February 2019 - ARA Magazine by Red Angus Association of America

VOLUME VOLUME 55, 55, NUMBER NUMBER 2 2

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2019 2019

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BECKTON’S BECKTON’S 74th 74th Anniversary Anniversary BULL BULL and and HEIFER HEIFER SALE SALE Tuesday, Tuesday, April April 9, 9, 2019 2019 Selling Selling 300300 Red Red Angus Angus 250250 Bulls Bulls andand 50 Heifers 50 Heifers

1:001:00 pm at pmour at ranch our ranch 10 miles 10 miles westwest of Sheridan of Sheridan

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HERD STAYABILITY Beckton is the #1 Herd in the Red Angus breed for Stayability, and has been for many years. 10 of the top 20 sires in the breed for Stayability EPD are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires. High reproduction rate and cattle that work for their owners, rather than the other way around. These are the cattle that stay in your herd. LOW MAINTENANCE ENERGY This has also been the #1 Herd for Low Maintenance Energy requirements for many years. 12 of the top 20 sires in the entire Red Angus breed for lowest Maintenance Energy EPD are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires. No other cattle will do a better job cutting your cowherd feed requirements and saving you money.

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EASY CALVING Beckton has long been the #1 Herd for easy calving, with the best average Calving Ease EPD of any major herd. 16 of the top 20 sires in the breed for low Birth Weight EPD are Beckton sires, or descended from Beckton sires, and 41 of the top 50. No other genetics come close. HERDBUILDER 16 of the top 20 highest ranking sires on the Red Angus Herd Builder Index are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires.

In our annual bull sale on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, most of the 250 bulls and 50 heifers selling will rank near the top of Red Angus breed.

Industry leading genetics and the highest quality Red Angus - 74 Years of Satisfied Customers

Red Angus Cows are Diverse, Efficient and Adaptable in the Sandhills ...38

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Board Commentary

RAAA Board of Directors President Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com First Vice President/ Area 4 Director - Southwest Kyley DeVoe Justin, Texas kyley@3klandandcattle.com Area 7 Director - Northeast/ Second Vice President John Langdon Benson, North Carolina johnlangdon5@gmail.com Region A Director Director Chuck Feddes Manhattan, Montana feddesredangus@gmail.com Region B Director/Board Secretary Connie Mushrush Strong City, Kansas redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director Jeff Pettit Sebree, Kentucky jp@diamondpcattle.com Area 1 Director - West Sam Lorenzen Bend, Oregon lorenzensam@gmail.com Area 2 Director - Montana Kay Klompien Manhattan, Montana klmpnra@gmail.com Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Aaron Kravig Karval, Colorado akravig@kravigredangus.com Area 5 Director - Northern Plains Steve Koester Steele, North Dakota koesterredangus@gmail.com Area 6 Director - Great Plains Newley Hutchison Canton, Oklahoma newley@chainranch.com Area 8 Director - Southeast Jim Yance Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com Area 9 Director - Midwest Stuart Gilbert Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com

by Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

Facebook Post Spurs EPD Conversation Last fall, one of my Facebook friends posted the following. Little did I know that it would become the catalyst for this Board Commentary. “If your seedstock provider doesn't use or discourages you from using EPDs and genetic tools to make decisions, they truly have only their own success in mind and not yours. Promoting ignorance to remain successful as a seedstock producer is negligence, pure and simple! This industry has got to move forward. EPDs are simple. All the data turned in by producers on millions of animals is evaluated and the winners are announced based on all the information submitted. Instead of listening to one producer tell you how profitable their genetics are, it polls everyone who has ever used those genetics and gives you a clear picture of how they really work. In that way, EPDs are a little like a huge customer survey. “Anyone can make their cattle look good with a lot of extra feed and environment, but they can't hide the data their customers submit as to how the genetics actually performed for the folks that need genetic improvement the most. When you take all of that information into account, then combine it with the latest in cutting-edge DNA technology, you have a very powerful tool capable of cutting through all of the smoke and mirrors and getting to the facts. “Yes, absolutely evaluate the fitness! Feet, udders, disposition and environmental adaptability are crucial to success. However, anyone who tells you that you can't have those traits, plus the added profitability guaranteed by thirdparty-verified EPDs is selling you half of the product they should be, plain and simple. Would any of us seriously consider buying below-average seed corn,

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purchasing a below-average baler or purposely send our children to a lowquality school? Procuring even average genetics that will absolutely affect your herd and bottom line for the next 10 to 20 years seems illogical too. As a customer, you deserve the best. An easy place to start is with a future-focused and committed seedstock source that employs all of the EPD tools available to guarantee progress in profitability. It just makes sense for today and even more sense for the future.” After 209 likes, 84 comments and 50 shares, one thing became very clear. This post struck a nerve. Some folks think that breed associations are dictating to them how they must breed their cattle and, they believe that it is due to the heavy hand of EPDs. In addition, they are certain EPDs are wrong. There seems to be the thought too, that the most or the least are always the best when looking at EPDs. The last point that carried through was that if any change was made to how EPDs are calculated, it was a sneaky attempt by their breed association to make certain EPDs ‘look’ better. Let’s get one thing straight. EPDs are neither good or bad. All they do is take all of the actual data reported on the animal and its pedigree and put that into a number that can be compared to other animals, regardless of environment and age. Now, technology has given the ability to include genetic markers into the equation. If breeders are ruining their herds by chasing EPDs with no regard other traits and observations, that is their choice. In addition, when breeders use EPDs to market their cattle and they have contributed little or no data to support those EPDs, it should be no surprise when the individuals don’t perform the way they were represented.

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Board Commentary I used to sell educational toys. I learned early that when someone was objecting, it was about the MONEY. That principle I learned trying to sell a $40 toy can be applied directly to EPDs and their usefulness as a selection tool. Data collection is not cheap. It requires a level of dedication and diligence, equipment, time and monetary investment. If the EPD has little or no supporting actual data reported into meaningful management groups, the EPDs may not be representative of that individuals’ genetic potential. It’s the DATA! By simply looking at accuracy, you can begin to sort out which EPDs are supported by data and which ones are not.

An astute cattleman will use every tool they have at their disposal to describe their cattle as accurately as possible, particularly for culling and replacements decisions. That would include EPDs, udder scores, feet, breeding soundness exams, preg check, disposition, and many other observations and weights.

From the comments on that Facebook post, it became very clear that many breeders believe you either use or do not use EPDs. And, if you do use them, you use nothing else.

There is a caveat here, though. Just because an animal has the most weaning weight or yearling weight EPD, the progeny will not automatically be higher performing. To capture genetic

Do we need an EPD for every observation? Absolutely not! What we need is for seedstock suppliers to get out into their pastures, pens and fields, and have the discipline to cull bulls, heifers or cows. In addition, reporting all the actual data makes the EPDs more closely reflect the true genetic potential of the animal.

potential, the environment to perform must be there also. That is true of all traits. Are EPDs perfect? Nope. But when used correctly with proper data to back them up, they are light years ahead of the old days. And when used with a thorough visual evaluation, they work for genetic improvement. It is important for any system or entity that collects and evaluates data to always be looking for the technology that will make it more accurate. For RAAA, that is BOLT. I will close with a great quote from Dr. John Pollak, beef cattle geneticist. He was asked, “As EPD models improve, does that mean old EPD models were wrong?” He responded, “They were as right as could be, but not as right as will ever be.” ■

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EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTION ON THE PLAINS ■ His sire TITONKA is quickly establishing himself as a premier feed efficiency sire ■ Stacks more than three generations of calving ease and maternal genetics ■ Ranks in the top 10% of the breed or better for seven different impactful traits and indexes ■ His moderate framed, really thick ended and super attractive phenotype might exceed his impressive data profile TRAIT EPD ACC

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Association Commentary

RAAA National Office

18335 E 103rd Avenue, Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022 (940) 387-3502 • Fax (888) 829-6069 Email: info@redangus.org RedAngus.org

RAAA National Staff Chief Executive Officer Tom Brink Ext. 4 • tombrink@redangus.org

Director of Breed Improvement Ryan Boldt Ext. 12 • ryan@redangus.org Accounting Director Janet Russell Ext. 11 • janet@redangus.org Director of Commercial Marketing Gary Fike Ext. 20 • gary@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Programs Coordinator Harold Bertz Ext. 19 • harold@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Specialist Katie Ochsner Ext. 16 • katieochsner@redangus.org Tag and Show Programs Coordinator Chessie Mitchell Ext. 2 • chessie@redangus.org Director of Communications Brandi Buzzard Frobose Ext. 17 • brandi@redangus.org ARA Publisher/Advertising Director Kevin LeMaster (515) 225-0051 • kevin@redangus.org ARA Editorial Coordinator Tracey Koester tracey@redangus.org Junior Programs Coordinator Kim Heller (515) 851-2019 • kim@redangus.org Red Angus Foundation, Inc. Fund Raiser Patsy Krause (406) 599-2852 • patsy@redangus.org Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 • kenda@redangus.org Registry & Office Manager Angelia Brooks Ext. 5 • angelia@redangus.org Manager of Membership and DNA Programs Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org DNA Programs Coordinator Fallon Flick Ext. 7 • fallon@redangus.org DNA/Customer Service Specialist Ext. 14 • Alana Mauzy • alana@redangus.org Assistant Registration Department Manager Amanda Travis Ext. 6 • amanda@redangus.org REDSPro and Registry Specialist Jeananne Mosher Ext. 18 • jeananne@redangus.org REDSPro and Marketing Specialist Nolan Woodruff Ext. 9 • nolan@redangus.org

by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

Partnerships are Key to Business Success Cow-calf managers understand the need for different types of partnerships as a requisite to the success in the cattle business. Some of these partnerships are small and informal, while others are more substantial and are documented via a written contract detailing what each partner must do and fees to be rendered. Both kinds are important and not to be taken lightly. We establish these partnerships because no individual business entity, by itself, can complete every task that needs doing. That would be nearly impossible. For example, it would not make sense, in most cases, for a cow-calf operation to do the dirt work required for a new pond or building site. It’s better to find and hire a temporary partner with the right experience, equipment and time to take on such a project. One of the reasons capitalism creates more prosperity than any other economic structures known to mankind is because the profit motive fosters immense specialization in work type and expertise. We can’t individually “know it all” or “do it all,” but we can readily source vendors and expert partners that offer unique products, technology and services to fill the gaps we cannot easily fill ourselves. Sourcing the right partners is something most cattle producers are careful about. Honesty and integrity rank at the top of the list. Care should be given to finding the right people with which to work, no matter the size of the undertaking. They also need the right ability, experience and, perhaps, some good references. As the business environment around us becomes more complex and diverse, it stands to reason that more of the right kind of partnerships will be needed in the future. A partial listing of partnerships commonly needed by commercial cow-calf operations include: 1) Veterinarian 2) Nutritionist 3) Pasture, forage, or soil management expert 4) Genetic advisor, often a seedstock suppler, to navigate the increasing complex world of genetic information and its application to real-world cattle production 5) Marketing expert for advice and assistance in getting our feeder calves sold as fa-

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vorably as possible 6) Reproduction specialist 7) Accounting and legal consultants 8) Verification partner to provide a thirdparty certification for programs in which the calf crop is to be enrolled (examples include: natural and non-hormone-treated cattle, GAP certifications, VAC 45 and Top Dollar Angus, which certifies high-end genetics for growth and carcass traits). These partnerships cover a wide range of disciplines, all of which are important to the cow-calf operator’s bottom line. The question becomes when to engage a professional partner (and absorb the associated cost) and when to “go it alone” without their help. Different operations will make such decisions differently. It will depend on their own knowledge, experience, available time and other resources. Often, you’ll hear a well-connected rancher say, “I’ve got a friend in the construction business. He built my implement shed and my replacement heifer pens.” Or maybe that friend is particularly knowledgeable about estrus synchronization and can provide no-cost consulting about getting more heifers and cows bred early in the breeding season. Knowledgeable friends and acquaintances can be an invaluable resource, and most are willing to share their perspective without obligation. We can all learn a lot from them in just a couple phone conversations. A related point is that the ability to self-educate has never been greater than today, given what the internet provides in free information on any subject imaginable. Unlike decades past, if you want to learn or tap an expert to help your cattle business, the opportunity to do that has never been easier. Identifying the Right Partnerships Perhaps the most important exercise when it comes to deciding what partnerships are useful is to evaluate each aspect of your business concerning whether or not outside assistance is needed. Think through each of the areas listed (and possibly add more to that list), determine your current level of success, and ask yourself if the operation is where you want to be in each area. Then after assessing your own knowledge and resources, decide if another partnership would be beneficial. n

EPDs as of 1/9/19

Marketing Update by Katie Ochsner, Commercial Marketing Specialist, with contributions by Gary Fike, Director of Commercial Marketing

Bottom 20% HerdBuilder EPD of 159: 159 x 90 = $14,310 Return of $3,690 on a $1,250 investment

Red Navigator Provides Return on Investment Through Genetic Improvement As the Red Navigator test continues to grow in popularity among commercial cattlemen, the verbal praise for the test is also escalating. By conducting follow-up calls, I have the opportunity to visit with every customer who utilizes the test and have yet to hear from someone who has not found the results valuable to their operation. While the praise of the test is encouraging, perhaps potential users still debating whether to add this selection tool to their operation would like to see a quantifiable example of Red Navigator’s return on investment. For this reason, I am breaking down a return on investment calculation using the following scenario. Scenario: Assume a commercial rancher has 100 heifer calves from which to select replacements. The rancher wishes to retain 20 percent of those females. First, the rancher sorts off the top 50 heifers based on phenotype and assessment of how their dams have performed. The rancher now has 50 head of high-quality females with seemingly little difference phenotypically. He then collects DNA samples on these 50 head and submits

them for Red Navigator testing. Each test is $25, so the total investment for this rancher would be $1,250. After receiving the Red Navigator results – which include percentile ranks for 13 EPD traits and the two RAAA economic indices – the rancher chooses to use the HerdBuilder index to make keep/cull decisions. The HerdBuilder tool includes the income realized through stayability, heifer pregnancy, calving ease and end-product quality of progeny. HerdBuilder is calculated under the assumptions that the producer retains his or her own replacements and also retains ownership of feeder calves marketed on a qualitybased grid. Below is an example of the rancher’s return on investment if he selected replacements based on the Red Navigator results, retaining females in the top 20 percent for HerdBuilder, rather than the bottom 20 percent. HerdBuilder values are based on the Fall 2018 EPD Percentile table for non-parents under two years of age. 20 heifers x (0.90 calving rate) x 5 years of breeding = 90 exposures Top 20% HerdBuilder EPD of 200: 200 x 90 = $18,000

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Contact Mitch Bathel

While the return indicated in this scenario is significant, it is likely underestimated since it does not account for the additional genetic potential to be returned to the herd by daughters of the selected females. The top 20 percent HerdBuilder females retained will pass their superior genetics on to future generations. The initial investment and continued use of Red Navigator have a return value of exponential growth and will positively impact the herd for many generations to come. Another perk not accounted for in the Red Navigator calculations is the sire identification component. Along with the percentile rank results, customers receive sire identification on all females if they can provide a list of potential, DNA-profiled sires. While this service is more challenging to tie a dollar figure too, there is no doubt sire identification provides value to commercial cattlemen. If you’re sold on the value Red Navigator can bring to your operation, get started by calling 940-387-3502, Ext. 7, and speaking to Fallon Flick to order test kits. Keep in mind that for results to be accurate, tested females should be 75 percent Red Angus or higher. After test results are delivered to the producer, I will follow-up to answer any questions they may have or to help interpret results. The numbers speak for themselves – it pays to use Red Navigator to select replacement females! ■

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Lot 50 - LASO NAVIGATOR C96F - Reg #3932247 Top 10% in 8 traits - AVIATOR son

Lot 52 - LASO ITINERARY C107F - Reg #3927863 Top 10% in 8 traits - AVIATOR son

Lot 53 - LASO RESOLUTE Z142F - Reg #3932077 Top 9% in 6 traits - SPUR FRANCHISE son

Also Selling Open Heifers Right Out of Our Replacements

Lot 110 - LASO TOP JACK x4E - Reg #3878487 justice daughter

Lot 116 - LASO DORY JIBA D141F - Reg #3932289 independence daughter

Lot 119 - LASO TOP JACK Z136F - Reg #3932085 Justice daughter

Sires represented: Spur Franchise of Garton #3469042 Musgrave Aviator # 3320483 5L Blockade 2218-30B #1701553 5L Bourne 117-48A #1627789 5L Out in Front 1701-457B #1725576 Buf CRK Right Kind U199 #1260155 HXC Justice 4017B #1719138 C-Bar Eldorado 114Z #1551454 Photography & Ad design by

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5L Independence 560-298Y #1450309 5L Defender 560-30Z #1549933 C-Bar Cornerstone 105D #3593490 PIE One of a Kind 352 #1651711 C-Bar-RJ Genesis A31 #1628423 LASO Bravado W177B #1697305 LASO Deuces T69B AKA Circuit Breaker #1697298 LASO Low Rider BE184C #3481152

100 Bulls + 20 Heifers

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Gill Red Angus

"You Buy We Bid” Bull Sale

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:00 P.M. (MT) • AT THE RANCH • TIMBER LAKE, SD

SELLING

230 BULLS - 130 COMING TWO YEAR OLD BULLS - 100 YEARLING BULLS

3rd Generation Bull Customer, Aberle Ranch Selling Steers at Mobridge Livestock Gill Red Angus 13138 256th Ave. Timber Lake, SD 57656

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Larry Gill • 605.865.3288 Brent Gill • 605.848.3722 Bryan Gill • 701.730.0134

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2 YEAR OLDS

YEARLINGS

Reg. #3802854

Lot 3 • LMG Gills Contour 7110

Sire: Kuhns Countour B026

Reg. #3984684

Lot 145 • LMG Gills Hard Drive 7031

Sire: Bieber Hard Drive Y120

Reg. #3898849

Lot 73 • LMG Gills Foremost 7502

Sire: LSF SRR Foremost 5314C

Reg. #3984684

Lot 147 • LMG Gills New Direction 8001

Sire: Andras New Direction R240

Reg. #3899043

Lot 120 • LMG Gills Testimony 7402

Sire: LMG Gills Statement 4591

Reg. #4032976

Lot 152 • LMG Gills Investment 8005

Sire: H2R Profitbuilder B403

Reg. #3802952

Lot 138 • LMG Gills Game On 7198

Sire: OHRR 808-GP Red Wix 43C

Reg. #4032978

Lot 165 • LMG Gills Investment 8008

Sire: H2R Profitbuilder B403

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Member Services Bulletin Join Us for New-Member Orientation We have recently added a monthly newmember orientation to help all who have questions regarding the day-to-day business of the Association. Anyone is welcome! This is a video call that allows you to follow along. We will go over several topics such as: • What is Total Herd Reporting and why it is required? • What is the herd prefix and tattoo? Is it required? How do I complete this? • THR Calendar – Weaning Worksheets, Herd Inventories, No-Progeny Report, Heifer Exposure, Inactivation • Updating Herd Inventories • What is required to register animals? Birthdate, sex, weaning data, sire, dam, horned-polled-scurred status, color, sire on file for parentage, etc. • What are the attachments I got in my welcome email? How can they help me? - Registration Application and Key - How-To Guide - Fee Sheet - Breeder’s Guide - Annual Report • Why are the eNews and the ARA Magazine important? • What other resources are available? • How can the marketing team help? • DNA – What is required? Why is it important? The weekly eNews will contain the callin information for the monthly call. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Amanda Travis or Halla Pfeiff at 940387-3502. EPDs will be address in a separate call with Ryan Boldt, RAAA director of breed improvement. What if I Need Help in REDSPro? We hope that you will give REDSPro a try and that your experience will be a simple pleasure of a job completed on your time schedule. If the system is simply not for you, please let us know and we will make certain that all of your data requests are sent to you in paper form. If you have additional questions or com-

Total Herd Reporting Deadlines February Fall Heifer Exposure Due March Fall Birth/Weaning Data Requested Spring No-Progeny Report Requested Spring Herd Inventory Due April Spring No-Progeny Due May Fall Birth/Weaning Data Due Spring Heifer Exposure Requested Spring Inactivation

ments, please email angelia@redangus.org or amanda@redangus.org. We look forward to hearing about your experience.

DNA Update

DNA Sample and Order Processing Fee Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, the RAAA DNA Department will institute a processing fee for orders and/or samples that arrive with the following problems or issues. • Hair sample(s) received in an envelope, bag, taped to order form or NOT placed correctly on hair sampling card with follicles under clear film. • Hair sample(s) on card but excess hair not trimmed properly. • Large orders with samples NOT organized in series that they appear on order form. • Large orders with samples that have to be sorted and submitted into separate accounts. • Large orders with samples NOT separated into reasonable groups, bags, boxes etc. • Hand written orders of more than 35, ie: NOT completed on RAAA DNA Excel form and form emailed to dna@redagnus.org in Excel format. There will be a flat fee of $25 for sample issues described above. In cases where entire orders require extensive staff time organizing and/or sorting, the member will be charged $25 an hour to get the order submitted. Members will be given

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the option to have orders of this category sent back once to avoid hourly fees. If the order is not corrected at the time of second submission, fees will apply. Either the flat rate of $25 OR the $25-an-hour fee will be charged, not both. Do your sires have DNA parentage on file with the Association? Per the rules and regulations, it is required that all sires (AI and Natural) must have a DNA sample on file for parentage to be able to register his calf crop. The rules are stated below for reference. Breeder’s Guide - Section H DNA 4. That the RAAA has the authority to require DNA parentage on: a. All bulls to be used from which the resultant calves are to be registered in the Red Angus database. i. All bulls that are the source of semen for A.I., parent verification is required to the extent that the parent(s) SNP parentage genotypes are on file at an approved testing facility. A copy of the DNA record on such bull must be on file with the Association as a requirement of progeny registration. DNA typing of the bulls to be used as AI sires will be at the submitting party’s expense. ii. Beginning with the 2017 calf crop, all bulls that are the source of natural mating (pasture breeding), parent verification is required to the extent that the parent(s) SNP parentage genotypes are on file at an approved testing facility. A copy of the DNA record on such bull must be on file with the Association as a requirement of progeny registration. DNA typing of the bulls to be used as AI sires will be at the submitting party’s expense. Sample Submission Fundamentals When submitting DNA samples make sure the following bullet points are completed before samples are sent off to the office. • Each animal that has a sample is listed on the order from (this includes possible sires and dams)

Member Services Bulletin • If the animal is being submitted for a GGP product, it MUST have a registration number • Test marked for each animal on order form • Contact information is correct • Paragraph at bottom of form is signed • Payment for correct amount is sent or a note to call for payment is made on order form If any of the above information is missing this will delay sample submission to the lab. Turnaround time is 15-20 business days. This depends on the type of test the sample is being processed for.

As you have heard and know, Red Angus females are known as the most-favored female. The more you learn about your most-favored females, the better decisions that you will make. The Red Navi-

gator DNA test for commercial females allows for just that by providing much more than just phenotypic information, such as percentile ranks for RAAA EPD traits like HerdBuilder, GridMaster, Yearling Weight, Stayablility, Heifer Pregnancy, Marbling, Ribeye and much more. The opportune time to have this completed is a couple of months before breeding season. This allows for time to evaluate females to make mating and even culling decisions. One producer has used the testing to rebuild his herd after the snow storm Altas and continues to use it year after year. The Red Navigator test incorporates the following: • Percentile rank for every Red Angus EPD trait • Parentage component to verify sire (only if sire is on file) • Follow-up phone call by RAAA marketing team representative • Potential to qualify calf crop into Top Dollar Angus program

For more information about Red Navigator, contact Fallon Flick in the DNA Department at 940-387-3502, Ext. 7, or any of the RAAA Marketing Team members. Information is also available at redangus.org/genetics/red-navigator/.

Our Door is Always Open! Please stop in and see us anytime you are close!

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• Ensure the TSUs are sealed completely by the red stopper with the sample, fluid and green ball inside. • Always align hair follicles and place them under the sticky film on a hair card. • Collect samples from relatively clean and dry areas of the animal. • After collections, store TSU samples at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.

• Only fill blood cards inside the printed circle and ensure they are dry before closing. • Do not submit a blood sample on any animal that was born a twin because of in utero cross contamination. Hair or TSU samples will yield accurate results. • Instead of pulling fine or small hair follicles on calves, try collecting blood or TSUs.

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York Creek Red Angus 8th Annual Bull Sale - March 20, Dunlap, IA.

*Please feel free to stop by anytime to look at the bull offering or the cowherd.

Selling 35 High Performance, Calving Ease Bulls! Sires Represented - Soldier, Mulberry, Red Knight, Justified, Right Kind, Saga, Revelation, Redemption, Yardmaster, and Foreigner. 1st Breeding Season Guarantee FREE Delivery within 250 miles. All Bulls can be kept free of charge until April 15. Catalog coming online in early February at www.dvauction.com and www.yorkcreekredangus.com. *Please call or email us to be added to our catalog mailing list.

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Your invited to our 29th Annual

Bull Sale at S DIAMOND ANGUS 7 miles south of Henderson I-80 Exit or 10 1/2 miles north of Sutton on the Henderson-Sutton Road East side of the road.

Saturday • March 2, 2019 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST Check out all the bulls at: sdiamondangus.com

ANGUS BULLS 22 Yearlings & 6 Two Year Olds Sires Include:

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Full EPD’s, Performance Data, Ultrasound, Pelvic and Scrotal Measurements. Call us for more information on bulls or if you have questions on how the sale works.

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Red Angus Cows are Diverse, Efficient and Adaptable in the Sandhills by Kerry Hoffschneider for American Red Angus Magazine

Lackaff is proud to help produce the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safest and highest quality beef and said there is no better cow to do this with than the Red Angus female.

38 American Red Angus Magazine â&#x2013; February 2019

Rich Lackaff and his son Caleb took a moment to visit at the Sandhills State Bank in Bassett, located in Rock County, Nebraska, where Caleb has returned to his home area to work as a loan officer as well as on the family’s ranch. The father and son are humble about what the family has accomplished in the cattle business throughout the years, but that humility and hard work are the qualities that have made the Lackaffs such solid producers of Red Angus cattle. “My dad would never say this,” Caleb said when his dad stepped out of the room, “But he was a great model for all of us. He built this business and has zero debt. That’s something you don’t always come by.” Modeling financial stewardship and a willingness to change – and not think they have it all figured out – is what Rich Lackaff and his wife Lora have hung their hat on at Lackaff Cattle Corporation. Lackaff Ranch History “The ranch was homesteaded in 1883 by my great-grandfather, John Peter Lackaff, from the country of Luxembourg, a country smaller than Rock County where we are today. We’ve been in the cattle business ever since,” said Lackaff.

The father-son team of Rich (left) and Caleb (right) Lackaff own and manage Lackaff Cattle Corporation.

Originally the Lackaffs were in the Hereford business when Lackaff’s father Richard and mother Genevieve were starting out. “They raised bulls for their own use for the commercial herd to produce feeder cattle. Then my grandparents, Floyd and Maude, bought a ranch near Fresno, California, and shipped females from here to there to stock it. The yearling cattle were shipped back to Nebraska to summer and sell in the fall.” Lackaff graduated from Iowa State University with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1978 and the same year purchased the first Red Angus bulls on the ranch. Rich and Lora were married in 1973 and have three children. Derek, a professor at Elon University in North Carolina and currently a Fulbright Scholar in Bergen, Norway, is

married to Angela Wacker who is a university librarian. Derek and Angela have one son, Oscar. Rich and Lora’s second child is Anna who is a Mannheim Steamroller keyboardist and is married to Aaron Santos, a physicist. Caleb, mentioned above, and his wife Macey – who works in the long-term-care industry – live in Bassett. Managing in the Sandhills Lackaff did practice as a veterinarian for a few years, but being a full-time cattleman was really in his blood, “I evolved into the ranch manager and cattleman and we’ve been red ever since.” Today, Lackaff Cattle Corporation prides itself as being a commercial Red Angus, drug-free operation, offering, “Quality feeder cattle from the Nebraska Sandhills.”

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Red Angus Cows are Diverse, Efficient and Adaptable in the Sandhills for one more cycle, then we are ready to kick them out on winter grazing. The cows will lose maybe a condition score and a half, but they have all summer to gain the weight again,” he said.

“We operate mainly in Rock County and have a spring herd and fall herd. Our spring herd provides replacements for the fall herd and the fall herd provides replacements for the spring herd. We calve at 2-and-a-half instead of 2 years old. We have found that the heifers are a bit bigger and calving difficulties are mostly non-existent,” he said, pointing out that watching the numbers is key. “We keep pretty close tabs on what it costs for a cow-calf pair on a yearly basis for both the spring and fall cows.” “Today, we wean fall calves between Christmas and New Year’s. Due to the fact these calves are between 60 to 120 days old, they weigh 220 to 270 pounds at weaning. Whatever cows have not come into estrus are induced to come in heat and we have increased our conception rate by 4 or 5 percentage points. Now our fall and spring cows are in the low 90 percent

“With our spring cattle, cow weight does not fluctuate as much. We calve a bit later than some people, starting in the spring, around April 15 for around two months, and we wean spring calves in October or November,” he said. In a planned management practice, Rich Lackaff develops his bred heifers to calve at 2-and-a-half years of age. conception rate,” explained Lackaff. “Once the fall-born calves are weaned, the cows are with the bulls

Marketing Diversity “We background the calves and sell most of these cattle from the spring through mid-summer and also at the Bassett Livestock Auction’s annual Barbecue Sale. With the spring herd and fall herd, we are able to have two different classes of cattle and that offers us quite a bit of marketing flexibility.”

Genetics

Red Angus Bull Sale

2-27-19

12:30 p.m. at the salebarn in washington, KS

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Production Sale March 29, 2019 | 1 PM CST | Kist Livestock | Mandan, ND Selling 40 Yearling Red Angus Bulls & Groups of Red Commercial Open & Bred Females

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Red Angus Cows are Diverse, Efficient and Adaptable in the Sandhills “We usually market our fall calves the end of June and those calves will be on feed from the time they are weaned until the time they are sold except for what I pick out for replacement heifers. I usually pull off the replacement heifer calves in early spring and we will make them a hay-fed group of cattle and go to grass as early as we can. The ones we sell stay in a dry lot and get fed pretty well. We market them at 600 to 800 pounds the end of June and first of July.”

Lackaff enrolls his calves in Red Angus’ Feeder Calf Certification Program and they market nearly all their yellow-tagged cattle through the local auction barn. The people buying their cattle are interested in the drug-free aspect and are looking at the quality grade. “We’ve had cattle end up in Japan, Spain and other overseas markets. We have about three or four buyers that regularly buy our cattle.”

Lackaff said all the heifers, both spring and fall, are mass bred via artificial insemination. “With genomically enhanced EPDs, you can make pretty informed decisions on bull choices. We have been paying attention to birth weights. Due to the fact we calve firstcalf heifers at 2-and-a-half instead of 2, they can have a little bigger calf. We hardly ever have dystocia due to the calf being too big. I think cow size is

Lackaffs market their FCCP-enrolled calves through Bassett Livestock Auction.

important and we are really striving for a more moderate cow right now because I still think we are bigger than we need to be. My ideal cow would be 1,000 to 1,200 pounds. I do not think we need to have bigger cows than that in our area of the Sandhills because the efficiency gets lost. We also select for disposition and put minimal emphasis on milk production.”

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Caleb said his dad has been able to differentiate from the marketplace because he doesn’t always follow what others are doing. “From what I have seen, a lot of folks will go out and buy a $10,000 bull and my dad has been able to master the husbandry and the care of the animals instead. You can have the best genetics in the world, but you have to manage the husbandry and have good stewardship of the finances to make it all work.”

APRIL 12, 2019 • 1 PM SELLING 60 RED ANGUS BULLS Yearling, 18 mo. & 2-year-old bulls & groups of selected front end heifers

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• Championships in his first two events of his career at Denver and Houston and has balanced EPDs!

BW 0.3 WW 58 YW 86 MILK 23 Marb .65 REA .05 • Sired by Bieber Federation B544

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BW -4.0 WW 70 YW 112 MILK 22 Marb .99 RE .18

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Red Angus Cows are Diverse, Efficient and Adaptable in the Sandhills No Better Cow “We’re here in the Sandhills in the largest expanse of short-grass prairie in the world,” Lackaff noted. “Ordinarily our feed resources tend to be more meager than if you go into other areas of the state and other states that have more forage available. What we like about the Red Angus cattle is they never went to extremes like some other breeds. Red Angus cattle work well in our environment, are good foragers, and produce a high-quality carcass with good marbling. They are a solid choice.” Lackaff is excited about working with his son and his son, in-turn, is honored to learn from and work beside his dad. “Yes, it’s about producing quality cattle,” Caleb pointed out. “But, it’s also a business. There’s a lot more that goes into it than you realize, and I am just happy I am here to learn the business from him.”

Red Angus cattle work well in the short-grass prairie environment of the Sandhills.

Lackaff said he is also appreciative of the financial expertise his son has brought back home with him. “I am always running things by Caleb now and that’s a good thing.” In the end, Lackaff said he is proud to raise cattle along with peers across the

industry who he said are producing the safest and highest quality beef in the world. “I am doing something I like to do and something I hope is important for my family to want to carry on. And I don’t think you can find a better cow than a Red Angus cow.” ■

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AX Lana 205 consigned to the 2019 Reds on the Rocks Sale January 12th, 7:00 p.m. MTN Denver, CO Broadcast on DVAuction

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WW:670 Over Zambonie13Z x OVER Cali 5193C-sired by our past sale topper dam was high selling fall bred in our 2017 sale

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Versatility Adds Marketing Potency and Profit by Jared Wareham, Top Dollar Angus General Manager A common theme I continue to hear from cattle feeders of all sizes and geographies is that “marketing flexibility” represents a growing part of their feeder cattle buying strategy. The ability to roll with the punches and adapt to volatility in markets, environments, labor and other hard-tocontrol variables is essential. Any level of additional precision that can be added to this process has value. Feeder cattle that provide options or the flexibility to navigate fields laden with “risk landmines,” do just that. Sometimes, the slightest of differences between groups of feeder cattle can significantly affect their value when sold as fats. Buying the “right” cattle that best fit all the dynamics that will affect their value at time of harvest, such as spreads in the futures markets and the values of Choice or better beef carcasses, are very important. Understanding these subtle nuances can help you more effectively market your future calf crops. Factors like calving dates and length of calving period can affect value more than you realize. There is substantial value differentiation between a steer weighting 700 pounds. by November 1 versus one that only weighs 600. If you calve in a time frame that makes it tough for your feeders to finish and harvest on the April live cattle board, which is currently worth about $9 per hundred weight more, they will be worth less than identical cattle that will. Fat cattle that will be sold and harvested during that April time frame have historically benefited from large spreads in both the live cattle markets and the available premiums for higher quality carcasses. The real value of cattle with marketing flexibility comes in effect with those that

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sell outside of the April window. A pen of well-rounded steers may offer that extra layer of versatility needed when spreads are tight. The ability to maneuver nimbly through periods of tighter margins by selling cattle into the channels that present the greatest value at time of harvest is very important. Cattle that excel for marbling – yet have a disadvantage in yield – need to be funneled toward a carcass premium grid that will help capture the most value from that singular strength. However, groups that excels for marbling, yield and carcass weight could be sold live or on a grid. If premium carcass price spreads are narrow, an alternative marketing channel may have more value during that particular harvest window. Having the power to be more precise with sales execution during periods of tight pricing spreads, can be the difference between a profit or loss. Additionally, fed cattle that sell during periods of tight spreads and bearish prices need to have more “built-in” value. This is where programming like GAP, Natural and NHTC start to have an impact for your ranch, because they have layers of added value when marketed into the growing number of consumer-driven programs. The more versatile your cattle can be with regards to merchandising options and harvest timing, the greater the value they will potentially demand. This makes genetic selection more important than ever before. Knowing how to make the genetic components available to you to fit the needs of your ranch while adding as much marketing potency as you can for the next guy, will significantly contribute to your profit or loss. ■

Jared Wareham

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Different Selection Strategies to Achieve Genetic Improvement Goals by Ryan Boldt, RAAA Director of Breed Improvement There are numerous selection strategies that are available to help all cattle producers achieve their selection goals. In fact, many already use these strategies currently and may not even realize it. There is no doubt that the way to improve profitability of any cattle enterprise is through multiple-trait selection. However, often times looking at individual EPD profiles on a large number of animals becomes very time consuming and inefficient. In addition, multiple-trait improvement is hard to achieve without having a method to make selection decisions. In my previous article I discussed the differences between economically relevant traits and indicator traits. One of the first steps to make selection decisions is to identify what traits are eco-

nomically relevant to the operation and make selection decisions based on that. In terms of multiple selection there are several methods that are available to make genetic progress.

The HerdBuilder index is an all-purpose index that is designed to mirror an operation that retains replacement females and markets all non-replacement progeny on a quality-based grid.

Economic Indexes The first method to make multipletrait selection decisions is to use an economic index. Selection indexes combine multiple traits into one number by assigning economic values to the relative importance to overall profitability. Currently the Red Angus Association of America offers two indexes for use in selection decisions.

The second index is the GridMaster index. This index focuses on a situation where no replacements are retained, and all progeny will be marketed on a quality-based carcass grid. Both of these indexes use economic information to weigh the tradeoffs between traits to maximize profitability of an operation.

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Different Selection Strategies to Achieve Genetic Improvement Goals What makes these selection tools easy to use is that multiple-trait selection is able to be achieved by looking at one single prediction of net genetic merit. Additionally, because economic weights are used, these indexes give a glimpse in the difference of the profitability of using one sire versus another. But probably the biggest advantage to using the selection index is that this is the simplest method to use. Independent Culling Levels A second method that is available to make multiple trait genetic improvement is known as independent culling levels. Using this method, thresholds are established for different traits of interest. Using the EPD search tool on the RAAA website, this selection strategy could be achieved. By entering values for different EPDs of interest, a list of animals is returned that meet that criteria. Using this tool is a good

By entering values for different EPDs of interest, a list of animals is returned that meet that criteria.

way to illustrate that the more traits that are used in the search and the more stringent the criteria, the fewer animals are returned as a result. One downside to this system is that if the criteria is too strict, an animal may perform well for most traits considered but may fall out because of one trait â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even if that animal may be more profitable overall. The most common

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place where this type of selection is practiced is for Calving Ease Direct EPD for a bull to be used on heifers. While this method serves well to identify animals for this criterion, it is important to not make this the sole focus of that selection decision. However, when used appropriately, this method can be used to identify animals that uniquely fit the thresholds and needs of an operation.

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$Ranch is the Single Best Index to Predict the Bulls that will Bring the Most Dollars back to the Ranch! ID

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8135F 3924957 212 52 15 -4 66 104 0.24 1.07 20 0 11 10 18 0.94 0.25 9 -0.29 BOURNE X NICE AND EASY X EXPECTATION • One of the Top $Ranch and Herdbuilder Bulls to sell all Spring! 8118F 3924925 210 51 17 -2.4 67 106 0.24 0.69 19 -1 12 10 17 0.44 0.12 26 0.30 X-PORTER X RIGHT DIRECTION X CONTENDER • Calving Ease bull that ranks in the top !% of the Breed for $Ranch! 8173F 3925031 205 54 18 -2.8 64 104 0.25 0.3 13 -5 20 8 14 0.75 0.19 9 -0.04 PLATINUM X TAKEOVER X EPIC R397 • $Ranch is the best prediction for putting the most dollars in a Rancher's Pocket! 8220F 3925121 202 48 16 -3.3 65 96 0.19 1.2 17 -1 13 9 18 0.64 0.20 13 -0.14 BOURNE X CONTENDER X BIG SKY • One of the Best All Around Indexing Bulls in the Entire Sale! 8120F 3924929 168 49 15 -3.3 66 99 0.21 1.07 14 -6 10 7 14 0.62 0.18 16 -0.05 BOURNE X MAKE MIMI X MAJOR LEAGUE • Excellent Bourne Son from One of the Best Cow Families at LSF!

LSF MEW PLATINUM 5660C One of the Top Growth and Carcass Sires in the Breed!

$PRO $RAN

0.06 $15,315 $88 0.06 $13,883 $71 0.07 $13,226 $79 0.05 $9,759 $65 0.05 $7,648 $61

If You Want to Win a Gridmaster Pay Attention to these Studs! ID

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8149F 3924985 202 56 10 1.5 69 112 0.27 0.05 16 -2 15 5 16 0.80 0.10 27 0.33 0.05 PLATINUM X SPITN IMAGE X EXT 7455 • Great Combination of Growth and Carcass in one Package! 8060F 3924809 148 56 3 1.8 78 129 0.32 0.73 16 -3 18 1 11 0.70 0.16 47 0.27 0.03 PLATINUM X SAGA X CYCLONE • Ranks in the Top 1% of the Breed for Gridmaster and $Feeder! 8059F 3924807 198 55 11 -0.4 82 140 0.36 1.2 15 1 8 6 17 0.52 0.21 35 0.01 0.04 DECLARATION X CONQUEROR X PACKER • The Highest Growth Bull in the Sale that will sire calves that Push the Scales Down! 8063F 3924815 180 55 8 0.9 76 123 0.3 0.78 14 -4 19 -1 15 0.72 0.19 45 0.30 0.05 PLATINUM X TAKEOVER X RUSHMORE • Top 1% Breed Ranking for Gridmaster, WW, YW, MB and RE!!! F821 4021286 191 54 8 0.9 70 119 0.31 0.89 23 -2 13 4 17 0.55 0.16 29 0.13 0.04 PLATINUM X ALLIANCE X CAPSTONE • Great Pedigree with Excellent Balance Across the Board!

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

$PRO $RAN

$10,249 $23 $12,412 $3 $11,208 $14 $12,693 $32 $11,096 $30

Contact us to be put on our mailing list! www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com Park Ludvigson Cushing, Iowa (712)384-2200 office • (712)229-3431 mobile parkludvigson@hotmail.com

Different Selection Strategies to Achieve Genetic Improvement Goals Tandem Selection The final method is known as tandem selection. Tandem selection is a method where selection is made on a very small subset or a single trait until it reaches an acceptable threshold, then selection pressure is transferred to another trait or group of traits. While this method allows for more rapid genetic progress to be made in the small number of traits currently under selection, often times this method has unintended consequences due to genetic correlations with other traits.

overall results compared to other methods.

An example of this would be for aggressively selecting for growth. The genetic correlations would cause increases in mature cow maintenance requirements and calving difficulty. So generally, great care needs to be taken in order to use this method, because it can lead to less efficient

No matter what method is chosen, following one of these methodologies to make multiple-trait selection will improve the profitability of the operation. While there may be other ways to look at making selection decisions, generally, they will fall under one of the methods discussed. ■

Define Goals The goal of any operation is to improve its profitability and make selection decisions that befit that operation long term. In order to do this, a clear, defined selection goal is the first step. Once this is established, then using consistent and objective measurements to make selection decisions will allow for the most efficient methods to achieve genetic improvement.

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GENETICS

Volume II

The goal of any operation is to improve its profitability and make selection decisions that befit that operation long term.

March 30, 2019 · 1:00 pm At the farm, Mondovi, WI

Larson’s Ms Sparta F015 PB Red Angus RAAA #: 3930179 LFDG Charlie F112 PB Angus AAA #: 19183277

Larson’s Kandy F006 PB Red Angus RAAA #: 3930151

Larson’s Grator F122 Category 2 Red Angus RAAA #: 3930191

Larson’s Vator F102 PB Red Angus RAAA #: 3930159

Mitch, Denise, Lindsay & Aaron Larson

W395 Albany J · Mondovi, WI 54755 fulldeckgenetics@gmail.com Mitch: 715-225-7908 · Lindsay: 715-461-0511

& Guest Consignors

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Offering 120 Top Quality Bulls & Females Red Angus · Black Angus · Simmentals · Crossbreds

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7th Annual

Klompien Red Angus Bull Sale

Date: March 21, 2019 • Selling 60 Red Angus Yearling Bulls

DKK Harmony 274 • 1 son sells

DKK Dazzle 155• 1 son sells

DKK Auburn P35 • 3 sons sell

DKK Sheba 149• 1 son sells DKK Starlette 9047 • 1 son sells Sires: DKK Captain Incredible, PIE One of a Kind 510, Brown Redemption, 5L Independence, DKK Captain, Bieber Make Mimi, Loosli Manhattan

Contact Us for Catalogs Dave & Kay Klompien • Manhattan, MT 59741 Home phone: 406•282•7537, Dave Cell: 406•581•4043, klompienredangus.com

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22ndd Annual Production Sale

February 16, 2019

At the Farm, Clearbrook, MN

Selling

80 Bulls (Yearling & Coming 2-year-olds) 50 Registered Females (Bred & Open) 20 Commercial Bred Females

Sired by: Basin Payweight 1682 (Red Gene Carrier) ARA# 3956845

Sired by: LSF MEW X-CITEMENT 6690D ARA# 3956831

Sired by: Bieber Hard Drive Y120 (Coming 2yr old) ARA#3736715

Sired by: Bieber Deep End B597 Bred to BARM Sun King 5045 ARA#3736605

Free Delivery in MN & surrounding states to central locations. Free boarding until April 1st Bulls semen tested Bulls not creep fed Sired by: Bieber Hard Drive Y120 ARA#3956891

Call, Text or Email to request a catalog! Nordlund Stock Farm, LLC 44946 151st Ave Clearbrook, MN 56634 Sam 701-799-1613 Mike 701-799-0943 Kelly 218-280-3112

nordlundstockfarm@gvtel.com www.nordlundstockfarm.com

LONE TREE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH 12PM • AT FAITH LIVESTOCK • FAITH, SD

Selling

RED ANGUS

• 41 YEARLING RED ANGUS BULLS • 1 YEARLING RED SIM-ANGUS BULL • 24 TOP CUT REGISTERED OPEN HEIFERS • 10 REGISTERED BRED COWS

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BRED COW

Bulls are developed with longevity in mind. They are never confined to a feedlot and allowed to exercise on a 25 acre pasture. This development strategy allows us to offer a two year breeding guarantee, one of the best in the business!

LONE LONE TREETREE RANCHRED ANGUS BRAD& BROOKE SCHECHER • BISON, SD BRAD SCHECHER Home: 605.244.5972 • Cell: 605.430.2787 schecherlonetreeranch@hotmail.com

HOME: 605-244-5972 • CELL: 605-430-2787 • BISON, SD

Call, text or email for a catalog LoneTreeRedAngus@hotmail.com www.lonetreeredangus.com FIND US ON FACEBOOK

Selling 90 Red Angus and Gelbvieh bulls.

March 2nd, 2019 Selling Sons Of: Redemption

Bieber Spartacus A193

3 sons sell with an average birth weight of 85 and an average weaning weight of 682.

5 sons sell with an average birth weight of 79 and an average weaning weight of 686.

C-Bar-RJ Contour 106C 5 sons sell with an average birth weight of 78 and an average weaning weight of 715.

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Also selling sons of •Andras New Direction R24 •Schuler Endurance 2101Z •Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378!

88 Redland Ranch Lane Hysham, MT 59038

Bob & Cathy (406) 342-5859 Chad & Jenny (406) 740-0099 redland@rangeweb.net www.redlandredangus.com

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WEDEL BEEF GENETICS Bulls that will improve Ranchers’ Bottom Lines • Annual Bull Sale - Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Frank & Susan Wedel • (620) 375-2578 • 620-874-1437 1012 W. County Rd. K • Leoti, KS 67861

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Genomic Testing Helps Increase Value, Decrease Risk by Jennifer Carrico for American Red Angus Magazine

In just 15 short years, beef cattle genomics have developed from basically nonexistent to becoming a tool on which producers rely on for valuable information. Stewart Bauck, vice president of agrigenomics for Neogen, said bovine genomic mapping started in 2003 after the human genome sequencing project had been studied in the late 1990s, thus developing the tools to further study other genomes. “The USDA announced the $53 million Bovine Genome Sequencing Project in December 2003,” Bauck said. “It was a partnership between public and private companies to help both human health and agriculture.” By 2006, the announcement came of the completion of the Bovine Genome Sequence, which meant it would then be easier to improve bovine genetics and improve health and disease management. With more than 2.9 billion DNA base pairs and 5 million differences in each genome, the single nucleotide polymorphisms – or SNPs – testing helped identify the differences in the genes. Distinctive SNP tests have been developed to determine parentage and different levels of information on the animal being analyzed. “It’s amazing. In four years, we went from having no test to having a 50K chip we could use for parentage test72 American Red Angus Magazine ■ February 2019

Stewart Bauck

ing and the SNPs were easy to get,” said Bauck. From 2008 to 2012, Bauck said there was a movement to collect large numbers of animal samples that were then genomically tested to perfect the analysis. The Hereford breed was the main origin of the sequencing project, which began in 2003, but other breeds – Red Angus, Angus, Limousin, Brahman, Gelbvieh, Simmental, Beefmaster, Brangus and Charolais, as well as the dairy breeds Holstein, Jersey and Brown Swiss – quickly became involved in testing. “The Angus breed started using genomic data in 2010, but since then more than 10 breeds use genomics in their genetic data available on animals in their herdbooks through the EPDs,” Bauck said.

45th Annual Production Sale March 12, 2019

Lunch at 11:30 • 1:00 MST pm • At Ranch in Ashton, Idaho

110 Complete Red Angus Bulls and 85 Classy Red Angus Heifers

Loosli Frontier 802 • #3906965

(Frontier x Right Kind) 111 WR, Outcross Pedigree, Dam and Grand dam have a MPPA of 106.3 and 104.9

Loosli Real Deal 819 • #3907331

(Real Deal x Future Direction) Top 1% for both YW & ADG, Dam and Grand dam have a MPPA of 104.8 and 105.6

Call or email for a catalog! Ranch is located 50 miles northeast of Idaho Falls on US 20

The sale features the top bulls selected from the 200 bull calves born at Loosli Red Angus. They have been selected from a large contemporary group. Never pampered or creep fed. With some of the best EPD's and disposition in the breed.

Loosli Riverside 803 • #3907221

(Riverside x Frontier) Actual 65 lb. BW 113 WR and top 1% for both WW and YW, Dam has a MPPA 105.2

Loosli Riverside 804 • #3907215

(Riverside x Frontier) Actual 75 lb. BW WR 114, Top 1% and 2% for both WW and YW. Dam has an MPPA of 106

www.loosliredangus.com

Videos and Data will be available online. The sale will also be broadcast live for internet bidding. Brian Loosli 3127 E. 1100 N. • Ashton, ID 83420 208-652-3303 • 208-317-7878 blloosli@gmail.com

Jonathan Meek 208-227-3779 Mark Loosli 208-351-3333

Genomic Testing Helps Increase Value, Decrease Risk Testing became easier as producers had the options to use hair, blood, semen or tissue to be analyzed as DNA samples. Today, Neogen processes 250 million genotypes per day and 7 billion per month. The testing has become more sophisticated, results have a much faster turnaround and the pricing is affordable enough to add value to real-world operations. Bauck said from 2012 to 2016, everyone agreed that genomic testing was working on statistical models, but more was needed to be able to use this testing at the highest level. “There are so many bulls that are genetically tested for so many traits, it’s now important to know what traits help your herd,” said Bauck. “And now we can get a newborn calf’s genomic data that is equivalent to a lifetime of data. Breeders are beginning to integrate this data into their selections and the marketing of their animals.” Jared Wareham, general manager of Top Dollar Angus, said their program looks at genetic testing as a way for cattle producers to add value to their animals through a precision-agtype approach. Top Dollar Angus helps identify the high-value genetics in the top 25 percent of Red Angus or Angus breeds for growth and carcass traits, and then con-

nects the different producers to help increase the number of high-value cattle raised. “We can find the sought-after cattle phenotypically, but we want to be able to add to that value genotypically,” Wareham said. “By identifying these cattle through the use of genomic testing, we can increase the value and decrease the risk.” Future benefits Bauck said breeders have taken testing one step further. Sale bulls have been genetically tested for a few years, but now purebred breeders are testing their females to see which ones will produce the superior bulls in the future. The collection of actual data is still important because it can be combined with the genomic data to increase the accuracy of the EPDs on the animals being tested. The commercial cow-calf producer can benefit from this data as well. “When we started genomic testing, we were told this wasn’t a tool that could be used in crossbreeding, but that’s just not true,” said Bauck.

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Genomic Testing Helps Increase Value, Decrease Risk “Commercial producers can buy a bull with high-accuracy EPDs in traits of interest to their herd and select superior replacement females to meet the breeding goals.” The Red Navigator test is specifically designed for commercial females that are at least 75 percent Red Angus, returning breed rankings for the entire EPD suite to assist cattlemen and women in selecting those females that will be the most productive cows. As commercial producers start seeing improvements in their herds, they will share this information with other commercial producers. Technology that was originally thought to help improve the purebred sector is now improving the entire beef industry, according to Bauck. The improvements can also help the feedlot sector, and Bauck said knowing an animal’s performance potential will help for better management and efficiency. “Programs such as Top Dollar Angus can verify traits through genomic profiling on replacement females and this will show the performance and carcass potential that their steer mates have,” Bauck said. “This will help sell reputation feeder cattle that will perform better in the feedlot.”

Wareham said Top Dollar Angus wants to help producers identify, isolate and select the cattle that will be profitable for their operation. “Understanding the value of the information that can be collected on the cattle today will help the producers understand what changes need made and how to best to market these cattle.” Top Dollar Angus continues to work with cattle producers and breed associations to identify the genetics with more consistent quality.

25th Annual Bull Sale

February 9, 2019 • Cow Palace • Lamar, CO Angus, Red Angus, Lim-Flex, Sim-Angus and Charolais PRE-SALE VIEWING

From Sires Like These!

Feb 7th & 8th • 1-5 pm • Sutphin Bull Pavillion 32500 CR LL • McClave, CO

Registered 2-Year-Old Big, Stout Bulls Ready to Work! All bulls sell Trich and Fertility Tested with a 90 day breeding guarantee! View our auction and bid online at DVAuction.com Free service -- NO buyer premium

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RED ANGUS

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Genomic Testing Helps Increase Value, Decrease Risk Bauck said the continual research will lead to helping determine how many days cattle will need to be on feed, the potential quality and yield grade, as well as feed efficiency. This information can help feedlots with their bottom line and profit improvements. Genomic Portfolio The genomic portfolio will continue to grow with different levels of testing available, starting with basic testing for

commercial cattle to help improve management and marketing of the calves. Then, testing to help select replacement females to drive more phenotype selection and advance EPD accuracy. Sale bulls and herd sires will continue to be tested at the 50K level to develop genetically enhanced EPDs for herd improvement. High-impact cattle, such as AI studs and donor dams will be tested at the 150K level to gather more information about the genetic potential of their offspring. Future research and discovery will be done at the 250K level to help screen genes that may affect fertility, animal health and disease resistance. “We may find genetic markers for brisket disease or ones to help reduce antimicrobial uses,” Bauck said. “Over the next five years, genomic testing will become more widely used and it will especially be important when we get the animal health applications added to the mix.” Bauck said the future of genomic testing is ever-growing. The rate of genetic gain from having genetically enhanced EPDs as compared to conventional EPDs is astounding. Programs developed through different breed associations, such as the Red Navigator test, helps breeders select the cattle that have better genetic potential, while phenotype can still be analyzed. n

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A Lifetime of Genetic Knowledge by Jennifer Carrico for American Red Angus Magazine

From growing up on an Angus farm in Illinois, through his work at beef breed associations and then with several genetic companies, Jim Gibb’s interest in beef cattle genetics was his passion. “I have always wanted to figure out how to make a better beef animal through combining traits to work best in different situations,” said Gibb, who is now retired from Neogen, Inc. Gibb received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and a master’s and doctorate from Colorado State University. Gibb taught beef cattle management at the University of Illinois prior to becoming a leader at the American Polled Hereford Association and American Gelbvieh Association. He also held board positions with the Beef Improvement Federation, the National Live Stock and Meat Board and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. In the 1990s, when Gibb was the executive director of the American Gelbvieh Association, the industry relied exten-

sively on blood typing for parentage testing. On occasion, micro-satellites were used for DNA testing prominent sires in the breed. Gibb says this was a very cumbersome practice and he hoped an easier system would be developed. In 2001, Gibb founded Frontier Beef Systems, a genetic-testing company, which was started through a partnership with the American Simmental Association, to do parentage work with Cornell University at the then Bell Ranch in New Mexico. The study collected DNA samples on progeny of a multi-sire commercial herd to identify which bulls were siring the high-performing calves and in-herd EPDs were developed. Gibb said this was the first large-scale test for multi-sire evaluation. Frontier Beef Systems also added coat color testing to the offering in 2002, which became a large part of its business. In 2003, the tenderness markers were commercialized from the Meat Animal Research Center and a tenderness test was developed. The development and advancements of these tests was noticed by many in the beef cattle industry.

43rd Annual

Red Angus Classic Tuesday, February 12, 2019 • Sale Time: 1 p.m. North Annex of the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa

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Where Calving Ease

means way more than just a “heifer bull” Calving Ease bulls impact pro�t by producing more live calves, but should also produce daughters equally capable of calving unassisted. And steers that contribute equally to pro�tability through feed conversion and carcass value.

Croissant Red Angus Range Ready Bull Sale

Saturday, March 23, 2019 • Briggsdale, CO 90 PAP Tested Red Angus Bulls (All PAP Tested) Larry & Jean Croissant • Kevin & Sallie Miller (970) 656-3545 • (970) 222-6094 kmiller@wigginstel.com

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A Lifetime of Genetic Knowledge In 2004, Frontier Beef Systems was sold to the animal health company, Merial, which wanted to expand its DNA testing services and Igenity brand. With this, Gibb began working for the company alongside Stewart Bauck. The two worked together until Gibb’s retirement in 2018. “The next trend was to use smaller DNA panels of specific markers associated with certain traits using the whole genome to determine how the genes were associated,” Gibb said. “This led to generating panels for certain traits, especially the carcass traits for fat thickness, ribeye area, marbling and eventually average daily gain.” These tests were then validated by the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium, a group of universities conducting research to validate DNA testing. Gibb said they also worked with the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity Cooperative to help validate the carcass traits. The information gathered also caught the attention of more beef breed associations, which had begun collecting DNA for carcass EPDs. In 2012, Neogen acquired the Igenity animal genomics business from Merial. Neogen had acquired GeneSeek in 2010 to have the technology to employ high-resolution DNA geno-

F236 PIE CINCH 4126 x MESSMER PACKER 7236 PB 1A AR • Reg #: 3992520

“It was neat to see things come full circle and a company I had worked with previously, was now part of the company I had become a part of as well,” he said. “This brought together many facets of the DNA community and gave us a way to communicate with producers.” Gibb worked closely with the Red Angus Association of America and directly with numerous Red Angus breeders for several years prior to his retirement. RAAA CEO Tom Brink said that Gibb has been a true pioneer in the U.S. beef industry and that he made a lasting and positive impact on helping DNA testing become a mainstream tool for herd improvement. “Besides that,” Brink said, “Jim is a class guy and a man of tremendous integrity. He’s a long-time friend and colleague who is greatly respected by all who’ve worked with him.” While Gibb is now retired from Neogen, he says the importance of DNA testing continues for beef producers, both seedstock and commercial, and new advancements will assist the industry to become more efficient in the future. ■

F673 BIEBER DRIVEN B105 x CDI VEGAS 26X 1/2 SM 1/2 AR • Reg #: 3480661

E731 CDI AMBITION 255C x CDI VEGAS 26X PB SM • Reg #: 3322935 Bred to: ES Cadillac EB40

typing for identity and trait analysis. Interestingly, GeneSeek was also the company Gibb had worked with when he started Frontier Beef Systems.

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12, 2019

1 P.M. CST - AT THE RANCH - LINTON, N.D.

70 Bulls 50 Females

SIMMENTAL SIMANGUSTM RED ANGUS

This is a typical big bodied, easy �eshing, superb uddered mother that produces the bulls and replacement females in our annual sale.

RREDS ROLLIN DEEP C734 x LCC NEW CHAPTER A705L PB 1A AR • Reg #: 3786683 Bred to: PIE Husker 5500

DOUG & MARIA BICHLER • Linton, N.D. 701 254-4306 • 701 226-4068

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Stockmen’s Select MCDONALD RED ANGUS PRESENTS THE

ANNUAL BULL SALE

MARCH 22, 2019 FRIDAY • 6PM • RUSSELL LIVESTOCK MARKET RUSSELL, IA

Selling

Red Angus Sim/Angus

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Management Strategies Ensure Synchronization and AI Success By Jaclyn N. Ketchum and Michael F. Smith, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri Artificial insemination has come a long way in the U.S. since the 1940s. Today, instead of liquid semen being air dropped and used within one to two days, it is delivered in a liquid nitrogen tank and stored for years without losing fertility.

ES alone include more females bred early in the breeding season, tighter calving seasons and a more uniform calf crop. When choosing an ES protocol for use with NS, cattle producers should choose a protocol that does not precisely synchronize the time of ovulation. A protocol that works well for heifers is feeding Melengestrol Acetate (MGA) for 14 days and turning bulls in 10 days after the end of the feeding period. With this protocol, the heifers will show heat over several days and you can use a bull-toheifer ratio of 1-to-15 for yearling bulls and 1-to-20 for older bulls.

Pregnancy rates normally ranging from 50 to 60 percent to a single insemination are obtained when ovulation is synchronized in heifers and cows. However, a survey conducted by the USDA in 2007-08 reported less than 10 percent of beef producers in the U.S. utilize AI or estrous synchronization. The most common reason producers do not use Some producers shy away from ES and AI Photo Credit: Kirk Sattazahn, ES and AI is labor and time, followed by cost due to the misconception that extra labor The Elevation of an Industry, 2015, of AI and the perception that synchronizing would be required during calving to accomGreyden Press LLC heat or ovulation is too difficult or complimodate the number of calves born each day. cated. Less than 3 percent of producers surResearch conducted by Dr. Dave Patterson of veyed reported that they do not believe that ES and AI work. the University of Missouri shows that when cows conceive on These responses convey that most producers believe that AI and the same day to the same sire “no more than 12-22 percent of ES work but cannot justify implementation due to the perception calves” will be born on a single day and that the calves will be of additional time, labor and cost. born “over a 16- to 21-day period.” Consequently, current management practices will not need to be greatly altered to accomWhat are the benefits of ES and AI? modate the early portion of the calving season. However, Benefits to implementing ES and AI are numerous. Perhaps the producers should be mindful of differences in gestation length most impactful one to producers, purebred and commercial among sires, with calving-ease sires having a shorter gestation alike, is the potential return on investment. Many producers aslength. sume natural service is less expensive than ES and AI. Les Anderson of the University of Kentucky compared short- and Which estrus synchronization protocol long-term returns of ES and AI to natural service. After assigning should I choose? a group of cows to ES and AI or NS, and accounting for labor Current estrous synchronization protocols can synchronize ovuand bull costs, the number of calves born in the first 30 days, lation in both heifers and cows, which allows females to be incalving rate and weaning weight of calves, the ROI favored ES seminated at a predetermined time. A list of current ES protocols and AI. Anderson reported a $129 per cow higher ROI for ES and that have yielded the best pregnancy results can be found in sire AI compared to NS. catalogs of the major AI companies. Long-term benefits of ES and AI are also attractive. After collecting two years of data in a herd that utilized ES and AI, net profit per cow exposed doubled in the first year with an additional $20 per cow during the second year. This increase is explained by increasing the pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed. If a producer wishes to examine whether ES and AI would be profitable in their own operation, they can utilize the AI Cowculator app, https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aicowculator/id659177106?mt=8 created by UF-NFREC and Zoetis. Aside from making AI more practical in a beef herd, there are definite advantages of ES separate from AI. Dr. Mike Smith of the University of Missouri emphasizes that “Estrous synchronization and AI do not have to be used in combination.” The benefits of

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When choosing an estrous synchronization protocol, producers should consider a number of issues including heat detection and insemination according to the AM/PM rule, inseminate all the animals at a pre-determined time, or detect estrus for 72 to 84 hours (depending upon the protocol) and inseminate any cows not detected in estrus at a fixed time. Other considerations include proportion of cycling females, time, labor, facilities and cost. If a significant number of animals are not cycling at the time an estrous synchronization protocol is implemented, it will be necessary to utilize a progestin-based protocol (i.e. CIDR [Controlled Internal Drug Release] or MGA). An advantage of progestin treatment is that a proportion of the prepuberal heifers and anestrus postpartum cows will be induced to begin cycling.

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8363F 3925399 220 56 15 -1.0 72 120 19 -5 14 9 17 0.80 0.16 22 0.09 0.05 $15,757 $52 PLATINUM X REDEMPTION X COMPLETE • Herd Bull Prospect that does everything right and then some! 8361F 3925395 211 51 18 -4.1 62 103 17 -5 12 9 17 0.82 0.13 5 -0.13 0.04 $13,368 $64 DEFENDER X PASSWORD X SLAM DUNK • Big Time Calving Ease, Marbling and $Ranch! 8364F 3925401 208 55 14 -1.1 77 126 17 -3 9 9 17 0.89 0.29 34 -0.25 0.04 $15,389 $30 DECLARATION X PREMIER X IMPRESSIVE • One of the top herd bull prospects to sell anywhere this year! 8814F 3942047 205 51 13 -2.2 64 103 20 -3 15 7 18 0.86 0.23 30 -0.09 0.05 $16,668 $55 GOLD MINE X PREMIER X EXPECTATION • Outcross pedigree that hits on all cylinders! 8801F 3942021 201 52 14 -0.5 67 110 16 1 13 7 17 0.69 0.25 34 0.04 0.07 $8,590 $39 GOLD MINE X ENTERPRISE X CHEYENNE • Check out this Index Superstar! 8810F 3942039 200 51 19 -3.9 67 109 18 -8 10 10 16 0.67 0.13 23 -0.04 0.02 $14,199 $60 INDEPENDENCE X REDEMPTION X NONE BETTER • Great CED to YW spread and top it off with great marbling! 8811F 3942041 200 50 16 -3.7 60 100 20 2 16 10 16 0.61 0.11 30 0.22 0.04 $12,961 $51 DECLARATION X NIGHT CALVER X MAKE MY DAY • Strong Cow Family with a 107 MPPA for the dam and 104 MPPA for the granddam! 8366F 3925405 197 53 12 -1.6 67 115 25 -1 8 8 17 0.62 0.16 54 0.34 0.03 $15,210 $26 DECLARATION X NIGHT CALVER X BIG IRON • One of the Highest $Profit bulls in the entire offering!

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8809F 3942037 236 54 13 -0.8 72 118 19 1 12 7 21 0.77 0.27 20 -0.28 0.05 $14,686 DECLARATION X SLEEP EASY X CONQUEST • Top of the Breed for Herdbuilder Index and Great across the Board! 8805F 3942029 223 48 20 -4.3 49 84 25 -5 10 12 19 0.46 0.16 11 -0.20 0.03 $8,481 REDEMPTION X ROB X GOLD • Outlier Status for Calving Ease and Maternal! 8367F 3925407 216 50 15 -4.6 57 94 27 2 14 10 19 0.47 0.12 32 0.15 0.03 $13,366 TAKEOVER B350 X NIGHT CALVER X EXT 5233 • Ranks in the top 5% for the breed in Herdbuilder Index, $Profit and $Ranch! 8360F 3925393 214 50 19 -5.3 53 87 26 2 8 10 19 0.75 0.22 29 -0.02 0.05 $14,188 ALLEGIANCE X P707 X REVELATION • The Highest $Ranch bull in the Sale! 7567E 3842319 214 51 14 -2.9 57 100 27 3 16 8 19 0.51 0.22 12 -0.27 0.05 $10,224 DELUXE X CONQUEROR X JEWEL MAKER • Solid Complete Bull that checks off All of the Boxes!

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F25 3962245 164 48 19 -3.2 64 102 21 -4 15 10 12 0.27 0.15 29 0.22 0.05 $13,434 X-PORTER X PURSUIT X MOONSHINE • One of the First Sons of X-Porter to Sell this Spring! 8803F 3942025 180 50 17 -4.8 61 99 28 -1 11 9 15 0.61 0.14 22 -0.10 0.02 $14,101 NO WORRIES X TITONKA X JEWEL MAKER • Excellent Calving Ease to Yearling Spread with Milk, ME and Stay! F064 3981780 180 49 17 -4.9 61 93 23 -4 9 8 16 0.55 0.14 17 -0.04 0.03 BOURNE X UNLEADED X NORSKI • This Top Bull is backed by great cows - 106 MPPA for the dam and 104 for granddam! 7328E 3722841 211 50 16 -3.2 66 113 17 0 12 10 18 0.46 0.30 28 -0.22 0.06 $10,600 REDEEM X PASSWORD X GRAND SKY • A Balanced Hidden Gem Eligible for the Show Me Select! F28 3962247 202 51 16 -3.5 68 107 17 -1 7 8 18 0.62 0.14 6 -0.19 0.04 $14,315 BOURNE X PURSUIT X EXT 5233 • Great Pedigree in this Balanced Herd Bull Prospect!

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E78 3873215 164 54 8 -1.0 74 118 17 -1 11 4 14 0.87 0.19 29 0.11 0.06 PROFITBUILDER X NEXTPECTATION X JEWEL MAKER • Top of the Heap for Gridmaster, Growth and Carcass! 8800F 3942019 165 54 12 -3.1 73 117 18 -3 12 7 12 0.73 0.15 31 0.06 0.03 PROFITBUILDER X PREMIER X ROB • The Profitbuilders have been some of the most sought after bulls in recent times! 7312E 3722435 154 54 13 -1.0 74 114 16 -3 11 7 11 0.97 0.07 33 0.18 0.01 GENUINE X REDEMPTION X BIG SKY • Top 1% in the Breed for Marbling, Gridmaster and $Profit! F15 3962241 207 53 9 -0.3 76 122 17 1 14 6 18 0.62 0.04 33 0.45 0.03 INFLUENCE X EXPECTATION X PACKER • Check out the Ribeye and Yearling Weight in this Stud! E74 3873207 162 53 10 -1.2 73 116 19 1 13 5 13 0.89 0.23 40 0.16 0.06 PROFITBUILDER X EXT 5233 X SIGNATURE • Awesome Growth, Carcass and $Profit!

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Management Strategies Ensure Synchronization and AI Success Considerations When Implementing an ES and AI Program The reproductive management chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Dr. George Perry of South Dakota State University stated, “When it comes to reproductive management, the things you do well will not compensate for the mistakes you make. Instead, the mistakes cancel out all the things you do well.” Most ES protocols require the administration of an exogenous progestin (MGA) or progesterone (CIDR), gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), and prostaglandin F2 (PG). Proper timing and administration of these products is critical for reproductive success (Table 1). Designed to assist in selection and implementation of an appropriate ES protocol, the Estrus Synchronization Planner is available via the Iowa Beef Center. After selecting a protocol and entering some information, the planner will provide dates and times that require action, estimated cost, supply list and other helpful information. The planner can be found at http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/estrussynch.html. A mobile version of the planner can be found by typing www.estrussynch.com into a browser on a mobile device.

Progestin-based products

CIDR Two different progestin-based products are available to producers, a Controlled Internal Drug Release (CIDR; intravaginal implant) and Melengestrol Acetate (MGA; oral administration). CIDRs are approved for use in both heifers and cows, but MGA is only approved for use in heifers. In an ES protocol, progesterone suppresses estrus (heat) and ovulation and induces estrus in a proportion of prepubertal heifers and anestrous cows. There are pros and cons of utilizing both MGA and CIDRs. While a CIDR ensures proper administration of progesterone throughout the treatment period, the average cost is $10-12 per head. Use of a CIDR requires cattle to be handled once for insertion and an additional time for removal. When properly inserted, the retention rate is greater than 90 percent. MGA MGA, an orally active, synthetic progestin, is administered in 2-5 pounds of a highly palatable carrier. MGA costs $0.020.03 per head per day excluding carrier cost. Acclimating heifers to the carrier prior to MGA administration is important for proper administration. Heifers need to consume the required dose (0.5 mg per head per day) at approximately the same time daily and within 10-15 minutes. If they do not, they may prematurely return to estrus. If heifers consume more than the appropriate amount, estrus may be delayed after completion of MGA feeding. A minimum of 18 inches of bunk space per head is required to ensure the proper dose is consumed. Estrus will be expressed two to five days after completion of the 14-day feeding period, but insemination should not occur at this time due to the ovulation being subfertile. When weighing the pros and cons of MGA and CIDRs, a consideration to make is the degree of synchrony that is required. Patterson said, “Replacing MGA with CIDR inserts improved synchrony of estrus and pregnancy rate resulting from AI in replacement beef heifers.” This proves to be bene-

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Table 1: Hormone

Progesterone

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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

Guide to Reproductive Hormones

Biological Action in Estrous Sync

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Cystorelin® Factrel® Fertagyl® OvaCyst® GONABreed®

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ficial in fixed-time AI (FTAI) protocols as well as heat detection protocols, however if a producer is using NS, wider distribution of estrus may be beneficial from a bull battery standpoint. Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone and Prostaglandin F2 In an ES protocol, GnRH induces a Luteinizing Hormone (LH) surge, leading to ovulation and formation of a corpus luteum (CL). When GnRH is administered at the beginning of an ES protocol, it’s role in causing ovulation is to synchronize follicular waves. However, when administered at the end of a protocol, its purpose is the ovulation of an oocyte that will be fertilized. PG causes regression of the CL (luteolysis). If a female is on day 0-5 of her estrous cycle (day 0 = estrus) or is anestrous (noncycling), PG is not effective. Read and follow label directions for proper dosage and administration. Store products at the correct temperature, check expiration dates, and wear latex gloves when administering each of the products. More information on this can be found at the Mizzou Repro Facebook page. What happens when something goes wrong? Sometimes things go wrong – CIDRs get pulled at the wrong time, the wrong product is administered, heifers did not eat the correct amount of MGA, etc. Troubleshooting these situations requires knowledge of the role of each product used. However, if an error occurs and a producer is unsure of what to do, they should contact a reproductive specialist or veterinarian. Producers should also be prepared for lower pregnancy rates as a result of improper administration of the protocol. Benefits from synchronization of estrus and ovulation include increased proportion of heifers and cows that conceive early, tighter calving periods, improved subsequent reproductive performance, a more uniform calf crop in terms of age, and additional dollars in the producer’s pocket. Combining AI and ES allows producers to benefit from the use of genetically superior bulls, an even, more uniform calf crop if the same sire is used, and decreased need for a large bull battery. ■

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Education Part of RAFI Mission by Dr. Robert Hough, RAFI Director

The Red Angus breed is going through a period of dynamic growth. Its ability to serve as the common maternal denominator in progressive commercial producers’ crossbreeding systems is without parallel. This has been the result of dedicated breeders focusing on the base traits that help put Angus on the map for maternal excellence. At the same time, Red Angus is constantly improving a host of other traits needed for all segments of the industry to be profitable. This takes ever-increasing technical tools, and the need for constant education. The Red Angus Foundation, Inc. plays an important role in assuring the education necessary for the breed to stay in the lead.

Other approved, scientifically sound and closely overseen demonstrational research projects that are being conducted by for-profit entities can possibly receive in-kind tax credit. Applications for this type of educational research that furthers RAFI’s mission can be made through the RAAA national headquarters and Ryan Boldt.

RAFI’s support of youth and research programs are what people most associate with the Foundation, however education is another important part of RAFI and its efforts. The RAFI bylaws state its purpose as, “The Corporation was organized and is operated exclusively to support activities improving the Red Angus breed and developing a higher degree of efficiency in Red Angus ranching and related agricultural pursuits by supporting youth, research and development, educational and charitable programs.” Too often, education gets overlooked in the Foundation’s three-part mission of youth, research, and education.

One of the most underutilized aspects of RAFI is its ability to support producer educational programs such as the annual commercial symposium held each year at convention. Other examples of programs that have been held in the past is the successful Young Guns centered young adults in the Red Angus business as well as commercial producers whose breeding program is based on Red Angus.

To achieve its mission of “improving the Red Angus breed and developing a higher degree of efficiency in Red Angus ranching,” RAFI accepts donations into three funds, which are the general fund, youth fund and Sal Forbes research fund. Depending on the activity, education is involved in all three funds, but donors can have their biggest impact for stakeholder education through tax-deductible donations to the general fund. One of RAFI’s longest standing supports of education comes through the many scholarships it funds. People can make donations to either the general or youth funds for this purpose. The scholarships

themselves are closely coordinated with the Junior Red Angus Association of America and can be generic or in someone’s honor depending on the donor’s wishes. Possible donors can consider setting up an endowment so that a scholarship can be given in perpetuity. This is an excellent possible use of funds when people are doing their estate planning or are considering a large tax-deductible gift. Groups of people can also donate as a way to honor someone with an endowment in their name. The general, Sal Forbes and junior funds all can be used to support demonstrative research, and the education that goes with it. The most recent example of this type of demonstrative research is the ongoing LiveWiRED project. It has involved producing 40 calves from one donor cow out of sires with either low- or high-genetic potential for growth and carcass traits. All forms of performance data are being collected from the ranch, feed yard and rail. Being held in cooperation with the JRA, it is a practical demonstration of the value of EPDs and indexes. This has included visits by the juniors to see the cattle in the production cycle.

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People have generously donated to support these educational programs for years but channeling these donations through RAFI gives donors the ability for their contributions to be tax deductible. Those wishing to contribute monies for the express purpose of supporting education should direct their donations to the general fund. Through your support, RAFI continues to impact the future of the Red Angus business through youth, research and education. To learn more about RAFI and how you might get involved, please contact Patsy Krause at 406-599-2852 or patsy@redangus.org, as well as any of the members of the board of directors. Other information can be seen at redangus.org/rafi. Everyone is invited in being part of RAFI and its many impactful programs. n

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by Madison Adams, JRA President

Summer Internship Even if it is only February, it is time to start thinking about your summer internship. Did you know that the JRA has an Intern Placement Program? This program assists junior members in locating an internship with Red Angus breeders and industry partners across the country. Whether you are searching to fulfill a college requirement or simply want a summer job that helps build new skills, an internship offers new experiences and a chance to work in a different part of the country. The Intern Placement Program can help you realize your goals. There is a list of potential Intern Hosts ranging from Red Angus operations to industry businesses located on the JRA page at redangus.org/junior-red-angus/programsevents. Three easy steps to using the Intern Placement Program: • Review the list of breeders and industry partners who are interested in hosting an intern.

• Directly contact any operations on the potential intern hosts list in which you have an interest in working as an intern. • Phone and/or personal interviews are encouraged. • Discussions on compensation, housing, transportation, insurance, expectations from each party, date of beginning and ending internship, days off etc. are between the employer and employee. • JRA or RAAA has no role in negotiating actual work experience details. • Provide any information requested by the potential host. • For more information, contact juniors@redangus.org.

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Genna VanWye, (left) interned at Ole Farms in Athabasca, Alberta, Canada, the summer of 2017, helping with AIing and other ranch duties.

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Brandon & Dixie Rusch New Salem, ND 701/843-7191 • 701/226-5479 701/426-9443 ruschvet@gmail.com seeger-ruschredangus.com

SEVERANCE RED ANGUS

Brian & Mary Severance • Palermo, ND 701/862-3681 • 701/898-3681 redcows@restel.net

LELAND RED ANGUS

SPUR M RED ANGUS

Melvin & Luella Leland Todd & Carla Leland • Sidney, MT 701/565-2347 • 406/489-1466 lelandra@restel.net lelandredangus.com

Doug & Darcy McGee • Bowman, ND 701/523-3635 • 701/523-6086 ddmcgee@ndsupernet.com spurmredangus.com

NAMKEN RED ANGUS

TNT SIMMENTAL & RED ANGUS

Jared Namken • Lake Norden, SD 605/881-3845 jarednamken@hotmail.com www.namkenredangus.com

Kevin & Lynette Thompson • Almont, ND 701/843-8454 • 701/391-1631 kevinandlynette@westriv.com www.tntsimmentals.com

JACOBSON RED ANGUS

NORDLUND STOCK FARMS LLC Mike & Sam Norlund Clearbrook, MN • 701/799-0943 nordlundstockfarm@gvtel.com www.nordlundstockfarms.com

Ron & Ryan Clemetson • Grand Forks, ND 701/739-0639 • 701/739-6407 trreds@hotmail.com

KAL-KOTA RANCH

OHR RED ANGUS

Sam Twedt • McHenry, ND 701/262-4768 • 701/388-4035 twedtredangus@hotmail.com www.twedtredangus.com

Gary & Val Jacobson • Hitterdal, MN 218/962-3360 • 701/361-3189 gjrangus@feltontel.net www.jacobsonredangus.com Ed Kalianoff • Steele, ND 701/475-2694 • 701/471-4006 kalkota@bektel.com

KAUTZ RED ANGUS

LeRoy Kautz • Jamestown, ND Ranch: New Leipzig 701/952-1177 • 701/320-4289 ledodkautz@daktel.com

KOESTER RED ANGUS

Steve & Tracey Koester • Steele, ND 701/475-2736 • 701/400-1611 koester@bektel.com www.koesterredangus.com

Visit our website at: ndredangus.com Feb. 5 Feb. 6

Marc, Jodi, Riley, Cheyenne & Cassi Schriefer • Golden Valley, ND 701/870-4292 • 701/879-2609 marcjodi@icloud.com schrieferredangus.com

GRASSY MEADOW RANCH

Bryan & Emmy Huber • Jud, ND 701/685-2687 • 701/320-8054 emmy@drtel.net www.hubereyredangus.com

Seth, Laci, Dylon, Preston, Ritch Cargo Arnegard, ND 701/586-3010 • 701/537-3320 cargostockfarm@RTC.coop badlandsgeneticsplus.com

SCHRIEFER RANCH LLC

John or Sara Berg • Williston, ND 701/826-4211 • 701/570-9788 701/570-3364 lazyredangus@yahoo.com

CAMPBELL RED ANGUS

Jon Caraway • Lake Benton, MN 507/530-3166 • 308/325-2712 info@carawayredangus.com carawayredangus.com

L83 LODOEN RANCH

Josh & Trista Rust • Mercer, ND 701/447-2479 • 701/391-9769 rustmountainviewranch@hotmail.com www.rustmountainviewranch.com

Leonard Lodoen • Matt & Jennie Lodoen Ben Lodoen • Westhope, ND 701/201-0477 • 701/263-1330 lodoencattle@gmail.com lodoencattle.com

GEIB RED ANGUS

Dave Geib • Dagmar, MT 406/483-5307 • 406/480-1148 geibredangus@nemont.net www.geibredangus.com

Chuck & Annette Steffan • Belfield, ND 701/575-8145 • 290-9745 • 260-4630 heartrivergenetics@yahoo.com

CARAWAY RED ANGUS RANCH

RUST MOUNTAIN VIEW RANCH

David Larson • Clearbrook, MN 218/766-3323 david.larson.lrl@gmail.com www.lostriverlivestockmn.com

Gary & Chad Pederson • Firesteel, SD 605/865-3190 • 605/850-9878 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com Robert Campbell • McIntosh, SD 701/422-3721 • 605/845-4812 campbellra@westriv.com www.campbellredangus.com

KUHN’S RED ANGUS

James & Stephanie Kuhn • Napoleon, ND 701/332-6378 • 701/426-6921 kuhnsred@bektel.com kuhnsredangus.net

Twedt Red Angus & Ressler Angus Ranch, Ranch Badlands Genetics Plus, Stockmen’s Livestock, Dickinson, ND Rust Mountain View Ranch, Ranch TNT Simmental & Red Angus, Ranch Bichler Simmental & Red Angus, Linton, ND Forster Red Angus, WIX Barn, Richardton, ND Nordlund Stock Farm, LLC, Clearbrook, MN Larson’s Lost River Livestock, Clearbrook, MN

TURTLE RIVER CATTLE CO.

TWEDT RED ANGUS

Edward, Jeanne & Carl Olson Argusville, ND 701/484-5779 • 701/238-3601 olsoncandc@aol.com

VALNES RANCH RED ANGUS

PRESSER RED ANGUS

Emit Valnes • Eden, SD 605/698-6596 • 605/228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com valnesranch.com

Troy Presser • Turtle Lake, ND 701/447-2855 • 701/220-0189 tpresser@westriv.com

RESSLER LAND & CATTLE

WASEM RED ANGUS

Mark or Bryan Ressler • Binford, ND 701-789-0191 • 701-789-7294 contact@resslerlandandcattle.com www.resslerlandandcattle.com

Chris & Jolyn Wasem • Halliday, ND 701/938-8365 • 701/260-1513 jolyn.wasem@gmail.com wasemredangus.com

ROHRICH’S CUTTING EDGE RANCH

WEST BRANCH RANCH

Rick & Amber Rohrich • Steele, ND 701/475-2285 • 701/391-1911 cuttingedgeranch@bektel.com www.cuttingedgeranch.com

Feb. 18 Turtle River Cattle Co. & North Country Red Angus, Napoleon Livestock, Napoleon, ND Feb. 20 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus, Ranch Feb. 21 OHR Red Angus, Ranch Feb. 21 Wasem Red Angus, WIX Barn, Richardton, ND Feb. 22 Brenner Angus, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND Feb. 24 Kal-Kota Ranch, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND Feb. 24 Namken Red Angus, Ranch Feb. 27 Valnes Red Angus, Ranch

Greg Bailey • Baldwin, ND 701/255-2424 funditos2@gmail.com

ND Red Angus Association President: Jodi Schriefer Vice President: Scott Kueffler Immediate Past President: Bryan Huber Directors: Ron Clemetson, Sam Twedt,

Karissa Daws & Chris Wasem

Secretary/Treasurer: Emmy Huber

701/685-2687 • emmy@drtel.net

EPDs BW EPDs WW YW Milk REA Marb

EPDs BW WW YW Milk REA Marb

EPDs BW EPDs WW YW Milk REA Marb

EPDs BW WW YW Milk REA Marb

Ed & Jeanne Olson - Carl & Lindsay Olson 16068 24th St SE - Argusville, ND 58005

EPDs BW EPDs WW YW Milk REA Marb

EPDs BW WW YW Milk REA Marb

Phone/fax 701-484-5779 Ed’s cell 701-238-3601 Carl’s cell 701-361-0684

Lot 4 • STRA CINCH 810 PIE CINCH 4126 x ROUSE EPIC A49 BW: 87 • WW: 771 • #3955395

Lot 5 • STRA DRIVEN 8155 BIEBER DRIVEN C540 x BIEBER H HUGHES W109 BW: 84 • WW: 766 • #3955303

Lot 3 • STRA HARD DRIVE 864

Lot 7 • STRA CINCH 851

BIEBER HARD DRIVE Y120 x GLACIER LOGAN 210 BW: 96 • WW: 779 • #3965053

PIE CINCH 4126 x LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BW: 86 • WW: 763 • #3965039

Lot 2 • STRA ONE OF A KIND 882

Lot 1 • STRA ONE OF A KIND 863

PIE ONE OF A KIND 352 x BASIN HOBO 0545 BW: 82 • WW: 713 • #3965069

Lot 10 • STRA ROLLING DEEP 841 BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118 x GLACIER LOGAN 210 BW: 77 • WW: 680 • #3965025

Lot 6 • STRA HARD DRIVE 8112 BIEBER HARD DRIVE Y120 x RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S BW: 94 • WW: 761 • #3965095

PIE ONE OF A KIND 352 x A-1 HAY MAKER 511V BW: 74 • WW: 803 • #3955251

Lot 9 • STRA DRIVEN 8120 BIEBER DRIVEN 8120 x LARSON SUN KING 016 BW: 74 • WW: 784 • #3955293

Lot 13 • STRA FORERUNNER 838 CRUMP FORERUNNER 6601 x ROUSE EPITOME A33 BW: 88 • WW: 820 • #3955401

Lot 96 – BIEBER PRIMROSE 107W #1311339

BASIN HOBO 0545 x BASIN TREND SETTER 6074 Bieber Primrose 107W has been the most influential cow in our program. She sells in her entirety. She is a herd-changer breeding piece – Top 1% for HerdBuilder. Her offspring are amazing! Her Driven son was the high-selling bull last year for $13,000, and her One Of A Kind son and grandson could top the sale this year. Don’t miss out on this cow! Look her up.

Lot 97 – Pick of the Herd Flush

We are selling the flush of any cow in our herd. Cows include: Bieber Laura 158W Larson Flo Marie 245-369 Bieber Dateline 308Y Bieber Belga 345X NSFR MTX W14

BIEBER LAURA 158W

LARSON FLO-MARIE 245-369

NSFR MTX W14

BIEBER BELGA 345X

Lot 98 • STRA REBALS 7150 #3766389

Lot 100 • STRA LARKABA 729 #3766509

Lot 99 • STRA BANDITO 7121 #3766383

Lot 102 • STRA LARS 7127 #3766341

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Red Angus

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

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

Colorado Red Angus Association www.coredangus.com (970) 372-9351

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

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

Florida Red Angus Association (352) 728-5191

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

Southeast Red Angus Association www.seraa.org (912) 754-1445

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

Southwest Red Angus Association (432) 283-1141

Georgia Red Angus Association (912) 632-7985 Illinois Red Angus Association www.illinoisredangus.com (815) 482-3742 Iowa Red Angus Association www.Iowaredangus.com Kansas Red Angus Association www.kansasredangus.org (620) 273-7005 Kentucky Tennessee Red Angus Association www.kytnredangus.com (812) 893-1555

Nebraska Red Angus Association www.nebraskaredangus.com New York Red Angus Association (315) 246-4425 North Dakota Red Angus Association www.ndredangus.com (701) 983-4292

Texas Red Angus Association www.texasredangus.org (940) 390-3700 Western States Red Angus Association www.westernstatesredangus.com (406) 580-2186 Wisconsin Red Angus Association (920) 855-2902

For more information on Red Angus Affiliates, please visit us at

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Both Genetics and Environment Influence Disposition by Trinity Lewis for American Red Angus Magazine

As bull sale flyers and catalogs begin filling mailboxes and producers once again become keenly aware of EPD trends, it is imperative to keep in mind disposition – the often-overlooked convenience trait. From carcass quality to rebreeding success, from your family’s safety to the economic impact of corral and equipment repairs, temperament is a common denominator that could make the difference in the overall profitability of your operation. Disposition Defined Disposition is measured by what some experts aptly refer to as “flight time” – that period when an animal enters a restrained area until they exit the chute. It is classified on

a scale of 1 to 6 – docile to very aggressive. In a recent study from Iowa State University’s Armstrong Research Farm, disposition is described as, “a measure of the relative docility, wildness and handling ability of animals during processing both in the pen and handling facilities.” Instead of cataloging disposition on a scale of 1 to 6, most producers have a mental image of their favored calm cows while they also have noted the high-headed, wildeyed females that may send them over the fence during calving season each year. Although it has historically been the norm to keep a crazy cow or two around as long as she raises a nice calf, modern research shows that that theory is no longer justifiable.

Ranch kids are involved at an early age in the day-to-day operations of working cattle, making quiet dispositions an essential quality. The DeLong children have been helping since they were young.

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Both Genetics and Environment Influence Disposition Environmental Factors and Genetic Selection What causes a cow to be crazy? Is it genetic or environmental? The answer is largely both. Although temperament can be attributed to a variety of factors, disposition heritability is estimated to be 25 to 40 percent, similar to weaning weight, yearling weight and other carcass traits. Thus, research shows that culling and selecting cattle based on behavior is an effective tool. Simple application of disposition selection can begin this calving season by noting the “bossy” cows over the “calm” cows. Red Angus is known for being the docile breed that allows producers to feel safe around mother cows while remaining confident that their cows will become defensive when predators threaten their calf. Keep in mind that the bull’s temperament contributes 50 percent of the trait into his calves. While shopping for bulls this spring, spend time in the pens with bulls you are interested in buying. Know the disposition of the herd from which they come and consider how the seedstock operation conditions their cattle’s temperament. John and Judy DeLong, along with their son and his wife, Will and Katie DeLong, run DeLong Ranches, Inc., a cow-

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Calm cattle are safer and more enjoyable to handle.

calf operation in the high desert near Winnemucca, Nevada. While doing most of their work on horseback, Will and Katie’s children play a pivotal role in the operation therefore making it a priority to have calm temperaments in the big country and when they are working their cattle in the corral. With a cowherd that is now 100 percent Red Angus-cross, the DeLongs began with a base herd of Hereford-LimousinShorthorn-cross cattle. They have found great success in turning strictly to Red Angus for their genetic needs since 1993. “Calmer cattle are easier to handle,” Will said. “We have some cattle that are only handled twice a year – to brand and wean their calves. Before we started using Red Angus about 25 years ago, our cattle could be pretty wild.”

Both Genetics and Environment Influence Disposition It’s not just genetics and intentional breeding that influence docility. Cattle will feel more at ease each time they are being worked if handlers deliberately treat cattle calmly in the corral, employ a quiet tone and fill the alley with smaller numbers so its not crowded. Additionally, refraining from waving flags or liberally using hotshots, and allowing fewer people in the sorting pen reduce cattle’s anxiety and flight

response. Although these gestures may seem small and take patience at first, in the long run, they will pay off in spades. Economic Impact In a 2006 Iowa State University study monitoring 13,315 calves fed at eight feed yards throughout Iowa, disposition was considered as it relates to feedlot gain and carcass quality. Not only did the calves classified as “aggressive” gain more slowly but only 58.25 percent of the aggressive calves graded Choice or Prime versus 74.14 percent for the calves classified as docile. In terms of their carcass traits, the results from the study stated, “When considering disposition’s effect on quality and yield grade, feedlot gain, death loss and treatment costs, docile calves returned $62.19 per head more than aggressive calves.”

Handlers and environment, along with heritable temperament, contribute to calm demeanors in a cowherd.

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Feedlot buyers are keenly aware of the economic benefits of docility offered by the Red Angus breed. In the abstract entitled “Effect of breed on the sale price of beef calves sold through video auctions from 2010 through 2014,” data from nearly 34,000 lots of calves totaling 3.3 million head in 116 video auctions the Red Angus breed was constantly favored and garnered a higher premium.

Both Genetics and Environment Influence Disposition Gary Fike, director of commercial marketing for the Red Angus Association of America, was not surprised by the results. “It is no secret that Red Angus calves have proven their value in the arena of feedlot performance and carcass merit,” said Fike. “Red Angus-sired heifer calves used as replacements in the cowherd are also recognized for their docility, maternal characteristics and longevity. Now data exists that quantifies that value in the marketplace.”

jority of ranching operations are still ran by families, the importance of docility cannot be over emphasized. Less time is necessary for handling, equipment requirements are fewer and labor demand decreases when producers take into account the impact of cattle with a favorable disposition. ■

Breed-up should also be considered when evaluating the benefits of good disposition. A calm cow who is well nourished and is not burning off condition with a highheaded and flighty disposition is more likely to be physically ready to be bred. Research has also shown that pregnancy loss after conception is significantly higher in cows with an excitable disposition. Not to mention that calmer cows are less likely to step on their calves after birth allowing for one less worry for producers. Finally, the mental well-being of producers should be considered when temperament is being discussed. With liability suits at the forefront of the legal field, hot-tempered cows pose a risk to operations where visitors, or even hired help, are present. Due to the fact that the ma-

Multi-generational ranches benefit from good-dispositioned cattle from both a handling standpoint and increased economic factors.

Red Angus Bull and Female Production Sale March 23, 2019 • 1 p.m. at the farm, south of Strafford, MO Selling… Red Angus and Composite Bulls Elite Red Angus Cows Commercial Replacement Bred and Open Heifers

Rogers Cattle Company 2868 N. Farm Raod 231 • Strafford, MO 65757 Steven: (417) 241-1302 • Jamie: (417) 241-1526 E-mail: srogersbeef@yahoo.com

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“For every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.”— Psalm 50:10

Member News In Memory

Gordon E. Dvorak Gordon Edward Dvorak was born in Atkinson, Nebraska, on June 22, 1949, to Edward and Kay (Straka) Dvorak. He attended rural grade school District 69 through 7th grade, and then attended and graduated from Saint Joseph’s School as a member of the Class of 1967. Gordon attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studying animal science. In 1970, he returned to the family ranch to take over management, and he finished his life in this same role. In 1974, Gordon married Charlene Tharp and they had two sons, Dawson and Tannon. In 2008, Gordon married Shannon (Kramer) Ragan. Gordon had many passions in life. Above all, he had a love for Jesus and his Catholic Faith. His favorite place to experience God’s wonder was in the marsh at sunrise with his boys and grandkids. Gordon was a selfless dad and grandpa who always made time to share a lesson on faith, teach about the natural world, play catch, bait a hook, pitch a tent, tell a story and listen. Gordon had an intense respect for natural resources. He managed and advocated for managing ranch land to improve water and soil. Gordon was a true outdoorsman. Long before “Leave

no trace” was a thing, he was teaching young scouts and young hunters to be good stewards and to never waste. Three of Gordon’s favorite companions were his impressive Chesapeake Bay retrievers: Duke, Bo and Gunner. He enjoyed Monday nights at the O’Neill Gun Club shooting trap and the many, many trips to the field and stream with family and friends. Gordon was an aviator. In 1978 Gordon got his “wings” and enjoyed getting a God’s eye view of the Sandhills in his Cessnas. Gordon was a healer and an evangelist. Throughout his life, he quietly led countless prayer groups, taught religious education, facilitated youth and adult retreats, and participated in healing masses. One of his greatest accomplishments has been bringing others to Christ. Finally, Gordon was a cattleman. Early in his career, he enjoyed calf roping and cowboying. Later, Gordon became a respected member of the Nebraska Cattlemen, an awarded commercial Hereford cattleman, and a pioneer in bringing Red Angus cattle to the Sandhills. For his entire adult life, Gordon dealt with serious illness. Throughout it all, he managed to put others’ concerns ahead of his own, and he never used his conditions as an excuse.

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Member News Rather, Gordon allowed his life to evolve to best accommodate his situation. His grace and perseverance left an immeasurable mark on the lives of people across his many stages and interests. Gordon is survived by wife Shannon; son Dawson; son Tannon and wife Jenna, all of Atkinson; sister Bev Cone and husband Todd of Atkinson; step daughter Sarah Martin and husband Josh of Montesano, Washington; step daughter Morgan Bentzinger and husband Brian of Caldwell, Idaho; six grandchildren and eight step grandchildren. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Kay, and his beloved aunts and uncles. Memorials may be made to Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902 or St. Joseph's Catholic School in Atkinson. Wood Named Idaho Farm Bureau’s District 5 Woman of the Year Naomi Wood of Sandpoint, Idaho, is Idaho Farm Bureau’s District 5 Woman of the Year. Naomi, along with her husband Leonard and son, Ben, operate Wood V Bar X Ranch Red Angus, raising 350 head of registered and commercial cattle. Leonard and Naomi have four adult children and 13 grandchildren. Naomi is actively involved in all aspects of the family operation – calving, record keeping, bull sale preparation, cattle work, fencing, field work, haying, gardening and canning. In addition to her work on the ranch, she volunteers in the community by hosting Farm Bureau tour meals, assisting with community charitable benefits, supporting and donating to a local children’s group home, and advocating for agriculture at area schools by hosting hands-on farm tours. In the past, she served many years as a 4-H leader.

JACK & ROXIE JANSSEN . HOME (620) 824-6426 CELL (620) 562-7041 . JANSSEN@HOMETELCO.NET TRAVIS & DELANE JANSSEN . HOME (620) 824-6492 CELL (620) 562-8361 . TDJANSSEN@HOMETELCO.NET 1825 AVE. X . GENESEO, KS 67444 . WWW.JANSSENREDANGUS.COM 118 American Red Angus Magazine ■ February 2019

The Woman of the Year Award is open to all regular Farm Bureau member families to honor the hard-working Farm Bureau women with special recognition. The award is sponsored by the Women's Leadership Committee of the Idaho Farm Bureau to recognize, encourage and celebrate the achievements of women in agriculture. Created to honor individuals who attain and personify the highest level of professional excellence, the award also celebrates the potential of all women as valuable members and leaders in agriculture and their community. View Naomi’s video on Facebook: Idaho Farm Bureau. ■

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- Find Your Fit Over 250 18-month-old and spring yearling bulls in three breeds to select from. Managed in large contemporary groups, we raised and own the dam of every bull in our offering. Our goal: The right bull to the right herd every time.

For more than 20 years this has proven to be a successful path for hundreds in the HPR Family. On your journey for genetic solutions you will find Harms Plainview Ranch is a comfortable place to call home.

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This is a sample of our 2019 offering - deep, powerful bulls from Lot 1 through Lot 108. Brown Complete B238

Lot 4 - Crump Mission Statement 897

Lot 1 - Crump Big Pasture 8195

LOT 1

DAM’S WEIGHT

% WEANED

DAM’S BCS

DAM’S MPPA 111.69

CCF MAKE A DEAL 0123 MDM GLACIER REBAL 111

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

EPD 158 51

PCTL 83% 14%

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WEIGHTS

Crump 6187

BUF CRK JULIAN L080 BUF CRK SHOSHONI 6410 H A IMAGE MAKER 0415 D A MISS BEEFMAKER A67

D A IMAGE MAKER 713 MDM GLACIER REBAL 124-9 MDM GLACIER REBAL 85 PF50K

BECKTON LANCER F442 T BUF CRK JULIET N036

RATIOS

16 -2.4

0.19

9% 29% 48% 57% 67% ET 736 1324 ET

21%

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23%

42%

14%

Reg. #3867573

LOT 4

DAM’S AGE

CRUMP BIG PASTURE 8195

BUF CRK LANCER R017 BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 BUF CRK SHOSHONE R353

0.71

0.12

94%

61%

DOB: 01-12-2018

CW REA FAT 21

0.04

25%

30%

A / 100% AR

Frame Score and Scrotal will be available sale day ADG 3.7

ADG RATIO

0.03 74%

PF50K

DAM’S WEIGHT 1285

5L CANYON WATCH 1386-113Y 5L NIGHT WATCH 203-04T 5L RUBY 490-1386 CRUMP SHOSHONE 359 MDM SHOSHONE 440 GLACIER LOGAN 210 MDM SHOSHONE 1680

DAM’S MPPA 103.64

% WEANED

DAM’S BCS

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

EPD 177 55

PCTL 54% 1%

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WEIGHTS RATIOS

124

99% 97% 6% 1% 111 714 1523 131 111

113

0.34

99%

54%

48%

99%

Reg. #3867179

0.38

0.05

59%

47%

18%

DOB: 02-01-2018

CW REA FAT 43

0.23

A / 100% AR

Frame Score and Scrotal will be available sale day ADG 5.1

ADG RATIO

-0.01 5%

119

Lot 70 - Crump Magnitude 805

Lot 5 - Crump Sensation 869

DAM’S AGE

CRUMP MISSION STATEMENT 897

LJC LANCER 806 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 LJC HANNAH 106 CRUMP MISSION STATEMENT 6187 TR EPIC ST618 TR BRANDY XT074 TR COCA RT527

LOT 5

PF50K

LSF SAGA 1040Y PIE JANET 1065 PIE AVALANCHE 381 WPRA BLACK RED JOY 508

% WEANED

DAM’S BCS

14 -2.8

PCTL 79% 41% 21% 22%

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WEIGHTS RATIOS

114

0.26

3% 5% 10% 756 1453

118

83%

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% WEANED

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5L ADVOCATE 817-14W LCC TOPJACK LA073 MDM O’S CUBS DREAM 4-7 MDM NEXA 97-6

DAM’S MPPA 102.8

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

EPD 205 54

97%

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DAM’S WEIGHT 1155

BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BROWN MS DESTINATION T7664

LASO ADVOCATE W164A CRUMP NEXA 6164 MDM NEXA 135-9

CW REA FAT

A / 100% AR

108 Frame Score and Scrotal will be available sale day ADG 4.3

CRUMP MAGNITUDE 805

BROWN PREMIER X7876 CRUMP MAGNITUDE 5507 CRUMP TABITHA 3140

DAM’S MPPA 107.2

MDM CHATEAU 324 MDM DONA PRIDE 551

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

EPD 162 49

LOT 70

DAM’S WEIGHT 1260

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 PIE FAYETTE 1160

WPRA AVALANCHE 818 CRUMP PLEASURE 614 MDM DONA PRIDE 31-7

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PIE ONE OF A KIND 352 PIE SENSATION 591 PIE JANET 382

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VGW My Kind 540

Crump 6187 Sire Group, 12-18-18

Maternal Strengths are our Foundation...

Breed Changing Genetics By Resource The best flush brothers we have seen to date!!

Bieber LB Mitigator C314

Lot 12 - Crump Resource 8201

LOT 12

R R RITO 707 RITO 707 OF IDEAL 3407 7075 IDEAL 3407 OF 1418 076 S A V RESOURCE 1441 S A V 8180 TRAVELER 004 S A V BLACKCAP MAY 4136 S A V MAY 2397 PIE AVALANCHE 381 WPRA BLACK RED JOY 508 MDM CHATEAU 324 MDM VERNICE 999

WPRA AVALANCHE 818 MDM VERNICE 1020 MDM VERNICE 81-8

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% WEANED

DAM’S BCS

DAM’S MPPA 103.87

PF50K

EPD 148 52

SAV Resource 1441

PCTL

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Crump Red Angus Cattle Produce... Better Structure.

Deeper and Thicker Genetics.

More Pounds At Weaning.

The Best Dispositions.

0.6

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2 / 100% AR

Frame Score and Scrotal will be available sale day ADG 5.3

ADG RATIO

Unbeatable Guarantee.

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PRODUCING CATTLE THAT PERFORM for THE CATTLEMAN

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2019 RED ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE! MONDAY, MARCH 4

Mobridge Livestock Market • Mobridge, SD

100 Yearling Bulls • 20 Yearling Heifers

Including Calves out of these Sires: SODAK FINAL ANSWER B510 (#1747310) RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 3108A (2494458) SANDERSON EPIC JOURNEY A59 (#1632387) YHB ACES WILD 106B (#2558642) YHB BUREAU 220B (#2558785) HBR RIGHT MOVE 508 (#3480193) RED CROWFOOT MOONSHINE 2116Z (#2445338) CBR RED RAMBLER 3312A-5175 (#3494585) BB RIGHT SOLUTION 6076 (#3548777) CBR ACES WILD 010-6173 (#3569030) KAS ROYAL JACK (#3516717) YHB BANKABLE 140B (#2558654)

Contact us for more information today! Robert & Kara Campbell 5096 95th St • McIntosh, SD 57641 (701) 422-3721 Email: campbellra@westriv.com www.campbellredangus.com Harold Campbell 5094 95th St SW • McIntosh, SD 57641 (701) 422-3726

Affiliate Association Updates Southwest Red Angus Association Will Crockett, President PO Box 125, Hope, NM 88250 575-365-2200 Tim Head, Vice President PO Box 1380, Van Horn, TX 79855 432-284-9664 • timhead@hughes.net Jeff Becker, Secretary 221 Doran Rd Levington, NM 88260 Montana Red Angus Association Francis Koenig, President francis@midrivers.com Christina Pierce, Vice President lostcreekreds@yahoo.com Tena Ketchum, Secretary mtraasecretary@gmail.com Corey Guenzler, Director corky@hotspringsmt.net Veronica Christensen, Director criters@charter.net Ryan Clark, Director diamondbarcattle@hotmail.com North Dakota Red Angus Association Jodi Schriefer, President marcjodi@icloud.com Scott Kueffler, Vice President redangus@nccray.com Emmy Huber, Secretary emmy@drtel.net Bryan Huber, Past President emmy@drtel.net Ron Clemetson, Director trreds@hotmail.com Sam Twedt, Director twedtredangus@hotmail.com Karissa Daws, Director grassymeadowranch@gmail.com

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Chris Wasem, Director jolyn.wasem@gmail.com

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

LITTLE CREEK FARM Fleckvieh Simmental & Red Angus Cattle

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

Directors Johnnie Cundiff 606-305-6443

McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean

Jim McLean

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

770-595-3542 Tom Bell, II 731-225-2490 Dr. David Evans

Osborn Red Angus

256-490-7578

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

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

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

Whitley Red Angus

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

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

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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Sale Reports Lorenzen Ranches Fall Bull Sale October 2, 2018 Galt, California Auctioneer: Rick Machado 60 Red Angus 8 Red SimAngus 9 Black SimAngus

$4,660 $3,793 $3,077

Lorenzen Open Range 7046, a March 20, 2017, son by Brown Oracle B112, sold to Bar CK Simmentals of Culver, Oregon, for $20,000. Lorenzen Manifest E800, a March 9, 2017, son by Bieber Gladiator C386, sold to Star G Red Angus of Douds, Iowa, for $11,500. Lorenzen Renaissance Man E194, a March 17, 2017, son by Brown Substantial A7625 sold to Phillips Ranch of Ione, California, for $11,000.

Osborn Red Angus Bull and Female Sale December 1, 2018 Cullman, Alabama Auctioneer: Luke Mobley 14 Coming 2-Year-Old bulls 12 Yearling Bulls 10 Spring-Bred Heifers 4 Fall-Calving Heifers 4 Spring-Bred Cows 6 Fall-Calving Cows 18 Yearling Open Heifers

Lot 1, Osborn Prestigious 124E, a son of Brown AA Prestigious B5153, sold to Billie Gladewell of Florida for $4,000.

$3,307 $2,300 $2,810 $2,250 $1,975 $2,233 $1,439

The high-selling coming 2-year-old bull was Lot 10 Smeenk 97S 723E, a son of Osborn Extra Thick 1509. He sold to Thompson Brothers Farm in Georgia for $4,600. Lot 7, Osborn Dix Driven, a son of Bieber Hard Drive Y120, sold to Bill Rainer of Alabama for $4,200.

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Lot 2, Osborn Dix Bourne 112E, a son of 5L Bourne 117-48A, sold to Swaim Cattle Co. for $4,000. The high-selling yearling bulls was Lot 16, Osborn Dix Director 250E, a son of Andras New Direction R240. He sold to Hudson Brothers Farm of Tennessee for $3,600. Lot 21, Osborn Allegiance 240E, a son of HXC Allegiance 5502C, sold to Billie Gladewell of Florida for $2,600. The high-selling spring-bred heifer was Lot 33, Osborn MS Vernice 120E, a daughter of Andras New Direction R240. She sold to Andras Stock Farm of Illinois for $5,000.

Lot 34, Osborn Dix MS Angel 127E, a daughter of Bieber Hard Drive Y120, sold to Andras Stock Farm of Illinois for $4,700. The high-selling fall-calving heifer was Lot 46, Osborn MS Omak 253D, a daughter of Connealy Comrade 1385. She sold to Andras Stock Farm of Illinois for $2,400. The high-selling spring-bred cow was Lot 49, JEM Gypsy 1506, a daughter of Andras Legend X11. She sold to Lonesome Dove Farms of Alabama for $2,300. The high-selling fall-calving cow was Lot 55, OOF Belga 1162, a daughter of Andras Maker 9006. She sold to to Roger Cattle of Missouri for $2,400.

The high-selling yearling open heifer was Lot 78, MS Prestigious 203E, a daughter of Brown AA Prestigious B5153. She sold to Richard Sherman of Florida for $1,900. Cattle sold into Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. North Dakota Red Select Sale December 8, 2018 Mandan, North Dakota December 8, 2018 Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar Sale Manager: Thomas Livestock Services 35 Bred Females 30 Open Heifers

$3,620 $2,872

The top-selling bred female was Lot 7, C-Bar Abigrace 209Z, a Feb. 6, 2012,

NEBRASKA RED ANGUS

daughter of HXC Conquest 4405P out of a Beckton Heritage N013 daughter. She was bred to LSF MEW Platinum 5660C. She was consigned by Boot Jack Cattle Co. of Lewistown, Montana, and sold to Brian Severance, Severance Red Angus of Palermo, North Dakota, for $8,000. Lot 76, STRA Laura 718, a Feb. 15, 2017, Bieber Federalist B543 daughter out of an LJC Mission Statement P27 dam, sold to VF Red Angus of Terrebonne, Oregon, and Boot Jack Cattle Co. of Lewistown, Montana, for $8,000. She was bred to Crump Forerunner 6601, and consigned by Twedt Red Angus of McHenry, North Dakota. Lot 64, CER Ms Redemption 7036, a March 1, 2017, Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 daughter out of a PIE Get West-

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Sale Reports ern 4061 dam, sold to 6 Mile Ranch of Fir Mountain, Saskatchewan, for $6,500. She was bred to Bieber Spartacus A193, and consigned by Rohrich's Cutting Edge Ranch of Steele, North Dakota. The high-selling open heifer was Lot 16, CFS Annie 76F, a March 21, 2018, Red U-2 Recon 192Y daughter out of a Badlands All Beef 114J dam. She was consigned by Cargo Stock Farm of Arnegard, North Dakota, and sold to Scott Wall of Mason City, Illinois, for $5,000. Lot 15, CFS Laura 50F, a March 13, 2018, daughter of 5L Out In Front 1701-457B out of a Bieber Hard Drive Y120 dam, sold to Stamer Family Livestock, Hospers, Iowa, for $4,750. She was consigned by Cargo Stock Farm of Arnegard, North Dakota.

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Cross Diamond Cattle Co. December 10, 2018 Bertrand, Nebraska 226 Red Angus Bulls 12 Registered Open Heifers 332 Commercial Bred Heifers 38 Commercial Open Heifers

Call today for a free consultation!

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Sales Manager 701.730.0134 bigredgenetics@hotmail.com

Private Treaty Bulls

Averages BW 72 • WW 686 • % Dams body Wt 58 EPDs CED 13.25 • BW –2.4 • WW 61 • YW 103 MM 26 • Stay 17 • Marb .45 • CW 19 • REA 10

$6,570 $2,317 $1,827 $1,067

The top-selling bull was Lot 1, Crs Diamnd Rebourne 7076, a 5L Bourne 117-48A son out of a Steadfast 9001 daughter. He sold for $30,000 to Right On Cattle Co. of Bertrand, Nebraska.

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Lot 40, Jung Ms Firestorm 848-2657, a Feb. 26, 2018, daughter of PZC TMAS Firestorm 1800 ET out of a Red Brylor New Trend 22 dam, sold to Dave Kemen of Madison, Minnesota, for $4,750. She was consigned by Jung Cattle Co. of Mina, South Dakota.

4048 - Reg # 1683590 Breeds like he looks, great feet and legs,with excellent disposition!

Allan Havick (712) 235-1225 • Shawn Havick (712) 579-4406 1225 900th St • Harlan, IA 51537 • rafterh@fmctc.com

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Lot 32 sold for $30,000 to Randall and Jane Adolph of Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Crs Diamnd Rebourne 7012 is a son of 5L Bourne 117-48A out of a BHR Copper D 773 daughter. Lot 2 sold for $25,000 to Gilroy Land & Cattle of Dalton, Nebraska. Crs Diamnd Cliffhanger 746 is a Poke Clifftop 5378 son out a Foundation daughter. Lot 35 sold for $20,000 to Gilroy Land & Cattle of Dalton, Nebraska. Crs Diamnd Concurrence 7291 is a Crs Diamnd Synergy 394 son out of a Crs Diamnd EXT 0435 daughter. Lot 105 also sold to Gilroy Land & Cattle for $20,000. Crs Diamnd Landslide 7065 is a Poke NebP707 1064 son out of a Crs Diamnd Allegiance 0235 daughter.

Lot 37 sold to M3 Cattle Co. of Henryetta, Oklahoma, for $20,000. Crs Diamnd Rebourne 769 is a 5L Bourne 117-48A son out of a Dunlouise Red Native F207 daughter.

Lot 7 sold for $13,000 to Walking C Cattle of Lexington, Nebraska. Crs Diamnd Rebourne 7008 is a son of 5L Bourne 117-48A out of a 5L Hard Rock 2188-09X daughter.

Lot 39 sold to Swanson Ranch of Elwood, Nebraska, for $17,000. Crs Diamnd Tidal Wave 7294 is a son of Crs Diamnd Tidal Wave 374 out of a 7U Julian Twice 6621 daughter.

The top selling heifer, Lot 251, sold $3,400 to Marie Ford of Bertrand, Nebraska. Adph Rita Z206 F841 is sired by HLH Right Kind 4135 out of a Crs Diamnd Hustler 833 daughter.

Lot 10 sold for $15,000 to Jerry Johnson of Fairfield, Texas. Crs Diamnd Boundary 794 is a son of Crs Diamnd Landslide 307 out of a Trotters Stronghold 156 daughter.

Also selling for $3,400, consigned by Triangle Y Cattle, was Lot 255, going to Nicki Adolph of Mt. Carroll, Illnois. CAB Julianne 8016 is a 7U Julian Twice 6621 daughter from a Beckton Herald P375 daughter.

Lot 40 sold for $15,000 to Gilroy Land and Cattle of Dalton, Nebraska. Crs Diamnd Sovereign 719 is a son of Crump Sovereign 3190 out of an HLH C168 7076 1228 daughter.

Volume buyers were LeBlanc Cattle Co. of East Bernard, Texas with 15 bulls; Ken Wilson, Rapid Creek Ranch, of Belvidere, South Dakota,

with 10 bulls, and Glenn Cattle Co. of Fort Morgan, Colorado, with 9 bulls. The winner of the Ag Youth Initiative heifer drawing was Nathan Buntin of Ashby, Nebraska.

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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

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Tim Head

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Patsy Krause Fund Raiser

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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

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WIRTHE PINGETZER 11882 HWY 789 SHOSHONI, WY 82649 Area 4 – Southwest Director – Kyley DeVoe ROBERT E & IDA V RIVERA RANCH ROBERT E RIVERA 1267 RIVERA RD SANTA ROSA, NM 88435 BRAD BELLAH PO BOX 818 THROCKMORTON, TX 76483 KENNEDY EASTER 4030 COUNTY ROAD 805 CLEBURNE, TX 76031

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ALLEN CREEK RANCH TIM FRIESENHAHN PO BOX 1530 ROCKDALE, TX 76567 THUNDERSTRUCK RED ANGUS JERRELL KEY PO BOX 1006 GRUVER, TX 79040 ANDY LANGLEY 114 MILNER RD FRITCH, TX 79036

MABEE RANCH BRYAN MABEE 6 DESTA DRIVE MIDLAND, TX 79705 CHEYENNE VOGE P.O. BOX 863 WILLS POINT, TX 75169 Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Steve Koester RACHEL HALBERSMA 23116 404TH ST BOWERVILLE, MN 56438 TESSA PEDERSON 48672 252ND STREET GARRETSON, SD 57030 Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Newley Hutchison BAR S RANCH DAVID DICKERSON 18344 FAIRPORT RD PARADISE, KS 67658 CADE RICHARDS 1631 N HWY 181 SYLVAN GROVE, KS 67481 FAYE SMITH 6016 NE 60TH ST WALTON, KS 67151 SCOTT & KINSEY RANCH SCOTT BAKER 16424 OLIVE ST OMAHA, NE 68136 GAVIN CEJKA 28301 POST ROCK CIRCLE FIRTH, NE 68358 JAELYN CEJKA 28301 POST ROCK CIRCLE FIRTH, NE 68358 TRESDEN GONSIOR 26262 N. OSAGE RD FULLERTON, NE 68638 DYLAN HAFER 28301 POST ROCK CIRCLE FIRTH, NE 68358 POST ROCK RED ANGUS LARRY HAFER 28301 POST ROCK CIRCLE FIRTH, NE 68358 LEVI HAFER 28301 POST ROCK CIRCLE FIRTH, NE 68358 ALEXX STARR 212 STARR DRIVE STAPLETON, NE 69163 S&S RED ABGUS BRETT STUTZMAN 2577 O ST RD MILFORD, NE 68405

6K CATTLE CO. KORTNEY CAMPBELL 18497 STATE HIGHWAY 38 JET, OK 73749 CARLEE CLARK 471487 EAST 1135 RD MULDROW, OK 74948 GARY WAYNE DENNIS GARY DENNIS P. O. BOX 1473 BARTLESVILLE, OK 74005 RHETT DENNIS P.O. BOX 1473 BARTLESVILLE, OK 74005 JACOB LUKE GRAYSON JACOB GRAYSON 325 SONDRA DR ELK CITY, OK 736441237 TUCKER LEDFORD 186282 US HIGHWAY 81 COMANCHE, OK 73529 SHALLOW CREEK RANCH JOHN OGDEN 12400 S 144TH ST W OKTAHA, OK 74450 TABLE ROCK RANCH INC. BOBBY ONEAL 126 BASELINE RD RATLIFF CITY, OK 73488 RILEY RANCH PETE RILEY 199387 EAST COUNTY RD 41 WOODWARD, OK 73801 RUPP RANCH ZACK RUPP 1702 N 15TH ST PERRY, OK 73077 Area 7 – Northeast Director – John Langdon MOUNTAINEER RED ANGUS COLLEEN FORD 8132 ROCKY RIDGE RD THURMONT, MD 21788 SOUTHERN CROSS FARM & TIMBER MICAH STOWE 23 BARKLEY PLACE WEAVERVILLE, NC 28787 ROLLING ROCK ANGUS JACOB BELFANCE P.O BOX 189 FONDA NEW YORK 12068 FONDA, NY 12068 TIS WELL FARM DUSTIN BROWN 1858 RIDGE ROAD TYRONE, PA 16686 WEST PENN CATTLE MIKE VIGUS 1843 E. FINLEY DR CLAYSVILLE, PA 15323

Area 8 – Southeast Director – Jim Yance HANSON RED ANGUS DUSTIN HANSON 21971 DOBBS MOUNTAIN RD. EVANSVILLE, AR 72729 SAILOR SKIES RED ANGUS FARM EDDIE CALDWELL 4560 LEBANON RD DANVILLE, KY 40423

“Generations of Predictability 19” Production Sale 1/28/2019 Selling Age Advantaged Bulls and Registered Bred Heifers

Rob Brawner

WILL LEACH PO BOX 670 MENDENHALL, MS 39114 CUSTOM SPECAILTY SERVICES , LLC PEGGY LUKE 17363 CARLTON CUEVAS RD GULFPORT, MS 39503 SHANE WILLIAMS 500 COUNTY ROAD 64 RICEVILLE, TN 37370 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert BROCK BARNETT 1720 RODEO AVE MONROE, IA 50170 SASHA BARNETT 1720 RODEO AVE MONROE, IA 50170 JAKE KEMPER 11293 KITTYHAWK AVE CARROLL, IA 51401 KISHMAN FAMILY STOCK FARM MASON KISHMAN 20786 165ST FARMERSBURG, IA 52047 RANDY “WILLIAM” SHOOK 659 CR 2550 N DEWEY, IL 61840 MRJ FARMS RHICK JOHNSON 25110 EAST 205TH STREET RIDGEWAY, MO 64481 ALEXIS KOELLING 7474 HIGHWAY 54 CURRYVILLE, MO 63339 SUPERIOR BEEF GENETICS ALLIE RUNNELS 8746 BASELINE BLVD JASPER, MO 64755 EASTIN SANDBERG E17135 BARKA RD AUGUSTA, WI 54722 HEATH SANDBERG E17135 BARKA RD AUGUSTA, WI 54722

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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

WWW.MCDONALDREDANGUS.COM

PEACOCK ANGUS RANCH

Texas Red Angus Champion Genetics

Rt. 1 Box 45J Covington, TX 76636 (254) 874-5868 www.peacockredangus.com Where Quality Cattle are the Rule, Not the Exception!

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

Ron and Esther Fischer

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

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CATTLE COMP AN

www.fischerredangus.com

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

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

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

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

Glacier Red Angus Tim & Julie Shick www.sutherlinfarms.com

suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net

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 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

LUCHT RED ANGUS

Vic & Shari Westphal

Email: klmpnra@gmail.com

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

Bozeman, MT • 406-570-7300 ldlucht@gmail.com www.luchtredangus.com

ROCK CREEK RED ANGUS Box 396, Joliet, Mt 59041 "Females & Bulls For Sale Year Round"

Charlie & Linda Lewis

(406) 962-3330

FRITZ RED ANGUS 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 - francis@midrivers.com Vice President: Christina Pierce - lostcreekreds@yahoo.com Secretary: Tena Ketchum - mtraasecretary@gmail.com

MTRAA Directors Corey Guenzler - corky@hotspringsmt.net Veronica Christensen - criters@charter.net Ryan Clark - diamondbarcattle@hotmail.com

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2019 Breeder Directory

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

RED

ANGUS

The Olsons

"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

AREA 1 - West

Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 137

7th Annual Bull Sale

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

www.crumpredangus.com

Scott Farm Red Angus

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

AREA 4 - Southwest

Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967

Texas Breeders can be found on page 127 Kyley DeVoe, Director

Kenneth Forster & Family 8285 30th St, SW • Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450 • Cell (701) 290-2450 www.forsterredangus.com

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Aaron Kravig, Director

KRAVIG RED ANGUS “Cattle Working for You”

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

www.solidrockredangus.com

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona

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

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

FLATIRON RED ANGUS

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

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

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!

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

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

www.mnredangus.org

LAZY J BAR Ranch Red Angus

BROKEN HEART RANCH

Smith Land and Cattle Company, LLC

Gary & Val

JACOBSON RED ANGUS

Minnesota Red Angus Association

1A BULLS & HEIFERS

Cory & Katy Johnson

Box 67 Lengby, MN 56651 (218) 668-2277

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

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Quality Breeding Stock & Semen Available

Bob Morton, President Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Kay Klompien, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 130-131

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

AREA 2 Montana

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

AREA 8 - Southeast

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

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

Jim Tance, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 123

AREA 9 - Midwest Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin

Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers

AREA 6 - Great Plains Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma

Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 125 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 135 Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

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

Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 137

Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295

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

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

Oakridgefarms.org Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus

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

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

BIM Red Angus

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

WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS Steven Harris, DVM 4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 www.wmfredangus.com

MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma

ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

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

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

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.!

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

Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales

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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Joel Birdwell

Foreign Breeders

Auctioneer

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

MORE BULL POWER

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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

Bo ok ing Pr od uc tio n Sa les 20 19 Purebred & Commercial & Be yo nd Livestock Auctioneer 406-366-0472

408 West Main Street • Lewistown, MT • kyle@kyleshobe.com

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

Auctioneer • Sale Manager (641) 919-1077

Dedicated to the Red Angus Breed since 1973

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Licensed & Bonded with Packers & Stockyards

Bryan Gill

Sales Manager 701.730.0134

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

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

877.700.4099 www.pifers.com

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

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

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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 • Daniel Mushrush (620) 340-9774

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

“Your Partner in Progress” Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty

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

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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 February

Trusted Buyer, Growing Demand

1 1 2 2 2 2 3 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 12 12 12 13 16 16

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for March ARA TJS Red Angus Bull Sale, Buffalo, WY National Junior Red Angus Show, Ft. Worth, TX Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Ltd. Bull Sale, Lloydminster, AB, CA Loonan Stock Farm, Corning, IA National Red Angus Spotlight Auction, Ft. Worth, TX National Open Red Angus Show, Ft. Worth, TX Twedt Red Angus, McHenry, ND Badlands Genetics Plus, Dickinson, ND Lazy C Diamond Simmentals, Kintyre, ND Rust Mountain View Ranch, Mercer, ND Lemke Cattle Bull & Female Sale, Lawrence, NE TNT Simmental & Red Angus, Almont, ND Berger’s Herdmasters, North Platte, NE Sutphin Cattle Co., Lamar, CO Bichler Simmentals and Red Angus, Linton, ND Forster Red Angus, Richardton, ND Red Angus Classic, Des Moines, IA Wilkinson Farms ‘Breeding for the Future,’ Montpelier, ND Crump Red Angus, Buffalo, WY Lazy J Bar Ranch, Flittie, Schnabel Sale, Aberdeen, SD

March

1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for April ARA 1 Buckle & Banner Advertising Deadline 1 Ludvigson Stock Farms’ Western Classic, Madras, OR 1 Sutherlin Farms, Stevensville, MT 2 DK Red Angus, Williston, ND 2 Kentucky Beef Expo Red Angus Sale, Louisville, KY 2 Lewis Red Angus, Edinburg, ND 2 Redland Red Angus, Hysham, MT 2 Rich Red Angus Annual Production Sale, Vinton, IA 2 S Diamond Angus, Henderson, NE 2 VF 7th Annual Cattlemen’s Classic Sale, Terrebonne, OR 4 Arrowsmith Red Angus, Bassett, NE 4 Campbell Red Angus, Mobridge, SD 4 Caraway Red Angus Ranch, Lake Benton, MN 5 Sandhill Red Angus, Sidney, MT 5 Lot & McMurphy Farms Bull Sale, Alva, OK 6 Klein Ranch ‘Heart of the Herd,’ Atwood, KS 6 Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch, Firesteel, SD 7 Bieber Fever Spring Production Sale, Leola, SD 7 J6 Farms, Gibbon, NE 7 Rocking R Red Angus Bull Sale, Delta, CO 8 Bar S Ranch Production Sale, Paradise, KS 8 Hueftle Cattle Co., Cozad, NE 8 Leland & Koester Red Angus, Sidney, MT 9 Lucht Red Angus, Bozeman, MT 9 Red Alliance, Shawnee, OK 9 REDstock Bull Sale, Chillicothe, MO 11 C-Bar Ranch, Brownell, KS 12 Loosli Red Angus, Ashton, ID 12 Plateau Red Angus, Ogallala, NE 12 Wedel Red Angus, Leoti, KS 13 Heart River Ranch, Belfield, ND 13 R.A. Brown Ranch Annual March Bull Sale, Throckmorton, TX 14 Fritz Red Angus, Brady, MT 14 Schriefer Red Angus, Dickinson, ND 15 Graystone Cattle Co., Stockport, IA 15 Mushrush Red Angus, Strong City, KS 15 Niobrara Red Angus, Yankton, SD 15-16 O’Doherty Private Treaty Days, Boardman, OR

16 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 27 27 28

Nordlund Red Angus, Clearbrook, MN Overmiller Red Angus & Gelbvieh, Smith Center, KS Larson’s Lost River Livestock, Clearbrook, MN Turtle River Cattle Co., Napoleon, ND Gill Red Angus, Timber Lake, SD Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus, Powers Lake, ND The Nebraska Classic Red Angus Show & Sale, Kearney, NE Olson’s Red Power Sale, Argusville, ND Wasem Red Angus, Richardton, ND Brenner Angus, Mandan, ND Lautenschlager & Sons Bull Sale, Eltopia, WA South Central Red Genetics, Ardmore, OK Kal-Kota Ranch, Mandan, ND Namken Red Angus, Lake Norden, SD Raml Cattle, Goodwin, SD Lone Tree Red Angus, Faith, SD Ravenscroft Red Angus, Valentine, NE D Cross Genetics, Washington, KS Valnes Ranch Red Angus, Eden, SD Lorenzen Ranches, Madras, OR

16 16 16 16 16 16 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 25 25 25 25 25 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 31

9 Mile Bull Sale, Touchet, WA Janssen Red Angus, Geneseo, KS Keystone Elite Production Sale, Mill Hall, PA Ludvigson Stock Farms’ Spring Ozark Sale, Nevada, MO Milk Creek Reds, Plevna, MT Red Hill Farms ‘More Than a Bull Sale,’ Lafayette, TN Flat Water Gang Red Angus, Broken Bow, NE JE Red Angus & Henderson Red Angus, Dublin, TX Sun River Red Angus, Great Falls, MT Triple S Red Angus, Calgary, AB, Canada Green Mountain Red Angus, Logan, MT Peacock Angus Ranch’s Private Treaty Sale, Covington, TX U2 Ranch, Coaldale, AB, Canada York Creek Red Angus, Dunlap, IA Klompien Red Angus, Manhattan, MT McDonald Red Angus ‘Stockmen’s Select,’ Russell, IA Shaggy Meadows Red Angus, Yankton, SD Arkansas Bull Sale, Heber Springs, AR Croissant Red Angus, Briggsdale, CO Fischer Red Angus “Spring Fling” Bull Sale, Harlowton, MT Red Alliance, Canton, OK Rogers Cattle Co. & Lile Farms, Strafford, MO Shady Oaks Red Angus Bull Day, Jacobson, MN Axtell Cattle Co., Sterling, CO Feddes & C-T Red Angus, Manhattan, MT McEntire’s 4MC Bull Sale, Sweetwater, OK Rhodes Red Angus Ranch, Faulkton, SD Weber Charolais & Red Angus, Lake Andes, SD B&L Red Angus, Putnam, OK Diamond H Ranch, LaCrosse, KS Westphal Red Angus, Grass Range, MT Schuler Red Angus, Bridgeport, NE Jacobson Red Angus, Hitterdal, MN L83 Lodoen Cattle Co., Mandan, ND Pieper Red Angus, Hay Springs, NE Royal Flush Bull & Female Sale, Mondovi, WI RAAA Photo Contest Deadline

9 12 12 13 13 13 18 19 26

Thomas Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Harrold, SD 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT Grill’s Red Western Bull Sale, Crawford, NE Ludvigson Stock Farms’ Spring Herdbuilder Sale, Shepherd, MT Redd Ranches Bull Sale, Paradox, CO Six Mile Ranch, Fir Mountain, SK, Canada Garrigan Land & Cattle, Faith, SD Missouri Show-Me Reds Female/Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Kuhn-Crosshair-Huber Sale, Napoleon, ND

April 1 2 2 4 4 6 6 6 6 9 9

Presser Red Angus, Turtle Lake, ND Calvo Family Red Angus, Bassett, NE Thomas Ranch Fall-Born Online Sale, Harrold, SD Bowles J5 Reds, Glasgow, MT Smoky Y Ranch Red Angus, Monument, KS “The Andras Kind” Bull Sale, Manchester, IL Diamond C North Dakota, Mandan, ND Spear J Red Angus, Jordan, MT Reds in the Heartland Red Angus Sale, El Reno, OK Beckton Red Angus, Sheridan, WY Kravig Red Angus, La Junta, CO

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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

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

Ken & Brenda Keesaman

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

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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

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

RED ANGUS SINCE 1959

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 ..........................127 5L Red Angus................................61,131 9 MIle Ranch ..............................17,18,19 Accelerated Genetics ..........................13 ABS ......................................................11 Adams Angus Ranch..........................125 Andras Stock Farm ............................138 Angelo Cattle Company .....................130 Angus World ......................................134 Arrowsmith Red Angus ........................77 Atkinson Reds ....................................123 Axtell Cattle Co..............................44,132 B & L ..................................................101 Bachman Cattle Farms ......................137 Bar C Red Angus................................127 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ..55,132 Beckton Stock Farm ....................2,3,130 Bichler Simmentals & Red Angus ........82 Bieber Red Angus ..................................7 BIM Red Angus ..................................133 Birdwell, James ..................................134 Birdwell, Joel ......................................134 Birnie Red Angus................................125 Bola Red Angus ..........................126,127 Booth, CK Sonny................................134 Bovine Elite ..........................................47 Bow Creek Beef ................................133 Bowles J5 Red Angus ........................131 Broken Heart Ranch.. .................111,132 Brown, RA ..................................109,127 Brylor Ranch ......................................130 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ..................128 Bull Hill Ranch ....................................123 Bullis Creek Ranch......................125,129 C-Bar ....................................................68 C-T ................................................26,131 Calvo Red Angus..................................10 Campbell Red Angus ..................122,132 Cattle Visions ......................................43 Cedar Hill Farm ..................................131 Chappell Red Angus......................35,133 Chiefline Red Angus ..........................127 Christensen Red Angus......................131 Choat Cattle Co..................................125 Clay Maxey Ford ..................................90 Croissant Red Angus ....................81,132 Cross Diamond............................125,139 Crossroads Cattle Company ..............133 Crump Red Angus ......................121,133 D Cross Red Angus ......................40,135 D&D Cattle Co ...................................125 DK Red Angus ..............................79,132 Daigger-Orr Red Angus......................125 Dahlke Red Angus..............................133 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage........134 Diamond C North Dakota Red Angus ......133

Diamond H ..................................117,135 Double Eagle Ranch ..........................137 Elmwood Fields ..................................133 Estrotect ............................................116 Faylor Red Angus ..............................131 Feddes Red Angus ..............................26 Fick Red Angus ..................................125 Fischer’s Red Angus ......................8,130 Flaming Livestock Co ........................135 Flat Creek Farms................................123 Flat Iron Red Angus............................132 Forster Red Angus ........................72,132 Fritz Red Angus..................................131 Genex/CRI..........................................140 Gibson Red Angus, GA ......................123 Gilchrist ..............................................134 Gill Red Angus ................................24,25 Gilreath Farms....................................126 Glacier Red Angus ............................130 Green Mountain Red Angus ........,45,130 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ......................127 H & F Red Angus ...............................135 Halfmann Red Angus ........................127 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ..................125 Harbin Red Angus .............................127 Harms Plainview Ranch ..............119,131 Heart River Ranch ..............................113 Hidden Creek Farm ............................133 Hoft Red Angus .................................131 Hueftle Cattle Co ..........................69,125 Illinois Red Angus Association............133 Iowa Red Angus Classic ......................80 JST Red Angus ..................................137 Jacobs, Roger ....................................134 Jacobson Red Angus ........................132 James Red Angus ..............................138 Janssen Red Angus ....................118,135 Jarvis Red Angus ..............................123 Jeffries Land & Cattle ........................133 Karr Farms ........................................133 KK Farms ..........................................137 King’s Farm ..........................................36 Klein Ranch ..........................................28 Klompien Red Angus..........................131 Koester Red Angus ..............................14 Kniebel Cattle Co ..............................127 Koenig Ranch Reds ..........................131 Kolle Red Angus ................................127 Kravig Red Angus..........................98,132 Lacy’s Red Angus ..............................137 Laubach Red Angus ..........................131 Lautenschlager & Sons ............22,23,137 Lazy C Diamond Ranch......................115 Lazy J Bar ..........................................132 Leland Red Angus ........................15,131 Little Creek Farm................................123

Lodoen Cattle Co. ................................41 Lone Tree Red Angus ..........................22 Loonan Stock Farm ............................133 Loosli Red Angus ..........................73,137 Lorenzen Ranches ..................84,85,137 Lost Creek Red Angus ......................131 Lowderman, Cody ..............................134 Lucht Red Angus ...............................131 Ludvigson ............................................87, MARS Red Angus ..............................135 Maple Oaks Red Angus......................137 McDonald Red Angus....................83,129 McEntire Red Angus ............................68 McLean Red Angus ............................123 McMurphy Farms. ........................97,133 McPhee Red Angus............................137 Mercer Farm ......................................123 Merck....................................................45 Merial ..............................................49,50 Messmer Red Angus. ........................132 Mile High Classic..................................34 Milk Creek Reds. ..........................27,131 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc..............132 Mobley, Luke ......................................134 Morris/Box Ranch ..............................127 Mushrush Red Angus. ....................5,135 Namken Red Angus ....................110,133 Niobrara Red Angus ............................89 North Dakota Red Angus Assoc. ........100 OHR ....................................102,103,132 Oak Ridge Farms ..............................133 ORIgen ..............................................134 Osborn Red Angus ............................123 Overmiller Red Angus & Gelbvieh........48 Ozark Hills Genetics...........................137 Peacock Red Angus ..........................129 Pelton Red Angus.................................59 Pennington ..........................................74 Pieper Red Angus ........................21,125 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..........126,134 Plain Jan’s ..........................................128 Plateau Red Angus ..............................98 Pool Ranch.........................................134 Quality Genetics ................................131 Quartz Valley Red Angus ..................137 RAFI ..................................................128 Rafter H Ranch ..................................126 Rami Cattle ........................................120 Ramsdale Reds .................................127 REDstock ........................................32,33 Red Angus Society of Australia ..........134 Redland Red Angus ....................102,130 Red Alliance Sale ................................97 Red Angus World ................................78 Red Cow Relocators ..........................134 Red Fork Red Angus ..........................130

Red Hill Farms ............................107,135 Red Western Bull Sale ........................42 Rhodes Red Angus ......................99,135 Rich Red Angus....................................75 Ritchey Livestock ID ............................28 Rock Creek Red Angus ......................135 Rogers Cattle Co. Red Angus ....114,137 Rouse Red Angus ..............................125 STgenetics ..........................................31 S Diamond Angus..........................37.125 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ................125 Sandhill Red Angus ............................131 Schuler Red Angus........................95,125 Schumacher Trust ..............................135 Scott Farm Red Angus ......................132 Sheaman Ranch ................................132 Shepherd Red Angus ........................131 Shoal Creek........................................137 Shobe, Kyle ........................................134 Smith Land & Cattle Co......................132 Solid Rock Red Angus. ........................92 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ........................132 South Central Red Genetics Sale ........91 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ................137 Stout, Justin........................................134 Strauss Free Raised ..........................138 Sutphin Cattle Co. ................................76 Sun River............................................130 Sutherlin Farms ............................93,130 Sycamore Farm..................................123 TJS Red Angus ..................................130 Tru-Test ..............................................104 Trinity Creek Red Angus ....................123 Triple Creek Ranch ............................127 Triple S Red Angus ..............................92 Twedt Red Angus ........................104,105 U2 Ranch ............................................70 Universal Semen Sales ........................29 VF Red Angus ........................................9 Valnes Ranch Red Angus............112,132 Veto Valley Farms ..............................123 Wasem Red Angus ............................106 Weber Charolais & Red Angus ............51 Wedel Red Angus..........................71,135 Westphal Red Angus..........................131 Whitley Red Angus ............................123 Wilkinson Farms Simmentals ..............96 Willows Farm Company ....................137 Windrush Farm ..................................137 Woods V Bar X Ranch ......................137 WRAZ Red Angus ..............................134 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus........35,133 York Creek Red Angus ........................34

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