The Stockman | November 2023 by The Stockman

NOVEMBER 2023

VOL 5 | NO 9

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! e m o c l We Thanks for joining us! We are a free, 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. To us, you are more than reader or 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.

BILL SCHERMER, Owner/Herd Consultant 641.425.2641 | bill@stockmanmag.com

MAKAYLA FLOWER, Managing Editor 605.690.6050 | makayla@stockmanmag.com

Bill and his wife, Nancy, have made their living in the cattle industry. He has provided marketing services for purebred and commercial breeders since 1970. Schermer Angus Cattle continues to be active in the NJAA and raises quality cattle near Clarion, IA. As owner of The Stockman, Bill leads by example providing producers with the highest level of customer service.

Makayla serves as editor, graphic designer, and manager of The Stockman. Her focus and passion continues to provide high quality service and original promotional materials to cattlemen. She and her husband, Jared, raise their four kids, and together they run their family operation, JMF Herefords and SimAngus, near Morris in west central MN.

CHERYL KEPES, Assistant Editor 417.766.0990 cheryl@stockmanmag.com Working for The Stockman is the perfect combination of two of Cheryl’s favorite things: writing and cattle. Cheryl has decades of experience as a professional writer. She finds great joy in sharing stories about people in the agricultural industry. Cheryl’s family raises registered Angus, Red Angus, and Simmental cattle in Fair Grove, MO.

KIM BANKS, Graphics 507.530.0914 kkbanks@frontiernet.net

Kim is a graphic designer with many years of design experience. Producing creative marketing materials to help others look their best is what she loves doing the most. She and her husband, Kevin, along with their son, raise grain and have a small commercial cow/calf and feeder operation on the family farm near Lynd, MN.

Contributing Writers in this Issue

Cheryl Kepes Sarah Hill Justin Fruechte

Dr. Vince Collison Kirk Lynch

SARAH HILL, Editorial Writer 307.274.0419 sarahhill1007@yahoo.com Sarah lives on a small hobby farm near Arlington, SD, with her husband, Braeton, and their three daughters: Harper, 8, Vayentha, 5, and Aurora, 1. She grew up on a Missouri dairy farm and has an Agricultural Journalism degree from the University of Missouri. Sarah enjoys baking, reading, and gardening.

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MEET OUR SALES REPS TY BAYER 715.573.0153 tcreds@gmail.com

CORBIN COWLES 270.991.2534 corbin.cowles32@gmail.com Corbin is an apprentice auctioneer and real estate professional for Schrader Real Estate and Auction company. He also helps run his family’s Angus and Simmental seedstock operation, Pleasant Hill Farms. Judging shows across the country and traveling are a couple hobbies of his as well!

BRANDON CREAMER 970.596.4965 creamer_b_150@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.

MILES EDDY 507.841.1787 auctioneer2013@gmail.com Miles grew up in southwest MN raising and showing cattle, and is currently residing in MO. When Miles isn’t working cattle he loves to use his auctioneer skills. He looks forward to working and meeting other producers and helping with all their advertising and marketing needs.

JAN FORD 800.693.8048 jford.17879@aol.com

RON HINRICHSEN 785.770.0222 rlangus@bluevalley.net

LORA HUTCHINS 615.293.3695 loralea1172@gmail.com

BARRETT SIMON 316.452.1792 barrett.simon8@gmail.com Barrett comes with deep roots in both the Angus and Red Angus breeds with a growing base of customers marketing Continental based cattle as well. As an auctioneer, he represents many seedstock producers throughout the central plains. His direct ties to the commercial cattle industry are sure to be a benefit to customers of The Stockman.

BRIGHAM STEWART / MEGAN COLLISON 785.747.8028 megancollisondvm@gmail.com Brigham works alongside his parents at Mid Continent Farms, their large, multi-breed cow/calf operation in Kansas. Megan graduated 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.

MARK SULLIVAN 816.304.0050 marksullivancattle@gmail.com Mark Sullivan is a familiar face to many having worked for Sullivan Supply for many years. Mark brings many years of experience to The Stockman. Mark and his wife, Linda, and two children, Erin and Leo, live in Woodbine, Iowa, and have a small herd of Charolais cattle.

STEVE WOLFF 701.710.1574 swolff318@yahoo.com

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Ty works alongside his family in their purebred operations, Country Lane Farm and TC Reds near Ringle, WI. An advocate for youth programs and dedicated cow/calf man, he is excited to help producers merchandise their cattle.

Lora owns and operates Destiny Angus Farm with husband Brian and daughter Morgan in Charleston, IL. They have raised and shown cattle successfully on the national level for several years. They also have owned a production herd with as many as 200 registered cows.

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With her passion for agriculture, Jan brings over 35+ years of advertising sales experience in the beef industry. She and her late husband Norm had a commercial Angus cow herd and grain operation near Tipton, IA, which her sons still manage today.

Steve is a third generation Hereford breeder - his family has been raising Herefords since 1951. He offers bulls by private treaty every year and has a heifer sale every fall. Steve also enjoys traveling to sales and shows whenever possible and likes camping as well.

For the past 30 years, Ron, his wife, Lynne, and their two children have owned and operated Hinrichsen Ranch, a registered Angus ranch in Westmoreland, KS. He has an extensive background in the agricultural industry and is excited to put it to work for each of his customers.

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In this Issue

Feature Stories

16 | BETTER TOGETHER

Nelson Family Farms remains tireless in its pursuit of excellence in multiple facets of the cattle industry.

40 | DITCHING THE STATUS QUO

Pharo Cattle Co. thrives by producing low maintenance cattle with minimal inputs.

60 | BUILT TO LAST

The Bullerman family has focused on breeding Angus cattle that are muscular and fast growing.

88 | ALTERNATIVE FEED SOLUTIONS

Liquid feed supplements from Westway Feed Products prove cattle producers with viable options.

Extension Education

30 | FALL CATTLE LICE TREATMENTS

courtesy University of NE - Lincoln

Seeds in Season

52 | MANAGE PLANTS FOR FALL GRAZING with Justin Fruechte of Millborn Seeds

Veterinarian V iew

72 | FALL PREPARATIONS FOR COW HERDS

with Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Veterinary Services

Kitchen Stock

80 | FEATURING MARDA ANGUS FARMS in the kitchen with Ardel Quam of Lodi, Wis.

Sale Barn S tudy

94 | FALL MARKETS REMAIN STEADY

102

with Kirk Lynch, Humeston Livestock Exchange

Stockman S traight Up

102 | FEATURING FREDERICKSON RANCH

Q&A with Nate and Jayna Frederickson of Spearfish, S.D.

cover image by Morgan Leigh Meisenheimer Tee Kindred at Thomas Ranch, Harrold, S.D.

Editor’s Note

MAKAYLA FLOWER, Managing Editor 605.690.6050 | makayla@stockmanmag.com

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My dad stopped by recently to help us with a quick fix on the PTO of our feeding tractor. He is our go-to mechanic and electrician, even if it’s just for advice or troubleshooting. We are so thankful he is just a few miles away - and also grateful that his talents aren’t things like organizing reports, ha! My husband excels in doctoring cattle and intervening with calving issues. Likewise, people will call him for advice or help. We all have talents and things we shine in. Sharing our time and abilities with others is such a rewarding experience. And better yet, when you can make a living based off your God-given talents, that’s where the magic happens. I invite you to study the following pages - there are several female sales in the days and months ahead, so take a look! Also, read up on some fall herd considerations with the Extension Education article on page 30 and Veterinarian View article on page 72. If you’re looking for some new recipes to try, join Ardel Quam from Marda Angus Farms on page 80 as she shares some of her favorites with us. Lastly, I want to acknowledge the young boy on the front cover of this issue. High-fives to kids in Ag! Getting young children involved in this great industry is so impactful. Take care and stay well!

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MARDA GREAT LAKES 370

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It doesn’t matter how big your cattle are if they’re not profitable. We evaluate and score our bulls for disposition. Life is too short to put up with idiots. We also evaluate and score our bulls for fleshing ability, muscling, grass efficiency, thickness, masculinity, hair coat and fly resistance. What’s a bull worth that can breed twice as many cows for twice as many years. He’s worth a whole lot more than you’ll ever have to pay for him! If you’re tired of buying bulls that melt and fall apart when you take them home, come check us out. 15

By Cheryl Kepes photos courtesy Nelson Family

Nelson Family Farms remains tireless in its pursuit of excellence in multiple facets of the cattle industry.

erusing Nelson Family Farms (NFF) DreamWorks sale cattle catalog one will find pages graced with perfectly appointed open and bred females. Angus and Simmental beauties bred, developed, and groomed with the dream they’ll make it to the backdrops at shows across the country or produce the next champion. Though competitive show cattle are an integral part of the family operation in Mabel, Minn., there’s far more to NFF than meets the eye. The operation includes a seedstock operation, feedlot, and two sale barns. Family members work together to ensure the success of each segment of the operation. “From a business standpoint being a little more diversified all pays off over time. The goal is always to make the most of every opportunity that we have in front of us,” Gabe Chase with Nelson Family Farms said. 16

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above The Nelson Family (back row l-r): Matt, Jordan, Barb, Joe, Kayla, and Gabe holding Lauren. 3 children in front (l-r): Quinn, Maverick, and Claire. Inset photo: Walker.

NFF TODAY Joe Nelson and his wife, Barb, started Nelson Family Farms in the 1980s. Their children, Kayla and Matt, grew up showing cattle, helping with the seedstock operation, and appreciating the different aspects of cattle industry.

at the seedstock operation on days there are no auctions. The seedstock program’s one full-time employee, Abe Hauge, works alongside Gabe in the day-to-day management of the cow/calf herd. “Abe has been around registered cattle his entire

life and he is a tremendous help. Whether exhibiting at a show or getting ready for a sale I know our cattle will hit the ring looking their very best thanks to Abe’s talent. We are extremely fortunate to have him with us on a daily basis,” Gabe commented.

Today, both Kayla and Matt’s families are involved in the cattle operation. Kayla’s husband, Gabe Chase, runs the seedstock operation, while she works in the offices at the sale barns in Lanesboro, Minn., and Decorah, Iowa. Matt Nelson owns and operates the feedlot in Iowa. Joe Nelson focuses on the two sale barns and splits his time between the other operations. It takes everyone always working together to keep the sectors of the business running. When needed, workers at the sale barns pitch in 18

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The family also works with an independent nutritionist who creates the rations for the cattle in the seedstock program as well as for animals in the feedlot. NFF utilizes 1,000 acres of cropland to grow feed for their cattle. They feed corn silage and haylage. Additionally, the seedstock cattle graze on about 650 acres of pasture. Steers and heifers that fail to make the cut in the seedstock program head to Matt’s feedlot. Eventually those animals make their way to the family’s sale barns during the fat cattle sales. “Another aspect of the program that has expanded in recent years is purchasing feeder cattle from our bull customers to

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finish at Matt’s feedlot. It has been very rewarding to help add value to the calves produced by our customers and then to monitor the performance data of our genetics in a true commercial setting,” Gabe said.

SEEDSTOCK OPERATION Angus, Simmental, and SimAngus cattle comprise the seedstock herd. Nelson Family Farms utilizes 250 cows in its registered cow/calf program. Close to two-thirds of the herd is registered Simmentals and a third is registered black Angus. The family markets purebred Angus and Simmental females and bulls. Additionally, through the years NFF

has developed an affinity and large customer base for its Simmental and Angus cross genetics. The SimAngus cattle possess the hybrid vigor desired by many of NFF’s customers, especially commercial buyers looking for cleanup bulls. “The SimAngus hybrid is, for today’s cattle industry, as close to the ideal animal as you can get. Beginning with moderate birthweights and a black hide, then extra performance potential, and when managed correctly the optimum carcass,” Gabe shared. The consistency and longevity of the SimAngus females as well as their versatility when it comes to

matings adds to their appeal. “With a good SimAngus cow you have one that can be steered in any direction when breeding season comes around. The door is simply wide open for mating these highly productive females,” Gabe added.

BUILDING THE FUTURE For the past seven years, Gabe has guided and managed the seedstock sector of NFF. He ponders daily on ways he can make the next calf crop better than the last. He researches herd sires and analyzes their genetics, solicits advice from trusted cattle producers, and discusses strategies with the rest of the family. When making sire selections NFF strikes a balance of using some proven sires that have already worked well in their program with trying a few of the popular sires new to the cattle scene.

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“As seedstock producers, in addition to being extra critical of our cattle, we also need to be constantly probing the upper limits of what the cattle and their genetics are capable of,” Gabe said. “Each year is a new opportunity to do an even better job than the year before. Whether that is through sire selection, nutrition, or other aspects of management, each year we must build upon years prior to stay competitive in this ever-changing industry.” The seedstock operation also sticks with the basics, making sure the genetic selections will produce animals that are efficient, easy-keeping, and highly fertile. Traits such as longevity and structural soundness in feet, legs, and udders are also selection requirements. NFF relies extensively on embryo transfer (ET) to build its base of elite genetics. Out of its 250 head of momma cows, about 75 of those

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cows will have an ET calf each year. “We have leaned heavily on ET over the past five or six years to help us crank out those highly valuable individuals in volume. It has been an invaluable tool for us to generate those extra numbers and utilize multiple matings each breeding season on our most proven dams,” Gabe shared. The ET genetics also give NFF additional elite females for its DreamWorks sale as well as herd sire prospects to sell off the farm through private treaty. All females in the seedstock program are given one chance to settle through AI or an embryo. Then NFF turns out cleanup bulls with the registered herds. Most all the calving takes place in January, February, and March. This year NFF calved about a dozen ET calves in the fall.

GUIDING PHILOSOPHY Though his daily mindset is to constantly improve and to produce more competitive genetics, Gabe weighs each decision for the seedstock operation with a measured approach. His overarching goal is to generate livestock that do a lot of things really well, not to produce cattle that only do one to two things at the top of the breed. “I’m not particularly caught up in trying to generate those outliers for any given trait or couple of traits,” Gabe explained. “My philosophy is to raise those complete, problem-free cattle, that can go into a variety of different scenarios and just thrive in a variety of different environments, so they are more broadly acceptable to our customer base.”

TOUGH CALLS As passionately as Gabe feels about making the right genetic selections, his conviction to make tough culling decisions is just as strong of a driving force. “I have always felt as seedstock producers we 22

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NEXT GENERATION The next generation of NFF children are already learning aspects of the business. Gabe and Kayla, and their children, Claire, Lauren, and Walker; along with Matt and his wife, Jordan, and their children, Maverick and Quinn, are setting the course for the future of NFF. Of all the things the next generation will learn growing up amid the cattle industry, the most important lesson just may be that life and work are simply better when done together. learn more nelsoncattle.com

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DREAMWORKS SALE:

December 1, 2023 7:00 pm - Decorah, Iowa

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________ “My philosopy is to raise those complete, problem-free cattle, that can go into a variety of different scenarios and just thrive in a variety of different environments, so they are more broadly acceptable to our customer base.” - Gabe Chase

________

owe it to the industry, and we owe it to our own customers, to be absolutely ruthless when it comes to culling,” Gabe stated. “It shouldn’t matter how good her pedigree is or even how good her mother or grandmother may have been, we must hold ourselves to the highest of standards because if we’re keeping females around that aren’t worthy, we just aren’t doing anybody any favors in the long run.”

BULL SALE 11.14.23 • 1 PM

SELLING 150 SERVICE READY BULLS

REGIMENT 029

CED -1 • WW +78 • YW +135 • CW +66 • Marb +1.20 • RE +1.08 $B +211 • $C +355

CED +16 • WW +84 • YW +154 • CW +77 • Marb +1.33 • RE +.95 $B +211 • $C +323

CED +12 • WW +81 • YW +144 • CW +78 • Marb +.59 • RE +.96 $B +176 • $C +302

FULL HOUSE 262

+*20303371 • 01/28/2022

CED +9 • WW +96 • YW +164 • CW +83 • Marb +1.33 • RE +.86 $B +205 • $C +350

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TREMENDOUSLY SOUND WITH HAIR!

WB Pendleton Sire of high sellers & champions!

STAG Good Times Ultra Hot 24 Karat x Style x Phyllis!

Silveiras Forbes ‘21 Cattlemen’s Congress Champion!

Silveiras Haras Primal Primo’s exciting, fancy full sib!

Hill Valley Reckoning Outcross to Style & First Class with extra mass, look & structure!

Musgrave Sky High CED 8 $B 141

Mahogany Prime Exciting Style son!

Riverstone Vegas Cool KR Casino son

Lazy JB Ego NWSS Champion!

Conley No Limit Beautiful balance & HOT sire!

A MUST USE TURNING POINT SON!

S&R Stability Style son with extras!

HCL High Point B.O.B. ‘23 High Point high seller! Outcross phenom!

Collison Alpha Exciting, bold, and complete!

SAC CashIn BN46 CED -3 $B 202

Conley South Point 8362 2020 NWSS Champion Bull!

9 Mile One of a Kind CED 17 HB 212

TWG Tango CED 13 HB 185

KCW Cotton’s Yellowstone CE outcross back to Cotton

KJ BJ Landmark 210 CE 2.5 CHB $121

H Montgomery Making champions!

Bar CK Red Empire Calving ease & elite API! RED HOT!

Rocking P Private Stock ‘22 Ft. Worth and ‘21 NAILE Champ!

CLRS Guardian CE 20 API 208

SJW Exit 44 Exciting NEW sire of champs!

Reckoning Creating champs & $$ with his first crop!

WOOD Ruthless NEW Relentless son!

WLE Black Mamba Hot Copacetic son!

WLE Copacetic CE 11 API 107

W/C Night Watch CE 18 API 151

W/C Fort Knox Newly Available!

% MAINE CALVING EASE!

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JBOY One For All

Kung Fu Panda Dam is famous Bremer 960!

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Knock Knock THF

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Public Enemy NEW, powerful IGWT son!

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2022 Ft. Worth Champion!

Conley Express 7211 Exciting new sire of champs!

PVF Blacklist Ultra-stout ‘must use’ Insight son!

Bushs Wingman NEW outcross/performance/profile sire with CE!

SCC SCH 24 Karat HOTTEST sire in the land!

Silverias Convoy 2022 CC Res Champ & ROV Jr Bull of the year!

Gateway Follow Me Cool profiled & stout!

Jensen Virtual Exciting Primo son: ‘21 Champ @ IA State Fair & MN Beef Expo!

MC SSF Night Sky 2021-22 Leading Show Bull of the Year!

BNWZ Dignity NEW & exciting Insight son!

Youngdale Defiance Canada’s finest genetics!

Bieber Stockman Exciting calving ease, EPDs, & look!

MANN Pinnacle New & exciting maternal bro to Red Box!

CFCC Notorious ELITE WhoMaker son!

ECR Shameless LONG necked show sire!

Showtime No Limit 88X x TCC Diana - AWESOME!

Carbon Copy 2019 NAILE Champion Charolais!

Redemption Hot Resource Son!

BOY Outlier Show Bull of the Year!

Lover boy Extremely popular calving ease Simmy!

Clear Advantage Vantage Point x Sugar C4. Awesome EPDs!

ACLL Fortune Excellent Hammer son!

TL Ledger Exciting Profit son!

W/C Red Bird Exciting Bankroll x Angel!

WHF/JS Woodford Exciting 3/4 by Firesteel x Summer donor. Multiple time CHAMP!

W/C Bet On Red Hot red sire at W/C & G-!

Onset High Percentage Chi

Quiet Man

JSF Ronan Outcross calving ease with look!

Tricked Out New Sensation by HIA!

Here 4 Good HIA son @ VanHove’s!

How Great Thou Art NEW, most exciting HIA son at Rodgers Cattle!

Chosen 1 HIA ultra-stout son

King Cobra HIA extremely fancy son

I Am Here Hot chrome!

Red Rocky 2 (Red Hot!)

Sparks will Fly with the HOTTEST Sires now available!

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Annual Bull Sale

DEC. 2, 2023 At the Ranch, Spearfish, SD

Selling

140 15

Angus & Hereford Bulls Hereford Bred Heifers

HEREFORD SIRE GROUPS Highland • Daybreak • Perfecto 8104 Appatomax • Desperado ANGUS SIRE GROUPS Dignity • Incentive • Coal Train Stellar • Pathfinder

Pyramid Stellar 2083 • Reg#: 20445658 CED 3.0 • BW 0.7 • WW 78 • YW 138 Sire: Sitz Stellar 726D

Pyramid Stellar 2086 • Reg#: 20612339 CED 5.0 • BW 1.2 • WW 80 • YW 137 Sire: Sitz Stellar 726D

FHF ILR D287 Rita 9K ET • Reg#: 44373847 CED 5.2 • BW 3 • WW 68 • YW 109• CHB 141 Sire: SHF Daybreak Y02 D287 ET

Pyramid Coal Train 2093 • Reg#: 20482355 CED 5.0 • BW 0.7 • WW 63 • YW 126 Sire: Pyramid Coal Train 0005

Pyramid Stellar 2111 • Reg#: 20612340 CED -1 • BW 3.1 • WW 77 • YW 132 Sire: Sitz Stellar 726D

Pyramid Prominent 2508 ET • Reg#: 44394853 CED 3.4 • BW 2.4 • WW 69 • YW 108• CHB 179 Sire: JDH AH Prominent 21G ET

Pyramid Highland 2537 • Reg#: 44381100 CED 5.3 • BW 2.8 • WW 57 • YW 88• CHB 118 Sire: S16 782B Highland 84E

Pyramid Manifest 2557 • Reg#: 44420763 CED 6.6 • BW 3.1 • WW 67 • YW 112• CHB 116 Sire: NJW 133A 6589 Manifest 87G ET

Pyramid Bolder 2530 • Reg#: 44418072 CED 9.9 • BW 0.6 • WW 58 • YW 103• CHB 108 Sire: CSC 701 Bolder 901

Pyramid Tuff 2566 • Reg#: 44420383 CED 2.2 • BW 3 • WW 54 • YW 78• CHB 120 Sire: NJW 281F 168C Tuff 10H

Pyramid Daybreak 2565 • Reg#: 44420382 CED 5.9 • BW 1.7 • WW 57 • YW 91• CHB 115 Sire: Pyramid Daybreak 9165

Nate (605) 254-4872 • Mark (605) 645-4934 • Ross (715) 307-4642 www.FredericksonRanch.com • Catalog and videos of all sale bulls will be available Mid-November on www.FredericksonRanch.com 28

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Extension Education

University research you can use.

Dave Boxler, Nebraska Extension Educator University of NE - Lincoln, UNL Beef beef.unl.edu

FALL CATTLE LICE TREATMENTS T

reating cattle for lice when it’s convenient—usually during preconditioning and preg-checking— isn’t necessarily the most effective approach. While late summer and early fall endectocide (drugs that kill both internal and external parasitic insects) treatment may work on most internal parasites and horn flies, lice may escape. Nebraska cattle are usually infested with more than one species of lice, and calves, yearlings and older poor-conditioned cattle usually have the heaviest lice infestations. Heavy louse populations can lower milk production, stunt growth, cause hair loss, an unthrifty appearance and anemia. University of Nebraska and other studies indicate heavy lice populations (more than 10 lice/inch2) may reduce calf weight gains by as much as 0.21 lb/day. These studies also indicate calves fed at a higher nutrition level had lower lice populations and were affected less severely by lice than calves fed a maintenance ration.

TIMING OF CATTLE LICE CONTROL

CATTLE LICE TREATMENT OPTIONS

Cattle lice are cold-weather insects, thriving during wintery conditions. During summer months cattle lice undergo a period of dormancy called estivation, when their reproduction is reduced significantly. Temperatures above 78° F in September, October and November will suppress louse development, because the cattle skin temperature will exceed 100° F.

Cattle lice treatment products fall into several categories: animal sprays, non-systemic (contact) pour-on, and endectocides (systemic pour-on, absorbed internally and systemic injectable). Some non-systemic pour-ons require just one application and some require two applications spaced 14 days apart. Systemic injectables work better on the three species of sucking lice than on the little red chewing louse. A systemic pour-on can effectively kill both chewing and sucking lice.

If endectocide treatments are applied too early during a warm extended fall, like in 2021 and 2022, lice will develop slowly and can largely escape the endectocide treatment. Later, when cold weather does set in, lice outbreaks can occur if the endectocide has broken down. Livestock producers who use a fall treatment strategy should monitor their cattle for signs of lice, especially during December, January, and February, and consider re-treating. However, using the wrong products at the time can do more harm than good.

Using systemic control products between Nov. 1 and Feb. 1 is not advised as they may cause a host-parasite reaction from killing developing cattle grubs while they are in the esophagus or spinal canal of the animal. A systemic product used during fall weaning will not be a problem, and if a systemic product was used in the fall, a follow-up from November to February shouldn’t cause those issues, if it’s necessary. Producers who did not use a systemic control product during fall

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weaning should consider using only non-systemic control products during this November to February time frame. If replacement animals are brought into a herd during the winter months they should be examined for lice. If present, the animals should be isolated and treated before introduction into the existing herd. Insecticide treatments, regardless of application method, should be rotated through insecticide Mode of Action groups (MoA) as outlined by the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee, to reduce the likelihood of developing resistance. The IRAC website* offers an app to download or a web-based database that outlines which insecticides are in which groups. Since there are 36 different groups, it’s best to check

Cattle leaving hair on fences and other objects from rubbing may be a sign of lice infestation. Photo credit Troy Walz.

the classifications prior to investing in an insecticide strategy. Continual use of products from a single numbered group against a pest species can lead to reduced control (resistance to all products in the group). The recommended

management practice to manage resistance is to alternate insecticide classes, and that applies to animal sprays, dusts, non-systemic pourons, and endectocides (injectable and pour-on formulations). To reduce control failures due to insecticide resistance, do not apply pesticides within the same group number repeatedly, and always follow label directions. Insecticides and endectocides are an investment of time, money and cattle stress, and there are real costs to insect infestations. Putting a few extra minutes into correctly applying these tools can make all the difference between an effective and ineffective insect control program. When applying any insecticide control product, please read and follow label directions. *To find the IRAC MOA groups visit their website at https://irac-online.org/mode-of-action/ and download their app. For current control recommendations, please access the following website, www.veterinaryentomology. org. Courtesy University of NE - Lincoln, UNL Beef

Interviews with the authors of BeefWatch newsletter articles become available throughout the month of publication and are accessible at: www.go.unl.edu/podcast.

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VALLEY OAKS MARK YOUR CALENDARS

SELLING

FEMALE SALE

20 SPRING BRED HEIFERS 20 FALL PAIRS 10 FALL YEARLING HEIFERS 10 FEATURE LOTS 25 Commercial spring Bred Heifers

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 22715 POOR BOY RD, WARSAW, MO 65355 @ NOON contact us

HERD MANAGER, REED GOODEN 573.292.6799 I REED@VALLEYOAKSANGUS.COM

She Sells

GENERAL MANAGER, JEFF GOODEN 573.280.2351 I JEFF@VALLEYOAKSANGUS.COM

VALLEYOAKSFARMS

EXAR Ruby 9666 19348926

VALLEYOAKSANGUS.COM

Sire:TEX Playbook 5437 MGS: Plattemere Weigh Up K360

She Sells

Sale Managed By: www.judgesource.com

CED+8 BW+.5 WW+67 YW+121 DOC+34 MILK+36 CW+70 MARB+.30 REA+.71 $M+86 $F+117 $G+35 $B+152 $C+283

3 progeny sell 3 heifer pregnancies sell Sired by: GB Fireball 672, Connealy Craftsman, & Poss Winchester

OWNER TONY WARD TONY@VALLEYOAKSANGUS.COM

Maternal sibling to Connealy Black Granite, Connealy Concord, & Connealy Western Cut *WILL HAVE CALF BY 10/11/2023 Mohnen Homefront 1610

Square B Conanga 8017 19291834 Sire: S A V Rainfall 6846 MGS: S A V Bismarck 5682

CED+12 BW-.9 WW+63 YW+106 DOC+15 MILK+34 CW+42 MARB+.53 REA+.87 $M+89 $F+91 $G+49 $B+140 $C+271

Online Bidding at:

She Sells

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Valley Oaks Miss 2045 20326622

Service Sires

Sire: EXAR Grenade 9152B MGS: Bar R Jet Black 5063 Safe to Williams hollywood 700-380

CED+4 BW+3.5 WW+96 YW+167 DOC+30 MILK+31 CW+78 MARB+.63 REA+.87 $M+59 $F+105 $G+55 $B+160 $C+267

Valley Oaks Ruby 2042 20326619 Sire: DB Iconic G95 MGS: TEX Playbook 5437

CED+10 BW-.3 WW+77 YW+139 DOC+32 MILK+36 CW+66 MARB+1.00 REA+.80 $M+70 $F+109 $G+69 $B+179 $C+302

Safe to Williams hollywood 700-380

Williams Hollywood 700-380

E&B WILDCAT

Yon Top Cut G730

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19810163

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LADIES OF

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Reserve National Champion Charolais Female 2022 American Royal CONGRATULATIONS RIDDER AND HAYDEN ENGLERT

2016 Simmental Junior National Champion Percentage Female and Many time Champion Percentage Simmental & Supreme Heifer CONGRATULATIONS NIKKEL FAMILY

5th Overall Female Scott City Showdown. CONGRATULATIONS MOSBARGER FAMILY

2023 Reserve Supreme Female Nebraska Beef Expo CONGRATULATIONS FURROW AND TRAUERNICHT FAMILY

Many time Champion Maine-Anjou Division Champion Maine-Anjou Junior National CONGRATULATIONS SCHWARZ FAMILY

Supreme Female 2023 Belleville Spring Show Champion Simmental Kansas State Fair CONGRATULATIONS WIEDEL AND MEYER FAMILIES

2023 5th Overall NE State Fair Junior Special and Many time Champion/Res Maine-Angus CONGRATULATIONS FURROW AND NATALIE TRAUERNICHT

4th Overall Female 2022 Missouri AGR CONGRATULATIONS ENGLERT, MILLER, WERTH, AND BARROWS FAMILIES

Many time champion including Champion Composite Chianina Heifer 2021 American Royal. CONGRATULATIONS TRAUERNICHT AND INGRAM FAMILIES

TOP CUT FEMALE SALE

3rd Overall 2022 Nebraska State Fair Junior Special CONGRATULATIONS TRAUERNICHT AND WIEDEL FAMILIES

Reserve Grand Charolais Heifer 2021 American Royal CONGRATULATIONS ENGLERT AND RIDDER FAMILIES

SELLING NOVEMBER 25TH • 4:00 PM CST

- Washington Sales Pavilion - Washington, Kansas 50 - Fancy Show Heifer and Donor Prospects 30+ Big Time Bred Females including the TOP CUT of our elite Angus Bred Heifers BREEDS REPRESENTED Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Maine, Simmental Shorthorn, Red Angus and Hereford

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Hosted by Nelson Family Farms

NFF Miss Design L022 l ASA# 4214950 l PB SM SO Remedy 7F x NFF Miss Design F103

A tremendous January born daughter of the $530,000 SO Remedy 7F that is backed by the most prolific cow families at Nelson Family Farms!

NFF Wicked L193 l ASA# 4215056 l PB SM STCC Tecumseh 058J x NFF Wicked A154

From the famed “Wicked” family, this March born STCC Tecumseh 058J daughter has the “bells and whistles” to be a force on the tan bark!

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e h t g n i h c t i d By Cheryl Kepes photos courtesy Pharo Cattle Co.

Pharo Cattle Company thrives by producing low maintenance cattle with minimal inputs. Pharo Cattle Company, headquartered in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, he’s grown his seedstock operation from a single herd to a multi-state phenomenon. Pharo Cattle Company (PCC) has cooperative herds in 12 states and sells over 1,000 bulls a year.

above Kit and Deanna Pharo.

it Pharo has never been hesitant about taking the road less traveled. In fact, he quite prefers it. His direct and confident approach to what seems to some in the cattle industry as a rogue management style, simply makes sense to Kit. As the leader of 40

COMING HOME After being away from ranch life for 15 years, Kit and his wife, Deanna, had the opportunity to lease 4,000 acres of grassland near their hometown in Eastern Colorado.

They borrowed money to purchase a herd of commercial cows. It was a dream come true - so they thought. They jumped into ranching following standard management practices. However, due to the direction of the cattle industry at the time, the Pharos were forced to rethink their strategies. “During the 1980s, everyone in the cow/calf business was trying to make their cattle as big as they could as fast as they could. It was a race to see who could produce the biggest cattle,” Kit Pharo said. Kit soon realized it does not matter how big your cattle are if they’re not profitable. The status quo management style was not sustainable for his operation. Therefore, Kit decided he needed to take a totally different approach if he wanted to succeed. November 2023 | THE STOCKMAN

DIFFERENT DIRECTION Rather than focusing on heavier weaning weights which created bigger cows that required more feed, Kit shifted the emphasis to pounds and profit per acre, not per animal. He wanted to get the most out of every acre he controlled. His outside-the-box thinking centered around the philosophy of producing low-maintenance cattle with drastically reduced expenses. The genetics Kit needed to build his program were nearly impossible to find. Therefore, to produce the type of cattle he envisioned, Kit made the switch from a commercial operation to a seedstock operation. He said, “Being an opportunist, I decided to provide an alternative to the status quo “bigger is better” way of thinking.” It wasn’t easy, but over time and with the help of nature and disciplined culling, the Pharos accomplished what they set out to do. Pharo Cattle Company started by grazing their cows 365 days a year. The cows were not given any feed, protein or hay unless absolutely necessary (i.e., densely packed snow). Pharo Cattle Company continued to reduce expenses by eliminating vaccinations and pesticides. “We just started pulling away inputs,” Kit explained. “Most of the inputs that we are so used to today were not around one hundred years ago. And yet, there were cows that lived and thrived and bred back. After 15 years of forcing our cows to do more with less, we had cows old enough to show us what works,” Kit added. THE STOCKMAN | November 2023

MATERNAL MAKEUP The females making the cut in Pharo Cattle Company’s program are moderate in size with a frame score of 2 to 4. Their mature weight typically falls between 1,050 to 1,250 pounds. The cattle must possess the ability to maintain good body condition on limited feed resources and other inputs. “Cattle that can survive on less feed, will meet their survival requirements much sooner and then they will be able to store up energy in the

above The Pharo family. Front: Becky and Deanna. Back: Tyson and Kit.

form of fat. Those are the ones that work,” Kit stated. The cattle must also display resilience and genetic resistance to flies and other parasites. “Cattle that have problems with parasites or that require too much feed for maintenance will eventually weed themselves out,” Kit said.

EXPLOSIVE GROWTH Though building the foundation of his herd may have seemed slow at first, it soon gained in popularity creating a demand larger than Pharo Cattle Company could fill. In the late 1990s, the Pharos started to establish satellite herds with a few of their loyal customers. Then in

2000, Kit and Deanna’s son, Tyson, joined the operation fulltime to handle the day-to-day management of the home ranch. The partnerships with cooperative producers grew quickly. Currently, Pharo Cattle Company has satellite herds in 12 states from Minnesota to Texas and from Al-

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abama to Montana. “We are covering a huge geographical area in a whole lot of different and unique environments. That’s been another key to our success,” Kit shared.

are developed on grass and sold at 18 months of age. “Since cows are not going to spend their lives in a feedlot eating grain, we think you should be buying bulls that were born, raised and developed on grass. Unlike bulls that are developed on grain, our grass-developed bulls will not melt and fall apart when you take them home,” Kit explained.

Pharo Cattle Company’s seedstock program includes Angus, Red Angus, Hereford and composites. The variety of breeds fits in

above Kit and Tyson Pharo.

with Kit’s philosophy of producing cattle well-suited for the environment in which they live. Pharo Cattle Company operates with around 6,000 cows across the country. All of their programs focus on grassbased genetics and operate with nominal expenses. “With the high cost of land and other inputs, cow/ calf producers must have a low or no-input operation with adaptable genetics. That’s the only way they will be able to survive,” Kit said.

The geographical and breed diversity produces bulls equipped for the environments where they will go to work. Producers come to Pharo Cattle Company to find genetics that will thrive in their climate. The Pharos have sold bulls to customers in 46 states in the continental United States as well as Hawaii. They have also sold bulls to customers in Mexico, Canada, and Australia. The low-maintenance, easy-fleshing and hardy

GRASS DEVELOPED BULLS The popularity of Pharo Cattle Company’s bulls gradually increased after its first bull sale in 1991. At the operation’s inaugural bull sale, the Pharos sold six bulls. Presently, Pharo Cattle Company sells over 1,000 bulls each year in its seven bull sales. The fall sales are held in Colorado, Alabama, Montana and Nebraska. The spring sales are located in Texas, Missouri and Colorado. Pharo Cattle Company’s bulls THE STOCKMAN | November 2023

nature of Pharo Cattle Company’s cattle produces bulls that can do more for less. “We are not afraid to turn our bulls out with 35 to 40 cows the first year, sometimes 50 cows. The second year we will go 50 to 80 cows. That blows people’s minds,” Kit shared. “But when you have low-maintenance bulls that were developed right, their feet are good, their livers are good and their reproduction is good. It just makes sense.”

TOLERANCE AND RESISTANCE In some ways, managing outside the status quo forces innovation. When Kit struggled to find the genetics he was looking for, he started to produce them on his own. Pharo Cattle Company has continued to produce animals that are genetically resistant to environmental stressors. For nearly two decades, Pharo Cattle Company has been evaluating and scoring their bulls for 44

genetic fly resistance. Kit said, “While others continue to treat the symptoms of the problem with toxic chemicals, we are helping you solve the problem with genetics.” For the past 10 years, Pharo Cattle Company has been working to develop a heat-tolerant composite breed without any Brahman genetics incorporated. The Pharos are tapping into the Spanish and African breeds to create strong, heat-tolerant genetics. November 2023 | THE STOCKMAN

EDUCATION AND FUTURE Kit is the first to admit not everyone understands or agrees with his ranching philosophies. That’s why he spent decades working to explain and educate others about his cattle management practices. He wrote his first educational newsletter in 1994 and mailed it to a couple hundred people. Much like the other components of his operation, the educational aspect of Pharo Cattle Company has boomed. Kit has traveled the country and the world speaking to cow/calf producers. He sends out a weekly email to more than 18,000 people. Pharo Cattle Company also hosts a weekly podcast and mails out a quarterly newsletter to more than 20,000 subscribers. “I attribute a lot of our success to education. My message has not changed one bit since the early 1990s. I am just looking for new and different ways to say it, so more people can understand,” Kit said.

ly today as it did all those years ago when he course-corrected the direction of his operation. Though taking the road less traveled can be far bumpier and more unpredictable, for Pharo Cattle Company, it’s been a journey to profitability and success. learn more pharocattle.com

The passion Kit possesses for his way of ranching burns as strong-

UPCOMING BULL SALES: Colorado - Nov. 6 | Alabama - Nov. 11 Montana - Nov. 18 | Nebraska - Dec. 4

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BLACK VELVET COMPLETE ANGUS DISPERSAL THE FINAL CHAPTER OF THE 68-YEAR ANGUS LEGACY: 1956-2023

Second-generation Pathfinder® dam, sired by BVC’s full brother to Baldridge Isabel Y69, from a dam by SAV Bismarck 5682. She sells bred to GB Fireball 672, with a spring heifer calf by Sitz Stellar 726D and yearling daughter by Connealy Final Product. Two-year-old daughter of Sitz Stellar 726D from a dam by Basin Payweight 1682. She sells bred to GB Fireball 672, with a spring heifer calf by Baldridge Bullet B727.

375 HEAD SELL BVC Rogue Pride FP 210 | Reg: 20489276

Sired by Connealy Final Product from the second-generation Pathfinder® dam, 704, pictured below. Sells open and ready to flush or breed.

130 Spring-Bred Cows 68 Coming-Yearling Bulls 63 Coming-Yearling Heifers 31 Fall Cow/Calf Pairs 29 Spring-Bred Heifers 12 Fall Yearling Heifers 6 Coming-Two-Year-Old Bulls 7 Herd Sires

SERVICE SIRES

Noon • Monday, November 6, 2023 • Mankato Livestock Commission • Mankato, KS

GB Fireball 672 Sitz Stellar 726D Sterling Pacific 904 Hoover Dam VAR Generation 2100 Connealy Consensus 7229 Jindra Double Vision Baldridge Bullet B727 & The Black Velvet Herd Sire Battery Proven Pathfinder® dam, sired by Musgrave Aviator, stemming from a Pathfinder® grandam. She sells bred to GB Fireball 672, with a spring bull calf by Sitz Stellar 726D.

BVC ROGUE PRIDE BUL 704 | REG: #18921207

BVC MISS CHARLOTTE ST 104 | Reg: 20238600

Two-year-old daughter of Hoover Dam from a dam by LD Capitalist 316. She sells bred to GB Fireball 672, with a spring heifer calf by Baldridge Bullet B727.

BVC ERICAMERE AV 651 | Reg: #18497233

BVC EVERELDA ENTENSE HD 105 | Reg: 20238601

BLACK VELVET CATTLE

Richard & Deb Bartholomew 1500 170 Road Mankato, KS 66956

Richard: (785) 738-8941 Deb: (785) 738-8940

blackvelvetcattle@gmail.com www.blackvelvetcattle.com For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Manager, TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, ALEX POPPLEWELL, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, PO Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone: (816) 532-0811. Fax: (816) 532-0851. E-Mail: angushall@angushall.com

Two-year-old daughter of Musgrave InVision 325, descending from a grandam who is a Pathfinder® dam. She sells bred to Baldridge Bullet B727, with a spring heifer calf by BVC Payweight 0030.

BVC CHARLOTTE EMRI IV2 137 | Reg: 20238632

Three-year-old herd sire by BUBS Southern Charm AA31 from a dam by SAV Net Worth 4200. He sells along with his progeny and service.

BVC SOUTHERN CHARM 0046 | Reg: 19907177

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retirement Sale

Monday, November 27, 2023 Selling 220 Head AUCTION TIME: 1 PM • ADRIAN, MN

OFFERING INCLUDES DONORS • SHOW DONORS BRED HEIFERS • HEIFER CALVES

Bullerman BluebloodLady 0041

Bullerman Emblynette 0055

Bullerman Emblynette 1019

Bullerman MissBlackbird 1028

Bullerman Abigale 1030

Bullerman Abigale 1035 Reg# 20111032 Sire: Jindra Blackout Dam: S A V Abigale 377

PVF Blackbird 6208

Reg# 18587899 Sire: PVF Insight 0129 Dam: ALL PVF Blackbird 645

Bullerman Miss Bummer 7096

Bullerman Abigale 8113

Bullerman MissBlackbird 9055

Bullerman Blackcap 8200

PVF Proven Queen 7097

Reg# 19834138 Sire: Ellingson Homestead 6030 Dam: Bullerman BluebloodLady 1315

Reg# 20111623 Sire: 4M Ace 709 Dam: Bullerman Abigale 9032

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Seeds in Season

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contributed article by Justin Fruechte, Product Expert - Ag Millborn Seeds, Brookings, S.D. millbornseeds.com

MANAGE PLANTS FOR FALL GRAZING: NUTRITION AND PRUSSIC ACID COVER CROP BLENDS If you planted a cover crop blend including species such as turnips, radishes, rapeseed, and cereal grains, you have a highly digestible high protein diet for your cattle to consume. Cattle will gain weight while grazing these fields, so be mindful of how you can prioritize the class of livestock grazing it. Thinner, first-calf heifers thrive on these. Or, if fences allow for it, keep your weaned calves here and let them gain well while grazing.

wo of my favorite times of year are getting pairs on pasture in the spring and turning cows on corn stalks in the fall. As cattle producers the seasons dictate our actions, and these turnouts seem to be representations of changing seasons. I love the sense of gratification and contentment on both the cows’ and my part when the first corn cob is rolled around in their mouth. Without question, grazing stalks is the 52

most popular fall and winter feed strategy, but I want to highlight a few other less common, but just as effective, ideas. Fall rains in much of the Midwest have pushed new growth as well as re-growth on forage fields. Optimizing lush growth and minimizing potential risk of re-growth is important. As cattlemen we are good at managing our herd, but we also need to manage the plants the herd is consuming.

The important management pointer in this scenario is to maintain adequate dry matter intake levels. Brassicas and lush new grass growth have little fiber and are nearing 80 percent moisture levels. Offering access to corn stalks or hauling out a wagon of grass hay will allow your cattle to buffer their ration with dry forage.

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sudangrass hybrids are re-growing. The two common concerns with grazing warm season annuals are nitrate and prussic acid poisoning. Millets are prone to high nitrates, but not prussic acid. If a plant is stressed from drought, hail, or extremely fast growth it can’t properly photosynthesize to convert the nitrogen it’s taking in from the soil. Prussic acid is common in forage sorghum and sorghum-sudangrass. This is commonly seen when damage is done to the plant, typically after a frost. Cell walls in the plants burst causing prussic acid to build up in the plant, and when consumed by cattle it results in cyanide poisoning. So, for management pointers, don’t graze re-growth until it is over 24 inches in height and wait 10 to 14 days after a frost to graze. Prussic acid is a gas and does dissipate from the plant, so when that 10 to

14 day wait period has lapsed, don’t be afraid to graze. Testing for both nitrates and prussic acid is available to give you an accurate answer of levels. Obviously, we all want to graze as long as possible to minimize winter feed costs. Strategize placing the correct class of livestock with their forage needs to be efficient with grazing utilization. Taking the time in the fall to manage plants will always pay back with less feeding days in the winter.

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One of the early daughters of the $600,000 Basin Jameson to be offered, out of a top Enhance daughter whose natural calf by Volunteer will also be offered. No other nonparent bull can meet or exceed his combination of CED, YW, Claw, SC and $Combination. Dam has 3 nursing ratios at 114. Recently set an all-time SydGen record with an adj. %IMF scan of 13.88%. She offers a bit of an outcross pedigree to many and stems from the cow family that produced EXAR 263C.

Our very first Volunteer daughters are calving this fall, and this one is memorable. Sells with a Worthington Loyalty heifer SYDGEN MARY BLACKBIRD 1428 calf at-side. For more on our sale offering or semen & certificates on herd sires, 573-581-1225.

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SELLING 511 HEAD 67 Bull Calves • 103 Fall Yearling Bulls 23 Spring-Calving Cows • 61 Fall-Calving Pairs 70 Fall Yearling Heifers • 49 Bred Heifers 47 Heifer Calves • 2 Embryo Lots

• Our largest offering of progeny by De-Su Volunteer B122 and SydGen KCF Gavel 8361, two sires that excel for foot structure, growth and carcass merit. • Our first sampling of calves by URF Alpha G138, a unique combination of CED, growth, RE and structure. • Although still a “virtual dispersion" of our proven and salable seven-year-olds, we will sell more three to six-year-olds than ever. • All of the cattle under 2 years of age are genomic tested and parentage verified. Most of the older cows are, as well. • Of the 451 head selling (not counting the fall babies just being born), 147 post $C of 300 or higher, and average 285. • The 103 fall yearling bulls offered average 1,312 adj. YW, 35.5 cm SC, 6.1 frame, 3.62 %IMF, 14.14 adj. REA and rib fat cover of .26. • The 170 total bulls offered average +7.6 CED, +135 YW, +.95 MARB, +67 $M, +176 $B and +295 $C. • Progeny ratios printed in the sale book, and 10-12 page update sheet on sale day with current weights and frame scores on all calves and fall yearlings, as well as ultrasound data. THE GENETICS BEHIND THE PROGRAM Sorting the high-accuracy sires of the breed (.85 for YW and .65 for CW), turns up seven Sydenstricker Sires in the top 50 for $Combination. These widely-used landmark sires with multi-herd proofs add consistency and predictability to any breeding program. Descendants of SydGen Exceed 3223, SydGen FATE 2800, SydGen Black Pearl 2006, SydGen Enhance, Connealy Cool 39L, EXAR Stud 4658B and SydGen CC&7 will play a major role as the genetic base for much of this sale offering. Several non-owned sires on this list have also been incorporated into the breeding program here through the years, and will also have descendants selling. They include GB Fireball, GAR Home Town, Connealy Confidence Plus, KCF Bennett Southside, GAR Sure Fire, EXAR Monumental, GAR Quantum, B/R Destination 727-928, Deer Valley Growth Fund, E&B Plus One and EXAR Denver. Past graduates of this annual event include five sires that went on to top $1M in semen and certificate sales. Their selling prices ranged from $2,800 to $68,000. These sires are SAF Fame, SAF Focus of ER, SAF 598 Bando 5175, SydGen CC&7 and SydGen Enhance. 26TH ANNUAL SYDGEN INFLUENCE HEIFER SALE On December 7 at about 7 pm, we will host our annual commercial heifer sale at Callaway Livestock Center at Kingdom City, MO. Some of our best customers will sell about 90 spring bred heifers and 25 two-year-old pairs. 1997 CAB® Seedstock “Commitment to Excellence” Award 2001 BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year Award. Founding partner in ORIgen, Inc.

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Promogen™ genetic evaluation is not just another method for establishing genomic probabilities. The purpose of the test is to identify and quantify, using a simple numerical scoring system, the presence of three key proteins that medical science has labeled collectively as “Defensins.” A twenty-year research project involving several universities in the United States and Europe has proven that physiologic performance, whether it is measured as disease resistance, fertility, productivity, or athletic ability, are directly related to the concentration of these proteins in the body. • Provides a “road map” for developing management strategies that maximize herd profitability. • Helps you identify animals who are most likely naturally inclined to herd longevity, reproductive efficiency, and naturally able to maximize environment and express Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) to the best of their ability. • Early identification of animals that may prove to incur more input costs than their counterparts. How does PROMOGEN EQUATE TO PROFITABILITY? Genetic progress in beef cattle comes with challenges. The major issue is industry segmentation. Utilizing the Promogen™ assay can add value throughout the production cycle. The ideal cow for a cow/ calf operation is one that successfully weans a feedlot-ready calf at six to seven months of age and does so with minimum added expense associated with feed supplementation, medication, and labor. At the same time, that cow is expected to breed back within 40 to 90 days post-calving to repeat the cycle; she is expected to do this year after year. Promogen™ assays will predict value-added cows that will raise healthy calves. Then there is the challenge of sire selection. Current EPDs, even when supported by genomics testing, can become little more than a good guess with so many traits being selected simultaneously. Promogen™ testing accurately identifies bulls who are more feed efficient, more disease resistant, more fertile and appear to be able to pass the ability to produce high levels of Defensins and their associated proteins to their offspring.

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Scoring Promogen scores available on all sale animals 1. The system uses a numerical score of 1 to 6.5. 2. Animals with scores of less than 4 are not producing the three marker proteins we are measuring at physiologically effective levels. 3. Animals scoring between 4 to 4.5 are producing the three marker proteins at levels that are physiologically average. 4. Animals scoring between 4.5 to 5.0 are in the Top 15% of the tested population. 5. Animals scoring between 5.0 to 5.5 are within the Top 10%. 6. Animals scoring between 5.5 to 6.0 are within the Top 5%. 7. The outliers lie within the range of 6.0 to 6.5, and find themselves within the Top 1% of the tested population. • Immunologically superior animals are proven to return higher significant gains across all traits: overall wellness, fertility, and feed efficiency. • Profits on overall wellness are realized through an increased response to vaccines and antiparasitic treatments, drastically reducing the incidence of morbidity and antibiotic use. • Fertility is reflected in higher conception rates, reduced risk in early embryonic death, weaning calves at higher weight ratios, and overall retention and longevity in replacement females. • Feed efficiency is directly affected by the body’s ability to ward off inflammation due to environmental stress factors. • Cattle on feed who possess this natural ability have higher conversion rates than their counterparts who are immunologically inferior – all without commanding additional medicine costs and higher overall expenses. • Immunologically superior animals who possess specific Defensin predictive biomarkers are proven to be more profitable and aide in economic gains through these highly heritable traits for generations to follow. •

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to last By Sarah Hill photos courtesy Bullerman Angus and Focus Marketing Group

The Bullerman family has focused on breeding Angus cattle that are muscular and fast growing with excellent EPDs.

hat was the world like 40 years ago? Cell phones, selfies, and the Internet didn’t exist in their current forms. The space shuttle had just taken its first mission. Drivers had to use a physical map for directions when traveling - GPS and MapQuest weren’t a thing in 1983. That year is when Bullerman Angus, Adrian, Minn., got its start, and it has been building an outstanding Angus herd ever since. The herd started with Tom and Trish Bullerman buying two registered Angus heifers from a neighbor for their sons, Tyler and Trent, for a 4-H project. The maternal characteristics were the initial attraction to the Angus breed for the Bullermans. Those first heifers had a nice disposition, so the couple opted to stick with the breed. They have never really considered changing breeds. “Why change it if it’s 60

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working?” Trish Bullerman asked. Over the next 10 to 15 years, the Bullerman family focused on growing their registered Angus herd, purchasing cows and heifers from Stassen Angus in Marshall, Minn. “We also purchased a few donor cows from Schaff Angus Valley and Siebring Angus in Illinois,” Trish said. For a long time, the operation was limited to about 75 pairs because of pasture availability in the area. “We picked up about 300 additional acres of pasture which really allowed us to grow,” she added.

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above The Bullerman Family (l-r): Hilary, Tyler, Brynn, Trisha, Tom, Trent, Kendall (in front), and Christine holding Andi.

POWERHOUSE OPERATION Today, the operation includes 225 crop acres and 420 acres of pasture, which is home to 150 registered Angus cow/calf pairs and 50 bred heifers. “In the area where we live, we were limited to grazing on creek bottoms and hills that are too steep for row crop farming, but it’s worked out well for us,” she said.

local seedstock producers. She has had success raising and selling offspring out of her show cows.

farm when needed. Their daughters, Kendall, 9, and Andi, 3, are just getting started showing.

Trent and his wife, Christine, also live locally and co-own the local lumberyard, but still pitch in on the

Tom is in charge of all cattle feeding, which is a big job once all the animals are home from pastures.

Tyler and his wife, Hilary, live only a mile away and he helps with the day-to-day farm work. His daughter, Brynn, has had a successful show career that wraps up this year. The highlight of her show career was getting fourth overall owned heifer at the 2018 National Junior Angus Show. Brynn has purchased show heifers from Prairie View Farm in Illinois and other 62

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Trish handles the bookkeeping and records, while Tyler has largely been responsible for the reproductive decisions and show heifer development. The herd is enrolled in Maternal Plus through the American Angus Association. The Bullermans also submit all data through AHIR and all replacements and sale bulls are genomic tested with AnGS.

above Bullerman Emblynette 1019

all natural heats. During breeding season, Tom and Trish watch the cattle from their house and go on evening walks, looking for signs of heat. “We’ve used a lot of 4M Ace 709 from ABS and had extremely good luck with his offspring, both bulls and heifers,” she said. “We’ve also used Sterling Pacific and Bullerman Unlimited. Those bulls all tend to follow the same pattern of balanced EPDs, consistently providing muscle and power and good carcass traits.”

BREEDING FOR GROWTH The Bullermans have focused on breeding for growth, yielding large, strapping calves, followed by foot and leg structure, disposition, muscle shape, and phenotype. “Tom and I both come from dairy backgrounds and had done some showing, so we wanted cattle that were good looking, but still had to be able to perform and do what they’re supposed to,” Trish said. “For our bull customers, foot and leg structure is important. If the bull can’t get out there and move, he isn’t going to get the job done.” THE STOCKMAN | November 2023

In the early years, the Bullermans emphasized growth, but in the last 10 to 15 years, have changed their approach to not chase extremes. Breeding decisions are a team effort. Once they have established the sires to be used for the year, each family member chooses matings for each cow. Then, they have a group discussion about each cow and settle on a sire. “We really try not to make chute side matings,” Trish said. Historically, the Bullerman herd has been exclusively artificially inseminated or embryo transfer, based on

FEEDING WHAT’S AVAILABLE The Bullermans work with a nutritionist to develop their rations during the months when the herd isn’t grazing. They incorporate the ingredients they have available, including corn silage, grass hay, alfalfa hay, wet distiller’s grain, cornstalks, and bean stubble. Everything is mixed in a feed wagon before being fed. Developing bulls are fed a similar diet, with adjustments made as needed. “There are no fences left anywhere up here, other than the few people with cattle,” Trish said. “It’s 63

very hard to graze crop residue extensively in the fields. When the cows are brought home from grass, they have 160 acres to run on and we bring feed out every day. They do graze native pastures from late May to November.” In mid-December, the momma cows are brought up to a yard near the Bullerman home in preparation for calving in January. Tom is the family calving specialist, and Trish says they’ve come to trust his instincts to know when a cow needs help.

SHOW AND SALE RING SUCCESS The operation hosts an annual bull sale in February in conjunction with their friends from K&J Angus, Lester, Iowa, and an online heifer sale each November. A few bulls are always retained to help customers out in a pinch and to sell at the Black Hills Stock Show. The Bullermans have also had success in the showring, most notably, having the champion Angus female at the South Dakota State Fair and receiving reserve champion early pen of 3 bull calves at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in 2020.

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THE NEXT STAGE Forty years after starting their Angus herd, the Bullermans are ready to transition ownership of their herd to Tyler and Hilary. Tyler has flushed 12 to 15 of their best cows, and transferred embryos into a large group of recipient cows that are currently in Montana. “It’s time for us to step back and let Tyler take on the ownership,” Trish said. “We’ll be here helping, but Tyler’s been the driving force for quite a while, helping make management decisions. He’ll have a nice place to start, working with the top end of our herd, so he won’t miss a beat. Tom and I have always enjoyed working with cattle and can’t imagine a life where we won’t continue to have something to do with the cattle.” learn more bullermanangus.com

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ZWT PATSY 2552

This special feature sells, sired by Bar-E-L Natural Law 52Y from the powerful Pine Coulee Patsy A13.

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ZWT foundation donor by SAV Resource 1441. Selling several features including her daughter pictured here.

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She sells, sired by Square B Atlantis 8060 from a dam by Woodhill Blueprint.

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He sells, a powerful two-year-old herd sire prospect sired by SAV Bloodline 9578 from EA Rose 918.

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Selling one-half interest with the option to double to the bid to acquire full ownership in this genetic gem, sired by Coleman Glacier 041 from EA Rose 918.

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contributed article by Dr. Vince Collison Collison Embryo and Veterinary Services, Rockwell City, Iowa collisonembryoservices.com

FALL PREPARATIONS FOR COW HERDS A

s we move into fall and winter it’s time to review and expand on a few things from prior articles.

TRACKING CALVING WINDOWS If you want to use ultrasound for pregnancy checking, the window for accurately measuring fetal age is from 30 to 120 days of pregnancy. This is probably one of the best tools available for managing calving or marketing breds. We will have producers who tag cows with a different color-coded tag for each designated time frame for calving. Usually this is just a blank feedlot tag, using three to four different colors. The intervals are broken up by two to three weeks each depending

on the producer’s preference.

COLLECTING DNA

We have one producer who will use a different colored zip tie around the neck of the permanent numbered tag. This zip tie is cinched down tight, and the tail cut off closely so as to not catch on anything and tear out the tag. This will save putting another hole in the cow’s ear and the colored zip ties are fairly easy to see.

If your herd has cows that need DNA samples collected for parentage, genomics or genetic defect testing, pregnancy checking is a great time to collect these samples. Most of these tests take some time to run and by doing it now, you will have results well in advance of any future breeding decisions that need to be made next spring.

This program makes sorting a lot easier, but we still like to have the producer keep a record of the fetal age, so they have a precise record of when the cow is due. If you’re selling bred heifers, having this information can help you in the marketing of them.

CONDUCTING ASSESSMENTS If you have the ability to feed cows in separate groups, body condition score cows at the time you preg check. If you feed first calf heifers separately, you can also feed the thinner cows with them so they can compete better and get access to more feed.

ADMINISTERING VITAMIN A With the current drought much of the Midwest is experiencing, you can expect that the vitamin A content in harvested forages and grazed pastures may be lowered. If you feed a total mixed ration in the fall or winter, you may

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consider adding a vitamin A pack to the ration. This can be done very cheaply per head and works very well. The other possibility is to use some form of injectable vitamin A product. This also works very well and will provide enough vitamin A to store in the liver for three to four months. The downside of injecting vitamin A is that reactions are fairly common, especially if given at the time other vaccinations are done. If giving at the same time as other vaccinations, it is best to give vitamin A on one side of the neck and give other vaccinations on the opposite side. Most of these reactions are transient and not fatal, but I have talked to producers who have lost cows after using the injection. It would be prudent to keep epinephrine on hand when injecting vitamin A.

FEEDING PROTEINS As cows are kicked out on stalks, be sure their protein needs are being met. This can be done with protein tubs, lick tanks or other means. The main role of protein is to feed the bacteria in the rumen that break down the cellulose in forage to make it digestible. The other role of protein is to increase intake of forages. Studies have shown that cows consuming a diet at 5 percent protein will consume about 1.6 percent of their body weight, whereas cows consuming a diet at 7 percent protein will consume 2.3 percent of their body weight. Protein is also critical for fetal programing and restriction will adversely affect the fetus

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affecting its epigenome. When fetal programing is affected in a negative way, it will cause issues that will affect the calf after birth. Replacement heifers that have had optimal fetal programing will produce better and stay in the herd longer. Also, calves born to cows that are restricted on energy and protein can have increased morbidity and mortality. Some of these problems can be attributed to lower birth weights. Another good source of protein is raw soybeans. If there are harvested soybean fields adjacent to the stalk field, cows can benefit from gleaning the soybean stubble. There are also oils in the raw soybean that will help to develop brown fat in the calf prior to birth. Brown fat is a primary energy source for newborn calves and can help to increase viability and the calf’s ability to deal with stress at birth such as inclement weather and colder temperatures.

fects the oil in a way that it will not develop brown fat in the calf in the same way that the raw soybeans will. Years ago, I actually had a client that was having issues with calf viability at birth and the next year he fed his cows 1 pound of soybeans per cow starting one month prior to calving. The results he reported were very good. Calf viability was greatly improved. He stated that if he didn’t get the calf tagged shortly after birth, he was having trouble getting the calf caught to tag. These are just a few of the many things to think about as we get closer to winter, but we feel these topics are high on the priority list and can make a big difference when calving starts. learn more collisonembryoservices.com Dr. Vince Collison is co-owner of Collison Embryo and Veterinary Services PAC in Rockwell City, Iowa.

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Tell us about yourself.

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I grew up on a dairy and hog farm in southern Wisconsin but quickly adapted to the Angus world after meeting my husband at the Wisconsin State Fair. My husband, Terry, and I own Marda Angus Farms, LLC. It is his family farm that was founded in the 1890s. Angus was introduced here as a 4-H project for my father-in-law in 1941 and we still have cow families dating back to those original females. My mother-in-law is still a part of the operation, and checks pasture every day at 92 years old. Terry and I have three children who are all still active with the farm. Cody farms full time with us. His wife, Tracy, is our nutritionist and together they have two children, Levi and Paisley. Our middle son, Brady, works off the farm but is here helping every day after work and on the weekends, with his specialty being machinery. He is married to Carrie, and they have one son, Lane. Our daughter, Bailey, and husband Dave, have a daughter Sterling. Bailey manages our direct beef sales and marketing. We run 275 Angus cows, and we recently took over my mothers-in-law’s family’s Shorthorn herd, Miller Farms, which originates to 1908. We raise corn, soybeans, alfalfa, and sweet corn on 750 acres and 500 acres of pasture. Two years ago, I retired from the Wisconsin Beef Council and today I am the jackof-all-trades for the farm. I manage the financials and fill in wherever needed as the farm uber driver or I operate the “Naughty Nanna Daycare” when needed for the grandchildren.

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Where did you learn to cook?

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Growing up, I watched my mom prepare meals for the help on our farm. I also participated in the 4-H foods unit. Earlier in our marriage the farm also raised tobacco and would sometimes have a crew of 10 to 15 people. I also wanted to provide our help with a good meal to keep them fueled for the full day. At that time, my husband’s grandmother was living in the upstairs of our house. She lived until she was 102 and was active to the end. She loved to make the desserts for the day, and said it reminded her of her threshing days. She always commented about how she was amazed that I didn’t always follow recipes but would get the results I wanted. My family is pretty basic meat and potatoes eaters, so it seems that Cowboy approved recipes used by our favorite country cooks. we gravitate towards the basics.

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What is your favorite cooking tip/trick?

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When cooking I am known for adjusting as I go. When I don’t have the exact thing that is called for, I will improvise. My thought is a recipe is mine to tweak if necessary and that all recipes were started as an “experiment”. When I am baking, I try to stay in “the lines” as much as possible.

What is your favorite thing to make?

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One of my most popular desserts is Apple Dapple Cake. There are a few friends and family who claim this as their favorite dessert. One person even packed a whole cake in their carry-on and took it home with them on the plane. learn more mardaangus.com for printable recipes stockmanmag.com

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HOT CHIP DIP Ardel Quam

1 lb. hamburger 1 can Hormel chili with beans 1 bunch of green onions, chopped

1 can green chilies, chopped 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed

Brown hamburger in skillet, stirring until crumbly; drain. Mix all ingredients in baking dish. Bake at 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips. Hot Chip Dip is always requested by the family. If you like a bit more kick, I have added Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies or salsa. It can also be made in a slow cooker (easier to transpor t).

BARBECUED MUFFIN MEATBALLS Ardel Quam

Ingredients for sauce: 6 T. brown sugar ½ cup ketchup ¼ tsp. nutmeg 2 tsp. dry mustard

APPLE DAPPLE CAKE Ardel Quam

Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 c. oil 2 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla 3 c. flour 3 c. heaping apples

1 tsp. baking soda 1 / c. milk 3 1 c. chopped nuts Topping ingredients: ½ c. shortening ¼ c. milk 1 c. brown sugar

First beat together eggs, oil, and sugar. Then mix in the rest of the cake ingredients, stirring in the apples last. Bake in a 9x13 inch pan at 350 degrees Fahre nheit for 35 to 40 minutes. Topping: Boil shor tening, milk, and brown suga r for three minutes. Pour over the cake while it is still warm .

Sometimes I only make half of a topping batch , so the cake is not so sweet. Also, I usually make two and either divide up between us and the kids or will freeze one to have on hand. I got this recipe from my sister, who got it from her mother-inlaw; so, it’s a recipe that has passed many years of enjoyment.

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Ingredients for meatballs: 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. ground pork 2 eggs 1 ½ c. seasoned dry breadcrumbs 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper 2 T. finely chopped onion

Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Combine the meats, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, onion, and half of the sauce. Mix gently until all ingre dients are blended. Shape mixture into 12 balls and place in 3-inchdeep muff in pans. Make a small indention in each ball and fill with remaining sauce. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. The first couple of times I made these I used the muffin pan and then I changed to using a cake pan. I also will double the sauce to have more to pour over them. I will usually doubl e the batch and freeze a pan for a last-minute meal or unexpected company - on a farm it will happen.

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Alternative

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By Sarah Hill photos courtesy Westway Feed Products

Liquid feed supplements from Westway Feed Products provide cattle producers with another viable option for meeting their herd’s nutritional needs. Cattle producers have numerous choices when it comes to what to feed their animals, and liquid feed is certainly a choice worth a second look. Liquid feed combines molasses and adds protein or fat and converts those ingredients into a nutritious and efficient livestock feed. “It’s a really neat sustainability story - taking these by-products from other industries and making them into a product that complements forages to feed rumen bugs,” Cheramie Viator, Westway Feed Products Marketing Manager, said. “Liquid feed products use a synergistic approach to increase forage digestibility and utilization.”

USED FOR MULTIPLE SECTORS Westway Feed Products is the largest liquid feed company in the U.S., boasting 25 domestic plants and a plant each in Canada and Mexico. Owned by Man Liquid Products, which is under the umbrella of ED&F Man, Westway can exercise its buying power to source molasses and other co-products from around the globe to feed cattle from literally coast to coast in the U.S. While Westway Feed Products delivers liquid feed products for the cow/calf, dairy, and feedlot sectors of the agriculture industry, the company also creates products for industrial and feed mill businesses. 88

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CO-PRODUCTS FOR LIQUID FEED Some of the co-products used in generating liquid feed products are as commonplace as molasses, corn steep, condensed corn distiller’s solubles, whey, and glycerin, and as diverse as cherry juice and pomegranate, according to Viator. In addition, Westway sources a lot of ingredients with sugar from corn processing facilities, but the company is careful to utilize co-products with enough sugar to drive digestion. “Co-products also have to have enough protein (nitrogen) to power digestion in the rumen,” Dr. Kelly Sanders, Westway Feed Products Director of Research and Development, explained. “We combine corn steep from the corn processing industry and other protein sources. We try to balance that out to supply customers with an economical yet nutritious supplement that boosts intake and keeps cows in good body condition through the winter.” According to Dr. Sanders, liquid feed products are produced using a couple of technologies that help nutrients be more available to the cattle. “For instance, for some formulations we use a suspension tech-

right Dr. Kelly Sanders, Westway Feed Products Director of Research and Development below Westway Feed Products receives 2023 AFIA Facility of the Year Award. Pictured (l-r): Rob Brock, Westway Feed Products President; Tommy Flowers, WWFP Houston plant manager; and Beau Menely, Vice President of Operations.

nology that utilizes clay, molasses, and other co-products to build a matrix where trace minerals are suspended throughout the liquid feed,” Dr. Sanders explained. “We test all of the liquid feeds and feed additives to make sure everything stays in suspension.” Another technology Westway Feed Products uses is blending urea, molasses, and other co-products with nutritional value to alter the pH of the liquid supplement. Based on the time of year, providing cattle with a liquid supplement at the right pH can manage their feed intake. “If a cow’s nutrients are restricted, the cow will need to eat more, so we work with our customers to help them determine the best course of action,” Dr. Sanders shared. “We can even make specific adjustments for

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____ “It’s a really neat sustainability story taking these by-products from other industries and making them into a product that complements forages to feed rumen bugs.” - Cheramie Viator, Marketing Director

____ available to cattle, and have a symbiotic relationship with the rumen bacteria.”

The rumen microbes immediately use the nitrogen and sucrose from the molasses to create energy and reproduce themselves by digesting the forages - a win-win for effective, efficient cattle production.

customers at our production plants, since we have a lot of agility with production.” “It’s not just molasses,” Viator said. “In addition, liquid feed offers a convenience factor and efficiency. Tanks can be moved across a pasture to better utilize forage and liquid feed can be supplied with minimal waste or shrink.”

LIQUID NUTRITION Something beef producers might not know about liquid feed products is that they have a significant amount of dry matter. According to Dr. Sanders, most liquid feed prod90

ucts fall into the 55 to 68 percent range of dry matter. “Dry matter intake is important,” Dr. Sanders said. “With liquid feed, all the nutrients are there, and the ingredients encourage forage digestion in the rumen.” He also noted that there has been some misunderstanding about the combination of urea and molasses. “Historically, when liquid supplements were first designed and fed, the technology wasn’t available to understand how to manage intake or make as high-quality supplements as we do today,” Dr. Sanders said. “What we’ve learned is that urea (nitrogen), and sugar are extremely

Leaving liquid feed out yearround can provide an excellent feed resource for cattle and results in more consistent body condition scores. According to Dr. Sanders, “Research shows that it’s much more expensive to get a cow caught up on body condition and ready to breed than to maintain her throughout the year using liquid feed and your forages.” “We are strong believers in fetal programming, and annualized access to liquid feed allows correct fetal development across all trimesters. Long term, this fetal programming results in additive benefits for healthier calves, increased breed up in the next generation of heifers, and even potential marbling benefits,” Viator said. Utilizing liquid feed for calves during the weaning process can also help calves transition to feed quicker, thus keeping them healthier and potentially helping producers reduce drug costs. learn more westwayfeed.com

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this fat cattle deal to continue an s I wrote this article, we have upward trend going into the new received our first snowstorm of the winter and my four little ones could year and into spring. How high we canthe go,current that is the million-dollar not wait to throw on their snow A review of cattle market. pants and go play in the white stuff! question! Me on the other hand, not so excitThe higher fat cattle market is about leaving the warmth and contributed article ed by Kirk Lynch driving a higher price for the feeder Lynch Livestock Inc.comfort and Humeston Livestock Humeston, Iowa of my office.Exchange, It is because cattle market as well, even with the humestonlivestockexchange.com they are looking forward to joy and higher feedstuff inputs. We have fun and I am dreading frozen waseen some front end big strings ters and/or sick cattle. Either way, it of 800 pounds bringing well into is safe to say that winter is upon us! the sixties and some 600-pound

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cattle bringing into the seventies Now to look at some of the and eighties. Once again these are market reports that we have been some extreme tops. We have been seeing in the barns. The fat cattle market has been on a hot streak for trying to fill up our own lots as fast several weeks, until this past week, as possible, as I am not sure the when we experienced a slight dip feeder cattle are going to get any cheaper. We have been able to find in the market. We have seen some KirkatLynch, Lynch Livestock Inc., Waucoma, The markets over the past month range. While bigger yearling cheaper prices than that IA highs in the mid to high forties, but cat-cattle Kirk is the beef division manager for Lynch Livehave been like watching an Iowa tle have been in high demand as I and stock so when do projects these have been some extremes. Inc. andwe oversees all aspects ofthey their backHawkeye football game. Uneventthinkcattle several people are trying toare in grounding and cattle feeding operations throughthe black. Most cash in the country Wishing ev ful, no dramatic changes, and prethit the next March andlevel Aprilormarket out Iowa and Kansas. He is also deeply involved have been trading at forty in the newly re-opened Humeston Livestock cull cow and bull market hasEx- Christmas an ty vanilla. I joke as mostly I am that appears will be in the mid-90’s. The slightly higher the past couple of change in Humeston, Iowa. In addition, Kirk and his lagged the fat market, as from all jealous of their current 6-1 record Seeing several 850-to-900-pound wife Mary own and operate Heartland Simmentals weeks. I expect there to be a few thereIowa, have been aroundoperation six in Northeast which is a seedstock but honestly if you have 3 hours to yearlings bringing the mid-$2.00reports bumpsrange. in the road, but I expect that consists of 500 registered Simmental and watch a football game on a Satur-

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day, I encourage you to find some The slaughter cow and bull marother game besides the Iowa game ket has gotten a touch softer as we as any other game will be more en-Kirk Lynch, Waucoma, IA have Lynch beenLivestock seeingInc.,more of them tertaining. Kirk iscoming the Beef Division manager for Lynch Livestock as people are preg check-

Angus cows. They have four children: Gabrielle (9), Brayden (8), Vivian (6), and Bianca (2).

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The fat cattle market has beenand cattle ing feeding cowsoperations and weaning offIowa calves throughout and He sending is also deeply involved in thecows newly resteady over the past month and looksKansas. and their older and Humeston Livestock Exchange Humeston, to continue to be that way over theopenedbulls to town. I don’t see inthe market Iowa. In addition, Kirk and his wife Mary own and short term. Most cattle have beenoperate dropping more than it has. Heartland much Simmentals in Northeast Iowa, traded in the country over the pastwhich is aWe seedhaven’t stock operation that consists 500 seen much for ofbred Simmental and Angus cows. They have month in the mid $1.80’s and seenregistered stock coming through barn (5), just children: Gabrielle (8), Brayden the (7), Vivian some tops in barns reach the lowfour yet (1). as it is a little early for much and Bianca 90’s. Most packers are struggling to movement on them. I would expect stay in the black currently so they the bred heifer and cow market to have been cutting back kills to try be extremely strong this winter and and control the market the best they fully expect bred heifers to be in 112 can. We are in a bit of a stagnant that $2,500 to $3,000 range and deplace regarding demand as we are pending on the age and type of cow in between the grilling season and $1,800 to $2,500. The first seedholiday season coming up. I look stock sales have been ridiculous. for fat cattle to be steady through Wishing everyone a continued the rest of the year. safe harvest and fall. Have a Happy Feeder cattle have followed the Thanksgiving and Go Cyclones! same trend with not much movement over the past several weeks. The 500-to-600-pound cattle continue to sell in that $3.00 or more

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BUILDING HEREFORD’S SUCCESSFUL FUTURE Young breeders embrace opportunity at the breed’s inaugural Seedstock Academy.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – “Being a young producer in the breed, this is a really important time to get a broad perspective on what the industry is doing as a whole and all of the different dynamics within the Hereford breed,” says Jacob Rausch, Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D. “That way, when I’m back home at my operation, I’m taking all of those things into consideration. I’m not getting tunnel vision or pigeonholing myself. It’s going to create an opportunity for more success.”

Shayne Wiese, Wiese and Sons, Manning, Iowa. “The connections alone, and the camaraderie has been outstanding. Also, getting a crash course into a lot of these Association programs is very, very helpful to me.” “It is a really great learning experience, not just for what we can do better every day, but how we can think through things and make things better for the long term,” says Emilee Holt, NJW Polled Herefords, Decker, Mont. “The Seedstock Academy multiplied a normal learning experience by 10. The people you were surrounded with multiplied that times another five.” Designed with Intention “The Hereford Seedstock Academy is the logical extension of the breed’s intentional leadership development, which is a key part of the AHA’s strategic plan,” explains Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. “Members of the Seedstock Academy have already established themselves as high-achieving individuals with years of committed Hereford seedstock production experience despite their young age.”

Rausch was one of six young Hereford breeders selected to attend the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) first Seedstock Academy, an intensive week-long opportunity in September to learn more about current beef industry dynamics, to network and share ideas with other seedstock and commercial producers.

Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement emphasizes the week’s curriculum was designed to provide participants tools and information to benefit their operations, their customers and the Hereford breed.

“As a young breeder, it’s exciting to see what we can do to further improve this breed. It’s been really nice to branch off and see the different environments people operate in, but all come together and talk about the value of Hereford cattle throughout the United States,” says

In-depth discussion areas and tours included: the breed’s National Reference Sire Program (NSRP) at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb., the breed’s mainstay NRSP herd; visits with leading commercial cow-calf producers, stocker operators and cattle feeders; insight to

the pioneering AHA collaborative sustainability research project with AgNext and Colorado State University; Hen House Local Markets, a premier Certified Hereford Beef® retailer; and leveraging individual breeder brands with the AHA brand. “I come from the commercial side of the business, and I happen to raise registered cattle. For these young Hereford breeders to grasp what’s going on every day in the commercial part of our business is huge,” says Bill Goehring, AHA president. “These young leaders had the opportunity to delve into key facets of each commercial sector during the week and what that means to their operation, their commercial bull customers and the breed.” Goehring and his family raise Hereford seedstock, run commercial cows and operate a sale barn near Libertyville, Iowa. “This group was amazing,” Bedwell says. “Their ideas, their openness, their willingness to share their thoughts. It was apparent that this breed is on a powerful trajectory with the talent that we have in this class.” Detailed Insights “I’m really excited about the work we’re doing as a breed and breed association to capitalize on the breed’s advantages in crossbreeding, and the research we are doing to keep ahead of the curve when it comes to consumer concerns about sustainability,” explains Tyler Schultz, Sandhill Farms, Haviland, Kan. “I’ve been a part of a lot of different young stockman groups, but to have one with people in the same business as me is rare.” “My favorite part about the experience was getting to network with November 2023 | THE STOCKMAN

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the others, learn about what they are doing in their programs and how they are overcoming the challenges that we all face,” says Keayla Harr, J & L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, Ohio. “Getting to see Olsen Ranches and the National Reference Sire Program in action, what we’re documenting and how that entire program works has been incredibly beneficial in understanding how the data improves the breed’s genetic evaluation and how we’re proving some of these young bulls.” “My biggest takeaway is the impact we can make on the beef cattle industry when we make good, responsible genetic decisions,” says Breck Debnam, Innisfail Farms, Madison, Ga. “It’s definitely been an eye-opening experience for me. Being able to interact with leaders in our industry, folks who are extremely talented at what they do and then bring those ideas back to the ranch is a priceless opportunity.” Members of the 2023 Hereford Seedstock Academy are: -Breck Debnam, Innisfail Farm, Madison, Ga. -Keayla Harr, J & L Cattle Services, Jeromesville, Ohio -Emilee Holt, NJW Polled Herefords, Decker, Mont. -Jacob Rausch, Rausch Herefords, Hoven, S.D. -Tyler Schultz, Sandhill Farms, Haviland, Kan. -Shayne Wiese, Wiese and Sons Herefords, Manning, Iowa --

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“I have been a consultant and done marketing for many different segments of the beef industry, but I always come back to the value of the brood cow,” Ohlde said. “I find Red Angus to be the type of cattle that can survive in a variety of climates and cowherds to make a positive impact.”

DENVER, Colo. — The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce two new additions as commercial marketing specialists - Cory Peters and Taylor Ohlde. These individuals will be traveling extensively to ranches and sales to promote RAAA marketing programs, conducting audits for the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program and working closely with commercial producers to achieve their individual herd goals. Peters derives from Dorchester, Nebraska, and holds a deep passion for the cattle industry. He earned two bachelor’s degrees in animal science and grazing livestock systems from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2016. Since then, Peters has worked at Lone Creek Cattle Co. as the cattle procurement agent and data management coordinator. Ohlde hails from Winchester, Kansas, and has been working closely with cattle producers and helping them maximize their breeding programs for more than a decade. Ohlde obtained his bachelor’s degree in animal science/business from Kansas State University in 2018 after receiving his associate degree from Hutchinson Community College. Ohlde brings experience in animal nutrition, sales and marketing to the association, most recently serving as a feed sales specialist at Cen-

RAAA is excited to have both young professionals working with producers. Peters and Ohlde both started their positions Sept. 11. “We are pleased to announce the hiring of Cory Peters and Taylor Ohlde as new additions to our commercial marketing team,” said Tom Brink, RAAA CEO. “Both have tremendous industry backgrounds, along with the educational foundation and service-oriented mindset to assist our breeders and commercial bull customers in a variety of ways. Our vision is to take Red Angus to the next level, and Cory and Taylor will help us accomplish that.” For more information about the Red Angus Association of America or marketing programs for Red Angus-influenced cattle, visit RedAngus.org. -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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When asked about the award Flowers said, “I am extremely proud of our team. They have focused on the company’s strategies of safety, customer centricity and performance excellence. We have all worked together to make improvements, provide excellent quality products and produce liquid feed supplements and mill products that help our customers to succeed.” Westway Feed Product’s Houston plant is one of twenty-five liquid feed manufacturing facilities across the U.S, Canada, and Mexico. As the largest livestock liquid feed company in the world, Westway is a research leader in the liquid feed industry and provides supplements to the beef, dairy, feedlot, and industrial segments. They utilize co-products from other industries to create products that support upcycling of forages. This co-product concept is the foundation for Westway’s respected sustainability story.

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traight About the Stockman. We are a fifth-generation ranch, starting in Minnesota and moving to South Dakota in 2002. Frederickson Ranch’s primary focus is in seedstock production. We market 175 to 200 Angus and Hereford bulls annually. We host an annual production sale at the ranch, west of Spearfish, the first Saturday in December. Along with selling bulls we also market 150 to 200 young commercial cows per year. On the side, we also sell fresh, high-quality beef.”

What is the most used tool on your farm? How old is it? Silencer Chute and Daniels Alley. They are approximately 5 years old.”

What about the beef cattle industry excites you the most? Working with my fellow cattlemen and being blessed to run cattle in one of the most beautiful places in this great country.”

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Nate & Jayna Frederickson Frederickson Ranch of Spearfish, S.D.

Which animal (any species) has left the greatest impact on you? Hereford cow FHF 409 Rita 21W. She produced several breed impacting herd sires and helped propel our Hereford business.”

Your favorite non-ranch activity to do in your free time? Archery hunting elk.”

Describe your worst day. There are very few worst days when you get to do what you love. Maybe a most embarrassing day. I headed to the vet clinic with an OB cow. I backed up to the loading chute and to my surprise, I had no cow. I had forgot to latch the sliding door and it jiggled open. I found her grazing in the road ditch two miles from town.”

What is your least favorite job on the ranch? Night calving.”

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