2016 Heart Beat Mar/Apr Issue by Precision Marketing

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of the HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION • MAR/APR 2016

Meeting Cows’ Nutritional Needs After Calving NEWS

Volume 24 • Issue 2

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ow the nutritional needs of a cowherd are addressed after calving is critically important to a successful start to next year’s calf crop. “To maintain a 365-day calving interval, rebreeding has to occur by 82 days after calving,” said Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University Cow-Calf Field Specialist. “Cows need to recover from calving and start cycling again during that time period while providing enough milk for their growing calves.” These extensive demands after calving imposed significantly higher nutrient requirements on cows, Rusche explained. “Depending on her potential for milk production, a cow could require as much as 40-50 percent more energy and protein compared to the last two months of gestation,” he said. “Her needs for nutrients such as vitamin A, calcium and phosphorus are much greater, as well.” A major obstacle cattle producers face in meeting cows’ needs during

early lactation is the biological priority for nutrients. “The first priority for any animal is to meet first their maintenance needs. The next priority in the case of 2and 3-year-old cows would be their requirements for growth,” Rusche said. Providing milk for her calf, Rusche said, is the third priority. “Finally, if her nutrient intake is high enough she’ll breed. All four priorities need to be satisfied or there will be no calf to sell next year,” he said. Another factor to keep in mind are the weather conditions. “In the spring, cold stress due to the absolute air temperature becomes less of a concern. However, spring moisture can create its own challenges,” Rusche said. He explained that a hair coat that is completely soaked loses all its insulation value. Under those conditions, the energy requirements increase by an additional two percent for every degree that the wind chill temperatures drop below 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

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“Furthermore, as little as two inches of mud can increase the maintenance requirements of beef cattle by 10 percent,” he said. So how can ranchers meet the needs of cows in the most cost-effective manner? The answer, Rusche said, depends somewhat on when calving season begins. “If the start of calving season is timed so that peak grass production coincides with early lactation, forage resources might very well be sufficient to meet her needs without relying very heavily on harvested feedstuffs,” he said. Those feed savings are one of the greatest advantages of delaying calving to match up with grass production in a given environment. Rusche said that if a ranch management system involves calving earlier in the year, then the nutritional plan needs to take into account the cows’ higher requirements during early lactation. “Ideally, the feedstuffs have been tested so that the highest quality forages are saved for this time frame and the proper supplements are provided if needed,” he said. Another challenge producers need to keep in mind is the way nutrients are partitioned by the cow, which makes it difficult to feed her enough after calving to increase body condition. “The typical response by the cow when more energy is fed is to first increase milk production before adding body reserve,” he said. Rusche said this is a big reason the standard recommendation is to feed cows or heifers to attain a body condition score of 5 or 6 by calving time.

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Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

International Limousin Congress In Ireland

very two years an International Limousin Congress (ILC) is hosted in a different country. This represents IRELAND the world’s premier gathering of Limousin breeders and enthusiasts. At this time friendships are forged, ideas International Limousin Congress are exchanged, and lasting memories are created. In 2014, a large group of Limousin breeders from around the world toured farms, ranches, and a variety of interesting sights in the country of Argentina. This year, Ireland is playing host to Limousin breeders from around the globe August 20-28, 2016. The congress will showcase the best Ireland has to offer; their country, their culture, their famous hospitality and their renowned Limousin cattle. The tour begins with an Opening Ceremony and Banquet. There will also be a one-day Technical Conference and six days of travel which will culminate with the National Show Parade of Champions, Elite ILC Sale, Gala Banquet and Closing Ceremony.

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Heartland Calendar MARCH 5 5 5 6 10 12 13 15 18 19 19 26 28 28 31

Linhart Limousin Inaugural Bull Sale, at the farm – Leon, IA Elmwood Limousin & Lim-Flex 26th Annual Production Sale – Sterling, CO Limousin Assn. of Wisconsin Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction – Sparta, WI Limousin Assn. of Wisconsin State Sale – Sparta, WI ATAK Online Bull Sale – Avon, IL, MC Marketing Minnesota Limousin Assn. Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction – Litchfield, MN Boyer Limousin Annual Production Sale, at the farm – Liberty, NE Schott Limousin Ranch 33rd Annual Bull Sale – Mobridge, SD 15th Annual Anchor B/B-Bar/Carpenter Bull Sale, Saskatoon, SK Pinegar Limousin Herdbuilder XXII Sale, at the farm – Springfield, MO Vaughn Farms Genetics for the Future Sale – Napoleon, ND Bruner Limousin 34th Annual Genetic Power Bull Sale – Madison, SD DeRungs Limousin 6th Annual Production Sale – Madison, SD Hager Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale – Mandan, ND Wulf Cattle Seminar, at the farm – Morris, MN

APRIL 1 2 5 5 6 7 13 16 17 26 26 30

Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sale of 2016, at the farm – Morris, MN Ludens Family Limousin Annual Sale, at the farm – Viborg, SD Brown Land & Cattle Online Sale – Diamond, MO, R&R Marketing Bullis Creek Ranch Generations of Predictability 16 Production Sale – Burwell, NE Kansas Bull Test Sale – Beloit, KS Edwards Limousin Online Sale – Higginsville, MO, MC Marketing Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin 38th Annual Sale, at the farm – Pukwana, SD Missouri Limousin Breeders Assn. Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction – Lebanon, MO The Great American Pie Sale – Lebanon, MO Fullblood Limousin Alliance Online Sale, R&R Marketing Linhart Limousin Divas Online Female Sale – Leon, IA, MC Marketing Pinegar Limousin Road to Lexington Heifer Sale, at the farm – Springfield, MO

MAY 21 Kansas Limousin Breeders Assn. Junior Field Day, Anderson County Fairgrounds – Garnett, KS

Among the interesting places the group will visit besides the Limousin herds are a walk along the magnificent Cliffs of Moher, an Equestrian Center featuring an evening of traditional Irish music and dance, a stop at the Museum of Style Icons, shopping at the Newbridge Silverware Visitor Center, a tour of the world famous Guinness Storehouse, a photo opportunity at the Rock of Cashel, and a visit to the Blarney Castle, a historic castle most famous for its stone, which has the power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it. Information about registering to attend this event can be found on the ILC website (http://ilc2016.com/).

Rosalie Smith of Smithton, MO, and Marilyn Fortune of Miles City, MT, attended the 1998 ILC in Brazil.

Observe Bulls to Improve Breeding Success Rate

ulls that have been recently added to the bull battery, and bulls that have not been used since last year, should pass a breeding soundness exam before the breeding season begins, according to Glenn Selk of Oklahoma State University Extension. A new bull that has been exposed to cows should also pass a test for the venereal disease called trichomoniasis. Reports show 1.4 percent of bulls this last year tested positive for this disease. Visit your veterinarian soon about breeding soundness exams and “trich” tests to avoid reproductive problems next year and beyond. A good manager keeps an eye on the bulls during the season to make sure that they are getting the cows bred. Occasionally a bull that has passed a breeding soundness exam may have difficulty serving cows in heat, especially after heavy service. While conducting a research trial, I was collecting data on the ability of a bull to breed synchronized cows. The bull was mature and had been successfully used in the past. He had also passed a breeding soundness exam. However, it was apparent immediately that he could no longer physically breed females in estrus. Replacing him was the only solution. If we had not been present to observe the problem, an entire

calf crop for that breeding pasture was in jeopardy. Inability to complete normal service and low semen quality are more likely to be problems affecting breeding performance than failure to detect cows in heat. Nonetheless, poor libido can occasionally be observed in beef bulls. Such problems can best be detected by observing bulls while they work. Therefore, when possible, producers should watch bulls breed cows during the first part of each breeding season. If problems are apparent, the bull can be replaced while salvaging the remainder of the breeding season and next year’s calf crop. Likewise, a small proportion of bulls can wear out from heavy service and lose interest. These, too, will need to be replaced. The greater the number of cows allotted to each bull in the breeding pasture, the more critical it is for every bull to be ready to work every day of the season. Injuries to bulls throughout the breeding season are relatively common. When a bull becomes lame or incapable of breeding because of an injury to his reproductive tract, he needs to be removed from the breeding pasture and replaced with another bull.

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Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

By Dean Summerbell

inter in our area has been unusual at the time I’m writing this column. The snow has been relatively light and we have only had one week of below zero temperatures. We were grateful to have dry roads to

Denver on our way to the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). Things went very smooth for the Limousin activities at the NWSS. We enjoyed our time there visiting with Limousin friends we see only once in

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paint the picture and have it ready by the 2017 NALJA show in Grand Island, Nebraska. People purchasing a spot in the portrait will receive a print and the original done in oil, matted and framed, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Prices have been set for all of the spots and we are selling them now. It’s hoped that a project like this will raise additional funds to cover costs of putting on the NALJA show. Beverly and I are looking forward to the sale season, which this year will last 94 days from the first sale to the final spring sale. In addition, six states will have their annual meetings and benefit auctions. Time goes fast when one is having fun. At the time of the printing of the Heart Beat, we are a third of the way through the sale season, having had eight sales and two state meetings. Don’t forget to enter your junior projects for the upcoming Heartland Regional in Springfield, Missouri, June 10-11, 2016. A full weekend of activities are planned at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The entry form is found in this issue of the Heart Beat. We hope to touch base with everyone as we travel around the Heartland. We wish them good luck with their sales, purchases, and junior projects.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? This photo goes back a ways, and was taken at an event in a Heartland state. Can you identify the people and how much do you know about them? Do you know the answers to these questions? 1.) Who is this husband and wife team? They were longtime Limousin breeders, and were very active at the national and state levels. 2.) Where are they from? 3.) What year was the photo taken?

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a while. I spent most of my time in the Yards where the foot traffic seemed to be better than usual. The Pen and Carload shows featured outstanding bulls that were displayed by great firms from the Heartland and across the United States. The Heartland Limousin Association held a board meeting January 12, 2016, to discuss the Heartland banquet and the 2017 NALJA show in Grand Island, Nebraska. The board decided to renew a project designed to subsidize the costs for the junior show. Norma Effertz of Velva, North Dakota, and Judy Symens of Sisseton, South Dakota, will be putting together a project featuring a portrait of a Limousin show. They will be soliciting pictures for the various places in the portrait. Six exhibitors with their cattle will be the center of the portrait, which will have people sitting in the stands beneath banners that feature sponsors of the show. People will also be positioned standing at the arena rails watching while a judge makes his selection. An announcer and clerk will be included as well. The portrait will be put together and sent to C.J. Brown in time for the 2017 National Western. She will then

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Mission Statement of the Heartland Limousin Association The purpose for which the HLA is organized is to serve as a service organization designed to promote and further enhance the Limousin breed of cattle in the seven state area comprised of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD and WI. The goals for the Association shall include promotion, strengthening state and junior associations within the region; development of a regional publication; improvement of communication and a unified attitude of breeders; to provide market information and expertise; to serve as a coordinator of events between the Association and the industry; to increase breeder involvement; and to strengthen ties between the NALF and the Heartland Limousin Association.

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around during the week when it was less crowded. The heater worked great in the NALF hospitality booth in the Yards. We were blessed with warmer-thanusual weather so we only used it for a couple of days. It will be useful to take to other events in the Heartland. The popcorn popper was a big hit again this year. I unthawed the oil on our heat register in our hotel room before taking the bags to the tent. Last year we unthawed the oil on the coffee pot and heater.

By Bev Summerbell

ean and I spent a week in Denver attending the Limousin events at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). The stock show announced they had the largest opening day attendance in the show’s history with 50,654 fans going through the gates. This was the 110th annual stock show and Paul Andrews, president and CEO, was thrilled with the support by the Denver metro community and stock show fans. I can attest to the big crowds. Dean and I wanted to buy a Veito carbon infrared heater that we had seen in

Vegas during the NFR. They said they would be part of the vendors displaying and selling products at the NWSS so we decided to wait and purchase it there. I ventured upstairs to find their booth Saturday, January 7. It was so packed you could hardly walk in the aisles. I finally found the booth and left, deciding I would come back and look

Sharilyn Willette, Lura Limousin of Delavan, MN, shared this recipe with us. It’s a favorite at our house, especially on those chilly winter days.

Corn Chowder Soup 1 lb. bacon, fried Saute ½ cup each onion and celery in the bacon fat (I cut down that amount and added some carrots.) Add 2 tbsp. flour Add 1 ½ to 2 cups of milk (You can add more milk if soup is too thick.)

It was great to see so many Limousin enthusiasts attending the NWSS as well as stopping in the tent to say “hello.” We thank Jerry and Norma Effertz of Velva, North Dakota, for bringing goodies and helping run the tent. We also appreciate Judy Symens of Sisseton, South Dakota, for assisting with the tent and for bringing treats for the Hospitality room in the hotel. There are times when Dean and I were not able to be in the tent and it was nice to be able to rely on friends to help us out.

Member News Congratulations to the Schilling family of Edson, Kansas. Clay and Kaycie are the proud parents of a baby boy, Cogan Phillip, born January 29, 2016, in Hays, Kansas. He weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz. and was 19 in. long. Proud grandparents are Ron and Marsha Schilling of Edson. Cash and Amanda Schilling’s baby boy, Chasyn Cash, arrived 15 weeks early. He was born at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, January 28, 2016, weighing 1 lb. 12 oz. and was 13 in. long. The baby has a good start, but they have a long road ahead of them. Please keep this family in your prayers! Congratulations to Reed and Jenna (Moser) Kampmeier of Chokio, Minnesota, on the birth of their son. Weston Ralph was born January 25, 2016. He weighed 6 lb. 10 oz. and was 16.14 in. long. Proud grandparents are Jon and Lori Moser of Morris, Minnesota. Get well wishes are sent to Jason O’Brien of Jane, Missouri. He had gallbladder surgery at the end of January and we hope he has a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with Grayhm Beck, 7-year-old son of Jamie and Alycia Watts of Fairfield, Nebraska, as he continues his journey with his heart problems. Our sympathy is extended to Becky Duckett and her family of Grimes, Iowa, on the death of her mother. Her obituary is printed on the Iowa news page.

We also extend our sympathy to Rob Brawner and his family on the recent death of his sister, Carol. Her obituary is printed in the Nebraska news section of the Heart Beat. Our sympathy is extended to Arne and Stacy Hanson of Garnett, Kansas, on the death of his father, Arne Hanson, who passed away January 27, 2016. The obituary is located on the Kansas News page of the Heart Beat.

Best wishes to Kiley and Shawna (Haas) McKinna who were united in marriage December 5, 2015, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This happy couple honeymooned in Maui!

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Congratulations to Curt and Clair Meyers of Morgan, MN, on the birth of their twin boys October 27, 2015. Tripp Francis and Charles Curt both weighed in at 6 lb. 1 oz. and measured 19 in. long. Proud grandparents are Roger and Donna Potter of Braddock, ND.

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Wulfs Xclusive 2458X (PB,B,HP) WZRK Primestar 861P x Wulfs Missive 2258M CE: 8 (.81) BW: 3.0 (.85) WW: 82 (.82) YW: 130 (.82) MK: 25 (.75) CM: 7 (.75) SC: 1.0 (.80) ST: 21 (.01) DC: 18 (.68) YG: .09 (.38) CW: 53 (.64) RE: .03 (.52) MB: .35 (.65) $MI: 67 A very popular bull who has proven himself in the pasture. He was a top-selling bull in a past Wulf sale. Xclusive sires bulls with tons of muscle and power, and daughters that are maternal in the makeup.

This is a glimpse of the some of the sires we carry. We have many more available. Give Herman a call to see what will work best on your cows this spring, he’d love to talk to you. BLACK BULLS ACHH Westwind W544 (HomoB,HomoP).... $40 Alter Ego (LF,B,HomoP)................................ $40 CHTT Black Bear 6471B (B,P)...................... $30 COLE Businessman 104B (B,HomoP).......... $40 •DLVL Xerox 023X (B,HomoP)...................... $30 EF Xcessive Force (LF,HomoB,P).................. $75 EF Zen 344Z (B,HomoP)............................... $40 GATS Xerxes 003X (HomoB,DP)................... $30 •GTBR Undertaker 6U (B,HomoP)................ $30 GV Stetson 648A (HomoB,HomoP).............. $40 GV X-Man 701X (B,HomoP).......................... $40 •HUNT Mr Jock 44J (B,P)............................ $30 HUNT Testament 40T (B,HomoP)................. $40 JBV Nite Watchman (B,HomoP)................... $30 JYF Zeek 151Z (B,HomoP)........................... $40 Bar JZ Wide Load 269W (B,HomoP)............ $30 •KYLD Daytona 730T (%,B,HomoP)............. $40 LaGrand MAF Antidote 5775 (Angus).......... $20 LFLC Ace 750A (HomoB,HomoP)................ $40 •LVLS Lethal Weapon (HomoB,HomoP)...... $30 •LVLS Secret Weapon 4408K (B,P)............. $40 MAGS U Haul (LF,HomoB,HomoP).............. $40 MRL X-Rated 014X (B,HomoP)..................... $40 R&R Mr. Jock 9W (B,P)................................ $30 RMKR Goaline 441N (HomoB,HomoP)........ $30 •ROMN Unbelievabull 141U (B,P)............... $25 •ROMN Xpect More 100X (B,HomoP).......... $40 •ROMN Xpress Lane 101X (B,HomoP)........ $30 ROMN Zephyr 148Z (B,HomoP).................. $30 RPY Paynes Derby 46Z (B,P)....................... $50 RUNL Alliance 272A (HomoB,HomoP)......... $30 RUNL Stetson 850S (HomoB,HomoP)......... $40

SL Ironhide (B,P).......................................... $40 SYES Backstage 466B (HomoB,HomoP)...... $30 SYES Best Buy 316A (B,HomoP).................. $40 TMCK Alfalfa 35X (LF,HomoB,HomoP)......... $40 TMCK Architect 031A (LF,HomoB,HomoP).. $40 TMCK Bronx 113B (LF,B,HomoP)................. $40 TMCK Burris 114B (LF,HomoB,HomoP)....... $30 TMCK Durham Wheat (HomoB,P)................ $40 TNUH Blue Print 245H (HomoB,P)............... $40 VL Apollo 324A (B,HomoP).......................... $40 WASY Yes Man 677Y (DB,DP)..................... $30 •WLR Direct Hit (HomoB,HomoP)............... $40 Wulfs Aerosmith 0556A (LF,B,HomoP)......... $40 Wulfs Big Timer 2004B (B,HomoP).............. $40 Wulfs Billy The Kid K234B (B,HomoP)......... $40 Wulfs Bulldozer N708B (HomoB,HomoP).... $40 Wulfs Nasa 1212N (B,S).............................. $40 •Wulfs Nobel Prize 3861N (B,HomoP)......... $30 Wulfs Realtor 1503R (B,HomoP).................. $30 Wulfs Ridgley 3172R (B,HomoP).................. $30 •Wulfs Shop Talk 2332S (HomoB,HomoP)... $40 •Wulfs Sirloin 3172S (B,HomoP)................. $18 •Wulfs Signature 9302S (B,HomoP)............ $40 Wulfs Stimulus 2009Z (Angus)..................... $20 •Wulfs US Army General 5093 (B,HomoP).. $40 •Wulfs Walcott F711W (HomoB,HomoP)..... $40 •Wulfs Warbonnet (HomoB,HomoP)............ $22 Wulfs Warrior 9302W (B,HomoP)................ $40 Wulfs Willard 5115W (B,HomoP)................. $40 Wulfs Wisdom 8063W (B,P)......................... $40 •Wulfs Xclusive 2458X (B,HomoP)............... $40 •Wulfs Xerox 8622X (LF,B,HomoP)............... $40 •Wulfs Yak The Black T108Y (HomoB,HomoP).... $22

•Wulfs Yankee K689Y (B,HomoP)................ $40 Wulfs Yogi A155A (AAA)............................... $40 •Wulfs Yukon Trail 8084Y (B,HomoP).......... $40 Wulfs Zane X238Z (B,HomoP)..................... $40 Wulfs Zero Turn X292Z (B,HomoP).............. $40 RED BULLS Ashmara Graeme (FB,H)............................... $30 AUTO Cliff Hanger 194D (FB,H)................... $30 AUTO Red Dirt 118Y (R,HomoP).................. $30 Azur (FB,H)................................................... $30 •CF Jim Dandie (FB,HomoP)........................ $40 •CFSV Polled Excel 315S (FB,HomoP)........ $40 •CHTT Work Time 4925W (R,HomoP).......... $30 CJSL Windfall 9072W (R,DP)...................... $40 CVER New Generation 365Z (FB,HomoP)... $40 •D’Hanis Red Fox (FB,P).............................. $30 DLVL Bicep 491B (R,HomoP)....................... $30 •DVFC Focus Point (FB)............................... $30 •EAFF Hamilton 455M (FB,P)....................... $40 •EAFF Polled Hummer 530P (FB,P).............. $30 •EAFF Polled Platinum 515N (FB,DP).......... $40 EAFF Rejuvenator 260J (FB)......................... $30 FL Pld 4Z Olympus Touch (FB,P)................. $50 Galileo (FB)................................................... $30 GSFL Polled Galileo 13J (FB,P)................... $30 •Harvest Olympus (FB)............................. SALE •JLX Red Bull (R,HomoP)............................. $30 JYF Yieldmaster 80Y (R,HomoP).................. $40 •Lenape Polled Liberty (FB,P)...................... $30 Lori’s Woodbury Argonne 909A (R,HomoP).... $30 •MH Velocity (FB,P)..................................... $40 MINE Gold Medal 436G (FB,P).................... $40

Orion (FB).................................................. SALE Red COLE Mister E 9J (R Angus)................. $25 ROMN Deadwood 147Z (R,HomoP)............ $35 •ROMN Justice (R,HomoP).......................... $30 •ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T (R,HomoP)............. $40 •Second To None DHAN 1216L (FB)........... $30 •SOGF Special K 247B (FB)............ Limited $50 Southbridge Jackpot (FB,H)......................... $30 Stavely Hercules (FB,H)............................... $30 SVL Polled Excellant 201B (FB,HomoP)....... $30 SVL Polled Perfection 790X (FB,P)............... $30 SYES Accurate 77A (R,Sc)........................... $30 •TEXS Ranger Ted (FB).................... Limited $40 •TLSE American Idol (FB,P).......................... $30 TMF Westwood 505W (R,DP)...................... $40 TREF U Joint 083U (R,HomoP)..................... $30 •TREF Zeus 232Z (R,HomoP0...................... $30 Twilite Big Thunder (RAA)............................. $30 •Uranus (FB)................................................. $30 WASY Bakers Man 629B (R,HomoP)........... $40 •Willow Creek Excel (FB,HomoP)................ $30 •WRC Punch (FB)..................................... SALE WRZK Boot Stripes 1038B (R,P).................. $30 Wulfs Amazing Bull T341A (R,HomoP)......... $40 •Wulfs Apostle T343A (R,HomoP)................ $40 Wulfs Armor 2258A (R,HomoP).................... $40 •Wulfs Rambler 8400X (R,Sc)...................... $50 •Wulfs Ransom 3059R (R,HomoP)............... $50 •Wulfs Urban Cowboy 2149U (R,P)............. $30 •Wulfs Xcellsior X252X (R,HomoP).............. $40 •Wulfs Xtractor X233X (R,HomoP)................ $50 WZRK Atlas 8012A (R,HomoP).................... $40 •WZRK Genesis 532E (FB).......................... $40

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Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Iowa News… Field Day Set for Dunlap

The 2016 Iowa Junior Limousin Association annual field day will be held the weekend of June 4-5 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Dunlap. There will be a junior meeting on Saturday and a meal that evening for the juniors, their family and friends. The show will take place Sunday morning, June 5. Contact Brenda Anderson, junior advisor, for more information about this event or to obtain an entry form. Additional details will also be printed in the May/ June Heart Beat.

Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program

Seventeen young Iowa cattle producers from around the state participated in the 2015 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP). Congratulations to Joe Brewer of Dallas County for being one of the participants in this prestigious program. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association program consists of a series of educational sessions designed to develop leadership qualities in young

cattle farmers. The group met four times, focusing on leadership strategies, policy development, production practices and legislative advocacy. The YCLP class also helped develop and employ the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association’s Carcass Challenge. In November, 55 head of feeder steers were delivered to Amana Farms. The proceeds from the Carcass Challenge will be used to fund educational programming, leadership development, and advocacy training for cattle producers.

Thanks

We would like to say “thank you” to everyone who helped with the Limousin show, sale and chili feed at the Iowa Beef Expo February 16-17, 2016. We appreciate those who brought cookies and bars, as well as the many people who volunteered to help make/serve the chili on sale day. As the old saying goes, “Many hands make light work.”

The Beef Bowl, held at Lawry’s The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills, California, began in 1956. This year’s participants were the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the Stanford University Cardinals. In the early years there was a prime

rib eating competition, but that has changed. It’s not about which team eats the most, but rather to honor champion student-athletes for their achievement as a team making it to the Rose Bowl game.

In Memoriam

JoAnn Hudson, 87, passed away January 24, 2016, in Grimes, Iowa. Services were held at the Grimes United Methodist Church January 28. JoAnn is the mother of Limousin breeder Becky (Dana) Duckett of Grimes. She lived on a farm outside of Otho for most of her life and also worked as an accounts payable clerk. Her greatest joy was to be a homemaker, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and sewing, crocheting knitting and making quilts. She also made “trauma dolls” for the Kiwanis Club and dressing dolls for youth Emergency Services Shelter. JoAnn is survived by a son and two daughters, five grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren, and many other relatives.

Teams Participate in Beef Bowl

The Iowa Hawkeye football team participated in the 60th Annual Beef Bowl prior to the Rose Bowl game January 1, 2016.

2016 ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE Mon., MARCH

28 • Noon

Madison Livestock Sales Madison, South Dakota

OFFERING 15 LOTS

Black & Red Bulls • Purebred & Lim-Flex

Sires Also Represented: SAV Thunderbird 9061, Wulfs Xcellsior X252X 5 Sons of AHCC WestWind W544 sell.

& TMCK Durham Wheat

All Inquiries Welcome!

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NALF member for over 30 years.

Iowa Limousin breeders Roger Vorthmann of Treynor and Bob Bosch of Indianola watched the pen and carload shows in Denver January 14.

Kim Sieders of Tipton, IA, watched the pen show at Denver. Thank you for donating a beautiful quilt to the HLA Benefit Auction.

NALF Releases GE-EPD

imousin breeders and their commercial customers benefit greatly from new breeding and selection tools. The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) launched genomic-enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) with the fall 2015 international cattle evaluation. This provides GE-EPDs for all Limousin and Lim-Flex animals that have completed DNA testing for genomic profiles. A recalibration in cooperation with GeneSeek and the Canadian Limousin Association has supplied genomic profiles on more than 4,500 Limousin and Lim-Flex animals. Molecular breeding values from either a high- or low-density genomic profile test are then blended into EPD calculations to produce GE-EPDs. This recalibration has led to the doubling of the number of animals included, the number of traits enhanced and the genetic correlations. The advantage to animals with GE-EPDs is increasing EPD accuracy values on many traits equivalent to have 8-20 progeny. This adds greatly to the predictability in selection for genetic merit of young, unproven seedstock. Animals that are genomic-enhanced will have the NALF GE-EPDs displayed on their animal detail screen and performance reports in the NALF-DigitalBeef platform. Traits that are genomic-enhanced are highlighted in yellow on these reports.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer?

Questions on page 4.

1.) Tom and Rosalie Smith of Arator Valley Limousin, not only were active, but held important roles in various associations. Rosalie was president of the Limouselles in 1987-88. 2.) They were from Smithton, Missouri, but now reside in Sedalia, MO. In May of 1986, Tom and Rosalie were presented with the highly coveted “Outstanding Service Award” from the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association. 3.) The photo was taken in 1973 with two of their heifers, Amy and Minnie.

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Linhart Limousin Purchase Incentive Program • Guarantee…one-year unconditional breeding guarantee. We fully stand behind our product. • Documentation…bulls come complete with ultrasound, performance data, herd health & registration. • Financing Program…50% down at time of purchase, balance due on delivery. • Housing…complimentary development until April 15. • Trucking…we offer free delivery to central points. • Volume Purchases…buy 5 or more bulls, receive a 5% discount; 10 or more bulls receive a 10% discount. • Sight-Unseen Purchase Program…you tell us what you’re looking for, we’ll do our best to meet those needs, and if you’re not satisfied when you get your bull(s), you don’t own them.

We’d like the opportunity to show you what our bulls and our program can do for you. For More Information, Contact Linhart Limousin or MC Marketing Today.

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CE: 10 BW: 0.9 WW: 71 YW: 109 MK: 22 CM: 7 SC: 0.9 DC: 13 YG: .14 CW: 36 RE: .33 MS: .41 $MI: 65

Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Kansas News…

Ashlee Corns Interns at SEK Genetics

shlee Corns, daughter of Randy and Nancy Corns of Eureka, Kansas, spent a few days working at SEK Genetics. She was the recipient of the 2015 Heartland Limousin Association scholarship and one component of the scholarship requirement was to spend

three-to-five days working on a farm, ranch or agriculture related business. In addition, she had to write a short essay detailing her experience. Below is her essay. 10A is good on the right, we need to bring up 336X and 334B to give them

Ashlee giving a shot to one of the Longhorn females at SEK Genetics.

a shot. This might all sound confusing to you, but for me these were phrases I heard every day during my internship at SEK Genetics. During my internship, I was able to learn more in depth about the process I send my own livestock through when I go to flush my cows and even put embryos in them. I was able to look at the different stages of eggs, seeing the ones that are fertile, and even some eggs that were not. I watched the process of how bulls are semen tested, and was able to look at the semen under the microscope to see the difference with a bull with good semen and one with bad semen. I did many tasks that I am used to doing at home such as pushing cows through the shoot, sorting cows off and giving shots. Now, there were tasks I was not used to such as working with

Field Day to be Held in Garnett

The Kansas Junior Limousin Breeders Association will hold their annual field day Saturday, May 21, 2016, at the Anderson County Fairgrounds in Garnett. The show will take place at 2:00 p.m. with a meal for all juniors, their families, friends and other Limousin enthusiasts to follow that evening. K.C. and Jennifer Youngblood, along with David and Michelle Ratliff, are coordinating the field day activities. Contact them for further information or check out the KLBA website. Additional details will be printed in the May/June Heart Beat.

In Memoriam

Congratulations to Clay Schilling (third from left) of Edson, KS, on his selection of 2016 Limousin Herdsman of the Year at the National Western in Denver. He is congratulated by family members Cash, Chance and Ron.

Jered Shipman of Grandview, TX, a former member of the Kansas Junior Limousin Assn., judged the National Western Stock Show Limousin Open Limousin Show in Denver. He made his parents, Phil and Joyce Shipman of Girard, KS, very proud.

Effertz Elected Vice Chairman of Federation of State Beef Councils

erry Effertz of Velva, North Dakota, has been elected vice chairman of the Federation of State Beef Councils for 2016. He was elected to this position at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) convention in San Diego in January. This is the home of state beef councils at the national level, representing state beef council interests and helping establish funding and direction for the national Beef Checkoff Program. Jerry has served in leadership positions in several state and national beef industry organizations. He was chair of the North Dakota Beef

Longhorn cows. I had never been around Longhorns before and it was an interesting experience. They have a special shoot made for the Longhorns where the back doors open allowing the vet to still be able to flush the cow and even AI her. I learned the unique manner the cows are fed at SEK and even calculated the protein percentage to make sure the cows were properly fed. This internship was an incredible experience and it was intriguing to be able to experience each aspect of the process we send our cows through. This will help me when it comes to my schooling since I am going for an agriculture major. I highly encourage everyone to take the time and visit your local vet and spend a day, because more people should have a better understanding of the process that our cows go through. I would like to thank SEK Genetics for allowing me to spend the week with them and help to further my education through this experience.

Commission, a national director on U.S. Meat Export Federation ,chair of the ND Stockmen’s Association Purebred Council, a founding member of the North Dakota Limousin Association and an active member and former board member of the Heartland Limousin Association. In addition, he has served on several national beef checkoff committees including the Retail, Public Relations and Global Growth Committees, as well as the Joint Checkoff Market Research Working Group, where he was chair. In addition to serving as vice chairman of the Federation in

2016, Jerry will also serve on the Beef Promotion Operating Committee (BPOC), which funds beef checkoff projects at the national level. Jerry and his wife, Norma, operate Black Butte Acres Limousin Ranch, raising seedstock Limousin cattle and backgrounding feeder calves. Their daughters, Maria and Kayla, were active members of the junior Limousin associations and enjoyed exhibiting cattle at various shows.

Arne Hanson, 94, father of Arne John Hanson of Garnett, Kansas, passed away January 27, 2016, at the Ruthven Community Care Center. Services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven, Iowa, February 5. He was raised on the family farm near Ruthven, graduating from high school there. He attended Iowa State University, and in 1949 he went back to Ruthven to begin farming. He and his wife, Cheryl, raised four children; Candace, Arne, John and Patricia. Arne was called to active duty in the United State Coast Guard in 1942. He served on anti-submarine patrols in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans until his honorable discharge in 1946. In 2011, he went on the Bushy Creek Area Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. In 1982, the family received the Century Farm Award at the Iowa State Fair. Arne retired from farming in 1990 and for the next 24 years spent his winters in Tucson, Arizona. He worked at the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, for 20 years. He served as a trustee at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven. Arne is survived by two sons and daughters, their spouses and seven grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and friends.

11th ANNUAL

SALE APRIL

Sunday

1 p.m. Laclede County Fairgrounds Lebanon, Missouri

SELLING 75 LOTS Purebred - Lim-Flex - Fullblood

Bulls - Pairs - Bred Females - Open & Show Heifers AUCTIONEER Chisum Peterson

CONSULTANTS

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SAT., APRIL 16 5:30 p.m. Social 6:00 p.m. MLBA Banquet & Benefit Auction

SUN., APRIL 17 Noon Lunch 1:00 p.m. Great American Pie Sale

SPONSORED BY Heart of Missouri Limousin Breeders & Missouri Limousin Breeders Associations

SALE MANAGEMENT Seedstock Consultants Specialized Sales Keith Kissee • Cell: 817-821-6263 2300 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23220 Ph: 804/353-2220 • Fax: 804/353-2221 e-mail: kkseedstock@comcast.net • www.kkseedstock.com

Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Minnesota News…

Annual Meeting, Banquet and Benefit Auction Set for March 12

he Minnesota Limousin Association will hold their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Litchfield VFW located at 915 E Hwy. 12. The social will begin at 11:15 a.m. followed by the meal at Noon. We hope to have a large contingent of Limousin enthusiasts take part in this annual event. Please let any member of the MN Association board of directors know what you will be donating to the benefit auction. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you are unable to attend, leave your bid with any board member or you can be on the phone during the auction. The money raised from this auction goes to support the activities

Minnesota Commercial Producer for 2015, Bernhard and Kathy Larson of Hendricks, MN, were on hand for the pen and carload shows at the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

of the junior and senior associations throughout the year. Thank you!

Wulf Cattle Display at NCBA Convention

Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota, had a large display set up at the NCBA convention. In addition, Jerry Wulf had the opportunity to give a speech January 27 to those attending the NCBA Cattlemen’s College in San Diego, California.

Bob Mezger and Jerry Wulf, along with Jon, Joanna, and Justus Moser of Morris, MN, enjoyed watching the pen show in Denver.

Becky Church Receives La Prix Scholarship

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ecky Church of Hastings, Minnesota was awarded the La Prix scholarship during the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver. This scholarship is given based on knowledge, future intent, creativity and ambition of the young person as well as a personal interview. The applicants may have any goal, collegiate major or career in mind. The scholarship, titled “La Prix,” comes from the commissionable proceeds from the “Embryos on Snow” (EOS) sale and the EOS sponsors during the club calf weekend of the NWSS. The initial sponsorship of the scholarship was TransOva Genetics. The winner receives a $10,000 cash award and the runner-up receives a $3,000 cash award. There were six finalists in the competition. The interviews were held January 15 and the winners were announced after the EOS sale. Becky said, “The livestock industry has provided me with endless

opportunities, friendships, lessons and memories. For that, I could not be more thankful.” She went on to say she hoped to obtain a career someday that will allow her to give back to the industry that has done so much for her. Becky is a student at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Agricultural Communications and Marketing with an Animal Science Minor. She is the daughter of Russ and Ann Church of Hastings. Becky and her sister, Laura, have exhibited several grand and reserve grand champion Limousin females at local, regional and state cattle shows. Congratulations Becky.

Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Missouri News…

Annual Meeting and Banquet to be Held in Lebanon

embers of the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association (MLBA) will hold their annual meeting, banquet, and benefit auction Saturday, April 16, 2016. The evening festivities will be at the Laclede County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. This will take place in conjunction with the Great American Pie Sale to be held the next day at the fairgrounds starting at 1:00 p.m.. The social will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the meal at 6:00 p.m. There will be a silent auction, live auction and raffle. Members of the Missouri Junior Limousin Breeders Association will also hold their meeting Saturday afternoon, April 16. There will be an election of officers, discussion on the field day, and planning for those traveling to Louisville for the NALJA show in July.

Directions to the Fairgrounds

Take #129 Lebanon exit, go west on Jefferson (Hwy. 64) 0.6 miles

to Elm Street. Turn right (east) 0.4 miles to the Laclede County Fairgrounds. The building for the dinner Saturday night is next to the sale arena on the fairgrounds.

Field Day and HLA Regional Show

The weekend of June 10-12, 2016, will be very busy with four shows in three days. The MLBA junior field day show will take place Friday night, June 10. The Heartland Limousin Association Regional Show will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. That afternoon the Fullblood Limousin Alliance will hold their national show. On Sunday, members of the MLBA will host their annual Open Show. We hope to have a large contingent of Missouri senior and junior members attend and take part in these events. Contact any board member or check out the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association website for more information.

Congratulations Dalton

Lafayette County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen attended the annual meetings, Cattlemen’s college and industry trade show at Lake Ozark January 8-10, 2016. Dalton Edwards of Higginsville was one of two Lafayette County youth to receive scholarships at the Foundation banquet. Dalton was also recognized as a winner in the junior points competition.

Paul and Hannah Junkans of California, MO, watched the pen and carload show at Denver.

Mike Henderson Presents Award

Mike Henderson, Region 2 vice president of the Callaway Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Association, presented the Legislator of the Year award to Representative Jay Houghton. The ceremony took place in January 2016.

Awards Presented in Missouri

r. Bill Lant, state representative for District 159 in Missouri, presented Allie, 17, Roper, 15, and Tate, 14, O’Brien with plaques for the Missouri House of Representatives Resolution. They are the children of Jason and Mindy O’Brien of Pineville, Missouri. This award is given for the outstanding youth in the state of Missouri. Members of the House of Representatives hold in high esteem those Show-Me State youth who admirably demonstrate their true potential as lifelong learners

and involved citizens through the excellence of their achievements as students. The O’Brien family have achieved excellence in their rodeo and roping, along with many other activities while maintaining excellence in school and volunteering in their communities. They are also the main employees at the O’Brien Limousin Ranch. “We are so proud of the kids for this honor and are very thankful for Bill Lant for selecting them for this honor,” said Jason O’Brien.

Tate, Allie and Roper O’Brien of Pinevile, MO, are pictured with their awards and State Representative Bill Lant.

Mark the Date

2016 HEARTLAND REGIONAL SHOW June 10 & 11, 2016 Springfield, MO

Nebraska News… Herd Books Are Now Available

The Nebraska Limousin Association Herd Book is printed and ready for distribution. Every member received ten copies with their paid 2016 membership. Other copies will be available at a variety of Limousin events throughout the year.

Cattlemen’s Classic

The 25th Anniversary of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic was held February 13-21, 2016. The Limousin portion of the Classic took place Thursday, February 18 at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney. The show was scheduled for the morning and the sale followed in the afternoon. Bruce Brooks of Marietta, Oklahoma, served as the auctioneer for the sale. The junior events took place Saturday and Sunday, February 20-21, 2016.

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A special thanks to those who made and served the chili lunch on the day of the show and sale. We appreciate the support of the members and commercial cattlemen who came to the Limousin events at the Classic. The results from the shows and sale will be printed in the May/June Heart Beat.

Settje to Serve as Ex-Officio on NALF Board

Chad Settje of Creston will serve on the NALF board of directors for another year as an ex-officio member of the executive committee. His term as president ended at the NALF annual meeting January 11, 2016, in Denver, Colorado. He has served two threeyear terms as a member of the board of directors. Congratulations on your service to the members of the North American Limousin Foundation.

Fundraiser for 2017 NALJA Show in Grand Island The Heartland Limousin Association will serve as the host for the 2017 NALJA Show, “Escape to Grand Island” in Grand Island, Nebraska. The show will be held at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds July 2-7. A hand-painted Limousin painting by C.J. Brown will be done as a way of raising money for the show. Your favorite person or show animal can become part of this vivid painting featuring a Limousin show. There are several options for you to be a part of the painting. You can be a featured “showman” in the ring with your favorite female or bull, you could be the judge in the ring, a figure in the announcer’s stand, a spectator in the stands, or a spectator standing along with rail. There will also be a spot on

the painting for your farm/ranch or business sign. All of the spots designed for the figures and signs will be sold by early January 2017. At this time, all buyers will be required to submit a photo which will act as a model for our artist. The fundraiser is open now and you can begin purchasing your spot in the painting. The sponsor banners will be sold for $500 and this includes an artist print of the painting. One figure in the announcer’s stand will be auctioned off at a benefit auction. This will also include an artist print. For further information, contact Judy Symens of Sisseton, South Dakota, or Norma Effertz of Velva, North Dakota, co-chairs of this fundraising project.

An example of the portrait for the fundraising event for the 2017 National Junior Limousin Show & Congress to be held in Grand Island, NE.

Go Fund Me Sites Set Up for Nebraska Youth These two Nebraska young people are in the need of our prayers and financial support as they undergo serious medical issues. Go Fund Me accounts have been set up for both.

uliann Hosier, 14-year-old granddaughter of Charles and Nancy Hunt of Oxford was diagnosed with K i e n s b o c k ’s Disease in 2014. She suffered five fractures from 2012-2015 including her hand, her foot and her femur. She went from an active teenager to spending most of her time in a cast or sling. In August of 2014, her health took a turn for the worse. She experienced dizziness, her heart would race, and her whole body would shake, and she has even passed out. This has taken quite a toll on her ability to function on a daily basis. The family has taken her to doctors in Holdrege, Kearney and Omaha, Nebraska. She has been to cardiologists and neurologists, and has taken several different heart medications. Juliann’s doctors have referred her to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; however, they do not take the family’s insurance. The initial fee, just for a consultation, is $5,000. The family would appreciate whatever help you could give on the Go Fund Me site (Juliann’s Trip to Mayo Clinic) in their search for medical help for their daughter. They need to find answers so she can get back to her happy, energetic, cheerful, funny, beautiful self!

In the J a n u a r y / February issue of the Heart Beat, on the Nebraska News page, there was an article about 7-year-old Grayhm Beck, son of Jamie and Alycia Watts of Fairfield. He has been diagnosed with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease. The main artery in his heart has two flaps instead of three, and Grayhm’s does not open or close right. Since the original story was printed, Grayhm has been to Children’s Hospital in Kansas. The doctor was not only concerned with his heart condition, but also his lungs. He will need to go back for further tests. Currently, he is on inhalers day and night. In addition, his iron count was very low so he is on several medications to get his iron level up. The family is grateful for any donations on the Go Fund Me site (“Help Hubby’s Heart”) to assist with the extra cost of travel in addition to those expenses that insurance does not cover. They ask that you keep Grayhm in your prayers.

In Memoriam

Carol Lynn Brawner, 51, of Livingston, Montana, passed away suddenly January 11, 2016, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Montana. She is the sister of Rob Brawner of Bullis Creek Ranch of Wood Lake, Nebraska. A memorial service for Carol was held January 20 at the Holbrook United Methodist Church in Livingston.

Nebraska Limousin producers Loren Wach, Mark Nutter and Roger Timperley visited with Herman Symens of Sisseton, SD, during the pen and carload show in Denver.

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South Dakota News… Members Traveled to Rapid City for Banquet

embers of the South Dakota Limousin Association (SDLA) and other Limousin enthusiasts traveled to Rapid City for their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction Thursday, February 4, 2016. This event took place in conjunction with the Black Hills Stock Show. The Limousin Show and Sale were held the next day, February 5, at the Convention Center. A large crowd of seedstock and commercial producers from South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, Montana and Iowa, along with their families and friends gathered for a delicious prime rib buffet dinner followed by the meeting and benefit auction. Matt Bruner, SDLA president, welcomed the crowd and introduced the members of the board. Warren Symens presented the treasurer’s report.

Ryan Vig of Faith, SD, had the highest bid on the Mystery Money Envelope.

Dean Summerbell, Heartland Limousin Association Executive Secretary, presented the Dakota Commercial Producer of the Year award to Jon Soukup of Lesterville. Chisum Peterson auctioned off a variety of items on the benefit auction. There a number of unique items along with baked goods, decorative items, jewelry and horseshoe art. In addition, there were cattle supplies, semen and advertising. A popular item was a custom-made, carved wooden box made by Brian Skaggs. Highlights of the evening were the “mystery money envelop” and the “mystery can.”. Thanks to everyone who donated and/or bid on the items at the benefit auction. The money raised goes to support activities for the associations throughout the year.

SDLA President Matt Bruner was a great model for the winter scarves offered to the highest bidder at the South Dakota Limousin benefit auction in Rapid City.

Soukup Named South Dakota Commercial Producer of the Year

on and Carissa Soukup and their sons, Eli and Austen, of Lesterville were named 2016 South Dakota Commercial Producer of the Year by the South Dakota Limousin Association. Jon is the third generation to use Limousin genetics. His grandfather, Roy, bought his first Limousin bull in 1973. His father, Clate, took over most of the operation in the late 1990s. In 2001, Jon bought his first 10 purebred Limousin bred heifers. In 2008, Jon took over the operation from his father. The operation has grown from 100 head to 200 head of cows, of which 150 head are spring calvers and 50 head of fall calvers. Two-thirds of the herd is purebred Limousin and the rest are Red Angus and Lim-Flex. Their

spring calving starts in late February and the calves are marketed in late January as feeders. Each year Jon keeps back 25-30 replacement heifers and about six bulls to use in his own herd or to sell. Fall cows calve in last August with the calves sold in late April as feeders. Soukup farms 600 acres, of which one-third is corn, one-third beans and one-third alfalfa. Soukup has purchased bulls and heifers from Ludens Family Limousin, Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin, Symens Brothers, ROM’N Limousin, Bar JZ Limousin and Treftz Limousin. He also uses AI genetics in his breeding program. Jon likes the feed efficiency, muscle, disposition and calving-ease of the Limousin breed.

SDLA President Matt Bruner (left) and HLA Executive Secretary Dean Summerbell (right) congratulated John, Carissa, and sons Eli and Austen Soukup upon being named the South Dakota Commercial Producer of the Year.

Chisum Peterson Featured in Cattle Business Weekly This article, written by Amy Blum, was printed in the January 2016 Cattle Business Weekly.

hisum Peterson of Chamberlain, South Dakota, was featured in the January 2016 issue of the Cattle Business Weekly. Chisum, the oldest of three sons of Rod and Wendy Peterson of Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin, was raised on the family ranch near Pukwana. Cade is now working with his dad, Rod, on the ranch and Quin lives in Oklahoma. According to Chisum, when he was six he watched their annual bull sale and decided at that time that he wanted to be an auctioneer. He has fulfilled his dream, traveling around auctioning at consignment and production sales, as well as working at his real estate business.

Chisum attended Northeastern Oklahoma (NEO) A&M College on a livestock judging scholarship. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Livestock Merchandising in 1998. His goal was to be a purebred livestock sale auctioneer. He completed auction school that August and started his new career in the spring of 1999. He realized the value of diversification and earned his real estate license. Peterson Land & Auction opened in 2001 in Chamberlain. Today, Chisum logs around 25,000 miles a

year auctioning sales for clients. He says that 10,000 of those miles come in the months of February and March. As a fourth-generation ag producer, Chisum enjoys sharing his family’s legacy with his daughters. Delaney has had success showing her purebred heifers. Last summer Chisum, his wife, Cindy, and younger daughter, Kendall, traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to watch Delaney receive the reserve grand champion banner in the National Junior Limousin Show with a purebred heifer they raised on the family ranch. In addition to his skill as an auctioneer, Chisum enjoys finding

Americana historical pieces. He has sold some interesting items including an authentic book bearing the mark of Crazy Horse, and an iconic flag pennant from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Chisum puts pride into every aspect of his business. “People entrust us with their most valuable items and parts of their life. It’s a huge responsibility that we don’t take lightly,” Peterson said. “When it comes to our business, reputation is everything. At the end of the day, the public decides what everything is worth, and my job is to represent it all accurately, efficiently and positively.”

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SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016

1:00 PM • at the farm VIBORG, SOUTH DAKOTA

LIMOUSIN | RED ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE LFLC

Selling

25 Bulls

25 Yearling Bulls 6 Bred Females 3 Open Heifers

Crown royaL 48C

2016 NATIONAL WESTERN BULLS SELL LFLC

CLear ChoiCe 803C

LFLC Zest 51Z x ELOR Romeo’s Choice 769L 3/10/15 | BW 2.2 WW 69 YW 104 SC .85 MA 26 LFLC

CheCking aCCount 701C

hoMo PoLLed

LFLC Windfall 56W x WULFS Nasa 1212N 4/16/15 | BW 1.8 WW 69 YW 85 SC .75 MA 22 LFLC

Cash Money 805C

Wulf’s Ziplock N922Z x WULFS Ransom 3059R 4/16/15 | BW -1.0 WW 76 YW 104 SC .8 MA 26 LFLC

CenterFoLd 767C

Wulf’S Ziplock N922Z x ROMN Made To Order 4/10/15 | BW -.1 WW 81 YW 116 SC 1.12 MA 29

Wulf’s Ziplock N922Z x LFLC Windfall 56W 4/11/15 | BW .9 WW 72 YW 93 SC 1.07 MA 25

JOIN US FOR A PRE-SALE LUNCH at the farm, 3 Miles East and 3 3/4 Miles North of Viborg, SD

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Wisconsin News… Banquet, Benefit Auction and State Sale to be Held March 5-6 Mark your calendars for the weekend of March 5-6, 2016. The weekend begins with the annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction Saturday evening, March 5 in Bangor followed by the sale the next day in Sparta, WI. Contact John Franseen, Mary Elliott or any other board member to make your reservations for the banquet Saturday night. Mary’s number is 715/520-7114 and you can text for your reservation. Also, let them know what you will be donating for the auction. If you are not able to attend,

you can leave your bid or be on the phone during the auction. The 26th annual state sale will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Equity Livestock Market in Sparta. Free coffee and donuts will be available at the barn on the day of the sale. The sale headquarters is the Best Western Hotel in Sparta. Their number for making reservations is 608/269-2664. We look forward to having another great crowd. This is always the highlight of the year for the members, friends, and family of the association.

Mitchell Appointed to Beef Board USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed 37 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. The 36 appointees will serve three-year terms and one appointee will serve a one-year term. Congratulations to Bob Mitchell of Wauzeka who will serve a three-year term representing cattle producers. The 100-member board is authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985. The secretary of agriculture selects the appointees nominated by beef, veal, dairy, and importerscertified organizations.

The board contracts with established national, nonprofit and industr y-governed organizations to implement programs of promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing, and producer communications. The establishment of the Beef Promotion and Research Board empowers framers and ranchers to leverage their own resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities.

John Franseen of Marshfield, WI, had his bull, B Bar Cognac, on display in the Yards at the NWSS.

Beef in School Lunches A report by the USDA finds that ground beef in schools contain significantly less salmonella contamination than ground beef sold to consumers. USDA’s Economic Research Service examined the impact of food-safety standards imposed by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on suppliers of ground beef to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Food Safety News reports because ground beef is a staple of school menus and has suffered a number of product

recalls in recent years, AMS pays particular attention to the food safety of ground beef. The researchers found that the food-safety performance of active suppliers exceeded the performance of inactive ones, meaning they sought approval to supply the NSLP, but did not bid for contracts, and commercial market suppliers. The report suggest that “AMS standard encourage superior food safety performance.”

26th ANNUAL

SELLING 61 LOTS

STATE SALE

Sunday, March 6, 2016 • 1 p.m. Equity Livestock Market • Sparta, Wisconsin LOT 5

MRL COLUMBO 528C

PB - B/DP by Beaver Brook Yoakum 580Y

PUREBRED & LIM-FLEX 23 BULLS • 10 OPEN HEIFERS 21 BRED HEIFERS 9 BRED FEMALES

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS... SATURDAY - MARCH 5

1:00 p.m. Cattle must be in barn 3:00 p.m. Cattle will be screened 6:30 p.m. Cocktails at Log Cabin, Bangor, WI 7:00 p.m. Annual Banquet

SUNDAY - MARCH 6

10:00 a.m. Cattle available for viewing Free coffee and donuts at the barn 1:00 p.m. 26th Annual Wisconsin State Sale

SALE-DAY PHONE… (608) 269-3104

LOT 12

AUCTIONEER…

MRL CLAYMAKER 516C

Joel Edge (319) 540-1730

PB - R/DP by ROMN Deadwood 147Z

SALE HEADQUARTERS... Best Western, Sparta (608) 269-2664

LOT 26

WAGON WHEEL BEELINE 5046C 50% LF - B/DP by Wagonwheel Adrian 229Z

CONSIGNORS… Badger Hill Farm Flock Limousin Green Fields Crossing Mill Road Limousin Schlim-Chance Limousin Spring Creeks Cattle Co. Wagon Wheel Stock Farm

YOU’RE INVITED… To our Annual Banquet

LOT 31

WAGONWHEEL FOREVER LADY 539

50% LF - B/HP by JYF Yieldmaster 80Y

Log Cabin, Bangor, WI Saturday, March 5 – 6:30 p.m. Cocktails 6:30 p.m. • Banquet 7:00 p.m. Prime Rib Dinner & Benefit Auction Please RSVP with Mary Elliott (715) 468-4423

FELLOWSHIP • FUN • GOOD FOOD

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Fullblood Limousin Alliance Holds Meeting in January

embers of the Fullblood Limousin Alliance (FLA) met in Harrison, Arkansas, January 23, 2016. A large crowd was present, and several members were in attendance via a conference call. The association currently has 115 members. An election of officers was held, and ballots from those at the meeting, as well as the mail-in ballots, were counted. Stephen Haynes of Kentucky, was elected President; Randy McCutcheon of Arkansas, Vice President; Kim Kosmicke of Missouri, as Secretary; and Joe Latendresse of Oklahoma, was elected Treasurer. Dustin Sneed of Kansas, Rod Carver of Oklahoma, and Rhonda Withers of Oklahoma, were elected to the board. Other directors of the FLA board are Betty Anglani of Missouri, Ty Heavin of Missouri, and Ken Ragsdell of Missouri. The members thanked Billy White and Ron Garrison for filling in as president and board member. The next meeting will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 23, 2016.

of R&R Marketing will manage the sale and can be contacted at 615/330-2735. The entry form and other details can be found at www.rrmktg.com. Contact Randy McCutcheon at 870/448-5664 or Randy Ratliff if you would like to consign an animal.

National Fullblood Shows

The annual junior and open Fullblood Limousin shows will be held in conjunction with the Heartland Limousin Association Regional Show

and the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association Field Day the weekend of June 10-12, 2016, in Springfield, MO. Sponsorships for the junior and open Fullblood shows are: Gold - $200, Silver - $150, and Bronze - $100. Contact Joe Latendresse at 918/639-8438 or Betty Anglani at 417/257-3614 for details.

grant for the FLA’s Future Limousin Breeders of America.

Grant Awarded to Schrader

Congratulations to Colt Schrader, from Beggs, Oklahoma, who was the recipient of this year’s $1,000

Billy White presented the $1,000 grand to Colt Schrader.

FLA Online Sale

An FLA Online Sale is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Randy Ratliff

Fullblood Limousin Alliance Board: (front row) Kim Kosmicke, Betty Anglani, Randy McCutcheon, Joe Latendresse. (back row) Rod Carver, Ty Heavin, Rhonda Withers and Dustin Sneed. Not pictured are Stephen Haynes and Ken Ragsdell.

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BULLS BY...

Andy & Tammy Schmalshof Adam, Jonelle, Peyton & Carrina Schmalshof 436 140th St. • Avon, IL 61415 Andy, cell: 309/333-0029 Adam, cell: 309/333-3044 atak4limo@agristar.net • adam@atakcattle.com www.ATAKcattle.com

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Sire: HUNT Testament 40T Dam: JKTW Whiskey River 985 Purebred • Homozygous Polled CED: 8 BW: 1.4 WW: 83 YW: 114 MK: 32 SC: 0.7 CEM: 8 Doc: 28 YG: -0.01 CW: 35 REA: 0.47 MB: 0.06 $MTI: 57.11

HUNT Credentials 37C

Stats on Credentials from the 2016 National Western Stock Show Pen of Limousin Bulls: Frame: 6.3 Scrotal: 35 cm FT: 0.29 REA: 16.61 %IMF: 3.62 This 2/21/15 herd sire prospect was the lead bull in our Reserve Champion Division II Limousin pen at the National Western Stock Show. We believe he has all the Credentials the breed has been searching for in a red, purebred bull including predictable calving ease, flawless phenotype, loads of muscle, topnotch docility and a pedigree that is an outcross to many established bloodlines. Our sincere thanks to Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN for their recent purchase of onehalf interest in Credentials. We are honored by the confidence they have shown in our breeding program. Thanks also to B Bar Cattle of Lucky Lake, SK for their purchase of the Canadian semen rights. Semen in the U.S. on Credentials will be available for $30 a unit by contacting us, Wulf Cattle, LIMI-Gene or Grassroots Genetics.

We have more bulls like these for sale privately at the ranch.

Our sincere thanks to Aaron and Robin Metzger of DMW Cattle Co. of Larchwood, IA for their purchase of DANH Crank It Up 19C, a 3/6/15, black, polled, purebred son of Wulfs Yankee K689Y that was another popular member of our Reserve Champion Division II Denver pen.

HUNT LIMOUSIN RANCH

Charles & Nancy Hunt Dan, Melinda, Jenna, Adeline & Houston Hunt 10329 Highway 136 • Oxford, Nebraska 68967 308/473-8521 • 308/920-1120 (Charlie cell) 308/991-3373 (Dan) • huntlimo@huntlimousin.com www.huntlimousin.com

When you do business with Hunt Limousin, you’re investing in a reliable, trusted brand that you can depend on for generations to come.

HERDBUILDER XXII March 19 - 1 p.m. - Springfield, MO

AUTO SURE DEAL 149B

BW: 0.4 WW: 60 YW: 89 MK: 26 SC: 0.5 MB: -.12 $MI: 46 BW: 64 - Adj. WW: 829 - Adj. YW: 1,402 - SC: 36.6 - REA: 17.83 - IMF: 3.01

AUTO REAL DEAL 150B

BW: 1.2 WW: 70 YW: 99 MK: 26 SC: 0.5 MB: -.12 $MI: 46 BW: 69 - Adj. WW: 935 - Adj. YW: 1,345 - SC: 37.7 - REA: 17.58 - IMF: 3.42

Purebred - 9/2/14 & 10/1/14 HOMO BLK/HOMO PLD S: AUTO Cruze 132X D: AUTO Luckie Too 423Y The Cruze x Luckie Too mating has worked well as evidence by these two bulls who are flush brothers to last year’s Herdbuilder top seller, AUTO Lucky 4423A, who was purchased by Jim Day of Marshfiled, MO. Cruze stamps powerful structure and balance in his calves, while Luckie Too puts a championship look on them. You can’t go wrong with the power of these bulls.

TOLL FREE: 1-877-PINEGAR

Ed and Carol Pinegar, owners • 417/833-6784 850 W. Farm Rd. 56 • Springfield, MO 65803 Ty & Susie Heavin, farm managers • 417/833-2688 James Henderson, show cattle

AUTO LUCKY 4423A

HERDBUILDER XXII March 19 - 1 p.m. - Springfield, MO

AUTO POWER PLUS 133B

BW: 1.7 WW: 70 YW: 118 MK: 37 SC: 1.2 MB: .54 $MI: 71 BW: 74 - Adj. WW: 804 - Adj. YW: 1,305 - SC: 40.2 - REA: 15.45 - IMF: 3.87

AUTO POWER LINE 135B

BW: 1.1 WW: 75 YW: 117 MK: 37 SC: 1.2 MB: .53 $MI: 71 BW: 70 - Adj. WW: 884 - Adj. YW: 1,256 - SC: 38.7 - REA: 17.94 - IMF: 3.81

50% Lim-Flex - 9/21/14 HOMO BLK/HOMO PLD S: EXAR Denver 2002B D: EF Yadda Yadda 809Y These two flushmate bulls are full brothers to Cody Heavin’s heifer, AUTO Moonshine 280B. Moonshine has been successfully campaigned on the tan bark and maintains that broody look cattlemen love. These brothers are rugged in their design, have the numbers built-in with strong carcass data and the promotion behind them. Take one or both and just wait for those heavy, eye-appealing calves to drop.

TOLL FREE: 1-877-PINEGAR

AUTO MOONSHINE 280B

Ed and Carol Pinegar, owners • 417/833-6784 850 W. Farm Rd. 56 • Springfield, MO 65803 Ty & Susie Heavin, farm managers • 417/833-2688 James Henderson, show cattle

Jerry Effertz of Velva, ND, helped pop popcorn and serve coffee in the Hospitality tent in the Yards.

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The banquet hall was filled with Limousin members enjoying a delicious prime rib dinner at the South Dakota annual meeting and benefit auction February 4. Riverview Dairies new heifer development center near Wilcox, AZ, will be home to 75,000 dairy females.

Bob Bosch, Rita Vaughn, Amber Johnson, Julie Hassebroek, and Becky Ferda enjoyed a bag of popcorn and a few laughs outside the NALF Hospitality tent in the Yards. Dixie kept watch over the Wulf pen during the NWSS. She belongs to the Fanta family of Starbuck, MN.

Dan Hunt of Oxford, NE, finally got his road opened up three days after the storm hit February 2, 2016.

Andy Rest of NALF stopped by the NALF Hospitality tent.

Kiley McKinna out bid Dean Summerbell for the infamous Shirley’s apple pies at the South Dakota Limousin benefit auction. He then broke Dean’s spirit by doubling up and taking both pies.

Is it a winner? Mark Nutter and his wife, Marion of Thedford, NE, check their lottery ticket to see if they are new millionaires.

Tom Vaughn of North Dakota, Lori Straight of Iowa, and Nancy Hunt of Nebraska, all took in the pen and carload show in Denver at NWSS.

Ryan, Christine and Wayne Peterson of Osceola, WI, enjoyed breakfast in the hotel on their last morning in Denver.

South Dakota Limousin breeders John DeRung of Ramona and John Bruner of Winfred welcomed Limousin World representative Andy Rest to the Red Carpet Sale in Sioux Falls, SD.

Tom and Rita Vaughn of Cavalier, ND, visited the hospitality tent in the yards at the National Western Stock Show.

Is it a space platform or 17,500 calf hutches at the Riverview calf development station near Clovis, NM.

Brad Rops of Davis, SD, visited with Dave Nolz and Tyler Radke at the Red Carpet Sale in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Socializing & Working IN THE YARDS

NWSS 2016

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Junior Beat Who will be selected champion from the lineup in the junior Limousin show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver?

Two-year-old Palmer Nielson of Arlington, SD, knows she has to hold her mother, Michelle’s finger when she goes to a cattle sale.

Addison Ward of Aberdeen, SD, handed out the ribbons and plaques at the Red Carpet Sale in Sioux Falls. Her grandfather is John Bruner of Bruner Limousin, Winfred, SD.

The ribbon crew at the National Western Stock Show Junior Limousin Show January 12 in Denver were Pitch, 7; Bailee, 10; and Tripp Hager, 4, of Karlsruhe, ND.

Cousins Memphis and Kendall Peterson, along with Grayson Nielson and Rory Peterson attended the annual South Dakota Limousin banquet in Rapid City.

Four-year-old Emily Ludens is all smiles after her father, Mike, won the bid for the horse-covered blanket at the South Dakota benefit auction in Rapid City.

Anna Johnson, NALJA board member, of Sebeka, MN, worked in the ring and passed out ribbons during the National Western Stock Show Limousin Open Show.

A great crowd of South Dakota youth took in the Limousin show at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City.

Anchor B Limousin

Jay & Beverly Bohrson & Family Box 88, Hanley, SK S0G 2E0 bohrson5@outlook.com Ph: 306-544-2800 Jay cell: 306-544-7500 Bev cell: 306-270-1141

2016 Sale Offering

3 - Long Yearling Bulls 40 - Yearling Bulls 4 - Replacement Heifers B Bar Cattle-The Boon Family

Carpenter Cattle Co.

Box 181, Lucky Lake, SK S0L 1Z0 Lee Carpenter & Dana Carpenter t/f: 306-858-2130 Box 7, Hanley, SK S0G 2E0 eboon3@hotmail.com lee_carpenter21@hotmail.com www.bbarcattle.com dana_carpenter_8@hotmail.com Eric Boon cell: 306-280-8795 Ph: 306-544-2665 Delaney Boon cell: 306-858-7609 Lee cell: 306-544-7890

B Bar Slate 17C

Homo Polled Leptin TT

sire: DVCL Mr Unbelievable

dam’s sire: ROMN Made to Order

B BarGraphite 41C

Homo Polled Leptin CT

sire: Wulfs Xclusive 2458X

dam’s sire: ROMN Made to Order

Anchor B Cabella 19C Anchor B Columbia 6C

B Bar Marble 54C Carpenters Calgary 53C

Homo Polled Leptin CT

sire: B Bar Titanium 3Z dam’s sire: JYF Paladin

dam’s sire: ROMN Made to Order

B Bar Onyx 4C

Carpenters Coy 59C

Hetero Polled Leptin CT

sire: Koyle Apache

dam’s sire: Anchor B “The Boss”

sire: Anchor B “The Boss” dam’s sire: Wulfs Sudoku

Leptin CC

sire: EDW Ambassador

sire: RPY Paynes Derby 46Z dam’s sire: Wulfs Tibon T750T

Leptin CC

sire: EDW Ambassador

dam’s sire: Highland Reward

For additional information, please contact 403-370-3010 or the Bohrson Marketing Services website at:

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NALF Annual Meeting Held in Denver

he North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) held their annual membership meeting and election of board members Monday morning, January 11, 2016, at the National Western Club in Denver, Colorado. Two new members were elected to serve threeyear terms on the board. They are Greg Blaydes of Midway, Kentucky; and Mark Barker of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Three directors were re-elected

to the board for a second term. They are Dexter Edwards of Beulaville, North Carolina; Jim Bob Hendrickson of Adair, Oklahoma; and Austin Hager of Karlsruhe, North Dakota. The annual meeting included the “State of the Breed” review given by Mark Anderson, NALF Executive Vice President; and Joe Epperly, Assistant Vice President. In addition, committee reports were given, a financial state review was

presented by the NALF treasurer and the auditor, and the minutes were read from the last meeting.

The 2016 nominees for Limousin Commercial Producer of the Year, included: Steve and Barbara Baier of Griswold, IA; Frank and Sheila Dale of Single Tree Ranch, New Castle, CO; Delmer and Linda Stern of Garden City, SD; and Bernhard Larson of Hendricks, MN. A good crowd of members attended the annual NALF meeting January 11, 2016, at the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

2016 NALF Board of Directors: (front row) Bret Begert, President; Dexter Edwards, Vice President; Jim Bob Henrickson, Secretary; Gary Fuchs, Treasurer; Austin Hager, Member at Large; Chad Settje, Ex-Officio; Mark Anderson, NALF Executive Vice President: (back row) Joey Freund, Gary Gates, Warren Symens, Mark Barker, Greg Blaydes, Dennis Alt, Bob Mitchell, Fred Wacker and Curt Wieczorek.

The NALF Hospitality Tent in Herd Sire Alley.

Timing Nutrients is Crucial for Newborn Calves Producers should provide high-risk calves (born to thin first-calf heifers or calves that endured a difficult birth) at least two quarts of fresh or thawed colostrum within the first six hours of life and another two quarts within another 12 hours, according to Glenn Selk of the Oklahoma State University Extension. Calves born after a long difficult delivery will often be sluggish and slow to get up, Selk says in a news release. They may have respiratory acidosis, which will impair the ability of the calf to absorb large proteins (antibodies or immunoglobulins). Timing of colostrum is important because absorption of immunoglobulins from colostrum decreases rapidly from birth. “Intestinal closure” occurs because specialized absorptive cells are sloughed from the gut epithelium. The very large molecules (immunoglobulins) are no longer absorbed by the intestine and therefore are not released into the circulation.

In calves, efficiency of absorption declines steadily from birth and “closure” is virtually complete within 24 hours. Feeding may induce earlier closure, but there is little colostral absorption after 24 hours of age, even if the calf is starved. This principle of “timing of colostrum feeding” holds true whether the colostrum is consumed directly from the dam or supplied by hand. Thaw frozen colostrum very slowly in warm water so as to not allow it to overheat. A microwave oven can be used only if it is set on low power and the frozen colostrum is very slowly thawed. A slow thaw means denaturation of the protein does not occur. If at all possible, feed the calf natural colostrum first, before feeding commercial colostrum substitutes. Remember, the first feeding of milk or colostrum will induce faster intestinal closure.

25th Annual

BOYER LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX Production Sale Sun., MARCH 13

1 p.m. - At the Ranch - LIBERTY, Nebraska

SELLING

40 Limousin & Lim-Flex Bulls 20 Reg. & Comm. Open Replacement Heifers

TWO $250 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS SPONSORED BY… BOYER LIMOUSIN

Check DVAuction for videos & Nebraksa Limousin website www.NElimousin.org for the catalog

SALE HIGHLIGHTS: • Emphasis on Calving-Ease, Growth, Quiet Dispositions • Mostly Black • Unconditional 1st Breeding Season Guarantee • Free Boarding until April 1, 2016 • Complimentary Lunch

AUCTIONEER:

Chisum Peterson • 605.730.4214

GUEST CONSIGNOR:

This sale will be broadcast live on the internet. Real-time bidding & proxy bidding available. For questions, contact Justin Dikoff at (605) 290-0635 - jdikoff@dvauction.com

Kostal Family Limousin

LIMOUSIN SIRES… Wulfs Xcellsior, Englewood’s X Factor, MAGS Unreal, COLE Zone 89Z, AHCC Red Xplosion, GAT Xerxes, MAGS Yip HERD SIRES… COLE Xceptional 139X, CJSL 3062A (The General), L7 2039Z, LLJB 6225A (MAGS Xyloid)

BOYER’S MR. YIP 5252C - DP/DB - PB

BD: 1/28/15 - BW: 81 - WW: 706 MAGS Yip x JTBO Mind Of Her Own 252Z BW: 0.8 WW: 59 YW: 90 MK: 29 SC: 0.6 DC: 10 YG: .03 CW: 25 RE: .07 MB: .18 $MI: 54

BOYER’S MR. JOHNSON 5157C - DP/DB - PB BD: 2/18/15 - BW: 83 - WW: 590 CJLS 3062A x JTBL Ms Yellowbird 157Y BW: 0.2 WW: 56 YW: 82 MK: 29 SC: 0.4 DC: 17 YG: -.13 CW: 18 RE: .31 MB: -.04 $MI: 47

BOYER MR BISCUIT 421B - DP/DB - 50% LF BD: 2/20/14 - BW: 78 - WW: 705 - YW: 870 L7 2039Z x JTBO Ms. Standard 21Z BW: -1.0 WW: 59 YW: 90 MK: 30 SC: 0.5 DC: 13 YG: -.16 CW: 22 RE: .57 MB: .35

For more information and a catalog, contact:

BOYER LIMOUSIN Jay & Carol Boyer

(402) 696-4110 • (402) 239-7361 cell 15464 E. St. Hwy. 8 • Liberty, NE 68831 boyerlimi@hotmail.com

WULFS XCELLSIOR X252X

Sons sell from this homozygous polled purebred sire.

3-1/2 mi. east of Barneston, NE; 30 mil. south of Beatrice, NE; 20 mi. north of Marysville, KS; 70 mi. south of Lincoln, NE; 60 mi. west of St. Joseph, MO

ENGLEWOOD’S X FACTOR 170X Sons sell from this homozygous polled, homozygous black purebred sire.

Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Heartland Exhibitors NWSS Hosts Limousin Shows Junior Show Crowns Champions The grand champion Lim-Flex female was LH Honored for The National Western Stock Show Junior Belle 015B, a 3/1/14 homozygous black, homozygous Limousin Show was held Tuesday, January 12, polled daughter of EXAR Upshot 0562B out of MOE Standings 2016, in Denver, Colorado. Brad McCurry of PBRS Touch Me Gently 798T exhibited by Colt

esults of the Medal of Excellence (MOE) standings were announced at the Genetics On Ice Banquet at the DoubleTree Hotel in Denver, Colorado, January 11, 2016. Congratulations to the following Heartland exhibitors for their success in the show ring this past year. Purebred Bull—Gold Award went to AUTO Real Deal 150B owned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri. Lim-Flex Female—Silver Award went to VL Bombshell 402B owned by Korynn Clason of Beaver City, Nebraska. Lim-Flex Bull—Gold Award went to ELCX Draft Day 395B owned by Edwards Land & Cattle of Beulaville, North Carolina and Wies Limousin Ranch of Wellsville, Missouri. Dam—Gold Award went to AUTO Rebeca 292S owned by Pinegar Limousin. Silver Award went to AUTO Luckie Too 423Y owned by Cody Heavin of Springfield, Missouri. Regional Standings: Purebred Bull Central—Gold went to AUTO Real Deal 150B owned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri. Silver went to Cottage Lake Border Agent owned by Wies Limousin Ranch, and Cottage Lake/MarJon Farms. Bronze went to AUTO Sure Deal 149B owned by Pinegar Limousin. South Central—Gold went to SCAS Batman 771B owned by Ashlee Corns of Eureka, Kansas. Purebred Female Central—Gold went to AUTO Catalina 200C owned by Ryleigh Morris of Walnut Grove, Missouri. Lim-Flex Female Central—Gold went to AGRF Autumn 787A owned by Cooper Henderson of Wellsville, Missouri. Silver went to ELCX Christy 260Z owned by Wies Limousin Ranch Bronze went to WLR Karma owned by Wies Limousin Ranch. Mid-Western—Gold went to VL Bombshell 402B owned by Korynn Clason. Lim-Flex Bull Central—Gold went to WLR American Hustle owned by Bella Star, Edwards Land & Cattle and Wies Limousin Ranch. Silver went to AUTO 561A owned by Sam Callahan of Centerview, Missouri. Bronze went to AUTO Mail Call 311A owned by Pinegar Limousin. South Central—Gold went to Schilling’s Blue Moon owned by Cash Schilling of Edson, KS. Eastern—Gold went to ELCX Draft Day 395B owned by Edwards Land & Cattle and Wies Limousin Ranch.

Mount Hope, Kansas, evaluated the 36 Purebred and Lim-Flex females. Ashlee Corns of Eureka, Kansas, took home the grand and reserve grand champion banners in the Purebred show. Her grand champion heifer was SCRN Blaire 126B, a 12/12/14 double black, polled daughter of Schilling’s Yannis out of Schilling’s Zabrina exhibited by Ashlee Corns. Schilling’s Broadway, a 4/1/14 black, horned daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R out of CRSL Roxie 5050R won reserve grand champion honors. Heartland Class Winners in the Purebred Show were: Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, with CRJD Cinnamon Sugar; Tanner Walden of Tonganoxie, Kansas, with JAMO PLD Hot Tamale 515C; and Tanner Walden with CHR Betty 130B.

Cunningham of Rose, Oklahoma. Rachel Booth of Miami, Oklahoma, exhibited the reserve grand champion with RLBH Champagne, a 2/14/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of EF Yaffa 821Y. Congratulations to Tanner Walden who was selected the junior show champion showman. Heartland Class Winners in the Lim-Flex Show were: Cody Heavin of Springfield, Missouri, with AUTO Luckie Lady 280C; Eva Hinrichsen of Westmoreland, Kansas, with EVAH Champagne; Garrett Walden of Tonganoxie, Kansas, with STLX Cora 513C; and Cody Heavin with AUTO Moonshine 280B.

Congratulations to Ashlee Corns of Eureka, KS, for exhibiting the grand champion purebred female at the National Western Junior Show in Denver.

Ashlee Corns also took home reserve champion honors in the National Western junior purebred female show. Congratulations.

Level I MOE Show Held in Denver

with AUTO Casper; and Morgan Wise of Topeka, Kansas, with Schilling’s Chrome. Bull Show The grand champion bull and Division III champion was HUBB Bulletproof, a 9/5/14 homozygous black, polled son of EF Xcessive Force out of MAGS Zalia, exhibited by JCL Land & Cattle of Welch, Oklahoma, and Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, Texas. Taking home the reserve grand champion banner and Division I championship was Schilling’s Civil War, a 3/9/15 red, polled son of SLGN Yardmaster 125Y out of Carrousels Natasha 3112N, exhibited by Schilling Cattle of Edson, Kansas.

A total of 95 Limousin purebred and Lim-Flex females and bulls competed in the Level I MOE Show in Denver, Colorado, January 13, 2016. Former Limousin junior Jered Shipman of Grandview, TX evaluated the 73 females and 22 bulls. Female Show Taking home the grand champion female banner was Colt Cunninham of Rose, Oklahoma, with his Division V champion LH Belle 015B. He was also the champion the day before in the junior Lim-Flex show. The reserve grand champion female was the Division IV champion, SHSK Barbara, a 5/1/14 black, homozygous polled daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of WLR Prada. Cody Heavin of Springfield, Missouri, exhibited the Division I champion female with AUTO Luckie Lady 280C. Ashlee Corns of Eureka, Kansas, took home the reserve champion banner in Division III with SCRN Blaire 126B, the grand champion female in the junior show, and the reserve champion honors in Division V, Schilling’s Broadway, the reserve grand champion in the NWSS Limousin junior show. Heartland Class Winners in the Open Female Show were: Kyle Linhart of Leon, Iowa, with TASF Compromise 943C; Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri,

Schilling Cattle of Edson, KS, exhibited the reserve grand champion Limousin bull at the 2016 National Western Stock Show.

“Genetics for the Future” Production Sale March 19 - 1 p.m.

Napoleon Livestock, Napoleon, ND TOMV Clear

Choice 507C

2/17/15 - Het Pld - Red - PB S: DLVL Xerox 023X D: Miss Tom 2108Z CE: 12 BW: -1.1 WW: 53 YW: 77 MK: 31 CM: 8 SC: 0.5 DC: 33 YG: -.40 CW: 14 RE: .74 MB: -.32 $MI: 38 BW: 77 - Adj. WW: 729

SELLING 46

WELL-MUSCLED BULLS All Polled. Red & Black. Purebred & Lim-Flex. All bulls F94L Myostatin tested.

20 PUREBRED BRED HEIFERS

(AI’d to DLVL Xerox & PE to TREF Zion)

10 YOUNG PUREBRED BRED COWS 9 OPEN HEIFERS (from guest consignor Roger Potter - 701-333-8674)

Sires Represented:

DLVL Xerox - DLVL Young Gun - JYF Zeek JYF Yieldmaster - TREF Zion - TREF Adonis Wulfs Xcellsior - Wulfs Wagon Train - ROMN Zander SYES User Friendly - SYES Work Horse

DLVL Cadillac 564C

3/12/15 - Pld - Blk - PB S: DLVL Young Gun 125Y D: DLVL Miss Power 792T CE: 3 BW: 5.5 WW: 71 YW: 95 MK: 39 CM: 2 SC: 0.4 DC: 28 YG: -.37 CW: 34 RE: .69 MB: -.23 $MI: 46 BW: 99 - Adj. WW: 797

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CRVL Classic 544C

3/6/15 - Het Pld - Red - PB S: TREF Adonis 266A D: CRVL Miss Pure Gold 156Y CE: 6 BW: 3.5 WW: 67 YW: 84 MK: 27 CM: 4 SC: 0.4 DC: 15 YW: -.30 CW: 24 RE: .60 MB: -.32 $MI: 40 BW: 90 - Adj. WW: 820

Tom & Rita Vaughn & Sons 9741 142nd Ave. NE • Cavalier, ND 58220 H: 701/265-4097 www.vaughnfarmslimousin.com Tom cell: 701/520-0110 David cell: 701/520-2556 Craig cell: 701/520-1624 e-mail: tomv2@polarcomm.com

Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Pen & Carload Show Completes Limousin Events at NWSS

he Pen and Carload Show, held Thursday, January 14, 2016, concluded an exciting week of Limousin events at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado. Thirteen exhibitors brought 18 pens and five carloads of bulls for judges Jonathan Perry of Fayettville, Tennessee; Donnie McLennan of Byers, Colorado; and Blake Bloomberg of Stillwater, Oklahoma, to evaluate. Purebred Pen of Three Show The grand champion purebred pen of bulls was exhibited by Coleman Limousin Ranch of Charlo, Montana. The Division I champion pen of February and March bulls had an average birth weight of 1,273 lbs. with an average weight per day of age (WDA) of 3.90. The reserve grand champion pen and Division I reserve champion came from Tubmill Creek Farms of New Florence, Pennsylvania. This pen of February and March bulls had an average weight of 1,367 lbs. with an average WDA of 4.27.

ROM’N Limousin of Arlington, South Dakota, took home the People’s Choice Champion banner with their pen. These March and April bulls, the Division II champion, had an average weight of 1,090 lbs. and an average WDA of 3.68. Division Winners from the Heartland in the Purebred Pen Show were: Reserve Division II, Hunt Limousin of Oxford, Nebraska; Division III champion, Symens Brothers of Amherst, South Dakota, and Division III reserve champion, Ludens Family Limousin of Viborg, South Dakota. Lim-Flex Pen of Three Show The grand champion Pen of Lim-Flex bulls was shown by Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, Colorado. The Division I champion of January, February and March bulls had an average weight of 1,288 lbs. with an average WDA of 3.80.

Taking home the reserve grand champion banner was Lonely Valley Limousin of Creston, Nebraska, with their Division I reserve champion pen of January and February bulls that had an average weight of 1,290 lbs. with an average WDA of 3.56. Hager Cattle Co. of Karlsruhe, North Dakota, took home the People’s Choice banner for their Lim-Flex Division II bulls. This pen of February bulls had an average weight of 1,318 with an average WDA of 4.0. Carload Show In the carload show, Magness Land & Cattle swept the ring taking home both the grand and reserve grand champion banners, as well as the People’s Choice award. The grand champion carload of September and October bulls had an average weight of 1,833 lbs. and an average WDA of 3.75 The reserve grand champion carload of February and March bulls had an average weight of 1,202 lbs. and an average WDA of 3.77.

Congratulations to Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, CO, upon being selected Grand Champion Carload and winning the People’s Choice award.

Congratulations to Coleman Limousin of Charlo, MT, upon their selection as Grand Champion Purebred Pen at the pen and carload bull show.

Congratulations to Hager Cattle Co. of Karlsruhe, ND, for receiving the People’s Choice award for their LimFlex Pen at the NWSS pen and carload show.

Congratulations to ROM’N Limousin of Arlington, SD, for winning the People’s Choice award on their Purebred Pen at the pen and carload show.

Congratulations to Magness Land & Cattle upon being selected the Grand Champion Lim-Flex Pen.

Congratulations to Lonely Valley Limousin of Creston, NE, for exhibiting the Reserve Champion Lim-Flex Pen.

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Tues., April 5, 2016 – 1 pm CST

Burwell Livestock Market – Burwell, NE (308) 346-4257

80 Reg. Performance Tested Bulls Senior Bulls & Spring Yearlings

Limousin –Red Angus – Lim-Flex

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Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Heartland Sale Reports Black Hills Stock Show & Sale

he Limousin portion of the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale took place Friday, February 5, 2016, at the Rapid City Convention Center. Breeders from South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota brought a quality set of 27 bulls and three heifers for judge Shane Lindsey of Prairie City, Iowa to evaluate. The Limousin show began at 9:00 a.m. followed by the sale at 1:00 p.m. MST.

The grand champion and Division III champion bull was SYES Backfield 315B, a 5/18/14 black, homozygous polled son of Mr. SYES Tracker 923U out of Miss SYES Roscoe 316X exhibited by Symens Brothers.

Taking home the reserve grand champion banner and Division III reserve honors in the bull show was Wulfs Big Chief 1157B, a 5/17/14 red, homozygous polled son of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out of Wulfs Y Not Now 1157Y exhibited by Wulf Cattle.

Rafter RS Cattle led out the grand champion female. RFRS Extra Lass 5469C is a 3/20/15 black, double polled daughter of TREF X-Tra Inning 266X out of AMEN Blackcap Lass 1889.

Consignors from South Dakota included Buck Riley of Bryant, Bruner Limousin of Winfred, DeRungs Limousin of Ramona, JLX Limousin of Elk Point, Ludens Family Limousin of Viborg, Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin of Pukwana, Rafter RS Cattle of Buffalo, ROM’N Limousin of Arlington and Symens Brothers Limousin of Amherst. Iowa consignors were Boyer Family Farm of Weldon, Leonard Limousin of Holstein and Venner Limousin of Breda. Cattle were also consigned from Minnesota and Wisconsin breeders: Lura Limousin of Delavan and Wulf Cattle of Morris, Minnesota; and Franseen Limousin of Marshfield and Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Wauzeka, Wisconsin. LFLC Beyonce 910B, a 3/21/14 black, homozygous polled daughter of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out of PLND Yearbook 109Y bred to Wulfs Walcott was the reserve grand champion female for Ludens Family Limousin. The Division I champion bull was JBV Finish Line 503C, a 1/4/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled son of RPY Paynes Derby 46Z out of JBV Genesis 110Y exhibited by Venner Limousin. The Division I reserve champion was L7 Cool Caddy 5031C, a 3/28/15 black, polled son of L7 Zero Hour 2066Z out of Miss L7 121Y exhibited by Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin. Venner Limousin also took home the Division II champion banner with JBV Troubadour 419B, an 8/31/14 black, homozygous polled son of Wulfs Xistance V638X out of JBV Vixie 703T. The Division II reserve champion went to JLX Limousin with JLX Big Cat Daddy, an 11/26/14 double black, homozygous polled son of MAGS Xukalani out of DJ Xerox. Sale The reserve grand champion bull topped the sale. Wulfs Big Chief 1157B sold to Butch Jochim of Diamond V Ranch, Selfridge, North Dakota, for $14,000 and was offered by Wulf Cattle. Symens Brothers consigned the second highselling bull who was the grand champion, Mr. SYES Backfield 315B. John Sedlacek of Kindle, South Dakota, purchased this bull for $10,000.

South Dakota Commercial Producer of the Year John Soukup, with his father, Clate, were buyers at the Black Hills Stock Show Limousin Sale.

Two bulls, both from Venner Limousin, brought $8,000, respectively. The Division I champion, JBV Finish Line 503C, was purchased by Russ Johnson of Sebeka, Minnesota. Brad Schutt of Alden, Iowa, purchased the Division II champion, JBV Troubadour 419. Schutt purchased another Venner Limousin bull, JBV Watch Me 505C, a 1/17/15 black, homozygous polled son of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out of JBV Glorie 201Y for $7,000. ROMN Catch 22 106C, a 3/26/15 red, homozygous polled son of ROMN Made To Order out of ROMN Wagon Wheel 54W, was purchased by Jay Langdeau

Judge Shane Lindsay of Prairie City, IA, congratulates John Symens of Symens Brothers Limousin, Amherst, SD, on his grand champion bull.

Bart Mitchell of Boscobel, WI, thanks Bruce Burdick of Lewellyn, NE, for his purchase of a Spring Creeks bull at the Black Hills Stock Show.

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Gordon Ludens of Ludens Family Limousin, Viborg, SD, appreciated John Soukup’s purchase of the highselling Limousin female.

John Franseen of Marshfield, WI, thanks Evan Traub of Broadus, MT, for his purchase of a Franseen consigned bull at the Black Hills Stock Show

South Dakota commercial producers Loren Schuck of Union Center, Tom Kaiser of Hermosa, and Marlin Maude of Hermosa purchased bulls from Mark and Sharilyn Willette of Lura Limousin, Delavan, MN.

Rick King and son-in-law, Dave Schriever, of Philip, SD, had the final bid on the L7 Bar bull at the BHSS. Cade Peterson and his son, Memphis, of Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin,Pukwana, SD, thank them for their purchase.

First-time consignor Jason Boyer of Weldon, IA, thanks Loren Schuck of Union Center, SD, for purchasing his bull. Schuck was the volume buyer, purchasing six bulls at the sale.

Jay and Avany Langdeau of Ft. Pierre, SD, purchased a bull from Cookie and Adam Nielson of ROM’N Limousin, Arlington, SD.

Averages: 27 Bulls........................ $4,942 3 Females..................... $3,433 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny Booth” Breed Representative: Chisum Peterson

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Bart Mitchell of Boscobel, WI, thanks Dave Paris of Marsland, NE, and John Peterson of Rafter RS Ranch, Buffalo, SD, for their purchases of Spring Creeks bulls.

John Sedlacek, right, of Tyndall, SD, purchased the grand champion bull from John and Shirley Symens of Symens Brothers Limousin, Amherst, SD. Mark Sedlacek, left, attended the sale with his dad.

of Fort Pierre, South Dakota, for $6,250. He was part of ROM’N Limousin’s 2016 NWSS People’s Choice Pen of Three in Denver. Rick King of Philip, South Dakota, had the final bid of $5,500 for the Division II reserve champion bull, L7 Cool Caddy 5031C, who was consigned by Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin. Ludens Family Limousin consigned the topselling female. LFLC Beyonce 910B is a 3/21/14 black, homozygous polled daughter of Wulfs Xtractor X233X out of PLND Yearbook 109Y who sold bred to Wulfs Walcott to Jon Soukup of Lesterville, South Dakota, for $3,700.

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Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Heartland Sale Reports ATAK Sells 10 Head Plus Embryos Online

ndy and Adam Schmalshof of Avon, Illinois, held their Online Sale on December 17, 2015, offering both open females and embryos. At the conclusion of the sale, three sets of three embryos and 10 females were sold to bidders from several states. The high-selling bred female was ATAK Black and Classy, an 8/18/15 homozygous black, polled

Sale Manager Kiley McKinna with Andy Schmalshof.

50% Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B out of AUTO Poppy 421Z. She was sold bred to MAGS Aviator and purchased by P Bar S Ranch of Sand Springs, Oklahoma for $7,000. The second high-selling female was ATAK Candy Kisses, a 1/21/15 double black, homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of

ATAK Limousin members Adam with Peyton, Andy and Tammy Schmalshof.

CELL 3114. She brought a bid of $6,400 from Tubmill Creek Farms of New Florence, PA. ATAK Chrome, a 2/22/15 homozygous black, polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of LLJB 1420Y was purchased by Lost Grove Cattle Co. of Eldridge, Iowa, for $4,200. CWS Partners of Morris, Minnesota, had the final bid of $4,100 on ATAK Chances Are, a 2/11/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled 75% LimFlex open heifer sired by EF Xcessive Force. Three embryo packages each containing three embryos of MAGS Ali x MAGS American Beauty bought $1,000 per embryo from O.T. Farms of Fort Scott, Kansas; Linhart Limousin of Leon, Iowa; and Magness Land & Cattle of Plattville, Colorado. Average: 10 Females.................... $4,300 Sale Management: MC Marketing Management Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting & Helton Consulting

Straight Online Sale Averages $4,845

ay and Lori Straight along their daughter and son-in-law, Jordan and Shane Muxfeldt, of Logan, IA held an Online Sale December 21, 2016. The sale featured open heifer show prospects and offered their

Brad Waddle of Pine Bluff, WY, met Jordan and Shane Muxfeldt at Sterling, CO, and took possession of a female purchased on the Straight online sale.

top-of-the line genetics. Active bidding delayed the closing time delayed for two hours. Anna Radcliff of Eldridge, Iowa, held the final bid of $12,500 on SL Cool Angel, a 1/30/15 homozygous black, polled 62% Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Xyloid out of SL Breathless Angel. Bentley London of Collinsville, Texas, purchased the second high-selling female for $8,100. SL Charmed Angel is a 2/6/15 black, double polled, 62% Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Xyloid out of SL Breathless Angel. SL Candy Cane Angel, a 1/5/15 double black, homozygous polled 56% Lim-Flex daughter o MAGS Zodiac out of SL Breathless Angel was purchased by Lost Grove Cattle Co. of Eldridge, Iowa, for $6,000. Jeff Seversite of Clarion, Iowa, purchased SL Cutie Pie, a 1/19/15 double black, homozygous polled 62% daughter of MAGS Y So Tangled out of SL Dark Flower for $5,000.

SL Classi Cookie, a 2/20/15 red, double polled daughter of CJSL Windfall 9072W out of SL Angels Sweet Melody was purchased by Fosdick Cattle of Chenoa, Illinois, for $4,600. Total: 11 Females.................... $4,845 Sale Management: MC Marketing Management Sale Consultant: Grassroots Consulting

Temperament of Beef Cattle Can Affect Profit Producers decide which cows no longer are helpful to the operation and which heifer calves will be kept for future replacements at the time of weaning, said Glenn Selk of Oklahoma State University Extension. Selecting against ill-tempered cattle has always made good sense, as wild cattle are hard on equipment, people and other cattle. Mississippi State University researchers used 210 feeder cattle consigned by 19 producers to evaluate the effect of temperament on performance and net profit. Temperament was scored on a 1 to 5 scale (1 = nonaggressive; 5 = very aggressive). Three measurements were used: pen score, chute score, and exit velocity. Exit velocity is evaluated electronically by measuring the speed at which the animal leaves the confinement of the chute.

Exit velocity and pen scores were highly correlated. As pen score and exit velocity increased, health treatment costs and number of days treated increased, while average daily gain and final body weight decreased. As pen score increased, net profit per head tended to decline. Similar impacts are expected from temperaments under today’s economic situation. Colorado State University examined the effects of temperament on dark cutting, showing significant effects of temperament ranking on average daily gain. Cattle exhibiting the highest temperament ranking also have the lowest average daily gains and the highest incidence of dark cutters. Dark cutter carcasses are usually discounted $20-$25 per hundred pounds. Wild, excitable cattle are expensive to own and raise.

Fullblood Limousin 2016 FLA BOARD is the NEWICIENCY TURNING FEED EFF Carcass Breed into PROFIT! PRESIDENT

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UPCOMING EVENTS FULLBLOOD LIMOUSIN ASSN. MEETING APRIL 23, 2016

Tulsa, OK (time and place TBD) Contact any officer or director for additional information.

ONLINE SALE

TUES., APRIL 26, 2016 - 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CDT Call Randy McCutcheon (870/448-5664) for more info or to consign animals. Randy Ratliff (randy@rrmktg.com) will manage the online sale.

NATIONAL FULLBLOOD SHOW JUNE 10-12, 2016

Randy McCutcheon 197 Dream Lane • Saint Joe, AR 72675 870/448-5664 • 1countrygal@windstream.net

SECRETARY Kim Kosmicke 4920 Bado Rd • Cabool, MO 65689 flakosmicke@gmail.com

TREASURER Joe Latendresse 5430 E. 400 Rd • Oologah, OK 74053 918/639-8438 • j.latendresse@sbcglobal.net

FLA DIRECTORS… Betty Anglani 6467 State Hwy Z • Thornfield, MO 65762 417/257-3614 • fullbloodlimousin@gmail.com Rod Carver PO Box 341 • Noble, OK 73068 405/650-9101 • carverfarms@sbcglobal.net Ty Heavin 8017 N Farm Rd • Springfield, MO 65803 417/833-2688 • pinegarlimousin@aol.com Ken Ragsdell P.O. Box 1814 • Rolla, MO 65402-1814 573/341-9070 • kenneth@ragsdell.com Dustin Sneed 376 N 7 Hwy • Girard, KS 66743 620/724-0209 • dsconstructionllc@gmail.com Rhonda Withers PO Box 848 • Coweta, OK 74429 918/724-9002 • withcoconstructors@sbcglobal.net

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact any officer or director.

held in conjunction with the Heartland Limousin Assn. Regional Show and Missouri Limousin Breeders Assn. Field Day at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, MO Call Betty Anglani (417/257-3614) if you have a junior who is planning to show at the FLA Cattle Show. She will assist juniors to join the Missouri Limousin Breeder Assn. so they can show at the Missouri Field Day and Heartland Regional Show.

www.fulbloodlimousinalliance.org

Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Heartland Sale Reports

Sioux Empire Farm Show Limousin Results

he Limousin portion of the Sioux Empire Farm Show Red Carpet Show and Sale was held Thursday, January 28, 2016, at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Consignors to this annual event were South Dakota breeders Bruner Limousin of Winfred, DeRungs Limousin of Ramona, ROM’N Limousin of Arlington, Nolz Limousin of Mitchell and Symens Brothers Limousin of Amherst. Also bringing bulls to the sale were Ellsworth Limousin of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, and Lura Limousin of Wall Lake, Iowa/ Delavan, Minnesota.

Sale goers in the Limousin aisle at the Red Carpet Sale in Sioux Falls, SD.

Bruner Limousin consigned the grand champion Limousin female. Lady BRUN Liberty 2874C is a 3/6/15 black, polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of Master BRUN Guru 2288Z.

NOLZ Woodrow 77C, a 4/4/15 black, double polled son of NOLZ Mr. Windy 11A was the reserve champion bull. He also came out of Division I and was consigned by Nolz Limousin.

Show Matt Johnson of Garretson, South Dakota evaluated the quality set of Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle in the 9:30 a.m. show. The champion female and bull were entered into the Supreme Row competition where the consignors of the supreme bull took home $3,500 and the buyer received $2,500. Thanks to the sponsors of the Supreme Row.

Brothers Limousin and purchased by Joe and Brenda Mamer of Canby, Minnesota, for $6,000. Mike Slaba of Geddes, South Dakota, purchased DLMC Coulevard 785B, an 11/17/14 black, double polled son of ROMN Y Not 104Y out of Miss Potterosa 785T consigned by Lura Limousin for $4,000. Tom Kaiser of Hermosa, South Dakota, purchased three bulls. Mike Slaba and Laura Sieh of Clear Lake, South Dakota, each purchased two bulls on the sale.

Sale Buyers for the Red Carpet Sale were able to bid in person, on phone or on www.dvauction.com at the Limousin sale, which was held at 2:45 p.m. The top-selling bull was SYES Background, a 5/17/14 black, polled son of Wulfs Xclusive out of SYES Roscoe 218U. He was consigned by Symens

The grand champion bull was ROMN Combat Ready 105C, a 4/2/15 black, homozygous polled son of MAGS Zamindar consigned by ROM’N Limousin. He was the Division I champion.

Average: 10 Bulls......................... $3,410 Auctioneer: Chisum Peterson Limousin Superintendents: Matt and John Bruner

Mike and Andy Slaba of Geddes, SD, purchased two Limousin Sale bulls at the Red Carpet Limousin Sale in Sioux Falls.

Kelly and Laura Sieh of Clear Lake, SD, purchased two bulls from the Red Carpet offering, including the grand champion bull from Adam Nielson of ROM’N Limousin, Arlington, SD.

Tom Kaiser and Justin Kursabe of Hermosa, SD, purchased three bulls at the Red Carpet Sale in Sioux Falls including one from Lauren Mohrhauser of Lura Limousin of Wall Lake, IA/Delavan, MN.

ATTENTION JUNIORS A scholarship, given to the HLA by Ron and Carolyn Holland, is available to all junior members. Contact Dean Summerbell for an application. The deadline is June 1.

Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

L i m r e o n u u s r i n B

GENETIC POWER XXXIV SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016

1 p.m. • Madison Livestock Auction • Madison, South Dakota

Selling 45 Bulls: • 5 Two-Year-Olds • 40 Yearlings Bull Sire 2819C Guru 2828C Warrior 2825C Captain 2846C Clancey 2849C Westwind 2853C Guru 2856C DLR General 2870C Guru 2884C Westwind 2893C Warrior 2906C Guru 2909C Red Frost 2922C Red Frost 2924C Yankee 2935C Jager 2945C Guru 2953C Ripley 2955C Anapolis 2970C Ripley 2974C Ripley 2978C Ripley 2981C Ripley 2990C Ripley 2994C Ripley Limousin Breed Averages

Preview These Sale Highlights Color Black Black Black Red Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Red Black Black Black Red Red Black Red Red Red Black Black Red

BW 3.1 4.5 -0.4 4.5 3.3 3.4 -0.4 0.7 4.4 3.0 0.5 -1.3 -3.9 1.4 2.4 1.1 0.8 0.7 1.5 0.3 2.6 4.0 1.2 2.0 1.6

WW 88 91 79 87 83 80 76 84 81 87 83 75 68 80 85 89 88 77 89 83 93 88 87 91 63

YW 137 138 122 130 134 123 113 134 132 132 127 111 106 124 134 140 130 125 139 122 143 134 137 133 90

MK 24 33 25 26 24 23 40 26 31 31 28 32 28 34 26 27 27 29 23 31 24 25 28 30 27

SC 0.70 0.65 1.18 0.47 0.70 0.58 0.39 0.68 0.86 0.45 0.97 0.41 0.28 1.25 0.46 0.88 1.15 0.95 0.78 0.75 0.80 0.75 0.98 0.91 0.60

$MTI 56 53 58 52 47 52 53 52 48 55 52 47 46 62 47 58 53 58 52 47 53 51 54 53 45

EPDs are subject to change as updated data is provided to NALF.

We Build and Sell Performance Genetics. Every sale bull is sired by a performance trait leader. Give us a call and visit about your bull needs. Catalogs Available On Request. E. John Bruner & Family

605.482.8202 22289 442nd Ave. • Winfred, SD 57076 brunerlimousin@hotmail.com

Performance-Oriented Cattle For Profit-Minded Cattlemen

23rd Annual

HEARTLAND REGIONAL JUNIOR SHOW June 10-11, 2016

OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS 3001 N GRANT AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803

$25/MAY 15 Deadline ($50 late fee at check-in)

ENTRY FEES: Entry fees are $25 per head plus a $15 bedding fee per head. This includes a show shirt. Entries must be postmarked by May 15. After that date, the late entry fee is $50. Families must be a member of the Heartland Limousin Association ($50).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS… THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Cattle can go to tie-outs that day/night

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Noon Check-in Junior meeting/social activities/games Welcome dinner that evening

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 10:00 a.m. Heartland Regional Show Show order: Steers, LF Females, LF Cow-Calf Pairs, Lim Females, Lim Cow-Calf Pairs, LF Bulls, Lim Bulls Lunch will be served

2016 HEARTLAND REGIONAL SHOW ENTRY FORM Send entries to: North American Limousin Foundation, 6 Iverness Court East, Suite 260, Englewood, CO 80112-5595 • by MAY 15, 2016 Name _______________________________________________ NALJA Member #____________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________ Guardian____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Birth Date: ____________________________________________ Age: ______ Hometown Newspaper______________________________________

Shirt Size:

S M L XL (circle one) Youth sizes S M L XL (circle one) Adult sizes

Heifer/Bull/Steer/Cow-Calf 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Entries Due May 15, 2016

Circle One Reg. # Whole Tattoo Birth Date Lim-Flex or Limousin Lim-Flex or Limousin Lim-Flex or Limousin Lim-Flex or Limousin Lim-Flex or Limousin Lim-Flex or Limousin Lim-Flex or Limousin Lim-Flex or Limousin Lim-Flex or Limousin Lim-Flex or Limousin

Bred & Owned (Check if yes) (Check if yes) (Check if yes) (Check if yes) (Check if yes) (Check if yes) (Check if yes) (Check if yes) (Check if yes) (Check if yes)

Join us for these Events! Missouri State Banquet Great American Pie Sale

Missouri Field Day Heartland Regional Show National Fullblood Show June 10-12

Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, MO

April 16 & 17 Laclede Fairgrounds Lebanon, MO

Friday, June 10

Saturday, April 16 Great American Pie Cattle In Place 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Social Banquet Dinner

Sunday, April 17 1:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. MO Junior Field Day Jr. Show

Saturday, June 11

10:00 a.m. Heartland Regional Show National Fullblood Show

Sunday, June 12

10:00 a.m. MO Field Day Open Show

Great American Pie Sale Entry Forms Available at…

www.missourilimousin.com Entry Deadline: May 15

For more details on these upcoming Missouri events, contact… Shaun Edwards (660) 441-0811 Jack Glendenning (417) 588-6121 Ty Heavin (417) 839-5849

Vol. 24 • Issue 2 • Mar/Apr 2016

Management of Young Bulls Before and After the Breeding Season Dr. Rick Rasby, professor of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln wrote the following information about yearling and 2-year-bulls.

Yearling Bulls

Yearling bulls should be in condition score 6 (1 = thin and emaciated; 9 = obese) before the start of the breeding season. This is usually not a problem as these bulls would be coming off of a growing/ development ration. Yearlings should be left with the cow herd for 60 days or less. Beyond that time their condition can fall off to such a degree that it could have long-range effects upon their growth. After removal from the cowherd after the breeding season, yearlings should be kept separate from the older bulls if possible, at least through their second winter. Yearlings need to be fed or grazed on a good quality forage or pasture. For spring/summer breeding programs, this could be meadow regrowth or bromegrass pasture.

Their supplemental feeding regime can be equated to the program for bred-yearling heifers. These bulls are growing rapidly, in addition to replacing the condition they lost during the breeding pasture. Extra care and feed of yearling bulls after the breeding season should increase their longevity. These bulls should also have a Breeding Soundness Evaluation well before the start of the breeding season.

Two-Year-Old Bulls

Get 2-year-old bulls in condition well before the start of the breeding season. Start at least 100 days before the start of the breeding season to get these bulls in condition score 6. You may need to feed some grain or distillers to get them in condition. Starting early enough means that

MAGS Wellrounded Selling A Flush

you will not need a lot of grain or distillers to get this accomplished. Two-year-old bulls should have more of their mature size by breeding season as compared to yearling bulls. A 1,700-pound, 2-year-old that is slightly under-conditioned will probably only need to gain one pound per day at his stage of his life. To do this, active bulls may need 40 pounds of feed or more on a dry matter basis of which 5 to 7 pounds should be grain. If body condition is well below the target, the amount of grain will need to be increased to near 0.5 to 1 pound or more per 100 pounds of body weight. Again, make any increases in grain intake gradually so that digestive disorders are unlikely. The diet will need to be about 12 percent crude protein. Depending on the forage available, this may require a protein supplement. Monitor the body condition of the bulls closely, and make grain feeding adjustments to reach the body condition score of 6 before the next breeding season begins. After the bull finishes the breeding season, good quality grass pasture should be adequate. Watch body condition. If the bull struggles to pick up condition by fall, he may need some supplement during the fall and winter. Bulls should also have a Breeding Soundness Evaluation well before the start of the breeding season.

Selling 20 Lots

Opens - Breds - Bulls - Genetics SALE TEAM… MC Marketing Management Kiley McKinna 402.350.3447

Colada MAGS Y So Tangled x Carrousels Pina r Sells Heife n Ope An AUTO Cruze 132X x MAGS Uahuka Selling Embryos

Emmett & Debbie • Scott & Shaun 21853 Hwy. AA • Higginsville, MO 64037 • e-mail: dedwards@ctcis.net Emmett: 816-726-1919 (c) • Shaun: 660-441-0811 (c) • Scott: 660-641-0409 (c)

Grassroots Consulting Mark Smith 515.229.5227 Helton Consulting Bill Helton 256.962.0256

HERDBUILDER XXII March 19 - 1 p.m. - Springfield, MO

AUTO HIGH COUNTRY 159B

BW: 1.0 WW: 68 YW: 115 MK: 27 SC: 1.0 MB: .27 $MI: 62 BW: 68 - Adj. WW: 806 - Adj. YW: 1,237 - SC: 38.2 - REA: 15.34 - IMF: 2.52

AUTO HIGH ROAD 165B

BW: 1.3 WW: 62 YW: 112 MK: 27 SC: 1.0 MB: .27 $MI: 62 BW: 70 - Adj. WW: 720 - Adj. YW: 1,224 - SC: 35.2 - REA: 15.61 - IMF: 2.59

50% Lim-Flex - 9/21/14 HOMO BLK/HOMO PLD S: EXAR Upshot 0562B D: PBRS Touch Me Gently 798T A pair of flush brothers to Colt Cunningham’s champion female, LH Belle 015B. The Angus sire of these bulls is known for adding tons of muscle and carcass value to his calves along with that picture-perfect look. Belle has drawn numerous admirers across all breeds with that killer look and balance. The numbers are there. The look is there. Join us March 19 to make your selection.

TOLL FREE: 1-877-PINEGAR

LH BELLE 015B

Ed and Carol Pinegar, owners • 417/833-6784 850 W. Farm Rd. 56 • Springfield, MO 65803 Ty & Susie Heavin, farm managers • 417/833-2688 James Henderson, show cattle

SELLING 425 BULLS

(Limousin, Lim-Flex & Angus)

40 REGISTERED FEMALES

Seminar: Thursday, March 31 ■ 7 PM (supper at 5 PM)

“Low Stress Cattle Handling” presented by Tom Noffsinger, DVM Sale: Friday, April 1 ■ 12 Noon (Lunch at 11 AM)

Cattle can be viewed at Sandy Ridge anytime prior to the sale

BOTH EVENTS HELD AT THE FARM 10 MI. SOUTH OF MORRIS ON HW 59

Wulfs Claim K817C PB LM / Homo Polled Sire: Wulfs Excellsior X252X Dam: Wulfs Unique 8217U BD: 3/11/15 ■ NPM2082238 Wulfs Compliant K687C PB LM / Homo Polled Sire: Wulfs Willard 5115W Dam: Wulfs Soloist 6284S BD: 3/11/15 ■ NPM2081933

Wulfs Candle Wick 5113C Homo Black / Homo Polled Sire: Wulfs Sirloin 3172S Dam: Spring Crks Upstart 8015U BD: 3/13/15 ■ NPF2071982 Wulfs Cardholder 5154C Black / Homo Polled Sire: Wulfs Yosemite F912Y ■ Dam: LFL Alicia 3014A BD: 3/23/15 ■ LFF2072071

Registered Limousin, Lim-Flex & Angus ■ Feeder Calf Procurement ■ Value Added Branded Beef Opportunities ■ Feedlot & Carcass Data ■ Source & Process Verification ■ Bull Selection Index ■ Bull Retirement Program ■ Breeding to Feeding Dairy Beef Program

26406 470th Ave. / Morris, Minnesota 56267 Office: (320) 392-5802 Fax: (320) 392-5319 Office E-mail: Wulf@WulfCattle.com

Preview sale cattle at open house March 8 and 9 at Sandy Ridge Ranch, Atkinson, Neb. • Bid and purchase in person on sale day • Visit WulfCattle.com for more details • Bid and purchase online through Superior • Feature and representative bulls and females will be Productions on sale day on display sale day, including 80 bulls and 15 heifers This new format will provide many opportunities for both our customers and Wulf Cattle. We look forward to seeing you all in the spring!

Visit www.WulfCattle.com