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ASA Dates of Note
April
April 1
ASA Membership Deadline Membership becomes delinquent at 11:59 PM CT if not paid
April 1 2025 WHR Assessment Fee$30/head
April 10 AJSA Junior Board Candidate Applications Due
April 18 ASA Office Closed - Good Friday
April 30 The Summit IGS Youth Leadership Conference Early Reg. Deadline
May
May 1
May 1
NJSS E.D.G.E. Show DNA Requirement - animals 100K
Genomic testing samples submitted & received by the lab
AJSA Scholarship Applications Due
May 1 Jr National Cattle Entry Deadline
May 15 Jr National Late Cattle Entry Deadline (increased fees)
May 15 Jr National Cattle Ownership Deadline (no farm or family names allowed - single ownership)
ASA Board of Directors
Lee Miller, president 330-231-6834
Mark Gordon, vice president 217-737-7905
John Russell, executive director 832-588-8604
Rick Osterday, 605-281-1175
Cory Bollum, 507-279-0480
Tyler Cates, 765-576-0035
Jeff Bedwell, 580-822-5590
Jeff Aegerter, 402-641-4696
Cary Gilman, 515-360-6006
Shorthorn Foundation
Bill Rasor, president
American Junior Shorthorn Association
Haylee Ferguson, president
National Shorthorn Lassies Tawana Holland, president
May 15 NJSS Photo, Graphic Design, Career Development, Speech, Promo Video Entries due online via contest form
May 21 SYDF Fundraiser - CCi.Live Online
May 26 ASA Office Closed - Memorial Day
June
June 5 The Summit IGS Youth Leadership Conference Late Reg. Deadline
June 10-13 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Symposium, Amarillo, Texas
June 21-28 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference, Grand Island, Neb.
July
July 3-20 World Shorthorn Conference and Tour, Canada (https://www.canadianshorthorn.com/ worldshorthornconference)
July 4 ASA Office Closed
July 20-23 The Summit IGS Youth Leadership Conference, Philadelphia, Pa.
• Junior members 7 years of age are eligible to show at the Junior National. The Junior member has to be 7 on January 1 of the year the Junior National is taking place to be eligible to show at the Junior National. For example, if a child turned 7 on December 31, 2024 they are eligible to show at the 2025 National Junior Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. If they turned 7 on January 10, 2025, they are NOT eligible to show at this year’s Junior National. Attention Juniors!
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:
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.
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
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Central Time Zone (ASA Staff Meeting Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM)
New Opportunities Association Outlook
The American Shorthorn Association (ASA) is proud to introduce its newly redesigned website, launched in early March. This fresh, modern platform enhances user experience and provides streamlined access to essential information for breeders, exhibitors, and Shorthorn enthusiasts. Developed in collaboration with IMC, the website boasts a contemporary design, improved navigation, and interactive features to keep our members informed and engaged.
One of the most exciting updates is the inclusion of Junior National entries, now accessible through the website. As part of this year’s event, we are introducing the E.D.G.E. (Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence) Show, which highlights the importance of both Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and visual evaluation in breeding decisions. Details on this innovative show are included in the EDGE Newsletter, which can be found in the Junior National section of the website. To encourage participation, exhibitors who enter and lead their heifer in the E.D.G.E. Show will receive a reimbursement of the $45 entry fee.
The E.D.G.E. Show will evaluate cattle in two stages: first by ranking them solely based on their EPDs and genetic indexes, and then by traditional phenotype judging. The combined results will determine class winners, with division and grand champions selected based on both data and visual merit. Thanks to breeder sponsorships, significant cash prizes are being awarded: $2,500 for the Grand Champion E.D.G.E. Heifer and $1,000 for the Reserve Grand Champion E.D.G.E. Heifer.
Understanding how to effectively use EPDs is crucial for breeders looking to improve their herds. A common mistake is focusing on individual high-ranking traits rather than an animal’s overall
Montie D. Soules asa executive secretary/CEO
genetic balance. Successful selection should prioritize animals that rank consistently well across multiple traits rather than excelling in only a few. Overemphasizing single traits can lead to unintended consequences, such as increased management requirements or reduced fertility and efficiency.
Percentile rankings offer valuable insight when analyzing EPDs, as they indicate how an animal compares to the rest of the breed. Breeders should focus on balanced cattle that contribute to long-term herd sustainability rather than chasing extreme values. By setting selection parameters based on overall herd goals, breeders can maintain efficiency, productivity, and genetic
progress within their herds.
The new ASA website serves as a resource to help members navigate EPDs, genetic selection, and industry events.
We encourage all breeders to explore the site, take advantage of the enhanced tools, and consider participating in the E.D.G.E. Show. As we continue to innovate and strengthen the Shorthorn breed, these advancements will play a pivotal role in driving genetic excellence and commercial acceptance. Stay informed, stay engaged, and we look forward to seeing you at the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference! Above is a representation of having balanced EPDs, primarily in the
In the Know
Spring is in the Air
Springtime is here, and after this past winter, we are ready for it at the ASA. Spring is always an exciting time as the weather gets nice, calves are hitting the ground, and the preparation for Junior National begins.
We are wrapping up the 2024-2025 Show Season and are preparing for the 2025-2026 Show Season by reaching out to confirm point shows. These shows are announced on page 24 and are subject to change if needed. You can also find this information on our new website under the events tab and then ASA Shows.
While we work on wrapping up the previous year’s show season, Cassie and I are diligently checking show results and configuring show points from the 2024-2025 points shows. You can check these points using DigitalBeef and clicking “Show Points” on the navigational menu. Once compiled, we will announce the National Show Award winners, including overall & division winners and the overall & division Regional Show Award winners in the May/June Shorthorn Country issue. Where applicable, runner-up animals will be recognized.
As you gear up and prepare for Junior Nationals, now is a great time to get animals registered, transferred, and DNA submitted to the lab if required. All these things can be accomplished through your Digital Beef account. Check out this list, to double check you are all ready to get Groovy in Grand Island.
- Animals must be registered at time of entry and registration number must be provided on entry.
- Animals entered at any ASA Junior sponsored show, must be in a one sole junior name. Ownership deadline for the NJSS is May 15.
- E.D.G.E. Animals must have DNA submitted and received by the lab by May 1. These animals must also have BW and WW recorded in the registry. Please contact me if you have any questions,
wade@shorthorn.org
We look forward to seeing you all in Grand Island for a funky, fun time. Check out all other Junior National information on page 45 and 46. Also be
on the lookout for the 2024-2025 Show animals of the year in the next issue of the Shorthorn Country magazine.
OWNERSHIP DEADLINE
The cattle ownership deadline for all cattle for Junior Nationals has been changed from May 1 to May 15, 2025.
No farm or family names allowed. Single ownership only!
Wade Minihan director of shows & member communications; customer service specialist
Beef Blurb
More Than Just a Show
We all know that the big feature of the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference is the cattle show portion. Junior members prepare all year long to exhibit their cattle at the biggest show of the year. But there is so much more to the NJSS than just a show. The contests are just as big of a deal to many of our attendees and if you haven’t yet participated in the contests, we encourage you to try. If you have participated, we encourage you to try at least one new one that you haven’t done before. There is a contest for everyone depending on your interests and future goals.
The speech contest builds public speaking skills which will be used throughout the rest of your life, whether it is doing a presentation in college or interview for a future job. This contest helps prepare you for that future.
You want to be a chef? Participate in the beef cook-off contest to show off your cooking skills and knowledge about the beef industry. This year the cut of choice is brisket. Stand out by showing your unique recipe.
Zoom in on your subject and focus when taking that photo. The photography contest helps develop creative skills. Who knows? Maybe one day you will be taking cattle photos for sale catalogs.
Do you enjoy looking at Shorthorn cattle? Participating in the livestock judging contest will hone your ability to pick the best of the best. Many of our
junior members compete in livestock judging in 4H and FFA, later judging at a junior and senior college level.
Preparing for the future can never start too early. Senior age (17-21) participants are encouraged to participate in the career development contest. You submit your resume and cover letter based on provided job descriptions. These materials are critiqued, and you participate in a mock job interview at NJSS. This contest helps youth prepare for scholarship interviews and job interviews!
Can you knit, paint, woodwork, or have a special artistic talent? Compete in the Arts & Crafts contest to display these talents. This contest shows of the exceptional abilities of our junior members, and it is amazing to see what is entered each year.
Study Up! NJSS offers TWO different contests to test your Shorthorn and beef industry knowledge. First up is the Cattlemen’s Written Test and is scored individually. Next is the Herdsman Quiz Bowl. States can each have two teams of four consisting of a mix of junior ages. Teams hit the buzzers to answer questions and show their knowledge.
Creativity is featured in many contests at NJSS, including the poster and graphic design contests. Prospector I and II ages create a poster to promote NJSS or Shorthorn Beef (depending on the age). Intermediate and Senior design an eye-catching advertisement to promote AJSA or Shorthorn Beef (depending on
the age).
To compete in Showmanship, you must be on your A-game. Participants are judged on their ability to exhibit their cattle. You must enter for this contest during online entry. The top 10 seniors will be announced at random and placed during the final drive of showmanship.
Maybe public speaking isn’t for you, but you enjoy talking to people. Team salesmanship might be the contest for you! Teams of two will sell a designated item based on their age division. Show off your ability to market when competing in this contest!
Teamwork is important when participating in the team fitting contest. This year, teams will consist of four members with at least 2 prospectors, 1 intermediate and 1 senior. This change is new this year to promote educating the younger members.
TikTok and Reels are all the rage these days. The junior board has added a NEW contest this year to follow that trend. Submit your 60 second (or less) video promoting Shorthorn cattle. It must be submitted in portrait/vertical mode. Winners may be posted on AJSA TikTok!
Participation isn’t mandatory but it is always encouraged! If you plan to submit any digital contest entries including photography, digital photography, speech, graphic design, career development or promo video, be sure to submit those through the online contest form by May 15.
Shelby Diehm director of youth activities, director of marketing & communications
Tartan Plaid
Get to Know the National Lassie Board, Part 1
While we were in Oklahoma City in January, the members of the National Lassies had their annual meeting and voted to retain the currently members of the board. We thought that it was time to put faces with names that serve the Lassies currently. Next month, we will highlight the additional members of our board.
Kaila Williams serves as Publicity Director for the National Lassie Association. She is from Duncan, Oklahoma. She grew up raising and showing Shorthorn cattle across the country. In addition to serving on the board of directors of the Oklahoma Shorthorn Association, she also serves as co-show superintendent for state shows. Aside from working as a photographer, Kaila also runs a graphic design and photography business. She enjoys traveling, cooking, baking, and attending livestock shows during her free time.
Hannah Olsen is a director on the National Lassie Board. Hannah is from Berlin, Wisconsin where she lives on her
family’s farm. They have a small herd of Purebred Shorthorns that she and her sister show at the state and national level. She serves as the Wisconsin Junior Shorthorn Association Advisor and as the Wisconsin Shorthorn Lassie Advisor. Hannah has a long history as a Lassie, starting as a state princess, moving up until she was crowned as the 20172018 National Alternate Shorthorn Lassie Queen. Hannah is excited to serve on the National Lassie board and work with the other board members to make impactful improvements to Lassies.
Pam Dressen is serving currently as Treasurer. Alongside her husband, Jim, they farm near Ellsworth, WI where they have purebred Shorthorns, Shorthorn Plus, and crossbred cows. Shorthorn cattle have been an important part of her family for 120 years. Pam’s greatgrandfather bought his first purebred Shorthorn bull from Ohio and had it shipped to Red Wing, MN by train. Jim and Pam have two children, Brianna and Caleb. Brianna and her husband,
Matt Pearson, and their daughter, Flora, raise Shorthorn and Simmental cattle. Caleb and his wife, Kailey, and their son, Bennett, raise crossbred show lambs. Pam taught kindergarten for 38 years in Red Wing, MN and is now retired and enjoying gardening, baking, and reading.
Christina Wenderski is currently serving as our Queen Coordinator. She is from Loraine, Illinois where she lives on a small farm with her husband, Ryan, and son, Troy. Christina is a fourth generation Shorthorn breeder and previously served as the 2003-2004 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen. She is serving her second term as Queen Coordinator and enjoys working with the young ladies across the country serving as representatives for this great breed and organization. Christina currently works for a global animal health company and responsible for their imports and exports for her division. In her spare time, Christina enjoys photography, gardening, and reading.
Lassies
Christina Wenderski National Shorthorn Lassie Queen Coordinator
Kaila Williams
Hannah Olsen Pam Dressen
Christina Wenderski
2025–2026 ASA Point Show System
Show Season: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
*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 :: Ohio State Fair
Regional Shows :: Maryland 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 :: Minnesota State Fair
Regional Shows :: Illinois State Fair & Iowa State Fair
South Central Region :: AR, KS, LA, OK, TX
National Show :: Fort Worth Stock Show
Super Regional Show :: Kansas State Fair
Regional Shows :: Tulsa 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 :: Western Idaho Fair
Regional Shows :: Northern International Livestock Exposition & 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.
American Shorthorn Association Show System Classifications
1. The fair and/ or show must provide both Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus shows.
2. All animals must be registered in the records of the American Shorthorn Association (ASA) at the time of the show. ShorthornPlus animals must be registered 50% Shorthorn to qualify for the ShorthornPlus Division.
3. Animals entered in an ASA sponsored Junior Show may only be in the sole name of the individual junior exhibitor and must be exhibited by the owner. Please refer to specific show guidelines for junior show ownership deadline.
4. *NEW* Junior eligibility is from age 7-22. Exhibitors whose junior eligibility ends as of December 31, 2025(22 years of age) are eligible to compete through the entire 2025-2026 ASA Show Season at ASA sponsored Junior Shows.
4. ASA will accept electronic registration papers at ASA sanctioned shows for check-in, unless otherwise stated by the hosting show rules.
5. The fair must adhere to the below divisions for all Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Shows regardless of entry numbers. Age divisions are not flexible.
6. All Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus 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.
7. 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.
8. Senior Yearling Females who have calved will show based on age. The exhibitor can exhibit the female with or without the calf at side. If a Purebred Female has a ShorthornPlus calf at side, it is not eligible for the Purebred Shorthorn Show, however it is eligible for the ShorthornPlus Show.
9. Females entered in a cow/calf class must have a natural born calf at side that does not exceed 280 days of age on show day and the calf must be registered with the ASA. If a Purebred Female has a ShorthornPlus calf at side, it is not eligible for the Purebred Shorthorn Show, however it is eligible for the ShorthornPlus Show.
10. All Shows held on or after October 1st of the show year must have Late & Early Spring Calf Championships added to the Division Championships. All division Champions are for consideration of Grand Champion Awards.
11. Cow/ Calf is a division that is included with all other female divisions for selection of Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Female.
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.
Preferred Show Order: ShorthornPlus Bulls, ShorthornPlus Females, Shorthorn Bulls, Shorthorn Females.
Bull Classes & Divisions – Entry in this show binds the exhibitor to all regulations pertaining thereto.
Shorthorn ShorthornPlus
1
2
5
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National Shorthorn Show
Open Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus :: 138 head :: Judge: Dave Allan, Nocona, Texas
by Cassie Reid
Bull and Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf. He is owned by Winston Dryer of Tolar, Texas
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Early Spring Female honors went to CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET owned by Reed Hanes of Greenville, Ohio.
Reserve Grand Champion
Shorthorn Female and Champion
Intermediate Female award went to LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET owned by Lane Blankinship of Orlando, Okla.
Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull and Champion Junior Bull Calf honors went to GUNN SFF 17E Red Flamingo 22M owned by Gunn Brothers Cattle Co, Greenfield, Ind. & Smith Family Farms, Pendleton, Ind.
RSF CG Conversation Piece 59M was named Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull and Champion Early Spring Bull Calf, exhibited by Curtis Genetics of Dunlap, Iowa.
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Early Spring Female was awarded to MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET, owned by Carter Kornegay of Tulsa, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion
ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Junior Female honors went to CF FERREE FITZ Crystals Swan 39 ET, owned by Samantha VanVorhis of Bowling Green, Ohio.
Division Winners:
Purebred Bull Show Divisions:
Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –PEAKVIEW Nitro 5461 ET, Peak View Ranch Inc, Fowler, Colo.
Reserve Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – Lane’s Soul Gravy 24M, Alexa Lane, Grove, Okla.
Champion Junior Bull Calf – LRP Make Your Mark P9M, Laramie Pieper, Caldwell, Texas.
Champion Intermediate Bull –JA_C Son of “1872” 504L, J. Armstrong Cattle, Alpena, Ark.
Shorthorn exhibitors from 11 states exhibited 138 head during the Fort Worth Stock Show in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Dave Allan of Nocona, Texas evaluated 13 Purebred Bulls, 84 Purebred Females, 8 ShorthornPlus Bulls and 33
ShorthornPlus Females.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Early Spring Bull Calf was awarded to CF In Demand owned by Cates Farms of Modoc, Ind.
DRY Llano Estacado 024L was named Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn
Champion Junior Bull – JCB Roan Power 306L, Lost Diamond B Ranch, Orlando, Okla., Suli Shorthorns, Hunter, Okla. & Jeff, Diane & Jennifer Bedwell, Isabella, Okla.
Reserve Champion Junior Bull –TMF Cabrera’s Tribute, John & Barbara Russell, Caldwell, Texas.
Champion Senior Bull – CF Logic
Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Champion Early Spring Bull Calf, CF In Demand, owned by Cates Farms, Modoc, Ind.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion Early Spring Female, CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET, owned by Reed Hanes, Greenville, Ohio.
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Champion
Female & Champion Early Spring Female, MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET, owned by
X, Leemon Cattle Company, Fairland, Okla.
Purebred Female Show Divisions:
Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – GCC Ruby Is Red 42 ET, Brigham DeBorde, Bardwell, Texas.
Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – SULL LGF Ruby’s Dreamy
4062M ET, Paisley Dryer, Tolar, Texas.
Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CF PC Margie 476 EV X ET, Knox Harrison Neumayr, Boling, Texas.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CF PC Missing Mirage 474, Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF
Mona Lisa Pay’s 445 PW ET, Skyler Ward, New Paris, Ohio.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – GCC Knighted Margie 241 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.
Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Rosebud 3120 EV X ET, Carter Meyer, Needville, Texas.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – LCC No Foolin 405, Gentry Close, Grove, Okla.
Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – DRY Sweeties Look 023, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – SFF Caroline 314 DM ET, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.
Champion Junior Female – S-S Margie Love 423, Morgan Brooks, Venus, Texas.
Reserve Champion Junior Female – 5R Cumberland, Emery Robertson, Driftwood, Texas.
Champion Senior Female – GDLC All Hail The Queen, Grady Jennings, Graford, Texas.
Reserve Champion Senior Female –RTCC Maggie Two 1715 2254, Kaylee Corley, Willis, Texas.
ShorthornPlus Bull Show Divisions:
Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –CCF Glory’s Red River C28M, Crow Creek Farms, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Reserve Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – Lane’s Blue Skies 23M, Alexa Lane, Grove, Okla.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – TSW Dude, TSW Cattle, Marlow, Okla.
Champion Junior Bull – CLK Money Ball 77L, Dayson Cash, Fay, Okla. & Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.
Champion Senior Bull – MATG Thunderstruck 798K, Benjamin Mackey, Celeste, Texas.
ShorthornPlus Female Show Divisions:
Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf –SFF Mona Lisa 461 TP, Morgan Brooks, Venus, Texas.
Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – KAW JVCC Red Diamond 701 Opal 242, Kelby Worthington, El Reno, Okla.
Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – KKW Wyoming Wind Malibu, Kadin Worthington, El Reno, Okla.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – SFF Augusta Pride 441 LU ET, Lane Hull, Noblesville, Ind.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf –TSSC AGRF Game On Girls ET, Maddie Smith, Athens, Texas.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull & Champion Junior Bull Calf, GUNN SFF 17E Red Flamingo 22M, owned by Gunn Brothers Cattle Co, Greenfield, Ind. & Smith Family Farms, Pendleton, Ind.
Grand
ShorthornPlus
Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf, DRY Llano Estacado 024L, exhibited by Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull & Champion Early Spring Bull Calf, RSF CG Conversation Piece 59M, exhibited by Curtis Genetics, Dunlap, Iowa.
Calf – SFF Augusta Pride 412 F ET, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.
Champion Senior Heifer Calf –SARG GANA Perfect Halo 06L ET, Jace Parker, Ardmore, Okla.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – TCC Miss Star Knite 1021 Millie, Knitelynn Toney, Lexington, Okla.
Champion Intermediate Female –KKW Sangria Reality Red 519 L’Oreal, Kadin Worthington, El Reno, Okla.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – RRRC Cherri 303L ET, Josie Heter, Raymond, Kan.
Reserve Champion Junior Female – MFS Mona Bo 18L ET, Madison Gordon, Palestine, Texas.
Class Placings:
Purebred Bull Class Placings (Top 3):
Late Spring Bull Calves – (4 Entries): 1) PEAKVIEW Nitro 5461 ET owned by Peak View Ranch Inc; 2) Lane’s Soul Gravy 24M owned by Alexa Lane; 3) JA_C 1872 2.0 504M owned by AJ Show Cattle.
Early Spring Bull Calves – (3 Entries): 1) CF In Demand owned by Cates Farms; 2) DRY Llano Estacado 024L owned by Winston Dryer; 3) LH Jett 0324 owned by L H Showcattle.
Junior Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) LRP Make Your Mark P9M owned by Laramie Pieper.
Late Spring Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) JA_C Son of “1872” 504L owned by J. Armstrong Cattle.
Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (2 Entries): 1) TMF Cabrera’s Tribute owned by John & Barbara Russell; 2) JCP One & Only owned by Benjamin Mackey.
Junior Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) JCB Roan Power 306L owned by Lost Diamond B Ranch, Suli Shorthorns, & Jeff, Diane & Jennifer Bedwell.
Senior Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): CF Logic X owned by Leemon Cattle Company.
Purebred Female Class Placings (Top 3):
Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2
Entries): 1) GCC American Margie 47 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde; 2) CGS Cumberland Peach TS 515 owned by Cross G Shorthorns.
Late Spring Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) 4S Naomi M25 ET owned by Abbi Scott; 2) SFF Mona Lisa 462 LL ET owned by Morgan Brooks; 3) LPA Max Rosa RS owned by Madalyn Rankin.
Late Spring Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) GCC Ruby is Red 42 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde; 2) SULL LGF Ruby’s Dreamy 4602M ET owned by Paisley Dryer; 3) S/N SL Chasing Dream Mary J 4138 ET owned by Lauren Berg.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) SHADYBROOK Carolyn 102M ET owned by John Wells; 2) Miss MCR Lilac Dreamer LDF 428 ET owned by Marley Harris; 3) JBC Max Rosa 512M ET owned by Liv Jurevicius.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) CF PC Margie 476 EV X ET owned by Knox Harrison Neumayr;
Reserve
Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion Early Spring Female, LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET, exhibited by Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female & Champion Junior Female, CF FERREE FITZ Crystals Swan 39 ET, exhibited by Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.
2) GCC Evolving Pinky The Roo 42 ET owned by Kolten Greenhorn; 3) MFS Grace’s Dream 38M owned by Winston Dryer.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) CF PC Missing Mirage 474 owned by Carter Kornegay; 2) SULL LGF Ruby Knights 4409M ET owned by Josie Heter; 3) Miss MCR Lilac Worldwide LDF 423 E ET owned by Ashlyn Wood.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) GCC Traveling Ruby 45 ET owned by Alexa Turner; 2) SV CG Blooded Ruby 4202 ET owned by Sara Allard; 3) MFS Dreaming Lucy 45M ET owned by Paisley Dryer.
Junior Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1)
CF Mona Lisa Pay’s 445 PW ET owned by Skyler Ward; 2) GCC Knighted Margie 2241 ET owned by Kolten Greenhorn; 3) 4S Primabella M21 ET owned by Abbi Scott.
Junior Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) MBEH Miss Zelda’s Hot Investment
Shorthorn
owned by Merideth Behrens; 2) WHR HCAT Mona Lisa Michele 4105 ET owned by Beth Wells; 3) PEAKVIEW Max 2402 owned by Peak View Ranch Inc.
Winter Heifer Calves – (6 Entries): 1) LCC No Foolin 405 owned by Gentry Close; 2) CCR Tina’s Girl 3015 ET owned by Grady Jennings; 3) WHR HCAT Mona Lisa 3N03 ET owned by Samuel Parker.
Senior Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) CF Rosebud 3120 EV X ET owned by Carter Meyer; 2) LDB Mercis BH 331 owned by Kase Glazier; 3) WHR Cumberland 3907 ET owned by Keagan George.
Summer Yearling Females – (3 Entries): 1) MIM Miss Peppermint Twisty 3355 ET owned by Brigham DeBorde; 2) RGLC CF Demi 301 owned by Dayson Cash; 3) G&S Saudies’s Finest Rejoyce 0723 owned by G&S Shorthorns.
Late Spring Yearling Females – (2
Entries): 1) DRY Sweeties Look 023 owned by Winston Dryer; 2) DRY Rose 023 ET owned by Winston Dryer.
Late Spring Yearling Females – (7 Entries): 1) LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET owned by Lane Blankinship; 2) S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET owned by Kaitlyn Berg; 3) GCC Red Diva The Roo 33 ET owned by Kolten Greenhorn.
Early Spring Yearling Females – (6 Entries): 1) CF Traveling Ruby 394 EV ET owned by Reed Hanes; 2) PEAKVIEW Wildest Dreams 2322 ET owned by Gabriella Leone; 3) PEAKVIEW Emily 2323 ET owned by Knitelynn Toney.
Early Spring Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) SFF Caroline 314 DM ET owned by Miller Smith; 2) WHR HS Cumberland 3305 ET owned by John Wells; 3) 5R Cecilia 0323 owned by Leyton Robertson.
Junior Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) S-S Margie Love 423 owned by Morgan Brooks; 2) 5R Cumberland
Champion Junior Bull Calf – LRP Make Your Mark P9M, Laramie Pieper, Caldwell, Texas.
Reserve Champion Junior Bull –TMF Cabrera’s Tribute, John & Barbara Russell, Caldwell, Texas.
Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –PEAKVIEW Nitro 5461 ET, Peak View Ranch Inc, Fowler, Colo.
Champion Junior Bull – JCB Roan Power 306L, Lost Diamond B Ranch, Orlando, Okla., Suli Shorthorns, Hunter, Okla. & Jeff, Diane & Jennifer Bedwell, Isabella, Okla.
Champion Senior Bull – CF Logic X, Leemon Cattle Company, Fairland, Okla.
Champion Intermediate Bull – JA_C Son of “1872” 504L, J. Armstrong Cattle, Alpena, Ark.
Reserve Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –Lane’s Soul Gravy 24M, Alexa Lane, Grove, Okla.
owned by Emery Robertson; 3) SEE Halo owned by Faith Jacobs.
Senior Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) GDLC All Hail The Queen owned by Grady Jennings; 2) RTCC Maggie Two 1715 2254 owned by Kaylee Corley; 3) CGS Cumberland Pearl owned by Cross G Shorthorns.
ShorthornPlus Bull Class Placings (Top 3):
Late Spring Bull Calves – (2 Entries): 1) CCF Glory’s Red River C28M owned by Crow Creek Farms; 2) Lane’s Blue Skies 23M owned by Alexa Lane.
Early Spring Bull Calves – (3 Entries): 1) RSF CG Conversation Piece 59M owned by Curtis Genetics; 2) TSW Dude owned by TSW Cattle; 3) MKM Marty’s Dream owned by Vinoka Morris.
Junior Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) GUNN SFF 17E Red Flamingo 22M owned by Gunn Brothers Cattle Co & Smith Family Farms.
Junior Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) CLK Money Ball 77L owned by Dayson Cash & Carter Kornegay.
Two-Year-Old Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) MATG Thunderstruck 798K owned by Benjamin Mackey.
ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings (Top 3):
Late Spring Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) KAW JVCC Red Diamond 701 Opal 242 owned by Kelby Worthington; 2) 2GS Buckets 712L ET owned by Graham Spooner; 3) LH Honey Trap 0824 owned by L H Showcattle.
Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) SFF Mona Lisa 461 TP owned by Morgan Brooks; 2) 6M Lady Carmel Knight owned by Benjamin Mackey.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (7 Entries): 1) KKW Wyoming Wind Malibu owned by Kadin Worthington; 2) SFF Augusta Pride 441 LU ET owned by Lane Hull; 3) 4M Maybelline owned by Marley Harris.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) LDB BB Melanias SM 411 ET owned by Emily Schellenberg; 2) DTR Crystal’s Swan 325M owned by Ryder Heter; 3) CSF Demi 2445 ET owned by Callen Stewart.
Junior Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) SFF Augusta Pride 412 F ET owned by Miller Smith; 2) STLV 685G 2102 2401
owned by Crow Creek Farms.
Junior Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) TSSC AGRF Game On Girls ET owned by Maddie Smith; 2) SC405 Quiet Royal Rose owned by Helen Spears; 3) TSW CoCo owned by TSW Cattle.
Winter Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) TCC Miss Star Knite 1021 Millie owned by Knitelynn Toney.
Senior Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) SARG GANA Perfect Halo 06L ET owned by Jace Parker; 2) Jan’s Jackie owned by Shayla Hoffman.
Summer Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) KKW Sangria Reality Red 519 L’Oreal owned by Kadin Worthington.
Early Spring Yearling Females – (4 Entries): 1) MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET owned by Carter Kornegay; 2) RRRC Cherri 303L ET owned by Josie Heter; 3) LDB Braveheart Metallica 305 owned by Kase Glazier.
Junior Yearling Females – (3 Entries): 1) CF FERREE FITZ Crystals Swan 36 ET owned by Samantha VanVorhis; 2) MFS Mona Bo 18L ET owned by Madison Gordon; 3) KANE Blue The Roo DM 13L ET owned by Cross G Shorthorns.
Countdown
Shorthorn Female picture not available:
Reserve Champion Late
Spring Heifer Calf –SULL LGF Ruby’s Dreamy 4062M ET, Paisley Dryer, Tolar, Texas.
Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – GCC Ruby Is Red 42 ET, Brigham DeBorde, Bardwell, Texas.
Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Rosebud 3120 EV X ET, Carter Meyer, Needville, Texas.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf –CF PC Missing Mirage 474, Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CF Mona Lisa Pay’s 445 PW ET, Skyler Ward, New Paris, Ohio.
Reserve Champion Intermediate Female –DRY Sweeties Look 023, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.
Champion Junior Female – S-S Margie Love 423, Morgan Brooks, Venus, Texas.
Reserve Champion Senior Female – RTCC Maggie Two 1715 2254, Kaylee Corley, Willis, Texas.
Reserve Champion Junior Female – 5R Cumberland, Emery Robertson, Driftwood, Texas.
Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – CF PC Margie 476 EV X ET, Knox Harrison Neumayr, Boling, Texas.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – LCC No Foolin 405, Gentry Close, Grove, Okla.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – GCC Knighted Margie 241 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Female –SFF Caroline 314 DM ET, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.
Champion Senior Female – GDLC All Hail The Queen, Grady Jennings, Graford, Texas.
ShorthornPlus Bull pictures not available:
Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf –TSW Dude, TSW Cattle, Marlow, Okla.
Champion Junior Bull – CLK Money Ball 77L, Dayson Cash, Fay, Okla. & Carter Kornegay,
Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf –KAW JVCC Red Diamond 701 Opal 242, Kelby Worthington, El Reno, Okla.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf – TSSC AGRF Game On Girls ET, Maddie Smith, Athens, Texas.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – TCC Miss Star Knite 1021 Millie, Knitelynn Toney, Lexington, Okla.
Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – CCF Glory’s Red River C28M, Crow Creek Farms, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Champion Senior Bull – MATG Thunderstruck 798K, Benjamin Mackey, Celeste, Texas.
Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – KKW Wyoming Wind Malibu, Kadin Worthington, El Reno, Okla.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – SFF Augusta Pride 412 F ET, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.
Champion Intermediate Female – KKW Sangria Reality Red 519 L’Oreal, Kadin Worthington, El Reno, Okla.
Champion Senior Heifer Calf – SARG GANA Perfect Halo 06L ET, Jace Parker, Ardmore, Okla.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Female –RRRC Cherri 303L ET, Josie Heter, Raymond, Kan.
Reserve Champion Junior Female – MFS Mona Bo 18L ET, Madison Gordon, Palestine, Texas.
Reserve Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –Lane’s Blue Skies 23M, Alexa Lane, Grove, Okla.
Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – SFF Mona Lisa 461 TP, Morgan Brooks, Venus, Texas.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – SFF Augusta Pride 441 LU ET, Lane Hull, Noblesville, Ind.
Tulsa, Okla.
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5 PM CATTLE ALLOWED IN THE TIE-OUTS
5 PM TACK ALLOWED IN THE BARNS
June 21 Saturday June 22 Sunday
8 AM CATTLE ALLOWED IN BARNS
1 PM MCKENZIE RANCH CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONTEST (SB)
3 PM JUNIOR BOARD CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS (BR)
4:30 PM FERGUSON SHORTHORNS WRITTEN TEST (SBA)
6:00 PM JR BOARD, CANDIDATE & STAFF MEETING (R)
Monday
8 - 10:15 AM EXHIBITOR/CONTEST CHECK-IN (R)
10 AM STATE ADVISOR PACKETS DUE TO OFFICE 10:45 AM YOUTH CONFERENCE I (ALL YOUTH INVITED) (CBB)
12 PM CATTLE MUST BE STALLED
12-3 PM CATTLE CHECK-IN (R)
3:30 PM MENTOR-APPRENTICE (SBA)
4:30 PM LINE UP FOR STATE PHOTOS
6:00 PM OPENING CEREMONIES (R)
7:30 PM MEAL SERVED
June 24 Tuesday
7 AM BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY 8 AM TEAM SALESMANSHIP (PI/PII: SHOW RING, INT: SB , SR: SB)
9:30 AM PRINCESS TEA CBB
12 PM YOUTH CONFERENCE II LUNCH (DELEGATES ONLY) (CBB)
1 PM SHORTHORN SIDEKICKS
1 PM KRUSE RANCH BEEF COOK-OFF CONTEST (SBA)
1 PM LASSIE 101 (CBB)
2:30 PM JIM & BEV FREED SPEECH CONTEST (PI: SB, PII: SB, INT: SB, SR: SBO)
6 PM JR BOARD CANDIDATES STALL CRAWL SOCIAL
June 25 Wednesday June 23
8 AM SULLIVAN SUPPLY SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST
R1: SENIOR, PI R2: INT., PII
1:30 PM SHORTHORN SIDEKICKS
3 PM SS STOCK SHOW UNIVERSITY
3:30 PM
Grand Island, Nebraska :: June 21 - 28
Grand Island, Nebraska :: June 21 - 28 Grand island livestock complex
June 26 Thursday
8 AM R1: BRED & OWNED PUREBRED BULL SHOW, PUREBRED PROSPECT & MARKET STEER
R2: SHORTHORNPLUS BRED & OWNED BULL SHOW, SHORTHORNPLUS PROSPECT & MARKET STEERS
June 27 Friday
SHORTHORNPLUS FEMALE SHOW R2: SHORTHORNPLUS FEMALE SHOW
PM MENTOR-APPRENTICE CHUTE TOSS
PM AWARDS MEAL BEGINS SERVING (R)
PM AWARDS CEREMONY (R)
Saturday
June 28
AM PUREBRED FEMALE SHOW
AM EDGE SHOW (DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
DIXIE NATIONAL 2025
National Shorthorn Show
Open Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus - 42 head - Judge: Kyle Shoufler, Modoc, Ind.
by Cassie Reid
Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Champion Junior Bull, WSC Who’s Dreaming 319M, owned by Sunrise Farms, Cottage Grove, Tenn.
Cottage Grove, Tenn.
Reserve Grand Champion
Shorthorn Bull and Champion Junior Bull award went to JCB Roan Power 306L owned by Lost Diamond B Ranch of Orlando, Okla., Suli Shorthorns of Hunter, Okla. and Jeff, Diane & Jennifer Bedwell of Isabella, Okla.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Champion Intermediate Female honors went to LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET owned by Lane Blankinship of Orlando, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion
Shorthorn Female and Champion
Early Spring Heifer Calf award went to MPF Myrtle Station 22M owned by M B Harbison, Birmingham, Ala.
Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, MATG Thunderstruck 798K owned by Benjamin Mackey of Celeste, Texas, claimed Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull and Champion Senior Bull honors.
Reserve Grand Champion
ShorthornPlus Bull and Reserve Champion Senior Bull award went to WKM BKC T’s Blue Genes 1822 owned by Natalie Lester of Williford, Ark.
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf honors went to LDB BB Melanias SM 411 ET owned by Emily Schellenberg of Kingfisher, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion
ShorthornPlus Female and Champion
Junior Heifer Calf award went to JSF Belle 66M owned by Jaclyn Thomas of Pikeville, Tenn.
Division Winners: Purebred Bull Show Divisions:
Champion Late Spring Bull Calf –6M Heartbreaker Max Knight, Benjamin Mackey, Celeste, Texas.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – LH Jett 0324, L H Showcattle, Americus, Kan.
Champion Junior Bull Calf – Sunrise Ted Lasso 254, Sunrise Farms, Cottage Grove, Tenn.
Shorthorn exhibitors from 11 states exhibited 42 head during the Dixie National Shorthorn Show in Jackson, Mississippi on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Kyle Shoufler of Modoc, Ind. evaluated 12 Purebred Bulls, 17 Purebred Females, 2 ShorthornPlus Bulls and 11
ShorthornPlus Females. This national show concluded the 2024-2025 ASA show season.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull and Champion Early Spring Bull Calf honors went to WSC Who’s Dreaming 319M owned by Sunrise Farms of
Champion Senior Bull Calf –Sharben Ringo’s Reward 1417, Sharben Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky.
Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – MM Lazer DM 82L, Allie Webb, Fulton, Miss.
Champion Intermediate Bull –JA_C Son of “1872” 504L, J. Armstrong Cattle, Alpena, Ark.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion Intermediate Female, LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET, owned by Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.
DIXIE NATIONAL 2025
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull & Champion Senior Bull, MATG Thunderstruck 798K, shown by Benjamin Mackey, Celeste, Texas.
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female & Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf, LDB BB Melanias SM 411 ET, shown by Emily Schellenberg, Kingfisher, Okla.
Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull – C&SS H Dream Goose 2305B, Samantha Cossitt, Walnut, Miss.
Reserve Champion Junior Bull –JCP One & Only, Benjamin Mackey, Celeste, Texas.
Purebred Female Show Divisions:
Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – CSF Mona Lisa 2452 ET, Lynden Whitehead, Tremont, Miss.
Reserve Champion Early Spring
Heifer Calf – JSF/DDF Kandi 94M, Jaclyn Thomas, Pikeville, Tenn.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf –CSF Dream Lady 2426, Lily Stephens, Puxico, Mo.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – 4KS Roan Linda, Jackson Kinney, Reklaw, Texas.
Champion Senior Heifer Calf –CF Margie 3128 TB X ET, Samantha Cossitt, Walnut, Miss.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – HL Red Margie 314L ET, Emily Cox, Dawsonville, Ga.
ShorthornPlus Bull Show Divisions: No other ShorthornPlus Bull division winners.
ShorthornPlus Female Show Divisions:
Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – Miss Red Candy, Katie Fineburg, Lucedale, Miss.
Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – 6M Lady Carmel Knight, Benjamin Mackey, Celeste, Texas.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – Haley’s It Girl 191M, Jaclyn Thomas, Pikeville, Tenn.
Champion Senior Heifer Calf – ICCS Promise, Carson Glover, Lexington, Ala.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – AST MGP Sadie Maye 175, Maggie Potter, Pikeville, Tenn.
Champion Intermediate Female – HPR Blue Adelaide 37L, Jenna Herrman, Rice Lake, Wis.
Class Placings:
Purebred Bull Class Placings (Top 3):
Late Spring Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) 6M Heartbreaker Max Knight owned by Benjamin Mackey.
Early Spring Bull Calves – (3 Entries): 1) WCS Who’s Dreaming 319M owned by Sunrise Farms; 2) LH Jett 0324 owned by L H Showcattle; 3) Haylo’s Round Trip 17M owned by Haylo Farms.
Junior Bull Calves – (1 Entry): 1) Sunrise Ted Lasso 254 owned by Sunrise Farms.
Senior Bull Calves – (3 Entries): 1) Sharben Ringo’s Reward 1417 owned by Sharben Shorthorns; 2) MM Lazer DM 82L owned by Allie Webb; 3) WKM BKC Bo’s Aviator ET owned by Katie Williams Crouch
Summer Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) C&SS H Dream Goose 2305B owned by Samantha Cossitt.
Late Spring Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) JA_C Son of “1872” 504L owned by J. Armstrong Cattle.
Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) JCP One & Only owned by Benjamin Mackey.
Junior Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) JCB Roan Power 306L owned by Lost Diamond B Ranch, Suli Shorthorns and Jeff, Diane & Jennifer Bedwell.
Purebred Female Class Placings (Top 3):
Late Spring Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) CSF Mona Lisa 2452 ET
Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull & Champion Junior Bull, JCB Roan Power 306L, exhibited byLost Diamond B Ranch, Orlando, Okla., Suli Shorthorns, Hunter, Okla. & Jeff, Diane & Jennifer Bedwell, Isabella, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull & Reserve Champion
Senior Bull, WKM BKC T’s Blue Genes 1822, exhibited by Natalie Lester, Williford, Ark.
owned by Lynden Whitehead.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) SLBL Millie 405M owned by Allie Hembree; 2) LAW Ultimate Firestorm 11M owned by Lynden Whitehead; 3) Little Cedar Max Rosa CC 2424 owned by Annelise Lance.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (5 Entries): 1) PMF Myrtle Station 22M owned by M B Harbison; 2) JSF/DDF Kandi 94M owned by Jaclyn Thomas; 3) MC_S Cumberland’s Flash 24 ET owned by Jackson Balette.
Junior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) CSF Dream Lady 2426 owned by Lily Stephens.
Junior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) 4KS Roan Linda owned by Jackson Kinney.
Winter Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) HL Red Margie 314L ET owned by Emily Cox.
Senior Heifer Calves – (3 Entries): 1) CF Margie 3128 TB X ET owned by Samantha Cossitt; 2) JA_C Gentry 903L M owned by Maycie Zimmerman; 3) MBF Ronan Love 23 owned by Bryce McClanahan.
Late Spring Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET owned by Lane Blankinship.
ShorthornPlus Bulls Class Placings (Top 3):
Senior Yearling Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) MATG Thunderstruck 798K owned by Benjamin Mackey.
Two-Year-Old Bulls – (1 Entry): 1) WKM BKC T’s Blue Genes 1822 owned by Natalie Lester.
ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings (Top 3):
Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) Miss Red Candy owned by Katie Fineburg; 2) 6M Lady Carmel
Knight owned by Benjamin Mackey.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) LH Misssaigon 0424 owned by L H Showcattle.
Early Spring Heifer Calves – (2 Entries): 1) LDB BB Melanias SM 411 ET owned by Emily Schellenberg; 2) Haley’s It Girl 191M owned by Jaclyn Thomas.
Junior Heifer Calves – (1 Entry): 1) JSF Belle 66M owned by Jaclyn Thomas. Winter Heifer Calves – (4 Entries): 1) ICCS Promise owned by Carson Glover; 2) AST MGP Sadie Maye 175 owned by Maggie Potter; 3) BKC Lady Janet 1823 owned by Natalie Lester.
Late Spring Yearling Females – (1 Entry): 1) HPR Blue Adelaide owned by Jenna Herrman.
Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female & Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf, PMF Mrytle Station 22M, exhibited by M B Harbison, Birmingham, Ala.
Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female & Champion Junior Heifer Calf, JSF Belle 66M, exhibited by Jaclyn Thomas, Pikeville, Tenn.
Shorthorn Bulls
Shorthorn Bull Picture not Available: Champion Junior Bull Calf – Sunrise Ted Lasso 254, Sunrise Farms, Cottage Grove, Tenn.
Shorthorn Females
Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – MM Lazer DM 82L, Allie Webb, Fulton, Miss.
Reserve Champion Junior Bull – JCP One & Only, Benjamin Mackey, Celeste, Texas.
Champion Intermediate Bull – JA_C Son of “1872” 504L, J. Armstrong Cattle, Alpena, Ark.
Champion Senior Bull Calf – Sharben Ringo’s Reward 1417, Sharben Shorthorns, Sharpsburg, Ky.
Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull – C&SS H Dream Goose 2305B, Samantha Cossitt, Walnut, Miss.
Champion Late Spring Bull Calf – 6M Heartbreaker Max Knight, Benjamin Mackey, Celeste, Texas.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Bull Calf –LH Jett 0324, L H Showcattle, Americus, Kan.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – JSF/DDF Kandi 94M, Jaclyn Thomas, Pikeville, Tenn.
Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CF Margie 3128 TB X ET, Samantha Cossitt, Walnut, Miss.
Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – CSF Mona Lisa 2452 ET, Lynden Whitehead, Tremont, Miss.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf – CSF Dream Lady 2426, Lily Stephens, Puxico, Mo.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf –HL Red Margie 314L ET, Emily Cox, Dawsonville, Ga.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – 4KS Roan Linda, Jackson Kinney, Reklaw, Texas.
DIXIE NATIONAL 2025
ShorthornPlus
Senior Heifer Calf – ICCS Promise, Carson Glover, Lexington, Ala.
San Angelo Stock Show
San Angelo, Texas • February 9, 2025 - Judge: Carter Ward submitted by Texas Shorthorn Association Publicity Officer
Heifer Calf Division ChampionCCR Robin 4213 ET, shown by Kaylee Corley.
Heifer Calf Division Reserve Champion - CCR Robin 4316 ET, shown by Landon Gaylon.
Junior Heifer Calf Division Champion - TPC Bergies Lookin Ruby 25-1L, shown by Piper Carr.
Junior Heifer Calf Division Reserve Champion - CFS Dream Lady 2414 ET, shown by Callen Stewart.
Senior Heifer Division ChampionGDLC All Hail The Queen, shown by Grady Jennings.
Senior Heifer Division Reserve Champion - DJC Alexis Pride 304L, shown by Kinsey Thomas.
Grand Champion Shorthorn FemaleGDLC All Hail The Queen, shown by Grady Jennings.
Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female - CCR Robin 4213 ET, shown by Kaylee Corley.
Showmanship Winner - Avery McInvale, Rockwall Co. 4-H.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – AST MGP Sadie Maye 175, Maggie Potter, Pikeville, Tenn.
Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – Miss Red Candy, Katie Fineburg, Lucedale, Miss.
Champion Intermediate Female – HPR Blue Adelaide 37L, Jenna Herrman, Rice Lake, Wis.
Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf –Haley’s It Girl 191M, Jaclyn Thomas, Pikeville, Tenn.
Champion
Reserve Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf –6M Lady Carmel Knight, Benjamin Mackey, Celeste, Texas.
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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
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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
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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
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Mackenlee Evans ajsa director
A Breed Based on Traditions
Sitting down to write this article, I started to reflect on the Shorthorn breed, and what it means to me and my family.
As a 3rd generation Shorthorn breeder, I see the great impact that this breed has had on my family for many decades. As I have become more involved in the Shorthorn breed, I have had the opportunity to meet so many families that have been changed by the Shorthorn breed just as mine has. Walking through the barns at Junior Nationals, or any national show for that matter, you can see the deep family ties that run throughout the barns. I truly believe that the strong tradition and unity carried by Shorthorn families is something that will forever set the Shorthorn breed apart from the rest.
Writing this article has made me dig deeper into my family’s history in the American Shorthorn Association. My family started in the Shorthorn breed in 1982 with my great grandfather joining the association. When my family bought their first Shorthorn, I don’t think they realized that their great grandchildren would take over the family herd. Nor did they realize that the Shorthorn breed would have such an impact on their lives as well. I know I am not the only
one with this experience, many of my friends within the breed are 3rd or 4th generation breeders just like me.
When people look at the Shorthorn breed, they see tradition and legacy because that is exactly what we stand for. As a breed, we are special because so many of the families within the breed are rich with history and traditions. The people that make up our breed have been raising not just cattle, but Shorthorns for generations with no plan to stop that tradition anytime soon.
Without a doubt my family and I have always been very passionate about the Shorthorn breed, that is why I take so much pride in wearing the “red coat”. The Shorthorn breed has made such an impact in my life as a young exhibitor, and I hope to continue that legacy. As a member nearing the end of my junior showing career, I hope to make the same impact on other young showman for many years to come. I encourage other young members to hold true to their family traditions and traditions of the Shorthorn breed.
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• Online entries will include entry fee (per show) and stalling/bedding fee for each animal in the barns and tieouts, exhibitor fee, and additional options.
• Entries must be paid online at time of entry or they will not be processed. There will be NO refunds on entries. See General Rule #6.
• Entry fee is $45 per show entry if completed by deadline of May 1.
• If you are showing an animal in more than one show it must be entered for each show.
There is a $50 stalling/bedding fee per head. This includes stalling and tieout bedding.
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Important reminders
• Cattle will be allowed on the fairgrounds on Saturday, June 21, in tie outs ONLY after 5:00 p.m. Cattle will be allowed in barns after 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 22.
• All cattle must tie out in designated area. You can not tie outside during the day after check-in is completed. All cattle must stay on grounds and in the barns during the day.
• Must bring registration papers and health papers to the show for check-in.
We will not verify tattoos at check-in but animals tattoo must match the corresponding registration papers. Entries not matching will be disqualified from show. See general rule #9.
• ONLY steers will be weighed at check-in.
• Individual contests including showmanship, speech and career development contests MUST be entered during online entry. Showmanship and livestock judging entries will not be accepted at unior national.
• All other individual contests must be entered by going through contest registration, Monday, June 23, starting at 8:00 a.m. You will also pick-up your show shirts.
• Group contests will be entered by state advisors. They will be provided the group sign-up sheets to return to the junior director and interns.
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• Exhibitors must pay the $30 exhibitor fee during online entry. Exhibitor fee includes: show shirt and contest fee. Meal tickets are no longer part of the exhibitor fee and must be purchased seperately.
• No show entries after final deadline of May 15, 2025.
• No entry substitutions allowed after May 15, 2025.
• All animals must be registered in the sole name of the junior member who will be showing.
Ownership deadline is May 15, 2025. (No farm or family names allowed)
Entry Fee: $45
Late Entry Fee: $75 after May 1
Bedding Fee: $50 includes barn and tieout bedding
Exhibitor Fee: $30 includes t-shirt and contest fee (meals not included)
Meal Ticket - Opening Ceremony: $25
Meal Ticket - Awards Ceremony: $25
Extra Shirts: $15
• Exhibitors who have purchased meal tickets will receive their tickets in their check-in packet. Electricity – People should come prepared with generators and extension cords. All generators must be housed outside.
• No generators or gas cans will be allowed inside the barn and must meet local fire codes for inspection by fire marshall.
• Exhibitors are reminded that portacools and butt fans are not allowed in the barns.
Pets are allowed on the fairgrounds, but NOT in the arena/show ring area for any reason or at any time.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. In accordance with grounds policy and this youth event, consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
• If the junior member is unable to show their animal due illness or health, follow the procedure in the show rules. See General Rules #4, #5, #13.
• Animals will NOT be allowed to enter the show ring after the judge has given the signal to walk. See general show rule #18.
• ALL photography, graphic design, speech and career development entries must be submitted by May 15 via the online contest form. There have been some contest rule changes. Be sure to carefully read rules to know all the updates!
Applications are Due Soon!
Rules for Election of AJSA Board
Election of Board of Directors: All candidates MUST submit a written application that is available from the ASA Director of Youth Activities. Junior board applications will be collected in the ASA office by the designated deadline during the current election year. Candidates for election must be nominated from the floor at the Jr. National Youth Conference meeting. A maximum of two new Board of Directors from each state and/or Junior State Association are allowed to be elected at the same time or year. Each state is allowed a maximum of two candidates running for the board each year. If more than two are interested, the state makes the selection for the two candidates who will represent that state.
A. Open interviews with the state delegates will be conducted at Youth Conference.
B. Junior Board candidates will be interviewed by three qualified industry leaders, normally including but not limited to the ASA Executive and AJSA advisors. The individuals interviewing the candidates will rank them in the same manner that the delegates would. The interview process represents 30% of each candidate ranking toward their total score.
Delegate Representation to Elect Board Members: Each state and/or state association shall appoint two delegates to represent that state at the Junior National Youth Conference meeting normally held at the Junior National. A state may be represented by only one junior organization from each state. Those delegates would vote to elect the Board of Directors at Youth Conference meeting. Each delegate must be a member in good standing of the AJSA in order to serve as a delegate. Said delegates must be AJSA members that are 15 years of age or older. If the association does not have two members present fulfilling this age requirement, they may have younger delegates. All delegates must be junior members of the ASA (AJSA members) and be a member in good standing. The definition of a member in good standing is one that does not have over a 90-day balance on their account with the ASA.
A. Vote Distribution: Election will be conducted at the Youth Conference in the following manner: The number of votes received by each State will be determined by the number of members of the American Junior Shorthorn Association within that Junior Association. (If two states officially become one junior association, i.e. Dakota Plains, they will vote
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as one association. The number of members from each of the states represented will be added to determine the votes the Junior Association gets. So long as no other association is representing either state.)
1. If the State has 0-75 members in the AJSA the state receives 2 ballots representing 2 votes.
2. If the State has 76- 250 members in the AJSA the state receives 3 ballots representing 3 votes.
3. If the State has 251 or more members in the AJSA the state receives 4 ballots representing 4 votes.
4. The number of Junior Members will be determined at the time and date entries close for the Junior National Show and Youth Conference.
5. Each Current AJSA Board of Director will receive one ballot representing 1 vote each.
B. Scoring of Votes: During voting, ONLY delegates of the same junior association will be able to confer. Ballots from one state association do not have to have the same rankings. Each ballot will have all the candidates listed on it. The ballot will be filled out by ranking the candidates in order of preference starting with the first choice as 1 and the second choice as 2 and so on, continuing through the list until all candidates have a ranked number. The ballot must be fill out completely with a ranking for each candidate listed or the ballot will be disqualified.
1. Delegate and AJSA Board rankings will account for 70% of each candidate’s total score.
2. Interview process with three industry leaders with each candidate will be ranked in order of preference and will account for 30% of each candidate’s total score.
3. The total rankings will be added. The candidate with the lowest score will be the first to become a new Board member the candidate with the second lowest score will be the next new board member and so on until all open positions on the Board are filled.
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Each year AJSA members are eligible to apply for several college scholarships. Applications can be found at juniorshorthorn.org and are due by May 1st, 2025. Scholarships will be awarded at the 2025 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference. Please note that scholarship candidates may only apply up to three scholarships offered by The Shorthorn Foundation. Therefore, please complete the applications that apply to your qualifications the best.
Mike Dugdale Memorial Scholarship
The $2,000 Dugdale Scholarship is awarded to a collegiate upperclassman who is an active AJSA member with a sincere interest in bettering the beef cattle industry after college.
John C. “Jack” Ragsdale Scholarship
The $2,000 Jack Ragsdale Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or college freshman who is an active AJSA member with a sincere interest in learning how to evaluate livestock and an appreciation for the purebred livestock industry.
Don Longley Memorial Scholarships
Each year four $2,000 Longley Memorial Scholarships are awarded. The scholarships are sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation and awarded to high school seniors or college freshmen based upon Shorthorn involvement, grades, need, and participation in other activities.
Lyle & Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship
The $2,000 Lyle and Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation and awarded to high school seniors or college freshmen based upon Shorthorn involvement, grades, need, and participation in other activities.
Jared & Justin Bedwell Memorial Scholarship
The $2,000 Jared & Justin Bedwell Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the family of Jared & Justin Bedwell in cooperation with The Shorthorn Foundation and awarded to a high school senior, college freshman or college sophomore based upon the applicants’ involvement, future goals and career plans in Agriculture, college GPA, and character references.
John Miller Scholarship
The $2,500 John Miller Scholarship is awarded to the collegiate upperclassman (including trade schools) who is an active AJSA member with an emphasis to be placed on the recipient having interest in making Shorthorns more viable in the commercial cattle industry.
Lydia Lou O’Brien Memorial Scholarship
One $2,000 Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior, college freshman or college sophomore. Applicant must submit an essay on how caring for Shorthorn cattle and involvement with Shorthorns has helped shape life and future plans in agriculture. High School/College GPA will be considered and the applicant must be a current AJSA Member.
Shorthorn Foundation Scholarship
One $4,000 Scholarship will be awarded to a college junior, senior, or graduate student, based upon how the AJSA/Shorthorn Industry helped shape where you are today and your future goals and career plans in Agriculture, College GPA will be considered and the applicant must be a current or previous (due to age) AJSA Member.
Sale Reports
Studer/Gilman “Don’t You Think It’s Time” Bull Sale
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6 ShPlus Bulls $ 30,500 $ 5,083
2 Maine Cross Bulls ..... $ 8,150 .................$ 4,075
1 Hereford Bull ............ $ 4,400 .................$ 4,400
47 Bulls ..................... $ 268,150 ............$ 5,705
3 PB Open Heifers....... $ 19,250 ...............$ 6,417
6 Plus Open Heifers..... $ 18,200 ...............$ 3,033
Saturday, February 22, 2025
WCC Cow Palace Anita, Iowa
Auctioneer: Jon Schaben
Sale Management: Studer Shorthorns by: Darryl
Rahn
A large crowd gathered at the WCC Cow Palace to assess this years offering of top quality herd bull prospects. The bulls offered were the strongest group ever presented in this leading sale. The snappy sale saw active bidding and excellent prices given for the top quality bulls. Congratulations to Studer Shorthorns, Gilman Shorthorns and Will Cattle Co for the presentation of a top quality event.
$29,000 - Lot 14 - Bull - Gilman’s New Heights 25M. A roan, polled February 7, 2024 son of Gilman’s All In 6K and out of PVSS Daisy 111J. This young stud was one everyone looked for at the sale site. Sired by the popular 6K and out of a top daughter of Times Square. His tremendous muscle structure was much
admired as well as his excellent EPD profile. He will be a top sire in the breed for many years. Offered by Gilman and purchased by Double M Cattle Co, LLC of Rewey, Wisconsin.
$13,500 - Lot 50 - Bull - Gilman’s Sarge 125M. A roan, polled February 7, 2024 son of JSF Big Ticket 131D ET and out of Gilman’s Minnie 10E. This was another of the popular bulls in this sale. He is super long sided with the clean front end all like to see. This is another bull with a strong EPD profile to go with his overall herd bull look. He should be a great breeding sire for his new owner. Offered by Gilman and purchased by Promise Land Cattle of Fishtail, Montana.
$8,250 - Lot 23 - Bull - Studer’s Master Key 89M. A roan, polled March 5, 2024 son of Studer’s Marquis 86G and out of PVSF Dan’s Primrose 009H. This is a high performance bull that has all the pieces to be a top sire. His thickness and his EPD profile were admired by all who saw him. The 86G progeny were a leading sire group in this sale. Offered by Studer and purchased by Six Shorthorns of New Freeport, Pennsylvania.
$8,250 - Lot 42 - Plus Bull - Gilman’s Durham 17M. A red, polled February 5, 2024 son of Bieber CL Stockmarket E119 and out of Gilman’s Beatrice 66K. This is a Durham Red appendix bull
sired by a top Red Angus bull. He was very popular at the sale site. Stout made with a ton of muscle and top of the line EPD numbers. This is a top breeding bull in waiting. Offered by Gilman and purchased by Phil Griffin of New Sharon, Iowa.
$8,000 - Lot 1 - Bull - Studer’s Master Mind 3M. A R/W, polled January 14, 2024 son of Byland Flash 9U106 and out of DSF Sonya 54H. This was another of the most popular bulls in this sale. He is really put together the right way. He is deep ribbed to go with his smooth makeup and balance. He is one that has the look to go with a top EPD profile. Offered by Studer and purchased by Glenrothes Farm of Beaverton, Ontario, Canada.
$8,000 - Lot 18 - Bull - Gilman’s Brigade 3M. A RWM, polled February, 1, 2024 son of JSF Ronan 5H and out of Circlek Gilman Ruby 34K. This is a massive beast that excells in REA and IMF as well as ranking high in all EPD categories. His breeding protential with his new herd is very high. He will be a real performance sire. Offered by Gilman and purchased by Dwight and Max Dach of Verona, Wisconsin.
Loving Farms “Predictable Genetics, Proven Performance”
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Saturday, March 1, 2025 Loving Farms Pawnee Rock, Kansas
Auctioneer: Kyle Elwood
$ 3,458
Sale Management: Loving Farms by: Darryl Rahn
Again this year, this sale offered a set of bulls backed by testing data that is second to none in an auction. The amount of data made available to the buyer in this sale covers vertually all aspects of beef production. Also, again this year, the response from the Commercial segment of beef production was very evident in the sale results. It was a tremendous event. Congratulations to Marty, Scott and their families for the presentation of a truly great sale.
$21,000 - Lot 1 - PB Bull - Ashvalley Statement 3740 - A red, polled September 2023 son of Ashvalley Answer 0260 and
out of Ashvalley Golden Chain 0317. The Ashvalley Answer progeny continue to excell in this program. This bull was easily a leader in this sale group. Great numbers to go with a massive body type and the style and balance to go with it. He will be a great sire of the right kind of performing cattle. Purchased by Bowman Superior Genetics of Green Fork, Indiana.
$15,500 - Lot 3 - Plus Bull - Ashvalley Ronan 5H. A red, polled August 2023 son of JSF Ronan 5H and out of Ash Valley Cumberland 6500. A really stout made sire with a Pacesetter sire and a Pacesetter dam in his pedigree. He has trait leading numbers in many performance categories. He will work in any type of program. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from South Dakota.
$13,000 - Lot 47 - Plus Bull - Ashvalley Ronan 4214. A blue roan, polled February 6, 2024 son of JSF Ronan 5H and out of Ashvalley Maize 2128. This is really good 7/8 appendix bull that has great performance numbers to go with a great herd bull look. He will add pounds to your calf crop on a consistent basis. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Nevada.
$12,500 - Lot 45 - Plus Bull - Ashvalley
Kentucky National Shorthorn Sale 2025
Saturday, March 1, 2025 Kentucky Beef Expo Louisville, Kentucky
Auctioneer: Jeff Stansberry
Sale Management: Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC and Brent Elam Management by: Darryl Rahn
A large crowd gathered in the sale arena for this years Kentucky National Shorthorn Sale. On offer was just an outstanding group of Shorthorn females that were as strong a group as has been offered in this sale in some time. The active bidding during the sale saw an increase in prices given for these top quality females. Congratulations to all the consignors for bringing an excellent group for this sale.
$7,000 - Lot 10 - Open Heifer - RDY Bo’s Traveling 408. A roan, polled August 2, 2024 daughter of Wise’s Innovator MX 833 and out of RDY Bo’s Traveling 201 ET. This one is really good in a lot of areas. Not only is she a great heifer to look at with
her style and balance, but her pedigree is really impressive. Sired by a full brother to the current National Champion Bull from Denver and out of the great Bo’s Traveling cow line. A future donor. Offered by Maddox Reedy and purchased by Meyer Family Shorthorns of Greensburg, Indiana.
$6,200 - Lot 14 - Open Heifer - OSF Caroline BF516. A roan, polled May 16, 2024 daughter of JSF Battlefront 129C ET and out of SFF Caroline 119 ND ET. This fancy youngster was the Grand Champion of the pre-sale show. The Battlefront progeny continue to impress and she is our of a daughter of CF New Deal. A great pedigree for a great young show prospect. Offered by Oler Farm and purchased by Chris Portwood of Versailles, Kentucky.
$5,400 - Lot 6 - Open Heifer - RDY Ali 409. A roan, polled September 4, 2024 daughter of BSG JSF Mr BSG 2207 and out of Lorenz’s MS Slim 19. Another top show prospect here. Beautifully made with a very attractive front 1/3. Her structure and rib shape will make her one to contend with this show season. The Slim Shady sire on her dam’s side is a definite plus. Offered by Maddox Reedy and purchased by Chris Portwood of Versailles, Kentucky.
Bronc 4238. A black, polled February 14, 2024 son of Ashvalley Bronc 1400 and out of Ashvalley Lucy 0284. This is a top son of the Bronc bull that had a great sire group in this sale. His progeny have the performance and body type that put them in demand for beef producers. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Nebraska.
$10,000 - Lot 36 - Plus BullAshvalley Bottomline 3700. A black, polled September 2023 son of Leachman TL Bottomline and out of Ashvalley Cumberland 8741. There was another top notch set of bulls by the Leachman sire that were leaders in many performance categories. Another well made high volume sire. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Arkansas.
$10,000 - Lot 37 - Plus Bull - Ashvalley Answer 3574. A black, polled May 2023 son of Ashvalley Answer 1506 and out of Kruse Margie 402J. Another of the top quality bulls in this sale. This one out a good Kruse bred female. He has a really good profile and will produce the right kind. Purchased by a Commercial Producer from Arkansas.
$5,000 - Lot 8 - Open Heifer - BHL Roan Rose 901. A roan, polled September 1, 2024 daughter of BL Rock Bottom K028 and out of BFC Roan Rose G021. This is a very stylish heifer that has a great pedigree. Demand Soundness on the top side and Evolution on the bottom. She has the added thickness you like and the look to be a great brood cow in her future. Offered by Buckley Livestock, LLC and purchased by Bryan Franklin of Sadieville, Kentucky.
$5,000 - Lot 27 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - DFM Mona Lisa 413. A blue roan, polled April 1, 2024 daughter of JSF Kane Pepper CW 928K and out of CF Mona Lisa 7124 TP ET. This is a beautifully made blue roan heifer that will stand a lot of competition in the show ring this show season. She has a great profile to go with her sound structure. Offered by McCall Show Cattle and purchased by Jayden Howard of Sharpsburg, Kentucky.
Sales Calendar
* To have your sale listed in the sales calendar, you must be an advertiser with the Shorthorn Country.
April 3 - Iowa Shorthorn Association “Iowa Royal” Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com
April 5 - Paint Valley Farm & Byland “A New Brand” Bull Sale, Millersburg, OH
April 3 - Iowa Shorthorn Association “Iowa Royal” Sale, amsonlinesales.com
April 3 - 22nd Annual “Who’s Your Daddy” Shorthorn Bull & Female Sale, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Can.
April 5 - Paint Valley Farm and Byland Polled Shorthorns “A New Brand” Bull Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.
April 5 - Heart of the Prairie Spring Edition, Duncan, Okla.
April 7 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan-Spring Fling Sale, Goodhue, Minn, amsonlinesales.com
April 8 - Peak View Ranch Annual Production Sale, Fowler, Colo., CCi Live Online
April 12 - Lazy Bar F and Double G Shorthorns “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, Okla.
April 14 - Kohlstaedt Farms and Spartan Valley Shorthorns “Promise of Opportunity Sale”, Wellington, Mo., amsonlinesales.com
April 19 - Oklahoma Spring Selections Sale, Fairview, Okla.
May 10 - Sharben Shorthorns and Martindell Farms “Return of the Southern Stars” Sale, Campbellsburg, Ky.
next issue for the Fall 2025 Sale Schedule
April 7 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, and Roan Spring Fling Sale, Goodhue, MN, amsonlinesales.com
April 8 - Peak View Ranch Annual Production Sale, Fowler, CO, CCi Live Online
April 12 - Lazy Bar F, Double G Shorthorns “Red Dirt Treasures” Shorthorn Production Sale, Seminole, OK
April 14 - Kohlstaedt Farms and Spartan Valley Shorthorns “Promise of Opportunity Sale”, Wellington, MO, amsonlinesales.com
April 15 - Missouri Simmental Association Spring Online Sale, amsonlinesales.com
April 19 - Oklahoma Spring Selections Sale, Fairview, OK
May 10 - Sharben Shorthorns and Martindale Shorthorns Return of the Southern Stars Sale, Campbellsburg, KY
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