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AREA 6 DIRECTOR - GREAT PLAINS
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AREA 9 DIRECTOR - MIDWEST
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Board Commentary
What I Did in Lincoln Last September
by George Murdock, Area 1 Director, West
Lincoln, Nebraska, may not be Walt Disney World or Six Flags, but several hundred Red Angus enthusiasts managed to mix their annual convention and quarterly board meeting with enough new attractions to keep hard-working ranchers who seldom get to town entertained.
Recognizing young breeders don’t take many vacations, the planners opted to combine serious cattle business with fresh activities. The program kicked off with the inaugural Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation golf scramble.
A scramble allows a team of four to use their best shot each time but observers thought every definition of “scramble” fit this event perfectly. Under the guidance of Peggy Bieber and Halla Ramsey, the 40-player field included novices, veterans, sort of veterans and sandbaggers. Though it’s unlikely to become a PGA Tour stop, this event is expected to grow.
The athleticism didn’t stop on the golf course. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln rodeo team hosted a dummy roping contest that attracted a former Little Britches champion and other talented ropers. Donnell Brown and Steve Koester roped their way to victory, while thousands of dollars were raised for RASF and the UNL rodeo team.
Besides seminars and speakers, attendees had opportunities to tour the Neogen lab facilities. Neogen had a major presence in supporting the convention.
The schedule allowed for a night out in Lincoln’s Haymarket District. As one of the more “seasoned” attendees, I was quietly enjoying the hotel lobby until board member Aaron Kravig invited me to join him and two young breeders for a night on the town.
We found ourselves at a bar with a giant outdoor TV, where it happened to be musical bingo night. We stayed downstairs, with a crowd that made it clear Lincoln is a college town.
While some attendees were dining at an upscale Italian spot, we chose chicken wings and cheese curds. I declined a bingo card, though my companions participated with enthusiasm. The music selection wasn’t exactly “Willie’s Roadhouse,” since I hadn’t heard of 40 of the songs they played.
Of course, the convention wasn’t all fun and games. The annual trade show, Association business meetings and leadership workshops balanced the program. Attendees also participated in the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium and an opening reception at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association office.
One highlight for me was a presentation featuring three generations of the Andras family, a reminder that while Red Angus cattle are central to our business, it’s the people and families that make it truly special.
The planners did a commendable job creating an event that blended business with a bit of vacation fun. Who needs Disneyland when you’ve got Lincoln and a group of people who know how to turn a simple gathering into a memorable event? //
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Association Commentary
71st National Red Angus Convention a Resounding Success
by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer
The Red Angus Association of America held its 71st National Red Angus Convention Sept. 10-13, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and what a great event it turned out to be! Total attendance exceeded 250 and included 43 first timers, as well as four of our Canadian Angus friends who came south to participate. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium boasted several international guests as well.
Our convention committee’s restructured schedule was a big hit. More time for RAAA members to enjoy each other – a key part of every convention – was built in. Conversations with friends old and new in the hallways and around the dinner table often become treasured moments long remembered.
This year’s agenda also included an evening of fellowship at the beautiful Nebraska Cattlemen’s office (complete with an assortment of food trucks), a golf scramble and dummy roping contest, adding to the fun. Another highlight was the keynote address by Nevil Speer, Ph.D., who discussed the state of the U.S. beef industry and challenged the group to be prepared for a faster rate of change in the years ahead.
More than $60,000 was raised in support of the Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation. We appreciate all who contributed. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible and can be earmarked for the benefit of Red Angus juniors, education and research or the general fund. Special thanks to Niobrara Red Angus for offering pick of its bred heifers, which sold for $28,000. John Carter of Veto Valley Farms was the buyer.
Congratulations to reelected board members: Kyley DeVoe, president; Stephanie Jung, Area 5 – Northern Plains, Jason Anderson, Area 6 – Great Plains; and Craig Bieber, Region B – Central. We appreciate your continued dedication to the advancement of the Red Angus breed.
Peggy Bieber deserves a shout out for all the work she did as part of the convention committee and especially in putting together the golf tournament at the Holmes Lake Park Golf Course. We also need to recognize multiple RAAA employees for going above and beyond to make the convention a success: Halla Ramsey, Kaitlyn Fulmer, Arianna De La Garza, Katie Martin, Tracey Koester, Trisha Klement Glassinger and Maclaine Shults-Mauney.
New Red Angus Grid Opportunity with Sustainable Beef, LLC
A game-changing announcement was made at the convention that will support a brighter future for Red Angus. Sustainable Beef, LLC, a new packer-processor with a plant under construction in North Platte, Nebraska, will offer a grid-pricing system slated to pay a competitive premium for Upper 2/3 Choice carcasses. This grid is not color sensitive. Therefore, Red Angus and black-hided cattle are valued the same on Sustainable Beef’s grid.
Mark Nelson, director of cattle procurement for Sustainable Beef, stopped by the RAAA board meeting on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10. He talked about the company’s goals and how Red Angus can represent an important part of their cattle supply going forward.
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Association Commentary: 71st National Red Angus Convention a Resounding Success
Kelly Smith, RAAA director of commercial marketing, explained this new grid marketing opportunity to the membership the following day. Sustainable Beef’s plant is expected to begin operating in April 2025. However, work to line up a supply of high-quality fed cattle has already begun. A tour of the plant was offered after the convention ended, and those of us that attended found it both impressive and informative. We are looking forward to a strong partnership with Sustainable Beef in the years ahead. Red Angus cattle
align well with the plans they have in mind.
If you were not able to attend this year’s National Red Angus Convention, make plans to join us Sept. 9-12, 2025, in Loveland, Colorado. The breed is making good progress in key areas, supporting further growth opportunities for Red Angus. It could be that we will look back at the 2024 convention in Lincoln as an inflection point when the breed’s upward trek began accelerating higher. //
Red Angus and black-hided cattle will be valued the same on Sustainable Beef’s grid. The processing plant is located in North Platte, Nebraska, and is scheduled to open in April 2025.
Red Angus Commercial Marketing Team and Value-Added Programs
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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.
Marketing Update Without Further Ado: “Red Angus Remarks”
by Cory Peters, Commercial Marketing Specialist
The RAAA’s efforts to officially launch a podcast focusing on industry news, updates and discussion topics pertinent to the Red Angus breed and its stakeholders has been an ongoing effort for several years. Upon Taylor Ohlde and I joining the commercial marketing team in September 2023, the desire of the Association to launch a podcast was brought to our attention. Taylor and I are both avid consumers of podcast media, both within the beef and agriculture industries and other areas that relate to our personal interests, and assisting in launching this podcast was extremely appealing to us both.
Through months of thoughtful planning and hours of coaching with Shaye Wanner – podcasting coach, host of the “Casual Cattle Conversations” podcast and RAAA member – “Red Angus Remarks,” the official podcast of the RAAA, was officially launched. The initial episode and trailer were released on May 30, 2024, and new episodes are released weekly. The structure of the podcast features bi-weekly educational interviews with those heavily involved in the Red Angus breed or with industry experts pertaining to relevant topics to the breed’s stakeholders.
RAAA updates and news, interviews with various departmental staff, conversations with RAAA board and committee members and travel updates from the marketing team. Thus far, content in the educational interviews has focused on various management practices and marketing programs that can be utilized to help build producer reputation and enhance value when marketing all classes of feeder cattle.
We have had lengthier interviews with Kelly Smith, RAAA director of commercial marketing, and Kyley DeVoe, RAAA president, surrounding current activities of the Association to help enhance the value of Red Angus-influenced animals with emphasis being placed on animals enrolled in the Feeder Calf Certification Program.
Association update content highlighted the inaugural Red Angus Youth Expo, FCCP and Allied Access enrollment processes, National Red Angus Convention and summer travel highlights from the commercial marketing team.
Through the release of 16 official episodes for “Red Angus Remarks,” we have had 2,510 downloads and 92% of the downloads have been with listeners within in the U.S. The top five states with the most downloads include Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. The individual episodes with the most downloads (in order) include interviews with Jaclyn Wilson, Kyley DeVoe, Clint Berry, Barrett Simon and Kelly Smith.
Looking ahead, our content will continue to evolve, including a wrap-up of our feeder cattle marketing series, updates from the National Red Angus Convention, a genomics-focused interview series and conversations with historic figures in the Red Angus breed. We welcome any feedback or suggestions for future episodes and encourage listeners to reach out to us at podcast@redangus.org.
Taylor and I are thrilled with the response “Red Angus Remarks” has received so far and are deeply grateful for the support and positive feedback from our listeners. We’re excited to continue sharing valuable insights and updates with the Red Angus community. //
RAAA Honors Top-Performing Cattle with Grid Master Awards
by Maclaine Shults-Mauney, Written Content Specialist
The Red Angus Association of America honored the producers and feeders who produced the top-performing cattle of 2024 with the prestigious Grid Master Awards at the 71st annual National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. This award is given to operations that skillfully combined quality Red Angus genetics with strategic feeding and marketing efforts to produce superior carcasses.
To qualify for the Grid Master Award, recipients must enroll Red Angus or Red Angus-influenced cattle in RAAA’s Feeder Calf Certification Program or Allied Access and meet a defined standard of carcass excellence. The program accepts both conventionally and naturally fed cattle, provided they meet specific standards.
Qualifying conventionally fed Red Angus cattle must be marketed in lots of at least 30 head and achieve a minimum of 90% Choice & Prime, with no more than 15% reaching Yield Grades
4 and 5. Naturally fed Red Angus must also be marketed in lots of at least 30 head, achieve a minimum of 90% Choice & Prime, with no more than 10% reaching Yield Grades 4 and 5.
The operations crowned Grid Master for the conventionally fed division included:
• Hueftle Cattle Company, owned & operated by Neil and Anita Hueftle of Cozad, Nebraska, home fed.
• Holton Cattle Company, owned & operated by Paul and Ginger of Cisco, Texas, fed at Adams Land and Cattle, Broken Bow, Nebraska.
• Schuler-Olsen Ranches, Inc., Butch and Susan Schuler of Bridgeport, Nebraska, home fed.
The operations awarded Grid Master for the naturally fed division included:
• Spreutels Farms of Koshkonong, Missouri, home fed.
• A2 Operations owned & operated by Alec & Kaley Oliver of Seneca, Oregon, fed at Beef Northwest.
Special FCCP Red Angus Feeder Calf Sale Calendar
November 1 LaCrosse Livestock Market
November 6 Headwaters Livestock Auction
November 6 Hub City Livestock Auction
November 7 Bagley Livestock Exchange
November 7 Broken Bow Livestock
November 7 Valentine Livestock Auction
November 8 St. Onge Livestock
November 12 OKC West Livestock Market
November 12 Toppenish Livestock Commission
• DeLong Ranches of Winnemuca, Nevada, fed at Five Rivers North.
“This year’s Grid Master Award recipients have demonstrated that Red Angus genetics can excel at the highest level in both the feedlot and packer sectors,” RAAA commercial marketing specialist Josh Taylor said.
“The results clearly show a measurable improvement in genetic selection to enhance performance and carcass weights, while maintaining yield grades and preserving the essential maternal traits the Red Angus breed is known for.”
For more information about the Grid Master Award program, Red Angus-specific marketing grids or the FCCP, contact Josh Taylor at josh@redangus.org.
Visit redangus.org to learn more about marketing options for your Red Angus-influenced cattle. //
Frank Seidel 785-222-2586 LaCrosse, KS
Hannah Bill 406-285-0502 Three Forks, MT
Glenn Gaikowski 605-225-3273 Aberdeen, SD
Billy Bushelle 218-694-3701 Bagley, MN
Justin French 308-872-3334 Broken Bow, NE
Greg Arendt 402-376-3611 Valentine, NE
Justin Tupper 800-249-1995 St. Onge, SD
Pete Jeffries 405-262-8800 El Reno, OK
John Top 509-865-2820 Toppenish, WA
November 20 Equity Cooperative Lvstck Sales Assn Logan Edenfield 715-687-4101 Stratford, WI
November 21 Billings Livestock Commission
December 2 Rugby Livestock Auction
December 3 Lake Region Livestock
December 4 Winter Livestock
December 5 Bagley Livestock Exchange
December 5 Valentine Livestock Auction
December 10 Atkinson Livestock Market
January 2 Bagley Livestock Exchange
January 15 Hub
Ty Thompson 406-245-4151 Billings, MT
Cliff Mattson 701-776-6393 Rugby, ND
Chris Plummer 701-662-2223 Devils Lake, ND
Brian Winter 620-225-4159 Dodge City, KS
Billy Bushelle 218-694-3701 Bagley, MN
Greg Arendt 402-376-3611 Valentine, NE
Wes Kilmury 402.340.4225 Atkinson, NE
Billy Bushelle 218-694-3701 Bagley, MN
Lot 1 / L618
Sired by Cornerstone and out of a 109 MPPA Independence daughter. Lowest 5% Birthweight with triple-digit growth, 5% GridMaster, Top 8% $Profit, 13% $Ranch and 7% $Feeder.
Lot 7 / 086L
We’re selling some top performers and productive cow families. This 9-Mile Franchise 6305 daughter has amazing ratios of: 115 WW, 110 YW, 237 IMF and 119 REA. and has a 104 MPPA dam.
Lot 17 / 251K
We’re sharing our most fertile females. This Omega daughter out of a 107 MPPA dam by the $115,00 Fantastic bred on her fist A.I. service to the $28,000 $Profit calving ease specialist, Brown GTLS Titus K6257.
6 / 055L
Front-Pasture Brunswick daughter with a Jumpstart heifer pregnancy. Best 1% ProS and GridMaster with best 1% for both Marbling & REA 107 WW and YW ratios. Best 6% $Profit and Best 3% $Feeder
Lot 9 / 129L
This Energize daughter posted ratios of 116 weaning, 117 yearling and comes from a 107 MPPA dam. She’s one of many in the sale that bred first service A.I., and sells with a 9-Mile Franchise 6305 heifer in her belly.
fancy Oracle x President yearling sells open and ready to breed to the bull of your choice. We are also selling the choice of half-sisters from our leading sire groups.
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Lot 25 / L21
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• Fall Calving Red Angus Pairs
• Registered Red Angus Open Yearling Heifers
• Registered Red Angus Spring Calving Bred Females
• Registered Red Angus Bulls
• Spring Calving Commercial Red Angus Bred Heifers
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Featuring Progeny & Service of These Sires: Patriot, Cornerstone, Energize, JumpStart, Genuine, Blue Chip, Prime-Time, Titus, President, Oracle, Stockmarket, Brunswick, 9-Mile Franchise, Grindstone, Merlin, and other breed leading sires.
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Lot 11 / G907
We are sharing some of our most productive donor quality females. This beautiful Oracle daughter maintains a 113 MPPA and comes with 8 traits in the top 25%.
Lot 113 / 5322L
This Patriot son is representative of the 22 Age-Advantaged bulls selling on Novmember 9th. A dozen Patriot progeny will sell.
Member Services
Reminders
Membership Reminders
• Membership dues for 2024 – 2025 were billed in July.
• Account balance(s) must be paid within 120 days to avoid inactivation.
Registration Reminders
• Fall 2023 inactivations occurred Oct. 25. Any females over 16 months of age as of July 1, 2021, were expected to have calving data reported in 2023. Any females missing calving data for fall 2023 have gone inactive. If you have questions about your herd or need to reactivate any females, please contact the registration department at data@redangus.org.
DNA Reminders
• Submit your DNA samples for animals being offered in fall and spring sales.
• Submit samples early (recommended at least four to five months in advance) to avoid complications in lab turnaround time and sale deadlines.
• To order DNA kits please contact the DNA department at 940-387-3502, Ext. 8 or dna@redangus.org
And the Category Is …
by Julia Sanderson, DNA Customer Service Specialist
How do we determine one animal’s standing from another in the Red Angus Association of America? The RAAA registration system uses different categories with specific characteristics that determine its class.
Category 1A
Category 1A animals include all the ideal registered Red Angus characteristics: both parents are from 100% registered Red Angus lineage, the calf is red-hided, polled and all data is reported including an exact birthdate and weaning information.
Category 1B
Category 1B animals include all ideal characteristics and data (as mentioned under 1A), however, they are not descendants of two 100% Angus parents and therefore have a less than 100% Angus breed percentage to the extent that the Angus breed percentage is not below 87%. Category 1B animals will never become Category 1A animals and will never produce progeny eligible for Category 1A. Category 1B animals and their future progeny will always be at a 99.9% Angus breed percentage because of an unknown or foreign breed somewhere in their pedigree.
Category 2
Category 2 animals indicate there is either a disqualifying feature, missing data or the animal has somewhere between an 87.5% - 100% registered Angus breed percentage. Category 1A and 1B animals can drop down to a Category 2 if a piece of data is missing (i.e. an exact birthdate or weaning information is missing after one year of age). This can be easily resolved by entering in the missing information and Category 1A and 1B animals should be able to be bumped back up to their correct placements. Category 2 animals with missing information, such as weaning weight, that cannot be recorded are eligible to have Category 1A or 1B progeny. Other animals may be Category 2 because they have a disqualifying feature such as
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Category 3
Category 3 animals have 87% or less Angus breed percentage in their pedigree which is the classifier for this category. An animal can have all ideal characteristics and data input, but due to their breed percentage they will remain a Category 3.
The animal category is different from the registration type. The registration type determines if the animal has met all listed criteria, plus the RAAA DNA requirements to be fully registered to allow a registration paper to be printed, the animal can be transferred and offspring reported.
The chart outlines the Association categories as described in the rules and regulations, and what qualifies an animal for each category. Below
are areas where you can identify an animal’s category:
• Animal Search
• Registration Certificate
• Herd Reports & Downloads
If you have any questions on your animals’ category, please reach out to the registration department at data@redangus.org. //
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Powerful Performance!
Ranking in Top 1-2% GM, WW, YW, ADG, MARB, CW and REA
12 EPDs in Top 24% of the entire Red Angus Breed!
Amazing Outcross pedigree that combines genetics from Confidence Plus, Quarterback and Abigrace 636D
Semen has been sold for up to $3300 per straw. We’re driving breed-leading genetics and investing in the future
By Jacques Fuselier, DVM, MVS, DACT, DABVP
Developing replacement heifers to be productive cows
Replacement heifers are the future of your herd. Whether buying or raising replacements from within your own operation, their success and contribution to the herd depends on a sound development program. Ultimately, the goal is to get replacement heifers ovulating earlier and contributing to the operation as healthy, productive brood cows sooner.
Vaccination
To properly start priming the immune system, all calves should receive foundational calf vaccines and boosters as part of their weaning protocol, beginning around 60 to 90 days of age. Prior to their being AI’d or exposed to a bull, they should receive another modified live vaccine (MLV) to provide immunity toward pathogens that could cause loss of pregnancy.
Use a vaccine such as BOVILIS® VISTA® 5 VL5 SQ CFP that’s shown effective against the common pathogens that cause respiratory disease, fetal infection, pregnancy loss, and reproductive disease, such as infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR), bovine virus diarrhea virus (BVD) Types 1 & 2, bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV), parainfluenza3 virus (PI3), Campylobacter fetus (vibrio) and leptospirosis.
Timing of vaccines is important, relative to breeding. Administer vaccines at least 30 days prior to breeding season to help minimize any negative vaccine effects on fertility, as well as embryonic losses due to infectious reproductive diseases.
Nutrition
Getting calves off to a good start and gaining efficiently is an important component of a successful reproductive career. Heifers should be fed separately from mature cows to get the proper nutrition they need without competition. Feed replacement heifers a quality, wellbalanced ration that supports the appropriate growth rate to reach puberty and sexual maturity in the right time frame. Consult your veterinarian or nutritionist to design a heifer development ration.
Parasite Management
Managing parasites is important for optimal immune function and reproductive health. Research shows
that a parasite burden doesn’t need to be large before it negatively affects pregnancy rates and calf health. Deworming before pregnancy or at the start of the breeding season has been proven to result in more pregnancies, and healthier calves with better survival rates.
A good rule of thumb is to deworm heifers at the time of weaning or on arrival, and again prior to breeding them. An additional deworming may be needed depending on the time of year and parasite burden in the group. Deworming cattle doesn’t have to be labor intensive. Using feed and mineral forms requires relatively little time and labor while being highly effective.
A valuable tool to implement with deworming is to do fecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) to determine the effectiveness of deworming. You can request a free FECRT kit from your Merck Animal Health representative.
Reproductive Performance
Tools like reproductive tract scoring can be performed six to eight weeks before the start of the heifer’s first breeding season to determine 1) the percentage of heifers that are cycling, 2) those that are close to having their first cycle and 3) those that are too immature to breed. This tool helps indicate the reproductive readiness of beef heifers.
After heifers reach the proper size and weight to enter the pubescent period and sexual maturity, a simple heat synchronization program can help them to come in heat. For operations using AI or ET, SenseHub® Cow Calf monitoring technology helps detect estrus, indicates the ideal insemination windows, and alerts to potential reproductive issues.
Summary
A thorough and comprehensive developmental program for replacement heifers will ensure the success of your operation today and the stability of your herd for years to come. Work with your veterinarians and nutritionists to ensure you’re using the right protocols for proper development.
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C-T BLOCKANA 8017 #3948245
Offering embryos by one of our top donor cows, C-T Blockana 8017. She stems from the time-tested Blockana cow family that just keeps making the good ones and is sired by one of the great female-making bulls of the breed, C-T Red Rock 5033. She is an example is what we are striving for at C-T Red Angus and have been able to achieve many females like her in our 30 years in the breed. C-T will have a nice selection of mature cows by may top maternal bull such as C-T Red Rock 5033, C-T Reputation 0094, LASO Front Row, Bieber Stockmarket, Bieber Spartacus and many others!!
C-T MISS PAN 3077 #4799654
Bieber Energize F121 X C-T Red Rock 5033
C-T has an extremely fancy set of bred heifers in these year’s offering. With a muchbalanced trait selection all we can do! These bred heifers have plenty of volume with a stylish maternal look and extra emphasis on udder and foot structure. These are sired by one of the best female-making bulls in the breed including C-T reputation 0094, C-T Red Rock 5033, Bieber Stockmarket E119, Feddes Coach Wooden and TAC Driftr H10. Don’t miss this opportunity at some of the top genetics in the breed!
Craig & Taryn DeBoer • 406-282-9029
Manhattan, MT 59741 Visit www.ctredangus.com
FEDDES BLOCKANA C34 704 #3731167
This high-performing Reputation daughter excels in calving ease, growth, and carcass, with a 105 weaning ratio and 111 yearling ratio. Her stunning phenotype features extra rib and a strong maternal pedigree. With 9 generations of 100+ MPPA cows, this family overachieves. Bred to our herdsire, Bieber Payday, she promises added growth and eye appeal.
Opportunities like this are rare. 704, a top donor in the Feddes herd, boasts an MPPA of 109, with 14 traits in the breed’s top 32%. She has extra length, a massive rib shape, excellent feet, and an exceptional udder. Mother of Feddes Treadstone 9352, her sons consistently top the feedlot. Sells open, ready to flush!
FEDDES LAKINA 173-305 #4787730
This heifer combines added phenotype and growth, inheriting her stunning look from her granddam, the renowned Blockana 9130, known for deep ribs and clean fronts. With beautiful dimension and balance, she’s bred early to Feddes Amsterdam, a high-selling Drifter son purchased by Select Sires. We’re thrilled about the potential of her progeny.
This heifer, with 12 traits in the top 30% of the breed, combines maternal strength and carcass quality. AI bred to Bieber Payday, she traces back to Lakina 9194, a foundation cow in the Lakina line. Red Rock daughters, like her, have made some of the breed’s most functional cows. A rare opportunity indeed!
FEDDES BLOCKANA 127-304 #4787732
FEDDES BLOCKANA 182-313 #4787700
MARIGOLD 7070 #3726417
GMRA Peacha 979G #4125430
GMRA Tesla 6214 x Beckton Epic R397 K
• MPPA 102, Ave. NR/YR 104/106
• All Progeny Retained
• 12 EPDs - Top 23%
• Single Digit Percentile, ProS, GM, WW, YW, ADG,
GMRA Ophelia 220K #4614067
Bieber Heavily Armed E392 x GMRA Trinity 5222
• MPPA 110
• 2023 Calf: 76# BW to 124 NR
• Curve Bender: Top 26% BW to Top 7% WW & Top 15% HB
GMRA Princess 3009L #4790636
Brown PRA Patriot G6291 x Feddes Brunswick D202
• Powerful Pedigree - 4 Direct Generations of 100+ MPPA’s
• Single Digit Percentile Indices
• Top 10% WW, YW, ADG, ST, MB, CW, REA
$GAIN – A New Index Developed by IGS Is Released for Review
by Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D., Director of Breed Improvement
Red Angus Association of America members have always been data-oriented and supportive of innovative research to progress the breed. This mindset has allowed for the collection of multiple data sets for various traits.
However, more data is always valuable, especially when developing new selection tools. Our partnership with International Genetic Solutions has allowed for significant collaboration on new trait development. With the recent update and release of the Dry Matter Intake EPD, another index was also developed by IGS called $GAIN.
$GAIN is a prediction designed to identify animals that are more profitable in the feedlot by converting feed into weight. $GAIN is a combination of DMI and Average Daily Gain, where ADG is weighted by the value of a pound of gain, and DMI is negatively weighted by the cost of a pound of dry matter.
$GAIN is expressed as the dollar difference per head per day during the post-weaning period, and a higher value is more desirable.
The RAAA board has agreed to release the $GAIN Index to the membership. However, instead of incorporating it into the current suite of RAAA EPDs, the board has decided to release it via a downloadable report on the RAAA website. This report will feature the top sires by progeny count at RAAA, including their registration number, sire name, $GAIN Index value and accuracy value. The report will be updated monthly as the evaluation is completed.
To further assist members in evaluating the new $GAIN Index, the report is also available for download on RAAA member accounts via the My Reports page on REDSPro. This allows
“$GAIN is expressed as the dollar difference per head per day during the post-weaning period, and a higher value is more desirable.”
producers to access $GAIN values and accuracies for animals within their herds.
The breed improvement department will closely monitor the questions and feedback from the membership regarding the $GAIN Index. Based on this information, the RAAA board will decide on whether to include the $GAIN Index within the current suite of RAAA EPDs and index values.
Addressing concerns about the increasing number of EPDs and index values, the RAAA emphasizes that these tools are provided to assist producers in selecting genetics for their breeding operations. Depending on the goals of each operation, certain EPDs or index values may be prioritized. Ultimately, it is up to the producer to choose the traits that are important to their operation and customers.
The RAAA encourages producers to utilize the $GAIN Index if it aligns with their bottom line and breeding goals. However, if the traits measured by the $GAIN Index hold little to no importance, producers are advised to exclude it from their selection tools.
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Foundations for Feedlot Success: The Importance of Weaning and Vaccination Programs
by Jessica Wesson for the Red Angus Magazine
The beef cattle feedlot industry norm is penciling in death losses due to stress and disease, but what if there was a way to avoid that?
Todd McCartney, co-owner and operator of McCartney Ranch Co. in Throckmorton, Texas, is passionate about proper cattle handling and stockmanship. McCartney and his family raise Red Angus cattle on a cow-calf operation. Weaning time is a top priority for McCartney because it can make or break a calf’s success in the feedlot later.
“Cattle that are weaned on the truck are at a disadvantage because they are a lot more stressed than cattle that were weaned previously,” McCartney said. “Stress makes cattle vulnerable to sickness. However, I completely understand it can be challenging to wean cattle if producers are tight on space or have other limiting factors.”
If it is possible for a producer to wean calves before they leave for the feedlot, McCartney has some sage advice to remember during weaning time.
“We very seldom have to doctor our calves after weaning because we focus on low-stress weaning techniques and our vaccine program,” McCartney said.
“We utilize fenceline weaning, and it’s amazing how successful that is for us. Weaning will always have some stress, but
fenceline weaning has proven to provide very little stress.”
He also recommends using a product that uses pheromones to calm calves and cows during weaning time.
“FerAppease is a topical that you put on the calf’s nose and across their poll,” McCartney said. “It’s remarkable how they react once this is applied. They walk out of the chute and often stand there very quietly. Their mothers aren’t stressed either and can see them through the fence. Everyone is relatively happy.”
FerAppease mimics the pheromones secreted by the mother during lactation. This pheromone, the maternal bovine appeasing substance, helps bond the cow with her calf.
However, weaning is not the only ingredient for the recipe of feedlot success. A strong vaccine program is imperative; McCartney knows that better than anyone.
“A good vaccine program starts with two people, your veterinarian and animal health supplier,” McCartney said. “You must trust these two people to help you build that program. The vet will have medical expertise, while the supplier will help you get the products you need to be successful.”
McCartney recommends touching base with these experts frequently.
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“For example, you have to make sure you’re using the correct needle and the proper administration method and dosage. Also, ensure you have a talented person mixing, loading and giving the shots, so they aren’t wasted.”
Lastly, producers need safe and calm cattle handling practices to increase their potential success in the feedyard.
“As soon as we start gathering cattle to work them, we need to think about how to handle them calmly,” McCartney said. “We almost never use a hotshot and certainly don’t ever holler or rush them into the chute. When this happens, they go into reactive mode. A lot of BQA research shows that vaccines are not near as effective when administered in this environment.”
Blake Wilson, associate professor and holder of Hitch family professorship of ruminant feedlot nutrition at Oklahoma State University, agrees that a solid weaning and vaccination program is a solid foundation for feedlot success. He said that weaning before cattle go to the feedlot can help them survive one of the deadliest diseases amongst cattle.
“Bovine Respiratory Disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in feedlot cattle,” Wilson said. “Despite our best efforts, we have not reduced the incidents of BRD in a meaningful way in the last 50 years. The bottom line is that we haven’t solved the BRD problem because it’s an extremely complicated illness that is caused by many different pathogens and stressors.”
While there is no surefire way to cure the disease, there is a way to lessen its impact in the feedlot. Weaning cattle before they get on the truck can help avoid some stress that would weaken their immune systems.
“We do know through research that calves that are weaned for a period of time before they leave for the feedlot have significantly less risk for contracting BRD,” Wilson said. “It’s also clear that cattle that aren’t ideally managed, such as not being weaned or vaccinated, have higher rates of BRD, and those animals are more costly to care for in the feedlot. You have to factor in the cost of antibiotics and the increased labor from pulling and treating those animals.”
It is easy to see the cost of BRD cases that result in death, but what about the cattle that survive?
“The casualties are an obvious loss. However, the cattle that recover from BRD will likely have decreased performance throughout the feeding period, so they will require more days on feed,” Wilson said. “As a result of the illness, they’re also going to have lighter carcass weights and typically reduced quality grades at harvest.”
Wilson said that the numbers evidence the success of pre-conditioned cattle. “At our research feedlot, with pre-conditioned
calves, we may treat around 5%-20% and only lose 1%-3%,” Wilson said. “On the other hand, it’s not uncommon for us to treat 50%-75% of calves that weren’t pre-conditioned and lose 5%-10% of those high-risk cattle.”
He also points to the important role that vaccines play in a calf’s feedlot performance.
“When a calf shows up at the feedlot and hasn’t been vaccinated, they are going to be processed and vaccinated at a very stressful time,” Wilson said. “That vaccine given upon arrival isn’t going to be effective immediately. That animal is at a disadvantage because building an adequate immune system will take a while, and that animal has likely already been exposed to those pathogens.”
He said it could take up to two or three weeks for the calf to develop enough antibodies to be effective. The cattle will be exposed to viruses throughout transportation and at the feedlot, so any extra protection is valuable.
While weaning and vaccinations are important individually, they are much more effective when used together.
“Pre-conditioning as a whole is so important to do, if possible,” Wilson said. “Ideally, your pre-conditioning program has both weaning and vaccination components. There are many recognized pre-conditioning programs out there, but my biggest advice is to just do what you can with whatever your individual setup is. Doing something is certainly better than nothing.”
Some producers may be concerned with the costs associated with preconditioning cattle, but Wilson points out that it is ultimately worth it.
“When you hold onto those calves for 40, 75 or even 90 days, you certainly have to feed them and have additional costs,” Wilson said. “I know it can be frustrating for cow-calf producers who may not feel they’re getting paid appropriately for the pre-conditioning practices, but the industry is shifting. Data shows that buyers will pay a premium for calves that were preconditioned through a recognized program. Preconditioning is becoming the expectation rather than the exception.”
Even if producers do not make their money back from investing in preconditioning, sometimes the greater good can outweigh that.
“Maybe the economic incentives aren’t easily seen, but from an animal well-being or an industry perspective, it’s the right thing to do,” Wilson said. “It’s one of the most important things we do as cattle producers. Sometimes we just need to do the right thing because we know what the impacts will be down the line and what is best for the overall success of the beef industry.” //
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Red Angus Community Gathers in Lincoln for 71st National Red Angus Convention
A Celebration of Education, Connection and Tradition
by Maclaine Shults-Mauney, Written Content Specialist
As September signals a time of transition in the agriculture industry, for Red Angus enthusiasts, it also marks the annual pilgrimage to the 71st National Red Angus Convention.
This year, the Cornhusker State proudly welcomed the Red Angus community to the heart of downtown Lincoln. The Marriot Cornhusker Hotel provided the perfect backdrop, where “Go Big Red” took on an entirely new meaning, celebrating the passion and dedication of Red Angus producers and supporters from across the country.
The convention introduced several exciting new features, including the first-ever Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation golf tournament on Sept. 10. More than 10 teams competed for the traveling trophy, with board members, staff and early registrants enjoying the day.
The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association hosted the kickoff event, sponsored by Neogen, featuring food trucks and a live cattle demonstration by the RAAA commercial marketing team and MJE Livestock Equipment, with cattle provided by Haack Red Angus of York, Nebraska.
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, attendees gathered for the Steve Andras Prayer Breakfast. Board president Kyley DeVoe opened the general session and later addressed convention attendees with his President’s Message followed by the State of the Association by RAAA CEO, Tom Brink.
The morning included a solemn remembrance of members who had passed and a color guard presentation by the UNL ROTC in honor of the events of 9/11.
Nevil Speer, Ph.D., an industry consultant from Bowling Green, Kentucky, delivered the keynote address. He discussed the nation’s declining cow herd, highlighting that despite media reports of reduced cow slaughter, cattle raisers are producing more beef with fewer live animals. “While cow numbers are down, when we account for productivity, we have an incredible sustainability story,” Speer explained. “We’re doing more with less and it’s our responsibility to share that narrative.”
He emphasized the importance of beef consumers and the strong position beef holds in the marketplace, outperforming other proteins like pork and poultry. “The data is telling the story; we are winning in the marketplace and it all comes down to consumer spending. Consumers are the business.”
In his closing remarks, Speer encouraged attendees, “Though there are many challenges faced by rural America, it’s the duty of cattle producers to remain steadfast in their core values and continue to innovate and stretch with progress.”
The Elevate Collegiate Leadership Session hosted young Red Angus enthusiasts interested in developing skills to help them succeed in professional environments and compete in the job market, while senior members heard from the four candidates running for board reelection. Following committee reports, a special presentation was given by Will and Peyton Andras.
The golf scramble benefitted the Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation.
Nebraska Cattlemen hosted the kickoff event with food trucks and a cattle demonstration.
The Andras family shared their journey.
The Learning Lounge was a place to relax, catch up and gather information.
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Angus Community Gathers in Lincoln for 71st National Red Angus Convention
“Charting our Journey: Past, Present, and Future” was meant to feature three generations of the Andras family. Unfortunately, a change of plans kept Steve Andras from attending. His son Will stepped in, sharing their family’s deep roots in the cattle industry and the Red Angus community’s progress. Echoing the theme, “It’s all about the people,” Will reflected on his father’s memories of the influential individuals within the Red Angus circle.
Will spoke of a time when breeders frequently had to answer, “What are Red Angus?” He noted that this question is nearly a thing of the past, thanks to the dedication of the people. “The best days for Red Angus are yet to come – stay the course,” he said.
Peyton closed the presentation, representing the future of Red Angus producers. He shared his passion for the breed – inspired by his family – and encouraged seasoned members to pass on their knowledge to the next generation to ensure the legacy continues.
The day concluded with a new highlight: the inaugural dummy team roping contest, hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln rodeo team. Before the competition, teams were auctioned off in a Calcutta. Participants showcased their roping skills to an enthusiastic crowd, making the contest a fan favorite.
Thursday morning featured exclusive sessions for members of the 2024-25 “Learn from the Best” class. Other attendees explored the trade show, which encouraged more engagement with a vendor bingo game.
Cattle Conversations were hosted by Mark Klemsesurd, Ph.D., Hubbard Feeds ruminant nutritionist; RAAA DNA programs manager, Ariana De La Garza; Doug Stanton, IMI Global; RAAA commercial marketing specialists Cory Peters and Taylor Ohlde; Red Angus Magazine publisher and advertising director, Tracey Koester; Stephanie Schuler, Neogen; RAAA
REDSPro and registry team lead, Kaitlyn Fulmer, and assistant director of commercial marketing, Rachael Oliver.
Tours of the Neogen lab and workshops took place Thursday afternoon. Adam Wegner with Nebraska Beef Council, hosted a session on direct-to-consumer beef business strategies.
Barrett Simon led a panel on marketing feeder cattle, featuring industry experts, Will Druery, Adams Land & Cattle, Cal Dalhgren of Dalhgren Cattle Co. and Craig Uden, Darr Feedyard.
RAAA director of breed improvement, Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D., presented on genetic evaluations, while Meghan Soderlund and Ben Herink with Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency, shared disaster preparedness and financing resources for cattle producers.
The Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation raised more than $53,000 during the annual steak dinner and auction on Thursday evening.
The event kicked off with the Pick-ofthe-Herd bred female donated by Niobrara Red Angus, fetching an impressive $28,000. RAAA contributed the 5 millionth REDSPro registration which brought $4,500. Many other auction donors and buyers also contributed to supporting RASF.
The 71st National Red Angus Convention marked a time of exciting change and innovation, with new opportunities poised for future growth
Education took center stage, alongside the celebration of the Red Angus breed’s progress. The event honored the strong foundation and traditions of the past while fostering connections that will drive the Association forward.
Next year, the 72nd National Red Angus Convention will take place in Loveland, Colorado. //
Attendees enhanced their knowledge during Cattle Conversations and workshops.
Tradeshow Connections
Neogen opened their door for multiple tours.
The dummy roping contest was a crowd favorite while raising funds for RASF.
Members bid vigorously on Pick of the Herd and donated auction items to raise funds for the Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation.
Red Angus Community Gathers in Lincoln for 71st National Red Angus Convention
Breeder of the Year
Austin & Becky Berwald, center and right, Berwald Red Angus, of Toronto, South Dakota, were named Breeder of the Year. They were joined by their children, Jaylee, Jaedyn, Jamison and Jocelyn. Seth Leachman, left, presented the award.
Commercial Producers
John and Karen Price, Price Ranch, of Deer Trail, Colorado, were awarded RAAA Commercial Producer of the Year. Craig Bieber, right, presented the award.
Pioneer Breeder of the Year
Robert & Kara Campbell, right, son Robby Campbell and wife Sara, left, Campbell Red Angus, of McIntosh, South Dakota, received the Pioneer Breeder of the Year Award. Bryan Gill, center, presented the award.
Advocate of the Year
Dan Chappell, center, Chappell Red Angus, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, was named Advocate of the Year. Kyle Gilchrist, left, presented the award to Dan and his wife, Erica.
2024-2025 RAAA Board of Directors
(Front from left) Tom Brink, RAAA CEO, Kay Klompien, Manhattan, Montana, Area 2 – Montana director and secretary; Kyley DeVoe, Justin, Texas, president; Tony Ballinger, Morgan Mill, Texas, Area 4 – Southwest director and first vice president; (second row) Jeff Petitt, Sebree, Kentucky, Region C director and treasurer; Will Andras, Manchester, Illinois, Area 9 – Midwest director; Craig Bieber, Leola, South Dakota; Region B director; Stephanie Jung, Mina, South Dakota, Area 5 – Northern Plains director; (third row) Rob Hess, Hershey, Pennsylvania, Area 7 – Northeast director and second vice president; George Murdock, Pendleton, Oregon, Area 1 – West director; Aaron Kravig, Karval, Colorado, Area 3 – Rocky Mountain director; (fourth row) Jim Yance, Columbia, Alabama, Area 8 – Southeast director; Jason Anderson, Oberlin, Kansas, Area 6 – Great Plains director; Keith Hickle, Auburn, Washington. Region A director.
Industry Service
Will Druery, right, Adams Land & Cattle, accepted the Industry Service Award presented by Rachael Oliver, left.
Junior of the Year
Cameron Ison, Paducah, Kentucky, was named the Outstanding Junior Member.
Grid Master Award – Conventionally Fed
Recipients from left: Neil and Anita Hueftle, Paul and Ginger Holton, Butch and Susan Schuler. The awards were presented by RAAA commercial marketing specialist Josh Taylor.
Grid Master Award – Naturally Fed
Recipients of the naturally fed division (not pictured) were: Spreutels Farms of Koshkonong, Missouri A2 Operations, Alec & Kaley Oliver of Seneca, Oregon DeLong Ranches of Winnemuca, Nevada
Employee Service
CEO Tom Brink, left, acknowledged Tracey Koester, RAM publisher, for 15 years of service to RAAA.
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Tackling Market Challenges Through Strategic Cattle Marketing
by Maclaine Shults-Mauney, Written Content Specialist
The 71st National Red Angus Convention wrapped up in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a packed Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium. On Friday, Sept. 13, academic and industry leaders took the stage, offering invaluable insights on a range of critical topics, equipping attendees with essential knowledge to navigate the future of Red Angus cattle production.
Derrell Peel, Ph.D., from Oklahoma State University, discussed the challenges and opportunities in the cattle market, highlighting the historically low cattle numbers. Due to drought, U.S. cow herds have shrunk to their lowest since 1961, likely resulting in the smallest calf crop since 1941. Beef production surged temporarily due to drought-induced liquidation but has since decreased slightly.
Peel noted, “We’re smaller than the market wants us to be,” suggesting a need to rebuild herds, though the timeline remains uncertain. He also emphasized the impact of rising feed costs on cattle, with feedlot inventory stable but fed cattle numbers not declining as expected.
A shift in feeding more heifers, now almost 40% of the fed cattle inventory, has led to increased days on feed and heavier carcass weights, contributing to only a 1% decline in total beef pro-
duction. Despite these challenges, beef demand remains strong, though Peel stressed the urgency of rebuilding the cow-calf herd by incentivizing heifer retention.
He underscored the importance of risk management, “It’s crucial to protect your marketing windows” in an unpredictable market.
Matt Spangler, Ph.D., from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, highlighted the benefits of investing in genomically tested sires for commercial herds, emphasizing the significant boost in performance accuracy through genotyping, which helps identify traits in both the bull and his relatives.
“Genomics allows us to better estimate the true relationship between individuals and more accurately weight shared phenotypes, which improves the precision of our genetic predictions,” Spangler explained.
He pointed out that even a sire with a “low” accuracy EPD will lead to faster genetic progress than selecting based on raw phenotype alone.
Spangler also said that the study of genetics in the cattle industry is always evolving. “As EPDs become more accurate with genomics, the risk of not using them increases,” he cautioned.
Barrett Simon, symposium emcee, led the feeder panel discussion, featuring industry experts: Abram Babcock, Adams Land & Cattle; Sara Cover, Greater Omaha; Joe Klute, Phelps County Feeders, and Perry Harrison, Harrison Harvesting.
Matt Spangler spoke on the importance of genomics in commercial cattle production.
Producers listened closely to market projections.
Darrell Peel discussed challenges and opportunities around low cow herd numbers.
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Addressing commercial producers, he stressed the financial benefits of increased accuracy, “For commercial producers, the value of a genomically tested bull lies in risk reduction. You have greater confidence in what you’re purchasing.”
Barrett Simon, symposium emcee, introduced the highly anticipated feeder panel discussion, featuring industry experts: Abram Babcock, Adams Land & Cattle; Sara Cover, Greater Omaha; Joe Klute, Phelps County Feeders and Perry Harrison, Harrison Harvesting. The panel covered key topics such as technology use at the packer level, commercial cattle procurement priorities, buyer-producer relationships and strategies for cattle producers to compete in the marketplace.
One of the central discussions was the growing use of EIDs in commercial cattle herds and their benefits to packer operations. The panelists unanimously agreed that more data collected on cattle leads to better outcomes. This data improves packer projection models, tracks animal health and ensures quality products, benefiting the entire supply chain. Sharing this data helps packers and buyers assist cattle raisers in identifying areas for
improvement, enhancing value and supporting producers’ livelihoods.
“We need ranchers to supply product, and by sharing data through the supply chain, we’re able to encourage growth and help them remain profitable so future generations can carry on,” said Klute.
The panelists also emphasized the importance of data, performance and risk mitigation in cattle procurement. “When buying feeder cattle, we have to identify value,” Babcock explained. “We’re always looking at margin but also for quality that will meet and drive consumer demand.”
Cover echoed this, stressing that quality at the packer level is a top priority, along with maintaining strong relationships with feeders. “Genetics only account for half of an animal’s performance potential, the feeder determines the rest.”
The importance of relationships in cattle buying was a recurring theme. Harrison highlighted the advantages of networking and researching producers. “I’m fortunate to work on a scale that allows me to network closely and learn about potential producers just by picking up the phone,” he said. “I can ask the right questions and understand the cattle we’re bringing in.”
For commercial producers without established buyer relationships, the panel pointed to data collection and value-added programs as key competitive advantages. “I think commercial cattle producers do themselves a disservice by not exploring value-added programs,” said Cover. “They are the future, and our goal is to put every product in a premium box. The best way to achieve that is by purchasing cattle marketed with value-added advantages and data.”
Doug Stanton of IMI Global, who hosted a Cattle Conversations discussion earlier in the week, offered additional insights into value-added
programs and the marketing opportunities tied to verification programs. He highlighted the range of services IMI Global provides, including tags and traceability, source and age verification, non-hormone treated cattle and breed verified.
IMI Global helps beef cattle producers build trust with consumers by verifying the origin of their products and identifying key details. He emphasized the advantage of enrolling cattle in multiple programs before offering them in the marketplace. “By bundling all the claims, producers have the opportunity to attract multiple buyers,” he said.
He also discussed how the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program complements IMI Global’s services and stressed the importance of EID tags, echoing earlier panelists’ points about the value of data in appealing to buyers. Stanton reiterated Peel’s warning about declining cattle numbers and the inevitable rise in prices, cautioning producers against staying stagnant in their marketing strategies.
“By not taking advantage of value-added and verified programs, you’re going to miss out on capturing premium prices,” he explained. “Enrolling cattle in these programs guarantees animal genetics, showcases sustainability and attracts buyers looking for specific attributes and willing to pay higher prices.”
Fittingly, following these presentations, awards were given to the elite commercial producers of the year, recognizing their commitment to using Red Angus genetics to improve their herds and their success in leveraging value-added programs and marketing strategies to bring top-performing Red Angus feeder cattle to the forefront of the commercial industry.
RAAA CEO Tom Brink and Kelly Smith, director of commercial marketing, provided an update on Association marketing, focusing on supply
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chains and Red Angus’ role within them.
“Coordinated supply chains are coming to the Red Angus business, and we’ll likely be involved in more than one,” Brink said. “They’ll require more data, but the financial rewards will justify the effort.” He stressed that participation in these opportunities is voluntary, with members free to choose whether to support a specific brand or beef program.
Brink also introduced BlockTrust Network, a blockchain platform designed to boost transparency and efficiency in the cattle supply chain. The software allows producers to share performance data with buyers while streamlining the process.
Smith highlighted the software’s ability to showcase animal health, a key concern for feeders. “Our goal is to help you fetch premiums, and the
industry thrives on transparency. The more information we share, the better off everyone will be,” he said.
Kenny Stauffer of Neogen highlighted the crucial role of health in the cattle industry.
Stauffer discussed Neogen’s contributions and the extensive data they process for Red Angus producers and introduced two key tools: Igenity Beef and Igenity Feeder. These genetic testing solutions help producers identify essential traits related to health, performance and market readiness in cattle.
“Igenity Beef allows cow-calf producers to assess heifer retention value, verify parentage and produce feeder cattle that meet market demands,” Stauffer explained. “For those targeting the feedlot sector, Igenity Feeder leverages DNA to predict performance and economic outcomes for cattle feeders.”
By pinpointing growth and performance potential in feeder cattle before they hit the market, Stauffer explained how producers can enhance the value of their livestock, drawing in buyers and securing premium prices with data-backed genetic insights.
The 71st National Red Angus Convention’s Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium addressed critical cattle market challenges, the need for herd rebuilding and the benefits of genomic advancements.
The importance of data-driven decisions and strong buyer-producer relationships was highlighted along with value-added programs and genetic testing tools.
Overall, the symposium emphasized that proactive management and transparency are vital for Red Angus producers to succeed in a competitive market. //
Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation Raises Funds
The generosity of donors, bidders, buyers and players came together to support the Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation – and have
fun – through various events throughout the convention. Their efforts raised more than $60,000 through the RASF golf scramble,
dummy roping and Calcutta and the fundraising auction. During the auction, bidding was active on the Pick of the Herd and many auction items donated by RASF supporters.
Donations to the foundation are tax-deductible and benefit Red Angus juniors, education and research and the general fund.
Details on the Pick of the Herd and fundraiser auction items will be highlighted in the December issue of Red Angus Magazine. //
Superior Genetics Are Heritable
The University of Wyoming is working on a project that should be of interest to Red Angus breeders.
Two Red Angus sires with substantially different EPD profiles were randomly bred via artificial insemination to a group of the university’s Angus and SimAngus females in 2023. A total of 41 calves from these matings were born in the spring of this year, with 19 calves sired by Bull A and 22 calves by Bull B.
To obtain genetic metrics on these calves, all 41 head were tested with Igenity Beef, Neogen’s highly proven DNA test for commercial cattle.
Both project sires are young and unproven registered Red Angus bulls. Their EPDs, however, are genomically enhanced and therefore carry higher accuracies than if they had not been genomically tested.
Bull A is a high-growth and high-carcass value sire that easily qualifies for Top Dollar Angus.
Bull B ranks significantly lower in growth and carcass trait EPDs, which makes a comparison of his calves’ genetics worthwhile to analyze.
Will Bull A’s stronger growth and carcass genetics show up in his calves when tested with Igenity beef?
For this article, the discussion focuses on four important downstream traits: Average Daily Gain, Hot Carcass Weight, Marbling and Ribeye Area. When Igenity Beef results are available, these four traits are used by Top Dollar Angus to determine whether a
group of animals ranks in the Top 25% of the industry for growth and carcass merit. Genetics in the top quartile are a requirement for Top Dollar Angus qualification. Feeder calves must rank in the Top 25% of the industry to wear the Top Dollar Angus logo and be sold with marketing support from Top Dollar Angus personnel.
The table presents average Igenity Beef scores for both sire groups. Higher scores represent greater genetic merit for each measured trait.
Genetic studies confirm that growth and carcass merit are highly heritable. These traits are easy to improve when the right sire is used. Igenity Beef scores on the two progeny groups in the Wyoming study reflect this reality.
Calves by Bull A, the high-growth and carcass sire, scored higher on Igenity Beef’s 1-10 scale when compared to calves by Bull B. These differences are not numerically large, showing approximately a 12% improvement.
However, our experience tells us these DNA differences will create a sizable difference in animal performance and financial results. We expect a $200-per-head or greater difference in final carcass value, on average, between the two groups, entirely derived from the sire side of the equation.
Bull A’s progeny should be worth at least $200 more per carcass than the progeny of Bull B because of faster growth and higher quality grades.
Additionally, with a four-trait average score of 6.3, calves by Bull A qualify for Top Dollar Angus. They need
Top Dollar Angus Team
*Four-trait average scores for the two sire groups are statistically different (P<0.01).
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Andrea Rutledge • (406) 399-3993 andrea@topdollarangus.com
Andy Albrecht • (402) 922-1000 andy@topdollarangus.com
a four-trait average score of 6.0 or above, which is the required Top Dollar Angus threshold, and they exceeded that requirement.
This group of calves genetically qualify for Top Dollar Angus, objectively ranking them in the top 25% of the industry for growth and carcass potential.
Calves by Bull B fell short of meeting the Top Dollar Angus threshold, averaging 5.6 out of 10 for the same four traits.
The maternal aspect of the two sire groups is also worth highlighting. Calves by Bull A averaged 6.2 on Igenity’s Maternal Index, an index which is provided with all Igenity Beef test results.
Calves by Bull B scored 6.3. Thus, there is no meaningful difference in maternal genetics, according to the DNA results.
An important takeaway from the early stages of the University of Wyoming study is that superior genetics are heritable – you get what you select for.
We observe that Neogen’s Igenity Beef test results correlate well with Red Angus EPDs, providing assurance that both tools are useful for making genetic improvement in commercial herds. //
Powering Reds Forward Sale Credit Sale
How it Works:
Sale credits from leading Red Angus ranches will be auctioned off to benefit the Junior Red Angus Association and its programs. The sale credit auction will be held DV Auctions in January 2025. It will be open for 36 hours and have a buy-now action release date.
Credit tiers are $4,000, $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000.
If you purchase a sale credit, that credit is redeemable ONLY for the specific donor’s listed sale(s) outlined in the lot description during the 2025 calendar year.
100% of the proceeds will be utilized for the Junior Red Angus Association and its programming.
Now Accepting Sale Credit Donations!
Empowering young leaders with the skills they need to succeed is at the heart of the JRA’s mission. Your support makes youth leadership conferences, scholarships, and funding for the JRA possible, helping to shape the next generation of leaders.
Donor Advantages
No cash out of pocket while allowing the sale credit to add value to your sale. Sale credit often incentivizes active bidding on multiple lots, or the purchaser pays more than initially intended.
Potentially attract a new buyer to your sale(s).
Advertising—your ranch will be featured in an ad in the November, December and January Red Angus Magazine, with your sale date(s) being publicized along with monthly eblasts. Each donating ranch will be featured as a JRA donor and publicized annually at JRA events.
Tax deductible through Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation.
Purchaser Advantages
If you’re planning on purchasing a herd bull, replacement females, show heifer, or leading genetics from any of the donor firms within the year, why not?
Not only are you utilizing part of your hard-earned dollars to purchase your next ‘needed’ breeding piece, but you’re also supporting both the Red Angus breed and future generations of youth in agriculture.
Tax deductible through Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation.
Benefitting:
Embracing Adversity: Finding Strength in Life’s Challenges
by Zachary Griffeth, JRA Board
Adversity is often regarded as an unwelcome obstacle that disrupts lives and creates suffering. However, adversity has been crucial throughout history in shaping us as humans, cultures and industries. From natural disasters to personal loss, adversity comes in many forms, but its effects on us as humans and communities are not foreign concepts in the beef industry.
Attending the National Red Angus Convention this past September, I reflected on how we confront obstacles in both our industry and our lives. Some give up, while others find renewed strength. With historically high cattle prices, slim margins and a reduced cow herd, I was reminded time and again why I love this breed, its people and my role serving on the junior board.
This past year, I faced a life-changing event: a severe injury that brought unforeseen challenges. Before that, I’d taken my health for granted. Suddenly, everyday tasks – walking, dressing, even getting out of bed – became hurdles, and I had to rely on others in ways I’d never imagined.
It was a humbling reminder of life’s fragility.
Beyond the physical toll on my body, it took a significant toll on my mental health. I was forced to adjust to a slower pace of life, while wrestling with the uncertainty of my long-term recovery and facing the fear of the future and what life may look like. The disruption of my daily routine led to bouts of anxiety and even periods of depression. I found myself questioning my purpose and my future. Who would I become if I could no longer engage in the activities that once defined me? I remember sitting with these thoughts, asking myself, “Maybe I’m not
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cut out for college. Maybe I made a mistake in my life choices.” What if I couldn’t continue my goal of having my own ranch one day because I wasn’t physically able?
Healing was no easy journey. At first, I fought against my limitations, clinging to what I once could do. Over time, I learned that moving forward meant accepting and adapting. Recovery became as much a mental and emotional challenge as it was physical. I had to embrace small victories, relearn how to walk, regain my strength and slowly rebuild my confidence.
I wouldn’t have made it through without my support system. My doctors, close friends and family were my cheerleaders, guiding me through moments of self-doubt. Their belief in my recovery was crucial, and my faith in God grew stronger. I came to realize that adversities are not meant to be faced alone, but with a community.
That sense of community is something I’ve found as a member of the JRA. My fellow board members, JRA friends and breeders stood by me, offering care and encouragement. They helped me see that I could heal and grow from this experience. While my injury was a difficult chapter, it also brought personal growth, teaching me patience and deepening my empathy for others with physical challenges. It redefined strength for me – no longer about physicality but about mental and emotional resilience, the ability to keep going despite setbacks.
Whether you’re facing challenges in life, school or the cattle business, it’s natural to feel discouraged or consider giving up. I urge you to remember that adversity isn’t always a bad thing. It often reveals strengths we didn’t know we had. Look around – Red Angus and the JRA community are here for you. //
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Directors: Ryan Clemetson, Ben Lodoen, Rick Rohrich & Chris Wasem
Sec./Treas.: Chuck & Annette Steffan 701/290-9745
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Dukart Ranch Recognized as Environmental Stewardship Award Winner
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association presented the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award to Dukart Ranch of Manning, North Dakota, during the NDSA’s 95th annual Convention & Trade Show, “Building for the Future,” in Bismarck, North Dakota, on Sept. 20.
Dukart Ranch is a cow-calf and seedstock operation with environmental stewardship at its forefront, located in Dunn County in the Missouri Slope region of North Dakota. Dukart Ranch was established in 1918 and remains in the family today. Derrick and Angie Dukart own and operate the ranch along with their children, Iris, Ian and Jud, and, Derrick’s parents, Doug and Sandy.
“Across this great state, cattlemen and cattlewomen alike are committed to the care of the land, air and water resources, and they take their responsibilities seriously,” said NDSA president Randy Schmitt, a rancher from Rugby, North Dakota. “On behalf of the Stockmen’s Association, I congratulate the Dukart family, a model of stewardship, on this special achievement.”
Leiseth Presented With North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Honorary Membership
NDSA immediate past president Jason Leiseth has been an NDSA member for 37 years.
Leiseth grew up on a farm and ranch north of Arnegard, North Dakota, and knew from an early age he wanted to be a farmer and rancher like his father. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics with a finance emphasis from North Dakota State University. Following this opportunity to grow, learn and network, Leiseth worked in feed sales and returned to the family operation. He represents the fourth generation of his family to farm and ranch in McKenzie County.
Today, his family lives one mile from where one of his great-grandparents homesteaded and where he grew up. His full focus is on the family’s operation, where he, his wife Peggy and their sons, Erick (Fallon), Tyler and Brady, run a commercial Red Angus cow-calf operation and raise small grains and hay. They also have
two grandchildren, Banks and Lenni. “It was our goal to raise our family in production agriculture,” said Leiseth.
“There has been many great times serving as president of the NDSA,” said Leiseth, “but cutting the ribbon in front of the new cattle industry headquarters in May and seeing the dream of the new building come to life was indescribable. I am so lucky to have been the president to make the cut after so many others have directed our organization to where we are today.”
Chuck and Annette Steffan Chosen as North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s Ranchers of the Year
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association presented 24-year NDSA members Chuck and Annette Steffan of Belfield, North Dakota, with its 2024 Rancher of the Year Award during the organization’s 95th annual Convention & Trade Show Sept. 20 in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Chuck and Annette both grew up raising commercial Red Angus cattle, and they were committed to having their own ranch from the day their mar-
Dukart Family
Jason Leiseth
Chuck and Annette Steffan
riage began. The couple began their lives together by renting a five-acre homestead and raising feeder cattle, sheep and hogs.
In 1995, Chuck and Annette developed a partnership with her parents, Bud and Cecilia Obrigewitch, with the goal of raising registered seedstock.
They chose the name Heart River Ranch, because the north fork of the Heart River started on Bud’s federal grazing permit and the beginning of the south fork began one-half mile from Chuck’s and Annette’s place.
Heart River Ranch has expanded to
more than 425 head of registered mother cows and 120 head of heifers calved annually. “The ranch is continuing to grow its cow numbers and improve our genetics,” said Annette.
“The Heart River Ranch family is dedicated to providing progressive cattle producers with proven genetics using all the performance tools that are available.”
Chuck and Annette have three children, Tellan (Kayla), Laura Madzo (Colin) and Quinn Schaffer (Dan), and nine grandchildren, Will, Klane, Dav, Cooper, Britta, Millie, Luke, Siena and Kolbe.
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The couple also owns and operates Heart River Genetics, a bovine donor housing and flush facility. Heart River Genetics offers embryo transfer services in house and on the farm.
Chuck also works off the farm, and Annette is a local brand inspector for the NDSA and works in sale barns in southwestern North Dakota when needed.
“We are so grateful and have been extremely blessed to be doing what we are doing,” said Chuck. “The people and the industry have made an impact on us, and we are so fortunate to be living the life that we do.” //
Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members!
Area 1 –West
Director – George Murdock
BENNETT ROSSI 1400 WEGIS AVE BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314
L&L CATTLE CO.
LUKE STRICKLIN
939 OHLEYER RD YUBA CITY, CA 95993
Area 2 – Montana
Director – Kay Klompien
THISTLEDEW LAND & CATTLE CHRISTOPHER JEFFREY PO BOX 377 JOLIET, MT 59041
SUNRIVER RED ANGUS
KATARINA MORRIS
87 STEVENSON RD SUNRIVER, MT 59483
SUNRIVER RED ANGUS
SAGE MORRIS
87 STEVENSON RD SUN RIVER, MT 59483
Area 4 – Southwest
Director – Tony Ballinger
RAM CATTLE CO.
RAELIN BOREN
355 N MAIN DETROIT, TX 75436
ROE CATTLE
HAYDEN BRISTER
202 BETH LANE QUINLAN, TX 75474
GRACIE EIKMAN
1110 AVENUE J NW CHILDRESS, TX 79201
GORKA RANCH
JOHN GORKA
19846 HIGHWAY 183 NORTH MAY, TX 76857
E.M. HOBBS RANCH, LLC
MIKE HOBBS P.O. BOX 419 SONORA, TX 76950
FOUR J CATTLE
JOHN JUSTISS
302 WILLIE BLANK RD. YOAKUM, TX 77995
SAIGE BRUSH CATTLE CO SHAWN KNAUST
30790 INTERSTATE 20 WILLS POINT, TX 75169
HARDAWAY FARMS
JEFF LEWIS 1023 WESLEY CHAPEL RD JACKSBORO, TX 76458
JACOB MEYER
1023 DENROCK DALHART, TX 79022
MILLER FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
STEVE MILLER
407 CHURCH ST VALLEY VIEW, TX 76272
TARA POUNDS PO BOX 48 BENJAMIN, TX 79505
JACEY WALKER 1739 COUNTY ROAD 614 DAYTON, TX 77535
PIBB CATTLE
BRYAN WOLFF 14055 CROWS RANCH RD SALADO, TX 76571
Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Stephanie Jung
APRIL BEMBOOM 13212 170TH AVE. FORESTON, MN 56330
ROZEBOOM FARMS
JASON ROZEBOOM 713 101ST STREET LUVERNE, MN 56156
LUKE SCHEVE 20713 270TH ST LONG PRAIRIE, MN 56347
MEADOWLARK RIDGE
KENTON CARLSON 18211 HWY 1804 BALDWIN, ND 58521
JACKSON CATTLE DUSTIN JACKSON PO BOX 1593 JAMESTOWN, ND 58402
Craig Bieber, Region B Director Stephanie Jung, Director
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The Olsons Robert and Kara • Robby 5096 Campbell Rd • McIntosh, SD 57641 701-422-3721 www.campbellredangus.com Producing Cattle That Perform For The Cattleman
Lori McCann • 208-743-5517 Diamond C North Dakota
Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. SE • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com RED ANGUS
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Leoti, KS • 620-874-1437 • fswedel@wbsnet.org WedelRedAngus.com • WedelBeefGenetics.com Annual Bull & Comm. Sale – 2nd Tues. of March
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Red Angus Private Treaty Bulls
Dustin Pelton 620-285-5465
Lynn Pelton 620-285-9934 Burdett, KS
In the Flint Hills of Kansas
2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush (620) 340-7461 • Daniel Mushrush (620) 340-9774 Annual Sale Third Friday in March
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2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais
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KEVIN & MARY ANN KNIEBEL
428 S. 2600 Road • White City, KS 66872 (785) 349-2821 • Fax (785) 349-2822
Email: kniebel@tctelco.net www.Kcattle.com
Tim Flaming Ryan Flaming 620-382-4894
620-382-5107
FLAMING LIVESTOCK CO.
REGISTERED RED ANGUS
465 170th • Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-367-8350 hm
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18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall Rick Pflughoeft • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 • 785-472-1033
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“Red Angus since 1964” John & Dan Ramsdale 780 S.E. 130 Ave. • Murdock, KS 67111 (316) 542-3297 • (620) 532-6060
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Bet on Red, Reno, NV
Hill Prime Maternal Production Sale, Jane Lew, WV
SERAA Bull Auction, Columbia, TN
Red Tie Online Sale, DVAuction.com
Sand Dune Complete Dispersal, Burwell, NE
Females of Fall, Albany, WI 9 Reds on the Prairie, Brookings, SD 9 JYJ Red Angus Bred for Excellence Production Sale, Columbia, AL 9 Lautenschlager & Sons Female Sale, Othello, WA
Ludvigson Fall Herdbuilder and Female Extravaganza Sale, Park City, MT
12 McMurphy Farms Production Sale, Alva, OK 14 Bieber Fever Fall Sale, Leola, SD 16 3J Farms & Henderson Farms Diamond JH Dispersals, Marietta, OK
21 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT
21 K2 Red Angus Fall Female Sale, Wheatland, WY
RAML Cattle Complete Dispersal, Goodwin, SD
Beckton Red Angus Online Fall Production Sale, DVAuction.com
Caves Show Cattle, Douds, IA
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3J Farms Complete Dispersal 26, 27
3K Land & Cattle Co. 43, 79
4B Red Angus LLC 70
5L Red Angus 45, 73, 25
Aberdeen Angus World 76
Adams, Arnold & Alicia 70
Andras Stock Farm 80
Angelo Cattle Co. 72
Axtell Cattle Co. 74
Bachman Cattle Farms 79
Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus 74
Beckton Red Angus 1, IFC, 72
Beitia Livestock 68
Bieber Red Angus 5
Big Sky Elite Female Sale 22, 23
BIM Red Angus 75
Birdwell, Joel 76
Bledsoe Brothers 41
Bola Red Angus 68, 79
Bow Creek Farm & Cattle 75
Bowles J5 Reds 73
Brickhouse Farms 79
Brylor Ranch 76
Buffalo Creek Red Angus 37
Bull Hill Ranch .......................................... 71
Bullis Creek Ranch 67, 70
C&C Family Partners 43
C & J Red Angus Ranch 71
C-T Red Angus 22, 23, 73
Calvo Family Red Angus 3
Campbell Red Angus 74
Cedar Hill Farm 75
Chappell Red Angus 75
Chiefline Red Angus 79
Choat Cattle Co. 67
Christensen Red Angus 73
Coney Creek Farm 70
Crockett Ranch 75
Cross B Cattle Co. 43
Cross Diamond Cattle Co. IBC, 67
Dahlke Red Angus 74
Daigger-Orr Red Angus 67
Deichmann Livestock Brokerage 76
Diamond C North Dakota 74
Diamond H Ranch 77
Diamond K Livestock Co. 70
Diamond P Cattle 71
DK Red Angus 74
Drees, Eric 76
Dvorak Brothers Ranches 34, 35
Emerald Earth 70
Kniebel Cattle Co. 77
Koenig Ranch 72
Kolle Red Angus 79
Kravig Red Angus 74 Kunkel Farms 79 Lacy’s Red Angus 79
Langdon’s Red Angus 75
Laubach Red Angus 72
Lautenschlager & Sons 47, 68
Lazy J Bar Ranch ...................................... 74
Leachman Cattle of Colorado 25
Leland Red Angus 7, 72
Lemke Cattle 61
Loonan Stock Farm 76
Loosli Red Angus 68
Lost Creek Red Angus 73
Lowderman, Cody 76
Lowery, Matt 76
Lucht Red Angus 73
Ludvigson Stock Farms 9, 25
Lundgren Angus 25
Maple Oaks Red Angus 79
McCann Red Angus 33, 68, 72, 74
McD’s Red Angus Farm 70
McLean Red Angus 71
McMurphy Farms 75
McPhee Red Angus 68
Mercer Farms 71
Merck Animal Health 20, 21
Milk Creek Reds 73
Minnesota Red Angus Assn. 74
Moose Creek Red Angus 17
Mushrush Red Angus 25, 77
Namken Red Angus 74
ND Red Angus Assn. 65
ND Red Select Sale 53
Nelson Red Angus 68
OHR Red Angus ........................................ 74
Orton Ranch Red Angus 50, 51
Ory’s 07 Red Angus 79
Osborn Red Angus 71
Ostendorf Red Angus 72
Peacock Angus Ranch 78
Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch 13, 74
Pelton’s Red Angus 77
Pieper Red Angus 11, 67
Plain Jan’s 68
Pleasant View Farms 75
Polivka Farms Red Angus 67
Private Treaty Sales 68
Quality Genetics Red Angus 79
Quartz Valley Red Angus 68
RA Brown Ranch 25
Ramdsale Reds 77
Red American Cattle 14, 15
Red Angus Digital Media 18
Red Angus Marketing Programs 48
Red Angus Society of Australia Inc. 76
Red Fork Red Angus 72
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