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SAV President 6847
210 progeny sell!
th Production Sale 117 • February 8, 2020 •
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SELLING 450 REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS & 230 FEMALES • FREE NATIONWIDE DELIVERY ON BULLS • • VIEW SALE OFFERING AT www.schaffangusvalley.com •
130 progeny sell!
SAV Washington 9598
SAV Bloodline 9578
SAV Rainfall 6846
40 progeny sell!
SAV Elation 7899
BW 85 205 Wt. 973
BW 82 205 Wt. 961
Rainfall X SAV Emblynette 2369 • BW +1.5; WW +70; YW +126; Milk +29
60 progeny sell!
Potential sale-topper infusing the most accomplished maternal and performance bloodlines identified in the Angus breed. His Pathfinder dam is unmatched for phenotypic power, performance and production.
President X SAV Madame Pride 3045 • BW +2.7; WW +71; YW +122; Milk +28
Founding member of the largest flush ever offered at public auction, consisting of 37 fantastic flushmates – an unprecedented opportunity. His Pathfinder dam by Harvestor is a maternal masterpiece.
SAV Jackson 9936
SAV Equality 9125
SAV Quarterback 7933
30 progeny sell!
SAV Territory 7225
BW 74 205 Wt. 1000
BW 89 205 Wt. 979
Elation X SAV Blackcap May 1433 • BW +3.3; WW +84; YW +140; Milk +19
20 progeny sell!
Phenotypic standout with worlds of style, shape, volume and structural balance. His front pasture dam is a flush sister to Resource recording a weaning ratio of 105 on 7 calves.
President X SAV Madame Pride 3256 • BW +1.9; WW +87; YW +146; Milk +26
One of 15 flushmates that sell, representing all the qualities of an ideal beef bull. His Pathfinder dam by Resource is a seventh generation embryo donor and #1 weaning and yearing EPD cow in the SAV herd.
SAV Rainy Day 9931
SAV Elite 9029
SAV Resource 1441
20 progeny sell!
SAV Renown 3439 BW 82 205 Wt. 962
Elation X SAV Blackcap May 1443 • BW +1.4; WW +80; YW +134; Milk +21
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Progeny sell!
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SAV Supercharger 6813
Progeny sell!
One of the elite herdsire prospects to sell this year with the credentials of a total herd-improver. His productive dam is a flush sister to Resource and a model for efficiency.
The 2020 SAV Sale features large AI sire groups and a volume selection of seedstock affordable to the cowman. SAV bulls have earned a reputation for adding thickness, volume, muscle and real-world fleshing ability, while leaving moderate, beautiful-uddered, productive females. They are the kind ranchers demand and search for — adding pounds to your calfcrop, maternal strength to your cowherd and dollars to your bottomline.
BW 92 205 Wt. 971
Raindance X SAV Blackcap May 1808 • BW +3.4; WW +71; YW +128; Milk +30
Proudly represents 21 full siblings that sell with performance and maternal excellence for generations. His Pathfinder dam by Net Worth is a powerhouse producer recording a weaning ratio of 110 on 7 calves.
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VOL 2 | NO 1
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elcome to The Stockman, a premier livestock publication featuring and serving seedstock and commercial beef producers nationwide. Raising cattle is so much more than a hobby; it is our livelihood and our passion. We understand that, and in every issue want you to see not only incredible cattle, but also relatable, entertaining, and informative editorial features for the producer with 5 or 500 head. At The Stockman, you are more than just a reader or an advertiser; you are a beef producer. We are committed to doing our best for you, every day. Please feel free to communicate with us, your input is appreciated.
contact us thestockmanmag.com Bill Schermer, Owner/Herd Consultant 641.425.2641 | bill@stockmanmag.com Bill and his wife, Nancy, have made their living in the cattle industry. He has provided marketing services for many folks, purebred and commercial alike, since 1970. Schermer Angus Cattle continues to be active in the Junior Angus Association and raise quality cattle near Clarion, IA. As owner of The Stockman, Bill leads by example providing producers with the highest level of customer service. Contact Bill anytime to see what The Stockman staff can do for you!
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Contributing Writers
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Curt Anderson, Consultant 309.644.1419 | curta@frontier.com Melissa, Brandon and their children reside in Fairbury, NE, where they are active in the family Hereford operation, Valley Creek Ranch. She is passionate about helping seedstock producers market to commercial cattlemen. Melissa McGee Buehler, Consultant/Writer 402.239.9712 | mismcgee@hotmail.com Brandon owns Lazy JB Angus with his parents and sister in Montrose, CO. Raised in the cattle industry, he has a true passion for it and loves marketing quality cattle throughout the US. Brandon Creamer, Consultant 970.596.4965 | creamer_b_150@hotmail.com Travis and Sage live near Bridgewater, SD where there run a cattle operation and a diversified crop farm alongside family. They both have a true passion for the livestock industry and enjoy helping other producers.
Ty Bayer, Consultant 715.573.0153 | tcreds@gmail.com Brigham works alongside his parents at Mid Continent Farms, their large, multi-breed cow/calf operation in Kansas. Megan will graduate from ISU as a DVM in the spring of 2021 and is a big part of her family’s Angus herd and Veterinary Clinic in Iowa. Brigham Stewart / Megan Collison, Consultants 785.747.8028 | megancol@iastate.edu When not coaching the University of Kentucky Livestock Judging Team, you’ll find Corbin working at his family’s Angus & Simmental operation. He has a deep passion for good people and good cattle, and takes great pride in helping others within the industry.
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Zac is active in his family’s operation, Hall Stock Farm, near Berthold, ND raising registered Angus, Sim-Angus and commercial cattle. He loves working with livestock and youth and as a Livestock Judging Coach.
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Curt works in the auto, benefit, and livestock auction industry, with a deep rooted passion for the agricultural community. He also raises commercial cattle with his wife, Jessica, in Orion, IL.
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18 In this Issue Profiles
18 | Family Tradition
Angus is the bread and butter at Frey Angus Ranch.
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46 | Balance Builds Business
A balanced approach at Delaney Herefords Inc.
64 | Inside 605
Operating from the customer’s perspective at 605 Sires + Donors.
Extension Education
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30 | Preparing for Calving
with Aaron Berger, www.beef.unl.edu
Leading the Way
38 | Reimagine the Future
with B. Lynn Gordon, Leader Consulting, LLC
Veterinarian View
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58 | Highlights from a Recent Case with Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Veterinary Services
Kitchen Stock
74 | Featuring Cathy Ratzburg
In the kitchen with Cathy Ratzburg of Bobcat Angus
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Sale Barn Study
83 | New Year - New Optimism
with Kirk Lynch, Humeston Livestock Exchange
Straight Up
106 | Featuring Vince Roberts A conversation with Vince Roberts, Wall Street Cattle Co
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cover image by Morgan Leigh Meisenheimer Kearns Cattle Co. of Rushville, NE
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resolutions. It’s the time of year we look back and reflect on ourselves, our goals, our achievements, and our shortcomings. We are supposed to resolve to do better, forget our failings and start anew. New Year’s resolutions annoy me if I’m honest. We are all taught to do our best, so doesn’t that mean resolve to do better every day? For instance, I am one of those loathed late people. I know it, and I am reminded of it regularly. (Particularly by my sister, who is one of those loathed always prompt and always prepared people I envy.) But, I promise you, it is not for lack of trying. I try every day to be on time, some days are better than others, but each day I resolve to be a better version of myself. In each sale catalog you read, it often says something like, “this is our best set yet!” It seems redundant to say it every year, but isn’t that the point? We are all trying to breed a calf crop more impressive than the last, and no matter what life throws at us, we keep trying to do better for our customers and consumers. We don’t wait for the calendar to tell us when, we are already doing it. So, as you browse these pages, rest assured this is our best January issue yet! We offer a warm welcome to our newest herd consultants, Brigham Stewart and Megan Collison. Much of our team will be in Denver, so look us up. We are happy to answer any questions you might have.
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SALE AT: 12:30 PM • LUNCH AT 11 :30 WESTERN LIVESTOCK AUCTION - GREAT FALLS, MT
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SELLING: 180 BULLS
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Big, high cacpacity heifers that will weigh between 1100 and 1200 pounds They are ready to calve and go to work for you
400 of these are no-brand heifers
One group Al bred to Vermilion Spur B024 due to calve middle of February
One group Al bred to Circle L Gus due to calve end of February to first of March
All ultrasounded for sex and date Vaccinated with Virashield 6 VL & Scour Bos 4
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BOBCAT BLUE SKY Gl20 Calved: 03/19/19 • Reg: 19526409 • Tattoo: G120 Musgrave Big Sky Bobcat Blue Sky
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Connealy Earnan 076E# SAV Primrose 7861
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Connealy Consensus 7229# Connealy Black Granite# Eura Elga of Conanga 9109# Bobcat Queenan 363 Vermilion Special Order Bobcat Quenall 894 Vermilion Queenall 0875#
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Connealy Earnan 076E# SAV Primrose 7861
EXAR Denver 2002B# Bobcat Lass 601 Connealy Consensus 7229
Bryan Ratzburg: (406) 937-5858 Cell: (406) 788-3272 Connealy Spur x CCA Hay Buster 846T
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Bobcat Lass 513 Bobcat Miss Angus 510 WK Bobcat# Bobcat Miss Angus 2051 Vermilion Lily 0842
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LFE The Riddler 323B ASA# 3173936 BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW $API $TI 3.5 101 156 .35 8 17 68 139 87
Friday, January 24, 2020 • 1:00 pm CST Sale Location: At the farm, Dahlen, ND
20th Anniversary
Selling: EPDs pulled 12.4.19
100 Yearling Simmental and SimAngus Bulls 30 Open Yearling Heifers Other sires include: VAR Discovery 2240, Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X, TNT Bootlegger Z268, Ellingson Dominator W905, Ellingson Legacy M229 (Olie) and CLSR After Shock 604A. Bulls will be SEMEN TESTED and GUARANTEED BREEDERS. CE 3
Wheatland Bull 680S ASA# 2433584 BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW $API $TI 4.7 68 114 .29 -.4 23 57 108 63
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GLS Integrate Z3 ASA# 2659754 BW WW YW ADG MCE MM MWW $API $TI 2.6 101 167 .41 7 11 61 115 83
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Hook`s Eagle 6E ASA# 3253742 BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI -.9 98 147 .31 10 13 62 150 92
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Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378 ASA# 2964186 BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI -2.6 69 117 .30 9 19 54 122 77
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CDI Hometown 246A ASA# 2732032 BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 4 96 150 .34 3 23 71 158 95
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Family by Melissa McGee Buehler photos courtesy Frey Angus Ranch
The Angus female remains the bread and butter Frey Angus Ranch.
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fter serving in the Navy during World War II, Allen Frey returned home to work with his father, Ed, a cattle buyer, purchasing horses to be shipped overseas. He also worked with his future father-in-law, Vernon Bacon, on a threshing crew and did some grain farming as well. After harvesting a significant flax crop that was marketed for $10/bushel, he was able to take the proceeds and make a down payment on a parcel of land. He built a house, barn,
granary, and chicken house. Soon after the building process was completed, Allen purchased registered Angus cows with the help of his father’s involvement in the cattle market around the area. With this purchase of females, Frey Angus Ranch got its start. The ranch is located in north central North Dakota, at the bottom of the Mouse River Loop. The river begins in Canada, makes a loop in southern McHenry county, and returns to Canada. The area
has a variety of fertile farmland as well as marginal land that is best suited for grazing and forage production. The winters are usually long and harsh; however, the land is capable of producing abundant grass and forage. The cattle have to be hardy to thrive in this climate and adapt well in a different environment if sold to other regions. Allen’s three sons, Lynn, Arlen, and Edward, are the second-generation owners and operators of Frey Angus thestockmanmag.com | THE STOCKMAN
Ranch. In the beginning, the ranch ran commercial cattle as well as dairy cattle. The dairy cattle left when the oldest brother, Lynn, went to college. The commercial cattle were replaced with registered Angus cows as their numbers increased, and the ranch expanded as the brothers returned to the operation. The brothers became actively involved in the operation when they took out a bank loan to purchase a bull calf at Erdmann Angus ranch for $3,700, in 1971. Their father promised them each a bull calf until the loan was repaid. The bull they bought, Marshall Pride 101, sired an exceptional calf crop the first year with his offspring THE STOCKMAN | thestockmanmag.com
dominating the North Dakota Winter show. In addition, a group of calves certified the bull as a Certified Meat Sire. The first son sold out of him at the North Dakota Bull Sale more than paid for the bull. Two other bulls entered in the Midland Bull Test sold for $5,000 and $10,000 respectively. In 1974, the herd had grown enough that the boys made the decision to host their first production sale. Prior to that, their father had maintained a registered cowherd but had not actively sold bulls. Allen’s wife, Arlyss, served as an integral part of the operation for many years. She is now 94 years old and
still enjoys hearing about the operation from the rest of the family. Allen passed away in 2011. The third generation of the Frey family has taken a leadership role on the ranch. Currently, Lynn’s son, Lance, and Arlen’s son, Dustin, are involved in the operation. Lynn’s daughter, Shannon, and Arlen’s daughter, Lynsey, help with advertising and sale preparations. There is very little help hired except for help with the Denver cattle. Lynsey’s husband, Eric Aberle, does some custom seeding and harvesting for the ranch. “At Frey Angus Ranch, our father, Allen Frey, always put his sons out front and let them make decisions. We have tried to do
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above Lynn Frey was honored as the North Dakota Angus Association Man of the Year in 2018. (l-r) Dustin, Lynn, Lance, Arlen, and Edward Frey.
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the same with our sons. They have great ideas that generally come with more work and a financial investment; however, we wouldn’t have it any other way.” Lynn said, “There’s always plenty of work to do, so we don’t have time to argue about what needs to be done.”
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Frey’s philosophy in raising cattle for the market today has not changed much from Allen Frey’s need to raise the kind of cattle that would excel in a commercial market. Allen’s emphasis was always on the female. He would never sell off the top end of the heifer calf crop. He said they were always worth more to retain
in the herd than sell to anyone else. He was always searching for the next herd bull that would advance the cowherd and would often find that bull within his own herd, out of a top producing cow. In later years, he gave that responsibility to his sons knowing that they would do what they had been taught. All decisions would need to meet his approval as well as a consensus of group. Early on, Allen Frey, appreciated the Angus cow as a problem-free and polled individual that would wean off heavy calves. He also used Angus bulls that possessed a
larger frame score and provided more growth in their offspring. It was necessary to produce more pounds and growthy calves to counteract the stigma of the shorter, smaller framed Angus calves that were being discriminated against in the 1950s and early 60s. While Lynn was traveling the country on North Dakota State University (NDSU) judging teams in the late 1960s, he sensed that the cattle back home were the kind that the industry was searching for. A trip to Bon View Angus and Erdmann Angus in South Dakota eventually led to the purchase of Marshall Pride 101 to mate with the predominately
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Eileenmere and western Canadian-bred females back home. Frey Angus Ranch developed a herd of registered Red Angus cows that reached over 100 head, resulting from one registered cow born of black parents in 1989. They were successful in winning several local pen shows as well as a number of awards at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver. The decision was made in 2017 to disperse the Red Angus and increase the black Angus herd through retention of more Angus heifer calves. This decision was based on the need to concentrate on the one breed that was the “bread and butter”
of the operation. Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs), and now enhanced EPDs have been and continue to be important in the Frey breeding decisions. They are and should be used in breeding decisions for herd improvement and not solely for marketing purposes. “Long before the breed developed EPDs for docility, fertility, foot structure, carcass and $ Values, these were selection traits of utmost importance to us and our customers as they deserve nothing less. Raising cattle with balanced EPDs that meet several minimal requirements, with cattle that have a certain Frey look and are sound and
correct is possible but not always easy. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it,” commented Lynn. Freys market their bulls as yearlings in early February. This requires that they calve in late January, February, and early March. With earlier calving dates, they are able to collect weaning, gain, and carcass data by ultrasound for their bull customers. By synchronizing and artificially inseminating (AI) the cows in groups and utilizing embryo transfer (ET), they are able to keep the calving window tight. Registered cows that don’t measure up with numbers and/ or production are shifted to
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below Freys Cowboy Logic was the lead off bull of 2019 National Western Carload. He sold to Hoover Angus and Select Sires.
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_________ “Long before the breed developed EPDs for docility, fertility, foot structure, carcass and $ Values, these were selection traits of utmost importance to us and our customers as they deserve nothing less.” - Lynn Frey, Frey Angus Ranch
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the recipient herd for ET. The sale bulls are developed on the ranch and cooperative herds are not used for additional production. Freys rely on corn silage and forage production to maintain their cowherd and grow and develop the bulls and replacement females. They purchase very little feedstuffs other than supplements.
In recent years, we have made sales to seedstock producers as well as AI studs from interest generated from our exposure in the carload and pen shows at the National Western in Denver. We compare the pen shows to a poker hand: t is not that difficult to get a high card in a draw, however, it’s more difficult to get a pair or three of a kind. Getting four of a kind is even more difficult and generally necessary to be competitive in the pen show. Putting a carload together is an even greater challenge and possibly comparable to a rundown in a pinochle card
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2020 will be the 45th annual production sale that has been held at the ranch since the very first sale. In recent years, DVAuction (DV) has been utilized to broadcast the videos of the sale offering on the big
screen televisions and on the DV website. The cattle sell in catalog order to make the sale easy to follow for the customers and sale staff. Before going to the TV sale format, not all the brothers had ever seen the cattle sell live, because they were busy out back bringing the cattle up to the ring. They now get to enjoy viewing the sale as it happens. The Frey customers have accepted this method of selling as well as purchasing on-line. Lynn states, “The cattle are mainly sold to commercial cattlemen whom we feel are some of the best in the country.
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game. Uniformity and quality have always been necessary to us.” Highlights that will be cherished by the family include raising FAR Krugerrand 410H, and winning Grand Champion Bull at the NWSS 2002. More recently, Freys exhibited the Champion Pen of Three bulls at the NWSS in 2016. The sale of Cowboy Logic to Hoover Angus and Select Sires was also a financial reward that was greatly appreciated in 2019. FAR Krugerrand 410H has made a major impact in the herd in recent years through the production of his granddaughters. The bull that sired the championship pen of three bulls at the 2016 NWSS, Young Dale Xcaliber 32X, and in turn, Freys Appearance, who was a member of that pen, has been instrumental in the herd’s recent success. Dams that have contributed greatly have been sired by Sitz Upward 307 and Barstow Cash. The daughters of Frey’s Appearance are now taking the front seat as they come into production and Freys will calve out a number of them.
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The Frey Angus Ranch Annual Production Sale will be held February 2, 2020 at the ranch near Granville, ND. Turn to page 7 for additional sale information.
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top Frey Angus Ranch Carload at the 2019 NWSS. middle Freys Appearance, lead off bull in the 2016 Champion Pen of Three and featured Herd Sire at Frey Angus Ranch. bottom FAR Krugerrand 410H, the 2002 National Western Grand Champion Bull has left his mark on the Angus breed and Frey’s Angus Ranch. opposite 2016 National Western Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls exhibited by Frey Angus Ranch.
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For the ranch, the biggest accomplishment in the last 20 years has been the transfer of ownership of the operation from Allen to his sons and the involvement of the third generation.
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Extension Education
University research you can use.
by Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator
www.beef.unl.edu
PREPARING FOR CALVING For some the calving season
is almost upon us, while for others, the start of the calving season is still a few months away. The following are practices to consider in preparing for the upcoming calving season.
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1. Pay attention to nutrition needs of bred heifers or cows prior to calving. Adequate body condition at the time of calving for young females and mature cows is important as it impacts stamina during delivery of the calf, colostrum quality, calf vigor, and also impacts subsequent rebreeding. Adequate nutrition during the last trimester of pregnancy and especially the last 50 to 60 days prior to calving is important. Two-year-old heifers and three-year-old cows are vulnerable during this time period. These young females are still growing themselves while growing a calf inside
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them. As this calf grows and takes up room, rumen capacity is impacted and the amount of feed the young female can eat is reduced. The impact of this condition can be compounded when this time period prior to calving coincides with bitter cold weather and available forage that is low in energy and protein. Body condition can deteriorate rapidly under these conditions. 2. Review with your veterinarian your herd health plan. The production system should be discussed, identifying critical control points where management could reduce risk and effectively improve herd health. Utilize treatment records from last year to identify particular areas where problems occurred. Use this information to develop a plan to specifically address management options to miti-
gate health problems that have historically been an issue. If needed records have not been kept, what records should be kept in the upcoming year that would provide information that would be helpful in making management and husbandry decisions? 3. Examine calving facilities making sure they are in good working order. Frequently it has been 9 to 10 months since calving facilities have been used. Inspect gates, pens, alleys and head catches, fixing or replacing broken items. Good lighting is an important part of a calving facility. Check lights and have replacement bulbs on hand. Thoroughly clean calving areas, pens and barns. Starting the calving season with clean areas can help slow the development of health problems related to “dirty� areas that can encourage
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4. Check your calving supplies. Make sure you have on hand plastic sleeves, obstetrical lube, obstetrical chains or straps, esophageal feeders and calf feeding bottles. Have a conversation with your veterinarian about products they would recommend that you have on hand to address common treatments for calving related problems. This can include things such as oxytocin, and antimicrobials. Products to address post-calving complications such as calcium solutions and electrolytes could be beneficial as well. Having these products readily available allows for timely use and can enhance the likelihood that animals will recover when treatment is needed. Test flashlights or spotlights to make sure they are working as well. Inventory halters, ropes, and other tools that may be needed. Make sure the fetal extractor (calf puller) is clean and working properly. 5. Review the stages of parturition (calving) and understand when assistance is needed. There are several good Extension resources available to producers to help them identify and understand the stages of calving. “Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving Time” from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and “Calving and Handling Calving Difficulties” by Robert Mortimer DVM Emeritus Faculty from Colorado State University are two such resources. Review how to
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correct abnormal presentations and assist the heifer or cow during calving. Knowing your limitations and when it is time to call your veterinarian could save the calf’s life, the cow’s life or both. 6. Have colostrum or colostrum replacement products on hand. Absorption of quality colostrum is critical for passive immunity. The calf’s ability for absorption of immunoglobulin across the intestine decreases rapidly 6 to 12 hours after birth. Therefore it is critical that the calf receive colostrum during this time. It is a good practice to immediately milk out a heifer or cow when she is assisted at calving and provide this colostrum to the calf. When possible, have the calves nurse to get this colostrum. If quality or quantity of the colostrum is a concern, other sources of colostrum or colostrum replacement products should be used. Use caution when bringing outside sources of colostrum into the herd as disease transfer can occur. The best source of colostrum is from within your own herd. Colostrum replacement products can be a good option to utilize when calves are not vigorous at birth, after a prolonged calving event, cold stress or where there is poor maternal bonding. Visit with your veterinarian about which colostrum replacement products are best for your operation. 7. Have a plan and equipment for warming calves if
calving during cold weather. Calves born during cold, wet conditions can quickly succumb to hypothermia. Have facilities, tools and supplies on hand to deal with this type of event. For mild hypothermia, (body temperature between 94 and 100°F) giving a calf warm, body temperature colostrum or colostrum replacement products along with drying the calf off with towels and warm air can quickly bring a calf’s temperature back to normal. For extreme hypothermia a combination of warm colostrum with a warm bath can be used. Calves should be dry, alert and have a normal body temperature before being returned to their mother. 8. Plan to provide wind protection along with a clean, dry environment. Wet, muddy conditions are stressful both to cows and calves. This kind of environment also provides a situation where disease proliferation is more likely to occur. A fresh crop of calves is something cow-calf producers look forward to each year. Having a plan and preparing ahead of time for the calving season can help to minimize calf loss and reduce stress on those caring for the cowherd. For more information on management practices to improve calving success, visit the beef. unl.edu website. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Interviews with the authors of BeefWatch newsletter articles become available throughout the month of publication and are accessible at https://go.unl.edu/ podcast.
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Other Sires: EXAR Monumental 6056B, Byergo Titus 6340, Baldridge Bronc, BUBs Charm AA31, Panther Creek Incredible 6704, KCF The Rock A473
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Wagonhammer Ranches
The Jay Wolf Family | Owners Box 548, Albion, NE 68620 Office: 402-395-2178
The Total Performance Brand Over 100 Years Strong
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Joe Epperly | Seedstock Manager 303-884-3900 joe@wagonhammer.com
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Quality with perFormance Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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19536941 No Doubt x Owyhee
19553148 Stronghold x Brilliance
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19534149 No Doubt x Image Maker
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Leading the Way
How leadership works on the ranch.
contributed article by B. Lynn Gordon Leader Consulting
REIMAGINE THE FUTURE 2020is here! It’s hard to
believe. We start the year with the same challenge we have every year, trying to remember to write the correct year on our checks. Usually, by mid-February, I begin to accomplish this regularly. With a new year comes other new challenges and possibilities. We have the opportunity to develop or refine our goals and vision for ourselves, our business, and our families. Listening to Terry Jones, founder and former CEO of Travelocity, recently at the National Angus Convention in Reno, Nev., opened my eyes and those of fellow cattle producers as he discussed his experiences developing startup companies, many of which were grounded in technology. Jones, who was also chairman of Kayak.com, a company that was later purchased by Priceline. com for $1.8 billion, has wit-
nessed the rise and fall of many startup businesses. Even his own. Experiencing failure in his most recent startup after five successful business ventures has reminded him to not dwell on the failures. “If you don’t fail, you’re not trying hard enough,” says Jones. To him, failure means you are constantly learning and exercising your discovery muscle. “It’s how you pick yourself back up and continue to experiment that will result in long-term success.” He explained, Steve Jobs was successful in his launch of the iPhone, because of his clear vision of the desired goal and unwavering focus on getting there. “Those who never settle, make the difference.” Jones’s career path began as a receptionist in a travel agency business almost 50-years ago. Today, at 70-years-old, he is called a digital disruptor, someone willing to take the chance to adopt new
technologies and think outside the box. “Change is inevitable ̶ but growth is up to you,” he says.
Innovation or Disruption “You know where you need to go, so adopt the technology to get you there.” He challenged agricultural producers to ask the tough questions, maybe the change needed on your ranch, your operation, or your business is a whole new model. It’s easy to put up the roadblocks to change and history demonstrates we often do that. The age-old reference of, ‘but we have always done it this way’ results in shutting down new ideas and harnessing the potential from those around you. Will family members or employees continue to offer up ideas, if they always get this same response? How can enthusiasm and a growth-mindset develop in this contained environment?
__________ __________
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________ “You call it a disruption because you didn’t do it. If you did it, it would be an innovation.” - Terry Jones, Travelocity founder
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Is a new technology developed by another company or business an innovation or disruption? Interestingly, Jones describes it this way. “In business, you call it a disruption because you didn’t do it, create it, invent it, or implement it. If you had done it – it would have been an innovation.” To this point, Jones shared two very telling examples. Before the existence of Travelocity.com, people purchased airline tickets from a registered travel agent. Travelocity disrupted that tradi-
tional method of commerce and shifted the buying role of the airline ticket, directly to the person. Furthermore, he explained, Apple didn’t invent the cell phone or the watch – they just made them a whole lot better.
person or one new idea can make all the difference.” In family-based agricultural businesses, this means taking the extra time to listen to each other, discuss opportunities and ideas, allowing for open communication and creation of a vision.
The basis of innovation
Building the right team is one element of a productive culture, but it’s more than just that. It requires a continual focus on creating a culture for the right people to succeed. For example, a common pitfall when a project fails is to blame the people involved in the project. Jones suggests a mindset of “kill the project, not the people,” is one way to encourage unity. “It’s like sports. Coaches don’t just throw people off the team after one loss, they focus on making the team better, they strive to learn from the loss, and build up from there.”
As we enter the new year, how can we aim for innovation over disruption. Jones believes the basis of innovation is two pillars – culture and team. “If you get culture and team right, you have put gas in the tank and are ready to move ahead in your business.” How does one do this? It all begins with hiring the right mix of people. Hiring people with outside ideas, fresh perspectives, people that will bring diversity to you and your ideas. The easy thing to do is hire people or work with people that are like you. The difficult thing is to hire people who might challenge those in leadership roles or have different viewpoints. “Sometimes, one
Best wishes as you reimage the future of your business in the new year.
B. Lynn Gordon, Ph.D., Leader Consulting, LLC. Sioux Falls, SD. Lynn is an agricultural freelance writer and leadership consultant with an extensive background in the livestock industry. She can be reached at lynn@leaderconsulting.biz or through her blog at http://www.leaderconsulting.biz
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“What is more dangerous is not evolving.” Established organizations or companies often view disruptions as a threat. Do you find yourself asking – how can they (the competition) do that? When you really should be asking yourself, how can we do that? Whether it is a ranch, a breed association, an agricultural organization, or business, “You just have to stop saying no and realize that in the 21st century you have to take risks. Saying yes is hard; saying no is easy.”
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9TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE
Feb. 13, 2020
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At the Ranch • St. Anthony, N.D. Live Auction begins at Angus & SimAngusTM Bulls 2 p.m. CST All A.I. sired by Angus genetics.
SAV President 6847
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Bruns Blaster
Sires also represented: SAV Sensation • ICC Pay Raise 4886 • Jindra Acclaim • Fleck’s Linebacker
For catalogs or to view the bulls, contact: Les Fleck: (701) 445-7459 • (701) 391-5577 Aaron Fleck: (701) 445-7455 • (701) 391-3557
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Ross Glass, Auctioneer: (701) 878-4001 • (701) 290-4001 Lunch will be served.
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Flush Opportunity
sells January 14 in denver OFFerinG a FlusH TO THe Bull OF THe Buyer’s CHOiCe On THis eXCiTinG yOunG dOnOr
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Connealy Confidence Plus x GAR Prophet x Sitz Upward 307R CED BW WW YW RADG MILK CW MA RE $M $W $B $C +11 +.9 +93 +164 +.33 +26 +78 +.87 +1.34 +85 +105 +206 +352 10% 35% 1% 1% 1% 40% 1% 10% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1%
Texas Angus Association Sale Consignments in Fort Worth Bulls sell January 24 and an eliTe Female sells January 25
OFFERING THESE OUTSTANDING HERD BULL PROSPECTS IN THE ‘BEST OF THE WEST‘ BULL SALE: 1/24/2020 EZAR Enhance 8452 AAA 19330757 Sydgen Enhance x Basin Lucy 4261 CED
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ANCE A Delaney Herefords takes a balanced approach to breeding cattle.
I n Southwestern Minnesota, just a stone’s throw away from the South Dakota border, and surrounded by productive row cropland is one of the nation’s top Hereford breeders and hardest working ranch families you will meet.
Changing Terrain
being surrounded by quality soybean and corn crops, they now see the rolling hillsides speckled as far as one can see with large wind turbines. More than 200 turbines have been
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Jerry and Shelly Delaney and their family, sons Marty, Michael, Nick, and daughters Katie and Jaci are devoted to the Hereford breed and wouldn’t have it any other way. “Hereford was and is our choice,” says Jerry, who grew up with Herefords when his dad, the wellknown and one-of-kind, Jack ‘Pops’ Delaney introduced Jerry
to the registered cattle industry. Jack started his long run in the Hereford business in 1936 when his first Hereford heifer received a purple ribbon at the Minnesota State 4-H Show. The establishment of Delaney Herefords, Inc., Lake Benton, MN, began in 1969 when Jack and his wife, Dorothy, and their six children chartered their way in the purebred cattle industry and built the Delaney name which today is synonymous with high-quality Hereford genetics.
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Angus cattle with her husband and daughter Jaci, lives on a nearby farm, and assists with the extra preparations during sales, field days, and special events. Shelly often finds the kitchen table full when her children regularly stop by for her delicious home-cooked meals.
above The Delaney and Atkins families together in the Yards in Denver. below (l-r) Nick, Michael, Marty with parents Shelly and Jerry Delaney.
inches of annual snowfall, adds an extra wrinkle in the management of a cow herd. Sons Michael and Marty, work in the wind energy industry but help out with chores, working cattle, harvesting, and other busy times around the farm. Daughter, Katie, is busy as managing editor of The Stockman magazine and raises
Pulling together enough grassland to calve out 185 females and managing 1,500 acres of
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built on and along the Buffalo Ridge, where Delaney Herefords calls home. The uniqueness of the higher elevation found in this region became a perfect place for wind-generated power because of the consistent and higher-level winds that pass through the area. This added wind, along with 25 inches of rainfall and about 36
“Herefords fit the best in our unpredictable environment. They need to be hardy, fleshy and be able to adapt to the sub-zero winter temperatures and mud we deal with in the spring,” says Jerry. Nick, who is full-time on the ranch, commented the past two years has been more difficult than usual for cow/calf production in the upper Midwest having to fight mother nature and the curveballs she continues to throw. “The Hereford cow sure has the opportunity to shine in these times,” says Nick.
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cropland, where the focus is to provide feed for the herd primarily, keeps the Delaney’s busy. But this doesn’t change their focus on sound, efficient, fertile females from cow families who must prove themselves to remain in the herd and produce a calf with both performance and eye-appeal.
Female Foundation The Delaney’s have a keen focus and stringent culling practices to build foundation genetics jointly with their long-time partners, Pete and Laura Atkins, Atkins Herefords, Tea, S.D. “We couldn’t ask for better partners, with the same passion for this breed and
good cattle as we have,” says Jerry. “They have been instrumental in the overall success of our program.” JDH AH Ms 34X Victor 33Z 45C ET is the leading cow in their donor program. 45C topped the 2016 National Western Stock Show Mile High Sale selling for $62,500, and her siblings and offspring continue to make a difference. Full brother, AH JDH Munson 15E ET, a member of their 2018 Carload and Junior Bull Calf Division Champion in Denver is carrying on the quality line of genetics. A daughter and son of 45C also sold in the 2019 Mile High Sale
above Childhood friends and business partners, Jerry Delaney and Pete Atkins pull no punches about keeping each other in check.
and another brother and sister duo will be their 2020 sale features. Three of her sons will make up their stout pen of 3 entry for the upcoming January event. “Her sons are probably the best we have ever produced, and they will also be lead-off bulls in our Jan-
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above JDH AH Ms 34X Victor 33Z45C ET is currently the lead donor in the Delaney program. She has left her mark, producing cattle that satisfy the needs of purebred and commercial breeders alike.
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“We don’t have a large cowherd in numbers, so picking 10 bulls out to represent our genetics and be competitive brings us great pride.” Jerry Delaney, Delaney Herefords Inc.
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uary 2020 bull sale,” says Nick. 45C and Munson are representative of the outstanding herd sire JDH Victor 719T 33Z ET that is now also proving himself in the AHA’s young sire test program, demonstrating he has more than just phenotypic style but also performance. Embryo transfer is extensively incorporated into the program allowing for the ability to build on maternal strengths of cows like 45C and other leading females.
About 25% of the calves born annually are the result of embryo transfer, but their focus doesn’t deviate from a high producing cowherd with balance.
Standout Sires Like 33Z, AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET put Delaney Herefords on the map. “33Z and Cracker Jack, have had huge impacts in other herds through A.I., and offspring purchased from
these sires. Offspring of these sires went on to do good things for other breeders,” says Jerry. “Progeny from Cracker Jack won the triple crown according to Nick, taking championship honors at Denver, the Junior National, and American Royal in the same show season. The depth of Delaney genetics is most evident in their consistent success in the National Western Stock Show Carload Division. For the past ten years, they have ex-
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below At the National Western Stock Show, Delaney Herefords exhibited the 2015 Grand Champion Carload of Hereford Bulls and have had Reserve Champion Carload in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2019 and Champion Pen of Heifers in 2018.
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above JDH Victor 719T 33Z ET
hibited a Carload (10 bulls) in this highly competitive division. Exhibiting a solid, high-performing set of bulls, excelling in WDA, EPDS, eye-appeal, and structure, year after year for a decade is a feat in itself. “We don’t have a large cowherd in numbers, so picking 10 bulls out to represent our genetics and be competitive brings us great pride,” says Jerry.
John. For several decades Delaney Herefords competed in both Polled and Horned divisions, and they have stood the test of time. “Some of the big ranches that exhibited over the years have dispersed or retired, but we are still in it, now with the next generation. This has allowed us to gain and keep that pen on the main alley in Denver,” says Jerry, which helps with marketability because customers can find us easily and know we are always in the same place.”
above AH JDH Cracker Jack 26U ET
Marketing Matters The National Western Stock Show has been a very successful marketing tool, and they have chosen to build off the momentum they gain about their breeding program in Denver and moving their annual bull sale up from April to January five years ago. Their annual bull sale features 40 deep quality, high performing bulls along with 40 bred females. “Our entire focus is on balance, we take a balanced approach on performance and genomic
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Jerry recalls exhibiting a carload of Horned Hereford bulls in 1978 or 1979 back when he was still in high school and made the trip with his dad and brother
above AH JDH Munson 15E ET
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cial customers to get that added paycheck from hybrid vigor, along with opening up the doors for increased carcass weight, ribeye size and potential qualification for Certified Hereford Beef® Program.
above Delaney Herefords and Atkins Herefords will host their 10th Annual Sale on January 27, 2020 at the farm in Lake Benton. Leaving a legacy and a foundation for the next generation is the mission at Delaney Herefords.
offer that without giving up structure, disposition, and eye-appeal. Herefords have always walked their pastures in southwestern Minnesota, because of the value of a Hereford bull when used on an Angus cow to allow commer-
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numbers along with phenotype,” says Nick. “Our customers need a fleshy, high performing bull because when they sell their calves in the fall, they get paid on pounds, so pounds still matter,” says Jerry. However, he states, we
The Delaney’s also host an annual online fall female sale featuring ten elite heifer calves targeted to junior members or herds looking for that outstanding maternal power. Gaining visibility through other market outlets include being long-time members of the Minnesota Hereford Association, regular exhibitors at the Minnesota State Fair, South Dakota State Fair, and Minnesota Beef Expo, as well as consigners to the Go-Pher the Purple sale, since its inception. Jerry and Shelly’s children were active in the National Junior Hereford Association, competing at the Junior
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National Expo, state junior shows, and 4-H. “We don’t have a junior member of age right now,” says Shelly, “but we have a whole new crop of grandchildren that will be representing the Delaney clan again soon.”
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above Michael, Jerry, Nick, and Marty Delaney during clean-up of the original show barn. High winds took down the barn in July of 2017 and a fire, just days later, took what was left, including the majority of Delaney’s show tack.
ability, and maternal influence,” says Nick. With a rich history in the Hereford breed, Jerry and Shelly Delaney and family are carrying forward what they have learned ver the years, passing on their
knowledge, work ethic, and vision to the next generation, and the end result will be long term viability for Delaney Herefords. learn more delaneyherefords.com The Delaney Herefords/Atkins Herefords joint bull sale will be he January 27, 2020 at the Delaney Herefords Sale Barn, near Lake Benton, MN. Turn to page 27 for additional sale information.
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Understanding the Hereford breed has followed trends in the beef industry, some of which Delaney’s have been sure to value, especially those that will pay off for their customers. “We have actively incorporated genomically enhanced EPDS into our program, because they return so much value by telling us accuracy in a shorter period of time,” says Jerry. “The AHA’s Baldy Maternal Index (BMI) and new sustained cow fertility (SCF) EPD are good tools we can use to get a better handle on market-
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Veterinarian View
Health & Reproduction questions answered and explained.
by Vince Collison, Collison Embryo | Collison Veterinary Services, Rockwell City, IA
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his Fall, we had a case that showed the benefits of parasite control. It was also a great example of why we do things a certain way.
A couple of side-notes on Long Range: if you want to use it, it is important to inject before going to pasture as it will help keep the fresh pasture from getting contaminated with parasites. Also, many producers will give Long Range to calves, but my concern here is calves are going to outgrow the dose you administer in May. This may lead to low dose exposure to Long Range and possible parasite resistance. Later this Fall, this same producer called with health issues in his weaned calves. There were 262 calves, and at this point, he had treated 26 head for respiratory problems and fever. On walkthrough, there were many more with cough, and it was hard to know where to stop pulling calves for treatment. All of these calves had been vaccinated prior to weaning. We talked about the possibility of a PIBVD calf being in the group. But, no calves had died, so there were none to post for di-
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We were called in September to examine some cows that had been pulled off pasture in southern Iowa. Many of the cows came off with low body condition scores, but four were extremely thin and had diarrhea. On physical exam, there were no obvious conclusions. All four were checked for Johnes, Bovine Leucosis, had a CBC and serum panel run, and fecal samples checked for parasites. All of the blood work came back negative, and nothing was too remarkable on the clinical pathology blood work, but the fecal samples from all four cows were loaded with parasites.
This producer had previously been giving Long Range to his cows but skipped this year as he didn’t feel the benefit outweighed the cost. In this case, one of the things that probably added to the explosion of parasites was the wet rainy weather we experienced this spring and summer. Under these conditions, parasites have a better chance to thrive in the environment. For a plan of action, the producer was going to inject all cows with injectable Dectomax. He also gave all the calves at side Dectomax and gave their preconditioning vaccines. Upon follow-up, the producer reported that the four thinnest cows, looked better the day after the Dectomax injection and had made a complete recovery.
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agnostics. We decided to run all calves through the chute and mass treat with antibiotics due to the high morbidity rate. We also ran a PI-BVD test off ear notches from each calf in the group and performed tracheal washes on three calves that had not been treated with antibiotics. The results were not what I expected. All of the calves tested negative for PI-BVD. The samples from the tracheal washes only came back positive for M. hemolytica on a respiratory PCR panel. It was surprising since all of the calves had been vaccinated pre-weaning for M. hemolytica. On follow up with the producer, the calves all responded well to the mass treatment of antibiotics and looked to have recovered. We discussed what could have gone
wrong with the vaccine. There were two groups of calves, one group from a pasture in southern Iowa that were treated for parasites at the time they were vaccinated. The other group had been in a local pasture and did not receive any parasite treatment before weaning. The owner went back through his records and discovered 24 of the 26 calves that he first treated were from the local pasture, the group that did not receive parasite treatment at the time of vaccination. This really demonstrates how immunosuppressive parasites can be and in this case had suppressed the response to the vaccination. We have always recommended deworming calves when we initially vaccinate calves pre-weaning. Sometimes
producers question the timing since they are not deworming the cows and the calves are going to stay on pasture. But the main reason is to remove the immunosuppressive effects of parasites at the time of vaccination. I am always amazed how much calves will bloom up in 2-3 weeks when we give the booster vaccinations. Never underestimate the benefit of parasite control. As a final thought, when dealing with sick calves, consider having your veterinarian use tracheal washes for diagnostics if there are no dead calves to post. These are relatively easy to do with the right equipment and yield diagnostic information in a timely manner. learn more collisionembryo.com
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by Melissa McGee Buehler photos courtesy Schrag 605
Operating from the customer’s perspective at 605 Sires + Donors.
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f you’ve been in the cattle business long, you know the importance of a quality bull stud or donor collection facility. You also understand that the quality of care given to the cattle is of utmost importance to the owner of the breeding stock. But, not all bull studs are created equally; the Schrag family of Marion, South Dakota, found that out firsthand. In the past, when taking cattle to be collected or flushed, they were not always pleased with the condition and shape of the animals when they returned home. So, when the time came to open 605 Sires + Donors, cattle care
was the top priority of the new venture. About four years ago, Cory & Melissa Schrag saw the need for bull collection services in their area. The Schrags were not new to the sire and donor industry, having owned and operated Dakota Transfers, they provided breeders across South Dakota with embryo transfer and AI services for 15 years. Knowing they wanted things done just right, they sought out John Weston, of Weston Consulting, to guide them in the process of building a bull stud located 35 miles west of
Sioux Falls, South Dakota. John was instrumental in designing the facility that makes it easy to provide the high level of cattle care that was required by the Schrags. In January 2017, 605 Sires opened its doors. Then in 2018, they expanded to offer donor services and rebranded themselves ‘605 Sires + Donors’. 605 Sires + Donors offers quality sire and donor services and has become a satellite site for TransOva located in Sioux Center, Iowa. Cory and Melissa manage the billing, scheduling, and housing of the cows, while TransOva
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_____ “Customer service and cattle care are top priorities. We have been on both sides of the industry, so it is of utmost importance to us to give each animal the special care that we expect for our own cattle.” Cory Schrag, 605 Sires + Donors
Cory commented, “Customer service and cattle care are top priorities. We have been on both sides of the industry, so it is of utmost importance to us to give each animal the special care that we expect for our own cattle.” Working at 605 Sires + Donors is
an experienced staff that provides hands-on, individual care to all the animals housed in the facility. While cattle are at the 605, they are on the Concept Aid mineral program. “We have seen a nice bump in the fertility of the bulls and cows when collecting semen and embryos by using the Concept Aid Chelated mineral program,” states Cory. To assist customers in all their reproductive needs, including mineral and feed, the Schrags have become dealers for Umbarger Show Feeds, VitaFerm, and BioZyme, as well as, Sullivan Supply. With a holding capacity of about 105 sires, housing can be provided for the bulls year-round.
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provides the donor services. In 2019, they performed approximately 385 In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) collections, producing over 9,000 oocytes. Schrags offer their customers more than just the donor collection. With their herd of recipient cows, customers can purchase confirmed pregnant recips directly from 605 or utilize their connection and access the TransOva recipient herd as well.
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Semen collection is performed on Mondays and Thursdays by appointment or walk-in. Breeders can also request collection of sexed semen, which is sent and sorted at TransOva. The boarding barn and collection area are designed to focus on the sires’ comfort and safety. The facility has a convenient drive-through, load-out alley that provides for quick and easy loading and unloading of cattle. 605 Sires was designed from the ground up, with the customer in mind. A revolutionary semen inventory database, Your605, allows customers the opportunity to track inventory and sire progress 24/7 by simply logging into their accounts.
605 Sires is a full-service semen collection center that will collect, freeze and store semen on valuable herd sires. With the brand new, state-of-the-art lab, featuring the Computer Assisted Semen Analysis (CASA) system, 605 will ensure customers’ valuable genetics are handled with the utmost care and quality control. The primary focus of the business is on beef cattle, but they also work with some dairy herds as well. The operation recently became certified to collect semen for international export and quarantine. They are now certified by the Certified Semen Services National Association of Animal
S ire S ervices : SIRE COLLECTION SIRE FREEZING SIRE BOARDING SCHEDULED WALK-INS SEMEN STORAGE SEMEN SHIPPING FROZEN STORAGE
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opposite 605 Sires employs experienced staff to work with cattle and customers.
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below The 605 Sires + Donors facility is certified for international export and quarantine.
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above The Schrag family often finds themselves in front of the backdrop.
of health tests. Once the testing is complete, the sire can be moved to the resident facility while being collected.
an experienced manner. We pride ourselves in our continual effort to grow with the market and move the livestock industry forward.�
605 Sires + Donors is committed to providing the best there is to offer in donor and sire services. Melissa said, “We continually strive to provide great customer service, honest dealings, and superior services in the industry. 605 has a track record of providing semen and donor services in
Cory mentioned that their most significant accomplishment in just three years has been collecting some of the top AI sires and National Champion bulls from around the country. They feel honored to be trusted to care for these high-caliber animals while they are at 605. With a lifetime of
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Breeders (CSS NAAB) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) after passing all inspections. For a bull to be cleared for international export, he must be housed a minimum of 100 feet from the other cattle, before passing three phases of health tests. The bulls come into the receiving barn for the first round of testing, then move to the isolation unit, for about 30 days, until they pass their second round
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above Jaxon Schrag was honored to bring home the ‘You Fit It’ award at the 2019 South Dakota State Fair. (l-r) Cory, Melissa, Jaxon, and Samantha Scrag.
industry experience, 605 Sires + Donors is committed to earning your business and trust.
nual production sale on the farm since 1987, selling both bulls and females. With the fifth-generation excited to carry on the family’s Shorthorn tradition, the Schrags are enthusiastic about the future of their program and 605 Sires + Donors. learn more 605sires.com
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In addition to their AI and embryo experience, the Schrags are mainstays of the Shorthorn breed. Cory’s great grandfather, John Schrag, brought over Shorthorns from Russia to build the original herd. Three generations later, Cory and Melissa are still utilizing that foundation breeding productive Shorthorn and Maine-An-
jou cattle. Along with their kids, Samantha (21) and Jaxon (17), the Schrags have been competitive in the showing, bringing home many honors over the years. Their cowherd consists of approximately 125 Shorthorn and Maine-Anjou cows, with Artificial Insemination (AI) and Embryo Transfer (ET) serving as a driving force in propagating their top genetics in both breeds. Cory is proud of the fact that they have hosted an an-
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Upcoming Production Sale
with Pladsen Red Angus
April 2020 | Waukon, Iowa - Selling Aged Bulls and Open Heifers -
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Reserve Champion Iowa State Bull Selling on the April 2020 Production Sale
Champion Spring Heifer at the 2019 Iowa State Fair Open Show and the Junior Show
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Champion Fall Heifer at the 2019 Iowa State FairJunior Show, and the Reserve Bred and Owned at the Junior Show
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New Date! New Location! Saturday
January 25, 2020 2:00 PM | AT THE FARM IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA
selling 80 service age bulls! 18-month-old & yearling bulls sell! He Sells!
He Sells!
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Linz Discovery 8784 CED +2 BW +3.9 WW +91 YW +161 MILK +30 MARB +1.05 REA +1.08 $W +93 $B +205 SIRE: VAR DISCOVERY 2240 | DAM: RB LADY DENVER 167-453
CED +8 BW +.7 WW +82 YW +143 MILK +28 MARB +.32 REA +.97 $W +90 $B +140 SIRE: DL DUALLY | DAM: RB LADY COMPLETE 890-3190
He Sells!
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Linz Accuracy 9211 CED +12 BW +.8 WW +67 YW +119 MILK +37 MARB +.39 REA +.80 $W +83 $B +141 SIRE: LINZ ACCURACY 2397-6006 | DAM: RB LADY COMPLETE 890-3189
Linz Heritage Angus 6330 W 125Th Ave. Crown Point, In 46307
Linz Acclaim 8803 CED +7 BW +.8 WW +69 YW +139 MILK +40 MARB +.62 REA +.74 $W +79 $B +200 SIRE: JINDRA ACCLAIM | DAM: RB LADY COMPLETE 890-3190
(219) 776-7584 Glenn (708) 259-1206 Fred gdavis@linzheritageangus.com
www.LinzHeritageAngus.com For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers, TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089. Phone 816/532-0811. Fax 816/532-0851. Email: angushall@angushall.com * www.angushall.com
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4TH ANNUAL
10 Sons Sell! 4 Sons Sell!
BAF LADY IDENTITY 02-357 | AAA 18275398 Powerhouse pounds maker! CAV LADY UNANIMOUS 2145-5214 | AAA 18491024 Phenotype, maternal and performance!
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NEW LOCATION - CLARINDA SALE BARN, CLARINDA, IA
CROUCH LADY LEGEND 910 | AAA 19466140 4 full brothers of the $60,000 record setter sell!
VAR LEGEND 5019 HOOVER NO DOUBT MGR TREASURE JINDRA ACCLAIM BYERGO BLACK MAGIC 3348 SPRING COVE RENO 4021 MUSGRAVE 316 STUNNER BUBS SOUTHERN CHARM AA31
BRUNS BLASTER DL DUALLY KB-FULL MEASURE C40 BLACK ONYX 5Q11 CROUCH SILVERADO 536 LINZ ACCURACY 2397-6006 SAV RESOURCE 1441 BYERGO TITUS 6340 3F EPIC 4631
Sale Manager American Angus Hall Of Fame I Jeremy Haag 816/516-1309 25629 Ellington Ave. I Glenwood, IA 51534 I 402/250-7213 Justin I 402/305-8560 Josh C R O U C H A N G U S V A L L E Y. C O M THE STOCKMAN | thestockmanmag.com
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ENCHILADA CASSEROLE Cathy Ratzburg
1.5 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 small can chopped olives 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
6 tortillas 1/2 pound grated cheese 2/3 cups water 1 4 oz. can chopped green chilies
Preheat oven to 400°. Brown hamburger with onion. Stir in seasoning, green chilies, olives and tomato sauce. Alternate layers of tortillas, meat mixture and cheese - ending with cheese on top. Add water and cover with olives. Bake for 30 minutes. I always double this - triple it for a large crew. Can be made ahead and frozen - it is a great dish to put in oven and warm up!
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I was not brought up on a ranch, and now live an hour from the closest grocery store. My husband, Bryan, and I live on the Canadian border with our three children. We operate Bobcat Angus, a commercial and registered cattle business along with Bryan’s brother, Ernest, and his family. We also raise barley, wheat, corn, and hay on the family farm, located 70 miles south of the ranch. Our children are also involved in the family business. Cole, our oldest son, is living on the ranch and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and a Masters Degree in Nutrition and Reproduction. He is certified in embryo transplant and manages the our breeding program. Kamron and his wife, Camille, are living in Moscow, Idaho, while Kamron finishes his DVM degree. He plans to return to the ranch and work as a Veterinarian in the area. Rebecca is a senior at Montana State University and will graduate with a degree in Community Health. She hopes to work in the area as well and help on the ranch. On January 25, 2020, we will host our 15th Annual Production Sale in Great Falls, MT selling 180 bulls and 680 females. learn more bobcatangus.com
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KF Alchemist 192 Reg: 19480860 // Born: 2/28/19 // Act. bw: 86# Sire: 5T Power Chip 4790 // Dam: LAA Empress 121A
Champion Junior Bull Calf at Minnesota State Fair ● Reserve Grand Bull at World Beef Expo
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Unmatched Calving Ease // Phenotypically Phenomenal // Bold Muscle Expression Beautiful Rib Shape // Structural Soundness // Excellent Feet and Legs
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Owner/Breeder: Knutson Family Farms
Owner: Walridge Farms
Gary Knutson Family E5166 1370th Avenue Ridgeland, WI 54763 715-377-8620 knutsonfamilyfarms.com
Erle Driscoll Family 2558 N Avenue Williamsburg, IA 52361 319-430-0820
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Laflins Marvel 1801
Reg. 19091613 Born: 1-22-18 | Actual BW: 84 lbs; Ratio 99 Sire: PVF Insight Dam: Laflins Galaxie 3332 (Barbara cow family) Maternal Grandsire: SAV Final Answer > Adj. WW (no creep): 675# > Adj. REA AT 365 days: 17.4 sq. inches > Over 1.5 sq. inches REA/100# of body weight > One of 25 bulls in the breed +1.25 REA EPD+
CED +7 BW +1.2 WW +47 YW +90 DOC +26 REA +1.25
Champion at: 2019 Iowa State Fair 2019 Nebraska State Fair 2019 Kansas State Fair
Laflins Galaxie Maternal Sister to Marvel
High Quality Semen Available From Owners Successfully used in conventional and IVF flushes ● Inquire about sexed semen
Semen Price $30 - Certificate $40 Volume Discounts Available! A NEW SUPERHERO PROVIDING A Breeding Alternative like the avengers, a combination of Powers! Tremendous Side Profile // Extreme width of top // True visual muscle through Rump and Round Structural Soundness // Ability to travel // Disposition—(wasn’t halter broke until 15 months of age)
Walridge Farms
Breeze Hill Angus
Hartzell Angus
Erle Driscoll Family 2558 N Ave Williamsburg, Iowa 319-430-0820
Joe Mather Family 73283 Lincoln Hwy State Center, Iowa 515-290-1249
Ken Hartzell Family 1189 Moscow Rd Moscow, Iowa 608-574-6150
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Laflin Angus Ranch Josh Laflin, RD Laflin 14075 Carnahan Creek Rd Olsburg, Kansas 785-747-7005 785-587-5852
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featured SIRES SILVEIRAS PASSAGE 7305 AAA: 19032204 | CALVED: 01.04.17 WR Journey -1X74 x SJH Rito 9Q13 of M721 3554 11 EPDs in the top 10% of the breed
P O L L A R D N E U R O L O G Y 6512 AAA: 18700312 | CALVED: 08.21.16 Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 x Crazy K Blackcap 4224 13 EPDs in the top 10% of the breed
SAC PEAK VALUE BN45 January 2020
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SILVEIRAS S SIS GQ 2353 AAA: 17322546 | CALVED: 04.26.12 Silveiras Style 9303 x K N C Cabin Creek Sandy 804 sire of numerous champions + high sellers
SCC TRADITION OF 24 AAA: 18239065 | CALVED: 05.15.15 Wright SCC Bootlegger 0522 x SCC Royal Blackbird GAF 112 grand champion bull at the 2017 nwss
2020 SALE DATES ONLINE FEMALE SALE PARTNERS FOR PERFORMANCE BULL SALE SEPT. 2, 2020
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BULL SALE MARCH 13, 2020 | 1PM STERLING LIVESTOCK, STERLING, CO
RAR SULLY 918
DOB: 2/26/2019 | AAA 19559679
RAR LANDSLIDE 919
DOB: 3/18/2019 | AAA 19559674
RAR AVITAR 921
DOB: 3/20/2019 | AAA 19559676
Selling 55 Bulls and Select Heifers KR Synergy Capitalist 316 QLC Phantom B352G RAR Limitless Brookings Bank Note 4040 Stevenson Turning Point SAC Peak Value BN45 PVF Insight Styles Cash R400
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September born ET bull | VAR Legend x Dales Aadi Y49 He sells along with 5 flush brothers!
SEE US IN DENVER 51551 CR HH | Akron, CO 80720 Tom: 970.520.1821 Jared: 970.554.1559
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Sale Barn Study
A review of the current cattle market.
contributed article by Kirk Lynch Lynch Livestock Inc. and Humeston Livestock Exchange, Humeston, Iowa
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ell, 2019 is coming to a close, and it has been a year full of challenges in the cattle business. With that said, we can move forward into 2020 with new hope and optimism! Things are setting up for 2020 to be a pretty solid year for those of us in this business.
the barn and have begun seeing their prices increase as well. The cows and bulls have come up about $6-8 cwt over the past month or two. I fully expect this market to stay steady for the next couple months and then come up into late winter and early spring.
programs i.e., naturals, GAPs, NHTC. The calves that don’t meet one of those criteria have some great value in them from a purchaser standpoint. I think we will see an uptick in the feeder prices as we get through the holidays and into the New Year.
The fat cattle markets have continued to climb, especially in the barns. Generally, we have been seeing the fat prices being around $2-3 higher than the cash. I think we will see the fat cattle cash market to continue to rise until late winter and early spring, just like the board says it should. But, I am pretty optimistic that the cash prices may be better than what the board says in the next couple of months. And who knows the upper limit if we can finalize the trade deals with China and Japan.
The feeder cattle market is starting to show some pep after a very slow start this fall. We had a rough harvest where people had trouble getting feed and bedding made, but we’ve had a bit of a break now, and folks were able to get those things done. That, along with the strong fat cattle markets, have more people interested in placing some feeders. However, there are still some feeders that are worth the money and are in the black on their projections. The feeders that seem to top the market, like usual, are the big groups that are weaned and have a couple rounds of shots in them and/or qualify for value-added
If there is one weak market, it is the bred cow and heifer market. It has been a struggle all fall and going into winter. They would be a great investment; if you have the resources to handle them. With the way the next couple of years look in the cattle business, I think they will pay for themselves in a hurry.
We are starting to see more cull cows and bulls coming through
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I wish everyone a Happy New Year and all the best in 2020! As always, if we can be of service to you, please let me or guys at the barn know!
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Semen $30 • AI Certs: $35
AAA No. 18812802
Sire: Styles Cash R400 Dam: Buffalos Elba BN17 by Silveiras Conversion 8064 x Tehama Total M811 BW: 76@96 BW: +3.6 .53 95%
WW: +85 .47 1%
YW: +152 .42 1%
WW: 918@120 RADG +.35 .22 2%
YH +.9 .40 10%
SC +1.67 .48 10%
YW: 1692@118 CW +73 .40 1%
Marb +73 .36 25%
SC: 42cm RE +.88 .36 5%
$W +72.93
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structure and scrotal development. Make him your “GO-TO” HIGH $ VALUE sire! He’s produced from a tremendous cow family with a flexible pedigree that allows you to power up and inject growth to many of today’s “most highly used” sires.
Owners:
Collison Angus , IA - 712.297.8148 Silveira Bros, CA - 559.217.1502 84Schermer Angus, IA - 641.425.2641 Sandven Cattle, IA - 515.890.0119
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K7Herefords
Selling straight horned and polled genetics
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LJS MARK DOMINO 1321 CL 1 DOMINO 314A INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET CL1 DOMINO 553C SHF CAPTAIN Z210 C285 ET
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March 22, 2020 Selling 25 Bulls: • 2018 Fall Yearling Bulls • 2019 Spring Yearling Bulls
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2019 Heifer Crop:
(608) 574-2309 | Lockridge, Iowa K7herefords@gmail.com Find us on Facebook @ K7 Herefords
Selling Bulls like these!
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DANDY ACRES ANGUS
Gregg & Nancy Johnson Neil & Katie Johnson 898 Hwy 23, Pipestone, MN 56164 | Gregg: 507-227-5331 | Neil: 507-215-1114
2019 NWSS RESERVE CHAMPION LATE PEN
2019 NWSS ANGUS SALE SHOW SPRING CALF CHAMPION
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Save $200 /Year In Cow Feed Costs Save $100 /Head In The Feedlot
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Jim: 641-344-5059 Clint: 641-344-1330 Joe: 641-344-4926
Clint: 641-344-1330 Joe: 641-344-4926
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● 11 years feed intake data on the entire herd ● Offering 200 bulls annually by private treaty ● Custom feed intake testing
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Find Eclipse and some of his first progeny on The Hill at National Western Stock Show
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owned with Nelson Hirsche Purebreds Many time 2019 Champion including: - Bonanza 2019 Sumpreme Champion Bull - All Breeds Supreme Champion 2019 IPE - Supreme Champion Bull sold for $32,500 in NHP 2019 Farmfair International - Reserve Champion Senior Hereford December 2019 sale Bull 2019 Canadian Western Agribition contact us: Kurt Sanburg - (970)596-3027 sanburgherefords@outlook.com 9106 Bostwick Park Road Montrose, CO THE STOCKMAN | thestockmanmag.com
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Semen available on these and other Herd Sires. See our website for details!
The Orsten Family Robert & Rochelle | RJ & Laura | James NJW 4C 88X CORNERSTONE ET
DSB 120W 27A HOMETOWN 158E
PYRAMID CATAPULT 7129
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New Schedule to Better Serve Cattlemen SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Judging Contest 8 AM ............................. Beef Livestock Judging Contest 7 PM ............................. Livestock Judging Banquet
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Opening Day Special Events 8:00 AM - 12 PM ......... Commercial Trade Show Set Up 8:30 AM - 12 PM ......... Cookin’ at the Classic 10 AM ........................... All Sale Cattle in Place 5 PM ............................. NEW Best Beef & Battle of the Breeds
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Breed Cattle Show Day, Youth Educational Tours, FFA Day, Career Networking Opportunities 9 AM ............................. Shows Start NORTH RING SOUTH RING Angus ............................ Hereford Simmental ..................... Red Angus Limousin ........................ Charolais Gelbvieh ........................ Shorthorn Maine/Chi Influenced 5 PM ............................. AYC Show Kuhn Night Social Ladies Night in Trade Show Live Entertainment
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Bull Sale Day, Cattle Feeders Day 10:30 AM ...................... NEW Presentation on Fair Market Pricing for Cattlemen Today 12 PM ........................... Hereford Red Angus Charolais Limousin Angus Maine/Chi/AOB Simmental Shorthorns Gelbvieh 6:30 PM ........................ Bull Buyer’s Steak Supper & Social Pen of 5 Heifer Sale Royal Ice Sale Live Entertainment
KEARNEY, NE
Complete Sale Details at:
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Follow the Classic
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Heifer Sale Day, Youth Scholarships 11 AM ........................... Scholarship Presentation 12 PM ........................... Hereford Red Angus Charolais Limousin Angus Maine/Chi/AOB Simmental Shorthorns Gelbvieh AYC Bred Heifer Sale 6:30 PM ........................ AYC Breeders & Youth Introductions 7 PM ............................. Supreme Row Live Entertainment
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 5 AM ............................. Juniors Stalls Posted - Barn Opens 6 AM - 11 AM .............. Junior Check-In 12 PM ........................... Fancy Heifer Show Prospect Steers on Display 12:30 PM ...................... Scholarship Presentations 1 PM ............................. Fancy Heifer Sale Prospect Steer Sale 2 PM ............................. Showmanship 6 PM ............................. Classic Premiere Heifer Selection Classic Premiere Steer Show
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Classic Junior Show
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for cattlemen of all ages Shows & Sales include Hereford, Angus, Red Angus, Simmental, Limousin, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Maine Anjou, Chianina, & Shorthorns, Commercial Trade Show & Much More
This Angus Bull sells. He goes back to the SB Peg female that has produced many Classic Champions.
2019 Reserve Champion FFA Steer was exhibited by Berren Strope of O’Neill, NE. Strope purchased his steer at the 2019 Classic Steer Sale. Sold by Josh Taylor of Smithfield, NE.
Simmental Sale Feature
Grandsire the famous Connealy Greeley, dam is sired by SAV Angus Industry. Mated to SAV Raindance 6848 for early March calf.
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Cowpower with this bred heifer sale feature at the Classic. This UPS Spartan sired heifer sells safe to calf to /S Mandate 66589.
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Upstream Ranch
ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE
FEBRUARY 1ST, 2020
SELLING 300 BULLS & 90 BRED HEIFERS
INCLUDING: 170 COMING 2 YEAR OLDS & 130 FALL YEARLINGS NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET
NJW 79Z 22Z MIGHTY 49C ET
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FREE DELIVERY OR TRUCKING DISCOUNTS, FIRST BREEDING SEASON GUARANTEE & VOLUME DISCOUNTS
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JSAR TOP CUT ANGUS BULL SALE Bidding Open April 2020 WWW.MIDCONTINENTFARMS.COM
Thanks to these progressive breeders who believe in our genetics and program!
JSAR Mr Titan E7 Reg 19094735 Sold to Styles Angus, SD Titan x War Direction
JSAR The Replacement F23 Owned with Mike Forney Angus of Arkansas Hotrod x Maverick - Semen available!
JSAR Heavy Ranching E3 Reg 19110805 Owened with Boyert/Core and Kruse Angus, IA O’Reilly Factor x BC Maverick - Semen available!
JSAR Mr Maverick 432 E98 Sold to Collison Angus, IA Maverick x Opportunity
JSAR Mr Maverick 432 280WYE Sold to Rod Furrow, KS Maverick x Weekend Getaway
JSAR Real Estate E114 Full sib to JSAR Titan Semen available!
Reg 19094770
Home of JSAR Titan The most underused bull in the Angus Breed!
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Home of Gambles Hot Rod Limited Semen Availalbe - Call for details
Aged bulls available for sale year round by Private Treaty - Follow us on Facebook!
Reg 19094472
Gregg Stewart • Brig Stewart 400 East College Washington, Kansas
Gregg: 785.325.2089 or 785.747.8027 Brig Cell: 785.747.8028
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DaKitch Farms Held at Dakitch Bull Development sale time 1:30 pm // lunch will be served
S elling:
Progeny by these bulls:
crr 028x sensation 704
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dph 6129 take off 502 et
CRR 668z commitment 654
haroldson’s wlc rhino et 48y
To be added to our mailing list, please contact us:
Dakitch Angus & Hereford Farms Matthew, Darci and Dawson Kitchell David, Lorie and Mason Kitchell 1997 355th St., Ada. MN 56510 matthewdkitchell@gmail.com
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Darci Kitchell - 701-256-4094 // Matthew Kitchell - 701-799-7690 // Auctioneer Cody Crum - 217-248-7282
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CRR 322 CATAPULT 697
CRR 322 Catapult 697 CRR 668Z Commitment 654 CRR 028X Sensation 704 DPH 6129 Take off 502 ET Haroldson’s WLC Rhino ET 48Y
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Angus Bull & Female Sale Sunday March 8, 2020, 1:30 PM
At the ranch and online at liveauctions.tv
55 Angus Bulls, Yearlings & 2-Yr-Olds 20 Registered and Commercial Heifers Dependable genetics raised in a low-input commercial environment, that have been closely selected for:
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$W +92
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+14
$B
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+109
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KR Synergy
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+10
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+131
+109
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Jindra Megahit
Shifting Gears
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+193
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+10
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699
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6101
LD Capitalist 316
WWSC Slider
Mill Brae Wisdom 4198
CED
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+136
+93
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Connealy Capitalist 028 x CA Future Direction 5321 • 176661
026
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8022 Turning Point x Net Worth 4200 • 1924
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EXEC Mr Crossfire 6P01
Connealy Black Granite
May-Way Play It Safe
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+130
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02
Prairie Pride Next Step 2036
North Camp Silver Star 5103
Conley South Point 8362
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963
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+164 GAR Prophet x Connealy In Sure 8524 • 18538
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Most used tool on your farm and how old is it?
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John Deere tractor, it is 10 years old.”
Your go-to sorting apparatus? Horse or sorting stick.”
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My old Australian Shepard. He was loyal to his death.”
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About the Stockman. I have been in the cattle industry for over 35 years. My wife and I work as a team managing purebred herds for absentee owners. Currently, we manage Wall Street Cattle Co for the Currier family. Eddie and his son, Adam Currier, have put together some of the best Angus genetics in the country.” learn more wallstreetcattleco.com
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