June/July 2009 by Pacific Showcase Magazine

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FEATURES: Why is it so hard to enter the fair these days?.......................................12 California Drought: Ag Economy Losses Illustrate the Business Risk of Water Scarcity.......................................16 Call it H1 N1....................................................................................................18 The State of the CJLA...................................................................................23 Graduates..................................................................................... 24, 46, 47, 50 Interpreting Carcass Show Results.................................................... 40-41

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from the

editor At this point in time, 2009 is almost half over. That means there are only 6 months left until Christmas! Time goes by so fast, and I think each year it speeds up – either that, or I am moving slower. Actually, I prefer to believe that I am just busier, and trying to accomplish more in my life. How many of us have made that resolution, or set that goal, on January first, that this year we are going to achieve everything – that everything will get done way in advance of a deadline. Well, we all know how that turned out! I know I had those thoughts – and I tried, but now I find myself behind on several projects. I do know that those projects will get done – or at least the most important ones will. But I also know that there will be a rush to the end to get there. Yes, a year from now always seems a long way away until we start to think what we have going on each month, and then how fast that time is going to go by – and then its, Oh Boy!, I had better get busy!

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County fairs are in full swing, and your State Fairs are right around the corner. When you first got your project animals, these events seemed a long way off. At the first, you needed to plan what you were going to do to reach the end point. If you did your homework and followed that program, you should be ready for your big event. What a great feeling, to know that you are prepared because you did that planning early on.

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Along with all the preparation you have done with your projects at home, don’t forget that it is just as important how you present yourself at the fair. Be on your best behavior, and be knowledgeable about your project. You never know who is watching or asking questions (i.e. animal rights activists, your future boss, a potential buyer). The public is interested in what it takes to get your project to this point. Share with them your responsibilities, plans, and goals. Show good sportsmanship. People always notice how someone acts in public, and these opinions will stay with them a long time. Decide if you want to be remembered for your work ethic, your courteous behavior, and your dedication, or your poor sportsmanship and bad attitude. Be sure to add to your positive image by thanking everyone who has helped you along the way. Write those thank you notes and express your gratitude to your supporters. Also be sure to thank the fair staff that works many, many hours to put on a show for you to be a part of.

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Along with this middle of the year mark, comes a milestone for many. I am talking about graduation! From kindergarten, middle school, high school, or college, each of these levels marks a new stage in a young person’s life. Receiving that diploma is an honor and in this issue, we highlight many of agriculture’s youth who have graduated from high school, and are ready to spread their wings, and pursue their dreams and future plans.

Pacific Showcase welcomes readers contributions. Articles of interest, show results, sale results, and calendar dates are welcome and will be printed on space available. To have articles or pictures returned, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Send all submissions to address above. Pacific Showcase is published bimonthly. It is mailed first class and third class bulk mail at Morgan Hill, California. Postmaster: send address changes to Pacific Showcase, P.O. Box 41430, San Jose, CA 95160.

I am excited because 2009 is the 10 year anniversary for the California Junior Livestock Association. It has been wonderful to see this organization grow from an idea to what it is today. Even with the uncertain economy, the support of the youth members and the participating junior shows remains as strong as ever. This just goes to prove that involving kids in animal projects is truly a positive influence in a persons’ life. In this issue is a State of the CJLA article. I thought it was important to explain some of the policies of the CJLA and some of the issues facing it as well. I welcome feedback from anyone, so please feel free to contact me with thoughts, suggestions, or comments.

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Time to Plan Ahead!

The next issue of Pacific Showcase is the Big State Fair Book. This issue goes to all State Fairs west of the Rockies, including New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, and of course, to our subscribers across the United States. Don’t miss out on being a part of this issue. Give us a call and we will help you advertise your program, product, or event.

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As always, if you have moved, be sure to let us know your change of address so you don’t miss a single issue. And continue to send in your Hot Shot photos. You can mail photos to the PS office or email them to William at pacificshowcase@gmail.com.

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Until next time – keep working towards those goals and deadlines. Accomplishing even one small project reaps huge amounts of self-satisfaction! And doesn’t that feel good!

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cover October 31st — Keep the Date!

James and Cheryl Bright, Matt, Amanda and Brody Leo, and Spencer and Ashley Leo invite you to their first annual Steer and Select Heifer Sale. We will be offering our super prospects by Heat Wave, Manchild, Tim Man, Monopoly and the other top AI sires in America. Our calves have started off the 2009 show season in a championship way: Supreme Champion Steer at the Colusa County Fair; Supreme Champion Female at the SAILA show in Tucson, Arizona; Reserve Champion at the Merced County Spring Fair; and the Reserve California Club Calf Association Champion twice. Our calves are on display at the ranch, and can be seen after the 1st of July. Please come by early and often to see this tremendous set of prospects. For an appointment and help in your selections, feel free to contact either —

Spencer Leo — 209-756-4880 James Bright — 209-761-9833 Matt Leo — 209-769-5687 October 31st will be the sale date, but we also have a great group of ranch calves. We will feature Black, Red, Hereford, Angus and Charolais Steer and Heifer prospects. Remember, October 31st may be Halloween, but you can find a real treat either at the ranch or at our sale.

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Partial List of 2008-2009 Champions: • Champion British Progress, Cattlemens Jackpot — Tyler Coy • Champion and Res. Champion Best of the West Sale Steers at Cattlemens Jackpot — Shellie Johnson and Tyler Coy • Reserve British Market, Ring B, Western Bonanza — Tyler Coy • Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, Red Wave Classic — Kamy Haiber

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“Why is it so hard to enter the fair these days?” Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health so that it can be appropriately handled). Although there are different species of Brucella bacteria, and some are more likely to infect certain species (B. canis the dog, B. abortus livestock and wildlife, and B. melentesis sheep and goats, B. suis in swine, B. ovis in sheep)) they are all considered potentially zoonotic. Brucellosis is largely a disease of the reproductive tract, and can affect cattle, swine, sheep and goats, dogs, and people. It is passed by ingestion of the bacteria (for example in unpasteurized milk), inhalation, direct Brucellosis can infect people through a contact, and venereal contact. variety of pathways. Brucella causes abortions in pregnant females. Often, the disease is subclinical in the infected animal and owners don’t recognize it until a large percentage of the herd aborts. The infected animal continues to shed the bacteria during each subsequent birth, which facilitates the spread of the disease throughout the herd. Offspring are often weak and sickly. Infected rams and male dogs may become infertile. People can contract the disease by handling fluids and tissues from an infected animal during a birth, or consuming contaminated animal products. Contamination of skin wounds may be a problem for workers in slaughterhouses or meat packing plants or for veterinarians. Hunters may be infected through skin wounds or by accidentally ingesting the bacteria after cleaning infected deer, elk, moose, or wild pigs that they have killed. A person with brucellosis has a The livestock community may fever (the disease is also called “Undulant see brucellosis as primarily a fever” and “Mediterranean fever” due to its livestock disease, but dog breeders do routine blood testing of prevalence in the Middle East) that comes both males and females before and goes, weakness, and a general flu-like breeding and adding new dogs feeling. It can affect many parts of the to their kennel. body including the heart, joints, nervous system, and gastrointestinal tract. You can check out more clinical signs of brucellosis in people at the website for the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov).

By Claire Hinken, MA and H.J. Hamlen, DVM, MS, DACVPM Introduction: Health certificates, signatures, vaccinations, and physical exams. What a pain! Why it is such a big deal to get your animals entered into the state fair? The process might be complicated, but the answer is actually very simple: because we all want to do everything we can to keep our livestock, and the human population, free of serious diseases. If you look at your state’s fair website, you will be able to read, in detail. what is required to enter your animal. Basically, most states differentiate between ‘Out of State Origin Livestock’ – those animals born in another state, and State Origin (those born in the state where the fair is being held). There may be slightly different requirements from fair to fair, but generally, all livestock must be accompanied by an official health certificate. The length of time that the health certificate is valid varies depending on the species and the fair regulations, but it may expire in as little as 14 days. This means that it would have to be issued during a short window of time before you depart for the fair. Make sure your veterinarian is available. There are different guidelines (tests, vaccinations, accreditations) for different species. But each animal, regardless of species, may be subject to re-examination upon entry or during the show. An animal may not be permitted to exhibit if there are any concerns about a possibly infectious disease, or if the paperwork is not in order. Each state has slightly different rules, so it’s important to know what the specifics are long before the fair so that you have plenty of time to meet all the requirements. The Threat of Infectious Disease: What fair authorities are worried about is the spread of disease among the animals while they are at the fair. Remember that many diseases start out as “subclinical” or impossible to see. When animals congregate in close quarters they can pass infectious disease to other susceptible animals through the air, the water, their feces, and even through open wounds. If the infection spreads amongst animals at the fair, then they may leave and return home before any clinical signs are seen. Then they come in contact with even more animals. The infection can spread like wildfire. The more rigid the rules are, the less likely it is that one sick animal will infect hundreds, or even thousands. Or, more to the point, the less likely it will infect YOUR animal. The last thing you want is for your animal to return home from the fair with a disease, and go on to infect the rest of your herd. You want to come to the event with the knowledge that everyone around you has followed the same health rules that you have. Several diseases are frequently cited in fair health regulations: tuberculosis, pseudorabies, hoof and mouth disease, and brucellosis, to name a few. When you study these diseases, you can see why we need to safeguard our livestock by having, and enforcing, health regulations for animals entering fairs. Let’s take a closer look at brucellosis.

Importantly, there is no effective way to detect infected animals by their appearance. The impact of brucellosis may not be immediately apparent because the animals do not appear sick. However, there are economic as well as physical ramifications of this disease. Having to quarantine (isolate) your herd, or take it out of production, could have a huge effect on your family’s income. The Cooperative State Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program Brucella ovis bacteria can cause infection of the tail of the testes works to eliminate the disease from (epididymis) in rams and can lead to the U.S. Like other animal diseaselamb losses of up to 20% in susceperadication efforts, the success of the tible ewes. Serious economic losses program depends on the support and occur in southern Europe, Northern participation of livestock producAfrica, and the Middle East due to Brucella melentenis. If exposed, ers (more information about the sheep can also contract B. abortus. program can be found at www.aphis. usda.gov). Studies have shown that, if brucellosis eradication program efforts were stopped, the costs of producing beef and milk would increase by an estimated $80 million

Brucellosis, a disease caused by the Brucella species of bacteria, is infectious, contagious, zoonotic (can be passed from animal to human), and reportable (meaning a positive case must be reported to the

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California Drought: Ag Economy Losses Illustrate the Business Risk of Water Scarcity gross revenue for California agriculture increased approximately 84 percent in the same period. See figure 1.

By Karol Aure-Flynn Water issues in California provide a backdrop for two important lessons for the young agriculturalist and livestock producer. The first lesson is the importance of water as a central production risk. Secondly, when this risk materializes, water scarcity highlights agriculture’s contribution to the overall economy.

In addition, California ranchers are faced with rapidly declining pasture conditions, despite some hopeful March rains. USDA’s weekly crop progress report reports 60% of California’s rangeland pastures are in poor to very poor condition. Livestock price declines at the market place are tightening the squeeze. Hay prices have declined, but negative feeding economics are dictating sales.

Water Risk Crop and livestock investments are subject to many different types of risk. Among production risks, both excess and lack of water can quickly change a crop’s potential. Most frustrating is water’s susceptibility to conditions outside of the direct control of agriculturalists. California farmers and ranchers not only must plan for natural climate cycles, but the increasingly restrictive regulatory structure that is diverting water away from agricultural stakeholders and creating a ‘regulatory drought’. A mosaic of long standing water rights for farmers and water users is under increasing pressure to provide surface and stored water to environmental and urban needs. California is among the world’s most productive agricultural regions (Australia, Israel, among others) that require irrigation to thrive.

Measuring Economic Impact of Drought

California’s $37 billion in gross agricultural receipts is dependent on a reliable supply of water to irrigate both high value crops and the local fodder for California’s dairy herd. To add to the risk borne by agribusiness to a trend of decreasing overall allocations, the ag economy relies on a conveyance system that was built to transport water from areas of surplus (North) to areas of deficit (the Central Valley). In a well publicized 2008 court case, water delivery was shut down intermittently under a judicial application of the endangered species act. This combination of natural and manmade circumstances ushered in the third year of drought, putting irrigation-dependent California agriculture in a familiar position of initiating drought management and contingency plans. Forward planning and risk mitigation is essential; however, experts believe that this water crisis is different.

Calculated risk comes with some degree of probability, and individual circumstances determine how the odds will play out. Rabobank recognizes that exposure to water risk is highly individual, even within the broad context of a crisis for California agriculture. Risk mitigation is also highly circumstantial as availability/suitability of surface and groundwater is constrained by complex mosaic of water rights and prescriptive agencies involved in the process of distribution. The important issue for the individual is that types and sources of water, rights of use and transfer, environmental sensitivity, and cropping requirements are spelled out in a comprehensive drought risk plan.

While estimates vary, The Department of Water Resources and UC Davis forecast between $1.2-1.6 billion in lost revenue for Central Valley Farmers, another $1.6-2.2 billion in direct and indirect lost income to employees, with job losses at between 60,000 and 80,000. Statewide, income losses are projected at $2.8 billion, with total job losses at 95,000 unemployed. These economic losses move the importance of agribusiness to front and center. Central Valley agribusiness provides a pillar of support for healthy rural communities. When water scarcity undermines business operations, the communities and individuals suffer.

Why is this applicable to your livestock project? Because calculated risks are a part of every business plan, whether raising a few head with a show / fair in mind, or with a commercial venture. Risk management is an integral part of your project and business plan. How did you do? Were your input costs, operations, logistics, technical skills, and sales/exit strategy within plan? What risks materialized? How well did you plan? An amusing comparison surfaced recently as I attended a small town rodeo in our neighborhood. Amidst the music, the bling, and the hoopla, the rodeo announcer introduced a bucking bull named Water Table. With all this worry about water, I wondered if it was my subconscious speaking out loud. For farming and ranching (and bull riding), risk planning is really the business obligation to prepare for when trouble presents itself, not if.

In his work for the Giannini Foundation, Dr. Richard Howitt et al. of UC Davis believe the current drought presents an unprecedented crisis for regional agriculture. In past drought cycles, agriculture’s response to drought was a combination of increasing reliance on groundwater, higher value crops (more investment), emergency water markets, and irrigation efficiency. The cost of drilling has in many cases surpassed the payback to increased groundwater removal from aquifers with limited capacity, and much of the cropping adjustments to higher value crops (such as perennials) has already been achieved on suitable soils. Water markets are still evolving, with site-specific rights and needs. In regards to water efficiency, California growers have been doing more with less for decades. Water applied to crops fell by approximately 14 percent from 1967 to 2007, while the real, inflation-adjusted

Rabobank is committed to the business of food and agriculture. We support strong experiential learning and business projects for youth. Congratulations on your success and more importantly on the business lessons that you have learned along the way. Use water risk in California as an example of a broad, rapidly evolving, and serious production risk that impacts agribusiness. Watch for examples of industry alignment and innovation it will take for California Agriculture to clear this current hurdle. Water risk is an ever-present concern that will determine the future for California agribusiness and its continued contribution to our overall economy.

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reading? "Why is it so hard to enter the fair these days?" 1. Brucella is caused by a: a. protozoa b. bacteria 2. Brucellosis affects: a. Cattle b. Wild pigs d. All of the above

c. fungi

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3. Brucellosis is a reportable disease. True or False? 4. Brucellosis is primarily a disease of the: a. respiratory tract b. digestive tract c. reproductive tract d. skin 5. It’s a good idea to wait until the week before the fair to look at the entry requirements. True or False? 6. The other name for brucellosis in people is: a. Rocky Mountain Spotted fever b. Rheumatic fever c. Undulant fever d. West Nile fever e. Saturday Night fever 7. Rules are made for someone else, not me. True or False? 8. Subclinical infection can be readily detected on a physical examination. True or False? Answers are on page 52.

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Call It

H1N1 other viruses, as well.

by Kathleen Wood-Vieira

Two countries, China and Russia, represent a 27.4 percent share of U.S. pork exports or nearly 1.28 billion pounds. Both countries have used the H1N1 outbreak to stop imports. There is some evidence that both countries have used the virus to protect and expand their own pork industry, though Russian spokesman Alexei Alexeyenko denies it. China’s agriculture ministry has no explanation for the ban.

By early June of 2009, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that the World Health Organization has finally declared the novel type A H1N1 flu a pandemic. What exactly is a pandemic? It’s an outbreak of a widespread infectious disease (epidemic) that occurs over a very wide geographic area, crossing international borders. From the first April 15th confirmed case to date, this flu has affected 74 countries world wide and has sickened 30,000 people. That’s the bad news, the good news? To date, while each death is tragic, there are only 141 deaths, a rate of less than one-half of one percent, have been confirmed.

The Canadian Minister of Agriculture, United States Secretary of Agriculture and Mexican Secretary of SAGARPA issued a joint statement to stress the safety and importance of continuing normal worldwide trade of pork products: “We strongly urge the international community not to use the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza as a reason to create unnecessary trade restrictions and those decisions be made on sound scientific evidence. H1N1 influenza viruses are not spread by food. International organizations including the WHO, FAQ and the World Health Organization for Animal Health, all reiterate that the consumption of pork meat and related products do not present a health risk of contracting H1N1 influenza. All three of our countries are committed to ongoing monitoring and vigilance in both public and animal health.”

This virus is spreading from person-to-person, much in the same manner as regular seasonal flu. So then why in the world was, and still is in some venues, this illness mislabeled as “Swine Flu.” At first, according to the CDC, under scientific testing many of the genes seemed to be similar to flu viruses that are found in North American hogs. However, further studies proved that this is actually a quadruple re-assortment virus, sharing porcine, avian and human genes and is very, very different from what normally circulates in North American pigs. The thing to remember is, that even though it shares these genes and has the potential to be zoonotic (capable of being passed from pigs to humans), this is not the normal mode of infection. It is human to human contact that passes the flu along.

So, it’s certainly safe to have a ham sandwich, but how can you protect yourself from catching H1N1? Know the symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, chills and fatigue, sometimes diarrhea and vomiting.

But wait, there is that good news, that less than one-half of one percent death rate, right? Right, but this H1N1 flu is similar to one that devastated the world close to a century ago, the 1918 Influenza Pandemic or as it was referred to then, the Spanish Flu. The Spanish Flu killed 675 thousand people in the United States and close to 40 million world-wide. That number reflects more people than all those who perished in Europe’s Black Death and is ten times greater than the human loss of the First World War. The CDC states that the 1918 virus is likely an ancestor of the current H1N1.

Take these everyday steps to protect your health and the health of others: •

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

•

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially when you cough and sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

With such an infamous pedigree, the H1N1 virus just needed a cute nickname to get it in the news. But that cute nickname has had a negative impact on America’s pork industry.

•

Keep areas clean.

•

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

National Pork Producers Council CEO, Neil Davis says, “Inaccurate media reports are negatively affecting U.S. pork producers and the reputation of U.S. pork as a quality and safe product. That’s hurting producers economically and threatening U.S. pork export markets.”

•

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

•

Stay home if you are sick.

These symptoms and the entire H1N1 pandemic should not be taken lightly. There is some concern that the flu may reappear in a stronger form during the normal flu season this coming fall, however, the CDC is working very diligently to track and monitor the virus. USDA reports that safeguards are already in place.

According to reports from late April when the first reports of H1N1 were confirmed through May, a reduction in hog prices cost United States producers $81.5 million dollars. Unfortunately, this flu outbreak is the third major blow to the pork industry. The first was the 2007-2008 sharp rise in feed prices; second, the global financial crisis and third was the misnomer of “swine flu” for the H1N1 virus. The good news is that the reaction to the flu should be short term rather than long term.

How can you help the U.S. pork industry? Throw a couple of thick, juicy loin chops on the BBQ, enjoy and above all, use this flu’s proper name. Remember it’s H1N1, not that cute, but devastating nickname. The United States pork producers will thank you! Some good websites for more information about the United States Pork Industry and answers to H1N1:

One story that circulated rapidly throughout national and international media sources was that the virus originated at a hog farm in Vera Cruz, Mexico. However, test results performed by the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, Ranching, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) confirmed that the pigs not only tested negative for the H1N1 virus, they were free from June/July 2009

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Antioxidants are molecules that slow or prevent the oxidation of chemicals. Recent studies have shown that these molecules can be helpful in maintaining health and preventing disease. But humans are not the only ones racing to get their hands on the supplement; the animal industry has also seen benefits. While humans are grabbing chocolate kisses, animal producers are reaching for organic selenium supplements.

Prior to 2003, the only FDA approved sources of selenium were sodium selenite and sodium selenate. Today animals have another option to build their selenium status through natural forms, such as Sel-Plex® from Alltech®. Since injected inorganic selenium cannot be stored in appreciable amounts, it is more rapidly excreted. In contrast, the organic selenium form is better retained and more biologically available than inorganic forms, which allows the animal to build nutrient reserves against periods of increased demand without risking toxicity. This is reflected by increased selenium in blood, tissues and milk.

The role of selenium in animal diets has noticeably changed over the last 75 years. In the 1930s, selenium was considered a toxic agent and thought to be the cause of alkali disease in animals. In 1957, selenium research by Schwarz and Folz showed that selenium is an essential nutrient for laboratory animals. Since its FDA approval in 1987, selenium has become a standard ingredient in animal diets. Besides including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride, zinc, copper, iodine, cobalt, and Vitamins A, D, and E in rations, nutritionists have found the value of also adding selenium.

Selenium is needed to maintain good animal health. Animals fed insufficient amounts of selenium are at higher risk for diseases. While selenium has several roles, the most well-known is antioxidant defense. This makes it important in every cell in the body as well as for the immune system.

A mineral naturally found in forages and grains, selenium is often deficient in the diet due to variations in soil content across the country. For those of you showing breeding stock, selenium deficiency is especially critical. When selenium reserves are at their lowest during parturition, the transfer of selenium to the developing animal through the placenta then into colostrum and milk can be a drain on the animal’s

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AT THE FIRST ANNUAL...

cjla news Hi Everyone! The 2009 CJLA year is at the half-way point already! Most of the shows held so far are included in this set of points. Check below for the shows list under each specie. Also, please check for your name in the divisions you joined. If you don’t see your name or have any questions, call me! You can also send an email to me through the website and I will get back to you. The CJLA is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. We’ve done a lot of growing in that time and keep striving to make this organization even better. Please read over the article “The State of the CJLA” in this issue. We wanted to explain some of the issues facing the CJLA and why your help is so important to keeping the program going. Let us know what you think - we’d love to hear from you!

At the San Joaquin Fairgrounds

POINTS INCLUDED FROM THE FOLLOWING SHOWS: HOG Pork Spectacular Red Wave Classic Western Bonanza - A & B Pacific Coast Jackpot of Gold – A & B Cow Palace Santa Barbara Fair & Expo – A & B Monterey Bay Classic LAMB Red Wave Classic Western Bonanza – A & B Orange Blossom Klassic Pacific Coast Top Gun – A & B Great Western Pacific Coast Jackpot of Gold – A & B Cow Palace Santa Barbara Fair & Expo – A & B Monterey Bay Classic GOAT Red Wave Classic Western Bonanza – A & B Orange Blossom Klassic Pacific Coast Top Gun – A & B Great Western Pacific Coast Jackpot of Gold – A & B Cow Palace Valley Classic Goat Show – A & B Santa Barbara Fair & Expo – A & B Monterey Bay Classic Santa Barbara Fair & Expo – A & B (Showmanship only) **did not have goat show results from Santa Barbara as of press-time

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STEER Sierra Winter Classic Red Wave Classic Western Bonanza – A & B Cattlemen’s Jackpot Great Western Pacific Coast Jackpot of Gold – A & B Cow Palace Classic Steer Show Santa Barbara Fair & Expo – A & B Monterey Bay Classic HEIFER Sierra Winter Classic Red Wave Classic Western Bonanza – A & B Cattlemen’s Jackpot Great Western Pacific Coast Jackpot of Gold – A & B Santa Barbara Fair & Expo – A & B Monterey Bay Classic Calif. Jr. Charolais Heifer Field Day **did not have heifer show results from Cow Palace as of press-time BEEF SHOWMANSHIP Sierra Winter Classic Red Wave Classic Western Bonanza – A & B Cattlemen’s Jackpot Great Western Pacific Coast Jackpot of Gold – A & B Cow Palace Classic Steer Show Santa Barbara Fair & Expo – A & B Monterey Bay Classic **did not have heifer showmanship results from Cow Palace as of press-time

CJLA Sanctioned Shows 2009 Sierra Winter Classic.................................................................................................................... Steer, Heifer Pork Spectacular......................................................................................................................................... Hog Red Wave Classic................................................................................... Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat Western Bonanza ó (2 Shows)............................................................... Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat Orange Blossom Klassic....................................................................................................... Lamb, Meat Goat Pacific Coast Top Gun Show ó (2 Shows) ............................................................................ Lamb, Meat Goat Cattlemen’s Jackpot...................................................................................................................... Steer, Heifer Great Western........................................................................................ Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat Pacific Coast Jackpot Of Gold ó (2 Shows) . ......................................... Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat Grand National...................................................................................... Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat Valley Classic Boer Goat Show (2 Shows)...................................................................................... Meat Goat BarAle/Sunglo “Circle Of Champions” - Chico.............................................................Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat Santa Barbara Fair & Expo ó (2 Shows)............................................... Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat Monterey Bay Classic............................................................................ Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat MJC Showmaster Classic................................................................................................................ Lamb, Hog Calif. Jr. Angus State Field/Day & Preview Show..................................................................................Heifer Calif. Jr. Charolais Assn. Field/Day & Show..........................................................................................Heifer ****Canceled****Golden Empire Open Jr Show..................................... Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat ****Canceled****Surfside Classic...................................................... Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat Southwest Regional Hereford Show.......................................................................................................Heifer ****Added****Surferís Point Classic - 2 Shows................................. Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog, Meat Goat Surf N Turf Jackpot Show.........................................................................................Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Hog Calif. Jr. Limousin Show & Field/Day.....................................................................................................Heifer ****Canceled****AV Classic Meat Goat Show.............................................................................Meat Goat Spotlight On Quality Jr. Shorthorn Show..............................................................................................Heifer Northern Exposure Jr. Cattle Show ó (2 Shows)......................................................................... Steer, Heifer CNPHA Hereford Classic Jr. Jackpot Show...........................................................................................Heifer Angus Days...............................................................................................................................................Heifer Holiday Classic – (2 Shows).......................................................................................................... Steer, Heifer

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The State of the Cjla… As the CJLA enters its’ 10th year of operation, I feel it is time to discuss the opportunities and problems that we face, and that must be addressed in order for us to continue to move forward. It has been amazing to see this idea of an organization to recognize and reward youth that raise and show livestock, develop into what it is today. Each year we see repeat members and many new members, and more and more shows coming on board to hold sanctioned events for CJLA participants. Some of you may wonder about the relationship between the Pacific Showcase and the CJLA. First of all, the magazine and the CJLA are two entirely different entities. The magazine is a business and the CJLA is a non-profit organization. The magazine is a voice for the CJLA. It has run pages and pages of CJLA point standings over the years as well as other articles, news, and items for which the Pacific Showcase has incurred the cost. The Pacific Showcase charges the CJLA a greatly reduced rate for advertising, and there are times when we just have to write off the CJLA’s bill because it does not have the money. The Pacific Showcase has helped the CJLA financially on many, many occasions when it needed funds to operate. The changing economy affects everyone in some way. People are thinking more about their budgets, and are making decisions that work for them. The CJLA, which is already losing money, must come up with ways to counteract its’ continuing deficit. It is a serious situation, and the CJLA management will be taking steps to balance expenses and income. We have always worked at a minimum and it is imperative that we come up with additional sponsorships and new fundraising ideas. Each year the rental fee of our banquet facilities at the Mid State Fairgrounds increases. It is a major challenge to put on an award banquet for over 600 people and the expense of just this event takes a huge chunk of the budget. Add to that the year-round operating expenses, and the award program, it is easy to realize that it takes a sizeable fund to make it all work.

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The CJLA is an amazing organization. It has undertaken things that no organization of our size has done. We went from an idea and 90 members, to one which now annually sanctions over 34 shows and has a membership in the 300’s. We are looking forward to new opportunities. We know that we service an amazing group of people, people who believe in junior livestock exhibition like no other group I’ve known. We want to include new contests and ideas into the organization. Essay and resume contests, scholarship programs and other ideas have been on the drawing board for some time now. They are just waiting for a way to get started.

Sunday, October 11th, 2009 —1:00 p.m. Reedley College Ag Pavillion

Sale Join us for a complimentary lunch on sale day! Preview — Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

This Sale Produces WINNERS! Cattle sold in last year's sale went on to win:

• Res. Supreme Market Steer at San Bernardino County Fair • Res. Champ FFA Market Steer at Porterville Fair • Res. Champ Black-X Market Steer at Imperial County Fair • Res. Supreme Feeder Steer at Cow Palace • Supreme Steer, Day 1 at Santa Barbara Fair & Expo

So many wonderful parents, friends, and businesses have stepped up to the plate over the years with financial support. We still need your help. We need the names of sponsors that you think might be interested. We need fundraising ideas. We need your donations in any amount. We need your suggestions. We need for you to recruit new members and show your gratitude to the shows that pay to sanction their events for you. Times may be tough, but with a positive attitude and willingness to work for something good for our kids, I know that the CJLA can move to the next level.

We will also have consignments from:

Awalt Cattle and Merced Junior College

For photos of sale cattle, go to www.silvacattle.com

SILVA CATTLE

The months go by fast, and before we know it, our 10th anniversary award banquet will be upon us. Please give some serious thought to my comments and let me know how you can help. It will take everyone doing something to keep the CJLA going strong into the future.

Randy & Rhonda Silva — Kingsburg, CA

559-288-3856 silvacattle.com

Sincerely, Heidi Beljean

Updated CJLA point standings are on page 34-35.

HYDER CATTLE

Troy & Cliff Hyder — Springville, CA

Contact Dave De Rose — 559-783-6909

PILKINGTON CATTLE

Ralph & Cheryl Pilkington — Albion, Nebraska

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Graduating Class of

WAY TO GO!!

John Traini

Allison Boyce

(Oakdale, CA) Graduating from: Oakdale High School

(Cottage Grove, OR) Graduating from: Marist High School

Will be attending: Oregon State University Major: Education Shown: Sheep

Will be attending: Modesto Jr. College Major: Animal Science Shown: Swine

Taylor Mefford

Tori Ohm

(Central Point, OR) Graduating from: Crater High School

(Ione, CA) Graduating from: Argonaut High School

Will be attending: Redlands Jr. College (El Reno, Oklahoma) Shown: Beef & Sheep

Major: Animal Science Shown: Lambs, Swine, Steers

Follow Your Dream... Take one step at a time and don't settle for less, just continue to climb! Breana Lyn Carpenter

Keylee Jacobs

(St. David, AZ) Graduating from: St. David High School

(Dixon, CA) Graduating from: Dixon High School

Will be attending: Chandler Gilbert Community College Major: Elementary Education Shown: Sheep, Goats, Swine

Will be attending: Junior College Major: Agribusiness Shown: Steers, Lambs, Goats

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April 1-5, 2009 â&#x20AC;˘ San Francisco, California

Grand Champion Market Steer (Champ FFA) Shown by Connor Medeiros

Reserve Champ Market Steer (Res. Champ FFA) Shown by Ashley Judge

Champion 4-H Market Steer Shown by Katie Duysen

4-H Reserve Champion Market Steer Shown by Dawson Gatz

Grand Champion Classic Steer Shown by Katie Duysen

Reserve Champion Classic Steer Shown by Allison Lusk

Supreme Champion Bull Shown by Garrett Blanchard

Reserve Supreme Champion Bull Shown by Colby Cozzitorto

Supreme Champion Heifer Shown by Dawson Gatz

Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer Shown by Luke Savage

Supreme Champion Market Hog Shown by Gina Holmes

Reserve Supreme Market Hog Shown by Alyssa Sankey

4-H Champion Market Hog Shown by Artie Serna

Reserve 4-H Champion Market Hog Shown by Toby Kiser

Supreme Champion Classic Pig Shown by Lindsay Tasos

Reserve Supreme Champion Classic Pig Shown by Gina Holmes

Grand Champion Market Lamb (FFA Champion) Shown by Jackie Smith

Supreme Champion Gilt Shown by Chase Bowen

Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb (4-H Champion) Shown by Cassidy Watts

Reserve Supreme Champion Gilt Shown by Artie Serna

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April 1-5, 2009 â&#x20AC;˘ San Francisco, California

Res. FFA Champion Market Lamb Shown by Jackie Smith

Res. 4-H Champion Market Lamb Shown by Kristen Smith

Grand Champion Classic Lamb Shown by Shaylynn Beam

Reserve Champion Classic Lamb Shown by Ryan Bohan

Supreme Champion Ram Shown by Dominic Leventini

Reserve Champion Ram Shown by Tommy Burnett

Supreme Champion Ewe Shown by Taylor Strasser

Reserve Champion Ewe Shown by Bridgett Eldridge

Grand Champion Meat Goat Shown by Joe Ryan

Reserve Champion Meat Goat Shown by Tyson Brem

Res. FFA Champion Meat Goat Shown by Joe Ryan

Reserve Fullblood Boer Buck Shown by Nicole Hobby

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Res. 4-H Champion Meat Goat Shown by Tyson Brem

Champion Fullblood Boer Doe Shown by Erin Johnson

Champion Classic Meat Goat Shown by Brianna Kehn

Reserve Fullblood Boer Doe Shown by Sammy Lerena

Reserve Champion Classic Meat Goat Shown by Daphne Norman

Champion Percentage Boer Doe Shown by Laurn Fountz

Champion Fullblood Boer Buck Shown by Hazen Bisnett

Reserve Percentage Boer Doe Shown by Michael Ackely Grady

April 25, 2009 • Reno, NV • Judge: Kyle Colyer (Idaho)

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female Shown by Emily Piland (Rescue, CA)

Reserve Champ Bred & Owned Female Shown by JanLee Rowlett (Hurricane Mills, TN)

Grand Champion Owned Female Shown by Jennifer Smith (Elysian Fields, TX)

Reserve Champion Owned Female Shown by Lacey Murray (Garrett, PA)

Grand Champion Steer Shown by Kyleigh Santee (Langdon, KS)

Reserve Grand Champion Steer Shown by Katy Satree (Montague, TX)

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair Shown by Dawson Gatz (Brentwood, CA)

Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair Shown by Katie Bartholomew (Bend, OR)

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull Shown by Joshua Laflin (Olsburg, KS)

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Bull Shown by Katy Satree (Montague, TX)

Junior Champion Showman Alyssa Walton (Paul, ID)

Intermediate Champion Showman Jessica Judge (San Luis Obispo, CA)

Senior Champion Showman Austin Perry (Prather, CA)

State Group of Five Champion Shown by the California Junior Angus Assn.

Premier Junior Breeder Award Presented to Katy Satree (Montague, TX)

Grand Sierra/Western States Angus Auxiliary Scholarship — presented to Shannon Schmidt (center — Othello, WA)

Congratulations to all the participants! 27

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Junior Angus Members Raise the Bar in Nevada

July 18th & 19th, 2009

Members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) came together for the Raising the Bar Officer Training, April 25, in Reno, Nevada. The conference included 12 attendees plus six NJAA Board members from six states.

Bolado Park, Hollister

Raising the Bar is a highly intensive leadership training for officers to build stronger teams within their state junior associations and develop and utilize regional relationships. Raising the Bar is open to five state officers and two state advisors from each state in that region, and is provided through financial support from the Angus Foundation.

Saturday: Sheep & Cattle

Show for:

(Sheep Show followed by Cattle Show)

Sheep Steers Heifers Swine

The workshops prepared and conducted by the NJAA Board of Directors, included fundraising and budgets and public speaking. The attendees also participated in a team building and goal setting activities.

Sunday: Hog Show

This is the third year for Raising the Bar that allows officers and advisors from state junior Angus associations to meet regionally.

Heifer, Steer, Lamb & Hog

The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and selfdevelopment opportunities for nearly 7,000 active members nationwide. For more information about Raising the Bar Conferences or the NJAA, look online at www.njaa.info or call the Association at 816-383-5100.

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June/July 2009

May 2-3, 2009 • Central Point, Oregon • Judge: Bryan Bernhard (Lubbock, TX)

Grand Champion Open Steer Shown by Marcus Emmert

Reserve Grand Champion Open Steer Shown by Taylor Mefford

Champion Bred & Fed Steer Shown by Taylor Mefford

Res. Champ Bred & Fed Steer Shown by Jacquelyn Brown

Supreme Female (Champion English) Shown by Ashley Cox

Champion Cross Female Shown by Karissa Shurr

Reserve Champion English Female Shown by Rachel Blomquist

Reserve Champion Crossbred Female Shown by Alisha Shurr

Junior Beef Showmanship Champion Will Bateman

Intermediate Beef Showmanship Champion Ashley Cox

Senior Beef Showmanship Champion Karissa Shurr

Grand Champion Hog (Champ. Progress) Shown by Christian Inkley

Reserve Champion Prospect Hog Shown by Jade Krische

Junior Hog Showmanship Champion Haylee VanWormer Reserve Champ. Hog (Reserve Progress) Shown by Tyra Fraschon

Senior Hog Showmanship Champion Christian Inkley

June/July 2009

Intermediate Hog Showmanship Champion Emily Dulany

Grand Champion Lamb (Champion Progress) Shown by Jake Warntjes

Reserve Grand Champ Lamb (Reserve Progress) Shown by Austin Wilson

Junior Sheep Showmanship Champion Sara Shelton

Intermediate Sheep Showmanship Champion Alissa Green

Senior Lamb Showmanship Champion Jessica Sampson

Grand Champion Meat Goat Shown by Mikayla Childers

Grand Champion Steer Shown by Savannah Levisay

Reserve Champion Meat Goat Shown by Johanna Straw

Reserve Champion Steer Shown by Cody Watts

Junior Goat Showmanship Champion Shelby Eary

Grand Champion Heifer Shown by Katie Duysen

Senior Goat Showmanship Champion Mikayla Childers

Reserve Champion Heifer Shown by Savannah Levisay

March 6-8, 2009 Tulare, California Photos: Bull's Eye Photography Grand Champion Market Hog Shown by Emilee Lee

Reserve Champion Market Hog Shown by Codie Auldridge

Grand Champion Market Lamb

Grand Champion Meat Goat

Shown by Brooke Davis

Shown by Tyson Brem

Reserve Champion Market Lamb

Reserve Champion Meat Goat

Shown by Ryan Bohan

Shown by Montanna Oh

June/July 2009

May, 2009 â&#x20AC;˘ Dixon, California

Grand Champion Market Steer Shown by Kevin Simonis

Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer Shown by Alexis Bedoya

Champion 4-H Market Steer Shown by Calvin Hearn

Reserve Champion 4-H Market Steer Shown by Jack Cronin

Grand Champion Market Hog Shown by Karli Pryor

Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog Shown by Jonny Freitas

Reserve 4-H Champion Market Hog Shown by Lily Kett

Reserve FFA Champion Market Hog Shown by Michael Vivier

Grand Champion Market Lamb

Reserve 4-H Champion Market Lamb

Shown by Will Simmons

Shown by John Eldridge

Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb

Reserve FFA Champion Market Lamb

Shown by Karli Jacobs

Shown by Marissa Bettencourt

Grand Champion Meat Goat

FFA Champion Meat Goat

Shown by Jake Hagan

Shown by Cheyenne Dana

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Reserve FFA Champion Meat Goat

Shown by Kristin Clark Webb

Shown by Kenda Esperson

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May 1-2, 2009 • Monterey, CA

Supreme Champion Steer Shown by Alison Lusk

Jr. Steer Showmanship Winner Madi Andrade

Sr. Steer Showmanship Winner John Crum

Supreme Champion Heifer Shown by Erica Bianchi

Intermediate Heifer Showmanship Winner Adam Wolfe

Reserve Supreme Champ. Heifer Shown by Erica Bianchi

Supreme Champion Hog Shown by Greg Conant

Sr. Heifer Showmanship Winner Brittney Barnett

Jr. Heifer Showmanship Winner Alison Lusk

Reserve Supreme Champion Hog Shown by Derek Wais

Jr. Hog Showmanship Winner Aaron Kerlee

Int. Hog Showmanship Winner Artie Serna

Sr. Hog Showmanship Winner Micah Clark

Supreme Champion Lamb Shown by Shaylynn Beam

Reserve Supreme Champion Lamb Shown by Shaylynn Beam

Jr. Lamb Showmanship Winner Codi Shelton

Int. Lamb Showmanship Winner Kelsey McKinley

Sr. Lamb Showmanship Winner Brittney Morino

Supreme Champion Goat Shown by Felicia Byrne

Reserve Supreme Champion Goat Shown by Felicia Byrne

Jr. Goat Showmanship Winner Codi Shelton

Int. Goat Showmanship Winner Jenna Heaton

Sr. Goat Showmanship Winner Felicia Byrne

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Reserve Supreme Champion Steer — Austin Day Intermediate Steer Showmanship Winner — Jaime Beckwith June/July

2009

Updated

13. Andrade, Madison............. 115 14. Bianchi, Erica.................... 115 15. Debusk, Wyatt................... 110 16. Simon, Layne..................... 110 17. Smith, Nicole....................... 85 18. Andres, Stewart................... 78 19. Jones, William..................... 70 20. Caldwell, Shannon.............. 60 21. Lusk, Allyson....................... 50 22. Ridgeway, Jordan................ 46 23. Pagliaro, Rio........................ 45 24. Mcphee-Bayha, Royce......... 43 25. Woodcock, Josie.................... 40 26. Moore, Amanda.................... 35 27. Barnett, Brittney................. 30 28. Jess, Danielle....................... 30 29. Imhof, Andrew..................... 10

cjla points Steer Division English 1. Patton, Sarah....................... 409 2. Hefner, Nicole...................... 338 3. Fien, Garrett........................ 277 4. Strohmaier, Kelsie............... 220 5. Mebane, Amy....................... 208 6. Bassett, Callie..................... 206 7. Brewen, Emily..................... 190 8. Holland, Alexander............. 165 9. Holland, Nicholas................ 155 10. Amaral, Alina.................... 146 11. Kling, Dylan....................... 140 12. Cozzitorto, Colby............... 138 13. Sardella, Grant.................... 95 14. Carver, Shannon.................. 75 15. Frost, Jessica....................... 43 16. Porter, Karlee....................... 43 17. Matteson, Michael............... 40 18. Hofman, Ashley................... 35 19. Castaneda, Marilyn............. 30 20. Barnett, Brittney................. 25

Black/Black Cross 1. Barnett, Brittney................. 493 2. Hefner, Nicole...................... 320 3. Brewen, Emily..................... 283 4. Savage, Luke....................... 281 5. Boneso, Maggie.................... 253 6. Day, Austin.......................... 240 7. Tobias, Mark........................ 240 8. Simon, Layne....................... 216 9. Patton, Jennifer................... 213 10. Torres, Kristyn................... 208 11. Levisay, Savannah............. 205 12. Wisecarver, Lee.................. 198 13. Wolfe, Adam....................... 180 14. Crum, John........................ 153 15. Andrade, Madison............. 150 16. Moore, Nicholas................. 150 17. Kerr, Tearah....................... 148 18. Levisay, Calvin.................. 135 19. Mebane, Amy..................... 135 20. Nelson, Shane.................... 130 21. Hefner, Brittany................ 125 22. Machado, BrandoN............ 120 23. Mancino, Kellie.................. 120 24. Imhof, Frank...................... 115 25. Smith, Calvin..................... 115 26. Machado, Brittney............. 114 27. Castaneda, Marilyn........... 110 28. Kelley, Karlee.................... 110 29. Fincher, Jacob.................... 105 30. Blanton, Zachary............... 100 31. Emmert, Marcus................ 100 32. Grimsley, Austin................ 100 33. Clark, Sarah........................ 95 34. Zimstein, Taylor................... 95 35. Imhof, Andrew..................... 75 36. Bogetti, Damon.................... 70 37. Mansour, Remi..................... 70 38. Gregory, Taylor.................... 65 39. Matteson, Michael............... 60 40. Vellecamp, Hannah............. 55 41. Debusk, Ryan...................... 50 42. Mansour, Gabrielle.............. 45 43. Bassett, Callie..................... 35 44. Day, Mitchell........................ 35 45. Marciel, Juliana................... 35 46. Piland, Emily....................... 35 47. Jess, Danielle....................... 30 48. Marciel, Garyana................. 30 49. Naghavi, Sara...................... 30 50. Perry, Bryce.......................... 30 51. Perry, Taylor......................... 25 52. Temperino, Jennifer............ 25 53. McGlothern, Pookie............. 20 54. Perry, Wyatt......................... 20 55. Gregory, Lindsey.................. 15 56. Liwang, Mitchell.................... 5

All Other Color 1. Benjamin, Melanie.............. 275 2. Lusk, Allyson....................... 261 3. Andrade, Madison............... 225 4. Mebane, Amy....................... 215 5. Patton, Jennifer................... 215 6. Miranda, Marc..................... 206 7. Taylor, Tyler......................... 203 8. Simon, Layne....................... 202 9. Castaneda, Clarissa............ 171 10. Levisay, Calvin.................. 165 11. Wisecarver, Madeline........ 156 12. Yantis, Lee........................... 95 13. Grimsley, Austin.................. 80 14. Debusk, Ryan...................... 65 15. Kerr, Tearah......................... 55 16. Imhof, Frank........................ 45

June/July 2009

17. Rotter, Becca........................ 43 18. Macfarlane, Owen............... 40 19. McGlothern, Robert............. 40 20. Piland, Emily....................... 35 21. Beckwith, Jamie.................. 30 22. Hofman, Stefani.................. 30 23. Welch, Kayla........................ 30 24. Jones, William..................... 25 25. Mcphee Bayha, Royce......... 20 26. Turri, Andrew...................... 10

Steer Overall Points

1. Hefner, Nicole...................... 553 2. Barnett, Brittney................. 493 3. Mebane, Amy....................... 468 4. Patton, Jennifer................... 428 5. SImon, Layne....................... 418 6. Brewen, Emily..................... 413 7. Patton, Sarah....................... 409 8. Levisay, Calvin.................... 300 9. Andrade, Madison............... 285 10. Savage, Luke..................... 281 Fien, Garrett............................ 277 Benjamin, Melanie.................. 275 Lusk, Allyson........................... 261 Boneso, Maggie........................ 253 Bassett, Callie......................... 241 Day, Austin.............................. 240 Tobias, Mark............................ 240 Strohmaier, Kelsie................... 220 Torres, Kristyn........................ 208 Miranda, Marc......................... 206 Levisay, Savannah................... 205 Kerr, Tearah............................. 203 Tyler, Taylor............................. 203 Wisecarver, Lee....................... 198 Grimsley, Austin...................... 180 Wolfe, Adam............................. 180 Castaneda, Clarissa................ 171 Holland, Alexander................. 165 Imhof, Frank............................ 160 Wisecarver, Madeline.............. 156 Holland, Nicholas.................... 155 Crum, John.............................. 153 Moore, Nicholas....................... 150 Amaral, Alina.......................... 146 Castaneda, Marilyn................. 140 Kling, Dylan............................ 140 Cozzitorto, Colby..................... 138 Nelson, Shane.......................... 130 Hefner, Brittany...................... 125 Machado, Brandon.................. 120 Mancino, Kellie........................ 120 Debusk, Ryan.......................... 115 Smith, Calvin.......................... 115 Machado, Brittney................... 114 Kelley, Karlee.......................... 110 Fincher, Jacob.......................... 105 Blanton, Zachary..................... 100 Emmert, Marcus..................... 100 Matteson, Michael................... 100 Clark, Sarah.............................. 95 Sardella, Grant.......................... 95 Yantis, Lee................................. 95 Zumstein, Taylor....................... 95 Carver, Shannon........................ 75 Imhof, Andrew........................... 75 Bogetti, Damon.......................... 70 Mansour, Remi.......................... 70 Piland, Emily............................. 70 Gregory, Taylor.......................... 65 Vellecamp, Hannah................... 55 Mansour, Gabrielle.................... 45 Frost, Jessica............................. 43 Porter, Karlee............................ 43 Rotter, Becca.............................. 43 Macfarlane, Owen..................... 40 McGlothern, Robert................... 40 Day, Mitchell.............................. 35 Hofman, Ashley......................... 35 Marciel, Juliana........................ 35 Beckwith, Jamie........................ 30 Hofman, Stefani........................ 30 Jess, Danielle............................. 30 Marciel, Garyana...................... 30 Naghavi, Sara............................ 30 Perry, Bryce............................... 30 Welch, Kayla.............................. 30 Jones, William........................... 25 Perry, Taylor.............................. 25 Temperino, Jennifer.................. 25 McGlothern, Pookie................... 20 McPhee-Bayha, Royce............... 20 Perry, Wyatt............................... 20 Gregory, Lindsey....................... 15 Turri, Andrew............................ 10 Liwang, Mitchell.......................... 5 Andres, Stewart........................... 0 Blair, Mallory............................... 0

Dyer, Chelsea............................... 0 Hofman, Kassidi.......................... 0 Imhof, Haley................................ 0 Jacobs, Keylee............................. 0 Kelton, Cj.................................... 0 Kelton, Jenna.............................. 0 McGlothern, James..................... 0 Perry, Nicole................................ 0 Pozzi, Regina............................... 0 Pozzi, Steven................................ 0 Rutledge, Johanna...................... 0 Simonis, Brian............................. 0 Simonis, Kevin............................ 0

Heifer Overall Points

1. Savage, Luke....................... 557 2. Judge, Jessica...................... 522 3. Bianchi, Erica...................... 495 4. Leage, Alexis........................ 450 5. Barnett, Brittney................. 403 6. Kelley, Karlee...................... 380 7. Wisecarver, Madeline.......... 324 8. Lusk, Allyson....................... 320 9. Tower, Amelia...................... 311 10. Wolfe, Adam....................... 310 Coy, Travis............................... 305 Bower, Chad............................. 285 Brewen, Emily......................... 285 Rivas, Heather......................... 276 Nelson, Shane.......................... 273 Kling, Dylan............................ 270 Sumpter, Shannon................... 253 Judge, Ashley........................... 248 Spears, Allyson........................ 246 Maggy, Breanne....................... 240 Sardella, Grant........................ 240 Crum, John.............................. 226 Cozzitorto, Colby..................... 215 Woodcock, Chelsea.................. 215 Benjamin, Melanie.................. 190 Grimsley, Austin...................... 188 Levisay, Savannah................... 183 Goss, Kalie............................... 175 Valentine, Jenna...................... 163 Andrade, Madison................... 158 Tower, Shannon....................... 150 Valentine, Jacie....................... 150 Bianchi, Hannah..................... 140 Canizalez, Zachary.................. 140 Hartzell, Caitlyn..................... 138 Bassett, Callie......................... 135 Machado, Brittney................... 135 Torres, Kristyn........................ 135 Evans, Michelle....................... 133 Bianchi, John........................... 130 Imhof, Frank............................ 130 Emmert, Marcus..................... 120 Debusk, Wyatt......................... 110 Simon, Layne........................... 110 Woodcock, John....................... 110 Woodcock, Josie....................... 110 Yantis, Lee............................... 110 Pozzi, Regina........................... 105 Pozzi, Steven............................ 105 Levisay, Calvin........................ 100 Moore, Amanda....................... 100 Casillas, Manuel........................ 95 Smith, Nicole............................. 85 Andres, Stewart......................... 78 Forster, Jenna............................ 70 Jones, William........................... 70 Piland, Emily............................. 70 Matteson, Michael..................... 65 Caldwell, Shannon.................... 60 Ridgeway, Jordan...................... 46 Pagliaro, Rio.............................. 45 Ridgeway, Dylan........................ 45 McPhee-Bayha, Royce............... 43 Bonds, Josh................................ 40 Imhof, Haley.............................. 40 Jess, Danielle............................. 30 Imhof, Andrew........................... 10 Blagg, Graham............................ 0 Blenn, Kadie................................ 0 Bowen, Chase.............................. 0 Debusk, Ryan.............................. 0 Frost, Jessica............................... 0 Gregory, Taylor............................ 0 Hefner, Nicole.............................. 0 Judge, Wyatt................................ 0 Kelton, Cj..................................... 0 Kelton, Jenna.............................. 0 Lape, Austin................................ 0 Lape, Christopher....................... 0 Machado, Brandon...................... 0 Mattes, Robert............................. 0 Naghavi, Sara.............................. 0 Silveira, Denni............................. 0 Simonis, Brian............................. 0 Simonis, Kevin............................ 0 Temperino, Jennifer.................... 0

Heifer Division Angus 1. Judge, Jessica...................... 346 2. Wisecarver, Madeline.......... 324 3. Tower, Amelia...................... 311 4. Coy, Travis........................... 305 5. Leage, Alexis........................ 285 6. Grimsley, Austin.................. 188 7. Levisay, Savannah............... 183 8. Tower, Shannon................... 150 9. Machado, Brittney............... 135 10. Judge, Ashley..................... 110 11. Pozzi, Regina..................... 105 12. Levisay, Calvin.................. 100 13. Brewen, Emily..................... 90 14. Piland Emily........................ 70 15. Matteson, Michael............... 65 16. Moore, Amanda.................... 65 17. Cozzitorto, Colby................. 55 18. Pozzi, Steven........................ 35 19. Casillas, Manuel.................. 30

Hereford 1. Bianchi, Erica...................... 488 2. Kling, Dylan......................... 270 3. Goss, Kallie.......................... 175 4. Valentine, Jenna.................. 163 5. Valentine, Jacie.................... 150 6. Bianchi, Hannah................. 140 7. Hartzell, Caitlyn.................. 138 8. Bianchi, John....................... 130 9. Casillas, Manuel.................... 65 10. Bonds, Josh.......................... 40

Shorthorn 1. Judge, Jessica...................... 510 2. Barnett, Brittney................. 403 3. Judge, Ashley....................... 243 4. Sardella, Grant.................... 240 5. Wolfe, Adam......................... 185 6. Maggy, Breanne................... 115 7. Yantis, Lee........................... 110 8. Benjamin, Melanie................ 70 9. Imhof, Hayley........................ 40

Limousin 1. Pozzi, Steven.......................... 90 2. Ridgeway, Dylan.................... 45

Maine-Anjou 1. Bower, Chad......................... 285 2. Rivas, Heather..................... 276 3. Lusk, Allyson....................... 270 4. Sumpter, Shannon............... 253 5. Crum, John.......................... 226 6. Brewen, Emily..................... 195 7. Kelley, Karlee...................... 190 8. Nelson, Shane...................... 135 9. Evans, MiChele................... 133 10. Maggy, Breanne................. 125 11. Wolfe, Adam....................... 125 12. Benjamin, Melanie............ 120 13. Spears, Allyson.................. 108

Charolais 1. Bianchi, Erica...................... 411 2. Woodcock, Chelsea............... 215 3. Woodcock, John.................... 110 4. Andrade, Madison................. 88 5. Forster, Jenna........................ 70 6. Woodcock, Josie...................... 70 7. Temperino, Jennifer.............. 40

All Other Breeds 1. Savage, Luke....................... 557 2. Spears, Allyson.................... 243 3. Leage, Alexis........................ 230 4. Kelley, Karlee...................... 185 5. Cozzitorto, Colby................. 160 6. Spears, Allyson.................... 160 7. Canizalez, Zachary.............. 140 8. Bassett, Callie..................... 135 9. Nelson, Shane...................... 135 10. Torres, Kristyn................... 135 11. Imhof, Frank...................... 130 12. Emmert, Marcus................ 120

Beef Showmanship

9-12 1. Lusk, Allyson....................... 260 2. Judge, Jessica...................... 235 3. Levisay, Calvin.................... 125 4. Brewen, Emily..................... 120 5. Bassett, Callie..................... 115 6. Porter, Karlee......................... 75 7. Andrade, Madison................. 70 8. Hartzell, Caitlyn.................... 60 9. Hefner, Brittany.................... 60 10. Mansour, Gabrielle.............. 40 11. Pozzi, Steven........................ 40 12. Piland, Emily....................... 35 13. Spears, Allyson.................... 35 14. Bianchi, John....................... 30 15. Jess, Danielle....................... 25 16. DebUsk, Wyatt..................... 20 17. Holland, Alexander............. 20 18. Holland, Nicholas................ 15 19. Perry, Bryce.......................... 15 20. Andres, Stewart..................... 0 21. Bogetti, Damon...................... 0 22. Bowen, Chase........................ 0 23. Carver, Shannon.................... 0 24. Grimsley, Austin.................... 0 25. Hofman, Kassidi.................... 0 26. Imhof, Andrew....................... 0 27. Jones, William....................... 0 28. Judge, Wyatt.......................... 0 29. Mansour, Remi....................... 0 30. Mattes, Robert....................... 0 31. Mcphee-Bayha, Royce........... 0 32. Pagliaro, Rio.......................... 0 33. Perry, Taylor........................... 0 34. Perry, Wyatt........................... 0 35. Ridgeway, Jordan.................. 0 36. Turri, Andrew........................ 0 37. Woodcock, Josie...................... 0

13-15 1. Savage, Luke....................... 240 2. Wolfe, Adam......................... 130 3. Leage, Alexis........................ 125 4. Judge, Ashley....................... 120 5. Hefner, Nicole...................... 100 6. Levisay, Savannah............... 100 7. Goss, Kallie............................ 90 8. Bianchi, Hannah................... 80 9. Mebane, Amy......................... 80 10. Wisecarver, Madeline.......... 70 11. Sumpter, Shannon............... 65 12. Emmert, Marcus.................. 60 13. Clark, Sarah........................ 55 14. Tower, Shannon................... 55 15. Beckwith, Jamie.................. 40 16. Fien, Garrett........................ 40 17. Fincher, Jacob...................... 40 18. Valentine, Jacie.................... 40 19. Caldwell, Shannon.............. 35 20. Rotter, Becca........................ 35 21. Smith, Calvin....................... 30 22. Smith, Nicole....................... 25 23. Kling, Dylan......................... 20 24. Sardella, Grant.................... 20 25. Tyler, TaylOr........................ 20 26. Debusk, Ryan...................... 15 27. Moore, Nicholas................... 15 28. McGlothern, Pookie............. 10 29. Machado, Brandon................ 5 30. Ridgeway, Dylan.................... 5 31. Boneso, Maggie...................... 0 32. Day, Mitchell.......................... 0 33. Dyer, Chelsea......................... 0 34. Forster, Jenna........................ 0 35. Gregory, Lindsey.................... 0 36. Gregory, Taylor...................... 0 37. Hofman, Stefani.................... 0 38. Lape, Austin........................... 0 39. Lape, Christopher.................. 0 40. Liwang, Mitchell.................... 0 41. Mancino, Kellie...................... 0 42. Marciel, Juliana..................... 0 43. McGlothern, James............... 0 44. McGlothern, Robert............... 0 45. Pozzi, Regina......................... 0 46. Rutledge, Johanna................. 0 47. Woodcock, John...................... 0

16-21 1. Rivas, Heather..................... 255 2. Patton, Jennifer................... 230 3. Barnett, Brittney................. 195 4. Crum, John.......................... 110 5. Torres, Kristyn..................... 110 6. Benjamin, Melanie.............. 100 7. Bianchi, Erica........................ 90 8. Patton, Sarah......................... 90 9. Tobias, Mark.......................... 90 10. Bower, Chad......................... 85 11. Maggy, Breanne................... 85 12. Kelley, Karlee...................... 60 13. Amaral, Alina...................... 55 14. Cozzitorto, Colby................. 50 15. Nelson, Shane...................... 50 16. Zumstein, Taylor................. 45 17. Blanton, Zachary................. 35

18. Kerr, Tearah......................... 35 19. Wisecarver, Lee.................... 35 20. Machado, Brittney............... 30 21. Tower, Amelia...................... 25 22. Miranda, Marc..................... 15 23. Simon, Layne....................... 15 24. Day, AustiN.......................... 10 25. Evans, Michelle................... 10 26. Canizalez, Zachary................ 5 27. Blagg, Graham...................... 0 28. Blair, Mallory......................... 0 29. Blenn, Kadie.......................... 0 30. Bonds, Josh............................ 0 31. Casillas, Manuel.................... 0 32. Castaneda, Clarissa.............. 0 33. Casteneda, Marilyn............... 0 34. Coy, Travis............................. 0 35. Frost, Jessica......................... 0 36. Hofman, Ashley..................... 0 37. Imhof, Frank.......................... 0 38. Imhof, Haley.......................... 0 39. Jacobs, Keylee........................ 0 40. Kelton, Cj............................... 0 41. Kelton, Jenna........................ 0 42. Macfarlane, Owen................. 0 43. Marciel, Garyanna................ 0 44. Matteson, Michael................. 0 45. Moore, Amanda...................... 0 46. Naghavi, Sara........................ 0 47. Perry, Nicole........................... 0 48. Silveira, Denni....................... 0 49. Simonis, Brian....................... 0 50. Simonis, Kevin....................... 0 51. Strohmaier, Kelsie................. 0 52. Temperino, Jennifer.............. 0 53. Valentine, Jenna.................... 0 54. Vellecamp, Hannah............... 0 55. Welch, Kayla.......................... 0 56. Woodcock, Chelsea................. 0 57. Yantis, Lee............................. 0

Hog Division 9-12 1. Coonce, Adriana................... 581 2. Bowen, Chase...................... 463 3. Rush, Justine....................... 360 4. Kerlee, Aaron....................... 333 5. Barnes, Axel......................... 205 6. Johnson, Caleb.................... 190 7. Johnson, Elijah.................... 165 8. Alderson, Lauren................. 140 9. Lee, Kylee............................ 133 10. Stewart, Bailee.................... 85 11. Mcdaniels, Mason................ 75 12. Layne, Amber...................... 65 13. McIntyre, Baylie.................. 35 14. Brem, Tyson......................... 15 15. Mattes, Robert..................... 15 16. Byrd, Larry............................ 5 17. Bennett, Lily.......................... 0 18. Lee, David.............................. 0 19. Lee, Devin.............................. 0 20. Mattes, Shyann..................... 0

13-15 1. Zittel, Madison.................... 483 2. Conant, Greg....................... 315 3. Lehfeldt, Travis................... 300 4. Cramer, Mariesa.................. 240 5. Mccormack, Zachary........... 185 6. Barnes, Madison.................. 120 7. Lee, Emilee.......................... 105 8. Sheppard, Ian........................ 90 9. Adam, William....................... 60 10. Auldridge, Allison................ 35 11. Dutra, Justine..................... 20 12. Mccain, Jordan.................... 20 13. Lopez, Sarah-Ann.................. 0 14. Sturm, Amber........................ 0

16-19 1. Clark, Micah........................ 599 2. Lasalle, Brittany................. 538 3. Wais, Derek.......................... 525 4. Holmes, Gina....................... 513 5. Conant, Matt....................... 390 6. Vasquez, Claire.................... 351 7. Brem, Kyle........................... 205 8. Bradshaw, Matt................... 190 9. Auldridge, Codie.................. 170 10. Bowen, Ashleigh.................. 45 11. Villegas, Josh....................... 40 12. Noriega, Hayley................... 15 13. Mendonza, Cortney............... 0

Overall Hog

1. Clark, Micah........................ 599 2. Coonce, Adriana................... 581 3. Lasalle, Brittany................. 538 4. Wais, Derek.......................... 525 5. Holmes, Gina....................... 513 6. Zittel, Madison.................... 483 7. Bowen, Chase...................... 463 8. Conant, Matt....................... 390 9. Rush, Justine....................... 360 10. Vasquez, Claire.................. 351

Kerlee, Aaron........................... 333 ConaNt, Greg........................... 315 Lehfeldt, Travis....................... 300 Cramer, Mariesa...................... 240 Barnes, Axel............................. 205 Brem, Kyle............................... 205 Bradshaw, Matt....................... 190 Johnson, Caleb........................ 190 Mccormack, Zachary............... 185 Auldridge, Codie...................... 170 Johnson, Elijah........................ 165 Alderson, Lauren..................... 140 Lee, Kylee................................ 133 Barnes, Madison...................... 120 Lee, Emilee.............................. 105 Sheppard, Ian............................ 90 Stewart, Bailee.......................... 85 Mcdaniels, Mason...................... 75 Layne, Amber............................ 65 Adam, William........................... 60 Bowen, Ashleigh........................ 45 Villegas, Josh............................. 40 Auldridge, Allison...................... 35 McIntyre, Baylie........................ 35 Dutra, Justine........................... 20 McCain, Jordan......................... 20 Brem, Tyson............................... 15 Mattes, Robert........................... 15 Noriega, Hayley......................... 15 Byrd, Larry.................................. 5 Bennett, Lily................................ 0 Lee, David.................................... 0 Lee, Devin.................................... 0 Lopez, Sarah-Ann........................ 0 Mattes, Shyann........................... 0 Mendonza, Cortney..................... 0 Sturm, Amber.............................. 0

Hog Showmanship 9-12 1. Coonce, Adriana................... 235 2. Bowen, Chase...................... 230 3. Kerlee, Aaron....................... 200 4. Rush, Justine....................... 200 5. Alderson, Lauren................. 138 6. Lee, Kylee............................ 105 7. Barnes, Axel........................... 50 8. Stewart, Bailee...................... 50 9. Layne, Amber........................ 35 10. Johnson, Caleb.................... 25 11. Mcintyre, Baylie.................. 20 12. McDaniels, Mason............... 15 13. Bennett, Lily.......................... 0 14. Brem, Tyson........................... 0 15. Byrd, Larry............................ 0 16. Johnson, Elijah...................... 0 17. Lee, David.............................. 0 18. Lee, Devin.............................. 0 19. Mattes, Robert....................... 0 20. Mattes, Shyann..................... 0

13-15 1. Zittel, Madison.................... 240 2. Lehfeldt, Travis................... 105 3. Cramer, Mariesa.................. 100 4. Conant, Greg......................... 75 5. McCain, Jordan..................... 75 6. McCormack, Zachary............ 70 7. Adam, William....................... 65 8. Lee, Emilee............................ 60 9. Sheppard, Ian........................ 50 10. Barnes, Madison.................. 25 11. Dutra, Justine..................... 25 12. Auldridge, Allison.................. 5

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13. Lopez, Sarah-Ann.................. 0 14. Sturm, Amber........................ 0

16-19 1. Holmes, Gina....................... 275 2. Clark, Micah........................ 220 3. Lasalle, Brittany................. 215 4. Vasquez, Claire.................... 180 5. Conant, Matt....................... 110 6. Auldridge, Codie.................... 85 7. Wais, Derek............................ 60 8. Bowen, Ashleigh.................... 35 9. Noriega, Hayley..................... 35 10. Villegas, Josh....................... 25 11. Brem, Kyle........................... 15 12. Bradshaw, Matt..................... 0 13. Mendonza, Cortney............... 0

Sheep Division 9-12 1. Smith, Kristyn..................... 488 2. Mattes, Shyann................... 423 3. Lewis, Isaac......................... 405 4. Mendez, Joshua................... 363 5. Shelton, Codi....................... 323 6. Bayne, Sarah....................... 260 7. Pagliaro, Rio........................ 255 8. Watts, Cassidy..................... 200 9. Mckinley, Kaily...................... 65 10. Dutra, Dusty........................ 35 11. Klinger, Allysa..................... 20 12. Bianchi, John....................... 15 13. Pozzi, Steven.......................... 5 14. Rubnick, Collin...................... 5 15. Mansour, Gabrielle................ 0 16. Townsend, Michael................ 0 17. Watts, Audrey........................ 0

13-15 1. Hanks, Amy......................... 608 2. Beam, Shaylynn.................. 511 3. Bayne, Nicole....................... 450 4. Snyder, Skottlyn.................. 363 5. Norman, Daphne................. 360 6. Tackmier, Kate..................... 330 7. Gambril, Clayton................. 306 8. Switzer, Hailey Rose............ 250 9. Strasser, Taylor.................... 245 10. Kerlee, Kyle....................... 165 11. Vieira, Lindsey................... 125 12. Peltzer, Abby........................ 90 13. Leoni, Mycaela..................... 85 14. Mckinley, Kelsey.................. 80 15. Guerrero, Rocio.................... 75 16. Russell, Kortney.................. 68 17. Timm, Nicole........................ 55 18. Slocum, Kayla...................... 45 19. Rosantsson, MaRk............... 35 20. Shannon, Tabatha............... 35 21. Dutra, Justine..................... 25 22. Jackson, Gigi....................... 25 23. Pozzi, Regina....................... 25 24. Hagle, Sami......................... 10 25. Lane, Kassidy...................... 10 26. Defrancesco, Gia.................... 0 27. Doolittle, Katherine............... 0 28. Klinger, Justin....................... 0

16-19 1. Morino, Brittney.................. 615 2. Smith, Jackie....................... 550 3. Villegas, Josh....................... 498 4. Edelman, Brooke................. 478 5. Ryan, Joe.............................. 408 6. Ryan, Austin........................ 405

7. Edelman, Brent................... 398 8. Spaman, Makayla............... 381 9. Strasser, Jordane................. 305 10. Lehar, Jacob....................... 210 11. Schwabauer, Brianne........ 205 12. Gambril, Cody.................... 198 13. Moore, Mallory.................. 160 14. Rabinovitz, Amanda............ 80 15. Lane, Kaitlyn....................... 50 16. Ackley-Grady, Michael........ 45 17. Pridmore, Kelsey................. 40 18. Kautz, Shelbi......................... 0 19. Welch, Kayla.......................... 0

Mansour, Gabrielle...................... 0 Townsend, Michael...................... 0 Watts, Audrey.............................. 0 Welch, Kayla................................ 0

Sheep Showmanship 9-12 1. Shelton, Codi....................... 280 2. Lewis, Isaac......................... 255 3. Mattes, Shyann................... 250 4. Smith, Kristyn..................... 225 5. Bayne, Sarah....................... 175 6. Mendez, Joshua................... 130 7. Pagliaro, Rio.......................... 95 8. Watts, Cassidy....................... 55 9. Mckinley, Kaily...................... 35 10. Bianchi, John....................... 30 11. Klinger, Allysa..................... 15 12. Dutra, Dusty.......................... 0 13. Mansour, Gabrielle................ 0 14. Pozzi, Steven.......................... 0 15. Rubnick, Collin...................... 0 16. Townsend, Michael................ 0 17. Watts, Audrey........................ 0

Overall Lamb

1. Morino, Brittney.................. 615 2. Hanks, Amy......................... 608 3. Smith, Jackie....................... 550 4. Beam, Shaylynn.................. 511 5. Villegas, Josh....................... 498 6. Smith, Kristyn..................... 488 7. Edelman, Brooke................. 478 8. Bayne, Nicole....................... 450 9. Mattes, Shyann................... 423 10. Ryan, Joe............................ 408 Lewis, Isaac............................. 405 Ryan, Austin............................ 405 Edelman, Brent....................... 398 Spaman, Makayla................... 381 Mendez, Joshua....................... 363 Snyder, Skottlyn...................... 363 Norman, DaphnE.................... 360 Tackmier, Kate........................ 330 Shelton, Codi........................... 323 Gambril, Clayton..................... 306 Strasser, Jordane..................... 305 Bayne, Sarah........................... 260 Pagliaro, Rio............................ 255 Switzer, Hailey Rose............... 250 Strasser, Taylor........................ 245 Lehar, Jacob............................. 210 Schwabauer, Brianne.............. 205 Watts, Cassidy......................... 200 Gambril, Cody......................... 198 Kerlee, Kyle............................. 165 Moore, Mallory........................ 160 Vieira, Lindsey........................ 125 Peltzer, Abby.............................. 90 Leoni, Mycaela.......................... 85 Mckinley, Kelsey........................ 80 Rabinovitz, Amanda.................. 80 Guerrero, Rocio.......................... 75 Russell, Kortney........................ 68 Mckinley, Kaily.......................... 65 Timm, Nicole............................. 55 Lane, Kaitlyn............................. 50 Ackley-Grady, MichAel............. 45 Slocum, Kayla............................ 45 Pridmore, Kelsey....................... 40 Dutra, Dusty.............................. 35 Rosantsson, Mark...................... 35 Shannon, Tabatha..................... 35 Dutra, Justine........................... 25 Jackson, Gigi............................. 25 Pozzi, Regina............................. 25 Klinger, Allysa........................... 20 Bianchi, John............................. 15 Hagle, Sami............................... 10 Lane, Kassidy............................ 10 Pozzi, Steven................................ 5 Rubnick, Collin............................ 5 Defrancesco, Gia.......................... 0 Doolittle, Katherine.................... 0 Kautz, Shelbi............................... 0 Klinger, Justin............................. 0

13-15 1. Hanks, Amy......................... 290 2. Bayne, Nicole....................... 170 3. Norman, Daphne................. 170 4. Beam, Shaylynn.................. 145 5. Peltzer, Abby........................ 100 6. Gambril, Clayton................... 95 7. Tackmier, Kate....................... 85 8. Kerlee, Kyle........................... 80 9. Snyder, Skottlyn.................... 80 10. Switzer, Hailey Rose............ 65 11. Timm, Nicole........................ 65 12. Strasser, Taylor.................... 60 13. Leoni, Mycaela..................... 50 14. Vieira, Lindsey..................... 50 15. Mckinley, Kelsey.................. 40 16. Hagle, Sami......................... 30 17. Jackson, Gigi....................... 25 18. Guerrero, Rocio.................... 10 19. Shannon, Tabatha................. 5 20. Defrancesco, Gia.................... 0 21. Doolittle, Katherine............... 0 22. Dutra, Justine....................... 0 23. Klinger, Justin....................... 0 24. Lane, Kassidy........................ 0 25. Pozzi, Regina......................... 0 26. Rosantsson, Mark.................. 0 27. Russell, Kortney.................... 0 28. Slocum, Kayla........................ 0

16-19 1. Smith, Jackie....................... 315 2. Morino, Brittney.................. 260 3. Ryan, Austin........................ 218 4. Ryan, Joe.............................. 195 5. Edelman, Brooke................. 135 6. Lehar, Jacob......................... 115 7. Villegas, Josh....................... 110 8. Spaman, Makayla................. 90 9. Moore, Mallory...................... 70 10. Strasser, Jordane................. 70 11. Lane, Kaitlyn....................... 60 12. Schwabauer, Brianne.......... 60 13. Gambril, Cody...................... 50 14. Edelman, Brent................... 30 15. Rabinovitz, Amanda............ 25 16. Ackley-Grady, Michael.......... 0 17. Kautz, Shelbi......................... 0 18. Pridmore, Kelsey................... 0 19. Welch, Kayla.......................... 0

Goat Division 9-12 1. Johnson, Erin...................... 601 2. Bisnett, Hazen..................... 545 3. Cocagne, Baylee................... 533 4. Shelton, Codi....................... 486 5. Macdonald, Elsie................. 350 6. Hudson, Brad....................... 348 7. Brem, Tyson......................... 333 8. Hammond, Taylor................ 260 9. Andrews, Anna.................... 230 10. Oh, Macy............................ 180 11. Sardella, Clayton............... 100 12. Smith, Jared........................ 75 13. Hagan, Jake......................... 10 14. Dutra, Dusty.......................... 5 15. Dana, Chelsey........................ 0 16. Hagan, Justin........................ 0 17. Lewis, Isaac........................... 0 18. Nelson, Melanie..................... 0

13-15 1. Heaton, Jenna..................... 610 2. Doolittle, Katherine............. 451 3. Roth, Carly........................... 446 4. Norman, Daphne................. 391 5. Hudson, Andy...................... 280 6. Durfey, Taylor...................... 250 7. Andrews, Justin................... 205 8. Oh, Montanna...................... 178 9. Andrews, Amy...................... 110 10. Marciel, Juliana................... 78 11. Cramer, Mariesa.................. 25 12. Dana, ChEyenne................... 0 13. Smith, Nicole......................... 0

16-19 1. Byrne, Felicia....................... 669 2. Kehn, Briana....................... 657 3. Adam, Caroline.................... 410 4. Zimmerman, Steven............ 336 5. Lewin, Lacey........................ 290 6. Hudson, Stephanie.............. 280 7. Ryan, Joe.............................. 278 8. Ryan, Austin........................ 198 9. Bianchi, Erica........................ 45 10. Loper, Meghan..................... 10 11. Gibbons, Michelle.................. 0 12. Temperino, Jennifer.............. 0

Overall Goat

1. Byrne, Felicia....................... 669 2. Kehn, Briana....................... 657 3. Heaton, Jenna..................... 610 4. Johnson, Erin...................... 601 5. Bisnett, Hazen..................... 545 6. Cocagne, Baylee................... 533 7. Shelton, Codi....................... 486 8. Doolittle, Katherine............. 451 9. Roth, Carly........................... 446 10. Adam, Caroline.................. 410 Norman, Daphne..................... 391 Macdonald, Elsie..................... 350 Hudson, Brad.......................... 348 Zimmerman, Steven................ 336 Brem, Tyson............................. 333 Lewin, Lacey............................ 290 Hudson, Andy.......................... 280 Hudson, Stephanie.................. 280 Ryan, Joe................................. 278 Hammond, Taylor.................... 260 Durfey, Taylor.......................... 250 Andrews, Anna........................ 230 Andrews, Justin...................... 205

Ryan, Austin............................ 198 Oh, Macy.................................. 180 Oh, Montanna......................... 178 Andrews, Amy......................... 110 Sardella, Clayton..................... 100 Marciel, Juliana........................ 78 Smith, Jared.............................. 75 Bianchi, Erica............................ 45 Cramer, Mariesa........................ 25 Hagan, Jake............................... 10 Loper, Meghan........................... 10 Dutra, Dusty................................ 5 Dana, Chelsey.............................. 0 Dana, Cheyenne.......................... 0 Gibbons, Michelle........................ 0 Hagan, Justin.............................. 0 Lewis, Isaac................................. 0 Nelson, Melanie........................... 0 Smith, Nicole............................... 0 Temperino, Jennifer.................... 0

Goat Showmanship 9-12 1. Shelton, Codi....................... 320 2. Johnson, Erin...................... 285 3. Bisnett, Hazen..................... 225 4. Macdonald, Elsie................. 220 5. Andrews, Anna.................... 200 6. Cocagne, Baylee................... 180 7. Brem, Tyson......................... 120 8. Hudson, Brad......................... 90 9. Oh, Macy................................ 60 10. Sardella, Clayton................. 40 11. Hammond, Taylor................ 35 12. Smith, Jared........................ 10 13. Dana, Chelsey........................ 0 14. Dutra, Dusty.......................... 0 15. Hagan, Jake........................... 0 16. Hagan, Justin........................ 0 17. Lewis, Isaac........................... 0 18. Nelson, Melanie..................... 0

13-15 1. Heaton, Jenna..................... 305 2. Roth, Carly........................... 290 3. Norman, Daphne................. 275 4. Hudson, Andy...................... 185 5. Durfey, Taylor...................... 170 6. Andrews, Justin................... 165 7. Doolittle, Katherine............. 165 8. Andrews, Amy...................... 130 9. Oh, Montanna...................... 110 10. Marciel, Juliana................... 45 11. Cramer, Mariesa.................. 25 12. Dana, Cheyenne.................... 0 13. Smith, Nicole......................... 0

16-19 1. Kehn, Briana....................... 315 2. Byrne, Felicia....................... 310 3. Adam, Caroline.................... 260 4. Lewin, Lacey........................ 205 5. Ryan, Joe.............................. 195 6. Ryan, Austin........................ 150 7. Hudson, Stephanie.............. 135 8. Zimmerman, StevEn........... 120 9. Bianchi, Erica........................ 25 10. Gibbons, Michelle................ 25 11. Loper, Meghan....................... 0 12. Temperino, Jennifer.............. 0

with you in your stock trailer. By following brucellosis testing regulations for the Fair, you are playing an active role in eradicating brucellosis from our country. You know the regulations and came to the fair prepared with a healthy, wholesome animal.

annually in less than 10 years. States are designated brucellosis free when none of their cattle or bison is found to be infected for 12 consecutive months under an active surveillance program. In the last nine years, five states have attained free status due to the hard work of producers and animal health officials. As of February, 28, 2009, 49 States, plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, were free of brucellosis, and Montana has one infected cattle herd and Class A status.

Conclusion: Rules are there for a reason. In the last issue we learned in “The World View of Livestock Diseases”, that strong fences make good neighbors. When we are at the fair, those fences come down, we congregate with our animals and COMINGLE. It’s fun, it’s educational, and hopefully it’s profitable. Fair Boards across the country are dedicated to assuring that animals arrive healthy and stay that way. They want you to bring home ribbons and awards, not infectious diseases!

You can prevent Brucellosis in your own animals by following accepted protocols. Vaccinations (like RB 51) increase resistance and prevent abortion, but do not prevent the infection. You can avoid contracting brucellosis yourself by making sure the dairy products you eat are pasteurized, and by wearing protective equipment and gloves if you are ever assisting with a birth or other medical procedure. And always wash your hands after working with the animals!

HAVE FUN AT THE FAIR! Claire Hinken is a Veterinary Technology student at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Dr. Hamlen teaches at CNM and practices in Santa Fe.

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American Junior Shorthorn Association Youth Leadership Conference Knowledge Empowers Youth (KEY) Leadership Conference, which is coordinated in cooperation by the American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) and the National Shorthorn Lassies, has been announced to take place July 31 – August 2 in Lubbock, Texas at the Texas Tech University campus.

KEY Conference participation is not limited to Shorthorn juniors, anyone age 14-21 may attend. Early registration is encouraged to receive the discount registration fee of $150 which includes lodging, meals, and all activities. For a complete list of activities, tentative schedule, registration form and other information please visit www.shorthorn.org or contact Gwen Reynolds at the American Shorthorn Association (ASA) 877272-0686. Early registration deadline is July 17, 2009.

As a program designed to enhance youth leadership, gain industry knowledge and provide an opportunity to visit a university setting for furthering education, this year’s KEY Conference will focus on carcass evaluation and growth/development. Based at Texas Tech University, three presentations will be given by University specialists: Beef Cattle/Live Animal Evaluation by Ryan Rathmann, PhD, Growth and Development by Brad Johnshon, PhD, and Grading Clinic and Primal Cuts by Mark Miller, PhD. Also presenting will be Dr. Kelly Sanders, Land O’Lakes Purina, on heifer development, and a leadership workshop by Wendy Scott, 4-H Extension Program Specialist. Other fun leadership and social activities will be throughout the weekend as well as a campus tour.

The mission of the ASA is to contribute to the profitability and quality of life of its members and their customers by maintaining, protecting the vulnerability and enhancing the value of the herd book and performance database for Shorthorn cattle. The ASA is headquartered in Omaha, Neb., and was founded in 1872 with herd book records going back to 1822. As one of the oldest American breed associations, the ASA provides services for more than 6,000 junior and senior members who register nearly 18,000 cattle annually. The American Junior Shorthorn Association promotes personal development through youth activities and educational events. The AJSA is dedicated to the betterment of its members, promotes valuable skills, and fosters friendships that will last a lifetime. To learn more, contact the ASA office or visitwww.shorthorn.org.

“This years Key Conference is looking to be the best year yet. The lineup for the weekend will not only be educational but entertaining for all involved,” says Gwen Reynolds, American Shorthorn Association Director of Registrations. “This is such a great opportunity for juniors to spend a weekend with others their age while learning leadership skills that will last a lifetime.”

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Supreme Champion, Day 1 Shown by Jenna Heaton

Reserve Supreme Champ, Day 1 Shown by Daphne Norman

Market Champion, Day 1 Shown by Daphne Norman

Progress Champion, Day 1 Shown by Jenna Heaton

Reserve Progress Champ, Day 1 Shown by Erin Johnson

Prospect Champion, Day 1 Shown by Hazen Bisnett

Reserve Prospect Champ, Day 1 Shown by Erin Johnson

Jr. Showmanship Champion, Day 1 Codi Shelton

Inter. Showmanship Champion, Day 1 Jenna Heaton

Sr. Showmanship Champion, Day 1 Brianna Kehn

Supreme Champion, Day 2 Shown by Hazen Bisnett

Reserve Supreme Champ, Day 2 Shown by Montanna Oh

Market Champion, Day 2 Shown by Montanna Oh

Reserve Market Champion, Day 2 Shown by Daphne Norman

Progress Champion, Day 2 Shown by Erin Johnson

Reserve Progress Champion, Day 2 Shown by Felicia Byrne

Prospect Champion, Day 2 Shown by Hazen Bisnett

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Interpreting Carcass Show Results By Davey Griffin the value of beef carcasses most dramatically. Although market conditions continually change the relationship, it is safe to say that Prime and those carcasses determined to be in the upper end of Choice (average and high Choice – many times referred to as “top choice”) are more valuable due to the demand for their “middle meats” which include most of the major steak cuts. The difference in value between low Choice and Select is also important economically and is typically referred to as “the spread” between Choice and Select. Any carcasses not meeting the minimum requirements for Select are usually heavily discounted by most packers, and are typically marketed as “No Roll” or ungraded beef.

Associate Professor and Extension Meat Specialist Texas AgriLife Extension Service The livestock shows are now in full swing and most exhibitors go from one to another with market animals targeted to fit the judge’s preferences. When entering an animal in a market show, exhibitors know that ultimately, they are raising an animal whose endpoint is to be incorporated into the food chain at some point in time. That is why most judges not only evaluate live animals for structural soundness, balance and other visual traits, but they will also use indicators to do their best to estimate carcass attributes. For those fortunate enough to make the sale, and even luckier to place close to the very top of their class or higher, those animals are often automatically entered into a “carcass show”.

USDA Yield Grade also is considered in determining value, but with typically less value influence unless the carcass is excessively fat or light muscled, which is usually not the case in show animals. The “base” yield grade for most carcass value programs is a yield grade 3. Heavy monetary discounts are applied to those carcasses that are yield grade 4 or higher. Lower premiums are normally applied to leaner, more muscular yield grades 1 and 2.

Following their respective sale, most carcass show entries are handled as a group. They are transported to either one of the participating universities or to a packing facility to be harvested under the watchful eyes of the contest superintendents, show personnel and above all, inspectors from either the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) or Texas Meat Safety Assurance. After a 24-48 hour chill, the carcasses are evaluated for quality and quantity (cutability) attributes that are the driving factors in determining differences in carcass value. The data are then used by the judge to rank the carcasses based on the value-determining attributes. Show officials then release the data to the public. Although some exhibitors have a deep understanding of the numbers and terminology used in the meat industry, many look at them and then try to find someone to help interpret the results.

A quick look at LM_CT169, the 5-Area Weekly Weighted Average Direct Slaughter Cattle – Premiums and Discounts Report published by USDA Market News Service will give an indication of value determining characteristics of beef carcasses. Heavy discounts are applied to carcasses over 1000 lbs., Standard or lower quality grade, yield grade 4 & higher, and dark cutting carcasses, just as they are discounted in beef carcass shows. Since carcass show steers tend to be leaner, there is also a requirement for them to have at least .25 inch of fat to deter “cold shortening”, a condition that occurs during chilling that will cause toughening.

Beef Carcass Contests: Beef carcasses are ranked primarily on the basis of the USDA Quality Grade and USDA Yield Grade. Quality grade is based on two factors: (1) the maturity of the animal (evaluated by observing the skeleton and the lean color of the ribeye), and (2) the amount of marbling (intramuscular fat) observed within the ribeye muscle when the carcass is “ribbed” between the 12th and 13th ribs. The estimations are balanced on a grid provided by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to determine the quality grade of the carcass. Yield grade is determined by using measurements of fat thickness (opposite the ribeye), ribeye area (in.2), warm carcass weight and an estimate of the amount of kidney, pelvic and heart fat on the inside of the carcass (expressed as a percentage of warm carcass weight). Those four values are incorporated into the official USDA formula for determining yield grade. Yield grade actually is a prediction of the percentage of boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts from the carcass without having to actually cut each one to determine the value. Quality grade is the grade can typically affect June/July 2009

After the data are collected and checked, the beef carcass judge will determine which carcass excels in producing the most valuable carcass, then temper that with a visual evaluation to determine final ranking. Just like on hoof, the biggest carcass may not always win. Many of the certified programs have now included a maximum ribeye size requirement of 16.0 in.2 to deter excessively large ribeyes which are hard to utilize in the foodservice industry, so bigger is not always better when it comes to the beef industry.

Pork Carcass Contests:

Pictured, top to bottom: beef ribeye, pork loin eye, lamb ribeye, goat ribeye.

As in all meat animal species, pork carcasses are evaluated for lean quality and lean quantity. The animals in pork carcass contests are harvested and allowed to chill for a minimum of 24 hours prior to evaluation. The carcasses are “ribbed” between the 10th and 11th ribs to expose the loin eye muscle. Although there are a number of measurements made, some are used more directly to

determine overall carcass value, while others are taken traditionally and may be used to help break out very close rankings.

maturity and balancing with flank fat streaking and carcass conformation. Almost all lamb carcasses grade either USDA Prime or Choice and there are no premiums reported for Prime versus Choice, so the minimum requirement for carcass show lamb carcasses is that they grade at least Choice.

Pork quality is primarily assessed by visually evaluating the loin eye muscle. A firm, reddish-pink loin eye possessing some visible marbling is desirable. An all too common problem in high percentage muscle pork carcasses in carcass contests, and throughout the pork industry is a condition called pale, soft and exudative (PSE) pork. Muscle exhibiting this condition is visually undesirable to consumers and has less desirable processing characteristics for meat processors; therefore, they are typically heavily discounted in pork carcass contests. Pork carcasses exhibiting a minimum acceptable quality level are further evaluated for their cutability attributes. The equation commonly used to determine the percentage of fat-free lean in a pork carcass uses 10th rib fat thickness, 10th rib loin eye area (in.2) and warm carcass weight. A few years ago, it was determined that leaner pork carcasses were contributing to a decline in an evermore-valuable carcass primal – the belly. To deter this, a rule was developed that requires belly thickness to be at least 0.6 inches so that it can be used for bacon production.

Lamb and goat carcasses are evaluated for cutability (percentage boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts) using the same equation. The measurements evaluated for cutability are warm carcass weight, adjusted fat thickness at the 12th rib, body wall thickness (thickness of fat and muscle and bone five inches from the middle of the exposed vertebra), and ribeye area (in.2). The resulting estimated percentage of boneless, closely trimmed retail cuts (%BCTRC) is heavily used to determine final carcass ranking. Both lamb and goat carcass also typically have a minimum and maximum carcass weight requirement in most carcass shows. The carcass weight limits (45 to 85 lbs. for lambs and 35 to 70 lbs. for goats) are set by evaluating carcass market news reports to determine points of carcass value/devaluation based upon market trends. After the data are collected and checked, the lamb carcass judge will determine which one excels in producing the most valuable carcass, then temper that with a visual evaluation to determine final ranking. Throughout all the carcass shows, the respective superintendent evaluates each carcass for any abnormal occurrences. As is the case with any packing plant, all carcasses are evaluated and trimmed of any foreign material that might have gotten on the carcass as well as any area that has experienced severe bruising. This may result in a carcass that would not be available for evaluation during the carcass show because those areas were critical to the overall evaluation. If however, there were evidence of tampering with the animal, those findings would be turned over to show officials for them to handle at their discretion.

Pork carcass

In the pork packing industry, a very high percentage of pork carcasses are bought on a carcass basis by determining percentage lean and balancing with carcass weight. Light and heavy carcasses produce cuts out of the range requested by retail and foodservice and are therefore heavily discounted. Different packers have varying requirements for carcass weight, so a number of pork grids are evaluated annually to determine the minimum and maximum carcass weights that will be applied to the pork carcass shows.

Obviously, the ultimate success of any market animal show would be for the grand champion live to also be the top-placing carcass, and that does happen from time-to-time. However, when one considers that all show animals are selected to be the “best of the best”, and that the final live ranking is dependant not only upon carcass characteristics, but also live traits, it is no wonder that this is not a common occurrence.

After the data are collected and checked, the pork carcass judge will determine which carcass excels in producing the most valuable carcass, then temper that with a visual evaluation to determine final ranking.

Lamb and Goat Carcass Contests:

Carcass shows are a method by which we can tie youth market animal projects back to one of their intended purposes: education of the process by which we supply high-quality meat products to consumers. They allow students a unique window to obtain information on their project and determine whether it hit industry targets or if it did not, why it did not. They should also be a constant reminder that although there are immeasurable opportunities for learning, ultimately, we are using a food project as the learning tool and anything done to the project should be tempered with that constant reminder.

Lambs and goats are harvested and allowed to chill for a minimum of 24 hours. The carcasses then are allowed to chill for a minimum of 24 hours. The carcasses are “ribbed” between the 12th and 13th ribs to expose the ribeye muscle. Although there are official USDA standards for grading lamb carcasses, there are no official grades for goats. Since the two species are relatively similar, the percent muscle equations applied to lamb are typically applied to goats as well. Quality grades for lambs are determined using an estimation of

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Chuck & Arlene Birt (530) 295-0374 4201 Sandridge Road, Placerville, CA 95667 (Reg. Angus, Shorthorns, Maines, Limo & X-bred Club Calves)

• alto herefords Larry Alto Family (707) 822-9478; Kevin: (707) 839-0170 3545 Bayschool Rd., Arcata, CA 95521 (Bulls, Heifers, Steers)

• Applegate Trail Ranch Owner: Dave & Jeanette Dillabo Manager: David Dillabo (530) 695-9322; (530) 667-4300 (C) (541) 281-9240 952 County Road 108A, Tulelake, CA 96134 (Club Calves)

• Bar Nothing Angus Ranch Jim & Kristin O'Reilly (805) 541-4819 8000 Los Osos Valley Road San Luis Obispo, CA

(Reg. Angus Breeding Stock, Club Calves)

• B.A.T. Ranch Ben & Tiffani Alderson (530) 526-8914 P.O. Box 40 Proberta, CA 96078 ourranch@snowcrest.net www.batranch.com (Show Heifers & Steers)

• Bennett land & Cattle Mike, Marti, Casey & Brooke Bennett – (559) 534-2396 P.O. Box 549, Ducor, CA 93218

(Reg. Shorthorns & Herefords; X-Breds; Steers & Heifers)

• Bigelow Farms Matt Bigelow (559) 647-2817 PO Box 43, O'Neals, CA 93645

(Reg. Shorthorn - Breeding & Show Steers)

• Blackjack Ranch Al & Yvonne Lopes (916) 687-6567 PO Box 213, Wilton, CA 95693 (Club Calves & Show Heifers)

• Bright Club Calves Ed & Eric Bright; Ed (209) 389-4060 Eric (209) 761-6607 16120 Buchanan Hollow Rd. Le Grand, CA 95333 (Chi-Maine, Short, Angus, X-bred)

• Brocco Show Cattle Ron, Justine & Audra Brocco (707) 996-6224 1189 Solano Ave., Sonoma, CA 95476 (Show Heifers & Steers)

• Colburn Cattle Co. Ron, Lisa, Tyler, Ryan & Wyatt (559) 269-3175 PO Box 568, Five Points, CA 93624 (Club Calves, Reg. Maines, Reg. Shorthorns)

• Coles Cattle Company Nick, Karen & Nicole Guriel (805) 545-8983 814 O'Connor Way San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (Club Calves, Reg. Maine)

• James Bright / Leo Bros. (209) 389-4880 7953 Le Grand Rd., Merced, CA 95340

• D-B Club Calves

(Reg. Herefords, Shorthorns, Angus, ChiMaines and Xbred Show Steers)

David Sr. & David Brown (209) 874-3943 1560 Ellenwood Rd., Waterford, CA 95386

• Jergens Club Calves

(Club Calves)

Curt Jergens (214) 636-4954 P.O. Box 10672, Terra Bella, CA 93270

• Dillabo Livestock

(Club Calves, Show Heifers, Hoof Trimming)

David & Jeanette Dillabo (530) 695-9322 5127 Pennington Road, Live Oak, CA 95953

• M&M Livestock Martin & Stacey Machado (209) 357-0912; (209) 564-8361; (209) 652-6946 8171 North Buhach, Winton, CA 95388

(Shorthorn & Angus – Steers & Heifers)

• Dismukes Ranch Jim Dismukes (M) (916) 995-3549; (H) (916) 682-8648 11070 Bradley Ranch Rd. Elk Grove, CA 95624

(Club Calves, Heifers)

• McKinzie Cattle Kevin, Christy, Conner & Collin McKinzie (209) 747-7292; (559) 967-4599 15487 Ave. 376, Visalia, CA 93292 www.mckinziecattle.com

(Charolais & Angus Show Heifers, X-Bred Club Calves)

• Fair's Cattle Co. Todd Fair - (209) 667-9220 (C) (209) 648-8240 5731 N. Hickman Rd., Denair, CA 95316 Email: faircattle@cv-access.com

(Show Steers & Heifers)

• Mission Angus/ Mission Club Calves

(Club Calves & Show Heifers)

Mark & Tom Perez (209) 837-4721; (209) 531-7455 (cell) P.O. Box 97, Crows Landing, CA 95313 Email: markperezsr@yahoo.com

• Flynn Cattle Jim or Matt Flynn (559) 534-2367 or 534-2423 PO Box 57, Ducor, CA 93218

(Angus)

• MJM Shorthorns

(Competitive Club Calves)

Michael & Jane Mello (559) 731-3541 441 E. Jackson Ave. Tulare, CA 93274 Email: mmello441@aol.com

• GBJ Beef Cattle Gary & BJ Flint (530) 268-6768 Ranch (916) 995-7103 Gary's Cell (916) 995-7183 BJ's Cell 20902 Big Spring Drive Grass Valley, CA 95949 Email: gbjflint@netscape.net

(Show Heifers, Crossbred Steers, Bulls)

• Moonstone Ranch Travis & Steve Thurman (661) 393-4143 Granite Station, CA

(Club Calves - Maine X Black & Black Baldies, Reg. Angus Breeding Stock)

(Club Calves, Show Heifers)

• Geist Cattle

• Noble Cattle Company

Gary & Linda Geist (559) 674-4117 Shane, Kimberly & Kendall (559) 686-6408; (C) (559) 363-4117 16540 Road 31, Madera, CA 93638

Chad Noble (559) 788-0659 28679 Mtn. Rd. 120, Porterville, CA 93257

(Reg. Maines, Club Calves)

(Reg. Shorthorns & Club Calves)

• Gilardi Show Cattle

• Platinum Cattle Co.

(530) 518-2312 8640 Sherwood Blvd., Los Molinos, CA 96055 Website: www.gilardilandandcattle.com

Frank & Christina Ward (530) 865-1081 Frank's Cell: (530) 204-7124 Christina's Cell: (707) 332-2713 4577 Co. Rd. 77, Orland, CA 95963 Website: www.platinumcattleco.com

(Show Steers and Fancy Heifers)

(Club Calves, Reg. Angus, Reg. Herefords)

• Gonsalves Ranch

• Poncetta Shorthorns

Joey, Kristy,Riley & Reese Gonsalves (209) 526-3006 Mike Gonsalves - (209) 578-3252 7243 Maze Blvd., Modesto, CA 95358

David & Michael Poncetta (661) 978-3320 10454 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313

(Reg. & Commercial Angus, Club Calves)

(Show heifers, Club Calves, Bulls)

• R&R Farms

• H.A.V.E. Angus

Bob Ross (408) 776-0333 (H); (408) 221-3023 (Cell) Dennis Lee (775) 217-2280 P.O. Box 20668, San Jose, CA 95160

Mel & Darrell Hansen (707) 838-4463, Windsor, CA Jim & Karen Vietheer (916) 687-7620, Wilton, CA

(Reg. Hereford Genetics Show Heifers, Bulls, Embryos, Semen)

(Angus Heifers & Bulls)

• Hyder Cattle Co.

• Reed Valley Ranch

Troy & Cliff Hyder Dave DeRose (559) 539-3220 36786 Hwy 190, Springville, CA 93265

Ranch Managers: Don & Janet Moore (951) 767-0524 Hemet, California E-mail: don@reedvalleyranch.net Website: www.reedvalleyranch.net

(Club Calves)

• Imhof Cattle Co.

(Club Calves, Commercial Heifers, Bulls)

Frank Jr., Haley & Andrew Imhof (925) 600-7735 (h); (925) 580-2245 (c) (510) 377-9556 P.O. Box 174, Sunol, CA 94586 Email: imhofcattle@earthlink.net

• Reid Overmier Cattle Cory Reid (209) 559-0142 Casey Overmier (209) 753-7464 12727 Hunt Rd., Farmington, CA 95230 Email: caseyovermier@yahoo.com

(Club Calves, Show Heifers, Bulls)

• J/4 Cattle Company

(Hereford, Angus, Charolais, Crossbreds)

Joe & Marlene Amaral (209) 538-1540 3348 Zeering Rd., Modesto, CA 95358 E-mail: J4cattle@aol.com (Show Heifers & Steers)

June/July 2009

• Reis Livestock Tony, Mary, Nathan, Natalie & Nicole Reis (530) 846-3940 (H); (530) 682-0305 (Nathan's Cell) 648 Cowee Ave., Gridley, CA 95948 www.reislivestock.com (Charolais Heifers, Bulls & Steers; X-Bred Heifers & Steers)

• Rodgers Livestock Blaine & Melissa Rodgers (C) (559) 314-4630; (H) (559) 287-6619 2399 N. Riverbend Ave., Sanger, CA 93657 (Club Calves)

• Schnoor Sisters Cattle Co. Amanda and Kirbe Schnoor (559) 665-1991 11564 Ave. 26, Chowchilla, CA 93610

(Show Steers & Heifers; Reg. Angus Cattle)

• Seever & Son Cattle Co. Lou Seever (M) (925) 989-9069 (Day) (925) 463-3443 (N) (925) 820-5392 3687 Old Santa Rita Rd. Pleasanton, CA 94588

(Maines, Chimaines, X-Breds – Show Steers & Heifers)

• Silva Cattle Randy & Rhonda Silva (559) 897-0311; (559) 288-3856 (cell) 37378 Rd. 20, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (Reg. Maine Heifers & Club Calves)

• Simon Cattle Faris Simon: (209) 769-8427 Layne Simon: (209) 769-8429 Barn: (209) 374-3429 Catheys Valley, CA

(Steers & Heifers Available Year-Round)

• Spring Valley Land & Livestock Jim, Kristi, Bobby & Shyann Mattes (559) 276-5704; Barn (559) 868-3323 PO Box 22, O'Neal's, CA 93645 (Reg. Angus & Shorthorns, Club Calves)

• Strickler Livestock Shane Strickler (530) 570-6634 7253 County Road 24 Orland, CA 95963 (Show Steers, Heifers, Bulls)

• Sunnyday Shorthorns Alpha & Sherri Gipe (209) 358-9377 6885 West Oak Ave., Merced, CA 95340 www.sunnydayshorthorns.com

(Registered Shorthorn Show Heifers, Bulls, Steers — X-Bred Steers)

• Teixeira Cattle Co. John and Heather Teixeira (805) 448-3869 855 Thousand Hills Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449 (Club Calves and Show Heifers)

• Twin Palms Cattle Rick and Bailey Fernandes (408) 688-1031 or (408) 688-1030 (C) (209) 387-4016 (Home) 18124 Palm Avenue, Dos Palos, CA 93620 Email: twinpalmscattle@yahoo.com (Club Calves and Registered Maines)

• Whitcomb Cattle Co. Eileen, Candy & Ty Whitcomb (530) 741-9006 12669 Krosens Rd., Marysville, CA 95901

(Reg. Limousin & Herefords, X-bred Show Steers)

BEEF (cont.) nevada breeders • Brumley Farms Don, Skeeter, Kari, Brooke & Bryce Brumley (775) 272-3152; (C) (209) 479-0287 P.O. Box 239, Orovada, NV 89425

(Reg. Herefords – Heifers, Bulls & Steers)

• Witte Shorthorns Gary & Pegi Witte (775) 423-1571 4205 Shurz Hwy., Fallon, Nevada

(Purebred project animals & Replacement Heifers; Visitors always welcome!)

(East of the Rockies) breeders

• Labrucherie Land & Livestock

• C&E Club Lambs

Bob & Leslie Labrucherie (559) 673-4332 or 675-0663 9671 Road 28 1/2, Madera, CA 93637

Kimmelshue Family (530) 345-4456 E-mail: daxandkaren@yahoo.com Wilkinson Family (530) 891-4964 E-mail: timw@ea.org Durham, CA

(Club Lambs, Wether Sires and Dams)

(Show Lambs, Wether Sires & Dams)

• Leventini Club Lambs

• Cedar Hill Club Lambs

Mike Leventini Sr. (209) 529-2774 Mike Leventini Jr. (209) 634-7262 624 South Indiana Ave. Modesto, CA 95357

Rob Antheunisse (707) 586-1038 (H); (707) 327-6213 (C) 43 Mecham Rd., Petaluma, CA Email: cedarhillclublambs@comcast.net

(Club Lambs, Wether Sires & Dams)

• Lopez Club Lambs

(Suffolks, Hamps, X-Breds, Project Lambs, Breeding Stock)

Don, Marcia & Andrea Lopez (916) 777-5911 15913 Hwy. 160, Isleton, CA 95641 E-mail: lopezd@ix.netcom.com

• Chesser Farms Jeffey & Virgle Chesser (661) 589-4214 14810 Meachan Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312

(Club Lambs)

• Maddux Ranch / Outlaw Club Lambs

(Club Lambs, Wether Sires)

• Clifford's Sheep Connection

Harry, Jan, Todd, Nikki Maddux (209) 966-4942 2675 E. Westfall Rd., Mariposa, CA 95338

Mike Clifford (805) 735-7957 807 San Pasqual Road, Lompoc, CA 93436 Email: sheepfit@aol.com

(Blackface, Dorset, Specks, Southdowns – Club Lambs)

(Club Lambs; Color & White Lincolns)

• ET Cattle Co. Sharon Bachman (785) 883-4333 (H) (785) 893-1976 (Cell) 3137 Virginia Road, Wellsville, KS 66092 (Show Heifers & Club Calves)

• Schultz Show Cattle Rick Schultz - (308) 485-4266 11975 W. 1-R Road, Cairo, NE 68824 www.showsteers.com/schultz www.showsteers.com/goertzen (Club Calves, Breeding Stock)

Sheep: california breeders • Ansolabehere Club Lambs Fred Ansolabehere Jr. (661) 589-5521 Lance Carter (661) 873-8492 33383 7th Standard Road Bakersfield, CA 93314 fred@atginternet.com dlcarter25@hotmail.com

(Dorsets, Suffolks, Hampshires, Club Lambs)

• Asmus Club Lambs Jed & Brandi Asmus (530) 304-0389 5547 Waterhole Loop, Linda, CA 95901 www.asmusclublambs.com (Club Lambs)

• Azevedo Club Lambs Art Azevedo (707) 762-1579 545 Marshall Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952

(Hamps, Suffolks, Comm. X-Breds)

• Beam Ranch Ben, Terri, Lacey, Andrew, Casey & Shaylynn (209) 838-6791 25050 Mariposa Rd., Escalon, CA (Club Lambs, Wether Dams)

• Bianchi Club Lambs Karen Bianchi (209) 847-0694 13500 Valley Home Rd., Oakdale, CA 95361

(Club Lambs, Wether Sires)

• Brem Club Lambs

• Bob May Club Lambs

• Cover Show Lambs

(H) (530) 527-0158; (C) (530) 200-0866 (C) (530) 200-0867 18990 Reeds Creek Rd., Red Bluff, CA 96080

Alan A. Cover (209) 531-4367 2437 Dakota Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 Email: alancover@aol.com

(Show Lambs)

(Show Lambs, Wether Sires & Dams)

• Cummings Club Lambs

• Merced College

Bob & Joanne Cummings (805) 239-2635 4115 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446

Jaime Farao: (H) (209) 854-1033 (C) (209) 384-6299 3600 M. Street, Merced, CA 95348

(Club Lambs & Wether Sires)

(Show Lambs)

• Echo Basin Suffolks & Club Lambs

• Mitchell Farms

Mary McMurphy (530) 534-7783 3589 Cherokee Rd., Oroville, CA 95965

Ken & Charlotte Mitchell (916) 685-9700 E-mail: twoturkey@aol.com 9651 Grant Line Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95624

(Reg. Suffolk & Club Lambs)

(Club Lambs)

• Estes Show Lambs

• Modesto Junior College

Hop, Debbie & Ryan (909) 627-1762 11720 Harding Ct., Chino, CA 91710

John Nicewonger (209) 575-6210 435 College Ave., Modesto, CA 95350

(Show Lambs)

• Farao Club Lambs

• Morino Brothers Club Lambs

Jaime Farao (209) 854-1033; (209) 777-1033 Frank Farao (805) 934-2097; (805) 354-2317 28803 Gun Club Road, Gustine, CA 95322

Dan & Celeste Morino (209) 838-7208 Paul & Carri Morino (209) 599-3168 25053 Dove Road, Escalon, CA 95320 (Club Lambs, Wether Sires & Dams)

(Club Lambs, Breeding Stock)

• Nicewonger Club Lambs

• Galindo Club Lambs

John & Carol Nicewonger (209) 847-8976 6706 Lon-dale Rd., Oakdale, CA 95361

Arty Galindo (530) 312-1619 3334 E. Bear Mtn. Road Bakersfield, CA 93307 (Club Lambs)

(Club Lambs)

• Garrett/Yeager Club Lambs

• Nunes Club Lambs

Marilyn Garrett: (530) 756-6117 Jim Yeager: (530) 756-2423 Davis, California

Ernie & Judy Nunes (707) 762-7135 190 Walker Road, Petaluma, CA 94952

(Suffolks, Hamps, Wether Sires, Dorsets, Brockleface)

(Club Lambs)

• Image Club Lambs/ Layne Suffolks

• Del Petersen Club Lambs (805) 478-7963 www.petersenclublambs.com 710 N. Thompson Road Nipomo, CA 93444

(Hampshire, Suffolk & X-Bred Club Lambs – Wether Sires)

• Redtail Ranch Matthew Jimmink (H) (661) 273-0257; (C) (661) 305-9166 33050 Oracle Hill Rd. Palmdale CA 93550 E-mail: redtailranchlambs@yahoo.com (Club Lambs)

• Ridenhour Club Lambs Floyd Ridenhour (707) 431-7701 667 Alexander Valley Rd. Healdsburg, CA 95448 E-mail: fridenhour@comcast.net

(Black Face Club Lambs, Breeding Stock)

• River Bend Sheep Denise & Emily Poncetta (661) 978-1364 Live Oak, California (Reg. Suffolk & Hamps. – Club Lambs)

• Rosewood Ranch Myron & Lois Strasser (209) 847-9171 7120 Dorsey Rd., Oakdale, CA 95361

(Club Lambs, Reg. Hamps)

• Sampson Sheep Harry & Jeannine Sampson (530) 435-2476 PO Box 1115, Gazelle, CA 96034 (Club Lambs)

• Shining Star Ranch Paul & Ginny Strametz (831) 634-1044 702 McMahon Rd., Hollister, CA 95023 (Quality Club Lambs)

• Shadow Oaks Ranch Jim Clayton (C) (559) 901-5990 (H) (559) 688-7645 1084 West Prosperity, Tulare, CA 93274 (Club Lambs)

• Siebert genetics (H) (661) 724-2441; (C) 805) 358-3716 19235 W. Ave. C, Lancaster, CA 93536 (Club Lambs, Southdowns & Club Pigs)

• Snyder Club Lambs Dustin, Hilary, Skottlynn & Holland Snyder (559) 659-2512; (C) (559) 706-9540 6353 Road 8 1/2, Firebaugh, CA 93622 (Club Lambs, Wether Sires & Dams)

• Spring Creek Ranch Club Lambs Stornetta Family (Steve, Diana, Stefanie, Dawn & Tori (707) 823-7516; (707) 490-2607 4901 Gravenstein Hwy. North Sebastopol, CA 95472 www.sprcrkranchclublambs.com (Club Lambs)

• Pavletich Club Lambs Scott, Annette, Jason & Courtney (661) 589-5669 17324 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93312

Dan & Marlys Layne (Scott, Keri & Stacy) (209) 632-8623; (209) 549-7849 1013 N. Gratton Rd., Turlock, CA 95380

(Club Lambs)

(Club Lambs, Reg. Suffolks)

• Penfold Dorsets & Club Lambs

• KR Club Lambs

Ken, Teri, Jared & Cody (559) 897-4878 14585 E. Caruthers Ave. Kingsburg, CA 93631 E-mail: penfarm@inreach.com

Robbie Rowlett (805) 610-4235 (C) 10960 Carrisa Hwy. Carrisa Plains, CA 93453

(Club Lambs, Dorsets, Brockles, Breeding Stock)

(Show Lambs)

Jim & Pam Brem (559)568-0358 19387 Rd. 248, Strathmore, CA 93267 (Club Lambs)

The Breeder's Directory can work for you! Call 408-7767611 to be included. June/July 2009

Sheep

(cont.)

• Spring Valley Land & Livestock Jim, Kristi, Bobby & Shyann Mattes (559) 276-5704; (B) (559) 868-3323 PO Box 22, O'Neal's, CA 93645 (Club Lambs)

• Sunrise Sheep Company / KEene club lambs Gary, Gypsy & Calder Keene (209) 847-0945/(209) 613-7015 13736 Lambuth Road Oakdale, CA 95361 E-mail: heygoat27@aol.com Website: www.sunrisesheepcompany.com (Club Lambs, Wether Dams)

• Thompson Bros. Livestock (805) 922-6270 422 N. Western Santa Maria, CA 93454

(Club Lambs and Wether Sires) (Suffolks, Hamps, X-Breds)

• Zeigler Suffolks Steve & Cindi Zeigler (760) 788-0622 2126 Boundary Ave. Ramona, CA 92065

• Tomlinson Club Lambs

• Golden State Genetics

Trent Tomlinson: (435) 790-5458 Home: (435) 247-2185 P.O. Box 133, Lapoint, UT 84039 E-mail: tomlinson@ubtanet.com Website: www.tomlinsonclublambs.com

Rachelle Bailey (209) 277-2509 (cell) (209) 656-9550 (Office) 445 S. Blaker Rd., Turlock, CA 95380 Email: GoldenStateSwine@aol.com

(Hamps, Yorks, Durocs, Landrace, X-Breds; Breeding Stock, Show Pigs, Semen)

(Wether Sires — Hamps, Suffolks, Crossbred, Speckle Faced & White Faced; Club Lambs)

• Homen Farms Henry Homen (209) 526-2337 (H); (209) 613-3678 (M) 3749 Blue Gum, Modesto, CA 95358

(East of the Rockies) breeders

(Hamp & York Breeding Stock, Project Pigs)

• Cabaniss Club Lambs

• KV Swine

Riley Cabaniss (580) 445-6240 Norman Cabaniss (580) 445-7553 22220 E1010 Rd., Arapaho, OK 73620 Website: cabanissok.tripod.com Email: cabanissok@itlnet.net

Debbie Violini (831) 675-2662 P.O. Box 19, Gonzales, CA 93926

(Hamps, Yorks, X-Breds — Show Pigs)

• Loin Eye Hog Farms

(Reg. Hamps, Reg. Shrops; Ram Lambs for sale at farm.)

Paul J. Fernandes, Jr. H (209) 664-0309 • M(209) 608-2697 4362 Esmar Rd., Ceres, CA 95307 (Yorks, Hamps, X-breds)

Swine:

• Lucky Genetics Andrew & John Turek (530) 824-4731 (530) 510-9322 (Andrew's cell) 25175 New York Ave., Corning, CA 96021 Email: makingchampions@yahoo.com

california breeders

(Hamps, Yorks, & X-Bred Project Pigs)

• Bob May Show Pigs

(Club Lambs, Wether Dams, Sire Use)

arizona breeders • Dusty Acres Sheep Ranch Diane Bales (520) 834-5198 Breana, Kayla & Jarrett Carpenter 2806 W. Skyline Rd., Benzon, AZ 85602

(Club Lambs, Reg. Oxfords & Southdowns)

idaho breeders • Potter's Lamb Factory Kevin (208) 365-3621 3738 County Line Road Emmett, ID 83617

(Club Lambs, R.R. Rams; delivery to Calif.)

• Turnbough Club Lambs Denise, Donna & Dave (208) 887-0886 P.O. Box 841, Meridian, ID 83680 (All Sheep QR or RR)

oregon breeders • boatman club lambs David Boatman (541) 815-0205 5700 N.W. Rye Grass Rd. Prineville, OR 97754 Email: BoatmanClubLambs@cbbmail.com (Club Lambs, Wether Sires & Dams)

• Fallesen Sheep Farms Jake Fallesen (541) 928-9843; (C) (541) 979-0868 Box 28, Crabtree, OR 97335 (N.W.'s largest & winningest source — Club Lambs & Rams)

utah breeders • Kunzler Club Lambs Tony & Kelly Kunzler (435) 871-4511 P.O. Box 817, Park Valley, UT 84329 (Club Lambs)

(H) (530) 527-0158; (C) (530) 200-0866 (C) (530) 200-0867 18990 Reeds Creek Rd. Red Bluff, CA 96080

• 3c Livestock Roger, Sheri & Micah Clark (661) 587-6332 16418 Stephenie Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93314 E-mail: rclark6084@bak.rr.com

(Show Pigs)

• M.B. Show Pigs

(Hamp, York, Duroc — Project Pigs)

Mario & Michele Buoni (661) 397-8940; (661) 201-3042 (c) 10400 Old River Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311

• Bar-One Swine Farm Wes Barone: (408) 981-4881 6093 Mountain View Road Caruthers, CA 93609

(Hamps, Durocs, Yorks, Chesters, Spots – Show Hogs)

(Hamps, Yorks, Durocs – Show Pigs & Semen)

• Modesto Junior College

• Beck & Sons Livestock

John Mendes (209) 575-6205 435 College Ave., Modesto, CA 95350 (Breeding Stock, Project Pigs, Semen Sales)

(Hm.) (559) 587-0619; (Cell.) (559) 904-1544 10205 Flint Ave., Hanford, CA 93230

• Moench Farms

(Yorks, Hamps, X-Breds)

Wilbert & Dennis Moench (559) 535-4347 24701 Ave. 106, Terra Bella,CA 93270

• Big Valley Swine Paul & Yvonne Silva (559) 584-5963 (H); (559) 362-1652 (C) Brooke Silva (559) 362-8572 (C) Keith Harp (559) 381-1993 (C) 11781 9th Ave., Hanford, CA 93230 E-mail: gothogs777@yahoo.com

(Hamps, Yorks, Durocs, X-Bred • Breeding Stock & Project Pigs)

• No Limit Genetics Adam & Becky Mendonza Rex Mendonza (209) 602-6106; (209) 988-1751 Locations: Yuba City & Modesto

(Hamps, Yorks, Durocs & Crosses Show Pigs & Semen)

• C.V.C. Swine

(Year Round Show Pigs & Seedstock)

Colt, Mariesa, Edna & Jack Cramer (530) 666-3554 19481 Hillcrest Dr., Woodland, CA 95695

• Ottenwalter Show Pigs Mark & Sandy Ottenwalter (530) 458-5700 (o); (530) 681-9799 (m) 2260 Lurline Ave., Colusa, CA 95932 (Show Pigs, Seedstock)

(Project Pigs)

• Day's Swine Farm Tony Day (559) 909-2369 (C); (559) 568-0083 24950 Ave. 212, Lindsay, CA 93247

• Panero Farms Rhys & Jeanine Panero 11935 S. Van Allen Rd., Escalon, CA 95320 (209) 838-7570 home e-mail: panerofarms@aol.com

(Club Pigs - Hamps, Yorks, Durocs, Landrace, X-breds)

• Etcheverry Swine Farm

(Showpigs and breeding stock)

Dave Etcheverry (H) (209) 394-8785; (C) (209) 988-8188 P.O Box 1171, Waterford, CA 95386

• Pork Palace Randy Jones (805) 350-1459 (Cell.) (805) 688-0337 (Home) E-mail: randy@thejonesorganization.com 1503 S. Hwy. 101, Gaviota, CA 93117

(Show Pigs, Seedstock)

• G n G Genetics

(Yorks, Hamps, Durocs, X-Breds – Breeding Stock & Show Pigs)

John & Nick Gonzales (530) 824-4292 John's cell (530) 320-5304 Nick's cell (530) 520-8361 E-mail: Ngonzales28@hotmail.com 23582 River Rd., Richfield, CA 96021

• posse show pigs Billy Barnes (661) 201-2330 10600 S. Union, Bakersfield, CA 93307

(Yorks, Hamps, Durocs — Show Pigs and Breeding Stock)

June/July 2009

(Show Pigs)

• Power House Farms Nathan Copp (Los Banos) H: (209) 827-0460; C: (559) 280-0119 2129 S. 10th St., Los Banos, CA 93635 (Show Pigs & Breeding Stock)

• River View Genetics / Millar Farms Show Pigs Tom Millar (530) 934-0220, (530) 990-6465 8209 County Road 29, Glenn, CA 95943

(Durocs, Hamps, Yorks, X-Bred Show Pigs, Semen Sale)

• Seaver Show Pigs Jerry Seaver: (530) 458-2026 4209 Hwy. 45, Colusa, CA 95932

(Hamps, Yorks, X-Breds – Show Pigs)

• Sheehan Farms Toby, Kristin, Clayton & Layne Sheehan (559) 896-5651 • (559) 960-2285 (c) 10702 S. Bethel Selma, CA 93662 (Hamp, York, Landrace, Duroc, X-Bred — Show Pigs & Seedstock)

• Small Town Genetics James Backman (209) 620-4106 (c) (209) 667-4144 (farm phone/fax) 2812 N. Hickman Rd., Denair, CA 95316 (Yorks, Hamps, Durocs, Show Pigs)

• Sturm Swine (661) 823-8234; (661) 406-6413 22153 Arnds Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561 (X-Bred Project Pigs)

• swine valley Farms Ron & Regina Roberts (209) 599-3909 (H); (209) 450-3153 (C) 4350 Woodland Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 Email: swinevalleyfarms@yahoo.com Website: www.swinevalleyfarms.com

(Duroc, Hamp, York, Berk, X-Bred Show Pigs)

• Triangle L Farms David & Josh Luis (209) 604-8695 14545 East Donahue Rd., Ripon, CA 95366 Email: trilfarms@velociter.net (Show Pigs)

• Tyauve Farms Anne Dawson (530) 894-8493 David Smith (530) 518-2416 2366 Dayton Rd., Chico, CA 95928 Email: aakdawson@aol.com (Yorks, Hamps & X-Breds)

• W-D Swine Ryan & Stacey Watje (209) 604-2082 2116 Shaddox Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 (Show Hogs, Breeding Stock, Semen)

• Western Stars Farm Cy Hawkins (530) 473-2264 P.O. Box 1326 2299 Zumwalt Rd., Williams, CA 95987 Email: cyhawkins@frontier.net

(Breeding Stock — Hamps, Duroc, X-Breds, Project Pigs)

(East of the Rockies) breeders • RW Genetics Rick Whitman (402) 440-5898 285 North 8th Road Palmyra, NE 68418 E-mail: RWGENETICS@aol.com www.rwgenetics.com

(Duroc, Hamp, York & X-Breds; Club Pigs)

Market Goats:

Darrell & Sandi Lauer 6905 SW Frogpond Lane Wilsonville, OR 97070 Website: www.lauerboergoats.com Email: darrell@lauerboergoats.com

• Rocking 4R Boer Goat ranch

(Project Goats & Percentage Boer Does)

(Project Wethers, Full Blood and % Boer Goats)

Bruce & Rebecca Cogswell (661) 393-2457 Bakersfield, CA 93308 E-mail: moonstoneranch@atsecure.net Website: www.moonstoneranch.com

• Lauer Boer Goats

(Wether Goats, percentage & fullblood does)

• Glenn Land Farm

• Bull's Eye Photo Jackie Jackson (805) 391-3566 Website: bullseyephoto.biz (Livestock Photography)

• Grainery Diane Bales (520) 834-5198 2806 W. Skyline Rd., Benzon, AZ 85602 Email: grainery_az@yahoo.com

oregon breeders

Catherine Acly (209) 754-4580 5887 Romel Road Angels Camp, CA 95222 www.oliveknollranch.com

Diane Bales & Derek Carpenter (520) 586-1635 2806 W. Skyline Rd. Benson, AZ 85602

• Moonstone Ranch, Inc.

(Club Goats, % Does)

• Olive Knoll Ranch

• Dusty Acres Meat Goats

Products & Services

Chuck & Judy Kaye (559) 788-1085 (707) 548-1486 (cell) 22819 Avenue 124, Porterville, CA 93257

(Reg. Boer Goats, Fullblood & %'s, Project Wethers, Reg. Nubian Goats. Buck service for Boers & Nubians. Discounts for 4-H, FFA & Grange.)

(Club Goats)

(Project Market Goats)

• White Rail Ranch

Dave & Nancy Hall (951) 769-9073 Beaumont, CA Email: nbardranch@aol.com Website: www.nbardranch.com

Mitchell Schultz (661) 706-5042 16229 The Lords Way Bakersfield, CA 93314

Kelly Roth and Stacy Miller (805) 467-9270 • (805) 238-2219 (H) (805) 423-4886 (C) 1289 Mountain Springs Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446

(Project Wethers and % Boer Does)

(Project Market Goats — Meat Goats)

• N-Bar-D Ranch

• B&B Boers

• The Miller Moth Ranch

Jan Carlson (530) 752-6792 Dept. of Animal Science Davis, CA 95616 Email: jlcarlson@ucdavis.edu

Elmer & Diana Muller (209) 463-3018; (209) 403-7775 (C) 3900 S. Roberts Road Stockton, CA 95206-9660

california breeders

Wes Patton - (530) 865-7250 6352 County Road 27 Orland, CA 95963 www.glennlandfarm.com

• UC Davis Goat Facility

• Muller Ranch

Mike & Maureen Reis (H) (707) 693-1893 Mike - cell (707) 483-6303 Maureen - cell (209) 601-5892 7320 Hackman Rd., Dixon, CA 95620 www.rocking4rboers.com Email: msrreis@yahoo.com

(Full line of show supplies, equipment & feed)

• KC Photography Katina Costerisan (661) 330-6392 P.O. Box 40, Castroville, TX 78009 E-mail: kphotography@yahoo.com Website: www.kcshowpix.com

(Project Mkt. Goats, Fullblood & Percentage Boer Goats)

• Lynx Hollow Boer Goats Cary Heyward (541) 895-2989 Creswell, Oregon Email: lynxhollow@aol.com

(Quality Purebreds & Percentage Does & Bucks; Market & Project Wethers)

(Livestock Photography)

• Kountry Feed Marianne Konda (559) 782-3330 1018 West Teapot Dome Ave. (#J) Porterville, CA 93257

(Exceptional Boer Seedstock & Youth Wethers)

• Staz A Fraz Ranch

(East of the Rockies) breeders

Mark & Julie Stasinowsky (916) 655--3160 P.O. Box 641 Pleasant Grove, CA 95668

(Project Mkt. Goats, FB & % Boer Goats)

(Hay, Feed, Grain, Bedding & Supplies)

• Reid cattle service Cory Reid — (209) 559-0142 12727 Hunt Rd. Farmington, CA 95230

(Show and Sale cattle preparation, clipping, fitting, and photography)

• Dynasty Meat Goats Terry & Alice Burks (270) 901-0053 131 Pine Bluff Court Bowling Green, KY 42104

• Sundance Kids The Schallbergers (209) 333-0543 Website: www.sdksundancekids.com 8989 E. Live Oak Rd., Stockton, CA 95212 (Project Mkt. Goats, FB & % Boer Goats)

• Photos by Tracy

(Meat Goats)

Tracy Bjornestad — Photographer (530) 339-0165 P.O. Box 2368, Flournoy, CA 96029 E-mail: photosbytracy05@aol.com

(Livestock & Special Events Photography)

(Club Goats, % Does)

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Saturday — Heifers A & B; Showmanship A Sunday — Steers A & B; Showmanship B

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Victoria Nicole Hamilton

Major: Crop Science

(Sebastopol, CA) Graduating from: El Molino High School

Shown: Cattle, Hogs

Will be attending: California State University, Fresno

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Left:

Kylie Watson

Roslyn Albee (Aumsville, OR) • Graduating from: Stayton High School

(Marysville, CA)

Will be attending: Oregon State University

Right:

Lacy Shepherd

Major: Bioresource Research (Dept. of Ag. Science) Shown: Sheep, Livestock Judging

(Rio Linda, CA) Graduating from: Kylie: East Nicolaus High School Lacy: Christian Brother High School Will be attending: Kylie: Oklahoma State Lacy: University of Nevada (Reno)

Kiefer Scroggins

Major — Kylie: Agricultural Communications; Lacy: Animal Pathology/Veterinary Medicine Shown — Kylie: Swine; Lacy: Swine, Cattle (Reg. Shorthorns)

(Atascadero, CA) Graduating from: Atascadero High School Will be attending: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M

Elizabeth Ann Steele

Shown: Swine, Chickens, Steers, Market Goats

(Rough & Ready, CA) Graduating from: Nevada Union High School Will be attending: California State University - Fresno Major: Pre-Veterinary Shown: Swine, Cattle, Rabbits

Follow Your Dream... If you stumble, don't stop and lose sight of your goal, press on to the top!

Courtney Pavletich

Alexis Oswalt

(Bakersfield, CA) Graduating from: Liberty High School

(Valley Center, CA) Graduating from: Valley Center Independent High School Will be attending: Loma Linda School of Dentistry

Will be attending: Bakersfield College Major: Education (Teacher) Shown: Sheep, Swine

Major: Dentistry Shown: Swine, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Beef

June/July 2009

upcoming

events ARIZONA Oct. 16-Nov. 8

Arizona State Fair (Phoenix)

Dec. 28-Jan. 1

Arizona National Livestock Show (Phoenix)

NEVADA Aug. 26-30

OREGON

CALIFORNIA (pg. 23) July 10-12

Surfer's Point Classic Livestock Show (Ventura County Fairgrounds)

July 13-17

AIJCA Charolais Junior National Show & Conference (Cal Expo-Sacramento)

(pg. 28) July 18-19

Surf-n-Turf Jackpot Show (San Benito Co. Fairgrounds ñ Hollister)

Aug. 20-Sept. 7

California State Fair (Cal Expo-Sacramento)

(pg. 2-3) Aug. 29

Teixeira Cattle Co. "Sale by the Sea" (at the ranch-Pismo Beach)

(pg. 2-3) Aug. 29

Teixeira Cattle Co. Private Treaty Sale Starts (at the ranch-Pismo Beach)

(pg. 29) Sept. 6

California State Fair Breeding Swine Sale (State Fair — Sacramento)

(pg. 11) Sept. 6

Westside Showcase Internet Bid-off (Bids close Sept. 6 - View Calves: starcattle.com)

(pg. 22) Sept. 26

Mother Lode Club Calf Sale (San Joaquin Fairgrounds)

Oct. 10-11

Oktober Boerfest Show

(pg. 23) Oct. 11

2 Annual Final Drive Sale (Reedley College Ag. Pavilion-Reedley)

(pg. 19) Oct. 17

Best of the West Club Calf & Show Heifer Sale (Turlock Livestock Auction Yards) James Bright/Leo Bros. Sale

(pg. 45) Oct. 17-18

Northern Exposure Jr. Cattle Show (Glenn Co. Fairgrounds-Orland)

Oct. 24-25

“Spotlight on Quality” Sale (Plymouth)

(pg. 7) Nov. 1

1st Annual Red Carpet Event (Wilton)

(pg. 13) Nov. 7

Central Valley Showcase Steer & Heifer Sale (Colburn Ranch-Visalia)

Nov. 14-15

Champions Choice Cattle Camp (Colburn Ranch - Visalia)

Nov. 21-22

Champions Choice Cattle Camp (Colburn Ranch - Visalia)

Nov. 21-22

CNPHA 12th Annual Hereford Classic Junior Jackpot Show (Amador Co. Fairgrounds-Plymouth)

Dec. 5-6

Angus Days (Stanislaus Co. Fairgrounds-Turlock)

Dec. 12-13

Holiday Classic (Kern Co. Fairgrounds-Bakersfield)

Western Limousin Expo Show (Klamath Falls)

Aug. 28-Sept. 7

Oregon State Fair (Salem)

UTAH Sept. 10-20

Utah State Fair (Salt Lake City)

WASHINGTON Sept. 25-Oct. 4

Central Washington State Fair (Yakima)

OTHER July 19-25

National Junior Angus Show (Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agri-center - Perry, Georgia)

Aug. 8-15

Wyoming State Fair (Douglas, WY)

Aug. 28-Sept. 7

Colorado State Fair (Pueblo, CO)

Sept. 11-27

New Mexico State Fair (Albuquerque, NM)

Oct. 17

Fall Nationwide Lamb Sale (Custer Co. Fairgrounds-Clinton, OK)

(pg. 10) Oct. 24

Mid-Continent Farms 23rd Annual Club Calf Sale (Farmers Livestock Auction — Washington, KS)

(pg. 19) Oct. 27-Nov. 1 American Royal (Kansas City, MO) (pg. 10) Nov. 28

Mid-Continent Farms "Top Cut Female Sale" (Farmers Livestock Auction — Washington, KS)

Dec. 13

14th Annual Hartman Cattle Co. Customer Appreciation Maine-Anjou Sale (Tecumseh, NE)

(pg. 9) Jan. 9-24, 2010 National Western Stock Show (Denver) August 1: Jr. Market Swine Draw Applications Due Sept. 15: Steer Nomination/Ownership Deadline Nov. 1: Ownership deadline for Market Lambs & Goats Nov 1: Entry Deadline (pg. 10) March 2010 Jones-Stewart Angus Sale (Benkelman, NE)

IDAHO Sept. 5-12

July 19-20

(pg. 9) Oct. 31

Nevada State Fair (Reno)

Note — If you know of any shows we may have missed or don't have a date listed for...let us know! We update this section in each issue.

Eastern Idaho State Fair (Blackfoot)

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Austin Day Sara Naghavi

(Turlock, CA) Graduating from: Pitman High School

(San Martin, CA) • Graduating from: Sobrato High School

Will be attending: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Major: Dairy Science & Agribusiness Shown: Cattle

Major: Nursing Shown: Cattle, Rabbits, Goats, Swine, Lambs, Horses

Clarissa Castaneda (Lodi, CA) Graduating from: Tokay High School

Brittney Machado

Will be attending: California State University, Fresno

(Atwater, CA) • Graduating from: Buhach Colony High School

Will be attending: Kansas State University Major: Agriculture Communications/ Journalism Shown: Sheep, Beef, Goats

Major: Pre-Veterinary Shown: Goats, Heifers, Steers

Adrien Rene Contreras (Oakley, CA) Graduating from: Liberty Union High School

Follow Your Dream... Never let anyone tell you that you can't do it — your goals are for you to accomplish!

Will be attending: University of Southern California Major: Cinema Shown: Sheep, Goats, Swine

Erin Monahan

Katie Duysen

(Petaluma, CA) Graduating from: Petaluma High School

(Porterville, CA) Graduating from: Porterville High School Will be attending: Redlands Community College (El Reno, Oklahoma) Major: Ag. Business Shown: Steers, Swine

Will be attending: Santa Rosa Junior College Major: Agribusiness Shown: Sheep, Beef

June/July 2009

Introducing... (LIB7 TC Full Tank 15-2 x DBFF5 Not Guilty 46-9) The first Full Tank son to be placed in our herd.

Sunset Blvd.

is certainly the boar that we have been waiting for. He is a stout, big bodied boar who stands on excellent bone and foot size. He can certainly drive the Yorkshire breed to the right place with his added rib shape and depth of body. His shire, Full Tank, sired the $70,000 Full Dimension boar housed at Top Cut Showpig Sires from the 2008 STC. Look for more information on our website on the following sires:

RODEO DRIVE — Yorkshire (LFC7 GSG Golden Gate 130-9 x DBFF5 Not Guilty 46-9) 90210 — Yorkshire (LIB7 TC Full Tank 15-2 x DBFF5 Not Guilty 46-9)

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