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by Kyley DeVoe, Area 4 Director

Red Angus Females Warrant ‘Cornerstone’ Designation In late-August in north Texas, we were still experiencing 95degree temperatures after 8 p.m. and I feel it is worth bragging about the Red Angus cows that endure – and excel in – all climates and environments.

Myself, like most of you, are just proud of the cattle we own. Now, I’m not talking about individual cows. I’m talking about the group as a whole – cows out there doing what we expect them to do and doing it better than we even imagined. Whether it’s in the drought and extreme heat we’ve had here this summer, or the intense north country winters that make this Texas boy cringe, it always amazes me how well Red Angus females perform when faced with weather adversities. Red Angus females are resilient individuals that always get it done. I have been amazed with how our cattle have performed through possibly the worst summer most of them have seen. They maintain and even flourish in times when we are sure they will under-perform. We have fallen in love with the highly maternal traits of the Red Angus cow and she has truly become the cornerstone of our breed. The definition of “cornerstone” describes the Red Angus female to a tee: “An important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.” If we break down that definition, it makes even more sense. “An important quality or feature” describes the maternal traits, and “on which a particular thing depends or is based” applies to the Red Angus Association of America. The qualities or features that we lump together as the maternal traits are – when broken down – the traits we like to talk about, the ones that make our Red Angus cows profitable and the ones that make us happy as ranchers. Looking at the things we tend to appreciate

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in our cows, specifically Red Angus females, it’s easy to start with their calm disposition because cows that are quiet to work and handle are very easy to like. Secondly, their hide color makes them more heat tolerant than black cattle which can also help in handling. We all know a hot, riled-up cow is no fun to work. Both of these qualities also help aid in breed-up and calf gain. The maternal traits that increase profitability are heifer pregnancy, calving ease and stayability. We all understand the importance of calving on time and heifers calving unassisted. Plus, cows that breed back on time each year and remain in the herd aids in the number of replacement females we can market rather than retain to replace a cow who can’t do her job. These are the things that make us happy to own Red Angus cows. The demand for Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced females has never been stronger, and you don’t have to search very far in the market reports to see Red Angus females are earning a premium. They’ve reached this point by being steady and reliable cows for our commercial bull customers as they retain heifers back into their own herds. The second part of the “cornerstone” definition is “on which a particular thing depends or is based.” The RAAA depends on the reliability of the Red Angus female and she has not let us down. We constantly discuss how to gain a marketing advantage over others and the answer still remains the same – just keep making females who work consistently and others will continue to notice. The RAAA has established itself as the fastest growing breed in the industry due to the Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced females that have changed the perception of cattlemen across the country. These girls just plain work. They’ve earned the respect and attention the market is giving them right now, proving Red Angus females truly are the cornerstone of the breed, maintaining those cowherd-building traits day in and day out. ■

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by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

Documented Cattle Production: It’s Key to Accessing Better Markets In just a few months the calendar will flip to 2019, and we’ll find ourselves trekking through the last year of the decade. Can that really be possible? 2010 doesn’t seem that long ago, but time marches on at a rapid clip. Cattle and beef production methods have marched ahead too, with many advancements made along the way. The U.S. beef industry has changed significantly since the current decade began, and many of those changes are permanent. There’s no going back, as much as we might sometimes like. Documentation of our production practices is one material change that is here to stay. Access to the best markets – and best market prices – now requires that commercial cowcalf producers document more of what they do on their farms and ranches. Aspects of the operation, like calf health program and genetics that were not specifically recorded in the past, have now become important on which to collect data because the market ‘wants to know.’ Yes, the cattle market is more demanding and we need to take notice. Some producers may resist this trend, believing that nobody has the right to know what they do on their own operations with their own cattle. Fair enough. That is their right and they can do as they choose. However, this kind of thinking could lead to reduced market access and lower selling prices. It could mean receiving a commodity price for a better-than-average – but wholly undocumented – group of feeder calves. It does little good to produce a superior calf crop then choose not to document and share all you’ve done to build excellence into it.

Documentation = Access to better markets = Higher prices received

The obvious questions that follow are: What type of information do cow-calf producers need to document? And who will use this information and how will they use it? Four of the most important data points you can collect today relate to 1) health program, 2) genetics, 3) Natural/NHTC/GAP, where applicable, and 4) animal care and handling. A growing number of value-added programs require such information, and you’ll need

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hard data and information to qualify your calves into specific programs. A simple example is Red Angus’ Feeder Calf Certification Program. To qualify, the calf crop must be sired by Red Angus 1A or 1B bulls, and walking bulls need to have been transferred into the buyer’s name in the RAAA database. A signed lease agreement is required in all bull leasing situations. If producers use artificial insemination, RAAA needs documentation via a semen invoice. Birth date of the first-born calf in the calf crop is also required, since FCCP certifies source, age and genetics. FCCP has been well proven to add value to Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced calves, but like all value-added programs, there is a documentation hurdle that must be cleared to be part of this program. Top Dollar Angus is the other major valueadded marketing program Red Angus is involved with. Producers must have sires and maternal grandsires identified on the calf crop they wish to qualify for Top Dollar Angus, and the average genetic merit of those sires must rank in the top 25 percent of the Red Angus breed for growth and carcass traits. If that information is not available or is only partially available, DNA testing can be used as a substitute to quantify the genetic strength of the calf crop via testing a statistically representative portion of the heifer calves. Like FCCP, Top Dollar Angus feeder calves almost always sell at a healthy price premium, but it takes the right genetics – and the ability to document those genetics – to gain access to the large buyer network Top Dollar Angus has assembled. Many other value-added program examples could be discussed, but the main point is that more often than not, documentation is required for entry into these big-league markets where the money is better. Calf health was actually first on the list provided earlier and should not be overlooked. If you maintain a good health program for your cowherd and on each successive calf crop, be sure to thoroughly document what you are doing. Treatment dates and specific products used are of interest to potential calf buyers. You can actually turn your documented health program into a marketing tool, which can help you receive a higher price on marketing day. n

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Marketing Update

by Katie Ochsner, Commercial Marketing Specialist

Red-Headed Beauties

A Noticeable Difference While the Red Angus female has been identified as the beef industry’s mostfavored female in the past, her value only continues to grow. Superior Livestock Auction data has been evaluated by Kansas State University in partnership with RAAA since 2010 and, as more data has been added to the pool, the premium shown for Red Angus-sired heifers has consistently grown. The first set of results released included data from 2010 to 2014, and showed that Red Angus females commanded a $5 to $7 premium per hundredweight compared to other breed types. The most recent analysis shows that the price advantage for Red Angus-sired heifers sold through Superior has jumped to anywhere between $5 and $11 per hundredweight compared to others, based on breed type alone.

displaying the success that Toedtli Ranch in Colorado has experienced by using the DNA test. A Toedtli cow, which had always been a phenotypic standout, had a heifer calf last year that tested in the top 1 percent for both HerdBuilder and GridMaster on the Red Navigator test.

Another attention-grabbing moment was when Dick Cooper’s heifers, which were touted as the top-selling heifers in the same sale last year, actually outsold themselves compared to the year before. One lot of Cooper heifers had buyers competing until the gavel dropped at $201.75, confirming the chatter heard throughout the week at Sheridan that Red Angus heifers are simply worth more.

The quantifiable advantage in the value of Red Angus heifers has not gone unnoticed by cattle producers. At the Superior Livestock Big Horn Classic in Sheridan, Wyoming, held in August, the premium for Red Angus-sired females was obvious. Red Angus females first drew attention on Tuesday when both the highselling cows and bred heifers in the entire auction were Red Angus.

Making the Best Better The advantage of Red Angus over other breed types is a hot topic of conversation amongst beef industry enthusiasts, but, as the saying goes, ‘If you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward.’ To continue the momentum that Red Angus currently has in the marketplace, we must focus on continual breed improvement and aim to increase the maternal advantages that Red Angus females already possesses.

As the week progressed and calves from the larger regions sold, Red Angus had more victories to claim. In the heifer division, Red Angus-sired lots topped every weight class from 500 to 650 pounds. One highlight included Dwayne and Buddi Anderson’s 530-pound heifers that brought $217 per hundredweight.

One way to improve on commercial females is by utilizing tools for genetic improvement such as Red Navigator. Investing in Red Navigator is really an investment in the future of the cowherd for commercial producers. Red Navigator was showcased at the recent National Red Angus Convention in Watertown, South Dakota,

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While identifying these top-end genetics in commercial herds is crucial to continued improvement of the Red Angus breed, perhaps more important is identifying poor genetics which are holding your herd back, and culling those genetics from your inventory. In addition to the percentile ranks provided by Red Navigator, there are other advantages that may not be so readily apparent. Feedback received from current Red Navigator users indicates that the sire identification included with the Red Navigator results has been a valuable resource for many. One producer shared that, because of the sire identification received through Red Navigator, he was been able to identify a bull that had been siring females who fight their calves, creating unnecessary headaches during calving season. Once the producer was able to determine which bull was siring poor-dispositioned cows, they removed the bull from their bull battery. There is a lot to be excited about in the Red Angus breed. Producers certainly have the right to be proud about the high-quality cattle they have brought to market this year, and the premium prices those cattle have received. However, we must not get stuck in contentment, but continue utilizing the tools we have to advance the breed forward so Red Angus can thrive as the beef industry’s most-favored female. n

Special Red Angus Feeder Calf Sale Calendar

Date Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 23 Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 6 Nov. 9 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 Nov. 30 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 8 Jan. 3 Jan. 4 Jan. 12 Jan. 16

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R.A. BRown RAnch 44th AnnuAl FAll SAle October 9 - 10, 2018 • Throckmorton, TX

This bull and 120 other Angus sell.

This bull and 345 other Red Angus sell.

This bull and 120 other SimAngus sell.

Featuring 7 weanlings by AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Champion TAKE A PICK.

This amazing cow and 113 other Registered Red Angus & Registered Angus breed royalty sell.

365 Spring Calving Commercial Heifers will sell.

595 Bulls (Red Angus, Angus, SimAngus & Hotlander) 365 Spring-Calving Commercial Bred Heifers 114 Bred Registered Females (Red Angus & Angus) 16 AQHA Ranching Heritage Quarter Horses (sell at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, October 9th)

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Lot

Top Herdbuilders, GridMasters & $Profit bulls by the Pot-Load ...or, one breed changing herd sire at a time!

GM CED BW WW YW Milk HPG STAY MRB REA

F:G $Ranch $Profit

Sire / MGS

Reg#

236

-2.1

72 115

.79

.39

-.35

$56

$14,264

Absolute / Sequoya / P707

3782963

201

186

-2.3

69 114

.73

.15

-.14

$40

$16,328

Pledge / Redemption

3737085

202

206

77 127

.57

.40

-.27

$39

$15,582

Oracle / Epic

3763333

203

206

-.4

69 111

.67

.48

-.48

$59

$14,854

Incredabull / Objective x AbiGrace

3751703

204

216

-2.4

69 110

.71

.13

-.45

$69

$18,363

Trilogy / Redemption x AbiGrace

3593268

205

206

-4.0

65 111

.57

.07

-.45

225

202

-.4

86 139

.64

.15

-.24

$65

$38

$14,976

Rest Assured / Nebula N707

3820275

$17,290

Independence / Pacific Pride

3783901

More of what Ranchers Demand Profit:

• 124 bulls in the top 15% for the Herdbuilder • 119 Bulls in the top 10% for the Gridmaster • 204 bulls in the top 5% for $Profit

Donnell & Kelli Brown Phone: 940-849-0611 Throckmorton, TX

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• 230 bulls have pedigrees stacked 3 to 8 consecutive generations deep by top AI sires • 93 Calving Ease bulls that we recommended for heifers • 120 bulls in the top 10% for Muscle (REA) • 137 bulls in the top 5% for Fertility (HPG) • 134 bulls in the top 5% for Marbling

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Predictable:

Ranch royalty 98 Elite Red Angus Females including all 4 yr old cows

Lot 651 Lot HdBr GdM CED BW WW YW Milk HPG STAY MARB REA 651 208 53 8 -1.4 64 110 28 15 19 .53 .08 656 221 50 16 -3.5 64 98 24 12 19 .64 .16 660 196 50 17 -3.5 62 100 28 12 17 .66 .50 661 235 53 19 -3.2 62 99 18 14 19 .89 .07 668 231 55 14 -1.3 73 118 20 19 19 .92 .13 670 184 52 13 -1.8 70 119 26 17 14 .85 .07 680 262 52 17 -3.7 67 108 18 12 23 .61 .26

Lot 670 Sells with a new red heifer calf by Fantastic at side. F:G -.07 .05 -.51 .60 -.47 .16 .19

$Profit Pedigree $12,470 Epic / P707 / Commitment $11,334 Trilogy / Sequoya / P707 $15,623 Premier / Retail Product / Cherokee Canyon $11,778 Synergy / Pacific Pride / Big Sky $15,921 Absolute / Commitment / Destination $15,943 10X / P707 / Logan $9,167 Trilogy / Redemption / B571

Reg# 1703758 3627919 1703694 1703611 3782421 3527687 3782935

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Customer Appreciation Commercial Bred Heifer Sale Over 350 Head Sell!

Heifers sell immediately following the Black bulls and just before the Red Bulls. Heifers sell in groups of 10 with option to sweep the entire load. Helping market our Customers’ elite replacements is just one of our investments in their success. Other Customer Service opportunities that may benefit your operation: • Volume Discounts given on purchases of 10 or more Bulls! • Free Bull Delivery (min purchase required) • Maximum EPD accuracy through genomic data & • Feed Efficiency testing of every bull • Free Promotion of customer calves on RAB website, email, and social media. • Your Personal Bull Shopper - Orders Customized to Fit your program - Free, Convenient, & Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Member Services Bulletin Registration Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Multi-Breed (IGS) NCE? The NCE (National Cattle Evaluation) is a process through which RAAA calculates EPDs for animals in the RAAA database. To ensure inclusion in the NCE, please provide all data possible. The process in which EPDs are calculated changed to BOLT. To learn more about the process please read articles written by Ryan Boldt in previous ARA editions, starting in May/June 2018 on. Ryan will continue to update members through his Breed Improvement articles and in weekly eNews. What are the requirements of Total Herd Reporting (THR)? Each cow on active inventory (16 months of age and older) should report one of the following THR requirements: 1) Calf record through weaning, 2) Reason code for no calf, or 3) Disposal code for the cow. Calving season for spring is Jan. 1 to June 30. Calving season for fall is July 1 to Dec. 31. Do I have to report calves born dead or that die shortly after birth? Yes, each cow must have a calf record or a reason code for no calf reported every calendar year (THR compliance). Sire, dam and birth date and/or birth year are required with applicable disposal code for calf. What does the registration type indicate? R – Registered, met all requirements for registration I – Incomplete, pre-registered prior to reporting weaning weight and date. Once weaning data is reported, the calf will move to registered status. C – Compute, record on file giving the cow a record for having had a calf, but the calf is not considered registered and cannot be transferred or used as a parent, and will not display EPDs. H – Lease agreement, not on file for natural mating of a non-owned sire

U – Has not met all genetic defect requirements Z – Has not met DNA parentage requirements B - On hold for DNA exclusion in pedigree What information do I report when submitting calving records? The following is a list of fields of information for data reporting of calving records under THR guidelines. Please note, RAAA does have an Open Herdbook, therefore fields of information may vary for the reporting process. If you have questions, please refer to the Rules and Regulations or contact the Member Services Department. • Dam Registration Number • Sire Registration Number • Calf ID/Prefix • Date of Birth/Birth Year • Sex • Birth Weight Group • Twin Code • Mating Code • Color • Horned/Polled/Scurred • Registration Code • Print Registration Paper • Name • Wean Date • Wean Weight • Wean Group • Feed Code

What data points can I report that will enhance my animals’ EPDs and Accuracies? For more information on EPDs, please visit the RAAA website at redangus.org/genetics/ranchers-guide-to-epds • Calf Record with Pedigree Information • Birth Weight, Weaning Weight and Yearling Weight • Calving-Ease Scores • Body Condition Scores • Dam Mature Weight • Udder Scores – Suspension and Teat Size • Heifer Exposure Data • Ultrasound Data • Actual Carcass Data • Genomic Test

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Increased Data = Increased Accuracy = Increased Reliability What are No Progeny Reports? Females listed on the No Progeny Report are active on inventory, but have not yet reported a record for compliance of THR requirements for Fall 2017. The report should be used to submit a progeny record, reason or a disposal code for the previous calving year. If information is not reported for each cow, the females will be subject to inactivation in October. If all dams were reported on the weaning data worksheet, then you will not be requested to complete a No Progeny Report. The report can accessed on-line. A printed report can be mailed upon request, if needed. Please request as soon as possible. Reports are due the third week in September. Avoid Reactivation Fees Dams previously listed on the Fall Herd Inventory will be inactivated if a calf record or a reason code for no calf is not submitted for the calendar year 2017. Inactive females will be listed under the default group, Inactivated Cow Inventory. To avoid reactivation fees submit a 2017 calf record or reason code by Dec. 1. Spring 2018 Weaning Worksheets As a reminder, report Spring 2018 born calves after birth and weaning weights are taken. Data may also be reported online in REDSPro. Please reference the Registering Cattle video tutorial for stepby-step instructions. The video tutorial can be found at redangus.org/herd-management/how-to-guide. To ensure data is included in the next National Cattle Evaluation, data should be returned by the end of October. Time to Update All Cooperator Agreement(s) If you have been a participant in an agreement between Agent and Cooperator, those original agreements have become null and void. The terms have also changed and will need to be reviewed by each participant, new agreements will require both the Agent and the Cooperator's signatures, a start date and specific end date.

Fall Run Production Sale

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October 27, 2018 | Saturday | 1:00PM At the Ranch in Hay Springs, Nebraska

We are excited to offer:

200

Production Tested 1A Registered Red Angus 18 Mo. Old Virgin Bulls

• Youngest 40% of the 2017 crop • Top herd bull prospects, stout range bulls, & sure shot calving ease bulls • Ultrasounded for carcass data & semen tested

AQHA Registered Horses

• • • •

All bred to 9Mile Franchise top calving ease bull Ultrasounded for calving date & sex of calf Selling in groups to suit the buyer No brands

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• Including several solid home-raised geldings. • Also 2018 Colt Crop by Shiner Smart Cat, Playguns Little Lena & Smooth ‘N Shiney

Commercial Red Angus Bred Heifers

Registered Red Angus 1A Females

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Over 46 years of experience you can count on.. PIEPER RED ANGUS Mark, Deb, or Tate Pieper | 3779 550th Rd, Hay Springs, NE 69347 H: 308-638-4557 | C: 308-430-0989 | Tate’s Cell: 308-430-1777 Email: pieperra@gpcom.net

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Member Services Bulletin The agreements should be renewed at the end of those terms. Once the agreement has ended, the access of the Agent is complete. The new agreement allows the Agent to gather data for marketing purposes (sale catalogs and promotion), complete registration status if needed, and transfer animals after the sale. The Agent only has access to animal data and not personal information such as billing, and the agreement lasts for the time specified by the Cooperator. The new updated agreement is available for review and print at redangus.org/herd-management/forms. All agreements should be forwarded to the RAAA National Office via mail, fax or email to attention of either Angelia or Amanda. Once you have read the agreement, if you have additional questions please contact: Angelia@redangus.org or Amanda@redangus.org. If you have further questions about how

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to report data or need a refresher course, please see our newly revised edition of our How-To Section located at redangus.org/herd-management/howto-guide. Also, feel free to call the National Office with any questions.

DNA Frequently Asked Questions

When should I submit DNA? DNA samples cannot be submitted too early. With new sampling methods like TSUs, calves can be sampled at birth and then submitted for testing before weaning. Weaning time also presents a great opportunity to collect DNA samples. To prepare for DNA testing, consider the following: • Order Test Kits from the National Office ahead of time. You can always order more kits than needed! • If animals are being requested for Genomic (GGP-HD, GGP-LD, GGP-ULD, Zoetis 50K and i50K) testing, they are re-

quired to have a registration number. • Think about submitting an electronic order form to dna@redangus.org to help speed up the submission process. Why should I submit DNA early? • Completion of registrations or transfers in a time sensitive situation. • Ample time for pedigree and EPD updates to occur before a catalog deadline. • Ensure failed samples can be re-submitted and processed to receive results. • Excluded animals to be resolved and reflect the correct parentage results. What is the turnaround time? One round of testing will take 15 to 20 business days. This can vary depending on the quality of the samples submitted. Samples that fail the first testing process are always tested a second time in an effort to retrieve data from the sample. If this occurs, the entire testing time can take 30-plus days. This time does not include the short period an order will spend in transit and at RAAA.

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LONG-TERM. That’s Why You Need LongRange®(eprinomectin) For Up To 150 Days Of Parasite Control.1 Looking out over your herd, the sight is full of potential. But if you used a short-term dewormer like Cydectin® (moxidectin) or Dectomax® (doramectin) on your stockers, you’re not getting the most out of your pasture. That’s because cattle were probably reinfected with parasites just halfway through the grazing season.

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Out here, there is no time for shortcuts. This year, think LONGRANGE.

theLONGRANGElook.com Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.Warnings and Precautions: For use in cattle only, not for use in humans or other animal species. Keep out of reach of children. Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows, or in veal calves. Post injection site damage (e.g., granulomas, necrosis) can occur; these reactions have disappeared without treatment. Not for intravenous or intramuscular use. Do not underdose. Do not treat within 48 days of slaughter. 1

Available in 500 mL, 250 mL and 100 mL bottles.

Dependent upon parasite species, as referenced in FOI summary and LONGRANGE product label. Administer subcutaneously at 1 mL/110 lbs. Results based on actual on-farm comparative demonstration. Individual herd results may vary. Data on file at Boehringer-Ingelheim. Consult with your veterinarian to discuss expectations for your operation. Merial is now part of Boehringer Ingelheim. LongRange and the Cattle Head Logo are registered trademarks of Merial. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. ©2018 Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. BOV-1129-ANTH0418

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Extended-Release Injectable Parasiticide 5% Sterile Solution NADA 141-327, Approved by FDA for subcutaneous injection For the Treatment and Control of Internal and External Parasites of Cattle on Pasture with Persistent Effectiveness CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. INDICATIONS FOR USE LONGRANGE, when administered at the recommended dose volume of 1 mL per 110 lb (50 kg) body weight, is effective in the treatment and control of 20 species and stages of internal and external parasites of cattle: Gastrointestinal Roundworms Bunostomum phlebotomum – Adults and L4 Cooperia oncophora – Adults and L4 Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4 Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4 Haemonchus placei – Adults Oesophagostomum radiatum – Adults Ostertagia lyrata – Adults

Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus – Adults

Grubs Hypoderma bovis

Ostertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and inhibited L4 Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4 Mites Trichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis Parasites Gastrointestinal Roundworms Bunostomum phlebotomum Cooperia oncophora Cooperia punctata Haemonchus placei Oesophagostomum radiatum Ostertagia lyrata Ostertagia ostertagi Trichostrongylus axei Lungworms Dictyocaulus viviparus

Durations of Persistent Effectiveness 150 days 100 days 100 days 120 days 120 days 120 days 120 days 100 days 150 days

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) should be given only by subcutaneous injection in front of the shoulder at the recommended dosage level of 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 mL per 110 lb body weight). WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Withdrawal Periods and Residue Warnings Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 48 days of the last treatment. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. A withdrawal period has not been established for pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Animal Safety Warnings and Precautions The product is likely to cause tissue damage at the site of injection, including possible granulomas and necrosis. These reactions have disappeared without treatment. Local tissue reaction may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter. Observe cattle for injection site reactions. If injection site reactions are suspected, consult your veterinarian. This product is not for intravenous or intramuscular use. Protect product from light. LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) has been developed specifically for use in cattle only.This product should not be used in other animal species. When to Treat Cattle with Grubs LONGRANGE effectively controls all stages of cattle grubs. However, proper timing of treatment is important. For the most effective results, cattle should be treated as soon as possible after the end of the heel fly (warble fly) season. Environmental Hazards Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing because the environmental impact has not been evaluated for these scenarios. Other Warnings: Underdosing and/or subtherapeutic concentrations of extendedrelease anthelmintic products may encourage the development of parasite resistance. It is recommended that parasite resistance be monitored following the use of any anthelmintic with the use of a fecal egg count reduction test program. TARGET ANIMAL SAFETY Clinical studies have demonstrated the wide margin of safety of LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin). Overdosing at 3 to 5 times the recommended dose resulted in a statistically significant reduction in average weight gain when compared to the group tested at label dose. Treatment-related lesions observed in most cattle administered the product included swelling, hyperemia, or necrosis in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. The administration of LONGRANGE at 3 times the recommended therapeutic dose had no adverse reproductive effects on beef cows at all stages of breeding or pregnancy or on their calves. Not for use in bulls, as reproductive safety testing has not been conducted in males intended for breeding or actively breeding. Not for use in calves less than 3 months of age because safety testing has not been conducted in calves less than 3 months of age. STORAGE Store at 77° F (25° C) with excursions between 59° and 86° F (15° and 30° C). Protect from light. Made in Canada. Manufactured for Merial, Inc., Duluth, GA, USA. The Cattle Head Logo and LONGRANGE are registered trademarks of Merial, Inc. ©2015 Merial, Inc. All rights reserved. 1050-2889-06, Rev. 2/2015, 8LON016C

What sample type should I collect? Tissue (TSU) is the best, but blood is acceptable as well. Hair is the most time consuming as the lab has to manually handle each sample to extract the DNA. Due to these reasons, there is a $4 processing fee for hair samples. The only time hair should be submitted is if TWIN animals will be tested (blood samples on twins will fail). However, TSUs are recommended for twins, and preferred for all animals. How can I prevent any delay in results? Submit high-quality samples with a completed order form that includes payment. Filling out your order form in Excel and emailing it to dna@redangus.org will help streamline the submission of your order. All orders must include a signature that accompanies the RAAA Terms of DNA Submission. If you complete an Excel form, be sure to print and sign the first page and include it with the samples. Should animals be registered prior to submitting DNA? If at all possible, yes. This ensures that DNA results will automatically be updated to REDSPro. When registration numbers are provided, we will correct the animals in REDSPro to match the parentage results. Registration numbers are required for all genomically enhanced tests (50K and GGP). If samples submitted for any other tests do not have a registration number, the member is required to provide them to RAAA for results to be entered in the database. Why do samples fail? • Cross Contamination (fresh, wet samples stacked on top of each other, needle used more than once, twins, hair samples not carded or trimmed and mix together during shipment to RAAA).

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• Dirt, feces, dust, fly spray, tattoo ink, extreme heat, lotion, direct sunlight, etc. • TSU not sealed properly or crushed, fluid leaks out and sample deteriorates. • Blood card is flooded, not dried and felt cloth sticks and dries to card. • No TSU in tube, one drop of blood, hair does not include visible follicles. What does Qualified, Excluded, and Not on File mean? Qualified = Match – A sample from the sire/dam listed is on file and, when compared to the tested sample, was confirmed as the parent. Excluded = Not a Match – A sample from the sire/dam listed is on file and, when compared to the tested sample, did NOT confirm as the parent. Results in a “B” status/hold. Not on File = A sample from the sire/dam listed was not found. The parent does not have a DNA sample at the lab or in SNP format, and cannot be Qualified or Excluded. Failed = The sample on the animal tested did not receive data. There was an issue with the sample and resubmission will be required if data is desired. What is Red Navigator? Red Navigator is a test designed for commercial females that are at least 75 percent Red Angus. Females submitted for Red Navigator receive a percentile rank for the RAAA EPD suite and indices. The test is designed as a tool to use alongside phenotypic selection of replacements and includes verification to the sire (if on file). Upon the completion of the test, RAAA Commercial Marketing Specialist Katie Ochsner, will follow-up with producers to help them sort and interpret the results to best fit their operations. The cost is $25 per head. Producers interested in this test should contact the RAAA for further information. ■

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HB: 187 GM: 50 CED: 19 BW: -4.9 WW: 71 YW: 118 Milk: 29 HPG: 10 CEM: 12 Marb: .41 YG: .16 CW: 42 RE: .12 Fat: .02

HB: 170 GM: 47 CED: 13 BW: -2.4 WW: 61 YW: 97 Milk: 19 HPG: 18 CEM: 7 Marb: .41 YG: .24 CW: 38 RE: .00 Fat: .05

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HB: 202 GM: 51 CED: 7 BW: 0.2 WW: 69 YW: 117 Milk: 23 HPG: 15 CEM: 5 Marb: .29 YG: .21 CW: 32 RE: .11 Fat: .06

HB: 141 GM: 52 CED: 8 BW: 2.5 WW: 68 YW: 112 Milk: 17 HPG: 12 CEM: 2 Marb: .53 YG: .06 CW: 8 RE: .02 Fat: .03

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HB: 186 GM: 52 CED: 18 BW: -4.5 WW: 64 YW: 118 Milk: 28 HPG: 8 CEM: 11 Marb: .52 YG: .32 CW: 13 RE: -.31 Fat: .08

HB: 247 GM: 56 CED: 20 BW: -5.7 WW: 74 YW: 120 Milk: 25 HPG: 8 CEM: 11 Marb: .76 YG: .07 CW: 23 RE: .15 Fat: .02

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hese are uncertain times. Weather and markets have made it hard to guess where we’re going and even harder to plan how to get there.

ow do you position your cowherd when uncertainty is the name of the game? The traits we’ve always focused on help you to survive and thrive no matter what comes at you.

These bulls sell Nov. 2!

eproductive efficiency is job one. Our cows have always been expected to get a live calf on the ground, get bred back, and bring a healthy calf into the weaning pen. She must do that all on range, with a minimum input of time, money, and feed. And then she must do that year after year after year. Finally, those calves must go onto the feedyard, perform well, and hang the kind of carcass that brings you a PREMIUM. That kind of program takes YEARS to develop, and discipline to continually maintain and improve.

hat will next year bring? Who knows! But with the thoughtful, deliberate, PROVEN genetics of Kniebel Cattle Co. behind you, you can be CERTAIN you’re in the best shape possible, no matter what is thrown your way.

Selling 175 head!

Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 @ 12:30pm CDT 12 mi. SE of Manhattan, KS

Defender x Direct King, #3774465 Top 1% Marbling & HPG! HB - 202, GM - 53!

 105 COMING 2 YEAR OLD Red & Black Angus bulls performance tested, ultrasounded, with genomically enhanced EPDs o 55 1A Red Angus - from Kniebel Cattle Co. with sons of

Merlin 937Z, 5L Defender, Salute, Heritage, Pursuit, Pinnacle, Hard Drive, Marblin’ Man, and more!

o 50 Black Angus - from Downey Ranch with sons of Acclaim, Capitalist, Super Bowl, Substantial, Comrade, Remedy, Guiness and more!

Merlin 937Z x Envy #3774413 Top 1% HB, GM, CED, Marbling HB 236, GM 53

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BOLT Upgrades Calculation Method for Calving Ease, Stayability EPDs Breed percentile rank assists stakeholders in learning new base

Red Angus Association of America Boosts Reliability of EPDs with BOLT by Brandi Buzzard Frobose, Director of Communications

Cattle producers can expect more accurate predictions with the release of the fall 2018 Red Angus EPD suite, calculated using the much-anticipated new genetic evaluation software Biometric Open Language Tools, or BOLT, by Theta Solutions LLC. The new BOLT-generated Red Angus EPDs will enable producers to make more informed, lower risk selection decisions. Ryan Boldt, RAAA director of breed improvement, stated that BOLT-generated EPDs are very beneficial for Red Angus producers moving forward.

by Ryan Boldt, Director of Breed Improvement

“The BOLT analysis is able to use pedigree, performance and genomic information simultaneously to calculate EPDs. Through this method, we are able to improve reliability and squeeze more valuable information out of the data.”

By examining the genetic trends in Red Angus, it is obvious the traits Calving Ease and Stayabilty have long been important factors in selection decisions. With the release of the IGS Multi-Breed Genetic Evaluation powered by BOLT, several notable changes will be occurring to the way that EPDs will be calculated for these traits.

One factor lending itself to the increased accuracy of the EPDs is the sheer size of the database, which is composed of nearly 17 million animals from 13 different breed associations. Generally speaking, the accuracy of prediction increases proportionally with the size of the data pool. Additionally, BOLT uses a subset of DNA markers that influence economically relevant traits. This method of analysis reduces the statistical noise of unimportant markers, which boosts the accuracy of its EPD predictions. Another advantage of the BOLT software is the frequency of data analysis, which can be done weekly.

For both traits a large change is that RAAA is moving from a single breed to a multi-breed data set for EPD calculations. Both of these traits were previously calculated using only data available in the REDSPro system. Now these EPDs will be calculated using the data from the entire 17 million pedigree and performance records in the IGS database. This vast amount of data allows for the ability to better account for heterosis in EPD calculations which can have large affects on both Calving Ease and Stayabilty. Additionally, this allows for more progeny to be incorporated in to the EPD calculations of animals that are used across different breeds. Another notable change is the transition from a “blending” approach to a “single step” for incorporating genomic information. Using the single-step approach, the genomic information is included simultaneously to their EPD calculations. By doing this the genomic information not only benefits the animal with the genotype but its relatives and contemporaries as well.

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"We've reached a real milestone in the history of Red Angus with the release of BOLT-generated EPDs," says Tom Brink, CEO of the Red Angus Association of America. "One of our long-standing core policies is to utilize the best science available once it's ready, and that is certainly true with BOLT. Breeders and commercial customers will now have access to better genetic prediction tools, which will enable them to make multi-trait improvement like never before." Red Angus was the first breed to implement Total Herd Reporting and has been doing so for two decades. The utilization of THR has created an accurate database of Red Angus genetics and EPDs, which are trusted by farmers and ranchers. Furthermore, Red Angus EPDs are displayed with their in-breed percentile ranking to assist with selection decisions in the context of how individual animal traits rank within the Red Angus population. BOLT plus Red Angus’ strong base of THR data, combined with a large volume of genomic data from tests provides EPDs with unsurpassed reliability. The information from genomic data can be as informative as a bull’s first calf crop or a cow’s lifetime production record. For more information on BOLT and Red Angus EPDs, visit the Genetic page on RedAngus.org or contact Ryan Boldt, RAAA director of breed improvement at ryan@redangus.org or (940) 387-3502, Ext. 12.

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BOLT Upgrades Calculation Method for Calving Ease, Stayability EPDs The models used for calculating Calving Ease and Stayability in the BOLT evaluation now allows inclusion of a larger amount of the available data. The previous models had restrictions on which records were able to be used in the analysis. However, these new models remove some of these restrictions and allow for a higher percentage of the data to be used. Several of the changes that affect the calculation of Calving Ease Direct and Calving Ease Maternal EPDs are changes in the phenotype and the base. The previous genetic evaluation used binary scores of assisted or non-assisted births in the analysis. The BOLT analysis uses the actual calving ease scores. What this allows for is the ability to differentiate observations by the level of assistance required. By moving to the BOLT analysis, the base of calving ease EPDs has also changed. A base is essentially a number that is added or subtracted to every EPD in the analysis. With the new BOLT analysis Calving Ease Direct EPDs tend to be higher than previous EPDs due to this change in base. This is very important because these numbers are now higher therefore it is important to look at percentile rank for these EPDs to familiarize yourself with this new base.

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The Stayability EPDs also have undergone an improvement in the model that is used for EPD calculation. The BOLT Stayability EPDs are calculated using a Random Regression model. A Random Regression model is designed to evaluate observations that are taken over time. Now all of a female’s observations from her second to fourth calves will be included in the analysis. In the previous genetic evaluation, females were given one observation for Stayability that was determined by all of her calving information up to that point. Another important distinction is that the Stayability analysis uses data only on females that first calved as a 2-year-old. With these changes, re-ranking of animals will occur for not only the EPDs themselves but for indexes as well. The HerdBuilder index uses both Stayability and Calving Ease EPDs in the calculation of that value. If an animal re-ranks for either one or both of these traits, we would expect their index value to change as well. It is also important to remember that both of these traits are important pieces of the HerdBuilder index. Therefore changes that are seen within the rankings for each of these traits in the new analysis will also be reflected in each animal’s HerdBuilder index value. ■

RAAA State and Regional Affiliate Organizations

Red Angus Association of the Carolinas www.redanguscarolinas.com (828) 302-8659

Mid-Atlantic Red Angus Association www.mid-atlanticredangus.org (804) 615-6400

Florida Red Angus Association (352) 728-5191

Missouri Red Angus Association www.missouriredangus.com (816) 807-6606

Colorado Red Angus Association www.coredangus.com (970) 372-9351 Georgia Red Angus Association (912) 632-7985 Illinois Red Angus Association www.illinoisredangus.com (815) 482-3742

Kansas Red Angus Association www.kansasredangus.org (620) 273-7005

Kentucky Tennessee Red Angus Association www.kytnredangus.com (812) 893-1555

Minnesota Red Angus Association www.mnredangus.com (320) 269-7290

South Dakota Red Angus Association www.southdakotaredangus.com (605) 350-0076

Montana Red Angus Association www.montanaredangus.com mtraasecretary@gmail.com

Southwest Red Angus Association (432) 283-1141

New York Red Angus Association (315) 246-4425

Western States Red Angus Association www.westernstatesredangus.com (406) 580-2186

Nebraska Red Angus Association www.nebraskaredangus.com

Iowa Red Angus Association www.Iowaredangus.com

North Dakota Red Angus Association www.ndredangus.com (701) 983-4292

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Oklahoma Red Angus Association www.okredangus.com (405) 203-8353

Southeast Red Angus Association www.seraa.org (912) 754-1445 Texas Red Angus Association www.texasredangus.org (940) 390-3700

Wisconsin Red Angus Association (920) 855-2902

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Programming Adds Pull-Through Marketing Along the Supply Chain

by Jared Wareham, Top Dollar Angus General Manager I finished up last month’s column by touching on “program” cattle and the steady demand they’ve seen. A substantial price divide between conventional, non-program cattle and those with documented, program-driven value was easily observed by watching hundreds of thousands of forward-contracted cattle sell over the course of this summer. Furthermore, as I visit with cattle feeders and yard managers all over the country, a common thread amongst many was their preference for cattle with programs or programming behind them. To better understand what is driving this demand, let’s define what programming means and why it has become such a pull in the marketplace. The following are all examples of programs: Top Dollar Angus, Red Angus FCCP, NHTC (Non-Hormone Treated Cattle), Certified Natural, GAP 4, and so on. Cattle that carry these labels or badges have been audited, evaluated or scrutinized by an independent third party to differentiate them from conventional feeders. These added layers of third-party documentation reinforce value through relationships between genetic potential and profit, as well as enhancing the attraction of those cattle within the value chain all the way through the consumer. As I mentioned last month, the more value your cattle have when the next owner becomes the seller, the more potential you have for premiums. Consumer demands for source and age, non-implanted and/or antibiotic-free cattle has created a pull-through motion within our supply chains, domestic and global, for cattle that are documented to meet these specs. By providing linkage to the consumer and establishing the foundation for transparent production that comes with a “story,” additional margin has been built into the value chain. Audited genetic evaluation also has an important role to play. For example, feeder cattle with documented genetic ability to excel for growth may be highly advantageous when feeding and marketing non-implanted NHTC calves. Programs, like Top Dollar Angus, help connect the ranch to the feeder by pinpointing cattle that feed cheaper and harvest better. Whichever way you look at it, increasing the opportunity for profit or decreasing the risk for loss, having an advanced “scouting report” on available feeders has value. As with most things, there are costs associated with programs. The classic sentiment that “you don’t get paid for that stuff” still remains in parts of our industry. Though these cattle currently demand premiums, the participation expense must be evaluated by each individual ranch through breakeven analysis.

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BW 1.1 WW 63 YW 96 MILK 14 Marb .13 REA -.35 • Sideways is an exciting phenotype and genetic package.

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Is the juice worth the squeeze? Furthermore, you must also consider how well your current ranching strategy aligns with the programs that do exist. For example, if you don’t have the resources to sell weaned calves, participation in a Natural program may not be as valuable to the next buyer. The increased health risk of bawling calves doesn’t match well with a program that has the potential for disqualification of calves that require treatments. Remember, decreasing the discountable nature of your calf crop for the next guy, will open up the door to more margin (i.e. potential profit). There are two sides to the risk equation you must evaluate when deciding how to market your calves. Do you expend the resources to have your cattle audited, verified and documented, risking that they won’t bring enough to justify the effort or expense? Or, do you commit to being conventional and place a cap on their value. Both scenarios offer a risk position that must be evaluated ranch by ranch. Moreover, many of the available programs are driven by the consumer and directed by an industry undulating toward alignment. I wouldn’t count on them fading away. More than likely, they will simply evolve. ■

Jared Wareham, Top Dollar Angus General Manager jared@topdollarangus.com 660-492-2777

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100 Mature Bred Cows Calving in January and February 2019 Daughters of Epic R397K, Conquest, Impressive, Saga and many more breed greats!

100 Young Bred Cows Calving in March and April 2019 Many young females just on the verge of being in the "prime" of their careers!

100 Mature Bred Cows Calving in March and April 2019 From the heart of the herd with incredible growth, maternal, carcass and longevity numbers!

200 Elite Bred Heifers Calving in March and April 2019 Many of these heifers are late born heifers from our cutting edge embryo transfer program!

These females all run on our Snowy Mountain Ranch in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The cows have passed the "grade" on this big country ranch and have not been "pampered" in any way. Seedstock cows run like commercial cows. One of the elite cow groups to sell anywhere this year. Please contact us for more details on the specific cows selling in each group.

Call for pricing and delivery

Ryan Ludvigson Billings, Montana (406)534-4263 office • (515)450-3124 mobile rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

Park Ludvigson Cushing, Iowa (712)384-2200 office • (712)229-3431 mobile parkludvigson@hotmail.com

Fall Herdbuilder Bull and Female Sale

Orion Beef Group

November 9, 2018 150 Coming Two Year Old Bulls 125 Elite Bred Red Angus Females

Established in 1954

Weschenfelder Development Center • Shepherd, MT • 12:00 noon MST $Profit is the Most Objective and Practical Index in the Beef Industry Today! Check out these Breed Leaders! ID

RAAA#

7842E

3760859

221

11 -0.5 79 131 26

HP CEM ST

20 0.76

0.08 39 0.42

INT

F:G

$PRF

$RNCH

-0.12 $19,566

0.22 34 -0.02 -28 -0.34 $18,738

0.14 36 0.16 -128 -0.11 $18,318

DECLARATION X TRILOGY X CONQUEST • One of the Highest $Profit Bulls to Sell Anywhere this Fall!

7521E

3733619

157

11 -0.9 72 118 23 -2 14

12 0.93

PLEDGE X P707 X LOGAN • Herdsire Prospect from the Uber Famous Abigrace Cow Family!

LSF RHO Titonka Z721 One of the most feed efficient sires in the $Profit Database!

7500E

3733507

189

11 -2.2 64 105 22 -3 14

16 0.81

PLEDGE X P707 X MISSION STATEMENT • This Herdsire Prospect has a One/Two Punch with $Profit and Intake!

7519E

3733489

225

10 -0.4 71 119 17 -1 18

19 0.81

0.11 52 0.56 -44 -0.52 $17,267

PLATINUM X P707 X MISSION STATEMENT • Big Time Carcass Prospect that Ranks in the Top 1% for $Profit!

7503E

3733509

233

14 -1.9 66 108 22 -3 12

20 1.05

0.18 17 0.04

11 -0.02 $16,020

PLEDGE X P707 X MISSION STATEMENT • This Marbling Stud Posted over an 8.0 IMF and 161 IMF Ratio! Marbling Freak!

The Average Bull in this Sale Boasts Over a 188 HB Index with Many in the Top 10% of the Breed! ID

RAAA#

7525E

3733493

245

12 -0.8 69 115 18 -1 18

HP CEM ST

22 0.95

0.30 45 0.12

INT

F:G

$PRF

$RNCH

68 -0.38 $12,384

33 -0.30 $12,586

0.16 43 0.28 138 -0.43 $15,763

PLATINUM X P707 X MISSION STATEMENT • Outstanding Herdbuilding Bull that Checks Off All of the Boxes!

7566E

3733567

227

14 -3.2 66 109 17

19 0.73

0.11 17 0.09

INDEPENDENCE X PACKER X TOP BRASS • Incredibly Balanced Herd bull that comes from the Crystal Cow Family!

7504E

3733595

222

13 -0.6 74 125 23 -4 15

18 0.96

PLEDGE X P707 X COMMITMENT • Big Time Spread Bull with Breed Leading Numbers for HB, Marbling, Ribeye, F:G and $Profit!

5L Independence 560-298Y The Breed Leader for Calving Ease and Stayability!

7840E

3760855

222

0.7 73 123 27

22 0.45

0.03 29 0.21

-0.10 $13,297

DECLARATION X BOBCAT X MISSION STATEMENT • Excellent Cow Herd Building Prospect with High HB and Growth Numbers!

If You are Looking to Cut Feed Costs Check Out These Low Intake Leaders in the Breed! ID

RAAA#

HP CEM ST

7611E

3743893

184

11 -3.6 61 94

15 0.51

INT

F:G

$PRF

0.13 17 -0.06 -157 -0.42 $13,350

$RNCH

TITONKA X CHRONICLE X EXPECTATION • Build an Incredible Cow Herd with this Top of the Breed Bull for Intake, F:G, $Profit and $Ranch!

7526E

3733325

172

11 -1.4 62 94

14 0.66

0.04

0.11 -164 0.13 $10,751

TAKEOVER X EXPECTATION X MARIO • The Lowest Intake Bull in the Entire Offering and Quite Possibly One of the Lowest in the Entire Breed!

7399E

3722203

190

11 -0.3 72 114 19

14 0.57

0.14 20 0.01 -94 -0.10 $12,866

RIGHT DIRECTION X EXT 5233 X PACKER • Great Spread Bull that Ranks in the Top 2% of the Breed for Intake and Top 5% for $Profit

7594E

3733457

223

14 -2.7 63 96

13 12 20 0.64

0.10

0.00 -85 -0.01 $13,037

TYSON X EXPECTATION X BIG SKY • One of the Top Bulls in the Entire Sale with Breed Leading Numbers for Maternal Traits, Intake, $Profit and $Ranch!

Feed Efficiency is the #1 Trait in the Beef Industry and These Bulls are at the Top of the Scale! H2R Profitbuilder One of the hottest sires in the breed today!

RAAA#

7576E

3733639

178

12 -1.9 63 103 24 -2 16

HP CEM ST

15 0.93

INT

F:G

$PRF

0.26 35 -0.01 49 -0.44 $14,548

$RNCH

PLEDGE X P707 X LOGAN • Terrific Feed Conversion and Multi-trait Balance in this Eye Appealing Prospect!

7568E

3733571

207

15 -3.5 63 104 19

17 0.68

0.20 12 -0.02 -23 -0.43 $13,808

INDEPENDENCE X PACKER X TOP BRASS • Feed Efficiency is Only the Tip of the Iceberg As this Stud Ranks in the Top 2% for $Profit and $Ranch!

7627E

3832637

186

13 -3.2 64 111 27

10 16 0.62

0.22 36 -0.02

-0.39 $13,393

PREMIER X ENTERPRISE X ENTERPRISE • This is a Maternal Brother to the Genex Super Sire Conqueror! Check out his Figures!

7384E

3722219

221

13 -0.6 71 108 16

13 10 20 0.44

0.17 22 -0.02 -16 -0.66 $7,311

OPPORTUNITY X CONTENDER X ENTERPRISE • The #1 Feed Efficiency Bull in the Entire Sale!

LSF Takeover 9943W The Last Sons to Sell from this Breed Legend!

www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com Ryan Ludvigson (515)450-3124 rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

Park Ludvigson (712)229-3431 parkludvigson@hotmail.com

Kellen Ludvigson (515)314-2883 kellen@orionbeefgroup.com

Brian Brigham (970)481-5192 brian@orionbeefgroup.com

Red Angus Cows are Key Component to Life Well-Lived by Brandi Buzzard Frobose, RAAA Director of Communications

58 American Red Angus Magazine â&#x2013; October 2018

“Red Angus has been a God-send for us,” said Gary Schreiber. That’s enough for commercial producers near and far to perk up their ears.

On their ranch, nestled in the rolling hills of northeast Kansas and abundant with brome and fescue, Gary and Annette Schreiber strive to produce the best set of calves possible from their Red Angus cows. Utilizing value-added marketing, sound scientific protocols and sustainable conservation practices, they pursue the American dream: building a life they love and passing down their business, and knowledge, to the next generation of ranchers. The Schreibers aren’t unlike many other commercial cow-calf producers. They both have full-time “town jobs” near their hometown of Soldier, Kansas, where they have lived for nearly 35 years. The Schreibers, who are the true definition of a team, have three sons – Luke, Matt and Garrett – who all live nearby with their respective families. The Schreiber ranch is unquestionably a family operation at its core. Garrett and his wife Kayla have started their own herd and often work side-by-side with Gary and Annette. “Our family has been committed to the long-term goal of building a herd of moderate, productive and docile cows since the very beginning,” Gary affirmed as he and Annette shared a smile and set a jovial tone – a tone which anyone can tell has been a constant presence in their 40year marriage. Red Angus became a major player in that long-term goal approximately 15 years ago when Gary and Annette decided to buy some Red Angus cows. Prior to that, the Schreibers had chosen to run primarily Simmental cows crossed with Red Angus bulls, however they were experiencing challenges with birth weights, so they purchased some Red Angus cows to help mitigate those problems. Over the years, they have also transitioned from a spring-calving herd to a fall-calving herd in order to lessen their stress.

Annette and Gary Schreiber

“Ever since we incorporated Red Angus females into our herd, our stress level has gone down and we are coming home to fewer wrecks,” Gary insisted. “Calving season is far less time intensive since we now pull fewer calves – our cows have definitely made our lives easier and they have a wonderful disposition.” Gary and Annette also point to cow size as one reason for introducing Red Angus genetics into their herd. American Red Angus Magazine ■ October 2018 59

Red Angus Cows are Key Component to Life Well-Lived “With land availability and prices being as high as they are, we have to do more with less. We try to get multiple sessions of grazing or cuttings of hay off of our land. We practice rotational grazing and try to make the land go as far as it can. Big cows eat more hay and feed so we lessen their impact by keeping our cows moderate, yet productive.” They are proud of the heifers they raise every year, so they retain the best 20 percent of their females as replacements. This year, the Schreibers plan to incorporate the Red Navigator DNA test to help them determine which females to retain in the herd. The Red Navigator test provides vital genetic information regarding HerdBuilder and GridMaster indices, EPD traits and parent verification, and provides results in the form of individual percentile rankings compared to all other Red Angus genotyped animals. Not only are the Schreibers exceedingly pleased with their cowherd, they have been avid promoters and users of the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program and point to it as one of the keys to their successful business. Purchasing Red Angus bulls has been a mainstay of their decades-long ranching legacy. The FCCP, or the “yellow tag” program, is the beef industry’s longest running and best recognized USDA-verified genetic,

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Gary and Annette Schreiber credit the Red Angus female to the continued success of their operation due to calving ease, docility and fertility.

source and age program. The yellow tag is recognized as the symbol of guaranteed Angus genetics and a trusted source for both feeders and packers filling Angus product lines.

Orion Beef Group

Fall Ozark Bull and Female Sale

October 20, 2018 120 Coming Two Year Old Bulls Established in 1954

7160E • #3722101

BOURNE X TANK X BIG SKY 188HB, 54GM, 13CED, -1.3BW, 80WW, 127YW, 14MILK, 2ME, 14HPG, 6CEM, 14ST, 0.53MB, 0.17RE, $10,441PRF, $72RNCH Big Time Growth and $Ranch!

7306E • #3723617

GENUINE X SPITN IMAGE X EXT 7455 191HB, 53GM, 13CED, -0.6BW, 72WW, 111YW, 19MILK, 0ME, 12HPG, 7CEM, 16ST, 0.85MB, 0.30RE, $13,253PRF, $36RNCH Check Out All of His Numbers! Impressive!

7555E • #3842117

WORLD BEATER X TANK X CHATEAU 190HB, 51GM, 14CED, -2.1BW, 66WW, 110YW, 27MILK, 6ME, 12HPG, 9CEM, 16ST, 0.45MB, 0.26RE, $8,711PRF, $70RNCH Super Herd Bull Prospect with Calving Ease and Carcass!

3 Cedars Sale Center • Nevada, MO • 1:00 pm CST

One of the best offerings of herd bulls and range bulls in the country with optimum calving ease, growth, maternal and carcass. In addition the Power of the $Profit and $Ranch indexes which are only offered on exclusive Red Angus Programs in the country are offered in this sale. Check out the genetic power available in this sale!

7362E • #3722471

DRAFT PICK X PASSWORD X P707 169HB, 51GM, 11CED, -1.4BW, 69WW, 114YW, 22MILK, 1ME, 10HPG, 5CEM, 15ST, 0.72MB, -0.24RE, $9,623PRF, $36RNCH Great Outcross Pedigree!

7589E • #3842173

DELUXE X NIGHT CALVER X P707 212HB, 52GM, 11CED, -1.2BW, 66WW, 111YW, 33MILK, -1ME, 18HPG, 8CEM, 18ST, 0.51MB, 0.00RE, $14,405PRF, $75RNCH Stacks Three of the Best Cow Making Bulls in the Breed!

7253E • #3723635

PLATINUM X REDEMPTION X PACKER 222HB, 55GM, 13CED, -0.9BW, 74WW, 126YW, 9MILK, -2ME, 16HPG, 7CEM, 18ST, 0.75MB, 0.21RE, $10,617PRF, $31RNCH Growth and Carcass in a Perfect Package!

7505E • #3842311

PROFITBUILDER X TANK X GOLD ROBBER 193HB, 51GM, 14CED, -3.9BW, 64WW, 105YW, 17MILK, 4ME, 13HPG, 8CEM, 16ST, 0.57MB, 0.01RE, $8,519PRF, $58RNCH Calving Ease Balance in an Eye Appealing Package!

7638E • #3842287

DELUXE X REGALIA X BOEING 216HB, 51GM, 13CED, -2.0BW, 64WW, 105YW, 37MILK, 3ME, 17HPG, 8CEM, 19ST, 0.48MB, -0.02RE, $12,269PRF, $69RNCH Breed Leading Calving Ease, Maternal and Marbling!

www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com Florida Representative Ryan Ludvigson (515)450-3124 rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

Park Ludvigson (712)229-3431 parkludvigson@hotmail.com

Kellen Ludvigson (515)314-2883 kellen@orionbeefgroup.com

Ricky Booth (407)908-9866 rsbooth77@gmail.com

Red Angus Cows are Key Component to Life Well-Lived Furthermore, data from Superior Livestock Auction shows that FCCP-tagged Red Angus-influenced calves bring a $2.80-perhundredweight premium over Red Angus-influenced calves without the yellow tag. “Our FCCP-tagged red calves sell right at the top of the market with the black calves and have for the last several years. We do our best to set our calves up for success for the next guy in line and do as much as we can to help them out and make it easier for them at the next stage.” In line with their “pay it forward” attitude, the Schreibers are committed to a thorough vaccination program and wean their calves for 45 days before sending them to the auction market. Even though they do not retain ownership through the feedyard, Gary maintains that they try to do the right thing to produce consistent calves every year that work for all producers. Over the past several decades, the Schreibers have built a herd – and a life – of which they are tremendously proud. They are also deeply entrenched in their community and devote much of their spare time to their church, where they coordinate a marriage preparation mentor group for soon-to-be married couples. Paying it forward is a constant thread in their lives and it runs central to their cow-calf operation as well. As Gary and Annette look towards the future, like many beef

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The Schreibers retain approximately 20 percent of their heifers for replacements and are in agreement that Red Angus are the beef industry’s most-favored female.

producers they are unsure what lies ahead, but they know for sure that their Red Angus cows will be part of their lives indefinitely. “We’d be lost if we didn’t have our cattle. We love this lifestyle and wouldn’t trade it for anything.” ■

at the farm, near Gibbon, NE

Offering over 200 lots of Registered Red Angus, Simmental & Angus Genetics Herd Sires - Proven Donors - Cow/ Calf Pairs - Bred Females - Open Heifers - Embryos - Semen

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WATCH & BID LIVE The sale will be conducted by DVAuction where all the cattle will be sold via video and will not be run through the ring live. To preview the sale offering, log onto www.DVAuction.com prior to the sale

Semen Available for Fall Breeding

✳ Performance, performance, performance - 7111 recorded the heaviest yearling weight of Crump Red Angus’ 2017 bull calf crop which was also the heaviest yearling weight recorded at Crump Red Angus in eight years! ✳ His dam, 3164, is an easy eshing Hughes W109 daughter with a great udder score who maintains outstanding esh while continually breeding up at the front of our cowherd. ✳ Many breeders sought after his powerful phenotype, correct feet and legs and great EPD pro le.

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BUF CRK LANCER R017 BUF CRK SHOSHONE R353 LSF SAND HILLS 9008W PIE FAYETTE 782

BIEBER H HUGHES W109 CRUMP SHOSHONE 3164 MDM SHOSHONE 163-9

BASIN HOBO 0545 BASIN ROSE 06T0 MDM SPECIAL EDITION 3-6 MDM SHOSHONE 110-7

EPD 186 TOP %

Crump Power Kind 7111

DOB: 02-05-2017

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 PIE ONE OF A KIND 352 PIE FAYETTE 1160

GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG

56 7 -0.3 96 2% 35% 76% 1%

162 16 0 12 1% 80% 51% 30%

8 6%

14 6%

0.20 -0.00 88% 39%

CW REA 66 1%

0.79 1%

FAT 0.01 70%

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JRA Update

The POWER of RED

by Madison Adams, JRA President

Top Hand Award

High Point Junior and Senior Over the course of four days, Junior Red Angus members got to see and experience the Arkansas agricultural industry. Everything from the Tyson Discovery Center to Peach Pickin’ Paradise, juniors were not only able to learn something new from every stop but they were able to see all different sides of agriculture that they may not get to see on a daily basis. The goal of Round-Up is to build friendships, gain industry knowledge, develop leadership skills and have fun doing it; to say that we reached that goal would be an understatement. Every junior left Arkansas with more knowledge, a smile on their face, more friends and memories that would last a lifetime. Thank you to our Round-Up site hosts: Armstrong Red Angus UA Fruit Research Station Peach Pickin’ Paradise Subiaco Abbey Leonard Farms Tyson Discovery Center Sonstegard Foods NewleyWed Foods UA Animal and Meat Science UA Agricultural Communications

Congratulations to our award winners: Top Hand Award Isaac Berg, MN High Point Junior and Senior Mia Gibson, IA Shaye Koester, ND

Meat Animal Evaluation

Meat Animal Evaluation Champion Junior: Isaac Berg, MN Reserve Junior: Zachary Griffeth, TX Champion Senior: Shaye Koester, ND Reserve Senior: Jenna La Blanc, TX Agricultural Advocacy Champion Junior: Mia Gibson, IA Reserve Junior: Morley Griffith, OK Champion Senior: Shaye Koester, ND Reserve Senior: Holly Thomas, TX Stockman’s Knowledge Champion Junior: Mia Gibson, IA Reserve Junior: Alisa Miller, CO Champion Senior: Shaye Koester, ND Reserve Senior: Jenna La Blanc, TX

Agricultural Advocacy

Stockman’s Knowledge

Red Angus Promotions Champion Junior: Mia Gibson, IA Reserve Junior: Tiffany Watkins, FL Champion Senior: Olivia Hoots, IL Reserve Senior: Shaye Koester, ND

68 American Red Angus Magazine ■ October 2018

Red Angus Promotions

Want High-Performing Feedyard Cattle? Don’t Overlook the Basics. by Brandi Buzzard Frobose, RAAA Director of Communications

Dr. Gary Bryant has seen his fair share of feedyard cattle. A Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, he has made a living working in the cattle feeding industry, first as a private practitioner in Dodge City, Kansas, and then, for the past 19 years, as a consulting veterinarian for backgrounding yards and commercial feedyards in southwest Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado. A cattleman himself, he grew up in the feedyard business and has a cowherd of his own. To say the least, he knows his way around the business end of a bovine.

Bryant is also well aware of the challenges associated with managing newly arrived calves at the feedyard. According to Bryant, there are three to four key factors to preparing calves for life after the ranch of origin and the first might not be what you expect. “The most important thing for cow-calf producers to do is to have an established mineral program for their cowherd. Copper and selenium significantly impact immune function so producers should supplement mineral accordingly, based on the deficiencies in their pastures,” said Bryant. Bryant said that mineral should be available at all times in order to create healthy liver stores, which build immune function in newborn calves. “Starting out on the right foot with a strong immune system is critical to long-term success in the feedyard,” he added. Caring for the cowherd doesn’t stop at the mineral tub, however. A solid cow vaccination program is also key to successful and healthy calves at the feedyard. “Ideally, producers should be vaccinating with a 4-way viral program for IBR, BVD, PI3 and BRSV and also include rotavirus, clostridium perfringens type C and salmonella, depending on the herd. Additionally, first-calf heifers

should receive a scour prevention booster four weeks prior to calving.” Bryant maintains that the choice of modified-live or killed virus is dependent largely on individual herd situation, but added that regardless of the program, it should be conducted annually to keep immune status of the herd high and the passage of maternal antibodies high. But what about the calves – the animals that are actually headed to the feedyard? Two key health management components can help producers, especially those who retain ownership, prepare their calves for optimum results during the finishing phase. Bryant maintains that as with the

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cowherd, it’s vitally important to provide solid immune system function via viral protection for calves at both preweaning and weaning. At pre-weaning vaccination time, which should be done two to four weeks prior to weaning, Bryant advises that calves be treated with a 4-way viral, in addition to pasteurella, 7-way blackleg and possibly a haemophilus vaccination. Additionally, if calves aren’t already castrated and dehorned, it should be completed at that time. When weaning rolls around, calves should receive a modified-live 4-way booster and be dewormed. Bryant also advised running a coccidiostat through water or feed to help prevent coccidiosis, which is a significant immune system killer.

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Want High-Performing Feedyard Cattle? Don’t Overlook the Basics. “The goal of weaning is to make the transition from pasture to bunkline as stress-free as possible. If calves are properly vaccinated and provided with good quality forages and fed high-energy, palatable concentrates during the 45- to 60-day backgrounding period, they can be better prepared for their transition to the feedyard.

Bryant heavily stressed the importance of thorough vaccination and nutrition programs that will best prepare calves for success at the feedyard. Furthermore, results from the K-State veterinary health survey indicated that immunization is the most important component of a healthy beef cattle herd to aid in the prevention of infectious diseases.

His advice aligned squarely with results from a Red Angus Association of America and Kansas State University survey of recommended practices made by cow-calf veterinarians, (Fike, G.D., J.C. Simroth, Du.U. Tomson, E.F. Schwandt, R. Spare and A.J. Tarpoff, 2017). Responding veterinarians indicated that management practices such as nutrition, fly control and weaning prior to shipping are all key to healthy feedyard cattle.

“To a producer, a great vaccination and weaning program may seem labor intensive and costly. However, if a calf becomes sick early in life it can develop compromised organ systems which can lead to poor performance or even death at the feedyard. If producers skip steps, then those calves are at risk for health problems due to immunity naturally weakening at 6 to 8 months of age, which coincides with the time most calves

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arrive at the feedyard. That’s why using a modified-live viral program is advantageous for boosting the immune system before shipping calves.” When it comes down to it, Bryant attests that preparing calves for the feedyard is essentially about doing the right thing, repeatedly. And repetition can yield big rewards. “I can easily identify those producers who are committed to doing things right,” concluded Bryant. “They tend to receive better dividends from their cattle. Red Angus producers typically fall into this category of producers. As a veterinarian, I try to help producers understand that investing in that calf’s early life pays back dividends resulting in far fewer health problems at the feedyard level.” n

Leachman Red Angus– Right for the Times Red Angus females are in record demand – because they work! That means they keep their flesh, stay bred, and wean a good calf.

Leachman bulls are selected to produce moderate, fertile, feed efficient cows. Their calves will excel on the Feeder Profit Calculator and will hit Top Dollar Angus specs.

A022E is just $10,931 on $Profit to rank in the breed’s top 12%!

Plus, Leachman bulls deliver so much more:

• Our average sale bull ranks in the top 5% on $Profit. • Our average sale bull ranks in the top 15% on $Ranch. • We MEASURE feed intake on our bulls. • All bulls are DNA tested for maximum accuracy. • Complete data collected on all traits including cow size. • In addition, Leachman has one of the largest Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP) databases on Red Angus. Use our PAP EPDs to buy Red Angus that will work at altitude.

A013E

A048E

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Red & White Sale

Selling 80 Red Angus & 80 Charolais Bulls Friday, Nov. 9th • Wellington, CO

Top sale features include:

• A007E and A010E are direct sons of Zara (Pledge’s dam) • A029E and A083E are out of daughters of the breed leading Nextpectation 0083X. • And many more… B004E

A068E Name

Sire

Maternal Grandsire

CED

Milk

Stay

Marb

REA

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2130 is a lone daughter of breed leader Nextpectation and is the dam of sale bull, A029E (pictured to the left)

Lee Leachman, Partner • Ryan Peterson, Director of Sales Jerrod Watson, Bull Customer Service (303) 827-1156 2056 West County Road 70 , Fort Collins, CO (970) 568-3983 • www.leachman.com

Heifer Development Begins at Birth by Trinity Lewis for American Red Angus Magazine

Heifer development is an ongoing task for beef producers although sometimes the management associated with heifers can take a back-burner to other chores on the priority list. By keeping in mind the heifer’s health from birth, the nutrition she is provided, planning for proper timing of breed-up and selecting the best heifers in the herd, one can be certain that these young females will provide a solid foundation for the future.

From Birth to Birth During calving season it is easy to focus on just that – calving season. However, producers working toward goals of superb fertility in their females can begin working prior to the heifer’s birth to improve her chances of productivity.

Optimal health and nutrition in the early stages of cattle pregnancy are imperative for the calf’s health and their future. Mineral availability as well as adequate nutrition for the mother cow during early fetus development play a vital role in fetal health. It is also important that cows are properly vaccinated to ensure that they are equipped to carry out a pregnancy and to increase health of the herd so that the calf is introduced to a disease-free environment from the moment they hit the ground. Heifers are born with several hundred eggs which are all of the eggs they will ever have. While bulls produce sperm daily following puberty, a heifer’s eggs are all present at birth and begin to develop and grow upon her reaching puberty, the dawn of ovulation. Hence the need for vaccinations at branding. A calf that is able to gain good immunity from drinking her mother’s colostrum while also being properly vaccinated will have all of the right tools for a sound immune system thus laying the foundation for maternal strength in the future. Common vaccine protocol for calves includes vaccinations at branding, pre-weaning and weaning.

Proper Nutrition From day one calves need to be properly nourished in order to grow. Their nutrition requirements only continue as they draw nearer to breeding season. As a rule of thumb, heifers should weigh 65 to 70 percent of their projected mature weight by breeding. This target weight will ensure that their body condition score is high enough for eggs to properly develop and cycles to occur without flaw, thus providing an atmosphere advantageous to breeding.

According to Professor of Beef Cattle Reproductive Physiology Rick Funston, “Body condition score at calving also influences response to postpartum nutrient intake and breed back.” In a 1995 study conducted by the USDA’s Southern Regional Project Committee, researchers fed first-calf heifers differing in body conditions

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from scores of 4 to 6. They fed the heifers similarly until calving and then split them into two groups to feed; one group’s goal was to gain 1 pound per day and the other 2 pounds per day. The percentage of BCS 6 cows in estrus during the first 20 days postpartum increased from 40 to 85 percent when fed to the higher rate of gain. The cows in BCS 4 only increased estrous response from 33 to 50 percent during the first 20 day postpartum when fed to gain at the higher rate. Cattle should have an optimum BCS of 5 to 6 at calving through breeding to assure optimal reproductive performance. Body condition score is generally a reflection of nutritional management, however, disease and parasitism can contribute to lower BCS even if apparent nutrient requirements are met. Obviously, working toward optimal BCS doesn't end at breeding.

McDonald and Friends

MCDONALD RED ANGUS

FIRST ANNUAL

The Keepin’ Kind November 9

Russell Livestock Market 6 o’clock Selling open and bred females.

FEMALE

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Defender x Rachel 746 415

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Heifer Development Begins at Birth Keeping cows fed adequately through calving ensures the cow’s energy to produce milk to properly nourish the calf after calving and her recovery in order to breed up again.

ered by the Red Angus database and a GeneSeek reduced-panel DNA test, the RAAA has developed and released the Herd Navigator genetic panel to assist in heifer selection.

Mineral supplements play an important role for the progressive cattleman. Ensuring that mother cows are offered those elements not provided in their feed, whether feedstuffs or pasture grass, will allow them to gain better. It is not unusual for open cows to have been lacking a mineral necessary for proper cycling.

Red Navigator provides vital genetic information on tested Red Angus-influenced commercial females. Tested females receive genetic information in the form of individual percentile rank as compared to all other Red Navigator genotyped animals.

Numerous feed or mineral additives and pour-on applications are available to alleviate parasitism and should be considered when speaking with your veterinarian about vaccine protocol. On one thing all animal nutritionists can agree: immune suppressed cows will struggle to gain weight no matter the amount of feed they are being offered. Early Conception is Key During a presentation to The State of Beef conference, Funston noted, "Calving date for first-calf heifers may impact cow longevity and productivity. Calving late in year 1 increases the proportion of cows that either calve later next year or do not conceive.” He explained that the potential for longevity and a lifetime of productivity is highly reliant on the heifer’s first breeding season. “Research has indicated heifers having their first calf earlier in the calving season remained in the herd longer compared with heifers that calved later in the calving season.” In order to achieve an earlier breeding season, best management practices suggest turning bulls in with heifers a month earlier than with your cows. Also, requiring heifers to breed up in a limited amount of time, exposure during one cycle or about

Traits included in the Red Navigator are Red Angus’ HerdBuilder and GridMaster indices, all EPD traits and parent verification, given the potential sires have been DNA profiled.

45 days of keeping the bulls with the heifers, will compress the breeding season. Although some natural culling will take place as a result of heifers who don’t breed up during a tight breeding season, the most fertile heifers will rise to the forefront and allow for a lifetime of excellent breed backs. As a rule of thumb in the cattle industry, a 3-year-old cow has the hardest time breeding back. By allowing her adequate time before breeding season, as a result of her calving earlier, and properly maintaining her condition through birth of her first calf and into her second breeding season, she will have enough time to begin cycling again and increased odds of breed back. Keeping the Ones That Count Weighing personal bias, aesthetics, genetics and a variety of other considerations come into play when selecting the heifers of which your herd will eventually be comprised. Pow-

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Commercial producers can apply the insight from the Red Navigator test to make selection decisions based on the traits that match their individual production scenarios. Then, they can market the remaining heifers as replacements or feeders depending on each heifer’s Red Navigator rankings. Cattlemen are able to advance the quality of their replacement females at a much faster rate than waiting to see how they perform once in production. Due to the DNA test being breed specific, the Red Navigator should only be used on females that are at least 75 percent Red Angus. The culmination of information delivered through the Red Navigator provides commercial producers with an unmatched tool for guiding their selection decisions. To order the Red Navigator tests, producers must complete and submit the DNA order form (Excel or PDF). Producers ordering the Red Navigator tests must own at least one registered Red Angus bull, and the bull(s) must be transferred to the ordering producer. ■

K ed Angus 2 R Functional, Fertile,

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At the K2 Sale facility— Slater Road, Wheatland, Wyoming High quality females range developed and ready to go to work for you!

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Heifers AI bred to Here We Go (Genex) Bull bred to sons of POKE Neb 1064

Females will be sold in lots sorted by breeding dates Complete breeding lists available

240 Head Sell

30 Bulls, 18-months old

Commercial Females 30 Bred Cows 180 Bred Heifers

k2redangus.com Auctioneer —Lex Madden, Torrington Livestock

All calves out of these bred females are eligible for Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP)

Jason & Kim Cullen Goertz Wheatland, WY 307-331-2917 kcullen@wyoming.com Catalogs available November 1st Contact us to request yours today!

SERAA

Southeast Red Angus Association www.seraa.org Officers

Lowell Morgan - President - 912-754-1445 - morganredangus@windstream.net Jeff Pettit - Vice President - 270-836-2963 - jp@diamondpcattle.com Michelle Pettit - Secretary/Treasurer - 270-836-1651 - michelle@noashconstruction.com

Mercer Farm Registered Red Angus Cattle

Owners: Jim & Nancy Mercer & Rebecca Burnette 32237 Hwy. 58 N. • Ten Mile, TN 37880 Sales: Steve Burnette • Home (423)334-3649 Farm (423)334-5433 • Cell (865) 804-8156 mercerfarms@gmail.com

Sycamore Farm Red Angus Cattle Pure Bred & Commercial

Dale & Shonia Parrish, Owners

770 Northeast Tammy Ln. • Lake City, FL 32055 (386) 755-4819 • sycamor@atlantic.net

CREEK FARM CF LITTLE Fleckvieh Simmental &

Alex Gardner, Farm Manager 2638 Turkey Creek Rd • Starkville, MS 39759 Michael (662) 418-0686 • Alex (662) 769-2577 Fax: (662) 324-7721 • www.littlecreekcattle.com

Red Angus Cattle

Directors

Johnnie Cundiff - 606-305-6443 Jim McLean - 770-595-3542 Tom Bell, II - 731-225-2490

Dr. David Evans - 256-490-7578

Chris B. Holloway - 662-213-195 Tim Orr - 731-676-3133

BEATTY FARMS, L.P. Registered Red Angus 2699 New Highway 7 Santa Fe, TN 38482 (931) 682-2658 • (931) 682-3436 FAX beattyfm@bellsouth.net Carl Hollinsworth, Herd Manager (615) 758-7437

McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean

Whitley Red Angus 1408 Co. Rd. 35 Horton, AL 35980

Breeding Red Angus since 1965!

Henry, Jane, Jim, Kathy, Tim, James Ray & Natalie (205) 466-7612 • Tim Cell (205) 446-5090 tim@whitleyredangus.com

788 Red Belt Rd. • Chickamauga, GA 30707 Randy Garner 423.421.9884 Christa Garner 423.595.2029 RedBeltRedAngus@yahoo.com

Osborn Red Angus 21053 AL HWY 251 Athens, Alabama (256) 679-6307 Email: dko2005@hotmail.com

Jarvis Red Angus

12745 St. Rt. 181 N. Bremen, Kentucky (270) 525-3403 Registered 100% 1A Certified Herd David • Sandra Chris • LaDonna davidandsandra65@bellsouth.net

206 Morningside Drive Alma, GA 31510 (912) 632-7985 • (770) 595-3542 mcleanredangus@aol.com -Registered Red Angus since 1970 -

Jim and Alvina Meeks, Owners 1986 Trinity Church Rd. • Gray Court, SC 29645 Raymond Prescott, Mgr. • (864) 981-2080 Visit our website at bullhillredangusranch.com

Registered Red Angus

300 Pisgah Pike • Pulaski, TN 38478 (931) 424-8127 • (931) 424-8227 Fax (931) 424-0319 email: rca@energize.net

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Member News In Memory

Eugene Reginald Hoff Born Jan. 1, 1949, Eugene Reginald Hoff vigorously fought his battle with cancer through August 10 in Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by his wife Lana and four daughters, Jamie, Lora, Kori and Kaycee. Reg, as he was known to everyone, was married to Lana for 49 years. Reg was born in Miles City, Montana, and raised in Baker, Montana, with his brothers Tom, Howard, Fred and Paul, and his sisters, Peg and Kay. Following graduation from Baker High, Reg and Lana moved to Billings where Jamie was born in 1970. He graduated from Montana State University with a degree in business agriculture in 1972 before moving to Philipsburg. Lora was born in 1973 while he was the Granite County Extension agent. From there, they moved to Forsyth and another little girl was born, Kori, in 1976, while Reg was the Rosebud County Extension agent. Kaycee was born in 1978 and, as Lana was giving birth, Reg handed her the paperwork to buy 80 cattle, thus the humble beginnings of the Hoff Ranch.

ROBERTSON LINDSAY CATTLE COMPANY REGISTERED RED ANGUS BULLS AND FEMALES Contact us today for more information!

936-394-5413 H 979-255-1991 C

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McDonald Red Angus M c D o n a l d R e d

A n g u s

Dwight & Cindy McDonald 32519 510th St Russell, IA 50238 Dwight: 641-751-9360 O ce: 641-535-4098 Layne Robinson: 573-544-7024

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Reg and Lana took great pride in raising their four daughters into beautiful, hardworking, tough, no-excusemaking, successful women. Jamie, a Cal-State Northridge graduate, continues to climb the corporate ladder in Scottsdale after spending 22 years in Southern California. Lora, an MSU graduate, holds a Master’s Degree in educational leadership and has been married to Pat for 19 years. She has been a high school science teacher in Arizona since 1995. Kori, a 1998 South Dakota School of Mines graduate, wife of Brian for 13 years and mother of Brady, 11, and Trey, 5, is the head women’s basketball coach at Mesa Community College and a NJCAA National Championship Coach. Kaycee, a mortgage lender and 2001 graduate of MSU, is a mother of two, Parker, 9, and Kynzi, 6, and has been married to John since 2005. They currently reside in Bozeman. Reg began working at Peabody Energy for Big Sky Coal Co. in Colstrip in 1978 as the Reclamation Supervisor where he reclaimed surface-coal-mined lands during the day, and ranched at night and weekends, until retiring from Big Sky in 2015. Reg relied on his ranching experience and common sense to pioneer reclamation technology to restore surface-coal-mined lands to sustainable

Your visit is always welcome... Hope to see you soon! Rob Brawner

BULLIS CREEK RANCH

HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060 www.bulliscreek.com

PEACOCK ANGUS RANCH

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land uses that endures today. His efforts were recognized by both the state of Montana and Federal Office of Surface Mining on multiple occasions, including several national awards of excellence in reclamation. While Reg was at the mine, Lana was running the ranch and farming while also raising the girls. They continued to grow their herd and acquire more land. Their cattle continue to be highly respected and sought after within the industry, so much so earning them the Red Angus Grid Master award in 2014. Through hard work, determination and the family’s “never give up” attitude – regardless of what challenge they faced – together they expanded to their current successful operation, which Lana will make sure forges on full steam ahead.

In between ranching, farming and raising a family, Reg always made time for fun too – including feeding his need for speed, from his days of racing cars as a youngster (and blaming it on his brothers) to his never-ending supply of $5 bills stashed in his visor on that boring straightaway stretch to and from Colstrip, to going to Las Vegas for the “Drive a NASCAR” experience for Father’s Day. Reg loved to laugh and make time for his family and friends. Even fulfilling a trip to Disneyland that he promised his grandkids and taking on the biggest coaster there – laughing and having more fun than they did. ■ Email your news items (sale reports, show reports, member news) to

media@redangus.org

to be included in the next American Red Angus Magazine. Sale reports will also be posted online at redangus.org/sales-and-events/red-angus-calendar/.

Reg was also actively involved in the local farming community, serving on the Hammond Valley Ditch Board, Weed Board, and Conservation District Board all while using his county Extension agent experience and knowledge to share with anyone who would listen and was interested in new ideas.

NEBRASKA RED ANGUS ADAMS ANGUS RANCH

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Quality & Performance Since 1965 Registered Bulls, Heifers and Bred Cows Available

Scott C. & Patty Adams • (308) 750-7949 78250 464th Ave • Litchfield, NE 68852

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(402) 394-5489

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DOUG Balance from (402) 394-5486 Start to Finish! (402) 340-9910

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The Sieberts - Kim, Lindy, Samantha & Kendall 108 Road 3 • Henderson, NE 68371 (402) 723-4376 • Email: sdiamond@telcoweb.net website: sdiamondangus.com

paul@flatwaterredangusgang.com www.flatwaterredangusgang.com

Rob Brawner

Ross A & Lane Knott P.O. Box 43 • Petersburg, NE 68652 Home (402) 386-5411 Work (402) 386-5297 Cell (402) 843-8726

BULLIS CREEK RANCH

HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060

Scott & Kim Ford

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Bartlett & Stapleton Nebraska

Cattle Company St. Edward, NE

Wayne & Jody Choat • 402-678-3439 Dave & Kathy Stodola • 402-981-1586

Annual Sale in March www.hallpokornyredangus.com

Brad & Paula Pokorny (308) 636-2275

Helen Hall (308) 654-3220

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 – West Director – Sam Lorenzen KAITLINS RED ANGUS KAITLIN EVERS 614 COLTON ST. NEW PLYMOUTH, ID 83655 JACKSON CLAY DYKES 125 T BAR T RD WALLA WALLA, WA 99362 Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Kevin Miller KIANA CREEK RANCH ANDREA SLATTERY 3450 BIG BEAR DR. SEDALIA, CO 80135 Area 4 – Southwest Director – Kyley DeVoe TAYLOR BOSSLEY 4103 S WEBBER DR PEARLAND, TX 77584 DAVID FRAZIER RED ANGUS DAVID FRAZIER P.O BOX 3965 VICTORIA, TX 77903

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OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • Auction & Sales Management • Consulting Services • Auction Services • Buy/Sell Cattle for Commercial & Purebred Breeders Call today for a free consultation!

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SEMEN NOW AVAILABLE! LMAN KING ROB 8621 HUST CHIEF SEQUOYA R336 CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION!

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JACKSON CATTLE CO. JARED JACKSON 2043 CR 2014 WALNUT SPRINGS, TX 76690

PAYNE RED ANGUS CODI` PAYNE 5035 10TH ST NW MONTEVIDEO, MN 56265 MRM RED ANGUS MITCH & RITA TREPTOW 19466 540TH AVE WELLS, MN 56097 4 T ACRES MICHAEL TWEETEN 20862 NEWHOUSE DR SPRING GROVE MN, MN 55974 AVC RED ANGUS DR. DEAN CHRISTIANSON 33766 101ST ST ASHLEY, ND 58413 OLAND RED ANGUS KLAY OLAND 14739 61ST ST SE SHELDON, ND 58068 CASH SCHROCK 44820 212TH STREET ARLINGTON, SD 57212 GARRET SCHROCK 44820 212TH ST ARLINGTON, SD 57212

ROLLED STONE RANCH KEVIN KOLB 11700 W. HWY 377 TOLAR, TX 76476

Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Newley Hutchison WHITLEY FROST 2138 50 RD ESBON, KS 66941

EMMA MARTIN 308 W. HOWELL SAINT JO, TX 76265

LEMUZ LIVESTOCK ETHAN LEMUZ 1233 HWY 56 LARNED, KS 67550

CODY O’QUINN 16755 WEST LAKE HOUSTON PKWY HOUSTON, TX 77044

KENDRA SCHULZ 85753 549TH AVENUE PIERCE, NE 68767

Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Steve Koester FUNK FARMS MATTHEW FUNK 28290 140TH ST FULDA, MN 56131 ELIZABETH JABS 28400 SINCLAIR ROAD SAINT CHARLES, MN 55972 K&J FARMS JEDIDIAH LILIENTHAL 2866 RAINBOW ST BROOK PARK, MN 55007

JACOB BRACKETT 1388 COUNTY ROAD 5920 FAIRFAX, OK 74637 MONTANA BRACKETT 1388 COUNTY ROAD 5920 FAIRFAX, OK 74637 H & D CATTLE LLC TAMMI DIDLOT 2200 SE 3RD STREET MOORE, OK 73160 PEYTON HALEY 23850 CR 80 PERRY, OK 73077

Texas Red Angus Association www.TexasRedAngus.org

Mark E. Harbin

Home 254-527-4650 3955 Co. Rd. 314 mobile 512-413-0384 Jarrell, TX 76537 harbinredangus.com fax 254-527-3475

BAR C RED ANGUS

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Dennis Coe Forney, Texas 214-632-8711

CHIEFLINE RED ANGUS

Mark & Celia Miller Rt. 1 Box 9 • Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 328-5210 • Email: mfmrraider@aol.com “Your source of foundation pure Chiefline Genetics”

Morris/Box Ranch

KOLLE RED ANGUS 961 N. FM 444 Inez, TX 77968

REGISTERED RED ANGUS & ANGUS PLUS

Jim Kolle

(361) 550-5045 • jakolle@tisd.net

Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.

TRIPLE CREEK RANCH 1995 National Champion Bull Bulls, Cows & Heifers—All Ages E

Registered Red Angus Kelly & Sallye Box

7371 Sherman Rd. • Justin, TX 76247 Cell (817) 929-7773 • Home (940) 242-3216 kelly_box@msn.com • morrisboxranch.com

G.W. LAND & CATTLE COMPANY Registered Red Angus Breeders in the Texas Hill Country

Mac Williams 116 Fox Hall Cv San Antonio, TX 78213 (210)684-1071 • (210) 341-6701

One of the largest herds in the South • Rockwall, TX

Ty Davenport DVM (972) 524-5105

Tim Head

R.A. Brown Ranch Donnell & Kelli Brown Throckmorton, Texas (940) 849-0611 www.RABrownRanch.com 150 Bulls & 100 Females offered every October

Judy Kay Ferguson Kyley DeVoe 214-536-6902 940-367-4708 judykay@3klandandcattle.com kyley@3klandandcattle.com Justin, TX • 3klandandcattle.com

P.O Box 1380 Van Horn, TX 79855

Bobbe McClure

(432) 284-9664 REGISTERED RED ANGUS qgra@hughes.net

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Patsy Krause Fund Raiser

Red Angus Foundation Inc. (406) 599-2852 • cell patsy@redangus.org

Mail contributions to: 18335 E. 103rd Ave., Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022

He Does Everything Right! Buf Crk The Right Kind U199 #1260155 • Sire: Buf Crk Lancer R017 • MGS: Buf Crk Julian L080

Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! MCCUISTON FARMS PHILIP MCCUISTON 306 W 13TH ST SNYDER, OK 73566

UNDERWOOD FARMS TODD & KRISTY UNDERWOOD 274 UNDERWOOD LN LONOKE, AR 72086

CAMMIE STEHR 5436 29TH SW EL RENO, OK 73036

HAYDEN STUART 156 L B STUART DR MENDENHALL, MS 39114

HAWKS HILL FARM INC. FRANK WALDRON 7195 E 1000N NEW CARLISLE, IN 46552

HUNTER STUART 126 L B STUART DR MENDENHALL, MS 39114

KAYLA BIRKHOLZ 1245 FERGUSON FARM RD KING, NC 27021 WILSON FAMILY FARM BRYAN WILSON 11408 CANASERAGA RD. DANSVILLE, NY 14437 Area 7 – Northeast Director – John Langdon JEFF, RYAN MCCULLOUGH JEFF, CHERYL, RYAN MCCULLOUGH 19230 HARDIN WAPAK ROAD BOTKINS, OH 45306 MADISON PADEN 44700 SPRINGBROOK DR SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OH 43950

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Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert BREEZIN B FARM GREGG BAILEY 14273 W FARM ROAD 174 REPUBLIC, MO 65738 TK CATTLE CO. TAYLOR CROY 401 E COLLEGE ST GALLATIN, MO 64640 DALLAS HEATON 26700 PRAIRIE ROAD SEDALIA, MO 65301 POLLNOW’S NEW SALEM FARM NATHAN POLLNOW N3863 FRANK RD REESEVILLE, WI 53579

Area 8 – Southeast Director – Raymond Prescott KEELEY HORTON 5019 HWY 15 LOUIN, MS 39338

Show Results

Minnesota State Fair The 2018 Minnesota State Fair Open Class Red Angus Cattle Show brought in new and past exhibitors with a total of 53 head of Red Angus exhibited. The show was evaluated by Parker Henley of Urbana, Illinois. FFA exhibitors showed 23 head of Red Angus, that were evaluated by Emily Griffiths of Kendalville, Indiana. Open Show Grand Champions Grand Champion Female went to Ty Bayer of TC Reds, Ringle, Wisconsin. Grand Champion Bull went to Ennis Wallace of Cloud Nine Cattle Co., Emerald, Wisconsin. FFA Show Champions Grand Champion Female was exhibited by Hans Lind of Rushford-Peterson FFA. Reserve Grand Champion Female was Ryan Hegland of Randolph FFA.

If You Show, Be in the Know

Below are important dates and information for Red Angus shows. Please visit redangus.org/sales-and-events/red-angus-shows/ for updated information.

Northern International Livestock Exposition – Regional Show Location Entry Deadline: Sept. 5, 2018 Late-Entry Deadline: Sept. 14, 2018 by 5 p.m. Show Date: Oct. 20, 2018 (Junior followed by the Open) Open Show Judge: Clint Rusk Junior Show Judge: Jason Hoffman Host Hotel Information: Hilton Garden Inn (off King Ave W & 24th St.). Call 406-655-8800 for the Montana Red Angus block. Rules and information can be found at www.thenile.org. North American International Livestock Exposition – Regional Show Location Entry Deadline: Oct. 1, 2018 Late-Entry Deadline: Oct. 10, 2018 Junior Show Date: Nov. 11, 2018 Junior Show Judge: TBD Open Show Date: Nov. 14, 2018 Open Show Judge: Dylan Davis Rules and information can be found at www.livestockexpo.org. National Western Stock Show – Regional Show Location Entry Deadline: Nov. 20, 2018 Junior Show Date: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 Junior Show Judge: Jeff Gooden, Lone Jack, Missouri Pen Show Date: Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 Pen Show Judge: Caleb Boardman, Laramie, Wyoming Open Show Date: Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 Open Show Judge: John McCurry, Burrton, Kansas Host Hotel Information: *NEW LOCATION* DoubleTree by Hilton - 4040 Quebec Street Denver, CO 80216. Call 303-262-7735 for reservations before Nov. 8, 2018, under “Red Angus” with a room rate of $135. You will have 72 hours to cancel without penalty. There is a complimentary shuttle to the NWSS grounds. Trailer parking is not available at the hotel, but a secure location is available through the hotel a few miles away. Rules and information can be found at www.nationalwestern.com.

Fort Worth Stock Show – 2019 National Show Location Entry Deadline: Nov. 15, 2018 Texas 4-H/FFA Member Junior Show Date: Jan. 27, 2019 at 8 a.m. Texas 4-H FFA Member Junior Show Judge: Matt Leo Junior Show Date: Feb. 2, 2019, at 4 p.m. – Watt Arena Junior Show Judge: Charlie Boyd, Jr. Open Show Date: Feb. 3, 2019 at 9 a.m. – Watt Arena Open Show Judge: Brandon Callis Important Information: • You will be able to substitute cattle within class this year. • Don't forget to bring actual registration papers to check-in for FWSSR. It is a FWSSR requirement. • There will be a showmanship class, bred-and-owned junior bull show and bred-and-owned junior heifer show. You will not have to enter the B&O junior heifer show. RAAA staff will put them in automatically out of your junior heifer show entries. You WILL have to enter the B&O junior bull show. Information concerning the host hotel will be on the website in the future. Rules and information can be found at www.fwssr.com. The premium book will be live Sept. 15, 2018.

NEW SHOW FOR RED ANGUS! American Royal Livestock Show Entry Deadline: Sept. 14, 2018 Late-Entry Deadline: Sept. 21, 2018 Junior Show Date: Oct. 20, 2018 Junior Show Judge: Kevin Jensen, Kansas Open Show Date: Oct. 20, 2018 Open Show Judge: Wes Hudson, Arkansas Rules and information can be found at www.americanroyal.com.

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Building Better Beef Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247

(406) 632-5598 P.O. Box 2913 Harlowton, MT 59036

2384 Barnum Rd. • Kaycee, WY 82639 Email: gravesredfork@rtconnect.net

ELO

CATTLE COMP AN

www.fischerredangus.com

88 Redland Ranch Ln • Hysham, MT 59038 redland@rangeweb.net • www.redlandredangus.com

Amie & Teri Angelo

Bob & Julie Morton 2435 Logan Trident Road • Three Forks, MT 59752 (406) 285-6773 • www.gmracattle.com

(406) 288-8171 • angelocattleco@blackfoot.net 96 N Mullan Trail • Drummond, MT 59832

www.sutherlinfarms.com

Bob (406) 855-3614 Jon (406) 581-7800 Chad (406) 740-0099

Ron and Esther Fischer

suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT

Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March Big Sky Elite Female Sale First Wednesday in December

Tim & Julie Shick

Convenience Traits until the Cows Come Home!

Mark & Sue Mees • (406) 347-5413 Fertility Tested Bulls - Private Treaty

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net

Glacier Red Angus Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes

40126 Eli Gap Road • Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-4654 • www.GlacierRedAngus.com

The Forbes Family 37 Beckton Dr. • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 • Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: becktonwyo@gmail.com

Visit our website for more information, sales and events!

MONTANA RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION

www.montanaredangus.org email: MTRAASecretary@gmail.com

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in Big Sky Country! - We Focus on The Female -

1721 Plevna Rd. • Plevna, MT 59344 (406) 778-3819 • ketchum@midrivers.com

Vic & Shari Westphal

Email: klmpnra@gmail.com

RED ANGUS P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 • (406) 428-2179

LUCHT RED ANGUS ML

Bozeman, MT • 406-585-0874 greg@luchtredangus.com

ROCK CREEK RED ANGUS

FRITZ RED ANGUS

Box 396, Joliet, Mt 59041 "Females & Bulls For Sale Year Round"

Charlie & Linda Lewis

(406) 962-3330

1542 Fritz Ranch Ln Joe & Heidi Fritz Brady, MT 59416 (406) 627-2374 fritzra@3rivers.net

Shepherd Red Angus Jim & Ginger Shepherd

3631 Maple Leaf Ave. Cody, Wyo. 82414 406-698-6657 • 307-578-8741 jsgshepherd@gmail.com - PRIVATE TREATY SALES -

MTRAA Officers

President: Francis Koenig - Winnett, MT 59087 - francis@midrivers.com Vice President: Kara Herbst – Manhattan, MT 59741 – kklompien@hotmail.com Secretary: Christina Pierce – Molt, MT 59057 - mtraasecretary@gmail.com

MTRAA Directors

Karen Raisland - St. Ignatius, MT - sti4058@blackfoot.net Veronica Christensen - Park City, MT - criters@charter.net Ryan Clark – Fishtail, MT 59063 - diamondbarcattle@hotmail.com

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AREA 1 - West

SHEAMAN RANCH Kerry and Debbie Sheaman

400 East Douglas Road • Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-7346 • Kerry.Sheaman@colostate.edu Maternal, Disposition, Calving Ease & Stayability Traits

Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Kevin Miller, Director

KRAVIG RED ANGUS

Sound udders-Great Dispositions Moderate Frames-Calving Ease-Excellent Growth www.kravigredangus.com h1: 719-446-5355 • h2: 719-446-5391 Karval, Colorado

“Cattle Working for You”

Saturday, February 16, 2019 Buffalo Livestock, Buffalo, WY 1:00 PM MST

www.crumpredangus.com

Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • Ronny & Kelsey Pope 45965 County Road 118 • Limon, CO • (719) 775-2790

www.solidrockredangus.com

AREA 4 - Southwest

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona

Texas Breeders can be found on page 87 Kyley DeVoe, Director

AREA 5 - Northern Plains Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota Steve Koester, Director

RED ANGUS

FLATIRON RED ANGUS

Scott & Connie Kueffler Michala & Kirsti • Bonnie Kueffler Box 187 • Grenora, ND 58845 701-694-3620 (h) • 701-641-0519 (c) redangus@nccray.com • www.dkredangus.com

1A BULLS & HEIFERS

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

Cory & Katy Johnson

5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243 Cory 307-575-0169 • Katy 307-575-2677

Female Sale First Saturday in December Bull Sale Second Saturday in April Gary, Elaine, Tory & Tyler Sonstegard (320) 269-7290 (320) 226-2340 www.3scc.net

HC 83 Box 9 Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 865-3236 or (605) 865-3190

Fort Garland, CO 81133 Mobile (719) 588-1877

www.smithredangus.com

Email: bhrranch@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com

Barenthsen BBRedAngus.com Bullinger Red Angus Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 701-464-5741 701-464-4893

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8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND

"We Breed Excitement"

Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. S.E. • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com

Harold & Family Robert & Kara 5094 93rd St. S.W. McIntosh, SD 57641 (701) 422-3726

Producing Cattle that Perform for the Cattleman

Scott Farm Red Angus Box 67 Lengby, MN 56651 (218) 668-2277

Quality Breeding Stock & Semen Available

Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967 Kenneth Forster & Family 8285 30th St, SW • Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450 • Cell (701) 290-2450 www.forsterredangus.com

Gary & Val

JACOBSON RED ANGUS Registered & Commercial Catttle Bulls & Heifers - Open & Bred

28280 75th Ave. N. (218) 962-3360 Hitterdal, MN 56552 Cell (701) 361-3189 www.Jacobson RedAngus.com Tony & Karen Messmer

8860 39th St. S.W. Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-3966 Cell (701) 290-2556 Email: tmessmer@ndsupernet.com

Private Treaty Sales of all Embryos & Semen Many Rare Sires!

Minnesota Red Angus Association

Contact MNRAA President Gary Jacobson (701) 361-3189 Check out our New Web Site at

www.mnredangus.org

LAZY J BAR

BROKEN HEART RANCH

Smith Land and Cattle Company, LLC

The Olsons

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

Bob Morton, President Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Bruce Ketchum, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 90-91

ANGUS

7th Annual Bull Sale

Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 97

AREA 2 Montana

RED

2018 Breeder Directory

Ranch Red Angus

John & Stephanie Jung Family Mina, SD • (605) 380-1796 www.lazyjbarranch.com

DAHLKE RED ANGUS Maternal Breeding Stock by Top A.I. Sires Since 1992

Contact us today for more information! Arlan Dahlke • Bagley, Minnesota (218) 694-6727 • (218) 556-5896 www.DahlkeRedAngus.com

AREA 7 - Northeast

Connecticut • Delaware • Indiana Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia

John Langdon, Director

CEDAR HILL FARM …suppliers of profitable, low maintenance, high performance genetics

Dan & Alicia Stickel Phone & Fax (304) 884-7993 Rt. 2 Box 85A Email: cedarhillredangus@frontier.com Jane Lew, WV 26378 www.cedarhillfarmredangus.com - Bulls, females, embryos and semen by Private Treaty -

ELMWOOD FIELDS Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales

Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers

AREA 6 - Great Plains Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma

Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 85 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 95 Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

If you’re looking for Efficiency... Look under “R” for RED ANGUS!

Ernest & Betty Jo Christian P.O. Box 566, Union Bridge, MD 21791 (410) 775-0225 • Email: eschris@msn.com

(740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769

BIM Alva, Oklahoma

RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 97

Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295

Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus

JUDY LOONAN (641) 322-3921 • 1724 Holly Ave. • Corning, IA 50841 Located 75 mi. east of Omaha, NE, in the hills of Southwest Iowa

Rob & Amy Hess

Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com

Pasture to Plate Performance Tested

Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty

4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 www.wmfredangus.com

ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin

Oakridgefarms.org

Steven Harris, DVM

MCMURPHY FARMS

AREA 9 - Midwest

Red Angus Bulls and Heifers For Sale Great Genetics at an Affordable Price

WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS

Red Angus

Raymond Prescott, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 83

Tom Karr

(918) 473-6723 Route 4 Box 520 Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@lakewebs.net

WILLOWS FARM COMPANY RED ANGUS

AREA 8 - Southeast

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky Louisiana • Mississippi • Tennessee • South Carolina

Join us on March 16, 2019 in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania for our Annual Production Sale with Chappell Red Angus and Swank Farm Red Angus!

The Only Red Angus Production Sale in the Northeast U.S.!

Bruce Westhuis

Registered Red Angus N 2802 490th St. Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 664-8854

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

Jared, Lacey, Paisley & Cooper Namken • 605.881.3845 cell 45536 189th Street • Lake Norden, SD 57248 www.namkenredangus.com • jarednamken@hotmail.com

Oscar and Janet Stine 7633 Flowing Springs Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (304) 876-2009

920-982-1670 Brad Ketterhagen khiddencreek@aol.com Sales/Customer Service www.hiddencreekfarm.com 417-669-1619

ROUSE RED ANGUS

Gene Rouse 515-231-9129 Dan Bormann 515-520-7707 53966 290th St. • Huxley, IA 50124 www.rouseredangus.com email: rousefam@huxcomm.net

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Paul Hildreth, President • (815) 482-3742 Bill Embry, Vice President • (309) 264-3192 Chad Daugherty, Sec/Treasurer • (217) 369-0466

Foreign Breeders

Joel Birdwell Auctioneer

HC 64 Box 29 Kingfisher, OK 73750 Home (405) 375-6630 Mobile (405) 368-1058

MORE BULL POWER

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

BREEDER TO BREEDER GENETIC SERVICES

1-866-867-4436

www.ORI genbeef.org South East of Billings, Montana • I-90 Exit 469 10 West Arrow Creek • Huntley, MT 59037

CANADA’S ANGUS MAGAZINE

Box 177 • Stavely, AB TOL 1Z0 Canada Phone: (403) 549-2234 • Fax (403) 549-2207 Email: office@angusworld.ca

Sales & Services

CK Sonny Booth

Auctioneer • Sale Manager (641) 919-1077

Dedicated to the Red Angus Breed since 1973

www.redcows.net www.redcows.net

Licensed & Bonded with Packers & Stockyards

Bryan Gill

Sales Manager 701.730.0134

bigredgenetics@hotmail.com 1506 29th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560

Justin B. Stout

- Auctioneer -

P.O. Box 1172 Miami, OK 74355 Cell (918) 533-5587 smbooth_1995@yahoo.com

877.700.4099 www.pifers.com

AUCTION SERVICE

23724 W. 87th Terrace . Lenexa, KS 66227

(913) 645-5136 jbs5356@hotmail.com Making your program stronger, one sale at a time. “Always With the Best Cattle…Always” DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE

• Sale Management • Auctioneer • Livestock Brokerage Dan Deichmann (406)423-5500 (406)799-5200 Hobson, MT 59452 • deichman@mtintouch.net

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Cody Lowderman - Auctioneer -

309-313-2171 Macomb, IL 61455 lowdermanauctionoptions.com

Angus Plus Breeders

Pool Ranch

Quality Red Angus & Angus Plus Cattle

www.poolranch.com

David Pool, Owner david@poolranch.com 903-863-2171 • Cell: 903-646-2068 Located in East Texas

Red Angus

$275

Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.

Get Your ARA Breeder Directory ad for only

per year!

Contact Kevin LeMaster at kevin@redangus.org

www.KansasRedAngus.org Tim Flaming 620-382-4894

FLC

Ryan Flaming 620-382-5107

FLAMING LIVESTOCK CO. REGISTERED RED ANGUS 465 170th • Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-367-8350 hm

FAYLOR RED ANGUS

SINCE 1975 • PRIVATE TREATY SALES Dwight (785) 298-3463 • Dale (785) 298-3251 St. Francis, Kansas In the Flint Hills of Kansas 2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush: (620) 273-8581 • Bob Mushrush: (620) 273-8604

Annual Sale Third Friday in March

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms 2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais

Visit our website to locate a breeder near you! “Your Partner in Progress” Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty

Janssen Red Angus Cattle Co.

Registered Bulls • Commercial Bred Heifers

Jack & Roxie Janssen

1825 Ave. X • Geneseo, Kansas 67444 (620) 824-6426 • Cell (620) 562-7041 janssen@hometelco.net “Seedstock Producers with a Commercial Focus”

Darryl & Susie Rhodes 3932 N. Sage Ct. Maize, KS 67101 Phone: (316) 722-6900 Cell: (316) 648-8310 rhodesredangus2@gmail.com

www.rhodesredangus.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus

H & F Red Angus Cattle Bred Replacement Heifers

Abilene, Kansas Brian- 785-479-6048 Daryl-785-479-0536 www.hfredanguscattle.com “Bred with You the Cattleman in Mind”

HOFT RED ANGUS

18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall Rick Pflughoeft • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 • 785-472-1033

Ramsdale Reds “Red Angus since 1964”

John & Dan Ramsdale 780 S.E. 130 Ave. • Murdock, KS 67111 (316) 542-3297 • (620) 532-6060

KEVIN & MARY ANN KNIEBEL 428 S. 2600 Road • White City, KS 66872 (785) 349-2821 • Fax (785) 349-2822 Email: kniebel@tctelco.net www.Kcattle.com

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Calendar of Events

October 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for November ARA Magazine 2 Lorenzen Ranches Annual Fall Sale, Galt, CA 3 Halfmann-Beckton Red Angus Sale, Miles, TX 4 California Girls Online Heifer Sale, Gilroy, CA 4 Jacobson Red Angus “A-List” Online Female Sale, DVAuction.com 6 VF Red Angus Cattlemen’s Fall Classic, Terrebonne, OR 6 Whitley Share The Herd Sale, Horton, AL 9 Ladies of Legends Online Sale, www.sconlinesales.com 9-10 R.A. Brown Ranch 44th Annual Fall Sale, Throckmorton, TX 13 J6 Farms Mature Cow Dispersal, Gibbon, NE 15 C-Bar Red Angus Herd Reduction Part II Sale, Brownell, KS 17 Red Alliance Auction, Buffalo, TX 18 Smoking Gun Cattle Co., Winchester, KY 19 Prestigious NILE Red Angus Sale, Billings, MT 20 Colors of Autumn Red Angus Sale, Murray, KY 20 Ludvigson Fall Ozark Bull and Female Sale, Nevada, MO 20 NILE Red Angus Show, Billings, MT 20 Rhodes Fall Bull and Female Fiesta, Florence, Kansas 22 Kal-Kota’s ‘The Opportunity of 2018’ Complete Dispersal, Steele, ND 25 Bieber Fever in the Southeast, Reidsville, GA 27 Cowgirls Fall Female Sale, West Calgary, AB, Canada 27 Pieper Fall Run Production Sale, Hay Springs, NE 27 Red Dirt Roundup, Canton, OK 27 Red Hill Farms Bulls of Fall IV, Lafayette, TN 28 Lacy’s Red Angus Bull and Female Sale, Drexel, MO

November 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for December ARA Magazine 1 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT 1 McDonald Red Angus ‘Covering the Basis’ Online Sale, sconlinesales.com 2 Kniebel Cattle Co./ Downey Ranch, Wamego, KS 3 “The Andras Kind” Females Sale, Manchester, IL 3 Bet On Red Elite Female Sale, Reno, NV 3 RedTie Event, Tina, MO 8 Bieber Fever Fall Production Sale, Leola, SD 9 Leachman Red & White Sale, Wellington, CO 9 Ludvigson Fall Herdbuilder Bull & Female Sale, Shepherd, MT 9 McDonald Red Angus ‘The Keepin’ Kind’ Female Sale, Russell, IA 10 Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber, MT 11 NAILE Junior Red Angus Show, Louisville, KY 12 Front-Pasture Female Sale and B&L Bull Sale, Putnam, OK 12 Jacobson Red Angus Sale, Perham, MN 13 Ladies of Louisville, Louisville, KY 14 NAILE Open Red Angus Show, Louisville, KY 15 K2 Red Angus Fall Sale, Wheatland, WY 17 Orr Angus and Red Angus Female Sale, North Platte, NE 19 Lautenschlager/Woods Diamonds in the Rough Sale, Othello, WA 24 Ladies In Red Premier Red Angus Event December 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for January ARA Magazine 1 P Bar S Ranch Inaugural Red Angus Sale, Sand Springs, OK 1 Sonstegard Annual Female Sale, Montevideo, MN 5 Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT 7 Evans Cattle Co., Cozad, NE 7 NDRAA Annual Meeting and Banquet, Bismarck, ND 8 ND Red Select Sale, Mandan, ND 10 Cross Diamond Cattle Co., Bertrand, NE

Submit your next sale date for free at redangus.org/sales-and-events/submit-an-event-sale/.

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17133 NW Co Rd 701 Archie, MO 64725 816.807.6606

Balancing Performance with Maternal

Mike and Stephanie Smith

info@missouriredangus.com www.missouriredangus.com

Columbia, MO 573-881-0395 • 573-449-1809

SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS Bulls & Females at Private Treaty Commercial Replacements

Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112

scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com

Dan (913) 909-1912 Kay (816) 657-4655

Balanced & Proven Genetics www.lacysredangus.com

Ken & Brenda Keesaman

17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601

Rt. 2 Box 129A • Koshkonong, MO Wilbur, Elsie or Steve Spreutels (417) 867-5695 • (417) 867-5545

Red Angus Bulls • Heifers

Osborn,MO 64474 25 E. St. Joseph on Hwy. 36 (816) 675-2503

Look to THE WEST! In Your RED ANGUS QUEST...

westernstatesredangus.com

RED ANGUS CATTLE

DOUG and BETTY DUNN 9695 Lowerbridge Way • Terrebonne, OR 97760 (541) 923-1705 • Fax (541) 923-5005 A Leachman Cattle Company Cooperator

LORENZEN RANCHES P.O. Box 1519 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-6108 Larry Lorenzen

RED ANGUS SINCE 1959

John & Jennifer Menke 10935 Quartz Valley Rd. (530) 468-5341 Ft. Jones, CA 96032

Leonard & Naomi Wood • (208) 263-5246 481649 Hwy 95 North • Sandpoint, ID 83864 • woodvxranch@aol.com

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Advertiser Index

3K Land & Cattle Co ............................87 5L Red Angus ............................54,55,91 9 MIle Ranch ........................................17 ABS Global ..........................................11 Adams Angus Ranch............................85 Andras Stock Farm..........................37,98 Angelo Cattle Company .......................90 Angus World ........................................94 Atkinson Reds ......................................83 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................92 B & L Red Angus ........................30,31,85 Bachman Cattle Farms ........................97 Bar C Red Angus..................................87 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ........92 Bayer ....................................................14 Bayou Creek Ranch ............................43 Beatty Farms .......................................83 Beckton Stock Farm ..........................3,90 Bet on Red Sale ..................................53 Bieber Red Angus ..................................7 BIM Red Angus ....................................93 Big Sky Elite Sale ............................64,65 Birdwell, James ....................................94 Birdwell, Joel ........................................94 Birnie Red Angus..................................85 Boehringer Ingelheim ......................27,28 Bola Red Angus ..............................86,87 Booth, CK Sonny..................................94 Boot Jack Cattle Company ..................39 Bovine Elite ..........................................29 Bow Creek Beef ..................................93 Bowles J5 Red Angus ..........................91 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................62,92 Brown, RA ........................20,21,22,23,87 Brylor Ranch ........................................90 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ....................88 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................83 Bullis Creek Ranch..........................84,85 C-Bar Red Angus ............................70,71 C-T ..................................................81,91 Campbell Red Angus............................92 Cattle Visions ......................................45 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................91 Chappell Red Angus ............................93 Chiefline Red Angus ............................87 Christensen Red Angus........................91 Choat Cattle Co....................................85 Clay Maxey Ford ....................................8 Croissant Red Angus............................92 Cross Diamond................................81,99 Crossroads Cattle Company ................93 Crump Red Angus ..........................67,93

D&D Cattle Co .....................................85 DK Red Angus......................................92 Daigger-Orr Red Angus........................85 Dahlke Red Angus................................93 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage..........94 Diamond C North Dakota Red Angus ..93 Diamond H ..........................................95 Double Eagle Ranch ............................97 Elmwood Fields ....................................93 Faylor Red Angus ................................75 Feddes Red Angus..........................64,65 Fick Red Angus ....................................85 Fischer’s Red Angus ............................90 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................95 Flat Creek Farms..................................83 Flat Iron Red Angus..............................92 Forster Red Angus ..............................92 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo ........46 Front Pasture Female Sale ............30,31 Fritz Red Angus....................................91 Genex/CRI..........................................100 Gibson Red Angus, GA ........................83 Gilchrist ................................................94 Gill Red Angus......................................50 Gilreath Farms......................................86 Glacier Red Angus ..............................90 Green Mountain Red Angus ......64,65,90 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................87 H & F Red Angus .................................95 Halfmann Red Angus ........................2,87 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....................85 Harbin Red Angus ...............................87 Harms Plainview Ranch ......................75 Hidden Creek Farm ..............................93 Hoft Red Angus ...................................91 Hueftle Cattle Co ..................................85 Illinois Red Angus Association..............93 J6 Farms ..............................................63 JST Red Angus ....................................97 Jacobs, Roger ......................................94 Jacobson Red Angus ......................74,92 James Red Angus ................................98 Janssen Red Angus ............................95 Jarvis Red Angus ................................83 Jeffries Land & Cattle ..........................93 K2 Red Angus ......................................81 Kal-Kota Red Angus ........................48,49 Karr Farms ..........................................93 KK Farms ............................................97 Klompien Red Angus............................91 Kniebel Cattle Co ............................34,95 Koenig Ranch Reds ............................91

Kolle Red Angus ..................................87 Kravig Red Angus ................................92 Kuhn’s Red Angus................................66 Lacy’s Red Angus............................82,97 Laubach Red Angus ........................18,91 Lautenschlager & Sons ..................19,97 Lazy J Bar ............................................92 Leachman Cattle of Colorado..........76,77 Leland Red Angus ..........................15,91 Little Creek Farm..................................83 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................93 Loosli Red Angus ................................97 Lorenzen Ranches ..............................97 Lost Creek Red Angus ........................91 Lowderman, Cody ................................94 Lucht Red Angus .................................91 Ludvigson ..................................56,57,61 MARS Red Angus ................................95 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................97 McDonald Red Angus......................79,84 McLean Red Angus ..............................83 McMurphy Farms. ................................93 McPhee Red Angus..............................97 Meado-West Farms..............................93 Mees Ranch ........................................91 Mercer Farm ........................................83 Messmer Red Angus. ..........................92 Milk Creek Reds. ..................................91 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc................92 Mobley, Luke ........................................94 Morris/Box Ranch ................................87 Mushrush Red Angus. ......................5,95 NILE ................................................32,33 Namken Red Angus ............................93 National Western Stock Show..............87 OHR ....................................................92 Oak Ridge Farms ................................93 ORIgen ................................................94 Osborn Red Angus ..............................83 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................97 P BAR S Ranch....................................51 Peacock Red Angus ............................84 Pelton Red Angus.................................59 Pieper Red Angus ..........................25,85 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..............86,94 Plain Jan’s ............................................88 Pool Ranch...........................................94 Quality Genetics ..................................91 Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................97 RAFI ................................................42,88 Rafter H Ranch ....................................86 Ramsdale Reds ...................................87

Rancher Profiles ..................................52 Red Angus Society of Australia ............94 Redland Red Angus ........................69,90 Red Alliance Sale ................................41 Red Angus World ................................60 Red Dirt RoundUp ................................35 Red Belt Red Angus ............................83 Red Cow Relocators ............................94 Red Fork Red Angus ............................90 Red Hill Farms ................................75,95 Rhodes Red Angus ........................13,95 Ritchey Livestock ID ............................44 Robertson-Lindsay Cattle Co ..............84 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................95 Rogers Cattle Co. Red Angus ..............97 Rouse Red Angus ................................93 S Diamond Angus ................................85 STgenetics ..........................................73 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................85 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................91 Schuler Red Angus ..............................85 Schumacher Trust ................................95 Scott Farm Red Angus ........................92 Sheaman Ranch ..................................92 Shepherd Red Angus ..........................91 Shoal Creek..........................................97 Shobe, Kyle ..........................................94 Smith Land & Cattle Co........................92 Solid Rock Red Angus. ........................92 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ....................40,92 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................97 Stout, Justin..........................................94 Strauss Free Raised ............................96 Sun River..............................................90 Sutherlin Farms ....................................90 Sycamore Farm....................................83 TJS Red Angus ..............................47,90 Torrington Livestock Markets, LLC ......46 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................83 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................87 Tru-Test ................................................26 VF Red Angus ........................................9 Valnes Ranch Red Angus ....................92 Veto Valley Farms ................................83 Wedel Red Angus ................................95 Westphal Red Angus............................91 Whitley Red Angus ..............................83 Willows Farm Company ......................97 Windrush Farm ....................................97 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................97 WRAZ Red Angus ................................94 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............93

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