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OCA SEEKING INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SERVE ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Have you been searching for an opportunity to be more involved in Ohio’s cattle industry? The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is seeking industry leaders who have a passion for serving and representing the business interests important to Ohio’s cattle industry. Five positions on the OCA board of directors will be opening in 2022. Districts 3, 6, 9, 12 and one at-large director will be up for election this fall. Please refer to the map to see which counties are included in each district. Board members currently serving in those positions are as follows: district 3, John Ferguson; district 6, Pam Haley; district 9, Jim Jepsen; district 12, Luke Vollborn; director at-large, J.L. Draganic. Only those OCA members in the district up for election will receive a ballot to vote for their director. All OCA members will receive a ballot to vote either by email or mail for the one at-large director. Per the OCA bylaws, “Each OCA member shall have the right to nominate one candidate for director from the member’s district.” County associations may also nominate candidates for district director. Please make sure the individual nominated has agreed to have their name placed in nomination. A nominating committee appointed by the OCA president will determine the eligibility of all director nominations. Board members are responsible for attending and engaging in meaningful discussion at six yearly board meetings, assisting with association events and activities and working with members in their respective counties to represent their interests. Nominations for the board of directors are due by Oct. 1, 2022. For additional information concerning district director nominations or a copy of the director position description, visit www.ohiocattle.org.

OCA HIRES MCKEE AS MANAGER OF MEMBER SERVICES

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) recently hired Luke McKee as the manager of member services. McKee’s responsibilities include program implementation for membership marketing efforts, member services and revenue development. This position engages with industry partners and cattle producers, plans educational programs, secures event sponsors and leads advertising sales for the association. McKee is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University (OSU) with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness and applied economics and a minor in meat science. He also earned his associate’s degree in animal science with a specialization in beef from OSU Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI). Raised on a grain and livestock farm in Gambier, Ohio with both commercial and show cattle, McKee participated in 4-H, FFA and the OCA Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program. Additionally, he has worked for several cattlemen across the state assisting with their farms through internships and work experiences. Contact Luke at lmckee@ohiocattle.org.

Luke McKee was recently hired as the manager of member services for OCA

LEARN AND GROW AS AN OHIO BEEF EXPO INTERN THIS SPRING

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and the Ohio Beef Council will be welcoming five interns for the Spring 2023 semester, beginning in Jan. and continuing through the latter part of April depending on the position. These interns will get to work behind the scenes at the Ohio Beef Expo along with many other opportunities. Each internship will require approximately 20 hours per week and is flexible based upon academic course schedules. Interns will receive a scholarship based on availability during the duration of the internship. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Attn: Internship, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040 or by email to cattle@ohiocattle.org prior to Oct. 1, 2022. For more information call 614873-6736 or visit ohiocattle.org.

Industry Relations Intern

Want to learn more about major beef industry events? The primary responsibilities of this internship include coordinating and executing the Ohio Beef Expo trade show. In addition, this intern will enhance their communication skills through the promotion and advertisement of the Ohio Beef Expo. The candidate will help facilitate other various association activities and industry events

Public Relations Intern

The public relations internship is ideal for the student who wants to refine their communication skills. This intern will be responsible for the Annual Meeting & Banquet and Ohio Beef Expo press releases both prior to and after the events. The candidate will also assist with the production of the Ohio Cattleman magazine. The candidate will help facilitate various association activities and industry events while providing opportunities to learn more about event photography and social media.

Member Services Intern

Members are the heart of the OCA. The Member Services intern’s responsibilities will focus on coordinating OCA’s membership campaigns. This intern will provide support to Ohio Young Cattlemen’s programs and membership updates and newsletters. Additionally, this intern will work with industry leaders while helping coordinate the Cattlemen at the Capitol event at the Ohio Statehouse and the membership booth in the Ohio Beef Expo trade show.

Youth Activities Intern

Help foster the next generation of industry leaders in this position focusing on coordinating the Ohio Beef Expo Junior Show including fundraising and show management. This position will work closely with the Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) Program and its Stockmanship Division. The candidate will also assist with other various association activities and industry events.

Beef Improvement Intern

Herd improvement is crucial to the Ohio beef industry. The Beef Improvement intern’s responsibilities include the organization of Ohio Beef Expo’s breed shows and sales and the Genetic Pathway. The intern will help coordinate and execute producer education programs such as Beef 509/510 and Beef Quality Assurance. The candidate will assist with other various association activities and industry events.

REPLACEMENT FEMALE SALE CONSIGNMENTS DUE OCT. 1

The tenth annual OCA Replacement Female Sale will take place the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, 2022. The sale will be held at the Muskingum Livestock Auction Co. in Zanesville, Ohio and will begin at 6:00 p.m Young, high quality cattle backed by solid genetics are in demand with potential buyers. Yearling heifers bred artificially to proven calving ease sires are very marketable. A shorter breeding season that results in a tighter calving window has also proven to be popular with potential buyers. As we The 2021 Replacement Female Sale drew in a large crowd. think about that tight breeding season, consider those Jan. to early May calv- ing females as potential consignments and breeding pieces that trasound or by blood testing through a professional laboratory. Analysis must will fit calving windows be performed within 60 days of sale. for many Ohio producers. Consignments must also fill specific In previous years, females health requirements. bred for March and April Body Condition Scores in the 5-6 calves have been towards range on a 9-point scale at sale time the top of the sale. is a good goal to strive to achieve. This sale provides an Additional considerations when evalopportunity for both buy- uating females and making breeding ers and sellers to meet the decisions include udder conformation, need for quality replace- temperament and feet and legs. ments in the state. Con- At the 2021 sale, buyers evaluated signments may include 80 lots of bred heifers and bred cows cow-calf pairs, bred cows at the auction. The sale included 56 and bred heifers. Females bred heifers that averaged $1,701, and must be under the age of 24 bred cows that averaged $2,155. five as of Jan. 1, 2023 and The 80 total lots grossed $152,875 may be of registered or for an overall average of $1,910. The commercial background. females sold to buyers from Ohio and Bred females must be Pennsylvania. bred to a bull with known Sale consignments are due to the EPD’s and calves at side Ohio Cattlemen’s Association by Oct. of cows must be sired by 1, 2022. a bull with known EPD’s. Sale information can be obtained Pregnancy status must be by contacting OCA at 614-873-6736 verified by an accredit- or www.ohiocattle.org. If you have ed veterinarian through questions about the sale, contact Garth traditional palpation, ul- Ruff, sale manager, at 740-651-7140 24 | Ohio Cattleman | Early Fall Issue 2022 or ruff.72@osu.edu.