July 2014 issue

july 2014

The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

Shorthorn Country july 20 14 is sue 6 • volume 41

=Feature President Outlook.................................................................................28 A Return To Shorthorn Roots ...............................................................36 Vice President Outlook .........................................................................48 Builder of the Breed ..............................................................................56 March Board Minutes ...........................................................................66 New Blood............................................................................................82 Shorthorn University ..........................................................................104 Board of Directors Ruling ...................................................................110 New Terms of Sale ..............................................................................114

=Sale Reports Texas Shorthorn Association State Sale................................................130 Sho Me Shorthorns Dispersal..............................................................130 Sun Country Bull and Female Sale......................................................131

=Departments Shorthorn Update ........................................................................8 Tartain Plaid ..............................................................................26 Beef Business ..............................................................................74 Junior Corner ............................................................................90 News & Notes ............................................................................98 Beef Bits ..................................................................................124 Show Schedule..........................................................................144 Sales Calendar ..........................................................................151 Ad Index ..................................................................................152

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The July cover was designed by the Charles and Heidi Anderson, Legacy Livestock Imaging and taken at Fischer Cattle Company.

=Advisory Board Montie Soules, ASA representative Don Cagwin, Durham Management Co. =Subscriptions US: 1 year- $24 • 2 years - $38 • 3 years - $52 1 year First Class - $54/year Canada: 1 year- $60 • 2 years - $110 • 3 years - $130 Other Foreign: 1 year- $120 • 2 years - $220 • 3 years - $300 SHORTHORN COUNTRY (ISSN 0149-9319) Published monthly by the American Shorthorn Association, 8288 Hascall St., Omaha, NE 68124. Subscription rates are $24.00 for 1 year, $38.00 for 2 years, and $52.00 for 3 years in the U.S.; $60.00 for 1 year, $110.00 for 2 years, and $130.00 for 3 years to Canada and $120.00 for 1 year, $220.00 for 2 years, and $300.00 for 3 years toother foreign countries. Periodicals postage paid at Omaha Post Office, 1124 Pacific, Omaha, NE. POSTMASTER: send address changes to SHORTHORN COUNTRY, 8288 Hascall St., Omaha, NE 68124.

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=Shorthorn Update ASA Dates of Note July July 1

Performance & Carcass Data Deadline July 4 ASA office closed – Fourth of July July 11 Registration Deadline: KEY Conference July 17 California State Fair Major Show, Sacramento, CA July 27-30 KEY Conference, Springdale, Arkansas August Aug 1 Election for Delegate Ballots available Aug 1 WHR Herd Inventory Updates Due Aug 31 Entry Deadline: Keystone International Livestock Expo September Sept 2 ASA Office Closed for Labor Day Sept 10 Ownership Deadline – American Royal Junior Show Sept 10 Entry Deadline: American Royal Sept 15 Ownership Deadline

2014 Show Schedule Sept 15 October Oct 1 Oct 1 Oct 1 Oct 5 Oct 31

NAILE Junior Show First half of WHR billed Entry Deadline: NAILE Major & Junior Show Breeder’s Cup Nominations Due Entry Deadline: NAILE Steer Futurity KILE Major Show, Harrisburg, PA American Royal Major Show, Kansas City, MO

November Nov 1 All performance & carcass data due Nov 15 Entry Deadline: Fort Worth Stock Show Nov 15-17 NAILE, Louisville, KY Nov 20 Entry Deadline: National Western Stock Show Nov 20 Ownership Deadline: National Western Junior Show Nov 28-29 ASA office closed for Thanksgiving

Members & Breeders Members/breeders please check and update your email address and possible mailing address or any contact information with the ASA! If members /breeders have had or have multiple memberships or accounts to check with registrations for the proper name they are doing business under (example work sent in as John Doe family is not the same as John Doe Farm and breeders end up getting 2 accounts and the inventories are divided. Registrations try to call and verify when they feel it may be incorrect. ASA does not find all of these possible duplications.) Please check and make sure work is sent in with the same name or member number each time and that transfers made to you are in the proper name and/or member number you are using.

Region 1: Northeast Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia Region 1: Northeast Regional Shows Super Regional... Keystone PA Regional ……….. Indiana State Fair Regional ……….. Ohio State Fair Region 2: Southeast Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi Region 2: Southeast Regional Shows Super Regional...Kentucky State Fair Regional .…Delta Fair Cordova, TN Region 3: North Central North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska Region 3: North Central Regional Shows Super Regional… American Royal Regional …… Minnesota State Fair Regional ………… Illinois State Fair Region 4: South Central Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana Region 4: South Central Regional Shows Super Regional…Fort Worth, TX Regional …….. Arkansas State Fair Regional ……….. Kansas State Fair Region 5: West Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California Region 5: West Regional Shows Super Regional.. California State Fair Regional ….... Washington State Fair Regional ……….. Oregon State Fair Regional shows may rotate annually and Super Regional may rotate if needed. Please check ASA website for more details at www.shorthorn.org.

2014 International Year Code: B

Registration Hours

KEY Conference Registration Deadline: July 11, 2014 visit: juniorshorthorn.com 8

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Monday 8:00 to 3:30 Thursday 8:00 to 3:30 Tuesday 8:00 to 3:30 Friday 8:00 to 3:30 Wednesday 8:00 to 1:30 Saturday 9:00 to 1:30 Central Standard Time Zone

Office hours remain the same.

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=Association Outlook

The Year in Review

Montie asa executive Soules secretary/CEO

spread over the entire country now. The Board, with committee support, t’s been an exciting year. Your Board The WHR program has had some has been reviewing a new Multi-Breed of Directors and the ASA staff have changes as well. The ET calves have Genetic Evaluation with the Simmental worked together to research and been pulled from being free association. The first test runs look update strategy, practices and guidelines registrations with the good and the board that we believe will make a positive cow assessment. It was “Some Shorthorn Bulls will now has been forging impact on the Shorthorn breed. The not a fair practice for be in the 100’s for YW EPDs.” onward. The plan is ASA wants to help members and some breeders to register to have your next breeders to be ready for the demands of numerous calves for one cow fee. Board EPD Genetic Evaluation be done using our industry. Some of the areas we have action has put in place a change that this multi-breed evaluation. It will give considered are ASA finances, the WHR requires breeders to be a WHR member Shorthorn EPDs a new look and total Program, Multi-breed Genetic in order to get EPDs as of 1/1/2015. revision. Shorthorns will have a direct Evaluation, Genetic Conditions and The new date for the assessment fees is comparison to Simmental, Red Angus, the Show System. Below is a short Sept. 15, which co-insides with the Gelbvieh, Limousin, Chiannina, plus review of these topics of interest. fiscal year change. We are trying to Canadian breeds Angus, Simmental The ASA has separated the financial move the inventory date and Gelbvieh and Red Angus. This is the accounting into three segments: ASA, assessment fee schedule back in the year largest multi-breed Genetic Evaluation AJSA and the Jr. National. This has to allow breeders to be able to in the world. Your new EPDs will look allowed us to better evaluate the needs determine their inventory more much different, but, will still rank in and costs for each of these activities. accurately after the same positions for traits as The fiscal year for the and previously compared to the new data association was moved to “The goal is to re-design the weaning entered. Some Shorthorn Bulls will Sept. 1 to Aug. 30 to solve WHR program as a true pregnancy checking now be in the 100’s for YW EPDs. some accounting issues. performance program and not in the fall. This will These new numbers will be more in This year’s Junior National so much as a revenue source.” take a couple years to complete. The line with other breeds’ appearance. in Louisville is the first to goal is to re-design the WHR program Your ASA committees have been very be sponsored totally through ASA and as a true performance program and not supportive of this move and a driving AJSA. The Board made the decision to so much as a revenue source. The board force behind it. sponsor it from a national level rather and staff are analyzing this area in The discovery of new Genetic than placing a huge burden on the host depth, so expect more revisions in the Conditions (formerly termed Genetic state. The sponsorship still comes from future. Defects) seems continuous with Digital breeders and the industry, but it is Subluxation (DS) this year. There is a DNA test for DS at GeneSeek now. ASA Board of Directors This area will be perpetual, given the Mike Bennett, president, technology that is now available. The 559-534-2396 DS is different for Shorthorn than Mark Gordon, vice president previous Genetic Conditions, it is a 217-737-7905 non-lethal condition. The handling of Marty Loving, 620-786-2018 it will be somewhat different with Mark Gordon, 217-737-7905 Lynn Nelson, 507-826-3184 respect to DSH carriers (a homozygote Ed Kruse, 719-252-1084 carrier that carries two copies of the DS 8288 Hascall St. • Omaha, Nebraska 68124 James Freed, 405-370-1482 gene) that will need testing. Only DSC 402-393-7200 • FAX: 402-393-7203 Rick Leone, 719-468-1981 (a DS carrier that carries one copy of Montie Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO Tom Turner, 614-499-5248 the DS gene) and DSF (free of the DS montie@shorthorn.org Robert Alden, 816-632-8509 genetic condition) will be allowed to be American Polled Jacob Alden, field services representative registered after Sept. 1, 2015. Shorthorn Society cell: 402-660-9048 • jake@shorthorn.org The new ASA approved lab is Tim Loudon, president Gwen Crawford, director of junior activities GeneSeek. All future DNA samples Cindy Cagwin-Johnston, secretary gwen@shorthorn.org must be tested by GeneSeek for the Shorthorn Foundation results to be included in ASA records. Bill Rasor, president Heather Histand, registrations, registrations@shorthorn.org There will be a grace period to get American Junior Kathleen Prosser, financial manager/controller • Shorthorn Association information from other labs updated by Kathleen@shorthorn.org Ashley Vogel, president breeders. ASA and the Shorthorn Megan Brehm, director of communications • National Shorthorn Lassies Foundation funded a program to find megan@shorthorn.org Faye Korthaus, president and test high accuracy animals for a Affiliated with National Cattlemen's Beef LeAnna Mann, receptionist • receptionist@shorthorn.org 50K genotype for the purpose of Association • US Beef Breeds Council • Beef Improvement Federation • World Shorthorn calculating Genomic EPDs. This will Shirley Miller, proofreader • shirley@shorthorn.org Council • National Pedigree Livestock Council

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This Asset X Margie daughter may be the best Margie to date and will highlight this great offering. The natural calf out of the Louisville Champion RL Sonny Charm. Full sib to the 2012 Show Female of the Year. Sells October 11th.

Her powerful sister Sells October 11th.

GREENHORN LLC Dave & Josh Greenhorn 3450 Middle Run Road Waynesville, Ohio 45068 Dave: 937-470-6552 Josh: 937-681-1948 Consultant: Col. A.E. Greenhorn Herdsman: Kolten Greenhorn

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=Tartan Plaid When Opportunity Knocks, Take It By: Christine Heverly, National Queen Co-Chair

What does it mean to be a National Shorthorn Lassie Queen? To some it means being in the spotlight, others, an ambassador to the breed, to some a chance to go places and meet new people and to many, it means all this and more. “Running for National Shorthorn Lassie Queen is more than taking pictures and a title; it is selfempowerment and getting to experience a part of life that couldn’t happen without the ASA, AJSA and National Lassie Board. It’s a humbling, selfless position that I wouldn’t trade for the world,” states Victoria Osburn, 2013-14 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen. Sydney Miller, 2013-14 National Alternate Shorthorn Lassie Queen says to her it means, “To represent and share your passion for the breed while

making lifelong friendships and connections.” Personally for me, competing to be the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen meant one thing, opportunity. No matter how you look at it, whether crowned the national queen, alternate queen or not quite making it, it’s a chance for new opportunities. Running for national queen gave me the opportunity to do more, see more, and be more involved in the Shorthorn breed. One of my life goals has always been to seize every opportunity presented to me. So I took that first step and fully committed myself to competing in the national queen competition in 2005. Running for national queen was one opportunity that opened a variety of doors for me. I learned quickly over the

years that what you put into every experience really determines what makes or breaks it. If you are willing to fully commit to being a Shorthorn Lassie Queen you’ll be presented with endless opportunities that will change your life. I know it did mine, and I would never regret it. Don’t miss out on running for the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen. It could be your chance to seize an opportunity and share your passion for the Shorthorn breed. The opportunity is knocking, but the real question is, will you take it? National Lassie Queen applications are due September 1, 2014 and can be found online at www.shorthorn.org/breedinfo/lassie/lassies_ lassieorg_breedinfo.html or by contacting National Queen Co-Chair Christine Heverly at chsisung@yahoo.com. =

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and staff information has been be the future of our industry. The ASA This group is dedicated to serving you, extremely valuable. The consistent was able to negotiate a special package the membership. They understand the communication through conference price for DNA tests that meet AI sires importance helping solve issues for you calls 3 to 4 times a year has provided and Donor Dams requirements. Also while working within the structure and the board direction from check this issue of rules of the association. I could not be Shorthorn Country (p.110) “There will be Show Bull and for the membership. I any prouder of this group of people express the for the updated ruling for and Show Heifer of the cannot who have come together and bonded importance these AI Sire and Donor Dam Year for each region.” with a common cause for Shorthorns. committee members play requirements. We are working on a new updated in board decisions. I encourage A new format for the Show System website. It will take time, but it needs everyone interested to participate in was put in place. The Pace Shows were to be right, and easy to navigate with as this process. Feel free discontinued and replaced with two much information as to contact the “I cannot express the possible. Sometime in the national shows, one in Louisville and committee chairs or importance these committee future we hope to surprise the other in Denver each year. There the ASA office for will be five regions, each with three you with a new look and more information members play in board updated site. Also, a new regional shows, one of which to be on becoming part of decisions.” designated as a Super Regional Show. pedigree design has been a committee. There will be Show Bull and Show approved and will be I want to take this opportunity to Heifer of the Year for each region and unveiled later this year. There are more encourage you to thank each and every those winners will compete for projects being considered and member of the board of directors for National Regional Show Bull and Show researched by staff and the board of their time and energy put forth to Heifer of the Year. There are 2 directors. This has been an exciting and improve the ASA. These people are adjustments for the group class; the Get productive year at the ASA and we look dedicated and put forth a great deal of of Sire will consist of only 3 head and a forward to continuing in a positive effort with no pay, and many times, no Breeders Herd to replace the Best Six direction. reimbursement for costs. The Head. This was recommended by the Thank you for the opportunity to membership is the ultimate beneficiary Show Committee. serve you as the executive of this of their time and energy. The focus of developing and using wonderful breed and the people are I will also brag on the staff at ASA. committees for providing the board what make it so grand. =

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2014 calves out of some of our best donors and sired by breed leading sires: CF SOLUTION X ET WHR SONNY 8114 ET KOLT- RGLC SIMPLIFY 330X ET In the past, we have sold cattle to 9 states as well as Canada. With embryo sales reaching 14 states. Thank you to all of our customers!

Hamann Farms Andrew Hamann

Grant Park, Illinois 60940 815-953-1162 â&#x20AC;˘ www.hamanncattle.com Conveniently located 1 hour south of Chicago. Please feel free to call or stop by any time!

=President’s Outlook What’s Your Vision? As we go through our business life and its many windows, we are faced with countless daily decisions. How we want our cattle to be, what the ranch is supposed to do both economically and lifestyle-wise are major concerns. How these will all be accomplished are critical decisions that determine our business future. The way in which we tackle these decisions can certainly have a significant impact on the outcome. We have to ask ourselves exactly how these decisions are going to be made. Will we follow the familiar “like they have always been made” approach? Take a hard look at your operation keeping in mind that the definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over again, while expecting a different outcome. Will we go for the knee jerk “immediate impulse reaction?" How many times have you heard someone say, well, it sounded good at the time. Will we try to please others with the“most popular answer?" That one is always good because you can at least partially blame someone else for a less than desired result. Or, will the decision be made based on a plan you have formulated? Critical decisions need to be based on a vision? A Japanese proverb says—“Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare."

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Whether you are Shorthorn seed stock producers, commercial cow calf producers, or feedlot operators, you still have the same questions. What do you want to be, to do, and to accomplish? Think about where you are now and where you want to be in ten years. As a seed stock producer, do not accept average. You do not want to propagate faults in your cow herd. Get rid of “excuses." It is your job to produce the kind of genetics and breed integrity the commercial industry needs to be profitable. Probably the single most sought out trait in bulls for the commercial herd is birth weight/calving ease. This is one trait that this breed needs to concentrate on improving. Sales report after sales report segments this group. The initial run of data in the multi-breed performance analysis points directly to the issue of birth weight. What if a commercial cattleman's purchase of a young bull advertised as being calving ease, but without genomic data to back it up. The cattleman ends up having to pull half of his calf crop. The breeder of the bull would lose a customer, and that cattleman may never purchase another Shorthorn bull. Genomic testing takes this type of potential incident off the

Mike ASA Bennett president

table. In order to become a more integral part of the beef industry this board has committed itself to providing more information by way of genomics. Several breeds are already supplying this information, which is adding value to their animals. The board and staff of the American Shorthorn Association have been working diligently to gather enough samples and data to provide genomic information that will show how the Shorthorn breed can perform and be an integral part of any breeding program. The incorporation of this information will add more predictive power to the numbers and reduce the risk in selection and mating of young bulls. The board has a vision about where this breed needs to be and we need you, the members, to support our efforts. Do you know where you want to be ten years from now? Do you have a plan to get there? What's your vision?

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Introducing the 6th Generation: Shaver Valley Shorthorns Owner: Amanda Sneed

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By Kimberly Stuhr

Herman Fischer was only 14-yearsold when he started building his own Shorthorn herd from one 4-H animal. “I liked the disposition of Shorthorns,” says Herman. And now more than 60 years later disposition continues to be a trait that the family appreciates, and Shorthorns are back to being the mainstay of the Fischer family’s agricultural operation. Herman raised many bulls, show cattle, and champions while focusing on both private and state sponsored sales. When son Gregg left to attend college Herman decided to downsize. Eventually Gregg and his wife Leann returned to the farm; they changed gears and during the late 1980s focused on the club calf industry. During the last decade, however, the

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family has come back around to their purebred Shorthorn roots. Gregg’s daughter Stacey and her longtime partner Jeff Stump are behind this change. Stacey says, “I always e n j o y e d showing and by Above: Three generations of the Fischer Family backrow Gregg, Jeff the time I Stump, Stacey and Herman. Front row: Leann and Norma. finished college in 2006 I knew that I wanted to come back to the farm. natural ability to graze the native grass I liked the idea of getting back to what pastures typical of central and western my Grandfather originally sought.” Kansas. And they have superior maternal traits and carcass quality Jeff says, “The Shorthorn breed just already bred into them.” makes sense for our area. They have a

The Cattle Aside from one Primrose cow line that dates back to the cows Herman had in the 1950s and 60s, Jeff and Stacey have built their herd one good decision at a time. “We really don’t target any one trait over another,” says Jeff. “We basically breed for function and efficiency. Our goal is to produce a well-balanced animal —and we try to breed them to look good doing their job.” In 2007 FG Miss Vixen was National Western’s Grand Champion Female. This was the first win that Fischer Cattle Company had at a National caliber show, but more accolades would soon come.

FG Ms Vixen

TM Gus 36S was the 2009 National Western Stock Show Grand Champion Bull. “We used Gus naturally for a number of years,” explains Jeff. “He consistently passes on great practical traits like growth, udder quality, and fertility. Other breeders throughout the country have had success with Gus’ genetics as well. We

still breed to him and get good calves. He’s been very important to our program.” In 2013 the Fischer’s purchased KL Primetime Matchmaker from Keith Lauer. He mixed in with their existing genetics extremely well. His first set of calves came this spring and they are everything Jeff and Stacey were hoping they would be. Jeff believes that he is the most complete bull that they’ve found. Jeff continues, “We’re currently using a bull that we raised -FCC STMP Patriot 8X. We really like his phenotype and calving ease. We anticipate his influence will be significant for us; his daughters are just entering production.” Most recently the Fischer crew added TurnerCrcIH Deception 2 ET and CCS Pharaohs Gold 215A to their program. Deception is co-owned with Circle H Cattle, Luke Turner, and Greenhorn Cattle Company. Jeff says, “We used him extensively this spring, and we’re really looking forward to next year’s set of calves out of him.” Gold is an outcross bull mixing Australian and Canadian genetics; he looks to be a big time performance bull. Pharaohs Gold is owned with Cagwin Farms. The ShorthornPlus program at Fischer Cattle Company is also a focus. KFSC Belle City Queen 214W was the

2011 Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female at National Western in Denver. Belle is co-owned with JM Cattle Company. “It is an ongoing effort trying to optimize our Plus program. We started by breeding the club calf producing cows Shorthorn and have more recently been utilizing other purebred stock to produce a true F1” says Jeff. Two of the most prominent cow families at Fischer Cattle Company are the Kendra’s and the females tracing back to KA’BA Nonpariel (FG Miss Vixen’s grand dam). The Kendra cow family matriarch is Ash Valley Kendra 7142, bred by Loving Farms and purchased from JC Scrichfield. She has been a mainstay in the donor pen and her offspring are thriving in the program. KA’BA Nonpariel was purchased as a calf from Joe Christen in Colorado. She and her daughters have produced many competitive show animals for the Fischer’s, and they show no signs of slowing down. Stacey says, “We enjoy travelling to shows and different sales. It’s fun to help our customers and visit with other breeders. Jeff and I are both competitive people; we like to show off our cattle. We don’t always win but when we do it sure is gratifying that our hard work paid off.” Jeff concurs and then adds, “We spend a great deal of time and energy on our show program. In a way it is a great tool for us to produce better cattle. We are able to investigate new and different genetics while we are on the road that we may eventually want to work into our herd. At the same

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time, we are putting our product out there and marketing to new customers.” The Fischer’s host a production sale each fall that attracts a broad customer base. They are, however, taking this year off to build their herd. Jeff says, “The bottom line is that it all comes down to the business of beef. We strive to collect the best available genetics and try to breed the best and most efficient cattle, in the most responsible of ways.”

The Farm

In addition to the cattle, the Fischer’s grow and sell alfalfa and raise row crops. They are working to build up the whole operation using practices and techniques that involve good stewardship. Recently, they added an irrigation system to one pasture that the cattle graze on a rotational basis. “It is a little nontraditional and we are still in the learning stages,” explains Jeff. “We

want to maximize the production of the land that we have. Between the irrigated pasture and implementing an intensively grazed paddock system, our hope is that we will produce a lot more forage.”

Leadership Both Stacey and Jeff have been active in Shorthorn leadership. Jeff was on the Board of Directors for the Kansas State Shorthorn Association, and serves on various American Shorthorn Association committees. Stacey was a member of the American Junior Shorthorn Association and served on the National Lassie Board.

their own thing, and he provides a lot of moral support. Stacey’s parents Gregg and Leann remain active in the day-to-day activities of the entire operation. They enjoy going to shows when they can. Shorthorns are back on the Fischer ranch to stay. The cattle graze the same land that they did 60 years ago. Jeff says, “Our focus and passion is on our cattle and trying to build better Shorthorns. To us, this isn’t just a job; it’s our lifestyle. It’s not what we do, it is who we are.” =

The Future Many things contribute to the success of Fischer Cattle Company, especially the support of family. Herman, Stacey’s Grandfather, still likes to help when he can. For the most part he is happy to watch Jeff and Stacey do For more information www.fischercattlecompany.com

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DTR Ruby 375A ET is a March daughter of Hi View Ace of Diamonds. Reserve Division II Cha mpion at Southwestern Livestock Show.

1 ET. hter of SS Driven 14 ug da ne Ju a 1A vestock Show. DTR Miss Clara 34 at Southwestern Li on pi am Ch I n sio vi Reserve Di Hatcher. Purchased by Jordan

DTR CATTLE COMPANY RYAN & NANCY GRATHWOHL HETER JOSIE & RYDER 745 Ave S • Raymond, Kansas 67573 Nancy: 785-587-7947 • Ryan: 620-727-3757 email: ngrathwohl@me.com www.dtrcattle.com • www.facebook.com/dtrcattle

Watch for our online sale this fall for show heifer prospects and bred heifers. Calves sired by HD Swagger 802ET, SS Driven 141 ET, and DTR Taffeta Money Man 951.

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2014 National Reserve Champion Bull, NWSS. We have purchased possession of this outstanding young bull. In Major League Baseball “CABRERA” is well known as a two time MVP or Most Valuable Player. In the Shorthorn industry we believe “CABRERA” will be also well known as a MVP or Most Valuable Producer. Look for his progeny. We have such great confidence in him that we AI’d all 50 of our heifers to him even before we took possession. We look for him to be a great outcross for our AF SL Sin City, MH Fusion and MH White Cap daughters.

Masonic Village Farm

Gerald Tracy and Frank Stoltzfus

One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022 717-371-0798 • fstoltzf@masonicvillages.org Steve McMahon, Herdsman

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CEPD: 3.3; BEPD: 0.0; WEPD: 8; YEPD: 25; MILK: 4; MCE: 2.8

Sire: Saskvalley Primo 40P Dam: Little Cedar Weston Mary

MH Fusion *x

Sire: Jake’s Proud Jazz 266L Dam: MH Binnie 8032 XC CEPD: 2.5; BEPD: 0.5 WEPD: 15; YEPD: 22 MILK: 5; MCE: 1.5

MH White Cap *x Sire: JSF Capiche 46U Dam: MH Silver Rose 9013 DV ET CEPD: -2.0; BEPD: 3.2 WEPD: 11; YEPD: 16 MILK: 3; MCE: -3.4

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What you may not know is...

They are all Lauer bred. They were all born at KL.

They are all still here at the ranch. Stop by and see them out in our pastures

Over 50 years of Enhanced Genetics Come – Stop & Shop! Many with great herds have.

Thanks

to our many wonderful customers from 12 states!

1339 Fair Rd. • Abilene, Kansas 67410 785-479-2288 • klnlfarm@tctelco.net 8 miles south, 2 west, and half mile south

DOB: 2/14/13 Sire: Glenford Miner 16W Dam: Glenford Cathy 73W BW: 88 lbs. WW: 885 lbs. YW: 1,406 lbs. BEPD: 1.0; WEPD: 26; YEPD: 38; Milk: 4 Our new Canadian outcross herd sire from Bender Shorthorns.

Sire: CF Trump X Dam: DFS Margie 6109 Dam of calves. Owned with Greenhorn Cattle Company and Moore Cattle Company.

They Sell! October 11, 2014 at “Where Great Females Make a Difference Sale” Waynesville, Ohio

Sire: Little Cedar Aviator 503X Dam: Sherwood Lady Crystal ET Embryos For Sale!

193 Hornhead Road Hickory, Pennsylvania 15340 Drew Cowden Cell: 724-255-7283 Don Cowden Farm: 724-745-0710 http://www.showsteers.com/Cowden/index.htm

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=Vice Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outlook Producing A Better Product We all as breeders and cattleman should have a goal each year of producing a better product for our customers. This can be influenced by many different methods, purchasing new genetics for your herd is one option. Whether it is selecting a sire to incorporate some desirable traits your herd needs, or purchasing some females that will complement your bulls you are using. Implementing a new vaccination program for your herd might be another way to add more value to your calf crop. Testing our sires and donors for new genetic conditions is a very valuable tool so that your customers know what they are buying from you. These are all very important things we should all be doing to increase the value and quality of our product. All of the things I mentioned before of course come with a cost. Buying new genetics, new and better vaccinations,

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testing breeding stock for genetic conditions etc. These all cost money, but should return an increased profit for you. There is one thing though that I have not mentioned yet, that can add value to your calf crop and not cost you anything; WEIGHING them and turning in your data to the association! Put them on a scale. Your customers want this data, and we need to have this information available for them. When you are selecting those new genetics for your herd like I mentioned before, you should be using data collected on these genetics as PART of your selection process, so let me ask, why arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you collecting this same information on your calf crop for your customers to assist them in their decision? I believe an animals structure is the most important thing to look at when selecting new genetics. Phenotype will always have a major role in the selection process in your cow herd.

Mark ASA Gordon vice president

There is, and will always be more cattle sold by visual appraisal than any other method. They can have the best EPD numbers and data of any animal in the breed, but if there is no structural correctness and soundness, longevity in the herd very limited. Phenotype becomes more valuable when you can add performance to it. A combination of structure and documented data in our cow herd will return you the most profit. In closing, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s make it a goal to ourselves, and produce the type of product our customers want and desire; one that has ideal phenotype, soundness and documented data. This will insure a satisfied customer, and one that returns back to you year after = year.

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Charles & Sharon Curtis & Family PO Box 314 • Rickman, Tennessee 38580 doublecshorthorns@gmail.com cell: 931.260.1596 • home: 931.498.2847 Wayne & Christie Key: 931.498.4095 Chris & Carla Pierce: 931.498.4329 Andy & Courtney McBride: 931.498.4413 Herdsmen: Jarrett & Jordan Key Creed & Calla Pierce • Swayer & Colt McBride

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=Builders Of The Breed Charles and Judy Obrecht O-Dale Farms Harlan, Iowa

O-Dale Farms is a family operation located in the rolling hills of western Iowa and currently consists of 45 Shorthorn cows and approximately 1,000 acres of row crops, hay, and pasture. The operation can trace its roots back to Charlie’s grandfather, Charles William Obrecht, who had Shorthorn cattle in the early 1900’s. Charlie’s father, Donald, continued this tradition, which is why Charlie started in the Shorthorn breed. Over 60 years ago, Charlie purchased his first Shorthorn heifer in 1949 from George Struve & Sons for a 4-H project. From that first purchase, he developed a love for Shorthorn cattle. One of the earliest bulls Charlie can remember is a son of Calrossie Dazzler purchased by his father. Another bull that greatly influenced his father’s herd was Kair Red Gauntlet, an imported bull purchased from Les Mathers in the 1950’s. Two Canadian bred herd sires, Uluru Ulysses 15U x and HC Warrior 10W x are currently leaving positive impacts on the herd. Charlie has many fond memories as a kid traveling the country (even by rail car with cattle from Chicago to San Antonio) while showing Shorthorns. In 1958, he showed the Champion Shorthorn Steer at the American Royal in Kansas City and at the Chicago International Livestock Exposition. In 1959, he showed the Champion Shorthorn Steer at the San Antonio Livestock Show. That steer went on to be the Reserve Grand Champion Overall Steer of the show, which was then sold to Hilton Hotels for $2,500. One of Charlie’s highlights was having the Supreme Champion and top selling bull, ODale Rocky, at the 1988 Iowa Royal Show & Sale. This bull became a landmark herd sire in the Rob Sneed herd in Missouri. In 1966, Charlie married Judy Ann Kinsinger – the

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beginning of O-Dale Farms. In 1972 they purchased the farm where they still live today and continue expanding the O-Dale Shorthorn herd. They have two sons Don and Chuck and their wives and seven grandchildren. Another son Greg was getting a good start with cattle when he passed away in 1986. Their children and grandchildren have shown all their lives. Charlie and Judy continue to support this by purchasing some of the breed’s best genetics to help the grandchildren start their own herds. The tradition continued with a granddaughter having the Reserve Champion Heifer at the Open Shorthorn Show Iowa State Fair in 2012. Charlie served six years on the Iowa Shorthorn Association Board of Directors, with two years as president. Charlie and Judy also served as advisors to the Iowa Junior Association and helped with the 1994 Shorthorn Junior National Show in Des Moines, Iowa. Charlie has been an Iowa delegate to the ASA annual meeting several times. The family has shown at major state and national shows, where they have had numerous winners throughout the years. Charlie and Judy are now passing on their knowledge, dedication and love of the Shorthorn breed to the fifth Obrecht generation as they show Shorthorn cattle at local, state, and national shows. In 2012, Charlie and his family were honored at the Iowa State Fair for exhibiting for 60 consecutive years, and they continue this annual summer “vacation” today. Another annual “vacation” includes the Iowa Beef Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. Charlie has sold cattle in the Iowa Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale since it started. He was actually on the committee that started the Iowa Beef Expo and was named a Friend of the Iowa Beef Expo in 2010. Prior to that, he had sold cattle in the Iowa Shorthorn Royal Sale for a number of years. Charlie and Judy continue to be very active as 4-H volunteers. Charlie has been active by judging local cattle shows. Judy continues to judge local achievement shows and 4H exhibits at the Iowa State Fair. In 2012, Charlie and Judy were inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Charlie and Judy are members of the First United Methodist Church in Harlan, Iowa. He is a past president of the Shelby County Cattlemen and was on the board for 12 years. He was also a district director for the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association for six years and has served on the Iowa Beef Breeds Council.

Virginia Davis KV Cattle Franklin, Indiana Angus cows and the Shorthorns. Since his death in 1998, the pasture is once again filled with the red, white and roan, and ShorthornPlus. My four grandchildren are very active in 4-H, the Indiana Junior Shorthorn Association, and the American Junior Shorthorn Association, and the present focus is functional females for both the show ring and pasture. I stress maternal traits such as calving ease, performance, and profitability. My passion for the beef industry as a whole and particularly the Shorthorn breed and its people has never waned. My joy in watching the fourth and fifth generations continue the Shorthorn tradition is boundless. As my son commented while watching a newborn get up and nurse, “It never gets old, does it?” It certainly does not.

In the 1940’s my father, Hugh W. Webb, established Webblands Polled Shorthorns. At about the same time my grandfather, Loren A. Webb, along with his son. Donald A. Webb, and nephew, Jack Ragsdale, founded WRW Polled Shorthorns. The first sire at Webblands was Oakwood Gold Seal; we then raised Webblands Leader by Oakwood Leader who became the herd sire for several years. He was followed by Lynnwood Vigilance and Sutherland Fashion. During the 1950’s and early 1960’s, my brothers, Jerry Webb (Blue Rock Shorthorns) and Ken Webb, and I were actively showing in 4-H, open classes and the Gold Medal Program on the county fair circuit and Indiana State Fair. In 1961 I was honored to serve as the Indiana Lassie Queen and represent the Indiana Shorthorn breeders with 21 other state queens at the Chicago International Livestock Show. Later in the ‘60’s while a student at the University of Colorado, I visited the National Western Livestock Show for the first time. I met the crew at KC Shorthorns and helped them show; this was quite an experience for an Indiana farm girl! My love for Shorthorns did not wane. After completing my BS degree at Purdue University and marrying Ron Ferris, also from a Shorthorn family, we lived in Fountaintown, Ind., in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s where he practiced veterinary medicine and we continued our passion for the cattle business raising Simmentals and Angus in addition to the Shorthorns. We also fed out 200 steers annually and established Hoosier Embryo Transfers, Inc. Waukaru Red Nan was the first cow in the program. Returning to the Webb Family farm in 1985, my children, Corinne and Brian, and I continued our involvement in 4-H, and Brian and I began rebuilding our Shorthorn herd with his purchases. Waukaru, Cates Farms and Sutherland cows along with Cates’ Trump and Rodeo Drive provided a strong genetic base. I also sold freezer beef at that time. In 1990 my husband, Ken Davis, and I established KV Cattle continuing with his

Corinne F. Belton (Doug) grandchildren: Jaycie Heath, Caden Kephart; Brian H. Ferris (Andi) grandchildren: Xavier and Reagan; Stepchildren: Lisa Davis and Michael Davis (no longer involved with the cattle). American Shorthorn Association: Member since 1955; Board of Directors 2006—2012; (Executive committee 2008—09); Indiana Delegate 2000-2014; ASA Breed Image and Promotion Committee 2013, 2014. Indiana Shorthorn Association: Past Secretary/Treasurer; Breed Manager 2004—present; Honored Breeder 2010; 2003 & 2011 Junior National (in Indianapolis) Steering Committee. Other Beef Industry Experience: Cattlemen’s Beef Board 2005—2011; Nominating Committee, Joint Producer’s Communications Committee, Administrative Sub-committee, Operating Committee, Executive Committee. Indiana Beef Cattle Association/ Indiana Beef Council: Board member 25 years; President 2003 (first and only woman to hold this position); 1996 Cattleman of the Year; 2012 President’s Recognition Award; Hoosier Beef Congress steering committee since beginning in 1987; beef cattle representative to Indiana Governor’s Ag Advisory 2012-present; Chairman Cattleman’s Club rib-eye tent at Indiana State Fair three years; Founding member of Indiana Fresh from the Farm freezer beef program; Beef Ventures Group, LLC, and Heartland Premium Aged Beef. Indiana Cattle Barn Staff 2004—present; Past member Indiana Angus Association and Co-chairman of 1988 Junior National Angus show in Indianapolis; Past member and secretary Indiana Simmental Association. Local: Johnson County Beef Cattle Association past president and board member, implemented Cattlemen’s College; Johnson County Fair Board nine years, officer, Cattle Superintendent, Sheep Superintendent.

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=Builders Of The Breed 1945: Thomas E. Wilson; James Tomson; L.E. Mathers, Sr.; Wharton Allen; Wallace Campbell; Albert Hultine; and Paul Teegardin. 1946: Russell Kelce; Fred Hubbell; T.D. Jones; Charles Broughton; Will Dryden; L.W. Thieman; and Charles Lynn. 1947: Josef Winkler; Homer Clausen; R.D. Arnold; C.M. Caraway; W.J. Russell; H.L Straus; and Bert A. Hanson. 1948: William Bartholomay, Jr.; Frank W. Harding; E.M. Sims; Dale Bellows; George E. Day; George E. Smith; and Fred A. Johnson. 1949: Byron Hawks; Luther K. Rice; Fred Lee; Otis A. Carter; Fred Blomstrom; and Harold Thieman. 1950: D.M. Gregg; James Napier; George Struve; Kenneth E. Deacon; J.W. Bennett; and Charles H. Nickel. 1951: S.A. Donahoe; W.A. Cochel; George N. Fisher; Stewart G. Bennett; Russell Blomstrom; and Cleo Hultine. 1952: Frank Scofield; C.K. Tomson; Carl Greif; J.W. Durno; Harry McCann; and Carl M. Johnson. 1953: H.H. Allen; W.N. Anderson; Dewey Carnahan; Harold White; J.R. Kenner; and John Bertz. 1954: John C. Blume; Reford Gardhouse; B. Hollis Hanson; Carl W. Retzlaff; Grant Campbell; Gerald Clodfelter; and E.P. Laughlin. 1955: Allan C. Atlason; Cyrus S. Eaton; Autrey Caraway; W.L. Lyons Brown; Miss Emma Allison; W.W. Rapley; and Walter H. Larson. 1956: Louis Cadesky; Stanley G. Harris; Robert A. Collier; A.R. (Sandy) Cross; Otto Thiede; James L. Adams; and Fred W. Smalstig. 1957: Alex Cross; S.J. O’Bryan; John F. Shuman; Dr. O.W. House; Phil J. Sauer; W. Henry Dilatush; F.T. Brown; and P.S. Troubadour. 1958: W.W. Donaldson; John Alexander, Sr.; Thomas B. Hawkins: Don James; Harry Ackerman; B.W. Cooper; and Miles Wertz. 1959: R.E. Smith; David S. Graham; Gilbert Elken, Jr.; W.C. Jones; Wayne A. Carr; F.E. Jackson; and Byron D. Reser. 1960: Robert G. Heine; James G. Tomson; Raymond P. Duer; Miss Betty Royon; Harvey B. Wilson; Ray Clodfelter; and Roland G. Magill. 1961: W.H. Boutell; George T. Richardson; L.E. Mathers, Jr.; Sumption Brothers; W.A. Warters; Daniel J. O’Conner, Jr.; and Jacob Walter, Jr. 1962: C.D. Swaffar; Otto H. Grosse; Levi Johnson; Cecil Steinmetz; Clarence Worden; George Garvin Brown; and W.P. Hix. 1963: Louis Wernicke; Henry Dietz;

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Charles Ewald; Russell Held; Louis Latimer; George R. Gallatin; and Fred E. Smalstig. 1964: Mervin F. Aegerter; R.B. Stimson; Dr. Arthur H. Weiland; True Buckmaster; George DePape; Jack Ragsdale; and Otto Johnson. 1965: Ted L. Aegerter; Max L. Cardey; Paul Potter; E.H. Stoltz; Mrs. Hugh Fenwick; Harry McCabe; and Charles Hix. 1966: Dwight McCoy; Herman R. Purdy; Carroll Latimer; Cary A. Colburn; Lyle Brooks; Dave Brockmueller; and Lou Laughlin. 1967: William H. Roda; J.E. Halsey; Albert J. Hamann; Clyde G. Harlow; J.E. Klokkenga; Harry T. Peters, Jr.; and Chris R. Bertz, Jr. 1968: A.C. Buehler; Roger Applegate; Orlyn Oswald; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lorenz; Norman D. Hogg; Roy R. Rutledge; and Ed Rocker. 1969: Burke N. Allison; Jos. Biglands; Ben G. Studer; Ed Hoyt; Howard Snethen; Charles B. Leemon; and Bill Hoewischer. 1970: Truman Kingsley; Bob Gordon; Mrs. W.C. Pitfield; Dewey Lunstra; Mrs. Glenn Miller; Joe Huckfeldt; and Jim and John Humphreys. 1971: James A. Brennen; Mrs. George Garvin Brown; Dick Braman; John Draper; Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Long; Martin Nold; and Milton Nagley. 1972: Lyle V. DeWitt; R. Lee Johnson; Rudolph Kaehler; Mr. and Mrs. Arch Allen; George Inness; William Cruickshank; and Wendell Lovely. 1973: Dr. L. Eugene Byers; Jerry Taylor; Richard Prentice; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coats; Mrs. Frank J. Haumont; Larry A. Hart; and Lloyd Hatch. 1974: Mrs. T.C. Stuart; Mr. and Mrs. Vic Taylor; Dover Sindelar; Wertz Bros.; Robert Hahn; Harvey Fulton; and Bert Kessi. 1975: Mark L. Graham, Sr.; A.D. Tilley, Jr.; Buck Bardwell; W.J. Boake; Barry Jordan; Lloyd Waters; and Ernest Esau. 1976: Earl Fieser; R.W. Parrott; Edgar Philpott; Bill Scott; Don and Pat Stout; Louis M. Womack; and Joe Woods. 1977: Robert Miller; Robert Raisbeck; Val and Bev Kjernisted; Gary Englehorn; Charles DeBusk; Donald Kaehler; and W.O. “Bill” Jennings. 1978: Horace Curtis & Sons; Herbert and Harry Krug; Joseph T. Christen; George and Janice Alden; Lester Love; William and Wayne Hartman; and Russell M. Sloan. 1979: Thomas Elias McGee; David W. Clark, Jr.; F.A. Heckendorf, Jr.; Duane Rocker; Sandra and Bert Pepper; Virgil Wegener and Steve Washburn; and Otis

W. Rothlisberger. 1980: Donald W. Schlegel; Harvey W. Schulhauser; Carvin H. Guy; Gilbert Lee Miller; Ronald B. Hofstrand; Richard D. Yarnell; and Rex, Brian, and Randy Cates. 1981: Ric and Judy Hoyt; M.R. and Lil Boake; W.N. and Harriett H. Moore; Scott Dau; Steve and Tom Torgerson; Orville A. Stangl; and Max Tribbett Family. 1982: Robert Dahl; Stanley Melroe; Roger Steiger; Orville and Kendrick Berg; Paul Schrag; Mike Dugdale; and Darrel, Dave, and Dean Steck. 1983: N. Gerald and Grant C. Alexander; Ralph and Don Pope; James A. McAnear, Jr.; Sherman Berg; Edgar and John Wise; Don Cardey; and Archie and Gary Hansen. 1984: Wayne Clark; Stanley H. Harper; Odis A. Lowe, Jr.; William McCullough; Dr. and Mrs. George M. Smith; Dick and Wilma Russell; and Damar Farms, Inc. 1985: Kadel Urice; Howell F. Eyler; Duane Sicht; Roy D. Dedmon; Darrell and Denny Jordan; Art and Luke Bakenhus; and L. Jack Bedwell. 1986: Eddie and Judy Grathwohl; Gladys Dau; Bradley Eisiminger; Gary and Pam Naylor; Jim Scott; Calvin and Steve Hiatt; and Dale Louis Wernicke. 1987: Dale Rocker; Keith H. Lauer; Gary and Chuck Buchholz; G.M. “Mike” and Linda Kahoa; Hugh, Jr., Tom, and Ron Moore; Steve and Linda Haywood; and William Earl Wilson. 1988: Hale Charlton and Jim McCollum; Alfred and Darrell Ippensen; Doug Schrag; Bill Smithers; Herbert Symington; and Paul Wharton & Sons. 1989: Gordon Brockmueller; Don Hoyt; Dr. W.L. Munson; and Charles Meisner & Sons. 1990: Robert and Ronald Alden; Phil and Chuck Johnson; Robert and Dorothy Connell; and Duane and Evelyn Greeley. 1991: Neil and Mary Davis; Bruce and Sandra Wallace; Arden Preheim; and Joseph O. and Joseph F. “Sam” Erhnthaller. 1992: Wayne C. Neely; George W. Slater; Bernie and Norma Bolton; and Mary and J.O. Bass III. 1993: Jesse Duckett and Larry Kohlstaedt. 1994: Don Cagwin and Frank and Mary Kaehler. 1995: William H. Hoskins and James A. Cato. 1996: Gene McDonald and North Dakota State University. 1997: Bill Rasor and Lyle Ewald. 1998: Wayne Temple Sr. & Family and C.F. Martin.

1999: Dr. George Ahlschwede and Rick and Sandy Osterday, Stangl Shorthorns. 2000: Dale Studer Family Shorthorns and Steve Melroe & Family, Melroe Shorthorns. 2001: Merl Welch, Green Ridge Shorthorns and A. Lorne Edmondson, Bromelee Shorthorns. 2002: The Bertz Family, Meadow Lane Farms and Ronald Gooch, Greenbelt Shorthorns. 2003: Harold and Kay Good, Good Family Shorthorns, and Donald McMillan & Sons, McMillan Shorthorn Ranch. 2004: Dave McFarland Family, Diamond M Shorthorns and Richard C. McElhaney, McElhaney Stock Farm. 2005: Jim and Beverly Freed, Double J Ranch/Jeepetta Cattle Co. and Dick Hahn, Hahn Family Shorthorns. 2006: The Jim Williams Family, V8 Shorthorns and Verl Shell, Milestone Cattle Co. 2007: Nick Steinke Family, Steinke Shorthorns and L.E. ‘Les’ Mathers III, MD, Leveldale Farms. 2008: Randy & Nancy Griffis, Carolina Cattle Company and George & Gail McLachlan, Lakeside Farms. 2009: Ralph S. Larson, Y Lazy Y Shorthorns and John R. Hagie, Cyclone Trace Cattle Co. 2010: Steve & Laura McGill, South Starr Farm, Robert ‘Bob’ & Joyce Wilson, Dr. Larry Wilson, Robjoy Shorthorns 2011: Scott & Janet Leemon & Family, Leemon Stock Farm and Dr. Raymond Ediger, Green Spring Farm. 2012: Derek Jungels, Jungels Shorthorn Farm and Edward Meyer, Meyer Farms. 2013: Marty Loving, Loving Farms, Steve & Julie French, Little Cedar Cattle Company and Don Washburn, Iroquoian Shorthorns. In Memoriam: Hal Longley; Don Longley; and Horace Walker. Honorary: Charlotte MacLeod.

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2013 All-American Honoree. He is at home and breeding cows for Schweers and Dar-Lee Shorthorns of Nebraska. A great young bull to breed for ease of calving. Deep red, polled, long-bodied, great feet and legs, bone, muscle, smooth front end, great disposition. Both Jakeman and his dam have won many championships. Give us a call for semen.

Semen: $25/per straw

Bernie Bolton Family 38995 Honeysuckle Road • Oakland, Iowa 51560-4326 712-482-3386 • cell: 402-350-9430 bolton.norma29@gmail.com • www.bernadaleshorthorns.com https://www.facebook.com/BernADaleShorthorns shorthorn country = july 2014

Great Bulls Start with Great Dams! 1. H/F Leviation ET *x4199756 Sire: SULL Red Reward 9321 *xar Dam: CCS Robjoy Mattis 31P *x Owned with Waymar Farms.

2. Moore SULL Results ET *x4205319

Sire: CF Solution X ET *x Dam: SULL Miss Myrtle Beau ET *x Owned with Alden Farms, and Rod Shorthorns.

3. SULL Red Stallion 1335 ET *x4181028 Sire: SULL Red Reward 9321 *xar Dam: RL Cumberland 5N35 * Recently purchased possession with Rod Shorthorns & German Shorthorns.

4. RSF Ethanol 4411 ET *xar57963

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Brian Kohlstaedt 1258 Hwy. 131 Wellington, Missouri 64079 cell: 816.716.4614

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11822 Hwy. 131 Wellington, Missouri 64079 816.934.2510 • cell: 816.456.9038

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Sire: Epinal *ma Dam: Waymar HSFTSF Casino ET *x Owned with Ostermeyer Shorthorns. There is cow power behind all four of these bulls. They can all be used on Trump line cattle. Calving ease with the Red Reward sons and the Ethanol bull. The Ethanol calves are hitting the ground and looking great. We have purchased a share in the National Champion, Element 79. Watch for great calves to come.

Check out our website for availability of progeny on these two great sires. www.galbreathfarms.com x4134877 • 3/10/2007 sire: JSF Real World 16R dam: GB Seven Eleven owned with Jungels Shorthorn Farm

Shady Maple Farms 5015 Cragen Road Martinsville, Indiana 46151 Chad: 765-346-2694 Adam: 765-346-2674 Heather: 317-797-2730 shadymaplefarms@yahoo.com

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Bull and heifers are available Private Treaty.

13038 55th St. SE Enderlin, North Dakota 58027 701-437-2962 • cell: 701-799-4568 showpigs@mlgc.com www.galbreathfarms.com

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“We would like to thank all those who had interest in and purchased our cattle and wish them the best of success!”

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American Shorthorn Association Board Meeting Minutes American Shorthorn Association Board of Director Meeting, Omaha, NE Board Meeting Minutes for March 7 & 8, 2014 ASA Board members in attendance: Mike Bennett, President, Mark Gordon, Vice President, Marty Loving, Jim Freed, Rick Leone, Robert Alden, Tom Turner, Ed Kruse and Executive Montie Soules. Jake Alden was present for most of the Friday meeting. The meeting was called to order at 1:05pm on March 7, 2014 by President Mike Bennett. A moment of silence observed in memory of Lynn Nelson. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were reviewed. The Board approved the minutes from the January 17, 2014 meeting in Denver. The finance report was given with Kathleen Prosser, ASA Finance Manager, in attendance; additional descriptions were given to inform new board members. The Board approved the financial report. Committee Reports; from the Genetic Evaluation and Commercial Marketing Committees, ShorthornPlus Committee, Breed Promotion and Image Committee and Show Committee reports on Genetic Defects (now referred to as Genetic Conditions) and possible disclosure in sales was reviewed. Each committee recommended more testing for Genetic Conditions and full disclosure of Genetic Conditions in sale catalogs. (Committee reports available on website: Go to Staff, then Board of Directors and Committee Reports) Board commented on gaining more committee participation: To enclose a flyer, “How to become involved in committees” with membership renewal mailings and WHR assessments. Discussion, with Jake Alden and Montie Soules, on the process of handling test samples by ASA and GeneSeek for both the genomic 50K project and other DNA testing. Lab pricing and procedure was reviewed. The Board felt the finalization of the agreement with GeneSeek should be completed with legal counsel review. It was approved to charge $25 (normal fee $90) to breeders for testing the remaining 300 samples needed for the genomic 50K project. Any additional tests the breeder requests will be at the breeder’s expense. Parentage will be tested on special priced genomic tests at ASA cost. Motion passed unanimously. The board approved to amend the

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previous motion to add, that animals must have a .30 or better accuracy for BW, WW, YW, Milk, REA, Fat, Marb and CW and that the animals must be .30 or more accuracy on 3 of the 4 carcass traits to qualify for the special fee for testing the 300 head needed to finish the genomic 50K project. Motion passed unanimously; with the stipulation that Patrick Wall approve that the qualifications meet the requirements for the project. The Board referenced the issue of collecting samples. Now, with an actual cost for the test at $25 and a process for the breeders identified, more participation is likely. The Board stressed this information be publicized. A list should be compiled of the animals that meet the qualifications for the .30 accuracies. This list should be published in Shorthorn Country in hope that breeders will volunteer samples. There was a question concerning the Genetic Condition ruling, made in the September meeting, regarding the description of not registering homozygous animals DSH carriers. The minutes from the September 2013 meeting show the ruling has the correct terminology. WHR program: The points of discussions concerned the ruling that only WHR breeders will continue to receive EPDs after 1/1/2015. The Board also talked about mandating breeders turn in data to continue to get EPDs. Spoke of the difference between TOC and WHR fees for the cost of processing the performance data. TOC breeders that turn in data now do not pay for the service. Meeting adjourned at 5:20pm Meeting resumed at 8:00am Saturday March 8, 2014 Conference call with Patrick Wall, consultant for ASA: Genetic Condition issues and Multi-Breed Genetic Evaluation information The report from Dr. Jon Beever about DS (Digital Subluxation) was presented with the definition of DS. The codes are DS-F DS-C DSA and DSH. There is no need to use DSA because DSA is a DSH (Homozygote carrier). ASA would only be aware of a DSA if a breeder supplies the information about an affected animal; this information does not come from a lab. Patrick Wall provided further education to the board about homozygous Genetic Conditions (Homozygote carriers). The motion from the September 2013 meeting took care of some of these issues but not all in educating the membership in this matter. The importance of membership and breeders being informed is very important. To view more information on DS and homozygous Genetic Conditions, go to News and Updates on ASA website homepage or find reference article in

Shorthorn Country titled Homozygous Genetic Condition Explanation. The board approved rulings for Homozygous Genetic Conditions. This ruling includes not registering progeny after Sept. 1, 2015 from a homozygous genetic condition until the progeny have been tested to not be homozygous. Motion passed unanimously. To see the complete ruling, go to News and Updates on ASA website homepage or find reference article in Shorthorn Country titled, Homozygous Genetic Condition Ruling on Registration. The board approved color coding genetic conditions on pedigrees to identify and disclose the risk of possible genetic conditions in said animal from previous generations. Motion passed unanimously. To see the complete motion and ruling, go to News and Updates on ASA website homepage or find reference article in Shorthorn Country titled, Color Coding on Pedigree to Identify Genetic Conditions. The board approved to amend the previous motion from Friday March 7, 2014 pertaining to the 50K genomic testing of high accuracy animals; The ASA is requesting samples for snip testing from animals that have accuracy of .30 or greater on growth traits (BW, WW, YW, Milk) and .30 accuracy or greater of three out of four carcass traits (REA, FAT, CWT, MARB). The ASA provides subsidy for the cost of testing the first 300 animals that are presented for testing. “Added Amendment to motion” to include a deadline of sample submission of June 1st, 2014 to get the reduced special price. Also include priority to be given to the highest accuracy animals in order to receive subsidy. To include open advertisement to the general membership immediately that; Subsidized testing as provided by the ASA and Shorthorn Foundation will discount the member cost to $25.00 vs. the regular rate of $90.00 per sample. “All samples will be submitted to the ASA directly Both cows and bulls are eligible Initial samples will be eligible for all gnomically enhanced information both presently and in the future as it is provided through the ASA genomic evaluation.” Motion passed unanimously. Patrick Wall reported on the Multi-Breed Genetic Evaluation for Shorthorn. The data ASA received from test runs for comparisons looked good as expected. We would be on track to hopefully be part of the Simmental multi-breed evaluation by June. The board asked for the deadlines and information on nominations for BIF “Seedstock Producer and Commercial Producer of the Year”. ASA should nominate Shorthorn breeders for this award in the future. The Board approved to change the term,

“Genetic Defect” to “Genetic Condition” in all future ASA references and any past references on the website and other ASA materials. Motion Passed unanimously. A motion was made to allow genetic condition carrier influenced cattle, embryo and/or semen to sell in ASA sponsored sales, as long as all cattle, donors of embryos and sires of semen are tested for all known Shorthorn genetic conditions and the results would be prominently disclosed in the sale catalog for both free and carrier animals. Motion failed; 3 votes for to 4 votes against. The board asked that sale managers of ASA sponsored events provide a complete sale report to the ASA with details of expenses, including income, buyer and any other sale activity information. The board approved that all cattle selling in an ASA sponsored sale must be tested for all known genetic conditions known for the breed and be parentage tested and the EPDs be listed and disclosed in sale catalog and the percent of Shorthorn blood on ShorthornPlus animals must be listed and disclosed in the sale catalog. Motion passed unanimously. The board gave a directive to executive to proceed with developing a recommended policy for handling genetic conditions and EPD disclosure in sale catalogs. The staff, sale managers and Shorthorn Country should work on this as a team. A redesign of the current ASA pedigree is necessary due to the addition of the DS genetic condition codes. Megan Brehm, Communications and Marketing Director, presented the new pedigree sample. The board reviewed the newly redesigned pedigree. The board approved to continue including the breeder’s name on each animal in the pedigree and to add the DSH code for Genetic Conditions. Motion passed unanimously. Montie Soules made note that any wording on the pedigree would be reviewed and pass legal counsel recommendations. Megan Brehm, Communications and Marketing Director, gave a short presentation of ideas and activities to help promote Shorthorns. A brief discussion followed with suggestions from the board members. A committee was formed to update the ASA bylaws. The committee has been working on the election process, possible redistricting for more equality, and changing the control of the executive committee. The board recommended the committee continue in the direction presented to the board. The Board discussed the cost of ASA field staff attending sales, the values of this

and possibility of charging breeders. The Board discussed the Louisville Sale and possibly changing from a futurity sale to a sale more like the Denver sale. The board approved to change the concept from a futurity show/calf sale to be patterned more like the Denver sale to include all types of lots at the Louisville Sale at the North American. Motion passed unanimously. The board approved to investigate having three Shorthorn sale managers work on the two National sales in Louisville and Denver as a team effort providing information on how they will promote the sales in writing: 1) How you will promote, 2) How you will obtain consignors, 3) How agent’s commissions are handled, 4) Disclosure of the structure of the sale, 5) Complete report in writing after the sale to ASA. Motion passed unanimously. The board approved the staff to determine the dollar amount to be added to premiums from ASA in Louisville and Denver National Shows. This amount would be approved by the Executive Committee. Motion passed unanimously The board approved to have ASA staff to provide a judges list to the board at least 30 days before the June board meeting for the board to approve a formal “Judges List” for the Show Committee and Junior Board to use for judge selection. Motion passed unanimously. Gwen Crawford gave a detailed report on the operations of the Junior National in June. She also reported on the activities of the AJSA as well as the success of the FTF Online Sale. Gwen provided dates and plans for the KEY Conference. The judges for the Junior Nationals have been confirmed. The Bred & Owned Judge will be Brigham Stewart; the Owned Show Judge will be Jeff Gooden. After the Junior National report, the board reinforced the mandate that heifers at the Junior National will be weighed. The board approved to increase the cost of overnight packages mailed out by ASA to $55.00. Motion passed unanimously. The board reviewed the Performance Program that Simmental has for cooperative commercial herds that turn in data and carcass data for a breeder’s fee up front. They left direction for the executive to investigate further and felt the ASA needs a similar program if the commercial herds can be located and ASA breeders are willing to pay the cost of the program.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. After reviewing recommendations the ASA board asked for in March, from Shorthorn Sale Managers. The ASA board approved the following rulings on May 15, 2014 The board approved to accept the sale manager’s proposal and concept for the NAILE sale in Louisville for 2014. (To continue with the futurity heifer sale as a more national type sale - add steers to the sale and possibly older bred heifers, live animals only) Proposed system from sale managers working as a team on ASA sponsored sales. The board approved for ASA sponsored sales that Genetic Condition tests are required on all cattle in such sales that are pedigree impacted by a possible genetic conditions (at risk cattle). Cattle assumed free by pedigree for Genetic Conditions need not be tested. Non-tested cattle will be denoted on each lot as “Not Tested for Genetic Conditions” and sell as “Free by Pedigree”. The board approved that Genetic Condition Carriers be allowed to sell in ASA sponsored sales, provided they sell with the proper documentation as to their carrier status and the carrier status must be printed in the sale catalog for each lot. All cattle selling must have been registered prior to cataloging and the registration number must be printed in the sale catalog. All cattle selling must have EPDs and all the EPDs must be printed in the sale catalog. Steers selling need not be Genetic Condition tested or have EPD profiles in sale catalogs. The documented information for Genetic Condition testing, registrations and EPDs is not acceptable on a supplement sheet. All documentation must be printed in the sale catalog. The board approved new Recommended Terms of Sale for ASA presented by sale managers and Montie Soules. To see the complete ASA Terms of Sale Recommendations for ASA , go to News and Updates on ASA website homepage or find reference article in Shorthorn Country titled Recommended Terms of Sale for ASA Members. The board approved to accept the new revised requirements for AI Sires and Donor dams, concerning Genetic Condition and Parentage testing. To see complete AI sire and Donor Dam Requirements, go to News and Updates on ASA website homepage or find reference article in Shorthorn Country titled, AI sire and Donor Dam Requirements. =

The board approved to leave Lynn Nelson’s position vacant until his term expires in November. Motion passed unanimously. The board went into executive session.

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has been sending samples and receiving results from GeneSeek for over 30 days now. We would like to thank all of the breeders who submitted samples early on in the transition for their patience as we made the switch to GeneSeek. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions that have come in over the last month as we transitioned to GeneSeek. If you have more questions about DNA testing please do not hesitate to call the office. How do I request DNA cards? DNA cards can be requested two ways. The quickest and easiest way is to fill out the online order form at www.shorthorn.org. DNA cards can also be obtained by calling the office. Can I use old Zoetis cards? No you cannot use old Zoetis hair cards when testing samples through GeneSeek. The Zoetis cards contain an adhesive that inhibits the PCR reactions thus reducing the quality of data and increasing failure rates. If samples are submitted on non GeneSeek cards, the lab will charge an additional $2 fee to clean the sample and re-card. What are acceptable forms of DNA? Acceptable forms of DNA include: hair follicles from the tail switch, blood card, thawed semen straw or ear punch. How do I pull a quality hair sample? All hair samples should be pulled from the tail switch and no other place on the animal. Do not cut the hair as the hair root contains the DNA material needed for testing. The best way to pull the hair sample is to wrap the hair around a pencil or your finger and pull up. Please include 30-40 hair follicles for testing and make sure the sample is free of debris and manure. Place the hair root in the middle of the collector and close the plastic cover over the sample. Finally trim off any excess hair extending from the collector. How do I send a straw of semen? Semen does not have to be frozen. The best way to ship semen is inside of an ink pen, with the cap taped on. This will prevent the semen straw from breaking while in transit to the office. How long can DNA samples be continued on page 76

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continued from page 74 stored once they are pulled? Hair and blood cards can be stored forever if they are stored in a cool dry place. How can I start my on farm DNA library? As DNA testing becomes more and more the norm in today’s beef industry it may be a good idea to start building your own on farm DNA library. A good habit is to start pulling hair samples at a minimum on all natural service sires and potential donor cows. Once the hair sample is pulled place the hair in a sealed envelope and label the envelope with the animal’s registration number, tattoo and name and store in a cool dry place. Starting the library ensures that you have a readily available sample if you ever need to do any DNA testing or if the animal unexpectedly dies. Should my animal be registered before it’s tested? No, animals do not have to be registered to be tested, a good rule of thumb is to have each animal recorded with at least a CM (Pending Number). This will give the animal a unique number that allows the ASA to record and track results through the registry system. What information needs to be

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included on the sample I submit to GeneSeek? The most important thing to include on the DNA sample is the animal’s registration number and tattoo. The registration number is the most unique identification number the ASA can provide and traces to that individual only. If the animal is not registered or recorded list at minimum a tattoo number and name that coincides with the paperwork you submit to the ASA. Please remember to label the DNA samples and the DNA Testing Form with the same animal IDs! What tests need completed on my AI Sire or Donor Dam to register calves? AI Sires and Donor Dams need the following tests in order to register the resulting progeny – DNA Genotype (SeekSire), TH, PHA and DS test. GeneSeek offers a bundle price of $90 per head to complete the AI Sire and Donor Dam requirements. How long will testing take? Testing may take up to 30 days, but typical turnaround time has been 2 to 3 weeks once the lab receives your DNA sample. Please note that Digital Subluxation testing may take longer because the test has to be ran separate from TH and PHA tests and requires

24 head to fill the plate for testing. If you are planning to print DNA results in a sale catalog it would be a good idea to submit samples three months in advance to meet all catalog deadlines. I don’t know who the sire of my calf is now what? This happens more than most of you realize, so don’t feel bad! To verify parentage we will need a DNA sample on the calf in question and a DNA sample on at least one of the potential sires. Also fill out the ASA parentage testing form with the potential sires. If the calf is the result of AI the ASA should already have a DNA genotype on file to use. Why do I need to re-submit a new sample on an animal if they previously had a DNA profile on file? Animals that were tested previous to May 1, 2014 will have a microsatellite DNA profile. With the switch to GeneSeek the ASA will be using SNPDNA profiles. If parental verification is needed it may be necessary to produce a new profile to verify the calf. If a new sample isn’t available the ASA can go back and use the old microsatellite DNA profile to verify parentage. The cost for using the old microsatellite = profile is $15.

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By Clifford Mitchell

Establishing a brand name is a tough road in any business. Earning the stripes to be called a go-to supplier in the seedstock industry is no different than most traditional businesses. Limitations surrounding generation gap, weather and acreage can sometimes derail the most well laid plans. New blood is critical to the survival of any industry, but may bear a little more weight in the seedstock business. Any time a new outfit enters the industry that is willing to put the best foot forward not only adds to the success of the breed directly, but also could provide many indirect benefits. The Highland Rim region of North Middle Tennessee, an area settled because of good climate and soils favorable to the tobacco industry, is home to Springlake Farm, Portland, Tennessee; owned by Phillip and Anthony Bradshaw, is making inroads into a breed well established with traditions. “We had sold our business, had a few

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commercial cows and I had been working hard to improve forages to cut hay because I could sell it to local farmers. Mike Davis’s enthusiasm wore off on us quickly and we began buying some Shorthorn cows,” Phillip Bradshaw says. “When we first started I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, but it didn’t take long to figure out if we were going to do it, we needed get some good ones. We leased some more ground to expand and I am pretty excited about the business.” According to the Bradshaws, Herdsman Mike Davis is an integral part of the operation and his background provided an insight into the breed. “Mike has been a great mentor to me as we started to build the program. We had been in the collision business and the cattle are definitely something new to us,” Anthony Bradshaw says. “I learn something new every day and there are a lot of good people to offer a kind word or a pat on the back when something doesn’t go as planned.”

Once the goals of the operation were firmly established, the task at hand was to stock the pastures with good foundation females. These females all tend to have one thing in common: proven cow families. “We started off with a good foundation purchase of females from one owner then realized we needed to go in a little different direction. The decision was made to build the herd with proven cow families that were phenotypically correct,” Davis says. “The goal was to buy from proven sources and operations that stood behind their cattle.” “We wanted to purchase some good cow families and develop relationships with those firms that had been successful,” Anthony Bradshaw says. “We knew it was going to take some time and effort to get where we want to be, but that was a good place to start building the herd.” Product diversity and finding something a little unique is a great marketing tool for any business. In the

seedstock industry finding the right pieces to create acceptable products is a passion for most. “We purchased a few outcross females and have bought semen on some sires with different pedigrees that have a place in our program to produce a specific product. We’re trying some different things to bring some new fresh genetics to the marketplace. That has an appeal to certain people,” Davis says. “The ultimate goal is to produce good sound functional cattle and identify good maternal females that work with a variety of sires. I like to find cows that can be mated differently and still produce the type of cattle we’re looking for.” ShorthornPlus is also finding its place in the breeding program another area where the operation can add diversity and maybe appeal to a marketplace where there are not a lot of Shorthorn genetics. “We are breeding some of heifers to an Angus bull to create a certain product that may be more marketable in our area. Like a lot of places the black hide is pretty dominant here and we’re looking for a inroad to the local market,” Davis says. “The docility of the Shorthorn cattle is really a good thing, especially for our area where there are a lot of smaller operations.” Embryo transfer (ET) and artificial insemination (AI) have helped the program advance at a faster pace. Utilizing Advanced Reproductive Technology (ART) has helped create the type of animal the operation is looking for and build on the proven cow families that have been acquired. “Embryo transfer was a very new concept to us, but was an interesting way to build our herd. We have had pretty good luck,” Anthony Bradshaw says. “Purchasing embryos and flushes has been a great way to add genetic diversity. We can purchase these genetics sometimes at a fraction of the

price and we’re willing to take a chance it will work out; so far it has been really good.” “Embryo transfer and AI have been important tools to building the herd,” Davis says. “It allows us to create specific matings and build up groups of full and half sisters, which makes some other management decisions easier.” Selection criteria is pretty simple at Springlake Farm, breed for sound, functional highly maternal cattle that can meet production guidelines set by the firm. Proven foundation families have helped make this work. “Our females have to work in a forage environment, milk, have udder quality and fleshing ability. We take care of them, but they have to do it on grass,” Davis says. “We don’t want excessive birth weights, but we aren’t overly concerned with having extremely light birth weights either. We want to optimize the size of the calf the cow has without creating calving issues. We weigh every calf and bulls with excessive birth weights are steered for our freezer beef program. Cattle that don’t measure up for one reason or another go to town or are marketed differently.” “We like to produce cattle that can show and get them into some good homes. Ultimately, she has to be able to be a good cow,” Anthony Bradshaw says. “She will have the genetics behind her where she can be a good breeding piece in any operation.” Springlake Farm is in an area conducive to spring and fall calving. According to Davis, this is a great asset for the herd. “We take advantage of both seasons to calve. It really helps us market our cattle better and we can provide products at different times of the year that work for our customers. We are a little heavier spring calving right now, but those fallborns work well,” Davis says. “When people start looking for

bulls in March an April they are usually looking for something a little older than a twelve or thirteen month old bull. Our customers like those older bulls because they can handle a few more cows.” As with any operation utilizing genetics that will fit the environment is always a challenge. Biological types that fit forage and weather patterns are key to adding efficiency to the production scenario. The fescue-based operation provides a unique set of rules for cattle to be successful. “The fescue is a challenge. Fortunately, through improvements, there is a lot of orchard grass and clover incorporated into the fescue to dilute the pastures making them easier for cattle to adjust. We keep out VitaFerm and it helps provide nutrients needed to handle the endophyte,” Davis says. “We need cattle that can slick off at the right time so they are out there grazing, not standing under a shade tree. We have been fortunate most of the cattle we have purchased have adapted well to our management style and forage base.” Like a lot of places, as the population grows, it’s harder to find ground to run cows. This particular area poses a unique challenge to expansion and has limited herd growth to a degree. “The population is growing and the question I try to answer is how do we feed them with fewer acres available,” Anthony Bradshaw says. “There are a lot of small family farms in the area, 50 to 100 acres, and because families hold on to them, land is at a premium.” “We face different challenges, but as grain prices increased two or three of the bigger operators in our area leased up every available acre and there are not a lot of farms being sold,” Phillip Bradshaw says. “I’d like to grow to 150 momma cows, but I can’t do it because we’re limited on available acres.” “We are doing several things to try to take our operation to the next level and

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show our commitment to the breed. We are in the process of building a new show and sale barn. We are trying to make it easy to work cattle in on sale day, but also make it comfortable for buyers on sale day. We have also hired Matthew Hahn to work at the farm fulltime. He just graduated from Black Hawk East and comes from a family that is rich in Shorthorn heritage. Matthew brings a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm to our operation,” Davis says. Most budding seedstock operations also face challenges from an infrastructure standpoint. This family farm had to make the transition into a functional operation capable of handling the different management techniques. “Running a family farm is very different than what we’re doing today. We didn’t know the value of good fencing and facilities,” Anthony Bradshaw says. “We had to start from scratch in a lot of places with an infrastructure that included properly laid out pastures and some barns to handle our needs.” The marketing program, to this point, has been centered on a few consignment sales and the freezer beef component has been a way to market cattle that don’t fit for a premium. “We have primarily sold cattle at the Kentucky Beef Expo and Tennessee Beef Agribition because it works well with our local market and brings customers to the place. We have also consigned cattle to the Revival and will be taking some more this year. Hopefully, as we get our name out our market area will expand,” Davis says. “Marketing freezer beef has been a pleasant surprise. We are close enough to Nashville and a buying public that is concerned about where their food

comes from so they feel better about a local product. The spring and fall calving herd helps us have cattle ready at different times of the year.” The operation is hoping to grow the commercial bull market. “We have some bulls we are trying to market locally. Although, it hasn’t been our focus to this point,” Davis says. “We have a real opportunity because our cattle will help from a docility standpoint and that’s a big selling point to local cattlemen.” Every new seedstock operation looking to make a statement has one goal in mind, a production sale. The first sale often signifies the operation has arrived. Here is the fruits of our labor, tell us what kind of job we are doing. Springlake is looking forward to its first production sale in the spring of 2015 with excitement and apprehension. “What makes it nerve racking is do we have enough good cows to have a sale and I am sure I am going to have to sell some I don’t want to sell. It takes awhile to get to that point, but I am certainly excited about the opportunities ahead,” Phillip Bradshaw says. “We have a good opportunity to get some Shorthorns out there in our local market because there aren’t a lot of Shorthorn cattle in the area. It would be nice to get some of these families started in the Shorthorn business.” “After taking two years of constantly trying to build a good herd, it’s tough to go through and sell some of these good cows. We have our work cut out for us to select a good offering,” Davis says. “AI and ET make some of these decisions easier because we can build up a bank of embryos and have a few good daughters in the herd.” “I don’t feel like we’ve rushed it. We have a lot of good calves on the ground

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and we’ll have some good friends bring some consignments as well,” Anthony Bradshaw says. “The only way we know if we’re going to be successful is to try it.” Everybody in the beef business knows what a trying business it is. Living constantly with an ever changing market, depending on weather patterns to provide enough moisture and the ever rising costs of production, just to mention a few of the roadblocks most cattlemen encounter on a daily basis. At the same time, the business is rewarding and when done right there is a pride factor that emerges to create a successful venture. “It is hard work, but very rewarding. It frustrates you at times, like this past winter was a super cold winter for us and it tested us a little making sure cattle got taken care of,” Anthony Bradshaw says. “We went from a family farm, to doing our own animal health and managing purebred cows. Every day I am amazed at how far we have come. It is very gratifying because you know the cattle got fed, these calves are healthy and at the end of the day you have a sense of accomplishment for all your blood, sweat and tears.” “I like to be successful at anything I do. There are a lot of good people in the Shorthorn breed and I like the looks of the cattle. Hopefully, we can breed some cattle that will be champions in the ring and more importantly produce and make money for their new owners,” Phillip Bradshaw says. “For your business to be good you have to have a good product. We have to do it right, feed them right and keep good records to be successful. We want to be the best, not just mediocre.” =

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=Junior Corner Closing a Chapter As my time comes to an end on the junior board I can’t help but feel a whirlwind of emotions. A part of me can say I am relieved, but most of all I am deeply saddened. Growing up all I ever wanted to be was a member of the junior board. In 2011 that dream came true. Then I set my sights higher and was elected to serve as your current national board of director’s president. I have made endless memories over the past three years. Of course we make memories from shows, but I would have to say that my favorite moments were made behind the scenes. From sitting in the office before shows cracking jokes, to ice skating in Michigan the memories never end. Overall getting to know so many industry leaders as well as younger juniors on a whole new level is a memory I cherish the most. However being on the junior board is not all rainbows and sunshine. I hope everyone understands just how hard we work, we do it as a team and I would put our junior board against any other national level board any day. We put in endless hours at shows not only working the ring but checking in the cattle as well, make numerous phone calls asking for donations and rarely spend much time with our families or livestock at the National shows. The long hours can get to anyone. I have even shed tears due the agonizing pain my feet have endured after a long day

in Louisville, but in the end we all did it together. When I look back to see what experience I have gained I remember when I was first asked to call people for donations for the Funding the Future sale. I don’t know why it was such a scary thing but I was petrified. I guess I was afraid they would say no, but now I have learned after three years of countless calls it’s no different than offering someone a piece of gum. If they do not want a piece it is not a big deal. Likewise if they do not want to donate at this time it was not anything personal. The thing is though in our great breed, if any of us junior board members personally called up a breeder very rarely did anyone tell us no. All of us board members can also take this experience with us in life as I am sure this will not be the last time we will have to ask for help in some way, shape or form. These experiences have made us into the junior board that we are today and I wouldn’t trade any of them for the world. Through the memories and hardships there are a lot of people I have to thank that helped make my time on the board so exceptional. First and foremost I would like to thank my parents. Mom and Dad you have not only supported me over the last three years but you have also helped push me to be the best board member I can be. Secondly my brothers, and boyfriend Cody, Payton and Brian the past three

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years have been trying for all of us, but I can’t thank you all enough for picking up my slack when I am unable to be at the stalls to do my share. We may have our arguments regarding the amount of work I am allowed to put forth but I love you all. Gwen, recently we had a discussion about who our mentors are and you truly are one of mine. I admire you for not only all that you do for us on the junior board, but also the endless hours you put into making our junior association even better. Thanks for not only being a mentor, but also a friend. Lastly thank you to all of the wonderful people within the Shorthorn breed that continue to support our great breed. Recently at our state show I judged our showmanship contest. While judging I couldn’t help but find myself trying to help juniors move about the ring. It struck me then and there that I don’t know how to NOT be a ring man. At heart I will always be a member of the junior board. My time on the board may be coming to an end, but I can promise that my face will always be a familiar one within the Shorthorn breed. =

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Shorthorn Juniors Recognized as BEST Winners The 2013-2014 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up on May 10 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. “The banquet is a time to celebrate the many achievements of our BEST participants, both in and out of the show ring,” says Stephanie Sindel, BEST coordinator. “Each participant is recognized for their hard work by family, friends and BEST supporters alike.” Several representatives from program sponsors Bob Evans Farms, Burroughs Frazier Farms, Farm Credit Mid-America, Green Oak Farms, M.H. Eby, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Weaver Livestock were on hand to help present awards totaling more than $42,000 in belt buckles, furniture, show materials and other awards. This year’s BEST program featured 17 sanctioned shows that weaved its way across the state with 380 youth participants showing 537 head of market animals and heifers. Champion Shorthorn Heifer was shown by Emily Dahse, Thurman, Ohio. CF HF Waco Rose 380 ET is a March 2013 calf sired by DF Waco 6W ET and was bred by Wayne Temple, La Salle, Ill. Emily is the daughter of Matt and Angie Dahse. Ben Harner, Xenia, Ohio, led the Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer. CLF Proud Fool 1207 ET is a December 2012 daughter of JA Commotion HC 0J04 and was bred by Shady Maple Farms, Martinsville, Ind. Ben is the son of Scott and Kristy Harner. Third Overall Shorthorn Heifer was exhibited by Darcy Howser, Mount Orab, Ohio. MAV Charmer 322A is a March 2013 daughter of MAV Bayou 136Y and was bred by Ashley Vogel, Hartley, Iowa. Darcy is the daughter of Daren and Barb Howser. Fourth Overall Shorthorn Heifer was led by Trent Broermann, Camden, Ohio. His March 2013 heifer, RFF Margie 252, is sired by SULL Power House 1082 ET and was bred by Rumpke Family Farm, Camden, Ohio. Trent is the son of Mike and Lisa Broermann. Fifth Overall Shorthorn Heifer was shown by Macy Burchett, London, Ohio. STS Red Robin is an April 2013 daughter of SULL DNCC Salute 532R ET and

was bred by Justin Shonkwiler, London, Ohio. Macy is the daughter of Dave and Becky Burchett. Melissa Shafer, Thornville, Ohio, exhibited the Champion Shorthorn Steer. DSS Cherry Chiller 15A is sired by BSH Geronimo ET and was bred by Stephanie Meert, Allegan, Mich. Melissa is the daughter of Jay and Margaret Shafer. Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, PVF Rambo 10A, was exhibited by Whitney Miller, Shreve, Ohio. Whitney bred the calf which was sired by FSF Jazz Leader 918 ET. She is the daughter of Lee and Dawn Miller. Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer was shown by Abbie Collins, New Paris, Ohio. NFSC Stand By Me is a March 2013 daughter of MMAL 069 and was bred by Nowatzke Shorthorns, Michigan City, Ind. Abbie is the daughter of Rob and April Collins. Kathy Lehman, Shelby, Ohio, exhibited the Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer. SULL Cherri Avenue ET is a March 2013 daughter of Monopoly and was bred by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa. Kathy is the daughter of Gary and Angie Lehman. Champion ShorthornPlus Steer was led by Caitlin Gallagher, Amherst, Ohio. Jazz’s Monopoly ET is sired by Monopoly and was bred by Smithson Farms, Churubusco, Ind. Caitlin is the daughter of Tim Gallagher. Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer was shown by Reily Jacobs-Bell, Zanesville, Ohio. MR MAB 14A is sired by Man Among Boys and was bred by Dale Werning, Emery, SD. Reily is the daughter of Matt and Melissa. A belt buckle was awarded to these Shorthorn juniors. The case for their belt buckle was sponsored by the Ohio Shorthorn Association. BEST is a youth program of the OCA that recognizes Ohio’s junior beef exhibitors through a series of shows. Juniors who participate in these sanctioned shows earn points for their placing at each show. The OCA BEST program promotes educating Ohio’s juniors about the beef industry’s issues and rewards the successful accomplishments and hard work of those junior beef producers. =

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Featuring the influence & quality of these ‘Pole Position’ Herd Sires

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Saturday, October 25, 2014 1:00 p.m. • Marietta, Oklahoma at the Brooks Cattle Company Sale Facility

KOLT Revolution 031 ET *x 2013 All-American Early Spring Yearling Bull: This powerful son of SULL Basic Needs 7713 *x is even more impressive as a three-year-old herd sire. We are very excited about his 2014 progeny, his fancy heifer calves will be an important part of our consignment to the Shorthorn 500 Sale.

Waukaru Thor *x The lead bull from the Waukaru Reserve Champion Pen of Three Bulls, 2014 National Western Stock Show. This powerful son of the legendary sire, “Patent” was purchased with Double J Ranch & Santa Cecela, La Marca Del Shorthorns, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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There's a lot of 'talk' these days regarding production efficiency, the ability of some Shorthorn genetics to produce more output with less input. Well, all 'talk' aside, Tobermorey F90 is that true reality. He's highly balanced and well documented from the renowned Australian Stud Manchee Agriculture. Tobermorey F90 semen and service available at Crooked Post. CURRENT 2014 EBV PROFILE OF YAMBURGAN TOBERMOREY F90 EBV Percentiles for YAMBURGAN TOBERMOREY F90 (P) (AI)

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All Star Classic Shorthorn Female Sale October 25, 2014 Lacombe, Alberta, Canada Selling a select group of top replacement bred heifers carrying the service of Y. Tobermorey F90.

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=New & Notes Ronald James Albaugh passed away April 9, 2014. Ron was born March 12, 1940 in Alturas, Calif., to Ed and Orma Albaugh. He was born into a Pioneer California Family. Ron grew up on the Frosty Acres Ranch in Adin, Calif. Ron graduated from Adin High School with a class of nine students. He attended Chico State College. He served two years in the United States Army, 1962-1964. Ron married LaVern Hencratt May 8, 1965. They raised two sons Mark and Norris. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Orma Albaugh and his brother Dale. Survived by his wife LaVern of 49 years, sister Jean (Bob) Walker of Rough and Ready, Calif., sister-in-laws Barbara Albaugh, Adin, Calif., Marie Haley, Redding, Calif. Children Mark (Teresa) Abaugh, Cottonwood, Calif., Norris (Suzie) Albaugh, Fallon, Nev. Grandchildren Ann (Ben) DeGroot, Springfield, S.D., Carrie (Chad) Bidwell, Alturas, Calif., Helen, Wilhelmina and Waldo Albaugh, Fallon, Nev. Great Granddaughter Madison Bidwell, Alturas, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was a member of the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association. Ron was awarded the American Shorthorn Association Seed Stock Producer of the year and the Dual Purpose Breeder of the year for the American Milking Shorthorn Society. First place in the Great Western Livestock judging contest. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Gene McDonald passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia, Illinois. Gene was born December 29, 1938 in Lexington, Kentucky the son of Lee and Anna Belle (Moore) McDonald. Gene was raised on a horse farm near Lexington where his

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family was also associated with a local Shorthorn Breeder. Gene began showing Shorthorn cattle at the age of nine and continued to work with Shorthorn show and sale cattle until his college days. Gene attended the University of Kentucky where he played football for two years under legendary head coach, Paul "Bear" Bryant. After college and a term in the US Army, Gene continued working with show and sale cattle for several prominent Shorthorn herds throughout the Midwest. In July of 1968, Gene began a 10 year stint working as a field representative for the Shorthorn World publication covering the Eastern United States. For the next 20 years, Gene worked at Cagwin Farms in Virginia, Illinois with duties involving the cow herd and sale cattle. Gene then became a field representative for the Shorthorn Country magazine where he remained until his health would not allow him to travel. Gene formed many lasting relationships with Shorthorn Breeders throughout North America. Gene requested that any memorials be directed to the Shorthorn Foundation, 8288 Hascall Street, Omaha, NE 68124 George V. Hunter of Stoneboro, Pa., a member of the Pennsylvania Livestock Hall of Fame and winner of the National Suffolk Sheep Association’s Distinguished Service Award, died March 18, 2014, at age 96 in Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Grove City, Pa. Hunter was known for exhibiting prizewinning sheep and cattle for more than 50 years at county fairs, the Keystone Livestock Exposition, Pennsylvania Farm Show and Chicago International Livestock Exposition. He was a frequent judge of sheep and cattle in the Eastern U.S., and managed sheep sales in Pennsylvania. He was the secretary for more than four decades for the Pennsylvania Suffolk Sheep Association, as well as secretary for the Pennsylvania Shorthorn Cattle Association for many years. He was also a past president of the Mercer County Board of Extension Hunter’s Suffolk newsletters were

popular, not just in Pennsylvania but across the nation, for the artful way he blended livestock news with a history lesson and a little dose of humor. Hunter was born in Grove City, Pa., on June 6, 1917, to the late Samuel Robb and Mary Denniston Hunter. He married Evelyn McMichael on June 12, 1943, and they celebrated their 70th anniversary in 2013. During his life, Hunter was a selfemployed farmer and metalsmith at the Arthur Armour Forge in Grove City. He served as a U.S. Army medic during World War II, attended Penn State University, was a member of Tower Presbyterian Church in Grove City — teaching Sunday School for decades — and in recent years was affiliated with Irwin Presbyterian Church. He and his family were honored at the Pennsylvania Farm Show by the state Department of Agriculture as the 1983 Pennsylvania Farm Family of the Year. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, at home; nine children, Samuel and wife Linda of Hagerstown, Md., Mary Musser and husband Donald of New Middletown, Ohio, Audrey Wheeler and husband Dennis of Mercer, Pa., Donald of Grove City, Pa., W. Glenn and wife Linda of Grove City, Pa., Liz Kingsley and husband Greg of Volant, Pa., Robert and wife Polly of Pickerington, Ohio, Hazel, of Stoneboro Pa., and Frank of Jamestown, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorials in his memory can by made to the Leslie Firth Scholarship Fund, Mercer County Extension, P.O. Box 530 Mercer, PA 16137. =

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Sammy Richardson awarded the 76th Stephens County Junior Livestock Show Dedication The Stephens County Junior Livestock Show is dedicated each year to honor an individual who has been an integral part of the development of the Livestock show. We are proud to name Sammy Richardson as the 76th Junior Livestock Show Honoree. Sammy Richardson started his cattle business while he was a High school FFA member at Ninnekah. Sammy showed Shorthorn cattle then and has started his herd when a family friend retired and sold out his Shorthorn cattle. He got more involved when his son, Sammy Ray started showing cattle in 1966. Sammy has been active in his state and national organizations as well as local, district and county shows. Sammy has served on the County Livestock Growers organization, serving as President for two years. He was presented with the Outstanding County Cattlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award. Sammy served on the State OSA Board and received the State Shorthorn Family of the year Award. Sammy has also received the National Award for Performance bull. Sammy and his wife Wilma have three daughters, Sarah, Sherrie and Shelly, who also showed in local, district, county, state and national shows. Sammy also has entered cattle, helped break classes and worked the ring for the local, district, county and state shows for all these years.

Sammy has achieved this all the while working a full time job with Warren Petroleum for 33 years, as well as refereeing basketball games two to five nights a week for 25 years, and serving as Mayor of Bray for over 35 years! He thinks its time to slow down and let the younger folks get involved. He has enjoyed it and will miss it, but = will be on the sidelines watching!

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Val Thoreson and Dan Wasinger were married on April 17th and combining their cattle to create Wasinger Cattle Company, residing near Winnebago Minn. Val is also a broad member of the Minnesota Shorthorn Association.

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Meet Your American Shorthorn Association Board of Director Member: Mike Bennett by Megan Brehm, Director of Communications and Marketing

Shorthorn Country is featuring articles aimed to help you become more familiar with each Board of Director member. The board is passionate about serving the needs of members and ensuring the success of Shorthorn cattle well into the future. Ducor, California is home to Bennett Land and Cattle operated by Mike and Marti Bennett. Mike Bennett has been a

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member of the Board of Directors since 2008 and was recently elected as President of the American Shorthorn Association. Bennett Land and Cattle is a commercial cattle operation with emphasis placed on breeding purebred Shorthorns, Herefords, and Hereford/Angus cross commercial cattle. The ranch has been in existence since the 1880s when Marti’s great-grandfather

and great-grandmother homesteaded. Mike and Marti have operated Bennett Land and Cattle for over 30 years. The original focus was on the Hereford breed. They began buying Angus bulls to make a commercial baldy herd in addition to the Herefords. This is where their daughter Brooke came in. Her interest in showing Shorthorn heifers rather than competing with her brothers' Hereford heifers opened the door to a whole new focus. Together, they have built up a Shorthorn herd, and have begun to use Shorthorn bulls on Hereford and commercial black cattle. Lately Mike has focused primarily on breeding commercial based cattle utilizing Shorthorn, Hereford, and Angus genetics. In a commercial setting, Bennett notes that Shorthorns bring a valuable set of traits to commercial cattle. Maternal ability and performance are areas that have made the most difference in the commercial program. The Shorthorn herd continues to expand. In the semi-arid harsh environment, Shorthorn cattle have adapted extremely well, showcasing their ability to adapt and thrive in many environments. As president of the American Shorthorn Association, Bennett has vision for the breed. He notes that to be successful as a beef breed we first must make sure that our cattle are performing in a commercial setting, paying special attention to performance records and EPD’s. Blending commercial cattle and show cattle into a productive unit are goals that should rise to the top of Shorthorn breeder’s goals. Ideally, the combined outcome will build demand for both commercial and show oriented programs that will increase demand for Shorthorn. When asked what his goals are as President of the association, Bennett stated, “working to make Shorthorns an integral part of the beef industry is my main priority. As an association, we need to provide the genetic information to help cattlemen choose the Shorthorn breed.” Bennett Land and Cattle is operated by Mike and his wife Marti and their children Matt, Adam, Casey, Brooke, and Jared. =

All-American Correction All-American Senior Yearling Bull Mr. V8 Premont Goose 3955Y2 ET *x

Reserve Senior Yearling Bull MFK Professional X *x

430 points - V8 Shorthorns, Boling, Texas; Ken Westall, Santa Maria, Calif.

335 points - Wesley Maurice Korthaus, Smithfield, Ky.

Honorees: • LC Gold Label 44 *x - Don Cardey, Turlock, Calif.; Poncetta Farms Inc., Bakersfield, Calif. • CCF Navaho Rock C37Y * - CrowCreek Farms, Oklahoma City, Okla. • Top Notch American Cowboy *x- Top Notch Stock Farm, Alberta Lea, Minn.

All-American Two-Year-Old Bulls MSC Sun And Surf *x

Reserve Senior Yearling Bull Comprende*x

325points- Marsch Show Cattle, Green

200 points - Lance Hartnell, Redmond, Ore.

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Honorees: • LIT’L Bit SJ Jake Brake ET *x - Lit’l Bit Shorthorns, Saint Michael, Minn. • CRA Alpha Jazz Jazz *x - R Bar Inc., Alderson, WV.

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Thank You! The Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association is very pleased to present the Painting “A SHORTHORN HOMECOMING” to the ASA Board of Directors and the entire staff in the Omaha, Neb office. The painting was done by a gifted artist who lives on a farm in the Mount Victory, Ohio area. All the cattle and the barn in the scene are from here in Ohio.The painting is print number one of a very limited edition. Several buyers purchased the painting at auction at the Ohio Beef Expo with the proceeds to benefit the Ohio Lassies Association. The buyers who contributed are: Carper Family Shorthorns Mike, Beth, &, Marla Carper Delaware, Ohio Byland Polled Shorthorn Jeff and Jon Byers Loudonville, Ohio Greenhorn Cattle Co. Dave and Josh Greenhorn Waynesville, Ohio

Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm Bob, Brent, and Rick Workman Bellaire, Ohio Lazy Man’s Rest Shorthorns Ron and Cathy Cronley Mounty Victory, Ohio Maple Brook Farm Richard and Angela Cronley Ridgeway, Ohio

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Next Step Livestock Marketing Quinton and Nikki Keeran London, Ohio Paint Valley Farms Lee and Dawn Miller Shreve, Ohio Simon Farms Alan and Walter Simon Rockford, Ohio

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Victorian Acres Michael and Karen Bihl West Union, Ohio Amy Sigg Davis National and Ohio Lassie Queen-1966 Ronald Cronley Board Member Ohio Shorthorn Assoc.

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Happy Birthday Chris Smith and Missy L. Coil were married on May 30,2014 in Place Zephyer Cove, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Chris is the son of Bob and Jan Smith, B&CS Shorthorns. Missy is the daughter of Larry and Pauline Beliville.

Becca Lynn Nelson arrived April 10th, 2014 at 8:35 am. She was 7 lbs, 19 3/4 inches. Becca is the daughter of Jeff and Melissa Nelson. Grandparents are Gale and Lynn Nelson of Top Notch Stock Farm.

Shirley Miller celebreated her 75th birthday, June 18, 2014. Happy Birthday Shirley!

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shorthorn University Friday, June 6th, 2014 Shorthorn enthusiasts from across the United States gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana for the annual Shorthorn University. Members of the group, assembled from ten states for an Indiana state wide tour which included eight stops throughout the weekend. After the group assembled, the bus made its way from Indianapolis to Fair Oaks, Indiana for a stop at Fair Oaks Dairy. Upon arrival, the group toured a dairy themed exhibition that featured dairy facts, processes, and nutritional information. After a 3D video presentation about dairy cow nutrition and management practices, group members visited the birthing barn where two dairy calves had just been born. Next, the dairy facility was toured; complete with visits to dry cow barns, heifer calf area, and milking parlor. The milking parlor featured a milking carousel where the nearly 2800 cows on the farm are milked 24 hours per day. The carousel can hold 72 cows at one time. Fair Oaks Dairy has meticulously precise record keeping technology in place as well as extreme measures for cleanliness. Fair Oaks Dairy has several locations in additions to the facility we toured, milking nearly 40,000 cows in addition to a hog

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operation and cheese factory. Near Fair Oaks Dairy, the group visited Steinke Shorthorns, near Rensselear. Upon arrival to the Steinke farm, the group was treated to a glimpse of their herd by Nick Steinke. Many of their cows are still influenced by KA’BA ROSE T90, an extremely successful female raised on the Steinke Farm. Today the operation is focusing on transitioning to utilizing more performance data, EPD’s, and marketing their bull calves. Friday evening, Shorthorn University participants enjoyed viewing cattle and grilling out at Waukaru Farms, Rensselear, Indiana. Thank you to the Jordan family for the warm welcome and hospitality. A quality set of cattle were on display for the group including many cow calf pairs. A highlight of the cattle display was the Waukaru herd bull Orion. After dinner, Toby Jordan made a short presentation to the group about performance standards at the farm. EPD’s, hard selection measures, and performance were stressed as key points of the Waukaru breeding program. Early Saturday morning, the tour group made a stop at Sennett Cattle Company, Waynetown, Indiana. The group was able to tour the cattle

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finishing facility at the farm. The facility is able to house nearly 550 head in the slat floor confinement feedlot. Performance and uniformity were stressed in their operation. Sennett Cattle’s 300 cow herd is primarily Simmental/Angus influenced with several other breeds represented. Sennett Cattle offers a calf buyback program for bull customers that has been successful for their operation. The next stop of the day was Stewart Select Angus, Greensburg, Indiana. Stewart Select Angus is a purebred Angus operation focused primarily on bull sales each year. The operation has consistently provided many bulls picked up by major semen companies each year. Andrew Stewart discussed the strict performance standards in place at the farm. Cattle are pushed to meet the high standards for performance, growth, and carcass quality. After visiting with Andrew at the farm, the group made its way to the pasture to view nearly 90 cow/calf pairs on grass. Performance standards were clearly well implemented at the farm,

with nearly all Shorthorn University participants noting the extreme uniformity and quality present within their herd. The group then proceeded to eastern Indiana for a stop at Gerber Land and Cattle, Richmond, Indiana. Gerber Land and Cattle operates a purebred Polled Hereford operation as well as an Angus herd. The group toured the farm and was able to view a group of yearling Hereford heifers. Doug Gerber spoke to the group about his selection measures to build consistency within his herd. Gerber emphasized the importance of having clear cut goals, breeding cattle to those goals, and keeping on target. Participants took away that no matter what your goals and objectives may be in your cattle herd, results can be reached in three generations of breeding. Bowman Superior Genetics played host to the final stop of the evening. The group was treated to a wonderful meal, viewing of the Belmont Stakes, and presentations from Luke Bowman and Patrick Wall. During Bowman’s presentation urged Shorthorn breeders to seek out ways to become more industry relevant through selective EPD criteria’s within herds, developing goals to increase performance, and productivity. As Shorthorn breeders, our breed has tremendous value to add to the beef industry, by utilizing the tools available to us and developing goals for the future, the breed can become a bigger player within the industry. Luke Bowman’s presentation was followed by a presentation by Patrick Wall, American Shorthorn Association Genetic Improvement Advisor, aimed to help producers make sense of the Shorthorn dollar value EPDs and their impact on the breed. The Bowman family had a quality set of cattle available for viewing including

three of their herd bulls and a quality set of pairs. On the final day of Shorthorn University, the group visited Cates Farms, Modoc, Indiana. After a brief rain delay, the group was able to view a group of yearling heifers, show cattle preparation facilities, and a group of mature cows at the farm. Tyler, Brian, and Randy Cates hosted the group at the farm and gave a complete overview of their operation and goals. Their operation features an ongoing embryo transfer program, and interestingly does not utilize AI. Without AI’ing at the farm, extreme emphasis is placed on bull selection for quality traits and birth weights. Throughout the tour, possibly the most valuable aspect for participants, were the great discussions that members of the group were able to participate in. Each stop offered new ideas and perspectives for the group to take home to their own operations. The most important goal of the weekend was performance and goal setting. By establishing and implementing a solid goal base for operations, the Shorthorn breed will continue to gain momentum and productivity. All breeders should realize through the information shared at Shorthorn University that improvement is possible through intense record keeping, selection processes, and keeping goals in check. The group possessed a common love for the Shorthorn breed and is certain to take this enthusiasm home from the tour and put it to use. From the staff at the American Shorthorn Association, we would like to sincerely thank all of the participants and hosts throughout the successful weekend. =

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1. DRC 244MU, dam of Captain Obvious (Lakeside Farms) and grand-dam of numerous herdsires, most notably A&T Rawhide 962(Galbreath) and A&T Renegade 124(JT Moreland Farms). Pictured as a 9 year old with her 2013 heifer calf by GS&J Captain Rob 3X. Her 2014 bull by Studer’s Trendsetter is breathtaking! Call for details regarding this exciting future A.I. sire!

2. DRC 475CS The great 475 cow! Many have seen her, none will forget her. She transmits light birthweight, short gestation and sky-high IMF, all strong profit drivers in the beef industry. Pictured as a 9 year old with her 2013 heifer by GS&J Captain Rob 3X. 475 is the dam of our increasingly popular calving-ease + marbling specialist A&T Optimus Prime 1112. Also the dam of A&T Niobrara 2100, a bull selected by Adam Kafka of Parkston, SD to add to his already potent herdbull battery! 3. A&T Optimus Prime 1112- We are extremely pleased with the progeny of Optimus Prime! They are born small, grow rapidly, have plenty of depth, thickness and eye appeal, 100% polled. Progeny of Optimus Prime also possess tremendous marbling potential. We will calve his first daughters next spring and are very excited. Semen available

2014 calves sired by: A&T Captain Obvious 606S, A&T Renegade 124, A&T Captain’s Copy 264, A&T Optimus Prime 1112, GS&J Captain Rob 3X, DMH Bojangles, Studer’s Trendsetter and JDMC Remedy. ShorthornPlus calves by Hooks Trinity 9T and Leachman Testify D003Z.

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4.Congratulations Jett Aaron on a great first-year of showing and exhibiting Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus cattle! We are VERY proud of you, keep up the good work!

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"We have an outstanding set of solid red, polled, 2014 bull calves that will be low birth weight and calving ease herd sires. All are sired by Martindell Jazz 9040 (DS Free and 100% Dehorner). Stop by for a visit and check them out!" Congratulations to C.F. on being elected to 2014 Kentucky Cattleman's Hall of Fame.

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A.I Sires Ash Valley Prestige 0590 Alta Cedar Real Steel 14Y SULL Red Resolve 3262

Herd Sires Martindell Jazz 9040 LNL Thurston Martindell Answer 2103 Martindell Professor 208

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2230 90th Ave. • Aledo, IL 61231 Located 40 minutes from I-80 and 30 minutes from I-74. Zwillings: 309.754.9158 • Farm: 309.582.2727

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Board of Directors Ruling Homozygous Genetic Condition Explanation The DSH individual has two copies of the genetic condition and will pass an unfavorable copy of the condition on to 100% of its progeny. The progeny will only receive one copy of the genetic condition from the DSH parent. However, the progeny could receive another copy from the other parent if said sire or dam is DSC or DSH. Calves from a sire and dam that are each a carrier (DSC), have the possibility (25%) of getting two copies and could be homozygous for the condition (DSH). Homozygous Genetic Condition Ruling on Registration The board approved the following new rule regarding homozygotes for Non-lethal Genetic Conditions: The ASA will not register any animals in the breeding population deemed homozygous for non-lethal genetic conditions after September 1, 2015. Matings that may produce a homozygote of any known nonlethal Genetic Conditions after September 1, 2015 will not be registered unless the resulting animal is tested to be either a carrier or free. Progeny resulting from a mating of a sire and dam that are both carriers for the same Genetic Condition or at least one parent is a homozygote and the other a carrier for the same Genetic Condition may be carriers (Example: DS-C) and can be registered, but the animals that are homozygotes (Example: DS-H) cannot be registered. The following matings for the Digital Subluxation genetic condition would have the possibility of passing two copies of the DS genetic condition to progeny: DS-C X DS-C = testing required DS-C X DS-H = testing required DS-H X DS-H = testing required Progeny from the DS mating combinations below will be allowed to register without testing: DS-C X DS-F = NO testing required. DS-F X DS-F = NO testing required. 2. Definition of Non-lethal (Homozygous) Homozygote: Any animal, regardless of breed background, pedigree, sex, or age that possesses two copies of a known Genetic Condition not causing death or normal biologic function. Homozygous status will be determined via DNA testing through approved laboratories. 3. The genetic conditions will be reflected on the pedigree for three generations. It is recommended that the potential carriers be tested. If the trace on the pedigree leads to a homozygote, then the resulting progeny must be tested until the status of the known Genetic Condition is verified. 4. This rule is effective September 1, 2015. 5. The testing must be from an ASA approved laboratory. 6. This rule applies to any and all known non-lethal genetic conditions as they become identified in the future via DNA testing. 7. The ASA relies on testing results from outside labs and is therefore in no way liable for inaccurate data reported to ASA Color Coding on Pedigree to Identify Genetic Conditions The ASA board approved a search on the new pedigrees when issued for three generations back from the individual animal (generations seen on the normal three generation pedigree) for Genetic Conditions that may have potential carriers that have not been tested from known carriers. In order to find animals that may be at risk of being carriers of Genetic Conditions, it was approved to color code individual registration numbers or Genetic Condition codes on pedigrees and online searches to show an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status of Genetic Conditions. Those animals that have tested free of Genetic Conditions will have a color code of Green attached to their registration number or the Genetic Condition code. Those animals that have been tested and are known carriers of Genetic Conditions will have the color red attached to their registration number or Genetic Condition code. Those animals that are progeny of descendant from known carriers (Red) and not tested will have the

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color yellow attached to their registration number or Genetic Condition code to indicate a potential carrier or animal at risk to be a carrier. When these animals that have a possibility of being potential carriers because of a descendant that is a known carrier the owners would be asked to have the animals in question tested. If the known carrier is a homozygote carrier the resulting animals would need to be tested according to rules 1-7 for Homozygous Genetic Conditions. The ASA relies on data provided by outside sources and as such makes no representation as to the accuracy of the data provided to it. In consideration for the privilege to register an animal all members waive all claims against the ASA, its board of directors, employees or agents for inaccurate data and agree that claims may be brought only against the testing entities and/or the registry software company. AI sire and Donor Dam Requirements Section 6-A rules 1 and 3 updated June 2014 1. DNA Genotyping/Genetic Condition Testing: The A.I. sire (Shorthorn/ShorthornPlus/ Durham Red) must have been DNA genotyped (Seeksire profile) and a copy of the report filed with the ASA prior to or with the application for registration. The expense of collection and DNA genotyping will be at the cost of the owner of the sire. In addition to a DNA genotype, each A.I. sire must have the test results for all known breed genetic conditions on file with the ASA and be included on the ASA Genetic Condition Status List (consistent with Rule III, Section 8 of this document). Death: It is recommended that the owner of any bull shall notify the ASA of the bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death within thirty (30) days. Calves conceived after the death of a bull shall be eligible for registration under the same conditions and provisions governing the eligibility of calves conceived by A.I. In the event the A.I. sire had not been DNA genotyped and/or genetic Condition tested prior to death, ASA shall make a determination as to the appropriateness of issuing an A.I. certificate on a case-by-case basis. If an A.I. sire has died or the A.I. sire does not have the appropriate DNA for all known genetic conditions on file with ASA. Then the resulting calves can only be registered after the same tests for A.I. Sire qualification are done on each A.I. calf. Section 6-B rules 1 and 6 Updated June 2014 DNA Genotyping: The donor dam must have a DNA genotype (Seeksire profile) on file with the ASA or progeny registration applications will not be processed. In addition to a DNA genotype, each donor dam must have test results for all known breed Genetic Conditions on file with the ASA and be included on the ASA Genetic Conditions Status List (consistent with Rule III, Section 8 of this document). 6. Death: It is recommended that the owner of any donor dam shall notify the ASA of the damâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death within thirty (30) days. Resulting offspring calved after the death of a cow shall be eligible for registration under the same conditions and provisions governing the eligibility of embryo calves. In the event the donor dam had not been DNA genotyped and/or genetic defect tested prior to death, ASA shall make a determination as to the appropriateness of issuing an E.T. certificate on a case-bycase basis. If a donor dam has died or the donor cow does not have the appropriate DNA for all known genetic conditions on file with ASA. Then the resulting calves can only be registered after the same tests for donor cow qualification are done on each embryo calf. =

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Shorthorn Breeders Association

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Officers President - Mike Carper • Vice President - Dave Greenhorn Secretary - Beth Carper • Treasurer - Michael Bihl

ohioshorthorns.org Ohio Fall Showcase Sale Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Location: Claylick Run Sale Facility, Newark, Ohio Agle Family Shorthorns Bob Agle 480 S. Urbana Lisbon Rd. South Vienna, OH 45369 937-215-7363 raagle@prodigy.net Baker’s Acres Cory & Kyle Baker 4306 West Sterling Rd. Burbank, OH 44214 330-352-1845 – Cory 330-410-3130 – Kyle Blue Rock Shorthorns Bill Bates Family 4355 Brunt Mill Rd. Chandlersville, OH 43727 740-647-4377 740-252-1690 – Bill 740-252-1083 - Jared shawnna.bates@yahoo.com Stone Springs Shorthorns Jay & R.J. Benham 4733 LeFevre Rd Troy, OH 45373 937-335-1622 – home 937-216-0777 – Jay 937-216-3770 – R.J. jillbonthefarm@frontier.com Victorian Acres Michael & Karen Bihl 4815 Eagle Creek Rd. West Union, OH 45693 937-544-2576 937-974-2477 michael_bihl@yahoo.com Boyert Cattle Company Mike, Jared, Jacob & Clay Boyert 4557 Paradise Rd. Seville, OH 44273 330-416-4105 - Jared 330-635-6825 – Jacob 330-410-4232 - Clayton info@boyert.com JAMS Farms Jane & Andy Brautigam 6379 Pasco Montra Rd. Sidney, OH 45365 937-492-2985 – Jane 937-622-0444 - Andy jamsshorthorn@watchtv.net Brown's Idle Hour Farm Thomas C. Brown 22303 TR. 51 Bluffton, OH 45817 419-358-1054 shorthornbeef@hotmail.com Bye Well Shorthorns Clair Bye 7349 S US Highway 27 Portland, IN 47371 260-729-2324 byewellshorthorns@gmail.com Burt Farms 196 Chenango Rd. New London, OH 44851 419-541-7817

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Byland Polled Shorthorns Marilyn, Jeff, & Jon Byers 500 Township Rd. 2802 Loudonville, OH 44842 419-994-3712 419-651-7293 – Jeff 419-651-0501 – Jon mbyers2007@yahoo.com byland@skyrummer1.net Kiousville Cattle Company Darrell Champer 11760 Kiousville-Palestine Rd. Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 740-869-9206 614-743-7441 julia@kcccattle.com Cairns Shorthorns Doug Cairns 49043 Stick Rd. Amherst, OH 44001 216-215-7123 440-221-5579 cairnsshorthorns@yahoo.com Carper Family Shorthorns Mike, Beth, & Marla Carper 6371 Giehl Rd. Delaware, OH 43015 740-815-2216 mbcarper00@gmail.com Michael Cartee 1739 Disterdick Rd. Franklin Furnace, OH 45629 740-574-8735 740-935-2516 mcartee@amrefractories.com Clark Cattle Company Tyler Clark 1889 County Rd 26 Gibson, OH 43431 419-307-8878 clarkcattle11@gmail.com GS&J Shorhorns Greg, Sandy, & Joe Colgan 11534 St. Rd. 40, Bradford, IL 61421 515-450-7665 – Patrick Wall Maple Brook Farms Richard & Angela Cronley 19646 St. Rte. 292 Ridgeway, OH 43345 937-363-2715 419-767-0361 angelacronley@yahoo.com Lazy Man's Rest Shorthorn Ron & Cathy Cronley 22265 County Rd.245 Mt. Victory, OH 43340 937-354-3994 937-935-1464 rcronley@hardinnet.com Matt Dahse 436 Centerpoint Rd. Thurman, OH 45685 740-245-5186 740-645-2000 madahse@yahoo.com

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D & D Cattle Ron Davis 1855 Perry Ln. Frankfort, OH 45628 740-998-2685 ornpmcol@aol.com

7 Rivers Farms Shawn Gilmore 452 December Lane Morgantown,WV 26501 304-282-9936 gsp7rivers@yahoo.com

Mill Brook Shorthorns R. Lee & Frances Johnson 16005 Spohn Rd. Fredericktown, OH 43019 740-694-5346 740-501-0910

KSD Farms Kip & Sarah Denlinger 4918 Oxford Gettysburg Rd. 1 Eaton, OH 45320 937-472-4075 937-533-0146 ksdfarms@embarqmail.com

Greenhorn Cattle Company Dave & Josh Greenhorn 3450 Middle Run Rd. Waynesville, OH 45068 937-470-6552 – Dave 937-681-1948 – Josh

Next Step Livestock Marketing Quinton & Nikki Keeran 45 E 4th St. London, OH 43140 740-808-3381 - Quinton 614-208-0135 - Nikki qkeeran@gmail.com

Durban Cattle Company Steve, Joyce, & Beth Durban 4269 St. Rte. 29 West Jefferson, OH 43162 614-879-9556 ndurban212@aol.com JD Shorthorns Don & Jackie Duvelius 854 Eaton Fort Nesbit Rd. New Paris, OH 45347 937-997-2384 jduvelius53@qmail.com GJD Cattle Company Jerry, Glenna & David Duvelius 4664 Trenton Rd. Hamilton, OH 45011 513-896-7260 513-288-6991 gjdcattle@gmail.com Fairview Farms Shawn Fisher 1248 St. Rte. 235 Ada, OH 45810 614-378-6413 acowguy@aol.com Forni Farms Noah Forni P.O. Box 24 St.Clairsville, OH 43950 740-213-2895 noah.forni@akapparel.com Frame Family Farms Raymond Frame 14356 Old Glory Rd. Lore City, OH 43755 740-432-3032 740-541-8195 Fries Farms/Ben Fries 1208 Thomas Rd. Willard, OH 44890 567-224-2131 Bill Fugate & Family 1099 E 1000 N, Linden, IN 47955 765- 339-7365 Gerfen Family Farms Steve, Clay, & Nole Gerfen 5901 Harding Hwy. W Marion, OH 43302 740-225-4154 claynolefarm@aol.com

Gottschalk Farms Larry & Tammy Gottschalk 3740 Co. Rd. 300, Greencastle, IN 46135 765-721-0236 – Larry 812-243-0647 – Tammy M & L Cattle Company Mike & Leanne Helmke 5125 Renner Rd. SW New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330-308-0090 330-340-0515 leanne.wisehelmke@hotmail.com

Twin Oak Farms Mark & Mary Henry 4145 County Rd.38 Auburn, IN 46706 206-925-5036 260-908-0778 Brand H Dave & Kathy Hiltbrand P.O. Box 196 Seven Mile, OH 45062 513-726-6815 513-461-4196 hiltbrand@fuse.net

Windy Hill Farms Don & Kaci King 5467 St. Rte. 540 Bellefontaine, OH 43311 937-592-2252 937-539-2677 kaci@kaciking.com Jester Farms/Wayne Jester 5596 N Co. Rd. 550 E Mooreland, IN 47360 317-509-3112 TKS Shorthorns Terry & Joyce Knight & Sons 8185 E Casstown-Clark R Casstown, OH 45312 937-857-9451 937-654-1078 terryknight8185@att.net Katheen Kosman 31899 Hamilton Rd. Richwood, OH 43344 216-513-7509 khkosman@selectsires.com

Hittle Farms Jarrod Hittle 8330 McGlade School Rd. Dresden, OH 43821 740-819-3854 – cell jmhittle@hotmail.com

White Oak Farms, LLC William T. Lawhon, Jr. 7052 Berkholt Rd. Mt. Vernon,OH 43050 740-427-1260 614-309-4350 wlawhon@ohiotechserv.com

Hively's Highland Farms Curt & John Hively 47060 Hisey Rd. New Waterford, OH 44445 330-457-2033

Lawrence Cattle Co. Kerry & Lori Lawrence 827 Beaver Run Rd. Hebron, OH 43025 614-395-9513

Hobbs Family Shorthorns Jim Hobbs & Sons 1635 Brock Rd. Bloomingburg, OH 43106 740-437-7172 740-505-3601 hobbs1635@aol.com

LeVandersoa Farms Hank LeVan 9617 Urbana Woodstock Pike Woodstock, OH 43084 937-826-1065 937-441-7242 woodsideenterprises@frontier.com

Householder Family Farm Timothy Householder 2347 Twp. Rd. 45 Somerset, OH 43783 740-743-9850 740-621-1441 tim@householderfarm.com

Foster Farms Barry, Renae, & Desirae Logsdon 6355 Julian Rd. Amanda, OH 43102 740-969-2363 740-503-3470 fosterfarmsshorthorns@gmail.com

Mastock Shorthorns Jason & Denise Mast 5210 Twp. Rd. 353 Millersburg, OH 44654 330-763-0808 MastockShorthorns@gmail.com

Kenwood Farms Neil McClester 303 West Lincoln Way Lisbon, OH 44432 330-853-7603 jneilmc@neo.rr.com 10 M's Polled Shorthorns Robert J. McLaughlin 45904 Piatt Park Rd. Woodsfield, OH 43793 740-472-1083 Leemon Stock Farms 42274 N 1300 East Rd., Hoopeston, Il 60942 217-283-7922 – home 217-304-0057 – Scott Du-Lynn Farm Duane L. Miller 5861 Township Rd. 331 Millersburg, OH 44654 330-674-8827 330-231-3431 duanemillerhc@gmail.com Triple L Farm Frank & Beverly Miller 5600 New Castle Rd. Lowellville, OH 44436 330-536-6547 Paint Valley Farms Lee & Dawn Miller 10949 Twp. Rd. 506 Shreve, OH 44676 330-231-6834 lee@paintvalleyfarms.com Walt & Lori Minges 1051 Weaver Rd. Oxford, OH 45056 513-756-0249 513-839-0091 wlwcminges@aol.com Moder Farms Ron Moder 15641 Clapper Hollow Rd. Laurelville, OH 43135 740-332-7111 614-619-7638 rmoder@hocking.net Mooreland/Keith Moore P.O. Box 101 Decatur, OH 45115 937-373-2791 937-763-2132 Taylor Made Cattle Morbitzer Family Farm Andy, Jenni, & Taylor Morbitzer 1080 White Rd. Grove City,OH 43123 614-875-9859 614-439-4309 jenni5445@aim.com morbitzer3318bam@aim.com JT Moreland Farms Josh & Tiffany Moreland 2273 Israel Somers Rd. Camden, OH 45311 937-336-1088 jtmoreland@gmail.com

Muhlenkamp Show Cattle Tyler Muhlenkamp 4177 Cassella-Montezuma Rd. Celina, OH 45822 419-268-2885 419-953-4318 tylermuhlenkamp@hotmail.com Hard Luck Farms Randy & Trista Nelson 5377 Price Rd. Malta, OH 43758 740-962-2640 740-516-8433 – Randy 740-516-8581 – Trista

White Birch Farms Mike, Cindy, Shannon, & Michael L. Schneider 5220 Elliott Rd. Bulter, PA 16001-8106 724-285-9851 724-496-1122 sms52585@zoominternet.net Schrock Solid Shorthorns Josh & Anna Schrock 8317 State Rte 45 North Bloomfield, OH 44450 440-685-4726 440-479-4844

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Shawnee Farm Harrison Patton 12110 Devils Hole Rd., Bowling Green, OH 43402 419-350-3589

Meadowbrook Farms Donald Selhorst 272 County Rd 113 Rushsylvania, OH 43347 937-407-1111

Felicia Pelton 234 Long Hill Rd., South Windsor, CT 06074 860-986-2422 peltonspastures@cox.net

Esquire Cattle Co. David K. Schaffner 132 Fair Ave. NW New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330-204-4351 schaffner@schaffnerlaw.com

Home Sweet Home Craig & Rhonda Phillips 9836 Sigler Rd. New Carlisle, OH 45344 937-689-7822 craigandrhondaphillips@gmail.com

Place Family Farm Tim Place 16992 St. Rte.198 Wapakoneta, OH 45895 419-738-7336 419-234-6655 timplace@woh.rr.com JAM Cattle Company Melissa Ritchie 2199 County Rd. 8 West Mansfield, OH 43358 937-355-7424 ritchie.30@osu.edu Josh Robinson 534 West Taylor School Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013 Robinsonc_a@yahoo.com Jeff Ropp 9393 Sears Rd., Concord, MI 49237 517-795-6606 Rumpke Family Farms Steve & Margie Rumpke 7795 Camden Sugar Valley Rd. Camden, OH 45311 937-452-3236 m_rumpke@hotmail.com RC Show Cattle/Ron Rutan & Christy Campbell 7878 Dixon Rd. Eaton, OH 45320 937-603-1319 – Ron 937-533-7051 – Christy Hickory Lane Show Cattle Kenneth Sakosits 2773 Road 197 Cloverdale, OH 45827 419-771-9178 joeysakosits@yahoo.com Clover Mountain Farm Steve & Patsy Samples P.O. Box 694 Hurricane, WV 25526 304-562-0482 stevesamples@frontier.com

STS Cattle Company Ed, Kendall, & Justin Shonkwiler 7476 Opossum Run Rd. London, OH 43140 614-877-4027 614-419-8022 shonkwilerk@yahoo.com Shoufler Shorthorns Dennis, Kyle, & Justin Shoufler 6484 N 50 W, Fortville, IN 46040 317-409-6905 – Dennis 317-650-7999 – Kyle 317-695-3082 – Justin Simon Farms/Allen Simon 3020 Wilson Rd. Rockford, OH 45882 419-302-3160 419-305-3971 & 3973 alsi9902@aol.com Sisung Farms/Don Sisung N Forest Hill Rd., St. Johns, MI 48879 989-224-2925 M & M Shorthorns Matt & Mike Sloan 207 County Rd. 30-A Jeromesville, OH 44840 419-685-0960 419-685-4777 mike.30a@hotmail Rob Smith & Family 5699 County Rd. 349 Millersburg, OH 44654 330-763-3394 Apple-Creek Farms Snider, Derek 9877 T R 120 Kenton, OH 43326 419-675-5164 567-674-5592 ddsnider91@gmail.com Hobalara Farm Charles Specht & Family 7726 Specht Rd. SW Sugarcreek, OH 44681 330-852-4298

Steinke Shorthorns Nick Steinke 9504 W 300 S Rensselaer, IN 47978 219-866-5814 – home 219-863-7072 - cell pnsteinke@yahoo.com Redwind Farm Richard, Luanne, Shannon, & Lauren Strow 9605 Weston Rd. Custar, OH 43511 419-669-3384 redwingfarm@metalink.net Swallow Farms Shorthorns Mark & Joan Swallow 51166 Kings Hwy. Beallsville, OH 43716 740-926-9201 740-827-9460 joanswallow2013@gmail.com Taylor Stock Farm Billy Zack & Nic Taylor 21 Jayna Lane, Salem, KY 42078 270-988-4123 270-519-2235 Tilton Beef Farm Trudi, Hunter, & Caroline Tilton 5969 Ankneytown Rd. Bellville, OH 44813 419-886-FARM (3276) 419-564-6386 tatilton94@gmail.com Bill Tom 2745 Center Creek Circle Spring Valley, OH 45370 937-694-5378 theosuagr@reagan.com Turner Shorthorns Tom & Susie Turner 11075 St. Rte. 757 NW Somerset, OH 43783 740-743-2939 614-499-5248 tom@turnershorthorns.com CU Shorthorns/Craig Ulry 5018 Bennington-Chapel Rd. Johnstown, OH 43031 740-817-0435 Backwoods Farm Jeff & Melinda Ulry 7367 Harmony Church Rd. Johnstown, OH 43031 614-361-4619 - Jeff melinda.ulry@westerville.org

Vogel Shorthorns Todd Vogel 3780 100th Ave., Hartley, IA 51346 712-260-9510 Warne Farms Shorthorn Jim & Leslie Warne 3320 County Rd. 1 Bellefontaine, OH 43311 937-593-9493 937-935-0612 jwarne86@gmail.com Weihl Farms Harold & Mary Weihl 14282 King Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402 419-823-1057 Wendt Livestock Kevin & Megan Wendt 23855 St. Rte. 161 Irwin, OH 43029 419-566-1599 kevin@thewendtgroup.com BT Cattle/Travis West 2290 Factory Rd. Albany, OH 45710 740-698-3014 740-519-7423 west.222@osu.edu Twin Oak Farms, LLC Jason Workman 915 St. Rte. 95 Perrysville, OH 44864 419-571-3044 419-651-2442 twinoakfarms@gmail.com caseih460@yahoo.com

Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm Robert, Brent, & Richard Workman 54905 Fulton Hill Rd. Bellaire, OH 43906 740-676-5112 740-310-4637 – Bob 740-310-4361 – Brent 740-344-8056 – Rick krsffarm@localnet.com 109 Cattle Company Dave & Serina Yoder Mark & Janella Yoder P.O. Box 225 Mt. Eaton, OH 44659 330-201-0521 – Dave 330-495-0593 – Mark dave@109woodproducts.com mark@109woodproducts.com

Vances Hilltop Shorthorns Brian & Tina Vance 5710 Pleasant Chapel Rd. Mechanicsburg, OH 43044 937-828-1339 vancefarm@yahoo.com

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Recommended of Terms of Sale Recommended Terms of Sale by American Shorthorn Association as of June 1, 2014 Bidding 1. Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder without reservation. The auctioneer will settle any bidding disputes. His/her decision on such matters will be final. Terms 1. Terms of sale are cash unless credit arrangements are made between buyer and seller prior to sale. Identification 1. It shall be the obligation of the seller to determine that each animal offered for sale carries a legible tattoo corresponding to its registration certificate. 2. It is the responsibility of the buyer to check tattoos for accuracy. 3. The following information for each animal should be included in sale catalog: 1. Official registered name 2. ASA registration number 3. Registry status ( Purebred or ShorthornPlus) 4. Percentage of Shorthorn for ShorthornPlus 4. It shall be the Seller’s obligation to clearly state if an animal is horned or polled. Scurred animals shall be considered polled. 5. The first owner (seller) of the calf will be responsible for submitting the application for registration to ASA. Announcements 1. Any changes of information contained in a sale catalog will be announced from the auction block and such announcements shall take precedence over any printed material. Health 1. All animals should be eligible for interstate shipment as required by state and federal regulations. If an animal is calfhood vaccinated, the proof of calfhood vaccination for Brucellosis should be provided in the form of a permanent ear tattoo shield. 2. It is the responsibility of the buyer to know the health requirements of his/her home state. Certificates of Registry-Transfers 1. A certificate of registry and transfer will be furnished for each animal sold. It shall be the responsibility of the seller and/or sale manager to submit the properly prepared transfer application promptly to the American Shorthorn Association. A signed application for registry for unborn calves should be furnished with bred females, listing names and registration numbers of the sire and dam, as well as service date. 2. The official ASA registration certificate is not a legal title or proof of ownership. The registration paper simply states who has ASA membership rights to control the registration of progeny associated with an individual registered animal along with the transfer of said rights to a new owner. AI and/or ET Service Certificates 1. AI service certificates shall be furnished by the seller, at no cost to the buyer, for all females bred artificially to bulls not owned by the seller. 2. ET certificates shall be furnished by the seller, at no cost to the buyer, for all offspring resulting from Embryo Transplant including resulting calves from the purchase

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of frozen embryos and or pregnancies Purchaser’s Risk 1. Each animal becomes the property of the buyer as soon as sold, unless other arrangements are made prior to the sale. Options for Return or Adjustment 1. All claims for adjustment or refund must be made in writing within six months of the sale date, or not later than six months after the animal reaches 18 months of age, with the exception of misrepresentation of service sire. 2. In the event an animal is claimed to be a non-breeder, the animal may be returned to the farm of the seller if in good condition and complying with the health requirements of the seller’s state. The seller shall be entitled to six months to prove that the animal is a breeder. If, at the end of six months, the seller is unable to prove that the animal is a breeder, the seller shall, at the option of the buyer, replace the animal with another of equal value or refund the purchase price. The return of the full purchase price shall in any case be deemed as full satisfaction and settlement. Any expense incurred for transporting an animal claimed to be a non-breeder back to the seller’s farm shall be the responsibility of the seller. If the seller proves the animal to be a breeder, it shall be the obligation of the purchaser to take delivery of the animal and pay all expenses incurred for transportation back to the purchaser’s farm. Disclosure of Genetic Conditions and Performance Data 1. The seller is responsible for disclosure of all known Genetic Condition Abnormalities at the time of sale. The seller should display in the catalog all Genetic Conditions known to the breed at the time of cataloging. Genetic Conditions for each animal should be displayed in the same format as on the original registration paper or disclosed in a separate box that is in a prominent place. The buyers should be notified of the results (both free or carrier status) from any testing for Genetic Conditions. 2. Provided the seller has disclosed all Shorthorn Genetic Conditions known to the seller and /or to the Shorthorn breed at the time of sale, the buyer assumes all risk associated with the purchase of known or unknown Genetic Condition Abnormalities of carrier animals. The Seller is not responsible for any new Genetic Condition Abnormalities that may be determined or discovered by the ASA after the time of sale for any animal or genetic material. 3. The seller should print in the catalog all EPDs and accuracies for each EPD trait and all breed indexes on each animal selling. This information should be presented in a standardized manner as seen in sire summaries or breed EPD information released by ASA. This performance information should be the latest and most actuate data at the time the catalog is printed, providing the animal qualifies to have EPDs attached to their registered pedigree. Any other pertinent performance data such as BW, WW, YW or Carcass Data that is available should be added to the performance listing in the catalog at the seller’s discretion. 4. Special designations with letter terminologies will be given to breeder’s sales and / or individual lots in a sale that make it a priority to test and disclose all Genetic

Conditions and Comply with All Performance data listed. A. GCF (Genetic Condition Free) –A sale offering or an individual lot that has been tested or all animals and/or genetic material found in the pedigree within three generations to be free of any Genetic Condition Abnormalitie.. GCT (Genetic Condition Tested) – A sale offering or individual lot that has tested all animals and/or genetic material that may be potential Genetic Condition carriers and the results of those tests are displayed in the appropriate manner for all animals and/or genetic material that may be at risk as a Genetic Condition carrier. This means that all possible Genetic Condition Carriers are identified according to the descriptions in paragraph 1 under Disclosure of Genetic Conditions and Performance Data. There may be carrier animals or genetic material selling but they have been tested and are disclosed and all potential animals and/or genetic material at risk to be a carrier have been tested and the results disclosed. CAP (Complies with All Performance listing) – A sale offering or an individual lot. That complies with all performance listings of all Shorthorn EPD traits with accuracies and indexes in the appropriate standardized manner as described in paragraph 4 above under Disclosure of Genetic Conditions and Performance Data. Standard Breeding Guarantee All animals sell under the terms and conditions of the American Shorthorn Association Standard Breeding Guarantee. All animals are guaranteed to be breeders unless they fail to breed due to injury or disease occurring after purchase. Bulls are guaranteed breeders, regardless of age at date of sale, provided that: a. the bull is at least 14 months of age before being allowed to breed cows in a pasture situation. b. the cow herd is healthy. c. A breeding soundness exam (BSE) shall constitute fertility if performed after the bull becomes 12 months of age and is performed no more than 30 days prior to date of sale. d. the ability to freeze semen does not imply fertility guarantee. A guarantee for this would require an additional agreement between buyer and seller. Females are guaranteed breeders, regardless of age at date of sale, except if after date of sale, female is flushed (single egg or multiple ovulations) prior to being bred for a natural calf. Females sold as safe in calf should be determined by a licensed veterinarian. If a female proves not to be in calf to the bull stated, in the time frame stated, the buyer can exercise his choice of options as follows: a. request a full and prompt refund of the purchase price upon return of the female to the sellers farm b. request an adjustment to the purchase price c. request service to the bull previously used, if available d. request a combination of options b and c e. if option b,c and/or d is used, such female is still guaranteed to breed f. if female sells guaranteed bred to a certain sire, and proves to have been bred to a different sire, the buyer can choose from options a, b, c or d as stated above. g. seller has a six month period of time to prove that the female is a breeder.

used, if available. Such females are still guaranteed to be a breeder. Females sold as “pasture exposed” are regarded as “females sold as served”, and same particulars apply. Females sold as open are believed to be open, and are so guaranteed. If a female sold as open proves to be in calf, the purchaser may return the animal to the farm of the seller, prior to calving, for a full and prompt refund of the purchase price or for another animal of equal value, whichever is acceptable to the purchaser. It is the obligation of the seller to bear any expense incurred for transportation. Cows with calves at side, when sold as pairs, cows are presumed breeders with no further guarantee. In cases where the pair is split, the standard breeding guarantee applies to the calf. Females that are flushed after purchase and produce a fertilized embryo are considered breeders, and need not conceive for natural calving after that flush. Females that have been flushed prior to date of sale are still subject to the standard breeding guarantee, unless the seller clearly and prominently states the female is not guaranteed. All females, including virgin heifer calves, regardless of age at date of sale, are guaranteed breeders, unless the buyer chooses to flush the female prior to breeding for natural calf. Such flush, even if unsuccessful, negates the standard breeding guarantee, unless a specific and separate agreement is made with the seller prior to flush A female which fails to conceive for a natural calf, at the option of the buyer, with agreement with the seller, can be flushed and if the flush produces fertilized viable embryos, such constitutes fertility and satisfies the guarantee. Recommended Terms of Sale revised and approved by ASA Board of Directors May 15, 2014. The aforementioned terms and conditions shall constitute a contract between the purchaser and seller of each animal sold under these terms, and shall be binding upon both. Animals resold following purchase in a sale shall constitute a separate transaction and the privileges and obligations of the original two parties connected thereto are not covered by the terms and conditions of this sale. It is understood and agreed neither the American Shorthorn Association, nor its Officers, Directors or Employees are in any way responsible or liable for enforcing the terms and conditions of the agreement in transactions between Purchasers and Sellers. =

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MINNESOTA SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION Borst Family Silver Creek Shorthorns Dave, Becky, Meghan & Parm Borst 5400 Silver Creek Rd NE Rochester, MN 55906 507-282-5816 borstfamilysilvercrkshorthorns@gmail.com

Oak Center Shorthorns and Sanctified Designs Breeding functional, practical Shorthorns

Don and Kathy Heise 67059 345th Ave • Lake City, MN 55041 651-345-4997 • cell: 612-618-6333 ocs@lakes.com Where carcass and maternal cattle are made

Adam Donnelly 398 95th Street Clear Lake, WI 54005 651.470.4069

Perrys Shorthorns

NELSON FAMILY SHORTHORNS -On Target For Quality Shorthorns-Stop in for a visit and a cup of coffeeAlan and Crystal: 320-329-3759 Cody and Melanie: 507-720-2998 Chris and Jen Corey, Kristy & Family Troy, Michelle & Family Alan.Nelson@state.mn.us

20840 870th Ave., Renville, MN 56284

TRAMM’S SHORTHORNS Robert and Mary Tramm 1674 320th Ave. Isle, MN 56342 320-679-5599 WHR

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LYNN, GALE, AND JEFF NELSON 25994 725TH AVE. ALBERT LEA, MN 56007 507-826–3184 • cell: 507-383-4172 www.topnotchstockfarm.com

Jim and Diane Perry 17595 Weaver Lake Drive Maple Grove, MN 55311 • 612-387-4533 gotnoranch@comcast.net

Frick Family Shorthorns Ted, Paula, Justin & Samantha Frick

16553 220th Street Where Quiet Hutchinson, MN 55350 and Quality are 320-587-3525 the goals! cowdoc@hotmail.com

Wishing you a safe

happy 4th of July Next Generation

For further information and a directory, contact Alan Nelson, Secretary 20840 870th Ave. • Renville, MN 56284 320-329-3759 • cell: 320-894-6271

FARMS

Steve & Kathy Wesley 51717 147th Avenue • Waterville, MN 56096 Cell: 507-838-5109 • srwesley@frontiernet.net Registered Shorthorns, ShorthornPlus & Belgian horses

Junior herd sire- WH To The Max ET x4199360 Visitors Welcomed • Cattle for sale

Willow Creek Stock Farm Registered Shorthorns Shorthorn Performance Records

LIT’L BIT SHORTHORNS

Herd sire: Homedale Pioneer 225 *x

Russell and Donna Scheller

Bred Females For Sale Gene Robben Kathy Marcussen

BARRETT STOCK FARM

19346 464th St. Verndale, MN 56481 218-924-2337

7843 County Road 37 NE St. Michael, MN 55376

763-497-2673 • Private Treaty Sales Welcome • Bulls & Females

Contact: Ed Gillis 507.365.8720 cell: 507.272.1091 www.nextgenerationfarms.com Respecting the past Building the future... One generation at a time.

Dave Peckat

Family Shorthorns

Shorthorns & Durham Reds Park Rapids, Minnesota 218.252.3887

Established in 1971

Laban’s Roanoke Farm Registered Shorthorn Cattle Featuring registered Shorthorn breeding cattle and show prospects

Ed Barrett

Mike Barrett

651-470-7492 507-645-7090 bsf_shorthorns@hotmail.com 30220 Sciota Trail • Randolph, MN 55065

Breeding Stock & Club Calves

Joe and Linda Laban 26846 S. Garryowen Rd Bernard, IA 52032-9288 Home: 563.879.3154 • Cell: 563.542.3155 jjlaban@yahoo.com showcattlepage.com/LabanRoanoke/homepage.html

Our cow herd is strong with outcross genetics. Our first cows came from Gordon Brockmueller. His guidance provided us a strong foundation.

in Studer’s Crazy Tra Our extended family has been in the Shorthorn business for over 40 years. We’ve been building on that foundation for over 20. We truly belive we’re breeding - Genetics That’ll Work & Win.

Franz Farms Todd, M.K., Ryan & Tayler Rae • Bingham Lake, MN 507-678-2347 (home) • 507-920-8601 (Todd) 507-822-1671 (M.K.) • franzfarms.com

Kaehler’s Homedale Farms St. Charles, MN

Ralph • Mena • Cliff • Seth Ralph: 507-932-3623 • cell: 507-269-5721 FAX: 507-932-3882 • homedale@ix.netcom.com 2.5 miles north on Hwy. 74; east on Hwy. 39

Winebrook Farm Registered Shorthorns FARMS Lance, Sharn, Randene and Kenra Davis 87002 State Line Road Glenville, MN 56036 507-325-4739

Breeding Stock For Sale

Doug & Pam Ruble Maddy, grady & Riley 727 46 Cty. Rd. 46 winebrook@deskmedia.com 507-377-9722 Albert Lee, MN

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North American National Heifer Futurity Sunday, November 16, 2014 Show - 3:00 p.m. - Broadbent Arena Sale - 4:30 p.m. - New Market Hall

The Top Heifer Sale Held Anywhere!

A National Sale held under the guidelines as set forth by the American Shorthorn Assc. and its Board of Directors. The NATIONAL PUREBRED HEIFER AND SHORTHORNPLUS Futurity Sale has established itself as the premier futurity event, not only within the breed, but it has also gained the breed promotional value and visibility outside the breed. It is one of the top breed sales year after year at the prestigious North American International Livestock Exposition held in Louisville, Kentucky. Updated Rules, Regulations and Guidelines 1. ALL registration papers with current EPD’s, all test results and all entry fees MUST be in the possession of the Sale Manager at entry deadline date. NO ENTRY will be cataloged if this information is not in the Sale Manager’s possession as directed by the ASA Board of Directors. NEW THIS YEAR – Older Females are being added as well as Steers. 2. Eligibility– HEIFERS– Purebred and ShorthornPlus – Born Jan. 1, 2013 to May 15, 2014. STEERS– Purebred and ShorthornPlus– Born Jan. 1, 2014 to May 15, 2014. 3. ENTRY FEES MUST ACCOMPANY THE ENTRY: One heifer- $400 per consignor; two heifers- $750 per consignor; three heifers- $900 per consignor. STEER entry fees are the same. All entry fees are put in a jackpot fund and paid back to the consignors in the form of prize monies. 4. Sale catalog will appear in the October issue of the Shorthorn Country with each animal receiving a ¼ page in color at a catalog cost not to exceed $175. 5. The judging and final placings will be determined by a panel of 10 judges as in the past. 6. All heifers must be entered in the NAILE Open Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus shows. 7. All heifers MUST BE TESTED for TH and PHA unless determined to be FREE by parentage on the pedigree. Heifers testing positive WILL BE ALLOWED TO SELL with test results noted in the sale catalog.

Entry Deadline - September 1, 2014

NORTH AMERICAN HEIFER FUTURITY Entry Form Name of Individual or Firm __________________________________________________________________ American Shorthorn Association Membership Number _____________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State __________________ Zip ________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________________________________ I wish to enter ___________heifer(s) in the 2014 Futurity. Enclosed find $ ____________ for the entry fees. Don’t cut your magazine; photocopy and send entry fee, photo and copy of heifer(s) registration to: Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC • P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, Illinois 62691

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NEW RULINGS FOR ASA SPONSORED NATIONAL SALES AS ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE ASA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE TWO AFFECTED NATIONAL SALES ARE: The North American Heifer Futurity in Louisville, Kentucky held in conjunction with the NAILE. The Summit National Shorthorn Sale in Denver, Colorado held in conjunction with the NWSS. Management of these two sales will be a coordinated effort among three sales management firms. Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC - Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.- Sears Marketing Services, LLC. Cagwin Cattle Services will coordinate the National Heifer Futurity. Aegerter Marketing Services will coordinate the Summit. NEW TESTING CRITERIA AS APPROVED BY THE ASA BOARD OF DIRECTORS The board approved that Genetic Condition Carriers be allowed to sell in ASA sponsored sales, provided they sell with the proper documentation as to their carrier status and the carrier status must be printed in the sale catalog for each lot. Cattle assumed free by pedigree for Genetic Conditions need NOT BE TESTED. Non-tested cattle will be denoted on each lot as "Not Tested for Genetic Conditions" and sell as free by pedigree. All cattle selling must have been registered prior to cataloging and the registration number must be printed in the sale catalog. All cattle selling must have EPDs and all the EPDs must be printed in the sale catalog. Steers selling need not be Genetic Condition tested or have EPD profiles in sale catalogs. The documented information for Genetic Condition testing, registrations and EPDs is not acceptable on a supplement sheet. All documentation must be printed in the sale catalog.

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= Shorthorn Beef Bits

Megan director of Brehm communications & marketing

Building a Better Future With summer comes the process of moving cattle to pasture, AI breeding, and administering vaccinations. As producers are hard at work with such activities, it is a great time to evaluate practices and facilities for possible areas to improve handling of cattle. The movement for animal welfare and safe handling processes has increased dramatically in past years. Numerous food retail outlets have incorporated animal handling requirements before products are purchased from suppliers. Consumers want to be reassured they are receiving a safe, wholesome meat product that was handled appropriately. As producers, keeping ahead of the trend will not only make for more efficient use of time when working or moving

cattle, but will help the beef industry gain credibility and trust from beef consumers. The first step to assuring quality in our beef products is to carefully evaluate methods that are in practice at our operations now. Look for areas that need to be improved. Examples include improving working facilities that are lower-stress for animals, taking note to not overcrowd animals, or improving lighting in working facilities for a safer environment. Evaluating the method in which cattle are worked is an important step for cattlemen to take. Programs such as Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) are ways to improve knowledge of appropriate handling of cattle. Sharing BQA information with employees or others involved in the direct management and care of cattle allows everyone involved in the operation to handle cattle safely and contribute to overall success. Members of the A m e r i c a n S h o r t h o r n Association have a unique opportunity to position themselves as leaders in the beef industry by taking beef quality assurance and safe handling techniques seriously. Imagine the impact that the breed could have in the future with

50%, 80%, or 90% of our membership certified in BQA. Today’s consumers are demanding their food is safe and properly handled. By spreading the message that more beef producers, are determined to meet and exceed consumer demands, we will build confidence and demand for our product. Marketing efforts in today’s world could make a dramatic difference in demand for Shorthorn beef if our membership base was viewed as a group of cattlemen concerned about the quality of product and the consumer who purchases it. Any positive efforts to differentiate ourselves as a breed in a positive manner makes a difference. There is no time better than the present to prepare and pave the way for a bright prosperous future. • U.S. Beef Facts from the 2013 Usage and Volumetric Assessment of Beef in Foodservice report, proprietary research from the Beef Checkoff Program: • Beef represents about one-third (32 percent) of the total protein market share in foodservice. • Since 2009, beef represents the largest pound increase of any protein, totaling 178 million pounds. • Steak purchase volume is up 18 million pounds (1.7%) from 2012. • Volume was up in every major beef category across the board, including steaks, roasts, ribs, ground beef and pre-cooked roast beef. • Beef growth has outpaced growth of the foodservice industry over the past five years. =

KEY Conference Registration Deadline:

July 11, 2014 visit: juniorshorthorn.com

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VSF Trixie Mae 05A Sells in our Online Female Sale this fall. Check out our website www.vogelhauxdaleshorthorns.com and our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/vsfhsf Justin & Whitney Vogel Rogers, North Dakota Justin: 701.320.4054 Whitney: 701.261.1667 Steve Haux Kindred, North Dakota Steve: 701.261.3426

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There is a NEW Lad on the Horizon *x Studer’s Red Dawn 13A

Plan to Attend Key Conference, July 27-29 in Springdale, Arkansas

reg. #4199283 DOB 2/1/13 Sire: Alta Cedar Lad 13N Dam: K-Kim Meg 36T ET CE: -0.1; BW: 2.3; WW: 16; YW: 22; MILK: 2; MCE: 1.3

Females Sired By: Weston Dynamo - GL Jaxx 21 - Westin Highpower - RB Richard - GLE Dynamo’s Thunder 904 - HC Ranch 86U - GL Filet Trade Mark 101 - Alta Cedar Diablo - Alta Cedar Royal 58K

Registation deadline July 11, 2014

FOR SALE! Bred Cows • Show Heifers • Bull Calves

Hansen Shorthorns 6529 125th Ave. SE Lisbon, North Dakota 58054

Gary and Lynn Hansen-(701)-683-4924 Gary-(701)-680-7316

More Ponderings From The Pasture • Will I ever get this hemlock under control? • Can that 4.5 bull find a hole for that 6.5 cow to stand in? • Why are commercial hogs white but cattle black? • Why do Grand Champion studs often die young? • Why do T-shirt necks only wear out in the front? • What is the association doing about the discount we receive for our non-blacks? • What are we breeders doing about the discount we receive for our non-blacks? • Will Bambi and her bandits ever quit messing with my hotwire fences? • Was the poor hay the reason we had fewer calving difficulties? • How can I fully embrace this "plus" "thingy" when I can't even enroll calves sired by clubby crossbred bulls into "My Calving" records let alone register them on line? • How did that doctor guide those stents into the right place in the right artery?

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6636 N. Co. Rd. 600 W. • Mulberry, Indiana 46058 home: 765-379-3681 • cell: 765-605-0365 wisugood@geetel.net

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=Sale Reports Texas Shorthorn Association State Sale The Texas Shorthorn Association Spring Sale was help April 12, 2014 at the Texas Cattle Exchange Sale Facility, Eastland, Texas. Management was by the Texas Shorthorn Association with Bruce Brooks as auctioneer. LiveAuctions.TV was used this year.

Sale Summary 34 lots sold for $60,230 to average $1,771. 4 pairs averaged $2,850. 7 bred females averaged $1,950. 9 open females averaged $1,419. 7 futurity show heifers averaged $1,850. 5 bulls averaged $1,620. Top selling was a Futurity heifer going for $4,000 was Lot 17. ROVS Mimibella 2W *x, an October 2013 daughter of TM Gus 365 ET x, consigned by Brandon Wammack, Waxahachie,

Texas selling to Lazy 8 Ranch, Eastland, Texas. Top selling ShorthornPlus Futurity heifer was Lot 15 at $3,500. LER Miss Blackberry *x, a September 2013 daughter of LDF Plus Power *x, consigned by Ashley Sipmson, Eastland, Texas, going to Ethan Crow, Lawton, Okla. Top selling bred female, Lot 2 at $3,400. K & S Miss Miracle 802 *, a January 2008 cow out of Purple Eclipse R6 *x, consigned by Courtney Simpson, Eastland, Texas and going to Mike Lubbers, Sherman, Texas. Top selling pairs were lot 39 and 39A and 40 and 40A at $3,200 each. Brandon Wammack, Waxahachie, Texas consigned both pairs. WHR ROVS Rodeo Jazz ET *x and her January 2014 heifer calf by A & T Captain Obvious 6065 x went to Vicki Ferguson, Chickasha, Okla. ROVS Savannah W286 *x and her November 2013 heifer calf by TM Gus 365 ET x went to Circle A

Shorthorns, Elk City, Okla. Top selling open heifer was Lot 30 at $1,775. HM Loaded Lady *x, a December 2012 daughter of EU Full Load 7/8 *AR, consigned by H & M Farms, Boerne, Texas and going to Jeepetta Cattle Co., Chickasha, Okla. Top selling bull was Lot 22 at $2,500. ROVS Desperado W320 *x, a February 2013 son of Hi View Ace of Diamonds *x, consigned by Brandon Wammack and going to Priddy Shorthorns, Desdemona, Texas. Embryos out of SULL Dolly 8144 ET and Hill Haven Bold 4 x, consigned by Greenhorn Cattle Co., Waynesville, Ohio sold to Eric DeBorde, Bardwell, Texas for $800. Volume buyers were Diane and Jeremy Bayer, Gainesville, Texas with five lots and Ethan Bredemeyer, Winters, Texas with four lots. =

Sho-Me Shorthorns Complete Dispersion Sale Summary 2 bulls ....................$ 6,000..avg. $ 29 spring pairs..........$ 92,500..avg. $ 50 fall pairs ............ $ 110,250..avg. $ 5 yearling heifers ....$ 12,650..avg. $ 88 Lots ..................$ 221,400 ..avg $ 3 embryo pkgs........$ 4,000..avg. $ 24 semen pkgs..........$ 12,517..avg. $ Sale Grossed ......$ 237,917

3,000 3,190 2,205 2,535 2,575 1,333 522

May 17, 2014 Sho-Me Shorthorn Farm, Columbia, Missouri Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

Trailer after trailer began pulling up the road early on sale day. When the auction began there was a large crowd in attendance to make their choices from the breeding program offered in the Sho-Me Dispersion. The market stayed steady throughout the snappy sale with cattle going to many new herds in the Midwest. $7,000 - Lot 2 - Heifer Pair - Sho Me RD Gracie 8A4P - A roan, polled, 2008 daughter of HS Rodeo Drive 062WR and out of Sho Me Cumberland Gracy ET. Selling at her side was a roan, polled, March 24,

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2014 daughter of Sho Me Goldstone. This pair was a crowd favorite. A top cow with a great pedigree and her calf at side has unlimited potential as a show heifer and then a top female in the herd. Purchased by Haykeigh Moore of Bastrop, Texas. $5,000 - Lot 30 - Bull Pair - Sho Me Pearl 1J101G - A roan, polled, 2011 daughter of Sho Me Mission Improver 6164H. At side was a r/w, polled, April 10, 2014 son of Sho Me Gold Rush 2B13P. This is an outstanding young female that has her whole productive life ahead of her. She had at side a potentially top herd sire prospect. Purchased by John Wick of Montgomery, Mo. $4,400 - Lot 19 - Heifer Pair - Sho Me Ruby Girl 1B38F. A red, polled, 2011 daughter of Sho Me Gold Stone 7C15V ET. At side was a roan, polled, April 9, 2014 daughter of Sho Me Mission Improver 6164H. Another top young female here out of the very popular Gold Stone. Her fancy heifer at side will mature into a top female. Purchased by Vaught Silver Maple, McLouth, Kan. $4,000 - Lot 11 - Heifer Pair - Sho Me MI Loleeta 0I62G. A roan, polled, 2010 daughter of Sho Me Mission

Improver 6164H. At side was a roan, polled, March 9, 2014 daughter of Sho Me Gold Stone 7C15V ET. Another of the top pairs to sell in this sale. A good young cow with a very good heifer calf at side. This was a favorite of many. Purchased by Brown Farms of Centralia, Mo. $4,000 - Lot 23 - Heifer Pair - Sho Me Anne 8J97T. A r/w, polled, 2008 daughter of Sho Me Theo 5U31T. At side was a red, polled, April 4, 2014 daughter of Sho Me Gold Stone 7C15V. The Gold Stone progeny got a lot of attention in this sale as well they should. Gold Stone is the type of sire that will keep you in the business. Purchased by Greg Fritter of Ashgrove, Mo. $4,000 - Lot 108 - Heifer Pair - Sho Me Lita - A roan, polled, 2010 daughter of Sho Me Mission Improver 6164H. Selling at side was a roan, polled, April 5, 2014 daughter of Sho Me Gold Stone 7C15V. This top pair may have been on the added sheet but no one missed them. The Gold Stone calves continued to bring high interest. They were admired by many at the sale. Purchased by Tim and Julie Kueckelhan of Booneville, Mo. =

Sun Country Bull and Female Sale Sale Summary 2 two-year-old bulls $ 7,800 ..avg. $ 28 yearling bulls ........$ 116,100 ..avg. $ 22 open heifers ........ $ 53,750 ..avg. $ 52 head grossed ......$ 177,650...avg $

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March 27, 2014 Moose Jaw, Sk, Canada Auctioneer: Ward Cutler by: Grant Alexander

The 7th Annual Sun Country Bull and Female sale was held on a beautiful spring day with a full house in attendance. Bidding was active from commercial and purebred producers alike, with many of the bulls selling to first time Shorthorn bull buyers. Cattle were sold to five Canadian provinces and two US states. $8,200 - Top selling bull was Lot 10, HC Acclaim 27A. This thick made moderate framed son of HC FL Touchdown 123T ET was purchased by Huron Grove Shorthorns and Ridgeview Shorthorns, Lambton Shores, ON. $8,000 - ACC Rock Candy 47A ET, Lot 24, sold to Saskvalley Stock Farm, Rosthern, SK. This massive son of Paintearth Rama 53Y was the Reserve Grand Champion Bull at the 2013 Canadian Western Agribition. $7,850 - HC Almanac 41A, Lot 15, sold to Maple Lake Stock Farm, Hartney, MB. This was another son of HC FL Touchdown 123T ET and he was selected to start their Shorthorn division along with their successful Simmental and Angus programs. $7,500 - Lot 23, ACC Kudo 4A a thick, well muscled son of Star P Matrix 4N x. This bull had many leading cattlemen bidding on him and he was consigned by Anwender Cattle Co., and purchased by South Slope Ranch, Hussar, AB. South Slope were also the volume bull buyer taking three bulls for an average price of $5,000. $5,500 - A blue roan bull, Lot 25, Me’N My Accelerator 24A from Anwender’s saw spirited bidding and he was purchased by Wayne Czerwonka, Glenavon, SK. The Czerwonka’s have developed a blue roan cow herd and this bull will be used on them. $5,250 - HC Accolade 71A, lot 22, was the youngest bull in the sale. He was the first son of Shady Lane Rockstar 9X to sell and he sold to Kirby and Gail Gatz, Redstone, MT. This bull is moderate framed with extra thickness and volume and he had several commercial producers bidding on him. $5,000 - HC Adventure 42A, Lot 16, sold to Ferme Lafontaine-Noel, Dupuy, QC. This bull is thick, soggy and eye appealing ,son of HC Timeline 17T ET

was circled in many sale catalogs. $5,150 - The top selling open heifer was, Lot 119, HC Augusta Pride 32A. This attractive moderate framed heifer sold to Gerald Donnelly, Caledon, ON and Pat Thibodeau, Georgetown, ON. $4,000 - HC Millicent 8A, Lot 111, was selected by NJM Shorthorns, Coldwater, ON. This heifer was a daughter of HC Bar Code 16X ET and the 2012 Canadian National Junior Show Champion Female, Hill Haven Millicent 10Y.

$3,700 - HC Lucy 10A *x, Lot 112, sold to Anna Bratsven, Lublin, Wisc. This roan heifer was also a daughter of HC Bar Code 16X ET, and she is an attractive roan heifer that will be seen at the shows this year. $3,600 - Me’N My Aneata Baroness 36A, Lot 106, was selected by Todd and Rylan Knupp, Weyburn, SK. This heifer was massive in her design yet feminine and very stylish. She will be a great addition to the Knupp’s foundation Shorthorn herd. =

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Michelle 0J07 ET

Reserve Division winner, NAILE Junior Show.

Offspring of these great

donors Sell!

SULL Destinyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Class 2246 ET

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, 2013 Illinois State Fair.

Phil, Nancy and James Johnson 635 S. Acom Road Niantic, Illinois 62551 Michelle 0J02 Phil: 217-971-2164 check out our website at www.johnsonshorthorns.com

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Alden Farms Ron and Judy Alden 32570 225th St Hamilton, MO 64644 Ron: 816.465.0777 Judy: 816.465.0353

Cattle for sale at all times! Herd Sire: Muridale Seal 33X

Dwyer Cattle Services

K ircleCompany CCattle

Clinton Dean

19593 272nd Ave Marlan: 641-895-2295 Moulton, Iowa 52572 Cody: 641-895-2391 circlekcattlecompany.com

PO Box 1227 • Cortez, Co 81321 970-570-7933 s_and_dshowpigs@yahoo.com

Bill

Fugate

Family

1099 E 1000 N Linden, Indiana 47955 765.399.7365 cell: 765.366.5481 wafug50@yahoo.com

Roseville, IL

www.dwyercattle.com

Stop by for a herd visit. Cattle for sale at all times.

Hi-View Shorthorns, Inc. -----------Phil & Doug Raisbeck 8092 Boice Rd. • Lancaster, WI 53813 608-732-0180

8090 E State Route I-17 Saint Anne, IL 60964 773.251.3709 Pro-Fit@usa.com www.pro-fitsupply.com

Ed, Kendall & Justin Shonkwiler

Your independent source for top-quality show supplies. Let us know what you need - we've probably got it. Look for us on Facebook become a fan!

614-877-4027 614-419-8022

PUREBRED SHORTHORNS Club Calves & Heifers 7476 Opossum Run Rd Deer Processing London, OH 43140

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GELLERMAN

Albert, Doug & John Gellerman 17501 Gellerman Road Petersburg, IL 62675 Albert: 217-632-2866 Doug: 217-632-4326 email: dougndee@springnet1.com Located three miles west of Petersburg.

LANGHOFF FAMILY shorthorns Brad & Denise Langhoff Marion, Iowa 319-360-2471 bdlanghoff@gmail.com

Millvale 2➞ Shorthorns

Lazy W Farm

Robert Miller Family

10608 County Road 12 Bloomville, OH 44818 567-278-1025 donna_waldock@yahoo.com

2➞

“Your Midwest Weaver Dealer”

Livestock

Marlan, Brenda, Jody and Cody Korthaus

Sale Management

Bob: 309.337.1404 • Nick: 309.337.6404 sales@dwyercattle.com

D Heart Bar

6010 Hwy. 32 Fordville, ND 58231 800-807-6499 • 701-284-6844 cell: 701-331-1153 millvale@polarcomm.com Gene and Roberta Francis Crosley, Riley and Phoebe 6012 Hwy. 32 Fordville, ND 58231 Gene cell: 815-867-2192 Roberta: 701-331-2403 email: rfrancis@live.com

BULLS & FEMALES FOR SALE on the farm. Call for information. DVD available.

Sandy Ridge SHORTHORNS Calves for sale from popular sired by Starburst and Proud Jazz Roger & Dianna Dickson 4281 S Bolton Rd. • Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-3242 • 815-275-3424 rdshortn@icwifi.com

SHORTHORNS, INC.

DALE MUCK 1963 Kelley Road • Caledonia, IL 61011 cell: 815-494-5588 Come visit us any time. Heifers, bulls and steers for sale.

echler horthorns Herd Sires in Service Byland Golden Reload Hillside Patents Pending

Stop by and see our progress. Harold B. Sechler

2910 Lentz Rd • China Grove, NC 28023 h: 704-857-5463 • c: 704-794-3951 email: pharesphish@ctc.net

Club Calves Show Heifers

BARTELS

AAA Shorthorns

Cattle For Sale At All Times Route 1, Box 41 • Revere, MO 63465 660-948-2786 Hwy. 81 North of Kahoka 9 miles, or 7 miles south of Farmington, IA.

BROTHERS

Alan • Adrian and Mary • Angela

Tecumseh, NE Leroy: 402-335-2613 Roger: 402-335-2667

SHORTHORNS

Bernie Bolton Family 38995 Honeysuckle Road Oakland, Iowa 51560-4326 712-482-3386 • cell: 402-350-9430 bolton.norma29@gmail.com www.bernadaleshorthorns.com

Bigelow Farms

PRACTICAL IDEAS. PRACTICAL CATTLE.

Phillip Bowman & Family 9898 Garrett Rd. Greens Fork, IN 47345 TEL: 765.886.5777 bsgshorthorns@hotmail.com

Frank and Barbara, Frank Jr., Kasey, Matt, Stacey, Taylor, and Tenley Bigelow P.O. Box 43, 47233 Road 200 • O’Neals, CA 93645 Matt: 559-647-2817 • Frank: 559-868-3433 www.bigelowfarms.com

Broken Road Cattle Company Show Cattle

Ken Fairchild 318-282-7411

3209 Roundhill Rd Oak Grove, LA 71263

brccshowcattle@yahoo.com

Polled Shorthorns

Bulls and females for sale at all times. Mrs. L. EUGENE BYERS, Owner

500 Township Road 2802 • Loudonville, OH 44842 JEFF BYERS, D.V.M.: 419-994-5054 • FAX: 419-994-3702 JON BYERS: 419-994-3440

PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN

Modoc, Indiana

POLLED SHORTHORNS

R.R. 1, Box 358 • Modoc, IN 47358 Brian/FAX: 765-853-5255 • cell: 765-969-0373 Randy: 765-853-5819 • Tyler: 765-576-0035 www.catesfarms.com

John R. Hagie Gordon & Sally Crawford 519.287.3837 519.870.2396 Glencoe, ON, Canada gordcrawford@sympatico.ca

1001 8th Ave. NW • Clarion, IA 50525 Days: 1-800-247-4885 • Evenings: 515-532-3005 jhagie@hagie.com

Reed & Jane Crawford 519.287.5286 519.857.7333 Glencoe, ON, Canada riverpointcc@hotmail.com

Herdsmen: Pete Hunter: 515-571-5630 Jess Recknor: 507-383-8529 Cody Sherwood: 515-851-2492 McOllough Boys: 515-532-3447

View cattle on-line at www.crawfdownfarms.com

DIAMOND C SHORTHORNS 903-566-3780 cell: 903-521-0774

Raymond and Judy Carnes & Family 14227 CR 220 Tyler, Texas 75707

dcshorthorns@sbcglobal.net

Our featured herd sire DF Tuscaloosa 8T

DAVE MCFARLAND & FAMILY Cattle in Minnesota and Illinois Dave: 618-401-0744 drdavemcfarland@gmail.com Stuart: 561-912-0788 • cell: 561-289-9009 www.diamondmshorthorns.com

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MEIEROTTO’S

Dean, Janice Craig and Crystal Steck 501 N. Line Street • Knoxville, IL 61448 309-289-2367 Craig cell: 319-453-7937 • home: 402-453-7937 info@djsshorthorns.com • www.djsshorthorns.com

DUIS FARMS DTR Cattle Company

Breeders of Australian Shepherds

Visitors welcome!

2 Lake Metonga Grant Park, IL 60940 815-228-7458 www.duisfarms.com

Fieser’s

Our cow herd is strong with outcross genetics. Our first cows came from Gordon Brockmueller. His guidance provided us a strong foundation.

EA-RA-BA-H Farm The southeast’s largest herd . . . bulls, bred and open females for sale at all times. Performance is our by-word

BOB DUIS

Ryan and Nancy Grathwohl Heter Josie and Ryder 745 Ave. S • Raymond, Kansas 67573 785-587-7947

Bruce Humble

Franz Farms

6653 Smithwood Road • Liberty, NC 27298 Bruce: 336-264-1496

Todd, M.K., Ryan & Tayler Rae • Bingham Lake, MN 507-678-2347 (home) • 507-920-8601 (Todd) 507-822-1671 (M.K.) • franzfarms.com

Polled Shorthorns

Dean Fieser Box 363 Plains, KS 67869 620-563-9533 cell: 806-979-0027 Lori www.fieserspolledshorthorns.com Working Border Collies available.

GREENHORN SEMEN $25.00 STRAW

Gregg, Leann, and Stacey Fischer Jeff Stump, Herdsman 1853 N. US Highway 281 Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Home: 620-458-3621 Jeff: 620-282-8364 Stacey: 620-786-0752 fischercattlecompany.com

John and Pam Gunn Family Patrick, Creed, Jordan, Garrett 2835 W. 400 S. Greenfield, IN 46140 317-861-6767 cell: 317-695-4015 jggunner@aol.com www.gunnshorthorns.com

May 2013 TH/PHA FREE BW: 86 lbs. ShorthornPlus 5.81% CHI Semen also available through SEK Genetics & Cattle Visions

ER x WAG TIME SAV ET ALM CH ILLER OWNERS

GJD Cattle Company 513-288-6991 513-896-7260

Michelle Neagle 937-993-4973

RC Show Cattle 937-603-1319 937-533-7051

Homeplace Farms Burke N. Allison & Co.

925 E. 400 S., Washington, IN 47501-7533 Dale - 812-254-6185 • bovine08@gmail.com

Dave’s cell: 937-470-6552 Josh’s cell: 937-681-1948 Consultant: Col. A.E. Greenhorn Herdsman: Kolten Greenhorn

1919-2014

Bulls For Sale all year, Heifers: Nov.-May Kevin Cooksley Family 80165 Rd 451 • Weissert, NE 68814 308-872-2617 • kscooksley@gmail.com

1 mile Washburns

Wegeners

HUB RANCH SHORTHORNS

U.S. 36

U.S. 383

Shorthorn Breeders Since 1915

3450 Middle Run Road • Waynesville, Ohio 45068

Beef-Milk-Dual Registry 100% Native- True Dual Purpose

Haumont Shorthorns

Watch JJC Wild Side on youtube.

LLC Dave and Josh Greenhorn

HAUMONT SHORTHORNS

2 mile

SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS

Come By And Talk Cows

Steve & Cynthia Washburn 8717 Road K • Norton, Kansas cell: 785-202-0338 • home: 785-877-3004 cwashburn08@yahoo.com 53 years of breeding over 100 head of attractive, productive beef type Shorthorns. Heifer, Steers & Bulls Available.

Carey Thomas Johnston 219 Johnston Rd, Kingsbury, Que, Canada J0B 1X0 TEL 819-826-5779 • CELL 819-574-4350 EMAIL highridge@hotmail.ca

Winkie Barnes CELL 613-885-6904

IndianLand Hills & Cattle Co. Greg Ruehle Family 1798 168th Rd. • Garland, NE 68360 402-430-9440 • ggruehle@aol.com

ale

For S Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus heifers, steers and bulls. Calves sired by Sonny, Eldorado, Final Solution, Primo, Grey Goose and other leading sires.

Inness Shorthorns

IROQUOIAN SHORTHORNS

Doug, Nancy, Matt & Nick Inness 1339 Knox Hwy 25 Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-6462 - 4th Generation Shorthorns -

Don Washburn & Family

CATTLE COMPANY

3306 W 1250 S Kentland, IN 47951 219-474-5008 cell: 219-869-0758 washburndon@gmail.com

Cody Nelson 507 720 2998 Jeff Morris 320 212 9291 Doug Bruns 320 905 6510

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CF Star Bucks *x TG/RRA Complete 421U *xar A&T Renegade 124 *x

Josh & Tiffany Moreland 2273 Israel Somers Rd • Camden, Ohio 937-336-1088 • jtmoreland@gmail.com www.jtmorelandfarms.com Dave & Mary Lou Kearns Dave Kearns Scott, Lynette & Koby Kearns 11600 Shabbona Grove Rd. Waterman, IL 60556

815-264-3468: home 815-739-3578: Dave’s cell 815-739-3575: Dave, Jr.’s cell dmkearns@mycbsi.com Visitors Welcome!

Kilgore Shorthorn Farm 22195 Hand Rd., Acthison, KS 66002 Shorthorn Bulls and Show Calves For Sale call for information 913-773-8359 • cell: 913-758-7892 kristinkilgore@wildblue.net

J&J Show Cattle Jeremy, Jaime, Preston & Triston Kennedy

Family, Friends & Shorthorn cattle

Joe & Marla Metzger

Taylor & Torie Schwartz 7504 N. 250 W., Rossville, IN 46065 765-379-2926 • www.jmcattleco.com A.J. & Tonya Metzger, Paiton, Parker & Tate George Jerod, Tracy, Madison & Tucker Metzger Tanner & Andrea Schwartz

2250 L Rd • West Point, NE 68788 Jeremy: 402-380-9164 • Jamie: 402-380-3259 jjkr_74 @hotmail.com • www.jandjshowcattle.com

KJ German’s G Shorthorns Cattle available For Sale! K. Justin, Colene, Ryan and Emilia German 21360 E. 24th Rd Nokomis, IL 62075 217-827-1465 • german_justin@live.com

Laban’s Roanoke Farm Registered Shorthorn Cattle Breeding Stock & Club Calves

Joe and Linda Laban

26846 S. Garryowen Rd Bernard, IA 52032-9288 Home: 563.879.3154 • Cell: 563.542.3155 jjlaban@yahoo.com showcattlepage.com/LabanRoanoke/homepage.html

The Workman Family 54905 Fulton Hill Rd Bellaire, Ohio 43906

Bob: 740-676-5112 • Brent: 740-310-4361 Rick: 724-344-8056

EVELDALE FARMS

contact: L.E. Mathers III: 309-263-4233 mathers@leveldale.com or cattle@leveldale.com or Scott Wall: cell: 309-212-5450 swall_otg@yahoo.com 10442 N Co. Rd 2980 E • Mason City, IL 62664 309-678-4230

Visit our website at www.Leveldale.com

Lincoln Reds Not following any fads, just www.lincolnred.org focusing on Larry and Sarah Pedelty quality. Chatfield, MN • 507-867-9041 Straws Available

Ron: 319.560.9433 - rclong63@yahoo.com John: 319.560.9158 - jlong@latticebiz.com Jim Sr.: 319.560.9680 - HM: 319-472-4465 • JD: 319.560.9344

sarahpedelty@yahoo.com

Vinton, Iowa

Masonic VillageFarm

CATTLE FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES

Gerald Tracy and Frank Stoltzfus

One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 717-371-0798 fstoltzf@masonicvillages.org

www.masonicvillagefarm.com

Meadow Lane Farms The Bertz’s

15186 Wheatley Road Mayview, MO 64071 Ron: 816-661-1980 FAX: 660-237-4989

Located just east of Kansas City on I-70 at the 44 mile marker!

Alan, Kathy, Allison, and Craig Greensburg, IN

812-663-4967 Alan cell: 812-525-4615 • Craig: 812-525-3428 Allison: 812-525-3993 mfshorthorns@hotmail.com www.meyerfamilyshorthorns.com

Resgistered Shorthorns & Club Calves www.longshorthorns.com

McKee Family Shorthorns Wayne and Aileen McKee 5827 155th Avenue • Indianola, IA 50125 515-961-2073

MEYER FARMS

ED & CONNIE MEYER AND FAMILY

1550 E. 450 S. Rushville, IN 46173 765-938-1204 • Ed cell: 765-561-1232

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Herd Bulls

Danny Holland: 918.413.1212 Marie Cole, MD: 918.413.5435

12186 SE 230 Road • Talihina, OK 74571 mooncreekranch@hotmail.com

www.mooncreekshorthorns.com

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REGISTERED SHORTHORN

Chaddrick R. Sumner

1885 Cranford Sumner Rd. • Lenox, GA 31637 229-546-4512 • cell: 229-388-7038 kssumner@planttel.net Eph. 2:8-9 New Herd Sires: Code Red • PLM Blanco

Greg, Julie, Grant & Jillian 7234 E. 2700 Rd • Sidell, Il 61876 217-822-2506

PHILDON FARMS SHORTHORN CATTLE ECONOMY, INDIANA

Steve & Cindy Oler

9058 Manning Road Home: 765-886-5737 Economy, IN 47339 Cell: 765-993-0839 olerfs@olerfs.com Business: 765-886-4444

R F

PF PF

Registered Shorthorn Show Cattle

Ron Martin & Family

2699 E. 700 N. Greenfield, IN 46140 317-326-2568 cell: 317-727-4904 phildonfarms@aol.com

RC Show Cattle

Ron Rutan • 937.603.1319 Christy Campbell • 937.533.7051

Damn Proud

SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS

MOON CREEK RANCH

ICHARDSON

Shorthorns

ARMS

Sammy and Wilma Richardson

3703 Hwy 29 • Marlow, OK 73055 580-658-2709 richardsonfarmsshorthorns@gmail.com

Ripberger Farms

Fred Ripberger

7234 E. 2700 Rd Sidell, Il 61876 317-694-4273

Ricky and Lance Guidry 9256 Robinson Rd. Bell City, LA 70630 337-598-3258 • cell: 337-540-2825 office: 337-775-5928

If it says ROBJOY in the pedigree, you know they’re gonna be good!

ROBJOY SHORTHORNS

Bob and Joyce Wilson Home: 217-348-6750 Dr. Larry Wilson Cell: 217-276-5964

Home: 847-814-7301 28 Buchanan Court • Charleston, IL 61920

Rocky Branch Shorthorns Lee & Joy Kerby Hannah Lynch 1581 Paint Rock Valley Road Philadelphia, TN 37846 home: 865-213-3357 cell: 865-250-8809 email: RCKYBRNCH@AOL.COM http://SHORTHORNS.com

SharBen Shorthorns Ben & Sharon Wilson

947 Bald Eagle Road • Sharpsburg, Kentucky 40374 606-247-3023 • cell: 606-782-0754 benwilson@windstream.net

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Rob Sneed Shorthorns 28402 Griessen Road • Sedalia, MO 65301 home: 660-826-1718 • cell: 660-620-1718 robsneedshorthorns.org

Bob and Mark Gordon 1160 600th Ave, • Middletown, IL 62666 Bob: 217-732-7596 Mark: 217-737-7905 mark.gordon@plantpioneer.com Shelden Tibbs, Herdsman

ROD Shorthorn Farms

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21965 3150 East St. • Arlington, IL 61312 office: 815-849-5700 • cell: 815-703-4553 email: rodney.rod@plantpioneer.com

Rodney, Cynthia, Rodney II, Brody & Jolett Rod

✰ Home of the Rock Stars! ✰

27634-443 Avenue • Marion, SD 57043

Cory, Melissa, Samantha and Jaxon Schrag 605-925-4804 • 605-941-5241 schrag@svtv.com

Steve & Linda Swihart “The Choice For Choice”

7168 Co. Hwy 330 Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

Don and Marylou Mayse

419-294-5137

8090 E. Highway AB • Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-4250 • www.shomefarms.com

slams@udata.com Offical Scorer for Boone-Crockett

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Strode Family Shorthorns

Purebred Shorthorns Since 1967

Rick, Sandy, Blane & Clay Osterday 31728 US Hwy 12, Java, SD 57452 605-285-6761 Rick: 605-281-1175 • Blane: 605-281-0301 www.stanglshorthorns.com

The Jay Benham Family

9504 W. 300 S. • Rensselaer, IN 47978 219-866-5814 • cell: 219-863-7072 pnsteinke@yahoo.com • www.steinkeshorthorns.com

John, Dede, Sara and Sage cell: 712-263-0263 John Elder - cell: 402-650-1385 701 Iowa Ave. • Dunlap, IA 51529 www.maternallegends.com

Cattle available For Sale!

Sutherland Shorthorns David Ragsdale 3100 Locke Lane • Prospect, KY 40059 cell: 502-396-6533

building maternal legends . . .

4733 LeFevre Road Troy, Ohio 45373 937-335-1622 Visitors Always Welcome!

9300 Boyd Farm Rd. • Rochester, Il 62563 home: 217-498-9621 Curt: 217-836-9621 • Rob: 217-725-4955

Semen $5 a straw

farms

Visit us at www.sutherlandshorthorns.com

TOWNVIEW SHORTHORNS

Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns Doug & Rhonda North 5544 Stone Road Clinton, IL 61727 217-622-4466 tenmileshorthorns@live.com

LYNN, GALE, AND JEFF NELSON 25994 725TH AVE. ALBERT LEA, MN 56007 507-826–3184 • cell: 507-383-4172 www.topnotchstockfarm.com

Ar Su Lu Spear 320 x

J&J Humphreys John: 219-279-2374

Bulls, females and show prospects for sale.

Andy: 219-279-2971 • Josh: 219-863-3984 7229 W. 200 N. • Wolcott, IN 47995

Vogel Shorthorn Farm 10631 24th St SE • Rogers, ND 58479 vogelshorthornfarm@hotmail.com Justin: 701.320.4054 • Whitney: 701.261.1667

The coffee pot is always on!

Marti Barry Jordan Families 1502 Missouri Valley Road Riverton, WY 82501 307-857-4240

4163 HALMAN ROAD CEDAR HILL, TN 37032 615-384-3355 • CELL: 615-730-0132 STEVE ELAM: 615-268-5630 brent.townview.elam@gmail.com

Hauxdale Shorthorn Farm 5106 169 R Ave SE Kindred, ND 58051 Steve: 701.261.3426

TYNYWTRA’S

Bryan

BRENT ELAM & BOYS

7577 S. 210 E. • Rensselaer, IN 47978 Barry & Anita: 219-866-3513 • cell: 219-819-0430 Toby & Jodi: cell: 219-819-4603 www.waukaru.net TB accredited and certified bangs free.

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Call Cindy Cagwin-Johnston: 217-452-3051 or Darryl Rahn: 217-473-1124 to find out more.

Sullivan Supply South Hillsboro, TX 800-588-7096 FAX: 254-582-7114

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Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. Jeff K. and Darla Aegerter 520 South Evergreen Dr. • Seward, NE 68434 402-641-4696 • jaegerter@neb.rr.com www.aegertermarketing.com

Bert Moore Independent Consultant Know the Cattle - Know the People

Finding Shorthorns that fit your operation 701.541.5035 bertshorthorn@gmail.com

MARKETING

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Bruce Brooks Auctioneer P.O. Box 349 Marietta, OK 73448 580-276-5137 cell: 580-695-2036

Montana Shorthorn Association

Real Estate Farm Equipm ent

Building Lasting Relationships

FRANK SULLIVAN • 612.860.6665 JOSEPH O’SULLIVAN • 612.868.8580 PO BOX 894 • MAPLE LAKE, MN 55358

Shorthorns With Integrity

Selling nation-wide!

Kevin Wendt

cell: 419-566-1599 23855 State Route 161 kevin@thewendtgroup.com Irwin, Ohio 43029

www.montanashorthorns.com

September 10, 2014 Entry deadline for American Royal Show October 1, 2014 Entry deadline for NAILE Major Show & Junior Show October 1, 2014 Breeder’s Cup Nominations Due October 1, 2014 Entry deadline Steer Futurity

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Location Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Springfield, MO Springfield, MO Springfield, MO Columbus, OH Columbus, OH Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee, WI Indianapolis, IN Springfield, IL Milwaukee, WI Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg, MD Lewisburg, WV Springfield, IL Springfield, IL Lewisburg, WV Douglas, WY Gaithersburg, MD Lewisburg, WV Sedalia, MO Sedalia, MO Des Moines, IA Boise, ID Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Timonium, MD Pueblo, CO Timonium, MD Louisville, KY Syracuse, NY Pueblo, CO Pueblo, CO Pueblo, CO Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE Blackfoot, ID Hutchinson, KS Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Puyallup, WA Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson, KS Amarillo, TX Amarillo, TX Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, NM Amarillo, TX Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City, OK West Allis, WI Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Tulsa, OK Omaha, NE West Allis, WI West Allis, WI Tulsa, OK Dallas, TX Tulsa, OK

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Show Junior Market Steers Super Regional Show Super Regional Open Show Junior Steer Show Junior Heifer Show Open Show Junior Breeding Heifer Show Open Show 4-H Heifer Show 4-H Steer Show Junior Heifer Show Junior Steer Show Open Show Junior Show Open Show Junior Heifer Show Open Show Junior Heifer Show Polled Show Horned Show Junior Market Steer Show Open Show Junior Steer Show Open Show 4H/FFA Show Open Show Open Show Junior Show Junior Steer Show Junior Heifer Show Junior Steer Show Junior Steer Show Junior Heifer Show Open Show Open Show Junior Heifer Show Bull Show Open & ShorhtornPlus Show Open Show 4H Breeding Beef 4H Market Beef Junior Heifer Show Junior Steer Show Open Show Junior Heifer Show Open Show Junior Heifer Show Regional Shorthorn Show Junior Heifer Show Open Show Junior Market Steer Show Junior Heifer Show Junior Steer Show Junior Show Open Show Open Show Feeder Calves Market Beef Open Show Breeding Heifer Junior Heifer Show Junior Steer Show Junior Prospect Steer Show Junior Prospect Steer Junior Market Steer Show

Date 7/11 7/13 7/16 7/18 7/25 7/26 7/26 7/27 8/3 8/4 8/5 8/6 8/7 8/8 8/9 8/9 8/9 8/10 8/11 8/11 8/11 8/13 8/14 8/15 8/15 8/16 8/16 8/17 8/20 8/21 8/21 8/22 8/22 8/23 8/23 8/25 8/26 8/27 8/28 8/31 9/1 9/2 9/6 9/6 9/6 9/6 9/7 9/12 9/13 9/14 9/17 9/18 9/20 9/20 9/20 9/26 9/26 9/27 9/27 9/28 9/28 9/28 9/30 10/1 10/1

Time 9:30 a.m. 12 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 3 p.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 6 p.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. following 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m.

Judge

Joel Judge

Ronald Moore

Jeff Bedwell

Matt Copeland Dan Shike

Fair State Fair of Texas Tulsa State Fair Keystone International Keystone International Georgia National Fair Keystone International Keystone International Arkansas State Fair State Fair of Texas Arkansas State Fair Arkansas State Fair South Carolina State Fair South Carolina State Fair South Carolina State Fair State Fair of Louisiana State Fair of Louisiana American Royal American Royal NAILE North Florida Fair North Florida Fair NAILE NAILE NAILE NAILE NWSS NWSS NWSS

Location Dallas, TX Tulsa, OK Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Perry, GA Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Little Rock, AR Dallas, TX Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR Columbia, SC Columbia, SC Columbia, SC Shreveport, LA Shreveport, LA Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO Louisville, KY Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Denver, CO Denver, CO Denver, CO

Show Junior Market Steer Junior Heifer Show Major Atlantic PACE Show ShorthornPlus Show Junior Heifer Show Junior Market Steer Show Junior PACE Show Junior Show Junior Heifer show Open Show Market Steer Open Show Junior Steer Show Junior Show Junior Heifer Show Open Show Junior Heifer Show Major PACE Show Junior ShorthornPlus Show Junior Steer Show Junior Heifer Show Junior Shorthorn Show Open ShorthornPlus Show Steer Futurity & Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cup National Shorthorn Show Pen Show Junior Heifer Show Major PACE Show

Date 10/2 10/4 10/4 10/4 10/4 10/4 10/5 10/11 10/12 10/12 10/14 10/17 10/17 10/18 10/25 10/25 10/30 10/30 11/15 11/15 11/16 11/16 11/16 11/16 11/17 1/17 1/18 1/18

Time 8 a.m. 8 a.m. 8 a.m. following 8 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 12 p.m. 6 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9 a.m. 2 p.m. 12 p.m. following 8 a.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 8 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 8 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m.

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=Sales Calendar Aug. 30 - R-C Show Cattle, Early Bird Sale, Eaton, Ohio.

Oct. 17 - Cyclone Trace Cattle Co, Shorthorns UpFront Sale, Clarion, Iowa. Oct. 18 - Studers, Family Legacies Sale, Creston, Iowa.

Sept. 6 - Shadybrook Farms, Decades of Excellence Sale, West Brome, Quebec.

Oct. 18 - Leading A Legacy Sale, Shorthorn Junior National Fundraising program, Dunlap Iowa.

Sept. 6 - Missouri State Sale, Sho-Me sale Facility, Columbia, Mo.

Oct. 18 - Keystone Autumn Klassic, Waynesburg, Pa.

Sept. 6 - Shadybrook Farms, Decades of Excellence Sale, West Brome, Quebec.

Sept. 13 - Waukaru Shorthorns, Share the Harvest Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

Oct. 19 - Sullivan Farms, Maternal Legends Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Sept. 13 - Waukaru Shorthorns, Share the Harvest Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

Sept. 14 - Bonnell Club Calves OnLine Private Treaty Sale.

Oct. 25 - Shorthorn 500 Sale, Marietta, Okla.

Oct. 5 - KOLT Cattle Company, Simple Choices Sale, Seward, Neb.

Sept. 20 - 21 - Johnson Shorthorns, Third Annual Private Treaty Sale, Niantic, Ill.

Oct. 25 - All Star Classic Shorthorn Female Sale, Crooked Post Shorthorns, Lacombe, Alberta, Can.

Sept. 21 - Ohio Fall Showcase Sale, Newark, Ohio.

Oct. 26 - Cedar Valley Sale, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Sept. 22 - Sullivan Farms, Pasture Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Oct. 26 - Matlock Stock Farm, Hill Country Classic Sale, Loydminster, SK.

Sept. 27 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Little Cedar Cattle Co, Beaverton, Mich.

Oct. 26 - Cagwin Farms Selection Day and On-line Sale, Philadelphia, Ill.

Aug. 30 - Cates Farms, Star Search Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Sept. 28 - Steinke Shorthorns, Partners in Excellence On-Line Sale, Rensselaer, Ind. Oct. 4 - Fall Harvest Shorthorn Production Sale, Grand Island, Neb. Oct. 5 - KOLT Cattle Company, Simple Choices Sale, Seward, Neb. Oct. 11 - Greenhorn Where Great Females Make a Difference Sale, Waynesville, Ohio. Oct. 12 - Swing the Gate Production Sale, Dixon, Ill. Oct. 12 - Turner Shorthorns Open House, 2 pm to 6 pm, at the farm, Somerset, Ohio. Oct. 14 - Turner Shorthorns On-Line Sale. Somerset, Ohio.

Nov. 1 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Durham Nation Sale, Kathryn, ND.

Your Marketing Professional If we can help you with further information regarding these sales, feel free to contact us.

Aug. 30 - Cates Farms, Star Search Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Oct. 17 - Cyclone Trace Cattle Co, Shorthorns UpFront Sale, Clarion, Iowa. Oct. 19 - Sullivan Farms, Maternal Legends Sale, Dunlap, Iowa. Oct. 26 - Cagwin Farms Selection Day and On-line Sale, Philadelphia, Ill. Nov. 16 - North American Heifer Calf Futurity, Louisville, Ky. Jan. 18 - The Summit, National Shorthorn Sale, Denver, Colo.

Happy

Nov. 2 - Schrag Shorthorn Farms, The Family Event Sale, Marion, SD. Nov. 8 - Bakenhus Cattle Co. All Breed Heifer Sale, Columbus, Nebraska

July

Nov. 15 - Four State Sale, Diamond, Mo. Nov. 16 - North American Heifer Calf Futurity, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 16 - Greenhorn Cattle Co., Where Future Generations Are Created, Louisville, Ky. Auction Sales • Private Treaty • Semen • Embryos

Jan. 18 - The Summit, National Shorthorn Sale, Denver, Colo.

Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, IL 62691

217-452-3051 • FAX: 217-452-3053 email: cagwincattle@casscomm.com

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=Ad Index 10M Polled Shorthorns.........................125 3L Shorthorns.......................................118 4 Bar S..................................................111 A&T Cattle Co. ...................................106 AAA Shorthorns ...........................103, 135 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc...131, 140 Agle Family Shorthorns ........................132 American Livestock/Markel ....................72 AMS Shorthorns...................................135 B&CS Shorthorns ................................129 Bakenhus Cattle Co................................75 Bartels Bros...........................................135 Bennett Land & Cattle .........................135 Berg Shorthorns....................................135 Bern-A-Dale Shorthorns .................59, 135 Bert Moore ...........................................140

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Bigelow Farms ......................................135 Blisfull Acres...........................................94 BO’s Shorthorns .............................62, 135 Bowman Cattle Company .........21-24, 135 Broken Road Cattle Company..............135 Brooks, Bruce ...............................128, 140 Byland Polled Shorthorns .............135, 143 Cabrera and Associates............................43 Cagwin Farms.........................................11 Cannondale Farms................................102 Carolina Cattle Co. ..............................145 Cates Farms ....................................20, 135 Cato Shorthorns ...................................123 Cattle Visions .......................................140 Cedar Valley Shorthorn Sale .................127 Circle K Cattle Company .....................134

Crawfdown Farms ........................103, 135 Crooked Post Ranch ...............................97 Cross Country ......................................135 Crow Creek Farms..................................93 Cyclone Trace Cattle Co. ................13, 135 D Heart Bar Livestock ..........................134 Dav Mar Way Farms.............................135 Dennis Hoffrogge ...................................73 Diamond C Shorthorns ..................96, 135 Diamond M Shorthorns .......................135 DJS Shorthorns ....................................136 Donnelly Shorthorns - Adam................152 Double C Shorthorns .............................54 Double J Ranch ......................................92 DTR Cattle Co ..............................41, 136 Du-Lyn Farms ........................................61 Duis Farms .....................................74, 136 Dwyer Cattle Services ...........................134 Ea Ra Ba H Farm..........................129, 136 Esquire Cattle Co. Ltd............................61 Farrer Stock Farms ..................................44 Fieser’s Polled Shorthorns................70, 136 Fischer Cattle Company ............30-31, 136 Franz Farms ..........................................136 Fugate Shorthorns ................................134 Galbreath’s ........................................60, 73 Gellerman ............................................134 Genex Cooperative .................................19 Gilman Shorthorns .................................55 GJD Cattle Company...........................136 Glenrothes Farm.....................................68 Gottschalk Farms..................................127 Great American Insurance ....................140 Great Shorthorn Revival .........................25 Greenhorn Cattle Co., LLC............18, 136 Greg Crawford Family ............................76 Gunn Shorthorns..................................136 Hamann Farms.......................................27 Hansen Shorthorns...............................126 Harold B Sechler ..................................134 Haumont Shorthorns .....................90, 136 Hauxdale Shorthorn Farm ....................139 Haywood Cattle Co................................80 Hi View Shorthorn Farms.....................134 High Ridge Farm LTD .........................136 Highland Farms......................................68 Hill Haven Shorthorns ...........................65 Homeplace Farms .................................136 Hornhead Valley Farm............................46 Horseshoe Creek Farms ..........................85 Hub Ranch Shorthorns.........................136 Hugh Moore Jr and Sons ........................64 Immucell ................................................78 Indian Hills Land & Cattle Co. ............136 Inness Shorthorns .................................136 Ippensens Family Shorthorns ..................29 Iroquoian Shorthorns ...........................136 J&M Shorthorns ....................................94 J&J Show Cattle ...................................137 James F. Bessler, Inc. .............................140 JCC Jeepetta CattleCo............................92 JDMC Cattle Company .......................136 JM Cattle Company .............................137 Johnson Shorthorn ...............................133 Jordan Acres............................................40 JT Moreland Farms, LLC .....................137 Jungels Shorthorn Farm ............................5 Justamere ..............................................108 Kaehler Family Shorthorns .....................19 Kearns Farms ........................................137 KEY Conference ...................................141 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm ...................137 Keystone Autum Klassic .......................122 Keystone International .........................109 Kilgore Shorthorn Farm........................137 Kilkee Shorthorns ...................................71 KJG German’s Shorthorns ............132, 137 Kohlstaedt Farms ....................................60

Laban Roanoke Farm............................137 Langhoff Farms.....................................134 Lathrop Livestock Inc. ..........................134 Lauer Polled Shorthorns .........................45 Lazy Bar F Shorthorns ............................95 Lazy W Farm ........................................134 Leemon Stock Farm................................52 Legacy Livestock Imaging .......................81 Leveldale Farms .........................16-17, 137 Lincoln Reds.........................................137 Little Cedar Cattle Co. ...................15, 137 Long Family Shorthorns .......................137 Loving Farms........................................147 Maple Brook Farms ..............................137 Martindell Farm ...................................107 Masonic Village Farm .....................42, 137 Matlock Stock Farm .............................146 McKee Family Shorthorns ....................137 Meadow Lane Farms.............................137 Meyer Family Shorthorns .....................137 Meyer Farms...................................47, 137 MFK Shorthorns ..................................129 Millvale Shorthorns ..............................134 Minnesota Shorthorn Assoc...........116-117 Mitchell Shorthorns................................49 Montana Shorthorn Association ...........140 Moon Creek Ranch ..............................138 Moore Cattle Company..........................53 New River Cattle ..................................138 Norman Farms .............................138, 150 North American Heifer Futurity....120-121 O-Dale Farms.......................................128 O’Sullivan Auctioneer...........................140 Oakview Shorthorns ...............................86 Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Assoc. ....112-113 Oler Farm.............................................138 Paint Valley Farms ..................................51 Peak View Ranch ....................................69 Phildon Farms ......................................138 ProFit ...................................................134 R&A Vanek Shorthorns........................127 RC Show Cattle....................................138 Red Barn Designs .................................132 Richardson Farms Shorthorns...............138 Ripberger Family Farms................138, 150 RL Cattle Company .............................138 Robert & Bev Alden .............................149 Robjoy Shorthorns..........................29, 138 Robsten Shorthorns ..............................128 Rockdale Shorthorns.............................134 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle................14, 138 Rocky Branch Shorthorns ...............48, 138 Rod Shorthorns ....................................138 Ron Alden ............................................134 Ronald Gooch ......................................134 Rozeboom ............................................102 Sandy Ridge Shorthorns .......................134 Schenk Farms .........................................50 Schrag Shorthorn Farms ...................3, 138 Scott Family Shorthorns .......................119 Sears Marketing Services .........................91 Shady Maple Farms ................................60 Shadybrook Farm ..................................6-7 Sharben Shorthorns ........................63, 138 Sho-Me Shorthorns ..............................138 Shorthorn Foundation ..........................106 ShorthornPlus Foundation ...................100 ShorthornShop .....................................140 Simon Farms ..........................................89 SLS Family Shorthorns .........................138 Smoky Mountain Farm and Ranch .........87 Sneed Family Shorthorns ................33, 138 South Starr Farms .................................124 Springlake Farm......................................79 Stangl Shorthorns ...........................97, 139 Starman Cattle .....................................109 Steck and Sons......................................133 Steinke Shorthorns .......................139, 142 Stone Springs Shorthorns................99, 139 Strode Family Shorhtorns .....................139 Struck Family Shorthorns .......................95 STS Cattle Co ......................................134

Studer Farms .................................154-155 Sullivan Farms ...............................139, BC Sullivan Supply .....................................140 Sutherland Shorthorns....................54, 139 Swallow Farms ......................................125 Swing The Gate Sale .............................102 Tadmore Farms.......................................88 Taylor Stock Farm.................................127 Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns....................139 The National CUP Lab .......................140 Top Notch Stock Farm .................139, 153 Townview Shorthorns ...........................139 Trennepohl Farms...................................96 Turner Shorthorns ..................................39 Tynywtra’s.....................................132, 139 V8 Shorthorns ................................10, 139 Vogel Shorthorn Farm ..................125, 139

W.L. Good Farms .................................126 Warner Ranch...............................139, 148 Wasinger Cattle Company ......................28 Waukaru Polled Shorthorns ..............9, 139 Weaver Leather LLC..........................34-35 Wendt, Kevin .......................................140 Whisman, Jim ......................................128 White Birch Farm.................................125 WHR Shorthorns.................................IFC Wilson Livestock Agency ......................140 Woodrange Farm ..................................109 Woodside Farm.....................................122 Wright Cattle Co. .................................109 XL Shorthorns ........................................77 Y Lazy Y Shorthorns ...............................32 Zwilling Family Shorthorns ..................109

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