Shorthorn Country - November 2024

November 2024 issue 10 • volume 51

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The November cover photo was taken by Rosemary Thompson at Greenhorn Cattle Company’s sale in Waynesville, Ohio.

Shorthorn Update

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

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

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ASA Dates of Note

November

Nov. 1 Inventories sent for 2025 WHR Assessments

Nov. 1 DNA Samples due to Lab for E.D.G.E Show cattle

Nov. 16 NAILE - Jr. ShorthornPlus Heifer Show

Nov. 17 NAILE - Jr. Shorthorn Heifer Show

Nov. 18 NAILE - Super National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Bull and Female Show

Nov. 20

Cattlemen’s Congress Entry Deadline

Nov. 20 NWSS Entry Deadline

Nov. 27 ASA Office Closing at Noon

Nov. 28-29 ASA Office ClosedThanksgiving and day after December

Dec. 1

Cattlemen’s Congress Late Entry/ Subsitution Deadline & Junior Breeding Heifer Ownership Deadline

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

Dec. 1 NWSS Junior Breeding Heifer Ownership Deadline

Dec. 10 NWSS Late Entry Deadline

Dec. 24-Jan 1 ASA Office Closed

January

Jan. 25 Early 2025 WHR Assessment Deadline - $18/head

March

March 31 Regular 2025 WHR Assessment Deadline - $24/head

April

April 1 ASA Membership Deadline

2024 NAILE Judges

Junior Shorthorn Show: Jon Sweeney

Junior ShorthornPlus Show: Jason Elmore

Open Shorthorn Show: Lydell Meier

Open ShorthornPlus Show: Brandon Callis

Cattlemen’s Congress Shorthorn E.D.G.E Show DNA samples due November 1st

If you plan to exhibit cattle in the E.D.G.E show at the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress, DNA samples must be submitted and received at the lab prior to November 1st. No entries will be accepted or allowed to show if the DNA sample is submitted and received by lab after November 1st.

WHR Deadline Update!

2025 WHR assessments will come available to complete online starting November 1, 2024. They will also be printed/sent to those whose preferences are set as so in their DigitalBeef accounts. The Board of Directors approved pushing the deadline windows back, and they are listed below.

2025 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE:

November 1, 2024 – January 25, 2025 $18

January 26, 2025 – March 31, 2025 $24 April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 $30

1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2025 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2025.)

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 2025 to an assessed 2025 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months)

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

Annual Membership Deadline

The Annual ASA Adult WHR Membership deadline was pushed back to April 1. Any TOC breeder that does not renew their membership before April 1, 2025 must become a WHR breeder – if they choose to renew after the new April 1 deadline.

Send DNA Directly to Neogen

Breeders can now send and are encouraged to send DNA samples directly to Neogen for testing rather than sending to the ASA office. Starting July 1, 2023, a manual processing fee will be incurred for those samples sent to the ASA 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, 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 you to print, sign 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.

Regular Office Hours

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Integrity in the Family Friendly Breed Association Outlook

Montie D. Soules asa executive secretary/CEO

As the holiday season approaches, we are reminded of the value of family time. For many of us in the Shorthorn breed, this extends beyond our immediate families to include our Shorthorn family—the breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts who share in our passion. The Shorthorn breed has always been family-friendly, and the support we give each other is what makes this time of year so special. As we gather with loved ones, we also appreciate the importance of the broader community within the American Shorthorn Association, a true family that grows stronger each season.

In keeping with the spirit of this time, the Shorthorn sale season has been particularly exciting. Demand for top-end Shorthorn genetics remains strong, with prices holding steady. In fact, some of the best animals are commanding higher prices than ever, which should come as no surprise. This trend has persisted for 50 to 100 years. The best animals always garner more attention and demand premium prices. The challenge we face as breeders is to consistently produce more of these quality animals, as there has never been a shortage of buyers willing to invest in good cattle. This price dynamic drives our discipline to continually improve the Shorthorn breed year after year.

Looking ahead, we are gearing up for

some of the biggest events of the show season. While many regional and super regional shows are behind us as well as two National Shows, the Jack C. Ragsdale Super National Shorthorn Show at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky, is on the horizon. This show is one of our largest and most prestigious, attracting exhibitors and enthusiasts from across the country. Attendance has been strong at all the fall shows, and we expect NAILE to be no exception. As always, the “Deck the Stalls” fundraiser for the Junior National will take place on Saturday afternoon. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund, and we are grateful for the generous support from our members and breed enthusiasts.

Additionally, I want to make everyone aware of an important action taken by the ASA Board of Directors this fall. In this issue, on the next page, you will find a letter addressing the growing problem of misrepresenting cattle ages in the show ring. This matter is not unique to our breed and has become a concern industry-wide. The show ring serves as a picture window for our breed, and it’s crucial that we present our cattle—and ourselves—in an honest and accurate manner. While new technologies may eventually help identify animals with falsified ages, the ASA Board has taken

a clear stance, outlined in the letter, that judges are given the freedom to place the cattle as they see fit. If they factor in any suspicions about an animal’s age because of the animal’s maturity appearance when placing them in shows, they have the support of the ASA Board, staff, and ASA Show Committee in their final placings. This is not about telling judges how to do their job, but about ensuring integrity in the ring. We stand behind our judges and expect breeders to represent their cattle truthfully so buyers can make informed decisions.

While the show ring is essential to our breed, we must also focus on the broader picture. As we move toward spring, bull sales will start, and the commercial acceptance of Shorthorn genetics will continue to grow. The success of other breeds can often be traced back to their acceptance within the commercial cattle industry. This provides a foundation for the breed and ultimately raises the value of all Shorthorn cattle. Our recent registration numbers— surpassing 15,000 head for the fourth consecutive year—are a testament to the commitment of our breeders and the increasing demand for Shorthorn cattle!

I want to encourage everyone to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Please continue working together to make this breed bigger and better!

Statement for Shorthorn Judges of all National Shorthorn Shows

Approved by the ASA Board of Directors on September 20, 2024 Ratified by the ASA Show Committee, October 1, 2024

A.The American Shorthorn Association provides current individual animal EPDs for all National Shorthorn Shows, which the judges may use at their discretion.

B.The American Shorthorn Association Board of Directors fully supports the decisions made by judges in the show ring. While we do not wish to influence how a judge evaluates the show, we want to assure judges that the Association will stand behind their placements if they suspect an animal’s age is misrepresented based on a mature appearance.

C.Integrity in the show ring is a priority, and we trust judges to make fair and informed decisions.

(Judges should be contacted prior to the show with the above statements. Including an example Judge EPD sheet they will receive at the show)

Beef Business

Indexes: Chapter 4

This article will be the final piece on this year’s changes to the Shorthorn index lineup. I’m taking a more visual approach this month, hoping this will help more breeders gain a better understanding of these tools. We all love a good catalog picture of a Shorthorn better than we do their footnote. I’ve written nearly 6,000 words of index footnotes, so it’s time to enter the virtual picture pen.

The diagrams included in this article, on the next page, depict the relative emphasis of the included EPDs in the Cow Productivity (CPI), Balanced Merit (BMI), and Feedlot ($F) indexes. It’s important to understand which traits make up the components of an index, and these diagrams take this an extra step to help you visualize which components are primary or secondary in the index’s construction. If you look around the seedstock industry, you won’t find many opportunities to study indexes in a visual manner like these diagrams.

Starting with CPI, you can see that this index is driven by Calving Ease Direct, Weaning Weight, and Stayability. Calves that enter the world easily and alive, then grow to weaning are important to the economic picture of many commercial cattle producers. The other emphasis on their bottom line is cows that stick around and work for a while. With Yearling Weight (negatively weighted), Milk, and Calving Ease Maternal, those traits absolutely matter. We need cows that milk, produce daughters that calve unassisted, and get to an acceptable mature size without continuing a long-term growth curve. Research and statistical programs developed by the best minds in the animal breeding sector demonstrate that they just don’t carry the economic importance of the primary CPI traits. Think about this in your own herd, as to what hits your bottom line

harder: an open cow of any size, or a cow that breeds but is 150 lb. bigger than you like?

It’s evident when studying our Feedlot Index that it is designed for the terminally minded commercial breeding situation that needs to put pounds on feeder steers. Pounds are powerful in $F, from weaning all the way to the rail. Of course, carcass merits need to matter when taking calves to the grid, which is why you see Marbling, Ribeye Area, and Fat as a nice sized piece of this index. Pounds are paying at harvest, and quality pounds pay even more. The grids at the packing plants are increasing the weight limit before “heavy” discounts are issued for a reason: it’s making money to get bigger cattle on the rail. USDA data states that the current finished weight of a steer is bumping 1,500 lb. with an average 930 lb. carcass. At the time of writing, the spread between a Choice carcass and a Select was $14/CWT. That’s $110$150 per head difference to get a steer to the grade that is nowadays an industry expectation (Choice). If you want to take it a step further, do some homework on what the additional premiums are running for Prime cattle and those that meet branded beef specifications. I also suggest watching Scott Howard’s presentation at the Summer Symposium. He did a great job discussing this topic at length as to the hows and whys of these market drivers from “the other side”.

The final illustration to study is BMI, which draws together components of both CPI and $F into one index. Looking at this index, you’ll see the calving ease, growth, and milk pieces are coupled with carcass merit. You will notice that growth emphasis is at an intermediate level between CPI and $F. With this index, we’re wanting cattle that can grow and perform, yet still are concerned with

mature cow size. Simple, right? When trying to encompass multiple facets of the life cycle into one index, simple is rarely the word that will be used to describe it. With BMI, the models are set up to keep the heifers like in CPI, but the steers and cull females are fed out and marketed on a grid like in the $F. As a breeder, fine tune your BMI focus (if needed) by identifying which traits within the index better suit your goals and apply extra pressure there.

The challenge for you as the Shorthorn breeders is utilizing these tools alongside all the others to breed the cattle that work for you and your customers. Realistically, your customers don’t all want the exact same things, making your task that much harder! It’s time for me to turn on the record player one more time and play this broken tune: indexes are simply one tool in your arsenal. An index or combination of indexes is not a cureall panacea for your breeding program. Visual appraisal matters. Knowledge of the pedigree matters. EPDs matter. For many, these indexes will fit their breeding objectives and be a useful piece in selection. For some, they won’t for a variety of reasons, and that’s ok. The reality is that no matter how hard we try, we will never be able to satisfy 100% of membership. But we went through this work and the hours of the process to give the members that want to use them another tool in the toolbox. Having the wherewithal as a breeder to recognize what doesn’t fit for you is an important skill and a testament to your discipline. You don’t take a screwdriver out to hammer nails.

Matt Woolfolk director of performance programs

In the Know

Upcoming Show Reminders

November, already? Where has the year gone? Shorthorn has made their mark at both the Keystone International Livestock Expo and the American Royal. The ASA can’t wait to see what is in store for the Shorthorn breed at the North American International Livestock Exposition. NAILE is always a huge Shorthorn event for spectators and exhibitors all around.

With NAILE in mind, here are a few reminders to help you have the best experience as possible. November 5th is the last day to send any stalling request to Wade (wade@shorthorn.org).

Shorthorns take over the barn while in Louisville and stalling can always be tight. To help everyone out, if you are not able to make it to Louisville, please let us know so space can be allocated appropriately. Junior cattle will be tattoo verified during check in, so double check those tattoos before you hit the road. Lastly, Junior cattle must be in one sole

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

junior’s name and must be owned on October 1st or earlier.

Moving onto Cattlemen’s Congress, those entries are now open and close on November 20th, with late entries closing on December 5th. If you entered the E.D.G.E. show, your DNA sample(s) would have had to been received at the lab before November 1st. For stalling information, head on over to the Cattlemen’s Congress for that information. If you should find yourself with questions, please send those to Cassie (cassie@shorthorn.org).

We roll right into National Western Stock Show after Cattleman Congress. Talk about a busy beginning to a new year! NWSS entries close on November 20th and late entries close on December 10th. Junior ownership for NWSS is December 1st. We have seen a consistent growth of entries at the NWSS and we expect the same growth this year.

Rounding out January and moving

into February is the Fort Worth Stock show. These entries are due November 15th, which if you look at the schedule below, is during the North American International Livestock Exposition. Make sure you plan ahead so you don’t miss out on another excellent chance to exhibit your Shorthorn cattle. NWSS is particular with their entries and ownership listed on the registration paper. The owner on the registration paper, must match the name on the entry.

We are looking forward to seeing you at all the upcoming shows, but if you are entered and unable to make it, please let us know you. If you need anything to prepare yourself for the upcoming events we are happy to assist you with your needs.

North American Schedule (NAILE) 2024 - Super National Shorthorn Show

DEADLINES:

October 1: Junior Ownership Deadline

October 8: Early Entry Deadline

October 15: Later Entry Deadline (increased fee)

Thursday, Nov. 14

12 noon Barn Opens - NO EARLIER!

Friday, Nov. 15

9 a.m. - 12 noon Check-In: Open & Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus females and bulls

*All Junior Cattle will have to be Tattoo Verified before checking in by the NAILE Staff. They will be walking around the Shorthorn stalling in the morning with an AJSA Junior Board Member to verify tattoos before checking in. Physical papers are necessary to be able to stamp verified on.

Saturday, Nov. 16

TBD Junior ShorthornPlus Heifer Show - Broadbent Arena

We show after the Simmental Show that starts at 8:00 am 4:00 p.m. AJSA Deck the Stalls Fundraiser or 30 minutes following Junior ShPlus Show

Sunday, Nov. 17

8:00 a.m. Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show - Freedom Hall

Monday, Nov. 18

8:00 a.m. Jack C. Ragsdale Super National ShorthornPlus Show - Freedom Hall followed by Jack C. Ragsdale Super National Shorthorn Show - Freedom Hall

Presentation of Show Honoree - Cates Family

Cattle released at conclusion of show.

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.

BACK TO THE SHORTHORN FAMILY: A New Generation

By: Catherine Williams Neumayr

Well, we did it! We bought a Shorthorn!

This isn’t our first Shorthorn. In fact, after reactivating my American Shorthorn Association membership, I found that under the “legacy” tab, a total of 378 Shorthorn cattle have passed through my account in one way or another.

At the height of our operation, V8 Shorthorns had nearly 100 breeding females on our Texas Gulf Coast ranch. From 1986, when we purchased our first Shorthorn, until around 2016, we proudly managed one of the southernmost herds of Shorthorn cattle in the United States. We were fortunate to have a strong market for our Shorthorn bulls and replacement females, and we marketed our top show heifer prospects through our friends and fellow Texas Shorthorn breeders, WHR Shorthorns, who graciously allowed us to partner in their Lone Star Edition sales for many years.

Why Shorthorn Cattle?

How did we get into Shorthorns?

The simplest answer is that my father, Jim Williams, became an admirer of Shorthorn cattle after seeing them across the show ring when he was judging in Oklahoma. I was only three years old when we got into the breed, so I’ve never known life without Shorthorns.

Dad has always believed in the power of good females and building around cow families. Our Brahman cattle herd was built the same way—a process refined over decades. When the Shorthorn itch hit him, he went into research mode, as he always does. He set out to identify the 10 best Shorthorn cows in the USA and built our herd’s foundation from them.

There’s a journal in his desk from

that time, filled with handwritten notes about Shorthorn females who are now legends in the breed. He sought advice from the top minds in the industry, most frequently Dr. Roger E. Hunsley, asking for their “wish list” of females they would want to own. He then tried to buy those cows or their daughters.

Although it may not have been explicitly stated, I can see now that the Shorthorns were a hobby—a creative outlet for our family away from our core business of Brahman cattle. Brahmans are our family’s livelihood and work, and we love what we do. We are constantly working with our Brahman herd, even today. But the stakes and pressure are high. We could have taken on a different hobby, like boating or camping, but what do cattle ranchers do when they need a hobby? In our case, we got another breed of cattle to chase as a hobby.

What we could never have anticipated was how much this ‘hobby’ would give back to our family. The Shorthorn people welcomed us with open arms from day one. Most Shorthorn farms are small, family-run operations, primarily in the Midwest, where the climate suits Shorthorns. The people who gravitate toward this breed are salt-of-the-earth— mom-and-pop operations that feel like home.

Shorthorn Cattle – A Personal Passion

Our first Shorthorn show heifer, Granada Cumberland 9172—whom we called “Star”—became my first Shorthorn friend. Even though we had a large show barn for our V8 Brahman show cattle, our family had a smaller show barn in my

parents’ backyard. Every day, we worked together with my sister’s show cattle, and I always got to lead Star. I showed her in pee-wee showmanship all over Texas, and we used to joke that Star thought she was a Brahman.

I wasn’t old enough to officially show cattle at the time, so technically, Star was my sister’s heifer. But at six years old, I truly believed she was mine. Somehow, by the time she was done showing, I did end up owning her! According to the registry, Star was transferred into my name on April 1, 1991.

Our mentors in Shorthorn cattle were Mr. and Mrs. Buchholz, who operated Buchholz Brothers Shorthorns in Bardwell, Texas. They were top breeders and were generous with their advice for rookies like us. When we prepared Star for the Fort Worth Stock Show, their instructions were simple: grow as much hair as possible. We arrived at the show with a very hairy, unclipped heifer that no one gave a second glance. The Buchholzes had their crew clip her, and the next day, she was champion. We were hooked.

My own first Shorthorn show heifer was HWS Hazel A90, or “Sweet Pea,” raised by the Schilling family. Her best trait was her gentle disposition, which made her perfect for a first-year showman like me. Sweet Pea and I collected many participation ribbons, but she had a special place in my heart because she was so gentle. For two years, my mother kept a crock pot in the kitchen, cooking corn for her because she was that hard-doing. By her last show, Sweet Pea ended up as Champion at the State Fair of Texas. That banner belongs to Luann Williams.

By this time, my sister was showing some “warhorse” Shorthorn cattle, as well as the top Brahman cattle from V8. I had little Sweet Pea. I noticed that when it was time for my sister’s heifers to go to the ring, a whole entourage followed them. But when it was Sweet Pea’s turn, it was just me and my parents. My sister’s heifers, like AF RDS Margie 035, who was Champion in the Junior Show at Louisville, and EHS Rosey’s Passion, who won the Denver Junior Show, were always in the hunt. I was along for the ride, but I distinctly remember telling my parents when I was 8 years old, “I want a heifer everyone follows to the ring.”

I only recently learned the full story of how I ended up with a better heifer. I remember Dad telling me back then that he had found me a great one and had gone on a quick trip to get her, but I didn’t know what had really prompted it.

We had been showing Sweet Pea at Texas prospect shows, and during a two-day show in Brenham, Texas, Sweet Pea placed last—4th out of 4—on the first day. Dad said I took it in stride, not overly disappointed, as I was used to those kinds of results. But on day two, by some miracle (or maybe just an inexperienced judge), Sweet Pea won her class, beating the same heifers from the day before.

Dad told me that when he saw how happy I was with that win, he knew it was time for a change. I didn’t know it then, but that moment set things in motion.

That evening, after we got home from the show, Dad drove straight to the Houston airport, without a ticket, and caught the next flight to Springfield, Illinois. The Illinois State Fair Shorthorn show, one of the most competitive in the country, was happening the very next day, and Dad spent the entire day watching, on the lookout for a gentle heifer who could be my ‘warhorse.’

At the time, Dad had just formed a friendship with Don Cagwin, who had a top heifer being shown by Andy Rahn. Her name was CCS Lady Temptation 81Z, a daughter of HS Rodeo Drive 062WR, an emerging Shorthorn sire

of champions. The problem? She was already photographed and cataloged as Lot 1 in their upcoming production sale. After some tough negotiations, the Cagwins and Rahns agreed to sell us “Tempy.” She stayed in the Midwest, finishing out the state fair circuit, shown by Mr. Buchholz after we purchased her.

Shorthorn program.

I remember the day Dad came home from the airport, excited to tell me he had found me a great heifer. At the time, I had no idea what had led to that trip, but I was thrilled. That moment stands out as a significant turning point—a priceless core memory. I could list all of Tempy’s wins, but what I remember most is that suddenly, everyone followed me to the ring. I won my first belt buckle with Tempy at the Turkeyfest Extravaganza in Cuero, Texas, and from that moment on, things were different.

Finding My Place Between Two Breeds

Much to my family’s dismay, I only wanted to show Shorthorns. They tried their best to ensure I showed Brahman cattle too—I always had a bred-and-owned Brahman alongside my Shorthorns. For the first couple of years of my junior show career, they encouraged me to show Brahman cattle at the All-American and the state show.

I had such a ride with Shorthorn cattle. I was a Shorthorn person. I am a Shorthorn person. Many Brahman people either knew this about me or, more fittingly, didn’t know me very well because of it. For a big portion of my life, I was behind the scenes when it came to our Brahman cattle operation because I was on the front lines building our V8

I experienced a level of success most people only dream of. I exhibited the Grand Champion Heifer at the Shorthorn Junior Nationals three years in a row, something never before done, and not since. In 1999, I showed LF Roan Princess 98, followed by CF Myrtle Bo 93 TPX in 2000, and WHR Cumberland 9R86 in 2001. My dad wore the same shirt on all three show days, and each night before the show, we had dinner at Bob Evans Restaurant. Each of these heifers represented not just victories in the show ring, but years of dedication and the strong foundation my parents laid for something very special that we were able to experience together.

Our dominance in the Shorthorn breed extended beyond the Junior Nationals. From 2005 to 2014, V8 Shorthorns consistently earned the titles of Show Heifer and Show Bull of the Year. We had three consecutive years of Show Heifer of the Year titles, with Miss V8 Can’t Fool Me 458N2 in 2005, Miss V8 Dionne D 50R7 in 2007, and Miss V8 Mollie Jo 93S2 in 2008. That same year, we claimed both titles, with Mr. V8 D’Brickashaw 115S2 winning Show Bull of the Year. In 2009, Miss V8 Mona’s Hip Hop ET earned Show Heifer of the Year. In 2014, CF V8 Fascination X was named Show Bull of the Year, though we can’t claim him entirely as our own, as he was part of the era when the Cates were managing our genetics for us.

During these times, our show cattle were managed by Cary Aubrey and later, Travis and Beth Pembrook. All were partners in our success and share these memories and achievements just as much

Jim Williams Shorthorns

1999 Gr Ch Shorthorn Junior Nationals LF-Roan-Princess-98

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as we do. These victories are theirs as much as they are ours.

Our Shorthorn operation had grown so much that, at our peak, I remember us bringing 18 head in our show string to Louisville—an experience that still stands out to me.

In 2000, after several heifers claimed the reserve spot, we exhibited our first National Grand Champion Female, CF Myrtle Bo 93 TPX, raised by Cates Farms. Then, over 20 years after getting into the breed, the first ‘Miss V8’ home-raised female, Miss V8 Mona’s Hip Hop ET, was named National Grand Champion in 2008. There is no such thing as an overnight success.

A 10-Year Hiatus from Shorthorns

opportunities and perspectives that I wouldn’t trade for anything.

Why did we step away from Shorthorns? The official answer, and the simplest, is that the South Texas weather became too harsh for them. A terrible drought forced us to relocate our Shorthorns to Indiana, where they joined the Cates Farms herd. But the unofficial answer is more complicated and nuanced. Our family dynamics were changing, and we weren’t quite sure how to navigate those shifts.

In my own life, I had stepped away from agriculture. Luke’s and my wedding photography business had grown so much that it took most of my time and energy. I felt like I was juggling too many things— family dynamics, our photography business, and ranching. The Shorthorns had always been my thing, and when I took a step back from agriculture, they became the casualty. Without me being all in, they faded.

Looking back, it was a mistake for me and my priorities to leave the Shorthorn business. The cattle and the people meant too much to me to ever walk away. I’ve learned that you should never let go of something you truly love. There was always a part of me that felt like it was missing. When our son was born, it became even clearer that I needed to find my way back, not just for me, but for him. I showed him photos of Shorthorn cattle, and since he was old enough to talk, he said, “I’m going to show Shorthorns.”

Leaving Shorthorns wasn’t all bad, though. In fact, it opened up new

Everything happens for a reason, and my 10 years away from Shorthorn cattle allowed me to finally appreciate the beauty and wonder of the Brahman cattle I’ve known my whole life. If I hadn’t stepped away, my heart might never have been open to them because, for so long, I held that core belief that I was a Shorthorn person. Brahman cattle, though, are undeniably part of who I am—they are in my blood. I now understand that Brahmans can be just as gentle as Shorthorns, sometimes even more so. Brahman cattle love and crave attention from people in ways that Shorthorns often don’t. On any given day, I can walk up to 20 Brahman cattle on our ranch and scratch them all over in the pasture. But when I think back on my time with Shorthorns, I can only remember one cow that would let me pet her in the pasture.

And the Brahman people—just as wonderful as those in the Shorthorn community—have become lifelong friends.

Staying Connected and Returning Home

Since around 2021, I’ve been watching the Shorthorn world from afar. I’ve tuned in to every major show on the livestream, and though I wasn’t in the ring, I never felt disconnected. I’m so grateful to have maintained many of my friendships in the breed, and those relationships kept me from feeling like a total has-been. There was never any doubt where we’d go when it was time to get back into the breed. The Cates family had taken in our cattle when they left the ranch, and thanks to their expert management, the “CF V8” cattle they raised and marketed kept our prefix known in the Shorthorn world. Some people might have seen that V8 in winning cattle names and wondered who we were.

The kindness of the Cates family has meant everything to us over the years. Tyler Cates and I grew up together showing Shorthorns, and he’s graciously tolerated my tire-kicking about Shorthorns for the last several years—trying to stay informed and understand the breed’s ins and outs while not being an active player.

As we prepared for Knox’s first Shorthorn Junior Nationals this year, Tyler and Cortney welcomed us with open arms, letting us use their stalls as our

home base. Their daughter, Piper, and our son, Knox, became the third generation of Cates/V8 friends, carrying on the legacy that started with their grandfathers, Jim Williams and Brian Cates.

Watching the Cates family in action, seeing how they treat their customers with integrity and class, only solidified our decision to return to Shorthorns. They run a first-class operation with impeccable ethics—always putting their cattle and clients first. The hard decisions they make, like having Piper show only bred-and-owned animals in the bredand-owned shows to not compete with their customers, demonstrate their commitment to doing things the right way. They don’t just talk the talk—they walk the walk.

These are the people I want to be our mentors as we step back into the breed— and the mentors I want for our son.

A New Chapter Begins: Knox’s First Shorthorn

Getting Knox his own Shorthorn has been a couple of years in the making! This summer, the 2024 Shorthorn Junior Nationals were the perfect trial run for what I hoped would become Knox’s love for Shorthorn cattle. I’ll never forget the first time he saw a fluffy Shorthorn cow in person—it was, dare I say, love at first sight (or touch). Remember when I said Brahman cattle are in my blood? Well, Shorthorn cattle are in Knox’s blood, too.

Before we knew it, “the” sale was upon us. Exactly one year ago, over Labor Day weekend 2023, I was at the Sugar Classic in New Iberia, Louisiana, watching the Brahman show while my mom and dad were at the ranch, tuned into the Cates Sale livestream. We were ‘play buying’ that day—picking out the heifers we’d be interested in if we were actually buying and closely tracking what it would take to make those kinds of purchases. At this year’s Junior Nationals, I found myself running my phone battery down during the show as I looked up heifers I liked, checking their past sale prices to get prepared.

In 2024, the plan finally came together. Mom and Dad made the 18-hour drive from South Texas, leaving the ranch in Boling on Wednesday and heading to Modoc, Indiana. The three Neumayrs flew in on Friday morning. Luke’s mom picked us up from the airport, and that evening, we headed out to the sale. We walked through every pen. As we moved up and down the rolling hills of the pens, I couldn’t help but be grateful Dad had his knees replaced! We carefully looked over each Shorthorn heifer and stayed until the sun went down.

We had our eyes on a couple of heifers in the sale, and I had been texting Tyler about them. Several factors were at play: age (since that affects how they compete against other heifers in the

2000 National Champion Female CF Myrtle Bo 93TPX

Miss V8 Mona’s Hip Hop 2008 National Champion

same sale), color (we wanted roan), and, most importantly, disposition. While all Shorthorns have a gentle disposition, some are definitely gentler than others. Early on in this journey, Tyler advised me that for a first-year exhibitor, the most important thing is a gentle heifer to ensure a good experience.

All my time away from Shorthorns has given me the luxury of not being too focused on pedigrees anymore—how crazy is that? I left the Shorthorn world with years of meticulously planned matings for our cows. I knew every AI sire in the breed and could picture nearly every show ring contender from the last 20 years. But any pedigree bias I had back then is now generations away.

The first pen we walked into, I rounded the corner and immediately spotted a heifer I liked. A solid red heifer, she reminded me of my all-time favorite Shorthorn show heifer, WR4 Delila D R750, whom Bill Rasor from WHR Shorthorns had sold us private treaty after his daughter Ann Rasor Wells showed her as a calf at her last junior nationals. From all the catalog and video studying I had done, I knew she was Lot 14A. Her name was “Margie,” and I recognized it right away as one of the oldest and most respected cow families in the breed. V8 has owned Margies before, back in the early days. She let me pet and scratch her immediately. I walked right up to her, and oh, what a feeling! We studied her from every angle. She was so gentle we actually had a hard time getting her to even walk around the pen. We looked at every other heifer in the offering, but she was the only one we took Knox to see. Just before dark, we returned to Margie’s pen. He held out his hand, and Margie walked right up to

him. It seemed she had chosen him too.

The next morning, we arrived at the sale by 8:00 AM to reserve our spots for the 10:30 AM auction. I hadn’t been to a Cates sale in 13 years, but I was determined to sit in our old spot—the one unofficially reserved for V8 Shorthorns. I’m sentimental like that.

Margie was the fifth heifer to sell, and as she entered the ring, we were all so nervous but doing our best to act nonchalant. We have terrible poker faces, though, so anyone watching us could easily tell what was happening. We let the bidding go for a bit before I turned to Knox and said, “OK, start bidding.” I knew Knox would do the bidding himself, so we had a friend capture it all on video. Our family’s emotions are on full display in that video, and we all agree it’s one of the top moments of our lives. What a treasure that is!

Shorthorn Cattle – Back Where I Belong

My journey with the Shorthorn breed of cattle—my time away and now our family’s return—is filled with so many emotions. Back when I ran for the American Junior Shorthorn Association board, our applications were published in Shorthorn Country. In mine, I wrote, “I plan to breed, raise, and promote Shorthorn cattle for my entire life.” During my time away, those words haunted me.

Now, I am so thankful to be back on this journey. I am beyond thankful to my parents for coming along with us again— it wouldn’t be nearly as fun without them. And to my husband, who I met at the 2004 Shorthorn Junior Nationals. He wasn’t a Shorthorn person then, but he became one when he married me. As we

bid on Margie, everyone sitting with us knew—this was my dream. I am grateful beyond words to everyone for sharing it with me.

There’s a moment in the video, just before the gavel dropped, where I took a long blink—almost as if I needed to soak it all in. In that instant, I realized we were going to get her. With that epiphany, the weight of years of feeling like something was missing finally lifted. I’m back where I belong. I’ll never be without Shorthorn cattle again. That chapter of my life is closed, and for that, I am truly grateful.

So, what’s next for V8 Shorthorns? I don’t know yet. But we’ll figure it out, one heifer at a time. We’re here to stay. Margie will soon be making her way to Texas, where she’ll live in the same old show barn in my parents’ backyard that Star lived in all those years ago—where she’ll probably think she’s a Brahman, too.

Back when Dad set out on his original Shorthorn journey, his goal was to identify the 10 best Shorthorn cows in the USA and build our herd’s foundation from them. As we basked in the afterglow of purchasing Knox’s first Shorthorn heifer—our foundation donor for the next phase of V8 Shorthorns—I asked him, “In your old journal, where you were researching the best Shorthorn cows in the USA, was AF Shannon Margie 924 one of them?”

Dad smiled and said, “You better believe it.”

She’s the great-great-great-great-great granddam of Knox’s Margie.

The magic truly is in the cows.

Miss V8 Mollie Jo

Catherine + Gary Buchholz BBS Lady Lucky B230 1993 Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Jr Nationals

Junior Corner

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Thankful for Change and Life

As Thanksgiving begins to roll around, it is important to remember what this holiday is for. Thanksgiving is a time when we reflect on the past year, gather with loved ones, and celebrate the blessings in our lives. It’s a moment to pause and acknowledge not only the abundance of food on our tables but also the richness of life itself. As we approach this holiday, it’s a perfect time to embrace gratitude and recognize all the reasons to be thankful, past, present, and future. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle; fall shows, sales, harvest, and so much more occupy our minds that sometimes we miss the little details that make our lives so special. Thanksgiving invites us to take a moment to reflect on the blessings we might take for granted—our health, the support of loved ones, the beauty of nature, and the opportunities that come our way.

As the leaves begin to turn and the weather starts to cool off, it is exciting to embrace the change in the season and

the change in our lives. As fresh calves come in the show barn and the yearlings prepare for their final shows, that is just a small cycle of change that is a part of our lives. When I face change, it’s easy for me to focus on what I am leaving behind. However, taking a step back to reflect on the past clarifies how excited I am for the next steps. Each change brings with it the chance to learn something new, to meet new people, or to discover new possibilities. That may be what I enjoy the most about the Shorthorn breed: we all learn from each other, meet new people, and enjoy the endless possibilities we are provided as breeders and showmen within the breed.

So, as we watch fall come and go, and winter eventually begins, it is important to embrace the time we get to spend with family and friends and the change that comes with these times. Safe travels and warm wishes for all the holiday seasons to come!

Junior Board

President :: Haylee Ferguson

Vice President :: Brayden DeBorde

Secretary :: Amanda Smee

Public Relations :: Mackenlee Evans

Fundraising :: Hannah Wetzel

Director :: Samantha VanVorhis

Director :: Audrey Robertson

Director :: Jay Allen

Director :: Victoria Thompson

you choose to do, leave tracks.” -Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The American Shorthorn Association (ASA) and the American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) seek individuals interested in a fulltime paid summer internship. ASA will be selecting three individuals for our 2025 summer internships. This is an outstanding opportunity to attain training and work experience in a breed association atmosphere. The interns will assist with programs of the ASA and AJSA activities, such as the planning and execution of the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference, including but not limited to press releases, creative design work, media contact, social media, photography, videography, correspondence with planning committees, and data entry input and organization. The three positions available are detailed below. DUE DECEMBER 1, 2024.

Qualifications of all interns:

• Should be a junior or senior in college

• Livestock or agricultural background preferred

• Must have interest in working in agricultural related field after college

• Self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, outgoing and energetic

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office programs.

• Communication, Marketing and/or Public Relations skill preferred

• Travel to NJSS required - 2025 location, Grand Island, Nebraska

• Position is held in Kansas City, MO

Internship beginning and ending dates are variable upon applicant availability with school (Start in May following classes - late July)

• Living arrangements are responsibility of applicant, however ASA will assist in finding location.

• Compensation is $3,000 per month (pre-taxes, paid biweekly).

• Must do the following basic responsibilities and all else as required. These positions grow and change with group of interns.

• Agricultural Communications major required

• Will be in charge of planning and scheduling social media for ASA, AJSA, and NJSS.

• Will assist director of communications in researching promotional items.

• Includes helping with potential new designs

• Press releases related to the NJSS

• Website updates if needed

• Photography/Videography while at NJSS

• Design of Exhibitor Folder (Handbook) for the NJSS as well as other NJSS design projects

• Must have experience with Adobe programs. May be asked for work samples before final selection.

• A gricultural major

• Assist with entries for NJSS (includes fixing wrong entries, following up with incorrect entries and answering questions)

• Assist with check-in preparation and helping with the show program. Assist while at the show with show related items.

• Order back numbers

• Help put together exhibitor envelopes

• Tasks to assist in preparing for NJSS

• Excel will be used heavily in this position

• Learn how to use the ASA registry system

• Agricultural Communications major preferred but not required

• Will assist the director of youth activities with organization and planning of NJSS

• This includes contest planning and preparation, contacting judges, and more

• Will assist with contests while at NJSS and assist junior board when needed.

• Could include: timing, helping judges, telling people where to go, etc.

• Update show results on the website

• Put together exhibitor envelopes

• Adobe experience preferred but not required

• All tasks required related to the NJSS

Those interested in applying for internship please email the following to shelby@shorthorn.org by Dec. 1, 2024.

• cover letter, resume, minimum of 3 references (2 previous employers and 1 advisor - just list)

American Shorthorn Association :: Kansas City, MO :: 816.599.7777 :: shorthorn.org

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Crowns at Congress 2025

The Lassies are preparing for Crowns at Congress during the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Congress 2025. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the National Lassie contest during this event going forward as well as kick starting a new fundraising campaign to fund our Lassie Queen(s) in the years following. We will be hosting a silent auction with donations from numerous states as well as our current National and Alternate Lassie Queens contributing items for live auction during The Summit Sale with funds going back directly to them.

Our board and subcommittee have put extensive work into updates to our Lassie Queen application as well as our contest. We have added a pre-recorded public address to the application and have developed a more extensive rubric for judges to utilize during application review and interviews. We will also be hosting a round of discussions between candidates and the board to highlight

expectations and goals for the year ahead.

Miss Brianna Duerre, the 21 year old daughter of Thad and Vicki Duerre of Bristol, SD, has submitted her application with the intent to run for National Shorthorn Lassie Queen. Brianna is currently attending South Dakota State University majoring in elementary education and will be graduating in May 2025. She currently serves on the Executive Board for Sigma Alpha.

She is part of a 7-generation family farm that raises both Shorthorn and commercial cows, and club lambs. Her future goals include continuing the traditions of family farming and teaching within the midwest.

We are very excited to see Brianna placing her crown in the mix to fill the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen role and promoting both the breed and being a positive role model for young women in agriculture.

Mark your calendars for our annual meeting Saturday, January 11th! We will be offering a virtual option for those not able to join us in Oklahoma City. For more information, please ‘like’ our Facebook page National Shorthorn Lassies or email us directly at shorthornlassies@gmail.com. The link will be coming soon!

Christina Wenderski National Shorthorn Lassie Queen Chairwoman

Tulsa State Fair - Super Regional Show

South Central Region – 85 head – Judge: Ty Bayer, Ringle, Wis.

by Cassie Reid

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, CF Logic X, exhibited by Leemon Cattle Company, Fairland, Okla. & Simon Farms, Rockford, Ohio.

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET, exhibited by Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, Six S Kawe Diablo 20L, exhibited by Westin Simpson, Kremlin, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, MBEH Miss Zelda’s Hot Investment, exhibited by Merideth Behrens, Colbert, Okla.

Shorthorn exhibitors in the South Central Region exhibited 85 head during the Super Regional Show at the Tulsa State Fair in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Ty Bayer of Ringle, Wis. evaluated 37 Purebred Females, 12 Purebred Bulls, 31 ShorthornPlus Females and 5 ShorthornPlus Bulls.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was awarded to LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET owned by Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Selected as Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was MBEH Miss Zelda’s Hot Investment owned by Merideth Behrens, Colbert, Okla.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull honors went to CF Logic X owned by Leemon Cattle Company, Fairland, Okla. & Simon Farms, Rockford, Ohio.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull award went to Six S Kawe Diablo 20L owned by Westin Simpson, Kremlin, Okla.

Other Champions Include:

Shorthorn Females:

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – SLE RGLC Maggie 34M, Sheridan Soules, Sperry, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CCF Jolene’s Oncore C27M, Crow Creek Farms, Lawton, Okla.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – SULL Max Rosa 4193M ET, Bristol Soules, Sperry, Okla.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf –LCC No Foolin 405, Gentry Close, Grove, Okla.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – WHR HCAT Mona Lisa 3N03 ET, Samuel Parker, Ardmore, Okla.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – /F Therteene 3966A ET, Talia Ferguson-Sanders, Chickasha, Okla.

Champion Early Spring Female –PEAKVIEW Emily 2323 ET, Knitelynn June Toney, Lexington, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – MAV Toni 322K ET, Graham Spooner, Weatherford, Okla.

Champion Junior Female – S/N Dream Lady Lana 310 ET, Chloe Carlisle, Amarillo, Texas.

Reserve Champion Junior Female – DON Dottie 213 ET, Chloe Carlisle, Amarilla, Texas.

Shorthorn Bulls:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – JA_C 1872 2.0 504M, J. Armstrong Cattle, Alpena, Ark.

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – HOBC Iceman, Jessica Hobaugh, Blackwell, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – LH Jett 0324, L H Showcattle, Americus, Kan.

Champion Junior Bull Calf – CCF Max’s Relentless C03M, Crow Creek Cattle, Lawton, Okla.

Champion Senior Bull Calf – GPN Winchester, Kristin Penn, Neosho, Mo.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, Dragging Canoe ET, exhibited by Croftcheck Farms, Muskogee, Okla.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus

Female, MFS Mona Bo 18L ET, exhibited by Kennadi Brogdon, Waxahachie, Texas.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, Casanova, exhibited by Carroll Taylor, Guthrie, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Female, JR LDB

Melanias Astrid 301, exhibited by Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Champion Intermediate Bull –JA_C Son of 1872 504L, J. Armstrong Cattle, Alpena, Ark.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull – M&E Flash Back 1080 ET, M & E Shorthorns, Winnsboro, Texas.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull –Waukaru Denver 3028, Crow Creek Cattle, Lawton, Okla.

Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was awarded to MFS Mona Bo 18L ET owned by Kennadi Brogdon, Waxahachie, Texas.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female award went to JR LDB Melanias Astrid 301 owned by Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull honors went to Dragging Canoe ET owned by Croftcheck Farms, Muskogee, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was awarded to Casanova owned by Carroll Taylor, Guthrie, Okla.

Other Champions Include: ShorthornPlus Females:

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – JLCF Bella Razzolution ET, Caytie

Couch, Miami, Okla.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – LH Miss Saigon 2024, L H Showcattle, Americus, Kan.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – STNR Rosemary Sage, Kanin Stoner, Bluejacket, Okla.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf –SC405 Quiet Royal Rose, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – MBEH Miss Ulta’s Beauty 17M, Merideth Behrens, Colbert, Okla.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf – FFF Harley Quinn 3115, Kamden Filippo, Rush Springs, Okla.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – TCC Miss Star Knite 1021 Millie, Knitelynn June Toney, Lexington, Okla.

Champion Intermediate Female –KKW Sangria Reality Red 519 L’Oreal, Kadin Kinder Worthington, El Reno, Okla.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – RPCC Luna, Kaylee Junghanns, Medford, Okla.

Champion Early Spring Female –LDB Braveheart Metallica 305, Kase Glazier, Loyal, Okla.

Champion Senior Female – TLN

Klassed Up 2217, Caytie Couch, Miami, Okla.

Reserve Champion Senior Female – JLCF Princess Snow Isabella, Caytie Couch, Miami, Okla.

ShorthornPlus Bulls:

Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –TSW Blue Boy, TSW Cattle, Marlow, Okla.

Champion Early Spring Bull Calf –TSW Dude, TSW Cattle, Marlow, Okla.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull – RPCC Linus, Carter Junghanns, Medford, Okla.

Washington State Fair - Regional Show

Western Region – 48 head – Judge: Kyle Shoufler, Modoc, Ind.

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Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, LCR Gold Label 5316 owned by Don Cardey, Turlock, Calif.

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, CB/S Western Belle 113 owned by Siera Horton, Eagle, Idaho.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, CB/S Bam Bam 119 owned by Siera Horton, Eagle, Idaho.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, GSC2 Rosie Ransom 4931 owned by Greg Cardey, Turlock, Cailf.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, BAG Sparklebutt Silver Shadow owned by BAG Farms LLC, Emmett, Idaho.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, JGH C2224 Aurora 53M owned by Graves Family Cattle, Oak Harbor, Wa.

No Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, BAG Ice’s Black Diamond 216L owned by BAG Farms LLC, Emmett, Idaho.

World Beef Expo - Regional Show

North Central Region – 67 head – Judge: Garrett Knebel, Bozeman, Mont.

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Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, SW

MH Pirate Nancy 2307 exhibited by Skyler Ward, New Paris, Ohio..

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, RFL Lucky Charm 2L exhibited by Reagan Ferris, Whiteland, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, HAHN Takeover

S29L exhibited by William Milashoski, Minonk, Ill. and Chandler Livestock, Springfield, Mo.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, CAO Rosemary’s Lavender exhibited by Catelyn Olsen, Berlin, Wis.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, EGL Master Class

326 EC exhibited by Evea Ennis, Martinsville, Ind.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Female, CF Max Rosa 450 Primo X ET exhibited by Mallory Inskeep, Lafayette, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, Sandbox Mr It’s A Damn Shame ET exhibited by Dylan Warzynski, Almond, Wis.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Female, HOOK

Trust Margie exhibited by Kaycee Lindner, Plattesville, Wis.

Kentucky State Fair - Regional Show

Northeast Region – 40 head – Judge: Ken Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.

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Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, SharBen Ringo’s Reward 1417 owned by Sharben Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky.

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, SL Jane 2308 owned by Kelly L. Hinderliter, Albion, Ill.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, RFSS Mr Bo Jangles 302L ET owned by Respite Farms, Inc., Paris, Ky.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, MM Pat DM 95L owned by Cheyenne Kiser, Morning View, Ky.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, EGL Master Class 326 EC owned by Evea Ennis, Martinsville, Ind.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female, Bratcher Mona Lisa 240 owned by Abby Bratcher, Elizabeth, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, Moonshine Two II owned by Adymae Williams, Elizabethtown, Ky.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female, GANA Pearl 3130 ET owned by Brooklyn Thomas, Brandenburg, Ky.

Kansas State Fair - Regional Show

South Central Region – 68 head – Judge: Jon Davis- Bidwell, Ohio

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Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, HAHN Takeover

S29L owned by William Milashoski, Minonk, Ill. and Chandler Livestock, Springfield, Mo.

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET owned by Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, CF Logic X owned by Leemon Cattle Company, Fairland, Okla. and Simon Farms, Rockford, Ohio.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, LCC Max Rosa 302 owned by Shalee Conrad, Dover, Fl.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, 3BC Executive Class 415owned by Bill Schomberg & Sons, Pierce, Neb.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Female, TTG Lolita Roses 60L owned by Braylee Kraisinger, Hugoton, Kan.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, Casanova owned by Carroll Taylor, Guthrie, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Female, JFT ET Lainey Rae 19L owned by Channing Lind, Basehor, Kan.

Tri-State Fair - Regional Show

South Central Region – 73 head – Judge: Josh Berg, Osage, Iowa. byWadeMinihan

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, TMF Cabrera’s Tribute owned by John & Barbara Russell, Caldwell, Texas.

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, WHR HCAT Mona Lisa 3N03 ET owned by Samuel Parker, Ardmore, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, Waukaru Denver 3028 owned by Crow Creek Farms, Lawton, Okla. and Waukaru Farms Inc, Rensselaer, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, GCC Max Rosa Chrome 22 ET owned by Brayden Cole Deborde, Bardwell, Texas.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Bull, CLK Money

Ball 77L owned by Dayson Cash, Fay, Okla. and Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Female, /F Miss Montana 3999 ET owned by Talia Ferguson- Sanders, Chickasha, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, TSW Dude owned by TSW Cattle, Marlow, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus

Female, LDB Braveheart Metallica 305 owned by Kase Glazier, Loyal, Okla.

Illinois State Fair - Open Shorthorn Show

116 head – Judge: Scott Trennepohl, Ind.

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, HAHN Takeover S29L exhibited by William Milashoski and Chandler Livestock.

Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, CF MAX ROSA 340 UR X ET, exhibited by Laikyn Parchert.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Bull, CCS KING OF QUEENS 96L ET, exhibited by Cagwin Farms.

Reserve Grand Champion

Shorthorn Female, GANA LADY CECELIA 3322ET, exhibited by Mark Gordon.

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, MM DARK SIDE

DM 92L, exhibited by JHugh Moore Jr & Sons,

Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female, S/T

PRIMA DONNA 2651K, exhibited by Kesler Collins

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Bull, FN GAME ON, exhibited by athan Northup.

Reserve Grand Champion

ShorthornPlus Female, SFF AUGUSTA PRIDE 319T, exhibited by Grace Rincker

Sale Reports

The Great Shorthorn Revival 2024

Sale Summary

4 Cow/Calf Pairs $ 61,750 $ 15,438

13 Bred Females $ 146,750 $ 11,289

34 PB Open Heifers $ 301,500 $ 8,868

2 Plus Open Heifers $ 19,000 $ 9,500

53 Live Lots ............... $ 529,000 .............. $ 9,981

16 Pregnancies $ 116,250 $ 7,266

24 Embryo Pkgs $ 89,450 $ 3,740

10 Semen Pkgs $ 18,200 $ 1,820

3 Steers $ 8,750 $ 2,917

Sale Gross: $761,950

Saturday, September 28, 2024 Little Cedar Cattle Company Beaverton, Michigan

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt

Sale Management: Little Cedar Cattle Company by: Darryl Rahn

Another great day in Beaverton. Another great Revival sale. This sale continues to impress with the quality of Shorthorn genetics in all categories. Little Cedar and the guest consignors presented a superior set of live cattle and frozen genetics for all buyers to choose from. The active auction saw bidders in the seats, on the phones and on the internet active in their pursuit of the lots they wanted to own. Just another truly successful event. Congratulations to Steve and Julie and all involved for the effort to present the very best.

$52,000 - Lot 10A - Open HeiferLittle Cedar Marvelous DM 2426 ET. A roan, polled May 22, 2024 daughter of SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET and out of GCC Marvelous Margie 96 ET. A great young heifer with a great pedigree. It doesn’t get much better. A Dream Maker out of the great Marvelous Margie female. This on has all the parts and pieces to make her a great one in the show ring and then a leading donor female. Offered by Little Cedar. Purchased by Woodlawn Farm of Creston, Illinois.

$27,0000 - Lot 10 - Donor Cow - GCC Marvelous Margie 96 ET. A roan, polled 2019 daughter of DF Waco 6W and out of D&D Margies’s Beauty 610S ET.

Selling bred to Current Commodity for a December 2024 calf. Here she is. The great Marvelous Margie. What a female. What a record she has already made for herself. She is a great female out of another great donor, 610S. She always works. Offered by Little Cedar. Purchased by Greenhorn Cattle Co of Waynesville, Ohio and Duis Farms of Grant Park, Illinois.

$27,000 - Lot 11A - Open HeiferLittle Cedar 950 Margie 2401 ET. A red, polled January 8, 2024 daughter of CSF Long Look HC 706 ET and out of BFS Margie RAD 423 ET. This is a super complete female with the dimension and power to make her one to recon with. Another good Long Look daughter out of a top Bollom Family female. This one has all the pieces to insure her future. Offered by Bollum Family Shorthorns and Little Cedar. Purchased by Woodlawn Farm of Creston, Illinois.

$25,000 - Lot 23 - Open Heifer - Little Cedar Margie EQ 2419. A roan, polled March 25, 2024 daughter of Little Cedar Equator 2093 and out of Little Cedar Miss Margie WW 2210 ET. This fancy youngster is deep sided with the thickness to go with it. She is out of a top World Wide daughter and will make a great show heifer and then a leading brood matron. Offered by Little Cedar and DeLisle Farms. Purchased by McKenzie Ranch of Bethesda, Maryland.

$24,000 - Lot 1C - Open HeiferLittle Cedar Lady Crystal Dream ET. A roan, polled February 13, 2024 daughter of SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET and out of Armstrong Lady Crystal 2105 ET. This one is a show stopper. Great length of body to go with desired dimension and style. Her dam’s mother is the great SULL Lady Crystal 434P. Donor alert on this one when she is done in the show ring. Offered by Little Cedar. Purchased by Gana Farms of Martell, Nebraska.

$20,000 - Lot 50 - Cow/Calf PairSULL Martha’s Bo 7974E ET. A RWM, polled 2017 daughter of Little Cedar Aviator 503X and out of SULL Bo’s

Martha 4101 ET. At her side is a RWM, polled heifer calf born July 6, 2024 sired by Little Cedar WF Lookout 2160. A real special pair here. A proven donor female with a truly fancy show heifer at side. Endless possibilities in this pair. Offered by Little Cedar. Purchased by Diamond Creed Farm of Stanley, Wisconsin.

$20,000 - Lot 47 - Donor Cow - Little Cedar Myrtle Bo 1876 ET. A roan, polled 2018 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of SULL Bo’s Traveling ET selling bred to BFS LCCC AFLC Direct Deposit 2354 for a February 2025 calf. This is one of the top pedigreed females to sell anywhere. Red Knight on the top and the great Myrtle 46P on the bottom. Also, she is a full sister to the dam of Dream Weaver. It doesn’t get much better. Offered by Little Cedar. Purchased by Brien Jordan of Washington Island, Wisconsin.

Shadybrook Shorthorns 50th Anniversary Sale

Sale Summary

12 PB Open Heifers $ 109,000 $ 9,083

2 Plus Open Heifers $ 9,000 $ 4,500

31 Bred Females $ 244,250 $ 7,879

45 Live Lots ............... $ 362,250 .............. $ 8,050

1 Flus $ 8,500 $ 8,500

5 Embryo Packages $ 26,300 $ 5,260

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Shadybrook Shorthorn Farm West Brome, Quebec, Canada

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman Sale Management: Sears Marketing Services, LLC by: Darryl Rahn

This prominent sale was a great way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this leading program. The offering was loaded with top quality individuals in all categories. The active bidding during the auction was evidence of the desire of the buyers to own a piece of these leading genetics. The strong response is a testament to the efforts of the Shadybrook program to offer only the best of their production. Congratulations to Laurence and everyone envolved for the presentation of a top event.

$25,000 - Lot 8 - Bred HeiferShadybrook Flame 8L - A roan, polled January 2023 daughter of Hill Haven Fire Storm 28C and our of Shadybrook Velma

62B selling bred to JSF Times Square 120G ET for a January 2025 calf. This was a much admired female in this sale. She is a great female with a great pedigree. Her calf by Times Square will be a top individual. Purchased by Popular Lane Farm of Caledon, Ontario.

$23,000 - Lot 1 - Open HeiferShadybrook Perfect 7M ET. A roan, polled January 5, 2024 daughter of Byland Flash 9U106 and our of Shadybrook Perfect 88B. This is a truly fancy young calf sired by the popular Byland Flash and out of the Perfect female line that has been a leader in the Shadybrook program for many years. This one has a bright future in the show ring and then in the donor pen. Purchased by Merideth Land and Cattle of Fayette, Missouri.

$16,000 - Lot 9A - Open HeiferShadybrook-PL High Fashion 30M ET. A roan, polled January 18, 2024 daughter of Byland Flash 9U105 and out of Shadybrook Juanita 97C. Another top show prospect by Flash that has all the pieces to be a leader in any operation. Her dam is a leading producer in the Shadybrook program. This on will work. Purchased by Carey Johnston Partners of Quebec City, Quebec and Jim & Brenda Cormaney of Blairsburg, Iowa.

$14,500 - Lot 30 - Bred CowShadybrook Hot Millie 31G ET. Bred Cow - A roan, polled 2019 daughter of

Free K-Kim Hot Commodity and out of SBF Perfect Millie 19A ET selling bred to Gilman’s Greensfork 50K for a February 2025 heifer calf. This is a beautifully made young brood cow that will have a heifer calf by the popular young sire Gilman’s Greensfork. What an exciting mating this is. The result will be a great one. Purchased by Hill Haven Shorthorns of Stayner, Ontario.

$13,000 - Lot 13 - Open HeiferShadybrook Carolyn 102M ET. A roan, polled April 25, 2024 daughter of Gilman’s Greensfork 50K ET and out of CF NNN Caroline 161 BW X. What a great pedigree here in this fancy young show prospect.

A Greensfork daughter out of a top female by Boardwalk. The future for this one is very bright. Purchased by WHR Shorthorns of VanAlstyne, Texas.

$12,500 - Lot 11 - Bred CowShadybrook-PL Juanita’s Girl 45K ET. A RWM, polled 2022 daughter of Hill Haven Fire Storm 28C and out of Shadybrook Juanita 97C selling bred to Gilman’s Greensfork 50K for a February 2025 heifer calf. Another top Firestorm daughter from the good Juanita female line. She is a perfectly made young lady that should have a top heifer by Greensfork. Purchased by Holland Lane Farm of Chatsworth, Ontario.

GCC “Where Great Females Make a Difference”

Sale Summary

36 Open Heifers $ 329,200 $ 9,145

3 Cow/Calf Pairs $ 23,500 $ 7,833

9 Bred Females $ 64,200 $ 7,133

1 Bull $ 6,250 $ 6,250

49 Live Lots ............... $ 423,150 .............. $ 8,636

2 Pregnancies $ 9,500 $ 4,750

5 Embryo Packages $ 19,000 $ 3,800

3 Semen Packages $ 4,325 $ 1,442

1 Tank & Contents $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Sale Gross: $460,975

Saturday, October 5, 2024 Greenhorn Cattle Company Waynesville, Ohio

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc by: Darryl Rahn

It was a great day at GCC. The cattle offered were of the strongest quality ever offered in this leading sale. The group of open heifer show prospect was especially strong. The group of bred females was also among the best ever in this sale. All combined, this made for a truly awesome sale. Cattle sold to 19 states and Canada. Congratulations to Dave and Josh and Luke Turner and all the consignors for bringing their best to a great event.

$50,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer - GCC Evolving Pinky The Roo 42 ET. A roan,

polled April 3, 2024 daughter of CSF Evolution HC and out of MFS Knighted Pinky The Roo 2142 ET. This is one of the best show prospects to sell this Fall. She has all the pieces to go with the Look to make her one to contend with in the show ring. Then, with her great pedigree she will be a top donor female. Offered by Greenhorn and Triple K Farms and purchased by Legacy Ranch of Rhineland, Missouri.

$32,000 - Lot 3 - Open Heifer - GCC Traveling Ruby 45 ET. A roan, polled March 16, 2024 daughter of CSF Evolution HC and out of SULL Red Traveler 2405 ET. Another top show prospect out of the famed Ruby female line. She has all the dimension and style that make the great ones. She if another donor in waiting. Offered by Turner Family Shorthorns and purchased by Lincoln Morris of Seymore, Illinois.

$25,500 - Lot 45 - Bred Cow - 2G Demi 47F SOL ET. A roan, horned 2018 daughter of CF Solution X ET and out of WHR Jaz Demi Delight 2R58 selling bred to SULL Current Commodity for a December 2024 calf. A donor quality female sired by Solution. There aren’t many Solution daughters ever offered for sale. From the great Demi female line. Offered by Turner and purchased by Triniry Cattle

Company of Edon, Ohio.

$21,500 - Lot 33 - Open Heifer - GCC Wild Dreams 51. A RWM, horned April 20, 2024 daughter of SULL Current Commidity 7030E and out of SULL Wild Dream 9201G ET. The fancy show heifers just kept coming. This one has tons of style and look to make her one to contend in any show ring. From the Dream Lady line makes her a keeper. Offered by Greenhorn and purchased by Youse Farm of Paris, Missouri.

$21,000 - Lot 11 - Open Heifer - GCC Margie 48 ET. A Red, polled May 4, 2024 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of GCC Turners Margie 542 E ET. One of the youngest heifers in the sale, this one got a lot of attention. A Red Knight out of the great Margie 542. This one is a can’t miss female. Offered by Greenhorn and purchased by Ryan Beach of Palmyra, Nebraska.

$18,500 - Lot 2A - Open Heifer - GCC Ruby Is Red 42 ET. A red, polled May 10, 2024 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of SULL Ruby Is Red ET. What a good one here. A full sister to the great Blooded Ruby female. A great pedigree and a great young prospect. This one is the total package. Offered by Greenhorn and purchased by Moon Creek Ranch of Talihina, Oklahoma.

Schrag|Nikkel “The Family Event Sale”

Sale Summary

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Saturday, October 12, 2024 Schrag|Nikkel Sale Facility Marion, South Dakota

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Rockin K Productions by: Darryl Rahn

What a day. A large crowd gathered in the late afternoon for this leading sale of top genetics in a multi-breed event that is a leader in the cattle industry. An outstanding group of show heifer prospects representing different breeds were offered and were readily accepted by the buyers. This sale has developed into a top of the line place for selection of Champions. Congratulations to all at S/N for the presentation of a great event.

Top Shorthorn Lots

$65,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer - S/N Max Rosa Martini 4125 ET - A RWM, horned April 23, 2024 daughter of Evolution HC and out of SS Max Rosa 029 ET. A beautifully made show heifer that shows how good the combination of Evolution and a Propel daughter can be. She has all the pieces and parts to go with the show ring look. She will hunt. Purchased by Lexi Wright of Phillipi, West Virginia.

$52,000 - Lot 21 - Open Heifer - S/N KMA Rosemary’s Money 4149 ET. A RWM, polled May 10, 2024 daughter of Hahn Popular Opinion C7G and out of ZSF Grand Rosemary’s Belladonna. A young May heifer that turned a lot of heads. She is really fancy and has all the style and balance to make her to that all will admire. Purchased by Brianna Deurre of Bristol, South Dakota.

$40,000 - Lot 4 - Open Heifer - S/N Max Rosa Margarita 418 ET. A RWM, polled January 19, 2024 daughter of Hahn Popular Opinion C7G and out of SS Max Rosa 029 ET. The Max Rosa females continue to be in great demand because they are the right kind. This young lady has a world of substance with a great feminine look. She is stout made with great bone structure. Purchased by Mackenlee Evans of Petersburg, Texas.

Studer Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Sale

Sale Summary

31 Bred Heifers $ 169,900

Saturday, October 12, 2024 WCC Cow Palace Anita,

Auctioneer: Jon Schabben Sale Management: Studer Shorthorns by: Darryl Rahn

This was undoubtedly the strongest sale yet for the Family Legacies. The offering of bred and open heifers were high quality throughout. The result was a super strong auction with action from bidders present and on the phones and on the internet. It was truly a fun event to attend. The snappy sale saw cattle purchased by buyers across the country. It was a resounding success. Congratulations to the Studer Family and the Gilman Family for the presentation of such a strong set of Shorthorns making this a truly solid sale.

$12,250 - Lot 39A - Bred HeiferGilman’s Ruby 48L ET. A red, polled February 2023 daughter of JSF Foreplay 168J and out of JSF Ruby 46Y selling bred

to Gilman’s Sure Bet for a March 2025 calf. This one was a fan favorite as several bidders wanted to own her. She is super complete with the overall dimension and design that makes her a leader in any program. Offered by Gilman Shorthorns and purchased by SharBen Shorthorns of Sharpsburg, Kentucky.

$10,500 - Lot 7 - Open Heifer - DSF Red Jay 23M - A roan, polled February 3, 2024 daughter of Saskvalley Fresno 177F and out of DSF Red Jay 62H. There was a very strong set of open heifers offered in this sale and this one rose to the top on many lists. She has the volume and feminine design to make a great show heifer and then a top brook cow. Offered by Studer Shorthorns and purchased by Jason Hickman of Paola, Kansas.

$9,500 - Lot 45 - Bred Heifer - Gilman’s Glamor Girl 67L. A red, polled February 2023 daughter of JSF Foreplay 168J and out of Gilman’s Glamor Girl 38D selling bred to Gilman’s Basin 151L for a February 2025 calf. Another of the really good Foreplay daughters that again shows the thickness and design to make her a leader in her new herd. Offered by Gilman and purchased by SharBen Shorthorns of Sharpsburg, Kentucky.

$40,000 - Lot 11 - Open Heifer - S/N Chasing Dream Mary J4138 ET. A roan, polled May 2, 2024 daughter of CSF Evolution HC and out of SS Chasing Dreams Drama 121 ET. Another top Evolution daughter and this time out of a Fireball dam. A really good mating. She has a big body type with an extended front 1/3. She has what it takes. Purchased by Berg Shorthorns of Osage, Iowa.

$37,000 - Lot 15 - Open Heifer - S/N Myrtle Bo Molly 459 ET. A RWM, horned March 11, 2024 daughter of SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET and out of SULL Myrtle Bo 9154. The Myrtle Bo line has long been admired as a leader in the show ring and in the donor pen. This one will definately show and then be a top donor female. Purchased by Vendetta Cattle Company of Rayland, Ohio.

$35,000 - Lot 22 - Open Heifer - S/N Margie’s Masterpiece 473 ET. A RWM, polled March 11, 2024 daughter of FSF Perfection 812 and out of CF HHF Margie 750 HC X ET. A really good heifer sired by Perfection who is a popular sire to put extra meat and muscle in his offspring. This one shows that extra dimension while maintaining that show look. Purchased by Caroline Heubner of Union City, Tennessee.

$8,250 - Lot 57 - Bred Heifer - Gilman’s Lustre IL. A RWM, polled January 2023 daughter of YY Dover’s Drummond 6031 and out of Gilman’s Lustre 1171 selling bred to Giman’s Basin 151L for a February 2025 calf. Another of the top bred heifers. This one is deep sided with the extension all like to see. She will mature into a great brood cow. Offered by Gilman and purchased by WZ Shorthorns of Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

$8,000 - Lot 40A - Bred Heifer - Gilman’s Lassie 55L. A roan, polled February 2023 daughter of JSF Big Ticket 121D ET and out of BSG Lassie 2005 of 15A ET selling bred to Gilman’s Sure Bet 3K for a March 2025 calf. This is a long sided, stout made female that has the volume and shape to make her a leading brood cow. Offered by Gilman and purchased by Bowen and Croix Studer of Indianola, Iowa.

$7,750 - Lot 46 - Bred Heifer - DSF Suzy 63L. A roan, polled February 2023 daughter of JSF Foresaken 212J and out of DSF Suzy 930G selling bred to PVF Palermo 2K for a February 2025 calf. This is a very attractive female that has great design and length of body. Bred to the popular Palermo, this is a can’t miss. Offered by Studer and purchased by Lindsay Myers of Cole Camp, Missouri.

2024 Ohio Shorthorn Fall Showcase Sale

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Sunday, October 13,2024 Paint Valley Farms Millersburg, Ohio

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

A good crowd gathered for this year’s edition of this top consignment sale. There were outstanding individuals in all categories offered. The snappy sale saw active bidding in the seats as well as on the internet. The top cattle commanded the top prices in this sale. Job well done for the consignors and all involved to make this a solid event.

$4,900 - Lot 19 - Cow/Calf PairCLF Lassie 2013 ET. A R&W, polled 2020 daughter of CLF Foolin’ Around 1401 ET and out of KSD Y Knot. At her side was a heifer calf born June 15, 2024 sired by VCC Ain’t No Foolin’ 701 ET. This was a beautiful pair of cattle.

A top young female with a really fancy show heifer prospect at side. A great investment. Offered by Cedar Lane Farm and purchased by Cody Sollars of Bellville, Ohio.

$4,500 - Lot 8 - Bred Heifer - BF Marigold Maria 9L ET. A roan, horned March 2023 daughter of JSF Manhattan 194J ET and out of PVF Marigold Maria 5G selling bred to JSF McLintock. A top female in a strong group of bred females. She has the desired design of a female that will make a great brood cow. Offered by Brennstuhl Farms and purchased by Clarissa Grape of Dover, Oklahoma.

$4,100 - Lot 18 - Cow/Calf Pair - Whitebirch Bobs On Time. A red, polled July 2022 daughter of JSF Times Square 120G ET and out of Whitebirch Bob Ms Omaha. At her side is a heifer calf born August 10, 2024 sired by Muridale Buster 2nd 76P.This was a popular pair of cattle. A Times Square out of a Omaha daughter proved to be a great pairing. Her calf will be a bonus in this purchase. Offered by White Birch Farm and purchased by Roger Gough of Aroda, Virginia.

$4.000 - Lot 1 - Bred Heifer - S3 Ellen 85L. A roan, horned March 2023 daughter of HBK/S3 Whiteout 026

RC Show Cattle Early Bird Online Sale

Sunday, September 1, 2024 Rutan

Hosted on: sconlinesales.com by: Christy Campbell

The annual RC Show Cattle Early Bird Sale with multi-breed heifers & steers was again readily accepted by buyers who passed through during the 2-day open house & those on the internet hosted by SC online sales. Top Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus calves are always the main staple of this sale.

$20,000- Lot 5 - Jones Maggie - A

black, February daughter of Sull Ferrari & a Monopoly x Little Cedar Augusta Pride cow. This square hipped, deep bodied, solid made female attracted many views, texts & phone calls. Offered by Chris Jones cattle & purchased by Piper Campbell Eaton, OH.

$6000 - Lot 18 - RC 430 - A very stout, up headed angus steer out of KR Cadillac Ranch & AC RC Queen 867. This steer will be competitive amongst purebreds & crossbreds. Offered by RC, purchased by Kaden Gardner West Alexandria, OH.

$5500 - Lot 7 - Young’s King - An outstanding black with white marked steer sired by No Guts No Glory. He is a full brother to Lautner’s promotional bulls Let’s Go Brandon & Let it Rip. Sold by Jimmy & Asia Young to Gabrielle Hubbard Lexington, Ind.

and out of Byland Ellen 6SC90 selling bred to JSF Times Square for a heifer calf in the Spring of 2025. A top young female here from a great female line at Byland. The Ellens have been leader in that program for many years. Offered by Schrock Solid Shorthorns and purchased by Michael Ripley of Middlefield, Ohio

$4,000 - Lot 4 - Bred Heifer - TFS Marigold Maria 19L. A roan, polled April 2023 daughter of JSF Foreman 237J and out of JSF Marigold Maria 111H selling bred to Byland Range Officer 4M15 for a February 2025 calf. A solid female with JSF breeding on both sides will make this one a true herd matron for many years. Offered by Taylor Farms and purchased by R B Dononoe of Mt Sterling, Ohio

$4,000 - Lot 11 - Bred Heifer - Rains Sonnet Capella Fsyce. A RWM, polled March 2023 daughter of PVF Fierce 75F and out of Rains Sonnet Capella Syc selling bred to JSF Times Square for a March 2025 calf. Another of the top bred heifers in this sale. Deep bodied with the length of spine and extension all like to see. Offered by Rains Family Shorthorns and purchased by Adam Robertson of Stanley, New York.

$5250 - Lot 3 - A cool black/white marked 25% shorthorn plus steer by HND Big Money on a Daddy’s Money x Mitch’s Diezel daughter was a fan favorite. Sold by RC to Tessa Espy Tyrone,PA.

$5000 - Lot 1 - RC Felecia 404 - A straight lined, ultra complete red neck roan by Byland Global from the RC donor Felecia 232(Double Vision). Adam Selhorst Coldwater, OH will have fun with this one then have a front pasture kind of cow.

$5000 - Lot 12 - Hunt 27 - This Maine/ ShorthornPlus steer by All Me on a I-80 x Asset cow made many friends. Blue roan in color, big topped with show ring style. From Hunt farms to Anna Steuck Montello, WI.

News & Notes

WHR Deadline Update!

2025 WHR assessments will come available to complete online starting November 1, 2024. They will also be printed/sent to those whose preferences are set as so in their DigitalBeef accounts. The Board of Directors approved pushing the deadline windows back, and they are listed below.

November 1, 2024 – January 25, 2025: $18/head January 26, 2025 – March 31, 2025: $24/head April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025: $30/head

Similarly, the membership deadline was pushed back. Any TOC breeder that does not renew their membership before April 1, 2025 must become a WHR breeder – if they choose to renew after the new April 1 deadline.

Shorthorn E.D.G.E Show (Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence) 2025 Cattlemen Congress

The E.D.G.E Show is an additional chance to exhibit your purebred Shorthorn cattle by combining phenotype and genotypic evaluation under a panel of three judges. The E.D.G.E is a separate show from the open and pen shows, but entries in both those events are welcome to exhibit in the E.D.G.E. You can find more information on the E.D.G.E show in the Cattlemen Congress premium guide or at shorthorn.org.

Requirements

• Cattle must be purebred.

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

• All animals MUST HAVE 100K genomic testing submitted to the lab before November 1st. No samples received at the lab after November 1st will be accepted.

Tennessee State Fair - Correction

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Champion Senior Bull Calf, SharBen Ringo’s Reward 1417, exhibited by SharBen Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky.

Sales Calendar

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. 16 - Revival Louisville Elite, Louisville, Ky., at LCCC Stall & CCi.live

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

Nov. 21 - Robsten Shorthorns “Show Me Girls” Online Sale, Houston, Mo., amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 24 - Farrer Stock Farms, “Annual Dynamic Dams” Sale, Royal Center, Ind.

Nov. 29 - Steck Cattle Divas & Donors “The Exclusive”

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. 11 - Bowman Superior Genetics “Frozen Form to Function Online Sale”, Greens Fork, Ind., amsonlinesales.com

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

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

Nov. 3 - DJS Shorthorns Showcase 2024 Sale, Laurel, NE

Nov. 4 - KAW Red Angus Maternal Magic Sale, Seward, NE, amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 7 - Naylor Shorthorns 2nd “Maternal Power” Herd Sire Sale, Half Way, MO, amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 12 - Laurel Oak Farms and Crick Bottom Shorthorns Shorthorn Roundup Sale, Butler, PA, amsonlinesales.com

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

Nov. 21 - Robsten Shorthorns-Preheim Family “Show Me Girls” Sale, Houston, MO, amsonlinesales.com

Nov. 25 - Long Branch Shorthorns and Friends Little Egypt Multi-Breed Elite Female Sale, Raleigh, IL, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 2 - Vogel Shorthorn Farm, Osterman Shorthorns, and Shalimar Ranch Shorthorns of the Midwest Sale, Rogers, ND amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 3 - Galbreath Farms Bred Heifer Sale, Enderlin, ND, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 4 - Bar N Cattle, Bruns Cattle and Washington Lake Cattle “Holiday Classic” Online Sale, Belview, MN, amsonlnesales.com

Dec. 10 - Gilman Shorthorns Customer Appreciation Semen Sale, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 11 - Bowman Superior Genetics Frozen Form to Function Online Sale, Greens Fork, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Dec. 14 - Paint Valley Shorthorns and Byland Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, OH

Dec. 16 - Smith Family Farms and Jester Farms “Producers Pick” Bred Female Sale, Pendelton and Mooreland, IN, amsonlinesales.com

Junior Spotlight - Kanin Cleere

Hometown: Madisonville, Texas Age: 15

What other activities are you involved in outside of AJSA? I am involved in FFA, 4-H, Texas youth livestock ambassador, football and golf. What is one thing you have learned through showing cattle? I have learned responsibility and how to take in the moment knowing I am blessed to get to show cattle all over the United States.

What do you want to be when you grow up/ future plans? I plan to attend Texas A&M University and major in Agricultural Engineering with a minor in Ag