Breed News AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THE TEN OHIO BREEDERS WHO REGISTERED THE MOST ANGUS The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Ohio recorded a total of 1,143 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2020, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. The 10 top recorders in Ohio are: Way View Cattle Co LLC, Hebron; Maplecrest Farms, Hillsboro; Chippewa Valley Angus Farms LLC, Rittman; James Coffelt, Cadiz; Optum Angus LLC, Seaman; Corner Stone Genetics, Raymond; BLLB Farm’s LLC, Jackson; Burgett Angus Farm LLC, Carrollton; Beverly Wagner, Hamilton; Rylee E Closser, Hebron.
ELLIE KIDWELL CROWNED 2021 MISS AMERICAN ANGUS
Ellie Kidwell, Walhonding, Ohio, was crowned the 2021 Miss American Angus, Nov. 8 during the 137th Annual Meeting of the American Angus Association® in Kansas City, Mo. Ellie, the daughter of Korey & Kelly Kidwell, will represent the Angus breed at numerous beef industry events during her reign. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsors the Miss 24 | Ohio Cattleman | Winter Issue 2021
American Angus contest, where five college youth compete for the honor. The competition includes a written quiz, an interview and public speaking before a panel of three judges. Ellie is the 53rd Miss American Angus and will travel the country as an ambassador for the breed. She also serves as a junior representative for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST program.
2021 ANGUS INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Applications are now open for college-age students to apply for the American Angus Association®, Angus Journal ® and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) 2021 summer internships. These 10-week internship programs provide a unique hands-on experience that will both challenge and instill confidence both professionally and personally. Interns at Angus are assigned responsibilities and guided by experts in their career field to help instill confidence and ensure success. The four internships being offered are Angus Journal®, Communications, Events and Education and AGI. Students interested in applying should send a resumé, cover letter and references to careers@angus.org by Feb. 1, 2021. Visit angus.org/careers for internship descriptions and requirements.
AMERICAN SHORTHORN BREEDERS ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCOTT WINKLE HERDSMAN OF THE YEAR
Scott Winkle, Cedarville, Ohio was awarded Herdsman of the Year from the American Shorthorn Association (ASA). The Herdsman of the Year is a prestigious award sponsored by the Shorthorn Foundation and honored with a trophy buckle in memory of Lawrence Grathwohl. Lawrence Grathwohl
was a loyal member of the ASA who passed at the young age of 41. He was best known for raising Shorthorn cattle, which he showed all across the country. The award is voted on by fellow Shorthorn breeders and announced during the National Shorthorn show each year.
BUCKEYE HEREFORD ASSOCIATION HOSTS ANNUAL OHIO HEREFORD FUTURITY SHOW
On Sept. 27 Hereford breeders gathered at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The Buckeye Hereford Association hosted the annual event which showcases Ohio bred seedstock. Judge Bill Dunn of Cochranton, PA evaluated 64 head of Hereford cattle. Grand Champion Female was exhibited by Cupp Brothers of Lancaster, Ohio. She is a May 2019 daughter of H/TSR/CHEZ Full Throttle. Reserve Champion Female was exhibited by Sam Stoughton, Jeffersonville, Ohio. She is Jan. 2020 heifer calf sired by R Leader 6964. Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair was bred and exhibited by J&L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, Ohio. The cow is sired by Mohican THM Excede Z426, with a Feb. bull calf by UPS Sensation 2504. Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair was exhibited by Emma Lewis, Litchfield, Ohio. The cow is sired by CCC 316 HD 501 with a March heifer calf by Boyd Worldwide 9050. Grand Champion Bull was bred and exhibited by Ralph E. Ullman & Son, Graysville, Ohio. He is a Sept. 2019 bull sired by GVF 11X Powerstroke 10B. Reserve Champion Bull was bred and exhibited by Heritage Farm, Fort Jennings, Ohio. He is a Jan. 2020 bull calf sired by Showtime Flash.
