Shorthorn Country - July 2024

july 2024 issue 6 • volume 51

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July cover photo was taken of a herd bull with cows in Iowa.

Shorthorn Update

American Shorthorn Association

7607 NW Prairie View Rd. Kansas City, MO 64151-1544 816-599-7777 • www.shorthorn.org

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

Carrie Land, customer service specialist • carrie@shorthorn.org

Accounting • accountmgr@shorthorn.org

ASA Dates of Note

July

July 4-5 ASA Office Closed

July 18-20 Shorthorn Summer Symposium, Lexington, Kentucky

July 27 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. 5 Ballots for delegate voting will be mailed to members in good standing

Aug. 16 State Fair of West Virginia Regional Show

Aug. 17 Iowa State Fair Super Regional Show

Aug. 21 Appalachian Fair Regional Show

Aug. 22 Western Idaho Fair Regional Show

Aug. 23 Kentucky State Fair Regional Show

Aug. 24 Tennesse State Fair Super Regional Show

Aug. 25 Maryland State Fair Super Regional Show

Aug. 31 Minnesota State Fair Regional Show

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

September

Sept. 2 ASA Office Closed - Labor Day

Sept. 3 All ballots due in ASA office for electing delegates

ASA Board of Directors

Toby Jordan, president 219-819-4603

Lee Miller, vice president 330-231-6834

John Sonderman, executive director 402-641-0936

Jeff Bedwell, 580-822-5590

John Russell, 832-588-8604

Rick Osterday, 605-281-1175

Mark Gordon, 217-737-7905

Cory Bollum, 507-279-0480

Tyler Cates, 765-576-0035

Shorthorn Foundation

Bill Rasor, president American Junior Shorthorn Association

Haylee Ferguson, president National Shorthorn Lassies Tawana Holland, president

Sept. 8 Washington State Fair Regional Show

Sept. 13 Kansas State Fair Regional Show

Sept. 15 Amarillo Tri State Fair & Rodeo Regional Show

Sept. 20 World Beef Expo Regional Show

Sept. 28 Tulsa State Fair Super Regional Show

October

Oct. 6 KILE National Show

Oct. 13 Northern International Livestock Exposition Super Regional Show

Oct. 17-20 American Royal National Show

Changes to 90-day Past-Due Policy & Membership Renewals

The Board of Directors took some time to review the 90-day past-due policy. After seeing an increase in overdue accounts, a policy change was enacted, which brought about another change regarding membership renewals.

First (as of January 1, 2024): Any past due balance over 60 days will automatically put an account onhold until the full account balance has been paid. As a reminder, this will restrict online access to only being able to pay that balance, as well as no printing of any registration papers is permitted when there is a balance due.

Second (effective immediately): Due to the increase in unpaid membership renewals, (i.e. breeders logging in and renewing their membership and not making payment) membership renewals must be paid at the time of renewal in order to gain online/ member access for that calendar year. If a breeder logs in, agrees to renew the membership but then does not pay simultaneously, said membership renewal will be made null and void and deleted the next day.

WHR Breeders

WHR Assessments for 2024 were sent in November. 1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2024 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2024.)

2. Included with each assessment is the registration of a calf born to the dam in the year she was assessed (if calf is registered prior to one year of age) and a free transfer of said calf (if recorded within 60 days from the date of the sale.) (i.e. cost to register a calf born in 2024 to an assessed 2024 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months)

2024 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE: March 1, 2024 and after $30

*Calves born in previous year(s) to unassessed dams will incur additional fees.

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.

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Shorthorn Sustainability in Lexington Association Outlook

July is here already. Is it possible that half of the year is already gone? There have been many Shorthorn activities during the first 6 months of the year and one of our biggest events was the National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference in Timonium, Maryland, which was another success; exhibitors from 28 states participated with plenty of Shorthorn enthusiasm. We had the same number of states represented as we did when it was held in the Midwest area which shows the tremendous following our breed has for our Junior Programs and this energy and interest adds to my personal enthusiasm for the future of the breed.

We have a promising future for Shorthorn cattle in the beef industry. With a motivational attitude and commitment to the breed’s progress, we are poised to make significant strides in enhancing both the quality of our cattle and the long-term sustainability of our breed and industry. At the forefront of this exciting journey is the upcoming Shorthorn Symposium, scheduled for July 18-20, 2024. This event is a pivotal platform for industry leaders, breeders, and enthusiasts to come together and exchange ideas, knowledge, and innovations that will shape the future of the Shorthorn breed.

One of the key themes of the symposium will be the integration of cutting-edge technologies in the production and marketing of the cattle industry. Technology is revolutionizing every aspect of the cattle industry and the Shorthorn breed, from advanced genetic selection techniques to precision nutrition and health monitoring. By embracing these innovations, Shorthorn breeders can enhance the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately delivering superior beef products to customers and consumers.

Moreover, sustainability will be a central focus of our discussions. As

Montie D. Soules asa executive secretary/CEO

stewards of the land and the animals, it is our responsibility to ensure that our practices are environmentally sound and socially responsible. Shorthorn cattle, with their adaptability, fertility, and docile temperament, are inherently wellsuited to sustainable cattle production practices. By leveraging techniques such as rotational grazing, regenerative agriculture, and carbon sequestration, we can minimize our environmental footprint and contribute to a healthier planet. These activities are a must for beef production. It all starts with genetic selection and daily activities.

Crucially, our commitment to sustainability extends beyond environmental stewardship to encompass the needs and expectations of the modern consumer. Today’s consumers are increasingly concerned about the provenance of their food and the welfare of the animals from which it is derived. By prioritizing transparency, traceability, and animal welfare in our operations, we can build trust and confidence in the

Shorthorn brand, ensuring its continued relevance in an evolving market landscape.

As we look to the future, it is abundantly clear that Shorthorn cattle have a vital role to play and can continue to grow in the beef cattle industry. With their exceptional versatility, adaptability, and superior beef quality, Shorthorns are well-positioned to meet the diverse needs of producers, processors, and consumers alike. By embracing progress, harnessing technology, and prioritizing sustainability, we can ensure that the legacy of Shorthorn cattle endures for generations to come.

In conclusion, I invite you to join us at the Shorthorn Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky, as we embark on this exciting journey. Together, we can shape the breed’s future, one Shorthorn at a time!

Beef Business

All Kinds of Hitters

Things change, including America’s pastime. The modern game of baseball has become influenced using statistics and data analytics to the point of changing the game, from the strategy to even how it looks on the field. Power hitting stats like exit velocity (how hard the ball leaves the bat) and launch angle (angle of a fly ball off the bat) influence offensive strategy and production. Pitching isn’t immune to this phenomenon, either. Pitch velocity and spin rate of the ball are analyzed ad nauseum on today’s baseball broadcasts. Shifting defensive alignments to nontraditional positions to defend a batter became so commonplace that Major League Baseball re-wrote the rules on this sector of the game. All-time greats like Tony Gwynn and Greg Maddux, guys who are Hall of Fame players with lengthy careers, could very well struggle to find their way into the Major Leagues if they were prospects today. Their skill sets just don’t fit what the decision makers of today are looking for (If you have no idea who Greg and Tony are, go look them up!)

With these shifts in mindset have come consequences that baseball likely didn’t expect. The pursuit of increasing home runs hit has also come with all-time high numbers of strikeouts. Decision makers believe the reward of going deep is worth the risk of going back to the dugout with no success. Baseball is already a sport where failing 70% of the time as a hitter IS a success, and the window for failure is now wider. On the mound, the chase for more velocity and spin is one of the factors attributed to the record numbers of arm and elbow injuries (along with overuse starting at an early age). Gone are the days of one pitcher making it through an entire game, as analytics point to changing out arms in

shorter outings to be most effective. You don’t have to have longevity to be a star pitcher, anymore. You’ve read me use analogies of baseball and cattle breeding together before. If you don’t want to read another one, don’t go past the end of this sentence.

Like the modern-day rendition of baseball, chasing extremes can be perilous to a breeding operation and come with unintended consequences. What can be pushed to a limit and lead to potential problems? Almost any trait you want to think about. Say you want to focus your breeding program on a single trait, and we will pretend that it’s maximizing milk production in your females. You will probably hit some home runs (cows will milk plenty), but you are likely going to strike out as well (cows that struggle to remain fleshy and maintain udder quality). We can do examples like this for almost anything we possibly select for, be it a physical characteristic, data point, or some other piece of what makes up our cow herds. These home run kind of cattle can be worked into a breeding program in the right spots and still be successful. A power hitter of a herd bull may be necessary to add meat and muscle to sections of the herd that lack that piece. An ace marbling sire is helpful to the crop that isn’t quite where you want it for carcass quality. The cattle that knock it out of the park for a specific trait are important to improvement, but they’ve got to be able to do more than just one thing well.

The cattle that can be counted on to do their jobs well over time without negative fanfare are the ones that will keep the commercial industry interested in Shorthorns. These are your singles hitters and strike throwers, the Greg Maddux and Tony Gwynn of the bovine population. The cows your commercial

customers don’t notice are often the ones best doing their jobs. She’s bred, in good flesh, sound footed, has a quality bag, isn’t chasing them out of the pen, and isn’t raising a dink of a calf. Our overarching industry is talking more about the importance of maternal function and the need for good cows than any time I can remember. As seedstock producers, we owe it to them to keep providing them with cattle that check those simple boxes without providing them with unexpected headaches.

The beef cattle industry is currently in uncharted territory. We’ve never seen cattle markets like this, with an inventory of females in the herd at such low levels. Meanwhile, the packer wishes for larger carcass weights to send more product on to the retail sector and the consumer. At the same time, available grazing land shrinks annually, and the discussion of production efficiency, cow moderation, and sustainability ramps up with every passing year. With today’s climate in the beef industry, can we accomplish all these goals without a revolutionary breakthrough? Yes, we can if we embrace and utilize a God-given genetic advantage: heterosis, due to crossbreeding as much of our industry hasn’t seen a Shorthorn bull walk the pastures in a long time. Study the makeup of the nation’s cow herd, and the opportunity is ripe for the utilization of heterosis. Enter an established, reliable breed known for maternal excellence and end-product quality. Enter America’s First: Shorthorn. We have an opportunity to make an impact on the future of our industry. We can swing for the fences and hit a home run. But it might be alright to knock a nice single to right field and keep moving forward. Either way, as Shorthorn breeders, the choice is yours.

Matt Woolfolk director of performance programs

Check the Facts

Preparing to Succeed

With the hustle of Junior Nationals behind us for the year, the preparations for late summer and fall shows should be high priority. Follow these tips to find success at your next show!

Before the Show

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

• Send stalling requests with entries and/or to ASA staff. Think of stalling assignments as one big puzzle. Each puzzle piece is a different size, often only fitting together with one other piece.

The sooner we know specific needs, 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. Missing check-in means missing the show.

At the Show

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

• Show programs will be posted online and on the Shorthorn app once they are finished. Many variables affect our timeline of receiving printed programs. Printed programs may not be available until day of show in some cases. Should you notice an error in a program,

Attending an upcoming National or Super National Show?

please notify ASA Staff.

• 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. Once these blocks are full, rooms cannot always be added. Book early.

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

If you attended an ASA Point Show, check the “Show Points” menu on DigitalBeef to view them! Additionally, results will be published in the Shorthorn Country in the months following the show. Watch for your backdrop moment!

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

Checkout our Bitly site to be linked to all things specific to that show! (Scan above QR Code to see how it works from our latest show)

Using your phone camera or QR code reader, scan this QR code to be linked to show information! If you have trouble scanning the code, visit bit.ly/ShorthornShows through your web browser. Staff will update this page for each show with schedules, stalling, show programs and live streams if available!

Cassie Reid director of shows & events; customer service specialist

Since You Asked... 1 2

Getting to Know DigitalBeef

There’s no time like the present for a few pointers on using the DigitalBeef registry. Whether you are new to using DigitalBeef or are seasoned, take a look! Below you will find screenshots of various areas that we get frequent questions on, as well as a couple that might not get utilized to their full potential. As always, if you have any questions please reach out, we are here to assist!

1. You might have noticed that we are trying to encourage as much digital activity as we can versus paperwork/ snail mail. Last year we made the switch to emailing monthly statements as well as the annual WHR assessments, a change which has proven to be much more cost efficient. But this change only works if the end user receives the email! In your DigitalBeef account, you have access to update your personal contact information, including your email address. To make a change, you’ll need to click the icon to the right of your currently listed information and a pop-up will appear for you to make any necessary changes.

2. Going along with the topic of a paperless approach, the ‘Prefs’ tab helps you choose how you wish to receive correspondence from the association. This one is pretty straight-forward, but often overlooked. Here you can simply check or uncheck various preferences that you have regarding your account.

3. A question that we frequently get is ‘what registration number am I to use for (xyz) bull from another breed?’ At the top of your screen, you should see ‘Home page’. Click this to be directed ‘home’ where you can search for animals as well as breeders. Purely as an example, I searched for Man Among Boys. Notice that this resulted in 8 different animals to choose from. Because of this there are a few things to think about to narrow it down. If you know the breed in which the animal is originally registered with, this case being Maine-Anjou, the prefix

Heather Lange director of office operations, registrations & DNA

you will be looking for is ’MA’. The other 2 bulls that populated have slightly different names than the one I was looking for, so my choice was a rather easy one.

4. If you know the registration number of a bull from another breed, you can search for it here as well. If he is already in our database, he will populate and should be the only one that does. If your registration number search comes back as ‘No results’, you will want to reach out to the office (info@shorthorn. org) and request that he be enrolled into the database.

5. If you are ever unsure if a transfer went through, or where a missing animal might have gone, the Legacy tab is where to look. This tab shows you every animal that has ever been transferred out of your account, as well as any animal which has been culled.

In the Know

State Associations

2024 is flying by and feels like we sprinted through the halfway mark. 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.

The National Junior Shorthorn Show is over, and we are gearing up for our next big Shorthorn Event, The Summer Symposium. Before we know it, it will be sale season, National 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

Working Moms

I used to think that time moved fast but I was always told that it moves much faster once you have kids. I believe it! It is like I blinked, and I now have a fivemonth-old who is growing and changing faster than I knew possible.

Since I became a mom to the sweetest little boy, it has given me a greater appreciation for all the moms out there, especially working moms. Once that little one shows up, your whole world changes. Just trying to find the time to shower or go to the bathroom is nearly impossible some days. Plus, balancing a desk job, farm/ranch job or any type of work on top of having one or multiple kids is a challenge.

But you learn to adjust. I am lucky enough that Stetson has been able to come to work with me for the last few months as we are breastfeeding. We also live over an hour from the office, so it allows me more time to spend with him while he is little. It has also helped him get more used to riding in a car as we prepare for the long trek to the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference. He is a happy boy and will sit in his bouncer or kick on the floor

while I work. He also takes great naps right beside me on a blanket on my desk. I have adapted and can now do almost anything with just one hand while the other is bouncing him or holding him.

Being one of four kids, I knew it was probably tough for my parents to raise the four of us each being two years apart. Now, I am not quite sure how my mom did it. Since my dad traveled for work and was gone a lot during the week, she was able to be a stay-at-home mom, but she also was responsible for keeping up with the cows and ranch, a huge garden, and the four of us. Somehow, she also was able to find the time to use her teaching background to plan several ‘science days’ at our school full of fun experiments. My parents started taking us to cattle sales and shows at a young age before my youngest brother was even born!

industry, you see working moms balancing childcare and work. Moms can do anything and should be considered superheroes (I am not just saying that because I now fall in the mom category.)

So, thank a mom when you see one, hug her, and tell her she is a great mom. It isn’t an easy job but it sure is worth it especially as you see your baby grow and change to start becoming their own little person. It is the hardest but most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life, and I am so grateful for all the moms who had an impact on my life to make me the mom I am today!

Wait, there’s one more thing. We can’t forget about the dads. They play a huge role as well and many things couldn’t be done without them too!

Everywhere you look in the cattle

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

Question & Answer

Q&A with Carrie

Happy Summer! I hope everyone is enjoying the season. When I think of the best of summer, I remember visiting my grandparents’ farm and doing things a “city kid” had never heard of. This included checking the cows with Pa, counting them and naming my favorite ones that somehow, then became okay to eat.

Working at ASA part-time, I have learned so much about the Shorthorn breed and the beef industry. It is remarkable what goes into our beef production. Thank you for your hard work! Not only do the ASA members work hard in the field but work hard to get the paperwork completed too! I encourage all members to access their

member account online to complete the paperwork.

When I answer the ASA phone, I receive all types of questions. One of the missions of ASA is to serve and empower the members. Please call with any questions you may have. I enjoy talking with you! Here are a few common questions:

Yes! Start the transfer process with searching the buyer’s zip code. if their name is not found on the list, a profile can be created. Scroll to the bottom of the list and click “Create a profile”. The system will assign the buyer a non-member profile ID number. Please note that after completing this step, you will need to click ‘Search for Buyer’ button once more, type in their zip code, and they will then show up in the list to select.

If the seller paid the balance due on their account, the registration certificate can be printed immediately (from the current owner’s account – if they’re an active member). If the seller has not paid the balance due, the registration certificate will print and mail after the balance has been paid.

After logging into your member account, the General Profile Information page will be viewed. In the center of your computer screen is the “Incomplete Work” tab. Click on the Work Order number to resume. To find the General Profile Information page while logged in, click “View” under “My Account” on the left-hand menu.

We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox instead of Internet Explorer for the web browser when accessing Digitalbeef. This assures the best user experience.

If completed online, the processing should take about 5 minutes if there are no error messages. An official copy of the registration paper can be printed after any balance due is paid. If mailed in, please expect 25 days or longer. We are receiving mail 10-14 days after the postmarked date and currently 5-7 days is the in-office process time. The registration paper will then mail out- again, provided any pending balance has been paid.

Carrie Land customer service specialist

President Outlook

Exciting Times!

We are in exciting times in the beef industry! The leverage in the cow-calf sector has never been as strong as we are experiencing right now. Forecasts from leading beef economists concur that prices for the cow-calf sector will continue to be record breaking for the near future, as the national cow herd is very restricted, and rebuilding signals have yet to be seen on a large scale. The replacement female market is as impressive as we have seen in decades. Exciting times, indeed. Now is the time as Shorthorn breeders to unleash an intense marketing strategy to expand the role of Shorthorn cattle into areas of the industry not previously explored. As I have traveled the country and visited producers this past spring, I am inspired by the optimism and readiness of cattleman to infuse new and better genetics into their respective cowherds. Never have I witnessed a time where the conversation about adding Shorthorn genetics into an existing breeding system has been as favorably received. The beef industry has heard our messaging and is responding. Cattlemen are demanding high quality genetics that solve problems and drive profit.

As a breed, we should acknowledge the vast improvement we have made within our population in the recent decade. The modern Shorthorn is a product of our breeders’ due diligence in embracing new technologies and implementing breeding systems to quickly replicate the type demanded by the industry. Congratulations and good job. Now, as a whole, we need to move faster and more aggressively in our pursuit to continually capture new markets. Be relentless. As our nation rebuilds the cow inventories, documented problem-solving cattle will continue to demand the most dollars. Our product now fits into more areas than ever before. As breeders, we should tell our story, make our market, and continue this Shorthorn use expansion. The downside risk is insignificant. No matter

what facet of this diverse industry is your program’s focus, do not pull back. Push your product into new areas. Let our good cattle be utilized and be the foundation of herd growth in the expansion phase of this cattle cycle.

Please make plans to be in Lexington, Kentucky on July 18 through July 20 for “The Summer Symposium.” Your ASA staff has worked hard and have put together an impressive lineup of industry experts to dig into the meat of a wide range of topics that will hit right at home. It really is a “Who’s Who” of cattle gurus sharing their experiences, knowledge and research directly with you; they are ready for your questions and discussion. To start off the Symposium, AMS Inc. stepped up to the plate to sponsor a social at Castle & Key Bourbon Distillery. This will be the opportune time to reconnect with friends and unwind from travel. The next two days will be intense, starting with an inspiring morning at the Blue Grass Stockyards. This is a brand new, state of the art auction facility that serves cattlemen from many states. Chip Kemp will kick off the morning; he is an exciting speaker who has that unique ability to think outside the norm to find solutions. Next, Dr. Troy Rowan from the University of Tennessee will present and empower us with necessary knowledge pertaining to genomics and genetic evaluation. Dr. Rowan is blessed with the talent of taking complex, scientific information and sharing it in a fashion that connects and makes sense. Then, we will have the opportunity to learn from the nationally award-winning author, advertising and marketing elite, Eric Grant. I have had the opportunity to work with Eric several times, and I promise I learn something important at every visit. All of that is just the first morning! That afternoon our journey continues with an economical approach to proper replacement development with Dr. Katie VanValin. Then, we’ll hear from

the top agronomist and forage specialist, Jason Tower. Jason’s experience with designing grazing systems utilizing cool season forages is unparalleled. Later on Friday we will tour Boyd Beef Cattle. The Boyd family has a long history of success in the breeding and marketing of both Angus and Hereford genetics. This is an important time to pick up tricks of the trade from one of the best in the world. During our time at Boyd’s, Wes Chism will help us understand how to capture the right picture to help tell our story. That will be an intense first day!

On Saturday, Matt Woolfolk will present on the ASA Selection Index Offering. Be ready for this session, Matt, ASA Staff, your Board of Directors, and several outside geneticists have worked on this for over two years. The number of middle-of-the-night phone calls and text messages from Matt are evidence of the meticulous, thorough preparation he has made for Saturday morning. Next, Scott Howard of Meyer Foods will give detail on how to be sustainable, with the use of genetics in the feedlot. This is how we make our customers money. The late morning session will attempt to wrap a lot of things together and build a marketing plan with the help of several notable cattlemen. Jim Akers is a leader in his field and built a loyal following with the Blue Grass Stockyards. Brian McCulloh of Woodhill Angus is from a group that has one of the largest annual bull marketings in a particularly challenging geographic area. Dale Stith has been trained by the best and sits atop of the lineup of purebred marketing companies. July 18 through July 20 will be intense, thought provoking, and certainly a source to move progressive Shorthorn breeders forward to the next level. Be ready. Ask questions. I look forward to visiting with you in Lexington.

Toby Jordan ASA president

Vice President Outlook

Committed to a Vision

A Decade of Progress for Shorthorn

The past decade has witnessed remarkable progress for Shorthorn beef cattle in North America. The credit for this is largely owed to the dedication of the ever-passionate Shorthorn breeder. By utilizing advanced genetic selection tools, they have not only enhanced the quality of their own herds but have also ensured the breed we all love commands a strong presence in what has become a highly competitive market for the genetics that will move the entire beef business forward as our nation’s cow herd is rebuilt over the decade to come.

Improving Genetic Selection with Data

Over the last 10 years, strategic use of genetic selection tools has greatly impacted many Shorthorn herds.

Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and genomic testing have become invaluable resources for breeders to make informed decisions that enhance genetic progress for specific traits. Accordingly, some significant advancements have been made throughout the breed, increasing the commercial acceptance and viability of Shorthorn cattle. Perhaps most notably, improvements for Calving Ease Direct (CED) and Calving Ease Maternal (CEM) have increased both the satisfaction of raising Shorthorn cattle and the reputation of the breed throughout the industry.

CED, for example, measures how easily a calf can be born without assistance, directly influencing calf survival rates and dam health. The advancements our breed has made in this trait alone have not only led to fewer calving complications, resulting in healthier calves and less stressful calving seasons for breeders, but they’ve also improved the reputation of Shorthorn cattle among cow-calf producers.

Genomic testing, which involves analyzing an animal’s DNA to identify

genetic markers associated with desirable traits, has further enhanced breed improvement over the past decade. This technology allows breeders to select animals with superior genetic potential with greater accuracy, accelerating progress and ensuring that each generation moves the Shorthorn breed forward toward the future.

By utilizing EPDs and genomic testing, Shorthorn seedstock producers have been able to improve the carcass characteristics of our breed as well. As consumer preferences and market demands have increasingly favored high-quality beef with superior marbling our breed has consistently met the mark. The breed’s commitment to attaining data and the efforts of breeders who are consistently striving for improvement in this segment of the industry have aligned Shorthorn genetics with the production of premium beef, creating more opportunity for Shorthorn breeders everywhere.

Shorthorn: A Breed for the Future

With unprecedented cattle markets unprecedented opportunity is abound. While beef prices remain high for the consumer, beef demand remains strong and the recovery of our nations cow herd may take longer than many initially predicted. As beef producers rebuild, Shorthorn offers genetic diversity, maternal ability, performance and carcass quality in a package which is highly complementary to today’s predominantly Angus-based commercial cow herd. As the commercial segment of our industry looks to the rebuild, there is ample evidence to support the idea that Shorthorn genetics can play an important role and this means ample opportunity for the breeders who pursue it.

Committed to a Vision

As our breed approaches the next decade, consist pursuit of improvement in the functional traits that matter to beef producers will be crucial. Data

driven decision making, precise genetic selection and a willingness to embrace new technologies will continue to become increasingly important. By accepting this future and maintaining a commitment to these principles, Shorthorn breeders can ensure that their herds remain competitive, sustainable and capable of delivering high-quality genetics to their customers, securing the Shorthorn breed’s place in the future of beef production.

The past decade has been a period of progress for Shorthorn beef cattle in America. We’re fortunate to be surrounded by passionate breeders today who are building on the foundation laid over the past 150 years of Shorthorn. Through focused efforts on improving functional traits and the strategic use of genetic selection tools, Shorthorn breeders have made significant strides in improving the cattle we love, and each year Shorthorn genetics are becoming more widely accepted by commercial cattlemen who are beginning to see what we fell in love with long ago. Indeed, the future looks bright for the Red, White, and Roan.

Lee Miller ASA vice president

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.

1997: Bill Rasor and Lyle Ewald.

C.F. Martin.

1999: Dr. George Ahlschwede and Rick and Sandy Osterday, Stangl Shorthorns.

2000: Dale Studer Family Shorthorns and Steve Melroe & Family, Melroe Shorthorns.

2001: Merl Welch, Green Ridge Shorthorns and A. Lorne Edmondson, Bromelee Shorthorns.

2002: The Bertz Family, Meadow Lane Farms and Ronald Gooch, Greenbelt Shorthorns.

2003: Harold and Kay Good, Good Family Shorthorns, and Donald McMillan & Sons, McMillan Shorthorn Ranch.

2004: Dave McFarland Family, Diamond M Shorthorns and Richard C. McElhaney, McElhaney Stock Farm.

2005: Jim and Beverly Freed, Double J Ranch/Jeepetta Cattle Co. and Dick Hahn, Hahn Family Shorthorns.

2006: The Jim Williams Family, V8 Shorthorns and Verl Shell, Milestone Cattle Co.

2007: Nick Steinke Family, Steinke Shorthorns and L.E. ‘Les’ Mathers III, MD, Leveldale Farms.

2008: Randy & Nancy Griffis, Carolina Cattle Company and George & Gail McLachlan, Lakeside Farms.

2009: Ralph S. Larson, Y Lazy Y Shorthorns and John R. Hagie, Cyclone Trace Cattle Co.

2010: Steve & Laura McGill, South Starr Farm, Robert ‘Bob’ & Joyce Wilson, Dr. Larry Wilson, Robjoy Shorthorns

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.

2023: Ward Bakenhus, Bill & Joe Bales, Rick Leone & Family.

In Memoriam: Hal Longley; Don Longley; and Horace Walker. Honorary: Charlotte MacLeod.

ShowBull & Female of the Year

2022-23: Show Bull of the Year, Little Cedar Currency 2146; Show Female of the Year, CF CSF Dream Lady 140 HC X Et; ShorthornPlus Bull of the Year, TSSC BT Limit Up 1099J ET; ShorthornPlus Female of the Year, SULL Fancy Cherri 1221J ET.

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.

2023-24: Show Female of the Year, CF Crystal Lucy 230 RK X ET, owned by Paige Wickard and Carter Wickard.

2023-24: ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year, S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET, owned by Whitney Swaim.

2023-24: Show Bull of the Year, BFS LCCC AFLC Direct Deposit 2254 ET, owned by Armstrong Farms, Little Cedar Cattle Company & The Bollum Family.

2023-24: ShorthornPlus Show Bull of the Year, TESCC Almighty Zeus 755J ET, owned by Mitchell Barros.

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

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.

Tartan Plaid

Lassie Queen Applications and Updates

It is hard to believe that we are halfway through 2024! Junior Nationals was hopefully an amazing time for all those in attendance and now are gearing up for local shows and state fairs! It seems that the year rushes by and there are so many moving pieces, but I truly hope we are all able to reflect on the many fun memories created so far this year. I know this year the Lassies continue with updates and modernization while reflecting on the rich history that is crucial to our association.

The Lassie Association announced earlier this year that we will be moving our National Queen contest to Oklahoma City to be held during Cattlemen’s Congress where we will be continuing our Crowns at Congress theme. We are looking forward to the opportunity to focus on the young ladies running and make the experience both educational and fun!

We have also updated our application, our royalty titles, and our funding for our royalty!

The updated application can be found

under the Lassie section at shorthorn. org or by contacting shorthornlassies@ gmail.com. A new addition with the application will be for the candidates to provide a recorded 4–6-minute prepared speech highlighting the Lassie Association in some form. We are wanting the ladies to have flexibility in the topic and show off their public speaking abilities as well. Important note, all applications must be submitted electronically by September 1st to the Lassie’s email noted previously.

We will continue to utilize the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen title and will adopt the title National Shorthorn Lassie instead of utilizing “Alternate”. Additionally, our scholarships will now be $6,000 for the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen and $5,000 for the National Shorthorn Lassie. This is a combined fund for both scholarship and travel. We greatly appreciate the support to those who have helped us through fundraising campaigns and the Shorthorn Foundation for helping us be able to increase this fund.

We all know that changes can be scary at times, and I know that the members of the board are not removed from that one bit. As we push to move forward with the times, we are both excited and nervous. We are taking big leaps in some areas while still trying to stay true to the core of the Lassie Association. We appreciate all the support we have received and I want to thank all of those individuals who have stepped up to provide feedback, be sounding boards at times, and those serving on committees when asked. Without your support, we would not be able to make the progress that we have. I also want to ask that if you’re willing to help in any capacity, be it offering to provide lunch for our royalty at an event, bringing waters throughout the day, serving on committees, or brainstorming fundraising ideas; please reach out! As a board, we want to always be inclusive and supportive of each and every Lassie.

Christina Wenderski National Shorthorn Lassie Queen Chairwoman

ASA Committees

2024 ASA Committees

Chairs, Vice Chairs, Board Liaisons and Staff Assigned

Shorthorn Genetic Improvement Committee

Combination of Genetic Evaluation, ShorthornPlus and Commercial Chair, Ethan Gilman

Vice Chair, Ross Mosteller

Board Liaison, Cory Bollum (507) 279-0480 cdbollum@hormel.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, Darla Aegerter (402) 643-8122

Board Liaison, John Russell (832) 588-8604 tylerncates@yahoo.com

Board Liaison, Tyler Cates (765) 576-0035 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

Jeff Agerter, Chair

Lee Miller, ASA Board Liaison

Julie French

Nancy Grathwohl Heter

Jerry Nickels

Keven Wendt

Montie Soules

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

Greg McGrew

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, Josh Berg

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

Cates Farms, Tyler Cates Schrag|Nikkel, Cory Schrag

WHR Shorthorns, Bill Rasor

Lost Diamond B Ranch, Mark Blankinship

Greenhorn Cattle Co, Josh Greenhorn

RC Show Cattle, Christy Campbell

Peak View Ranch, Rick Leone

Armstrong Farms, John Allen

Smith Family Farms, Mitchell Smith

Nominating Committee for Board Candidates

Chair, Hugh Mooney (206) 712-6692 hmooney@cde.ca.gov

Charlie Curtis (931) 260-1596 doublecshorthorns@gmail.com

Ethan Gilman (515) 360-1445 cgilmanshorthorns@gmail.com

Jim Freed (405) 370-1472 doublejf@msn.com

Craig Gana (402) 430-2526 craigg@ganatrucking.com

2023-24 ASA Board of Directors

President,Toby Jordan tojo@waukaru.net (219) 819-4603 2018-2024

Vice President, Lee Miller paintvalley81@gmail.com (330) 231-6834 2019-2025

Executive Director, John Sonderman jmsonderman@frontiernet.net (402) 641-0936 2018-2024

Director, Jeff Bedwell jeff.bedwell@okstate.edu (580) 822-5590 2021-2024

Director, John Russell tadmore@gmail.com (832) 588-8604 2019-2025

Director, Mark Gordon markwpgordon@gmail.com (217) 737-7905 2022-2025

Director, Rick Osterday rsosterday@venturecomm.net (605) 281-1175 2022-2025

Director, Cory Bollum cdbollum@hormel.com (507) 279-0480 2023-2026

Director, Tyler Cates tylerncates@yahoo.com (765) 576-0035 2023-2026

E D G E

American Shorthorn Association

Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence Show Classifications

(E.D.G.E. Show)

Purebred Shorthorn Only Show Season: April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025

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, 2024

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, 2024

5 Early Spring Bull Calf Champion

6 Early Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion

7 Junior Bull Calves – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2024

8 Junior Bull Calf Champion

9 Junior Bull Calf Reserve Champion

10 Winter Bull Calves – calved between November 1- December 31, 2023

11 Senior Bull Calves – calved between September 1 and October 31, 2023

12 Senior Bull Calf Champion

13 Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion

14 Summer Yearling Bulls – calved between July 1 and August 31, 2023

15 Late Spring Yearling Bulls – calved between May 1 and June 30, 2023

16 Intermediate Champion Bull

17 Intermediate Reserve Champion Bull

18 Early Spring Yearling Bulls – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2023

19 Junior Yearling Bulls – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2023

20 Junior Champion Bull

21 Junior Reserve Champion Bull

22 Senior Yearling Bull – calved between July 1 and December 31, 2022

23 Two-Year-Old Bulls – calved between January 1 and June 30, 2022

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.

Heifer Calves – calved after May 1, 2024

calved between November 1 and December 31, 2023

calved between September 1 and October 31, 2023

Females – calved between July 1 and August 31, 2023

Spring Yearling Females – calved between May 1 and June 30, 2023

Females – calved between March 1 and April 30, 2023

Females – calved between January 1 and February 28, 2023

Yearling Females – calved between September 1 and December 31,

Champion Shorthorn Female – chosen from Late Spring Calf, Early Spring Calf, Junior Calf, Senior Calf, Intermediate, Early Spring, Junior & Senior Champion Females 59

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female – chosen from Late Spring Calf, Early Spring Calf, Junior Calf, Senior Calf, Intermediate, Early Spring, Junior & Senior Champion and Reserve Champion Females

STATE ASSOCIATIONS

California

Amanda McKeith President amanda@sunnydayshorthorns.com 209-358-9377 californiashorthorns.com

Colorado

Four State

Matt Bigelow Vice President mjbigelow1@hotmail.com 559-647-2817

Rick Leone President peakviewranch@hotmail.com 719-468-1980

Carl Burton President ccshorthorn@embarqmail.com 620-856-5750

Johnny Spencer Vice President 417-285-6130 Florida - see South Carolina

Georgia

Illinois

Charles Osborn State Rep/ Director osborn22@bellsouth.net 706-540-5992

Luke Turner President mainstreetfencing@yahoo.com 217-202-2484

Doug North Vice President tenmileshorthorns@live.com 217-622-4466

Indiana Matt Fry President matthew.fry@cargill.com 765-720-8138 indianashorthorn.com

Iowa

Jalane Vaughn President aldenjalane@gmail.com 816-465-0341

Emily Fox Vice President foxshorthorns@hotmail.com 574-320-7013

Kansas Ross Mosteller President redcowfamily@gmail.com 785-541-1012 kansasshorthorns.com

Kentucky

Kristin Mizner Vice President kloving13@hotmail.com 620-786-4907

David McCall President mccallfran@gmail.com 502-494-9644

Jason Martin Vice President jasmar@scrtc.com 270-774-2283

Louisiana Ricky Guidry President ricky@rlcattlecompany.com 337-540-2825

Maryland David Bowman President bowmanfamilyshorthorns@verizon.net 240-549-9507 marylandshorthorns.com

Sean Hough Vice President smhough13@gmail.com 443-745-5146

Michigan Stacy Stinson President stacystinson14@gmail.com 517-230-3377 michiganshorthorns.com

Carla McLachlan Vice President mclachlancarla@gmail.com 517-242-2395

Minnesota Eric Schoenbauer President scattle@gmail.com 952-237-3836 mnshorthorn.com

Missouri

Cody Nelson Vice President soilrx1@gmail.com 507-720-2998

Brett Naylor President brett.naylor@basf.com 417-880-6873 missourishorthorn.com

Bill Betteridge Vice President wbetter@iland.net 660-888-9790

Missouri - Ozark Janet Fritter President mammafritt@sofnet.com 417-742-0508

Montana

Katie Stewart Vice President kstewart@crinet.com 417-839-3184

Kelsey Friedly President friedlyshorthorns@gmail.com 406-925-0356 montanashorthornassociation.org

Lukrisha Mattison Vice President lmattison05@gmail.com 406-925-1847

Nebraska Jennifer Ruby President jjfarms25@gmail.com 580-461-2648

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Christy Brus Vice President brus.shorthorns@gmail.com 308-750-1860

Bruce Humble State Rep/ Director humblestockfarm@yahoo.com 336-264-1496

Roberta Francis President 701-799-4568

Ryan Galbreath Vice President showpigs@mlgc.com 701-799-4568

Jeff Winkle President cattlejock9@yahoo.com 937-694-1871 ohioshorthorns.org

Duane Miller Vice President duanemillersh@gmail.com 303-231-3431

Oklahoma Steve Soules President ssoules@skiatookschools.org 918-857-1504

Mandee Blankenship Vice President mandee.donelan@yahoo.com 405-513-3687

Pennsylvania Don Cowden President 724-255-5083

South Carolina

Charles Bomgardner Vice President lightacandle@live.com 267-718-0601

Steve McGill President steve.mcgill@merial.com 864-376-9407

Eastern Shorthorn Association, Kris Dedmon Vice President kcdedmon@gmail.com 794-472-6371 FL, GA, NC, SC

South Dakota Rick Osvog President kbegalka@itctel.com 605-237-1116

Riley Buck Vice President buck_riley@yahoo.com 605-881-4260

Tennessee Luke Teeple President teeple@hotmail.com 931-761-3043

Charles Curtis Vice President doublecshorthorns@gmail.com 931-498-2847

Texas John Russell President tadmorefarms@gmail.com 281-684-4809 txshorthorns.org

Tony Brooks Vice President tonybrooks551@gmail.com 972-825-7109

Western States Shorthorn Breeders Assoc. Sherry Walter President 989-388-3591

Wally Klose President

Cammy Tetlow President

Wisconsin Jason Chapman President jchappy8072@gmail.com 608-235-8072 wisconsinshorthorns.com

Cole Champman Vice President

STATE Junior Advisors

STATE NAME

Alabama Ashley Catrett

EMAIL

ashleyocatrett@gmail.com

334-527-3533

Cassidy Catrett cassidycatrett@gmail.com 334-403-0947

Arizona Mikayla Askey azshorthorns@gmail.com 480-338-8597

California Krista Vannest fourvannest@yahoo.com 209-521-0723

Colorado Amy Cooksey cookc4cattle@rtebb.net

Illinois

Tasha Bunting

tbunting@ilfb.org

309-307-3546

Amanda Harden aharden00@hotmail.com 217-979-1991

Indiana Mitchell & Courtney Smith mrs.courtsmith18@gmail.com 765-606-6224

Iowa Lisa Green mom2cma@gmail.com 641-691-0266

Cynthia Moffitt kcmoffitt@yahoo.com

Kansas Nancy Grathwohl Heter ngrathwohl@me.com 785-587-7947

Kentucky

Maryland

David McCall

mccallfran@gmail.com 502-494-9644

Fran McCall mccallfran@gmail.com 502-836-9523

Heidi Bowman bowmanfamilyshorthorns@verizon.net 301-651-0852

Michigan Taylor Peter taylorspeter@gmail.com 989-350-7905

Minnesota

Mike & Lisa Wetzel wgrcattle@yahoo.com

507-491-6464

Cody & Melanie Nelson mnelson710@gmail.com 402-525-6155

Missouri Kyle Dameron kyledameron@hotmail.com 816-262-2417

Missouri- Ozark Janet Fritter mammafritt@sofnet.com 417-742-0508

Montana Debbie Sokoloski dsokoloski2001@yahoo.com 406-208-9075

Nebraska Greg Crawford gcfshorthorns@gmail.com 402-423-3944

Christy Brus brus.shorthorns@gmail.com 308.750.1860

North Carolina Jessica Simpson JDAVIS4@clemson.edu 864-617-2457

North Dakota Kevin & Kari VanderWal kevin.vanderwal@sdstate.edu 605-627-9409

Ohio Katie Cull katie.cull@okstate.edu 402-380-0404 Scott Winkle jswinkle18@aol.com 937-681-1550

Oklahoma Don and Tawanna Holland ironrock@gmail.com 405-488-4784

South Carolina Jessica Simpson JDAVIS4@clemson.edu 864-617-2457

South Dakota Kevin & Kari VanderWal kevin.vanderwal@sdstate.edu 605-627-9409

Tennessee Phyllis Ferguson phyll23ferg@gmail.com 931-239-5568

Texas Jeff Sargent jrsarge@gmail.com 903-624-7265

Virginaia Sarah Russell virginiajuniorshorthorn23@gmail.com 540-717-4982

Wisconsin Hannah Olsen hannah.olsen0@gmail.com 920-987-5826 Courtney Stelzer courtney.stelzer@yahoo.com 920-590-1262

PLEASE SEND ANY Junior State Advisor CONTACT INFO TO SHELBY@SHORTHORN.ORG

Junior Corner

Time Marches On

As I write this, we are right around the corner from one of the greatest events in the cattle industry has to offer and it makes you start to appreciate how fast time really goes.

With that being said it has been an absolute honor to have been your 2023/2024 AJSA Junior Board President, and it has been a year I will never forget. In my three years of being apart of the Junior Board I have seen many highs and lows with the highs outweighing the lows because this is the best breed. From the people behind the scenes that make our great organization run strong, to the exhibitors and families that make this breed the true family friendly breed there truly is so many different ways that Shorthorns have rose to the top over the past years. We couldn’t do it without the support of every Shorthorn breeder across the nation.

My dream of becoming a junior board member started a long time ago in Des Moines, Iowa, where there was a little boy who had a mind of his own and went wherever he wanted whenever he wanted. Long story short I couldn’t find my parents and the junior board was right there to help. These were the people that us young exhibitors looked up to and saw as role models and I knew right then and there that this was a place that

I wanted to be and person I wanted to become. I have strived throughout my 3 years to make every event we participate and attend to be a juniors favorite and one of the most memorable for years to come.

As you Sail Away with Shorthorn and we reflect back at our final destination in Timonium, Maryland I hope that all of our families had safe travels as it is never an easy journey traveling across the country with the projects that take up so much of our time as well as our money. I feel it is such a positive that we brought the National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference to Maryland as it helped expand our reach to places in this country to folks that have not had a chance to enjoy our great event. I think there will be many cool and interesting things that will be taken away from this years event and many new friends and families that will call this breed home for the rest of there lives. I truly am so thankful for the opportunity and I encourage others that want to make an impact outside the ring to run for the junior board as it will create memories for you and for the people you serve for many years to come. My ship and my crew are so glad you chose to Sail with Shorthorn in Maryland this year!

Junior Board

President :: Xavier Ferris

Vice President :: Merideth Behrens

Secretary :: Amanda Smee

Public Relations :: Haylee Ferguson

Fundraising :: Brayden DeBorde

Director :: Ryan Lane

Director :: Hannah Wetzel

Director :: Mackenlee Evans

Director :: Samantha VanVorhis

Upcoming Junior Nationals * Tentative Locations. Subject to Change *

2025 • Grand Island, NE

2026 • Abilene, TX

2027 • Madison, WI

2028 • TBD

“Things in life rarely get handed to you on a silver platter, so go out and work for what you want your life to look like in the future.”

Xavier Ferris ajsa president (‘23-24)

AJSA…On the Road Again!

by Haylee Ferguson, AJSA Public Relations

Whether you are a full-time student or employee, springtime is busy for all of us. Between traveling, studying, or scheduling meetings or different activities, the spring calendar fills up fast!

The AJSA Board of Directors recently packed their travel bags and headed to Denver, Colorado, for the bi-annual Youth Beef Industry Congress (YBIC)!

The YBIC allows more than 100 youth organization leaders to learn about industry trends, sustainability practices, and techniques to positively represent our peers. YBIC is a unique opportunity that focuses on building a community around you and gaining knowledge to boost your professional development. Between icebreakers and other getto-know-you activities, industry tours, and speaker panels led by industry professionals, YBIC creates a positive environment and beneficial learning experiences for young representatives of various breed associations.

Throughout this weekend, one day

was specifically dedicated to travel. Starting at Five Rivers Feedlot LLC, then touring Colorado State’s Meat Lab, and finally an in-depth look at Leachman Cattle’s operation, YBIC participants were able to partake in a “full circle” type of day. Though each of these stops play a different role within the agriculture sector, one common factor was evident to all. The hosts, managers, and workers of all these entities have a love for their job and a passion for efficient methods and practices to improve the industry that feeds us all!

Along with professionals from IMI Global and the US Meat Export Federation, who offered their insight and words of wisdom, another aspect of YBIC, and quite possibly the most important, was the opportunity to relationship build and connect with those who represent other state cattle associations or beef breeds at the national level. Surrounding ourselves with likeminded individuals, sharing ideas, and

discovering ways to better our youth programs, propels our industry and the next generation forward. As a junior board member, there is nothing more encouraging than interacting with those who share similar goals as themselves! Events like YBIC allow young leaders within agriculture to shape ourselves and the future.

As we wrapped up the weekend, the AJSA Board of Directors finalized plans for the 2024 National Junior Shorthorn Show. We enjoyed seeing everyone in Maryland while highlighting our breed and we are already looking forward to 2025 in Grand Island, Nebraska.

AJSA members, remember to stay busy and engaged! I hope you all keep in mind the possibilities that lie in front of you as a young leader within the agriculture and beef industry!

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“It is important to support these kids because it is such a team building and leadership building event for these young people. To see the results of the dollars we invest as sponsors of this event is incredible it develops great people for our ag industry, cattle industry and beyond.”

- Jeff Aegerter, AMS Online Sales

Building youth programs to ensure the future of the breed.

“We throw around the catchphrase ‘the future of our breed’ and we say it so much we don’t realize how deeply we have to support it with our time, effort, interest and belief in young people. The things we do at NJSS are all-encompassing. They do everything all week to develop cattle and themselves.”

- Julie French, Little Cedar Cattle Co. scan here to donate now!

Meet The Interns

Elizabeth Crumm Registrations Intern

Hometown:

Anadarko, Oklahoma

Future plans:

I plan to attend graduate school at Kansas State University in the Agricultural Communications department, after I finish my bachelor’s degree in May of 2025. After school I am hoping to work for a breed association, or a major livestock show.

Do you have any pets:

A whole tribe! 5 dogs, 3 blue heelers, a standard Australian shepherd and a Yorkie. Their names are Sassy, Aussie, Roxanne, Isabella and Ace.

Favorite Movie: Old Yeller!

Morning or night person: Night.

Comfort food:

My mom’s homemade lasagna.

Paige Van Dyke

Hometown: Louisville, Illinois

Future plans:

After my summer internship with the American Junior Shorthorn Association, I hope to work for a breed association in the youth activities or communication department or at an agricultural organization/business within the communications field.

Do you have any pets:

I have a year-old red merle

Australian Shepherd named Rynn. She is coming to Kansas City after Jr. Nationals and we can’t wait to be reunited!

Favorite Movie: Elf!

Morning or night person: Night.

Comfort food:

Homemade beef and noodles.

Kassidy Schumann

Hometown: Lecompton, Kansas

Future plans:

Currently, I am gearing up to enter my last semester at Kansas State University. After graduation I will either go back to school for a master’s degree or start working in the industry, preferably for a cattle breed association.

Do you have any pets:

Yes! I have a two-year-old Australian shepherd named Fynn. He is a blue merle, and his favorite toy is a stuffed moose.

Favorite Movie: Home On The Range.

Morning or night person: Morning!

Comfort food: Homemade mac and cheese casserole.

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.

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

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

WATAGA,

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.

Herdsman: cell: 217-737-0692

815-739-7754

SULL Roan Goose 9020

Sale Reports

Springtime Revival

Sale Summary

21 Open Heifers .......... $ 141,300 .............$ 6,729

2 Cow/Calf Pairs .......... $ 21,750 ...............$ 10,875

2 Bred Females ............. $ 14,750 ...............$ 7,375

8 Bulls .......................... $ 24,750 ...............$ 4,125

31 Live Lots ............... $ 202,550 ............$ 6,534

5 Pregnancies ............... $ 34,000 ...............$ 6,800

28 Embryo Pkgs $ 109,200 $ 3,900

11 Semen Pkgs $ 9,980 $ 908

Sale Gross: $355,730

Saturday, April 20, 2024 Belle Point Ranch Lavaca, Arkansas

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt

Sale Management: Little Cedar Management by: Darryl Rahn

This leading Spring sale just keeps getting better. The live cattle offered were of the highest quality and were readily accepted by the buyers. The pregnancies and the frozen embryos were just outstanding. The matings offered were as strong as any sold anywhere. Congratulations to Steve and Julie and all the great consignors for presenting a super high quality event.

$25,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer - Little Cedar Crystal’s Lady 2379 ET. A roan, polled October 11, 2023 daughter of CF Solution X ET and out of SULL Crystal’s Lady 6265D ET. This is a super young female with an outstanding pedigree to go with her great look and design. Wide topped and deep ribbed, this one has a great show ring look. She will be a top

The

show female and then she is destined to be a leading donor female. Offered by Little Cedar and purchased by DeLisle Farms of Gladwin, Michigan.

$17,500 - Lot 15 - Cow/Calf PairKSS Maxim Lillian 1930. A roan, polled 2019 daughter of CYT Maxim 9202 ET and out of BFS Lillian Reward 518 ET. Selling with a bull calf at side born on April 1, 2024 sired by Little Cedar Worldwide 2160. This was a great pair. A cow just entering the prime of her life and a truly fancy bull calf at side. A Maxim out of a Red Reward daughter. This cow has a bright future. Offered by Keystone Shorthorns and purchased by Little R Shorthorns of Pollok, Texas.

$12,000 - Lot 8 - Sexed Heifer Pregnancy - Due September 25, 2024. Sired by SULL Right Direction ET and out of BFS Margie LL 950. What a mating here. The famous Right Direction and the great female Margie 950. This is a can’t miss mating that will pay instant dividends for the new owner. An opportunity like this does not come along very often. Offered by Little Cedar and purchased by Enix Farms LLC of Centennial, Colorado and McKenzie Ranch of Bethesda, Maryland.

$10,250 - Lot 18 - Bred Female - BFS Gentry LL 1656 ET. A RWM polled 2021 daughter of CSF Long Look HC 706 ET and out of KOLT Gentry 363 ET. Selling bred to Eighteen Seventy Two with a heifer calf due on September

29, 2024. What a great opportunity here. A daughter of the great Gentry 363 and bred to 1872. This will be a great addition to her new home. Offered by Bollum Family and purchased by Leemon Stock Farms of Hoopeston, Illinois.

$10,000 - Lot 22 - Open Heifer - KSS Aviator Flash Weston Mary 2325. A roan, polled March 28, 2023 daughter of Byland Flash 9U106 and out of KSS Aviator’s Weston Mary 2040 ET. What a pedigree on this fancy young prospect. By Flash and her dam is an Aviator daughter of the great Weston Mary family. She has the bloodlines to be a great breed matron. Offered by Keystone Shorthorns and purchased by Sweetgrass Ranches of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.

$9,500 - Lot 10D - Open HeiferTMF WW Margie’s Noelle ET. A R&W, polled December 20, 2023 daughter of Little Cedar Worldwide 1979 ET and out of Little Cedar Margie 611 AV 1914 ET. This is a top Worldwide daughter who’s dam is a top Aviator daughter out of the famed Margie family from Cates Farms. She has the dimension and style to be a top show heifer and then a leading brood cow. Offered by Tadmore Farms and purchased by Little R Shorthorns of Pollok, Texas.

Southern Stars

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5 Bred Cows $ 17,800 $ 3,560

8 Open Heifers $ 29,650 $ 3,706

5 Bulls $ 14,500 $ 2,900

58 Live Lots ............... $ 225,900 ............$ 3,895

3 Semen Pkgs $ 1,600 $ 533 Sale Gross: $227,500

Saturday, May 11, 2024 Reality Farms Sale Facility Campbellsburg, Kentucky

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc & Elam Managment Services by:

Darryl Rahn

This sale continues to be a great addition to the late Spring sale season. A great set of Cow/Calf pairs were offered along with a really top group of bred heifers and bred cows. The buyers were active in there bidding in the seats, on the phones and on the internet. These cattle can go to their new homes and be great additions to their new herds. Congratulations to all the consignors for presenting a great group of Shorthorns in this sale.

$12,000 - Lot 31 - Bred HeiferSharben Wildest Dreams 1332 ET. A roan, polled September 2022 daughter of JSF Times Square 120 G ET and out of SS Chasing Dreams 4210 ET. Selling bred to CSF Long Look HC 706 for a

September 2024 calf.This great young female was a stand out at the sale. She is long sided with the overall dimension and style to make her one of the top bred females to sell this spring. Her dam is a top female from the Schrag program. Offered by Sharben and purchased by Shadybrook Farms of West Brome, Quebec, Canada.

$7,500 - Lot 21 - Cow/Calf PairWZ Beauty 04K. A red, polled 2022 daughter of Gilman’s Clout 45H ET and out of WZ Beauty 12B. At her side was a roan, polled heifer calf born March 15, 2024 sired by JSF Ronan 5H. A super nice pair here. A really good two year old cow with a fancy young heifer at side. This pair will be a top addition to any herd. Offered by WZ Shorthorns and purchased by Gilman Shorthorns of Stuart, Iowa.

$7,000 - Lot 13 - Cow/Calf PairMartindell Margie 169. A red, polled 2021 daughter of Studer’s Golden Boy 21G and out of Martindell Margie 829. At her side was a red, polled heifer born March 9, 2024 sired by Saskvalley Jalopy 297J. Another really good heifer pair here. A solid young cow with a fancy calf at side makes this a great buy for their new owner. Offered by Martindell and purchased by Carolina Cattle Co of Central, South Carolina.

$6,700 - Lot 18 - Cow/Calf PairMartindell Appearance 208. A red, polled 2022 daughter of Gilman’s Big Bank

34H and out of Martindell Appearance 673. At her side was a R&W, polled heifer calf born February 19, 2024 sired by Gilman’s Sure Bet 3K. The quality of the pairs in this sale ran very deep. This was one of the top pairs to sell. A young female with a fancy heifer calf was just an example of the good cattle to sell. Offered by Martindell and purchased by Ross Thompson of Frankfort, Kentucky.

$6,400 - Lot 6 - Cow/Calf PairSharben P Dream Girl 1077. A red, polled 2019 daughter of SULL Propel 7187E ET and out of SULL Dream Girl 2307 ET. At her side was a RWM, polled heifer calf born January 9, 2024 sired by Byland Red Dog 05D44. This was a popular young pair in this sale. A thick made cow with a super fancy heifer calf at side. This is a top pair to build around. Offered by Sharben and purchased by Ross Thompson of Frankfort, Kentucky.

$5,500 - Lot 34 - Bred HeiferSharben CF Red Margie 1354 - A roan, polled October 2022 daughter of JSF/ PVF Checkered Flag 2 ET and out of Sharben Red Margie 000 ET. Selling bred to JSF Times Square 120G for an October 2024 calf. Another of the top quality bred heifers to sell in this sale. Her dam is by Red Reward out of Margie 9105. A great pedigree here. Offered by Sharben and purchased by Melissa Edwards of Fort Valley, Georgia.

21st Annual Who’s Your Daddy Shorthorn Bull & Female Sale

Sale Summary

29 Two-Year Old Bulls $ 184,750 $ 6,379

11 Yearling Bulls $ 78,750 $ 7,159

6 Open Heifers

$ 25,750 $ 4,292

20 Straws Semen $ 4,620 $ 200 Sale Gross: $293,250

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Saskatoon Livestock Sales Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Auctioneer: Michael Fluery by: Royce Moellenbeck

Lot 14 & 15, Bell M Limerick 33L & Bell M Poet 66L - $11,000 x 2. These first sons of Bell M Zirconium came into the ring together and were a type that many bull buyers were looking for. When the hammer fell, Tony & Kourtney Dixon of Craik SK, swept the ring by selecting both bulls.

Lot 25 – Muridale Historian 86K - $10,500. This long bodied red bull who was brought to town by the Muri’s

was purchased by Janell Shorthorns of Stettler AB.

Lot 41 – Saskvalley Knight 139K$10,000. The Lehmann’s brought to the sale this very exciting white son of Flagstaff. Impressive both phenotypically and genomically, Knight was purchased by Double Star Farms of Lacombe AB.

Lot 4 – Bell M Metcalfe 9L - $10,000. This red yearling son of Bell M Guinness who is a deep bodied, calving ease specialist was purchased by Long Lake Shorthorns of Simpson SK.

Lot 1 – Bell M Westminster 23L$9,000. This thick, wide made yearling bull sired by the Australian bull Spry’s Heritage and out of Royce’s Princess Charlotte 35C cow was purchased by Saskvalley Shorthorns of Rosthern SK.

Lot 19 – Muridale Homemade 34K ET - $9,000. Here is an roan embryo calf who is a direct son of Buster 14K with the dam being Prairie 47T. A mating

that has produced big time herdsires in the past and now Homemade will be added to that list from being purchased by Century Lane Farm of Stoughton SK.

Lot 33 – Saskvalley Testament 13K - $9,000. This moderate framed, well put together low birth weight bull was a crowd favourite and when the dust settled Sunlite Stock Farm of Virden MB.

Lot 58 – Bell M Mysterious Missie 144L - $5,500. The top selling heifer was a roan Zirconium daughter out of a very productive cow family for the Moellenbeck’s. She will make her new home at First Class Shorthorns and Chad Trowbridge of Fort McCleod AB.

News & Notes

Farewells

James Edwin Long, 84, died at his home Monday, May 6, 2024, in Vinton, Iowa.

Jim was born on May 16, 1939, in Polk Township, Benton County, Iowa, he was the son of Clark and Maxine Lindsay Long. He attended Urbana Community School and graduated in 1957. Within days of graduation, he entered the U.S. Army serving his country and spent time in Germany. He was discharged in 1959.

He and Martha Geater were united in marriage in January 1960. The couple had three sons, Jimmy, Ron and John.

Jim farmed before he began traveling the country working for a number of cross-country haulers. He retired from driving semi in 2005. In his retirement, he spent his days checking cows, watching the events at the local sale barns and enjoying the results of the hard work of his nieces, nephew and grandchildren in the showing.

He enjoyed membership to several state American Shorthorn breed organizations and the American Legion George G Luckey Post 57, Vinton.

He is survived by his wife, Martha;

his sons, Jimmy (Chris), Josh, Jessie and Jakob; Ron; John (Brooke), Grant, Derrick, Paige, Kamden and Jensen; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Kisling, Vinton; three sisters-inlaw, Diane Long, Vinton; Mary Geater, Vinton; and Jane (David) Kaiser, Dysart; two brothers-in-law, Rick (Beth) Geater, Vinton; Dale Robertson, Texas; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Wayne; one sister, Helen; one brother-in-law, Roger Geater; along with several nieces and nephews.

Rahn Inducted into Livestock Marketeers Hall of Fame

The Livestock Marketeers recently held their 59th Annual Hall of Fame banquet. This year’s event was held at the American Shorthorn Association in Platte Woods, Missouri. The 2024 induceets were Darryl Rahn, Virginia, Illinois and Roger Jacobs, Billings, Montana.

Darryl Rahn was born and raised on a farm in Lanark, Illinois before attending Illinois State University. Darryl, working with Don Cagwin, managed the Questing Hills purebred Shorthorn farm operation before they began their sale management careers by managing the first ever National Maine-Anjou Sale in Louisiville, Kentucky. Rahn’s career spans cattle breeding, sale management, insurance sales, ad sales and print media design as well as breed association work. Darryl and his wife Carole have two children, Andy and Angela and four grandchildren.

The Livestock Marketeers is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the history and advancement of the Livestock Marketing profession.

The Livestock Marketeers Banquet is held each summer in Kansas City in conjunction with the Marketeers Classic Golf Tournament. All proceeds from

the event go to help fund the Livestock Marketeers Scholarship that is being awarded for the first time this year.

Welcome to the Shorthorn Family Smith Girls

Grayson Leigh and Carter Cameron Smith were born on May 11, 2024 to Mitchell and Courtney Smith of Smith Family Farms. Their big sister, Wesley, is so excited to introduce them to all of her favorite people in the Shorthorn breed who have wrapped her with love for 2 whole years! The Smith family is passionate about raising quality Shorthorns and finds the importance in raising their girls in the Shorthorn breed!

National Pedigree Livestock Council

Photo taken at NPLC annual meeting and conference on May 8, 2024.

Front row left to right is Amy Smith, with the Wendt Group; Lindsey Worden, Holstien Association; Tammy Canida, American Quarter Horse Association; Back row left to right is Blake Nelson, American Maine-Anjou Association, President NPLC; Montie Soules, American Shorthorn Association, Vice President NPLC; Doug Newcomb, Berkshire Association.

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.

2024–2025 ASA Point Show System

Show Season: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

*Individual show schedule subject to change

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 :: Iowa State Fair

Regional Shows :: Minnesota State Fair & World Beef Expo

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

National Show :: Fort Worth Stock Show

Super Regional Show :: Tulsa State Fair

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

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

National Show :: National Western Stock Show

Super Regional Show :: Northern International Livestock Exposition

Regional Shows :: Western Idaho 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.

Schedule of Events

The Summer Symposium, presented by the American Shorthorn Assocation “Putting your Herd in the Winner’s Circle”

Thursday, July 18

3:45 pm Bus leaves from hotel for Castle & Key Bourbon Distillery

4:30 pm Distillery tours available

5:30 pm AMS., Inc. Symposium Social at Castle & Key

7:00 pm Transportation returns to the hotel Dinner on your own

Friday, July 19

7:30 am Buses depart hotel for Blue Grass Stockyards

7:50 am Welcome to Blue Grass Stockyards

8:00 am Preparing Your Operation for the Future :: A Morning Conversation with Montie Soules, ASA and Chip Kemp, IGS

9:00 am Why Seedstock Producers Should Care About Genomics and Genetic Evaluation :: Dr. Troy Rowan, University of TN

9:45 am Break

10:00 am Seedstock Marketing: More than Just Building Ads :: Eric Grant, Grant Company LLC

10:45 am An Insider’s Perspective of the Thoroughbred Breeding Industry

11:45 am Lunch

12:45-2:15 pm Breakout Sessions

o Genetics/Performance Session

• Study of Bull Buying Habits :: Dr. Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee

• Heterosis Dollars & Sense: How Hybrid Vigor Pays off for Your Commercial Customer :: Matt Woolfolk, ASA

o General Management Session

• Opportunities in Grazing Management :: Jason Tower, Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center

• Bull and Heifer Development :: Dr. Katie VanValin, University of Kentucky Beef Extension

2:30 pm Depart Blue Grass Stockyards for Boyd Beef Cattle Tour

4:00 pm Tour of Boyd Beef Cattle

o Livestock Photography Session :: Wes Chism, JWC Marketing

o Dinner at Boyd Beef Cattle

7:30 pm Return to hotel

Saturday, July 20

7:30 am Buses depart for Blue Grass Stockyard

8:00 am The ASA Selection Index Offering :: Matt Woolfolk, ASA

8:30 am Sustainability through Genetics - Feedlot and Carcass/End Product :: Scott Howard, Meyer Foods

9:15 am Meeting Expectations: Utilizing Performance Data in the Seedstock Industry to Satisfy Customer Goals :: Brian McCulloh, Woodhill Angus

10-10:15 am Break

10:15 am Panel Discussion: Developing and Cultivating Your Market :: Jim Akers, Bluegrass Stockyards; Brian McCulloh, Woodhill Angus; Dale Stith, Stith Marketing Service

11:45 am Lunch

12:15 pm Buses depart for Claiborne Farm

1:00 pm Tour Claiborne Farm

2:45 pm Depart for tour of Fasig Tipton Thoroughbred Sales Co.

3:30 pm Fasig Tipton Tour

5:00 pm Buses depart for hotel

6:00 pm Social at the hotel

Dinner on your own

Join us July 18-20, 2024 in Lexington, Kentucky

visit shorthorn.org to find hotel information

Centuries of progress.

In the year 1783, less than a decade after the Revolutionary War, Shorthorn cattle first arrived on American farms.

The breed’s gentle nature, maternal excellence and marbling ability have sustained its popularity through the years. Today, it’s one of the oldest and most efficient in the beef industry.

Sales Calendar

* To have your sale listed in the sales calendar, you must be an advertiser with the Shorthorn Country.

Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.

Jeff K. & Darla Aegerter

402.641.4696 - jeff.aegerter@gmail.com www.aegertermarketing.com

Sept. 5 - Leemon Cattle Company Online Sale, Fairland, OK, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 9 - Berg’s Shorthorns Online Sale, Osage, IA, amsonlinesales.com

Aug. 27-28 - Baylor Cowden Show Cattle + Hornhead Valley Farms Dispersal Sale, Hickory, PA, amsonlinesales.com

Aug. 31 - Cates Farms “Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Aug. 31 - Cornerstone Farms “Home of the Rockstars” Sale, Winchester, Ind.

Aug. 31-Sept. 1 - R-C Show Cattle “Early Bird” Online Sale and Open House, Eaton, Ohio, sconlinesales.com

Aug. 31-Sept. 1 - Turner Shorthorns “Somerset Sensations” Open House and Private Treaty Sale, Somerset, Ohio.

Sept. 9 - Smith Family Farms “Cattlemen’s Cut Online Sale”, Pendelton, Ind., amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 11 - Bonnell Cattle Co Online Sale, Columbus, Ind., sconlinesales.com

Sept. 11 - Gypsy Creek Ranch, Cattle Battle Online Sale, Gettysburg, PA, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 15 - Farrer Stock Farms “51st Annual Sale of Champions”, Royal Center, Ind.

Sept. 15 - 6B Farms “Ladies Night Out” Online Sale, Allison, Iowa, sconlinesales.com

Sept. 21 - Shadybrook Farms “Decades of Excellence” Production Sale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada.

Sept. 28 - The Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, Mich.

Oct. 1 - Cagwin Farms 1872 + Can’t Stop Opportunity Sale, Virginia, Ill., amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 5 - Greenhorn Cattle Co “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio.

Oct. 6 - Du-Lynn Farms, “Share The Vision” Production Sale, Berlin, Ohio.

Oct. 7 - Bollum Family Shorthorns “Red White and Roan” Online Sale, Goodhue, Minn., amsonlinesales. com

Oct. 8 - S Co Shorthorns “Minnesota Made”

2024 Advertising Rates

Elite Multi Breed Online Sale, Hastings, Minn., amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 12 - Studer Family Shorthorns, “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Anita, Iowa.

Oct. 12 - Schrag|Nikkel “Family Event” Sale, Marion, S.D.

Oct. 12 - “Heart of the Prairie” Production Sale, Rush Springs, Okla.

Oct. 13 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Assocaition Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

Oct. 14 - Hill Haven Shorthorns Selection Sale, Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 15 - Bonnell Cattle Co Online Sale, Columbus, Ind., sconlinesales.com

Oct. 19 - Bedwell Cattle Co and Lost Diamond B Ranch, “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, Okla.

Oct. 24 - Roanoke Farm Dispersal Sale, Bernard, Iowa, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 27 - Six’s Shorthorns, “Legends of the Fall” Sale, Wind Ridge, Pa.

Nov. 2 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm, “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, N.D.

Nov. 3 - DJS Shorthorns “The Showcase” 2024 Sale, Laurel, Neb.

Nov. 9 - Four State Shorthorn Association Sale, Diamond, Mo.

Nov. 17 - Greenhorn Cattle Co, “Where Future Generations Are Created” Sale, Louisville, Ky.

Nov. 17 - Farrer Stock Farms, “Annual Dynamic Dams” Sale, Royal Center, Ind.

Dec. 2 - Vogel, Osterman, Shalimar + Peckat “Shorthorns of the Midwest” Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 10 - Gilman Shorthorns “Customer Appreciation Semen Sale”, Stuart, Iowa, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 14 - Paint Valley Farms, Byland Polled Shorthorns, and Beckler Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

Sept. 9 - Smith Family Farms “Cattleman’s Cut” Sale, Pendelton, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 11 - Gypsy Creek Ranch Online Sale, Gettysburg, PA, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 16 - Jester Farms “No Foolin” Sale, Mooreland, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 16 - Ridge Top Farms and Friends, Washington, PA, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 17 - Moore Shorthorns Show Heifer Online Sale, Jerseyville, IL, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 21 - Shadybrook Farms Production Sale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada

Sept. 24 - Shoufler Shorthorns Online Sale, Fortville, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Sept. 28 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, MI

Sept. 30 - Keiser Cattle Company Online Sale, Gothenburg, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 1 - West Fork Ranch Club Calf Sale, Loup City, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 1 - Cagwin Farms 1872 Opportunity Sale, Virginia, IL, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 2 - Millbrook’s Northern Exposure Volume IV, Brome, Quebec Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 2 - Oak Ridge Farms Sale, Logansport, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 5 - GCC “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, OH

Oct. 6 - DuLyn Shorthorn Share the Vision Sale, Berlin, OH

Oct. 7 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, & Roan Online Sale, Goodhue, MN, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 8 - Bishell/Nollswood Online Sale, Mineral Point, WI, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 8 - S Co “Minnesota Made” Elite Multi Breed Online Sale, Hastings, MN, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 12 - Crow Creek “Heart of the Prairie” Production Sale, Lawton, OK, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 12 - Coldstream Farm Online Sale, Flesherton, ON, Canada, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 12 - Schrag|Nikkel “Family Event” Sale, Marion, SD

Oct. 13 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, OH

Oct. 14 – Hill Haven Selection Sale, Duntroon, Ontario, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 15 - Nelson Farms Maternal Icons Show Heifer & Genetic Online Sale, Seneca, IL, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 19 - Bedwell Cattle Co. & Lost Diamond B Ranch “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, OK

Oct. 20 - Gana Farms Show Heifer Sale, Martell, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 21 - Horns in the Heartland Sale, Syracuse, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Oct. 23 - Schutz Cattle Company “Bred for Banners” Sale, Parkland County, Alberta, CA, amsonlinesales. com

Oct. 24 - Roanoke Farm Dispersal Sale, Bernard, IA, amsonlinesales.com

Ad Index

6B Farms 66

AAA Shorthorns 136

Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc 26, 143

Bar M Shorthorns 135

Bar N Cattle Co. 74

Baylor Cowden Show Cattle 14-15

Beckler Farms LLC 79

Bedwell Cattle Co 43

Bell M Farms 120

Bennett Land & Cattle 136

Berg Shorthorns ......................................... 136

Bern-A-Dale Shorthorns............................... 89

Bigelow Farms ...................................... 95, 136

Bollum Family Shorthorns 37

Bowman Superior Genetics 12,13,136

Byland Polled Shorthorns 30, 136

Cagwin Cattle Services LLC 139

Cagwin Farms 20-21

Cairns Shorthorns 136

Cates Farms 11, 136

Cattle Visions 139

Cedar Lane Farm 71

Cheyenne Cattle Company 97

Circle K Cattle Company ........................... 135

Cornerstone Farms ............................... 31, 136

Crawfdown Farms 136

Crowe Shorthorns 90

Dale Studer Family Shorthorns IFC, 49

Deckert Stock Farm 135

Dedmon Shorthorns 136

Deerhorn Farms 75

DJS Shorthorns 59, 136

Don St Ledger Family 119

Donnelly Shorthorns 119

Double C Shorthorns 76, 136

Double M Cattle Company ............... 125, 136

Dreamy 280 Cattle Company .................... 136

DTR Cattle Co. ................................... 53, 136

Du-Lynn Farm 70

Duis Farms 136

Elam Sale Management 132

Fairview Stock Farm 117

Farrer Stock Farms 69

First Class Cattle Marketing Ltd 139

Francis-Millvale Shorthorns 134

Gellerman 134

Gilman Shorthorns 6,7

Greenhorn Cattle Co 29, 137

Greg Crawford Family ................................ 125

GSKI Shorthorns ............................... 103, 137

Gypsy Creek Ranch 118

Hansen Shorthorns 135

Haumont Shorthorns

Hi-View Shorthorns

Humble

Inness

Ippensens