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Features
Fall 2015 Volume 1, Issue 1 Selecting Replacement Heifers...10
Making a Difference...16
On the Cover Photo taken at Triple T Hereford Farm in Nancy, KY. Purina Welcomes Black Hereford Breeders...29
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BIF Summary...28 Gro-Tec Partners with ABHA...31
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President’s Thoughts Board Briefs Admin Update Chapter News Breeder Spotlight
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Presidents Thoughts
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Tim Tarter ABHA President
hen I am working on the farm and something goes wrong or I mess something up, one of my favorite phrases is “In a hundred years it won’t matter” ! Unfortunately we can not use the same phrase when it comes to the future of the American Black Hereford Association. Every right or wrong decision could have a huge impact on the future of our breed and its success for our children and grandchildren. I know of no one that would say they don’t matter. Each bylaw we change, every rule we impose, every animal we sell, and every time we breed a female, it shapes and directs our future for better or worse. That is why each step we take as an organization must be carefully thought about and planned. We all want to move things forward quickly. In some instances one may question why it takes so long to implement or come up with a solution to a problem. Hasty decisions or policy can result in unfortunate ramifications down the road. That’s why much debate and thought is required in shaping the direction of this association and its policies. As bad as I hate to say it, even with that being said, mistakes will be made. When that happens we can do nothing more than regroup, assess the situation, correct the problem, move on, and learn from our mistakes. In the early 90’s John Gage had an idea. Joe Hoagland of J/N Ranch, the birth place of our breed, had a dream, and today all of you along with every other member is living that dream and making the American Black Hereford an intricate part of the cattle industry. Never in the history of the cattle business has a breed like ours grown so rapidly and made such an impact. A fact we all should be very proud to be a part of. Most of that credit goes to the members due to your dedication, improvement of genetics, promotion, and passion toward making our association succeed. We have something very special that we all are proud of. Just a few short years ago when you said “I raise Black Herefords,” people would say “You do what?” Now the most common question we hear is where can I find one. The demand is over the top and again the credit goes to you, the breeders, for the excellent job that you have done in moving the breed forward. This year has been a banner year for the association in terms of growth and moving forward.
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Your directors have spent hundreds of hours reviewing ideas, and developing ways to make the association better for all of us. Many of those ideas have become a reality already, and this first edition of a member-owned magazine is just one example. I am excited about many more positive steps that will be announced at our national meeting this year in November. In simple terms, the ABHA is on the move, and it is moving forward fast. As much praise as I give to the current board, I cannot give them all the glory. The Hoagland’s and previous directors paved a path for many of the things that have come to pass. It takes all of us working together and exchanging ideas to grow this association. While we will never change our standards or our goal of becoming a high performance, data driven, purebred breed, we will always be trying to pave the path toward making it a little smoother. Like you, I am passionate and I fully believe in what we are trying to achieve. It takes the drive and commitment that this membership has shown in order for us to achieve our goals. What more could we ask for? We are involved in the growth of one of the most exciting breeds of cattle that has come along in decades, at a time that cattle have been at an all-time high, and our biggest obstacle is keeping up with the demand. Who in the cattle business wouldn’t be excited? The prize is as big as we want to make it. As a seedstock producer in this breed, you have certain responsibilities. Reporting data, weights, and doing your best to improve your herd with each generation. If you keep up your end of the deal as a seedstock producer the prize will come. Anyone that wants the prize off the backs of his fellow breeders is not doing justice to himself or his fellow breeders. If you are not willing to do what is expected of you as a registered breeder the answer is simple, raise commercial cattle, and that’s ok. Our business depends on the commercial breeder, but please don’t ride the seedstock trail on your fellow breeders coat tail. We have come so far and still have many miles to travel but I truly feel we have come over the mountains. Our future lies in determining our strengths. If one of those strengths is based upon the quality of our membership then our future is like a shining beacon. ABHA
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Board Briefs
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fter investigating several alternatives for the location and time of the Annual Meeting and Heifer Sale the board voted in its April meeting to once again hold the meeting in Emporia, Kansas and the Heifer Show and Sale at the Eby Ranch. During its May meeting, the Board discussed the fact that it currently has only eight members. Although the ABHA bylaws allow an eleven member board, it does not state that eleven members are required. After discussion, the board voted to leave the three seats open until the next annual meeting thus giving the membership the opportunity to elect those members rather than having them be board appointed. Also in its May meeting, the board voted to hold the National meeting on November 13th and the Heifer Show and Sale on November 14th. The registration fee was set at $100.00 per heifer Tammy Bargen and the sales commission was set at 12%. Monty Lowderman will ABHA Secretary again be the auctioneer and the sale will be carried live online by DV Auctions. Also in its May meeting the board elected Marc Smith as Vice-President. In the June meeting the board endorsed raising the cost of recording F1’s from its current cost of $10.00 to a cost of $25.00. The process of checking background information on the F1 heifer is much more time consuming than that of registering a heifer of ABHA parentage and the Association is experiencing a much greater number of these registrations than in the past. With these issues before them, the board felt that the fee of recording the F1 should be at least as much as the registration of a Cont’d on page 20 calf of ABHA parentage. The cost change will go into effect January 1st, 2016.
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Admin Update Administration continues at a steady pace.
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or those of you I have not had the opportunity of working with yet, my name is Jim Potts. I currently serve as the administrator for the Association. Since the beginning of my employment in April, under the direction of your board of directors, I have been working diligently to improve the efficiency of our record keeping and data management within our breed. The ABHA office was moved in April to Shelbyville, TN. Our files and records are stored in a safe and secure place. The office phone number is unchanged. Any information that has been changed including new Registration Applications, Weaning/Yearling Weight Sheets and any other administrative documents needed has been posted to the ABHA website. I would encourage all of you to visit the website on a regular basis. It is updated constantly. Chad Jones, the Chairman of our Website Committee, does a great job along with those committee members in implementing interesting and useful information on the website. All changes and updates are done by that committee and are approved by your board of directors before being implemented. We are working on a new brochure that should be ready by the national meeting. This will be full of new and updated information about our breed that will be a great tool in recruiting new members. Our breed and Association is growing rapidly. This year the number of registrations, performance data submitted and annual memberships have greatly increased. We now have breeders in 35 states, along with Canada and Mexico. Everyday I spend 2 to 3 hours on the phone with new members and breeders that are interested in becoming a part of the ABHA and the success that we are all having in the purebred business. I encourage all of you veteran ABHA members that have been in the registered business for some time to assist and encourage our new members in any way you can. It is vital to our success and growth that our membership understands the importance and the correct way to submit the data on their cattle. It is a very important part of being a responsible breeder. As your administrator, it is my job to accurately record the data you send me and return your information to you promptly. In the past few months we have implemented several improvements that have made things easier for members and the administration office. Your Board of Directors and I are working on many different areas that will make our cattle data more accurate and more useable for you and our customers. I will be making a full report and announce many new and exciting tools at the National meeting in November. The national meeting and heifer show is going to be very exciting this year. We have a full schedule of events planned and I encourage all of you to attend. This is an excellent place to promote your operation, meet breeders from around the country and
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have a chance to add some quality cattle to your herd. The quality of the heifers this year is the best ever to be offered. The Junior Show will be the morning of the sale. These juniors work very hard and do a fabulous job in presenting and promoting our breed. Please come out to the show that morning and help support them. There are a couple of problems we are encountering that I need your help with. The transfer process is one area of concern with some members. In the ABHA Rules & Regulations Section 5, RULE 5.2(A) states “PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSFER. It shall be the duty of the transferor (seller) to apply for and to pay the transfer fee. There shall be a transfer fee for all transfers. Including transfers upon registration.” The Board of Directors has instructed me to start enforcing this rule. As of November 1, 2015 I will no longer be able to transfer an animal unless it is sent to us by the seller. You can no longer give the papers to a buyer and tell them they will have to transfer the animal. If this occurs I will have to return the paperwork to the individual who sent it. Additionally some are selling animals unregistered and telling buyers they will have to register them. In the ABHA Rules & Regulations Section 2, RULE 2.4 states “To register an animal with the Association, the owner of the dam at the time of calving shall submit a complete, accurate, and properly signed registration application on the form provided by the Association with the correct registration fee.” This means if you sell a 2-year-old animal to someone that you have not registered. The owner of the dam at the time of calving must submit the registration paperwork for the animal and then a transfer must be accomplished to change ownership. This has been enforced since August, we do not have a lot of this happening but be aware that if you purchase any unregistered animals you will not be able to register them, only the owner of the dam at the time of birth can register that animal. One of the most exciting aspects of my job as the ABHA administrator is getting to see firsthand the improvements that ABHA breeders are making in our breeds genetics. The quality and data submitted just keeps getting better. With that being said I anticipate a huge spring registration run from September through November. Approximately 75% of ABHA calves are spring calves. This means that registration returns may slow down from the 10 day turn-around I have tried to maintain since I started in this position. Please be patient during that time. If you have any questions call the ABHA office phone at (913) 677-1111. If I am available I will answer the phone from 7am until 11pm Monday – Saturday. If I cannot answer please leave a message and I’ll contact you as quickly as I can. These first few months have been a pleasure serving the ABHA and I hope it can continue as we expand and grow. See you in Emporia! ABHA
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Raising vs Purchasing Replacements
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olorado State University researchers (Gutierrez and Dalsted) conducted an in-depth economic analysis of raising replacement heifers up to 31 months of age, the time at which their first calves were weaned. They calculated break-even values that were based upon all costs, minus the value of the first calf at weaning. Depending upon heifer retention rates and reproduction rates, heifer break-even values ranged from $601-$733 when production costs were normal (expected). If production costs were 15 percent higher than expected, the range was $692-$832. If production costs were 15 percent lower than expected, breakeven values ranged from $407-$634. Depending upon the situation, heifer breakeven values may differ by as much as 100 percent ($832 vs $407). Therefore, it is worth the effort to estimate the cost of producing a replacement heifer in your operation. If you find the cost to be inordinately high, one of two things should be done: (1) examine the total heifer development program and make the changes needed; or (2) consider purchasing replacements, if they can be bought at a price, and level of quality, that makes it economically advantageous to do. Of course, when purchasing replacements, herd health implications must be given serious consideration.
Economically Important Traits
Consider the following list of traits when selecting replacement heifers. 1. Early growth (weaning and yearling weight) 2. Early puberty 3. Fertility 4. Ease of calving 10
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5. Milking ability 6. Structural soundness 7. Temperament (disposition) 8. Fleshing ability 9. Muscle thickness 10. Frame size
Early Growth—Weaning and Yearling Weight
Historically, many commercial producers have selected the heifers with heaviest actual weights at weaning time for two reasons: (1) larger heifers tend to be older, which means they are out of earlier calving cows; (2) the larger heifers tend to be out of the heavier milking cows. However, there is some risk in selecting extremely heavy heifers. If overfat, their milk production could be reduced because of fat deposits in the developing mammary tissue. Furthermore, extremely fast-gaining heifers may have a slight endocrine (hormone) imbalance which could lower their fertility. Many producers have said that their largest heifer often fails to rank high in productivity, as a mature cow. Nevertheless, weight is what a commercial cow-calf producer has to sell. Research shows that the weight of the calf is closely related to biological efficiency (pounds of calf produced per pound of TDN consumed by the cow-calf unit). However, keep in mind that as intense selection pressure on growth continues, three problems can occur: (1) higher birth weights, (2) larger mature cow size along with increased maintenance requirements that may be too high, and (3) steers that finish out at higher than optimum slaughter weights (1,100-1,350 lb.). Weaning weight and yearling weight are moderately to highly heritable traits (.25-.50) which means that selection for early growth is effective. As a rough guide, heifers that have within-herd weaning weight ratios below 90 (herd average 100) should be considered as candidates for culling in a commercial herd. In a purebred herd, the heifer’s EPDs for weaning and yearling weight should be used when making selection decisions on growth.
Early Puberty
The younger a heifer begins to cycle, the better are her chances of conceiving at a date that will allow her to calve at 24 months of age. Early puberty is moderately to highly heritable and appears to be positively related to the heifer’s future reproductive efficiency. Research at the US Meat Animal Research Center shows that age at puberty ranges from 10-14 months across various breedtypes. There also was a tendency for the higher milk, lower lean breedtypes to reach puberty at a younger age than the lower milk, higher lean breedtypes. Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a system of
rectally palpating heifers one month prior to their first breeding season and assigning them a reproductive tract score (RTS), which is an estimate of puberty status. Scores range from 1-5, where one is infantile and five is a cycling heifer with a palpable corpus luteum. This trait was shown to be moderately heritable (.32). Heifers having scores of one and perhaps two could be considered potential candidates for culling. Research also shows that bulls with a larger scrotal circumference (SC) tend to sire heifers that reach puberty at an earlier age than bulls with a smaller SC. In those breeds that have SC EPDs, Cont’d on page 12 breeders should use them to improve age at puberty.
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Fertility
Heritability estimates of fertility (pregnancy rate) show fertility to be a lowly heritable trait (.00-.10). But, because reproductive rate is so important economically, do not ignore it in a selection program. Over time, culling heifers that fail to conceive within a set breeding season should enhance cow herd fertility. When visually evaluating heifers, avoid extremely masculine appearing females; they could be marginal in fertility. Overly-refined, frail appearing heifers should also be discriminated against. However, the real test of fertility in a group of heifers is a high first-service conception rate, and a high pregnancy rate at the end of the breeding season. Good goals would be 60-70 percent first-service conception rate and 90-95 percent pregnancy rate after no more than 65 days of breeding.
Ease of Calving
will not be disproportionately large at birth. Some producers are measuring PA in their heifers before breeding season and culling those below a specific threshold level. Dividing PA by a factor of 2.1 can serve as a rough guide to the size of the calf the heifer may deliver without assistance. For example, a heifer with a PA of 180 sq. cm., should be able to give birth to an 85 lb. calf (180 sq. cm. divided by 2.1 = 85 lb.). When making decisions on bulls to be mated to yearling heifers, select those with low birth weight EPDs. As a rule of thumb, bulls having birth weight EPDs within the 15th percentile of their breed can usually be considered calving ease sires. When selecting young, unproven bulls, use the birth weight EPD rather than the bull’s actual birth weight. Because PA is a highly heritable trait (.60), you should be able to make progress in your cow herd by using bulls of acceptable frame size with large PAs, and retaining their heifers. Selection for large PA alone will likely result in larger, higher maintenance cow size. In comparing PAs among yearling bulls, they should be adjusted to a constant age or weight. As with heifers, eliminate bulls from consideration if the PA is below a specific minimum standard. This should be done within a body size category. Allowing size and PA to increase together will likely permit birth weight and PA to increase in a parallel fashion.
Nationally, the incidence of dystocia (calving difficulty) in first-calf heifers averages somewhere around 30 percent, resulting in about a 10 percent calf mortality rate. In some herds, heifer dystocia can run well over 50 percent. In addition to increased calf losses, heifers that require assistance are more difficult to breed back because of the additional trauma that occurs during an assisted birth. Recent research shows that the birth weight of the calf relative to the dam’s pelvic area (PA) is the primary determinant of calving Milking ability Research clearly shows an optimum range in milk production for difficulty. Therefore, dystocia could theoretically be reduced by culling a given environment. For example, abundant feed resources will heifers with small PAs and mating the remainder to sires whose calves
Moderate Size, moderate milk Large size, high Trait breedtype milk breedtype Minimum weaning wt., lb. 425 500 Minimum weaning wt. ratio 90 90 Minimum yearling wt., lb. 600 750 Maximum age at puberty, mo. 14 14 Minimum pelvic area at breeding, sq. cm. 160 190 Minimum condition score at breeding 5 5 Minimum wt. at breeding (65% of mature wt), lb. 700 875 Maximum age at conception, mo. 14.5 14.5 Maximum services per conception 2.0 2.0 Minimum wt. at calving (85% of mature wt), lb. 900 1,150 Minimum conformation score (17-point scale) 13 13 Minimum frame score 4 5 Maximum frame score 6 7 Temperament Calm Calm Average daily 205-day milk production, lb. 12 17 Mature cow wt. (at condition score 5), lb. 1,050 1,350 12
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accommodate a relatively high level of milk (16-20 lb./day). Conversely, lower milk levels (10- 12 lb./day) suited to limited feed conditions such as those in the arid Southwest. Within a breed, the most effective way to improve milk is to use sires, or sons of sires, that have high EPDs for maternal milk and then save their daughters. Retaining heifers out of the heaviest milking cows in the herd should result in an increase in milk production. However, if a prepubertal heifer is overly fat from nursing her heavy milking dam, her own milking ability may be reduced because some of the secretory tissue in the mammary gland may have been replaced by fat. Milking ability is not as highly heritable as growth traits. Heritability estimates range from .15-.30. Consequently, progress from selection for milk within a breed will be slower than selecting for growth. For the commercial producer, the easiest way to increase milk is to crossbreed with a sire from a heavy milking breed.
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Structural soundness contributes to longevity, a trait research shows to be related to cow herd efficiency. However, there appears to be a relatively wide range of acceptability in the physical traits that are involved in structural soundness. The Skeleton. Common foot problems are excessive growth, curled claws, small feet, weak pasterns, shallow heels, and steep pasterns. Common hind limb problems are post-legged, sickle-hocked, cowhocked, and bow-legged. Common front limb problems are steepshouldered, buck-kneed, knock-kneed, bowlegged, splayed-footed, pigeon-toed, and coarse open shoulders. Some of these conditions
are interrelated. For example, some cattle are too straight throughout their skeleton: post-legged, steep shouldered, buckkneed, and steeppasterned. When this condition (inadequate joint angulation) is severe, it can reduce a heifer’s longevity in the herd. The Eyes. Pigmentation of the eyelid and skin around the eye is a positive trait because cattle with no pigment are more predisposed to cancer eye. Pigmentation is a moderately heritable trait (.30-.40). In areas where there is a great deal of bright sunlight and a high incidence of cancer eye, producers prefer the eyeball to be “hooded” or “shaded” by a heavy eyebrow. Thus, discriminate against cattle with prominent eyes (pop-eyed). The Jaw. Jaw defects are uncommon. However, “parrot mouth” (overshot) is seen occasionally. This condition could impair the heifer’s foraging ability. The Mammary System. It is difficult to assess the mammary system on virgin heifers. However, it is wise to avoid heifers whose teats are barely visible and appear to be embedded in a nest of long hair and fatty tissue. Avoid Bos indicus heifers whose teats are too long and too thick. Furthermore, discriminate against daughters of “balloonteated”, “pendulous-uddered”, and “goat-uddered” cows. Temperament (Disposition) Research shows temperament to be a transmissable trait, ranging from approximately .15-.40 in heritability. Cattle with extremely bad temperaments are difficult to handle and dangerous. Furthermore, extremely nervous females have a lower A.I. conception rate than quiet females. Therefore, it is wise to cull heifers having bad dispositions because they are apt to Cont’d on page 14 create problems in overall herd management.
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Fleshing Ability
Heifers that flesh (fatten) easily are generally easy-keepers in the cow herd. They can maintain body condition on lower-quality feeds and less total feed energy. They are more apt to breed back on schedule year after year. Beyond a certain point, however, fleshing ability is a liability because it runs contrary to the consumer’s desire for leaner cuts of beef. Fertility is apt to be reduced in overfat heifers. The goal is to avoid the extremes: (1) heifers that are obviously too lean and “hard-doing” in their appearance; and (2) heifers that are predisposed to becoming overly fat. When purchasing replacement heifers, it is important to determine how they were fed before making decisions on their condition or fleshing ability. If they have received an adequate diet, their condition score should be a minimum of 5 (on a 1 to 9 scale).
Muscle Thickness
In recent years, there has been an emphasis on greater muscle thickness, which is related to muscle-to-bone ratio in the carcass. Some research results suggest that long-term extreme selection pressure for muscling could have a negative impact on reproduction traits (puberty, fertility, and calving ease). Here again, the key is to avoid the extremes: (1) heifers that are obviously too narrow, flat, and light muscled; and (2) heifers that are extremely thick, coarse and highly defined in their musculature. However, heifers in the so-called double-muscled breeds are expected to be extreme in their muscle definition.
Frame Size
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Frame size, as measured by hip height, is a highly heritable (.50-.60) trait that responds to selection. The average frame size of the commercial cattle population is estimated to be somewhere around 5.0 on a 1 to 9 scale. Most of the population ranges from 3.0-7.0. Frame size can be used to estimate the weight at which young cattle will reach a given market endpoint such as Choice grade. Today the beef industry tends to discriminate against carcasses that fall much outside the weight range of 600-900 lb. Carcasses that grade Choice within this range likely come from slaughter cattle with frame scores that range between 4+ and 7- . In commercial herds, it makes sense to cull heifers that are smaller-framed than 4 and larger-framed than 7. In purebred herds, an acceptable frame score range will depend somewhat on the breed involved.
Replacement Rates and When to Make Decisions
Assuming a cow herd attrition rate of 14-20 percent , an average weaning percentage 80-90 percent , and a pregnancy rate of 90-95 percent on heifers, it is necessary to retain a minimum of 35-55 percent of the heifer calf crop to maintain a constant herd size. To allow some room for selecting on traits other than fertility, this makes it necessary to retain about 1 ⁄2- 2 ⁄3 of the heifer calves at weaning time. These heifers should be fed a growing diet so as to gain an average of 1.25-1.50 lbs./day from weaning to puberty (12-14 months) and then a second culling decision can be made at that time. Make another cut after a pregnancy exam of the heifers once the breeding season is complete. Make a final culling decision after the remaining heifers have weaned their first calves. ABHA
Chapter News New Southeast Chapter Established Submitted by Debra Kelley, Secretary
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ntil around 2011 the American Black Hereford organization mostly had breeders located in the Northwest or Southwest regions of the United States. As more breeders understood the value of raising animals with such ideal heterosis, it created a challenge to provide a network for breeders in the Southeast region of the country. In late 2014 many wanted to establish an Alabama Chapter of the American Black Hereford Association. We patterned our Chapter after the Kentucky and Texas Chapter in agreement with the American Black Hereford Association Constitutional Bylaws. As we began to organize the Alabama Chapter, we had much interest from other States. Since there were only a few breeders in some of our border states, it made more sense to combine and include them in the Alabama Chapter. Once we decided to expand the Chapter to include other southeastern breeders, we had an overwhelming request from multiple states in the region to join. It made sense to form one Chapter, therefore the Southeast Chapter of the American Black Hereford Association (SEABHA) was formed in April 2015. The Chapter is comprised of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Its Board of Directors are: Gary Merriman, President, Wade Andrews, Vice President, Charles Crow, Constitutional Bylaws, Jim Potts, Treasurer, and Debra Kelley, Secretary. By forming this consolidated Chapter it created a great network of experienced cattlemen and cattlewomen who are eager to assist
a fellow herdsman. It offers an exchange of information that is critical to the success of Black Hereford breeders. It affords the member a means to know what cattle are available for sale as demand exceeds supply in the Southeast region. The Southeast Chapter of the American Black Hereford Association is an excellent example of growth of the Association. Since its establishment, the Chapter has 41 members and it is growing. The Southeast Chapter strongly supports the National organization. We are postured for growth and are swiftly expanding our opportunities in the cattle business. If anyone would like to join the Southeast ABHA Chapter please contact Mr. Jim Potts at (913) 677-1111.
Kentucky Chapter Elects Officers
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he Kentucky Chapter of the American Black Hereford Association, the Kentucky Black Hereford Association (KBHA), held their 2015 annual meeting on August 2, 2015. Elections were held for President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. The newly elected officers are as follows: Robert Walters, President; Wayne Flynn, Vice President; and Sandy Mullins, Secretary/Treasurer. Considerable discussion was held in regards to the future advancement of the Association. Many opportunities for growth and development were identified and will be explored by the new officers. The newly elected officers will begin the task of developing a mission and vision for the association, review the by-laws, and develop both long-term and short-term goals. The KBHA officers and members are excited about the future of Black Herefords in Kentucky. ABHA
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Escondido Ranch: Generations of Experience Situated in the heart of South Central Texas brush country are the Escondido Ranches, a ranching tradition that started in 1840. Lynn and Barbara DuBoses’ family has always had a love for Hereford cattle, documented by a ship’s manifest from their arrival in that region that listed saddles, horses, draft horses, oxen, and a red and white bull. The DuBoses’ have spent their lives cattle ranching, as did their family before them. The homestead brags of a glorious past in the cattle business, and have produced, sold, and delivered cattle all over Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas decades before the cattle drives were made famous with the introduction of the railroad.
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Lynn’s father started raising purebred registered Herefords in 1947. Since that time, the business has grown into a four herd operation that boasts three Black Hereford herds and a Black Hereford/ Beefmaster commercial operation that is second to none in the region. The key to the ranch’s success, say the DuBoses’, is their two sons. The oldest son, Duane, is the Chief of Police in Kenedy, Texas. He handles the majority of the ranch administration duties, attends conferences, and helps when needed with the cattle. Wesley is the muscle of the ranch. While working full time as a tractor mechanic for a regional dealer, he also takes care of all the equipment Escondido Ranches are in a region of Texas that on the ranch and takes care of all the livestock needs. usually averages 28-29 inches of rainfall annually. The commercial operation enjoys the advantages Unfortunately, the last six years have seen only 1213 inches of rainfall annually. This has had a severe of the heterozygote crossing of Black Hereford bulls effect on Escondido’s plans for growth, providing with their Beefmaster cows. “The resulting offspring,” only enough forage for the existing herds and making says Lynn, “are solid from head to hip, and bring expansion plans difficult. Despite this dire situation, that coveted premium price when sold.” When the Lynn and Barbara’s pioneering spirit keeps them American Black Hereford Association first formed, it looking for opportunities to increase their herd was a natural fit for the DuBoses’. This association
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allowed them to produce the Hereford genetic with a black white face. They are part of a group of founding members of the Texas Black Hereford Association, which operates under the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the ABHA. They stress that their success comes as a result of Hereford genetics. Lynn notes that they are constantly adding red Hereford genetics into their herd, which in turn, increases the Hereford percentage in their blacks. The farm has already produced two 97% calves with the coveted black color.
pattern in their calves.
Like most breeders, they breed for desirable traits. Lynn likes a straight back and belly, muscling, moderate neck length, docility, and a nice Hereford pattern. Although they have some speckled faced cows, they prefer a traditional black white Hereford
Lynn says the future for Black Herefords is bright. The nationwide acceptance and response from breeders of Herefords, Angus and commercial cattle operations ensures that the Black Hereford is here to stay.
The DuBoses’ have purchased bulls from J Bar B Cattle Company, J&N Ranch, Iron Lake Herefords, and from other breeders around their region. They sell around 50 registered animals annually, making them on of Texas’ largest breeders. Their main herd sire is Iron Lake 1108LK, purchased from Dimitri Mataragas. This 8615 “Kansas” son out of a 3136 daughter is proving to be a great addition to the Escondido bull battery.
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Making a Difference By Carey Brown
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ur world is different and negative headlines are everywhere you turn. Times are changing and technology is changing even faster. Our youth see these headlines all over social media. That may be why the good stories seem to stick out more today than ever before. Not only is this a positive story regarding youth, but also about someone in the cattle industry, and even better yet, someone in the Black Hereford breed. Melissa Marchant is 15 years old, and currently attending Strother High School in Seminole County, Oklahoma. She is a co-owner of Moo Ranch, along with her parents, Ken and Mary Marchant. Being raised on a farm, Melissa knows the hard work that goes into the daily chores on a farm. She has helped her parents in every aspect of farm life and the valuable skills she is learning at home are paying off with leadership positions in her FFA Chapter at school, serving as the 201516 Vice President. Continually adding to her list of accomplishments, Melissa has also started showing this year with her heifer named, Moo.
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“We are very proud of Melissa and all she does,” stated her father, Ken “She holds her own around the farm and we are happy to support her desire to make a difference in the Black Hereford breed.” Her family began raising commercial cattle in 2009. After a visit to an uncle’s in Missouri, Melissa became interested in the Black Hereford breed. Her uncle, Ray Marchant, Marchant Black Herefords, gave her more background on the breed and piqued her interest. After learning more, Melissa and her dad decided to start up their very own Black Hereford herd. In 2012 they bought their first heifer from Ground Zero Farms and their first bull from Marchant Black Herefords. From there, they have hit the ground running and are pleased with the docility of the breed. They now stand at 11 registered stock with some F1’s. It is a combination of her upbringing and opportunities that led her to give back to a breed that she is very excited about. After deciding that they were going to attend the 2015 ABHA Sale and consign a heifer, Melissa wanted to do more. She mentioned donating half of the proceeds
from the heifer to give back. At first, Melissa was just interested in giving back to the Association. However after talking to others, Melissa is interested in starting up a scholarship fund for the junior members interested in attending college. “Being a few years away from college myself, I understand the need and am excited about the opportunity to make a lasting impact for the junior members in our breed,” stated Melissa. Melissa doesn’t plan to stop there either. She is asking others to do the same thing. She doesn’t expect others to donate ½ of the proceeds but she recognizes that anything can help build up a fund to secure a solid base to build on in years to come. She has already convinced her uncle at Marchant Black Herefords to participate as well as the Dynasty Group, R&R Farms and JM Cattle Company, who plan to also donate half the proceeds to ABHA. It is great to see youth stepping up in ways to help build a solid foundation for Black Hereford breeders everywhere. It is encouraging and motivating to see their enthusiasm for the breed and it is people like Melissa that will keep things going. After high school, Melissa hopes to pursue an agricultural path at Oklahoma State University. She will continue to be a voice for our breed and promises, “As long as
I am a member in this organization, I will do what I can to improve the quantity and quality of this great association”. If you are interested in donating contact Jim Potts at 913-677-1111 or email abhablackhereford@gmail.com ABHA
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Cont’d from page 7 During its July meeting the board discussed the current cost of adding notations to a certificate at $5.00 per notation. The board felt that this charge was high and could actually discourage members from adding notations. The board voted to change this cost to $5.00 per event on the registration rather than $5.00 per notation. This change is to go into effect immediately. The board endorsed allowing members to use a credit card for payments to the ABHA in its July meeting. This system is now in use. The board also instructed ABHA administrator, Jim Potts, to get all forms on the website in an Excel format so that members can download them, fill them out, and email to Jim Potts. Jim was also instructed to set up a “shopping cart” on the website as soon as feasible so that members can use their credit card number to pay online. These actions should make our current system of registration simpler for our members. Also, during its July meeting the board again discussed the current bylaw allowing an eleven member board. After much discussion it was decided to elect an additional board member at our November National Meeting and to recommend to the membership for its consideration at the meeting a proposed bylaw revision to permanently reduce the number of board members to nine. There will also be a recommendation to the membership that the board be composed of regional directors and at-large directors as soon as feasibly possible to ensure that a good cross section of the membership is allowed to serve on the board. Most importantly, during its July meeting the board passed a motion to again publish a quarterly magazine. The first issue of this magazine will be distributed in October and will include the National Heifer Sale catalog. During this meeting the board also voted to work with a professional designer to design a new ABHA introductory brochure. It also passed on a motion to revise the current purebred certificate to show the cattle’s actual percentage of Black Hereford as well as its purebred
status. This change should aid both the breeder and the registration process. In the August meeting the board voted to change the performance pedigree rules. The revised rule will allow a breeder to get performance pedigrees on all their calves registered in the current year if they submitted data on at least 2/3 of the calves registered in the preceding year. All existing breeder members will be grandfathered in under this rule for the 2015 year with cattle they register in 2016. Any new ABHA members will be grandfathered in under this rule. Also in the August meeting the board endorsed the action of the prior board concerning registration of a calf from an association approved red bull. In order to register the calf its owner must have a breeder’s certificate. The sire’s owner can purchase the certificates from the association to sell to the calf ’s owner. If the calf ’s owner cannot acquire a certificate from the sire’s owner they will be allowed to purchase one from the association. The board continues to work toward online submission of all data, hopefully the recent actions taken will bring some improvements to the process but the board fully understands the importance of moving forward as soon as it is feasible with online data submission. The board and the Breed Improvement Committee also continues to move forward in the process for the 2015 EPD runs. There have been several conferences with Dr. Riley with Texas A&M University who runs our EPD’s. Jim Potts is currently working to “clean-up” errors and glitches in current registrations. Dr. Riley has expressed confidence that our EPD consistencies should continue to improve with our growing database. Dr. Riley also has suggested a slight modification to our base numbers to bring our breed EPD’s more in line with the AHA and AA EPD calculations. He has also asked that we consider revising our contemporary group number up from four to a greater number, this too would improve our EPD accuracies ABHA
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New Members Alabama Crane Farms Van Crane 2902 Desoto Parkway • Fort Payne, AL 35987 (256) 845-6443 • Cell (256) 996-3385 cranefarms1@gmail.com
Hall’s Dump Trucking Edward Allen Hall 704 West Heaston St Winchester, IN 47394 Phone: 765-584-3170 • Cell: 765-546-0841
Sanders Farm Craig Sanders 934 S Fleahop Road • Eclectic, AL 36024 Cell: 334-799-2860 craigandlaurasanders@gmail.com
Jenkins Cattle Ranch Daniel and Kyla Jenkins Josh and Heather Jenkins 584 S. Washington St • Dale, IN 47523 Josh 501-607-4658 • Daniel 812-309-0094 jenkinscattleranch@gmail.com
M3 Farms Bill C. Miller 486 Upton Road • Dothan, AL 36305-5149 Cell: 334-791-3199 • Business: 334-791-3199 bill@amalighting.com Arkansas Michael & Carrie Davis 8906 Trulock Bay Road • Sherrill, AR 72152 Phone: 870-879-4805 • Cell: 870-692-0734 carriedm2k@sbcglobal.net Shock Therapy Farms Todd Brown 304 Nevada 120 •Rosston, AR 71858-8120 Phone: 870-899-2821 •Cell: 870-703-2821 Business: 870-899-2821 todd.brown@southarkelectric.com MCD Farms, LLC Georgia BF Farm Mark Bengtson & Jodey Fulcher 264 Shorty RD SW Cave Spring, GA 30124 770-334-8608 jas_mar@hotmail.com • jodey71@hotmail.com
Watts Family Farm Randy Watts 260 High Ridge Rd. • Middleburg, KY 42541 Phone: 606-706-0797 • Cell: 606-706-0797 Business: 606-787-5388 randywatts@windstream.net
Iowa Dakota Ranch Kenneth Mann 2377 Dakota Dr. • Pella, IA 50219-7614 Phone: 641-629-1224 • Cell: 641-629-1224 kmann1951@yahoo.com
Louisiana Wiggins Acres, LLC Aubrey L. Wiggins, Jr. or Michelle Wiggins 16033 Wiggins Drive • Pride, LA 70770-8737 Phone: 225-279-4634 • Cell: 225-454-8525 total_tire@bellsouth.net
Kansas Drimmel Farms Larry B. or A. Donna Drimmel 7136 Hamilton Rd. Effingham, KS 66023 Phone: 913-255-2301 Larry: 913-426-0593
Michigan Albus Black Herefords John Albus 214 N. 192nd Ave • Hesperia, MI 49421 Phone: (231) 854-9812 JOHN.ALBUS@HEALTHWEST.NET
GT Farms LLC Carol and Scott Blaney 21756 Turner Rd. • Easton, KS 66020-7276 Phone: 913-775-1447 • Cell: 913-306-8489 Business: 913-775-0245 blaneycm@hotmail.com J. C. Hope Jerry Clinton Hope Jr. 13076 Ness Road • Altamont, KS 67330-9375 Phone: 620-252-9747 • Cell: 620-252-9747 pbear812@gmail.com
Illinois Lone Pine Farm Kyle and Liz Miller 11893 Springfield Rd • Tremont, IL 61568 309-339-2694 millerlonepine@hotmail.com
Knackstedt Herefords Baxter & Madison Knackstedt 686 Chisholm Road • Inman, KS 67546 Phone: 620-899-6814 baxterknackstedt50@gmail.com
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Sweet T Farm Pete & Gayla Szak 1040 Hick Hardy Road • Cynthiana, KY 41031 (H) 859-484-2265 • (C) 859-684-1509 pjszak@yahoo.com
Small Acres Farm Donald Seals 4116 US Highway 231 Loogootee, IN 47553-5123 Phone: 812-644-7447 smallacresfarm13@gmail.com
Brower Creek Cattle Matt B. Marsh 1862 Airport Road • Sylvania, GA 30467 (912) 857-3814 • Cell (912) 425-0365 bcc_herefordcattle@hotmail.com
Indiana Acorn Ridge Steven Jones 10131 Spout Springs Rd. • Shoals, IN 47581 Phone: 812-247-3168 • Cell: 812-295-6412 Business: 812-295-6412
Kentucky Lone Cedar Cattle Company Brad and Lori Shea Owen 509 State Route 131 • Mayfield, KY 42066 Phone: 270-247-6143 • Cell: 270-804-9302 bradowen29@yahoo.com
Twin County Ranch Homer McCoole 12805 State Highway 7 • Atchison, KS 66002 913-367-2582
Matthews Farm Services Mark &Dedra Matthews 965 N. Aurelius Road • Mason, MI 48854 Phone: 517-676-2879 Minnesota MBK Black Herefords Michael and Bridget Kroening 37830 410th St. SE • Fosston, MN 56542 Phone: 218-435-2033 • Cell: 218-230-1173 mikekroening@icloud.com Mississippi Bradley Farm Brian Matthew Bradley 28 CR 768 • Corinth, MS 38834-7306 Phone: 662-286-5968 • Cell: 662-415-1547 Brenda-bradley7@yahoo.com Lazy L Farm Robert Langley 166 Gay Bierce Rd •Lucedale, MS 39452 Phone: 601-766-5155
New Members Missouri Unterbrunner Black Herefords Cunningham Cattle LLC David Unterbrunner William Cunningham 41380 222nd St. • Artesian, SD 57314 368 Noigo Road • Southwest City, MO 64863 Phone: 605-772-2102 • Cell: 605-354-0030 Phone: 417-669-1959 dunterbrunner@yahoo.com Gametamer1@yahoo.com Tennessee Follow Thru Farms Whitson Farms Devon, Hayden & Gunnar Fisher Jeremy Whitson 2478 Farm Road 1170 • Verona, MO 65769 135 Sandy Rd. • Algood, TN 38506 417-207-5501 Phone: 931-510-5505 ft2simmental@gmail.com whitsonfarms@yahoo.com Nevada Lefeber Livestock David & Kayla Lefeber 458 Mnt City HWY #14 • Elko, NV 89801 Cell: 775-778-1416 lefeberlivestock@gmail.com
D&D Farms Stephanie and Jonathan DeFoe 825 Footbridge Road Lynnville, TN 38472-8038 Phone: 931-424-8462 • Cell: 931-205-3041 skdefoe0113@gmail.com
North Carolina GSM Lookout Farms C. Kenneth Stines 730 Jenkins Valley Road Alexander, NC 28701-8720 Cell: 828-231-2625 •Business: 828-225-8244 kstines@msdbc.org
Woolfolk Farms Scott Woolfolk 131 Hallie Anderson Rd. • Jackson, TN 38305 Cell: 731-571-7399 Woolfolkfarms@yahoo.com
Flying “W” Ranch Larry and Rowdy Walker 5120 St. Mary’s Rd. • Hillsborough, NC 27278 Phone: 919-732-4889 rowdyKim@gmail.com Oklahoma Circle I Ranch Darell Moyer 5500 NE Lincoln Rd. • Idabel, OK 74745-2413 Phone: 580-212-5644 • Cell: 580-212-5644 Business: 580-286-5644 dmoyer@moyerequipment.com JL Cattle Jeff Anderson 4809 W. Wood Road • Waukomis, OK 73773 Phone: 580-747-1067 janderson@spriha-green.net South Dakota Cassens Wishbone Ranch Danny or Ken Cassens 11594 Tall Grass Road Edgemont, SD 57735-7332 Phone: 605-662-7554 ken.cassens@gmail.com Milliron L3 Farms and Feeders Ryan and Jennifer Leischner 28112 408th Ave. • Parkston, SD 57366-6210 Phone: 605-928-7314 • Cell: 605-933-0247 ryan.leischner@fcsamerica.com
Texas Bacica Farms Mike Bacica P.O. Box 244 • Flint, TX 75762-0244 Phone: 903-894-4638 Business: 903-894-3503 MBPGA@aol.com Craig’s Ranch Craig Shuptrine 2678 FM 23 West • Rusk, TX 75785 Home: (903) 683-5760 • Cell: (903) 721-5146 Email: craigshup@yahoo.com Eastgate David W. Dougherty 631 Bismark Street • Seguin, TX 78155-4624 Cell: 670-989-8451 tjddave@hotmail.com GKB Cattle Gary and Kathy Buchholz PO Box 2807 • Waxahachie, TX 75168-8807 Phone: 937-0417 • 214-537-1306 admin@gkbcattle.com Inspirational Valley Ranch Jolene Bean 4575 C.R. 137 • Gatesville, TX 76528 beanski@sbcglobal.net 254-865-8451
J & K Bishop Ranch, LLC Harold Joe Bishop, Jr. 11213 S. FM 99 • Karnes City, TX 78118-6448 Phone: 830-780-3897 • Cell: 830-299-1492 jbbr78118@yahoo.com Lightning C Ranch Wes Chandler 640 CR 292 • Garrison, TX 75946 Cell: 936-554-7126 chandler_w6@yahoo.com Murray Land & Cattle Co. Doug Murray 16631 County Rd. 165 • Tyler, TX 75703-7803 Phone: 903-570-8884 • Cell: 903-570-8884 Murraypowersweepinc.@yahoo.com Smalley Ranches Cory J. Smalley 1201 FM 107 • Gatesville, TX 76528-4165 Cell: 254-368-4153 • Business: 254-368-4153 Fax: 254-865-5441 cory@cjsconcretellc.com TCJ Medical LP Alicia Groff 1184 CR 200 • Giddings, TX 78942 832-385-3380 West Virginia Thorny Creek Farms Stephen Dilley / Bryan Dilley 8351 Browns Creek Rd. Dunmore, WV 24934-9050 Phone: 304-799-7434 TCFBlackherefords@yahoo.com Wyoming Greg BeFus P.O. Box 147 • Torrington, WY 82240-0147 Phone: 307-532-2650 •Cell: 307-256-0823 GregBeFus@gmail.com Out of Country McElroy Herefords John and Dorothy McElroy Box 185 • Charlie Lake, B.C., Canada VOC 1H0 Phone: 250-785-6074 • Cell: 250-261-3412 jrmcelroy52@yahoo.ca Rancho El Halcon Promotora Ganadera los Compaadres SPR de RL decv. Municipio Saucillo, Chihuahua Mexico Phone: 915-249-8822 progacam@gmail.com • licod@hotmail.com
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Upcoming Events October 2015
January 2016 January 5-24 National Western Stock Show, Denver January 27-29 NCBA Convention, San Diego, CA
Oct 21- Nov 1 American Royal Livestock Show, Kansas City Oct 22 J&N Ranch Fall Female Sale Oct 28-31 National FFA Convention, Louisville, KY
February 2016
November 2015 Nov 3-20 North American International Livestock Expo, Louisville, KY Nov 14 ABHA Annual Meeting, Emporia, KS Nov 15 National Black Hereford Heifer Sale, Emporia, KS
February 10-13 National Farm Machinery Show, Louisville, KY February 13 J&N Ranch Spring Bull Sale
March 2016
March 21 Baxter Angus Production Sale, Rockham, SD March 25 Black Is the Color Sale, Horse Cave, KY
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Juniors Corner By Jacob Smith.
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Above: Colton Cox at the Junior Beef Round Up in Raleigh, NC. Right: Colton Cox at the Hickory Livestock Show, resting and bonding, before the ring after finishing all of the washing, combing and trimming.
s school starts and summer comes to an end, I hope every Junior had the opportunity to exhibit some type of animal or project at a fair or open show. The Black Hereford Junior Association continues to grow with new members and new genetics. More and more opportunities to show Black Hereford cattle are just around the corner. I challenge every breeder young and old in the Black Hereford breed to grab a halter and pick out that special animal and show it where the opportunities exist. By taking Black Herefords to county and state fairs or open shows around the nation adds value to not only the animal itself but the Black Hereford Breed as a whole. I would like to thank JM Cattle Company for hosting a junior and open show at their sale. I would also remind all breeders of the junior show at the National Heifer Sale in November. I encourage all juniors to get involved at the National Heifer Sale and Show as there will be a meeting along with the show. Even though the Junior Black Hereford Association is less than a year old, a passionate promise is shown for the breed. Most important the Junior Associatoin is allowing a place for new friendships to start and building a network of breeders to make the American Black Hereford Association a strong breed. ABHA
Share Your Best Shot.... Bring your best Black Hereford photo with you to the Annual Meeting and Show. Judges will select one winner from the Junior and Adult divisions. Winning photos will be featured on the cover of The American Black Hereford publication. Miss Austin Schroeder, (kneeling) of Schroeder’s Black Herefords in Babbtown Missouri washes her Heifer for the upcoming show in Kentucky. Her cousin, Dunja Schroeder, is helping. A lot of hard work is put into prepping these animals for show, but the girls had so much fun in the process! Austin is currently the Vice President of the American Black Hereford Junior Association.
All photographs must be mounted on lightweight stock.
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INDIANA
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GEORGIA
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KENTUCKY
ILLINOIS
SELBY FARMS Registered Black Hereford Cattle Darrell Selby 270-566-2624
Alex Selby 270-566-8303
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TEXAS Peter Valdez 210-834-2835
Bryan Valdez 830-480-9513
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BIF Summary By Dirck Hoagland
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he theme for the 2015 Beef Improvement Federation’s Annual Conference was “Expanding Focus”. Hundreds of Ph.D.’s from universities around the country gathered in Biloxi, Mississippi, presented their latest research, and discussed their findings with colleagues. We are in the midst of the greatest years the cattle industry has ever experienced. The next 20 years may be the best in history. The nations cowherd is younger than ever. Old cows hold back genetic advancement, so this is a positive trend for the industry. However, we also face challenges. 70% of beef is produced by 30% of producers. With a growing population, it is forecasted by 2050, we will need to produce 70% more food than we do now. At the same time, our industry has become a target for environmentalists that wish to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Fortunately, we have bright people defending our way of life, and their research shows the bigger issue is Americans living in large houses, having inefficient stoves and refrigerators, and shopping at grocery stores with leaking display cases. In fact, food waste may be the biggest GHG producer of all. As usual, breeding management was a top discussion point. The
latest research shows that a 14 day CiDR program is significantly better performing than the 7 day program. Another research project showed that if gestation occurs in a warmer climate, calving ease is lessened by a lower birth weight from hot weather. On the other hand, if gestation occurs where it is cold, the producer has to feed more which tends to lead to a fleshier cow. Higher birth weights can become an issue. One can conclude that environment and management play big roles in an operation, along with genetics. During these good years, some producers may be considering updating their equipment. When the market puts money in our pocket, it is best to make improvements to become more efficient for when times are tough and the market is less favorable. We, as cattlemen take pride in being a Jack-of-alltrades. However, research shows it may be better to do one thing very well, rather than several things just ok. We need to constantly review our “time value”, which cattlemen are notoriously bad at. When working on a project, no matter how big or small, we need to ask ourselves if this is the best use of our time. Time has a cost, and it may be better to pay someone else to do some tasks. It is a great time to be in the beef business. But we all should take this time to prepare for the day when the market turns. There is no denying the fact that the stakes are higher than ever.ABHA
Quietly building…
Quite a Purebred Herd
in Northern Minnesota Our cowherd consists of predominantly Feltons 517, L egac y, and Courier bloodlines to maintain excellent maternal qualities while paying attention to growth and carcass.
2015 Herd Bulls
KPH THOR 1359 • Homozygous Polled Hereford 4029 son out of a Crackerjack dam – excellent carcass and growth JRK 24M EBONY BRUSTOCK 356 • Heterozygous – 98.5% –high percentage, well balanced JRK 368 EBONY STOCKMAN 117 • Heterozygous – 97% – excels in maternal qualities JRK 959 EBONY OZZIE 319 • Homozygous - 93% – balanced growth, carcass, maternal JRK 059 NORTH STAR PETE 442 • Homozygous - 91% – growth, carcass, and maternal all in one package JRK 255 EBONY BRUSTER 439 • Homozygous – 88% phenotypically & genotypically correct with excellent growth JRK 0948 BROCKS PETE 264 • Heterozygous – 88% – excels in carcass, growth, and maternal qualities JRK LEGACY DESIGN 428 • Heterozygous – 81% – excellent feed conversion, carcass and maternal
DNA Tested v Performance Registered v High Percentage Black Herefords Cattle For Sale By Private Treaty
JR Kroening Herefords - Registered Black Herefords
Richard and Julie Kroening • 218-435-1223 • 43419 310th Ave SE • Fosston, MN 56542 • Email: juliek@gvtel.com Minnesota’s First Black Hereford Breeders and Lifetime Cattle Producers 28
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Purina Welcomes Black Hereford Breeders
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t the Purina Animal Nutrition Genetic Supplier VIP, held July 20-22, there were over 200 purebred breeders from all across the country and across a variety of breeds. What was covered during the 3 day conference was a behind the scenes look at how Purina’s Intake Modifying Technology® works, early weaning strategies, bull development and sale preparation, getting cattle started right, herd mineral nutrition, developing heifers through their first calf, and a total brood cow management/ body condition scoring session. The main emphasis on the program was Purina’s Sustained® Nutrition, a 12 month cow care program. The Sustained® Nutrition Program works because a cow’s nutrition prior to and during pregnancy, directly impacts the cows reproductive efficiency and the performance of the calf as a replacement heifer or as a steer. By maintaining consistent cow condition through the Sustained® NutritionProgram, you can fortify good genetics. Passing on the cow’s ability to express her full genetic potential will help you build better cattle for generations to come. Cattle owners learned how Purina’s studies led to the development of the Accuration® line of feed products and programs that contain Intake Modifying Technology®. IM Technology® helps optimize the cattle
Pictured above (left to right): Purina Host: Ron Nulik, Dr.Ron Scott, Ph. D , ABHA President Tim Tarter, ABHA Treasurer Charles Crow, Purina Rep. Justin Wilcoxson. owner’s forage, feed and labor resources by changing and controlling how the cattle consume the supplement or complete feed. These programs help give Purina’s customers an economic advantage. ABHA
Power, Performance, Time Tested. WR Casinova 0712 Homozygous Black Bull
Power: Mature weight 2,346 lbs., Heavy muscled, Incredible thickness. Performance: Calving ease bull. In the last three years he has produced 28 bull calves averaging 78 lbs. BW and 20 heifer calves averaging 71 lbs., with exceptional adjusted weaning weights above 700 lbs. on bulls and 600 lbs. on heifers. Time Tested: This is a five-year-old bull so we have had time to compare his results as well as the results from AI breeders.
Straws: $30.00 | Certificates: $25.00 (Plus Shipping) BW +2.7
WW +42.8
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Thomas, Wyatt, & Raiann Wilson Raising Black Herefords Since 2005 Ranch: 530-528-8719 Cell: 530-941-4923 17725 Reeds Creek Road Red Bluff, CA 96080 wr.ranch56@gmail.com www.wildroseranch.net Fall
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Raising Registered Black Hereford Cattle IN SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
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HOPKINS FARM
David, Sandy & Lathe Hopkins
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417-229-0391 21574 Lawrence 2180 Marionville, MO 65705 dehopkins57@yahoo.com
Gro-Tec Becomes Partner with ABHA
By Carey Brown
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oming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. “ Henry Ford After officially organizing in 1994, the American Black Hereford Association is still a new breed of cattle that is laying the groundwork for the future. Breeders are working hard to produce the cattle needed and the ABHA is thankful for companies that see the work being done! Gro-Tec is one of those companies that have stepped up to support the breed. Gro-Tec initially started when Rick Martin, who was already in the animal nutrition business, felt like he could provide a product that was superior to others that were on the market. He and his wife, Penny, have now been in the business of selling feed ingredients for livestock, poultry and pets, for over 25 years. Gro-Tec currently sells products across the United States as well as shipping to over 14 countries. “We feel like our mineral will bring out the best genetics that this breed is putting together,” stated Rick, “We are happy to offer a superior quality product at affordable and competitive prices.”
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The relationship with Gro-Tec began with a booth at the “The Black is Color” sale last March in Kentucky. George Speigelhalder, Vice President of Sales for Gro-Tec, attended the sale and really enjoyed his time talking with breeders. After meeting with several people and telling them more about the products offered, Gro-Tec formally put together a plan to support the Association. Gro-Tec is offering discounts for all ABHA members and is happy to also donate a portion of the mineral sales bought by ABHA members to the juniors. In addition, they will also be donating product to the silent auction at the National Meeting. “Having industry support in our growing breed is very important and I am thankful to have this relationship and the opportunity to offer an exceptional product to our members,” stated ABHA President, Tim Tarter. Gro-Tec has many different products and is happy to work on custom mixes, if needed. If you are interested in learning more about their product, call 765-853-1246 or email info@gro-tec.com. ABHA
We feel like our mineral will bring out the best genetics that this breed is putting together.
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Debra & Kenneth Kelley 2014 State Line Road • Ardmore, AL 35739 (256) 508-6727 Cell • (256) 420-8573 Home debnkenn@Ardmore.net • kelleyblackhereford.com
Color you can count on in North Alabama Fall
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Sales The Show
Jeremiah & Candace Malone of JM Cattle Company in Lawrenceburg, TN hosted and sponsored a fantastic two-day Black Hereford event. The weather was perfect and the food and hospitality were wonderful as the Genetic Advantage Sale Event kicked off a Friday show and Saturday sale. Friday started with a Junior Show that saw 19 entries from 6 states exhibit Black Herefords and F1 heifers for over $1,000 in cash premiums and sale credit. Kenadi Rumble and SAF Eriskay 514Z, a nice F1 entry, took the Grand Champion honors in the Junior and F1 Divisions. She also exhibited SAF ROSE ANN 557, a Junior Black Hereford Heifer, and nabbed the Black Hereford Grand Championship. Colton Cox won the overall Reserve Grand award with his entry, Triple T’s 214 by 210. Dylan Kiser landed a Reserve Division Championship with his Senior Heifer calf Knight N Gail 914. Austin Schroeder won both Champion and Reserve Champion awards with her Senior Yearling Heifers SBH Temptress B77 & SBH Temptress B80. With a group of nine juniors exhibiting, Emma Merriman was selected for the Showmanship Award with PVF 5367 Sandy X1017.
Triple T Farms, Triple C Black Herefords, Woolfolk Farms, Johansen Black Herefords, Crescent Hill Black Herefords and host JM Cattle Company. A very nice heifer was brought into the ring to open the sale and awarded to Melissa Marchant of Moo Ranch in Earlsboro, OK. The anonymous donor presented it to her because of her generosity and challenge in donating half the proceeds from her only heifer to the ABHA at the National Heifer sale this coming November. Her challenge led to 4 heifers being donated to the ABHA, which is experiencing phenomenal growth. The top volume buyer was Rod Garman of Ground Zero Farms of Watts, OK selecting 7 lots. The sale was a tremendous success according to Jeremiah Malone. We couldn’t have done this without the animals offered by this group of consigners. It made for a great sale, I couldn’t be happier with it.
Genetic Advantage Sale
Lawrenceburg, TN – Sep 19 Auctioneer – Dustin Layton Reported by – Jim Potts 11 bulls-------------$62,100, average -------$5,645 61 females-------$289,350, average--------$4,743 72 lots------------$351,450, average--------$4,881
The Sale
Bidders from more than 15 states were present or online for this first time sales event in Lawrenceburg, TN. 72 Registered and 19 Commercial lots were offered by R&R Black Hereford Farm, Smith Black Herefords,
Additional Lots
19 Comm. Females--$40,825, average----$2,148
Bulls
JO Black Diamond 4C ET, 2/20/14, by JO Bull Advantage JN Y413, consigned by JOBulls, Castle Dale, UT, to H5 Ranch, Bonita, LA -$12,000. 3C’s Barney B04, 8/29/14, by BCKST Black Dynasty Z420 ET, consigned by Triple C Black Herefords, Florence, AL, to DCD Land & Cattle, Don & Carol Dewrell, Holt, FL---$10,500. R&R Closers Boy, 8/29/14, by JN Balder 9498, consigned by R&R Black Herefords, Arab, AL, to Jordan Smith, Edgemont, AR---$8,000. R&R 9405 Tanker, 8/15/14, by JN Balder 9405, consigned by R&R Black Herefords, Arab, AL, to J4 Ranch, AR----$5,750.
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Females
JM Cattle Lady A301, 9/16/13, by WR Curve Bender 8616, consigned by JM Cattle Co, Lawrenceburg, TN, to Burns Herefords, Pikeville, TN-----$13,000. R&R Moler ET Thunder, 10/6/14, by Connealy Thunder, consigned by R&R Black Herefords, Arab, AL, to LC Ranch, Crockett, TX --------$13,000. R&R Absolute Lindsey, 8/17/14, by KCF Bennett Absolute, consigned by R&R Black Herefords, Arab, AL, to LC Ranch, Crockett, TX --------$11,000. JM Cattle Miss X51 1217 464, 10/24/14, KCF Bennett Revolution X51, by JM Cattle Co, Lawrenceburg, TN, to Kenadi Rumble, Loogootee, IN-----$9,750. R&R Miss Bismark R57A, 8/20/13, by S A V Bismark 5682, consigned by R&R Black Herefords, Arab, AL, to Ground Zero Farms, Watts, OK --------$8,500. ABHA
Doing what we love and loving what we do. 2ND Annual Production Sale March 25TH, 2016 Offering Cattlemen Some of the Best in Black Hereford Genetics.
Triple T Farms Tim Tarter 2616 Hwy 1664 Nancy, KY 42544 Phone: 606-305-2289 ngsstriper@hotmail.com www.tripletblackcattle.com Fall
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LC Ranch Presents the Herd Sires
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"THE CLOSER" 9498 Homo Black • 62.5% HB
& His Winning Offspring
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Bulls and Commercial Heifers for Sale at the Ranch
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