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CURRENT ROV SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR!
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WB Pendleton Sire of high sellers & champions!
Seldom Rest Sandman Classen son working great!
Silveiras Forbes ‘21 Cattlemen’s Congress Champion!
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Conley Express 7211 Exciting new sire of champs!
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Carbon Copy 2019 NAILE Champion Charolais!
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JBSF Logic Full sisters were Grand & Res at SM JR Nat’l
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Kramer Angus produces quality in Black and Red Angus.
40 | GRAVITY OF THE GAVEL
Auctioneers play a pivotal role in the seedstock industry.
52 | CHAIN REACTION
Century old Chain Ranch reacts to changing times.
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26 | CARING FOR ANIMALS WHEN POWER OUT with Russ Daly, South Dakota State University Extension
Leading the Way
34 | SELF-CARE FOR YOU AND OTHERS with B. Lynn Gordon, Leader Consulting, LLC
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62 | ESTABLISHING HABITAT with Justin Fruechte, Millborn Seeds
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68 | TIPS ON CALVING INTERVENTION
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Sale Barn S tudy
74 | REAL POSSIBILITY
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Decades of Experience. Decades of Performance Testing. Decades of Progress.
CED+6 WW+83 YW+156 $F+99 $C+239
CED+8 WW+88 YW+154 $B+153 $C+276
Lot 1 2K Growth Fund 300 - 19862279
Lot 19 2K Treasure 630 - 19861041 MGR Treasure X Sitz Investment 660Z
CED+9 WW+78 YW+136 $M+75 $C+255
Deer Valley Growth Fund X WK Reward 1003
CED+11 BW-0.8 WW+71 YW+132 $C+260
Lot 16 2K Capitalist 1020 - 19859561 LD Capitalist 316 X Plattemere Weigh Up K360
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LEARY ANGUS Representing 75 years plus 1 year Purebred Angus!
16th Annual Production Sale Sunday March 28, 2021 2:00 PM • at the farm
11171 Angus Drive, Caledonia, MN 55921 • 507-724-2509 or C: 608-797-9723
Learys President 4361
DOB: 3/25/20 • Reg. 19955307 • Sire: SAV President • MGS: Hoover Dam
Learys Payweight 4342
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DOB: 3/29/20 • Reg. 19953484 • Sire: CW Payweight • MGS: Whitestone Black Arrow
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Learys Payweight 4342
DOB: 3/26/20 • Reg. 19953528 • Sire: Basin Payweight 1682 • MGS: Connealy Answer 71
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Learys Growth Fund 36A2
DOB: 3/27/20 • Reg. 19953482 • Sire: Deer Valley Growth Fund • MGS: Hoover Dam
Learys Achievement 4348
DOB: 3/22/20 • Reg. 19953413 • Sire: Poss Achievement • MGS: Stone Creek Insight
Learys Big Sky 6550
DOB: 4/1/20 • Reg. 19953436 • Sire: Musgrave Big Sky • MGS: Connealy In Sure
BULLS and 15 FEMALES on March 28th
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FARMS March 27, 2021 1:00 pm • Hanover, IL
60 BULLS AND 25 BRED HEIFERS SELL
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125.8
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2021 Third Annual Production Sale
March 19 Friday • 5:30 PM
307-351-4005
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At the farm • 28397 State Hwy 27 • Eastman, WI 54626 (Food and beverage start at 4 pm)
Yearling Bulls • 20 Female Lots Selling: 25 (Including some Elite Bred Heifers and Elite Open Heifers)
BW +.6 WW +62 YW +110 $M +49 $B +171 $C +271
Meadow Lawn Anthem 019
Emmy Group General 2007
BW +2.5 WW +84 YW +137 $M +71 $B +147 $C +262
Meadow Lawn Entice 023
BW +2.8 WW +68 YW +123 $M +76 $B +161 $C +285
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Emmy Group Resource 2001
BW +2.5 WW +75 YW +128 $M +66 $B +124 $C +227
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Kramer Angus produces quality in Black and Red Angus.
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T aking chances can lead to unknown opportunities. Marvin Kramer, Farina, Ill., can attest to this statement. After graduating from the University of Illinois in 1981 and returning to his family’s registered Angus operation, Kramer has impacted the Angus and Red Angus breeds. Marvin, wife, Vickey, and daughter, Morgan, along with two full-time employees, Jason Hooks and Colton Payne, diligently work to raise quality livestock and row crops in southcentral Illinois. “Our employees are dedicated and a large part of the operation; we are so thankful to have them on our team to allow us
to be active in the cattle business,” says Marvin Kramer.
BLACK ANGUS BEGINNING
knew his future path would lead him back to the cattle industry. In 2021, Kramer Angus will host its 23rd Annual Bull and Female Sale on the farm.
Marvin’s parents, Eugene and Marilyn, began raising Angus cattle, corn, and soybeans in the 1960s, and he along with his five siblings, Kathleen Harms, Judy Hinshaw, Alicia Miller, and Keith and Bruce Kramer learned many life lessons that led them to opportunities and successful careers. Marvin Kramer started showing in youth shows at the young age of eight, even before he was old enough to be eligible for 4-H and
With a focus on over 60 years of genetics management and sire selection, the family operation started to garner notice on the national scene with the selling of several influential herd sires. In 2014, Kramers Apollo 317, sold for $52,000 to Krebs Angus Ranch, Gordon, Neb. “Having a program like Krebs buy our genetics and witnessing the success they had with Apollo really made a difference to the future of our program,” says Kramer. thestockmanmag.com | THE STOCKMAN
Kramers Apollo 317, Top Selling bull in the 2014 Kramer Angus Bull Sale.
quite a statement.” That same year, Kramers Top Line Romeo set, an all-time record, claiming a $100,000 bid at the 2014 Illinois Angus Futurity, a record that remains today. Romeo was co-owned by Top Line Angus, Tremont, Ill. Soon after in 2016, Kramers Enforce 5006 sold for $87,500 to Dameron Angus and Associates, Lexington, Ill. Enforce proved to be a great breeding bull and sired
a $30,0000 heifer calf in Dameron Angus’s 2020 sale. He also produced other winners and top sellers around the country. “We are very proud of these topend bulls who have sold to great programs and how they went on to impact the Angus breed.” The goal at Kramer Angus has always centered on raising good performance bulls with balanced traits. “Our cattle excel in multiple traits, are phenotypically correct, with breed
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“For an outfit with over 500 head of cattle [Krebs Ranch] and the prominence in the industry they have developed, to have every age group impacted by a sire we raised was quite a statement.” Marvin Kramer
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Kramers Apollo 317 went on to be the feature bull in the Krebs semen catalog, siring many high sellers for the renowned western Nebraska seedstock operation. During the 2018 Krebs Angus Ranch cowherd dispersion every age group led off with an Apollo daughter. “For an outfit with over 500 head of cattle and the prominence in the industry they have developed, to have every age group impacted by a sire we raised was
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Kramers Enforce 5006, co-owned with Dameron Angus and Associates, Lexington, IL.
average or better numbers and sound fertility,” says Kramer.
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Kramer gained his interest in Angus cattle from his dad and finetuned his ability to evaluate cattle to fit the current industry needs. He was a member on the Illinois State 4-H Livestock team, that won the national 4-H contest in Louisville, Ky., and team member on the University of Illinois Collegiate Judging Team, which took top honors in three of the five major contests. “I was able to learn from many great coaches over the years.”
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Kramer Angus focuses on the real numbers like birth, weaning, and yearling weight and scrotal circumference when selecting bulls for their production sale. Each March, customers witness how the foundation and selection criteria have been developed or influenced by genetics they have sought such
as recent purchases of Woodhill Patent and Sitz Profile 625G. Thirty bulls and thirty females will sell in their 2021 production sale. An online fall sale features spring-born
Angus and Red Angus heifers.
Top Line Lady 9111, 2011 Supreme at All-American Futurity Junior Show and NWSS Reserve Grand Champion Angus Female. Owned by Kramer Angus and Top Line Angus.
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MLK Big Foot, bred and raised by Kramer Angus. Co-owned with TC Reds and Lampe Cattle.
RED ANGUS RESULTS Eight years ago, Kramer Angus took the chance and purchased a Red Angus heifer for their daughter, Morgan. “Morgan was inter-
ested in showing at the junior level and didn’t want to compete against our Black Angus female customers consistently, so she chartered into new territory.”
The family purchased their first Red Angus female from TC Reds, Ringle, Wisc. Morgan had a successful show experience right out of the gate. TC Cupcake 03Y received the title of Reserve Grand Champion Red Angus Female at the 2013 National Western Stock Show (NWSS). Quite a feat for taking a chance in a new breed.
TC Cupcake 03Y, Reserve Grand Champion Female, 2013 NWW Red Angus Junior Show for Morgan Kramer.
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He sired the $70,000 top-selling daughter, Top Line Red Princess, in the 2019 Top Line Dispersal to be purchased by Hartman Cattle Co., Tecumseh, Neb. Top Line Red Princess was awarded supreme
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Cupcake was bred to TC Card Shark and produced MLK Big Foot. MLK Big Foot sold in the Kramer bull sale for $5,500. “No one knew we had Red Angus, so Big Foot sold under the radar,” says Kramer. However, Big Foot went on to make a big name for himself.
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champion female at many of the junior jackpot shows across Nebraska, Oklahoma and Kansas during her show career. Interest continued to grow around MLK Big Foot. At the 2020 Embryos in Snow Sale in Denver, 25 straws averaged $420/straw. His full sister, TC Luanna 21D, won the 2017 National Red Angus Show in Iowa, was selected Grand Champion in the Junior Show at NWSS in 2018 and received the top honors as Grand Champion Female at the NAILE Junior Show and Open Show 2017. “We only have six Red Angus cows but have had great success with them and enjoyed our participation in the breed.” The Kramer family is looking forward to steadily building their Red Angus herd but aim to keep their numbers small and quality high. They will use embryo transfer to build numbers and select on phenotype and balance for the show ring.
In addition to her successful experience in the Red Angus show ring, Morgan led Kramer females to win a division at the NJAS twice, one reserve division, and five class winners amongst her peers in the Angus junior program. FCF SCC Nellie 347. Division winner at the NAILE and NJAS.
INVEST IN CATTLE The bottom line at Kramer Angus is to make good decisions to have steady and repeat customers. They will continue to offer the best of the best from their Red Angus genetics to youth and breeders looking for top-quality show cattle. In their Black Angus herd, they will seek out genetics that not everyone uses to find bloodlines that will be an outcross to continue advancing their program. As the family continues to invest their time and energies in growing the influence of their cattle, they appreciated the guidance from
Garrett Lampe, show herd manager at Top Line Angus, who assisted them in presenting their show animals. They also experienced a great partnership relationship with Four Corner Farms, St. Francisville, Ill., during the successful showing of FCF SCC Nellie 347. “My goal is to someday win the Pen Show in Denver where we have exhibited twice before,” says Kramer, as he believes this will be a testament to the quality of genetics their program represents. learn more kramerangus. com 23rd Annual Kramer Angus Bull & Female Sale will be held on March 27, 2021 near Farina, IL.
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Marvin, Vickey, and Morgan Kramer of Kramer Angus in Farina, Ill.
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2021 Minnesota Angus Breeder’s Sale sunday • 1 pm
March 14, 2021
new location!
Lanesboro Livestock Facility Lanesboro, MN
Featuring 50 Select Lots of Registered Angus:
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The Original Minnesota Angus Sale First Sale was held 42 Years Ago! Sale Sponsored by: Minnesota Angus Breeders
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 thestockmanmag.com | THE STOCKMAN
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10th Annual Bull Sale
Thursday March 18th, 2021 1 PM • at
Fullerton, NE
Selling 120 Spring & Fall Angus Bulls & a select group of open females
DBL World Wide 010 * Reg # 19921265
DBL Platinum 8128* Sire: SAV Platinum
DBL Capitalist 020 * Reg # 1992165
DBL Southern Charm 072 * Reg # 19955283
SA Maverick 030 * Reg # 19925102
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DBLAmerica 036 * Reg # 19955079
Dean Christensen (308) 550-0298 Fullerton,NE
Lori & Ashley Wagner (308)550-0349 www.sonderupangus.com
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DBL Banknote 013 * Reg # 19921264
DBL Homeraised 8122
* Sire: Mohnen Homeraised
SA Payout 050 * Reg # 19925109
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Kramer Angus
23rd ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE - MARCH 27, 2021 1:30 PM - AT THE FARM NEAR FARINA, IL
✴ Selling 28 Black Angus Bulls, 2 Red Angus Bulls, Cow-Calf Pairs, Bred Heifers and Fall-Born Show Heifers ✴ Special Feature! Selling pick of our Spring born 2020 replacement heifers
These Bulls Sell!
Kramers Bishop 002 | Reg# 19812635
Kramers G Fund 005 | Reg# 19810614
Kramers Achievement 9028 | Reg# 19780920
BW WW YW MM $W $B $C -0.6 +88 +155 +26 +92 +161 +276
BW WW YW MM $W $B $C +1.7 +67 +126 +23 +62 +146 +237
BW WW YW MM $W $B $C -0.6 +85 +153 +32 +93 +153 +255
Kramer Angus Marvin, Vickey, and Morgan Kramer 1037 N. 2850 St. Farina, IL Marvin: 618-267-3884 ✴ mkramerangus@gmail.com
Reg. # 4229282
Watch and bid online:
Jason Hooks: 217-690-2914 ✴ Colton Payne: 618-704-8134 Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman: 309-833-5543 ✴ Sale Manager: American Angus Hall of Fame For a free sale catalog contact the American Angus Hall of Fame or Kramer Angus
29th year Providing Seedstock Red Angus
Reg. # 4280613
DAHLKE RED ANGUS ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE LOT 5
LOT 11 Sired by the up and coming Bieber CL Stockmarket E119
Top 1% ProS, CED, CEM Reg. # 4229276
Reg. # 4261387
Selling 25 Bulls & 7 Bred Heifers
SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH - 2 PM CT
At the Dahlke Farm, 5 miles north of Bagley, MN
Cattle can be viewed anytime! LOT 8 Sired by SAV Elation, Dam is 13 and has settled A.I. every year
LOT 2 816 WW, 1423 YW, 4.78 ADG, Red grandson of LD Capitalist 316
Reg. # 4261367
Bid in person, online, or on the phone. Free delivery in MN and bordering states.
CALL OR TEXT TO RECEIVE A CATALOG TODAY. Bryantt: (218) 533-0259 | Arlan: (218) 556-5896
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LOT 1 Top 1% ProS, GM, HPG, Marb, 4.68 ADG
Grandam to Lots 1,2 and 4 other lots. Maternal sister to 5 lots. Also selling 1 daughter on Sale Day!
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41st Annual Production Sale Thurs., March 18, 2021 1:00 PM (MST) • Free Meal Lemmon Livestock Auction • Lemmon, SD
Selling:
75 Registered Yearling Black Angus Bulls & 45 Registered Fall Black Angus Bulls • Ultrasound & all other performance data available on sale day. • Free delivery up to 250 miles, elsewhere at actual cost • $75 discount per bull if you haul your own • Volume discounts
Sires:
Baldridge 38 Special — 6 Yearlings • 3 Falls BT Incredible 0368 — 12 Yearlings BUBS Southern Charm AA31 — 7 Yearlings Evenson Stetson 100X 629 — 5 Yearlings • 5 Falls Evenson Stetson 100X 730 — 5 Falls HA Cowboy UP 5405 — 5 Yearlings HA Prime Cut 4493 — 2 Yearlings • 6 Falls Jindra Acclaim 134 — 3 Yearlings • 4 Falls Jindra Kinetic 794 — 2 Yearlings • 6 Falls Jindra Medallion 475 — 2 Yearlings • 5 Falls Kesslers Commodore 6516 — 7 Yearlings • 9 Falls Prairie Pride Kenworth 7104 — 7 Yearlings • 3 Falls Ridl Apprearance 707 — 10 Yearlings • 3 Falls
BW WW YW M CW MRB REA
3.9 87 143 24 72 .81 1.07
EVENSON SOUTHERN CHARM 086
Reg. AAA 19910117 • BD 2/20/20 Sire: BUBS Southern Charm AA31 • MGS: EVENSON STETSON 100X
EVENSON COMMODOR 0160
EVENSON COMMODORE 058
Reg. AAA 19881976 • BD 3/8/20 Sire: Kesslers Commodore 6516 MGS: Connealy Black Granite BW .8 WW 88 YW 147 M 29 CW 73 MRB .38 REA .78
Reg. AAA 19881995 • BD 2/14/20 Sire: Kesslers Commodore 6516 MGS: Jindra Acclaim BW 1.4 WW 83 YW 145 M 18 CW 57 MRB .40 REA .64
EVENSON SOUTHERN CHARM 078
EVENSON 38 SPECIAL 075
For more information or a catalog:
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SALE DAY PHONES: 800-822-8853 OR 605-374-3877
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Reg. AAA 19910073 • BD 2/18/20 Reg. AAA 19916852 • BD 2/18/20 Sire: BUBS Southern Charm AA31 Sire: Baldridge 38 Special MGS: KG High Regard 2073 MGS: Jindra Acclaim BW 3.2 WW 84 YW 148 M 28 CW 64 MRB .65 REA .92 BW 2.4 WW 87 YW 159 M 25 CW 66 MRB .77 REA .43
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Extension Education
University research you can use.
by Russ Daly Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian extension.sdstate.edu
CARING FOR ANIMALS WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT W
hen temporary power outages hit rural areas of South Dakota, animal caretakers might wonder, “How did we ever raise livestock in the days before electricity?” Electric lights, hot water heaters, and mechanical ventilation are all items that are taken for granted, except when weather events interrupt their supply of “juice.” For a great number of operations, electricity is surely essential. Modern milking parlors with vacuum pumps and refrigerated bulk tanks can’t do without a generator when the power goes out. The inability to milk cows, even on an intermittent basis, results not only in production losses, but also in more cases of mastitis. Mechanical ventilation systems aren’t just useful to make modern hog barns comfortable for pigs, they’re essential in regulating gases and temperatures that, allowed to rise, could become a life-or-death proposition for the animal. Generators are standard equipment in those operations as well but aren’t always fail-safe and need to be continually monitored.
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WATER CONSIDERATIONS
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A common use for electricity on farms and ranches during winter months is for supplying water to animals. Electric waterers allow for a consistent supply of water to
livestock regardless of the temperature. When they fail, oftentimes there are no other sources for animals to turn to for water, the most important nutrient. Exceptions are the highly insulated “energy-free” waterers that use ground temperature of the incoming water to keep the water thawed.
> BEEF CATTLE Most experts agree that for short-term purposes, beef cows can utilize snow, if present, as a temporary water source. A complicating factor is that the ice that brings down power lines can create a crust over the snow that cattle have a hard time breaking through. It takes energy away from the cow’s system to melt consumed snow into water, but cows tend to “graze” on snow throughout the day, rather than take it all in at once. This effectively spreads out their use of calories so that it doesn’t seem to be a significant issue. Effects of power outages on beef herds depends on their timing relative to cow’s stages of production. Lactating cows have an increased requirement for water; necessary steps should be taken to assure those cows do not have to get by with eating snow. Decreased milk production in beef cows can have a lasting impact on newborn calves. However, power outages can also
cause problems for producers wishing to provide colostrum or milk replacers for those calves. These products should be fed as close to the calf’s body temperature (102° F) as possible; a cold dose of milk or colostrum means further chilling of the calf, along with decreased absorption of antibodies from colostrum. Steps should be taken to obtain warm water for their meals, especially in these times of cold outside temperatures.
> SHEEP Sheep seem to be able to utilize snow to a certain degree also, but it’s not enough to meet requirements for ewes in late gestation or the ones that have lambed.
> HORSES Horses drastically decrease their water intake during cold weather, while increasing their intake of forages. This creates the unfortunate possibility of colic. While case reports indicate that, on an emergency basis, horses can use snow as a water source, supplying them with a source of fresh water during power outages should be a high priority.
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> SWINE
Labeled cooler and vaccines ready for anyone who is loading syringes. Other, less obvious animal health issues can arise from power outages. Vaccines and other medications stored in refrigerators should be treated like food items when the power goes out: keep the refrigerator door shut unless absolutely necessary. Medications that have been subject to prolonged warmer temperatures should probably be discarded, depending upon their storage requirements. Likewise, medications that have frozen should also be discarded – many animal
vaccines develop toxic compounds once they’re frozen and thawed. In a similar manner, colostrum stored in refrigerators and freezers should be evaluated once the power comes back on. Frozen colostrum that becomes thawed is still good for up to a week if refrigerator-type temperatures have not been surpassed. Power outages bring with them a different set of circumstances to every animal operation. Questions about animal care and animal health products in the midst of electricity loss should be directed to your veterinarian or SDSU Extension livestock specialist. South Dakota State University Extension For more information regarding beef cattle, contact SDSU Extension at extension.sdstate.edu
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An issue with hogs and water outages is that of “salt poisoning.” This is a shift in metabolism due to inadequate water intake. An excessive concentration of sodium builds up in their body fluids, resulting in central nervous system signs such as muscle spasms, seizures, coma and death. The tricky thing is that these signs become worse when the water supply is turned back on and the pigs take in a lot of water rapidly. Following a water outage, water should be supplied gradually back to the group of pigs as they rehydrate themselves. All animals are susceptible to salt poisoning, but pigs are the most sensitive.
OTHER HEALTH ISSUES
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Power of the Reds Red Angus Sale
Saturday, March 27, 2021 1:00 pm cst United Producers, Inc • Shelbyville, IL
For more information, contact the Illinois Red Angus Association. Randy 618-250-2988, Bob 618-972-8887, or Kaye 319-931-8127 illinoisredangus@gmail.com View catalog at www.illinoisredangus.com or www.thecattlelots.com Sale sponsored by
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One day, 2 DaKitch Sales!
62 years in the hereford business
7th Annual Sale - Saturday, March 27, 2021
Sale Time 1:30 pm // Auctioneer Cody Crum: 217-248-7282 Held at DaKitch Bull Development, Ada, MN
S elling:
25 POLLED HEREFORD YEARLING BULLS 2 HEREFORD HERD SIRES 27 ANGUS YEARLING BULLS 6 ELITE ANGUS OPEN HEIFERS
BW WW YW M REA
1.1 69 111 31 .58
FROZEN SALE
ending March 27th at 7:00 PM
Frontier x Catapult 322
0.7 63 97 40 .60
BW WW YW M REA
3.3 67 99 33 .46 Hometown 27A x On Point
BW WW YW M
1.0 75 129 30 Angus Valley x Sub-Zero
Sensation 704 x Trust 100W
.1 67 115 30
DaKitch mdk 39x checkmate 67h Checkmate x Aberdeen
BW WW YW M
DaKitch 19f Angus valley 13h
DaKitch Mdk 9f sensation 4h
Trump 206Z x Hometown 10Y
BW WW YW M
DaKitch dmk 12f hometown 27a 15h
3.1 59 99 29 .47
DaKitch mdk 104c trump 100h
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BW WW YW M REA
DaKitch Mdk 71e frontier 27H
BW WW YW M REA
DAKITCH / OHR
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BW WW YW M
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Leading the Way
How leadership works on the ranch.
contributed article by B. Lynn Gordon Leader Consulting, Sioux Falls, S.D. leaderconsulting.biz
SELF-CARE FOR YOU AND OTHERS A
s I write this column, frigid cold has braced most of the country with extremely low wind chill values across the Dakotas and sub-zero temperatures as far south as Texas, bringing unrelenting ice and snowstorms. No one likes tundra temperatures when ranch work needs to get done.
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Much of the country is in fullspeed calving mode and busy with the associated tasks of tagging, tattooing, and weighing the new additions, plus fighting the elements to keep the cows fed and bedded. As a result of the widespread cold weather, I’ve seen several photos on Facebook of creative ways to keep a baby calf’s ears from freezing. A cattlemen’s practice is to do what they can to keep the calves warm and protected. Extra effort like this takes place every day on our farms and ranches.
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Everyone pushes on with less sleep than usual. All hands are on deck. As one stockman told me, “We did everything we could to prepare for what was forecasted.” His team worked long hours to put out extra feed ahead of the storm and get cattle access to water, not knowing what the outcome would be or when they could get more feed to the cowherd. The stress of unwavering cold
occurred on the heels of many seedstock producers hosting their annual bull sale or finding themselves in the final weeks of preparation for the event. Plus, the uncertainty of what impact a new government might have on agricultural policies, regulations, and the trickle-down effect of the pandemic on agriculture, means producers, family members, and employees may be facing stress beyond their threshold. These events made me recall a webinar I heard last year on ‘Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture.” Ted Matthews, director of the Minnesota Rural Mental Health Center, and Adrienne DeSutter, a behavioral health consultant from Illinois, presented these important take-home messages on the webinar.
> Persistent Stress.
Dealing with frequent elements out of their control, such as the weather, prices, recurrent financial and business management issues, means ranchers struggle to recognize a time when they don’t have stress, and identifying one’s stress threshold. “When do you know how much you can handle,” said Ted Matthews. Stress and the need to focus on one’s mental health varies from
person-to-person. “Individuals need to know what they are feeling can be and is most likely different from what another person is feeling,” he commented.
> Value Yourself. DeSutter explained, without the rancher, there is no ranch. It’s the individual that matters more than the value of the operation’s assets. She further encouraged individuals to give themself some grace and room to be flexible with the decision-making process and the outcomes. When one is stressed, the brain doesn’t function normally, resulting in poor decisions and unfortunate accidents.
___ “You are regularly checking on your cattle, when have you checked in on yourself lately?”
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> Selfcare Tools.
“We know what tools we need for fixing things around the farm, but what tools do we need to be good to ourselves, our family, and our business,” outlined DeSutter. Tools necessary for individual health include getting enough sleep, balanced nutrition, and allowing time away from the daily routine to focus on hobbies or other interests. Busy schedules can result in forgetting to eat balanced meals, or long hours on the tractor result in limited physical activity to keep your heart healthy. “You are regularly checking on your cattle, when have you checked in on yourself lately?”
If the person is not ready to talk, remember to check back with them frequently to demonstrate you are willing to listen when they are prepared to talk. Taking the proactive approach to reach out to someone else may feel uncomfortable, but your goal is to let them know you are concerned. “In the case, you are the one needing help, don’t be embarrassed to ask for it or reach out.”
> Identify Resources. If you are uncomfortable talking to a friend or neighbor about your
situation, there are numerous resources available. Local resources include behavioral health counselors, doctors, clergy, and hotlines. “If you are concerned about someone, and you are struggling with what to do, start researching available resources to learn about services available,” said DeSutter, “that way, you will be prepared when and if needed.” Agriculture is one big family with similar passions who understand the toll it can take when life or mother nature throws you a curveball. Practice self-care for yourself, for the benefit of those who rely on you, and your agricultural community. B. Lynn Gordon, Ph.D., Leader Consulting, LLC. Sioux Falls, S.D. 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 www.leaderconsulting.biz
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> Supporting Others. Maintaining a healthy agricultural community means being aware of the changes you see in your friends and neighbors. Recognizing behavioral changes such as sadness,
anxiety, pessimism, irritability, and fatigue may be signs of added stress or other impacts on their mental health. “Be proactive when you witness changes in typical behaviors,” said Matthews. “Let others know you notice a change in their actions and ask if everything is okay, but don’t stop there.”
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April 10, 2021 150 Woodhill Angus Bulls Offering Sons of: Woodhill Relevance, 19197873 Woodhill Foremost X353-D383, 18650610 Woodhill Blueprint, 18876777 LD Capitalist 316, 17666102 Woodhill Patent, 19199070 Woodhill Reliable, 18876787 Woodhill Certified, 18548070 Raven Powerball 53, 17632447 Baldridge Alternative E125, 18837398 Tehama Tahoe B767, 17817177 SydGen Merit 6553, 18644333 SydGen Enhance, 18170041 Sitz Stellar 726D, 18397542 Connealy Confidence Plus, 17585576 Jindra Blackout, 18996457
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LLEY ANGUS SAUK VA
Sauk Valley Angus BULL & FEMALE Held at the ranch south of Rock Falls, Illinois
He Sells!
He Sells!
SVA ReAgAn 8304
SVA blAck gRAnite 0030
Reg. 19566123 | Sire: Jindra Acclaim | Dam: SVA Pride 4309 CED +5
BW WW YW MILK MARB REA $M +3.5 +90 +172 +24 +.69 +.55 +39
$W $B $C +75 +193 +289
Sale
Reg. 19877759 | Sire: SVA Black Granite 7009 | Dam: SVA Erica 5320 CED +2
BW WW YW MILK MARB REA $M +3.7 +75 +132 +25 I+.53 I+.33 +61
$W $B $C +64 +144 +248
70 Hand Select Lots Sell! 50 Service Age BullS & 20 FemAleS
Featured Sires:
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LLEY ANGUS SAUK VA 8681 Hickory Hills Road, Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 (815) 622-0002 | Fax (815) 622-9455 sandrocklandandcattle@yahoo.com www.saukvalleyangus.com
He Sells! SVA tituS 0025 Reg. 19879636 | Sire: Byergo Titus 6340 | Dam: SVA Pride 2071 CED -4
BW WW YW MILK MARB REA $M +6.0 +92 +157 +21 +.28 +1.14 +77
$W $B $C +76 +155 +278
Ben Sandrock .... (815) 499-2271 Jay King ............................... (815) 535-1990 Matt Sandrock .................... (815) 499-2272 Gary Sandrock .................... (815) 535-1958
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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Jindra Acclaim • Byergo Black Magic 3348 SVA The Donald 4030 • SVA Investment 6002 Byergo Titus 6340 • Deer Valley Growth Fund Hoover Notary • SydGen Enhance
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SAT., MARCH 20, 2021 1 P.M. • SPRINGFIELD, MO
AUTO HERSHEY ET
10/6/20 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 68%LF Riverstone Crown Royal x AUTO Danielle 205D ET BW: 0.9 WW: 63 YW: 92 MK: 21 SC: 1.0 DC: 10 YG: -.15 REA: .51 MB: 0.03 $MTI: 51
AUTO GINA 217G ET
1/23/19 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 68%LF Riverstone Crown Royal x AUTO Danielle 205D ET BW: 0.8 WW: 63 YW: 92 MK: 21 SC: 1.0 DC: 10 YG: -0.15 REA: 0.51 MB: 0.03 $MTI: 51 Sells due 4/12/21 to HBRL Deluxe Package 6114D
AUTO GABRIELLA 208G ET
1/11/19 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 68%LF AUTO Cruze 132X x AUTO April 202A BW: 2.0 WW: 68 YW: 102 MK: 26 SC: 0.9 DC: 10 YG: -0.29 REA: 0.86 MB: 0.14 $MTI: 58 Sells due 4/12/21 to HBRL Deluxe Package 6114D
AUTO FLINT 403F ET
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Join us in celebrating valued folks working behind the scenes at many top operations in our mini-series: Unsung Heros of the Seedstock Industry.
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Auctioneers play a pivotal role in seedstock industry.
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he seedstock industry is reliant on many things, but on sale day, none more pivotal than the auctioneer. Accountable for gathering up the highest bids possible on the
sale offering and doing so professionally on behalf of the seedstock producer is a responsibility the industry places on auctioneers. With their rhythmic chant, they build enthusiasm with potential buyers overseeing the selling of thousands of cattle each year. Auctioneers are excellent examples of the unsung heroes in the cattle business.
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An elite group of livestock auctioneers who have made their careers selling the industry’s top genetic lines are some of the most
devoted and hardest-working individuals around. One such example is James “Jim” Birdwell, Fletcher, Okla. In 2021, Birdwell announced his retirement after 48 years of traveling to more sales and industry events than he could keep track of. “I probably have sold over a million head of cattle and controlled the gavel at thousands of sales during my tenure,” says Birdwell. Now, realizing he probably should have tracked the numbers but was caught up in his role and getting the job done. Like his peers, interest in beef
Jim Birdwell of Fletcher, OK
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cattle drew him to his career, but there was also a little luck along the way. Birdwell was raised in southwestern Oklahoma on a small livestock operation. He graduated from Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a degree in Agriculture Education and set out to teach vocational high school agriculture. While at OSU, he was a member of the livestock judging team earning high individual in beef cattle judging at the American Royal. Recruited to be the youth coordinator for the American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) based in Kansas City, Mo., he turned the job down to stay in Oklahoma. When a long-time APHA field representative who traveled Oklahoma and Kansas retired, Jim’s name surfaced again. It was the position he was seeking. Birdwell represented the Association from 1972-1975. Relationships built during his
Jim Birdwell, Red Steagall a well-known County music singer, and Joel Birdwell visiting at a cattle sale.
APHA role opened the next door. He joined Eddie Simms, a fellow Oklahoma auctioneer in the sales management business for National Cattle Services, Inc. The pull to be a full-time auctioneer gained momentum, and in 1978, Birdwell went on his own creating Birdwell Auction Inc.
GAINING MOMENTUM With nearly five decades on the auction block, Birdwell has been one of the most demanded and revered auctioneers in the business. He sold commercial sales with 2,000 to 3,000 head, national breed sales at all the major shows, feeder calf sales, and ranch bull and
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female production sales across the U.S. and Canada. To list the many programs that hired him, would read a “who’s who” in the seedstock business. With his roots in the Polled Hereford breed, his early career sales were primarily for Polled Hereford ranches. However, a phone call that he easily remembers turned out
to be his break into selling all the major breeds of cattle. That phone call was from Jim Leachman, owner of Leachman Cattle Co., Billings, Mont. Leachman called Birdwell in the mid-80s to ask him to serve as an auctioneer along with Kurt Rodgers, Bruce Brooks, and Bruce Miller for what was termed as the ‘World’s Largest
One-Brand Bull Sale.’ The discussion lasted 30 minutes and made Birdwell late for his son Joel’s high school basketball game, but he knew this was a call that would change his career’s trajectory. Birdwell joined the auction team selling the three-day Leachman event, where up to 750 bulls sold each day.
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___ “It’s a never-ending role staying in tune with the business.”
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“While reputation helps get the role, you should remember you are selling the cattleman’s program, not selling yourself.” Acknowledging he did make mistakes, the key was learning from those mistakes and striving to be better going forward. Auctioneers need to be confident in their abilities to carry out the job, stated Birdwell. “At the end of the day, I knew I did everything I could do for the producer that day.” Achieving success stems from a strong work ethic; an auctioneers’ work begins weeks before the first auction cry. “It’s a never-ending role staying in tune with the business.” Studying pedigrees, performance numbers, and EPDs, keeping pulse of the hottest bloodlines and trends, plus having a grassroots knowledge of the beef industry fill their days. While selling cattle at a fast pace is expected, Birdwell states a producer should not try to pressure them to market all the cattle – the program should be what markets THE STOCKMAN | thestockmanmag.com
above Jim Birdwell visiting with Doug Benoit, Benoit Angus, Esbon, Kan., prior to the start of the bull sale. opposite Jim Birdwell, with field representative Levi Landers, notes the importance of staying up-to-date with the industry.
the cattle. The veteran auctioneer did make phone calls from timeto-time on behalf of the program but never made any promises, and if his phone call did get an animal sold, he never charged the seller a commission.
MARKETEER MEMORIES Years of making memories and meeting many great cattlemen and cattlewomen are the highlight of Birdwell’s career. He could tell many stories of the days on the road, the people he met, the winter storms he dodged, flat tires, mishaps with deer, and dodging the odd animal that decided it was not going to stay in the sale ring. Selling cattle was his comfort zone and passion. Still the opportunity to be one of three auctioneers for the elite standardbred horse sales in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, confirmed his well-rounded talent. Now in retirement, he encourages those in the industry to take chances on the new, up-andcoming auctioneers. “We have to be willing to try out some of the younger new auctioneers.” The Minnesota Polled Hereford Association took a chance on
It was an honor for Jim Birdwell to sell at the prestigious standardbred horse sale, Lexington, Ky.
Jim Birdwell gathering bids while Carl Becker, a leading authority on standardbred horse industry introduces the lots.
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What are a producer’s expectations when hiring an auctioneer? Birdwell says it’s more than gathering up the dollars - it is representing the trust that a cattleman wants to project to his customers. “On sale day, you are the face of the operation. Your trust and integrity across the industry are as important as that of the cattleman you are selling for,” he says. “I guarded trust between me and my employer for the day the best I could.”
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> Lessons Learned <
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Style. Each auctioneer has their own style and abilities. How they call the chant, their ability to work with the ring staff, and industry knowledge makes them unique. With many good auctioneers in the purebred livestock business and people preferring different styles and formats, seek out the auctioneer that appeals to your preferences. Best Fit. Not only is style important, but some auctioneers mesh
better with certain types, sizes, breeding programs, or locations of seedstock programs. “It’s just part of the business knowing that you are not going to work for everyone.”
Expectations. “Every sale can’t average $5,000.” The goal is to
keep that cattlemen’s business, allow them to make improvements in the program over time and do the best job you can that day.
Giving Advice. Seeing thousands of cattle each year auctioneers become well versed in the types and kinds of cattle auctioned. Auctioneers will get many calls from producers to ask their opinion of the cattle on sale day. Balance your time, as your main responsibility is on the block. Birdwell found it almost impossible to visit herds/ranches to see cattle between sales. Sale Day. In Birdwell’s opinion, auctioneers should arrive 2-3 hours
before the sale depending on the number of lots to sell and time needed to walk through and evaluate the cattle. Audio and speaker equipment also needs to be tested. During the sale, limit comments and talking between animals. “There becomes a point in the sale when you just have to get cattle sold.”
Technology. Incorporating video and online selling into production sales is commonplace today. However, there is a learning curve for auctioneers to get comfortable with the additional demands on them. “Best advice – don’t let the online presence control the sale.” Consignment Sales. Everyone is there trying to win the show or
be the first in sale order. They are great for allowing promotion of all sizes of programs so balance of time for all consignors is the goal.
Travel. Airline travel leaves you at the mercy of the airlines, but
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the time saving can pay off in certain situations. Birdwell preferred to drive to most of his sales to have more control of his time. He believes he was late or missed less than a handful of sales over 48 years.
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Health. The grind is rigorous. “Concentrate on eating good, staying healthy, and getting a good balance of sleep. Too many people are relying on you.”
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him when they started their state sale, The Go-Pher Sale. He was unknown to them and ended up selling the sale for 38 years. Numerous production sales were on his calendar from the beginning of their sale events throughout his entire career. This is a testament to his ability to work with seedstock producers and many others representing livestock publications, serving as ring staff, or breed associations.
He recalls selling 30 sales in March out of the 31 days in the month. “You can’t do that many sales in a month and spend many nights at home.” The endless grind, and the stress is not for everyone. “The stress was crazy; I don’t miss that.” 2021 looks different for Birdwell and his family. His wife, Jeanne, a retired school teacher, son, Joel, and, daughter, Jamie, were very understanding and learned to adjust to Jim’s time on the road. Now time
with his grandchildren cheering them on at basketball games or junior livestock shows is the pace Jim Birdwell has earned. Inducted by his peers into the Livestock Marketeers Hall of Fame in 2007, the well-respected Birdwell returns the accolades to all the people who hired him, trusted in him, and who he will treasure their friendships forever. Look for another installment from our mini-series: Unsung Heros of the Seedstock Industry in our next issue!
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CHAIN reaction
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H istory runs deep at the western
Oklahoma Chain Ranch, but that does not mean they do not closely watch industry trends and continue to develop a vision to align the ranch for sustainability and profitability.
The Chain Ranch story dates to 1893 when Oscar Chain traded fifty dollars and a shotgun for a quarter section of land in Dewey County, Okla. Since that trade, more than six-generations have owned and operated the family business and grown the ranch across seven Oklahoma counties and three southern Kansas counties. The headquarters remains on the original 160 acres in eastern Dewey County near Canton, Okla. Many milestones have occurred at this heritage ranch. They have
endured the Dust Bowl, agricultural economic downturns, and environmental challenges. Stewardship of the sandy land remains at the forefront, practicing sound farming methods to have cattle and wildlife coexist. As second-generation rancher, Ralph Chain described, “It’s all on loan from God, and we’re here to take care of it.” This guiding principle of the ranch was reinstated when the Chain Ranch was awarded the industry’s prestigious 2004 Region IV, Environmental Stewardship Award from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, for its contribution to environmental conservation. The Brad and Andrea Hutchison family currently own the Chain Ranch and son, Newley Hutchison, and his wife, Mandy, fulfill the management role.
A BULL BATTERY As a large commercial operation, the Chain Ranch consistently requires an extensive bull battery to carry out its objectives of calving ease and adequate yearling weights, while keeping carcass merit in mind. However, finding it a challenge to purchase bulls representative of these traits yet, still be affordable for the profit-centered commercial operation, the Chain Ranch found a solution: create their own foundation herd to meet their sire demands. With the history of its commercial cow herd consisting of blending Black Angus, Limousin, and Hereford genetics, the nearly 50% black-hided cowherd is now heavily influenced by Red Angus bloodlines. Red Angus genetics were
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filtered into the herd 30 years ago. However, the development of their own registered Red Angus herd 15 years later propelled them even further ahead. Ten percent of the operation consists of the registered Red Angus herd. Bulls produced from the registered herd who meet the breeding goal parameters are kept for the program. Additional bulls are marketed at one of their two annual production sales. “Although we sort off bulls to fit our commercial program, we still offer many highlight bulls that meet the needs of the commercial cattlemen. A handful have even been sold to purebred
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Birth weight is a priority, and other traits are taken in moderation. “Our cows calve across the wideopen range-county and must do so unassisted.” The first time they see the new calves is when the mother brings them to feedline, during caking three times a week. Understanding they give up growth at weaning to achieve lower birth weights, this practical commercial operation must fit its environment and that of its customers. Several groups of bulls are sold annually to the big country of New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and eastern Colorado. “Cattlemen in these areas don’t want bulls that are heavy fleshing.” “The natural forage in our environment directs us to select for lower milk numbers than what the breed might be seeking,” he says. The heart of their program revolves
around the female. They strive to produce a moderate, efficient cow that will have a calf unassisted, raise that calf, and breed back, all in Oklahoma and Kansas’s harsh environments.
RED ANGUS INFLUENCE Most of the herd’s Red Angus genetics trace back to early bloodlines such as LJC Mission Statement P27 and HXC Conquest 4405P. “Nearly every female in the program is influenced by Conquest.” Andras Fusion R236, a leading low birthweight bull, is currently being crossed on the older genetic lines, and Hutchison is excited about this mating. “When new genetics are incorporated in our program, we keep a close eye on them.” Before extensively using a bull, Hutchison tracks a small sire group through the feedyard to learn about the cost of gain and carcass merit. “It’s a slow and methodical process, but [its] what I need to do to hit my targets.”
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breeders,” says Newley. The ranch only markets long-yearlings or twoyear-old bulls as this age group has proven to be the most reliable for their customers.
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above Another enterprise is raising wheat, barley, rye, and triticale used as a graze-out to add gain on Chain Ranch stockers. opposite Hundreds of Red Angus influenced yearlings, produced from the Chain Ranch’s commercial cowherd, coming off the graze-out pasture and headed to the feedyard.
In addition to being the pipeline for their bull battery, the ranch has successfully shown its genetics on a national level. The family has exhibited cattle in the Red Angus
2014 NWSS Champion Red Angus Pen of Heifers
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divisions at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver and the Ft. Worth Stock Show. In 2015, they won the commercial pen show at the Ft. Worth Stock Show with a set of Red Angus based heifers. They purchased Damar Mimi E381, an Andras Fusion son as a calf and showed him successfully as the 2019 NWSS National Champion Red Angus Bull. He is co-owned with Kip Wallace, Emer-
ald, Wisc. The ranch will purchase national show cattle when the EPD profile matches its selection criteria, such as their purchase of the lead off bulls in the champion pen show three years in a row. Most recently they acquired L83 Homeboy 1H at the 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, from Lodoen Cattle Co., Westhope, N.D. “We strive to blend phenotype with heavily numbered bulls.”
Newley and Mandy Hutchison (center) recieving banner for 2014 Reserve Champion NWSS Commercial Pen of Heifers.
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The end product is the target. They set out to have a high percentage of their feedlot cattle reaching above-average quality grades. Carcass quality grades have progressed from 50% Choice to near 95% Choice and Prime today.
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above The Brad and Angela Hutchison family carries on the traditions of their ancestors.
NICHE MARKETS Set up with an environment that plays into the cards to raise naturally verified cattle, Hutchison has taken the leadership to seek value-added programs to capitalize on his environment and genetics. For 20 years, the Chain Ranch produced market-ready cattle for Coleman Natural Beef, later known as Myers Natural Beef. As the entities and requirements for entrance into value-added programs continue to evolve, their current targets
are Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC), Global Animal Partnership – Level 1 (GAP) Programs, and grass-fed beef. Hutchison is aware of the paperwork and intense management he must go through for his cattle to fit into these programs. Even more so, he recognizes that to stay in business, you can’t just know the genetics and grade but must strive to find greater returns. Through the NHTC and GAP programs, the Chain Ranch is averaging a $300-$500 per head premium. Their cattle are fed out at
Cattlemen’s Choice Feedyard, Inc., Gage, Okla., which specializes in managing cattle for value-added programs.
GENETIC BALANCE Recently Hutchison decided to go one step further to reduce calving difficulty with his heifers. All his first-calf commercial heifers are bred to half-blood Aberdeen bulls. At birth, the calves average 60 lbs., leaving little to no concern for calving issues. “When we AI’d to low
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Chain Ranch employees contribute to the longevity of the Oklahoma and Kansas ranches.
birth-weight bulls from the Angus or Red Angus breeds, we had to have access to the heifers to assist them. We just can’t make that work in our country.”
FAMILY TEAM As a sixth-generation cattle ranch, the Hutchison family is proud to continue to keep the operation as a family-based business. However, they don’t omit giving credit to their employees. “The engine behind the success of the Chain Ranch lies in its employees,”
says Newley. “The guys and gals that make up the Chain Ranch are second to none, and they truly ride for the brand.” “Carrying on the long tradition of being stewards of the land and trusting our Creator and his guidance has allowed the Chain Ranch to react and prosper in this every changing industry,” concludes Newley. learn more chainranch. com Chain Ranch Spring Production Sale will be held March 20, 2021 in Canton, Okla.
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The three-quarter blood calves raised by these heifers are fed out similar to the calf crop born to the aged cows. However, they reach a slightly smaller market weight yet, continue to grade Choice or higher consistently. “All Aberdeen sired offspring (steer and heifer calves) go on feed as it’s not feasible to put the heifer calves back into the
program as replacements,” he says, “The sweet spot appears to be a half-blood Aberdeen bull on the conventional heifers.”
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Functional forage and pasture.
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ESTABLISHING HABITAT H
ave you ever looked at the hunting industry and studied all the businesses that have boomed from the thriving entertainment of the sport? It blows my mind what hunting enthusiasts will spend in time and money to shoot a critter. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a hunting fan and love spending time hunting with my family, but it is not a yearround addiction for me. However, there is part of that year-round addiction that I think applies to the cow-calf industry - the creation of habitat.
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Avid deer hunters, for example, establish habitat to keep trophy bucks on their property all year long. They will create cover for the winter, various bedding areas, and season-long food sources. As cow-calf producers, we do a great job of creating feed. However, we typically do not do the long-term planning for habitat.
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spoiled with great products like portable windbreaks and calving shelters coming onto the market. These certainly provide a ton of protection for cows and newborns alike, but I believe they need to be placed into the right pastures or fields to best support herd health. The principles of keeping calves on clean, dry ground with plenty of space still need to be emphasized. Two cropping systems can be utilized to build calf habitats that are functional and profitable. The annual system that fits nicely into your cash crop rotation is cereal
rye. Rye can work well for producers calving late April and May, as it is a winter annual that breaks dormancy in late March or early April. I like to set this up by planting it on corn silage ground in early September. Come mid-April the rye should be shin-high and by late-May, it will be waisthigh. This field provides a fresh, clean place for calves, shelter, and supplemental
We’ve all been jealous of ranches we’ve visited that have long, thick tree lines circling the pasture to the south. That pasture is loaded with deep grass and has a gentle roll with some cuts for shelter. Due to your terrain, you may not be able to duplicate this perfect scenario, but let’s hash out some ways to emulate it as best we can. Over the last decade, we’ve been Justin Fruechte’s Red Angus mommas grow their babies on grazing rye in southwestern Minnesota.
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forage for the cows. Your pairs will be on this through May until your pasture grasses ready. It also times well with planting a cash crop of soybeans or another annual forage, such as millet or sorghum. A second system is a perennial option. A grass blend designed specifically to calve on and, if your environment allows, provide a cutting of hay. Grasses that I like for calving pastures are sod-forming, early growing, that can tolerate traffic and over-grazing. A few types that fit the bill are Forage Kentucky Bluegrass, Smooth Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, and Tall Forage Fescue. These are all cool-season grasses that will be green
and growing in the Spring. Since they are forage grasses, they’ll regrow to provide a cutting in July. To manage it well, let it be through the Fall to allow for some growth through the Winter. If you do not plan on getting a cutting of hay, I’d also add switchgrass and big bluestem to this pasture blend. Those are warm-season grasses that will provide more shelter as they’ll start growth in mid-summer while pairs are off of it. Then, coming onto it in the Spring you’ll have last year’s overgrowth to provide comfort and protection.
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Veterinarian View
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TIPS ON CALVING INTERVENTION For the majority of cow owners,
it’ that time you’ll soon be calving if you aren’t already. Birthing issues and obstetrics are the main part of the emergency work we do this time of year. For producers who aren’t comfortable pulling a calf, I’ll offer some tips on when to call a vet for assistance, and for those who are comfortable trying to pull a calf, I’ll share a few pointers to help it go smoother.
Many of the OB situations we run into are normal presentations of the calf, but the cow or heifer just needs some assistance to get the calf out. The balance of abnormal presentations is a head or leg back. Calves coming backward generally gives us the most problems. If it is a true breech, with only the tail presenting, the cow often does not push because there are no feet or head in the birth canal to stimulate the cervix to push. As a result, this presentation often goes unnoticed as the cow doesn’t display normal signs of labor. If anything seems off, it’s better to have that cow checked early than to let it go too long. For producers that are comfortable pulling their own calves, here are some tips that support a better outcome: 1) Double wrap the chains around the legs before pulling. I’ve seen legs break when single-wrapped and too much force is applied with a puller. We like to put the first wrap above the fetlock joint and use a half hitch around the leg between the hoof and dewclaws. Doing this will spread the force out, making it less likely to break the leg.
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Usually, when a cow is starting to go into labor, you’ll notice her try to isolate herself and her tail will start to go up. This is often an early sign and we like to give them some time to progress. Normal progression should lead to the water bag starting to come out and eventually the feet starting to show. It is best to stay away as much as possible and not cause any disturbance so the cow will
progress normally. If a heifer gets down to hard labor and no feet are showing within the hour or less, it is probably best to check her. If it’s a cow that doesn’t show feet within the hour, you may want to check her as well. We feel it is best to check a heifer more quickly than a cow. Often, we will have clients call us when they have a cow that may have potential problems but is not quite ready for assistance. This works well for both of us, as we often can give the owner some idea of what to expect and most of the time ends with the cow calving normally. If they notify us early, it allows us to plan our time if we are needed to assist the birth. Also, time of day can make some difference on how quickly we want to assist birth. If it’s early in the day, we may give the cow a little more time to give birth vs. 5:00 PM.
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2) If using a puller, direct the force downward toward the ground at a 45-degree angle. This provides a better, more natural angle to extract the calf. Also, try to pull when the cow is straining. Calves are much easier to pull if you and the cow work together, plus you are less likely to cause damage to either cow or calf. Also, keep the butt plate on the puller right under the vulva. If this plate slides down onto the hamstrings, you will probably knock her legs out from under her and risk her going down before finishing. 3) Make sure you can pull the sides of the chute open if the cow wants to go down while pulling. If she is in a chute and can’t lay down on her side, it will be very hard to pull with her sitting on her butt. I’ve seen this happen, it turns an okay situation into a bad situation quickly. 4) If pulling one backward, have an extension on the puller. This will get you an extra 18 inches of pulling length when you are needing to get one out quickly. If using a normal length calf jack, I’ve seen calves get stuck before the head can come out because there’s just not enough pulling length. The extension is nice for normal presentations on larger calves as well.
6) Always check for a twin after you pull a calf. Sometimes the reason the cow was not progressing is that there is a twin present. 7) If the feet cannot come out at least 10 inches, it will probably be an excessively hard pull and a cesarian section should be considered. Many producers do not want to have cesarians done, but I have found the calf to be way less stressed and more viable this way. I’ve seen too many calves that end up dying from the excessive stress of a hard pull. Also, the cow will do much better with a cesarian. Often an excessively hard pull will
cause damage to the cow. Sometimes they have a hard time getting up or healing from a hard pull. If you have a vet with an in-clinic working facility, don’t hesitate to haul them to the clinic. We have clients routinely haul cows into our clinic to have a cesarian and they turn out quite well. Everything is set up for the procedure and the calf can last quite a while in utero before being born without the stress of a hard pull. As always, work with your vet to get the best outcomes possible. They can offer advice on what will work best with the facilities you have for calving. Calving is a lot of work but is very rewarding when you can get good results! learn more collisionembryo.com Dr. Vince Collison is co-owner of Collison Embryo | Collison Veterinary Services PAC in Rockwell City, Iowa.
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5) Be prepared to finish the job! I’ve run into many situations where there was an attempt to pull a calf, but a producer couldn’t finish the pull due to various issues. Often in this situation, the calf is dead when we get to the farm because it’s too late. An unborn calf can last
a lot longer than you would think, so if there’s any doubt about what you’re getting into, it’s best to leave it alone and call for professional assistance rather than get into a predicament where it will be too late before help arrives.
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ell, February has come and reminded everyone across the country that global warming has not entirely taken over. In my opinion, February is the most brutal month of the year. The weather is generally brutal, we are calving, as are many others, and trying to get ready for a spring bull sale. Some days it is tough to get motivated, but the alternative of sitting in an office 260 days a year is enough to get fired up and after it! I just hope the markets hang in there so I can pay the bills. So far this month that seems like a real possibility!
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The fat cattle market has steadily coming up both on cash market and the futures. I think this will continue throughout the year as people will market their fat cattle as quickly as possible rather than feed them $5.00 corn. I honestly believe we have seen the low for the year on fats, and it needs to be that way as it is going to take a lot
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of money now to get these things to finish. We have seen some extreme tops in the barn in fat cattle due to short runs because of weather and other factors, and the packers being short on cattle. The feeder market has continued to stay strong even with the increase in feed prices. Light calves have been strong and higher now than they have been in a while. I think there will be an increase in calves that will be backgrounded as people will be looking for ways to put cheap gain on cattle anyway possible. As the fat cattle market continues to climb, I hope that holds the feeder cattle market together.
The cull cow/bull market has seen a little bit of a bump. There are not near as many of them coming to town and most definitely not near as many fed cows/bulls as it does not make sense to feed them high-priced grain to turn them white. I hope everyone has a great calving season, stays warm, and stays healthy. Until next month!
The breeding stock market has been excellent - bred heifers and young cows bring $2,000 or more in some instances. The first of the bull sales have been strong and appear to be higher than the last couple of years.
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Which animal (any species) has left the greatest impact on you?
Loader tractors. Age depends on which one, but there’s nothing new on this place! Unless a stray Tom cat show up and tries in add some new genetics.”
A Polled Hereford bull that my brother and I purchased from a ‘high powered’ operation. He sired offspring with bad hind feet and daughters that prolapsed. I’ve been hell on each ever since!”
What about the beef cattle industry excites you the most? 98% of the people involved in it.”
Describe your best/worst day. Best - birth. Worst - death.”
Your go-to sorting apparatus? Plastic sorting stick. That is what we give to our buyers so we ussualy have some around.”
Your favorite non-farm activity to do in your free time? Naps. I have a tendancy to burn the candle at both ends. Otherwise attending the grandkids activities - and I sometimes take a nap there!”
March 2021
What is your least favorite job on the farm?
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Computer work. I’m not known for my computer skills, but the Internet is really slow out here. Smoke signals would be faster. I remind people our first phone was a wooden case, hung on the wall and had a crank in the side. Our phone number was 2 long and one short. We did have high speed hacking back then - it was called a party line!” thestockmanmag.com | THE STOCKMAN
A conversation with everyday Stockmen,
Galen Frenzen Frenzen Angus & Polled Herefords - Fullerton, NE
Treat people the way you would like to be treated.”
About the Stockman. My dad, Clarence Frenzen, had always had commercial Herefords. In 1957 he purchased two horned Herefords heifers as 4-H and FFA projects for my brother, Marlin, and myself. Shortly thereafter, we switched to Polled. I graduated from
the University of Nebraska in 1965 with an Animal Science degree plus an Agronomy minor. At that time, the exotic breeds were getting quite popular. I dabbled in the club calf business with some commercial cows I had put together. In 1979, I married Gwen Logan from Diller, NE. Her Dad had a registered Angus operation - Black Gates Farms. We started putting some registered Angus cows together, Eric came home from college, and the ‘rest is history!’
Frenzen Angus & Polled Hereford Annual Production Sale March 23, 2021 at 1PM North of Fullerton, Neb.
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Galen and Gwen with their family and EF Lady Queen F12 who was named Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Heifer at the 2019 Aksarben Stock Show for granddaughter Kiera Bremer.
March 2021
The most important lesson you’ve learned in this business?
opposite Gwen and Galen Frenzen.
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