Red Angus Magazine - February by Red Angus Association of America

VOLUME 60, NUMBER 2

FEBRUARY 2024

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Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America

Volume 60, Number 2 18335 E 103rd Avenue, Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022 940-387-3502 • Fax 888-829-6069 RedAngus.org Publisher/Advertising Director.....................Tracey Koester 701-391-5440 • tracey@redangus.org Editor............................................ Brandi Buzzard Frobose 785-448-0239 • brandi@redangus.org

Table of Contents – February 2024 Features Wyoming Ranch Thrives With Red Angus..........................................48 Beyond the Ranch Gates................................................................62 Economic and Environmental Benefits to Feeding Alternatives..........76 There’s a Learning Curve to Using EPDs..........................................90 Every Penny Counts for Optimal Profit...........................................104

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Published 10 times annually by the Red Angus Association of America at the national headquarters (18335 E. 103rd Ave., Suite 202, Commerce City, CO 80022). A non-political magazine dedicated to the promotion and improvement of breeding, feeding and marketing Red Angus cattle. Subscription rate: U.S., 1 year - $30; 2 years - $50. Canada and Mexico, 1 year - $44, 2 years - $82 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only). International Air Mail, 1 year - $55; 2 years - $100 (Payable in U.S. Funds Only). These rates are based on Third Class Bulk mailed from Jefferson City, Missouri. Add $20 per year for First Class.

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Board Commentary..............................................................................................4 Association Commentary....................................................................................12 Marketing Update...............................................................................................22 Member Services Bulletin...................................................................................30 What’s the Deal With Accuracy?..........................................................................40 Do Cattle Feeders Really Care About Genetics?..................................................114 8 Reasons Why Beef-on-Dairy Makes the Perfect Cross.....................................116 Unlocking Genetic Potential: The Vital Role of EPDs in Red Angus Cattle............122 Member News..................................................................................................129 New Members..................................................................................................132 Calendar of Events...........................................................................................142 Advertiser Index...............................................................................................144

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Red Angus America February 2024

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Board Commentary

Board of Directors PRESIDENT Kyley DeVoe | Justin, Texas kyley@3klandandcattle.com

by Jason Anderson, Area 6 Director

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT AREA 4 DIRECTOR - SOUTHWEST Tony Ballinger | Morgan Mill, Texas anthony.ballinger@adm.com

The rising costs of inputs throughout the agriculture economy has strengthened the desire for producers to maximize the return on their product, however, the cattle industry can be a hard place to realize those returns. Mother Nature, bad timing and external market pressures can rob us of our control. Using EPDs to add value to a calf crop is an inexpensive and highly effective way to take some of that control back.

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT AREA 7 DIRECTOR - NORTHEAST Rob Hess | Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net

Due to the large suite of EPDs available to producers, deciding which ones to focus on, and why, can be confusing. The heritability and economic relevance of those traits can really help narrow our emphasis. Traits with high heritability can include, but are not limited to, carcass traits, structure and birth weight. Weaning weight and yearling weight have medium heritability while fertility and longevity traits have the lowest heritability. That being said, Birth Weight, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight and carcass EPDs not only have the most phenotypic data supporting them, but are the most accurate of the entire EPD set.

TREASURER REGION C DIRECTOR Jeff Pettit | Sebree, Kentucky jeff@diamondpcattle.com AREA 2 DIRECTOR - MONTANA BOARD SECRETARY Kay Klompien | Manhattan, Montana klmpnra@gmail.com

It’s easy to say that pounds pay, but quality pounds pay better. After looking through a few different grid options, it recently hit me how difficult some of the discounts are to overcome. When reviewing a kill sheet, it is easy to see how much money is left on the table when those dreaded parentheses show up.

REGION A DIRECTOR Keith Hickle | Auburn, Washington keith.a.hickle@gmail.com

“EPDs are one of the best tools available to producers to help avoid some of these profit killers.”

REGION B DIRECTOR Craig Bieber | Leola, South Dakota craig@bieberredangus.com

One grid deducted $25 per hundredweight on carcasses weighing less than 535 pounds and carcasses less than 750 pounds were discounted $3 per hundredweight. Meanwhile, carcasses weighing 950 to 1100 pounds earned a $3 per hundredweight premium.

AREA 1 DIRECTOR - WEST George Murdock | Pendleton, Oregon murdockcattle@gmail.com AREA 3 DIRECTOR - ROCKY MOUNTAIN Aaron Kravig | Karval, Colorado akravig@kravigredangus.com AREA 5 DIRECTOR - NORTHERN PLAINS Stephanie Jung | Mina, South Dakota lazyjbarranch@yahoo.com AREA 6 DIRECTOR - GREAT PLAINS Jason Anderson | Oberlin, Kansas jasonea9@hotmail.com AREA 8 DIRECTOR - SOUTHEAST Jim Yance | Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com

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Carcass quality was both heavily rewarded and discounted, as well. A Prime carcass carried a $20 per hundredweight premium, while a Select carcass was discounted by $20.92 per hundredweight. To no surprise, Choice beef carries no premium. Yield Grade 4s and 5s carried a $10 per hundredweight discount as well. It was obvious that financial incentives on the grid were derived from avoiding the discounts more often than attaining the premiums. This isn’t the case with all grids of course, but it got me thinking. Let’s assume we have a live calf with an average 850-pound carcass weight that is a Choice Yield Grade 3. That animal doesn’t garner much in the way of premiums but does avoid a potential discount of $475.32. I will agree that there are going to be very few Yield Grade 5 animals with a carcass weight of less than 535 pounds, but nevertheless, there is the risk for a pretty significant discount. EPDs are one of the best tools available to producers to help avoid some of these profit killers. I’m not here to advocate for chasing the top 1% or going to the absolute extremes, but using highly heritable, highly accurate, data-driven EPDs can be one of the easiest ways to add value and predictability to our calf crop. By using EPDs in our genetic selections, we don’t just try to attain premiums for our cattle, we are also working to remove the risk of discounts. This mitigation of risk makes the cattle inherently more desirable to buyers, and more buyers means more bids. //

AREA 9 DIRECTOR - MIDWEST Will Andras | Manchester, Illinois andras@irtc.net 4

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KOESTER PROPULSION 261 (#4773529)

A calving-ease son of Lorenzen Insight 9917 out of a cow line with incredible longevity. He will offer strong HPG, CEM and Stay while siring calves with marbling. He is an all-around bull ranking in the top 13% for the ProS index.

HERD SIRE PROSPECT! Fantastic growth with outstanding carcass. His offspring will punch the scale down and have high-quality end product. Exceptional dam – a lineage of easy fleshing, great uddered females with staying power.

HERD SIRE PROSPECT! Combine Propulsion, Marksman and Domain and you get a stud that will sire growth, feed conversion and carcass merit. He scores impressive rankings across the board with a top 14% ProS and top 2% GM.

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KOESTER WARRANT 268 (#4773543)

Want growth without sacrificing maternal? This Warrant son will do the trick! He recorded top weights at both weaning and yearling, and he has his dam’s quiet disposition – an own granddaughter of Glacier Chateau 744.

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KOESTER PROPULSION 2115 (#4773613)

HERD SIRE PROSPECT! Impressive ProS and HB indexes in this calving-ease, high-marbling herd sire prospect. Exceptional breed rankings across the board. His deep, soggy dam is easy fleshing and always weans a great one.

KOESTER DRIVER 298 (#4773595)

If you are in the business of raising beef, don’t pass up this Drive Time son that ranks in the top 8% GM. His balance and style will add eye appeal to a set of calves that will perform for the feeders and on the rail.

Progeny sell from ... Lorenzen Warrant 8273 • Lorenzen Insight 9917 Bieber CL Stockmarket E119 • BB Propulsion 9096 Leland Full House 7465 • LARR Drive Time 9542

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Selling: 200 Bulls • 30 Comm. Yearling Heifers Including age-advantaged bulls from Koester Red Angus

Leland RED ANGUS RANCH Melvin & Luella Leland • (701) 565-2347 Todd & Carla Leland • (701) 565-2361 192 Hwy 16 N • Sidney, MT 59270 lelandra@restel.net • www.lelandredangus.com

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SOLD $2,800 - 45 BRED COWS - 1200#s

Greg Haydal, Casey & Nicki Miller Milliron Triangle Ranch – Miles City, MT

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C-T REPUTATION 0094 Reg. #4296453 ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MA

FEDDES REPUTATION 093-2310 Reg. #4631725 YG

CW REA FAT

123 67 56 15 -4.0 81 133 0.32 2.41 33 15 13 9 17 0.51 -0.05 43 0.52 -0.01 C-T RED ROCK 5033 x PIE ONE OF A KIND 352 Reputation is the top-selling herd sire to Overmiller Red Angus, KS and Niobrara Red Angus, NE. Going back to one of our top donors, C-T Linsey 0964, he is a big performer with 113 WR and YR, solid carcass, 101 Marb-R, 106 REA-R. He sires impressive calves – the high-selling bull and high-selling sire group at our 2023 sale. He also sired the high-selling bred heifer at the 2023 NILE sale. Used in four different herds, he has consistent calving ease, growth and phenotype. Sons sell this spring!

Thanks to all of our friends who made the Big Sky Elite Female Sale such a great event.

ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MA

FEDDES TREADSTONE 704-9352 Reg. #4116550 ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MA

CW REA FAT

97 50 47 12 -1.4 90 139 0.31 2.38 33 9 14 7 13 0.68 0.20 43 0.25 0.05 5L BOURNE 117-48A x FEDDES SILVER BOW B226 He was one of our top-selling bulls in 2020 to Leland Red Angus. He is a moderate frame bull that sires outstanding growth, carcass and maternal traits. His dam is a very productive Silver Bow daughter from the great Blockana cow family. Her dam was still in production at 13 years old.

C-T SENECA 1012 Reg. #4468395 ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MA

CW REA FAT

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FEDDES 401K 2214 Reg. #4631719 ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MA

CW REA FAT

143 61 82 13 -2.5 77 142 0.41 2.75 30 19 14 10 16 0.80 0.20 48 0.38 0.06 BIEBER CL STOCKMARKET E119 x MR COACH 1296 2214 may very well be the best Stockmarket son we have seen to date. His dam is a complete outcross to most of the breed with her sire being MR Coach 1296 and out of a top Blockana cow that has worked her way into our donor pen. Ratios were 114 WR, 119 YR & 123 REA ratio. This is another bull we used heavily in our herd this spring and we intend to continue to use him. Owned with Schriefer Red Angus.

FEDDES MANHATTAN 2282 Reg. #4631489 YG

60 29 31 15 -4.0 77 127 0.31 2.03 21 14 12 9 11 0.41 0.19 29 0.05 0.05 RREDS SENECA 731C x 5L INDEPENDENCE 560-298Y C1012 is one of our top sellers in our 2022 sale to Kent McCune, OK. He is an extremely powerful Seneca son with loads of volume and muscle, and a very solid leg and foot structure. He boasts a 86 BR, a 107 WR and sired our top WR bull calf for 2023. Dam is an extremely deep bodied Tina cow from our donor pen that puts it all together with a 101 MPPA. Semen will be available for 2024!

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135 69 66 15 -4.3 73 118 0.28 2.07 35 8 13 9 16 0.74 0.07 40 0.30 0.01 C-T REPUTATION 0094 x 5L BOURNE 117-48A He was our second-high-selling bull this spring selling to Weber Red Angus & Charolais. He boasts 14 traits in the top 28% of the breed. His ratios were 114 WR, 105 YR & 116 IMF. He comes from a gorgeous cow that goes back to multiple generations of donors.

Monday, March 11, 2024

ProS HB GM CED BW WW YW ADG DMI M ME HPG CEM ST MA

CW REA FAT

83 48 34 15 -3.5 73 117 0.28 2.70 39 24 10 9 17 0.46 0.11 40 0.11 0.00 C-T REPUTATION 0094 x LASO FRONT ROW X37D Phenotypically, one of the very top Reputations to sell yet. Another top seller out of a gorgeous Front Row daughter that comes from a long line of highly maternal Blockana females. 129 WR, 119 YR & 113 IMF ratio. We used this bull heavily this spring because of his structural correctness, growth, strong carcass traits and the maternal females in his pedigree. Owned with Watkins Red Angus & 3K Red Angus.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Tom Brink Ext. 4 | tombrink@redangus.org DIRECTOR OF BREED IMPROVEMENT Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D. Ext. 29 | lindsay@redangus.org EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Halla Ramsey Ext. 10 | halla@redangus.org REDSPRO & REGISTRY SPECIALIST Kaitlyn Fulmer Ext. 6 | kaitlyn@redangus.org REDSPRO & REGISTRY SPECIALIST Stephanie Essegian Ext. 26 | stephanie@redangus.org DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Ariana De La Garza Ext. 24 | ariana@redangus.org DNA CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Julia Sanderson Ext. 14 | julia@redangus.org DATABASE AND REGISTRATION CONSULTANT Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 | kenda@redangus.org DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Kim Heller, Ph.D. 515-851-2019 | kim@redangus.org PUBLISHER & ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tracey Koester 701-391-5440 | tracey@redangus.org EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Brandi Buzzard Frobose 785-448-0239 | brandi@redangus.org DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Lisa Bryant 405-766-8942 | lisa@redangus.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Katie Martin Ext. 16 | katiemartin@redangus.org SHOW SPECIALIST Erin Dorsey 970-396-5420 | erin@redangus.org ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR Janet Russell Ext. 11 | janet@redangus.org MEMBERSHIP & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Dalli Hobbs Ext. 7 | dalli@redangus.org JUNIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR Taylor Dorsey 970-397-0356 | taylordorsey@redangus.org RECEPTIONIST Andi Inmon Ext. 3 | receptionist@redangus.org

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February 2024

Leverage the Red Angus ‘Bell Curve’ to Make Genetic Progress by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

One of the most effective ways to make genetic progress in your cow herd, whether commercial or seedstock, is to make breeding decisions with one eye on the bell curve. Where cattle rank within the Red Angus population is an important consideration when mapping out the genetics for next year’s calf crop. Most of us are familiar with the concept of a bell-shaped curve or normal distribution (see Figure 1). Measure any characteristic in a cattle population, and we find many animals that rank either side of average. There are always a lot of cattle in the middle of the distribution. By contrast, fewer Figure 1. Bell Curve or Normal Distribution animals will be found that rank exceptionally high or exceptionally low for any trait(s) of interest. Geneticists have long taught that understanding a population’s bell curve, or distribution from high to low, for economically important traits is foundational to making genetic improvement. For example, a breeding bull that ranks above breed average for growth fits the needs of a herd that is seeking more growth and weight. Once you have established your genetic goals, the Red Angus percentile table (Link: https://redangus.org/genetics/epd-percentiles/) can be used to help identify specific levels of traits that meet your needs. This table represents the breed’s bell curve in numerical form. Here is another simple example on how to use the bell curve: Suppose one of your goals is to produce long-lasting females. Studying the percentile chart might lead you NOT to buy a bull that is below the 50th percentile for RAAA’s Stayability EPD. By keeping your genetics in the top half of the bell curve for Stayability, you will add longevity to your herd. Index Goals Using the percentile table and setting goals for RAAA’s indexes (ProS, HerdBuilder and GridMaster) is important, because these indexes consolidate the impact of multiple traits which affect the bottom line. Perhaps a commercial breeder decides to avoid breeding animals that rank in the bottom third of the population for any of the three indexes. He or she would therefore seek genetics that are closer to breed average or above. Following through on this genetic goal over several breeding seasons will result in multi-trait genetic progress and, importantly, it will help eliminate low-genetic-merit animals. Lest we think this exercise is only for so-called “sophisticated breeders,” consider how simple it can be to establish such goals for your operation. In a commercial herd, a breeder might decide to only buy bulls ranking in the top half of the Red Angus population for ProS, the breed’s comprehensive conception-to-carcass index. That simple goal will help the breeder add multi-trait genetic merit to their herd. The result being more valuable feeder calves and replacement heifers.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 GMRA Sale Facility Logan, MT • 1 p.m. MDT

BREED-LEADING PERCENTILE RANKINGS SLEEP ALL NIGHTERS

Reg #

Animal ID ProS% HB%

GM% CED% BW% WW% YW% ADG% DMI% Milk% ME% HPG% CEM% Stay% Marb% YG% CW% REA% BF%

4790894 4790920 4790938 4790980 4791026 4796196 4791038

3222L 3236L 3245L 3266L 3289L 345 3295L

15 3 6 70 24 4 12 40 15 8 6 44 79 1 1 73 41 13 10 73 29 14 6 44 25 5 10 82

Reg #

Animal ID ProS% HB%

GM% CED%BW% WW% YW% ADG% DMI% Milk% ME% HPG% CEM% Stay% Marb% YG% CW% REA% BF%

4790860 4790862 4790866 4790878 4790900 4790918 4796186 4790948 4796134 4790978 4791018

3205L 3206L 3208L 3214L 3225L 3235L 316 3250L 332 3265L 3285L

6 44 58 37 29 34 27 98 64 14 41 86 9 23 34 14 86 84 30 54 86 9 94 58 12 60 80 15 98 95 8 91 88

Reg #

Animal ID ProS% HB%

4790858 4790890 4790960 4790966 4790972 4790976 4791004 4791014

3204L 3220L 3256L 3259L 3262L 3264L 3278L 3283L

Reg #

Animal ID ProS% HB%

GM% CED% BW% WW% YW% ADG% DMI% Milk% ME% HPG% CEM% Stay% Marb% YG% CW% REA% BF%

4796130 4790934 4790952 4790970 4790998 4791000 4791016

304 3243L 3252L 3261L 3275L 3276L 3284L

51 75 64 7 12 53 51 30 26 22 48 10 36 3 6 37 7 54 54 18 34 56 40 3 78 62 56 25

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Animal ID ProS% HB%

GM% CED%BW% WW% YW% ADG% DMI% Milk% ME% HPG% CEM% Stay% Marb% YG% CW% REA% BF%

4790872 4790902 4790908 4796208 4790936 4790950 4790968

3211L 3226L 3229L 312 3244L 3251L 3260L

33 5 8 6 5 5 99 20 96 26 1 10 3 4 7 2 1 99 37 93 60 4 12 27 19 4 2 1 99 28 88 34 14 23 26 26 6 4 3 97 46 99 12 8 41 14 29 10 17 32 87 13 70 93 35 40 12 13 2 1 1 97 68 69 25 5 11 25 19 10 7 5 93 66 87 8 4

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21 49 2 3 4 12 37 12 9 8 19 53 30 49

1 7 29 34 81 95 32 69 1 3 14 38 32 58 6 25 23 60 26 58 15 54

41 32 29 72 72 24 72

12 24 15 68 67 9 55

10 12 7 25 2 6 51 90 40 45 17 17 2 8

15 82 41 7 41 66 56 2 35 53 15 16 16 55 43 1 33 28 50 1 78 97 13 1 51 77 57 20

46 3 20 16 23 35 30

34 23 67 45 3 22 36 58 44 34 49 96 19 36 80 19 29 85 40 44 33

34 1 45 94 54 62 41

42 59 66 37 55 42 37

POWER BULLS

1 5 1 1 5 3 3 2 6 8 1

1 4 1 1 5 2 3 2 5 7 1

3 4 2 1 7 2 6 2 5 9 1

99 99 99 99 98 92 89 94 91 68 98

51 94 27 6 12 3 57 5 6 81 10 97 66 15 23 12 97 17 49 98 17 95 10 99 82 9 98 6 34 98 72 79 12 9 92 14 85 3 23 75 19 93 44 6 3 12 73 1 13 62 23 95 57 64 20 12 47 29 47 30 29 95 37 4 60 29 14 29 20 12 57 95 17 51 23 8 91 7 15 98 40 99 17 42 48 13 95 6 58 81 18 88 62 96 22 32 62 7 13 75 22 76 44 64 61 12 84 4 20 85

CARCASS SPECIALISTS

GM% CED%BW% WW% YW% ADG% DMI% Milk% ME% HPG% CEM% Stay% Marb% YG% CW% REA% BF%

4 59 1 32 32 2 1 1 44 95 4 92 88 1 1 1 69 97 9 98 93 3 4 6 20 71 5 99 97 2 2 2 5 9 24 93 95 1 4 18 12 64 3 82 84 2 1 1 6 11 20 80 67 11 17 30 6 37 5 60 73 4 2 1

9 4 3 11 11 18 11 11 6 30 11 13 34 11

41 85 26 51 48 73 50

93 99 64 81 88 70 81 98

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Bob & Julie Morton • Tom & Katie Morton • Jim Morton 2431 Logan Trident Road • Three Forks, MT 59752 Bob: 406 580-0348 • Tom: 406-209-6754 • www.gmracattle.com

Association Commentary: Leverage the Red Angus ‘Bell Curve’ to Make Genetic Progress

What most operations should try to avoid is the use of genetic inputs that rank all over the bell curve, from high to low and numerous points in between. An actual example of a ranch that could use more genetic consistency in their bulls is in the GridMaster index. This northern Plains herd is using Red Angus bulls that rank from the top 19% for GridMaster all the way to the bottom 4%. Their bulls are quite varied from a genetic standpoint, which is likely reducing the uniformity of their calves.

GridMaster Ranks on 14 Herd Bulls in One Commercial Herd Top 19%, 24%, 39%, 39%, 41%, 45%, 51%, 51%, 58%, 60%, 66%, 71%, 76% and 96% Using the Red Angus bell curve to set genetic goals and select breeding inputs will result in genetic progress. However, discipline is needed to stay true to those goals in building of a topnotch set of cows. //

Using the bell curve to set genetic goals and select herd bulls will result in genetic progress, consistency and uniformity in a calf crop.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 t e e r G Meet & Selling:

31st Annual

At the Ranch, Harlowton, MT

Yearling Bulls Open Yearling Heifers

ires: SNIO John Wicks 0092

Six Mile Fifth Sense 122H Lucht Maximum Power 0170

Visit ou:r website Fischer Red Angus Ron & Esther Fischer Harlowton, MT 406-632-5598 fischerredangus.com 14

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Marketing Update

The Power of Versatility Red Angus Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL MARKETING Kelly Smith 417-855-9461 | kelly@redangus.org COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Rachael Oliver 406-480-1569 | rachael@redangus.org COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Josh Taylor | josh@redangus.org 918-605-5139 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Cory Peters | cory@redangus.org 402-418-2351 COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Taylor Ohlde | taylor@redangus.org 913-626-2715 VALUE-ADDED DEPARTMENT TEAM LEAD Jeananne Drouhard Ext. 18 | jeananne@redangus.org VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS SPECIALIST Lauren Weingardt Ext. 20 | laurenweingardt@redangus.org ENROLL IN VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS AND ORDER TAGS: tags@redangus.org 940-477-4593

Weekly Email Marketing Service of Feeder and Finished Cattle The Red Angus show list informs feedyard managers, order buyers and other interested parties of Red Angus-influenced cattle. Producers can market feeder or finished cattle through this free service when selling through a sale barn, video auction or private treaty. The weekly show list is emailed to potential buyers through the Red Angus FeederFax email service. To upload information about cattle or to view cattle available, visit RedAngus.org/showlist. To receive the weekly FeederFax marketing service that will highlight that week’s show list, please email tags@redangus.org. 22

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by Taylor Ohlde, Commercial Marketing Specialist

If you know me at all, you know I have a soft spot for a solid brood cow. Cows that don’t require babysitting, live off available resources and last longer than the rest. Red Angus females do all of this. Quite honestly, they are what pushed me to apply for my current position with the Association. It’s safe to say that ranching is a hard lifestyle with a certain amount of romance to it. But when you throw in a herd of red cows, I’ve found that it makes those cold days and long nights a little easier. In today’s cattle cycle we are asking them to do so much more than we ever have before. We want our cows to maintain body condition, get bred in a tight window, calve on their own and wean off a big calf every year – all while consuming as little feed as possible. Not to mention, we demand they meet those goals during the heat of the summer, the cold of the winter, and with all the challenges that come in between. More times than not, Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced females surface to the top in these categories. In my travels since starting as a commercial marketing team member, I have had the opportunity to visit and ride in the passenger seat with many top-notch cattlemen. One of the topics of conversation is how these females work for the rancher – not the other way around. Red Angus cows are versatile in whatever production system they are put in: whether it is back on Red Angus bulls, a terminal Continental cross or southern cross with Brahman influence. They just work. The other thing I have noticed, even before joining RAAA, is the increase of red-hided females in pastures of commercial cattlemen. The recognition and reputation of those cattle is noticed across the beef industry. It is quite the statement to see more and more producers trusting the breed to incorporate their maternal quality and efficiency in their herds. One of the best ways to not only stay relevant in the industry, but to excel, is to remain versatile. Red Angus cattle can meet the demands of commercial cattlemen’s marketing strategies – whether it be feeder cattle, maternal replacements, high-performance seedstock or an elite cow base in a crossbreeding scenario. We have something to offer. Watching Red Angus-influenced open and bred females demand a premium in the marketplace excites me for not only the future of the breed, but the industry in general. As a testament to these females, I have received calls from commercial producers looking for groups of 3- to 5-year-old cows to add to their herds. And in my experience thus far, it is harder than you might think to locate big groups of young Red Angus females. Why? Because they are too valuable to sell once they get into production. We all know good help is hard to find, especially for the long term. So, when it comes to your cow herd, choose the Red Angus female. She’ll show up early, work overtime and doesn’t take a day off. And best of all, you’ll get many years of service out of her. The longevity of these cattle makes the difference. They live up to the age old saying of “buy ‘em and like ‘em.” //

Strategically Focused Annual Production Sale

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

1 p.m. CST • At the Ranch • McHenry, ND 9 mi. N. of McHenry, 2 mi. E. & 1/2 mi. N. elling:65 Yearling Red Angus Bulls 20 Registered Bred Red Angus Heifers

8 2-Year-Old Red Angus Bulls

135 Commercial Bred Red Angus Heifers

Catalog Online: www.twedtredangus.com Videos Online: DVAuction.com

STRA DRIFTER 3013

TAC DRIFTER H10 x STRA RELENTLESS BW: 83 • WW: 767 • #4812403

STRA ADMIRAL 3051

STRA ADMIRAL 0150 x BECKTON EPIC R397 K BW: 73 • WW: 706 • #4812203

STRA ADMIRAL 3104

STRA ADMIRAL 0150 x BIEBER SPARTACUS A193 BW: 89 • WW: 901 • #4803268

STRA DRIFTER 3014

TAC DRIFTER H10 x STRA RELENTLESS BW: 76 • WW: 744 • #4812469

STRA ADMIRAL 3077

STRA ADMIRAL 0150 x BIEBER SPARTACUS A193 BW: 81 • WW: 852 • #4803262

STRA BLUE PRINT 3018

RREDS BLUE PRINT H001 x RED MINBURN COPENHAGEN 3Y BW: 84 • WW: 697 • #4803286

STRA BLUE PRINT 3035

RREDS BLUE PRINT H001 x BIEBER ROOSEVELT W384 BW: 86 • WW: 710 • #4803282

STRA BLUE PRINT 3052

RREDS BLUE PRINT H001 x BIEBER SPARTACUS A193 BW: 89 • WW: 741 • #4803258

STRA PRESIDENT 3050

U2Q PRESIDENT 64H x BASIN HOBO 0545 BW: 87 • WW: 719 • #4803266

... to raise the BEST GENETICS in the INDUSTRY for the SUCCESS of our CUSTOMERS!

STRA DRIFTER 3022

TAC DRIFTER H10 x STRA RELENTLESS BW: 79 • WW: 780 • #4812395

STRA BLUE PRINT 3103

RREDS BLUE PRINT H001 x RED U-2 RECON 192Y BW: 88 • WW: 757 • #4803276

STRA ADMIRAL 3034

STRA ADMIRAL 0150 x LARSON SUN KING 016 BW: 82 • WW: 807 • #4803288

STRA LEGEND 2016

STRA THE LEGEND 022 x BIEBER DRIVEN C540 BW: 92 • WW: 690 • #4663259

STRA BLUE PRINT 3047

RREDS BLUE PRINT H001 x BIEBER ROOSEVELT W384 BW: 84 • WW: 814 • #4803280

STRA DRIFTER 2147

TAC DRIFTER H10 x BIEBER ROLLIN DEEP Y118 BW: 88 • WW: 699 • #4663363

Featuring ... 20 REGISTERED RED ANGUS BRED HEIFEERS

STRA QUEEN 2085

RED U2 TOWNSHIP 17G x LSF SAGA 1040Y BW: 78 • WW: 641 • #4663189

STRA EXPRESS 2028

RED U2 TOWNSHIP 17G x 5L ADVANTAGE 3267-221Y BW: 104 • WW: 628 • #4663217

STRA MTX 2013

STRA ADMIRAL 0150 x BIEBER SPARTACUS A193 BW: 66 • WW: 633 • #4663421

85 Commercial Bred Heifers consigned by Gerald Twedt

This is the entire offering of my dad’s commercial replacement bred heifers. They are homeraised coming from a closed herd with 40 years of genetics. They are all Twedt Red Angus sired. Due to start calving the end of February. U/S data available and sorted into calving groups.

50 Commercial Bred Heifers consigned by Logan Harding 35 head are AI bred to RREDS BLUE PRINT H001, due February 21. 15 head are due in March, Simmental-Red Angus-cross heifers.

Sam Twedt

C: (701) 388-4035 • H: (701) 262-4768 twedtredangus@hotmail.com 2061 95th Ave NE McHenry, ND 58464 www.twedtredangus.com

Online Bull Sale

RED ANGUS

Jones

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Bidding opens at noon • Closes at 6 pm MST

Open House March 8, 2024

Sons of these sires sell:

D/M Auction Center – 3 miles north of Springfield, CO on Hwy 287

Genetics you can count on!

RREDS BLUE PRINT H001

RED U2Q BADGE 73H

A sampling of the sale bulls as calves:

L304 – Abigrace x Badge 73H

L305 – Badge 73H

L311 – Badge 73H

L314 – Blue Print H001

RED U2Q CABO 442J

Take a closer look at our herd at Jones Red Angus! 26

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For More Information: Jordan Jones – (719) 353-1023 February 2024

. . . r o functionality, longevity and growth with f d e r b s e n i l Blood credentials and experience to back it up! 46th Annual Production Sale

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 1 p.m. MST • At the Ranch • Firesteel, SD

Selling 90 1A Red Angus Bulls BHR PROMOTION 308 – #4779599

Additional Progeny by:

FRITZ MERLIN 0139 (#4326467) • BHR 221T 93 (#4165002) LSF SRR PRAIRIE FACTOR 1089J (#4455735) HRP COMPLETE 1007J (#4459065) • BHR IMPECCABLE 156 (#4511107) BHR HIGH PLAINS 1188 (#4511209) • BHR DEFENDER 902 (#4164966) RED SSS APPROVE 540F (#4239844) • BHR INSPIRE 132 (#4511485) FRITZ YELLOWSTONE 0237 (#4326553) BHR INSPIRE 19 (#4511541) • TCC HIGHWAY 101 (#4522819) BHR MOONLIGHT 3167 – # 4779611

Featuring Sons of:

BB PROMOTION 9025 – #4169040

Broken Heart Ranch

RED ANGUS & QUARTER HORSES

EGL HOMELAND 0090 – #4373603

RED ALLISON MOONLIGHT 134J – #4635417

Gary & Suzet Pederson • 605-865-3190 • 605-848-3545 (c) Chad & Lisa Pederson • 605-850-9878 12523 245th Ave • Firesteel, SD 57633 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com • www.pedersonredangus.com

Member Services Bulletin

Member Services Reminders

DNA Testing: What Additional Testing Options Are Available?

The request to review and edit the Spring 2024 herd inventory was sent out in January by RAAA staff. Only females that are 16 months of age or older as of January 1 will be listed. The purpose of the Herd Inventory Report is to make sure ALL females listed in your Spring inventory are going to be active and producing for the current season. This is the best time to submit necessary disposals, season changes or transfer(s) to update your herd. If no changes are needed, you do not need to submit anything. Any changes to your active herd must be completed by the end of the day on March 6. All females listed on your active Spring inventory after March 6, 2024, will be billed the Spring THR Assessment in July. Please reach out to data@redangus.org with any questions.

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by Ariana De La Garza, DNA Customer Service Specialist

With the goal in mind of pushing Red Angus further, and gaining more knowledge for the future of the breed through data, using the RAAA’s offered DNA tests is a great way to set your herd above the rest. DNA testing can play a significant role in your breeding decisions, marketing tactics and culling decisions, along with providing key insights to the health and longevity of your herd. Aside from the familiar GeneSeek Genomic Panel and parentage tests that many producers utilize to meet RAAA DNA requirements, the RAAA offers several additional tests that producers can utilize to gather data and make important herd decisions moving forward. Those tests are: Tenderness – $25 ($20 if added on to a parentage or GGP test) Dwarf (D2) – $30 ($15 if added on to a parentage or GGP test) A2 Milk Proteins – $20 TH Defect – $20 Diluter (PMEL) – $15 BVD – $8 ($6 if added on to a parentage or GGP test) OH – 32 Horn/Polled – $40 CHO (DW Mutation) – $32

OS defect test – $20 AM defect test – $20 MA defect test – $20 CA defect test – $20 NH defect test – $20 ($10 if added on to a parentage or GGP test) DD defect test – $25 ($20 if added on to a parentage or GGP test) Black/Red Gene Carrier - $15 DM (Double Muscle) M1 defect test – $25 ($20 if added on to a parentage or GGP test)

If any of these tests are of interest and you would like additional testing on an animal that has already had DNA submitted, we can, in most cases, re-pull the sample previously submitted for further testing. If the previous sample has been deemed depleted, then a new sample will need to be submitted for additional testing. There is an additional $2 fee on top of the testing cost to pull a sample for re-testing. Please contact the RAAA DNA team for assistance in ordering additional testing on an animal that has already had DNA submitted.

New Member Orientation

Join us for new member orientation on Feb. 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. MST/12 p.m. CST. This is a Zoom call presentation reviewing each department in the association and the basic information about being a Red Angus member. Topics of Discussion: • Data Reporting • Total Herd Reporting • DNA Requirements

or visiting: RedAngus.org > Herd Management > Red Angus Alley

• • • •

Rules & Regulations Overview of Association & Programs Resources Q&A

Please RSVP by using the link provided in the welcome email or join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1485304728 Or Telephone: 720-902-7700 • Meeting ID: 148 530 4728 30

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We Love Red Angus – And We Really Love

High $Profit Red Angus!

As fellow Red Angus breeders, we must work together. We believe that we need to work together, that we need to share data, and that we need to have the best available tools to improve our cattle.

Supplemental EPDs Available to $Profit Share Partners: • Claw Shape- to ensure we are improving hoof structure. • Scrotal- to characterize this important male fertility and sexual maturity trait. • Teat & Udder Combined- to build better udders.

• Pulmonary Arterial Pressure- to ensure our cattle work in high altitude. • Mature Daughter Weight- to monitor the size of the females we are building. • Feed to Gain- to select for lines that convert better in the feedlot.

Coming Soon:

• Breeding Soundness- to select for lines that pass their 15-month-old BSE test at higher rates. • Cow Body Condition Score- to identify lines that produce easier fleshing daughters. It’s all about producing the best possible Red Angus. Now, these traits are all available to commercial ranchers via the Zoetis Inherit Select test. Pick your replacements using this powerful tool! ®

To learn more, please contact any of these Red Angus breeders

CAT TLE

Larry Melhoff (406) 596-1204

Ryan Ludvigson (515) 450-3124

Cody Halfmann (325) 245-8928

Bart Jones (615) 633-6941

Lee Leachman (970) 568-3983

Frank Wedel (620) 874-1437

Sam Lorenzen (541) 215-2687

Daniel Mushrush (620) 340-9774

Donnell Brown (940) 256-1406

Blake Angell (785) 410-3750

Member Services Bulletin: DNA Testing: What Additional Testing Options Are Available?

How to Fill Out the Order Form for Additional Tests If you wish to add additional testing to your DNA order, there is a special place to designate these. On the DNA order form, there is a column for indicating which genetic-defect test you wish to run for each animal. If defect testing is the only testing you wish to run, please indicate which test you would like and leave all other testing option columns unchecked. Please reach out to the RAAA DNA team at dna@redangus.org or 940387-3502, Ext. 8, if you have questions or if you would like more information on these additional tests the Association offers. Did you know the RAAA also offers two special programs to get females DNA tested at a discounted rate? Red Cow Rally for registered females and Red

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Navigator for commercial females. Please contact the DNA department if you are interested in getting more in-

formation on either of these programs or you can find more information at RedAngus.org > Genetics/DNA. //

These bulls are ready!

They’re here at the ranch, tested and ready to turn in with your cows & heifers!

Age-Advantaged Bulls at Private Treaty Selling: 2-Year-Olds – 20 Red Angus • 10 F1

3-Year-Olds – 2 Red Brahman • 7 F1 • 9 Red Angus

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Our bulls are born and raised in Florida, making them well adapted to our unique environment, forages and insects. They maintain their condition during breeding season, cover their cows and are an investment you can rely on for several years. Yearling – 75% Red Angus/25% Red Brahman Semen Available!

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THE TOP 50 BULLS SELL!

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024 Lunch at 12:00 Noon – Auction at 1:00 p.m.

Gilchrist / Star G Ranch Auction Barn 12144 Dove Avenue, Douds, Iowa 52551 HHH

Selling H H H

18 MONTH OLD BULLS, YEARLING BULLS & COMMERCIAL RED ANGUS FEMALES

All Bulls Will Be: H FERTILITY EVALUATED

H ULTRASOUNDED FOR CARCASS TRAITS H GGP DNA GENOMIC ENHANCED H GUARANTEED BREEDERS

Chappell Home Run H418 X LSF SRR Grand Prairie 7039E (#4742421) He ranks in the top 3% ProS, 5% HB, 1% WW, 1% YW,, 1% ADG, 2% CW Gilchrist High Endurance X H2R Profitbuilder B403 (#4742425) He ranks in the top 1% ProS, 4% HB, 3% GM, 2% ADG, 3% STAY, 2% REA

FREE BULL DELIVERY IN IOWA, MISSOURI, WESTERN MINNESOTA, and to other locations including Oklahoma City and Cullman, Alabama. Selling sons of -- Gilchrist High Endurance; Alamo; MRLA Resource; HRP Quarterback 0150; Domain; Limit Up; Chappell Home Run; Bieber Atomic; STRA Relentless; Bieber Blue Chip; Grindstone; Chappell General Custer; Six Mile Fifth Sense; Bieber Energize; GMRA Game Changer; Laser Focused; Jacobson Weigh Out; Webr Reform; KFRA H2 Mr Stockmarket. H BIEBER HARD DRIVE Y120 H Selling rare semen of this supersire!

H PIE HOLLYWOOD 222 H Selling embryos & semen on the $400,000 hottest bull in the breed!

For more information:

Kyle Gilchrist 641/919-1077 • Star G Ranch, Inc. Steve Koedam 507/920-7594 • Koedam Cattle Co. Dave Kemen 320/212-2478 • Kemen Farms Red Angus

LIVE BIDDING AT

Catalog at www.redcows.net Videos at DVAuction.com

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Breed Improvement

What’s the Deal With Accuracy? by Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D., Director of Breed Improvement As new initiatives are being put into place at RAAA, there has been quite a bit of talk about accuracy. Many of the questions include: “What is accuracy?” “How does a producer increase accuracy?” “What does a DNA test provide in accuracy values?” The next few paragraphs will help answer these questions, as well as clear up any uncertainties about accuracy. What is Accuracy? Accuracy (ACC) is a measure of the reliability of the calculated EPD and reflects the amount of information that is utilized in the calculation. Another way of looking at ACC is the relationship between the calculated EPD and the true genetic merit of the given animal. Accuracy values range from 0 to 1.0, with a larger value (closer to 1.0) meaning more information has been submitted. In REDSPro, ACC values are displayed times 100, or range from 0 to 100.

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“Accuracy is a measure of the reliability of the calculated EPD.” In Table 1., the number of progeny records to change the ACC value is shown based on the heritability of the trait. For instance, a low heritability would be a trait such as Heifer Pregnancy (HPG). To get to an ACC value of 0.01, one progeny record would need to be submitted, however, to get to an ACC value of 0.40, 70 progeny records would be needed. Now, let’s look at the other end of the spectrum, at a high-heritability trait such as Ribeye Area (REA). To get to

0.13 ACC, three progeny records are needed, however, if a 0.40 ACC is wanted, only 13 progeny records are needed. Thus, as heritability increases, fewer progeny records are required to meet the same level of accuracy. Thinking about ACC, this value tends to go hand in hand with the amount of confidence a producer will associate with their animals’ EPDs. For example, a producer may associate

Table 1. Number of Progeny Records to Change Accuracy ––––––––––––– Number of Progeny Records ––––––––––––– Heritability – Heritability – Heritability – Accuracy Low (0.1) Moderate (0.3) High (0.5) 0.01 1 1 1 0.05 4 2 1 0.13 13 5 3 0.20 22 7 4 0.40 70 22 13

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What’s the Deal With Accuracy? a lack of confidence with a younger animal’s EPDs as they tend to have fewer progeny records or even less performance data collected. In this instance, think of traits such as yearling weight, carcass records or heifer pregnancy. The opposite may be true for an older animal, as it may have multiple progeny records collected and reported; especially an older bull or AI sire with his daughters’ records for traits such as Stayability. However, time is of the essence, so how does a producer have more confidence in a younger bull? Regarding the available sources of information, genomic testing is the quickest way to increase accuracy and get closer to an animal’s true genetic value as a parent, especially when considering the amount of time involved. For instance, it takes five to seven weeks to run a DNA test compared to collecting data on progeny, which can take at least two years, depending on the trait.

Table 2. Progeny Equivalents for a DNA (GGP) Test Trait # of Progeny Trait Calving Ease 25+ Stayability Maternal Calving Ease 4 Carcass Weight Birth Weight 22 Marbling Weaning Weight 25+ Ribeye Area Yearling Weight 25+ Back Fat Docility 25+

One way to consider the information or knowledge gained from genomics is to find the equivalent number of progeny records that an animal would need to see a similar increase in ACC. In Table 2, a genomic test is equivalent to adding more than 25 calves for Calving Ease, 15 records for Stayability or even 10 carcass records for Marbling. Ultimately, ACC is a value that accounts for the amount of information and the reliability of the EPD. Furthermore,

# of Progeny 15 6 10 8 11

fewer progeny records are required to meet the same level of accuracy as the heritability of a trait increases. A genomic or DNA test is great way to make significant gains in ACC values, especially in a short amount of time. However, phenotypes are still needed to keep the database accurate for the Red Angus breed. All in all, a little bit of information in the form of phenotypes or genomic testing can make all the difference in your animals’ EPD accuracies. //

Use Red Choice to improve heifer development, increase marketing opportunities for Red Angus females and create reliable sources of high-quality replacement heifers for cattle producers.

To learn more about Red Choice and how to enroll heifers,visit RedAngus.org.

Red Choice Requirements • Heifers Enrolled in a Red Angus Value-Added Program • Vaccination Protocol • Pelvic Measurement/Tract Score • Phenotypic Assessment • Planned Mating to Eligible Sires • Pregnancy Exam Producers can put premium Red Choice females to work in their herd with the confidence these females have been managed and raised to the highest quality standards possible.

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February 2024

Semen Available on today’s

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A RANCHER’S RENDEZVOUS FRoM the heARt oF RAnch countRy thRockMoRton, tX March 11th -13th, 2024

265 Bulls (Angus, Red Angus, SimAngus™) 200 “Hand-Picked” Commercial Bred Heifers 50 Registered Red Angus Females 27 Ranch Horses The celebration of a

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

SELLING: • 13 Started 2-3 Year Olds

kicks off in extra special style, with the help of the sixth generation at R.A. Brown Ranch. For the first time in history they, and their friends, will be offering more “riding horses” then ever before. They have taken the eighty years of rich heritage of breeding and riding the best to a new level in the last few years. It has resulted in multiple high level championships in the arena but more importantly, they have stayed true to raising functional and versatile horses that are still useful on the ranch. We promise, you’ll like what you see!

• 8 Older Riding Horses • 3 Broodmares • 2 Yearlings • 1 Pony

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Selling 130 Red Angus Bulls

Selling 50 Black Red Angus Bulls

Selling 25 SimAngus Bulls

Selling 50 Red Angus Females

Selling 60 Angus Bulls

Selling 200 Commercial Bred Heifers

Mission Statement: We are continually striving to improve

the sustainability and efficiency of converting God’s forage into safe, nutritious and great tasting beef to better feed His people.

1 Big Event • 3 Incredible Days • Countless Reasons Monday, March 11th, 2024 8 am: Ranch Horse Competition featuring 100 of some of the nicest equine athletes in the region

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 8 am: Cowboy Coffee and Breakfast at the Chuckwagon 10:00 am: 9th Annual March Bull and Female Sale Begins

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8 am: Complimentary Colt Starting & Ranch Horse Clinic by NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, Clayton Edsall Noon: Lunch / Calcutta 1 pm: Saddle Run-off (Top 10 from Ranch Horse Competition) 4 pm: Horse Sale 6 pm: Dinner / Entertainment

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Red Soo Line Power Eye 161 x Lacy Marie 8190

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70 ELITE LOTS OF SIMMENTAL & RED ANGUS! View full sale offering online www.ebersale.com VIEW/BID LIVE ON THE INTERNET!

Professional Sale Management: Val & Lori Eberspacher 507.532.6694 Cell 612.805.7405 • sales@ebersale.com www.ebersale.com

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Wyoming Ranch Thrives With Red Angus by Katie Martin, Assistant Director of Communications

East-central Wyoming is home to a unique multi-faceted agriculture enterprise, rich in tradition with a strong vision of the future. Wagonhound Land and Livestock, owned by Art and Catherine Nicholas, is a working ranch headquartered 20 miles south of Douglas, Wyoming. What began as a modest 14,000-acre ranch in 1999 has blossomed into a sprawling 320,000-acre operation. Under the skilled guidance of general manager Dustin Ewing, the ranch has flourished. “It’s been a 20-year project building and developing the ranch,” Ewing said, explaining that the ranch’s success lies in its interconnected divisions. “We have four divisions including cattle, horses, farming and outfitting. The entire operation is anchored by our Red Angus cow herd.” Wagonhound’s choice of Red Angus cattle is no accident. Ewing discussed the ranch’s strategic move towards a pure Red Angus herd, “When we originally purchased the Red Angus-Gelbvieh-cross herd of about 250 head, we wanted a pure herd. We eliminated the Gelbvieh influence and went straight Red Angus. Now, our performance is exceptional for a larger herd.” Full-Cycle Beef Production Wagonhound doesn’t just raise cattle; the diversified operation raises them from start to finish. The cattle division boasts a capacity of 5,000 Red Angus commercial cows and 7,500 feedlot cattle. Calves born on the ranch remain there through the finishing phase, ensuring complete control over the quality of their beef.

Every fall, Wagonhound Land and Livestock drives its Red Angus herd 60 miles from the Laramie Mountains to winter meadows, meaning good feet and legs are crucially important for stayability and longevity.

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The cow herd summers in the Laramie Mountains and returns to headquarters in the fall. “We truck the pairs up there in the spring, because the babies are too small to make the trip,” cow-calf manager Justin Schwartzkopf described. “Early November we bring the cows home to their winter grounds on the meadows, so they don’t get snowed in on the mountain. It’s 60 miles they walk home every year. It takes us about five days to drive them.” Schwartzkopf highlighted the adaptability of Red Angus to the ranch’s challenging elevation. “We’re running between 4,000 and 9,000 feet of elevation, and I think these Red Angus acclimate well into our environment. They’re hearty and do their job through some extreme winters.” The calves are weaned on the mountain mid-October, then hauled to Wagonhound’s feedlot. “The calves come into the yard in the fall. We background them, then carry our yearlings over and fatten them on a Global Animal Partnership program,” feedlot manager Cory Everett explained. In addition to finishing cattle out, Everett also oversees the development of Wagonhound’s replacement heifers. “Red Angus females are a step above in my book. I’ve been AIing at Wagonhound for 13 years, and the fertility in these females is just unbelievable. We synchronize everything and have very few timed AIs. We pull on a heat basis and 90% to 95% of them will come into heat.”

Wyoming Ranch Thrives With Red Angus Knowing that Wagonhound females navigate challenging terrain during their life, Everett prioritizes structure when selecting replacements. “When we’re evaluating females in the alley, we pay close attention to feet, because they’re the foundation. Red Angus have worked well for us because they have better feet than many other breeds.” Top-Notch Marketing Strategies Wagonhound enrolls the calf crop in numerous value-added programs to ensure the traceability and quality of the ranch’s beef. These include RAAA’s Feeder Calf Certification Program, Earth Claims’ GAP and IMI Global’s NHTC, Verified Natural Beef, CARE and vegetarian-fed programs. Ewing underscored the commitment to transparency and quality, “When marketing our calves, we consider the things that are important to our buyers, such as age and source verification. We want to incorporate all the positive attributes consumers are looking for. “The Feeder Calf Certification Program works well for us for two reasons,” Everett explained. “First, it verifies the Red Angus genetics in our herd. Second, the EIDs serve a dual purpose, and can be used as the identifier when cattle are enrolled in other programs through IMI Global.” “The RAAA has been really good working with those

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Wagonhound Land and Livestock feeds out its calf crop in the 7,500head feedlot on the operation. All calves are enrolled in a multitude of value-added programs, including the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program. third-party companies. There’s a real camaraderie and everybody is trying to do what’s right for our industry. It aligns with how we see things,” Ewing added. Wagonhound clearly isn’t afraid to adapt and embrace new opportunities. Ewing explained, “Having developed a pure Red Angus herd with a strong genetic base, we’re now

Wyoming Ranch Thrives With Red Angus implementing some crossbreeding with Hereford to bring red baldies back into the herd to increase hybrid vigor. I really compliment RAAA for recognizing the importance of crossbreeding and the value of heterosis.” Farming Operations: Nurturing the Land Fueling the impressive Red Angus herd is the ranch’s extensive farming operation, overseen by farm manager Greg Richendifer. Operating on approximately 8,000 acres of irrigated farmland featuring a sophisticated irrigation system, Wagonhound produces all its own hay and corn, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the cattle operation. Richendifer underscored the importance of water resources, “The farm consists of 41 center pivots, and that water comes out of the North Platte River.” The arid climate with high altitude maximizes the quality of the alfalfa hay. In addition to serving as the backbone for the cattle operation, Wagonhound’s farm also produces some of the finest certified weed-free dairy, cattle and horse hay on the market. Wagonhound produces 20,000 tons of alfalfa each year, with more than 5,000 tons of premium hay maintained under modern storage facilities. Speaking of horses, Wagonhound’s equine legacy shines through its horse division, meticulously breeding and

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An integral part of the ranch’s operation, Wagonhound Land and Livestock’s horse division prides itself on high-performing ranch and reining horses that have been featured at prestigious equine events. raising both ranch and performance horses. The dedication to quality is evident in its achievements, including selling top-performing horses at renowned events such as the Four Sixes Ranch Return to the Remuda Sale and National Cutting Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity. Heather Sanchez, horse manager, provided insights into the horse division, “The horse division at Wagonhound consists of performance horses and ranch horses. Performance horses go into the reined cow horse competition. All of our cowboys use home-raised horses on the ranch.” “The primary purpose of the horse division is to produce horses to use on the ranch, but we’re super proud of those

He Sells…YCRA Hot Blooded KF18 (#4781165) Masculine and Massive!

York Creek Red Angus

13th Annual Bull Sale Wednesday, February 7, 2024 • 11 a.m. Dunlap Livestock • Dunlap, Iowa 45 Age-Advantage and Yearling Bulls 100 Herd-Building Commercial Replacement Heifers Breeding to make grazing-based females with improved foot and udder quality! Online videos and catalog available on DVAuction and at www.yorkcreekredangus.com

He Sells! YCRA Foreigner KF36 #4778793 Elite Calving Ease Prospect!

YCRA Foreigner E127 20 sons and grandsons sell! Semen available through Premium Beef Genetics. Select Sires Argentina has purchased the South American Semen Rights on Foreginer.

He Sells! YCRA Foreigner KF29 #4778855 Herdbuilder Phenom!

York Creek Red Angus 15702 County Road P4, Herman, NE 68029 • Grant: 402-870-1488 • Kurt: 402-533-3948 For catalogs, contact Grant Potadle: 402-870-1488 or Jake Wallis: 316-350-9455

Wyoming Ranch Thrives With Red Angus horses that you can go to town and play in the sporting events,” Ewing added. An Oasis for Wildlife Perhaps the most unique aspect of Wagonhound is its successful integration of an outfitting business with its working cattle ranch. As Dax McCarty, lead outfitter and wildlife natural resource manager, said, “There are many benefits of running an outfitting business beside a working cattle ranch. One is stewardship of the land. By running an outfitting business on a working cattle ranch, you’re basically raising wildlife without trying to raise wildlife. There are abundant opportunities for wildlife to flourish given the improvements we have as far as rotating pastures and water resources.” McCarty explained the services offered through the outfitting division. “We offer a full outfitting service, primarily for elk hunting, but also for mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope and black bear.” The Reid Creek Lodge, Wagonhound’s stunning 8,000-square-foot guest lodge, offers a luxurious and personalized experience for guests. Mitch McElwain, guest services manager, detailed the hospitality aspect, “We can host up to 20 guests and create a customized itinerary based

““Red Angus females are a step above ... the fertility in these females is just unbelievable. ” on their preferences.” McElwain further highlighted the interconnectedness of the Wagonhound divisions, sharing that, “About 50% of our guests are extremely interested in how a commercial cattle ranch operates.” Tradition, Innovation and a Vision for the Future Wagonhound’s story is one of continuous improvement and adaptation. Through the changes and improvements on the ranch throughout the years, one thing remains the same: the Red Angus breed plays a crucial role in Wagonhound’s success. As Wagonhound looks toward the future, its vision remains clear: to be be a responsible steward of the land, raise exceptional Red Angus cattle and provide unforgettable experiences for guests. Armed with its dedication to quality, innovation and collaboration, Wagonhound Land and Livestock is poised to continue its legacy as a Wyoming ranching powerhouse for years to come. //

Annual Production Sale

March 25, 2024

1:00 p.m. (MST) Sterling Livestock Commission Sterling, Colorado

Axtell Red Knight 6249 Duff Boss 20102

Selling 70 Registered Red Angus Yearling Bulls 20 Registered Red Angus Yearling Heifers PLUS several lots of high quality commercial Red Angus Heifers Our bulls and heifers are backed by a maternally oriented cow herd that is run like area commercial cattle. The sale cattle will be in “working” condition, not over fat. The dams are udder scored, the calves are culled for performance, birth weight, disposition and structure. Check out our website and Facebook page for more photos and sale information. Sale videos and broadcast available on DVAuction.com.

Brian and Jamie Jo Axtell

Red SSS Knock Out 661D His sons and daughters sell

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PO Box 21 - Anton, CO 80801 H 970-383-2332 C 970-554-1132 www.axtellcattlecompany.com or Find us on Facebook

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April 13th 2024

4th Annual Bull and Female Sale

At the Ranch - Hayes, SD

HRP ISABEL G1170-L3273 RAAA# 4813247

Sire: PIE CAPTAIN 057 MGS: SPRING COVE RENO 4021 CED: 14 | WWT: 83 | YWT: 133 MARB: 0.67 | REA: 0.39

HRP REBELLA H014-L3236 RAAA# 4822991

Sire: LOOSLI PERSEVERANCE 019 MGS: 9 MILE SPUR 8233 CED: 14 | WWT: 65 | YWT: 110 MARB: 0.49 | REA: 0.17

Featur ing s l l u B l u f r e 85 Pow and s r e f i e H e t i l E 15

HRP STONY 15H-L3237 RAAA# 4822993

Sire: KJL/CLZB COMPLETE 7000E MGS: 9 MILE FRANCHISE 6305 CED: 11 | WWT: 78 | YWT: 129 MARB: 0.75 | REA: 0.51

HRP QUARTERBACK 3064L RAAA# 4813171

HRP ICONIC 3000L RAAA# 48122797

Sire: PIE QUARTERBACK 789 MGS: BECKTON NEBULA P P707 CED: 16 | WWT: 70 | YWT: 123 MARB: 0.76 | REA: 0.16

Sire: DB ICONIC G95 MGS: LACY COLLUSION 115F CED: 15 | WWT: 87 | YWT: 142 MARB: 1.20 | REA: 0.30

HRP COMPLETE 3018L RAAA# 4822825

HRP CAPTAIN 3045L RAAA# 4813137

Sire: KJL/CLZB COMPLETE 7000E MGS: PIE STOCKMAN 701 CED: 16 | WWT: 71 | YWT: 108 MARB: 0.93 | REA: 0.34

Sire: PIE CAPTAIN 057 MGS: RREDS SENECA 731C CED: 13 | WWT: 70 | YWT: 110 MARB: 0.41 | REA: 0.36

To be added to our catalog mailing list or for additional information contact us at our website or email below. Or stay up to date with all the sale details and more early previews by following us on Facebook (HanSine Ranch)

HanSine Ranch - Hayes, SD Travis Shaffer (605) 280-0693 Brian Brigham (970) 481-5192

hansineranchsd@gmail.com www.hansineranch.com

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Selling 100

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Bulls can be viewed at Eric Bowman’s feedlot, 1 mile south of Rhame, ND, until three days prior to the sale.

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Beyond the Ranch Gates

The Power of Presence, Advocacy and Networking in the Livestock Industry by Macey Mueller for the Red Angus Magazine

As the old saying goes, the world is run by those who show up. The same can surely be said for the livestock industry, which relies heavily on participation and input from producers who actively devote their time, talents and hardearned dollars to protect and promote their way of life. While industry conventions, commodity association meetings and producer field days do come at a cost – often both time and money – Tomball, Texas, rancher Cheramie Viator can attest those sacrifices are easily offset by the professional development, knowledge exchange and maybe most importantly, the networking opportunities that come with proactively engaging in agricultural organizations. “It’s really easy to think you can just look up something on your phone and dismiss the idea of attending an industry

event,” she said. “But this is very much a people industry, and you can’t take away the value of personal relationships because that’s really what agriculture is built upon. “It’s one thing to have a presence on social media, but it’s a whole other level when you have a personal relationship and a potential customer knows you as an individual.” As a cattle producer with a full-time, off-the-ranch job, Viator is no stranger to the balancing act required to be involved in the beef industry. “It’s a challenge,” she emphasized. “But I’ve made it a priority, and I utilize friends, family and students to help with the workload when I need to be away. “My mom is integral in keeping everything going, but we also rely on the traditional western value of neighboring to trade help with a nearby family and have several high school and college students who step in to feed.” From the Red Angus Association of America and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and local cattlewomen’s organizations, Viator’s current position as national marketing manager for Westway Feed Products requires her to attend many industry meetings throughout the year, but she also gets the chance to attend as a producer on occasion and acknowledges the expense that comes along with being present at an event.

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“When you add up hotels, travel, registration and meals, it can sound like a lot of money out of pocket,” she said. “But there are organizations and groups out there investing a lot of money against our industry, so it’s actually a pretty cheap investment to work for our future.

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39TH ANNUAL “CARRYING ON” THE EXPLOSIVE DIFFERENCE SALE

Friday, FEBRUARY 9, 2024

1 p.m. CST • At the ERBELE RANCH, Lehr, ND Your COMMERCIAL BULL HEADQUARTERS, along with BREED-LEADING HERDSIRES! They are THICK and DEEP – All backed by the TNT 100% GUARANTEE! Purebred Black Sim Purebred Red Sim Purebred Selling

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LOT 116 - L494

LOT 103 - L499

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SUTPHIN`S OUT IN FRONT 6699 x TNT H143 (SCHULER REBEL 0029X) DOB: 3/15/23 BW: 86 ADJ WW: 812/109

LOT 113 - L448

LOT 99 - L451

TNT ROYALTY H335 x TNT G152 (LMG GILLS INDEED 4736) DOB: 3/16/23 BW: 98 ADJ WW: 797/107

GW HILGER ONE 454H x TNT G209 (LMG GILLS INDEED 4736) DOB: 3/10/23 BW: 92 ADJ WW: 819/110

ASA: 4242215 1/2 SM 1/2 AR

5L LEADING EDGE 15383-117C x TNT J200 (IR IMPERIAL D948) DOB: 3/5/23 BW: 68 ADJ WW: 761/104

LOT 80 - L505

ASA: 4241873 3/8 SM 5/8 AR

SUTPHIN`S OUT IN FRONT 6699 x TNT F186 (TNT TANNERITE B369) DOB: 3/9/23 BW: 74 ADJ WW: 767/103

LOT 82 - L731

ASA: 4241888 5/8 SM 9/32 AR 3/32 AN

Red Angus

LOT 107 - L662

LOT 109 - L440

BIEBER CL STOCKMARKET E119 x TNT H727 (TNT IGNITE D370) DOB: 3/9/23 BW: 68 ADJ WW: 749/100

3/4, 1/2 & 1/4 SimAngus™

ASA: 4241935 5/8 SM 5/16 AR 1/16 AN

ASA: 4241879 1/4 SM 3/4 AR

3/4, 1/2 & 1/4 SimAngus™

ASA: 4241938 PB SM

ROCKIN H CAPTIVATE J75 x TNT F163 (CDI PERSPECTIVE 238A) DOB: 3/17/23 BW: 88 ADJ WW: 825/110

LOT 119 - L722

ASA: 4242112 PB SM

BRIDLE BIT EFFICIENT J160 x TNT G204 (IR IMPERIAL D948) DOB: 3/24/23 BW: 96 ADJ WW: 828/113

SIMMENTAL RANCH T N Shanon & Gabe Erbele Kevin & Lynette Thompson 6471 51st Ave SE • Lehr, ND 58460 5125 53rd St • Almont, ND 58520-9731 (701) 527-5885 (Shanon’s cell) (701) 391-1631 (Kevin’s cell) Contact us (701) 426-9445 (Gabe’s cell) (701) 843-8454 for a catalog! gserbele@hotmail.com kevinandlynette@westriv.com

ASA: 4242091 PB AR

SUTPHIN`S OUT IN FRONT 6699 x TNT G131 (GILLS INDEED 4736) DOB: 3/19/23 BW: 86 ADJ WW: 779/106

• Volume discounts! • Performance data and genomic-enhanced EPDs! • No creep feed! • Majority homozygous polled! • All reds are non-diluters! • All blacks will be homozygousor heterozygous-black verified!

Bulls viewable anytime at the Erbele Ranch, 30 m. S of I-94 Exit 228 • Videos & photos at tntsimmentals.com and DVAuction.com

Beyond the Ranch Gates “It’s important to prioritize industry meetings and make it a part of your ranch or operational strategy to attend educational and policy events that support the industry, especially from a legislative standpoint.” Viator’s first taste of the legislative process came during a congressional internship she completed after graduating from Texas A&M University. She then worked for a U.S. congressman for two years, which further fueled her fire to help develop policy and advocate on behalf of the beef industry. “My time on Capitol Hill laid the foundation to see that so many of our laws and regulations – both at the state level and in Washington, D.C. – are being made by folks who just don’t understand agriculture, and that’s a big reason I talk to people about being involved in industry associations,” she said. “In today’s climate, it’s even more important for us as producers to be involved in the legislative process and to educate policymakers and others involved in the legislative process. “The best way for us to get the right information in the right hands is to be active in trade industry organizations who have a voice and a footprint in the legislative process.” Having spent time early in her career working for large seedstock and commercial ranches, Viator now runs a

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Viator is passionate about engaging young cattle enthusiasts and helping them understand their important role in the beef industry as showmen. primarily Red Angus cow herd and a small recip cow herd just 30-some miles north of Houston on up to Bryan, Texas, where her mom, Emily Viator, ranches. While her passion has always been raising bulls, her proximity to the metro and thousands of 4-H and FFA clubs in a 200-mile radius makes raising show heifers a more viable opportunity.

Beyond the Ranch Gates As a result, Viator works closely with many youth and young adults and is quick to encourage them to start down their own paths of advocacy and involvement. “I want them to understand that they’re an important part of the beef industry,” she said. “The consumer climate is so different than it was 10, 15, 20 years ago. If we don’t get young people involved early, we’re not going to have agriculture in the next generation as we know it today.” As a practicing veterinarian, former college faculty member and television personality, Dan Thomson, Ph.D, knows all too well the value of staying connected, informed and engaged in the dynamic and evolving landscape of livestock production. He has been active in professional agricultural organizations most of his life and has delivered nearly 1,000 invited talks to domestic and international producer and veterinary groups on beef cattle health, welfare, nutrition and production. “Regardless of my role, I’ve always stayed active in veterinary and cattlemen’s organizations, meat industry associations and retail groups because you get to hear day-today what’s going on. It’s all about staying current in this business,” he said. “While I do enjoy presenting, my favorite is going to meetings just to learn and visit with others, so I can gather the most current information and get it to the people who need it. “A lot of times I’m just like a parasite – I learn something

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In addition to advocacy and leadership opportunities, industry events can be a great place to network with friends and potential business partners. here and I take it over there. I’m not inventing this stuff; I learned it from somebody.” In his many interactions with producers, Thomson said he often notices that some of the most successful people in the industry are the ones who are continuously seeking information to improve their operations and themselves.

Beyond the Ranch Gates “They’re so humble in their approach that they constantly feel like there’s one more thing they need to learn, when they could really go out and teach this stuff better than me,” he said. “Those are the people who are so driven to get a little bit better every day, they are regularly at meetings, providing leadership in these organizations and staying engaged.” On the other hand, Thomson said he has seen plenty of students who didn’t think they had anything to learn. “Those are the ones who will sit in class and put their guard up to put out the vibe that they already know everything we are covering,” he said. “Rather than promoting or protecting themselves with that type of attitude, they’re fooling themselves and not allowing themselves to grow and absorb the knowledge they need to be better producers or veterinarians. Dr. Dan, as he is commonly known throughout the livestock industry, aims to make his presentations relatable, applicable and always a little humorous.

“When out in the workforce, or owning a herd, these folks usually don’t humble themselves and open their minds to new concepts and information until they have a significant failure.” Much like Viator, Thomson said showing up and getting involved is not only vital to growing and protecting the beef industry into the future, it can also lead to valuable networking and business opportunities.

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“That’s the importance of going to these meetings – getting a little bit better and finding people with like interests who make life a lot of fun,” he said. “You’ll probably learn more in the hallways than you do in the lecture halls, you’ll gain friends and colleagues, and you might even make a little money with new business partners.” //

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Economic and Environmental Benefits to Feeding Alternatives by Jessica Wesson for the Red Angus Magazine For more than a decade, a well-known chocolate company has been partnering with Cargill in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, to turn human food waste into useful, edible food for various livestock species. In 2011, the Hershey Company started working with Cargill to transform thousands of pounds of their chocolate waste into feed ingredients for cattle, hogs and other livestock species each year. Many animal and pet owners raise their eyebrows at the idea of feeding their animals chocolate, however it is nothing new for cattle ranchers to feed their livestock unorthodox foods. Cole Maness of Dreaming Red Farms in North Carolina has been feeding his cattle unique alternative feeds for years. “My dad started raising Red Angus in the 90s, and that’s what works for us,” Maness said. “We have about 40 head,

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The Maness family of Dreaming Red Farms in North Carolina, left to right, Emma, Julie, Marty, Cameron, Cole and Chase and we’re always trying to keep the costs down on feed and other things.” He obtains alternative feeds from local sources including human food waste items. “There’s a local store that’s not far from us, and they sell a lot of produce

to people,” Maness said. “We will go get a lot of the scraps and all the stuff that people don’t want to buy.” Maness stops by the grocery store twice per week to pick up food, and he will bring it back to the farm to feed the cattle. He said this idea came from the hogs his dad once raised.

Economic and Environmental Benefits to Feeding Alternatives “My dad had about 30 pigs at one time, and we always got scraps and stuff like that to feed the pigs with,” Maness said.

“We use that to supplement during the winter, but it just depends on how good the cotton production is for that year,” Maness said.

“It was a natural progression to do the same thing with the cows.”

“We live in the middle part of the state, and the cotton production is in the eastern part of the state. Most of the time, cotton seeds are pretty cheap, so you can buy it in bulk and use it for cattle feed.”

One of the alternatives that Dreaming Red Farms utilizes is the leftovers from their own harvest of apples each year. “About 15 years ago, we planted about 140 apple trees and started using the cows to clean up the ground apples,” Maness said. “We go get the good ones and shake the trees off, and then we’ll let the cows go in there and clean up all the leftovers. They last a lot longer than you’d think.” Maness also utilizes whole cotton seed when production is good for North Carolina’s harvest.

Sara Place, Ph.D., associate professor of feedlot systems at Colorado State University Ag Next and the department of animal sciences, said most cattle producers will utilize what is available based on their local agricultural commodities and how long it takes to transport the feed products. Place conducts research investigating enteric methane emissions and looks at different feedstuffs and how they can affect methane emissions along with feed additives.

Dreaming Red Farms utilizes cotton seed to feed their cattle when production is high for North Carolina. “Feed alternatives tend to be very regional in nature, and you can get everything from cotton seed to distillers’ grains,” Place said. “People who live close to a bakery may utilize baked goods that didn’t make it to the shelf. Others may use vegetables or fruit.”

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Economic and Environmental Benefits to Feeding Alternatives She explained one of the most popular alternative feedstuffs is distillers’ grains.

nutrients that would have been locked up in a landfill, but instead they are consumed by cattle.”

“Distillers grains are ubiquitous across the country, and highly popular in cattle rations,” Place said. “They bring protein and energy to diets, and they are in higher supply due to the increase in corn production across the industry.”

She said this allows humans to have those nutrients that would have been lost otherwise.

Distillers grains are also easier to transport longer distances since they are dry and do not ruin easily. However, the popularity of distillers grains may not make the product easy to obtain. “I’ve been trying to get on distillers grains for a while, but everybody else around here is on them too,” Maness said. “They are really hard to get them, because other cattle producers are pretty vigilant about getting it so far in advance.” Whichever alternative feeds a producer chooses, there are sure to be benefits for their environmental footprint and their bottom line. Environmental and Economic Benefits Feeding cattle alternative feedstuffs will help the environmental sustainability of a ranch, Place said. “If we think about the byproduct feeds that get fed to cattle going to a landfill instead, that would lead to losing the

“These animals are taking these nutrients and protein that would not be consumed by people, and they’re making a higher quality protein product that can be consumed by people in the form of beef or milk in the dairy industry,” Place said. “If you were to look at what cattle in the U.S. consume, 89% of it is not edible for human consumption. That means we’re not competing with human edible protein and means cattle are making something from nothing for us to consume.” Maness agreed that feeding his cattle brings environmental benefits to his own farm. “It helps when you bring in nutrients from outside the farm that you can cycle onto the farm,” Maness said. “It’s beneficial for the soil and the fertility of pastures. It reduces our fertilizer bill and other costs involved in keeping up the nutrients in our forages.” Not only does it save producers money on their fertilizer costs, but it decreases the overall feed bill, too. “Oftentimes producers are using these

byproduct feeds because they do make economic sense,” Place said. “They can often lower cost per unit of energy than more traditional commodity feedstuffs. It depends on the market and how much demand there is, but they typically make sense for a cattle producer to use.” Deciding on Feed Alternatives “You are what you eat.” This age-old saying is true for cattle, too. Adding a new feed to a herd’s regiment can be nerve-wracking, especially if the producer doesn’t know how it will affect the herd’s performance. Maness said he never noticed a big difference when his cattle are on alternative feeds, except for a couple of key details. “We do see a reduction in water consumption when they are eating a lot of watermelons and cantaloupes, because that produce already has a lot of water in it,” Maness said. “They also seem to have a shinier coat when they are on the apples.” It all comes down to the nutritional content of the alternative feedstuff that producers choose to introduce to their cattle. “A good place to start is actually knowing the nutrient composition of what you’re feeding,” Place explained. “Having a feed analysis done on your alternative feed is key to make that decision of whether or not you should include it in their diet.” The handling of the feedstuffs is another factor that producers should consider when thinking about adding new feed alternatives.

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“You should consider how you can transport and store potentially large amounts of them,” Place said. “If your shipment doesn’t risk spoilage, you can go farther and store longer. If it doesn’t work for your operation financially, then it’s probably best to try a different alternative feed.”

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Economic and Environmental Benefits to Feeding Alternatives She said that whatever decisions are made regarding feed alternatives, the producer should know how that feedstuff fits into their herd’s existing dietary needs. “The nutrients that are in those feedstuffs can match up quite well to more traditional feeds,” Place said. “If we think about chocolate, you may displace more traditional fat supplement sources by feeding that into the diet. Ultimately, it’s about balancing the ration to whatever the animal’s nutrient requirements are.” Alternative feeding does not have a one-size-fits-all solution that will work for every ranch.

Research alternative feedstuffs, discover what is locally available and try different options.

“The best thing you can do is work with a nutritionist to make sure that you’re not overfeeding or underfeeding minerals or nutrients depending on what’s already in your ration,” Place said. “Based on the nutritional

composition and the economic evaluation, you can make the determination if it’s smart to start using a feedstuff or not.”

simply try new things.

Maness advised producers to take stock of their local options and to

“Do a little bit of research, see what’s locally available and just do it.” //

“If you don’t know whether you can feed something, just try it,” he said.

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There’s a Learning Curve to Using EPDs by Teres Lambert for the Red Angus Magazine Pick up a sale catalog or a sire directory and, along with photos, pedigree information and weights, you’ll notice numerous Expected Progeny Differences, or EPDs, associated with each animal. EPDs – a prediction of an animal’s genetic merit relative to other cattle in the population – are provided by the respective breed association and are the result of millions of equations solved simultaneously that take into account ancestral data, individual performance data and progeny data as it becomes available.

calves by 65 pounds and Bull B’s WW EPD is not indicating that he will add 37 pounds to his offspring across the board. Instead, a comparison of the two WW EPDs indicate that Bull A’s offspring should have a 28-pound weaning weight advantage over the offspring of Bull B.

But using EPDs to make genetic advancements requires knowing what EPDs tell you, what they don’t tell you and how they can be a valuable tool in your selection process.

If you’re wondering why selection emphasis should be placed on an EPD when it is only an estimate, consider the following. When EPDs were introduced to the beef industry in the 1970s, scientists pointed out that EPDs were seven to nine times more powerful than individual weights and measures with regard to making genetic change. Through the years, improved equations, more powerful computers and the addition of genomic information have resulted in EPD calculations being at least 10 times – if not up to 15 times – more powerful than individual data.

Dan Moser, Ph.D., associate dean in the college of agriculture and professor, Kansas State University, stressed that EPDs were not designed to predict performance level or an actual weight. Instead, EPDs were designed to compare the expected progeny outcome of one bull versus another bull. The key word is “compare.” Let’s consider two bulls of the same breed: Bull A has a +5 BW EPD and Bull B has a -1 BW EPD. Bull A’s EPD does not predict that he would increase birth weights by 5 pounds. Likewise, Bull B’s -1 BW EPD does not predict that he will decrease birth weights by 1 pound. What the EPDs tell you is that, when comparing the two bulls, they are predicted to sire calves averaging a 6-pound difference. Depending on other factors, the actual average birthweights might be 75 pounds and 69 pounds or 95 pounds and 89 pounds – or any other average difference of 6 pounds. Let’s look at this as it might apply to Weaning Weight EPDs. If Bull A has a WW EPD of +65 and Bull B has +37, the predicted average difference between the two bulls’ offspring at weaning is 28 pounds (65-37=28). Bull A’s WW EPD is not telling you that he will increase the weight of his

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The word “expected” in “Expected Progeny Differences” is another important word since an EPD is not a guarantee but a scientifically formulated estimate.

Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D., director of breed improvement for the Red Angus Association of America, stressed that EPD breed averages are a great starting point for producers. “Producers can utilize Red Angus’ breed averages for comparison purposes,” Upperman stated. “The EPDs of future herd sires can be compared against breed averages to select sires whose genetics are above the average. This will help make genetic progress more quickly within their operation.” Breed EPD averages and percentiles for Red Angus are available online at RedAngus.org. To access them, go to the home page, click on the “Genetics/DNA” tab, then on “EPD Percentiles.” If you are searching for where an EPD for a yearling or young bull with no progeny ranks within the breed, click on the “Non-Parent” tab. If you are looking at an AI sire or a bull that has progeny, then the “Proven & Opportunity” tab is the one to utilize. The 50th percentile rank is the breed average.

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There’s a Learning Curve to Using EPDs No Guarantees, Accuracy Values You cannot assume that the young bull on your “want list” that has a WW EPD of 67 and is in the top 25th percentile will give you a calf crop that weighs in the top 25% of the Red Angus population – there is no guarantee. Factors that influence weaning weight are genetics and environment. If you provide an above-average environment for weaning weight and your cow herd has a high genetic level of growth, the weaning weight of the resulting calf crop should be heavier and land within the top 25% of adjusted weaning weights in the breed. If your environment is below average and the level of growth genetics in your females is also low, your calves will reflect such as and will weigh less than those at the top 25% mark. EPDs come with an accuracy value (ACC) ranging from 0 to 1. This value reflects how close the prediction – the EPD – is to the true genetic merit or breeding value of the animal and provides you with a level of confidence regarding that animal’s genetic merit. As more usable performance information becomes available for an animal and its relatives and progeny, the more accurate and reliable the EPD. While accuracy values closer to 1 signify higher accuracies, “perfect” accuracies of 1.0 are never achieved. Most bull sale catalogs do not include accuracy values for yearling bulls. The accuracy values of such animals are

Sorting through numerous EPDs on every animal in a sale catalog to find the best bull for your operation can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Seek assistance from the seedstock producer, a representative from that breed association or beef Extension specialist. relatively low since only pedigree information, limited individual performance records and no progeny information are included in EPD calculations. Animals that have a genomic profile incorporated into their EPDs, however, offer increased accuracy.

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There’s a Learning Curve to Using EPDs “Even when a bull has a low accuracy EPD, that EPD is a tremendous tool you can use in a selection decision,” Moser imparted. Because of differences in the genetic base, EPDs are breed specific and are relative only to the population from which they are computed. Thus, the EPDs of bulls from one breed should not be directly compared to bulls of another breed. If the two breeds, however, are both part of the International Genetic Solutions group, like Red Angus, EPDs are calculated on the same base and can be compared across breeds. If the two breeds are not both part of IGS, they do not have the same base. “You cannot compare EPDs across breeds without adjustments,” Moser stated. “A WW EPD of 50 for Red Angus does not mean the same thing as a WW of 50 for a bull of another breed. “If you want to compare an EPD across breeds, then the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center out of Clay Center, Nebraska, has tools that allow you to make needed adjustments.” For the past 30 years, U.S. MARC has annually produced a table of factors to adjust the EPDs of cattle so the merit of individuals can be compared across breeds. You can access the most recent table by going to the Beef Improvement Federation website, BeefImprovement.org, and typing in

While visual appraisal is critical, bulls should not be selected by eyeball alone. Numerous studies have verified that selection using EPDs is the most accurate and quickest way to make genetic change in a herd.

“Across-Breed EPD table” in the search bar. A “2023 AcrossBreed EPD Table and Improvements” document by Larry Kuehn and Mark Thallman will pop up. If you’ve ever wondered why a bull with good EPDs for traits of interest can still sire calves that perform poorly, the reason likely traces to one or more key factors.

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There’s a Learning Curve to Using EPDs Factor #1: Environment In addition to genetics, a calf’s performance is impacted by its environment: nutrition, stress levels, disease, climate and various management decisions. Factor #2: Genetic Merit of Mates If a bull with genetically superior EPDs is mated to a cow with poor EPDs, the progeny will likely not perform at the highest level. Keep in mind that half of a calf’s genetics are transmitted from each parent, and a sire can only have so much influence. Factor #3: Randomness of genetic inheritance When a bull impregnates a female, he delivers a random sample of his genes, and the number of possible chromosome combinations is in the billions. Bottom line is that no two sperm are exactly alike. THR Advantage Because EPDs are calculated using production data submitted to breed associations by registered seedstock producers and are only as good as the data used to calculate them, RAAA led the way in the beef industry by implementing Total Herd Reporting close to 30 years ago. The process of THR requires the production of every registered Red Angus female and the performance of every calf raised through weaning be reported annually.

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“THR has been one of the most important factors for the Red Angus breed’s success,” Upperman insisted. “As a record is generated each year for every cow and calf, this is particularly valuable information in the ability to calculate EPDs for low heritability traits such as heifer pregnancy and stayability. “Furthermore, complete contemporary groups are utilized for traits such as weaning weight, thus allowing for more accurate data to be utilized within the genetic evaluation.” Moser reminded cattle producers that, when it comes to EPDs, “more is not always better” and “less isn’t always better.” “It is human nature to select for extremes such as the highest EPD for weaning weight or yearling weight and/or the lowest EPD for birth weight,” Moser explained. “Cattle producers should consider their environment, their management, their marketing, etc. and pinpoint the EPD range that is acceptable to them for various traits. “And their decisions shouldn’t be based on what their neighbor or fellow producer believe are acceptable EPDs. Each operation is different.” //

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Every Penny Counts for Optimal Profit by Sarah Hill for the Red Angus Magazine

When it comes to raising cattle, every penny counts. Controlling costs is critical to make each dollar stretch as far as possible and get the most return on investment. Trish Gordon-Gruszie, Montana Red Angus commercial cattle producer, said that controlling costs means walking a very fine line. “I do not stray away from our vaccination protocol or mineral program,” Gordon-Gruszie attested. “We do not cut those costs. If you cut those two things, you can get into trouble very quickly.” Making Changes While Mother Nature cannot be controlled, Gordon-Gruszie suggested thinking of ways to assist her. It’s easy to fall into habits and continue doing what you’ve always done, but sometimes, changes must be made.

Although using a mineral program is non-negotiable for Gordon-Gruszie, she hasn’t been afraid to switch up where she sources mineral. In fact, since she took over her family’s operation in 2015, Gordon-Gruszie has changed mineral providers three times, trying to find the right mix of price and quality for the money. She’s also switched from feeding cake to giving the cattle a tub instead. Calves also get a trace mineral injection at branding and weaning, and females get another dose during pregnancy checking. As for managing vaccination costs, all cattle are treated annually with a reproductive vaccine and either injectable, internal or pouron dewormer. “I always keep in the back of my mind that, if we take care of our cattle, the cattle will take care of us,” she explained. “We expect so much out

of that cow. She’s essentially paying for our entire lifestyle and helping us make loan payments. Cattle producers need to put the cow as their No. 1 priority, and not their own personal needs and wants.” Management is the key, according to Ryan Rhoades, Ph.D., associate professor and Extension beef specialist with Colorado State University, which means using cow size to dictate herd size with the available feed resources. “You need those cows to survive in their given environment without a lot of extra inputs,” expounded Rhoades. “A lot of people spoil them too much and don’t realize the money they’re putting into their cows while not getting much benefit out.” Gordon-Gruszie recommended that cattle producers pay attention to what they’re feeding, especially when investing considerable dollars in buying hay.

Mother Nature can’t be controlled, but producers can find ways to assist her that impact their operation’s profitability.

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Every Penny Counts for Optimal Profit “A lot of cutting costs has to do with having major conversations and changing how you do things,” she said. “Customer service is almost as big as the cost.” Gordon-Gruszie does the math to determine 2% of her females’ body weight for maintenance, and that’s how much chopped hay the cattle get daily. To help reduce feed waste, she tries not to feed on the same spot each day. This also helps fertilize more pasture, which also serves as the hay meadow. “If they don’t clean that up, then the next day, they don’t get the full ration,” she said. “In my opinion, putting bales out in feeders is the biggest waste. If they’re not eating it, they’re lying on it and defecating on it, making it unusable.” Focus on Management For example, when Gordon-Gruszie has open cows in the fall, she sends them straight to the packer, cutting out the middleman. She has a buyer that she can call and get a date to send a load – and she attested that option has saved them. “Trucking does cost a bit, but I’m getting the same price for each animal across the board, and not getting docked for one that limps a little. Those utility cows end up paying for the cost of freight.”

She is also scrupulous about recognizing cows that chronically abort their calves, and she culls those females from the herd. “You have to have a really good understanding of what your expenses are and how much you predict you will use,” she said. “Your income is uncontrollable, but how you go about it can influence how much you make.” Rhoades sees the difference between low-cost producers compared to highcost producers as $600 per cow, on average. “Those low-cost producers are really good at matching stocking rate to carrying capacity, while not overgrazing,” he said. “Cow-calf operations are asset-based businesses with high fixed costs, so the more units you can spread costs across, the lower those costs are.” One area where Gordon-Gruszie will not take chances with costs is when it comes to bulls. She said she spends a little more on purchasing bulls, and always tests them each spring – rather than assuming they’re still good. “They can get frosted in the winter, and things happen, so we started a new protocol to test bulls before breeding season,” she said. “Once purchased bulls have been delivered, we re-test them as well.”

Animal Size Not as Important While some breeders tend to focus on female size to cut costs, Gordon-Gruszie says that’s one area she hasn’t perfected. “We run a more moderate size herd, but it’s really hard to cut those larger heifers,” she said. “Bigger, older heifers tend to breed better.” Rhoades notes that there’s not a lot of data on the most ideal-sized female. There is a lot of genetic variation in milk production, and there’s considerable variation in environment and feed resources across the U.S. “It really depends,” he said. “The challenge comes in matching low-input cows to low-feed resource areas and high-genetic potential females in areas with high-feed resources. Cows with a high-genetic potential won’t be able to express that if they’re not given the right amount of feed resources.” Gordon-Gruszie frequently reminds herself that if you always do things the same way you’ve always done, then you’re dying. “If you’re not improving, you’re not gaining anything,” she said. “Times are changing, and when you’re adapting, you’re not always going to get it right. You have to keep trying.” Rhoades also observes that producers who excel at cutting costs wage war on fixed costs, depreciation, labor and equipment. And finally, he noted that the most profitable ranches aren’t necessarily the most productive. “It could cost a lot of money to achieve those higher weaning weights,” he added. //

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Do Cattle Feeders Really Care About Genetics? by Nate Smith, General Manager, Top Dollar Angus When talking with cow-calf producers from around the country, one frequently asked question is, “Do feedyards care about genetics?” This is a valid question. Why pay more for animals with superior genetics, if the next segment of the beef supply chain does not understand or value them? Fortunately, Top Dollar Angus is in constant contact with many feedyards throughout the country. We can answer that question without hesitation. The answer is YES, feedyards care about genetics. Their understanding of genetic information is much greater than what most cow-calf producers would expect. Let us consider a few recent conversations with those further down the supply chain to determine why they want superior genetics. Producers may think of feedyards as a place where feed gets delivered, data is analyzed and that is pretty much it. The truth is, many of these feedyards are managed by people that, throughout life, were connected to the cow-calf business. Many grew up on ranches and took genetics courses during their college years. The reason knowledge of genetics is relevant to them is the same reason it is important to the cow-calf producer; genetics predict differing outcomes of animal performance, and cattle performance drives the bottom line.

While genetically influenced traits like birth weight, milk and calving ease may not apply to the cattle feeding industry, other traits are highly relevant. An appropriate place to start would be on the growth side, looking at traits such as post-weaning average daily gain. A friend whose operation typically runs between 3,500-4,000 head of wheat pasture cattle each year put it best when it comes to genetics on his stocker operation. “All of our wheat pasture cattle are GAP 4 animals. That means there are no implants or other band-aids when it comes to growth rate. We can tell the difference between animals that have the genetics to add an extra .02 to .03 of a pound of gain per day and those that do not. That is an additional 30 pounds minimum during the growing period, strictly from better genetics.” He went on to say, “I may not know the name of the seedstock operation where they purchase bulls, but I do ask where their bulls rank for average daily gain.” In the feedyard segment, we hear many of the same points on the growth traits, with carcass traits added to the discussion as well. These managers often say they are feeding the

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same ration to multiple pens of cattle. The health and implant protocols are the same, so the difference in results is greatly affected by genetic differences. While growth rate and quality (marbling) are key pieces in the value-creation puzzle, there is another plus to known genetics that those of us outside of the feeding industry may not often hear about. Projecting days on feed and expected harvest dates is also important. Before my time with Top Dollar Angus, I would have never guessed that feedyards would schedule cattle with superior genetics for marbling to be harvested with fewer days on feed, as necessary for pen management. Today, I recognize it is a common practice. These are just a few examples to answer the question referenced at the beginning of this article. Genetics are important to all facets of the industry, and contrary to popular belief, all segments are becoming well versed in how cattle genetics affect their business. If you would like to learn more about what our team at Top Dollar Angus is hearing from feeders and backgrounders about genetics, feel free to call at any time. //

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8 Reasons Why Beef-on-Dairy Makes the Perfect Cross by Taylor Leach and Maureen Hanson, originally published in Drovers The beef-on-dairy revolution is booming. What started as a trend more than a decade ago has quickly grown into a reliable profit stream for dairy farmers across the country. As milk prices continue to sink lower, more and more dairy producers are turning their attention to creating a healthy beef-cross calf to generate additional income for their farms. “Even though we’ve gotten to a position where beef-on-dairy is becoming more well-known, the reality is dairymen have been beef producers all along – whether that’s been through cull cows or bull calves,” said Dale Woerner, professor and Cargill-endowed professor at Texas Tech University. “However, as beef prices have crept up,

Experts estimate that almost 23% of the total number of fed steers and heifers within the U.S. are actually coming from dairies.

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the beef-on-dairy segment has seen an explosion.” Just five years ago there were approximately 25.4 million cattle fed through feedlots that were harvested year-overyear, according to Woerner. Traditionally, about 5.1 million of those animals had been purebred dairy heifers or steers. However, this number has seen a drastic change. “Since 2018, we’ve seen a major shift with beef-on-dairy crossbreds. We don’t know exactly how many of these animals are coming through as crossbreds, but we’re confident that it’s over 3.25 to 3.5 million head of beefon-dairy cross animals that used to be strictly purebred dairy,” Woerner said.

This proportion has grown tremendously within the last few years, and it is estimated that almost 23% of the total number of fed steers and heifers within the U.S. are actually coming from dairies. So, what’s the reason for this recent spike? As a result of widespread drought across the mid- and southwest, the beef cow herd has shrunk significantly. However, with more and more dairies relying on beef-on-dairy calves to help turn a profit, these operations have helped fill the meat cases. “The dairy segment of the beef industry has grown in significance the last few years even more so than it had traditionally,” Woerner added. “It’s

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8 Reasons Why Beef-on-Dairy Makes the Perfect Cross created the perfect storm and that’s why you’re seeing the exceptionally high values.” As more dairy crossbreds make their way into the marketing chain, Woerner and his research team have closely examined the characteristics of these animals and the products they yield, compared to their full-blood dairy and beef cousins. Their findings regarding major performance and carcass data – via retrospective data evaluation, and their own research – include: Feedlot Growth Close-out data evaluations show that the average daily gain and feed-to-gain ratio of crossbreds is significantly better than Holsteins and similar to conventional beef cattle. Woerner said crossbred finishing times that are about 20% faster than Holsteins promote a positive message about sustainability because they produce the same amount of beef in a shorter timeframe and on less total feed. Quality Grade The Texas Tech researchers found the percentage of crossbreds that grade Choice or higher is roughly equal to, if not better than, conventional beef animals. They appear to inherit the superior marbling capability of their Holstein ancestors but at a faster finishing pace.

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Carcass Yield Crossbreds have a lower dressing percentage than full-blood beef animals, at least partly because they are leaner and thus have lighter carcasses relative to their live weight. They have, on average, an intermediate fat thickness at the 12th rib between that of full-blood beef and dairy animals. Overall, they have higher red meat yield than dairy carcasses, and the best crossbreds are comparable to, or even better than, conventional beef cattle. Eating Quality A recent study by Woerner’s group showed full-blood Holsteins still take first place in terms of tenderness, followed by crossbreds and then conventional beef. Crossbreds led among the three in terms of superior flavor, with the most “fat-like” and “buttery” flavor ratings. Overall, they were scored the second-most desirable in terms of eating quality behind Holsteins. Meat Color A major downfall of traditional dairy beef is that it has a darker color and lacks the “cherry-red” appearance of conventional beef, which consumers prefer. The difference is so distinct that most retailers will not market dairy beef and conventional beef in the same meat case. The Texas Tech researchers found that crossbreeding

removes the coloring problem, and also results in an additional 12-24 hours of color stability. “This is a huge change in our industry,” Woerner said. “Rather than segregating Holsteins, we can now sell crossbreds together with conventional cattle.” Muscle Shape The smaller, narrower and more angular shape of finished Holstein loins has long been a drawback for dairy beef. The Texas Tech researchers found that crossbred longissimus (loin) muscles are larger and rounder than Holsteins, and that consumers could not distinguish their shape compared to those from conventional beef cattle. Consistency Dairy animals produce a consistent supply of offspring year-round, which helps improve market stability. Today’s dairy cattle also are highly consistent genetically, creating potential for excellent offspring consistency with correct sire matings. Traceability “Record-keeping on U.S. dairies is superior to most conventional beef operations,” Woerner said. “That information on birthdate, performance data and sire identification is highly valuable for branded beef programs and international markets.” //

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PARAMOUNT Now is a paramount time to verify your genetics in the Feeder Calf Certification Program. The Red Angus Live Animal Specification, recognized by the USDA, acknowledges Red Angus are genetically Angus and meet requirements to be included in many Angus branded-beef programs.

Genetics, not hide color, qualify an animal as Angus. Visit RedAngus.org

Create Your Profitable Future with Montana Red Angus Genetics! 2024 Production Sales

Jan. 15 ............ Blom Red Angus (PT Opening Day), Vida, MT Jan. 22 ............ Bullis Creek Ranch, Wood Lake, NE Feb. 1 .............. Geib Red Angus (PT Opening Day), Dagmar, MT Feb. 2 .............. TJS Red Angus, Buffalo, WY Feb. 13-18....... Forster Red Angus – Online Only DVAuction, Richardton, ND Feb. 28 ............ Murdock Cattle Co., Pendleton, OR March 1........... Sutherlin Farms and 3C Red Angus, Stevensville, MT March 2........... Redland Red Angus, Hysham, MT March 5........... Sandhill Red Angus, Sidney, MT March 8........... Leland Red Angus, Sidney, MT March 9........... Lucht Red Angus, Bozeman, MT March 11......... Feddes Red Angus, C-T Red Angus, Manhattan, MT March 12......... Loosli Red Angus, Ashton, ID March 13......... Heart River Red Angus, Belfield, ND March 14......... Fritz Red Angus, Brady, MT March 15......... Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber, MT March 16......... Milk Creek Reds, Plevna, MT March 19......... Green Mountain Red Angus, Logan, MT March 20......... Klompien Red Angus & CK Red Angus, Manhattan, MT March 21......... Martin Red Angus , Malta, MT March 23......... Fischer Red Angus, Harlowton, MT March 27......... Westphal Red Angus, Grass Range, MT March 28......... Gibbs Red Angus, Glasgow, MT March 28......... Northern Lites Red Angus, Glasgow, MT April 6 ............. Spear J Red Angus, Jordan, MT April 6 ............. Heritage Red Angus (PT Opening Day), Chinook, MT April 12 ........... 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT April 28 ........... Bowles J5 Red Angus, Glasgow, MT May 9 .............. Koenig Red Angus, Glasgow, MT Dec. 4.............. Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Logan, MT Dec. 13............ 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT

2024 Private Treaty Sales ADM & MJM Red Angus, Sander, MT AJM Red Angus, Sidney, MT Angelo Cattle Co., Drummond, MT Blom Red Angus, Vida, MT Boot Jack Cattle Co., Lewistown, MT Christensen Red Angus, Park City, MT Dalton Cattle, Richfield, ID Franz Ranch, Sidney, MT Geib Red Angus, Dagmar, MT Glacier Red Angus, Polson, MT Harmony Hill Red Angus, Bozeman, MT Heritage Red Angus, Chinook, MT Hidden Hollow Ranch, Townsend, MT J Bar Stenberg Ranch, St. Ignatius, MT Knaub Red Angus, Lodge Grass, MT Lost Creek Red Angus, Molt, MT Mars Red Angus, Kinsey, MT Meyer Cattle Co., Helmville, MT Ostendorf Red Angus, Powderville, MT Ott Red Angus, Reed Point, MT Rutledge Red Angus, Big Sandy, MT Sheperd Red Angus, Cody, WY Shoco Ranch, Augusta, MT Smieja Red Angus, Belgrade, MT Summers Red Angus, Flaxville, MT TG Red Angus, Dagmar, MT Wiseman Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

Montana Red Angus Association www.MontanaRedAngus.org

Unlocking Genetic Potential: The Vital Role of EPDs in Red Angus Cattle by Cameron Ison, JRA Board

Expected Progeny Differences are a cornerstone in modern cow breeding, serving as a comprehensive set of valuable genetic indicators. These indicators offer a glimpse into an individual animal’s probable future performance based on a thorough Cameron Ison examination of its own traits and those of its predecessors. EPDs emerge as crucial instruments in the context of Red Angus cattle, playing a pivotal role in the selection of breeding stock set to provide long-term contributions to the next generation. The nature of EPDs includes a range of essential characteristics, each of them has major significance in the elaborate dance of genetic inheritance. Breeders examine crucial criteria such as calving ease, weaning weight, yearling weight, maternal milk supply and carcass characteristics. These traits act as genetic markers, directing breeders toward

deeper understanding of their herd’s inherent strengths and prospective areas for improvement. Calving Ease Direct, a crucial EPD, reveals the the percent of calves born unassisted out of 2-year-old dams, which has a direct impact on the health and well-being of both the dam and her calf. Weaning Weight EPDs, on the other hand, give a road map for boosting growth rates during the vital first few months of a calf’s life. Another aspect is Yearling Weight, which allows breeders to estimate an animal’s growth trajectory into its first year, influencing the herd’s overall efficiency and productivity. Carcass characteristics, the ultimate frontier in the EPD repertoire, highlight the commitment to produce superior beef. Breeders may develop herds that not only fulfill, but surpass the high expectations of customers by diving into the genetic markers associated with marbling and other carcass attributes. This emphasis on quality not only promotes market competitiveness, but also strengthens the economic sustainability of cattle operations. As the global agricultural landscape evolves, the value of precision breeding tools like EPDs cannot be overstated. EPDs enable Red Angus breeders to make data-driven decisions that enhance performance, sustainability and marketability. Red Angus breeders are not only defining the future of their herds by harnessing the power of genetics through EPDs; they are also contributing to the broader improvement of the beef industry.

EPDs offer a glimpse into an animal’s probable future performance.

The judicious application of EPDs is not just a practice; it’s a commitment to the perpetual betterment of the breed and the enduring legacy of cattle herds for generations to come. //

Engage with JRA!

Cameron Ison, Kentucky • jracameron1@gmail.com Gracie Rogers, Missouri • jragracie1@gmail.com Kenedy DeVoe, Texas • jrakenedy@gmail.com Zachary Griffeth, Oklahoma • zachary.griffeth.jra@gmail.com Bailey Jean Smith, Texas • jrabaileyjean@gmail.com Taylor Dorsey, Junior Program Coordinator taylordorsey@redangus.org

Save the Date:

June 9-14 – Red Angus Youth Expo, Chickasha, OK July 15-19 – New York 122 RED ANGUS Magazine | February 2024

2023-2024 JRA Board of Directors Common Hashtags: Website: redangus.org/jra #jra #redangus Facebook: juniorredangus Instagram: juniorredangus Snapchat: juniorredangus

Build a better cowherd with stronger selection tools

By testing commercial females, cattlemen can make improved selection decisions, targeting performance and herd-quality goals.

Take your herd to the next level: 1. Contact RAAA to order test kits.

Red Navigator DNA test provides:

2. Collect samples: Blood or tissue samples required for testing.

• Parentage (if sire is DNA tested)

3. Submit DNA samples and payment to RAAA.

• Genetic assessment (percentile rank) for each RAAA trait

4. Call the DNA department for your custom results timeline.

• Most accurate results on commercial females 5. Receive personal consultation on the DNA results with a member of the RAAA staff that are 75% or more Red Angus member.

Order test kits by contacting the DNA Department: 940-387-3502, Ext. 14 • dna@redangus.org

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The Red Angus Association of America is soliciting entries for the RAAA Photo Contest. The contest will run from Jan. 1 through March 31. Photos must be submitted to bit.ly/2024PhotoContest and fit one of these categories: Winter • Fall • Summer • Spring • Calves • Cow-Calf • Bulls • Females General Ranch Life • Juniors in Action • FCCP/AA-Tagged

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March 31 5 p.m. CDT

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Questions? Contact: Katie Martin katiemartin@redangus.org

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• Entries from non-members and members alike are welcome. • There is no limit to the number of photos per person. • Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. CDT, March 31, 2024. • All entries become property of RAAA and may be used in any capacity (magazine, social media, print ads, etc.) without advance notice. • • • • •

• RAAA staff will select category finalists. The finalists will then be voted on by Red Angus enthusiasts on the RAAA Facebook page to select category winners. • Cash prizes - $100 per category and $500 Grand Prize. • Any contestant winning more than $600 will need to fill out a W9.

Photos under 1 MB in size will not be accepted. Images should be in mega-pixel digital format. All entries must include a minimum of one Red Angus animal. Entries MUST include category name and contestant name in file name (Example: Winter_Doe_John_1.jpg). Photos that do not meet the above requirements will not be eligible for prizes!

How to Enroll in FCCP and AA 1. The producer contacts the Red Angus Association of America at 940-477-4593 and answers a short supplier enrollment questionnaire over the phone. RAAA staff will ask general management, animal identification and breeding questions. If needed, the producer may be asked to supply additional documentation on breeding such as semen receipt, lease agreements or information on purchased females. 2. After all documentation is recorded, staff will ship the tags directly to the producer who must tag the calves before they leave the ranch of origin – birth, branding, preconditioning, weaning or before loading on the semi. 3. The producer will receive a customer enrollment agreement to fill out and return to RAAA with a copy of their calving records. 4. Staff will issue the USDAapproved Certificate of Compliance upon receiving the customer enrollment agreement and calving record.

FCCP Tags $1.30 each

Allied Access Tags $1.30 each

EID Combo Sets $3.30 each

The Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program is the first step in differentiating your cattle to buyers, feedlots and packers. Experience industry-leading return on investment for just the cost of an ear tag – with no enrollment fees. The Red Angus Association of America Marketing Team offers assistance to Red Angus bull customers at no charge.

Visit RedAngus.org for contact information.

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Position your ranch for profitability with Red Angus-sired calves. BARENTHSEN-BULLINGER RED ANGUS

Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger Powers Lake, ND • bbredangus.com Mark: 701/464-5741 • 701/339-1834 Jeremy: 701/464-4893 • 701-339-2899 Jessica: 701/339-7922 mkbar@nccray.com • jbullinger@nccray.net

BERWALD FAMILY

Austin Berwald Toronto, SD • 605/690-3319 austinmberwald@hotmail.com

BRADEMEYER FARMS Mike Brademeyer • Verona, ND 701/742-2598 • 701/710-0445 kbrademeyer@drtel.net brademeyerfarmsredangus.com

BRENNER ANGUS

Sidney & Melva Brenner • Carson, ND 701/522-3335 • 701/471-9135 brennersmb@gmail.com

BROKEN HEART RANCH

Gary & Chad Pederson • Firesteel, SD 605/865-3190 • 605/850-9878 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com

CAMPBELL RED ANGUS Robert Campbell • McIntosh, SD 701/422-3721 • 605/845-4812 campbellra@westriv.com www.campbellredangus.com

DAHL LAND & CATTLE CO. Jeff Dahl • Gackle, ND 701/485-3762 • 701/269-5368 jldahl@daktel.com • www.dahlcattle.com

DAHLKE RED ANGUS Bryantt Bolduc • Arlan Dahkle Bagley, MN 218/533-0259 • 218/556-5896 218/694-6727 • 218/533-0259 dahlkerancher@yahoo.com dalhlkeredangus.com

DK RED ANGUS

Scott Kueffler • Grenora, ND 701/694-3620 • 701/641-0519 redangus@nccray.com www.dkredangus.net

FORSTER RED ANGUS Kenneth Forster • Richardton, ND 701/974-2450 • 701/290-2450 forsterredangus@yahoo.com www.forsterredangus.com

HEART RIVER RANCH

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

HUBER EY RED ANGUS

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

JACOBSON RED ANGUS Gary & Val Jacobson • Hitterdal, MN 218/962-3360 • 701/361-3189 gjrangus@feltontel.net www.jacobsonredangus.com

KAL-KOTA RANCH

Ed Kalianoff • Steele, ND 701/475-2694 • 701/471-4006 kalkota@bektel.com www.kalkotaranch.com

KIRWIN RED ANGUS

J.D. & Jaydn Kirwan Bonesteel, SD J.D: 605/491-4125 • Jaydn: 402/322-1809 jd606kirwan@gmail.com

KOESTER RED ANGUS

Steve & Tracey Koester • Steele, ND 701/400-1611 • koesterredangus@gmail.com www.koesterredangus.com

L83 RANCH

Ben Lodoen • Westhope, ND 701/201-0477 lodeoncattle@gmail.com benjamin.lodoen@gmail.com L83Ranch.com

LAZY D RED ANGUS

PRESSER RED ANGUS

John & Sara Berg • Cody Berg Williston, ND 701/826-4211 • 701/826-4231 701/570-9788 • 701/570-0730 lazydredangus@yahoo.com

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

RESSLER LAND & CATTLE Mark or Bryan Ressler • Binford, ND 701/789-0191 • 701/789-7294 contact@resslerlandandcattle.com www.resslerlandandcattle.com

LAZY J BAR RANCH

John & Stephanie Jung • Mina, SD John: 605/228-1743 Stephanie: 605/380-1796 lazyjbarranch@yahoo.com lazyjbarranch.com

ROHRICH’S CUTTING EDGE RANCH

LELAND RED ANGUS

Rick, Amber & Kaden Rohrich • Steele, ND 701/391-1911 • 701/934-4178 cuttingedgeranch@bektel.com

LONE TREE RED ANGUS

Marc, Jodi, Riley, Cheyenne Schriefer Golden Valley, ND 701/870-4292 • 701/879-2609 701/983-4292 • 701/870-4292 marcjodi@icloud.com schrieferredangus.com

Melvin & Luella Leland Melvin: 701/565-2347 • 406/489-1465 Todd & Carla Leland • Sidney, MT Todd: 701/565-2361 • 406/489-1466 lelandra@restel.net • lelandredangus.com

SCHRIEFER RANCH LLC

Brad Schecher • Bison, SD 605/244-5972 • 605/430-2787 lonetreeredangus@hotmail.com www.lonetreeredangus.com

SEEGER & RUSCH RED ANGUS

Blake & Whitney Wold • Watford City, ND 701/770-4105 missouririverredangus@gmail.com missouririverredangus.com

Brandon & Dixie Rusch • Sherill Seeger New Salem, ND Brandon: 701/226-5479 Dixie: 701/426-9443 Sherill: 701-400-5077 ruschvet@gmail.com seeger-ruschredangus.com

NAMKEN RED ANGUS

TURTLE RIVER CATTLE CO.

MISSOURI RIVER RED ANGUS

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

Ron & Ryan Clemetson • Grand Forks, ND 701/739-0639 • 701/741-6407 trreds@hotmail.com

NORDLUND STOCK FARMS LLC Mike & Sam Norlund Clearbrook, MN Mike: 701/799-0943 Sam: 701/799-1613 nordlundstockfarm@gvtel.com nordlundstockfarm.com

OHR RED ANGUS

TWEDT RED ANGUS

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

VALNES RANCH RED ANGUS

Edward, Jeanne & Carl Olson • Argusville, ND Ed: 701/238-3601 • Carl: 701/361-0684 olsoncandc@aol.com • olsonredpower.com

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

WASEM RED ANGUS

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

Watch for more exciting events in North Dakota! Feb. 6 Feb. 13-18 Feb. 15 Feb. 15 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 19

Twedt Red Angus, Ranch, McHenry, ND Forster Red Angus, online OHR Red Angus, Ranch, Argusville, ND Wasem Red Angus, WIX Barn, Richardton, ND Nordlund Stock Farm, LLC, Ranch, Clearbrook, MN Lazy J Bar Ranch, Hub City, Aberdeen, SD Lazy D Red Angus, Williston, ND

Feb. 19 Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Feb. 26 Feb. 26

Special Red Angus Feeder Calf Sale, Rugby Lvsk Auction, Rugby, ND Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus, Ranch, Powers Lake, ND Brenner Angus, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND Namken Red Angus, Ranch, Lake Norden, SD Lone Tree Red Angus, Ranch, Bison, SD

Website: ndredangus.org • Facebook: North Dakota Red Angus Association

ND Red Angus Association President: Sam Twedt Vice President: Bryan Ressler Immediate Past Pres.: Scott Kueffler Directors: Ryan Clemetson,

Ben Lodoen, Rick Rohrich & Chris Wasem Sec./Treas.: Chuck & Annette Steffan 701/290-9745 ndredangus.org heartrivergenetics@yahoo.com

Private Treaty Bulls Available! Over 60 head of coming two-year-old bulls…age-advantaged and ready to work. Take home credit or free delivery. Volume discounts and a ﬁrst breeding season guarantee come with every bull. See video and listing online, or contact us for a hard copy.

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Scott & Kim Ford

(308) 991-2452 • Bertrand, NE 68927

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Reaching over 10,000 Red Angus Buyers every issue!

Redefine Index Excellence

From maternal to terminal, count on Red Hill bulls for the complete package! REDHILL REVOLUTIONARY 264K (RAAA #4774459) Revolutionary x Oscar x 84S x T189

268K $Profit $Ranch $Feeder ProS HB GM

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REDHILL REVOLUTIONARY 268K (RAAA #4774545) Revolutionary x 132Y x Nebula x Nebula

1.0% 1.4% 3.5% 2% 3% 19%

264K 24,060 115 177 163 96 67

0.6% 1.5% 1.5% 1% 1% 7%

At Red Hill Farms, we strive to breed cattle that are the complete package, excelling in maternal traits as well as terminal end-product. Proﬁtability is realized through balanced, high-ranking traits that truly cover all the bases.

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MORE THAN A BULL SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024 1 p.m. CDT • At the Farm

Selling: 75 Bulls 35 Red Angus, 35 SimAngus™ & 5 Charolais Bulls

Visit www.RedHillFarms.net for information about our sale and breeding program.

Bart, Sarah & Ty Jones • (615) 666-3098 466 Red Hill Road, Lafayette, TN 37083 mail@redhillfarms.net Gordon & Susan Jones • (270) 991-2663