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2021 ROV SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR!
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STAG Good Times Ultra Hot 24 Karat x Style x Phyllis!
Silveiras Forbes ‘21 Cattlemen’s Congress Champion!
Silveiras Haras Primal Primo’s exciting, fancy full sib!
Hill Valley Reckoning Outcross to Style & First Class with extra mass, look & structure!
Musgrave Sky High CED 8 $B 141
Brooking Bank Note CED 5 $B 131
JACS Rare Find CED 9 $B 169
Lazy JB Edge Rope Necked Classen x Sandy 3040
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Laflins Marvel Popular champion at many exhibitions!
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SAC CashIn BN46 CED -3 $B 202
Conley South Point 8362 2020 NWSS Champion Bull!
9 Mile One of a Kind CED 17 HB 212
TWG Tango CED 13 HB 185
KCW Cotton’s Yellowstone CE outcross back to Cotton
KJ BJ Landmark 210 CE 2.5 CHB $121
H Montgomery Making champions!
Something About Mary Hot Relentless Son!
Rocking P Private Stock ‘22 Ft. Worth and ‘21 NAILE Champ!
CLRS Guardian CE 20 API 208
SJW Exit 44 Exciting NEW sire of champs!
Reckoning Creating champs & $$ with his first crop!
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Jensen Virtual Exciting Primo son: ‘21 Champ @ IA State Fair & MN Beef Expo!
Bieber Stockman Exciting calving ease, EPDs, & look!
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Silverias Convoy 2022 CC Res Champ & ROV Jr Bull of the year!
MC SSF Night Sky 2021-22 Leading Show Bull of the Year!
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14 | TRIED AND TRUE
Owen Brothers Cattle Co. - firm in its foundation.
34 | LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN
7N Simmental Ranch owners reflect on life in the cattle industry.
50 | SPEAKING OUT ABOUT A SILENT KILLER The heart of the matter about high altitude disease.
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Seeds in Season
44 | SEED AND SEEDSTOCK PURCHASING
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62 | SPRING TIP SHEET
with Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Veterinary Services
Kitchen Stock
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70 | FEATURING SYDENSTRICKER GENETICS in the kitchen with Darla Eggers, Mexico, Mo.
Sale Barn S tudy
76 | CATTLE MARKET’S LATEST TRENDS with Kirk Lynch, Humeston Livestock Exchange
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Stockman S traight Up
84 | FEATURING THOMAS RANCH
Q&A with Troy and VeaBea Thomas, Harrold, S.D. cover image by Maggie Goddard Photography Tommy Goddard and Jimmy Esh at KM Cattle in Daniel, Wyo.
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Ruby’s Outer Limits 935G ASA3594860 Owned with Ruby Cattle Co
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Chestnut Redemption 38 AAA1924590–ASA3719579 Owned with Chestnut Angus LEAD BULL IN 2020 DENVER CHAMPION PEN • Two sons were members of the Grand Champion Pen of 3 Angus Bulls at the 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress • Sons have sold for $70,000; $19,500; $17,000; and $8,500 • Big spread bull .6 BW, 91 WW, 168 YW • Adj WW 882; Adj YW 1,575 • 15.4 REA; 41 cm scrotal • Semen $30/unit and $40 certificate
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Chestnut Rushmore 310 AAA19847811–ASA3872665 Owned with Chestnut Angus
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• 123% WW Ratio and 115% YW Ratio • Actual BW 82; Adj WW 887; Adj YW 1,596 • 15.1” Adj REA and 40.5 cm scrotal • 8.0 IMF – 154% Ratio • Super clean fronted and smooth shouldered with a perfect phenotype and disposition. • With sire Ridl Roosevelt 820, Rushmore is an outcross bull that can be used on most Angus herds. • Semen $20/unit and $30/certificate
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Owen Brothers Cattle Company - firm in its foundation.
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W
hen the Owen family ventured into the Simmental cattle business, they were stepping into uncharted territory for cattle producers in Southwest Missouri. Aaron and Jennie Owen purchased their first red and white Simmental in 1979, at a time when Angus were dominating the cattle scene in their area. However, after the Owen family’s years of involvement in the breed, the number and quality of Simmental cattle has increased in the Show-Me state and across the nation.
OWEN BROTHERS CATTLE COMPANY What started with a young couple and one cow, quickly bloomed into a full family operation. Aaron and Jennie’s sons Adam, Matt, and Casey dove headfirst into the Simmental business from day one. As kids, they jumped into 4H and FFA, along with state and national junior associations. THE STOCKMAN | April 2022
Now as adults, they are all partners in Owen Brothers Cattle Company (OBCC). OBCC operates on a thousand acres of owned and leased land and manages 250 momma cows near Springfield, Mo. The vast majority of the herd consists of purebred or percentage Simmental; the remainder is Angus. Their success stretches from the show ring to the sale ring and everywhere in between. OBCC owns some of the industry’s top AI sires and national champion heifers. The Owen family attributes their accomplishments to work ethic, family bonds, devotion to their cattle philosophy, and lifelong friendships. “Our whole livelihood in the Simmental business is we have friends that go way, way back. And we love that,” Aaron Owen explained.
ELEVATING THEIR HERD OBCC utilized embryos and AI work, starting in the early 2000s, in order to advance the quality and quantity of their herd as quickly as possible. “We were able to buy genetics out of cow families that we necessarily couldn’t afford to buy the cow, but we could buy the embryos out of her,” Matt Owen said. “Same deal with the AI sires, it’s hard to give $100,000 to $200,000 for some of these bulls, but we were able to utilize the semen out of them, to have the same genetics.” In the years since, OBCC has built a nationally recognized herd that includes a proven donor battery and bull studs. The operation relies on ET and AI work to improve its herd. OBCC flushes five to ten cows a year from its donor battery. “There is probably more that could be flushed, but we try to emphasize on the proven ones and then moving forward keep a daughter 15
out of them as we sell them in our production sale,” Matt explained. Ninety-nine percent of the registered cow herd is bred via AI. Many of OBCC’s 100 recipient cows are half-blood Simmentals. Since OBCC owns several different bull studs, their cleanup bulls are all AI sires. “We don’t really hardly ever have a calf here that wouldn’t in most people’s eyes be viewed as AI sired,” Matt said. The Owen family, along with some of their partners, currently own bull studs whose semen is being marketed through different
companies. The latest generation of bulls produced by the Owen family include OBCC CMFM Deplorabull, OBCC Kavanaugh, OBCC Ships Ahoy, W/C Family Tradition 69E, and OBCC Goose GB17.
CONSISTENT FOCUS The family places a priority on cows and bulls that display excellent groundwork. One of the first characteristics they look for in an animal is a good foundation. “I would say the thing that we set out that’s never changed and never will change here is the groundwork of
these cattle: their feet and legs,” Adam Owen explained. “The first thing Matt always tells me when he sees a good herd sire is how good footed and how flexible he is on both ends.” In addition, the Owen brothers place an importance on assessing an animal’s pedigree. Animals making their way into OBCC’s herd must have an established track record. “Whether it is a bull we are using or a cow we are buying, we want to know the history about the cow family and know that she is successful, otherwise we don’t take the gamble on her,” Matt shared. OBCC observes and utilizes EPDs, but EPDs are not a focus for the operation. Instead, the Owen family places more significance on an animal’s phenotype.
FOLLOWING THEIR OWN PATH Just like their parents’ determined spirit in the early years, the three Owen brothers never think twice about blazing their own path. Despite what is currently trending in the industry, OBCC holds fast to its core cattle philosophy. Most years sticking to their philosophy of raising sound, functional breeding cattle pays off in the above and below Champion bull OBCC Goose GB17
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show ring and sale ring, but there are times it doesn’t. Regardless, OBCC’s committed to producing cattle that will ultimately perform in the pasture. “We try not to chase fads,” Adam said. “We know that if we stay the course and keep those cattle good on the ground and don’t get caught up chasing anything that is trending at the moment, we will be successful.”
above Owen Family: front row (l - r) Kanton and Blayne Back row: (l-r) Matt, Margo (Paeltz), Aaron, Jennie, Stephanie, Casey, Adam, Kayla and Kopelyn
“I would say the thing that we set out that’s never changed and never will change here is the groundwork of these cattle: their feet and legs.” - Adam Owen
GIVING BACK The Owen brothers fondly reminisce about the days the entire family had to learn the ins and outs of showing beef cattle at the same time, since their parents both grew up raising dairy cattle. That’s one reason why the Owen brothers spend countless hours devoted to supporting youth in agriculture. The brothers especially enjoy mentoring juniors who are willing to learn and put the effort in. “We have done that with several kids throughout the THE STOCKMAN | April 2022
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years and that is a lasting impact with them, and they grow their operation,” Casey Owen stated.
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS The entire family collaborates to operate OBCC. However, Matt manages all the daily operations. Adam and Casey call themselves the weekend warriors, pitching in wherever help is needed. Casey also serves as the resident mechanic. “Casey is the one who doesn’t get the good calls because he is the mechanic. So, if something is broken, his phone is ringing,” Matt chuckled.
below OBCC: Casey, Matt, Jennie, Adam and Aaron
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The Owen brothers bale 95 percent of their own hay, supplementing with a few loads of high-quality hay for heifer calves and square bales for show days. Two years ago, OBCC transitioned from growing and baling wheat hay to producing rye silage to feed through the winter. Additionally, the brothers stick
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to round bales, silage, and base feed as their staples.
PRODUCTION SALE OBCC launched its first production sale in 2008. Each April, the Owen family hosts the Diamonds and Spurs production sale. Selecting females for the sale comes easily for the brothers, as soon as a cow reaches five years old, she walks through the sale ring. In addition, each production sale features a set of elite show calves, semen lots, and genetic packages. OBCC’s production sale also includes offerings from guest consignors. In the fall, some of OBCC’s cattle is marketed in other production sales. In addition, OBCC sells more than 50 bulls through private treaty annually. The third generation of the Owen family is now growing up in the Simmental cattle business. The younger generation is the recipient of all the cattle knowledge the older generations can impart. And if there is one lesson the older generation wants the younger one to remember, it would be to stay tried and true to their family, friends and cattle philosophy.
above Jennie Owen with grandson, Kanton.
above Casey Owen prepping pens on sale day.
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Calving EasewPerformancewMaternal Impact S Architect 9501
#19437622 SydGen Blueprint s S Whitlock 179 x Connealy Courage 25L x S Summit 956
BW+0.4 WW+105 YW+184 Milk+23
Architect is a very unique, potent sire of calving ease and performance; unparalleled by any animal raised at Spickler Ranch North. His sons are fast gaining, stout, big bodied bulls. His daughters are deep middled, broody, feminine females that I expect to be Architect’s strongest asset. His maternal lineage includes 4 of 6 cows in his immediate ancestry as productive Pathfinder ® cows, with his dam being our highest indexing cow. She has a tight tidy, small teated udder and currently records a WR of 3/125. The last 2 breeding seasons Architect has been our heaviest used sire. He will continue in that spot for the foreseeable future with the value Architect’s progeny are adding to our operation. Look for the largest offering of his sons November 2022 Semen available through Genex or (Scan code in picture to order semen/certificates)
S Thrive JAS 5515
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In the fall of 2018 we made the decision to buy back possession and an interest in Thrive from Hall Stock Farm. His progeny are impressive. They are big bodied, thick made cattle with extra performance and carcass quality. Thrive’s dam is a model Summit daughter with a tidy, small teated udder and is one of our highest indexing Pathfinder ® cows. Thrive daughters have set the benchmark for mothering ability and disposition. After calving 60 Thrive daughters over 3 years it appears that he will consistently improve disposition, while maintaining quality udders. 79 of his daughters currently record a 102 WR Semen available by contacting Beef 360 or (Scan code in picture to order semen/certificates)
S Right Time 7861 #18762372 Sitz Right Time 8034 x S Chisum 6175 x Leachman Right Time
S Right Time 7861 is seeing heavy use in our program based on his strong maternal lineage; tracing 4 times to Right Time. His dam is a productive Chisum daughter and Queen Essa cow family member who records a WR of 7/102. 7861 has impeccably perfect feet, he adds scrotal to his sons and early indications are that he sires extra IMF. Owned with Stuart Simon, SD Semen available by contacting Spickler Ranch North or (Scan code in picture to order semen/certificates)
BW+2.6 WW+70 YW+111 Milk+30
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he number of calves in North America that fail to receive adequate colostrum ranges from 11%31%. This article will review key points on colostrum management to ensure calves are set up for success from the beginning of life.
WHY DO CALVES NEED COLOSTRUM? The placenta is unique in the bovine because it stops maternal and fetal blood supplies from mixing. This separation prevents immunoglobulins from being transferred to the fetus prior to birth. Immunoglobulins are a class of proteins that act as antibodies to protect the immune system from disease. Without the transfer of protective antibodies from the dam to the calf, the calf is at risk for preweaning morbidity and mortality. Failure of passive transfer has also been shown to have a negative effect on weaning weights and average daily gain in the feed yard.
WHAT EXACTLY IS COLOSTRUM? Colostrum is the first milk produced by the dam. It contains immunoglobulins, specifically IgG
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which is derived from the dam’s blood serum. This process begins several weeks before calving and peaks around 1-3 days before birth. In addition to IgG, colostrum also contains white blood cells, such as neutrophils and leukocytes, that help further protect the calf from pathogens while also providing the necessary energy and protein required for neonatal nutrition and vigor. Colostral vitamins A and E play a vital role in immune stimulation and antioxidant properties.
HOW MUCH COLOSTRUM DOES A NEWBORN CALF NEED? Previous studies have shown that calves require at least 150 g of IgG for immune protection, with recent research suggesting 200-300g as ideal. Several factors can influence the quality of colostrum, including dam nutrition, body condition score, and age of the dam. Older cows usually have higher quality and quantity of colostrum than heifers. Researchers have shown calves born to heifers with a body condition score of 5-6 stood faster and had higher levels of IgG than calves born to BCS 3-4 heifers. As reference, a healthy beef cow with at least BCS
5 should produce approximately 95 g of IgG per liter of colostrum.
TIMING IS EVERYTHING. The cells lining the small intestine are primed to readily absorb IgG at birth, but the timing window decreases significantly after 12 hours of life. Peak absorption happens in the first four hours post-calving and complete gut closure is observed at 24 hours of life. Temperature can affect gut absorption as well as metabolic acidosis, which occurs in calves that experienced difficult births. If you assisted in the birth of the calf, it is a good idea to ensure colostrum intake by milking the cow and offering it to the calf. Studies have shown minimal difference in IgG absorption when comparing nipple feeding versus esophageal tube feeding, therefore either method is correct. Tubing is usually required in calves born under distress because they lack the vigor to nurse.
NOT ALL IS CREATED EQUAL. The best source of colostrum for a newborn calf is the mother. If that is not an option, the next option would be a donor cow from the same herd.
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Several factors can influence the quality of colostrum, including dam nutrition, body condition score, and age of the dam.
Usually the older the cow, the better antibodies she can provide. Healthy cows with a solid vaccine history are ideal. Colostrum can be stored in quart bags in the freezer for up to one year. It is important to remember that heat from the microwave can denature the IgG antibodies. A water bath with temperatures below 140° F is the best environment to thaw colostrum. There are several choices for freeze dried colostrum options. Al-
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ways remember to read the labels! Colostrum supplements are intended to only supplement a calf that already received some colostrum. Most of the time these contain low levels of IgG and will not provide adequate protection alone. A true colostrum replacement needs to contain at least 150 g of bovine IgG as well as protein and fat for nutritional requirements. Double check to see how to mix the product to ensure proper absorption.
Being prepared is key. Maintaining a good relationship with your veterinarian throughout the year will provide added value to your operation during calving season. Courtesy University of NE - Lincoln, UNL Beef
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7N Simmental Ranch owners reflect on life in the cattle industry.
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THE HISTORY The ranch found its beginnings in the 1890s by John and Frank Fisher, two brothers who called the 1,200 acres, The Fisher Place. At the time, it was a large parcel, and its naturally flowing spring water, and prairie hills full of fine grass made it a de34
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John, his wife, and their ten children along with Frank, who remained a bachelor all his life, passed the farm on to John’s son, Gene. When Gene passed away at an early age, the Fisher Place was rented for several years before being sold in 1959 to Mads Nielsen, an elderly rancher from near White River, S.D. He saw the ranch as an investment and an opportunity to help a young friend get a start in agriculture. The friend seemed to enjoy partying much more than working, and the arrangement fell through.
Arlyn Schmidt, fresh out of the Army and newly married to his wife, Sourey, was ranching with his parents on the home ranch, where Arlyn was raised, neighboring The Fisher Place. On a blistering summer day in July of 1965, a car with South Dakota plates drove down the lane into the Schmidts’ yard. Mads introduced himself to Arlyn’s father and asked him if he’d like to purchase The Fisher Place. When Arlyn’s father told Mads he had enough land, but maybe one of his sons would be interested, Mads turned to the oldest son, Arlyn, and Arlyn said he didn’t “have the April 2022 | THE STOCKMAN
wherewithal to buy much of anything at that time.” Mads couldn’t be deterred. “He then asked me how many cows I had. I told him that I had 50 Hereford heifers with first calves at side. He thought awhile and then said, ‘I’ll bring up 50 of mine, you care for them with yours, keep five replacement heifers in the fall, sell the remainder of mine in my name, and I’ll rent you the place.’ With a hand shake we made a sweet deal,” Arlyn recalled. Seven years later, Arlyn and Sourey bought the ranch and the remainder of Mads’ cows. The cattle wore the 7N brand, so the Schmidts bought the brand for $1.00 and renamed the place 7N Ranch, as a tribute to Mads. “He was a fine man,” Arlyn stated.
THE CATTLE Over the next decades, the ranch grew to over 2,800 acres. The cattle transitioned from Herefords to the Fleckvieh lines of Simmental cattle. The fleshier, flashier Simmentals were bred to Red Angus bulls in the early 1990s, and the current herd is comprised of purebred Simmental and SimAngus cattle. In 1968, Arlyn attended AI school through ABS, and new genetics were introduced into the 7N
herd through artificial insemination. Arlyn believed that AI was the most efficient way to quickly improve qualities within a calf crop by selecting for desirable traits while steering away from less desirable ones. The Hereford cows were bred to Simmental bulls this way, and for the next 25 to 30 years, the cows were bred exclusively through AI. In the 1990s, AI was supplemented by natural service Red Angus bulls on the ranch.
THE FOCUS The Schmidts focus on producing high-quality, functional seedstock for cattlemen in all situations. As North Dakota is notorious for wild swings in temperature and weather patterns, the bulls are bred to thrive in any climate. “You have to be in sync with Mother Nature. Of course, there are still plenty of challenges, but if there weren’t, it probably wouldn’t be worth doing. Challenges add value,” Arlyn stated. Because of the tough winters, calving is done in mid-April through May to capitalize on spring-like weather and avoid the late winter blizzards and frigid air. Most of 7N’s customers are neighbors and many have purchased 7N bulls for nearly 40 years. An annual production sale is held each May above and below Cattle on early summer grass.
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above Four generations of Schmidts: Avery, Lane, Sourey, Arlyn, and Doug.
where primarily red Simmentals and SimAngus bulls are offered. Additionally, 220 acres of crops are produced when precipitation permits. The ground is rotated between spring wheat and soybeans, and all planting and harvesting is done by Joe.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT Sourey has always been the domestic engineer of 7N. She was the driving force in keeping the household going, along with a long list of other duties. Four children joined the couple, Doug, Patricia, Joseph, and Zhiela known as “Kookie”, which meant Sourey had her hands full and her days packed. “So back in the day, that left the other three of us (me, myself, and I), to run the ranch,” Arlyn shared. When the kids got older, they all helped run the ranch. “Then when they finished school and left the home nest to find themselves, it was the ‘three of us’ again,” Arlyn said. 36
After ten years, their oldest son, Doug, came back to help run the ranch and assumed a 50 percent ownership of the cattle and equipment. Doug’s son, Layne, has joined the operation since then and offered youth and brawn, so an actual “the three of us” is a little easier on Arlyn at this point! Ten grandchildren and six greatgrand children have joined the Schmidt family. Currently, Patricia and her three sons own and operate a SimAngus operation north of Medina, N.D. Joe is a noted feeder cattle buyer, and he is kept busy with his four children and large soybean and irrigated alfalfa farm. Kookie and her family live in Rochester, Minn., and she has worked for a Honda dealership for over 20 years. Kookie’s daughter, Maia, is a star athlete at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, S.D.
INVOLVEMENT AND AWARDS Arlyn has been involved in local,
state, and national agriculture and cattle-specific organizations since his youth. He has been a member of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association where he served as a district director for nine years. The North Dakota Simmental Association was fortunate to have him as a past director and a member for 45 years. Additionally, he has been a member of the American Simmental Association for over 50 years. Arlyn’s passion for stewardship led him to become a member of the Stutsman County Water Resource Board for over 30 years and a Stutsman County Weed Control Board member for ten years. He has also served as president of the Medina Heritage Committee for 36 years and was a committee member of the USDA-FSA county committee for nine years. The Medina School Board also had him as a member and officer for 24 years. In 1958, his excellent livestock judging skills were on display earning him a gold award at the FFA April 2022 | THE STOCKMAN
National Convention in Kansas City, Mo. He was awarded Stockman of the Year in 1996 at the Agri-International Trade Show in Bismarck, N.D. In 2015, the North Dakota Simmental Association presented him the Pioneer Breeder Award, and in 2018, he earned both the Stutsman County Agriculturist of the Year and the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Rancher of the Year awards. Arlyn and Sourey are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the acknowledgments, but the couple agrees that a wall full of plaques is not nearly as important as pastures full of healthy, high-quality cattle.
THE FUTURE The Schmidt family plans to stay the course and continue to produce great cattle while taking care of the land. “Our goals remain the same: breed and produce high-quality, left Bulls on sale day. bottom, left Arlyn and Sourey accepting the Rancher of the Year Award. bottom, right Bulls waiting for sale day.
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useful beef cattle for our loyal customer base,” Arlyn stated. The ranch and the cattle have taken care of the Schmidt family in return for their stewardship. As the next generation becomes more involved, the land and cows are in capable hands. “All that we have has been earned from the ranch, especially the cows,” Arlyn said.
THE SALE One of the longest-running production sales in North Dakota will take place May 3, 2022, at the ranch near Medina, N.D. The 43rd Annual Production Sale will feature 60 purebred Simmental and recorded SimAngus bulls, plus 60 exceptional yearling replacement heifers.
Arlyn is a grateful and humble man. He says how fortunate he is for the land entrusted to him, and he does not take for granted the opportunities he has been given. Many repeat customers have ensured life-long relationships with exceptional cattlemen, the experience and knowledge he has gained and shared over a long career as a rancher, and the support and love of his family mean everything to him. “Being here where I am each day makes me appreciate how privileged and fortunate we are relative to the masses of the world,” Arlyn said.
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Seeds in Season
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SEED AND SEEDSTOCK PURCHASING I t’s bull and alfalfa buying sea-
son. Both are purchases that will impact your operation for about five years and both come with a plethora of data. Unfortunately, there are years when we let time slip by and end up buying the no-sale bull left at the neighbors or the pallet
of alfalfa leftover at the farm store without knowing anything about either’s data. This is the time to learn how to buy alfalfa. First, let’s decode the numbers and determine what is of value. Like EPDs, these numbers may or may not be relevant to what you
are searching for. Fall Dormancy or FD is the most important number to pay attention to. Fall Dormancy is ranked from 1 to 11 and is determined on ability to grow more yield later into the fall. Higher numbers are less dormant, and consequently less suitable for colder climates. We want alfalfa varieties that can grow late into the year, but they also need to properly go dormant before winter without freezing out. A Fall Dormant 4 is quite common for the Upper Midwest. Winter hardiness is another important score to understand, as it reflects the variety’s ability to survive winter conditions through dormancy. These ratings are scored from 1 to 6, with the lower number being more winter hardy. Winter hardy scores of 1 and 2 are suitable for the Northern states. There was a time when bull tests were popular, and buyers got to see how various producers’ bulls stacked up against one another in the same environment. This is very relatable to alfalfa forage trials, which is another useful tool to use when selecting a variety. These
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get your calves into a value-added program adds premiums to your crop. An alfalfa variety that has marketing perks is worth looking into. Many hay markets are now paying a premium for alfalfa/grass hay over straight alfalfa hay. Using a blend of alfalfa with orchard, timothy, or tall forage fescue could capture those higher market premiums. Another buzz term that has been adding premiums to hay is low lignin content. There are conventionally bred low-lignin alfalfa varieties that will yield great while still maintaining high digestibility scores. When you find a seedstock producer that consistently breeds quality bulls for your program it is easy to buy from them. This spring, do your due diligence on researching alfalfa and find the support from an alfalfa program that supports you.
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and selecting heifers that are bred earlier can provide an economic advantage for producers.
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PHENOTYPE Heifers should be selected on structural soundness, be in good health and have good growth potential. Generally, evaluating your production records are helpful in determining growth potential and identifying the calves that are from above average producing cows.
DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS Traditional recommendations suggest heifers should be managed to attain 65% of their mature body weight at breeding to maximize pregnancy rate. However, multiple studies across differing environments have proven that heifers
developed at lighter target body weights (50 to 57%) at breeding reduced development costs while not impairing reproductive performance. Heifers in these systems are often developed in low-input, forage-based systems or on a reduced gain followed by a period of compensatory growth or increased gain in the period leading up to the breeding season. More considerations on heifer development and long-term impacts on profitability can be found in the past BeefWatch article Heifer Development and Long-term Profitability. Ultimately, heifers are future improvements to the cowherd and significant emphasis is placed on selection and development of heifers prior to the start of their first breeding season. Courtesy University of NE - Lincoln, UNL Beef
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The heart of the matter about high altitude disease.
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here is majesty and beauty embodied in the mountains nestled in the Western U.S; so much awe and wonder wrapped up in their soaring peaks. However, amidst the splendor of the upper elevations, a silent killer lurks in cattle herds. The threat to cattle grazing on the mountainsides comes in the form of high altitude disease, more commonly known as brisket disease or mountain sickness.
worldwide. The American Angus Association added an EPD indicating an animal’s genetic predisposition to high altitude disease and ongoing research suggests that same group of genes may cause feedlot animals to be more susceptible to congestive heart failure.
In recent years, due largely to the efforts of veterinarian Dr. Tim Holt, and ranchers in mountainous regions, a test for an animal’s susceptibility to high altitude disease has caught the attention of producers
Michael Ripp knows all too well the devastating impact high altitude disease can have on a herd. Michael and his wife, Vicki, operate MVR Ranch in Delta, Colo., where in the summer months they graze their cattle up to 10,000 feet in the moun-
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tains. “It is common to find calves up on the mountain that are suffering from brisket disease,” Michael Ripp said. “If they are too far gone, then they won’t even move; and they are going to die right there.” Twenty-six years ago, the Ripps bought their first registered Angus
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and joined the Western Colorado Angus Association. The couple has been working to educate other ranchers about high altitude disease ever since. “It is important to a lot of cattlemen in the high altitude areas and I believe it is becoming significant even for cattle in lower
altitudes,” Ripp shared. When the Ripps started managing their herd at high elevations, they turned for help to the person who knows more about it than anyone in the world.
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Dr. Tim Holt, veterinarian and professor of livestock medicine and surgery at Colorado State University, is the leading expert on high altitude disease. He started researching high altitude disease 42 years ago. Each year, Dr. Holt travels through Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and to other countries testing cattle for genetic susceptibility to brisket disease.
One way to think about high altitude disease is to compare it to pulmonary hypertension seen in humans. “Pulmonary hypertension is one of the number one killers of humans. We don’t even know we have it and we soon fall over with congestive heart failure,” Dr. Holt said.
In his decades of work, he’s tested more than 488,000 head. “I think the intriguing thing about it is, one, I love the physiology of the heart and lungs, that is my passion,” Dr. Tim Holt said. “And two, it gives me a step to possibly help the people that I love hanging out with and that is the rancher.”
In cattle, the deadly disease strikes in a silent and similar way. When cattle are in high elevations their oxygen availability drops, just like in people when they travel thousands of feet above sea level. The technical term is hypoxia, meaning the body is oxygen starved. When this occurs, the vessels in the lungs take over trying to push blood to the more oxygenated parts of the lungs. Humans, for the most part, can efficiently do this; however,
left Michael and Vicki Ripp at their property on Dallas Divide.
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cattle cannot. The problem is exacerbated in cattle due to their small lung size compared to their body weight.
into the pulmonary artery where the pressure between the heart and lungs is measured.
As cattle work to relocate oxygen in their lungs, they do so at an exaggerated rate causing their vessels to constrict and thicken, further limiting blood flow to the lungs. This triggers the right side of the heart to beat overtime in order to compensate. “The heart is under a lot of pressure to try to continue to push blood up into the lungs and that’s where the term pulmonary hypertension comes from,” Dr. Holt explained.
For the PAP test to be the most accurate, it must be conducted at a high elevation. Most PAP tests are conducted at 5,000 feet or higher. The Ripps PAP test their herd at 9,400 feet after the animals have been there all summer. Like other ranchers, they use the PAP scores to guide culling and breeding decisions.
Eventually, too much pressure builds up and the heart gives out. Some of the physical signs of high altitude disease can include fatigue, bulging eyes, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and swelling in the neck and chest area. The collection of fluid in the brisket gives the disease its common name. If caught early enough, animals can be treated. The treatment includes moving the animal to a lower elevation, giving it antibiotics, diuretics, and/or oxygen therapy. Typically, ranchers don’t discover their animal is sick, until it is too late.
According to Dr. Holt, no one breed is resistant to the effects of high altitude disease. However, some animals seem to be more naturally resistant to the effects of high altitude.
PAP SCORES INFLUENCE MANAGEMENT The Ripps’ keep females with low PAP scores for replacements. “I test everything because I am trying to breed cattle that are good at
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three photos above PAP testing at MVR Ranch.
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MVR Ranch is just one of hundreds of stops Dr. Holt makes each year to perform the pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) test on bulls and females managed in high altitudes. The PAP test measures the pressure on the pulmonary artery and indicates if the animal has pulmonary hypertension. A reliable PAP score can also assist a producer in determining if the animal is more genetically resistant or susceptible to pulmonary hypertension. The protocol and equipment utilized for the PAP test is similar to the medical procedure used to test humans for pulmonary hypertension. During a PAP test, a catheter is threaded through the animal’s jugular vein and down to the right ventricle, through the ventricle and April 2022 | THE STOCKMAN
high altitude. So, the female is half of the equation, she contributes half of the genetics, and there is a genetic correlation to PAP scores,” Michael stated. MVR Ranch’s bull customers want bulls with low PAP scores and will pay more for them. “People who are aware of this situation and all the things that are involved with it, will look for cattle that have low PAP scores and are tested at the highest altitudes that they can find,” Michael said. Animals on the Ripps’ ranch with high PAP scores are sold for slaughter. Dr. Holt says the PAP test serves as a guide for ranchers wanting to produce cattle that will thrive at high altitude. “We are genetically selecting and genetically building a bovine herd that is resistant to the effects of altitude by doing the PAP test,” Dr. Holt said.
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The development of a herd that is naturally resistant to high altitude disease can be economically beneficial to producers. “I have seen death losses from brisket disease as high as 23 to 26 percent of their calf crop. If I can get that down to 1 to 3 percent, then we make them more of a profit,” Dr. Holt added. “And it makes me feel good that I can actually help them build this in the altitude.”
FUTURE APPLICATIONS OF PAP TESTING Currently, ongoing research is looking at PAP scores relative to feedlot deaths at lower elevations. In addition, researchers are analyzing the impact high PAP scores have on growth rate, marbling, grading, and other traits.
to learn how to conduct PAP testing. The more veterinarians skilled in the procedure, the more ranchers who can benefit from the information the test reveals about their cattle. Dr. Holt plans to travel to Peru and South Africa to teach veterinarians in those countries about PAP testing and to help them learn how to select animals that are more genetically resistant to high altitude disease. Though Dr. Holt, the Ripps, and other ranchers are dedicated to spreading the word about PAP testing and have made big strides in the last few decades, they hope their message reaches even more people in the cattle industry in the years to come.
Veterinary students at Colorado State University travel with Dr. Holt
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FAQ ABOUT HIGH ALTITUDE DISEASE AND PAP TESTING
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Tim Holt, DVM and world expert on high altitude disease, created a document to answer some of the most asked questions about bovine pulmonary hypertension. Below is an excerpt. For all the FAQs addressed by Dr. Holt, visit our website www.stockmanmag.com
Why are cattle the most commonly affected animal and do other animals such as Yaks, Camelids, horses, sheep, and goats get the disease? The bovine pulmonary response to hypoxia pulmonary vascular shunting is seen in all animals under hypoxic conditions. Shunting of pulmonary blood flow is seen in cattle to a much greater degree than in other species. The vasoconstriction mechanism of shunting is a means of distributing pulmonary blood flow away from poorly oxygenated lung tissue to more oxygen-rich areas. This exaggerated shunting mechanism, the anatomic pattern of the bovine lobulated lung, and the small lung-size/body-weight ratio all contribute to a severe loss of functional pulmonary capacity. Pulmonary vascular shunting is initially mediated through pulmonary arteriole constriction in the acute stages of hypoxia. Hypertrophy and thickening of the medial layers of the pulmonary arterioles (medial hypertrophy) and adventitial tissues occur with chronic hypoxic exposure. Vascular remodeling with loss of peripheral pulmonary arteries (rarefaction or pruning) also contributes to increased pulmonary resistance. As indicated earlier, the ensuing pulmonary arterial hypertension results in cor-pulmonale (heart disease secondary to pulmonary hypertension) and RV hypertrophy, followed by RV dilation and right-sided congestive heart failure. It appears that this maladaptive response of vasoconstriction, shunting, arterial medial and adventitial hypertrophy, and vascular pruning resulting in pulmonary hypertension is characteristic of cattle and is a highly heritable characteristic in this species. Some cattle appear to be more naturally resistant to this process, whereas other animals develop these patho56
logic changes very rapidly and die of HMD in a short period of time. Other ruminants including sheep, goats, camelids, yaks and bison all go through the same response to hypoxia but to a lesser degree. Anatomy of the lungs from gross size to microscopic level are different giving rise to more lung space, to body size and a more elastic type lungs tissue
Are there breed differences? Based on tests of more than 351,000 head of cattle, it appears that no one breed is resistant to the effects of high-altitude hypoxia. High-PAP animals (>50 mmHg) have been found in all breeds tested. Some breeds, and pedigrees within breeds, appear to be more naturally resistant to the effects of high altitude, lending support to the conclusion that specific genetic factors can be managed to decrease clinical cases of HMD. It is important in the evaluation of any animal originating from a low altitude herd (5000 ft elevation) to realize that it has a higher probability of experiencing high-altitude effects than those raised in higher elevations. This innate resistance to high altitude is secondary to the effects of natural selection and the culling processes by the rancher. By PAP testing all bulls and all replacement heifers and culling all females that may give birth to an HMD calf, a rancher can develop a more naturally resistant herd. This type of selection is not possible for ranchers at low elevation because the animals must spend some time at high altitude to show the effects of high-altitude pulmonary hypertension. This consideration is important in testing or using animals originating from lowland herds or artificial insemination sires.
Are there differences in bulls vs. heifers and do I use the same numbers for each in developing my herd? No physiologic basis exists for a difference in PAP measurements between male and female cattle. The author (TNH) has observed differences in the percent of male and female cattle that have high PAP measurements in specific herds. These differences can often be attributed to husbandry practices and feeding management (see later discussion on body condition), or to breeding practices and breeding management. Selection of low elevation seed stock that have not been confirmed to have a low PAP measurement at altitude can greatly influence the PAP measurements of replacement cattle and may result in a gender difference in PAP measurements.
Do bulls test different in the feedlot than if they are out on pasture? This is another good question. When looking at the entire PAP population data there does seem to be some differences from feedlot cattle vs. pasture cattle in wide open space. This may be due only to weight gain and being pushed or possibly crowding with the increase in Co-founding respiratory issues. Overall, keeping cattle on pasture does not eliminate the genetic potential of hypertension. A study carried out in New Mexico by The University of New Mexico in which cattle were brought into the high country of New Mexico and turned out on summer pasture at 8000 feet showed no difference in those housed in a feedlot. By the time the cattle on the range were tested 6 had already died of Brisket Disease and many of them were about to be clinical at the time of testing.
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How heritable is this issue? Evidence is strong that the susceptibility of cattle to hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension is inherited. The genetics of susceptibility to hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension in cattle appears to be complex. One study suggested a model of an autosomal dominate gene with reduced penetrance. In this study, it was postulated that the variable penetrance could be due to an abnormality in the Y chromosome.
Is the ideal age to test the same for bulls and heifers? Why do we wait longer to test the heifers? The ideal age is the same. The reason that the heifers are tested at an older age is due to management only. Most of the time bulls are tested at a younger than desired due to the time of bull sales. It is best to test heifers as old as possible to obtain the most accurate PAP measurement since they will be going into your herd as replacement heifers.
How can you tell if your transducer height is correct? When the transducer is being set the pulmonary artery is at the level of the point of the elbow and the top of the transducer is set at that level for a close proximity to the correct location. As the procedure takes place the person doing the testing, or their helper watches the screen identifying the wave forms and takes specific note of the jugular pressure. Once in the right ventricle the lowest diastolic pressure should be equal and bounce off the jugular pressure. Fine tuning of the transducer should take place at this point in time. If the animal moves or falls down, then the transducer must follow the level of the pulmonary artery. Read more FAQ about high altitude disease and PAP testing at stockmanmag.com.
2020 PAP RISK FACTOR CHART OF THE WESTERN SLOPE ANGUS ASSOCIATION Recommendations given below are based on elevation of the PAP test and predicted elevation of the animals use.
PAP RISK FACTOR: LOW ELEVATION TEST CHART PAP test conducted at elevation <4000 ft. (40% Repeatable, Predictive Value)
PAP Measurements taken below 4000 feet elevation should be considered a screening measurement only and the measurement not used for sale purposes
PAP Score 34-39 40-45 46-49 >50
Use at Low Elev. (<4000 feet) Low Risk Low Risk Moderate Risk Moderate Risk
Use at Moderate Elev. (4000-5500 feet) Low Risk Moderate Risk High Risk High Risk
Use at Extreme (>7500 feet) Moderate Risk High Risk Do Not Use Do Not Use
PAP RISK FACTOR: MODERATE ELEVATION TEST CHART PAP test conducted at elevation 4000-5500 ft. (60% Repeatable, Predictive Value)
PAP Score 34-39 40-45 46-49 >50
Use at Low Elev. (<4000 feet) Low Risk Low Risk Moderate Risk Moderate Risk
Use at Moderate Elev. (4000-5500 feet) Low Risk Low Risk High Risk High Risk
Use at High Elev. (5500-7500 feet) Low Risk Moderate Risk Do Not Use Do Not Use
Use at Extreme (>7500 feet) Low Risk Moderate Risk Do Not Use Do Not Use
PAP RISK FACTOR: HIGH ELEVATION TEST CHART PAP test conducted at elevation 5500-7000 ft. (75-95% Repeatable, Predictive Value)
PAP Score 34-39 40-45 46-49 >50
Use at Low Elev. (<4000 feet) Low Risk Low Risk Moderate Risk Moderate Risk
Use at Moderate Elev. (4000-5500 feet) Low Risk Low Risk Moderate Risk Moderate Risk
Use at High Elev. (5500-7500 feet) Low Risk Low/Moderate Risk Moderate Risk High Risk
Use at Extreme (>7500 feet) Low Risk Low/Moderate High Risk High Risk
PAP RISK FACTOR: VERY HIGH ELEVATION TEST CHART PAP test conducted at elevation >7000 ft. (95% Repeatable, Predictive Value)
PAP Score 34-39 40-45 46-49 >50
Use at Low Elev. (<4000 feet) Low Risk Low Risk Moderate Risk Moderate Risk
Use at Moderate Elev. (4000-5500 feet) Low Risk Low Risk Moderate Risk Moderate Risk
*When selecting an animal based on a PAP measurement other factors besides those listed above should be considered such as genetics or pedigree, PAP EPD’s, Systolic/Diastolic pressures, breed and previous illness. *Special consideration should be given to the amount of time the animal was exposed to elevation (>5500 ft) prior to testing. The predictability and repeatability of the PAP measurement improves with longer the exposure to higher elevation (minimum of 4 weeks is required). *This chart is based on animals greater than 10 months of age. Testing older animals (>12 months) results in a higher predictive and repeatability measurement. *Testing of younger animals (<10months) may result in a greater variability to the predictive and repeatability measurement.
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Use at High Elev. (5500-7500 feet) Moderate Risk High Risk Do Not Use Do Not Use
Use at High Elev. (5500-7500 feet) Low Risk Low Risk Moderate Risk High Risk
Use at Extreme (>7500 feet) Low Risk Low Risk Moderate Risk High Risk
Definitions:
*Repeatable or Repeatability percent—this is a term used to give strength to a given PAP score predicting that If a retest PAP was carried out later in life then the score would be close to or within the same category as the original measurement. For example; a PAP measurement taken below 4000 feet only has a 40% repeatable percent meaning that a repeat test only has a 40% chance of staying within the same risk category as the original test. *Predictive Value—this term is closely related to repeatability percent but specifically says that the original score can accurately predict what that animal will retest in a higher elevation. *Risk—Defined as the likelihood of an animal developing pulmonary hypertension themselves or being at risk for having a genetic predisposition for the disease 57
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his spring I’ve run onto several cases that can be summarized as bullet points.
easily corrected with an injection of vitamin A or supplementing with vitamin A added to the feed.
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● Make sure that bred heifers are
vitamin A status going into calving. We recently had a client buy some bred heifers from out West in a region that has had drought. The heifers came in very thin and when they started to calve, 100 percent of them had issues with the calves getting up to nurse. The owner was having to put every heifer in the chute to help the calves nurse. This is a typical history for vitamin A deficiency. Forage produced in a drought is usually deficient in vitamin A. If in doubt, the vitamin A status on cows and bred heifers can be easily checked with a serum sample. It is
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getting two doses of a scour prevention vaccine ahead of calving. Many farms get away without vaccinating their cows for scour prevention, but we think it is a good idea to at least vaccinate the bred heifers with two doses before calving. Especially, if you are purchasing heifers that are new to your farm or you are calving a large group of replacement heifers. We had a case this spring where a large group of bred heifers didn’t get any vaccine before calving started and the remaining heifers only had one dose of vaccine while they were calving.
Once scours started in this group of heifers’ calves, it was hard to stop it from spreading and required a lot of treatments to get the calves through it and healed up. One strategy we use on bred heifers to get the first dose of scour vaccine in them is to give it when we do the ultrasound pregnancy checks. We have done this anytime through August to October with good results. That way it is done and the second dose can be given in December to early January for heifers that calve in February. ● If you need to give calves oral
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My mom is a fantastic cook and hostess. My parents entertained a lot, so my brother and I were exposed to not just cooking, but the whole experience – planning the menu (appetizer, meal, dessert, etc.), setting the table, organizing the event, and hosting. It was instilled in us that food not only nourishes the body, but the soul. Food celebrates, mourns, uplifts, comforts, welcomes, and relaxes and when shared, it tells the recipient that you care about them. My grandmother and a 4-H project leader were big influences, too.
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Cowboy approved recipes used by our favorite country cooks.
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I was raised on a traditional Midwestern family farm in Northwest Missouri – Angus cattle, pigs, wheat, corn, and soybeans. I was active in 4-H and Junior Angus growing up and hold a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Missouri. I worked at GlenKirk Farms and the American Hereford Journal before I married Ben, and moved to Mexico, Mo. I spent 14 years as the director of communications of Missouri Pork Producers Association and nine years as executive director of Missouri’s Cattleman Foundation. I am currently the farm secretary for Sydenstricker Genetics, where Ben is the manager, and we have a small herd of Angus cattle. We are both active in the local, state, April 2022 | THE STOCKMAN
SAUSAGE LASAGNA Darla Eggers
DEEP DISH DOUBLE DECKER PIZZA Darla Eggers
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained 1 lb. mozzarella cheese ½ c. parmesan Your favorite toppings Pizza Dough 1 pkg. active dry yeast 1 c. warm water (105 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit) 3 ½ c. flour ½ tsp. sugar 1/3 c. dry onion flakes 2 T. olive oil
Tomato Sauce 1 c. onion, chopped 1 ½ T. olive oil 2 – 1 lb. cans of tomatoes, drained 1 – 8 oz. can tomato sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. sugar ½ tsp. pepper 1 bay leaf ½ tsp. oregano 1 cinnamon stick (or 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon)
Dough: Dissolve dry yeast in warm water. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, making a well in center. Pour in liquids, stirring until well mixed. Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; cover with damp towel, and place in a warm draft free area until doubled in size (about 2 hours). Tomato Sauce: In large saucepan sauté onion in olive oil until soft and transparent. Add remaining ingredients, simmer for 1 hour (vent lid); remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Divide risen dough in half. Roll out half into a 16 x 17 inch circle. Line a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 14-inch deep dish pizza pan with 1 ½ inch sides. Layer bottom of pizza dough with browned meat and mozzarella. Roll out remaining dough and place over top of filling. Roll edges up together toward center for pie crust edging. Spread desired amount of tomato sauce over top of dough, sprinkle with parmesan, and top with desired toppings. Bake for 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. If surface should bubble during baking, puncture with a toothpick.
From Seventeen magazine (many, many, many years ago), this was one of my dad’s favorites. The tomato sauce is my standard for spaghetti or anything that uses tomato sauce.
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Meat Sauce 2 lbs. sausage, browned and drained 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 2 qts. stewed tomatoes 2 small cans tomato paste 2 small cans water 2 T basil 1 ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. oregano
Cheese Filling 1 large carton small curd cottage cheese ½ c. parmesan cheese 2 T parsley 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper *Mix together all ingredient s.
Additional Ingredients 1 lb. mozzarella, grated 8 to 10 raw lasagna noodles
*Mix ingredient s and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
In a greased 9 x 13 pan, layer meat sauc e, noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella, and then repeat. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Note: This can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. If so, bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 10 minutes, let stan d for 15 minutes before cutting. If frozen, thaw in refrigera tor.
Passed down by a long-time family frien d, this is a winter favor ite and is my “go-to” when I want to deliver a meal to a family. This can be baked freshly assembled or refrigera ted/f rozen to enjoy later.
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Preheat oven to 350 degree s Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 x 13 cake pan. Pat 1/2 (or one roll) coo kie dough in the bottom the n spread cream cheese mix ture on top. remaining roll) remaining coo Drop by spoonf ul (crumble the kie dough across the top; bake 30 to 35 minutes. These are Ben’s absolute fav
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In the News RED ANGUS STAFF TAKE ON NEW ROLES IN NEW YEAR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2022 Jeananne Drouhard has transitioned into the role of a value-added programs specialist to support commercial producers with their marketing goals via multiple Red Angus tagging options. She will also work with the assistant director of value-added programs in managing customer relationships. This role originates from the need to serve commercial producers who take advantage of marketing opportunities to meet growing demand for Red Angus genetics, as the RAAA’s Strategic Plan strives to open more doors for Red Angus-influenced cattle. Drouhard has been with RAAA for nearly five years, first serving in the registration department and assisting with coordinating Red Angus shows before moving into the value-added programs role. Katie Martin began a new role at RAAA as the assistant director of field services. This position will coordinate marketing team travel such as to bull sales, trade shows and FCCP feeder calf sales, and work with stakeholders to positively represent Red Angus across the nation. This new role was borne out of the 2021-2026 Red Angus Strategic Plan, which strives to build pullthrough demand for Red Angus-influenced genetics, and the planned expansion of the marketing team to help achieve those objectives. 78
Martin has been with RAAA for more than five years, first serving as a commercial marketing specialist and then later as a commercial marketing coordinator. Margaux Midas has become a membership and receivables specialist in the member services department. In this role she will assist the director of office operations with member management and account services while aiding Red Angus members with their inquiries and requests. Midas joined RAAA in 2021 as a receptionist before moving into her current specialist role in late December.
dedicated. We look forward to the variety of skills and enthusiasm they will continue to bring to Red Angus programs and services.” The Red Angus Association of America serves the beef industry by enhancing and promoting the measurable advantages of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The RAAA provides commercial producers with objectively described cattle by implementing new technologies and utilizing scientifically sound principles that quantify traits of economic importance to beef producers in all segments of the beef industry. For more information, visit www.RedAngus.org.
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Chessie Mitchell began a new role at RAAA as the assistant director of value-added programs. Mitchell will provide oversight of the Association’s value-added programs, manage relationships with stakeholders and work with other marketing team members to assist commercial cattle producers with their marketing objectives. Mitchell has been with RAAA since 2014, first as an intern, then transitioning into roles as the association’s tagging program and show coordinator before moving into the assistant director role. Harold Bertz, director of commercial marketing said, “We are very excited about the expanded duties of these valuable staff members. Their body of work during their tenure at Red Angus has proven them to be conscientious and
February 25, 2022 Craig Amos of Indianola and Richard Hixson of Knoxville are the newest members of the Iowa Hereford Hall of Fame, which honors people who have had a significant impact on the breed in the state.
CRAIG AMOS Craig Amos is a fourth generation Hereford breeder and now a second generation Iowa Hereford Hall of Fame member. (His parents, Charles and Thelma Amos, were inducted in 2004.) Amos Herefords started in 1892 and held annual production sales on the farm from 1919 to the early 1980s. There was a time when Herefords, especially horned Herefords, were not a popular breed but never once did Craig or his family think about switching breeds. Craig says he was born with Her(continued on page 80)
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In the News (continued) Amoses have operated an extremely successful locker beef program for the past 30 years.
Amos Craig and Denise Amos (front row) celebrate Craig’s induction into the Iowa Hereford Hall of Fame with (back row) close friend Dave Schofield, who made the presentation; niece and nephew Jaime and Nathan Brinkman; brother-in-law and sister Mark and Carla Brinkman; and Iowa Hereford Breeders Association President Willy Black.
efords in his blood. At age 9, he showed his first heifer at the Warren County Fair open show, then in 4-H at age 11 in 1969. He showed continuously at the county fair for 50 years until 2020. Craig has exhibited Hereford cattle at the Iowa State Fair since 1971, which also makes 50 continuous years, not counting 2020 when there was no State Fair. He was horned Hereford breed superintendent at the Iowa State Fair for many years. A graduate of Iowa State University, Craig was elected to the Iowa Hereford Association board in his ‘20s and served in all offices. Several times, he was responsible for compiling and publishing the association’s directory and also chaired and led tours, worked the cow-calf conference in Ottumwa and the Farm Progress show and managed the horned Hereford Iowa Beef Expo sale for several years. In the 1980s, he worked with the Iowa juniors in planning the horned Hereford junior nationals in Des Moines. Craig and Denise were married in 1991, and added Shorthorns to the herd to have another breed to sell at their annual consignment club calf sales held from 1990-2005. A horned breeder at heart, Craig has incorporated polled genetics over the years. In addition to selling seedstock and a few club calves, the 80
Craig worked on the merger committee of the state horned and polled associations that led to the formation of the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association, then served one term on the new IHBA board. Craig’s greatest joy is working individually with kids over the years – introducing them to the Hereford breed, helping them, starting a lifelong love of Herefords or just exposing them to the joys of working with cattle. He has always encouraged juniors to attend at least one junior national in their career. The Amoses have supported the Iowa Hereford Steer Futurity since its inception and numerous Amos-bred steers have stood in the top five.
RICHARD HIXSON Richard Hixson started showing Herefords during his 4-H days and bought his first horned heifer in 1958. From that first Hereford grew a love for the breed. Richard showed in the 4-H show of the Iowa State Fair from the time he was old enough to and also exhibited in the open show. He married Eileen in 1968 and began Hixson Hereford Farm. Hixsons were a stop on the 1982 Iowa Hereford tour and showed at the Iowa State Fair multiple times even before the kids started showing. Richard became an auctioneer at age 17 and continued his career until he turned 65, selling farm sales, cattle sales, antiques and other things. During the farm crisis, he was featured in the New York Times. He also was auctioneer for the Iowa Hereford sale at the Iowa Beef Expo in the ‘70s or ‘80s.
Richard and Eileen became Iowa Junior Hereford Association advisors in 1991. They served through the merging of the horned and polled junior associations, stepping down in 2005. As advisors, they helped grow numerous kids, including their own, through the IJHA and its many opportunities. Richard grew his herd of Herefords during the years that his children, Katie and Chris, showed. They raised solely horned Herefords until 1992, when they bought their first Polled Hereford heifer for Katie to show, then blending of horned and polled genetics. Katie and Chris exhibited many champions at the Iowa Junior preview show and Iowa State Fair. A crowning achievement was Katie’s reserve grand champion horned bred and owned bull at the Junior National Hereford Expo in 2000. Once the kids were done showing, Richard continued to help many juniors in Marion County and the surrounding area with 4-H projects. A lot of those kids – at least 10 that he can name – still have their own Hereford herds. The Hixsons continue to raise show heifers and steers and are now getting to watch their grandson continue the legacy in the showring. The Hixsons have also nominated steers to the Iowa Hereford Steer Futurity for several years.
Hixson Richard and Eileen Hixson (front) celebrate Richard’s induction into the Iowa Hereford Hall of Fame with (from left) Rande Seuferer, who nominated Richard for the honor; son Chris Hixson; daughter Katie Bishop; grandson Cody Bishop; son-in-law Brian Bishop; and Iowa Hereford Breeders Association President Willy Black. (continued on page 82)
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In the News (continued) DR. LINDSAY UPPERMAN JOINS THE RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2022 DENVER – The Red Angus Association of America welcomes Dr. Lindsay Upperman to its breed improvement department as a beef cattle geneticist. Upperman will work with the director of breed improvement to develop and deliver genetic selection tools, conduct research projects focusing on genetics and phenotypic information and develop educational programs that empower RAAA members and commercial producers to improve the genetic merit and quality of their cattle. “We are pleased to add Lindsay to the breed improvement department. Her experience will be a benefit to our members and commercial producers,” said Ryan Boldt, RAAA Director of Breed Improvement.
“Lindsay’s commitment to working to provide selection tools that will improve the commercial beef cattle industry aligns perfectly with the RAAA’s core policies,” he added. Upperman earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Kansas State University, her master’s degree in animal biology from UC Davis and her Ph.D. in animal science with a focus on animal breeding and genetics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During her academic career, she was selected for the All-American Collegiate Livestock Judging Team and won the BIF Roy A. Wallace Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarship as well as the Baker/Cundiff Beef Improvement Essay Contest. Prior to joining RAAA, Upperman worked at the American Gelbvieh Association as the performance programs coordinator. “I am excited to utilize my current skillsets in helping to advance genetic progress in the Red Angus breed, along with gaining new experiences, knowledge and a further appreciation for a breed that keeps
the commercial producer at the forefront,” said Upperman. “I look forward to meeting the members involved in this association and welcome future discussions for developments in breed improvement.” Outside of her career, Upperman enjoys being outdoors including; hiking, kayaking and fishing and is an active member of her local church congregation. Upperman started in her new role on March 7 and can be reached at lindsay@redangus.org or (940) 387-3502 ex. 29. The Red Angus Association of America serves the beef industry by enhancing and promoting the measurable advantages of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The RAAA provides commercial producers with objectively described cattle by implementing new technologies and utilizing scientifically sound principles that quantify traits of economic importance to beef producers in all segments of the beef industry. For more information, visit www.RedAngus.org.
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traight The most important lesson you’ve learned in this business? About the Stockman. Thomas Ranch was officially started in the early 1900s by Troy’s great-grandfather Harry Thomas. In the 1920s, Troy’s grandfather Alvin Thomas and family, moved to the current location. Cattle have always been part of the operation. Troy’s parents, Harry and Kay, came back to the ranch in 1963 after college. In the 1970s, Thomas Ranch purchased and imported some of the first purebred Simmental cattle into the United States. Troy moved home from college in 1982 and then purebred Charolais and Angus cattle were purchased. Red Angus were next into the purebred herd. Troy and VeaBea took over the reins of Thomas Ranch in 2011. Harry and Kay still live at the ranch and help as needed. Cally and her husband, Clint, and son Tee, live in Oral, S.D., and return to Harrold to help when they can.”
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What about the beef cattle industry excites you the most? We have more tools than ever to help us improve our cattle genetically and we are finally in a position to receive a premium for the high-quality cattle we strive to produce and raise.”
Your favorite non-farm activity to do in your free time? Going to our cabin south of Lead, S.D., to hang out. Even better when joined by family and friends. Seems we never have time to do this though.”
1) A drink doesn’t necessarily solve all your problems. 2) One day at a time. 3) Take the good with the bad.”
Most used tool on your farm and how old is it? New Holland TV145 Bi-Directional tractor. It’s a 2005 model.”
Your go-to sorting apparatus? Sorting stick, if available.”
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Troy and VeaBea Thomas Harrold, S.D.
Thomas Family (l-r): Clint, Cally, VeaBea holding Tee (Clint and Cally’s son), Troy, Kay, and Harry. Photo courtesy Darcy Krick Photography.
What is your least favorite job on the farm? Bull sale picture week. This is a long and tiring process. But this year, even with a limited crew we got great pictures in record time. Thanks to all who helped.”
Which animal (any species) has left the greatest impact on you? STL Designs Sketch; Reg# 0918071 BD: 04/01/1983, purebred Simmental bull. He was our first national champion and drove us to pursue better genetics in each of the breeds we are involved in.”
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Describe your best and worst day. Best day: Bull sale day, showcasing our genetics to both new and old customers and friends. Worst day: Blizzards, cold, wet weather during calving.”
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