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FROM THE CHIEF

SET YOUR CONSIGNMENT APART

CREATING A DENVER LEGACY

A look into how competition makes us better

Learn how to have a successful consignment sale

NWSS to become the permanent location of the National Red Angus Open Show

04 board members & core policies

16 IMPROVING THE GENETIC EFFICIENCY OF YOUNG ANIMALS

Meet the board of directors and review the Association’s Core Policies

Improving EPD accuracy in younger animals

18 MARK YOUR CALENDARS A list of upcoming JRA events to put on your calendar

24 YOUNG STOCKMAN PROGRAM A recap of the 2019 Junior Red Angus Young Stockman Program

26 WHAT’S IN YOUR SHOWBOX These juniors share essentials they take to every show

ON THE COVER: Photo by Legacy Livestock Imaging.

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BE IN THE KNOW ABOUT YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS

MEET YOUR STAFF

JRA ROUND-UP

A deeper look into RAAA registration statuses and what they mean for you and your herd

Get to know your RAAA marketing team members

Register today for JRA Round-Up!

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View the winner’s circle from the most recent winter 2019 shows

52 CATCH-A-CALF NWSS Catch-A-Calf captures opportunities with Red Angus steers

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An overview of Red Angus spring shows

63 BARN BLOOPERS Funny stories and lessons learned inside the barn

61 BETWEEN THE AISLES SHOW DAY RECIPE Four-ingredient fajitas are perfect for show day lunch

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Johnny Rogers Roxboro, NC jrrogers1968@gmail.com First Vice President Area 4 Director — Southwest Kyley DeVoe Justin, TX kyley@3klandandcattle.com 2nd Vice President Area 7 Director — Northeast John Langdon Benson, NC johnlangdon5@gmail.com Region A Director Chuck Feddes Manhattan, MT feddesredangus@gmail.com Region B Director/Board Secretary Connie Mushrush Strong City, KS redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director Jeff Pettit Sebree, KY jp@diamondpcattle.com Area 1 Director — West Sam Lorenzen Bend, OR lorenzensam@gmail.com Area 2 Director — Montana Kay Klompien Manhattan, MT klmpnra@gmail.com Area 3 Director — Rocky Mountain Aaron Kravig Karval, CO akravig@kravigredangus.com Area 5 Director — Northern Plains Steve Koester Steele, ND koesterredangus@gmail.com Area 6 Director — Great Plains Newley Hutchison Canton, OK newley@chainranch.com Area 8 Director — Southeast Jim Yance Columbia, AL jim@jyjredangus.com Area 9 Director — Midwest Stuart Gilbert Stockport, IA redcowrelocators@gmail.com

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MISSION STATEMENT Our Mission is to provide our members and their customers with innovative programs and services, to continue advancing the quality, reliability and value of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced seedstock used in the commercial beef industry.

CORE POLICIES 1. It is the RAAA’s primary role to create an environment that promotes the financial stability of its members.

2. The RAAA supports the development and use of membership-driven strategic planning.

3. The RAAA creates marketing tools for commercial bull customers, creating more demand for Red Angus and Red Angus-influence genetics.

4. The RAAA is committed to objectively describing and recording cattle, utilizing economically sound scientific principles with the least number of prediction values. Furthermore, the RAAA encourages good Stockmanship and sound visual appraisal in seedstock selection.

5. Since its establishment, the RAAA has understood and accepted economic value of heterosis through planned crossbreeding.

6. The RAAA does not take a role in the marketing of an individual member’s cattle, therefore, the ARA Magazine editorial content has a commercial and technical focus. Individual seedstock supplier articles are avoided.

7. It is the duty of the RAAA to proactively communicate with its membership therefore proxy voting is not allowed. This policy was established in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association at its inception to ensure that voting members are current on all pertinent information.

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How competition makes us better.

tom brink, RAAA CEO

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e live in a world that does not value competition as it did in the past. That’s unfortunate because competition makes us better. There is tremendous learning that occurs in both winning and losing. We compete to win, and there’s certainly a lot of enjoyment in winning.

But losing (or placing second or third), has its benefits too. Those who compete hard and lose in the ring are actually winners in the sense that they have expanded their knowledge and experience, and they go forward with a better understanding of what it takes to win in the future.

Far better to compete and not win than to sit on the sidelines and gain little in doing so.

Some years back, a friend who is a cattle breeder from Nebraska told me an interesting story about his daughter who had recently become a professor at a non-agricultural university in the Midwest. He was asking her how the new job was going and what she was learning about her students. She immediately went to an unexpected characterization of her students. “They don’t know how to lose,” she said. “That’s very apparent to me.”

Most of these students did not have agricultural backgrounds and had not experienced the ups and downs that are ever-present in the production of livestock and crops. Setbacks seemed to derail them instead of making them more committed to work harder to succeed the next time.

This is a place where young people raised on farms or ranches, including small livestock operations, have a real advantage.

They know how to win and how to lose, and they won’t give up despite serious challenges, personal defeats, terrible weather or a run of bad luck. Most personify the famous quote by Winston Churchill, who said “Never, never, never give up.” He also said, “Success is not final and failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”

Samuel Bacharach, a professor at Cornell University and co-founder of the Bacharach Leadership Institute, identifies four important reasons why competition makes us better: 1. Competition mutes critics and builds courage.

2. Competition helps us find faults (so we can fix them).

3. Competition increases productivity and encourages new ideas.

4. Competition can end in respect.

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Competition mutes critics and builds courage.

Critics are an ever-present part of life, and you can be sure that those who are successful in what they do have overcome a host of detractors and critics. Take, for example, Ryan Boldt, RAAA Director of Breed Improvement. Ryan went to Colby Community College, in Colby, Kansas, on a livestock judging scholarship after high school. He was successful there but wanted to move up and judge at the next level.

He wanted to go to Texas Tech University, in part Ryan said, “Because people told me I couldn’t.” With the tenacity of the hockey player he is, Ryan did move on and livestock judged at Texas Tech. He then went on to get his master’s degree from Colorado State University and will soon finish his PhD there while working full time for the Red Angus Association of America. He’s a great example of overcoming life’s critics and growing in courage to reach for higher levels of accomplishment.

Competition helps us find faults.

We all get “barn blind” from time to time. Sometimes we may think our cattle or breeding program are better than they are. Competing in public reveals weaknesses, enabling us to see reality more clearly, and fix those faults that previously went unrecognized. This is true of the show ring, and interestingly, it’s also what the Red Angus EPD system does, because cattle are compared and EPDs calculated based on objective data in a “public arena” across the entire breed.

Competition increases productivity and encourages new ideas.

One of the greatest aspects of free market capitalism (which is based on open competition) is that great products succeed and poor products fail. This situation provides a constant stimulus for improvement, new ideas and new approaches. Nothing sits still for long, because people are working hard every day to make things better. The financial incentive attached to success in the free market is a great motivator, and that’s beneficial to society as a whole.

In the cattle business, the same incentives apply. Maybe you want to someday sell a Red Angus breeding animal for $10,000. Others have done it, why not you? The challenge then becomes to study and work hard to accomplish that goal. You’re competing toward a target you’ve set, and when the goal is reached, you’ll know you created something of significant value to someone else.

Competition can end in respect.

It may not be obvious at first, but there is a fun camaraderie in competition. We all marvel at the way professional athletes shake hands and hug each other after the game is over. Most of the time, we can tell they truly like and respect their fellow competitors, even though they just spent several hours in all-out physical exertion to beat them. Competing is hard work, and it is easy to respect those who exert themselves along side us in an attempt to win.

Those with experience in competing, whether young or not so young, will testify to that fact that it made them better and more knowledgeable. They rode the ups and downs of facing the competition, and came away stronger and more prepared for life as a result.

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onsignment sales are a great way to market your freshest genetics without the hassle of hosting your own sale. There are a number of good reasons to consign, even if you currently host your own production sale. These cooperative efforts are an opportunity to share your most recent mating decisions with the industry in a forum where buyers are able to compare pedigrees, EPDs and phenotypes among a wide array of breeders.

The marketing team is often asked what is necessary to make a producer’s participation in consignment sales successful. Here are a few key points that will assist you in having a successful experience.

Plan Ahead

The genetic decisions made in 2017 and 2018 are the cattle being marketed this year. If marketing cows and breds, those decisions could easily extend back further. For example, heifers genetically created in 2016, calved in 2017 and bred in 2018 are marketed as bred heifers or pairs in 2019. It is well-documented that unique matings and 12 Buckle & Banner

well-thought-out genetic programs will have more value in the marketplace. That’s some significant time and thought invested in creating quality genetics, so make sure you begin planning your consignment well in advance!

Study the Sale

It is always recommended that future consignors attend the sale they are thinking of consigning to prior to actually taking cattle. This allows for study of other firms’ consignments, understanding the quality necessary and becoming familiar with the sale management and system.

Record and sort the sale prices to determine what buyers are selecting for. Is it EPD profile, phenotype, pedigree?

The best consignment sale for your genetics is the one that draws prices reflective of the emphasis of your program.

Prepare for Success

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in both the catalog and other promotional efforts you pursue yourself. Videos can also be helpful for prospective buyers to learn more about your consignment.

Market your Consignment

Prior to catalog deadlines, make sure all of your pedigrees, performance information and DNA testing are done well in advance to avoid problems later. If you have several animals consigned, extra advertising may be prudent. Local, regional and national publications, as well as social media, are all options to let potential buyers know what you will be consigning. Done correctly, this can add significant value to your cattle. Consignment sales are also a group effort. Promote the sale by distributing catalogs to your personal mailing list, putting up flyers, and promoting on your personal media. These efforts help everyone and make the entire sale an event many will participate in, but more importantly, attend to purchase top quality genetics.

Presentation

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well-presented. This is one more opportunity to set your cattle apart from other consignments by presenting them in an attractive manner. Even if your cattle are loose in a pen, the display can add value to your consignment. This is also a great opportunity to visit with buyers answering questions and discussing your breeding program for future sales.

Follow Up

After the sale, reach out to the sale management to get the contact information for the buyers of your lots. This will allow you to continue building a customer database and to follow up with buyers within 30-60 days to confirm they have received transferred pedigrees and are happy with their purchases.

Consignment sales continue to be an important avenue for producers to promote Red Angus and their breeding programs. By working cooperatively, a genetically diverse pool of cattle can be presented to consumers on a single day. Done correctly, these sales are a tremendous marketing opportunity for seedstock producers to showcase their top genetics and receive extra value for their cattle.

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A wise man once told me that there are three things in life you never skimp on: toilet paper, a wedding ring, and data reporting to your breed association.

STORY BY Ryan Boldt

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hile the statistical models used for the calculation of EPDs can be quite complex, the information used to calculate the EPDs is much simpler. For EPD calculation there are three main sources about an animal that contribute to the resulting EPD – the animal’s pedigree, individual and relative performance information, and genomic information. With the implementation of the IGS multi-breed evaluation powered by BOLT, one of the main advantages is that all three of these sources of information are used simultaneously for EPD calculation. However, it is important to understand how each of these different pieces of information contribute to an animal’s EPD calculation.

as the rest of the herd. Inclusion of this information allows the EPD calculation process to better evaluate what gene combinations were inherited by the progeny.

While not every mating decision results in more favorable gene combinations than available in the parents without any phenotype information, being able to evaluate this becomes impossible. In addition, once an animal is selected to become a parent then phenotype information on their progeny also contribute to the animal’s EPD. In fact, in order for an animal to receive high-accuracy EPD information, that animal must have progeny with phenotypes reported. Therefore, it is important to report phenotype information on as many animals as possible to improve the accuracy of the predictions of all animals with similar pedigree information.

Pedigree

Genetic Information

Pedigree information is important to the analysis because it determines how animals within the population are related. This information is helpful because relatives do share a certain percentage of their genetic make-up in common. For example, on average full siblings share 50 percent of their genetics in common and half siblings share 25 percent of their genetic makeup on average. This is important because not all animals have data recorded for all traits. For example, it is impossible to collect actual carcass data on animals that are replacements. However, through these pedigree relationships the analysis is able to relate carcass information to animals that do not have these observations. Another thing that these pedigree relationships do is it allows for the connection of contemporary groups. The use of AI sires in herds across the country allows for the analysis to see how similar genetics compete in different environments and allows for comparisons to be made across the breed. Without this ability only within-herd EPDs would be possible and comparison across herds would be almost impossible.

Measurement of Phenotype

An example of a phenotype includes taking a weight, ultrasound and heifer exposure information. This phenotypic information is included in the analysis and is a driving factor of predicting an animal’s genetic merit for traits. However, for these phenotypes to be fully utilized animals must be put within the proper contemporary groups for comparisons. The main function of a contemporary group is to allow for the ability to compare the environmental influences that lead to an animal’s resulting phenotype. An example of an improper contemporary group would be comparing animals that are being prepared to show and are receiving preferential treatment to other animals within the herd.

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The way that genotyping works is a DNA sample for the animal is collected and then processed to evaluate the markers that were inherited by that individual animal.

DNA samples can be collected using blood or hair cards, as well as, tissue sampling units. Currently the RAAA offers multiple options for genotyping of animals. These different options vary in terms of the number of different loci (locations) across the genome that are tested. When an animal is genotyped, this information is included into the EPD calculation process. A common way to evaluate how much information is gathered from this data is to look at progeny equivalents or how many actual phenotypes are required to achieve the same level of accuracy for an animal that is not genotyped. For all traits evaluated with IGS, the addition of genotype information is the equivalent of 3 to 25 progeny records. The nice thing about inclusion of the genotype is that it can be taken at young ages and incorporated into the EPD calculation to allow for better selection decisions to be made.

These three pieces of information all are the main contributors of what is used for the EPD calculation process. The important information is that by providing all of this information to the analysis, the EPD calculation process is the most accurate. All three of these pieces of information interact to calculate the resulting EPD for an animal. The more information that is contributed to the analysis, the more the reliability of the resulting EPDs improves. It is important to contribute as much accurate information on all three parts of the data used in the EPD calculation process. By doing this, the information and resulting EPDs will allow for the ability to achieve the goals of the operation. Using EPDs for selection decisions has been proven time and time again to be the best tool to make genetic progress, but in order to do this, information on the animals must be present.

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About JRA

The Junior Red Angus Association of America, the junior affiliate of the RAAA, strives to equip and prepare all members to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates for the Red Angus breed, the beef industry and agriculture. The JRA membership actively participates in industry events, conferences and workshops designed to develop members’ critical thinking, leadership and production skill sets. Additionally, the JRA strives to nurture enthusiasm for the beef industry and agriculture, while promoting networking and education.

Save the Dates to Engage with JRA

April 1 - Industry Education Scholarship Application Deadline May 1 - Round-Up Registration and Conference Scholarship Applications Deadline May 1 - Board of Directors Application Deadline June 15 – Red Angus Promotions Contest Entries Due June 16-22 - NAJRAE, Grand Island, NE July 1 - Industry Education Scholarship Application Deadline July 16-21 – Round-Up and Annual Meeting, Texas/New Mexico July 18-20 – Canadian Angus Showdown For more information on the Junior Red Angus Association of America and how youth can get involved in the Red Angus breed, visit RedAngus.org or call Kim Heller, Junior Programs Coordinator, at (515) 851-2019.

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NWSS to become the permanent location of the National Red Angus Open Show Red Angus enthusiasts can plan to be in Denver the first week of January for many years to come, thanks to the Red Angus Association of America’s Board of Directors’ decision to make the National Western Stock Show the permanent home for the National Red Angus Open Show.

The decision was made at the January board meeting, held in conjunction with the NWSS, and was based on many years of increasing attendance and entries at the prestigious stock show. Moving forward, the NWSS will host the National Red Angus Open Show while the National Red Angus Junior Show will continue its rotation to various sites.

“The RAAA Board’s decision to make the NWSS the permanent home of our national open show was logical because of its central location, growth in the number of cattle shown there each year, and it’s close to our national office as well,” said Tom Brink, Red Angus CEO.

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A recap of the 2019 YSP event.

STORY BY KIM HELLER My middle school principal once told me, “Don’t let your books get in the way of your education.” Our junior members understand that concept and jump at the chance to engage in hands-on learning at events like this year’s Young Stockman Program held in Ames, Iowa, March 1-3.

To align with the growth stage of the Live|WiRED calves, this year’s conference focused on feedlot development and meat science. While at Couser Cattle Company near Nevada, Iowa, participants gained insights in the health, nutrition and handling needs of cattle as they finish out in the feedlot. The Iowa State University Meat Lab served as a learning laboratory to understand carcass quality and differences in product value. They also learned about practices to ensure product quality and safety so they can continue to improve their advocacy skills with consumers.

Tom Brink, RAAA CEO, also shared growth and carcass data from the Live|WiRED calves that have been harvested. Participants had the opportunity to explore the actual data compared to the DNA and EPD projections.

To celebrate surviving a cold Iowa winter day, the participants finished off the event with some fun and games which resulted in some healthy competition and lifelong friendships!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR BUYERS AT OUR MARCH SALE!

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Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 Sale at 1:00 p.m. · Lunch at Noon At the Ranch · Canton, OK

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My name is Mackenzie Mawson and I am 19 years old. I grew up on our family farm right outside Archie, Missouri, where my family and I raise cattle and row crops.

After graduating from State Fair Community College in May, I plan to attend Kansas State University where I will major in animal science. Showing cattle and pigs has been a passion from a very young age.

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My name is Bret Pembrook. I am 10 years old and I am from Fairview, Oklahoma.

My parents are Travis and Beth Pembrook and my brother is Bryson. I am a lover of all cattle, but my favorite to raise and show is Red Angus!

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REGISTRATION STATUS story by JEANANNE MOSHER

A deeper look into RAAA registration statuses and what they mean for you and your herd.

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R = Registered • • •

Animals at registered status are active on your inventory.

Animals at registered status are eligible to be transferred and may have progeny recorded.

Animals are eligible for a registration certificate if requested.

I = Incomplete •

Indicates the animal is being pre-registered and has met all the requirements for registration listed under the rules and regulations, except weaning weight and date information

C = Compute

Intended for: Submitting calf data to fulfill THR progeny performance requirements. *Non-registered, commercial and dead calves • No performance certificates will be issued.

• Not eligible for transfer.

• Calves at a compute status may be moved to registered status provided they have met all the requirements for registration status.

On-Hold Statuses

Animals are eligible to reach registered status pending they complete outstanding requirements.

Z = DNA Parentage • • • •

U = Genetic Defect Testing • • •

Animal imported from another breed association.

Receives an RAAA registration number.

Can only be utilized as a parent.

No performance certificates will be issued.

Not eligible for transfer.

Animals at F status may be moved to registered status provided they have met all the requirements for registration status.

Indicates the animal has met all the requirements for registration, except for a required genetic defect test with no test results on file.

Animals on hold are not eligible for transfer, registration certificates or performance pedigrees.

Animals on hold are not eligible to record progeny. *We suggest testing your donor dams and AI sires for the main defects so that if an animal in their pedigree is tested as a carrier without an intervening free tested animal, their calves will not go on hold.

F = Imported • • • • • •

Indicates that DNA requirements have not been met on either the sire or the donor dam of the calf being recorded.

An animal is not eligible for registered status until the DNA requirements have been completed.

Animals on hold are not eligible for transfer, registration certificates or performance pedigrees.

Animals on hold are not eligible to record progeny.

B = DNA Exclusion • • •

Indicates that there is an exclusion within the pedigree of the animal per a DNA submitted for parent verification.

Animals on hold are not eligible for transfer, registration certificates or performance pedigrees.

Animals on hold are not eligible to record progeny.

G = Genetic Defect • • •

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Animals on hold are not eligible for transfer, registration certificates or performance pedigrees.

Animals on hold are not eligible to record progeny.

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RED RINGSTEAD KARGO 215U

RAAA #1599311, MAF, OSF, NHF, AMF

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Tango is out of Kargo on the top side and a Full Throttle daughter on the bottom. 25% Semen Interest in Tango sold for $40,000 in the 2018 Western Heritage Red Angus Sale.

Denali is the right kind, he is out of Kargo on the top side and a Hamley daughter on the bottom. Denali was the 2017 and 2018 National Junior Red Angus Reserve Bred and Owned bull and went on to win the fall division at the 2018 National Open show. His first set of calves are hitting the ground and they are impressive!

Owned in partnership with Thomas Ranch of South Dakota, Rust Mountain View of North Dakota, JCL of Oklahoma.

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A bull that needs no introduction, Red Ringstead Kargo 215U. 7K and Timber Creek had the unique opportunity to purchase Kargo from Blairs.Ag in the spring of 2015 and has been the dominating force for both operations until his death in 2017. Often described as the best kept secret in the Red Angus breed, Kargo is a game changer. He has sired phenomenal bulls such as TWG Tango and 7KTG Denali. His females have near perfect udders and are ultra-maternal. With the depletion of Blairs U.S. inventory, 7K and Timber Creek are pleased to offer a limited amount of Kargo semen for sale to U.S. customers.

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Next is out of the famed Silveiras Mission Nexus

His sire, Six Mile Game Face, has a rare combination

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of calving ease and explosive growth. He was the record

numbers with six of them are in the top 20% of the breed.

Owned with Blairs.Ag, Saskatchewan, Canada and

high selling bull when he sold for $65,000 for half interest.

Brylor Ranch, Alberta, Canada.

Owned in partnership with Thomas Ranch of South Dakota, Cloud 9 Cattle Company of Wisconsin.

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7K Red Angus

Joy and Nancy Davidson, Randy, Tammy, Thomas and Madison Glascock Rachel and Gatlan Gray Tammy: (940) 367-6245 / Thomas: (940) 736-7706 timbercreekcattle.com timbercreekcattle@gmail.com

Anne and Kelley Kimmey, Tyler and Zachary Anne: (817) 793-7704 / Kelley: (817) 996-4263 Tyler: (940) 368-2034 7kredangus.com info@7kredangus.com

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Important Dates to Remember: APRIL 1, 2019

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• Late Entry Deadline (additional fees apply)

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• Photography Contest Upload deadline

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View the winner’s circle from the most recent spring 2019 shows.

photos courtesy of legacy livestock imaging, Linde’s Livestock Photography, Show Champions, Barron Photography, Pearls Pics and RAAA Staff

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Open Show Judge: Brandon Callis,

Champion Bred & Owned Female:

junior show judge: Charlie Boyd, Jr.,

MS RED FOX 812F - 3930259, Kinlee Rathman, TX

Minco, OK

Mayslick, KY

1. Champion open and junior Female: DAMAR BARCELONA E067 3622961, Morley Griffith, OK

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2. Reserve Champion open Female:

8328 - 4008434, Avery McMurphy, OK

MS RED FOX 812F - 3930259, Kinlee Rathmann, TX

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Bull:

4. champion open bull: KJHT POWER TAKE OFF - 3525459, L83 Ranch LLC, ND; Hannah Taylor, IN; Blairs.Ag, SK; and Urban Land & Cattle, TX

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WOOD HEARTATTACK 8058F – 3938483, Paige Wood, OK

Junior Showmanship: Laura James, TX

TC HANNA 105E - 3805996, Avery McMurphy, OK

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CJKT KATHLEEN 700 - 3725877, Chloe Tolar, MS

Champion Bred & Owned Bull: MF SENSEI

3. reserve Champion Junior Female:

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Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female:

5. Reserve champion open bull: L83 2STRONG 13F- 3959841, L83 Ranch LLC, ND

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Senior Showmanship: Grayson Fritcher, TX produce of dam: Madison Fischer, TX Junior Get-of-sire: BCR Ventures, TX senior get-of-sire: Timber Creek Ranch, OK premier breeder: Las Rojas, OK premier exhibitor: McMurphy Farms, OK Junior Herdsman: Carson Ballinger, TX

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THE RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA PROVIDES VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION TO ENHANCE THE BEEF

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3 Open Show Judge: John McCurry Burrton, KS

junior show judge: Jeff Gooden Lone Jack, MO

Pen show judge: Caleb Boardman Laramie, WY

1. Champion open and junior Female: DAMAR BARCELONA E067 3622961, Morley Griffith, OK

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2. Reserve Champion open Female: ROJAS MOONBEAN 194W 7102 3758533, Hunter Anderson, IA

3. reserve Champion Junior Female: TC HANNA 105E - 3805996, Avery McMurphy, OK

4. champion open bull: DAMAR MIMI E381 - 3622963, Kip Wallace, WI; C-Bar Red Angus, KS; and Chain Ranch, OK

5. Reserve champion open bull: KJHT POWER TAKE OFF - 3525459, L83 Ranch LLC, ND; Hannah Taylor, IN; and Blairs.Ag, SK; and Urban Land & Cattle, TX

Junior Showmanship: Jamie Geyer, ND Senior Showmanship: Jens Lind, MN

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6. Champion pen of three bulls: BJ Farms – Henning, MN

7. reserve pen of three bulls: TC Reds - Ringle, WI

8. champion pen of three female: Ft. Hays State University/Mann Ranch- Hays, KS

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9. reserve pen of three females: TC Reds - Ringle, WI

Champion Bred & Owned Female: TLC FERGIE 852F - 3970210, Jens Lind, MN

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Female: BJF CITA 8037F - 3966929, Luke Bjorklund, MN

Champion Bred & Owned Bull: TLC E-SIG 777E - 3875315, Hans Lind, MN

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Bull:

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PEN REVIEW

What an honor it was to sort the 2019 Red Angus Pen Show at the National Western Stock Show. The pen show does exactly what the “Buckle & Banner” magazine is striving to do, and that is make the connection between the show ring and the production beef industry. Each and every pen represents a production firm that is working to produce better genetics for the industry and their customers. Numbers weren’t huge for the show, but the quality ran deep in each division.

It was certainly an impressive show and I thoroughly enjoyed sorting through the cattle. As breeders of Red Angus cattle, I hope you don’t take for granted the association that you have representing you. They strive to promote your breed and improve it so all of you will be able to sell cattle for more.

Thank you again to the association for having me, and congratulations to each of the exhibitors on a great set of cattle.

- Caleb Boardman University of Wyoming Judging Coach 2019 NWSS Pen Show Judge

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February 9, 2019 champion junior female: HB FANTASY 802F - 3926775, Mackenzie Mawson, MO reserve junior female: Tyra Meyer

march 3, 2019 junior Show Judge: Tim Schaeffer champion junior female: KKR DIXIE-

LAND DELIGHT 5508 - 3932745, Emily Paden, OH reserve junior female: REIB RONDA 26F - 3984660, Parker Chestnut, IN

february 15, 2019 junior show Judge: Chris Cassady champion junior female: MISS MIMI 838 ET - 3994250, Holly Thomas, TX

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KJHT POWER TAKE OFF (PTO)

Grand Champion Red Angus Bull - 2019 FWSS

Contact us for semen!

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Reserve Grand Champion Red Angus Bull - 2019 FWSS

He sells on March 26th!

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2019 Bull sale

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 1:00 PM

Jackson Cattle Co. Sale Facility, Sedley, Saskatchewan

Lot 21 Son of Navigator

Lot 29 Son of Bingo

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Catch-A-Calf captures opportunities with Red Angus steers.

STORY BY TRACEY koester & jeananne mosher

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his year the Catch-A-Calf events took place on January 11-13 at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. It all started when several interested 4-H members between the ages of 12 and 18 completed an online form explaining why they wanted to participate in the program and described their background. After their county Extension agent verified the applicant had adequate facilities to raise the calf and their application was approved, they were eligible to compete in the Catch-A-Calf event.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Like its name implies, these 39 kids successfully caught and haltered a calf during a special competition in the 2018 Coliseum Rodeo Performance. They were then paired with sponsors in March and assigned their Red Angus calf in May of 2018.

NWSS utilizes the money that the Catch-A-Calf sponsors provide to purchase the calves for this event. For the past two years they have purchased Red Angus calves from Wagonhound Land and Livestock Co. of Douglas, Wyoming, and are looking forward to purchasing calves again from them this year. “We like to purchase all the calves from one ranch so they are consistent in quality and weight,” said Clancy Anderson, NWSS livestock coordinator.

“When we toured the Wagonhound, we were very impressed with the operation, the cattle and the history of the ranch. We felt it would be an ideal partnership for the Catch-A-Calf program.”

Over the course of the program, participants fed and cared for their steer. They maintained management and financial records, submitted progress reports to NWSS, and built a relationship with their sponsor(s). Participants were encouraged to exhibit their steer at county and state fairs, the NILE, and other regional shows and clinics. Many utilized these opportunities to prepare their calf for the final show at NWSS.

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more than a show

“Show day is exciting and different than a typical show,” said Anderson. “All the kids enter the stadium and tie their calves around the arena to watch and cheer on their fellow Catch-A-Calf exhibitors.” While the steers competed for production, quality of fitting and live evaluation, the exhibitor was judged on several factors. These factors include showmanship, their record book and a personal interview before a panel of judges that includes a short, prepared speech.

The scores from the different events are added together for their final score.

“The top two exhibitors are named Grand and Reserve Champion earning the right to sell their steers in the NWSS Junior Livestock Auction right behind the champions of all other species, usually for a substantial premium over market price,” said Anderson. This year Kara Reynolds of Laramie, Wyoming, and Megan Schroeder of Wisner, Nebraska, topped the 39 total 4-H’ers and entries. In the carcass division, Isaiah Waite of Morrill, Nebraska, earned top honors, and Kelsee Moffat of Oshkosh, Nebraska, took second.

Many participants have found their interest in the industry through their involvement in this event. Skyla Jones of Bennett, Colorado shared how this program helped her find her passion. “The Catch-A-Calf program has inspired me to become an animal nutritionist. It has made me be more aware of the cattle industry. The most impactful thing for me was the project teaching me how to feed out cattle and learning about the industry standards for cattle production.”

“This program is about so much more than a steer calf or a sale premium,” concluded Anderson. “The networking with sponsors and peers is invaluable as is the hands-on education in beef production, management record keeping and financial responsibility. It is so rewarding to visit with past participants and hear their success stories that started with catching a calf in our program. It really solidifies the reasons we continue the Catch-A-Calf program.”

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• Ensure the TSUs are sealed completely by the red stopper with the sample, fluid and green ball inside.

• Always align hair follicles and place them under the sticky film on a hair card.

• Collect samples from relatively clean and dry areas of the animal.

• After collections, store TSU samples at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.

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• Only fill blood cards inside the printed circle and ensure they are dry before closing.

• Do not submit a blood sample on any animal that was born a twin because of in utero cross contamination. Hair or TSU samples will yield accurate results.

• Instead of pulling fine or small hair follicles on calves, try collecting blood or TSUs.

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marketing team edition

Director of Commercial Marketing

what’s your favorite thing about your job?

The cattle are great, but the people are better! I like interacting with both purebred and commercial cattlemen and women that are passionate about what they do.

What is your favorite show?

NAJRAE. It’s the best family-friendly show we attend. Fun to watch the juniors participate in the contests, shows and develop friendships for a lifetime.

The Marketing staff focuses their efforts on serving Red Angus stakeholders by providing tools and resources for commercial cattlemen.

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What’s your favorite cut of beef?

Brisket

What are your hobbies?

Besides a cow-calf problem, I read two books per week.

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Commercial Marketing Specialist

What is your favorite thing about your job?

Traveling the nation and learning about cattle production in other areas of the country. I enjoy representing this great breed of cattle, and meeting the amazing people that raise them. I also have a great team around me that make my job a lot of fun.

What is your favorite show?

The National Western Stock Show. Growing up only three hours from Denver, it was always a treat to attend the stock show.

What is your favorite cut of beef?

Filet mignon

What are your hobbies?

Photography, working out and helping on my family ranch.

Commercial Marketing and REDSPro Specialist

What is your favorite thing about your job?

Getting to interact with our great producers, both seedstock and commercial, while traveling around looking at great cattle and representing a phenomenal breed.

What is your favorite show?

NWSS. I enjoy the focus of the yards and the way it provides opportunity to the seedstock producer and commercial cattleman alike.

What is your favorite cut of beef?

Bone-in ribeye

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy working cattle and being outside, but when I have to be indoors, I enjoy picking the banjo or doing leather work.

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Email Chessie Mitchell at chessie@redangus.org

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MICHIGAN BEEF EXPO Lansing, MI — March 31, 2019

TJLA CAMP & CAMP SHOW Bryan, TX — May 3-5, 2019

NAJRAE Grand Island, NE — June 16-22, 2019

BELT BUCKLE BONANZA Bryan, TX — July 4-7, 2019

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR West Allis, WI — Aug. 1-11, 2019

OZARK EMPIRE FAIR Springfield, MO — July 25-Aug. 3, 2019

MISSOURI STATE FAIR Sedalia, MO — Aug. 8-18, 2019

MINNESOTA STATE FAIR St. Paul, MN — Aug. 22-Sept. 2, 2019

INDIANA STATE FAIR Indianapolis, IN — Aug. 2-18, 2019

IOWA STATE FAIR Des Moines, IA — Aug. 8-18, 2019

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR Springfield, IL — Aug. 8-19, 2019

COLORADO STATE FAIR Pueblo, CO — Aug. 23- Sept. 2, 2019

EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR Tyler, TX — Sept. 20-29, 2019

AKSARBEN Grand Island, NE — Sept. 26-29, 2019

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Four-ingredient beef fajitas perfect for a show-day lunch

tip:

You can chop the peppers and onion at home to save time.

ingredients:

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Instructions: 1. Mix the above ingredients into a crockpot 2. Cook for 2-3 hours 3. Serve with tortillas or lettuce wraps

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his year’s Round-Up will be held in the Texas Panhandle and Northeast New Mexico based out of Amarillo, Texas.

With both agriculture and educational experiences, you’re bound to be amazed.

We have the opportunity to visit both the CS Ranch and the Silver Spur Ranch’s T-O Station. Both of these ranches have a long history of great cattle and horses that allows us to learn more about ranching and range management. At New Mexico State University, we will visit their research feedlot and get an in-depth look at the work they do in cattle health and stress.

NMSU faculty will also be at the CS Ranch to guide learning on range management relative to wildlife, fire, range and plants. We will round out our cattle production visits with a tour of a Five Rivers feedlot near Dalhardt, Texas. Finally, we will learn more about feed commodities with a visit to Hi-Pro Feeds.

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for both a tour and some in-depth learning relative to animal science. While in the Canyon area, participants will also get to experience the wonders of the Palo Duro Canyon and take in a taste of west Texas culture.

Throughout the event, participants will participate in four national contests. Contest participation contributes to awards for High Point Junior and Senior. Juniors also have the opportunity to participate in team challenges to compete for the overall Champion Team. These challenges are designed to create a fun experience and allow members to build teamwork skills with others from around the country.

Round-Up is also the location of the annual Junior Red Angus membership meeting to conduct official business of the organization including the election of the board of directors.

Registration for Round-Up is due on May 1, 2019.

Scholarships are available; those applications are also due May 1. More information can be found online at redangus.org/junior-red-angus/.

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Funny stories and lessons learned from inside the barn.

STORY BY contributing author michelle pettit My barn blooper starts like most, doing something we’ve all done in the barn – standing in the stall talking. This happened at the Kentucky Beef Expo which is held the first weekend in March.

For a lot of these animals, it’s the first time they have been in the barn or town.

Anyway, one sweet, nice-sized heifer decided she was leaving her counterpart in the dust and she was getting out of the barn no matter who she had to take out on the way.

Let me also explain the BIG water tub that Johnnie Cundiff always keeps full at his stall. Did I tell you where I was standing when this all happened? Oh yep, in his stall talking with Terry and Kara (Cundiff) Prather. See where I’m going?

The heifer headed straight to us, Terry and Kara went one way, I went straight back and closed my eyes. Meanwhile, that sweet heifer decided to dodge us. When I opened my eyes I felt really cold and wet.

You guessed it, I was completely in the tub. After the shock and laughter, Kara took the blower to me and with not much luck getting dry I had to leave and go find some dry clothes.

Arriving back at the barn I was soon educated to the fact my name had been changed, and since that long-ago incident I’m still known by some as “Ducky.”

I’d like to give some long moral to this blooper that might sound educated but really just keep your eyes open, always be able to laugh at yourself and oh, also … keep a spare set of clothes in your car.

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ADVERTISING Index ADM ................................................................................................. 60 ALLFLEX USA ................................................................................. 54 BLAIRS.AG CATTLE COMPANY .................................................. 51 CHAIN RANCH .............................................................................. 25 FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY ............................................... 09 GENESEEK ....................................................................................... 15 J6 FARMS ......................................................................................... IFC L83 RANCH/ LODOEN CATTLE COMPANY .............................. 50 LAS ROJAS ....................................................................................... 01 LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGING ................................................. 28 MCMURPHY FARMS .................................................................... 37

65 Buckle & Banner

NAJRAE ...........................................................................................

P BAR S RANCH .............................................................................

PTO .................................................................................................

PEMBROOK CATTLE COMPANY .............................................

PURE BEEF GENETICS ................................................................

TC REDS .........................................................................................

TIMBER CREEK/ 7K RED ANGUS ..............................................

TLC LIVESTOCK SERVICES/ LIND FAMILY FARMS ...............

TOLBERT CATTLE ........................................................................

TWIN WILLOW FARMS ...............................................................

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