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Board Commentary
RAAA Board of Directors President Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com First Vice President/ Area 1 Director - West Sam Lorenzen Bend, Oregon lorenzensam@gmail.com Second Vice President/ Region A Director Chuck Feddes Manhattan, Montana feddesredangus@gmail.com Region B Director Connie Mushrush Strong City, Kansas redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director Jeff Pettit Sebree, Kentucky jp@diamondpcattle.com Area 2 Director - Montana/ Board Secretary Kay Klompien Manhattan, Montana klmpnra@gmail.com Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Aaron Kravig Karval, Colorado akravig@kravigredangus.com Area 4 Director - Southwest Tony Ballinger Morgan Mills, Texas Anthony.Ballinger@adm.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 7 Director - Northeast Rob Hess Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net Area 8 Director - Southeast Jim Yance Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com Area 9 Director - Midwest Stuart Gilbert Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com
by Stuart Gilbert, Area 9 Midwest Director
The Red Angus Cow is a Consummate Professional As I sit here on a Friday evening, I, like many others, have been keeping watch on the “maternity ward” awaiting the future of our herd to hit the ground. It’s always an exciting time of the year as we watch the next generation being born and see if our breeding decisions that were made almost a year ago live up to our expectations. Many long days and nights are involved as well as many highs and likely a few lows. It is a labor of love for most of us and a lifestyle that we wouldn’t change. Calving season always gives me some extra time to think about the beef business and what drives it. For my own operation as well as many others, the one thing that drives us is the cow. She may not spend a large amount of time in the limelight like some of the more popular bulls do, but she is the one that likely stays around in the herd for years after those bulls have been replaced by another – or perhaps several bulls. Whether you operate a registered herd or a commercial herd, the value of great females is critical to your business and profitability. The Red Angus female has risen to a stature of prominence over the course of the last several years by being the most sought-after female in both the registered market and the commercial market. I am sure that most of you have heard this before and it is something that we as a breed should be very proud of. But how did we get to this point? What makes the Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced female “The Cow?” A key part of the success of the Red Angus female is the fact that we as breeders have always kept economically important traits at the forefront of
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our breeding decisions. Not all breeds have followed this ideal and if you remember back in the 90s, some cows from other breeds made great shade for their calves but not much else. So, what makes a great cow? The real answer will vary from environment to environment but the basics will be relatively close everywhere. She needs to be fertile, breed back in a timely fashion while nursing a calf. She needs to maintain her body condition on the resources available without costing the producer extra money in added input costs. She needs to be sound on her feet and legs if she is going to stay in the herd as a productive female. She needs to produce adequate milk to raise her calf in her environment without added costs of extra feed. She needs to have a quality udder that will allow her to stay in the herd for years of maximum production. These are all pretty basic traits that we all strive for and that in which the Red Angus female excels. The Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced female is a consummate professional when it comes to bringing economics to play in the real world. It is no accident that other breed associations are looking to partner with Red Angus and add those valuable traits to their programs. Simply stated, there is not another breed of cattle in existence that can be used in a crossbreeding scenario and improve its parental base like a Red Angus female. She is “The Cow.” ■
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TRAIT EPD
CED +21
BW -7.2
WW +68
ACC .61 .78 .74 % 1 1 17 DNA tested AMF, CAF, DDF, MAF, NHF, OSF
YW
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ADG +.22 .72
DMI
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MILK +26 .44 32
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.26
CEM +12 .26 2
STAY +20 .26 9
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BUILDING A MATERNAL PRODUCT ■ Total outcross pedigree that combines three legendary Angus sires who were made famous for their ability to make fantastic females ■ FINAL PRODUCT, HOOVER DAM and IN FOCUS all in one pedigree and dressed in a red suit ■ His famous great granddam Amy B121 comes from the same cow family that you will find in the impressive female maker FUSION’s pedigree ■ He is attractive patterned, dark cherry red, big soft bodied, sound as a cat and offers the highest spread in our lineup TRAIT EPD
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BW -1.6
WW +71
ACC .41 .47 .45 % 6 10 DNA tested AMF, CAF, DDF, MAF, NHF, OSF
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YW
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ADG +.32 .46 2
DMI
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MILK +23 .39
ME -6
.00 18
HPG +18 .21 2
CEM +9
.20 16
STAY +21 .24 5
MARB +.58 .36 17
YG
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CW +29 .43 25
REA +.23 .42 17
FAT
+.06 .33
HB
GM
+247
+51
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EPDs as of 2/21/2020 TOP 35%
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CALVING EASE, TYPE AND COW POWER ■ Blends a -3.3 birth weight EPD with top third growth ■ The OLY 903 daughters are tremendous females and SPARTAN’s dam sold as a featured donor to Frank Family Genetics ■ He is moderate framed, attractive, super big bodied and really thick ended ■ You will really appreciate his type and kind along with his great feet and structure
TRAIT EPD
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BW
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ACC .41 .46 .45 % 14 DNA tested AMF, CAF, DDF, MAF, NHF, OSF
ENERGIZE
YW
+99 .45 32
ADG +.24 .45 24
DMI
+1.73 .13
MILK +23 .43
ME +4 .36
HPG +10 .27
CEM +9
.26 10
STAY +18 .26 21
MARB +.40 .39
YG
+.16 .35
CW +30 .45 17
REA +.06 .43
FAT
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ACC .44 .50 .48 % 6 6 15 DNA tested AMF, CAF, DDF, MAF, NHF, OSF
YW
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DMI
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MILK +25 .40
ME +2
.36
HPG +12 .27 27
CEM +8
.23 34
STAY +18 .24 26
MARB +.74 .40 3
YG
+.15 .35
CW +38 .45 4
REA +.29 .43 7
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Association Commentary
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by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer
Creating Valuable Pregnancies Cow-calf producers spend a lot of money on reproduction. Getting spring-calving cows and heifers bred is always a top priority this time of year, and rightly so. It is much like planting season for a farmer. All hands-on-deck and a non-stop effort until the task is complete. Money flows out for breeding inputs such as new bulls, semen and soundness exams on older bulls, health treatments, synchronization drugs and semen for AI projects. Perhaps some extra feed and mineral to flush up those females for better pregnancy rates. Maybe replacement heifers are being developed off-site and artificially bred by a third party who sends you a ‘nice’ invoice every month. Add in the cost of time and extra labor, and the total investment in the breeding season becomes substantial. We may occasionally wonder if it’s all worth it. However, without large numbers of pregnancies, there is no tomorrow in the cow business. With today’s market prices and costs, a 5percentage-point improvement in reproduction rates returns approximately $50 per cow across the entire herd. Not bad. Getting five more cows bred in a herd of 100 females adds roughly $5,000 to the bottom line, which is enough to warrant some extra work and expense, assuming that is what it takes to ratchet your pregnancy rates up a notch or two. Keep in mind that both genetics and management play an active role in reproduction. Ryan Boldt, RAAA director of breed improvement, recently analyzed large volumes of Red Angus data and quantified the difference in
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‘average number of calves per productive lifetime’ for high and low Stayability EPD females. Cows in the top quartile of the breed for Stayability weaned one additional calf per lifetime compared to those in the bottom quartile for this important trait. We also know that easier fleshing cows tend to breed back better, and fleshing ability is influenced by genetics and often correlated to frame size. Not Just Any Pregnancy Will Do Ideally, your genetics and management are working together to produce high-pregnancy rates year after year. If that’s the case, it could be time to move your sights up to a higher level and focus on creating highvalue pregnancies. No one gets excited about a mediocre cow bred to a mediocre bull that is destined to calve late in the calving season. Such a cow ticks up the herd percentage for females bred versus females exposed, but that is pretty much all she does. Likewise, a heifer who ends up bred to a non-calving-ease bull and is therefore likely to result in a difficult birth also qualifies as a less-desirable pregnancy. Creating valuable pregnancies can be grouped into two general categories: timing and genetics. And again, achieving both are worth some extra effort.
Association Commentary Timing Pregnancies that result from conceptions occurring early in the breeding season are worth more. Early-born calves weigh more at weaning (typically 2.2 to 2.5 pounds per day more), and early-born heifers tend to make more desirable replacements. Females that calve early have more time to resume cycling and re-breed for their next calf, which is particularly important with younger cows. South Dakota State University research on a group of 2,195 producer-owned females found that early-calving heifers remained in the herd 5.1 years, on average, compared with only 3.9 years for heifers that calved after the first 21 days of the calving season. Genetics Creating valuable pregnancies by using the best genetics possible is also critical. Those who invest more in their herd bulls and who utilize AI
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the best ever produced on this place and I can’t wait to see them.” Genetic progress and enthusiasm usually go hand in hand. The takeaway message here is simple: Creating high-pregnancy rates is both good and necessary. But creating high-value pregnancies along with high-pregnancy rates is even better. ■
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to access superior genetics are rewarded in the form of more productive cows and more marketable steers. One good gauge of whether genetically valuable pregnancies are being created is the level of excitement you feel when thinking about that next calf crop. There is a big difference between, “Well, he’s not the best bull, but he got my cows settled,” and “Next year’s calves will be
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Plan Ahead for Long-Term Cowherd Success As we head into spring, the busy season for all things cattle related – calving, bull sales, branding and getting ready to breed – it is important to make sure each operation is doing all they can do to make the most-profitable decisions for the long-term success of the ranch.
available. If possible, it is significant to include data when making selection decisions to improve genetic progress more quickly.
As spring calves are growing and each producer is making decisions on which females to retain, it is important to keep a few things in mind. One of which is the importance of why you are spending time analyzing which heifers to keep. Cows are what keep the ranch running. The longer she is in the herd and the better product (calves) she produces, the more value she has. Red Angus breeders have focused on making females that are all-around good cows for over 60 years. Being recognized as the industry’s “most-favored female” is evidence that cattlemen and cattlewomen are doing things right in relation to female selection. The high-quality females that Red Angus has focused on producing has led to great advancements within the breed and overall improvement of the calf crop.
For seedstock producers, EPD data is a part of the decision and in the plan, but for commercial cattlemen and cattlewomen, data isn’t always available. However, data can be accessible to the commercial operation through the Red Angus Association of America’s Red Navigator genetic panel. Many producers have been able to look further into the genomics of their heifers in order to make their selection decisions. The Red Navigator genetic panel is for females that are 75% or greater Red Angus and it returns a full suite of EPDs and indices for commercial females. The results are compared to over 8,000 head that are in the commercial database and returned to producers as a percentile ranking. Utilizing this genetic panel can improve the genetics of the female at a much faster rate the phenotypic selections alone.
Another important consideration is the structural integrity of females that are in the keep pen. My collegiate livestock judging coach was adamant that the structure of an animal is built from the ground up. Feet are the foundation for each and every animal and without good feet, the animal has no place within the herd. Scoring feet as a part of selection decisions is a great way to get ahead on today’s industry-wide foot problem. In addition to feet, it is important to pay attention to udder and teat structure as well as data if
While it is important to keep structural integrity and quality genetics in mind, it is also important to have profit at the top of your selection decisions. Red Angus females have been topping the market at many sales throughout the year and eight years’ worth of data collected from Superior Livestock Auctions, analyzed by Kansas State University, says that Red Angus females tagged with the FCCP yellow tag bring $5 more per hundredweight compared to Red Angus heifers that are not tagged. There are no enrollment fees, and the tag is only 99 cents. If you order early, you can use this as your management tag and then garner premiums when you take females to the sale. Although many operations are already working hard to select quality replacements, and doing the best they can to make top dollar on sale day, I encourage everyone to take a moment out of this busy season and see if there are other opportunities to aid in the decisionmaking process to be confident that you are making the best decision for your operation. ■
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DMI MILK ME 22 2.34 -5 99% 70% 15%
HPG CEM STA AY Marb 1 13 15 8 2 24% 37% 67%
YG 0.07 30%
CW C 2 27 2 24%
REA
Bfat a 0.04 81%
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PIE CINCH 4126
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RREDS COMMON SENSE G933
#4121384
RREDS FUNDAMENTAL 8818
#4044610
RREDS COPPER G929
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RREDS PATHFINDER F811
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LACY PAYLOAD 1120 023C
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An anchor in our program, Cinch provides power and dimension and will scale up a set of moderate cows. He is a proven curve bender and maintains heifer preg rate and maternal ability. Also, he’s a foot improver. Owned with Pieper Red Angus. Semen available through Select Sires.
RREDS Copper G929 was the second high-selling bull in our 2020 sale and a bull we really believe in. His mother is a no-miss kind of cow that we trust. Check the boxes with this bull – docility, feet, testicles, cow family, production and do-ability. Owned with Cockburn Red Angus.
The high-selling bull from 2020 at $60,000. A true breeding piece. His dam is an outstanding cow and we will use Common Sense hard this spring. Contact us for an opportunity to buy limited packages of this breed changer.
RREDS Pathfinder F811 was our high-selling bull in 2019. We love this bull’s kind and docility. He is thick made and easy doing but still has a smooth front end and he has character. He will be our largest sire group this spring. Owned with Barenthson/Bullinger Red Angus. Order semen through ST Genetics. .
RREDS Fundamental is a sure-fire calving-ease sire that will inject maternal ability into any cowherd. His mother is a mainstay in our program. Contact ST Genetics for both sexed and conventional semen.
Payload is a herdsire we have used the last couple of years. His daughters are excellent uddered and the right kind of females. An outcross sire that has done a very good job. Owned with Lacy’s Red Angus.
Contact us for semen and to learn more about our program and philosophy.
PIE UP FRONT 508
#3503354
A true cow-maker bull. Use Upfront to improve udder quality and maternal traits. The heifers are hard-working females that have bred back and have raised some top-end calves. Owned with Pieper Red Angus. Semen available through ST Genetics.
RREDS SENECA 731C
#3491307
A true breeding bull, Seneca has done an incredible job – we are grateful to have raised him. Seneca is a moderate-made bull and he has an incredible ability to sire fleshing ability and muscle. He is sound, has incredible potency and breed character, and his daughters will truly prove his worth. A true breeding bull of his time. Call us or co-owner 9 Mile Ranch to place an order on this great herd sire.
Jordan Rhodes: 605-228-9301 jordan_rhodes@live.com Jackson Rhodes: 605-216-7841 Castle Rock Marketing Devin Warrilow – 780-581-4329 Shane Castle – 306-741-7485
“We were first time buyers from Grill’s last year. We had 75 heifers to breed and were really impressed with the bulls we purchased. We had 100% conception rate on the heifers! We look forward to establishing fertility and calving ease in our cow herd.”
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REG # 4197968 66 lb. BW • 104 WWR & YWR TOP 10% CE & BW SIRE: C-T NEW DIRECTION 6044 MGS: BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199
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REG # 4197912 73 LB BW • TOP 1% GM, YW & ADG TOP 4% HB • TOP 10% WW SIRE: B LAZY T HEAVY MEDAL D043 MGS: 5L RIGHT SIGNAL 1901-19A
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Reference Sires
Andras New Direction R240 • C-T New Direction 6044 • LCC Cheyenne • B Lazy T Heavy Medal D043 RedHill 132Y Ripper 69B • Calvo Julian 166D • Profitbuilder D6 19 • Jonas W065
B LAZY T RANCH Brad & Trixie Grill
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Member Services Bulletin by Halla Pfeiff, Director of Office Operations
Spring – A Time of Renewal and Improvement The spring season is a time to be thankful – a time where things become new and improved. New beauty arrives and brings new plans and projects. Members who have questions or want to submit data should now use the new email: data@redangus.org. This email has replaced all the various emails that were previously used for data submissions such as web.rrts@redangus.org, etc. This email is used by all in the Red Angus office, so please use this address for all your needs. We will get it directly to the right person for response and completion. Final Step of Sale Season: Transfer of Animals Bull sale season is coming to a close, therefore keep in mind that transfers need to be completed within 60 days after the sale date to avoid a late transfer fee. To help make all documents as correct as possible, please double check the buyer information to be submitted. This includes correct spelling of name(s), address, contact number, etc. If information is not correct this can cause duplicate and/or incorrect accounts for buyers. The buyer account number is very beneficial to the buyer to ensure that their inventory is complete, so that the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program and Allied Access tagging program can be used to the fullest. If buyers have bought Red Angus previously, feel free to contact the National Office for the buyer account number to help with this process. TIME TO REPORT: Fall 2019 Birth & Weaning Data Please report data on each dam listed in your fall inventory including dead calves, a reason code for missed calv-
ing opportunities and/or moving a dam to the next calving season. To-Do Check List: • Report data after you wean calves and make certain each calf application is completed correctly. Please reference the Instruction Key at RedAngus.org/herdmanagement/for ms/. • For each dam listed, indicate one of the three THR requirements for each dam – Calf record through weaning, reason code for no calf or disposal code for dam. • In order to register a calf, you have to be the owner of the dam at the time of calving. If a dam is missing from the list, please add the dam’s registration number and calf data. • The recommended due date is May 13, 2020. If you have not yet weaned your calf crop by this date, you can submit your records once weaning data is taken. • If a calf record or reason code for no calf is not reported for the 2019 calendar year, she will be subject to inactivation on Oct. 28, 2020. To report online, go to redangus.org, log in to REDSPro, click on Data Entry, Online, Manual Job. Under the Manual Job tab create a title, select the group of animals, such as Fall Cow Inventory, select to load As Dams, click Start New Job. This will
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THR Deadlines March - PAST DUE • Spring Herd Inventory Due • Spring No-Progeny Requested • 2019 Fall Birth and Weaning Data Requested April • Fall Heifer Exposure Due May • 2019 Spring Inactivations July • Fall Herd Inventory Requested • Annual Dues and Spring THR Assessments Billed
pre-load your dam registration numbers to enter 2019 calf data. Please reference video tutorials online for step-by-step instructions. Freshen up on all DNA requirements before the purchase and use of bulls or flushing and placement of embryos of donor females. Many of the DNA requirements are overlooked or misunderstood about what needs to be accomplished so that offspring can meet a full registered status (R or I). Until an animal has met all requirements, RAAA cannot print a registration certificate, the animal cannot be transferred, or future offspring of the animal cannot be registered. The main reason these rules are overlooked is because it is required on the parents and not the calf itself. This would be a different case however if the resulting calf’s parent(s) is a carrier of a genetic defect. To view all rules regarding DNA testing requirements, you can read our rules and regulations, located at RedAngus.org/Herd Management. n
Enroll your cow herd now for discounted female genotyping! See page 24 for more details.
It’s time to round-up the data for the
The onset of the IGS-BOLT evaluation, paired with the submission of phenotypic records, has led to a new era in genetic evaluation for the cattle industry. In an effort to collect necessary female genotype and phenotype information to improve genetic predictions, the Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors has approved the Red Cow Rally. The Rally research collaboration between RAAA and Neogen is designed to increase phenotypic data collection and submission for mature weights, body condition scores and genotypes on Red Angus females. A limited number of research genotypes (GGP-LD) and rebate funds will be available for the project, so discounts and rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
HOW IT WORKS:
RULES AND RESTRICTIONS:
• Participants that submit both mature weights and body condition scores electronically on 90%+ of current active cow inventory will receive an additional, one-time $5 rebate per head.
2. DNA samples must be submitted via Allflex Tissue Sampling Unit or blood card on the electronic Red Cow Rally order form. TSU orders larger than 50 must be submitted in 96-well trays.
• Members will receive a research price of $20 for genomic tests in order to DNA test 90%+ of their current active cow inventory. An additional $5 rebate will be available for females tested that are 6+ years of age.
TO ENROLL: Fallon Flick,
DNA programs coordinator (940) 477-4589 fallon@redangus.org
1. All members must first enroll by signing a contract of understanding of the program requirements to participate. Research prices and rebates are only available to Red Cow Rally participants.
3. Payment for DNA testing must be made in full at the time of sample submission. 4. Rebates will be issued as a credit to the member account once additional data requirements have been met and verified. 5. Weight and BCS measurements are required to be taken at the time of weaning a calf during the duration of the project.
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JRA Update
Education, Reproduction and Participation by Shaye Koester, JRA President
How does JRA explain the importance of reproductively sound females to our members? Our program incorporates teaching juniors about beef cattle reproduction at almost all events as well as offers hands-on opportunities. This education covers many topics and areas of reproduction from fetal sizing, the different methods of checking for pregnancy, the importance of reproduction from a financial standpoint and much more. We also have opportunities for juniors to take initiative and expand their own knowledge in this area through scholarship programs. When it comes to the hands-on education aspect of what we do, there have been numerous activities at our most recent events for juniors to expand their knowledge of beef cattle reproduction. Last summer at the annual Round-Up, juniors learned about the importance of reproduction and how it affects profitability of cattle herds.
Reproduction tracts were also available for juniors to investigate, observe the process of artificial insemination, and better understand where semen is deposited. A calf-pulling simulation was also present for attendees to practice pulling calves in different scenarios such as a backwards calf or a calf with a leg back. During the Young Stockman Program in December, juniors also participated in a reproduction segment that discussed the different breeding processes such as natural service, AI and embryo transfer. After a short, interactive presentation, attendees put on OB sleeves and took the opportunity to handle different reproduction tracts and practice pregnancy checking them.
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This experience taught members how to age fetuses based on their respective sizes and check for abnormalities with the reproduction tracts themselves. These experiences are always favorites among our members and all attendees. We look forward to continuing this educational aspect to our program and events to share the importance of a reproductively sound female to the future of the RAAA membership. Do you want to continue your education on beef cattle reproduction on an individual basis through a local event? We can help you accomplish this! JRA has several industry scholarships available that will help cover the registration cost of these events. Members have used these scholarships to attend and complete AI school and gain their certification. These scholarships are also available for any event related to furthering growth in the beef industry. They are not reproduction specific. If this is of interest to you, check out the junior page at RedAngus.org for the application and further instructions. n
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LSF SRR COMMANDER 5906C
LSF SRR PURSUIT 4002B
LSF SRR REDEEM 4103B
LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D
LSF SRR STATESMAN 7024E
LSF MEW PLATINUM 5660C
LSF SRR RELIANCE 6110D
5L GENUINE 1603-195C
189HB, 52GM, 17CE, -6.6BW, 55WW, 90YW, 27MILK, 15ST, 192HB, 53GM, 17CE, -5.7BW, 85WW, 140YW, 13MILK, 16ST, 180HB, 48GM, 14CE, -4.0BW, 65WW, 109YW, 18MILK, 16ST, 0.83MB, -0.1RE, $23,679PRO, $81RAN 0.48MB, 0.27RE, $16,089PRO, $65RAN 0.42MB, -0.13RE, $9,244PRO, $65RAN
173HB, 50GM, 17CE, -4.7BW, 69WW, 113YW, 22MILK, 14ST, 169HB, 53GM, 15CE, -2.6BW, 67WW, 113YW, 13MILK, 13ST, 184HB, 56GM, 6CED, 1.3BW, 75WW, 133YW, 22MILK, 15ST, 0.68MB, 0.27RE, $20,357PRO, $102RAN 0.91MB, -0.03RE, $18,917PRO, $22RAN 0.82MB, 0.54RE, $16,988PRO, $41RAN
LSF SRR RANCHER 7190E
214HB, 51GM, 12CED, -3.6BW, 68WW, 108YW, 25MILK, 19ST, 0.98MB, -0.34RE, $16,026PRO, $93RAN
158HB, 54GM, 14CE, -3.9BW, 65WW, 107YW, 16MILK, 12ST, 188HB, 51GM, 16CE, -3.0BW, 60WW, 97YW, 26MILK, 15ST, 0.82MB, -0.01RE, $21,446PRO, $77RAN 1.09MB, 0.11RE, $18,386PRO, $82RAN
Go to ludvigsonstockfarms.com for complete semen catalog. Call 712-229-3431 to order semen.
Ryan Ludvigson 515-450-3124 rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com
Park Ludvigson 712-229-3431 parkludvigson@hotmail.com
Kellen Ludvigson 515-314-2883 kellen@orionbeefgroup.com
Brian Brigham 970-481-5192 brian@orionbeefgroup.com
Terrel Platt 541-379-0413 terrel@orionbeefgroup.com
Smaller Straws Require New AI Equipment by Trinity Lewis for American Red Angus Magazine
Progressive cattlemen have long implemented synchronization and artificial insemination technology to more quickly advanced the genetics of their herd and tighten up calving intervals. AI’ing affords them the ability to choose from the best genetics in their breed, gain access to the industry’s changing bulls and for some, to breed to a genetic package at a more affordable rate. In addition, with the increases in synchronization efficiency, enhanced reproductive performance has promoted more use of AI in beef herds. While cases of artificial insemination date back as far as the 1700s when an Italian physiologist used the technology to garner a litter of puppies, cattlemen didn’t employ AI’ing until the 1930s. Dairymen were some of the first to AI to increase production of their herds and, in the 1950s, it caught on with beef producers as well. The earliest technology of AI in cattle had semen stored in a sealed glass ampule and kept cold in dry ice and thawed in an ice water bath. The cooled semen was fresh and would only last a couple of days. Administration was somewhat similar to what cattlemen use today, with the combination of semen and extender drawn into a plastic pipette and then administered to the cow. With the advancement of AI technology, the French straw was introduced as the best way to keep and store semen and has been used since.
grown accustomed over the past 70 years. According to Dave Whitlock, regional marketing manager for Premier Select Sires, the concept of changing over straw size has been long discussed in America. “This isn't a new debate. It has been discussed and researched for more than 40 years. The 0.25 ml (1/4 cc) straws have been around for a long time.”
American AI Technology to Transition to 1/4-cc Straw Size With the dawning of the new millennium comes the adoption of the 1/4cc straw size rather than the 1/2-cc straw to which American’s have
When the straws were first put to use, many of the technicians in Europe and Canada opted to use the 1/4-cc straws while those in American used the 1/2-cc straw. The cost of liquid nitrogen, used to keep semen
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frozen in tanks, is cited for the usage of the smaller straws in other countries. The 1/4-cc straws are more efficiently stored than are the 1/2-cc straw. The Downside The change in straw size has benefits but there will also be a few drawbacks about which producers should be aware. In Whitlock’s opinion the 1/2-cc straws are more user friendly. “They are easier to handle, easier to read the straw information and less prone to breakage during handling.” He continued, “The 1/2-cc straws are less sensitive to temperature change.
First Joint Sale!
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Red Angus Association of the Carolinas May 2, 2020 • 12 Noon T. Ed Garrison Area • Clemson University Clemson, S.C.
SELLING 90 LOTS 40 Registered Herefords 25 Registered Red Angus 25 Commercial Red and Black Baldies
Smaller Straws Require New AI Equipment This has been a debatable positive effect when thawing the semen but makes it more prone to semen handling error pertaining to ‘thermal shock’ in the field.” The Benefits Not only will the smaller straw size lend itself for a more universal implementation, it requires less from a storage aspect and lends itself to easier transportation. Sexed semen technology – having X- or Y-chromosome bearing sperm identified to produce desired female or male progeny – has dubbed the 1/4-cc straws their straw of choice further solidifying this straw size as industry standard in the U.S. Various recent studies have proven similar conception rates for either size straw. The 1/4-cc straw has the same amount of semen as the 1/2-cc straw although it requires less extender. New Equipment With the new straw size comes a few new items producers will need to keep on hand.
LRF F328 Ms Dec • Reg# 4178628 Sells AI serviced to 9 Mile Franchise
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Cows with Calves Bred and Open Heifers Service-age Bulls
Offering also includes bred and open commercial heifers, red and black baldies and purebred Herefords
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In their most recent brochure on the topic, Select Sires outlined the following: • A special AI gun designed to accommodate the smaller diameter 1/4-cc straws is required. • Sheaths used with 1/4-cc straws must contain the plastic inserts to ensure a proper seal with the end of the straw. • Tweezers designed for 1/4-cc straws fail to tightly grasp the 1/4-cc straws. Breeders can purchase tweezers and AI guns that are universal to accommodate both straw types. According to Premier Select Sires, universal AI guns that accommodate both straw types typically work fine when new. However, alignment problems between the straw and plunger often develop due to a bent plunger or perhaps some trash or a burr inside the barrel. AI guns specifically designed for 1/4-cc straws have fewer alignment problems than do universal AI guns. In general, AI guns specifically designed for 1/4cc straws will usually eliminate the need to seat the straw on the plunger and allow for loading procedures identical to those used for 1/2-cc straws. Overall, the change in AI straw size shouldn’t cause much variation in processes for commercial operations choosing to use artificial insemination. As with all change, this is a good time for those producers to take an inventory on the equipment they have, determine the new equipment they may need to purchase and begin to arrange for another successful breeding season. n
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FANTASTIC X FROSTY X MISSION STATEMENT 173HB, 54GM, 12CE, -1.0BW, 70WW, 129YW, 23MILK, -1ME, 10HP, 7CEM, 14ST, 0.54MB, 0.17RE, $12,505PRO, $26RAN
Great Herd Sire Prospect in a very correct package!
Lot 10 • 9142G • 4110242
ORACLE X DENIRO X ENTERPRISE 214HB, 50GM, 13CE, -1.9BW, 71WW, 114YW, 21MILK, 0ME, 7HP, 7CEM, 21ST, 0.44MB, 0.60RE, $12,667PRO, $33RAN
Lot 11 • 9216G • 4110390
Lot 15 • 9114G • 4110186
ORACLE X RIGHT DIRECTION X EXPECTATION 202HB, 5GM, 12CE, -1.2BW, 72WW, 117YW, 23MILK, 1ME, 13HP, 7CEM, 17ST, 0.68MB, 0.40RE, $15,015PRO, $42RAN
FANTASTIC X CONQUEROR X EXT 5233 180HB, 49GM, 16CE, -4.6BW, 63WW, 114YW, 21MILK, 3ME, 9HP, 9CEM, 16ST, 0.47MB, 0.03RE, $10,644PRO, $56GM
Lot 48 • 9169G • 4110296
Lot 41 • 9006G • 4109972
Calving ease maternal Herd Bull Prospect!
Excellent package that offers exceptional eye appeal!
Excellent performance bull in well rounded package! Great combination of growth, maternal and carcass! One of the best maternal bulls in the entire offering!
Lot 23 • 9180G • 4110318
PURSUIT X EPIC R397K X PACKER 221HB, 53GM, 11CE, 0.2BW, 84WW, 139YW, 20MILK, 1ME, 11HP, 6CEM, 20ST, 0.55MB, 0.24RE, $13,298PRO, $56RAN
Top Growth and Herdbuilder Prospect in the Sale!
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PURSUIT X JULESBURG X TREND FANTASTIC X PROFITBUILDER X NIGHT CALVER 223HB, 49GM, 19CE, -3.0BW, 66WW, 111YW, 22MILK, 3ME, 160HB, 52GM, 12CE, -3.5BW, 73WW, 121YW, 20MILK, -2ME, 10HP, 8CEM, 20ST, 0.38MB, 0.33RE, $12,718PRO, $62RAN 12HP, 8CEM, 12ST, 0.52MB, 0.04RE, $12,760PRO, $60RAN
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Brian Brigham 970-481-5192 brian@orionbeefgroup.com
Terrel Platt 541-379-0413 terrel@orionbeefgroup.com
Spring Herdbuilder Bull Sale • April 11, 2020 Selling 250 Red Angus and Red Hybred Bulls Weschenfelder Development Center • Shepherd, MT • 1:00 PM MST
Sons of these Breed Leading Sires Sell! 45 Sons of LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D 40 Sons of LSF MEW X-PORTER 6695D 40 Sons of BROWN BLW FANTASTIC C5959 50 Sons of BROWN ORACLE B112 15 Sons of HXC AUTHORITY 7794E 15 Sons of LEACHMAN 18 KARAT X235C 15 Sons of LORENZEN HALF BACK D101 15 Sons of LORENZEN NEXT EPISODE D100
Our Breed Changer of the Future Lot 1 • 9014G • 4109988
X-FACTOR X NEXTPECTATION X GUAPO 193HB, 55GM, 14CE, -2.6BW, 77WW, 124YW, 25MILK, -1ME, 13HP, 8CEM, 15ST, 1.14MB, 0.69RE, $22,999PRO, $87RAN
The Greatest Herdsire Prospect we have ever sold!
Lot 2 • 9016G • 4109992
Lot 3 • 9010G • 4109980
Lot 4 • 9012G • 4109984
Outcross prospect that does everything right!
Outstanding spread in an incredible phenotypic package!
Unreal phenotype combined with solid across the board numbers!
Lot 7 • 9200G • 4110358
Lot 20 • 9197G • 4110352
Lot 26 • 9249G • 4110456
The top performance record bull in the offering!
Best Pledge son we have ever offered!
One of the best combination bulls in the entire sale!
X-FACTOR X BOURNE X RIGHT DIRECTION X-FACTOR X TITONKA X YIELD GRADE X-FACTOR X BOURNE X CONQUEST 185HB, 52GM, 15CE, -2.3BW, 80WW, 124YW, 21MILK, -4ME, 187HB, 51GM, 17CE, -3.9BW, 77WW, 122YW, 18MILK, -2ME, 199HB, 52GM, 17CE, -3.1BW, 77WW, 124YW, 19MILK, -2ME, 18HP, 8CEM, 13ST, 0.83MB 0.31RE, $19,879PRO, $80RAN 15HP, 8CEM, 14ST, 0.5MB, 0.28RE, $16,914PRO, $81RAN 13HP, 10CEM, 15ST, 0.72MB, 0.23RE, $16,082PRO, $91RAN
X-PORTER X OPPORTUNITY X CONQUEROR PLEDGE X REDEMPTION X PACKER X-FACTOR X REDEMPTION X BIG SKY 188HB, 52GM, 18CE, -1.8BW, 79WW, 128YW, 20MILK, -1ME, 218HB, 51GM, 15CE, -1.8BW, 71WW, 121YW, 21MILK, -3ME, 194HB, 51GM, 14CE, -2.2BW, 79WW, 128YW, 23MILK, -2ME, 14HP, 10CEM, 14ST, 0.40MB, 0.39RE, $13,830PRO, $76RAN 15HP, 10CEM, 18ST, 0.50MB, 0.55RE, $14,563PRO, $40RAN 16HP, 7CEM, 16ST, 0.65MB, 0.27RE, $15,023PRO, $70RAN
Go to www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com for updates.
X or Y? Prophesize Your Future with Sexed Semen by Trinity Lewis for American Red Angus Magazine
Sexed semen – the process of identifying semen having X- or Y-bearing chromosomes to produce either female or male progeny – continues to grow in popularity in the beef industry. While the primary application might be in registered herds, sexed semen can also play a role in commercial cow-calf operations. The practice lends itself to a unique profitability for the cattleman seeking to grow his female replacement herd or for the terminally focused producer seeking a larger crop of male calves in order to send more steers to the rail.
of sexed semen used to be considered a new technology but that’s not necessarily the case any longer. Not everyone has AI’d with it, but it is a product that’s been out there for quite some time.”
With 5% of beef cattle being artificially inseminated and 80-90% of dairy cattle being bred this way, the usage of sexed semen has long been more standard in the dairy industry than in the beef sector. The growth of technology and the collection of more notable herdsires makes sexing semen a more viable option now than it has ever been.
Operations Benefiting from Sexed Semen According to Hergenreder, some operations or situations are a better fit for breeding with sexed semen. “First and foremost, a commercial operation that is in an expansion phase can benefit from AI’ing with sexed semen,” he said.
Justin Hergenreder, GENEX director of beef sales, said that most cattle raisers have heard of sexing semen. “The use
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Dakota Classic Bull Sale Monday, April 27, 2020
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16 -3.1 65 106 26 -1 11 8
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17 1.01 0.28 $19,546
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14 0.52 0.56 $18,695
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19 0.56 0.38 $16,392
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65 -0.21
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-23 0.00
X-FACTOR X GALAXY X EXPECTATION • One of the best all around herd bull prospects available this Spring!
9045G 4110050 1/6/19 183 51
16 -3.3 71 111 22 -3 14 8
X-FACTOR X TITONKA X REDEMPTION • Solid $Pro out of a 105 MPPA Dam!
9263G 4110484 2/17/19213 50
16 -3.1 68 113 25 -3 11 9
X-FACTOR X OPPORTUNITY X PASSWORD • Exceptional leader for every index as well as a low intake feed efficient bull!
9040G 4110040 1/5/19 216 54 LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D The Sire that has taken the Breed by Storm! Selling 20 Sons!
13 -1.0 74 118 16
2
10 7
19 0.84 0.67 $16,347
ORACLE X INDEPENDENCE X EXT 7455 • Awesome Herdbuilder, Gridmaster, Maternal and Carcass Numbers!
9036G 4110032 1/5/19 186 51
17 -1.8 75 119 21
1
17 10 13 0.83 0.11 $16,144
X-FACTOR X PREEMINENT X CHARISMATIC • Great Balance in this calving ease, growth, maternal and carcass leader!
$RANCH will help to find the Genetics that bring the most Dollars back to the Ranch! ID
Reg #
DOB
HB
GM
9296G 4110550 2/27/19179 49
CED BW WW
YW Milk ME HPG CEM
19 -5.2 61 96 23 -2 13 9
MB
RE
$Profit
$Ranch INTAKE F:G
$95
-65 -0.14
11 0.43 0.46 $17,773
$92
-39 -0.41
19 -3.8 65 109 22 -1 18 10 18 0.57 0.27 $16,988
$92
-94 -0.20
$83
-46 -0.07
$82
-17 -0.14
X-MAN X PREMIER X NORSKI • One of the Top $Ranch bulls in the entire breed!
9222G 4110402 2/9/19 153 49
ST
14 0.59 0.38 $16,543
17 -5.0 66 108 26
2
15 9
X-FACTOR X NIGHT CALVER X JEWEL MAKER • Top 1% for both $Profit and $Ranch!
9017G 4109994 1/2/19 223 50
X-FACTOR X REDEMPTION X EPIC R397K • One of the lowest Intake and Feed Efficient bulls in the breed!
9101G 4110160 1/20/19202 49
23 -5.0 61 96 20 -2 10 13 16 0.60 0.17 $12,825
X-MAN X JUSTICE X HOBO DESIGN • A great calving ease big time $Ranch bull!
9069G 4110096 1/11/19183 50
18 -4.2 59 97 21 -1 15 9
14 0.84 -0.07 $13,853
X-FACTOR X KINGMAKER X TAKEOVER • Great combination of calving ease, maternal and marbling!
LSF MEW X-PORTER 6695D "Exciting" New Sire that Offers Outcross Genetics in a Great Package! Selling 10 Sons!
If you sell your calves by the Pound then check out these Weaning Weight Leaders! ID
Reg #
DOB
HB
GM
9085G 4110128 1/18/19153 50
CED BW WW
YW Milk ME HPG CEM
12 -0.7 76 119 25 -4 12 6
ST
MB
RE
13 -0.2 75 118 12 -1 21 8
X-PORTER X PLATINUM X P707 • Put some power in your calf crop with this stout bull!
9253G 4110464 2/15/19206 51
13 -2.6 73 118 18
0
11 8
ORACLE X REDEMPTION X NIGHT CALVER • 5 Star Growth Bull with all kinds of Power!
9268G 4110494 2/17/19178 49
10 0.1 73 118 22
5
15 5
$Ranch INTAKE F:G
$44
-8 0.02
$7,645
$38
-4 -0.22
18 0.58 0.34 $13,062
$24
110 -0.12
16 0.33 0.28
$19
28 -0.34
X-FACTOR X SERGEANT X NO EQUAL • Great cow family with a Dam's 104 MPPA and Granddam's 107 MPPA!
9278G 4110514 2/20/19161 51
$Profit
13 0.47 0.18 $14,919 11 0.53 0.26
$9,682
GOLD MINE X JULIAN X MAJOR LEAGUE • Solid growth bull with an outstanding cow family: 104 Dam MPPA 103 Granddam MPPA!
9280G 4110518 2/21/19175 52
11 -0.7 71 115 18 -2 15 6
15 0.77 0.40 $14,476
$31
63 -0.27
X-PORTER X PLEDGE X P707 • Growth and Power with a top 8% breed ranking for Feed Efficiency!
All Around Bulls that Check Off every Box and put Dollars in Your Pocket! ID
Reg #
DOB
HB
GM
9294G 4110546 2/26/19179 52 BROWN BLW FANTASTIC C5959 Super smooth herd sire with lots of maternal performance! Selling 10 Sons!
CED BW WW
YW Milk ME HPG CEM
18 -2.9 77 130 18
1
ST
MB
RE
$Profit
9 10 14 0.44 0.14 $13,048
PURSUIT X KINGMAKER X TAKEOVER • One of the highest calving ease to yearling weight spreads in the breed!
9252G 4110462 2/15/19180 53
19 -3.0 76 121 17 -1 15 10 12 0.78 0.25 $15,911
X-FACTOR X BOURNE X ENTERPRISE • Great all around bull that hits on all cylinders!
9221G 4110400 2/9/19 229 52
16 -2.8 78 123 18 -1 11 10 19 0.57 0.38 $15,075
ORACLE X TYSON X BIG SKY • Big time all around bull that knocks it out of the park for Herdbuilder Index!
9030G 4110020 1/4/19 164 50
18 -3.8 70 110 19 -3 14 10 12 0.73 0.17 $15,720
X-FACTOR X BOURNE X GALAXY • Balance from top to bottom and side to side!
9284G 4110526 2/22/19206 51
17 -4.1 70 112 21 -2 15 10 17 0.69 0.13 $16,991
X-FACTOR X TYSON X BIG SKY • Solid numbers every way you evaluate this bull!
Contact us to be put on our mailing list! BROWN ORACLE B112 Solid sire that puts uniformity into his progeny! Selling 10 Sons!
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$Ranch INTAKE F:G
$54
49 -0.12
$65
6 -0.02
$42
60 0.03
$71
-10 -0.30
$77
-45 0.07
X or Y? Prophesize Your Future with Sexed Semen “If you have a set of cows that you’re pretty proud of and you’d like to increase from 100 to 200 head, do yourself a favor and make those replacements by using female-sexed semen instead of just hoping that you get some heifer calves. So, if you’re in expansion mode, sexed semen for females is a good option.” Hergenreder continued, “On the opposite end of that spectrum is a terminal outfit. Everybody knows the price difference between a steer and a heifer, and if you can guarantee yourself more male calves, that’s some added profit in your pocket on sale day.” Whether the target on the wall is topgrade terminal genetics or to have firstclass maternal traits, sexed semen offers a way to optimize efficiency in expanding those numbers for the goal at hand.
Implementation For producers who have grown accustomed to AI’ing, the process of implementing a sexed semen program isn’t much different. It’s important to note that sexed semen comes in 1/4-cc straws rather than 1/2-cc straws, so the
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process requires a different AI gun. This shouldn’t cause too much of an inconvenience as the entire industry has begun to shift to 1/4-cc straws as the U.S. domestic beef industry is the last in the world still using the larger straw size.
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ID
Reg #
C5376
1744887 3/20/15 220 48
DOB
HB
GM
CED
BW
WW
15 -1.3 62
YW Milk ME HPG CEM ST
98 29
4 13
MB
RE
$PRF
10 21 0.45 0.19 $12,233
$RNC
$39
SPITN IMAGE X EXT 7455 X TOP RIDGE • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO CRUMP MAGNITUDE 5507 • 101 MPPA - 105 DMPPA - 100 GDMPPA
A3164
1623850 3/11/13 214 50
11 -0.2 65
105 22
9 12
10 20 0.47 0.35 $5,965
$27
COMPLETE X EXT 8628 X ENTERPRISE • DUE ON 9/4/20 TO 9 MILE FRANCHISE 6305 • 104 DMPPA - 102 GDMPPA
D6428
3532674
4/1/16 204 48
19 -4.5 60
99 30
7 18
12 16 0.43 0.15 $13,697
$74
NIGHT CALVER X JEWELMAKER X NO EQUAL • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D • 101 MPPA - 108 DMPPA - 103 GDMPPA
E7294
3722367
3/8/17 202 47
12 -1.6 66
103 15
3 14
9
19 0.26 0.25 $13,351
$76
REDEMPTION X DENIRO X PACKER • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO CRUMP MAGNITUDE 5507 • 102 MPPA - 105 GDMPPA
D6068
3531735 1/19/16 199 51
15 -3.4 60
102 23
7 13
12 16 0.66 0.00 $15,799
$75
PREMIER X ENTERPRISE X POWERHOUSE • DUE ON 11/1/20 TO LSF SRR RANCHER 7190E • 102 MPPA - 104 DMPPA
$Profit Females that bring in the most profitability of any females in the breed! ID
Reg #
E7144
3722535
DOB
HB
GM
2/3/17 192 54
CED
BW
WW
13 -1.2 72
YW Milk ME HPG CEM ST
119 12 -1 17
9
MB
RE
$PRF
14 0.67 0.02 $16,669
$RNC
$55
INDEPENDENCE X EPIC R397K X PACKER • DUE ON 11/1/20 TO LSF SRR RANCHER 7190E • 108 DMPPA
E7383
3722251
4/2/17 152 49
5
0.6 74
118 25
3 14
3
15 0.34 0.15 $16,606
$33
RIGHT DIRECTION X CYCLONE X CHARISMATIC • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO LSF SRR COMMANDER 5906 • 102 MPPA - 103 DMPPA - 101 GDMPPA
C5225
1744646 3/28/15 197 50
14 -2.0 68
111 32
2 16
10 17 0.45 0.20 $16,223
$37
RIGHT DIRECTION X PACKER X CHEYENNE • DUE ON 11/1/20 TO LSF SRR RANCHER 7190E • 104 MPPA - 107 DMPPA
D6339
3532500
4/1/16 177 52
13 -1.6 77
115 16
1 10
7
14 0.32 0.07 $15,904
$61
TITONKA X CONQUEST X BIG SKY • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO LSF SRR COMMANDER 5906C • 102 MPPA - 104DMPPA - 103 GDMPPA
LSF MEW PLATINUM 5660C One of the outstanding growth and carcass bulls in the breed! Selling 20 daughters!
D6509
3540623 1/18/16 172 51
11 -2.4 60
102 29
8 15
9
14 0.70 0.02 $15,313
$37
PREMIER X GOLD ROBBER X HEVN'S SAKE • DUE ON 9/27/20 TO WFL MERLIN 018A • 100 DMPPA - 110 GDMPPA
These are the Most Probable Producing Females in the Offering! ID
Reg #
D6914
3532613 1/25/16 141 50
DOB
HB
GM
CED
BW
WW
13 -2.5 63
YW Milk ME HPG CEM ST
104 19 -2 14
6
MB
RE
$PRF
11 0.47 -0.11 $12,531
$RNC
$52
INDEPENDENCE X EPIC R397K X CODY • DUE ON 11/1/20 TO LSF SRR RANCHER 7190E • 109 MPPA - 101 DMPPA
E7402
3721849 1/23/17 198 50
16 -3.2 76
111 19
0 18
7
16 0.40 -0.04 $13,918
$71
TITONKA X BIG SKY X CHEROKEE CANYON • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO 9 MILE FRANCHISE 6305 • 106 MPPA - 103 DMPPA - 103 GDMPPA
A3053
1623754 3/29/13 172 48
18 -4.5 59
98 30
3 12
11 14 0.60 -0.24 $10,102
$98
CONQUEROR X BIG SKY X NO EQUAL • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO WFL MERLIN 018A • 105 MPPA - 100 DMPPA - 103 GDMPPA
D6104
3531893 1/23/16 194 50
16 -3.4 64
108 24
1 11
10 17 0.51 0.42 $13,796
$46
7
$39
TYSON X PASSWORD X BIG SKY • DUE ON 10/17/20 TO LSF SRR RANCHER 7190E • 105 MPPA
D6274
3531883 3/11/16 150 49
9
-0.8 73
122 20
2
8
14 0.47 0.23 $10,142
REDEMPTION X CONQUEROR X CANYON • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO LSF SRR COMMANDER 5906C • 105 MPPA - 111 DMPPA - 106 GDMPPA
LSF MEW X-PORTER 6695D The Select Sires Superstar and breed leader for balance! Selling 10 daughters!
Some of the Freshest Genetics in the Breed Today! ID
Reg #
F8558
3947493 4/13/18 182 52
DOB
HB
GM
CED
BW
WW
10 -0.6 77
YW Milk ME HPG CEM ST
131 17
5 17
5
MB
RE
$PRF
15 0.44 0.65 $13,786
$RNC
$31
PLATINUM X PACKER X JEWELMAKER • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO LSF SRR COMMANDER 5906C • 106 DMPPA - 100 GDMPPA
F8391
3926101 1/15/18 193 54
9
-0.3 71
120 16
1 17
6
16 0.89 0.20 $16,495
$57
PLATINUM X P707 X EXPECTATION • DUE ON 9/27/20 TO LSF SRR COMMANDER 5906C • 104 DMPPA - 114 GDMPPA
F8531
3947447
4/5/18 209 52
9
-0.8 62
105 22
9 16
6
20 0.85 0.26 $13,741
$41
10 19 0.98 -0.24 $14,095
$81
PLATINUM X P707 X LOGAN • DUE ON 9/7/20 TO LSF MEW X-FACTOR 6693D • 100 GDMPPA
F8174
3925813 2/11/18 227 51
17 -3.2 67
102 18 -3 16
BOURNE X GALAXY X EXPECTATION • DUE ON 11/1/20 TO 5L GENUINE 1603-195C • 100 DMPPA - 101 GDMPPA
F8118
3925701 1/28/18 206 52
9
0.7 77
128 18
3 17
6
18 0.46 0.53 $12,534
PLATINUM X DENIRO X BIG SKY • DUE ON 9/27/20 TO LSF SRR COMMANDER 5906C • 106 DMPPA - 109 GDMPPA
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X or Y? Prophesize Your Future with Sexed Semen Adjusting synchronization protocols lends itself to a better chance for success as well, according to Hergenreder. A synchronization protocol that uses a Select Synch with heat detection or a split timed-AI has proven to be more successful with sexed semen breed-up than a whole-herd timed AI. Hergenreder also assured, “If somebody is going to heat detect all of their cows, they should get along just fine.” With any advanced technology comes a higher price point. The process of sorting semen requires additional man hours and technology. This expense is shared with the cattleman looking to purchase straws of sexed semen which usually run as much as 50% higher than conventional straws of semen. The question beef producers must ask themselves is if the genetic investment is worth the cost.
There are three primary ways producers obtain sexed semen: 1. From commercial bull studs 2. By purchasing semen that’s been collected and sorted from another producer’s bull, usually seedstock 3. By collecting from one’s own bull and having the semen sexed According to Hergenreder the majority of sexed semen in tanks today belongs to high-profile seedstock bulls who’ve developed enough of a reputation for the sexed semen to attract buyers seeking an added genetic package be it pounds or maternal traits. Conception Rates When using sexed semen, you should expect a conception rate that is 1015% less than what you would normally experience with conventional semen. Properly identifying females
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Hot Summer Days are Proving ‘No Sweat’ for Red-Hided Cattle by Nolan Woodruff, RAAA Commercial Marketing Specialist, and Jeananne Mosher, RAAA REDSPro and Show Programs Specialist
Cattlemen and cattlewomen using Red Angus genetics have long applauded the benefits of the breed – outstanding females, heifers out-selling their steers mates, superior carcass quality and overall docility. The improved heat tolerance of red-hided cattle compared to black-hided cattle in the scorching days of summer is also a notable advantage regardless of climate and region.
Producers with mixed herds have noted that red cattle graze more consistently throughout the day as opposed to dark-hided cattle that graze during the cooler mornings and evenings, spending time in the shade or pond during the peak temps of the day. Visual observations carry a lot of weight, but Red Angus Association of America wanted metrics and scientific research to confirm the difference in temperature and other affects between red and black hides to back up the cowboy logic. To quantify the red-hide advantage, the RAAA imple-
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mented a project to measure the exact difference in hide temperature during the heat of summer. Staff began the multi-year project in the summer of 2019 and currently have one year’s worth of data collected. The results are proving the hypothesis correct that red hides are indeed cooler than black hides. The first step of this project was to stretch a red hide and a black hide on identical boards to observe and record the difference in temperature solely based on color. RAAA staff then shipped these hides around the country to be laid out in the sun, collecting temperature measurements at various intervals during the day.
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BW -0.5 WW 51 YW 84 MILK 24 Marb.10 REA -.05
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SLGN Bojangles 479B
SLGN Yardmaster 125Y
BW -2.3 WW 70 YW 113 MILK 5 Marb .28 REA -.09
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BW -4.7 WW 66 YW 109 MILK 26 Marb .33 REA .03
• Card Shark X Perfect Storm's dam. • This bull is amazing! Check out his first calves at Tree Lane Farms, IL!
• Out of the great Rebellas family that produced Major League, Grand Canyon, and LCB Hoss, he is surefire calving ease with huge growth and carcass.
BW -4.1 WW 58 YW 93 MILK 25 Marb .60 REA .23
• Powerful calving ease with balance. • Champion at KILE twice!
Red Lazy MC CC Detour 2W
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BW -2.5 WW 35 YW 40 MILK 22 Marb .45 REA -.35
• He’s siring tremendous champions everywhere! • Daughters working great!
Red Rainbow Transendence 29B
BW -0.7 WW 47 YW 64 MILK 21 Marb .23 REA -.12
• New, hot outcross with QUALITY!
BW -4.5 WW 40 YW 65 MILK 21 Marb -.16 REA .60
• The exciting Wildcat Creek & Griswold calving ease herdsire!
WEBR Leatherman 883
BW -0.9 WW 63 YW 99 MILK 19 Marb .18 REA .13
• 2019 NAILE Reserve Champion Bull. Sired by Kargo.
BW 0.4 WW 51 YW 71 MILK 20 Marb .17 RE .06
• Crossfire is a Firstorm x Gangster who is siring tremendous progeny!
WEBR Dr. Feel Good 1112
BW -2.0 WW 42 YW 70 MILK 25 Marb -.11 REA -.06
• Dr. Feel Good is producing complete progeny! • Full brother to Card Shark!
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BW 0.3 WW 58 YW 86 MILK 23 Marb .65 REA .05
• Sired by Bieber Federation B544
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BW -0.7 WW 66 YW 100 MILK 23 Marb .67 REA -.03
• A high performance and maternal bull by Red U2 Reckoning. OUTCROSS QUALITY!
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BW -0.1 WW 62 YW 94 MILK 14 Marb .26 REA .00
Bow Crk Heavily Armed 310A
BW 1.4 WW 78 YW 131 MILK 19 Marb .40 REA .26
• Sired 2015 NWSS champion female for TC Reds, yet is top 1% for performance! Complete Quality!
BW 0.4 WW 60 YW 102 MILK 26 Marb .15 RE -.14
BW 1.6 WW 56 YW 87 MILK 23 Marb .28 REA .10
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BW -1.0 WW 64 YW 102 Milk 17 Marb .23 REA .08
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BW 2.3 WW 78 YW 124 MILK 25 Marb .13 REA .14
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BW -0.1 WW 59 YW 91 MILK 12 Marb .16 RE .11
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BW -0.4 WW 76 YW 116 MILK 15 Marb .62 REA .40
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WEBR Night Train 324
BW -2.0 WW 63 YW 92 MILK 18 Marb .44 REA -.05
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PZC TMAS Red Sky 2794
BW 1.6 WW 61 YW 86 MILK 21 Marb .44 REA .26
• Full brother to popular, deceased Red Zone. High sellers at Smoky Y Ranch, KS!
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BW -4.0 WW 70 YW 112 MILK 22 Marb .99 RE .18
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Hot Summer Days are Proving ‘No Sweat’ for Red-Hided Cattle
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After comparative temperatures were collected at six locations, the data showed an average 10.5-degree difference between the two hides, with the red hide being consistently cooler. For areas with high-temperature summers, Red Angus cattle perform phenomenally well, and this data shows one reason why. In the heat of the day, red-hided cattle are cooler and more comfortable, therefore more likely to stand out in the sun and continue grazing.
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Feedlots have also indicated that hide color plays a role during the finishing stage. A previous study performed by RAAA looked at feed intake depending on temperature during the summer of 2017 in Nebraska. Red and black cattle with similar genetics were fed in adjacent pens during the hot weather months. The pen of Red Angus cattle consumed 8,250 pounds more feed during daytime hours compared to the black cattle. With the added energy required to keep cattle cool in the summer, feedlots see benefits to feeding Red Angus.
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The second phase of the project – set for the summer of 2020 – will entail recording external surface temperature readings on live cattle to compare and confirm the relationship of the hide-on-board temperatures to live cattle. The final step of the hide-temperature project will be to collect internal temperatures on red- and blackhided females. These measurements will offer further insight to heat tolerance in red-hided cattle and how it might affect conception rates on hot summer days. ■
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Members Encouraged to Seek Board Positions Three director seats and the position of president will be up for election this fall at the National Red Angus Convention scheduled for Sept. 23-25, 2020, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Red Angus Association of America nominating committee encourages RAAA members in good standing who are interested in serving the association in these volunteer posts, to throw their hat in the ring.
Board Position Openings Area 5 – Northern Plains Steve Koester of Steele, North Dakota, has served two threeyear terms and is not eligible for re-election. Area 6 – Great Plains Newley Hutchison of Canton, Oklahoma, has completed two three-year terms and is not eligible for re-election to this seat. Region B – Central Connie Mushrush of Strong City, Kansas, has served two threeyear terms and is not eligible for re-election. President Johnny Rogers of Roxboro, North Carolina, has served as the president of RAAA for two one-year terms and is not eligible for reelection.
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tab, then selecting from the Table of Contents on the left. Qualifications Candidates must be residents of – or have a primary mailing address in – the Area or Region they represent and must be a member of RAAA in good standing for a minimum of three years. Designated representatives of corporations and partnerships and other legal entities are eligible to caucus with and are eligible for election to the Board from the Area and/or Region of their corporate membership designation. The President must be a member of the current Board of Directors or has served as a director in the past. Complete qualifications are outlined in the RAAA Association Bylaws. A director’s term is three years with a two-term limit. The president shall be elected annually by the membership for a one-year term, limited to two terms. He or she must currently be or have been a member of the RAAA Board of Directors for one year.
Nominations The nominating committee is populated by past RAAA presidents and a current director. If interested in running for the RAAA Board, please contact one of the following by June 15. Sam Lorenzen, 541-215-2687 lorenzensam@gmail.com Tim Whitley, 205-466-3490 tgwhitley@hopper.net Kim Ford, 308-876-2211 thefords@crossdiamondcattle.com Bob Morton, 406-580-0348 info@gmracattle.com The candidate should submit a short biography – approximately 350 words – and photo by July 1, for inclusion in the July/August American Red Angus Magazine, to Tracey Koester, ARA editorial coordinator, at tracey@redangus.org. Members may also run from the floor at convention. ■
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Article VIII – Membership, Section 2. Voting, E. Caucuses Members of the Association attending the Annual Meeting shall caucus by Area and Region as part of the official meeting, and shall vote for Area and Regional candidates for the Board of their respective Area or Region. The procedure for identifying, nominating and electing the Area Directors and Regional Directors shall be as follows: 1. The April issue of the ARA shall list requirements to become a board member, the nomination process, nomination committee contact information, and expected vacancies. 2. Members interested in becoming a candidate for a board position should contact the Nominating Committee by June 15.
3. The July/August issue of the ARA Magazine shall profile candidates for board positions. 4. The Nominating Committee shall present board candidates on the first day of the Annual Meeting. Additional Candidates may announce their candidacy at this time. 5. Members shall meet in their respective caucus to nominate candidate(s). Nominations from the floor are accepted at this time. Members will then cast their ballot for area and/or regional director. 6. If only one candidate is nominated, that nominee is automatically considered to have been elected.
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Member News In Memory James Madsen
James “Jim” Kenneth Madsen, 66, of Russell, Kansas, died on Jan. 31, 2020, at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kan.
Jim was born on Sept. 15, 1953, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Kenny and Louise (Rogers) Madsen. He grew up on the family farm in West Branch, Iowa, and attended high school there. Jim graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture business. He was united in marriage to Katrin Kolder, D.V.M., on Sept. 1, 1990, in West Branch, Iowa. They divorced in 2013 but continued to breed Red Angus cattle and raise their sons Steven and Josh together. The last five years were spent with his special friend, Lindi Clough. The family moved to Russell, Kansas, in 2010 and put together a grassland ranch northeast of town. Jim was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He loved the ranch, took pride in improving it and working with his sons. An avid football fan, he took great interest in history, geography, conservative politics and fighting for the independent cattle producer. The joys in his life were riding his horses with his dogs checking cows. Watching the moon rise or sun set from his yard brought him peace and fulfillment. Surviving family include Katrin and sons Josh and Steven of Russell, Kansas; brother Dick (Jenny) Miller of West Branch, Iowa; sister Patty (John) Earley of Naples, Florida; granddaughter Raelynn Madsen of Ridgecrest, California; and cousins Ronnie (Cynthia) Madsen of West Branch, Iowa, and Richard (June) Madsen of Coralville, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Ralph F. Bocshler Ralph F. Bochsler, U.S. Marine, businessman, philanthropist, husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, passed away Feb. 6, 2020, at the age of 90. Ralph’s love and dedication to his wife of 69 years, Louise, shone through to the very end. They sat side-by-side as Ralph passed – surrounded by family, holding hands, and praying, just as they had all their years of marriage. Ralph was born at home on Jan. 10, 1930, in Mt. Angel, Oregon, to Albert and Hedwig (Wellman) Bochsler. Ralph grew up in Mt. Angel and graduated from Mt. Angel Prep. Ralph had a deep love for his country, a value he and Louise instilled in their family. He enlisted in the Marines in 1948 and served in the Korean War. While serving for Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 1st Division, he was wounded in battle, recovered in Japan and returned to the front lines. He was honorably discharged in 1952 and returned to the states to start his life with Louise. During this time, Ralph was employed by Lulay Brothers Lumber Co. in Scio. He and Louise bought a farm in Monitor, growing berries and raising cattle and horses. When the Catholic High School in Mt. Angel closed in 1968, Ralph and Louise picked up the family and moved to Stayton. In 1973, Ralph and Louise founded North Santiam Paving Co. and Ralph worked alongside his two brothers, Tom and Joe, and with his two sons. Ralph always stressed that the people at the company were its biggest asset and ensured that everyone was treated fairly and with respect. Ralph’s values
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of hard work, quality craftsmanship, faith and family still drive the company today. Ralph’s top priorities in life were his faith, his wife Louise and their support of Catholic causes. They devoutly supported Regis St. Mary Catholic School, Mt. Angel Abbey and Immaculate Conception Parish. The great outdoors called on Ralph’s heart. Some of his fondest memories included elk and deer hunting trips across Oregon with his brothers, sons and friends. Later in life, he loved fishing, crabbing and boating with family. His love for the outdoors tied right into his passion for cowboying. Ralph and Louise founded North Santiam Red Angus, raising herds as large as 80 head of cattle and receiving many awards for their well-bred animals. While the size of the herd became smaller over the years, at 90 years old, Ralph was still raising cattle and owned two horses. He’d owned horses his whole life and as one of the founders of the Santiam Canyon Stampede, Ralph would help with the Stampede’s cattle drives through Stayton. Ralph is survived by his wife: Louise of Stayton; sons: Ron (Juli) Bochsler of Stayton and Gary (Maureen) Bochsler of Scio; daughters: Charlene (Larry) Foltz of Front Royal, Virginia, and Janet (Ted) Highberger of Stayton; sisters-in-law: Barbara Bochsler of Mt. Angel and Dorothy Bochsler of Sublimity; 20 grandchildren and 38 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Albert, Joe, John and Tom and sisters Adeline Hammelman and Sister Maryann. ■
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Sale Reports
TNT Simmental and Red Angus Ranch February 14, 2020 At the Ranch, Almont, North Dakota Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar 109 Bulls..................................................$8,147 Lot 8, G366, a purebred Simmental bull, sired by TNT Pride C232, topped the sale, selling for $27,000 to Kenner Simmentals of Leeds, North Dakota. Two bulls sold for $18,000 each. Lot 55, G383, a half-Simmental-half-Angus bull sired by TNT Union D385, sold to Joe Wagner of Brandon, Minnesota. Lot 53, G362, a half-Simmental-half-Angus bull sired by TNT BCR Unified B203, sold to Scott Bradac of Marmarth, North Dakota. Lot 29, G384, a three-quarter-Simmental-quarter-Angus bull sired by TJ Roosevelt 366E, sold for $17,000 to Flick Brothers, Mike and Dave Flick, of Chaseley, North Dakota. Lot 50, G333, a half-Simmental-halfAngus bull sired by TNT Union D385, sold for $16,000 to Dan Miller of Raleigh, North Dakota. Lot 48, G517, a half-Simmental-halfAngus bull sired by TNT BCR Unified B203, sold for $14,000 to Joe Wagner of Brandon, Minnesota. Lot 76, G414, a purebred Simmental sired by IR Imperial D948, sold for $14,000 to Seth Leachman, 9 Mile Ranch, of
Touchet, Washington. Lot 77, G435, a purebred Simmental sired by IR Imperial D948, sold for $13,500 to Ken Adair, Adair Ranch, of Brownfield, Alberta, Canada. Lot 68, G348, a purebred Simmental sired by IR Imperial D948, sold for $13,500 to Larry Herd of College Station, Texas. Volume buyers were Seth Leachman, 9 Mile Ranch, of Touchet, Washington; Bow and Arrow Ranch, Mike and Mark Jochim, of Flasher, North Dakota, and Stuart Nielsen of New England, North Dakota, each purchasing five bulls. Kyle Mattingly of Toledo, Iowa, and Jeff and Elly Moe of Tioga, North Dakota, each purchased four bulls. The bulls sold to 11 states and one Canadian province. Over 85% of the bulls sold to repeat customers.
Genetics of Strafford, Missouri, for $20,000. Lorenzen Enabler 9921, a Jan. 20, 2019, son of HXC Charter 6610D sold to Linnell Red Angus of Hermiston, Oregon, for $12,500. Lorenzen Shercon 8506, a Sept. 5, 2018, son of LSF SRR Takeover 6661D sold to Stegall Cattle Co. of Colusa, California, for $10,000. Lorenzen The Ringer 9929, a Jan. 17, 2019, son of WS Prime Beef Z8 sold to Leachman Cattle of Colorado of Wellington, Colorado, for $10,000. Lorenzen Expansion 9265, a Feb. 7, 2019, son of Lorenzen Top Dollar 5941, sold to Table Mtn Ranch of Mitchell, Oregon, for $10,000. Lorenzen Disrupter 9930, a Jan. 16, 2019, son of Spur Franchise of Garton sold to Leachman Cattle of Colorado of Wellington, Colorado, for $9,750. Lorenzen Resurgence 9913, a Jan. 13, 2019, son of LSF TBJ Takeback 4856B sold to Travis Retherford of Indian Valley, Idaho, for $8,000. Lorenzen Top$ 9252, a Jan. 18, 2019, son of Lorenzen Top Dollar 5941 sold to Otley Bros. Inc. of Diamond, Oregon, for $8,000. ■
Lorenzen Ranches February 27, 2020 Madras, Oregon Auctioneer: Trent Stewart 148 Bulls..................................................$4,918 Lorenzen Insight 9917, a Jan. 16, 2019, son of HXC Charter 6610D topped the sale, selling to Koester Red Angus of Steele, North Dakota, Leachman Cattle Co. of Colorado of Wellington, Colorado, GRF Red Angus of Kennewick, Washington, Wood VX Ranch of Sandpoint, Idaho, and Show Me
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CAMPBELL RED ANGUS Robert Campbell • McIntosh, SD 701/422-3721 • 605/845-4812 campbellra@westriv.com www.campbellredangus.com
CARAWAY RED ANGUS RANCH Jon Caraway • Lake Benton, MN 507/530-3166 • 308/325-2712 info@carawayredangus.com carawayredangus.com
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Bryan & Emmy Huber • Jud, ND 701/685-2687 • 701/320-8054 emmy@drtel.net www.hubereyredangus.com
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Gary & Val Jacobson • Hitterdal, MN 218/962-3360 • 701/361-3189 gjrangus@feltontel.net www.jacobsonredangus.com
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Ed Kalianoff • Steele, ND 701/475-2694 • 701/471-4006 kalkota@bektel.com
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Steve & Tracey Koester • Steele, ND 701/475-2736 • 701/400-1611 koester@bektel.com www.koesterredangus.com
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James & Stephanie Kuhn • Napoleon, ND 701/332-6378 • 701/426-6921 kuhnsredangus.net
Marc, Jodi, Riley, Cheyenne & Cassi Schriefer • Golden Valley, ND 701/870-4292 • 701/879-2609 marcjodi@icloud.com schrieferredangus.com
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John or Sara Berg • Williston, ND 701/826-4211 • 701/570-9788 701/570-3364 lazyredangus@yahoo.com
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Brian & Mary Severance • Palermo, ND 701/862-3681 • 701/898-3681 redcows@restel.net
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Melvin & Luella Leland Todd & Carla Leland • Sidney, MT 701/565-2347 • 406/489-1466 lelandra@restel.net lelandredangus.com
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Edward, Jeanne & Carl Olson Argusville, ND 701/484-5779 • 701/238-3601 olsoncandc@aol.com
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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 – West Director – Sam Lorenzen ROBERTO C QUILES 244 WHITE BIRCH COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 HEBERT CATTLE CO WILLIAM HEBERT 2106 W ALMADEN DR MERIDIAN, ID 83646 COLE RICHINS PO BOX 95 TERRETON, ID 83450 COMOJO RANCH EDWARD OWENS 2552 COUNTRY FALLS RENO, NV 89521
DEAN BARENT 1306 TEN MILE DRIVE WORLAND, WY 82401 Area 4 – Southwest Director – Tony Ballinger WATTS 5 CATTLE DUSTIN WATTS 22904 E MUNOZ ST QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142 DRY FORK RANCH LLC BRAD ASHBURN 4145 IDLEWILD DR FORT WORTH, TX 76107
MILE LONG ANGUS RANCH JASON LARSON 1666 101ST STREET SLAYTON, MN 56172
LESIAK CATTLE TERRY LESIAK 2941 25TH ROAD CLARKS, NE 68628
B-B RED ANGUS MULLAN FAMILY PATRICK MULLEN 30496 229TH AVE BAGLEY, MN 56621
TY COLLUM 740670 S. 3400 RD PERKINS, OK 74059
NELSON FAMILY FARMS JOE & BARB NELSON 17055 ARROWHEAD ROAD MABEL, MN 55954
DUSTIN BOSTICK 1110 CR 134 BROWNWOOD, TX 76801
NERHUS RANCH BLAKE NERHUS 39600 120TH ST. N.E. GOODRIDGE, MN 56725
MILES CATTLE SHANE MILES 63226 CLARK’S CANYON ROAD LEXINGTON, OR 97839
JB CROSS CATTLE JOSEPH BRADE 229 KNOBBS RD MCDADE, TX 78650
SCHARPE ANGUS LLC MATT SCHARPE 817 W CHANDLER ST ARLINGTON, MN 55307
EVAN DELANEY 14145 BRUMBY LANE SE RAINIER, WA 98576
TRIANGLE G CATTLE GARRETT & WHITNEY GILLIAM PO BOX 308 DALHART, TX 79022
ALEX CRAFT 7940 55TH STREET NW STANLEY, ND 58784
Area 2 – Montana Director – Kay Klompien E.F. LEGACY RANCH MATTHEW EISELE 3311 PRESTWICK RD BILLINGS, MT 59101 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REDS BRYCE GLEN 3060 FARLEY LANE BILLINGS, MT 59101 Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Aaron Kravig THREE SISTERS FARM AND DAIRY JENNIFER DIONISIO 1152 41ST LANE PUEBLO, CO 81006 GABEL FARMS JIM GABEL 6159 COUNTY RD H WIGGINS, CO 80654 PEAK VIEW RANCH INC. RICHARD LEONE 1050 COUNTY ROAD JJ FOWLER, CO 81039 WACKER FARMS AND LIVESTOCK JARED WACKER 29583 CR V BRUSH, CO 80723 TOP HAT RANCH LLC T J ATKIN 2611 S 3430 E ST GEORGE, UT 84799
GILLIAM CATTLE TEDDY & BARBARA GILLIAM 3436 FM 2533 QUANAH, TX 79252 ZACHARY GRAHAM 621 N MAIN ST GRAFORD, TX 76449 TEAGEN HURST PO BOX 222 MERIT, TX 75458 MADDIE JENKINS 12050 FALCON RD CRANDALL, TX 75114 HAILEY LAWLEY 782 PHILLIPS ST CALLISBURG, TX 76240 CARSON MACKLIN 6400 RED RIVER RD BYERS, TX 76357 WALLIS LAKE RANCH WADE WALLIS 3103 CHASE WOOD WAY LONGVIEW, TX 75605 Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Steve Koester DUSTIN BUCHERT 806 PINNACLE PATH MANKATO, MN 56001
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ZACH FRICK 11866 46TH ST NW WATFORD CITY, ND 58854 GANNON GRIFFIN 5621 HIGHWAY 19 MADDOCK, ND 58348 ADRIAN, VINCE VINCE ADRIAN 44466 271ST ST MARION, SD 57043 Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Newley Hutchison ISAAC COOK 10910 KIMBALL AVE KANSAS CITY, KS 66109 TRAY ZABOKRTSKY 2560 KING ROAD MORROWVILLE, KS 66958 ADAMS SHOW CATTLE BROWIN ADAMS 601 MELBOURNE AVE BERTRAND, NE 68927 RACHAEL BUZANOWSKI 194 BROKEN AXLE RD. ARTHUR, NE 69121 BRAYDEN GRIESS 1803 E 1 RD AURORA, NE 68818 56 CATTLE COMPANY MASON JAGER 77732 470TH AVE RAVENNA, NE 68869
MADISON CRAIG PO BOX 201 EL RENO, OK 73036 HAILEY DRAKE 257368 E 940 RD GEARY, OK 73040 PAYTON HASBELL 37806 GARRETTS LAKE ROAD SHAWNEE, OK 74804 SLIDING H RANCH JASON HILLMAN 210510 CR 21 FREEDOM, OK 73842 CLANCY MEEKS 2252 LUMBERMAN RD ARDMORE, OK 73401 AUBERY STUREGEON 21982 E1260 RD ROCKY, OK 73661 Area 7 – Northeast Director – Rob Hess BRADEN KROM 1086 NORTH 525 EAST ROCHESTER, IN 46975 NEWMAN HERITAGE RED ANGUS JOHN NEWMAN 935 S. CR 1075 E. PERU, IN 46970 GRISCOM LAND & CATTLE ROBERT GRISCOM 781 ROUTE 40 PILESGROVE, NJ 8098 KAYLEB DEBOER 253 LINE ROAD BERNE, NY 12023 BRALKILI FARMS BRAD HESSEY 7337 TOWNSHIP ROAD 80 BELLVILLE, OH 44813 Area 8 – Southeast Director – Jim Yance BOSWELL CATTLE CO. JUDITH BOSWELL 3124 COUNTY HWY 39 ONEONTA, AL 35121
LYDIA GRACE BROWN 12773 MT ZION ROAD RAMER, AL 36069 4 U CATTLE SERVICES MICHAEL HENNEY 2369 STATE HWY 17 NORTH MILLEN, GA 30442
WICKE RANCH AND CATTLE ETHAN WICKE 90 CO RD 1425E GREENUP, IL 62428 CARLIE JO KLEEMAN 5120 SE ELK GROVE RD BRAYMER, MO 64624
SOUTHWIND FARMS TY PANTER 132 SEVEN MILE HILL RD DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
E L S LIVESTOCK SCOTT LIEBHART 21743 STATE HWY 148 MARYVILLE, MO 64468
HSP 30147 HARRY PIERCE 22 HICKORY MOUNTAIN DR. SE LINDALE, GA 30147
CARSYN JO O’DELL 12594 LIV 422 CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601
CLAIBOURNE PERRY P.O. BOX 2834 MADISON, MS 39130
CANGUSA RAY PASLAWSKI 1200 SHEPARD ROAD WILDWOOD, MO 63038
WALKER CATTLE COMPANY TIMOTHY WALKER 6605 VAIDEN RD HERNANDO, MS 38632
ROCKING T GENETICS BAILEY TERRILL 22945 COUNTY ROAD 1350 SAINT JAMES, MO 65559
TIONESTA CATTLE COMPANY DAVE LOSCHINSKEY 4219 LOCH MEADE DR LAKELAND, TN 38002
VOLKMANN FARMS ZANE VOLKMANN 1407 STATE ROUTE FF FAYETTE, MO 65248
Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert GILMAN FARMS ETHAN GILMAN 2841 130TH ST STUART, IA 50250
DR. ANDREW DIETSCHE N12895 970TH ST. BLOOMER, WI 54724
KNAPP FARMS CONNER KNAPP 1402 LINCOLN AVE. MARENGO, IA 52301
KEEGAN HOCKERMAN N7088 COUNTY ROAD A WESTFIELD, WI 53964
GARRETT PAULI 690 PRISK ST BELLEVILLE, WI 53508
CHAIN LAKE FARMS INC TYLER WALLACE 1885 YEW AVE HARRIS, IA 51345
JUSTIN PAULI 690 PRISK ST BELLEVILLE, WI 53508
WALKER CRANK 3238 SELMAVILLE RD. SALEM, IL 62881 FOUR CORNERS FARMS GREG MCCLURE 5499 AKIN ROAD ST. FRANCISVILLE, IL 62460
Rob Brawner
BULLIS CREEK RANCH
HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060 www.bulliscreek.com
PEACOCK ANGUS RANCH
Texas Red Angus Champion Genetics
ISAAC JOHNSON N6864 BOX ELDER RD SHAWANO, WI 54166
RYAN & ALLISON RICH 2562 61ST STREET LN VINTON, IA 52349
REED BREMER 7036 NEW COLUMBIA ROAD BELKNAP, IL 62908
Your visit is always welcome... Hope to see you soon!
KENDYLL THEOBALD 8667 GARFOOT DRIVE MOUNT HOREB, WI 53572 REECE THEOBALD 8667 GARFOOT DR MOUNT HOREB, WI 53572
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suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT
Annual Sale: 2nd Saaturday in December
Tim & Julie Shick
P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net
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 Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March Big Sky Elite Female Sale First Wednesday in December
Glacier Red Angus Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes
40126 Eli Gap Road • Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-4654 • www.GlacierRedAngus.com
The Forbes Family 37 Beckton Dr. • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 • Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: becktonwyo@gmail.com
Coming Yearling Registered Red Angus Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty! 641.220.4178
Visit our website for more information, sales and events!
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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
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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: Chris Pierce – lostcreekreds@yahoo.com Vice President: Ryan Clark – diamondbarcattle@hotmail.com Secretary/Treasurer: Tena Ketchum – mtraasecretary@gmail.com
MTRAA Directors
Corey Guenzler – corky@hotspingsmt.net Luke Larson - lukelarson51@gmail.com Tim Geib – geibtimothy@yahoo.com
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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
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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 69
Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Kay Klompien, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 58-59
AREA 4 - Southwest
Texas • New Mexico • Arizona
Texas Breeders can be found on page 57 Tony Ballinger, Director
Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967
AREA 3 Rocky Mountain
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
AREA 5 - Northern Plains Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota Steve Koester, Director
Gary & Val
JACOBSON RED ANGUS Registered & Commercial Catttle Bulls & Heifers - Open & Bred
28280 75th Ave. N. (218) 962-3360 Hitterdal, MN 56552 Cell (701) 361-3189 www.Jacobson RedAngus.com Tony & Karen Messmer
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
FLATIRON RED ANGUS 1A BULLS & HEIFERS
MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS
Cory & Katy Johnson
5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243 Cory 307-575-0169 • Katy 307-575-2677
BROKEN HEART RANCH
HC 83 Box 9 Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 865-3236 or (605) 865-3190 Email: bhrranch@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com
Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 701-464-5741 701-464-4893 8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND
RED ANGUS
Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • Ronny & Kelsey Pope 45965 County Road 118 • Limon, CO • (719) 775-2790
www.solidrockredangus.com
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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
8860 39th St. S.W. Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-3966 Cell (701) 290-2556 Email: tmessmer@ndsupernet.com
Private Treaty Sales of all Embryos & Semen Many Rare Sires!
Minnesota Red Angus Association
Contact MNRAA President Gary Jacobson (701) 361-3189 Check out our New Web Site at
www.mnredangus.org
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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 6 - Great Plains Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma
Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 59 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 67
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
Johnny Rogers, President Rob Hess, Director
ELMWOOD FIELDS Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales
Oscar and Janet Stine 7633 Flowing Springs Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (304) 876-2009
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 -
AREA 8 - Southeast
(918) 473-6723 Route 4 Box 520 Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@lakewebs.net
BIM Red Angus
Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers
If you’re looking for Efficiency... Look under “R” for RED ANGUS!
Tom Karr
(740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769
MCMURPHY FARMS ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL
RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509
Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin
Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 69
Oakridgefarms.org Rob & Amy Hess
Contact Kevin LeMaster at kevin@redangus.org
AREA 9 - Midwest
Red Angus Bulls and Heifers For Sale Great Genetics at an Affordable Price
www.mcmurphyfarms.com
$275 Per Year!
Jim Yance, Director Jeff Pettit, Region C Director SERAA Breeders can be found on page 55
Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295
Alva, Oklahoma
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Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky Louisiana • Mississippi • Tennessee • South Carolina
Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus
Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com
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Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director
Jared, Lacey, Paisley & Cooper Namken • 605.881.3845 cell 45536 189th Street • Lake Norden, SD 57248 www.namkenredangus.com • jarednamken@hotmail.com
JUDY LOONAN (641) 322-3921 • 1724 Holly Ave. • Corning, IA 50841 Located 75 mi. east of Omaha, NE, in the hills of Southwest Iowa
WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS Steven Harris, DVM 4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 www.wmfredangus.com
Join us on March 13, 2020 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.!
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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Foreign Breeders
Joel Birdwell Auctioneer
HC 64 Box 29 Kingfisher, OK 73750 Home (405) 375-6630 Mobile (405) 368-1058
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CANADA’S ANGUS MAGAZINE Box 177 • Stavely, AB TOL 1Z0 Canada Phone: (403) 549-2234 • Fax (403) 549-2207 Email: office@angusworld.ca
Sales & Services CK Sonny Booth - Auctioneer -
P.O. Box 1172 Miami, OK 74355 Cell (918) 533-5587 smbooth_1995@yahoo.com
Auctioneer • Sale Manager (641) 919-1077
Dedicated to the Red Angus Breed since 1973
www.redcows.net www.redcows.net
Licensed & Bonded with Packers & Stockyards
Bryan Gill
Sales Manager 701.730.0134
bigredgenetics@hotmail.com 1506 29th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560
877.700.4099 www.pifers.com
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AU A U UCTION CTION SER S R RV VICE VICE
23724 WW.. 87th Terrace . Lenexa, KS 66227
(913) 645--5136 jbs5356@hottmail.com “Always With the Best Cattle‌Alwaysâ€? DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE
• Sale Management • Auctioneer • Livestock Brokerage Dan Deichmann (406)423-5500 (406)799-5200 Hobson, MT 59452 • deichman@mtintouch.net
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Cody Lowderman - Auctioneer -
309-313-2171 Macomb, IL 61455 lowdermanauctionoptions.com
Angus Plus Breeders Pool Ranch
Quality Red Angus & Angus Plus Cattle
www.poolranch.com
David Pool, Owner david@poolranch.com 903-863-2171 • Cell: 903-646-2068 Located in East Texas
Red Angus Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.
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Contact Kevin LeMaster at kevin@redangus.org
www.KansasRedAngus.org Tim Flaming 620-382-4894
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Ryan Flaming 620-382-5107
FLAMING LIVESTOCK CO. REGISTERED RED ANGUS 465 170th • Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-367-8350 hm
FAYLOR RED ANGUS
Darryl & Susie Rhodes 3932 N. Sage Ct. Maize, KS 67101 Phone: (316) 722-6900 Cell: (316) 648-8310 rhodesredangus2@gmail.com
SINCE 1975 • PRIVATE TREATY SALES Dwight (785) 298-3463 • Dale (785) 298-3251 St. Francis, Kansas
www.rhodesredangus.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus
H & F Red Angus Cattle
In the Flint Hills of Kansas
Bred Replacement Heifers Abilene, Kansas Brian- 785-479-6048 Daryl-785-479-0536 www.hfredanguscattle.com “Bred with You the Cattleman in Mind�
2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush (620) 273-8581 • Daniel Mushrush (620) 340-9774
Annual Sale Third Friday in March
HOFT RED ANGUS
HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms
18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall
2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais
Rick Pflughoeft • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 • 785-472-1033
“Your Partner in Progress� Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty
Janssen Red Angus Cattle Co.
Registered Bulls • Commercial Bred Heifers
Jack & Roxie Janssen
1825 Ave. X • Geneseo, Kansas 67444 (620) 824-6426 • Cell (620) 562-7041 janssen@hometelco.net “Seedstock Producers with a Commercial Focusâ€?
Pelton
Ramsdale Reds
Private Treaty Bulls Dustin Pelton 620-285-5465 Lynn Pelton 620-285-9934 Burdett, KS
John & Dan Ramsdale 780 S.E. 130 Ave. • Murdock, KS 67111 (316) 542-3297 • (620) 532-6060
Simmental • SimAngus Red Angus
“Red Angus since 1964�
Visit our website to locate a breeder near you!
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 April
Trusted Buyer, Growing Demand
1 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9
Three Bridges Land & Cattle Sale,� La Junta, CO Bowles J5 Red Angus, Glasgow, MT Knaub Red Angus, Midland Bull Test, Columbus, MT Pieper Red Angus, Hay Springs, NE “The Andras Kind� Bull Sale, Manchester, IL Build Your Herd Sale, Barron, WI Diamond C North Dakota, Mandan, ND Reds in the Heartland, El Reno, OK Red Hot Bull Sale, Bosque, NM SERAA Grasstime Auction, Cullman, AL Six Mile Ranch, Fir Mountain, SK, Canada Spear J Red Angus, Jordan, MT P Bar S Ranch Proof of Progress Sale, Sand Springs, OK RedFest Red Angus Sale, Bloomington, WI Garrigan Cattle, Faith, SD Weber Charolais and Red Angus, Lake Andes, SD Daigger-Orr Red Angus, North Platte, NE Red Alliance, Buffalo, TX Flying K Ranch, Swift Current, SK, Canada Kravig Red Angus, Burlington, CO Smoky Y Ranch Red Angus, Monument, KS
10 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT 10 Weisbeck Red Angus, Herreid, SD 11 Ludvigson Spring Herdbuilder Bull Sale, Shepherd, MT 11 Sonstegard Cattle Co., Montevideo, MN 11 WV Beef Expo Red Angus Classic, Jackson’s Mill, WV 13 OK Cattle Co., Rugby, ND 14 Beckton Red Angus, Sheridan, WY 14 Shady Bottom Ranch Online Sale, SmartAuctions 14 Thomas Ranch, Harrold, SD 15 Dahl Land & Cattle Private Treaty Opening Day, Streeter, ND 15 Presser Red Angus, Turtle Lake, ND 15-18 Feddes/C-T Online Embryo and Semen, SmartAuctions 17-19 Calvo Family Red Angus Online Female Sale 18 I Like It Like That Red Angus, Chinook, MT 18 Power of the Reds Sale, Shelbyville, IL 21-23 Bieber Red Angus Online Female Sale 24 Kuhn-Crosshair-Huber Red Angus & Simm., Napoleon, ND 24 Grills’ Red Western Bull Sale, Crawford, NE 26 Missouri RAA. Show Me Reds Sale, Springfield, MO 27 Ludvigson Dakota Bull Sale, Mandan, ND
May 1 2 7
Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for May/June ARA 13 16 Red Angus Association of the Carolinas, Clemson, SC 18 Koenig Ranch Reds, Glasgow, MT
Red at the Big Bend Red Angus Auction, Keosaugua, IA Ludvigson Springrime Female Classic Sale, Nevada, MO Red Hill Farms Online Female Sale, DP Online Sales
Submit your next sale date for free at
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Red Angus Foundation, Inc. exists to enhance our breed’s position within the beef industry and help secure long-term sustainable breed growth.
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17133 NW Co Rd 701 Archie, MO 64725 816.807.6606 info@missouriredangus.com www.missouriredangus.com
Balancing Pe P erffo ormance with Ma M aternal
SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS Bulls & Females at Private Treaty Commercial Replacements
Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112
scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com
Dan (913) 909-1912 Kay (816) 657-4655
Balanced & Proven Genetics www.lacysredangus.com
Ken & Brenda Keesaman
17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601
Rt. 2 Box 129A • Koshkonong, MO Wilbur, Elsie or Steve Spreutels (417) 867-5695 • (417) 867-5545
Red Angus Bulls • Heifers Osborn,MO 64474 25 E. St. Joseph on Hwy. 36 (816) 675-2503
In Your RED ANGUS QUEST...
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Doug and Betty Dunn 9498 NE 9th Street • Terrebonne, Oregon 97760 (541) 923-1705
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Advertiser Index 3K Land & Cattle Co ............................57 5L Red Angus ............................44,45,63 9 MIle Ranch ........................................13 ABS ........................................................9 ADM Red Angus ..................................62 Adams Angus Ranch............................69 Allflex....................................................48 Andras Stock Farm ..............................70 Angelo Cattle Company .......................62 Angus World ........................................66 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................64 Bachman Cattle Farms ........................69 Bar C Red Angus..................................57 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ........64 Bayer ....................................................25 Beckton Stock Farm ..........................3,62 Beef-360 ..............................................16 Bieber Red Angus ..................................7 BIM Red Angus ...................................65 Birdwell, James ....................................68 Birdwell, Joel ........................................68 Birnie Red Angus..................................59 Bola Red Angus ..............................57,61 Booth, CK Sonny..................................68 Bovine Elite ..........................................43 Bow Creek Beef ..................................65 Bowles J5 Red Angus ..........................63 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................38,64 Brown, RA ............................................57 Brylor Ranch ........................................68 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................55 Bullis Creek Ranch..........................57,59 C-T ......................................................59 Calvo Red Angus..................................17 Campbell Red Angus............................64 Cattle Visions ......................................47 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................65 Chappell Red Angus ............................65 Chiefline Red Angus ............................57 Christensen Red Angus........................63 Choat Cattle Co....................................59 Clay Maxey Ford ..................................10 Croissant Red Angus............................64 Crockett Ranch ....................................68 Cross Diamond Cattle Company ....59,71 Crossroads Cattle Company ................65 Crump Red Angus ................................65
D Cross Red Angus..............................67 D&D Cattle Co .....................................67 DK Red Angus......................................65 Daigger-Orr Red Angus........................64 Dahlke Red Angus................................65 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage..........66 Diamond C North Dakota Red Angus ........65 Diamond H ..........................................67 Double Eagle Ranch ............................69 Elmwood Fields ....................................65 Estrotect ..............................................42 Evans Cattle C0 ..................................59 Faylor Red Angus ................................67 Feddes Red Angus ..............................33 Fick Red Angus ....................................59 Fischer’s Red Angus ............................62 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................67 Flat Creek Farms..................................55 Flat Iron Red Angus..............................64 Forster Red Angus ..............................64 Fritz Red Angus....................................63 Gibson Red Angus, GA ........................55 Gilchrist ................................................66 Gilreath Farms......................................50 Glacier Red Angus ..............................62 Green Mountain Red Angus ............23,62 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................57 H & F Red Angus .................................67 Halfmann Red Angus ..........................57 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....................59 Harbin Red Angus ...............................57 Harms Plainview Ranch ..................26,67 Hidden Creek Farm ..............................65 Hoft Red Angus ...................................67 Hueftle Cattle Co ..................................59 Illinois Red Angus Association..............66 JST Red Angus ....................................69 Jacobs, Roger ......................................66 Jacobson Red Angus ..........................64 Janssen Red Angus ............................67 Jarvis Red Angus ................................55 Jeffries Land & Cattle ..........................65 Karr Farms ..........................................65 KC Farms ............................................55 KK Farms ............................................69 Klompien Red Angus............................63 Kniebel Cattle Co ................................67
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Koenig Ranch Reds ........................14,62 Kolle Red Angus ..................................57 Kravig Red Angus ................................64 Kuhn ....................................................27 Lacy’s Red Angus ................................59 Laubach Red Angus ............................63 Lautenschlager & Sons ..............19,53,69 Lazy J Bar ............................................64 Leland Red Angus ..........................40,62 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................65 Loosli Red Angus ................................69 Lorenzen Ranches ..............................69 Lost Creek Red Angus ........................59 Lowderman, Cody ................................66 Lowery, Matt ........................................66 Lucht Red Angus .................................59 Ludvigson ........................29,36,37,39,41 MARS Red Angus ................................63 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................69 McDonald ............................................68 McLean Red Angus ..............................55 McMurphy Farms. ................................65 McPhee Red Angus..............................69 Mercer Farm ........................................55 Messmer Red Angus. ..........................64 Milk Creek Reds. ..................................63 Missouri Red Angus Show-Me Sale ....50 Mobley, Luke ........................................66 Morris/Box Ranch ................................57 Mushrush Red Angus .......................5,67 Namken Red Angus ............................65 Niobrara Red Angus ............................19 North Dakota Red Angus Assoc. ..........58 OHR ....................................................64 Oak Ridge Farms ................................65 Osborn Red Angus ..............................55 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................69 Peacock Red Angus ............................61 Pelton ..................................................67 Pieper Red Angus ..........................15,59 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..............50,62 Plain Jan’s ............................................61 Pool Ranch...........................................66 Quality Genetics ..................................57 Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................69 RAFI ....................................................68 Red Angus Assoc. of the Carolinas ......34
Rafter H Ranch ....................................50 Ramsdale Reds ...................................67 Red Angus Society of Australia ............66 Redland Red Angus ............................62 Red Cow Relocators ............................66 Red Fork Red Angus ............................62 Red Hill Farms ................................49,55 Red Western Sale ................................21 Reds at the Big Bend Sale ....................6 Reds in the Heartland Sale ..................55 Rhodes Red Angus, LLC......................67 Rhodes Red Angus Ranch ..................20 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................55 Rocking Bar H ......................................69 Rogers Cattle Co. Red Angus ..............69 Rouse Red Angus ................................65 S Diamond Angus ................................59 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................59 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................63 Schuler Red Angus ..............................59 Select Sires ..........................................11 Shady Bottom Ranch ..........................31 Sheaman Ranch ..................................64 Shepherd Red Angus ..........................63 Shoal Creek..........................................69 Shobe, Kyle ..........................................66 Solid Rock Red Angus. ........................64 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ....................54,64 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................69 Stout, Justin..........................................66 Strauss Free Raised ............................64 Sun River..............................................62 Sutherlin Farms ....................................62 TJS Red Angus ....................................62 Thomas Ranch ....................................30 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................55 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................57 Twedt Red Angus ................................35 Valnes Ranch Red Angus ....................64 Veto Valley Farms ................................55 Wedel Red Angus ................................67 Westphal Red Angus............................63 Whitley Red Angus ..............................55 Windrush Farm ....................................69 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................69 WRAZ Red Angus ................................66 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............65
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