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2016 ABHA
ABHA Members Meet in Sedalia...12-15
NATIONAL CHAMPION BULL
ABHA Show Results...16-20 On the Cover Photo taken by Bradley Wilson at the ABHA Show in Sedalia, MO. Have a cover photo? Send to cbrownabha@gmail.com
Also in this Issue: Photography Contest Winners Selected...22-23 Ready for Calving...28 Proper Bull Selection Can Increase Return on Investment...29 ABHA 2016 Financial Highlights...31 Gro-Tec Continues Support of ABHA...34 Traveling East...40 Black Herefords to Participate in KY Beef Expo...42 Students Learn More about Black Herefords...43
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s I was driving home from the ABHA Nationals in Sedalia my head was absolutely spinning from all the excitement of the event. I think everyone that attended and participated left with a lot of excitement toward what I feel was a very successful event. History was made that weekend as the ABHA crowned its first champion animals at a national event. The sale also greatly exceeded our original expectations considering the current market conditions. To top that off we had a record crowd at the membership meeting on Friday night. If you are an ABHA breeder the national event held annually is our Super Bowl or NCAA Championship. It is the major event for the business of the organization that we are members of. The opportunities for you as a breeder and member of the ABHA are endless at this event. In short if you are an ABHA breeder you need to be there! If you weren’t able to attend this year you certainly missed a real opportunity and I hope that you will make plans to attend next year. It is at this event that we can make new contacts, get better acquainted with each other, showcase our operations, learn about the business and state of the breed, and have a great time of fellowship with one another. I don’t know how anyone could have left this event and not have had an enthused and positive attitude about the ABHA and the direction that we are headed. The quality of the animals that were presented at both the show and sale this year was impressive. I think Dr. Johnson, our show judge, was pleasantly surprised. He told me beforehand that he had been hearing about our breed and was familiar with our breeding rules and standards. He indicated to me after the show that he was quite impressed with the quality of the animals that he saw and that the cattle were better than he had anticipated. I think his thoughts and remarks are starting to echo all around the country as our notoriety and popularity continues to grow. Even though the business meeting, show, and sale are some of the highlights of the event, I think that the most important aspect of the weekend is that we all learn from it. I know that we took away a lot of knowledge that we can use in our own program which will help us in improving our herd going forward. As successful as the event was, we are already planning and looking into ways to improve and make next year’s show and sale bigger and better. I have had many of you make constructive suggestions in regards to things you would like to see improved on or changed just a bit. I take all of these suggestions Winter
very seriously and I appreciate everyone’s input. After all, this is your organization and the board of directors and staff wants to do all we can to improve and revolve the event around you the members. As a breed our momentum is growing and it is vital that we keep it rolling and maintain our enthusiasm going forward. I always say no matter how slow, the ball will never start rolling until you push. We have it rolling now, but it only takes a small hill to slow it down. We can never let up or let the ball slow down. Everyday each breeder, committee member, board member, and staff must be full speed ahead. We still face many challenges going forward, as we will in anything in life or business that is worth working for, but we have come so far as an organization and as a breed in a few short years. You as a member should be proud to be able to say that you had a hand in that success story. It has to be a pretty good feeling for you as breeders to know that you are involved in a breed of cattle that, even in the valley of the cattle market, is still strong in demand and that the breed continues to grow. The board of directors is busy planning and working to help move us forward each day, the work never ends and neither does the opportunities. There are so many good things on the horizon that will make us stronger and better as an association as well as be of great benefit to you the breeder. On a personal note, I want to say what a honor and privilege it has been for me that you have allowed me to serve as your president the past two years. There have been many challenges, but more importantly, there have been many triumphs for the association. I also want to thank my fellow board members for all their hard work and dedication. They have been a big part of the success that our association has enjoyed. Everywhere I go and every event I attend vendors and people tell me that they have never seen a more friendly and enthused group of people than ABHA breeders. That says a lot of about the caliber of members we have. Much of our success has come from our willingness to be open-minded and listen to all points of view. We must continue with that attitude moving forward. We are a team and, as a team, we will move forward together. Only God knows what is in the future, I personally try to live every day and approach everything I do with the attitude that He is in control. Therefore, I know that at the end of the day it will all be OK. I truly believe that 2017 holds great things in store for the ABHA and I can’t wait to get started. I hope that you will join me! ABHA
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Board Briefs
G Tammy Bargen ABHA Secretary
ABHA Officers & Staff President: Tim Tarter 606.305.2289 Vice President: Marc Smith, 641.791.9438 Treasurer: Charles Crow, 256.757.8848 Secretary: Tammy Bargen, 402.209.0958 Administrator: Jim Potts, 913.677.1111 Board Members: Thomas Wilson 530.528.8719 Mark Baxter 605.472.3253 Logan Hill 970.629.8807 Dirck Hoagland
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reetings! The weather has changed and it now feels like winter. The ABHA Board of Directors has had a pretty busy last few months. In September a good portion of the board meeting was focused on the 2016 Annual Meeting, Show and Sale final touches. The other main topic of discussion was the new Digital Beef computer system. At that point they were transferring data and reviewing our business rules and everything appeared to be going well. It was also announced that the date and location for the first Black Hereford Junior Nationals had been set for June 30, 2017 - July 2, 2017 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The board voted to purchase the trade show booth that the Hoagland family had to use for upcoming trade shows we will be attending. During October, final plans were made for the annual show and sale. The Digital beef update was going well. A membership committee update was given. Bylaws for the Junior Association were presented to the Board of Directors for approval. A motion was made and passed to approve the bylaws of the American Junior Black Hereford Association (AJBHA). It was also discussed to present a scholarship in 2017. A motion was made and passed to present a $500 scholarship to a junior member at the 2017 Junior National event. In November we had the annual meeting of the membership. After a wonderful day at the first annual National Show members gathered for a social hour and silent auction to benefit the junior association prior to the start of the annual meeting. President Tim Tarter welcomed all members and special guests, Joe Massey and Carey Brown to the annual meeting. Tarter then discussed how it had been approved by the board to move forward with a contract with Digital Beef for a new online computer system. He noted that the conversion process was going well and we were on track. Joe Massey from Digital Beef also gave a demo of the new system and answered questions from members. President Tarter welcomed Carey Brown editor of the magazine to the annual meeting. Carey spoke about the success of the magazine and upcoming issues. She was also the judge of the photography contest. Charles Crow won the adult division and Austin Schroeder won the junior division. State Association updates were given. Robert Walters of the Kentucky association reported that they are planning a state show in February for
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junior members. Duane Dubois reported that he attended the Texas Association meeting in which they talked about how the association can help promote the Black Hereford breed in different areas. Administrator Jim Potts presented the awards from the show. The National Premier Exhibitor of the year went to Ground Zero Farms. National Breeder of the Year went to Ground Zero Farms. Congratulations to Ground Zero Farms. Committee reports were given. Brock Johansen, chairman of the Rules and Ethics committee and Breed Improvement committee noted that they are looking into how we could get into genomic enhanced EPD’s and emphasized how accurate data of weaning and yearling weights will play a big role in this. Tim Tarter, chairman of the promotion committee reported that last spring we did an advertising campaign, there is a new brochure that has been printed and we joined the NCBA and the Beef Improvement Federation. Jacob Smith, President of the Junior Association announced that the first Black Hereford Junior Nationals event will take place June 29- July 2 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Marc Smith, chairman of the membership committee announced that the first scholarship will be awarded to a junior member at the Junior National event in June 2017. In new business the Board of Directors had proposed a by-law change to remove the second paragraph of Article V Section 1. The board voted to remove this back in February and it was pending ratification by the members. Discussion ensued and a vote was taken. It was passed to remove the second paragraph of Article V Section 1 of the by-laws. President Tarter gave closing remarks and the meeting was adjourned. Following the annual meeting of the members the Board of Directors met to elect officers for the 2016-2017 year. Officers are as follows: President – Tim Tarter; Vice President – Marc Smith, Treasurer – Charles Crow and Secretary – Tammy Bargen I would like to thank all those who attended the First Annual National Show we had a great turn out. The silent auction prior to the annual meeting was a HUGE success. Thank you to all those who donated and purchased items. It was a wonderful weekend and we hope to see you all again next year. ABHA
THANK YOU Here at Ground Zero we would like to take some time to say Thank You to some very special people. First we would like to thank Guy Brothers for purchasing our record setting female GZF Foxy D106 at $18,500.. We can not wait to see what this female can do for you and your program. Thank you for putting your faith in us and our program. We also want to take a minute to thank the American Black Hereford Association for all the hard work they put into the 2016 National Show. The hard work and determination of such an amazing Premier Breeder and Exhibitor 2016 organization truly put on a show to go down in history. We greatly appreciate all the the leadership does for the members of this great association and look forward to the Ground Zero Farms future and exciting upcoming events. Rod & Jamie Garman - Owners Dale Pitchford - Herdsman 479-957-2068 groundzrod@cox.net
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dministrative duties continue to increase as membership and the resulting work does the same. The ABHA is hoping to accomplish a few upgrades over the next few months. Key improvements have been implemented and activated. The Digital Beef online registration system was tested in December and is expected to be operational this month! This will allow you to register and manage your cattle online. Additional features will include a herd management tool with the ability to include commercial cattle and registered Angus in your herd database. Other features will allow you to edit your infor mation about your account, u p l o a d pictures for individual animals and p r o d u c e numerous repor ts. Finally there is a lookup tool similar to most associations where you can look up individual animals as well as get their performance information and breeding comparisons with your females. The ABHA office and Digital Beef will provide a help book to give members assistance in using the site, logging into and maintaining their accounts. If you have any questions please call the office at (913) 677-1111 or numbers listed in the email or on the ABHA website for assistance. The first annual ABHA Show was a huge success. This is due mainly to the members and breeders who spent their time, money and came with positive attitudes for this event. We learned a great deal this year and will implement changes for the 2017 event that will improve the experience for all members. We will be in Sedalia, MO again next year, Nov. 9-11. The event will be a day longer. We will start accepting cattle Tuesday afternoon, November 7 until 10 pm and receive them all
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day Wednesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 9 until 1pm. The ABHA Meeting will be Thursday evening at the Best Western Conference Room in Sedalia. The Show will start Friday, November 10 around noon. The sale will then be Saturday at noon like this year. The ABHA Meeting was also a success with 24% of our active members in attendance. They received briefings on the new online system, as well as the standard reports from committees and the president. The mood was happy and contagious as some first time attendees and the “old guard” bid on silent auction items and fellowshipped before the meeting. The ABHA sale set a new record for high selling female at $18,500 for GZF Foxy D106. She was purchased by Guy Brothers Farms of Castlewood, VA after being named the 2016 ABHA Grand Champion Female the day before. Nineteen sale consignors watched as 61 females were auctioned to one of the largest crowds to attend a sale in recent memory. Commercial buyers, as well as seed stock producers, bid on females that averaged $4,009 for bred heifers and $2,480 for opens. The overall female average was $3,143. As 2016 closed out we ended the year with HB & HX registrations up 11%, F1 recordings up 32% and a 4% increase in transfers. Memberships also increased 6% for the year topping any calendar year we’ve had to date. The success and growth of this association is a credit to its leadership and members as all strive to improve the American Black Hereford. Our office wants to take this opportunity to hope you all had a Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year!
FEBRUARY 11, 2017 12:30 PM • AT THE RANCH
Birthplace of Black Hereford Cattle
As 2016 closed out we ended the
year with HB & HX registrations
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JN Balder A426 ET
JN Balder 9405
EPD’S
JN Baldee 818
CE BW WW YW MCE M MWW CW
JN Baldee 405
GO L18 Excel T31 (DLF,HYF,IEF)
CRR Helton 980 (DLF,HYF,IEF) CRR 9B Julianne 405 (DLF,HYF,IEF)
JN Balder B251 HB007528
Feltons Performer 572 JN Baldee 525 YG MARB FAT
JN Balder Z426 ET
KCF Bennett 3008 M326 (DLF,HYF,IEF) SHF Rib Eye M326 R117 (DLF,HYF,IEF) HVH Miss Hudson 83K 8M
JN Balder A426 ET HB004416
JN Balder B251
JN Balder 6449
REA
API
TI
9.1 1.8 59 83 6.9 16 25 -2.1 .03 .29 .010 .32 61.6 35.5
EPD’S
JN Baldee 1251
JN Balder Z426 ET JN Balder 8079
HB003410
JN Baldee 820
CE BW WW YW MCE M MWW CW
YG MARB FAT
REA
API
TI
7.2 3.5 75 117 4.8 21 38 20.9 -.04 .62 -.032 .51 72.1 52.3
EPD’S
JN Baldee 050
CE BW WW YW
MCE
Vermilion 7337 George 3976 Montana Miss 426
M MWW CW
YG MARB FAT REA
API
TI
6.5 3.3 74 109 2.1 22 38 15.4 -.07 .30 -.031 .53 50.0 43.9
SELLING 90 BULLS
JN Balder Y918
JN Balder B417 ET
JN Balder 1905
JN Balder 7130 (AMF) JN Baldee 130 (AMF)
JN Balder 9405
JN Balder Y918 HB002460 EPD’S
JN Baldee 918
CE BW WW YW MCE M MWW CW
Watch a video of sale cattle on our website.
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JN Balder 6449 JN Baldee 405 (AMF,DLF,HYF,NHF,IEF,DDF)
JN Balder B417 ET HB007526
JN Balder 6038 JN Baldee 475 (IEF) YG MARB FAT
REA
API
TI
7.5 4.3 72 111 12.5 16 32 18.5 .00 .60 -.053 .20 80.6 48.6
EPD’S
JN Baldee 050
This sale will be broadcast live on the internet.
Vermilion 7337 George 3976 Montana Miss 426
CE BW WW YW MCE M MWW CW
YG MARB FAT
REA
API
TI
7.0 1.6 56 84 5.2 22 30 -1.5 .12 .51 .048 .34 64.0 39.4
Real time bidding & proxy bidding avaialble.
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Black Herefords in Sedalia Melissa Marchant donated 10% of her bull sale to the scholarship fund. Her mom, Mary, snapped this photo as they were leaving the sale. Melissa went back in the barn to say bye to her bull.
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The 2016-2017 Board of Directors: L to R: Logan Hill (Rangely, CO), Dirck Hoagland (Leavenworth, KS), Vice President Marc Smith (Newton, IA), Mark Baxter (Rockham, SD), President Tim Tarter (Nancy, KY), Jason Schroeder (Westphalia, MO), Secretary Tammy Bargen (Nora, NE) & Treasurer Charles Crow (Florence, AL). Not pictured Thomas Wilson (Red Bluff, CA). There will be Board of Director seats to be voted on at the November 2017 meeting. For information on submitting your nomination for a seat please email Jim Potts at abhablackhereford@gmail.com or him call at (913) 677-1111.
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The Beginning of Something Special
2016 ABHA National Show Results
By Jim Potts When John Gage started this breed in 1997, I wonder if he had any idea how the Black Hereford would take shape? When Joe and Norma Hoagland “picked up the ball”, began a registry and formed the ABHA I wonder if they really knew what was going to happen in such a short time? For 20 years this breed has been developing. In November 2017, members came from all over the country to show off their Black Herefords in numbers far above any expectations. Over 150 animals were exhibited in Sedalia, MO on November 11th as members made a show that will never be forgotten. Founding members, large breeders, new members and spectators alike enjoyed the offering as Dr. Mark Johnson of Oklahoma State University made his selections and as he did, another piece of history was written for our breed. Dr. Johnson commented that he saw a lot of things he liked about the animals and reiterated that he was honored to judge the ABHA’s first National Show and was impressed with exhibition offering.
ABHA Grand & Junior Champion Bull JMCC POWDERKEG X337 1217 581 HB008095 DOB: 12/14/2015 Sire: KCF Bennett Harland X337 ET Dam: JN Baldee 12 Bred & Exhibited by: JM Cattle Company Owned by: McKibben Performance Genetics
ABHA Reserve Calf Champion Bull SBH CONVICT 62076 HB008480 DOB: 01/04/2016 Sire: JO Bull Classic Smith 2008 Dam: Perks 144U Duchess 2046 Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: Smith Black Herefords
ABHA Reserve Grand & Calf Champion Bull SBH BOOT LEGGER 6418 HB008482 DOB: 01/30/2016 Sire: JO Bull Classic Smith 2008 Dam: SBH 4R Reva 418B Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: Smith Black Herefords
ABHA Reserve Junior Champion Bull WCF IRON SLINGER 6C5 HB007402 DOB: 06/15/2015 Sire: ER Iron Man’s Manny Estevan 1BK Dam: CPH Keepsake C38 Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: Walters Cattle Farms
ABHA Senior Champion Bull JMCC JO BF APOLLO CREED 473 HB006685 DOB: 03/08/2014 Sire: Loewen C&L 33N Apollo A42 ET Dam: JN Baldee 1107 Bred by: JM Cattle Company Owned & Exhibited by:JM Cattle CO, JO Bulls & Burns Farms
Congratulations to all winners!
Champion & Junior Champion Percentage Bull JMCC BF IMPRESSION 518 HB006690 DOB: 08/26/2015 Sire: JO Bull Advantage JN Y413 Dam: YJA Black Rose Abbie Bred by: JM Cattle Company Owned & Exhibited by: JM Cattle Company & Burns Farm 16 The American Black Hereford
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Reserve Champion & Senior Champion Percentage Bull GUYBRO SHARPSHOOTER B436 HB005611 DOB: 02/27/2015 Sire: Triple L 1150 Dam: JRK 451 Ms Home Bru Oz 162 Bred by: Rose Ridge Farms Owned & Exhibited by: Guy Brothers Farms
ABHA Reserve Senior Champion Bull GUYBRO SPECIAL FORCES 0911B HB005296 DOB: 06/29/2014 Sire: JRK 368 Ebony Stockman 117 Dam: JRK 961 Bruster Star 255 Bred by: Kreoning Black Herefords Owned & Exhibited by: Guy Brothers Farms Winter
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2016 ABHA National Show Results Percentage Calf Champion Bull SAF ABOUT TIME 657A HB007992 DOB: 03/03/2016 Sire: RST Times a Wastin 0124 Dam: SBH Rose Ann 310 Bred by: Small Acres Farms Owned & Exhibited by: Ground Zero Farms
Congratulations to all participants!
Percentage Reserve Calf Champion Bull GSM RUTH’S BUCKSHOT 0116 HB008377 DOB: 01/27/2016 Sire: Triple T’s 054 by 9405 Dam: GSM Ruth 044 Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: GSM Lookout Farms
ABHA Grand & Calf Champion Purebred Female GZF FOXY D106 HB008261 DOB: 05/01/2016 Sire: GZF In Demand Z102 ET Dam: GZF Y20 Foxy Lady Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: Ground Zero Farms
ABHA Reserve Calf Champion Female SBH STURGIS 6042 HB008484 DOB: 02/16/2016 Sire: JO Bull Classic 2008 Dam: BAXTER BALDER Z709 4103 Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: Smith Black Herefords 18 The American Black Hereford
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Percentage Reserve Junior Champion Bull TRIPLE T’S 365 BY DYNASTY HB008075 DOB:08/26/2015 Sire: BCKST Black Dynasty Z420 ET Dam: Iron Lady 102T Bred by: Triple T Farms Owned & Exhibited by: Triple T Farms & Walters Cattle Farms
Champion & Calf Champion Percentage Female 3C’S LADY RIBEYE D03 HB008126 DOB: 02/14/2016 Sire: 3C’s 114 by Ribeye ET Dam: R & R Rita R74A Bred by: Triple C Black Herefords Owned & Exhibited by: Ground Zero Farms
Reserve Champion & Junior Champion Percentage Female TRIPLE T’S CC SHOWTIME 455 HB007907 DOB: 09/13/2015 Sire: KCF Bennett Harland X337 ET Dam: Triple T’s Future Queen ET Bred by: Triple T Farms Owned & Exhibited by: Colton Cox & Triple T Farms
Reserve Calf Champion Percentage Female JO LADY TWENTYTWELVE SBH 608 HB008681 DOB: 01/30/2016 Sire: NJW 78P Twentytwelve 190Z ET Dam: JO Lady Hybrid 0903 Bred by: JO Bulls Owned & Exhibited by:Smith Black Herefords & JO Bulls
Reserve Junior Champion Percentage Female 3C’S LADY THUNDER C28 HB008147 DOB: 10/16/2016 Sire: Triple T’s Rollin Black Thunder ET Dam: LPH Britney 0827 Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: Triple C Black Herefords
Percentage Senior Champion Female R&R VICTOR LADY HB006768 DOB:11/19/2014 Sire: JN Balder 7334 Dam: SPH Victoria 1001 T5 Bred by: R&R Farms Owned & Exhibited by: GSM Lookout Farms
Champion & Junior Champion F1 Female GZF C19 RYLEE NR/2897 DOB: 02/10/2015 Sire: ECR L18 Extra Deep 9279 Dam: GKB 8224 Lassie A29 Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: Ground Zero Farms
ABHA Reserve Grand & Junior Purebred Champion Female JMCC BF LADY 5152 HB008213 DOB: 11/13/2015 Sire: Loewen C&L 33N Apollo A42 ET Dam: JM Cattle Lady A301 Bred & Exhibited by: JM Cattle Company Owned by: JM Cattle Company & Blazer Farms
ABHA Reserve Junior Champion Female LC KNIGHTS LADY 1505 HB006480 DOB: 0/04/2015 Sire: LC Black Knight 2114 Dam: Heritage 103R 42R Candy 757T Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: LC Ranch
The ABHA would like to thank everyone who came to support the show!
Congratulations ! Reserve Champion & Junior Reserve Champion F1 Female GZF ANNABELLE 202 C263 NR/3025 DOB: 11/26/2015 Sire: COX Upshot 293S A06X Dam: DFF 719T Candace 202 Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: Ground Zero Farms
Reserve Calf Champion F1 Female LC MS ONWARD NR/2890 DOB: 01/18/2016 Sire: Red Hills General W20 Y202 Dam: L C Ms Onward Barbara 1117 Bred, Owned & Exhibited by: LC Ranch
Calf Champion F1 Female WF HAF VICTORIA NR/2932 DOB: 01/04/2016 Sire: H W4 Cracker Jack 1178 Dam: SFA Shaws Miss Blackbird 808 Bred by: Woolfok Farms Owned & Exhibited by: Ground Zero Farms
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2016 ABHA National Show Results Purebred Female Classification ABHA Grand & Junior Champion Pen of Three exhibited by KT Polled Herefords Hemingford, NE ABHA Reserve Grand & Junior Reserve Champion Pen of Three exhibited by KT Polled Herefords Hemingford, NE ABHA Calf Champion Pen of Three exhibited by Kroening Black Herefords Fosston, MN ABHA Calf Reserve Champion Pen of Three exhibited by Crescent Hill Black Herefords Osawatomie, KS Percentage Female Classification ABHA Percentage & Junior Champion Pen of Three exhibited by TE Cattle Spiritwood, ND
Reserve Calf Percentage Champion Pen of Three exhibited by Kroening Black Herefords Fosston, MN
ABHA Overall Reserve Percentage and Junior Reserve Champion Pen of Three exhibited by Kreifels Black Herefords Nebraska City, NE
Senior Percentage Champion Pen of Three exhibited by Maquoketa Embryos, LLC Marquoketa, IA
Calf Percentage Champion Pen of Three exhibited by Baxter Angus Farms Rockham, SD
F1 Female Classification
Thank You
To all who made the 2016 National Show & Sale a tremendous success for our growing Association. A special thank you to our sponsors.
ABHA Overall F1 Champion Pen of Three and Junior F1 Champion exhibited by Guy Brothers Castlewood, VA
KREIFELS BLACK HEREFORDS Thank You
to all the National Heifer Sale buyers
Bulls For Sale Private Treaty
Kreifels Black Herefords Nebraska City, Nebraska Bill Kreifels 402-209-1321 or Tammy Bargen 402-209-0958 kreifels2000@hotmail.com 20 The American Black Hereford
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2nd Annual
ABHA Photo Contest
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he 2nd Annual ABHA Photo Contest was held during the ABHA Annual meeting in Sedalia, MO. It was great to see such great participation this year and the photos were great! Many of the photos will be appearing in future issues of The American Black Hereford. Thanks to everyone who participated! We hope to see you back next year.
1st Place in the Junior Category. Photo by Austin Schroeder
Photo by Haley Guy Photo by Kristin Schroeder
Photo by Kaitlin Jones
Photo by Evelyn Sanda
Photo by Zac Guy
Photo by Kaitlin Jones
Photo by Walker Guy Photo by Haley Guy Photo by Cade Jones
Photo by Alex Selby
Photo by Zac Guy
1st Place in the Adult Category. Photo by Charles Crow Photo by Tucker Guy
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Photo by Austin Schroeder
Photo by Escondido Ranches
Photo by Darrell Selby
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ONE OF THE AMERICAN BLACK HEREFORD PREMIERE SHOW AND SALE EVENTS
IS THE Color Black P ro d u c t i o n S a l e
Sale • Saturday, FEBRUARY 25TH • NOON CT
L . D. B ROW N AG R IC U LT U R A L E X P O SI T ION C E N T E R
Western K Y Un iversity B ow ling Gre en, KY KENTUCKY BLACK HEREFORD ASSOCIATION | KENTUCKY BORN & BRED
2017 Junior & Open Show FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH
Selling 85 Head: OF THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY
26 Top Quality Black Hereford Bulls 4 Top Genetics Angus Bulls 55 Females: Open heifer, Bred heifers, Bred cows 3-in-one cows
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Junior Show KY Juniors only
Open show
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Kroening Black Herefords: Family Focused Farming Located on the eastern fringe of the Red River Valley, just two hours south of the Canadian border lies a third generation farming operation. Near the small town of Fosston, Minnesota where the “prairie meets the pines” is the family grain and livestock farm belonging to Richard & Julie Kroening.
and coming breed using registered Angus and Hereford cattle. They located two bulls at the Bar Z Ranch in Corning, Iowa. Their first two herd sires were progeny of BJH Balder 7504 (HB000001) the first registered Black Hereford bull produced by John Gage at Blue Jacket Farm. They have never regretted that choice. Their first calves validated their idea of producing Black Herefords and they have continued to do so successfully since 2008.
About ten years ago Richard, a parts manager for a local John Deere dealership, saw pictures of Black Hereford cattle. He showed his wife Julie, who The farm goal is to maintain a well-balworked as a crop adjuster, thinking they should look into producing regisanced Black Hereford herd while increasing the Hereford percentage. By tered Black Hereford seed stock. At the “well-balanced” they mean animals that time they were producing commercial are very maternal, grow easy and have black baldies by using Felton 517 and excellent carcass quality. DNA profilLegacy registered Hereford females. ing has been done on all calves since They selected trait leading Angus bulls 2009 to ensure the herd is improving like New Design, Twister, and Bushwacker to produce a black white faced with each new generation. They have calf that brought a premium at the market. After some worked with Igenity, a top genetic testing company, to research they found that the Black Hereford was an up set up custom categories for maternal, carcass quality,
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and performance as well as the standard Igenity production index. They thought their Hereford cows were good producers, but after profiling and using the Igenity results over the last 7 years they produce better Black Herefords each year. They believe that the females they produce now are far superior to their dams and grand dams. The Kroenings herd bulls are all purebred, having above average DNA rankings, EPDs, growth, and the phenotype to match. Fifty-four percent of their calves born in 2016 were purebred, over 87% Hereford, and that percentage will increase as their older F1s are retired. As purebred breeders they believe they owe it to their customers to consistently provide the best animals they can produce and stand behind every animal that leaves the farm. Providing higher percentage bulls for commercial producers means more heterosis in their calves, which means more profitability. This standard has produced a substantial commercial business with the most important kind of buyers, the ones that come back.
2016 Richard and Julie’s son, Mike and his family, took charge of calving and other farm operations while Richard and Julie were away. During that time they rediscovered their love for the farm and decided to move back to live on the home place and become the third generation of Kroenings on their grandfather’s homestead. Richard and Julie have built a new house on the farm and Mike, Bridget, Hunter, Taylor, and Hannah have now moved into the original farm house. With that move JR Kroening Herefords and MBK Black Herefords have combined to create Kroening Black Herefords. They are proud to be grooming a fourth generation of farmers and third generation breeders of Black Hereford seed stock.
Kroening Black Herefords participate in various consignment sales as well as cultivating their thriving private treaty business. They are the premier breeder and seller of Black Herefords in the state of Minnesota and the surrounding region. Richard & Julie invite you to The Kroenings continue to expand. In the spring of call and come by the farm and see their cattle. ABHA
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Ready for Calving?
By Shelby Filley, Ph.D., Regional Livestock & Forage Specialist Oregon State University Extension Service
Support Team and Proper Facilities
It is always best to work with your veterinarian and other people with experience calving out cows. Make sure you have an established working relationship with your support team prior to you needing “mid-night” help. Another must is proper calving facilities. A viable example, outlined in Figure 1, is a simple headcatch for the calving barn and a good calving area floor plan. A regular squeeze chute can be disastrous if a laboring cow goes down in it.
Pre-calving Checklist
Don’t wait until calving begins, set up ahead of time. Here is a partial list of what you should consider. Also, think back to previous years. What did you have to help you then? What did you not have that you wish you did? Go get your supplies together before the action starts. • Ensure proper heifer weight gain • Vaccinate heifers and cows for scours and enterotoxemia • Give Vitamin A injection unless supplement is being fed • When possible, use pastures for calving • Calving lots should be clean and have not been used during the past 10 months • Bring only springing heifers into the lot unless there is enough room to keep heifers scattered • Gather equipment (tail rope, gloves, soap, lubricant, chains,
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bucket, disinfectant, navel dip, etc.) • Be prepare to clean calving barn and stalls daily • Be prepared to provide frozen colostrum if needed
Dystocia (calving difficulty)
Dystocia accounts for major losses in the cow-calf business. We need to do all we can to cut back on this. The main problem is having a calf too big to deliver through the pelvis of the heifer or cow. There are several things managers can do to decrease the amount of calving difficulty; the role of bull selection, nutrition, and exercise is addressed below. Bulls - To cut back on dystocia, you should use a bull that has the appropriate birth weight and calving ease attributes for your cows and heifers. You can choose new bulls based on genetics by using EPD (expected progeny differences) listed with their breed association. Alternatively, you can use a bull based on previous experience with that him as a sire of low birth weight, easy calving offspring. Since it is a bit late for that this year, lets look at a couple other factors influencing dystocia, and revisit the bull issue next newsletter. Nutrition - Proper nutrition is essential for a successful reproductive program. Good heifer development helps the young bovine to be physically (size and strength) prepared to deliver a calf. Heifers should be at least 75% of their mature weight at calving (65% at breeding). Similarly, proper body condition helps the female to be energetically prepared for the calving event. Cows should be at a body condition score of 5 at calving (BCS, scale 1 – 9, emaciated – obese). Heifers should calve at BCS 6. It takes strength and endurance to carry the 100+ pounds of calf and associated membranes and fluids and deliver them in a timely fashion. It is not hard to imagine (or remember) a weak cow or underdeveloped heifer trying to make it through a difficult birthing process. Obese cows are also prone to calving difficulty due to fat filling up the birth canal and causing abnormal presentations. If calving is coming up on you very soon, it may be too late this year to get females developed or to the proper body condition. So, what can be done now with respect to nutrition? Make sure the diet of the animal has the required protein and energy levels for late gestation females. It is a mistake to under feed these animals at this time in hopes that the calf will not grow to be too big to deliver easily. In actuality, under-fed cows and heifers become weak and unable to deliver smoothly, and calves are weak and have difficulty surviving the birthing process. Carefully controlled research trials show this to be true 99% of the time. That is, if in the past, managers were lucky enough to have observed easier calving on a year when they did not feed well, other factors were actually responsible for their success that year, not the feeding. Low protein in the late gestation diet can also result in decreased calf vigor, delayed uterine involution, increased interval from calving to first estrus, and decreased conception rates following calving. Another negative result is poor colostrum production, which leads to poor immunity in calves throughout their lifetime. Exercise – Research has shown that heifers and cows may benefit from moderate exercise prior to calving. It stands to reason that increased muscle tone in these animals would lead to easier calving. The difference in calving ease due to exercise depends on previous shape and condition of the cattle and the management system to which they were accustomed. Heifers and cows held in confinement benefited more than the females provided larger areas such as hillside pastures. Moderate exercise, if needed, could be accomplished simply by placing the hay feeder and the water trough at opposite ends of the field. ABHA
Proper bull selection can increase return on investment By Robert Wells, Ph.D., Livestock Consultant, Noble Foundation he past few years have seen a dramatic downturn in calf prices from historic highs to the lowest prices in four or five years. Unfortunately, some input prices are slow to come down while other inputs still remain high; thus causing a strain on budgets. This has greatly reduced the net profit of most cattle raisers. There is a desire and justifiable need by producers to reduce costs proportionally with the reduced calf prices to remain economically viable in the next few years until prices improve again. One area some producers have considered cutting back on is the amount spent for replacement bulls. This can translate to using a bull of reduced quality. Prices for bulls have moderated along with the calf market, but some producers are extremely hesitant to pay for quality bulls. Rather, they opt for lower priced and lower quality bulls. However during times like now, bull quality is not an area that should be shorted. Bull selection will impact profit for many years to come in the form of the following potential adverse impacts: heavier birth weights, lower weaning weights, lower carcass quality or less desirable heifers to be kept for replacements. Beef producers who continue to produce quality calves with desirable genetics and value-added traits will have the greatest likelihood of remaining profitable during the low of the cattle cycle. Those who do not will likely be in the red and will be "paying to stay in the business" for the next few years. So the question becomes, how can one justify spending more on a quality bull in difficult economic times? For the rest of the article, we will use the following two scenarios. Scenario 1: use an average quality bull that cost $2,750 to purchase. Scenario 2: purchase a high quality bull in the top 20 percent for weaning weight
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expected progeny difference (EPD) that cost $3,500 to purchase. Both bulls will remain in the breeding herd for four years and breed 25 cows per year, totaling 100 calves. The annual cost for each bull on a cow basis is $35.60 and $43.10 for Scenario 1 and Scenario 2, respectively. Annual bull cost consists of all ownership costs, including pasture, feed/mineral, veterinary and depreciation expenses. Therefore, Scenario 2 bull only costs $7.50 per cow more annually to purchase and own compared to the lower quality bull in Scenario 1. This means that bull's calves only have to bring $7.50 to breakeven and pay for the better quality bull. Now, let's take a look at the revenue side of the equation. All calves will be weaned at the same time in early October. Calves from Scenario 1 bull will wean at 535 pounds, valued at $1.35 pound or $722 per head. Scenario 2 bull will sire calves with heavier weaning weights at 600 pounds valued at $1.32 per pound or $789 per head. This is an increase in total value of $67 per calf for the heavier calves from the better bull. The better bull from Scenario 2 will wean a calf that has a positive net difference of about $59 more per calf ($67 minus $7.50) or a total of $1,475 more for the 25 head of calves sired by this bull annually. The total additional purchase cost of the better bull can be easily be made up in the first calving season. As calf prices decline and total ranch profit diminishes, producers must look to increase profits by purchasing inputs that provide a profitable return to the ranch. The above example demonstrates how reducing input costs by decreasing the quality of genetics likely does not result in increased profits.
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ABHA 2016 Financial Highlights
New Members Texas Biermann Ranch Cattle Co, LLC Zachary Biermann 7 Flat Rock Creek Road Comfort, TX 78013 Home (830) 353-1164 • Cell (830) 895-2189 zcbiermann@hotmail.com
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AN IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL ABHA MEMBERS AND BLACK HEREFORD BREEDERS Under the current Bylaws of the American Black Hereford Association it is important to understand what cattle can and cannot be registered and/or transferred to the ABHA. With sales and breeders growing annually here are the details that you need to know: An F1 female is recorded in the ABHA not registered, therefore if you have an F1 it can actually be recorded in the ABHA and in another association without a bylaw violation. But it must be recorded IN the ABHA to register calves in the ABHA. The only way an animal can be registered within the ABHA is if the animal’s sire and dam are both recorded or registered in the ABHA, American Hereford Association or Canadian Hereford Association. If another association issues a registration number for an animal already in the ABHA they can be transferred and used within the ABHA under their original ABHA number. An animal that is recorded or registered with the ABHA can be transferred to another owner regardless of the animal owner’s status. The purchase must be validated by documentation and provided to the ABHA. The transfer fee for Non-member transfer is $20 per animal and can be paid by the purchaser. An animal cannot be registered in the ABHA if both of the parents are not registered in the ABHA. Before buying cattle ask if they are or were registered in the ABHA and insist they be transferred as a condition of the purchase.
Submitted by Charles Crow, ABHA Treasurer
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ur Association continued to build its cash reserves during the fiscal year ending on September 30th, 2016. We experienced growth over the prior year in all income categories and under your Board of Director’s guidance we managed to keep operating expenses at a minimum. We appear to be off to another good beginning for the upcoming year with income in most categories ahead of last year’s during the same period. The Board did take action during the year to join the NCBA, schedule a booth in the upcoming NCBA convention in Nashville, Tennessee as well as to contract with Digital Beef for online registration services. None of these were “budgeted” expenses but were items we had hoped to be able to accomplish if our financial situation allowed us to do so. The National Show and Sale netted an income of $14,738.00 in November and, although this was down from last year’s income the event has to be considered a success in view of the state of the cattle market as well as the fact that we were “plowing new ground” with the addition of the first National Show. In addition to that income the Junior Association netted a total of $2,586.00 from the silent auction proceeds and a donation from Gro-Tec Inc., while the Junior Scholarship Fund netted a total of $3250.00 from the sale of a heifer donated by Guy Brothers Farms. As I stated in last year’s financial review, we are still a small and relatively young association and our financials reflect that, but we continue with a
steady growth rate and it is again our hope that we will be able to generate enough income in the upcoming year to continue to make improvements within the Association that enhance the value of your membership. You will find detailed below a brief synopsis of our financials for the year ending September 30th, 2016 and a comparison to last year’s financials: • Membership income increased by $1,750.00 over the year ending 9/30/2015. •The Association magazine netted $6,443.00 profit for the association during the year. •Registration income increased by $2,676.00 over the year ending 9/30/2015. •Website Link advertising increased by $2,650.00 over the year ending 9/30/2015. •Total income received from all sources by the Association increased by $15,255.00 over the year ending 9/30/2015. •Net income after operating costs for the Association totaled $71,128.00 for the year ending September 30th. •Total unrestricted cash in the bank was $86,206.00 at the end of our fiscal year, an increase of $63,266.00 from the prior year. •The Junior Association fund balance at September 30th was $5,942.00. •The new Junior Scholarship Fund balance at September 30th was $3,563.00. ABHA
Join the American Black Hereford Association Membership Fees: Life Membership fee is $1,000 Annual Membership Fee $100 per year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Junior Membership Fee $25 per year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Junior memberships are available to persons under 21 years of age and junior membership privileges expire at age 21.
Associate Membership Fee $50 per year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Associate members are not entitled to any membership privileges. When you have completed the application, send it with the proper fee to the Association at: 1704 South Cannon Blvd, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Membership Privileges: 1. Only Life and Annual Members of the Association are eligible to register cattle in the American Black Hereford Registry. 2. Each Life and Annual Member shall have one (1) vote per animal registered with the Association. Life and Annual Members may not vote by absentee ballot. 3. Each Life, Annual and Junior Member will be informed by Association mailings on a routine basis of important matters for both the members and the ABHA. 30 The American Black Hereford
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Upon becoming a member and, in consideration of acceptance, I/we agree to conform to and abide by the By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Association as Amended orModified from time to time. Application is hereby made for membership (Life, Annual or Junior) in the American __________________________________________________________ (Individual, Farm, Ranch, Partnership, etc.) __________________________________________________________ Owner’s Name __________________________________________________________ Mailing Address __________________________ ________ ________ - ________ City State Zip __________________________ _____________________________ Home Phone # Cell Phone # __________________________ _____________________________ Business Phone # Fax # __________________________ _____________________________ Email Website (if you want it linked to ABHA) ________________________________________________ Birth Date - For Junior Members Only ___________________________________ ___________________ Signature Date Winter
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Juniors Corner By Jacob Smith
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ow!! What an event! Words can not describe my feelings towards the American Black Hereford Association and its members. At the National Show and Sale the facilities were wonderful, cattle were awesome, people were friendly, and the sale was phenomenal. At the annual meeting, I was happy to announce that the American Black Hereford Junior Association has scheduled the first ever Junior National for June 30th - July 2nd 2017 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The American Black Hereford Association announced it will also be awarding it’s first ever scholarship to a junior at this event. I would en-
courage breeders to get to know junior members and work with them to maybe supply them with their next show animal to compete in the first ever Junior Nationals this summer. We need all juniors and members to work together to make this event a success. Just a reminder that the Black is the Color Sale and Show will be coming up February 25, 2017 in Bowling Green at the same location as the Junior Nationals this summer. I have talked to Tim Tarter about his sale and there will be show prospects to pick from. Finally, I would like to thank everyone who donated items to the silent auction, as the proceeds went to the Junior Association.ABHA
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Submitted by Marc Smith, Vice-President The American Black Hereford Association has announced a scholarship for junior members in 2017. We are currently finalizing the application and requirements. Look for details on the Black Hereford website after January 15, 2017. The 2017 scholarship will be awarded to any high school senior or freshman in college that plans to pursue a major in any Agricultural field. Applicants must be an active junior member. A $500 scholarship will be awarded at the Junior Nationals this summer.
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Sales 2016 ABHA National Heifer Sale still strong in a weak Reserve Percentage Championship. This pen of three sold for $8,000 with the high female bought by Mark Nuelle Farms of Higginsville, market
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BHA members from across the country, local commercial producers and internet buyers were in attendance for the 2016 ABHA National Heifer Sale. A beautiful day was only the beginning in Sedalia as 19 consignors from 15 states offered some of the best females ever offered at our annual sale. Twenty-five buyers from 14 states offered a total of $208,504 for 65 lots creating an average of $3,117 per head. Open heifers averaged $2,480 per head while bred heifers demanded $4,009 each. The ABHA 2016 National Champion Female GZF Foxy D106 a purebred open heifer exhibited and consigned by Ground Zero Farms of Watts, OK set an ABHA record bringing $18,500. The high bidder was Guy Brothers Farms of Castlewood, VA. Only one F1 Pen of Three sold. They were offered by Perry Corder of LC Ranch of Crockett, TX. The high selling female in the pen, LC MS Blackwater 1430, drew a bid of $12,500 from Kathy Wooden of Higginsville, MO. The LC Ranch pen of three brought a total of $21,800. The high selling Percentage Pen of Three females was bred and offered by Kriefels Black Herefords of Nebraska City, NE. This pen of three won Reserve Junior Percentage honors and then was awarded the
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MO for $4,200. The high selling ABHA Purebred Champion Pen of Three was consigned by KT Polled Herefords of Hemingford, NE and fetched a total of $19,000 with all three bred females going to Don & Carol Dewrell of DCD Land & Cattle Company in Holt, FL. For the first time bulls were offered for sale and 5 bulls sold averaging $2,810. The high selling bull brought $3,500, WCF Iron Clad 6C6 was from Walters Cattle Farms of Wickliffe, KY and was purchased by Kroening Black Herefords of Fosston, MN. Tim & Teresa Tarter of Triple T Farms in Nancy, KY was the top volume buyer purchasing 12 Lots and DCD Land & Cattle Company of Holt, FL following next with 6 purchases.
Sale Statistics
26 Bred Heifers Totaled 34 Open Females Totaled 60 Females Overall Totaled 5 Bulls Totaled 65 Animals Overall Totaled
$104,250 Averaging $84,350 Averaging $188,600 Averaging $14,050 Averaging $202,650 Averaging
$4,009 $2,480 $3,143 $2,810 $3,117
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Traveling East
Chapter News
By Tim Tarter he first week of December, Teresa and I had an opportunity to travel east and visit with some ABHA members in Virginia and North Carolina. We had a great time and got to see some good Black Hereford cattle. Everyone we visited with has a big spring lined up with plans to expand their herd. These are the kind of members and breeders that are making our association great. Congratulations to all of them and I commend them on their efforts. In additon to the photos below, we also stopped by and visited with Ken Stines in Western North Carolina. Unfortunately, dark had fallen on us and we didn’t get a picture . We did pick up two quality Black Hereford bulls from Ken that are being consigned to the Black is the Color Sale. Ken and his family are very active in showing Black Herefords and are working hard to breed for the best. Ken also serves on the show and sale committee. ABHA
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(Back Left to right) Guy Brothers Farm Tucker Guy, Haley Guy, Zac Guy, Tim and Teresa Tarter, Walker Guy ( Front row Left to right) Jake McDowell and Parker Guy. With a group of cowboys like these, the future of our breed is in good hands.
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Marty Parsons has been purchasing some top genetic females recently and has plans to expand his registered herd. He is also incorporating Black Hereford Bulls in his commercial operation as well. Marty told me that he was excited about the opportunities he sees in the near future for quality Black Hereford cattle in his region.
Tim Tarter and Jim McKnight admiring some of Jimmy’s females Jimmy was the first Black Hereford Breeder in N.C.
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Accepting Color Show. We will have something for everyone: an open show with F1,
Submitted by Zac Guy WE ARE GROWING! The formation of the Virginia Black Hereford Association is now complete and the organization is now accepting membership from residents of ALL states. The main goal of this organization will be state-based breeder support, education, and networking. We want to show the fine beef breeders in the Commonwealth the intrinsic value of the breed and then introduce them to our members for seed stock genetic purchases. High quality genetics sold into high quality operations will be a key metric for this associations success as breeders of Black Hereford cattle. Events are being planned now for the spring of 2017 including free online webinars for members on the following topics: 1. Introduction to the Black Hereford breed and the value of heterosis 2. Understanding EPDs 3. Benefits of embryo transfer 4. Supplemental feeding options for the beef producer. For more information on joining the Virginia Black Hereford Association Please visit www.VABHA.com or call Zac Guy at 828-712-7027
Plans Continue for Black is the Color Show
Submitted by Robert Walters Jr. Hello, from Kentucky. We are very excited about the 2017 Black is the
heifer and bull classes; a Junior Showmanship class and the new Pride of Kentucky Junior class. We still have sponsorship opportunities for anyone interested. We will have a silent auction to benefit the KBHA, please consider donating an item. Please contact Robert at 270-832-1180, Sandy at 270-816-7585 or kyblackhereford@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in this event.
Texas Black Hereford Asssociation Holds Annual meeting
Submitted by Ben Po, Jr., D.D.S The Texas Black Hereford Association held it’s Annual meeting on (Saturday) November 05, 2016 in Mexia, Texas. New Officers were voted in by the attending membership. Benjamin T. Po, Jr., D.D.S.(Circle Po Ranch)-President 2016-2018, Mrs. Cindy Davis (Rockin 4D Ranch)-Vice President 2016-2018, Duanne DuBose (Escondido Ranch)Secretary 2016-2017, Ms. Samantha Hagen-Treasurer 2016-2017 Meeting Discussions included: •Participating in the Hunt County Fair April 21-30, 2017 and having the Texas Black Hereford Association support a Black Hereford Show. The minimum requirement is 40 Black Hereford Entries. •Participating in The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Spring 2018 for a show and sale. That show will probably need endorsement and national sponsorship from ABHA. Dr. Po to inquire to the HLSR Barn manager and Superintendent about requirements to show and sale at HLSR. ABHA
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Black Herefords to Participate in the Kentucky Beef Expo
Students Learn More about Black Herefords By Tim Tarter
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he Kentucky Beef Expo sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau has been a long running show and sale in Kentucky. This is one of the largest premier shows in Kentucky. The show is held every year in Louisville, Kentucky at Freedom Hall. This year the Beef Expo will be held March 3-5, 2017. I am very excited to announce that the American Black Hereford Association will be participating in the event for the very first time. This is another giant step for our breed. The Kentucky Beef Exposition will give us yet another venue to showcase and promote our Black Herefords. On Saturday there will be an Individual Breed show for Kentucky Juniors only. This will be one of the first major shows in the country that our juniors will have an opportunity to be in their own class and not have to show in the all other breed category. Since we will be participating on Saturday in the Kentucky Junior Event this will qualify us for the open junior Jackpot show on Sunday.
The event on Sunday will be an open show for all junior exhibitors from around the country that are members of the ABHA Junior association. We will be competing in our own class. The winner of the Black Hereford event will be competing against all the other breed champions for the Grand Champion of the show. This is so exciting for our breed. Everyone is encouraged to come to Louisville on Saturday March 4 and support our Kentucky juniors. Let’s make sure everyone knows who we are. Bring your show animals when you come, because on Sunday we need every junior that has a show animal from all across the country to show up. Let’s put Black Herefords up and down every aisle of the show and make a grand showing. I hope to see you there. For more information Contact Tim Tarter at Triple T Farms by phone at 606-305-2289 or by email at ngsstriper@hotmail.com. You can also contact John Chism with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture at 859744-8909 or go to kybeefexpo.com. ABHA
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Tim on far left, Larry & Cheryl Nelson (Embryologist) and the teacher Janella Miller (far right). All students were from Pulaski County High School Animal Science.
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March 2017
January 2017
January 7-22 National Western Stock Show, Denver, CO
February 2017
March 3-5 Kentucky Beef Expo, Louisville, KY March 20 Baxter Angus Annual Production Sale, Rockham, SD, See ad on pg. 7
February 1-3 NCBA Convention & Trade Show, Gaylord Convention Center, Nashville, KY
April 2017
April 24 First Annual Back to the Basics Online Sale, See ad on pg. 34
February 11 J/N Ranch Sale, Leavenworth, KS, See ad on pg. 11
May 2017
February 24 KY State Junior and Open Show, Western KY University, Bowling Green, KY
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February 25 Black is the Color Sale, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, See ads on pgs. 24-25
May 31-June 3 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Convention, Athens, GA
June 2017
June 30-July 2 ABHA Junior Nationals, Bowling Green, KY, See ad on pg. 32
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