitoring for well-being.
By continuously monitoring each cow or heifer, the system helps to identify when an animal is in estrus, allowing for insemination at the best time to optimize conception rates and minimize calving intervals.
SenseHub Cow Calf also can help detect a heifer or cow that didn’t conceive at approximately 21 days post breeding. It also reports anestrus animals, making it easier to spot those with irregular cycles.
Monitoring for well-being
The system provides continuous monitoring of herd activity and rumination through an ear-mounted accelerometer. Real-time data allows for early detection of behaviors that may suggest health issues, enabling prompt intervention.
Convenient alerts are delivered to smartphones, tablets or desktop computers, saving producers time and providing peace of mind. LED-lighted ear tags help easily identify animals flagged by the system.
SenseHub software provides customizable reports and dashboards to meet each operation’s needs and integrates with various cattle management platforms, providing actionable insights related to estrus, health and nutrition.
The system is easy to install and maintain. The time from placing an order to actively detecting heats is five to six weeks.
For more information, visit SenseHub-CowCalf.com
By Lauren Wottlin, Ph.D., R&D manager with Merck Animal Health
1. Perry, George. Detection of standing estrus in cattle. South Dakota State University. 2004. FS921B.
If your goal is a healthy, profitable herd with strong protection from clostridial disease, then look no further than BOVILIS VISION 7 powered by the proprietary SPUR adjuvant.
• SPUR allows for smoother administration and fewer reactions with less stress than other clostridials1-2
• Fewer reactions means more weight gain – an extra 14 lbs at weaning3-5
• For every 50 head, that adds up to an “extra calf” at sell time Now, that’s the kind of momentum we all like to see. 1
AICA’S TERMINAL SIRE INDEX (TSI) SIRE
The AICA was the first major US breed association to release a multi-trait selection index for public use. Charolais bulls are often sought after as a continental breed component for terminal sire crossbreeding systems.
The hallmark index is called the Terminal Sire Index (TSI for short) and has been widely used by commercial cattlemen to make sound breeding and purchase decisions as they incorporate Charolais genetics into their mating systems. As the name implies, TSI is a terminal index designed to rank sire candidates for use in a mating system where all progeny are harvested. TSI doesn’t include any maternal trait selection criteria as no replacement females are to be retained in the herd under this selection strategy. Thus, it shouldn’t be used in production scenarios where replacements are kept from these matings.
Selection indexes provide a single value that describes
by Bob Weaber, Ph.D
differences in expected profit in a specific production and marketing circumstance. The selection index simplifies the ranking of candidates across many available EPDs by placing economic weight on traits that have economic impact on the traits in the prescribed scenario. While the selection index is simple to use, it’s construction is not a trivial exercise.
TSI has been updated a number of times in nearly two decades of use. Recently, TSI underwent a major overhaul that featured development utilizing new state-of-the-art selection index construction software and updating of the phenotypic and economic data used to compute the index. The new TSI was developed
to model a production scenario and breeding system where Charolais bulls are mated to Angus based cows, 2-years of age and older, and all progeny fed out with harvested carcasses marketed on a valuebased grid which includes a premium structure for cattle that are in the upper 2/3 Choice quality grade. These development features are detailed below.
The biggest change in TSI is the development environment in which the economic weights are estimated. Sophisticated bio-economic software models are among the most effective and efficient means to develop a selection index. The software platform utilized to build-out TSI is called iGENDEC (an internet GENetic
DECision support tool) hosted by the Beef Improvement Federation and developed by scientists at the University of Nebraska, the US Meat Animal Research Center, Kansas State University and private industry. iGENDEC development was funded through a USDA CARE (Critical Agriculture Research and Extension) grant program. iGENDEC provides a customizable selection index platform where the selection scenario, selection criteria (EPDs), economic assumptions, breeding system and breeds, as well as phenotypic parameters can be modified.
Once parameterized, iGENDEC simulates thousands of progeny under the model assumptions and produces the economic weights for the selection criteria to achieve the optimal selection index that maximizes progress toward the profit objective. The economic weights place monetary value on a one unit increase in the trait given all other traits held constant. After the weightings are applied to selection criteria EPS, the values are summed together to form the index. The model includes genetic and phenotypic relationships between traits and thereby accounts for correlated responses to selection. iGENDEC also models relevant breed difference and heterotic effects.
In the case of TSI, the selection criteria are the EPDs for hot carcass weight, marbling, ribeye area, fat thickness, post weaning gain and calving ease direct. Animals must have published EPD for CW, REA, Marbling, Fat, WW, YW and CED to receive a TSI value. Dry matter intake (DMI) is included in the economic weightings with a genetic value predicted through the association between DMI and yearling weight (YW) EPD. There’s a strong genetic relationship between growth and DMI so animals with high levels of growth are expected to have higher daily DMI.
As presented in Figure 1., DMI accounts for a significant portion of the index and accounts for a large cost component in cattle feeding. Carcass weight, marbling and fat thickness are responsible for the largest value determinants in carcass
pricing in a value-based marketing system. The importance of ribeye area in current pricing models is primarily through added carcass weight. The economic weighting in the index then mostly weights the impact REA has on changes in yield grade. Since yield grade changes are substantially less valuable than quality grade changes in the grid pricing model, REA has a smaller relative emphasis.
The second major area of change in TSI is the updated animal performance and economic parameters in the model. In all cases, publicly available data was used to inform the model. A 10-year period was included to capture the average relationships of costs and revenues across an entire cattle cycle. Trends in cattle feed and performance in the most recent 10-year period
include extended days on feed in the growing and finishing period, feeding to substantially heavier out weights and the increased cost of feed and value of beef carcasses. Additionally, the industry is realizing substantially higher grading cattle with substantial premiums realized for Prime, Upper 2/3 (program) and Choice grading cattle. All of these trends are represented in the new TSI model parameterizations.
Feedlot parameters are reported in Table 1. The data presented is the 10-year, monthly average cattle performance from the Kansas State University Focus on Feedlot report. The production model includes: 170 days in the finishing phase, delivered feed cost of $261/ton ($0.1308/lb.), average daily gain of 3.60 with daily dry matter intake of 22 lb. per day. Combined, these result in a feedlot
Table 1. Feedlot Performance Phenotypic Means
cost of gain of $92.69/cwt. Carcass parameters are summarized in Table 2 and represent expected breed of sire means for average Charolais sires from published USDA data. Metrics include expected performance for birth, weaning and yearling growth.
Pricing data included in the model represents a 10-year weekly average of fed cattle prices. Table 3 reports the USDA reported 5 area dressed beef price for steers and heifers with carcasses over and under 600 lb. Similarly, table 4 includes the USDA 5-area weekly average premium and discount schedule for quality and grades.
How to Use TSI:
Implementation of TSI into a terminal sire selection decision is simple and straight forward. TSI is reported in dollars and represents the differences of sires’ progeny values when harvested on a valuebased pricing grid after feeding. The TSI values reported are on a per conceived calve basis. It is expected that users of the TSI index generally conform to this production circumstance. In the example below, we would expect Sire A to produce progeny that average $50 per head more net return than those of sire B.
Sire A: TSI $300
Sire B: TSI $250 Difference: $50 per head
TSI is NOT a suitable selection criterion for evaluation of sires where replacement females will be retained. The terminal model used doesn’t contemplate replacement female retention and therefore, doesn’t include any maternal trait weightings. In fact, misuse of the index may induce a set of genetic antagonisms. The extra emphasis placed on growth and carcass weight would be expected to have a correlated genetic effect of making larger sized mature females with increased maintenance requirements which may be counterproductive in a replacement scenario.
To search AICA EPDs and TSI values visit: https://search. charolaisusa.com/default.aspx.
Table 2. Animal Phenotypic Growth and Carcass Parameters
Table 3. USDA Average Weekly Weighted 5 Area Dressed Beef Prices July 2013-June 2023
Table 4. Fed Cattle Carcass Pricing Grid
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Ballots will be mailed to Active ODD AICA members in Areas 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15 on November 1; completed ballots must be received at address noted on ballot by November 30.
Scott Eaton
Our family operation, Eaton Charolais, has been an active Charolais ranch since 1965. My dad, Lee Eaton, along with his four brothers and their father purchased their first purebred Charolais 59 years ago. After graduating from Montana State University with an Ag Business degree I married Emily Eaton. We have six children: Boe (23), Max (21), Levi (18), Cy (16), Isaac (13), and Emery (9). Recently, our oldest son Boe also graduated from Montana State University College of Agriculture and is now part of the family operation.
I served as Area 1 Director from 2021-2024 and am involved in Montana Stockgrowers, NCBA, and serve on the Local Grazing District Board. I’m active in coaching, school activities, 4H and other community projects. I have first-hand experience in purebred and commercial cow-calf feeding, finishing and value- added programs. My family and I enjoy being involved in the Charolais Association on thenational,regional,andlocallevel.Asayouth,Ihadtheopportunity to show Eaton Charolais heifers at the Montana Charolais shows. Part of my time is also spent promoting the Charolais breed on all levels through youth activities including sales, FFA, 4H and various community events.
During my first term we had some major changes along with innovative ideas and approaches to mounting challenges. If reelected to the Board, I would continue to encourage the promotion of our breed and place more emphasis on the business side of Charolais. I am in a unique position to work quite extensively with the next generation, teaching them about our industry, breed, and planning for the future. Our goal being to further enhance the breed, comprehensive feedlot and carcass data is a necessity along with the development of efficient, cost-effective means for obtaining and utilizing genomic testing and data. The Charolais breed has great qualities that set it apart, we should continue to use those aspects to further develop the breed and continue to gain market share.
I look forward to working with the President, Directors, Members, Beef Marketing Team, Genetic Consultant, and the rest of the Association team to build the Charolais brand for the future. Communication is vital for our Association; I welcome discussion from members near and far – for questions or suggestions I am a phone call away.
Mark Nebeker
I grew up in southwest Idaho on an irrigated row crop farm and commercial cattle operation. Specializing in small vegetable seed production and running 100 head of commercial cow-calf pairs. I have always had a passion for cattle and from an early age have been involved with all aspects of the cow-calf operation. I was involved with 4-H, FFA, Idaho Junior Angus Association, and Idaho Junior Hereford Association, showing cattle in the western US. I attended the University of Idaho studying Agribusiness and received an MBA from University of Phoenix in 2024. I have worked in the livestock industry starting on ranches and then working for USDA-Food Safety Inspection Service. Currently work for the Bureau of Land Management in an administrative role. I am involved with the farming/cattle operation outside my job as time allows and continue to be involved with the Charolais breed with the few cattle I own under Nebeker Farms.
I got involved with the Charolais breed through Block & Bridle when in college at the University of Idaho. I helped exhibit cattle at regional shows in the Pacific Northwest. Starting my passion for
the Charolais breed with mentors of Alan & Leslie Alexander. I was able to exhibit cattle for Alexander’s and have helped with their sales. I served as a director for the Northwest Charolais Association for 4 years and served as their website coordinator. I have served on AICA committees since 2016, currently serving on the Junior Council and Advertising & Marketing Committees. I attend NILE stock show and Canadian Western Agribition each year.
As a board member I would continue to work with members from my region to address concerns and help move the breed forward. I would bring my passion for education to get youth involved in production agriculture and our breed. The breed has made many advancements, and I would continue these efforts and utilize the membership’s knowledge to continue these efforts.
Area 3
Bryce Lindskov
I was born and raised on the family ranch north of Isabel, SD. I graduated from Isabel High School in 1998 and attended the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND where I received my degree in Business Administration. I returned home to the family operation after graduating from college. I worked in partnership with my father Les and my older brother Monte for the first years back and then my brother Todd joined us after college. Today I operate in partnership with my brothers Monte and Todd and our families. My wife, Tennile; Children: AJ (20) Sophomore at SDSU majoring in Agronomy and Ag Business; Addison (14); Aiden (11) and Austin (9) areinvolved.WeownandoperateLindskovRanchGeneralPartnership and Lindskov’s LT Ranch together. We also own and operate six New Holland Equipment dealerships and two commercial hunting lodges together.
Our cattle operations consist of a large commercial cow-calf herd, registered cow-calf herd, backgrounding feedlots, and yearling operations consisting of a large breeding heifer program. Our seedstock herd consists of registered Charolais, Angus, Simmental, and Herefords with our annual bull sale the third Saturday of April each year. This year marks our 44th bull sale. Two years ago, we changed the purebred operation name to Lindskov’s LT Ranch after a 35-year partnership with Brent and Nancy Thiel and will continue to host the sale at the ranch.
Our farming operation consists of 45,000 acres of corn, sunflowers, spring wheat, winter wheat, oats, millet, peas, and alfalfa with a large percentage of it going to feed our cattle herd and feedlots.
We operate two hunting lodges; Firesteel Creek Lodge is an upland bird destination offering pheasant, sharp-tail and Hungarian partridge hunts, Timber Lake Lodge is a big game lodge offering trophy Elk, Buffalo, Whitetail and Mule Deer hunts. The hunting lodges have helped us diversify our farming and ranching operations and have given clients from all over the world the chance to see both a working ranch and exquisite hunting experience in one stop.
On our seedstock operation we focus on cattle that are easy fleshing and maintain a high standard for fertility and longevity while still supporting strong carcass merit. We offer our customers a feeder cattle buyback program where we focus on marketing and feeding LT influenced calves and yearlings helping our customers receive a premium for their product. We also market several thousand commercial bred heifers each fall bred to both black Angus and Charolais bulls with buyers from around the country coming to us for their replacement females and bull battery. We believe in heterosis and that’s where the Charolais Bull has paid dividends in our large commercial Black Angus cow-calf operation where we have been crossbreeding them to Charolais bulls for over 45 years. We love the
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performance in the feedlot and carcass quality on the rail. We believe in the benefits of the Charolais cattle and look forward to helping promote the beef that we all are raising as the most sustainable cattle on the market.
I look forward to my next few years on the Charolais Board and feel that we are heading in the right direction but still have a lot of work to do to make this great breed acceptable and gain a larger market share across the world.
Area 5
Mitch Thomas
Mitch Thomas is a 3rd generation AICA Member and Charolais Breeder. Mitch, along with his sister and their families own and operate Thomas Charolais Inc. in Raymondville, TX. Mitch’s grandfather, Harl Thomas, was one of the pioneer Charolais Breeders that imported the first Charolais into the United States in 1936. Since then, the Thomas Family has raised and merchandised Charolais genetics all over the world. Today, Thomas Charolais is committed to the commercial cattleman by producing over 400 bulls each year that are primarily soldtocommercialcattleman.TheThomasFamilyalsomerchandises many females and a select set of herd sires to purebred breeders. ThomasCharolaisbelievesinimplementingallthemoderntechnology that is available to today’s beef cattle producer. However, they have not lost sight of the fact that phenotype, structural soundness, and adaptability are qualities that we must measure with common sense.
Mitch has been very involved in AICA his entire life. He was an active member of AIJCA in his younger years. After graduation from Texas A&M University, Mitch became involved in AICA. He served on the Board of Directors from 1990-2000. In addition, he served as AICA President from 1997-1999. During those years, AICA flourished, and he made many decisions that helped get our breed to where it is today. Mitch currently is serving on the AICA Board of Directors. Recently, he was appointed to serve as the Commercial Committee Chairman.
Mitch began judging AICA Roll of Excellence Shows in Kansas City in 1991. Since then, he has judged numerous Class A ROE Shows, including the National Show held in Oklahoma City in 2021. Mitch has been selected to judge the AICA Pen Bull Show in Denver in 2025.
If given the opportunity to continue to serve the AICA, Mitch hopes to continue to implement new programs that have all AICA Members best interest in mind. He feels that the Charolais Beef Program that has just begun is a great start to continuing to help promote and merchandise registered Charolais genetics. Hopefully, this program will allow us as Charolais Breeders to take advantage of what our breed has to offer. With Mitch’s history, experiences, and passion he wants to see the Charolais Breed continue to gain market- share.
Mitch hopes that you will trust him to make valuable decisions that affect every single AICA member. Mitch always has and always will have the best interests of his Area 5 members in mind. He is a person that will stand up for what he thinks is right for him and the people of his Area, even if it is not the popular answer. The Thomas Family depends on the Charolais Breed to pay their bills. They have and will continue to make sure that their cattle operation is run like a business. Mitch feels AICA must be operated in the same manner.
Once again, please consider Mitch Thomas of Thomas Charolais Inc, as your vote for the AICA Board of Director for Area 5. Thank you and let’s work together to make the Charolais Breed even better.
Braden House
My name is Braden House from Iola, Texas and I am a 6th generation cattleman, but first generation to raise Charolais. My wife and I own and operate Big House Show Cattle where I am involved in every aspect from donor and recipient selection and management, to sale and show calf activities, as well as both bull and sale promotion. Yearly, BHSC will raise and sell approximately 60 purebred Charolais show heifers to junior exhibitors in Texas and Nationwide and attend various junior livestock shows throughout the year.
Growing up I was a member of the AIJCA. I currently engage in a couple of leadership roles within the breed. I am an active member and current board member of the Charolais Association of Texas while also serving on the sales committee for the Charolais Association of Texas. Recently, Texas hosted the 2024 Charolais Junior National Show where I served as an active member on the fundraising committee while also assisting my wife with her duties on the planning committee.
Becoming a director and following in the path of various Charolais icons who have served on behalf of Area 5 would be a great responsibility and honor to contribute the time and energy that past breeders within the Charolais breed have poured into me. Our operations main strength and contribution to the breed has been consistently recruiting some of the brightest and most progressive young minds and breeders into the breed by way of the junior show program and we would embrace that strength while also continuing to develop and build contacts within the commercial section by way of attending production sales, breed meetings, and other various events that the Charolais association offers.
Dennis Adams
I was born and raised in San Jon, New Mexico, and graduated from San Jon High School. Served as New Mexico (NM) FFA State Treasurer 196566. Received the American Farmer degree in FFA. On the NM State Basketball Champion team 1963 and fourth in state 1966. Won NM State Baseball in 1966. Attended Eastern NM University 2-years and transferred to NM State University 1 ½ years. Was double majoring in Animal Science and Ag Education.
Have two daughters and four grandkids. Two grandkids are highly activeinshowingJuniorlivestockprojectsinTexas.Onegranddaughter top basketball player in Ft Worth one week and now Coach in Frisco, Texas. Both daughters and 1 granddaughter graduates from Texas A&M.
Started my Charolais herd in 1962 as an FFA project (62 years). Had the first Charolais Bull to win the gain test at Tucumcari Bull Test. Got my first purebreds from Mack Braly, OCR Ranch, OK. Served as Show Dedicatee of AIJCA in 2019 and past Conference Dedicatee. Wasthe1990AICAHerdsmanoftheYearandmydaughter,Sharla, was the AIJCA Herdsman of the Year! Help start and 1st President of CAT. Showed Champions at Denver, Houston, KC, Phoenix, Dallas, Tulsa, San Antonio. Started Outfront Cattle Service in 1990, now in the 34th year!
A big believer in the ability of Charolais cattle and think we have needed more promotion of the breed. I like the direction of trying to collaborate more with the packers to increase our position with them. We need more “openness” in our board meetings and participation. I think we can add Zoom to all Board and Annual meetings so all breeders can observe what is going on in the management and direction the breed is taking. With all the expenses of traveling now I think it would be very advantageous to all!
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Matthew Dudley
Hi Charolais members. I am Matthew Dudley of Hondo Texas, and I have been raising Charolais cattle for 19 years. I enjoy raising this breed because they are hardy, heat tolerant, carcass genetics, and they can produce income by giving commercial breeders more pounds of calf to sell. Before I became an agriculture extension agent, I served for 2 years on the board of directors for the South Texas Area Farm and Ranch Club in San Antonio. I have worked as an agriculture extension agent for Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service, and as an Agricultural Science teacher. I served my county 4-H youth with their livestock show projects, provided training programs, and articles for ranchers in Jim Hogg County. As an agriculture science teacher, I designed and modified agricultural lessons that were appropriate for all levels of students. I taught the following courses: Wildlife, Livestock Production, Advanced Animal Science, Equine Science, and Introduction to Agriculture. I have also provided other Texas ranchers with consulting services which gives them an insight into how to better manage their property. On my family ranch I manage the pastures through rotational grazing, and I also maintain my herds’ genetic potential by artificial insemination and using a herd bull. I sell replacement heifers and bulls to producers and those who are looking to start their first beef cattle herd or add genetic potential to their existing Charolais genetics.
From 2015 through 2019 I showed Charolais bulls, and heifers on the open show circuit. The shows that I exhibited my cattle at were the Tulsa State Fair, Fort Worth Stock Show, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. I won second-place ribbons, and a reserve champion ribbon once in 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I also have had a few youth exhibitors win reserve champion at their county shows, 1st place in Charolais classes at the Tarrant County show, and the West Texas State Fair in Abilene Texas. In years past I attended the Charolais World Congress in San Antonio.
AICA needs to promote the positive aspects about our breed such as carcass traits, sires that offer calving ease, hybrid vigor through crossbreeding, feed efficiency, docility, and weight gain. The breed should continue to market the positive results that a commercial cattle rancher can expect when taking their crossbred cattle to their local sale barn or feedyard. These results are indicated from either bulls or cows with Charolais genetics. AICA should also look at setting up other social media accounts to promote the breed such as Tik Tok and Instagram. Studies have been done through search engine optimization to note that our younger generation is not on Facebook as much as our older generation. I have learned this in my new career in rural real estate. This would educate our younger generation about the benefits Charolais offers in a social media platform they normally use. In conclusion, I would add the breed brings benefits to South Texas cattle when used in crossbreeding. This crossbreeding is notably with Brahman influenced cattle breeds. These breeds are known as Bos Indicus cattle and are tall in stature. These breeds also offer heat tolerance, and insect resistance characteristics. The Charolais breed compliments Bos Indicus cattle by giving the producer a hardy healthy weaned calf that exhibits hybrid vigor. If I become an Area 5 Charolais Board of Director, I would like to present these marketing strategies for our Board of Directors.
Area 7
Chad Zehnder
I am a second-generation breeder; our family has raised Charolais since the late 1960’s. Along with my wife Cameo and daughters, Sydney, and Natalia, we operate Zehnder Cattle and are partners in Zehnder Waage Partnership, based in central and northwest Minnesota. We hold an annual bull sale in March as well as marketing bulls throughout the year. I received my Master’s and Ph. D in beef cattle nutrition and management from the University of Minnesota and in addition to the cattle operation, I have been a cattle nutrition consultant for 20 years.
Growing up with the Charolais breed, I was active in the AIJCA and served as President. I am a member of the Minnesota/ Wisconsin Charolais Association where I have served on the board of directors for several terms. I currently serve as the Area 7 Director and Secretary on the AICA Board of Directors.
A strong believer in being active in and supporting the organizations I am involved in; I look forward to helping AICA aggressively position the value of Charolais genetics in the industry. Not only to the commercial cow calf producer, but down the line to the feedyard, retailer and the consumer. In addition, the AICA needs to continue to explore and invest in technologies and services that position not only the association, but its members and their customers to be successful in a changing and competitive industry.
Dale Hecht
As a fourth-generation cattle producer and second-generation purebred Charolais breeder, the AICA and the Charolais breed as well as the people we represent have been my family my entire life. My wife (Jill) and I operate 2H Cattle Company along with our three daughters, Dallee, Georgia, and Josie. Our herd is 100% bred AI or conventional/IVF embryo transfer. Our goal is to advance the seedstock base of the breed utilizing these technologies and matings and to focus change in the areas of calving ease, maternal characteristics, phenotype, and carcass characteristics. I am also employed by Nutrien Ag Solutions as a Regional Key Account Manager for our proprietary (Loveland brands) line of products.
I have served in various leadership roles in both the AIJCA as well as AICA over the past 40 years. Most recently, I was named the alternate Area Director for Area 7 and have served several terms on the Activities Committee as well as a short interim stint on the Finance Committee. During my time in the AIJCA I served three terms on the AIJCA Board of Directors and was named the 1998 Herdsman of the Year. Additionally, I have served as President and Vice President of the MN/WI Charolais Association and served on the Finance Committee to host the 2023 AIJCA Junior National in St. Paul, MN.
2H Cattle Company is now in it’s 21st year and we have hosted a variety of on-farm/online female sales as well as co-hosting several bull sales over the years. I believe these experiences as well as the connectivity I’ve gained with breeders across the county will help frame my viewpoint to properly represent my constituents if I’m chosen to represent Area 7.
I believe the Charolais breed is at a crossroads; in order to continue to remain competitive, we need to refine our focus on the consumer. This represents different strategies for different breeders. However, as a breed, I believe visibility to the marketplace has been
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a challenge. I believe recent additions to the association have been a step in the right direction to build our “brand” as a value-added part of the food supply. We need to tell our own story about the utility of Charolais genetics from the pasture to the plate, growing our footprint in the feedyard, and gaining credibility as a breed. Today’s consumers are willing to pay a premium for high quality, source verified beef. This can come from many avenues, and we need to be prepared to support them all.
Additionally, there is a tremendous opportunity to continue working internationally with Charolais breeders and consumers of Charolais genetics as we all are working toward a common goal. I would be honored to represent the breeders of Area 7.
Area 9
Tyler Davis
I have been a lifetime farmer in Southwest Arkansas. I obtained an Animal Science degree with honors from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 2006. I returned home and began a banking career. I currently serve as the Market President of Diamond Bank. My family and I run over 200 registered females and market our bulls locally in Southwest Arkansas, Southeast Oklahoma, Northwest Louisiana, and Northeast Texas.
I am serving my first term as Area 9 Director. I am proud to have served on the search committee that interviewed our new Executive Vice President. I am a member of the budget and finance committees; my banking and finance background is an asset.
I am excited about the future of the breed. We have a great new leader that is working hard for the association. I am encouraged about the progress the Charolais Beef program is making to improve the visibility and marketability of Charolais sired calves. We have a hidden gem in one breed and the future is bright.
Jerome W. Fitch
My name is Jerome Fitch. I’m 70 years old and I live in Jeanerette, Louisiana. I’ve been married to Molly Broussard Fitch for 48 years and we have 2 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 5 grandchildren. I am a devout Catholic and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and serve on the church’s finance committee. I have been a building contractor since 1975 building residential and commercial buildings. I attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana, Lafayette) for two years studying the curriculum of City and Regional Planning. I was the first Chairman of the City of Jeanerette’s Technical Code Board that set policy, procedure, and fees for building permitting. I was the president of the Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce in 1990 and a board member for many years. I was a member of the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission for 12 years and served as chairman many times. In 1996 I was elected to serve on the Iberia Parish Council which is similar to your county Board of Supervisors. I served twenty years before retiring in 2016. I served as chairman of the fourteenmember board twice and chairman of the finance and public works committees numerous times. In 2013 I was elected to serve on the M.A. Patout & Son LTD, LLC Board of Directors. Founded in 1825, M. A. Patout & Sons LTD, LLC is the oldest complete family owned and operated manufacturer of raw sugar in the United States. I also serve on the boards of Sterling Sugars, Raceland Raw Sugars, and
Patout Equipment Company.
My brothers and I bought our first Charolais heifer in 1977 as a 4-H show project for my sister. We gradually grew to somewhere around one hundred cows. We incorporated in 1980 and primarily sell bulls to commercial cattlemen in and around Louisiana. My brother and I both served on the Louisiana Charolais Board until it disbanded two years ago. I am a member of the Louisiana Cattlemen’s Association and the Iberia Cattlemen ‘s Association. I serve on the Board of Directors of the Iberia Cattlemen’s Association and support and sponsor awards for our local youth at our parish and district shows.
If elected to the AICA Board of Directors, I will work with the board to improve and promote the Charolais breed. I have been serving on boards and in politics for forty years. The reason for my longevity is politics is simple. It’s not about me, it’s about the people I serve. I listened carefully to my constituents and advocated on their behalf. I will listen to the breeders who think they have no voice and do my best to advocate on your behalf. I ask for your vote and support.
Shane Williams
My name is Shane Williams. I am a seventhgeneration cattle rancher, born and raised in Keithville, Louisiana. My wife, Catie, and I own and operate Rockin W Ranch in North Louisiana where we now raise Charolais, Angus, and commercial cattle, with the help of our three daughters Sara, Lily, and Claire.
My great-great grandfather began our family’s love for cattle with a dairy farm and beef commercial herd in 1917, where he had learned everything, he knew from his father. I was raised helping my grandfather and my father, so my love for livestock grew. I’m a 4th generation livestock exhibitor that raised and showed champion pigs.
My dad and I operate a large scale, landscape company, Don WilliamsLandscapingLLC,whereIhavebeenabletousemyknowledge to help our pasture quality for our overall herd improvement. Ten years ago, my wife suggested we get some Charolais cows to add to our herd…. It was then that I knew I was hooked. When Lily started showing cattle six years ago, the first year we just got our feet wet. After that, Lily did a lot of reading and wanted to breed and raise Charolais cattle; most importantly to her, have a bred and owned bull. Since then, we have been on the fast track of learning how to improve, not only our Charolais herd, but the overall Charolais breed. My wife and I have become certified to AI, and we are constantly learning more and more about the history and genetics of the Charolais breed.
Over the past six years myself, and my family and I have become extremely active 4-H volunteers, ALTAC (Ark-LaTeX Agriculture Council), Louisiana Cattleman’s Association and Louisiana Farm Bureau members.
This past year my wife and I restarted the Louisiana Junior Charolais Association that now has 10 families with 14 members. At Junior National this year in Belton, Texas, we had 5 LJCA kids attend and compete in contests, and they joined in all the fun activities they could. The last few years we have worked diligently to get the Charolais breed back to the State Fair of Louisiana and to the Spring State Show in South Louisiana.
Last year was our third Charolais Junior National to attend where both our girls were very active in contests. It is amazing how both our girls and we have found so many new friends/families in the Charolais Junior Association. Lily has also attended the CharFocus conference where we are extremely grateful for the knowledge she has learned and passed on to us.
Lily is running for Miss Charolais USA this year and Claire is running for Princess. Also, Lily has plans to run to be on the AIJCA board in 2025. We are very proud and excited that our girls want to be more involved in the association. Over the past two years, our family has
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been traveling to attend many of the national major shows and we have plans to continue to go to as many as we can.
I would like to become the Area 9 Director to increase communication between, not just Charolais ranches, but also other ranches in those states. I hope to promote the Charolais breed and extend more knowledge in all Area 9 states, specifically the sustainability and quality the Charolais breed has to offer by diversifying their herd and adding Charolais. These ranchers need to know that there is an increasing meat market with Charolais-cross composites.
I would also like to help all the states of Area 9 grow their Junior Association memberships by educating them about everything that the AIJCA has to offer. Area 9 is in desperate need of growth.
“Our future as an Association lies in the NEXT generation of cattle ranchers/breeders.”
I bring a fresh new perspective, energy, and love for the breed. Over the years, owning several businesses has made me very sociable. Due to my communication skills, I am able to work with many diverse groups of people.
I am looking forward to working hard as an Area 9 Director.
Area 11
My son, Truitt, and I live on our farm in Bloomfield, KY. I am a co-owner of a construction company with my father, Charles Hayden. I was introduced to the Charolais breed at an early age by my uncle, James Hayden. Growing up I showed Charolais cattle at the local, state and national levels. Currently, I operate a small herd of Charolais on my farm and help manage my father’s Charolais and crossbred herd. At this time, I am serving on the Junior Council Committee and Kentucky Charolais Association board.
The Charolais breed is unique in many ways, and I am a firm believer that we as breeders and the association can make Charolais bulls the terminal bull of choice. I plan to do my part in moving this breed forward!
Sol F. (Frankie) Anthony
Hello, my name is Frankie Anthony. I have been married to my wife, Carol, for 33 years. We have three children: Nikki, Stacey, and Sean. I am immensely proud to say that all 3 of my children live on the farm. I have two wonderful grandchildren: Carson Asher 7 ½ months and Charlotte Rae 7 months. I am a real estate broker-developer and farmer. It’s truly a family farm, no employees, no laborers, the family does everything. If you know me, you know family is one of the most important words to me.
I have been involved in the Charolais breed since 1999. I have served as state director and two terms as Area Director. My Greatest experience in the Charolais breed is the Central Kentucky Charolais Classic. My family has organized and hosted it for 17 of the last 20 years (excluding 2020 – COVID, 2021- Family health concerns, and 2024- the birth of our grandchildren). It is usually the largest Charolais consignment auction in the nation with 28 to 47 consignors from 9 to 13 states. We have sent and promoted the breed across the county with one of the largest venues for breeders to meet others from across the county.
I would love to serve as area director and represent my region in Kansas City for another term. If given the opportunity to serve another
term, I will support the breeders of Kentucky no matter the views in Kansas City. When I was a director in the past, I always attempted to get answers to questions asked of me. Not always the popular one. Again, I will ask breeders who want to participate to contact me for committee appointments. I am a beef and seedstock breeder. Although I do not show Charolais cattle, I have always attended shows and spoken with Kentucky Breeders who show to learn whom they want on those committees and their concerns. I cannot fix problems in Kansas City, but I will advocate and voice Kentucky breeder’s views and concerns. As seen in pervious years I am not a yes man, I will ask questions!
Area 13
Kyle Reeves
I grew up on a Dairy and Tobacco farm in Greeneville, Tennessee. I still make my home and continue on the farm raising Charolais cattle. I own an outsourcing and warehousing business and operate around 300 acres of cattle farming. I run around 80 purebred Charolais cattle and about 50 recipients. I have had Charolais cattle since 1985. I currently serve as the President of the Tennessee Charolais Association and the Area 13 Director for the AICA and past President of the Mountain Empire Charolais Association.
I am involved in the Charolais Sale-Mountain Empire Association Sponsor, Appalachian Classic, Knoxville, Tennessee. I supply heifers for students to show at Charolais field days each year, east, middle, and west Tennessee to raise money for juniors.
I have been Director for Area 13 for the last three years and I think there has been great accomplishment. Charolais cattle, with the focus we have on the EPD traits are fastly improving and we are educating people to the point that they are looking at Charolais as the breed of choice. We have a long way to go yet, but I have seen progress in the past three years. We are getting the word out and educating it with marketing and promotion to bring demand for our breed in the future. I would like to continue and be part of it for the next three years to finish the work that was started.
Bob Morton
My name is Bob Morton, I have been in the Charolais business since 1991.I have grown a passion for farming and this cow business. All four of my sons have grown up showing Charolais cattle. Now I have had all my grandchildren show in the same industry. It has been a joy watching all my future generation being able to do something I love. I have also been in the auction business since 1987, I started my own company back in 2001. We sell farm equipment, beef cattle, and dairy cattle over the U.S. In 2001 I started working Charolais sales and I have really enjoyed watching this industry grow into what it has become. I also loved raising my own cattle during this process. During my free time you will normally catch me and either my grandchildren or sons working the cattle or just taking a joy ride throughout the farm.
I became a member of the Tennessee Charolais Association in 1991. I have served as a director, vice president, and a president on and off for several years. In 1991, I helped put on a showcase for the Junior National for the Tennessee Charolais Association. I have also worked different National Sales for the American-International Charolais Association.
I believe in the Charolais Association we need to help promote female sales. We have some great bull sales, but I feel we do not promote the female sales enough. Also, I feel like we need to work
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with the smaller breeders across the state of Tennessee to help promote their cattle. They might not have many per farm, but they do a wonderful job breeding their cattle. Wither you have five or 500 cattle I think we should all be treated the same and promoted the same across the state.
Area 15
Naomi Farmer
Over twenty years ago, my husband, Rob, said he wanted cattle. We have purchased two females out of the Morley Dispersal, and we are on our way. We now run a 50-head cow-calf operation an hour outside our Nation’s capital in Virginia and will host our 13th bull sale in 2025.
I have been active with our breed at a local, regional, and national level by helping 4-Hers, serving as an officer of the Virginia Charolais Association, and currently serving as a committee member on the AICA Activities Committee, along with several others over the past fifteen years. I have loved working with youth, bringing new people into the breed, and long-time Charolais breeders.
As a Director, I want the Charolais breeders of Area 15 to know that my door and ears are always open for comments, concerns, or to talk Charolais. Know that I will take those comments and concerns to the National level and work hard to make a difference for the breed and the members of Area 15. It would be an honor to represent Area 15.
The Charolais USA Podcast is your go-to resource for all things related to the Charolais breed of cattle, in each episode we will focus on industry trends, news from the association, and provide valuable insights into the latest developments in breeding, genetics, marketing and the Charolais community. Whether you’re a seasoned breeder or just starting in the Charolais world, this podcast offers a wealth of information to help you stay informed and engaged in the Charolais breed.
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Sarah Mead, Area 2
Sarah Mead Area 2
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Mead. I am currently serving as your AIJCA Junior Board Area 2 Director. I was born and raised in Aurora Nebraska, where my family has a small farm and I have a small herd of cows. I recently graduated from Aurora High School and will be a Freshman at South Dakota State University in Brookings.
Outside of the show barn, what else are you up to?
When am I not in the show barn?? If I’m not in the barn you can usually find me hanging out with friends or spending time with my family.
What do you want to accomplish with your time on the AIJCA Board?
I want to use this year to inspire juniors in Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota to get involved in the breed. As I will be attending SDSU I want to use my free time to explore shows in the area and interact with Charolais Juniors! Along with helping bring new ideas to the table to keep the breed moving forward for years to come. I am looking forward to learning the process of planning a junior nationals!
Tell us about your 1st Junior Nationals
My first junior nationals was in Grand Island Nebraska in 2022. I will forever remember my first junior nationals because I showed my all time favorite show heifer Molly. Going into the week I was really scared and didn’t want to try the contests but people came alongside me and encouraged me to try every contest. If it weren’t for these people I wouldn’t have had the chance to meet new people from across the US. And I definitely wouldn’t have ran for the junior board 3 years later. These
contests and people made my first junior nationals a great experience. The people and breed all felt like one big family. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful during the whole week. I learned that there were so many opportunities within the Charolais association.
What are your future plans?
I am going to be a Freshman at South Dakota State this fall. After I get my Associates Degree in Ag Science I plan on coming back home to work in Animal Nutrition. Along with continuing to raise Clubbly, Purebred, and Composite Charolais calves.
What is one thing you would say to someone interested in joining the Charolais breed?
Don’t be afraid to jump in head first and do ALL of the contests because that is the best way to learn new skills and meet new friends from all over.
If you could have lunch with any 3 people who would they be?
Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and My grandpa.
How can we use our platform for good?
We can use our platform for good by encouraging kids to get involved, not only at junior nationals but helping them start their journey within the Charolais breed because there are so many opportunities within our association not only at the junior level but within the adult association as well.
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President
Shade Bunker Sparta, WI (608) 855-0270
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Secretary Ethan Shoemake Warner, OK (918) 424-8703 ethan.shoemake2004@gmail.com
Area 1
Treasurer
Tannah Cassatt
Webb City, MO (417) 499-7935
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Makennah Tucker Briggsdale, CO (970) 397-6163
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Sarah Mead Aurora, NE (402) 694-3907
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Josi Schrader Wells, KS (785) 488-6467
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Lexi Huse Elm Mott, TX (254) 299-7099 lexihuse2006@gmail.com
Area 5
Macy Hoag Illinois City, IL (563) 506-3853 macyhoag@gmail.com
Area 6
Tannah Cassatt Webb City, MO (417) 499-7935 tmcassatt@gmail.com
Area 7
Nissa Olsen Manhattan, KS (785) 313-2975
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Marie Downey Prattville, AL (812) 573-6606 downeyme03@gmail.com
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Sidney Allard Sidney, NE (308) 249-7318 sidneyallard05@gmail.com At Large Breeze Bunker Sparta, WI (608) 855-0075 bunkerbreeze2@gmail.com At Large Hayden Englert Washington, KS (512) 987-8417
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Ethan Shoemake Warner, OK (918) 424-8703 ethan.shoemake2004@gmail.com
Committee Chairmen
Fundraising Tannah Cassatt
Programs & Activities Nissa Olsen
Membership Ethan Shoemake
Junior National Shade Bunker
Membership in the nationwide American-International Junior Charolais Association (AIJCA) is open to anyone 21 years of age and under as of January 1 of the present year. The initial membership fee is $30 and $25 annual dues thereafter.
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Directory
DENNIS CHAROLAIS FARMS
* Predictable BW’s
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Double S Charolais Bulls
CHAROLAIS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
2024-2025Membership Directory
David Skeans, Gainesville, TX 940-736-7500
TREASURER
Jason Littleton, Simms, TX (903)276-0347
SECRETARY
Josh Owens, Troup, TX (903)258-3670
BOARD MEMBERS
Gary Biggs, Godley, TX 817-320-3535
Bradley Bracewell, Tioga, TX 940-437-5516
Jimmy Curtis, De Kalb, TX 903-244-2459
Peggy DeMoss, Bowie, TX 940-841-1166
Collin Greer, Shelbyville, TX 936-591-2142
Braden House, Iola, TX 979-676-1450
Chris Link, Center, TX 936-590-2949
Larry Ludeke, Liverpool, TX 832-439-4666
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Mailing Address: 6515 15th Dr. Lubbock, TX 79416
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3-R AYALA CATTLE CO
RAUL H. AYALA PO BOX 206 COTULLA, TX 78014
830-965-2620 ayala.quarterhorses@yahoo.com
4M Land and Cattle Co.
MATTHEW C MITCHELL 10982 FM 407 JUSTIN, TX 76247
940-395-0547
Aces Wild Ranch, LLC. JED WATJE 10111 WOLF HOLLOW MILLSAP, TX 76066
817-600-1082
B+ B Cattle
WOODY BRYAN PO BOX 6 DILLEY, TX 78017 210-218-1991 woody_bryan@yahoo.com
Bar J Charolais BJ REID AND LARRY LUDEKE PO BOX 186 LIVERPOOL, TX 77577 832-439-4666 larryl@qiminc.com
Bar L Charolais
JASON LITTLETON PO BOX 282 SIMMS, TX 75574 903-276-0347
Big House Show Cattle BRADEN HOUSE 2056 FM 1696 IOLA, TX 77861 979-676-1450 bradenhouse@rocketmail.com
Birnbaum Charolais ALLEN BIRNBAUM 3953 FM 2440 GIDDINGS, TX 78942 979-540-8623 agabirn@zochnet.com
Blackshear Cattle WILL BLACKSHEAR PO BOX 1658 CENTER, TX 75923 936-488-0512
Bruner Polled Charolais
E.E. BRUNER 12320 E FM 916 GRANDVIEW, TX 76050 817-202-7680 eebruner@gmail.com
Buddy’ Charolais
GARY AND CHRISTEL BIGGS 9224 CR 915 GODLEY, TX 76044
817-320-3535 buddyscharolais@gmail.com
Bumpurs Ranch
DONALD BUMPURS
7803 FM 937 MARQUEZ, TX 77865
903-644-5805 donaldbumpurs@gmail.com
Cabezuela Charolais
JUAN ROBERTO CABEZUELA PO BOX 491
VAN HORN, TX 79855 432-425-4233 gettnline@yahoo.com
Cavender Ranches
JOE CAVENDER 1530 CR 3313
JACKSONVILLE, TX 75766 903-876-3360 cavenderranches@yahoo.com
Center Livestock Auction PO BOX 1030 CENTER, TX 75935 936-598-4395
Champion Genetics 18035 FM 17 CANTON, TX 75103 903-567-4044 www.championgenetics.com
CMWW Partners, LLC CHARLES AND DANA WILSON 4474 WILSON RD ASHERTON, TX 78827
830-876-8484 msdanawilson@yahoo.com cmwwpartners.com
DEMOSS SHOW CATTLE
JERRY, PEGGY, RICHIE DEMOSS 106 E. LOILBARGER ST BOWIE, TX 76230 940-210-9597 jprdemoss@icloud.com
Dennis Charolais Farms
ERIC DENNIS 170 ROCK BLUFF RD SAINT JO, TX 76265 940-841-2792 edennis591@yahoo.com
DMR Ranch
MARC and DEBORAH ROBINSON 6720 AN CO RD 448 PALESTINE, TX 75803 903-676-6069 mrobinson1836@yahoo.com
DOUBLE H CATTLE CO ROBERT AND STAYCE HEROD 3073 CREWS RD BELLS, TX 75414
903-815-5311 rherod55@icloud.com
Double R Dees Charolais ROY REED DEES 2020 CR 236 NOCADOCHES, TX 75961 281-889-2626
DTR Livestock
DANIEL RYAN KYLE PO BOX 391 FRANKLIN, TX 77856 979-324-5732 krdan5206@msn.com
James R. and Shehia Dunn 816 PICKARD ROAD LIVINGSTON, TX 77351 713-824-8396 sjd5055@yahoo.com
Eagle Ridge
MERLE E HUTCHINGS 101 RSCR 2235 EMORY, TX 75440 903-243-4852
East Texas Livestock Auction 893 TX-7 CROCKETT, TX 75835 936-544-2246
Ellis Ranch
KALLI N ELLIS PO BOX 157 LA WARD, TX 77970 361-235-0203 kalli.ellis@yahoo.com
Evans Charolais Ranch
DR RICK EVANS 2601 AUSTIN AVE BROWNWOOD, TX 76801 325-647-9039 rickevans6464@gmail.com
Evans Ranch, Inc.
JOHN AND ERICA EVANS PO BOX 458 LITTLE RIVER, TX 76554 254-982-4265 amanda@evansranch.net
Fox Hollow Farms LLC
STEPHEN R MELLOTT 125 SPUNKY CREEK DR. CATOOSA, OK 74015 918-409-6068 smellot@hsl-llc.com
Franklin Family Cattle
SCOTT AND CINDY FRANKLIN 831 CR 3685 LADONIA, TX 75449 903-453-4466 sfranklin31@hotmail.com
Garduno-Walker Happy Valley Charolais
LAUREN & KETTA GARDUNO 5834 FM 1086
WINGATE, TX 79566 325-513-8324 lkab@sbcglobal.net
Glover’s G-Bar Charolais H.W. AND MARLENE GLOVER 4150 CR 249 LULING, TX 78648
830-875-5920
Greer Charolais COLLIN AND COURTNEY GREER 4558 FM 417 E SHELBYVILLE, TX 75973 936-591-2142 cgreer4557@gmail.com
H3
RANDY HANKINS
422 STAR SHELL RD DECATUR, TX 76234
940-389-7931
rhankins444@yahoo.com
Hann Family Spring Valley Ranches
Tyson Hann 1824 COMAL RIDGE COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845 979-324-6659
GARY HARTMAN 962 CR 349 SHINER, TX 77984 361-798-6303 hman963@msn.com
Happy 11 Charolais NORBERTO LOPEZ 302 FRESNO ST. ZAPATA, TX 78076
956-765-5979
lopezn3d@sbcglobal.net
Hatfield Charolais JAMES HATFIELD PO BOX 1266 TERRELL, TX 75160 214-912-0921
Hayden Farms JAMES AND CATHY HAYDEN 4430 BLOOMFIELD RD BARDSTOWN, KY 40004 502-507-4984 jhayden@haydensteel.com
Heritage Acres Ranch MARK AND NICOLE ARLDT 1196 CR 111 GIDDINGS, TX 78942 979-540-2169 mark@heritageacrestexas.com
ANDREW HERRELL PO BOX 4653 TYLER, TX 75712 903-504-8083 aherrell1@outlook.com
TIM HOBBS 152 COUNTY RD 157 WHARTON, TX 77488 979-533-6465 timmy.hobbs@yahoo.com
HUNT FAMILY KRIS, WENDY, CORBIN, AND AVERY HUNT 2940 JAY DR. LONGVIEW, TX 75605 903-736-7864 wendy@2htransfort.com
Idle Time Charolais DONALD AND DEE MCADAMS 1420 LILLEY YEAGER LOOP N. CLEVELAND, TX 77328 281-622-9461 misang54dee@yahoo.com
ImmuCell Corporation 556 EVERGREEN DR. PORTLAND, ME 4103 207-878-2770 immucell.com
Jerry Hawes Ranch (JH)
CAROLYN HAWES
2101 TOWER RD
LIBERTY HILL, TX 78642
572-713-4588 hawesrusty@gmail.com
JWC MARKETING
WES CHISM PO Box 1368 Platte City, MO 64079 281-761-5952 office@jwcmarketing.com
K&K RANCH
STEVE R KILLION 2228 CR 1301 RUSK, TX 75785
903-683-6297
KG CHAROLAIS
KAILEI GOFORTH 3601 MELCER DRIVE APT. 1412 ROWLETT, TX 75088 214-444-1531 kaileigoforth@gmail.com
Lazy LB Ranch
JAMES & LISA STRICKLAND PO BOX 45 CHRISTOVAL, TX 76935 325-656-9633 cwi.bos@gmail.com
Ledbetter Charolais
JEARL & LEE LEDBETTER 924 ROLLIGN RIDGE RD. LOCKHART, TX 78644 512-845-1449 qma3alee@yahoo.com
Lehde Cattle Company
KATRINA HERNANDEZ 2749 CR 119 CALDWELL, TX 77836 979-218-3635
Lehman Charolais
LARRY & ROBBIE LEHMAN PO BOX 700 TIOGA, TX 76271 972-529-8723 lehmancharolais@aol.com
Link Charolais
CHRIS AND CAROLINE LINK 2234 HWY 7 E NoCADOCHES, TX 75935 936-590-2949 chris.link@sbcglobal.net
Livestock Nutrition Center 200 W 11th Ave North Kansas City, MO 64116 816-842-6099 info@lnc-online.com lnc-online.com
Loran Charolais
MICHAEL AND CATHY LORAN
518 KINDER ROAD SCOTLAND, TX 76379 940-733-9941 cathyloran@hotmail.com
Los Pinos Cattle Co.
SALVADOR R ORTEGA PO BOX 40468 HOUSTON, TX 77240
713-213-2021 olivia@lospinoscattle.com
Malone Charolais
RICK AND VICKIE MALONE 950 SHADY GROVE BENNINGTON, OK 74723 580-775-4095 vmalonern@hotmail.com
Milligan Ranch
JOHN MILLIGAN PO BOX 1600 NAVASOTA, TX 77868 979-574-3419 johnm@milliganranch.com
NATCHEZ FARMS
GARY L. O’NEAL PO BOX 1216 HILLTOP, TX 77871 979-308-8181 gllkoneal@yahoo.com
NNF RANCH
JOSHUA AND JENNIFER
SMITH 9427 GATES LOOP MANVEL, TX 77578 832-524-3769 smith.jenn213@gmail.com
OUTFRONT CATTLE
DENNIS ADAMS PO BOX 10590 College Station, TX 77842 979-693-1301 outfrontcattle@gmail.com
Palla Charolais
LYLE & LONNIE PALLA 7964 FM 529 BELLVILLE, TX 77418 979-877-9151
Parr Charolais
GREG C PARR 721 MENDEN ST. MEMPHIS, TX 79245 940-585-8559 gregparr1968@gmail.com
Plyler & Son Charolais CALEB, BRIANA AND HUCK PLYLER 1748 HEMPSTEAD 7 HOPE, AR 71801 870-703-1394 cplyler2014@icloud.com
Ramro, LLC./RJ Cattle Co.
ROSEMARY J HARRISON 2975 LAZY LANE BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77019 713-253-4804/ 713-204-4903 dbgant@comcast.net
Rockin J Cattle
TAMMY JOHNSON 111 CROSS TIMBERS DR GATESVILLE, TX 76528 254-223-0367 rockinj43@yahoo.com
SHADY OAKS FARMS
CLARK AND AMY BEHRENDS
3599 RANCH RD 1376 FREDRICKSBURG, TX 78624 830-456-3693 behrendsfeed@gmail.com www.shadyoaksfarms.com
Silver Creek Farm
RICKY & KATHY KELLISON PO BOX 369 LOCKNEY, TX 79241 806-292-5982 silvercreekfarm@att.net
Simmons Charolais JOESPH D SIMMONS 24003 CR 441
RISING STAR, TX 76471 325-642-3135
simmonscharolais@windstream.net www.simmonscharolais.com
Skeans Cattle Co.
DAVID AND LARRY SKEANS 1216 WALTER ST GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-1740 940-736-7500 david.g.skeans@gmail.com https://www.skeanscattleco.com/
Smith Charolais Farms MARK SMITH PO BOX 3733 LONGVIEW, TX 75606 903-736-0042 mwse104@yahoo.com
JUSTIN STOUT 15508 WOODWARD ST. OVERLAND PARK, KS 66223 913-645-5136
Stretcher Charolais Ranch
KELLY AND PATTY STRETCHER 975 CR 6324 DAYTON, TX 77535 903-790-5081 kstretcer@flb.bank
Sturgess Double S Cattle
MICHAEL AND LAUREN STURGESS 8806 TERRA CLIFF SAN ANTONIO, TX 78255 210-867-6863 msturgess@southernlivestock.com e Weekly Livestock Reporter PO BOX 7655 FORT WORTH, TX 76111-0655 817-831-3147 service@weeklylivestock.com https://weeklylivestock.com/ omas Charolais, Inc. MITCHELL, CLAUDETTE, TONNYRE JOE PO BOX 595 RAYMONDVILLE, TX 78580 956-535-0936 CE
MARK TOMLINSON 414 CR 618 ROSHANON, TX 77583 713-249-4951 ricefarmen1@hotmail.com
Trans Ova Genetics 11500 FM 974
BRYAN, TX 77808 717-722-3576
transova.ap@transova.com www.transova.com
Trinity Calley Community College
ATTN: MARC ROBINSON 100 CARDINAL DR ATHENS, TX 75751 903-675-6285
TRIPLE B CHAROLAIS
BILL BAIRD 2034 ACADEMY RD LEBANON, TN 37087 615-268-7707 billbaird339@gmail.com
TRIPLE W FARMS
DANNY WENDLAND 7717 CR 3963 TAFT, TX 78390 361-850-0776 dwendland361@gtek.biz
V4 Cattle Company
JOHN DAVID VASUT 375 E. CR 341 ANGLETON, TX 77515 979-431-4412 jvasue@hotmail.com
West Charolais Ranch GARY & KRISTIE WEST PO BOX 12 PLEASANTON, TX 78064 210-260-3984 wcrgary@hughes.net
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With over 40 registered progeny, Jewel 380 anchors our Program. Sired by Cool Rep and out of the noted Jewel 0155, full sibs include Jewel 428 and Slam Dunk. Time Proven Production - Sons Available.
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Genetic Analysis.
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Please make sure calf data, weights and weigh data have been submitted online or on forms to AICA.
The National Charolais Sale has been the highlight event of the National Western Stock Show. We look forward to building on that momentum and setting the stage for a record breaking 2025 sale season.
M&M OUTSIDER 4003 PLD
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One-Third Revenue Sharing Interest in M&M Outsider 4003 PLD
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Purchased by J&J Trust, Parkston, SD & Footprint Farms, Esther, AB
MISS HCR LEANN 5651 PLD
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Obituary Stanley (Stan) Huston Cross, 84, Cameron, Texas passed away comfortably August 21, 2024 at his home. A resident of Maysfield, Texas for the last 17 years, he was regarded as a loving husband and father, grandfather, a knowledgeable cattleman, an honest friend, and a good Christian man.
Stan was born January 29, 1940, to Shirley and Thelma (Thomason) Cross in Cherokee, Oklahoma as part of a farming/ranching family in Alfalfa County. He was the big brother to his only sibling – his sister, Margaret Ann. Stan attended school in Burlington, Oklahoma and later graduated from there. He was a member of the Burlington Christian Church. Stan grew up actively showing livestock in the 4-H and FFA programs. After graduating from high school, Stan attended Oklahoma State University where he studied Agriculture and judged livestock. In June of 1965 he met a pretty country girl at a rodeo in Attica, Kansas and fell in love. Just five months later, Stan married Mary Joyce on November 15 in El Dorado, Kansas. In 1967 they welcomed their first daughter, Shannon Leigh, followed by their only son, Shawn Huston, just two years later. Then in 1977, the baby of the family arrived, Samantha Lyn. They were married 57 years before Mary Joyce passed away in October of 2023. Stan was a rancher and a wellrespected cattleman. Many say he was cut from a different cloth and people often say, “He’s forgotten more than most people will ever know.” Stan managed the show cattle strings of some of the most respected purebred outfits in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. His knowledge, his passion, and his dedication to the cattle industry and the people involved in it was second to none. He especially loved the youth and spent lots of time helping new families or first-time showmen with their cattle projects and teaching them the ropes. His experience gained throughout his many years in the business was a blessing to many but especially to his daughter and three grandchildren who
loved and adored him and his many stories. Samantha’s favorite memories were hauling and attending shows with her dad as a young girl. Everyone knew Stan Cross and loved him. He always had something to say and knew how to get a smile at the perfect time with a funny saying or joke. His sense of humor was one-of-a-kind. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. He was just an all-around good guy.
Stan lived in Kiowa, Kansas for several years but in 2007, Stan & Mary Joyce decided that living 12 hours from their only grandchild was not going to work so they packed up and moved to Texas. They lived right up the road from Alan and Samantha, and they became a big part of each other’s lives. It’s no secret the pride he had for his grandkids. The pictures he showed and the stories about their achievements and activities told the story. He loved them and was so proud of them, and they were proud to call him Papa Stan. Stan’s health had him slowing down the last seven years and if you knew him, he did not like that one bit, but you still found him attending every football game, softball or baseball game, and every cattle show he possibly could. He loaded up for one last hurrah to watch Mason show at his final county livestock show in March. Seeing him sitting ringside will always be a special memory for his family.
Stan loved working for the youth in this industry. He volunteered countless hours serving on the Barber County Fair Board in Kansas and the Milam County Junior Livestock Association. He clipped cattle, trimmed feet, and held workshops on feeding, showing, and daily care. His efforts were recognized as he was named an Honorary FFA Member and received a Friends of 4-H award.
This cattleman was considered a pioneer in the custom cattle fitting service and has been recognized for his achievement in the cattle industry throughout the years, and he held these recognitions in high honor. He has showed numerous heifers and bulls to national championships and was named a past National Charolais Herdsman of the Year and the 2014 National
Charolais Show Honoree in Denver. The Charolais breed has always held a special place in Stan’s heart. He bought his grandsons their first Charolais heifer in 2010 and that female laid the groundwork for Mason and Shawn’s success in the purebred show ring. Stan was always a big part of everyone else’s show ring success, but in 2015, he owned a national champion. He along with Evelyn Gay Duhon and MSL Cattle (Mason, Shawn, & Landree Leifeste), exhibited the 2015 American Royal and the 2015 National Champion Charolais Bull in Louisville, Kentucky, “Ruidoso”. Stan & Mary Joyce also developed a Cross Family Scholarship through the AIJCA Foundation which awards a hard-working Charolais junior exhibitor with a scholarship each summer at the junior national show.
Stan has always said his greatest achievements were his family and their continued involvement in the agriculture industry. He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Cross Leifeste, and her husband, Alan, Cameron, Texas; three grandchildren: Mason Avery, Shawn Alan, and Landree Breen also of Cameron; and sister, Margaret Ann Rotunda, Forney, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Joyce; two adult children, Shannon and Shawn; and his parents, Shirley & Thelma Cross.
Obituary
M. Luann Davis passed away at her residence in Galesburg, Illinois at 2:15 am on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1940 in Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Nelda Jo (Smith) Burgard. She was a 1958 graduate of VIT High School and enjoyed cheerleading for the athletic teams. After high school, she graduated from the Peoria School of Beauty attaining her beautician’s license.
She married Lowell Davis on August 16, 1959 in Ipava, Illinois and they made their home and raised their family on their farm in London Mills, Illinois. They raised Charolais cattle, corn and beans. Lowell passed away on June 12, 2014. She was also preceded in death by
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three brothers, John, Lanny and Robert Burgard and sister Lois Gorsage. Luann and Lowell’s grandson Will Blankers, WGB Cattle formerly Swegle Creek continues in their footsteps as he raises and breeds their herd of Charolais they started in 1969.
Luann is survived by four daughters; Shelley Moothart of Fairfield, Iowa, Kamie Davis of St. Louis, Missouri, Daphne Davis of London Mills, Illinois and Jeanie Fili of Peoria, Illinois, seven grandchildren; Shelby (and Brent) Reck, Lindsey (and Austin) Countryman, Tyler Moothart, Chance Blankers, Will Blankers, Connor Fili and Shea (and Eli) Packey, two great-grandchildren, Ivy Jo Reck and Etta Jo Countryman, her sister Rebecca (and Don) Heller of Table Grove, Illinois, sister-in-law Reta Thurman of Maquon, Illinois and numerous nephews and nieces.
Luann loved attending the family events. Her life was dedicated to raising her family and she truly loved watching her grandchildren grow up and be on their own. She enjoyed her swimming pool, playing pitch with her friends and Fighting Illini basketball.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Luann’s life was held Saturday, September 14th at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate. Memorials in Luann’s memory may be given to the Illinois Junior Charolais Association, 35029 N CO 16, London Mills, Illinois 61544.
Obituary
Susan “Sue” Hecht, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN. A Funeral Service was held Friday, September 13, at Paynesville Lutheran Church.
Sue was born on September 15, 1945 in Torrance, CA to Conrad and Barbara (Wengel) Gundlach. The family moved to Minnesota when Sue was two years old. She graduated from Anoka High School in 1963. She continued her education at the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus, where
she earned a BS Degree in Foods and Business in 1967. She was an active member of the Lambda Delta Phi Sorority House in her junior year.
Sue married Harlin Lee Hecht on August 5, 1967, and together they built a life filled with love and dedication. After their marriage, the couple moved to Evansville, MN, where Sue began her career as an Extension Home Economist for Douglas County. Following the birth of their first son, Howard, Sue became a devoted stay-at-home mom, contributing to the establishment and operation of the Hecht purebred Charolais cattle herd, Double-H Charolais.
In 1971, the Hecht family moved to Paynesville, MN, where Sue continued as a homemaker and with Harlin, comanaging the Double-H Charolais cattle operation. In 1980, Sue transitioned back into the workforce. She joined the Paynesville School District as Assistant Director of Community Education and later pursued additional studies at the College of Saint Benedict to become a Registered Dietician. Sue then worked for the Paynesville Area Health Care System, managing the dietary department and serving as a Certified Diabetes Educator for 16 years. Her career continued at the Affiliated Community Medical Clinic in Willmar, MN, from which she retired at age 65.
Sue was passionate about supporting the success of her grandchildren, both inside and out of the cattle show ring, tending to her flowers, and caring for her dog. She was an active member of Paynesville Lutheran Church, where she served on the Education Committee for four years. Her dedication to the Charolais cattle industry was evident through her involvement with the American International Charolais Association and the MinnesotaWisconsin Charolais Association. Sue was honored with the AIJCA Conference Dedicatee award in 1990 and the AIJCA Junior National Show Dedicatee award in 2023. In 2018, she and Harlin were inducted into the AICA Hall of Fame.
Sue’s commitment to community service extended to organizing the Koronis Konquerors 4-H Club, serving as a 4-H Leader, and receiving the
Honorary Chapter FFA Degree in 2017-2018. She also contributed to the Central Minnesota Credit Union Board of Directors for six years.
Sue is survived by her loving husband, Harlin Lee Hecht; their three sons, Howard Lee Hecht (wife Laura Bower Hecht) and their children Christopher, Alyssa, and Emily; Mark Harlin Hecht (wife Rebecca Poncelet Hecht) and their children Taylor, Payton, and Riley; and Dale Hugh Hecht (wife Jill Richter Hecht) and their children Dallee, Georgia, and Josie. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Stan Thorud and Arvid Hecht.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Cathleen Thorud.
Sue’s warmth, dedication, and unwavering spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Donations will be directed to the American International Charolais Foundation to establish a scholarship in Sue’s name.
CHAROLAIS SPOTLIGHT
BRIGGSTON BERTSCHE (11) AND BEVIN BERTSCHE (10), ONIDA, SOUTH DAKOTA
Tell us about yourself.
Brig – My name is Briggston Bertsche and I am 11 years old. We live in Onida, SD, northeast of our State Capitol of Pierre. I enjoy showing cattle and playing football, baseball and basketball.
Bev –Hi, my name is Bevin Bertsche. I am 10 years old and I live in a small town called Onida in SD. I like to go boating with friends and family. I like showing my heifer “Lady” the most and all my other Charolais and Limi heifers.
How did you get into showing cattle? And more specifically Charolais?
Brig – I have been growing up on a small Charolais operation where my parents have been focusing on raising elite Charolais show heifers and bulls. My first heifer’s name was Baby Dottie, and she was part of the 2018 National Champion Female pair. I started showing her when I was 5 at the Jordan Mack Memorial Show where she was Champion Charolais and Fifth Overall Female.
Bev – My entire family has shown, going back more than 4 generations so you could say I was born into it. I started showing when I was 7.
What gets you out of bed in the morning? What’s your why?
Brig – The fact that, knowing after school, I get to work on my heifers and excel in the show ring really gets me through school. If we work hard, we get to go to shows like Jordan Mack, Junior National, State Fairs and Denver/KC type shows. I have the best time there meeting everybody in the barn and showing off my cattle.
Bev – Going to feed my cattle because they need fed. Although we are on the same team, my brother and I are about the same age so beating him in showmanship is a high priority.
What is one thing you’d tell somebody to get them involved in our breed?
Brig – I would tell them that getting a Charolais and being able to keep them white and get hair on them in the summertime for a June/July show is a skill that not everybody has, but if you can learn how to do all that and wash a white one properly, you can do anything.
Bev – The Junior Nationals are fun and there are a lot of awesome people there. I’ve heard my parents say it 100 times, there is not a more family-oriented Junior National in the country than the AIJCA Junior National.
What is your favorite memory in the show ring?
Brig –My favorite memory in the show ring was at the 2024 Black Hills Stock Show when I was selected Supreme Champion Female and my sister followed up with 4th Overall. That will always be one of my favorite memories. Another one was getting Reserve Supreme at the Jackrabbit Memorial and my sister following up with 4th Overall again. My outstanding moment of this past summer was going to Belton and getting 4th Overall Bred and Owned Heifer and 7th Overall Junior Showman. Then going up to Tulsa for Simmental Junior National and getting 5th Overall Junior Showman.
Bev – My favorite memories are winning Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Heifer at my first Junior National in Grand Island, NE and when I won Champion Novice Showman at my first Limousin Junior National in Rapid City, SD!
What are you most looking forward to at the Greatest Show in Springfield, MO?
Brig – At the 2025 AIJCA Junior National, I cannot wait to see all my friends and board members. My goal is to show a bred and owned heifer, bred and owned bull and a composite heifer.
Bev – Getting to see my friends again that I missed seeing by not going to Belton and hopefully beating my brother in whatever we both do.
*Interviewed by AIJCA Board
Bella
Parker is the 16-year-old daughter of Phillip Parker and Nicole Vasquez, and the granddaughter of Gary and Christel Biggs, all of Godley, Texas. Bella and her grandpa, Gary Biggs, run Buddy’s Charolais, a purebred cow/ calf operation in North Central Texas. Bella has been attending production sales across the country since she could walk. Bella showed for the first time at the Minnesota Junior National in 2015 and has been to every Junior National since. Bella is the President of the Lake Granbury 4-H Club, Hood County 4-H Ambassador, Tolar FFA Sentinel, Texas Junior Charolais Association Director At Large, and previously Miss United States Agriculture for Hood County. During her years of high school and middle school, Bella has been a part of the National Honor Society, past basketball and volleyball captain, and Honors and Dual Credit program and still maintains a spot in the top 10% of her class. Bella is heavily involved in livestock judging through both 4-H and FFA, and this year she led her FFA team to state and placed high individually in the state. She is also deeply involved in community service she gives over 25 hours each year towards serving her community, county, and state. She plans to graduate high school in May of 2025 and attend a junior college in the fall to judge livestock. Bella plans to pursue an Animal Science degree, with hopes of getting her Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine license after graduation. She loves working with the younger and older generations of Charolais breeders and hopes to be the mentor that she looked up to as a kid. Bella has dreamed of being Miss Charolais since 2015 when she attended her first Junior National and met Miss Charolais USA. Bella was sponsored by Buddy’s Charolais.
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American-International Charolais Association
Connell-Henley Farms, Eugene, Missouri Missouri Charolais Breeders Association
Sparks Charolais Farm, LaMonte, Missouri
Windy Hill Charolais Farm, Cedar Hill, Missouri
Silver Sponsors (Annual Sponsors)
Charolais Dees
Shadow Springs Farm, Havre de Grace, Md.
Bronze Sponsors
Contestant Sponsors
2H Cattle Company
Aces Wild Ranch
Bina Charolais
Bradley Cattle Company
Charolais Association of Texas
Conway Charolais
Doonan Cattle Company
Double-H Charolais
Fancy Creek Charolais
Frank Cattle and Genetics
Greer Charolais
MN/WI Charolais Association
Rafter S Charolais
Skeans Cattle Company
MissChar aisUSA 2025 Meet our Contestants
Casey Conwayan 18-year-old senior at Canton High School, is the daughter of Robert and Alecia Conway and the granddaughter of Clayton Conway (the late Kathy Banks Conway) and Reta Harris (the late James Harris), all of Canton, Texas. She is also the great-granddaughter of the late Gordon “G.W.” Banks and Nell Banks, the late R.C. & Florence Conway as well as James and Alice Harris. Casey is a proud fourth-generation Charolais breeder, following in the footsteps of her great-grandfather, Gordon “G.W.” Banks, who played a pivotal role in the history of Charolais ca le in the United States. G.W. was the visionary who brought the very first pair of Charolais ca le, Amour & Aronde, from France to the U.S., marking the beginning of a legacy that has profoundly influenced her family’s tradition. Throughout her high school career, Casey has been actively involved in various extracurricular activities. She has served as a cheerleader and held multiple leadership positions in FFA to include Greenhand President, Chapter Secretary, Vice President, and President. Additionally, she competes in Career Development Events (CDEs) and Leadership Development Events (LDEs). She plans to graduate high school in May 2025 and pursue a career in Ca le Genetics. Casey is a dedicated member of the Texas Junior Charolais Association. She has previously served as the Reporter on the junior board, was the Charolais Association of Texas Queen for the 2023-2024 term, and is currently serving as an At-Large Junior Board Member for 2024-2025. Her involvement with the association reflects her commitment to promoting and advancing the Charolais breed. Casey is co-sponsored by Ra er S Charolais and Conway Charolais.
Ryanne
Crutcher is the 16-year-old daughter of Ma hew and Amanda Crutcher, and younger sister of Lucas Crutcher. Ryanne and her family run Crutcher Ca le Company, a small cow-calf operation in southwest Missouri. Ryanne was put on a halter as soon as she could walk and talk. She has a ended every Jr. National since her older brother could show, with her first Jr. National to show at being in 2017 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Ryanne is the Secretary for the Missouri Junior Charolais Association, Fair Grove FFA Reporter, Fair Grove Student Council member, Fair Grove FBLA/DECA officer and was the 2023 AIJCA Outstanding Junior member. During her time in middle school and high school Ryanne has been a member of the Junior National Honor Society, runs varsity cross country, was an Academic All-State Athlete and currently ranks #1 in her class. She is very involved in different clubs and went to state two separate times this year for FBLA public speaking and FFA Dairy Ca le Judging where her team was reserve state champion. She devotes many hours each year to community service on the local and county level. Ryanne plans to graduate high school in May of 2027 and possibly judge livestock collegiately. She plans to a ain an Animal Science degree and pursue her doctorate in genetics. One of her favorite parts of being involved in the junior association is hanging out with all different ages and kinds of people. Working with younger members of the association, she hopes to become a role model like the ones that she once looked up to when she was younger. Ryanne has hoped to one day be Miss Charolais USA as long as she can remember. Ryanne is sponsored by Bradley Ca le Company.
Camille Greer
is the 17-year-old daughter of Collin and Courtney Greer of Shelbyville, Texas. Camille is a fi h-generation Charolais breeder and has been a member of the AIJCA since she started showing at nine years old. Camille a ended her first junior nationals in Grand Island, Nebraska, entering her first show heifer, Roxy, and calf Roscoe. She has only missed one junior national in her eight years! Camille has been a member of the Texas Junior Charolais Association and served as an officer for the past three years. She also had the honor of representing the Charolais Association of Texas as Princess for two years and will serve as Queen this upcoming show season. Camille treasures the time she has spent in and out of the ring mentoring young exhibitors. Camille is also an active member of her 4-H and FFA organizations. She has excelled in both organizations, serving as FFA Chapter President and District Secretary, in addition to advancing to district in Creed Speaking and earning a scramble certificate for Livestock Judging at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She has been the Vice-President of her 4-H club for 3 years and she began her appointment with the Texas Youth Livestock Ambassador Program in 2023, serving as Livestock Ambassador and travelling to the state capital with the Advocacy Academy to learn more about agriculture policy. Camille has enjoyed educating youth about agriculture practices at various state and county fairs, schools, and sharing this knowledge with her Charolais family at state shows and junior nationals. Camille has a passion for the Charolais breed and wants to continue to be an advocate for agriculture in all that she does. Upon graduation, Camille plans to a end Texas A&M University and pursue a degree in Ag Business and Marketing to further promote the breed and industry that has provided so much for her. Camille is co-sponsored by Charolais Association of Texas and Greer Charolais.
October 25-26, 2024
• American Royal • Kansas City, Mo
Miss Charolais USA will be crowned before the ROE Bull Show Grand Champion is selected. She will recieve a $1,000 scholarship and up to $2,000 in travel expenses.
Dallee Hecht is the 16-year-old daughter of Dale and Jill Hecht of Grove City, Minnesota, and granddaughter of Harlin and Sue Hecht of Paynesville, Minnesota. Dallee and her family operate 2H Ca le Company, a purebred Charolais cow/calf herd, while her grandparents operate Double-H Charolais. She has been exposed to copious amounts of shows and sales before she could walk. She spent her 4th Birthday at the Black Hills Stock Show and her 5th birthday at the Ft. Worth Stock Show. These experiences are still her favorite birthdays to date and have shaped her love of the ca le industry from a young age. Dallee has also developed a passion for general livestock judging, participating in both FFA and 4-H. She has been active in 4-H for eight years in the Koronis Eager Beaver 4-H club, serving as club Secretary, and she is also currently serving as the Minnesota/Wisconsin Junior Charolais Association President. Dallee has completed multiple community pride projects over the years through 4-H and FFA. She enjoys helping out her community and being able to put smiles on people’s faces. Dallee enjoys mentoring the younger generation and she wants to be the person she would have looked up to when she was a kid. She loves the opportunity to share her experience and passion for the Charolais industry with the next generation of junior members because she feels “this breed is too great to hide, why not share it with the world?” Dallee will graduate in May of 2026. She plans to pursue a degree in Animal Science in hopes of working in the field of Embryology. Dallee competed in her first Junior Nationals in 2016 in Springfield Missouri, where she met Miss Charolais USA for the first time and knew that one day she would like to hold the title herself to represent the breed that raised her. Dallee is sponsored by MN/WI Charolais Association, Double-H Charolais, 2H Ca le Company and Bina Charolais.
Sarah
McKown is the 16-year-old daughter of Josh and Des McKown. She is from Valley Center, Kansas where Sarah and her family run a small cow calf operation. Sarah showed in her first Jr. National in 2021 in Perry, Georgia and has a ended every one since. Sarah is the President of the Sedgwick Sunflowers 4-H Club, Harvey County 4-H Ambassador, Kansas Junior Charolais Association At Large Director and past historian. She is also a member of Student council, National Honors Society, and FFA. Sarah is heavily involved in livestock judging through both 4-H and FFA. She plans to graduate high school in May of 2026 and a end Kansas State University pursuing a degree in Ruminant Nutrition. She loves working with the younger generations of Charolais breeders and showmen to help shape them into young leaders. Sarah has dreamed of becoming Miss Charolais USA since learning about the program in 2022. She hopes to make an impact on the lives of many young Charolais exhibitors. Sarah is sponsored by Fancy Creek Charolais.
Lily Williams
is the 16-year-old daughter of Shane and Catie Williams of Keithville, Louisiana. Lily is a fourth generation 4-H’er and has shown Charolais since shew was eleven. Lily is currently the 2024-25 Louisiana Junior Charolais President and throughout the past few years, alongside her parents, has assisted in restoring the Louisiana Junior Charolais Association building its membership. Lily is a junior at Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana, and has been a member of the school’s varsity tennis team since eighth grade. Lily is also a member of her school’s chapter of National Honor Society, allowing her many community service opportunities during the year. Lily is an at-large member of the Caddo Parish 4-H, the Louisiana Junior Angus Association, and a Princess for the Mardi Gras Krewe of Centaur for the 2025 year. As such, she is learning her state. In the fall of 2026, following her high school graduation, Lily plans to a end Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. Lily hopes that through the Miss Charolais USA program she can be the mentor that past Miss Charolais queens have been to her ever since her first Junior Nationals in 2022. Lily is sponsored by Skeans Ca le Company.
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CONTESTANTS
Tatum Carlson
is the 14 year-old daughter of Cameron and Jessica Carlson and happily calls both Wyoming and Nebraska home. Tatum is proud to be a third generation Charolais breeder and follow in her grandpa, uncle, and dad’s footsteps. She has spent a lot of time alongside these three men working cattle and has quickly found herself in their “Right Hand Man” position. Tatum’s love for the Charolais breed pushed her ot attend her first Charolais Junior National in Grand Island, Nebraska in 2022. After that trip, Tatum was hooked and found another level of her passion for the breed. Tatum loves traveling and showing her “Mighty Whites” especially in places where Charolais are not as common. She takes it as an opportunity to show and educate on what Charolais can really do. Tatum is a freshman at Torrington High School, is an active member of the Torrington/Lingle FFA chapter where she sits on the officer team and is a member of the Showring Rebels 4-H Club. She also is a member of the Nebraska Junior Charolais Association. Tatum is excited to run for Charolais Princess and the opportunity to have a new platform to promote the breed. Tatum is sponsored by Frank Cattle and Genetics.
Jessi Hankins
is the 13-year-old daughter of Jason and Pam Hankins of Springfield, Missouri. Together, with her family, they own and operate Hankins Farms. She has been showing Charolais cattle since she could walk. She attended her first junior nationals before she was even 1-year-old in Grand Island, Nebraska in 2011, and has not missed one since. The first junior national she showed cattle at was Brookings, South Dakota in 2020 when she was 8-yearsold. Outside of showing, Jessi is a volunteer teacher during children’s church and is active in the youth program at Sac River Cowboy Church. She also served a leadership role on the Lighthouse Team at Price Elementary in Republic, Missouri. She is a member of the SoPoCo 4-H club, the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and an active volunteer with the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association. She is a member of the Missouri Junior Charolais Association and the AIJCA. Jessi loves helping younger generations and hopes to be a mentor just like others have been to her as a younger kid. Jessi would be honored to serve as the first Charolais Princess and would look forward to assisting the Queen in representing the Charolais Breed.
Jessi is sponsored by Bradley Cattle Company.
Newly added Charolais Princess Contest!
The newly added Charolais Princess contest is open to all female AIJCA members between the ages of 10-14 years-ofage as of January 1 the year of the contest. The first Charolais Princess will be crowned alongside Miss Charolais USA 2025 at the American Royal in October 2024.
McKenna
Muston is the 14-year-old daughter of Jessica and Preston Muston. She lives in the small town of Rockdale, located in Central Texas. This year, McKenna is a freshman at Rockdale High School. She is a member of the Rockdale FFA, Milam County 4-H, and the Rockdale 4-H program where she currently serves as the parliamentarian. She enjoys exhibiting her beef cattle projects all over Texas through the Texas majors and jackpots as well as the state and national junior shows. In addition, McKenna competes in livestock and horse judging contests through Rockdale FFA and Milam County 4-H.
McKenna is sponsored by Doonan Cattle Company.
Claire
Williams is the 10-year-old daughter of Shane and Catie Williams from Keithville, Louisiana, is a fifth-grade student at Calvary Baptist Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana. A fourth-generation 4-H member, Claire has been showing Charolais cattle since she was seven and Market Broilers since she was eight. This year, she will be showing Market Weather Goats for the first time, purchased with her winnings from the 2023 Finals Rodeo Calf Scramble. Claire serves as the Northwest Louisiana Junior Angus Association Director and is a member of the Louisiana Junior Charolais Association, Louisiana Junior Hereford Association, and Caddo Parish 4-H. In addition to her involvement with cattle, Claire enjoys barrel racing and pole bending. Outside the show barn, she plays guitar and piano and is a member of her school’s tennis team. Claire attended her first Junior Nationals in 2022 in Grand Island, Nebraska, and has been attending ever since. She loves meeting new people and traveling. Claire aspires to become the first Charolais Princess and hopes to inspire others just as past Queens and Junior Board members have inspired her.
Claire is sponsored by Aces Wild Ranch.
2024 Fall Board of Directors Meeting & Committee Meetings
Holiday Inn – Ka ay Inn – Kansas nsas City International Airport, KCI International Expo Center 11728 NW Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153 11728 NW Ambassador 64153
Friday, October 25, 2024
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Activities Committee Meeting American Royal Livestock Show FacilityBoard Room
Sunday, October 27, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. American Charolais Foundation
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. JuniorCouncil Meeting
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Executive/CPI Meeting
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Advertising/Marketing Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Commercial Committee Meeting
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Breed Improvement Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m. RECEPTION –AICAOffice
Monday, October 28, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Finance Committee Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. AICABoard of Directors Orientation & Responsibilities Review
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AICAFall Board of Directors Meeting
1:00 p.m. BOD Departmental Overview –AICAOffice
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Upcoming Events
October 1 Ridder Farms Online Sale
October 5 Bradley/ Hankins Sale, Republic October 12 Wild Indian Acres Bull Sale, Carthage
October 19 Angell-Thomas Bull Sale, Paris
October 19 Bradley Bull Sale, Springfield October 25 Royal Breeders Bull Classic, Kanas City
October 25 Royal Collection Sale, Kansas City
October 26 American Royal National ROE, Kansas City
October 26 Mead Production Sale, Versailles November 2 Wright Charolais Sale, Kearney
SALE RESULTS CHAROLAIS
31ST ANNUAL AUTUMN IN THE OZARKS
Strafford, Mo. - September 2, 2024
Sale Manager: Mitchell Management, Guthrie, Okla.
Auctioneer: Ronn Cunningham, Rose, Okla.
Averages:
2 Bulls..................................................................................$3,800
4 Cow-Calf Pairs
4Cow-Calf Splits
6 Bred Cows
11 Bred Heifers
12 Open Heifers
39 Lots
Not reported in Above Averages:
4 Recipients/calves
3 Pregnant Recipients
1 Flush
1 ET Bull Calf
1 ET Heifer Calf
2 Open Percentage Heifers
18 Embryos
$4,825
$4,150
$3,206
$2,995
$2,508
$3,195
$3,512
$2,917
$3,000
$1,750
$1,950
$1,900
Total Sale Gross: $180,375 High-selling lots:
$10,000 – Cow-Calf Pair. LaFraise Penelope 92E ET, 12-15-22, by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET. Heifer calf, 8-21-24, by WIA Blackwater Jack 060 P. From LaFraise Farms, Flanagan, Ill. To Wall Street Cattle Company, Lebanon, Mo.
$5,100 – Cow-Calf Split. NWMSU Dolores 990-265, 2-21-22, by RIO Cooler F006. Rebred to NWMSU Freedom 282 Pld. Bull calf, 2-3-24, by LT Countdown 9712 Pld. From Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo. Cow to Kirby Marino, Afton, Okla., for $2,100. Calf to Hays Gottwald, Goochland, Va.
$4,500 – Bred Heifer. LaFraise Piper 92A ET, 8-1222, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Bred to CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET. From LaFraise Farms. To Wall Street Cattle Company.
$4,250 – Bred Heifer. LaFraise Younce 182, 9-18-22, by LT Rushmore 8060 Pld. Bred to DC/CRJ Tank E108 P. From LaFraise Farms. To Bradley Cattle, Marshfield, Mo.
$4,200 – Bull. NWMSU Bases Loaded 184-3104, 3-24-23, by NWMSU Bases Loaded 184. From Northwest Missouri State University. To Jerry Bishop, Salem, Ark.
ALLISON CHAROLAIS
Since 1962 we have been Breeding, raising and feeding Charolais cattle To produce quality breeding stock.
BULLS & HEIFERS FOR SALE
18-month bulls Semen Tested. Bred Heifers to calve in February 2025.
John Allison – Owner 502-220-3170
Johnniefallison@gmail.com
WILD INDIAN ACRES RIVER CITY COLLECTION
St. Louis, Mo. - September 14, 2024
Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales, Oakley, Kan.
Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill.
lots:
$65,000 – Spring Cow-Calf Split. CARRS Ms Germaine 202 P ET, 2-10-22, by WC Milestone 5223 P. Rebred to RF Full Strut 0233 ET. Bull Calf, 3-2-24, by FC RF Summit 0018 ET. From Carr Cattle Company, Webb City, Mo. Cow to Caprock Cattle Company, Spearman, Texas, for $50,000. Bull calf to Caprock Cattle Company for $15,000.
$32,000 – Herd Sire. WIA-CCR Valhalla 3123P, 3-7-23, by SCX Jehu 223E. From Wild Indian Acres, DeSoto, Mo., and Cannon Charolais Ranch, Newton, Iowa. To Jan Schulte, Eagon, Minn. (1 /2 interest, full possession.)
$20,000 – Spring Calving Bred Heifer. WIA Ms Bold Germaine 3116 P, 3-15-23, by WCR Bold Move 168 P. Bred to LT Atlas 0251 Pld. From Wild Indian Acres. To Daniel Tomlinson, DeSoto, Mo.
$19,500 – Choice of Herd. Choice of red factor cow herd. From Bina Charolais, Lawton, N. D. To Sellhorst Charolais, Fremont, Neb., and Wild Indian Acres.
$16,000 – Flush. Heiress of Trojan 720, 3-8-17, by One Penny Blanco Flash 6424. From Wild Indian Acres and Cannon Charolais Ranch. To Steve Smith Country Charolais, Tontitown, Ark.
$16,000 – Pregnant Recipient. Choice of pregnant recipients, LT Countdown 9712 Pld X M6 Ms New Germaine 484 P. From Wild Indian Acres. To Caprock Cattle Company.
$12,000 – Spring Cow-Calf Split. WIA Ms Tradition 1142, 11-20-21, by LT Patriot 4004 Pld. Rebred to Leachman Anthem P022G. Bull Calf, 1-15-24, by VPI Monticello 023H. From Wild Indian Acres. Cow to C-B Charolais, Montpelier, N.D. for $5,500. Bull Calf to Kenneth Glazier, Tuttle, Okla. For $6,500.
$11,000 – Choice of Herd. Choice of cow herd. From Mead Farms, Barnett, Mo. To Lehmann Cattle Company, Lathrop, Mo.
Note: Cattle sold to 12 states and Canada.
South Dakota Charolais
Office: 605-973-2449
Troy’s Cell: 605-222-1258
Cally’s Cell: 605-222-1515 info@thomasranchcattle.com www.thomasranchcattle.com
PA Policy as of 9/1/24 Donor dams and AI sires born after January 1, 2020 are required to be tested for Bovine Progressive Ataxia (BPA), prior to the registration of progeny and/or additional progeny. Animals that have a 100K DNA result on file, will only need to have the BPA test added to their profile. Animals without a 100K on file, will need to have the 100K and BPA ran.
CHAROLAIS
ALABAMA
CALIFORNIA
A. Summerford II
West Pike Road Falkville, AL 35622 Located 12 miles north of Cullman (256) 784-5255 Bus. (256) 758-0653 Cell Alan Summerford • (256) 758-0652 E-Mail: bjrsummerford@charter.net www.bjrsummerford.com
COLORADO
Rick Curfman (217) 285-5213 rick@curfmancharolais.com
Roger Curfman (217) 491-1923
Ryan Curfman (217) 248-7711
(815) 674-4419 Steve (815) 674-2395 Larry (815) 674-2397 Trent (815) 992-0282
(815) 822-4417
& Family 2104 Charolais Lane Bloomington, IL 61705 (309) 275-0409 Ron cell (309) 275-0410 Diane cell (309) 828-1448 Office
BAR S Ranch
Terrill & Sarah Strnad 1716 280th Road Formoso, Kansas 785-794-2471 home
785-243-8600 mobile tsstrnad@nckcn.com www.tsstrnadcharolais.com
Charolais Since
The Don Olsen Family 17050 Tuttle Creek Blvd. • Randolph, KS 66554 785-313-2913 • 785-313-2975 fancycreek@kansas.net www.fancycreekcharolais.com
Roseann Wilson (308) 750 - 8708 78939 Hwy 10 • Loup City, NE 68853 www.westforkranch.com
Breeding Quality Charolais Seedstock Since 1962 Family Farming Since 1937 Wakefield Farms
CHAROLAIS • RED ANGUS
Larry, Kyle & Dan Wakefield • (507) 402-4640 20701 150th St. • New Richland, MN 56072
Dybdal Charolais
Larry & Krista Dybdal 88361 575th Ave • Newcastle, NE 68757 Home: 402-692-3704 • Cell: 402-841-9784 kldybdal@nntc.net Online Sale • October 22
Performance Cattle www.schurrtop.com
(406) 795-8219 1052 Hwy 261 N. Wibaux, MT 59353 (406) 798-3675 13221 CR 339 Sidney, MT 59270
548
NE 68620 (402) 395-2178
40842 Farnam Road Farnam, NE 69029 Ryan (308) 320-4067 Marty (308) 362-4941
72354 Q Rd. • Holdrege, NE 68949 Doug (308) 991-6941, Steve (308) 567-2286 Greg (308) 991-6571
us for Semen on our Trait Leading Sires.
Since 1959
Gerald and Loretta Effertz and Family PO Box 640 • Velva, ND 58790-0640 Neil (701) 223-5202 Bryan (701) 624-5104 ekrinc@srt.com
OHIO
Curtiss & Brenda Nipp P.O. Box 239 Wilson, OK 73463 (580) 668-3332 nippcharolais@yahoo.com
& Peggy Castleberry 873
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
DAREN STATLER, DVM 6651 Valley Camp Rd. Greencastle, PA 17225 (717) 729-6453 darenstatler@centurylink.net www.descocharolaisfarm.com
SOUTHCAROLINA
(830) 857-5129 julieboscamp@yahoo.com
Ludeke (832) 439-4666 E-mail: larryl@qiminc.com
LLC
Full French Charolais Bulls For Sale Private Treaty Bulls and Heifers
Cuero/Victoria, Texas area (281) 467-4710 • (713) 444-5708 • (713) 204-4903 ramro@comcast.net
Striving towards excellence in Charolais since 1996
Billy Stein, Manager (979) 200-1300 Tyson Hann (979) 324-6659 • tyson@svrtx.com • Roy W. Hann Jr. www.svrtx.com • Ranch Located Near Gause 1824 Comal Ridge Dr • College Station, TX 77845
Rafael Ortega • Owner Raul Montez • Manager
39606 FM 1736 West Hempstead, TX 77445 (832) 331-6800
SKEANS CATTLE CO.
Fall Bull Sale • October 20 P.O. Box 595 • Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 689-5162 • Fax (956) 689-3693 E-mail: thomasra@gte.net
MARKETPLACE SERVICES
OF EVENTS CALENDAR
AICA EVENTS
OCTOBER 5
Keystone International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show, Harrisburg, Pa.
OCTOBER 16
Northern International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show, Billings, Mont.
OCTOBER 26
American Royal National ROE Show Kansas City, Mo.
OCTOBER 27-28
AICA Board of Directors
Fall Meeting and Committee Meetings Kansas City, Mo.
NOVEMBER 1
Deadline for submitting performance information for December 2024 Analysis
NOVEMBER 18
North American International Livestock Exposition National ROE Show Louisville, Ky.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Contact David Hobbs (816) 464-2474, ext 200, dhobbs@charolaisusa.com with affiliate event dates.
M O R E O N T H E W E B: www.charolaisusa.com/calendar.html
OCTOBER 2024
October 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for November 2024 Genetic Analysis.
October 1 – Ridder Farms Show Heifer Prospects & Genetics Online Sale, SCOnlineSales. Contact: Dereck or Dustin Ridder.
October 2 – Northern Lights Female Sale Presented by 2H Cattle Company. SC Online Sales. Sale Manager: JWC Marketing, LLC.
Octobr 3 - Bertsche Cattle 6th Annual Bred for Greatness Online Sale. CCI.Live. Contact: CK Sales & Marketing.
October 3 – Skeans Cattle Company Raising Expectations Heifer & Genetics Sale. SC Online Sales. Contact: David Skeans.
October 5 – Boyert & Core Online Heifer Sale. SCOnlineSales.
October 5 – Bradley Cattle & Hankins Farms Charolais & Red Angus Fall Colors Sale, 6 p.m., at Hankins Sale Facility, Republic, Mo. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Sale Manager: Innovation AgMarketing LLC.
October 5 – Keystone International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show. Harrisburg, Pa.
October 5 – Southern Connection Sale, 1 p.m. Knoxville Livestock Market, Knoxville, Tenn. Sale Sponsor: South Carolina Charolais Association; Georgia-Florida Charolais Association. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager: Outfront Cattle Service.
October 6 – Keystone International Livestock Exposition Junior Charolais Heifer Show. Harrisburg, Pa.
October 12 – Cody Cattle Company Select Female Sale Volume II, Noon, at the ranch, Scandia, Kan. Contact: Cody Runft.
October 12 – Thomas Charolais, Inc., 23rd Annual Fall Bull Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Raymondville, Texas. Contact: Mitch Thomas or Tonnyre Thomas-Joe.
October 12 – Wild Indian Acres Fall Bull Sale, 1 p.m., Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, Mo. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
October 13 –Aces Wild Ranch, Southern Belles Fall Female Sale, noon, at the ranch, Millsap, Texas. Sale Manager: Innovatiion AgMarketing LLC.
October 16 – Northern International Livestock Exposition Junior Charolais Show, Billings, Mont.
October 16 – Northern International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show and Open Percentage Show, Billings, Mont.
October 17 – WGB Cattle The Ladies In White Online Sale. SC Online Sales. Contact: Will Blankers.
October 18 – Meadows Creek Farm 14th Annual Arcadia Black & White Bull Sale, Arcadia Stockyards, Arcadia, Fla. Contact: Richard or Glenn Meadows.
October 18 – South Carolina State Fair Open Charolais Show. Columbia, S. C.
October 18 – State Fair of Texas Pan American Livestock Exposition Open Charolais Show. Dallas, Texas.
October 19 – Angell-Thomas Charolais Bull & Female Sale, 12:30 p.m., at the farm Paris, Mo. Contact: Russ or Sally Thomas.
October 19 – Bradley Cattle Bull Sale, at Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. Contact: Bruce Bradley.
October 19 – Callahan Cattle Company & Friends The Next Chapter, 6:30 p.m., Edmond, Okla. Contact: Ryan Callahan or Will or Hunter Shelby.
October 19 – Fink Beef Genetics Fall Bull & Female Sale, at Fink Beef Genetics Sale Facility, Randolph, Kan. Contact: Galen or Lori Fink or Megan or Chad Larson. October 19 – Rogers Bar HR Fall Turn Out Bull Sale, 12:30 p.m., at the ranch, Collins, Miss. Contact: Doug Rogers.
October 21 – Hinshaw Show Cattle Online Sale. SCOnlineSales. Contact: Dan or Jacob Hinshaw.
October 22 – BJR Summerford Annual Online Bull Sale. CKOnlineSales.com. Contact: Robert Summerford. October 22 – Dybdal Charolais 3rd Annual Female Sale. SC Online Sales. Contact: Ty Dybdal.
October 24 – JMAR Genetics & Guests Quality Over Quantity Bull and Heifer Online Sale. DVauction.com. Contact: Jim Johnson.
October 25 – Virginia Tech 30th Annual Hokie Harvest Sale. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Contact: Dan Eversole.
October 25 – Royal Breeders Bull Classic, 8 a.m., American Royal Livestock Show, Hale Arena, Kansas City, Mo. Sale Sponsor: Missouri Charolais Breeders Association. Contact: Jeannine Doughty or David Hobbs.
October 25 – Royal Collection Charolais Sale, 1:30 p.m., American Royal Livestock Show Wagstaff Sale Center, Kansas City, Mo. Sale Sponsor: Missouri Charolais Breeders Association. Sale Manager: JWC Marketing LLC.
October 26 – American Royal Livestock Show Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show, 8 a.m., Kansas City, Mo.
October 26 – American Royal Livestock Show
National ROE Show, Kansas City, Mo.
October 26 – L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms Best of the South 6th Annual Bull Sale at the farm, Lyons, Ga. Contact: L.G. Herndon Jr., Sky Herndon-Jones, Kevin Asbury or Floyd Wampler.
October 26 – Mead Farms Fall Production Sale, Noon. Mead Farms Sale Headquarters, Versailles, Mo. Auctioneers: Jerry Lehmann; Wes Tiemann. Contact: Alan Mead or Scott Wall.
October 26 – Plyler & Son Get The Brand Bull Sale
Volume 9, 1:00 p.m. Southern Arkansas University Story Arena, Magnolia, Ark. Contact: Caleb Plyler.
October 26 – Nipp Charolais & Friends Annual Fall Production Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Wilson, Okla. Contact: Curtiss, Justin or Travis Nipp.
October 27-28 – AICA Fall Board of Directors and Committee Meetings. KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, Mo. Contact: AICA
October 31 – ECP Cattle Show Heifer & Bull Online Sale. CKOnlineSales.com Contact: Ehtan Propp.
NOVEMBER 2024
November 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for December 2024 Genetic Analysis.
November 1 - Frank Turner and Sons Farm, 22nd Annual Angus and Charolais Production Sale, Noon, at the farm, Hayneville, Ala. Contact: David Innes or Ryan Turner.
November 2 – Fox Hollow Farms Fall Production Sale, Volume IV, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Hulbert, Okla. Contact: Stephen Mellott.
November 2 - Homewood Cattle Company Aces of Autumn Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., at the farm, Forest, Miss. Contact: Sean Ferrell.
November 2 – The Fall Bull Sale. Mid-State Stockyards, Letohatchee, Ala. Contact: Bobby Keahey. November 2 – Wright Charolais The Fall Event Female & Bull Sale, 1 p.m. Wright Charolais Sale Facility, Kearney, Mo. Auctioneer: Greg Goggins. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
November 9 – Leachman Cattle Fall Harvest Sale, 1:00 p.m. Fort Collins, Colo. Contact: Jerrod Watson, Aaron Rasmussen or Kurt Schenkel.
November 9 – OK Charolais Bull Sale, 1 p.m., McAlester Union Stockyards, McAlester, Okla. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager: Outfront Cattle Service.
November 15 – Wienk Charolais Ranch Legends Of The Fall Bull Sale. Arcadia Stockyard, Arcadia, Fla. Contact: Jeff, Sterling, Stetson or Ty Eschenbaum.
November 15-16 – 20th Annual Cavender Ranches Fall Sale, at the ranch, Jacksonville, Texas. Auctioneer: Doak Lambert. Contact: Mark Cowan, Joe Cavender or Justin Matejka.
November 16 – North American International Livestock Exposition Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show. Louisville, Ky.
November 18 – North American International Livestock Exposition National ROE Show. Louisville, Ky.
DECEMBER 2024
December 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for January 2025 Genetic Analysis. December 1 – Rennert Ranch Maternal Legacies Vol. 4. Female Sale, Kearney, Neb. Auctioneer: Matt Printz. Contact: Kristian Rennert.
December 6 – Meadows Creek Farm 19th Annual It’s All Black & White Bull Sale, Mid States Stockyards, Letachatchee, Ala. Contact: Richard or Glenn Meadows.
December 6 – Schurrtop Ranch Charolais & Angus Bull Sale. Tri-State Livestock, McCook, Neb. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Contact: Marty or Ryan Schurr.
December 7 – 33rd Annual Rancher’s Choice Bull Sale, 1 p.m. Nixon Livestock Commission Company, Nixon, Texas. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager: Outfront Cattle Service.
December 18 – Bock Charolais Ranch Complete Dispersal, Dickinson, N.D. Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar. Sale Manager: CK Sales & Marketing.
JANUARY 2025
January 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for February 2025 Genetic Analysis.
January 5 – Cattlemen’s Congress Class A ROE Charolais Heifer & Bull Pen Show, 11 a.m., Oklahoma City, Okla.
January 6 – Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show, 8 a.m., Oklahoma City, Okla.
January 6 – Cattlemen’s Congress Class A ROE Show & Open Percentage Heifer Show. Oklahoma City, Okla.
January 18 – National Western Stock Show National ROE Charolais Heifer & Bull Pen Show. Denver, Colo.
January 18 – 46th National Charolais Sale, 1:30 p.m., National Western Stock Show H. W. Hutchison Family Stockyards Event Center, Denver, Colo. Sale Sponsor: American-International Charolais Association. Sale Manager: CK Sales and Marketing.
January 19 –National Western Stock Show Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show, 8 a.m. Denver, Colo.
January 20 –National Western Stock Show National ROE Show, 8 a.m. Denver, Colo.
January 24 – Soreide Charolais 42nd Annual Sale, 1:30 p.m., at the ranch, Bowman, N.D. Contact: Jay Soreide. January 25 – Dennis Charolais Farms BeefGene Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m., Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Auctioneer: Justin B. Stout. Contact: Eric Dennis.
January 31 – Charolais Association of Texas Cowtown Cattle Drive Sale. Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, West Arena, Fort Worth, Texas. Auctioneer: Justin B. Stout. Sale Manager: JWC Marketing LLC.
FEBRUARY 2025
February 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for March 2025 Genetic Analysis. February 1 – 56th National Charolais Show. Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, Texas.
February 4-6 – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CattleCon 2025. San Antonio, Texas.
February 8 – Bradley 3 Ranch Wide Body Bull Sale, at the ranch, Estelline, Texas. Auctioneers: Justin B. Stout and Doak Lambert. Contact: James Henderson or Mary Lou Bradley-Henderson.
February 8 – Stewart Charolais & Red Angus 18th
Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Lake Preston, S.D. Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar. Contact: Jeff Stewart. February 12 – Broberg Charolais 8th Annual Bull Sale, at the farm, Tilden, Neb. Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar. CK Sales & Marketing.
February 17 – Rennert Ranch/Heart-J Char-Lay 9th Annual Performance on the Platte Charolais Bull Sale, 1 p.m. Darr Feedyard Bull Development Center, Cozad, Neb. Auctioneer: Matt Printz. Contact: Kristian Rennert. February 18 – Bina Charolais 30th Annual Powerhouse Bull Sale, Jamestown Livestock, Jamestown, N.D. Contact: Lane Bina or Denea Stern.
February 20 – Small Livestock Performance
Tested Bull Sale, Winnemucca Convention Center, Winnemucca, Nev. Sale Manager: Parnell Dickinson. February 21 – R Lazy B Ranch Annual Production Sale,1 p.m. Hub City Livestock, Aberdeen, S. D. Contact: Robert Birklid.
February 22 – Cannon Charolais Ranch 12th Annual Bull Sale, 1 p. m., at the ranch, Newton, Iowa. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
February 22 – Cody Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Scandia, Kan. Contact: Cody or Lindsay Runft.
February 22 – Rogers Bar HR Spring Turn Out Bull Sale, 12:30 p.m., at the ranch, Collins, Miss. Contact: Doug Rogers.
February 27 – Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Class A ROE Show. Houston, Texas.
MARCH 2025
March 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for April 2025 Genetic Analysis. March 1 - Gulf Coast Cattle 8th Annual Show Calf and Bred for Purple Cow Sale, at the farm, Florahome, Fla. Contact Jerry Mullins.
March 1 – Mead Farms Spring Performance Tested Bull Sale, Noon. Mead Farms Sale Headquarters, Versailles, Mo. Auctioneers: Jerry Lehmann; Wes Tiemann. Contact: Alan Mead or Scott Wall.
March 1 - Meadows Creek Farm 10th Annual Black and White Spring Forward Bull & Female Sale, Noon, South Alabama Stockyard, Brundidge, Ala. Contact: Richard or Glenn Meadows.
March 1 – T&S Strnad and Guests Annual Charolais Production Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Formoso, Kan. Contact: Terrill or Sarah Strnad.
March 4 – Doll Ranch 45th Annual Production Sale, 1:30 p.m., Kist Livestock, Mandan, N.D. Contact: Charles, Harlan, or David Doll.
March 6 – Larson Ranch Bull Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Leoti, Kan. Contact: Brady or Kyla Larson.
March 7 – Sandmeier Charolais 44th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Bowdle, S.D. Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar. Contact: Calvin or Matthew Sandmeier.
March 8 – Wright Charolais 18th Annual Bull Sale, 3 p.m., Wright Charolais Sale Facility, Kearney, Mo. Auctioneer: Greg Goggins. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
March 10 – Double C Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Clay Center Livestock, Clay Center, Kan. Contact: Spencer Crowther.
March 11 – Romans Ranches Charolais Production Sale, Westfall, Ore. Contact Jeff or Julie Romens.
March 13 – Effertz Key Ranch 47th Annual Bull Sale, 1:00 p.m. Rugby Livestock, Rugby, N.D. Contact: Roger or Kevin Effertz.
March 14 – Bar S Ranch Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Paradise, Kan. Auctioneer: Jared Shipman. Contact: David or Stephanie Dickerson.
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21 Ranch .........................................................90
46th National Sale ..................................66,67
8 Story Farms ................................................80
5J Charolais ...................................................80
Agricola Knoll Farm........................................91
Allison Charolais.......................................78, 81
Arlitt Ranch......................................................5
B & B Farms ...................................................85
Bar J Charolais ..............................................90
Bar S Ranch ...................................................88
Beavers Charolais .........................................88
Bella Angel Farms............................................5
Big Creek Charolais.......................................80
Bina Charolais................................................89
Bill King Ranch...............................................89
Boscamp’s Arrowhead Ranch ......................90
Bovilis Vision 7 with Spur..............................21
Bovine Elite, LLC............................................ 92
Bracewell Cattle Co.......................................90
Bradley Cattle ................................................80
Broken Box Ranch......................................... 87
Bullard Cattle .................................................88
C Squared Cattle Co.......................................16
Callahan Cattle Company.............................25
Cardinal Charolais......................................... 87
Castleberry’s Hilltop C Charolais.................90
Cattle Visions...................................................8
Charolais Association of Texas ..... 33-64, 90
Charolais Banner .......................................... 92
Christensen Charolais Ranch.......................84
CK Sales and Marketing ........................66, 67
Clark Charolais Farm......................................16
Clark, Will ........................................................16
Clayford Ranch Charolais.............................90
Clifton, Greg................................................... 92
Condra Charolais Farms ...............................85
Corman Charolais .........................................80
Crews Farms ...................................................91
Crutcher, Matt ............................................... 92
Curfman Farm................................................88
Danley Farm ...................................................90
DeBruycker Charolais................................... 78
Dennis Charolais Farm...................................91
DESCO Charolais Farm...........................16, 90
Domek Charolais ...........................................89
Double R Dees ...............................................91
Dybdal Charolais ...........................................89
Eaton Charolais .................................Inside Front
ECP Cattle..........................................................90
Effertz Key Ranch ........................................90
Endsley’s Charolais Farm..............................88
Evans Charolais ...............................................5
Fancy Creek Charolais ..................................88
Fink Beef Genetics........................................88
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo................65
INDEX AD
Fox Hollow Farms ...............................14, 15, 90
Frank Turner and Sons Farms......................69
Franz Ranch ..................................................89
Full Circle Cattle Co.........................................3
Gallagher 92
Garrett Charolais...........................................85
Geyer Cattle Co .............................................84
Grau Charolais Ranch...................................89
Greer Charolais ..............................Back Cover
Gulf Coast Cattle........................................... 87
Hale Farms .....................................................80
Hang’n A Cattle Co.........................................91
Hayden Farm.................................................. 78
Hebbert Charolais .........................................89
Henson Family Livestock..............................90
Hillcrest Farm..................................................91
Horse Creek Charolais.................................. 87
Hubert Charolais Ranch ..............................88
J & J Trust Charolais Cattle..............................2
J & M Ranch...................................................84
James F. Bessler Inc.......................................93
JMAR Genetics...............................................16
Jorgensen Charolais...................................... 87
Justin B. Stout Auction Service ................... 92
JWC Marketing..............................................93
Keahey Charolais........................................... 87
Kentucky Charolais Association.................. 78
Keppen Charolais ..........................................84
Koepsell Charolais Farm ...............................84
LL Charolais ...................................................88
L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms Inc.................... 6, 7, 87
LaFraise Farms ..............................................88
Lambert, Doak ............................................... 92
Laue Charolais Ranch ...................................88
Leachman Cattle ............................................10
Lehman Charolais............................................91
Lehmann Cattle Co........................................80
Linde’s Livestock Photography.................... 92
Lindskov’s LT Ranch ............................Back Cover Little W Farm .................................................85
Lone Pine Charolais ...................................... 87
Long Hall Cattle ............................................. 78
Los Pinos Cattle Co. ...................................... 91
MBS Charolais ...............................................80
McCurdy Charolais..........................................5
Mead Farms .............................................13, 80
Merck Animal Health ...............................20, 21
Milhorn Family Farm .....................................85
Missouri Charolais Breeders ................................80
Mitchell Management ..................................93
ML Lewis Charolais .......................................88
Montgomery Charolais ................................. 78
Morton, Bob ...................................................93
Myers Charolais.............................................88
Nipp Charolais ..........................................11, 90
Nord Farms ....................................................88
OakHill Farm .................................................. 87
Odden Charolais Ranch................................84
Outfront Cattle Service................................93
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Atlas brings an impressive data set to world-class confirmation and disposition He was
His beautiful dam is
Atlas an impressive data set to world-class confirmation and disposition. was the lead-off bull in the 40th Annual Lindskov-Thiel Bull sale. Atlas is becoming one of the sale. Atlas is one of the most used Charolais bulls in the breed He stands on excellent feet and legs and brings most used bulls in the breed. He stands on excellent feet and and flawless progeny to the equation along with calving ease and strong performance traits flawless progeny to the equation with ease and performance traits. His beautiful dam is
