2023 July Shorthorn Country

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Shorthorn Update

Membership in Good Standing by August 1st

By August 1, 2023 you must be a member in good standing to be eligible to be a voting delegate for your state at the Annual Meeting. Eligibility can be found in the ASA Rules and Regulations.

WHR Breeders

2023 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE: March 1, 2023 and after $30

Natural Service Sires New Rule - Jan. 1, 2022

American Shorthorn Association

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Montie D. Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO montie@shorthorn.org

Matt Woolfolk, director of performance programs; performance data & commercial acceptance • matt@shorthorn.org

Heather Lange, director of office operations; customer service, registrations & DNA • heather@shorthorn.org

Shelby Diehm, director of youth activities; marketing & communications • shelby@shorthorn.org

Cassie Reid, director of shows & events; customer service specialist cassie@shorthorn.org

Wade Minihan, director of shows & member communications; customer service specialist • wade@shorthorn.org

Accounting • accountmgr@shorthorn.org

ASA Dates of Note

July

July 3-4 Office Closed for the Holiday

July 3-6 BIF Annual Symposium, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

July 20-23 The Summit IGS Youth Leadership Conference, Phoenix, Arizona

July 20 California State Fair Regional Show

July 29 Ohio State Fair Regional Show

August

Aug. 1 Builder of the Breed Nominations due to the ASA

Aug. 1 Deadline for ASA Membership in good standing to be eligible to be a voting delegate at Annual Meeting

Aug. 7 Ballots for delegate voting will be mailed to members in good standing

Aug. 18 State Fair of West Virginia Regional Show

Aug. 19 Iowa State Fair Regional Show

Aug. 23 Appalachian Fair Regional Show

ASA Board of Directors

John Sonderman, president 402-641-0936

Toby Jordan, vice president 219-819-4603

Joe Bales, executive director 615-330-2342

Dave Greenhorn, 937-470-6552

Lee Miller, 330-231-6834

John Russell, 832-588-8604

Mark Gordon, 217-737-7905

Jeff Bedwell, 580-822-5590

Rick Osterday, 605-281-1175

Shorthorn Foundation

Bill Rasor, president

American Junior Shorthorn Association

Faye Smith, president

National Shorthorn Lassies

Sommer Smith, president

Aug. 24 Western Idaho Fair Super Regional Show

Aug. 27 Maryland State Fair Super Regional Show

Aug. 31 ASA Fiscal year ends: All registrations counted for Century Club must be registered

September

Sept. 2 Minnesota State Fair Regional Show

Sept. 4 ASA Office Closed - Labor Day

Sept. 6 All ballots due in ASA office for electing delegates

Sept. 10 Washington State Fair Regional Show

Sept. 15 Kansas State Fair Super Regional Show

Sept. 17 Amarillo Tri State Fair & Rodeo Regional Show

Sept. 29 World Beef Expo Super Regional Show

Sept. 30 Tulsa State Fair Regional Show

New Rule for Milking Shorthorn/Lincoln Red Dual Registration

The Board of Directors unanimously approved a new rule, which begins January 1, 2022: “Bulls (Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus) born January 1, 2022 and after will be required to have a genomic profile and parentage markers on file in order to register any progeny with the American Shorthorn Association”.

This means that regardless of service type Natural or AI, all bulls (Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus) used for breeding need to be genomically tested (currently, this is the 100K test but could be subject to change according to Neogen standards in the future). This pertains to AI sires as well as pasture sires/clean up bulls. The rule only affects bulls born after Jan 1, 2022, so this rule won’t really come into play until their progeny are born, late 2023 or 2024. Please be aware that AI sires still require the 3 genetic conditions as well – TH, PHA, and DS.

Send DNA Directly to Neogen

As a reminder, breeders can now send DNA samples directly to Neogen for testing rather than sending to the ASA office first. Starting July 1, 2023, a manual processing fee will be incurred for those samples sent to the office for preprocessing.

3 things will be required to send samples in for testing:

1. A registration (or recorded “U”) number for each tested animal

2. A paper copy of the finalized testing form, (emailed from staff, description below) which includes the Neogen order number

3. A barcode number for each animal tested

Breeders can queue up animals for testing in DigitalBeef and select which sample types they have, as well as which tests they want. Once the form is submitted, (it’s not entirely an automated process) staff will process the testing request and get an order ID # from Neogen. A finalized printable PDF of the submission form will be emailed to print and send to the lab with samples. Checks/payments are still made to the ASA. Once staff approves the testing request, the breeder’s DigitalBeef account is billed accordingly.

The Summit IGS Youth Leadership Conference

July 20-23, 2023

Phoenix, Arizona

https://juniorshorthorn.org/events/summit/

Regular Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

As of July 1, 2023, all Milking Shorthorn and Lincoln Red cattle that are to be brought into the American Shorthorn Association herd book as dual registered animals must be tested as an AI sire or donor dam prior to herd book acceptance, due to the lack of information available in their online registries.

Association Outlook

Passage of Time

There is no greater force in nature than the simple passage of time, eventually seeing mountains reduced to molehills. The passage of time has a way of doing two things - it allows the interpretation of major issues to dim in importance and fade into distant memories. With the passage of time, new technology and innovations are developed and become the norm for better efficiency and results. Time has some advantages and possibly some disadvantages if we are impatient. Regardless of age, we can look back over our lives and think about the new technologies we use daily compared to what we may have used 10, 20, 30, or even 50 years ago, our daily lives have changed immensely. In many cases, we have become so reliant on new innovations and tech items that we have a hard time functioning when they are not available.

Let’s rub the crystal ball and look into the future. Current technologies will continue to expand and will continue to impact the livestock industry. New technologies will balloon and gain steam in other industries which will, in turn, affect the future of our industry.

Look at DNA, for example, and where it has led us in a relatively short period of time. Genetic editing is happening as I write this today. Other cattle breeds are registering genetically edited animals. Private enterprise has invested the time and money to identify markers and traits making a positive impact on profitability and will continue to influence future animals. The ability to use DNA markers for gene editing is just one area of advancement we will be dealing with sooner than you think. Learning more about this and understanding it will be mandatory for leaders in the livestock industry. Those same breeders will become entrepreneurs in their field because they will embrace other technologies to enhance their outcomes and reach new

Montie D. Soules asa executive secretary/CEO

goals of raising a better and more efficient product.

We in the agriculture and livestock industry use the term, AI. If I ask most of you what this means, you’ll say Artificial Insemination, but there is another newer definition of AI growing by leaps and bounds called Artificial Intelligence. I believe this will be able to change our lives, much like the internet did. The new AI is already changing agriculture in many ways, for example, vegetable farmers are using this to employ robots that relay data on soil and plant growth, then determine the nutritional needs of their products. The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) is going to stack information and intelligence at a level beyond human comprehension. This technology will be a game changer for those who embrace it and learn how to use it to their advantage. We at the ASA will be committed to learning and using AI (I don’t mean breeding cows) to be more efficient and help advance the membership.

I have addressed some technology facing us. To make my point, I suggest you evaluate your own position in the Shorthorn breed. Look at the advantages we have had by using technology to add value and demand to our product. The IGS multi-breed genetic evaluation used to calculate our EPDs has made a huge difference in our breed’s advancements. The EPDs have become relevant and match how the cattle produce. By using this tool, breeders from all facets of the industry are breeding better cattle that the industry recognizes as contributors to the big picture. The passage of time in both utilizing and imputing more data has made a difference with something that many looked at with skepticism in the beginning. Then add the genomic aspect and the accuracy and decision-making process becomes easier for making better Shorthorn cattle. Everything we touch is now data-driven and will compound as

we move into the future. Congratulations Shorthorn breeders for all the gains we have seen in the past 5 to 10 years. Your passion and dedication make a difference.

The ASA is planning a major symposium in July 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky, to try to share the changes expected in the future. This will be a big event we’ve been planning for several months. This is just one of the activities originating from the Board and Staff’s strategic planning session last year.

We’ve also been working on a new Shorthorn Show format that will be inaugurated at the Cattlemen’s Congress in January 2024. This is an added show to the Super National in OKC. It will be called the Shorthorn E.D.G.E. (“Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence”). In this show, the genetic/genomic data and the physical phenotype will be evaluated separately and then will be combined to find the winners. Animals participating in this show must be gnomically tested with the 100K test. Information about this show was included in May/June issue of the Shorthorn County. You can find rules in this issue as well. There will be more about it in future Shorthorn Country issues and the ASA Insider email blasts.

Performing 100K DNA testing is mandatory not only for this show but, more importantly, for any genomic results now and in the future. The passage of time has brought many new and great advantages for us in many fields. Many breeders have taken advantage of the innovations developed for the purebred cattle industry. Those breeders are taking the lead. I challenge you to start today to get your houses in order for the future. The technologies will be mind-blowing to some, but those who embrace and make themselves familiar with new AI and everything around it, and use some common sense will have advantages as the time passes!

President Outlook

John Sonderman ASA president

Some of you are surely familiar with the books by Simon Sinek “Start with Why” and “Find your Why”. If you haven’t read or listened to them, I recommend you do. The whole premise is to understand why we do what we do. According to Sinek, “The Why is the compelling higher purpose that inspires us and acts as the source of all we do!” The “Why” might exist in your chosen work/career, sports, faith, family, hobbies, or lifestyle. It also impacts how you lead and affect change in an organization, business, or family. It’s not what we do. It’s not how we do it. It’s the very cause or belief and it’s the reason your organization exists. I hope this article helps you clarify the “Why” of the Shorthorn breed and your operation.

With the 150th celebration of the American Shorthorn Association and 200 years since the breed was established behind us, the cattle industry and the Shorthorn breed find itself at another set of crossroads. What genetic selection will we need to make to earn the ecofriendly label with our customers? Can we re-brand cattle as the ultimate up cycler, taking low value forages and feedstuffs and turning them into high quality sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals? Can we show that it has a low carbon footprint? Can we further improve the number of consumers that have quality eating experiences to keep beef at the center of a celebration meal? Can we continue to grow the influence of the Shorthorn breed in the commercial

industry and the show ring?

As I watched the pen show the last 2 years in OKC, listened to the judge’s comments, and saw the interest from non-Shorthorn breeders, I thought Shorthorn breeders are making better cattle. Look at the interest and recordbreaking prices being paid for Shorthorn bulls and replacement heifers at the myriad of production sales, state sales, national sales, etc. We are selling more cattle to commercial breeders at higher prices. The Summit Sale at OKC is also setting new records. At the same time, Junior Nationals continues to be a summer destination for families. And the desire to be competitive has made the interest and prices in those cattle continue to set new highs.

Why have you chosen the Shorthorn breed? There are certainly more popular breeds, as evidenced by breed registration numbers. There are certainly breeds with more recognizable branded beef programs. There are certainly hide colors that get less discriminated against. Again, “Why” are you here?

Maybe it’s passed down through family generations. A breed, that helped settle the United States, served as seedstock to the world, and established other breeds back in the day. A breed that multiple generations of your family derived not only income, but lasting friendships. Is it because of the people you get to meet and develop friendships with?

Or maybe you’re new to the breed, but “Why”. Was it a docile 4-H heifer

or steer? A great experience at Junior Nationals or someone else telling you about Junior Nationals? A breeder that took you under their wing to help you get started. Maybe it’s the History of the Shorthorn breed, people like a story behind their meal to feel good about. Or was it a Shorthorn freezer beef purchase that you felt was the best beef you ever had?

Why do you continue to breed Shorthorn cattle? I like the docility and maternal ability. I have found that if I breed good cattle, they are in demand. I have the opportunity to compete, that may not exist in a larger breed organization. Every year I get to pore over data, EPDs, pedigrees, videos, pictures, visits with other operations, all to find that animal that will have a positive impact in my herd. In essence, I get a chance to create an animal that may change the breed.

But it is more than that. I get to interact with and develop great friendships with other breeders that are passionate about Red, White, & Roan! I can participate in setting the strategic direction, by becoming involved with standing committees at the National Level and attending annual meetings. I have been able to see the breed improve. It’s the desire to be part of something bigger and better than any one breeder or member and taking pride! Now that is definitely a “Why”.

Does the Shorthorn breed have a “Why”

Vice President Outlook

This is a great time to be in the cattle business, and a great time to have Shorthorn genetics in this business. The demand for our product is reaching new heights, and we now have a never before experienced opportunity to rise to unimaginable levels.

We as cow-calf producers in the current beef industry have more leverage, due to the constricted cow herd, than we have had for over a decade. At present, the nation has not yet begun to repopulate the cow herd, and heifer slaughter prevents large runs of replacement females from being developed. The cowcalf sector will continue to see high profit levels past the next thirty-six months according to most economists. Prices received for every category have gained new highs across the country, bringing more total dollars back to the cow-calf producer.

This is happening at the same time our breed is seeing increased use within cow herds that had not utilized Shorthorn genetics for years, decades, and sometimes generations. The last several years have recorded more Shorthorn bulls transferred than each respective year prior; 2023 will be bigger yet. Also, the demand for Shorthorn and Shorthorn-influenced heifers has been outstanding. Cow-calf producers across the country are searching for runs of similar made Shorthorn females to place in their respective cowherds. In 2023, more Shorthorn cattle will have been sold to non-members than have been sold in a very long time.

This past spring I logged just shy of 18,000 miles delivering Shorthorn bulls and heifers. I have been able to get on to more farms and ranches than any other year. I met cattlemen and women, and sometimes their neighbors, that are excited to see their new Shorthorn genetics out working. The conversations are similar, no matter the area code. They are excited to have Shorthorns

address specific issues in the cowherds to ultimately drive more profit. They are ready to make a big, positive change in their respective cow herds and they are choosing Shorthorns to make that advancement.

This added demand for Shorthorn genetics is multi-faceted. Soon, many of us will be making the annual pilgrimage to the National Junior Shorthorn Show (NJSS) and Youth Conference. The entries indicate that the 2023 event in Des Moines, Iowa, will be the largest to date. Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus heifers are being chosen by families across the country at an increasing rate. The NJSS has been in the national spotlight for a long time and continues to attract new members into our breed. A great number of herds have been built with the purchase of a new heifer for a junior project, and this program continues to grow.

What does this mean for us as Shorthorn producers? An opportunity is available for us to take hold. Our genetic treasure is being actively sought by cattlemen and women from every corner of the country. We are being chosen, and we need to respond. We respond by making the cattle better than ever before and understanding exactly our customers’ demands and needs. As breeders, we need to utilize all of the tools and technologies available to document and ensure our next generation is more relevant than the last. We must promote and market these genetics with renewed excitement and fervor.

We have a great product. Some of the most astute cattleman in the country have discovered this, and utilize Shorthorn genetics in their systems. They are choosing Shorthorn to address traits like longevity, temperament, growth, yield, marbling, calf vigor and many more.

We have at our disposal, through the American Shorthorn Association,

a great set of tools to help. Entering all of your performance information and having it analyzed through the IGS system is critical. The inclusion of DNA into our EPD profile has been a game changer as well. It is mind-boggling how accurately our predictors work when they are backed by complete and proper contemporary groups.

As a breed, we are being watched, and we are being chosen. As the industry navigates the next 36 months of repopulation, let us make them pick Shorthorn. In order for the beef industry to meet the demands of our ultimate consumer, all beef producers will have to make the cattle better. The beef consumer demands a safe, sustainable, product that is flavorful and nutritious. The staff and previous boards of the American Shorthorn Association have worked tirelessly to help document how Shorthorn genetics help satisfy these criterions. As breeders, now is the time to aggressively pursue new opportunities and markets. Let us challenge each other to reach out to new markets, and new users of Shorthorn genetics.

Toby Jordan ASA vice president

Beef Business

The Summer Symposium, Presented by the American Shorthorn Association

As many of you know, 2022 was a year of preparation for the future of the Shorthorn breed. The largest component of this came to fruition as the new ASA Strategic Plan and its key initiatives. One of the initiatives focuses solely on you, the ASA member, by aiming to create a better equipped and motivated Shorthorn breeder. As discussions progressed on ways to bring these words and ideas into action, the mention of hosting a large-scale breeder education forum was volleyed around and met with much interest from your association leadership. We’ve invested time with shorter educational programs during the Annual Meeting, but we wanted to go above and beyond what we can accomplish with those sessions. When looking back, it was 2015 when the last stand-alone educational forum was held at the Impact conference in Kansas City. To put that into perspective: your current ASA staff had a total of two years of Shorthorn experience at the time Impact was held. Today, your staff brings almost 40 years of combined service time to the Shorthorn breed. Simply put, it’s been a while!

Country music singer Toby Keith once sang that he wanted “a little less talk and a lot more action.” Well, the American Shorthorn Association is putting the talk of a better educated and motivated breeder into action! We officially invite to you The Summer Symposium, Presented by the American Shorthorn Association. The Summer Symposium is a full-blown educational workshop that will be hosted July 18-20, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Mark your calendars now to join us in the Bluegrass State for a time of learning, fun, and the Shorthorn fellowship we all enjoy so much. It’s a ways out until we will

gather in Lexington, but we’re excited to bring this event to you and want you to have the time to get your schedule cleared to join us for this long weekend. You may even choose to make a vacation destination out of all Lexington has to offer around The Summer Symposium.

The Summer Symposium is going to be an event unlike any other Shorthorn educational forum. As an attendee, you will experience a program that combines discussion of the essentials of seedstock production along with forward-thinking wide-scope beef industry topics. Being a good steward of livestock and quality Shorthorn breeder is important, but being a Shorthorn breeder who is in tune with what is happening in the larger beef cattle industry is vital to the sustainability and future of the red, white, and roan cattle. With The Summer Symposium, we aim to give you tools to take home to the farm and implement for improved production, as well as topics to make you think and help you develop your place in this big business we call the beef cattle industry.

Of course, we can’t take a trip to central Kentucky without incorporating a taste of some of the facets of culture that the Lexington area is known for. While you’re in town for The Summer Symposium, we plan to offer you the chance to get a dose of the Thoroughbred horse racing and breeding industry, as well as a glass of bourbon from one of Kentucky’s premier distilleries homed in the Lexington area. Learning and education are paramount, but so is expanding our horizons and having some fun while we do it! While in town for The Summer Symposium, you will want to take advantage of what Lexington has to offer outside of what we have planned for you as guests at the event. My wife and I made Lexington a

weekend getaway spot last year, and she would tell you that the region is full of neat things to see and do, and the food scene is quite impressive. Lexington is a neat Southern city surrounded by small town charm and flavor.

Obviously, there’s plenty of time to book those flights and check out the map for the best route to road trip to Lexington. As time goes by, plenty more Summer Symposium information will be published here in the pages of The Shorthorn Country as we continue to plan this event. We want this to be an experience to remember for all Shorthorn enthusiasts. Other industry enthusiasts are also welcome to attend, so spread the word! Saddle up and be prepared to put your herd in the winner’s circle at The Summer Symposium!

Matt Woolfolk director of performance programs

Since You Asked...

Updates to Sending DNA Samples

6 months have come and gone since Shorthorn breeders started the new process of sending DNA samples directly to Neogen. As we have been advertising, July starts another new aspect of this DNA submission process. The goal is to have all DNA samples sent directly to Neogen – none to the office for pre-processing. The grace period from January ’23 through June ’23 allowed a buffer for those who weren’t aware of the new standard process, to still send samples into the Shorthorn office. Now, if samples are sent to the office (and in hopes of encouraging breeders to follow our new protocol), there will be added fees – an additional $5 per head will be tacked onto orders sent to the Shorthorn office for preprocessing. Along with that, a registration number (or recorded ‘U’ number) is also required to test any animal. Any samples sent to the office for testing (or to the lab, for that matter) which are from unregistered/recorded animals will receive additional $5 fees as well, per head. Please see below a brief how-to regarding our new standard practice for submitting/sending DNA samples for testing.

Below and to the right, you will find step by step instructions along with pictures.

1. To begin, please make sure that you have an up-to-date email address on file. If you are unsure how to check this, see the screenshot below (above). Look for your ‘Address’ tab. The email address listed on the ‘Primary’ line will be where your DNA form will be sent once we are all said and done. If you need to update it, simply click the little icon to the right of it.

2. To queue your animals up for testing, click ‘Herd Mgmt’ followed by ‘DNA’.

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If you are not comfortable using DigitalBeef, feel free to call the office. We are happy to walk you through the process.

Heather Lange director of office operations, registrations & DNA

3. Here, click ‘Choose From my Animals’.

4. A list of all your animals - currently active, recorded, and even legacy pops up. Click the box to the left of the animal you want to test to put it in the testing queue.

5. You’ll notice that the selected animal’s info auto populates. The first column you should see is ‘Reason’. This is not a required column, however if you are testing your animal as an AI Sire or Donor Dam, you can choose either one from this dropdown list and it will automatically check the boxes for the tests needed.

6. Next up is the column ‘Type’. This IS a required field. Select which sample type you are using.

7. ‘Barcode’ is the next column. This is also a required field. Enter the barcode of the blood or hair card, or the number on the Allflex Tag (also called a TSU or tissue sampling vile). *If you are sending a semen straw or another sample type that doesn’t have a barcode, call the office and we will assign a barcode for you.

8. If you are testing you animal to narrow down which sire it is out of, you can type the registration number of a second/alternate sire in the column titled ‘Alt Sire’, but this is not required.

9. If you want to add any additional testing onto the AI Sire or Donor Dam testing, you can do so by checking the corresponding boxes.

10. If you have multiple animals to test, you will click the ‘Add Request’ button (or the ‘Choose From my Animals’ button) to add another line/ animal.

If you are ready to submit your DNA testing request, click ‘Submit to Staff’.

**Please note, this is not a fully automated process. Once you click ‘Submit to Staff’, we need to doublecheck your data and upload it to Neogen’s database. Once we are able to do this, you will receive an email from DigitalBeef which will contain the printable PDF to send directly to Neogen along with your sample(s). This is also when your DigitalBeef account will be billed for the testing. You can pay for the tests via credit card through DigitalBeef (click ‘View’ underneath ‘My Account’ on the left-hand menu to get to your main profile screen), you can call in a card, or you can send a check. When results are in, you’ll be sent an email containing those and the registry will reflect the results as well.

Check the Facts

Conquering your next show

The new show season is upon us, and many of you will be headed to the first show of the season, if you haven’t already. Follow these tips for success for your shows!

• Enter early! Avoid misery during check-in by confirming your entries at submission time. A headache at checkin is no fun for any party. Check animal details, particularly registration numbers, before submitting entries. Should you notice an error prior to the show, contact ASA staff ASAP.

• Send stalling requests with entries and/or or to ASA staff. Think of stalling assignments as one big puzzle. Each

puzzle piece is a different size, and there may only be one perfect match for each piece. The sooner we know specific requests, the better your chances are that we can accommodate requests.

• Remember to check show schedules for times and locations. Check-in and show start times are important to follow as to not miss any deadlines and arrival times.

• Bring your registration papers to check-in, ASA staff will accept digital or physical copies.

• Show Programs will be posted online and on the Shorthorn app as soon as they are finished. Many variables are affecting the supply chain and staff shortages at

the printers can delay our timeline of receiving printed programs. Printed programs may not be available until day of show in some cases.

• Should you decide to stay in a hotel, watch for information about host hotels through the ASA. These room rates will be exclusive to ASA exhibitors. Most hotel cut off dates for securing a room are a month before the show.

• And finally, remember to have fun with every show!

We look forward to seeing each exhibitor and breeder at our upcoming shows and can’t wait to see you reach your goals!

Shorthorn E.D.G.E. Show Classifications

Last month, Montie, Matt and Wade introduced a new Shorthorn show that will launch at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Shorthorn E.D.G.E. (Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence) will showcase purebred Shorthorn cattle that bring together the greatest phenotype, alongside outstanding genomic traits. You will find the Shorthorn E.D.G.E. Show Classifications published in this July issue.

As a reminder, all animals participating in this show must have a 100K genomic

test complete with results prior to entries closing, as well as have a recorded birth weight and weaning weight. We recommend submitting your DNA samples ASAP so that the deadlines do not pass you by. Generally speaking, we suggest allowing up to 6 weeks for DNA results to be completed.

Exclusive to purebred Shorthorns, this show is open to both bulls and females. Additionally, animals entered in the traditional open shows or pen shows are eligible to enter.

We send appreciation to committee

members who worked to bring this show to life: Jeff Bedwell, Chair, Tyler Cates, Ethan Gilman, Aaron Hahn, Rick Leone, Steve McGill and Cody Nelson. With your commitment, the ASA is pleased to present the Shorthorn E.D.G.E. as a unique exposition for breeders, a learning opportunity for spectators and a gateway to the future for the entire breed.

Cassie Reid director of shows & events; customer service specialist

In the Know

State Associations

2023 is flying by and we are already over hallway through the year. The State Associations Board of Directors have been updated, as well as their contact information. You can find that list of directors in this issue of the Shorthorn Country, or on the website underneath

the contact tab. If you check this list out, and see any changes or corrections, please email wade@shorthorn.org to get that updated.

Before we know it, it will be sale season, show season, and all around a busy fall season. Don’t forget to send

in events happening within your state association for me to update and put on the website calendar. This will help keep members informed and up to date with everything happening in the Shorthorn Breed.

Wade Minihan director of shows & member communications; customer service specialist

Beef Blurb

Shelby Diehm director of youth activities, director of marketing & communications

Sail Away with Shorthorn

As I write this July article, I am mentally going through my junior national list, making sure I am ready for the 2023 junior national. The interns and I will be heading to Des Moines first thing in the morning. It seems like just yesterday; we were in Kansas City for the 2022 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference. Each year they seem to arrive sooner!

By the time you receive this issue, NJSS will be over, families will have returned home, and I will already be working on plans for 2024. We are headed East to Timonium, Maryland. We are excited for the 2024 NJSS at the

Maryland State Fairgrounds. The state associations are already making plans for fundraising, volunteers and more of their duties they will have during the week of the show.

Mark your calendars for June 16-22, 2024, as we Sail Away with Shorthorn. We know the travel may be long, but it will be worth it to gather again with the Shorthorn family in the East. Many of our Eastern junior members travel to the NJSS each year, no matter the location, so I know they will appreciate it being close for them.

We hope families can take advantage of being close to many historical

locations on the East coast, many that they may never get to see again! Stay tuned on how we hope to incorporate or encourage families to visit these places.

As always, if you have any questions about the NJSS, reach out to the junior board or I, we would be happy to help answer those questions. We will be having our summer board meeting in conjunction with the IGS Summit Youth Leadership Conference later this July. Be on the lookout for any contest, schedule, or other changes for 2024 after that meeting.

See you in Maryland!

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American Shorthorn Association

Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence Show Classifications

(E.D.G.E. Show)

Purebred Shorthorn Only

Show Season: April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024

1. All animals must be registered as purebred Shorthorn in the records of the American Shorthorn Association (ASA) at the time of the show.

2. ASA will accept electronic registration papers at ASA sanctioned shows for check-in, unless otherwise stated by the hosting show rules.

3. All animals must have a birth weight and weaning weight recorded in the registry.

4. All animals must have a 100K Genomic testing submitted and the completed results recorded in the registry before entries are closed.

5. The fair/show must adhere to the below divisions for all Shorthorn Shows regardless of entry numbers. Age divisions are not flexible.

6. The show will be judged by a panel of three judges on both phenotype and genotype. The same judges will judge both portions of the show.

7. Genotypic and phenotypic components will be evaluated as separate proportions in this show. Both genotypic and phenotypic components will have equal parts in the overall tabulation (50% genotypic/50% phenotypic).

8. Genotypic judging will take place prior to exhibition in the phenotypic portion. During the phenotypic class, judges will be provided with animal birthdates and placed on phenotype. During divisions and overall championship drive, EPDs will be provided, and the judges will be asked to rank the group of cattle using both phenotype and genotype.

9. The top two animals in a class will be announced and advance onto the division classes.

10. Females 20 months of age on the day of the show need to have a pregnancy verification signed by an accredited, non-owner veterinarian at the time the female is processed for the show. If verification cannot be produced upon request, the exhibitor is allowed to find a qualified veterinarian to verify pregnancy prior to time of show.

11. Senior Yearling Females who have calved will show based on age and will show without the calf at side. Cow/Calf pair classes will not be offered.

12. All Shorthorn cattle are subject to a tattoo inspection, parentage DNA testing, an age inspection and/or females 20 months of age on day of show are subject to a blood test to prove pregnancy if deemed necessary by the ASA. The decision of an examining veterinarian is final.

IMPORTANT: Each of the following classes MAY be broken into multiple classes to accommodate large numbers of entries, but separate classes may NOT be combined into one. For example, there MAY be four “Junior Heifer Calf” classes, but “Late & Early Spring Calves” may NOT be combined into one single “Spring Heifer Calf” class. Class numbers provided below are an example format, each fair and/or show may renumber each class and division as needed.

Bull Classes & Divisions – Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.

Shorthorn

1 Late Spring Bull Calves – calved after May 1, 2023

2 Late Spring Bull Calf Champion

3 Late Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion

4 Early Spring Bull Calves – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2023

5 Early Spring Bull Calf Champion

6 Early Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion 7 Junior Bull Calves – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2023

8 Junior Bull Calf Champion 9 Junior Bull Calf Reserve Champion 10 Winter Bull Calves – calved between November 1 and December 31, 2022 11 Senior Bull Calves – calved between September 1 and October 31, 2022

13 Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion

14 Summer Yearling Bulls – calved between July 1 and August 31, 2022

15 Late Spring Yearling Bulls – calved between May 1 and June 30, 2022

16 Intermediate Champion Bull

17 Intermediate Reserve Champion Bull

18 Early Spring Yearling Bulls – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2022

19 Junior Yearling Bulls – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2022

20 Junior Champion Bull

21 Junior Reserve Champion Bull

22 Senior Yearling Bull – calved between July 1 and December 31, 2021

23 Two-Year-Old Bulls – calved between January 1 and June 30, 2021

24 Senior Champion Bull

25 Senior Reserve Champion Bull

26 Grand Champion Bull – chosen from Late Spring Calf, Early Spring Calf, Junior Calf, Senior Calf, Intermediate, Junior & Senior Champion Bulls

27 Reserve Grand Champion Bull – chosen from Late Spring Calf, Early Spring Calf, Junior Calf, Senior Calf, Intermediate, Junior, and Senior Champion & Reserve Champion Bulls

Female Classes & Divisions – Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.

Shorthorn

Commercial cow/calf operation thrives on Shorthorn foundation.

The true testament of a Shorthorn breeder is unearthed when they can trace their herd back to the first cattle ever purchased for the farm. Tom Kleinjan can do exactly that.

Tom, a Bruce, South Dakota, native, operates Kleinjan Farms with his wife, Carol, and his brothers and their wives, Jim and Bev and Russ and Barb. The brothers’ parents, Lester and Sadie, started the farm on April 14, 1936 – their wedding day. Lester and Sadie’s original farm is still a part of Kleinjan Farms today.

The trio of brothers have been a part of the family farm since their youth and joined the operation full time after graduating high school. Each of them gravitated to a different sector of the farm. For Tom, it was the cows and calves.

Shorthorn roots.

Tom remembers his dad buying six registered Shorthorn cows when he was only six years old.

“That was before we had ear tags,” Tom explains. “Instead, we had a number attached to a loose chain around their neck to keep track of the calves and cows with

these registered pedigrees.”

While Tom no longer registers his Shorthorns, he continues to keep purebreds in the herd. In fact, the herd still stems from that original Shorthorn herd.

“I’ve got a real love for the Shorthorn

by Sadie Vander Wal

A Real Love for the Shorthorn Red &White

red and the Shorthorn white,” says Tom. “It’s unbelievable the color you can get from the two of them.”

Today, Kleinjan Farms calves out around 340 cows and heifers every year. At one time, they had as many as 470 pairs on grass.

The operation centers around a crossbreeding program consisting of three English breeds: Angus, Herefords, and of course, Shorthorns.

With around 40 Shorthorns in the herd, about half are bred back to Shorthorn, while the other half enter the crossbreeding program by being bred to Hereford. The Hereford cross heifers are bred to Angus, which brings the black and black baldie cattle into the operation. Baldie heifers are typically bred back to Angus or Charolais.

Tom appreciates how their crossbreeding program allows him

to bring out traits from each of the four breeds they use. His love for the wellknown Shorthorn mothering ability and disposition, in addition to their color, are what fuel his passion for the red and whites.

One of the most iconic parts about Tom’s Shorthorn herd is the pasture he puts them on. Positioned alongside a well-traveled road, Tom’s neighbors know exactly which pasture they can find his red, white and roan cattle every year, as Tom has continued his dad’s tradition of putting them out on the “Shorthorn pasture.”

“Back when dad was alive, there was one year where I didn’t put the Shorthorns on that pasture,” Tom says with a laugh. “He never said anything to me because he knew I was in charge of where the cows went, but I was pretty sure he would have preferred I kept the Shorthorns out on that grass.”

The Shorthorns have yet to miss a

summer out on that pasture since.

A regular at the Watertown Winter Farm Show

Tom has been attending the Watertown Winter Farm Show in Watertown, South Dakota, since he and his dad would attend together prior to his dad’s passing in 1994.

“Dad and I would go to the sale together, and I would watch him buy the bulls,” Tom says. “After he died, I guess it kinda landed in my lap.”

The Watertown Winter Farm Show, held every February, has been around since 1946. The cattle shows have become one of the main attractions of the event. Breeders from across the region enter their cattle into their breed’s show, which is followed by an auction sale later in the day.

“We’ve bought a lot of good bulls off that sale and have always liked buying bulls that were used to being handled,” Tom says.

Tom’s support of the Shorthorn breed at the Watertown Winter Farm Show has been evidenced by the show committee’s records, which indicate he has bought 17 bulls from the sale over the past two decades, which does not include the number of bulls his dad purchased in the years before.

“Tom’s dedication to his family, faith and community are second to none,” says Jeff Vander Wal, Watertown Farm Show Shorthorn Breed Manager. “His dad instilled in him a desire to establish a British-based herd with a perfect set of baseline Shorthorn females. Kleinjan Farms produces exemplary feedlot cattle that receive high premium carcass prices. Tom doesn’t follow fads or copy trends, but we follow the success of his operation. He does it the right way.”

Because of Tom’s dedication to the Watertown Winter Farm Show and the Shorthorn breed, he received the 2023 Ian Miller Shorthorn Award.

Award Presentation: Members of the South Dakota Shorthorn Association present Tom and Carol Kleinjan with the Ian Miller Memorial Shorthorn Award. From left to right: Kari and Lane Vander Wal, Tom and Carol Kleinjan and Collin Vander Wal.

Photoss taken of the Kleinjan’s “Shorthorn pasture” from 1981.

The award was created in memory of Ian Miller, whose family has been active in the Shorthorn industry and the Watertown Winter Farm Show for many years. After Ian passed away in 2008 in a baling accident near Park River, North Dakota, the Shorthorn breed consignors from the show established the award in his memory and present it annually to a member of the Shorthorn community who promotes the Shorthorn breed and assists others with their Shorthorn operations.

To keep or not to keep Tom does not mess around when it comes to upholding his herd’s mothering abilities, which are rooted firmly in the breed characteristics of his program.

“A lot of my decisions on which heifers I’m keeping are made the day I tag that calf. I check her mother’s udder, feet and how she acts, and if any of those three are a question mark, I won’t keep that heifer calf,” says Tom.

At vaccination, Tom evaluates heifer calves again to make sure they are fit to make the second cut. Retaining an average of 20% of heifer calves every year, the remaining heifers are sold as breds every January, while steer calves are fed out at the farm’s feedlot.

Feeding their home-raised calves is one of the keys to Kleinjan Farms’ commercial operation. Crossing a high

disposition Shorthorn with a breed like Angus produces an animal that feeds and performs well in the feedlot industry.

“Those black Angus crossed with Shorthorn feed really well and make quite the feedlot animal,” explains Tom.

The farm’s feeding philosophy is grounded in hitting a different market than most by feeding for longer than most feed yards will. Feedlot calves are backgrounded for an extended period of time and marketed during the late winter months when typical fat cattle numbers are down, therefore adding more value to their bottom line. When finished, cattle are sold to Tyson Fresh Meats in Dakota City, Nebraska.

“The cattle purchased from Kleinjan Farms consistently outperform the plant average grading of all cattle harvested at our Dakota City, Nebraska, complex,” says Tyson Fresh Meats Senior Cattle Buyer Becky Connor. “Their grading invariably reaches 50% prime, with very few, if any, grading select. Through their time-tested genetics, well-managed feeding program and impeccable animal welfare practices, Kleinjan Farms produces a desirable product sought after by both the packer and consumer all the while adding extreme value to their gridbased marketing strategy.”

Diversification over the years.

Feeding calves is not the only way

Kleinjan Farms has diversified over the years.

“My dad’s philosophy was that you never put all your eggs in one basket –that’s how you have to run the farm, too,” says Tom.

The Kleinjans raised lambs until the early 2000s but fed feeder lambs – as many as 3,600 at one time – up until a few years ago. Dairy cattle occupied a 50-head barn for many years as well. Their farrow-to-finish swine operation was phased out about 15 years ago. At its peak, the farm was farrowing out 25 sows every six weeks.

“We eventually got to the point where we could sell corn better than we could feed it, so we had to modernize parts of our farm,” says Tom.

The farm’s main crops include corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa and hay. While the farm now puts up about 8,000 square bales each year, they used to put up as many as 34,000 annually.

“The sourest thing to Dad was to have to buy roughage,” Tom says with a laugh. “We had to make sure we were never short on a feed source.”

While other livestock have come and gone from the farm, the Shorthorn foundation has continued to stay rooted in Kleinjan Farms’ breeding program.

Kleinjan Boys: From left to right: Tom, Lester, Jim, and Russ (taken in 1980 on the farm).

Tom and Carol’s Farm - Late 70s

ShowBull & Female of the Year

2021-22: Show Bull of the Year, CF Maskerade 070 BW X; Show Female of the Year, SULL Special Chelsie 0453H ET; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, SMCK Jameson; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, CF Mona Lisa Primo 115 X ET.

2020-21: Show Bull of the Year, CF S/F Upper Hand X ET; Show Female of the Year, Steck WSCC Chelsie HC 911G; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, SS Southern Comfort 908; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, CF CSF Mona Lisa 934 Primo ET.

2019-20: Show Bull of the Year, CF S/F Upper Hand X ET; Show Female of the Year, CF CSF Margie 830 AV X ET; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, LDB Premium Reward Apache 911; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, SULL Crystal Blue 8076F ET.

2018-19: Show Bull of the Year, TJH Bo’s Maxim H7; Show Female of the Year, Steck Chelsie C 704 ET; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, CCF Nicholas C59E;

ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, SULL Black Cherri 7217E ET.

2017-18: Show Bull of the Year, SULL RGLC Legacy 525 ET; Show Female of the Year, CF CSF Demi 650 SOL ET; ShorthornPlus Show Bull of the Year, 5J Gustus 24E; ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year, KOLT Blue the Roo 940.

2016-17: Show Bull of the Year, SULL RGLC Legacy 525 ET; Show Female of the Year, SULL Dream On 5158 ET x; ShorthornPlus Show Bull of the Year, DTR Buzz 612D; ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year, KOLT Blue the Roo 940.

2015-16: Show Bull of the Year, JM Vortecs Rider ET; Show Female of the Year, SULL Dream On 5158 ET x.

2014: Show Bull of the Year, CF V8 Fascination X x; Show Female of the Year, KOLT Gentry 363 ET x.

2013: Show Bull of the Year: SULL Master Rose *x; Show Female of the Year, GCC Lucky Sunshine 153 ET *.

2022-23: Show Female of the Year, CF CSF Dream Lady 140 HC X ET, owned by Miller Smith.

2012: Show Bull of the Year, CF BCL HBO X ET *x; Show Female of the Year, GCC Achiever Charm 71 ET *.

2011: Show Bull of the Year, CF Flex *x; Show Female of the Year, SULL Salute Destiny 9001 *x.

2009: Show Bull of the Year, SB PFC Proud Venture WH ET *x; Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Mona’s Hip Hop ET *x.

2008: Show Bull of the Year, Mr. V8 D’Brickashaw 11552 *x; Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Mollie Jo 93S2.

2007: Show Bull of the Year, AF KF VG Step Ahead 525 x, Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Dionne D 50R7.

2006: Show Bull of the Year, HD Big and Rich 204 *x; Show Female of the Year, SULL Sara’s Sable *x.

2005: Show Bull of the Year, COR Fear Factor 11702 *x, Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Can’t Fool Me *x.

2022-23: ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year, SULL Fancy Cherri 1221J ET, owned by Carter Kornegay.

2022-23: Show Bull of the Year, Little Cedar Currency 2146, owned by Leemon Cattle Company, Little Cedar Cattle Company & Delisle Farms

2022-23: ShorthornPlus Show Bull of the Year, TSSC BT Limit Up 1099J ET, owned by Schaeffer Show Cattle.

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; 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.

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

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.

2014: Charles and Judy Obrect, O-Dale Farms and Virginia Davis, KV Cattle.

2015: Kevin & Kari Vander Wal, Vander Wal Shorthorns; Sammy Richardson, Richardson Farms, and L. Martin Haliton Jr., Wind Crest Farm.

2016: Penny, Caleb, Seth & Courtney Vance, Bill & Jane Hale, Hale Farms; and Scott Horton & Family, Horton Farms.

2017: Laurence Pathy, Shadybrook

Farms and John Sullivan, Sullivan Farms.

2018: Dave Greenhorn, Greenhorn Cattle Company, and Jon Byers & Jeff Byers, Byland Polled Shorthorns.

2019: Mark W.P. Gordon, and Phillip & Linda Bowman, Bowman Superior Genetics.

2020: RC Show Cattle, Dr. Roger Hunsley, Ben & Sharon Wilson.

2021: Dr. Bert Moore, Dr. Tom Turner

2022: Greg Crawford, Cory Bollum, and Jeff Bedwell

In Memoriam: Hal Longley; Don Longley; and Horace Walker.

Honorary: Charlotte MacLeod.

Junior Corner

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Opportunities Are Everywhere You Look

To my AJSA members celebrating another year of junior nationals in the books—congratulations. It takes an army to be able to travel to junior nationals, so with that being said, take the time to thank your parents, guardians or other people in your life that helped on your journey to Des Moines. This truly is a special time in our lives we get to spend with one another, so don’t take it for granted.

One of my favorite memories throughout my childhood has been traveling to junior nationals. Every year we would rush to Hobby Lobby to finish an art project, take photos in the pasture of an evening checking cows and of course practice showmanship every night before we turned the cattle out of the barns. The hectic nature of getting ready for junior nationals would always lead to a sense of relief once we moved into the barns. I always made the most of the opportunities given to me while at junior nationals.

This may seem redundant, but opportunities are everywhere you may look. While I was growing up, I spent many hours with one of my favorite Shorthorn ladies from California. Along with my parents, she was instrumental in my involvement with the AJSA. I attended many cattle shows, K-State games and even was in her wedding— meeting so many of her friends and family that shared the same love for the cattle industry.

I spent time throughout my junior career dedicated to expanding my leadership skills, cattle industry knowledge and career experiences. For two summers I spent working for two other breed associations expanding my horizons and understanding the importance of saying yes to any opportunity that presents itself. Through

my time at all three associations, I’ve made countless connections, learned essential life lessons, and fell deeper in love with the cattle industry.

Remember that wedding I talked about? The photographer for the couple that weekend was someone I was truly inspired by. Low and behold while working at my internships’ junior national last summer, that same photographer approached me about our long-lost connection. If I hadn’t jumped at the chance to talk with her and catch up on my life, I wouldn’t have found my future employer.

I’m the type of person who always jumps at an opportunity and as my last parting words, I encourage you, junior members to do the same. The memories, lessons, and people you meet by saying yes are so important to your future successes.

Thank you again AJSA members for the opportunity to serve as your President this past year. I am truly blessed that I was able to be an advocate for this incredible breed association. The lives that have touched my heart over the past three years will give me memories that I will cherish on for the rest of my life. Thank you to my fellow board members for being my closest friends and business partners—and congratulations to the new three elected board members. Cherish this time and continue to represent this breed with pride.

Junior Board

President :: Faye Smith

Vice President :: Miller Smith

Secretary :: Colton Hulsey

Public Relations :: Merideth Behrens

Fundraising :: Xavier Ferris

Director :: Ryan Lane

Director :: Amanda Smee

Director :: Brayden DeBorde

Director :: Haylee Ferguson

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Words of Advice

I’m the type of person who always jumps at an opportunity and as my last parting words, I encourage you, junior members to do the same.

Faye Smith ajsa president

ASA Committees

2023 ASA Committees

Chairs, Vice Chairs, Board Liaisons and Staff Assigned

Shorthorn Genetic Improvement Committee

Combination of Genetic Evaluation, ShorthornPlus and Commercial

Chair, Brett Naylor (417) 880-6873 brett.naylor@basf.com

Vice Chair, Matt Bigelow (559) 647-2817 mjbigelow1@hotmail.com

Board Liaison, David Greenhorn (937) 470-6552 davegreenhorn69@gmail.com

Board Liaison, Rick Osterday (605) 281-1175 rsosterday@venturecomm.net

ASA Staff, Matt Woolfolk (731) 694-6469 matt@shorthorn.org

Shorthorn Promotion and Acceptance Committee

Combination of Promotion and Commercial Acceptance Chair, Chris Yokeley (336) 345-7333 yokeleyfarms@gmail.com

Vice Chair, Jess Ropp (541) 226-2870 theropps@mac.com

Board Liaison, John Russell (832) 588-8604 tadmore@gmail.com

ASA Staff, Shelby Diehm (816) 599-7777 shelby@shorthorn.org

ASA Staff, Montie Soules (918) 645-4322 montie@shorthorn.org

Shorthorn Youth Development Fund Foundation

Past President ASA, 3-year term, Nancy Grathwohl Heter – expires June 1, 2024

ASA Board of Director, one year term appointed by ASA, Joe Bales – expires June 1, 2022

ASA Executive Secretary/CEO, continuous, Montie Soules

ASA Active Member 3-year term, Member at large, Julie French – expires June 1, 2023

ASA Active Member 3-year term, Member at Large, Jerry Nickel – expires June 1, 2023

Not required to be an ASA Member, 3-year term, Kevin Wendt – expires June 1, 2025

Not required to be an ASA Member 3-year term, Jeff Aegerter – expires June 1, 2024

Shorthorn Junior Advisor’s Committee

Junior Advisors: ASA Board Liaison

ASA Board Liaison, Toby Jordan (219) 819-4603 tojo@waukaru.net

Appointed by AJSA Board

Jim & Bev Freed (405) 370-1482 doublejf@msn.com

Jalane Vaughn (816) 465-0341 aldenjalane@gmail.com

ASA Staff, Shelby Diehm (214) 676-9225 shelby@shorthorn.org

ASA Staff, Montie Soules (918) 645-4322 montie@shorthorn.org

Shorthorn Senior Show Committee

Chair, Jeff Bedwell (580) 822-5590 jeff.bedwell@okstate.edu

Vice Chair, John Allen (724) 321-3163 johnallen@armstrongfarms.com

ASA Staff, Cassie Reid (816) 599-7777 cassie@shorthorn.org

ASA Staff, Wade Minihan (816) 599-7777 wade@shorthorn.org

ASA Staff, Montie Soules (918) 645-4322 montie@shorthorn.org

Assigned Show Committee Members per Animals shown Cates Farms, Tyler Cates (765) 576-0035 tylerncates@yahhoo.com

Schrag Shorthorns, Cory Schrag (605) 941-5241 schrag@goldenwest.net

WHR Shorthorns, Bill Rasor (214) 850-4690 bill.rasor@gmail.com

Show Committee elected by Exhibitors

Steve French (989) 798-8223 resinex@nethawk.com

Josh Greenhorn (937) 681-1948 josh.greenhorn1@yahoo.com

Rick Leone (719) 468-1981 peakviewranch@hotmail.com

Ron Rutan (937) 603-1319 rcshowcattle1@gmail.com

Mitchell Smith (765) 606-6224 mitchell@wlivestock.com

Nominating Committee for 2021 Board Candidates

Chair, Mike Bennett (559) 359-0781 bennettcattle@ocsnet.net

Mark Blankinship (405) 334-2401

Denny Jordan (217) 202-6873 dennyjordan52@hotmail.com

Brett Naylor (417) 880-6873 brett.naylor@basf.com

Ben Wilson (606) 782-0754 benwilson@windstream.net

2022-23 ASA Board of Directors

Executive

Joe Bales no3putts1@comcast.net

Director, David Greenhorn davegreenhorn69@gmail.com

Director, Lee Miller

Director, John Russell

Director, Mark Gordon markwpgordon@gmail.com

Director, Jeff Bedwell jeff.bedwell@okstate.edu

Director, Rick Osterday rsosterday@venturecomm.net

Meet the Interns

Registration Communications Youth Activites

Hometown:

Taft, Tennessee

Major: Animal Science

Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Future Plans:

Jana plans to continue her education at the University of Tennessee with a major in animal science allowing her to work within the beef industry working around youth events and communications.

Hometown: Stephenville, Texas

Major: Animal Science

Favorite Food: Steak and Potatoes

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Future Plans:

Kaylee plans to to gratuate from at Tarleton State University and graduate with an animal science degree to allow her to work within the agriculture industry, leading her to different research methods in improving nutrition and reproduction.

Hometown:

Lathrop, Missouri

Major: Agriculture

Communications

Favorite Food:

Steak Nachos

Favorite Holiday: Fourth of July

Future Plans:

Ashley plans to continue her education at Kansas State University and graduate with an agricultural communications degree to allow her to work within the agriculture industry, advocate for producers, and educate future youth.

Jana Owen Ashley Osborne

Kaylee McInvale

Every $ Counts.

SHORTHORN Royal Society

The Shorthorn Youth Development Fund (SYDF) provides financial support that will sustain and expand excellent programming to develop Shorthorn youth as cattle producers and responsible, productive citizens.

The Royal Society fundraising program allows breeders to donate lots in their sales to become part of the SYDF. The donations are off to a great start!

During ‘Kentucky National Beef Expo’ sale, Valley Vista Farms of Indiana sold a female, VVCC Flirt to Eli Thompson of Kentucky for $2,800 They donated 50% of the proceeds to the SYDF.

WHR Shorthorns of Texas hosted their “Lonestar Edition XXIX” sale on March 26. Bill and Becky Rasor donated

50% of a live animal lot. The animal sold for a total of $5,000 to Sarah Barber of Texas

On March 28th, Missouri Shorthorn Association hosted an online sale with several donations. Paint Valley Farms of Ohio and donated 100% of two semen lots of Byland Flash 9U106. Jame Burroughs of California purchased one lot for a total of $1,200 and the other lot was purchased by James Hedges of Texas for $850. Gilman Shorthorns of Iowa donated two semen packages on Gilamn’s Envied 448B. They were purchased by John Hendrickson of Missouri for a total of $200 each. Aegerter Cattle Company, Kane Aegerter, donated five units of Kane Catwalk 685G ET and it was purchased by Katie Stewart of

Missouri for a total of $150.

During the Springtime Revival Sale, Jeff Winkle of Cedar Lane Farm donated 100% of a heifer semen lot on VCC Ain’t No Foolin 1701 ET. The semen was purchased for $855.50 by Debbi Hatton of Texas.

Thank you to all the donors and buyers for your support of the SYDF. We appreciate your commitment to the future of the breed!

For more information on how you can provide support, email shelby@ shorthorn.org or visit shorthorn.org.

is investing in the future of the breed.

Home of Studer’s Crunch Time 22C

-Top 5% in the breed for WW, YW, TM, CW, and $F

- Semen: $30/unit

Jason Smithers & Girls - 217-491-2140 jasonsmithers74@gmail.com

Greg & Pam Smithers - 217-285-6280

36739 205th Avenue • Pittsfield, IL 62363

Quality cattle for sale at all times. Located just a few miles south of Route 36/I-72.

Sunnyland Farms

Wayne Hinderliter Family 629 Co. Rd. 350 North Albion, IL 62806

Wayne: 618-384-8250

Doug: 618-384-1932

Visitors always welcome! Cattle usually for sale. Four miles north of I-64. Exit 130 on Illinois 130.

Horton farms sHortHorns

Scott Horton, Owner Horton cell: 630-965-1710

Wernicke cell: 815-739-7754

4N010 Town Hall Rd. • St. Charles, IL 60175 Office: 630-365-1444

Cagwin Farms

VisitorsWelcome... Stopbyanytime!

Don Cagwin

P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, Illinois 62691 office: 217-452-3051 • cell: 217-341-7552

Kerry Johnston cell: 217-370-6033

Dalton Johnston cell: 217-416-9536

Cindy Cagwin-Johnston cell: 217-370-6034 cagwincattle@casscomm.com FarmlocatedfivemileseastofVirginiaonRoute125, thenonemilesouthoftheelevatoratPhiladelphia,Illinois.

Wright Cattle Co.

Trey & Hailey Wright Steve & Marsha Wright Route 2, Box 55

Beecher City, IL 62414

home: 618-487-5559

Trey: 618-367-0764

Steve: 618-267-3229

Hugh W. Moore, Jr. & Sons

31056 Old Fidelity Road • Jerseyville, IL 62052

Hugh: 618-729-4448 • Tom: 618-498-5848 Ron: 618-729-3258

Bulls, Females, Club Calves For Sale at all times. Full Irish calves available. 40 miles north of St. Louis.

Visitors Welcome

Bulls, heifers and steers for sale at all times. Gary Chesnut Family 16145 N 100 East Road • Fithian, IL 61844 217-260-6144

Leveldale Farms

contact: L.E. Mathers III

cell: 309-678-4230 • cattle@leveldale.com or Rob Bruce, Herdsman: cell: 217-737-0692

Farm: 10442 N Co Rd 2980 E • Mason City, IL 62664

Check our website for our current list of herd sires. www.leveldale.com

Quality seedstock for sale at the farm Dale & Ryan Wernicke 12611 Fisher Rd • Lena, IL 61048-9754

Dale: 815-369-2857

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News & Notes

Farewells

On April 25, 2023, the heavens welcomed a true friend to all that knew him during his nearly 96year journey on this Earth. James Arthur “Jim” Cato was an exceptional man. Born on June 26, 1927, to Arthur and Bettie Cato in Weatherford, Texas, Jim was predeceased by his brother, Pat Cato, his sister Betty Irene Belcher, and his wife, Wanda Maxine Bedford Cato.

Devoted husband to Wanda for 69 years, loving father to Cherri Sanes and her husband Scott and Carmen Peters and her husband David, involved grandfather to Carissa Poore and her husband Grandon, Johnathon Peters and his wife Diana, Jache Sanes and Molleigh Sanes and delightful great grandfather to Callie, Caitlin and Colt Poore and Kaci and Keeli Peters.

Jim lit up the world for over 9 decades. He served in the United States Navy and returned with the intent to become a

Charles Parker Hix was a wise, articulate man that was well respected among his community. He never hesitated to do what was right and was always willing and able to step into leadership. He was a lifetime member, teacher, and Deacon at Cowan First Baptist Church. He sat

veterinarian, got his degree from Texas A&M in agricultural sciences, but traded that dream in support of his mother, who had purchased the Rexall Drug Store in Whitney, so that they could help pay his brother Pat’s way through medical school. Jim went on to obtain a degree in pharmacy from the University of Houston, and owned and operated the Cato Drug Store in Whitney for over 50 years.

Jim loved each member of his family unconditionally and brought that accepting energy to everyone he met in his cherished community of Whitney where he was a deacon of the First Baptist Church for almost 60 years. He was very community minded and was president of and founded Hospice of the Heart in Whitney, served on the school board of Whitney ISD, and former president and active member of the Whitney Lion’s Club. He served on many boards of directors including Whitney Hospital, Hill College, First National Bank and Extra Special Teas. Just recently, he received the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Award.

on the Franklin County CO-OP Board of Directors for many years during his career as a farmer and he raised many Champion Shorthorn Cattle that were shown and sold across the United States. While his weeks were long and often messy, he could always be found in a clean suit on Sunday morning holding the hand of his wife, Mildred McCall Hix of Carthage.

Charles was a rock to any and all who knew him well, a shining example of Christian compassion. But more than all

He passionately raised shorthorn cattle, involving his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in the 4-H clubs, FFA, and competitive shows all over Texas and the country. An avid sports fan of anything involving Texas A&M, along with the Cowboys, Rangers and Dallas Mavericks, he passed his love of sports to his children, their children and their children’s children. Jim was a fixture in the bleachers of nearly every game they played.

Never was there a more welcoming and gregarious man. Jim never met a stranger. Anyone who was fortunate enough to cross his path knew they had met a man who cared deeply about his family and friends, always looking to help, cheer them up with a snappy retort or just listen to their troubles with his pharmacist’s mind or his loving heart. He will be missed beyond measure, but we have been graced with his longevity, passion and smile that was bigger than his cherished State of Texas.

these, and most importantly to him, he was an exceptional son, brother, cousin, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed.

Charles is survived by his daughter Vickie and her husband Dean Simerly, his son Mike and his wife Jill Hix, brother, Doug (Pat) Hix, and all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren: Charlie Simerly, Michael Hix, Jenny Hix, Haley Hix, Mason Hix, Leo Simerly, Miles Simerly, and Noah Hix.

Huber Inducted Into Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame

Bill Huber, Lipton, Saskatchewan has recently been inducted into the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame.

Huber has long been a leading grain and cattle producer in the Lipton area.

Bill and his wife Jan have merchandised Huberdale Shorthorn cattle with great success throughout North American for many years.

Bill and Jan owned and operated Gold Nugget Cattle Services, a semen distribution and sales consulting business. Over the years, Bill’s involvement with Cagwin Cattle Services as a sales consultant averaged 12 to 15 Shorthorn sales annually across North America.

Congrtulations to the Nikkel’s!

On May 27th, 2023 surrounded by friends and family, Jake Nikkel and Sammi Schrag joined hands in marriage to become Mr. and Mrs. Nikkel. Jake is the son of Jon and Lisa Nikkel and Sammi is the daughter of Cory and Melissa Schrag. The couple now resides in Marion, SD where they merged family operations and became Schrag Nikkel Show Cattle. The couple met at Shorthorn Junior Nationals in 2012 and can’t wait to continue their involvement in the breed for years to come.

Welcome to the Shorthorn Family

Ryan Stetson McCall was born on March 31, 2023 to David and Fran McCall of Eminence, KY. He weighed 8 lbs 3 oz and was 20 1/2 inch long. He is loved by his big brothers Lane and Cooper. Proud grandparents are Maurice and Faye Korthaus and Michael and Cheryl McCall.

Updates

New Rule for Milking Shorthorn/Lincoln Red Dual Registration

As of July 1, 2023, all Milking Shorthorn and Lincoln Red cattle that are to be brought into the American Shorthorn Association herd book as dual registered animals must be tested as an AI sire or donor dam prior to herd book acceptance, due to the lack of information available in their online registries.

Update for DNA Testing

Starting July 1, 2023, all animals tested through the American Shorthorn Association must have a registration or recorded number to be accepted for testing. This is only a slight adjustment to the current rule, which applies to samples sent directly to the lab. This rule adjustment includes any animal tested – whether the samples are sent directly to the lab or to the ASA office for pre-processing. Also starting July 1, 2023, a manual processing fee will also be incurred for those samples sent to the office for preprocessing. We are trying to encourage breeders to send their samples directly to Neogen, once their DNA submission form is approved and in their hands. If there is an error in the registry holding your animal up from being pushed through as registered, you would need to go the ‘recorded number’ route. In the birth entry screen, you can un-check the ‘Register?” box, re-validate, and commit your animal to the registry as recorded to receive that ‘U’ recorded number.

New Digital Invoicing for ASA

In an effort to reduce the amount of paper sent out of the office, statements will now be emailed, rather than printed. Please be sure to double-check that you have a correct email on file in the registry. If you wish to continue with the printed version, simply log into your DigitalBeef account and go to the ‘Prefs’ tab to update your Invoicing preference (see screenshot). You can also call the office to make the switch.

Thank You

Bruce Brooks

Thank you for being the Master On The Block for Shorthorn Auctions over the past five decades. Sales of all types and kinds. District sales, state sales, regional sales, national sales and elite production sales. Many of those national sales and production sales were record setters. You always conducted an auction in the most professional manner striving to reach the highest return for the cattle offered. The Shorthorn Family sincerely appreciates your dedication to Shorthorns over the years.

Junior Spotlight

Ashleigh Sherrer Bellville, Texas

What is your favorite cattle show you have exhibited at?

HLSR, nothing compares to stepping foot onto those green shavings. You automatically feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when you walk out of the ring.

What other activities are you involved in outside of AJSA?

4-H and FFA

What is one thing you have learned through showing cattle?

It’s not all about winning, but making memories that will last a life time.

STATE Junior Advisors

Sale Reports

The Springtime Revival

Sale Summary

3 Cow/Calf Pairs $ 39,000 $ 13,000

3 Bred Females $ 27,000 $ 9,000

19 Open Heifers $ 153,250 $ 8,066

2 Bulls $ 13,000 $ 6,500

27 Live Lots ............... $ 232,250 ............$ 8,602

6 Pregnancies $ 54,000 $ 9,000

15 Embryo Pkgs $ 75,150 $ 5,010

9 Semen Pkgs $ 22,125 $ 2,458 Sale Gross: $383,525

Saturday, April 15, 2023 Belle Point Ranch Lavaca, Arkansas

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt

Sale Management: Little Cedar Cattle Co. by:

Darryl Rahn

The Springtime Revival keeps getting better each year. The quality of the live cattle continues to impress every year. The offering of Pregnancies, Embryos and Semen were the kind that would work for anyone. The auction proved to be a great success. The bidding was active in the seats, on the internet and on the phones. Congratulations to Steve and Julie and all the consignors for presenting a top quality event.

$35,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer - Little Cedar WF Cumberland 2221. A RWM, polled July 16, 2022 daughter of CSF Long Look HC 706 ET and out of WAT Flightpath Cumberland 115E ET. What a way to start the sale. A great young female that is a full sister to Lookout, the National Champion Bull at the NAILE. This one has it all. Ultra complete and a Cumberland. A great pedigree for a great female. Offered by Little Cedar and Woodlawn Farms and purchased by Enix Farms, LLC of Centennial, Colorado.

$26,000 - Lot 20 - Pair - KSS Fireball

Augusta Pride 2122. A R&W, polled 2021 daughter of Millbrook Fireball 23F and out of KSS Bldstone Pride 278 ET. At her side was a roan, polled March 7, 2023 bull calf sired by 1872. This is just an outstanding pair of cattle. A super good two year old with a great pedigree and a stud bull calf at side by 1872. Fireball, Augusta Pride and 1872. It doesn’t get much better. Offered by Keystone Shorthorns and purchased by Cornerstone Farms of Winchester, Indiana.

$15,500 - Lot 5A - Open HeiferKSS Max Rosa Ace AV EV 2216 ET. A R&W, polled March 11, 2022 daughter of CSF Evolution and out of KSS Aviator’s Max Rosa Ace 288 ET. Some great sires represented in this great young heifer’s pedigree. Evolution, Aviator, Hot Commodity, Solution, Sonny and Ace of Diamonds. Add Max Rosa 9111 and it is a can’t miss. This one will compete at any level. Offered by Keystone Shorthorns and purchased by Haylo Farms of Dawsonville, Georgia.

$13,500 - Lot 41 - Bred Heifer - LCC Mattis 108. A R&W, horned 2021 daughter of Byland Unbounded 9GL116 and out of KN Mattis 135 selling bred to Studer’s Homegrown 36H for a Fall 2023 calf. A super made young female from the famed Mattis female line. Her sire is one of the top Global sons in service anywhere. Her service sire is a truly complete made herd sire. This will be a top female for many years. Offered by Leemon Cattle Co and purchased by DAP Cattle Co of Jonesboro, Illinois.

$12,500 - Lot 6 - Heifer Pregnancy

- Sired by SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET and out of SULL Max Rosa 310-3

ET. What an economic opportunity here! Sired by the very popular Dream Maker and out of a clone to one of the most dominant donor females in the breed. This will be a full sister to the Grand Champion Female in the Junior and Open shows at the 2022 NAILE. It doesn’t get much better than this. Offered by Sullivan Farms and purchased by Little Cedar Cattle Co of Beaverton, Michigan.

$11,500 - Lot 15 - Heifer PregnancySired by Byland Flash 9U106 and out of SULL Crystal’s Lucy 6265D ET.

Another great opportunity here. This heifer will be a full sister to CF Payweight X ET, the Grand Champion Bull at the 2023 Cattleman’s Congress. The popular Flash and the great Lady Crystal family make this a great investment in the future. Offered by Little Cedar Cattle Co and purchased by Head For The Hills Shorthorns of Redvers, Saskatchewan, Canada.

$11,500 - Lot 5B - Open Heifer - KSS Max Rosa Ace EV 2240 ET. A R&W, polled April 15, 2022 daughter of CSF Evolution HC and out of KSS Aviators Max Rosa Ace 288 ET. A full ET sib to the 5A heifer and just outstanding in her own right. A super correct heifer with the dimension all want to see and she is free in her movement. This is a top show prospect. Offered by Keystone Shorthorns and purchased by DeLise Farms of Gladwin, Michigan.

Return of the Southern Stars

top the sale. A good young cow with an outstanding heifer calf at side. There are proven genetics in this pedigree. Both of these females will be great additions to their new herd. Offered by Sharben Shorthorns and purchased by Luanne Stahly of Marysville, Indiana.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Reality Farms Sale Facility

Campbellsburg, Kentucky

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt

Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc

by: Darryl Rahn

A good crowd gathered on a cool day at Reality Farms for the Southern Stars Sale. The consignors brought a top quality set of Shorthorn cattle to be offered. Again this year, the sale featured a large group of outstanding cow/calf pairs as well as a good group of bred females. The snappy sale saw steady prices given for the offering, especially the pairs. Congratulations to all involved for making this a top late Spring sale.

$6,400 - Lot 11 - Pair - Sharben D Colleen 996 ET. A roan, polled 2018 daughter of HPS Durango 774 CBH ET and out of WF Claudette W09F. At side was a roan, polled March 1, 2023 heifer calf sired by CF S/F Ultimate Reward ET. This was a beautiful pair to

$5,800 - Lot 19 - Pair - Martindell Empress 131. A red, polled 2021 daughter of Studer’s Caddy 28C and out of Martindell Empress 766. At side was a RWM, polled February 14, 2023 heifer calf sired by Studer’s Golden Boy 21G. A super good two year old female with an outstanding young heifer at side. This pair will make great additions to a herd for many years to come. This pair is the kind to build a herd around. Offered by Martindell Farms and purchased by Daniel Powers of Manchester, Tennessee.

$5,600 - Lot 21 - Pair - Martindell Appearance 158. A red, polled 2021 daughter of Studer’s Caddy 28C and out of Martindell Appearance 566. At side was a RWM, polled February 12, 2023 heifer calf sired by Studer’s Golden Boy 21G. A well balanced cow with loads of style and a bright future as a herd matron. Her heifer calf will fit into any program. Offered by Martindell Farms and purchased by Daniel Powers of Manchester, Tennessee.

$4,800 - Lot 6 - Pair - Martindell Empress 766 - A red, polled 2017 daughter of Martindell Jazz 9040 and

out of Martindell Empress 8123. At side was a roan, polled February 2, 2023 bull calf sired by Leveldale Lazer 026H. The Empress female line has been a leading bloodline at Martindell for over 40 years and this is one of the good ones. She has an outstanding young bull calf that has a bright future. Offered by Martindell Farms and purchased by Brad Crowe of Tompkinsville, Kentucky.

$4,750 - Lot 3 - Pair - Sharben Mae Belle Love. A RWM, polled 2016 daughter of SULL Red Resolve 3262 ET and out of Sharben Mae Love Goose. At side was a RWM, polled March 7, 2023 heifer calf sired by SULL All Sport 7695E. This is a top cow sired by a full brother to Legacy and her calf is by a full brother to Propel. These bloodlines will work in any program. Offered by Sharben Shorthorns and purchased by Tim McMillen of Dalhart, Texas.

$4,600 - Lot 23 - Pair - BSG Scarlet 1707 of 7Y. A red, polled 2017 daughter of Studer’s Taylor Made 7Y and out of BSG Scarlet 1587 of 128S. At side was a roan, polled December 18, 2022 heifer calf sired by L&L Express. A top young female from the BSG program that has been a top producer at L&L. The heifer calf is a really good one sired by a top son of Evolution. Offered by L&L Shorthorns and purchased by Gary McKenzie of Bethesda, Maryland.

Red Dirt Treasures

Sale Summary

Saturday, April 22, 2023 Blackjack Farms Sale Facility Seminole, Oklahoma

Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc by: Darryl Rahn

The crowd that gathered for this year’s Red Dirt Treasures sale was greeted with a top quality group of Shorthorns on display prior to the sale. Always a feature in this sale are the high show quality open heifer calves and this year’s group was outstanding. There were also high quality cow/calf pairs and some impressive bred females. The frozen genetics in this sale were another feature of the sale. Congratulations to the consignors for bringing Shorthorn genetics that are in demand.

$20,000 - Lot 25 - Open HeiferMAV Picture Perfect 290K ET. A red, polled December 20, 2022 daughter of GFS Creole 9590 ET and out of MAV Picture Perfect 044H ET. A truly fancy Winter heifer calf that has show ring

written all over her. A Creole out of a Charisma. It doesn’t get much better than that. Great things ahead for this one. Offered by Weeping Fox Ranch and purchased by Armstrong Farms of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.

$15,500 - Lot 17 - Open HeiferGCC Bo’s Rewarding 58. A roan, polled October 16, 2022 daughter of 2G Legion 29D ET and out of SULL Bo’s Rewarding 1581C ET. A super show prospect here with an outstanding pedigree. Solution, Demi Delight, Red Reward and Bo’s Traveling all represented. Impressive and this heifer is also. She will make a great breeding piece. Offered by Greenhorn Cattle Co and purchased by Leemon Cattle Co of Fairland, Oklahoma.

$15,000 - Lot 15 - Open HeiferMAV Picture Perfect 277K ET. A red, horned October 12, 2022 daughter of CSF Long Look HC 706 ET and out of MAV Picture Perfect 044H ET. A half sister to the Lot 25 heifer and a really good one in her own right. The Long Look calves have been very well accepted in sale throughout the US. She has the look and style to be a top show heifer and then a great cow. Offered by Weeping Fox Ranch and purchased by Brooke Puckett of Goose Lake, Iowa.

$14,750 - Lot 22 - Open HeiferGCC Max Rosa Chrome 22 ET. A roan, polled November 15, 2022 daughter of Byland Flash 9U106 and out of CYT Max Rosa Chrome 411 ET. What a

pedigree here on a super Fall heifer calf. Flash and a dam going back to Max Rosa 9111 ET, one of the great females of our time. This one has what it takes in the show ring and in a donor program. Offered by Greenhorn Cattle Co and purchased by Dan Holland of Talihina, Oklahoma.

$14,000 - Lot 12 - Open Heifer - MAV Emily Quarter Moon 283K ET. A roan, polled October 18, 2022 daughter of MAV Charisma 906W and out of MAV Emily 734T. The history of Charisma daughters is well documented throughout the breed in recent years. Here is another one that will make her own history. Beautifully made with the style and balance to make her a leader for many years. Offered by Weeping Fox Ranch and purchased by S-CO Shorthorn Farm of Hastings, Minnesota.

$7,600 - Lot 52 - Four Sexed Heifer Embryos - Sired by Little Cedar Aviator 503X and out of GCC Maxim Margie 81 ET. A mating that is stacked in the purple. Aviator has produced many Champions and Margie 81 has been in the purple consistently in her show career. Four heifer calves from this mating will be a home run. Offered by Greenhorn Cattle Co and purchased by Braden Klusmann of New Salem, North Dakota.

Shorthorn Country

Thank you to all who advertised in the July 2023 Herd Reference Issue!

2023–2024 ASA Point Show System

Show Season: April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024

*Individual show schedule subject to change

NORTHEAST

SOUTH CENTRAL

NORTH CENTRAL

Northeast Region :: CT, DE, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV

National Show :: Keystone International Livestock Expo

Super Regional Show :: Maryland State Fair

Regional Shows :: Ohio State Fair & State Fair of West Virginia

Southeast Region :: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN

National Show :: Dixie National

Super Regional Show :: Tennessee State Fair at Wilson County Fair

Regional Shows :: Appalachian Fair & Kentucky State Fair

North Central Region :: IL, IA, MO, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI

National Show :: American Royal

Super Regional Show :: World Beef Expo

Regional Shows :: Iowa State Fair & Minnesota State Fair

South Central Region :: AR, KS, LA, OK, TX

National Show :: Fort Worth Stock Show

Super Regional Show :: Kansas State Fair

Regional Shows :: Tri-State Fair & Tulsa State Fair

West Region :: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY

National Show :: National Western Stock Show

Super Regional Show :: Western Idaho State Fair

Regional Shows :: California State Fair & Washington State Fair

*Regional Awards calculated from Regional, Super Regional & National Shows within each region. Animal must exhibit at 2 of 4 shows to qualify.

Super National Shows :: 2 total

North American International Livestock Expo :: Louisville, KY

Cattlemen’s Congress :: Oklahoma City, OK

National Shows :: 5 total, 1 in each region

Northeast :: Keystone International Livestock Expo :: Harrisburg, PA

Southeast :: Dixie National :: Jackson, MS

North Central :: American Royal :: Kansas City, MO

South Central :: Fort Worth Stock Show :: Fort Worth, TX

West :: National Western Stock Show :: Denver, CO

*National Show Bull & National Show Female points accumulated from 7 total National & Super National Shows listed above. Animal must exhibit at 2 of 7 shows to qualify for National Show Awards.

ASA Point Show System Point Distribution

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Sales Calendar

Sept. 2 - Cates Farms “Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Sept. 2 - Cornerstone Farms “Born to be Rockstars” Live Sale, Winchester, Ind.

Sept. 2-3 - R-C Show Cattle “Early Bird” Online Sale & Open House, Eaton, Ohio, sconlinesales.com

Sept. 2-3 - Turner Shorthorns “Somerset Sensations” Open House and Private Treaty Sale, Somerset, Ohio

Sept. 11 - Smith Family Farms “Cattleman’s Cut” Online Sale, Pendleton, Ind., amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 11 - Berg’s Shorthorns Online Sale, Osage, Iowa, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 12 - Meyer Family Shorthorns “Elite Heifer & Steer” Online Sale, Greensburg, Ind., amsonlinesales. com

Sept. 14 - Bonnell Cattle Company Online Sale, Columbus, Ind., sconlinesales.com

Sept. 17 - Farrer Stock Farms, “50th Annual Club Calf Sale, Royal Center, Ind.

Sept. 18 - Tadmore Farms Show Heifer, Bred Heifer and Genetic Online Sale, Caldwell, Texas, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 19 - Moore Shorthorns Show Heifer Online Sale, Jerseyville, Ill., amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 19 - Baylor Cowden Show Cattle/Hornhead Valley Farm Online Sale, West Middleton, Pa., sconlinesales.com

Sept. 23 - The Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, Mich.

Sept. 25 - Nelson Farms Maternal Icons Show Heifer and Genetic Online Sale, Seneca, Ill., amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 25 - 6B Farms Online Sale, Allison, Iowa, sconlinesales.com

Sept. 30 - Greenhorn Cattle Co “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio

Oct. 1 - Du-Lynn Farms “Share The Vision” Production Sale, Berlin, Ohio

Oct. 2-3 - Sugarbird Shorthorns at Respite Farm “Roan for the Roses” Fall Edition Online Sale, Paris, Ky., dponlinesales.com

Oct. 4 - Millbrook’s Northern Exposure VOL IV, Brome, Quebec, Can., amsonlinesales.com

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Sept. 12 - Meyer Family Shorthorns Online Sale, Greensburg, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 7 - Schrag/Nikkel “Family Event” Sale, Marion, South Dakota

Oct. 9 - Bollum Family Shorthorns “Red, White and Roan” Online Sale, Goodhue, Minn., amsonlinesales. com

Oct. 10 - Bishell/Nollswood Online Sale, Mineral Point, Wisc., amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 12 - Beach Family Shorthorns “Horns in the Heartland” Online Sale, Sycamore, Neb., amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 14 - Studer Family Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Anita, Iowa

Oct. 14 - “Heart of the Prairie” Production Sale, Rush Springs, Okla.

Oct. 14 - 6B Farms Online Sale, Allison, Iowa, sconlinesales.com

Oct. 14 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, OH

Oct. 16 - Hill Haven Selection Sale, Duntroon, ON, Can., amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 21 - Six’s Shorthorns “Legends of the Fall” Sale, Waynesburg, Pa.

Oct. 28 - Bedwell Cattle Co and Lost Diamond B Ranch “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, Okla.

Nov. 2 - 6B Farms “Ladies Night Out” Online Sale, Allison, Iowa, amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 4 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, N.D.

Nov. 11 - Four State Shorthorn Association Sale, Diamond, Mo.

Nov. 12 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Future Generations Are Created, Louisville, Ky.

Nov. 19 - Farrer Stock Farms “Annual Dynamic Dams” Sale, Royal Center, Ind.

Dec. 5 - Galbreath Farms Online Bred Heifer Sale, Enderlin, N.D., amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 9 - Paint Valley Farms, Byland Polled Shorthorns and Beckler Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, Ohio

Dec. 12 - Gilman Shorthorns Customer Appreciation Semen Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 18 - Smith Family Farms + Jester Farms “Producers Pick” Bred Female Sale, amsonlinesales. com

Sept. 18 - Tadmore Farms Show Heifer, Bred Heifer and Genetic Online Sale, Caldwell, TX, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 18 - Jester Farms “No Foolin” Online Sale, Mooreland, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 19 - Moore Shorthorns Show Heifer Online Sale, Jerseyville, IL, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 23 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, MI

Sept. 25 - Nelson Farms Maternal Icons Show Heifer and Genetic Online Sale, Seneca, IL, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 26 - Southern Pride Sale, Mt Vernon, AR, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 30 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, OH

Oct. 1 - Du-Lynn Farms “Share the Vision” Sale, Berlin, OH

Oct. 3 - West Fork Ranch Club Calf Sale, Loup City, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 4 - Millbrook’s Northern Exposure Vol IV, Brome, Quebec, Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 7 - Schrag-Nikkel “Family Event” Sale, Marion, SD

Oct. 9 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan Online Sale, Goodhue, MN, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 10 - Bishell/Nollswood Online Sale, Mineral Point, WI, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 11 - Gypsy Creek Ranch Online Sale, Hettysburg, PA, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 12 - Horns in the Heartland Sale, Syracuse, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 14 - Double J and Crow Creek “Heart of the Prairie” Production Sale, Rush Springs, OK

Oct. 14 - Coldstream Farm Online Sale, Flesherton, ON, Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 15 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, OH

Oct. 16 - Hill Haven Selection Sale, Duntroon, ON, Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 21 - Six’s Shorthorns “Legends of the Fall” Sale, Waynesburg, KY

Oct. 24 - Missouri Shorthorn Association Fall Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 28 - Bedwell Cattle Co. & Lost Diamond B Ranch “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, OK

Nov. 2 - 6B Farms “Ladies Night Out” Online Sale, Allison, IA, amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 4 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND

Nov. 6 - KAW Red Angus Maternal Magic Sale, Seward, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 12 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Future Generations Are Created” Sale, Louisville, KY

Nov. 18 - Norman/Ripberger “Breeders Alliance” Sale, Newman, IL

Nov. 20 - Southern Pride Sale, Mt Vernon, AR, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 5 - Galbreath Farms Online Bred Heifer Sale, Enderlin, ND, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 9 - Paint Valley Shorthorns and Byland Shorthorns

“Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, OH

Dec. 12 - Gilman Shorthorns Customer Appreciation Semen Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 18 - Smith Family Farms and Jester Farms

“Producers Pick” Bred Female Sale, Pendelton and Mooreland, IN amsonlinesales.com

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