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The official publication of the American Black Hereford Association

Bl a c k He r e f o r d FALL 2014 • Volume 3, Issue 1

Journal

ON THE COVER

Photo taken by BHJ staff photographer.

FALL 2014 • Volume 3, Issue 1

14 Special Herd HealtH iSSue

Journal Staff Joe Hoagland Editor

Natalie Hoagland Advertising Manager

Gail Lombardino Designer

Board Of Directors Dante McDougald, President Apple Springs, TX

Steve Zinke Corning, IA

Norma Hoagland

Leavenworth, KS

Trudy Deters Fowler, IL

Danny Smithson LaPlata, MO

Dirck Hoagland

Leavenworth, KS

Contents FEATURES Page 5 Page 7

Anaplasmosis:Coming To A Herd Near You Understanding EPDs By David S. Buchanan and Lauren L. Hulsman Hanna

Page 11 A Sale Catalog. What’s In It For Me? Page 12 Junior Association News Page 13 Recipe: Steak Pasta with Roasted Veggies Page 14 Chef Tour Features Black Hereford Beef Page 22 Important Black Hereford Dates and Information

COLUMNS Page 6 From the President Page 21 From the Editor

Pages 16-19

Breeder Directory

Julie Kroening Fosston, MN

Joe Hoagland

Leavenworth, KS

Marc Smith Newton, IA

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ANAPLASMOSIS:

COMING TO A HERD NEAR YOU As we warm for whatever reason, farmers and Meredyth Jones, assistant professor at Texas A&M ranchers face extreme weather events more often and Veterinary College, “Many times cattle can be infectnow maladies previously confined to southern states ed and show no signs of illness, but during the fall are working their way north. Such is the case with months, if we are called on to examine a sickly, weak Anaplasmosis. Previously only found in warm tropical cow – Anaplasmosis is high on our list of culprits.” and sub-tropical areas, cases are now reported as far Younger cattle are better able to regenerate red north as the Dakotas. blood cells and recover, often developing immunity. The disease is not directly contagious, but is transOlder cattle die quickly and are found dead in the pasmitted through the blood stream of one animal to anture during the summer heat. Cattle between the other by a vector such as biting flies and mosquitoes. ages of six and eight are easier to diagnose. SympHowever, it can also be spread via contaminated neetoms of weight loss and breathlessness are visible for dles, dehorning equipment, tattoo instruments and longer periods of time. castrating knives. The severity of Anaplasmosis It is caused by extremely small depends on the immune status of The disease is not parasites that destroy red blood the animal. Compromised immucells. It results in weight loss, fenity caused by other infections or directly contagious, ver, abortion and death. Diagnosis illness raises the health risk associbut is transmitted is done by examination of blood unated with this widespread disease. der a microscope for evidence of the Animals can become infected at through the blood parasite. Affected cattle either die any age. Younger animals are less or begin recovery within 4 days after stream of one animal at risk. The older the animal is at the first signs of the disease. These to another by a vector the onset of infection, the greater signs are breathlessness, uncoordithe economic impact through weight such as biting flies nated movements and fever. Older loss, abortions and death. In herds animals or animals forced to move or areas where the disease is wideand mosquitoes. or that become excited, die from asspread, animals are usually exposed phyxiation due to lack of oxygen in the at a young age, giving the herd imblood stream. Animals that recover from the disease munity. In those herds, there may be no clinical signs are carriers and can spread the disease. or economic loss even though the herd may be 100% In the advanced stages of the disease, when sympcarriers, according to Virginia Tech Extension publicatoms appear, there is no effective treatment. Control tion 400-465. If it is not already there, keeping this disease out of of ticks and following strict sanitation procedures to your herd will become more difficult in the future. The stop the spread of the disease to healthy animals is economic impact will be felt more in areas where the recommended. disease has not previously existed and immunities have CTC (Chlortetracycline) in medicated mineral blocks not yet developed. The good news is that young, healthy during fly and tick season will help prevent the spread animals often recover and as herds are exposed, the of Anaplasmosis. There are vaccines available that herd will develop its own immunity over time. help reduce the severity of the infection. According to Black Hereford Journal • 5

FROM THE President:

Dante McDougald

Fellow Black Hereford breeders, this year has been an extraordinary year for the American Black Hereford Association. The Black Hereford breed and the Association haven’t been any stronger than they are today. Registrations and new Memberships are at an all-time High, just as the commercial cattle prices are! We now have 49 new members, in just this year alone; 51 life members, 110 annual members, and 17 junior members. There are many new and exciting things happening at the American Black Hereford Association today. The formation of a Junior Black Hereford Association and the first Black Hereford Junior Show, in conjunction with the 2014 National Black Hereford Heifer Sale, are just a couple of examples of the hard work and dedication of all our committee members. Establishing a strong Junior Association is a monumental milestone to a relatively new breed as we are. Getting our outstanding Black Hereford cattle out in the show ring for everyone to see is equally as momentous. A strong presence in the Show Arena is crucial for the longevity of a breed association. Supporting our youth is even more so. I encourage each of you to come join us this fall at the Annual Meeting, the Black Hereford Junior Show and the National Black Hereford Heifer Sale. With your support and participation, we can efficaciously end 2014, setting the pace for another exceptional year in 2015 and, hopefully, many more years to come. I wish to thank each of our breeders for their continued support and dedication to the Black Hereford breed.

Thank You,

American Black Hereford Association

P.O. Box 313 • Mission, KS 66201-0313 Phone: (913) 677-1111 Email: abhablackhereford@gmail.com www.blackhereford.org

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Dante McDougald ABHA President

First of a two part series. By David S. Buchanan and Lauren L. Hulsman Hanna North Dakota State University, Department of Animal Sciences Selection of superior breeding stock is crucially important to the beef industry. The choice of a herd sire has an impact on the resulting calf crop and also affects the performance of the cow herd when daughters are kept as replacements. It is important that beef producers select breeding stock which are superior for economically important traits. This requires a balance between selection for traits of the calf (more efficient growth and superior carcass merit) while also considering cow traits so that calves will be produced more efficiently and consistently. The beef industry has adopted the Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) as the tool for expressing predictions of genetic merit. This makes it possible to make fair genetic merit comparisons of animals from different herds.

those animals within a breed. For example, the EPD values for a Hereford bull may not be compared against the EPDs for an Angus or Limousin bull. The use of the EPD for comparative purposes is shown in this example involving weaning weight: Example of Weaning Weight EPD. Sire A Sire B EPD in pounds +40 10 Expected difference in calf performance = 30 pounds The example assumes that there is a large group of calves sired by each bull. The cows mated to the two bulls are assumed to be similar and the two groups of calves are managed together.

Using field data for animal evaluation Expected Progeny Difference The performance data for generating EPDs are The breeding value of an animal is its value as a submitted to breed associations by clients of those potential parent (genetic merit). One-half associations. An EPD for an individual the estimated breeding value is equal animal is calculated by using the to the Expected Progeny Difference performance of that animal, compared The breeding (EPD). It is one-half of the genetic merit to his/her contemporary group, and the because each parent contributes one- value of an animal performance of all of its relatives, also half of the genetics in the offspring. The compared to the their contemporary is its value as a groups. A contemporary group is a group word â&#x20AC;&#x153;differenceâ&#x20AC;? implies a comparison. Thus, EPDs let us compare or rank the calves of the same sex that are born potential parent of predicted genetic merit of individual during a specific time frame (usually a animals. EPDs provide a prediction of single calving season) and are managed (genetic merit). future performance for progeny of one together. individual compared to another individual Maternal EPDs within a breed for a specific trait. The Maternal ability is an important consideration when EPDs are reported in plus or minus values in the units evaluating beef cattle performance. Phenotype of measurement for the trait. For example, birth, is the physical expression of the genetic makeup weaning and yearling weight EPDs are reported in of an animal plus the effects of the environment. pounds. The EPD values may be used to compare only Black Hereford Journal â&#x20AC;˘ 7

In beef cattle, part of the environment for a calf is provided by the dam. The dam makes at least two contributions to the offspring phenotypic value. The Direct Effect is the contribution of the sample half of her genes passed directly to the offspring that directly affect growth. The Maternal Effect is the influence that the cow exerts on the calf by providing an environment in which the calf can grow. For weaning weight, much of this Maternal Effect is expressed through the dam’s milk production. The contribution of the dam is environmental with respect to the calf (mothering ability, milk production, environment, maternal instinct). However, part of this maternal environment is due to the genetics of the dam. Maternal effects are important during the gestation and lactation periods with diminishing effects through post weaning.

Example of Milk EPD. Sire 1 EPD in pounds +10

Sire 2 -5

Expected difference in calf performance from offspring of daughters, due to differences in maternal ability = 15 pounds As in the example for weaning weight, similar genetics (other than the two sires) and similar management is assumed. Several breed associations also calculate a Total Maternal EPD. This is a combination of Weaning Weight EPD and Milk EPD to provide a prediction of the total difference in calf weaning weight due to both direct and maternal effects. The Total Maternal EPD is calculated as the Milk EPD plus one-half of the Weaning Weight EPD.

Weaning weight is influenced by the genes for growth in the calf and genes for milk (mothering ability) in the cow. There are separate EPD values for these two components. The Weaning Weight EPD evaluates genetic merit for growth and the Milk EPD evaluates genetic merit for mothering ability. The Milk EPD that results from the separation of weaning weight into growth and milk segments is, like any other EPD, fairly simple to use. It is the expected difference in weaning weight of calves from daughters of a particular sire, due to differences in mothering ability. This example illustrates this point:

Total Maternal EPD = Milk EPD + ½ WW EPD

David Buchanan grew up in Minnesota and received degrees from North Dakota State University and the University of Nebraska. He joined the faculty of Oklahoma State University in 1980, was ultimately promoted to be the Graduates of Distinction Professor of Animal Science and moved to NDSU in 2007. He assumed responsibility as the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the NDSU College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources in 2012. His research involved both swine and beef genetics. His teaching career has been noteworthy for its diversity, innovation and concern for students and he has won awards for teaching from the American Society of Animal Science, the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture and the USDA. He provided the original vision for the popular Breeds of Livestock web site. He has been adviser for 13 different student groups and 26 graduate students and is an author on more than 70 refereed articles as well as more than 300 other publications. Dr. Buchanan has been Chair of the OSU

Faculty and President of the American Society of Animal Science. He and his wife Cindy are the parents of Michael, Peter and Amy.

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This is illustrated in the following example: Total Maternal EPD. WW EPD Milk EPD Total Maternal EPD Bull 1 +40 +10 +30 Bull 2 +10 -5 +0 Total Maternal EPD (Bull 1) = 1/2(40) + 10 = 30 Total Maternal EPD (Bull 2) = 1/2(10) + (-5) = 0 The expected total difference in weaning weights of calves from daughters of these two bulls is 30 pounds.

Lauren Hanna is from Navasota, Texas and attended Texas A&M University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in business, and her master’s and PhD in animal breeding with an emphasis on genetic associations and prediction of genetic merit in beef cattle using genomic data. Lauren is currently an Assistant Professor at North Dakota State University in Fargo, where she joined the faculty at NDSU in June of 2013 with a primary appointment in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to animal breeding and genetics as well as experimental design and analysis. She also conducts research with interests in the association of genes, interactions, and system approaches to identifying gene networks of beef cattle production traits and their application to enhancing genetic predictions.

The Animal Model The statistical procedure used to produce EPDs is called the “Animal Model”. This name derives from the fact that each individual animal has an EPD. The use of the animal model provides several important features in genetic evaluation of cattle: Each animal has an EPD Direct and maternal effects can be separated Performance of every relative, in comparison with their contemporary group, is included in the calculation of the EPD Adjustments are made for the genetic merits of mates. An EPD cannot be inflated for a bull by only mating him to superior cows Young animals can be compared to older animals Breed average EPD and Base Year. It would be easy to conclude that the EPD is a comparison to an average animal. This is not an accurate statement. An EPD of 0 is just a representation of a base point. It may be an unspecified point in the history of the data or it may represent a particular year that is designated by the breed association. If the breed has made any genetic change for a trait since

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the establishment of the base point, the average EPD for the trait will no longer be zero. Breed associations publish the average EPDs in the sire summaries made available to the public. Accuracy Accuracy is the measure of confidence associated with an EPD. Each EPD value should have an accuracy assigned to it. It is expressed as a value between 0 and 1. A high accuracy (e.g. > 0.7) means a higher degree of confidence may be placed on the EPD and the EPD value is not expected to change much as further information is gathered. A low accuracy (e.g. < 0.4) means that the EPD may change a great deal as additional information is gathered. Nonparent animals have lower accuracy values than parent animals since no progeny information contributes to their EPD. Predicting actual performance of calves EPDs cannot be used to predict actual performance. They are only to be used to predict differences in performance for offspring of two individuals or to rank individuals based upon the expected performance of their offspring.

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Use of EPDs for selection in purebred herds Purebred producers need to use EPDs in their breeding and marketing programs. Competitors are using EPDs and making genetic change in their herds. However, care needs to be exercised when making selection decisions. Selection for extremes in type have caused problems in the past. Similar, or worse, problems may arise if a single performance trait is emphasized. A more balanced selection program is certainly desirable. Consideration of a balance of growth, carcass, reproduction and maternal traits will yield improvement in overall merit although improvement in any one trait would not be as much as if selection was for only that single trait. Purebred producers are not only the users of EPDs. They also provide the data used in calculating EPDs. Producers are strongly encouraged to provide complete, accurate records on all calves born each year so that useful EPDs can be calculated.

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Use of EPDs for selection in commercial herds A commercial producer has a first responsibility of choosing the appropriate breed, or breeds, for his/her program. Once breeds are chosen, examination of what is needed in replacement breeding stock is in order. Some recommendations for commercial scenarios, for growth EPDs, are shown above. Summary EPDs have been the genetic improvement tool of record for the beef industry for the past 30+ years. The Animal Breeding Theory behind them is sound. They have been evaluated through research efforts at many institutions around the United States and found to be effective. Continuing research has resulted in more complete and usable EPDs and new genetics information is being incorporated rapidly. As more information is discovered, it is likely that their effectiveness will continue to increase.

A SALE CATALOG

What’s In It For Me As we move into the start of another sale season, commercial producers explore the genetic opportunities that new bulls can add to their cowherd performance. The information and data included in a sale catalog can be overwhelming. Making good selection decisions requires a buyer to do his homework. Sale day is not the time to begin studying the catalog. You owe it to your operation to avoid spontaneous decisions based solely on phenotype, size on sale day and ancestry of the bull. Do your homework prior to the sale.

review. Use EPDs or genetic indexes. By themselves these numbers are of little value but when compared to breed averages they become important. Most catalogs include these breed guidelines or average EPDs for each trait measured in that particular breed. If not, ask the association to provide them to you. When purchasing older bulls, the bull’s actual performance and ratios have already been accounted for in the EPD calculations along with all his relatives, so stick with EPDs as they are a much better predictor of how that bull’s offspring will perform. The same applies to strict use of pedigrees for purchasing preference. EPDs offer considerably more value to producers than decisions based solely on ancestry.

To begin the process you have to analyze what you already have. What are the attributes and needs of your herd? What is your vision of your cowherd for the future? What attributes do you need in a new herd sire entering the herd bull battery in your herd? The approach is much like the NFL Making draft. You need a game plan. What in your good selection herd genetic makeup have you targeted for improvement? Calving ease, replacement decisions females, terminal cross considerations to maximize marketing endpoints, disposition, requires a maternal milk, fertility, eye pigment, feet and leg structure, hair color are a few to buyer to do his consider.

Purchasing a yearling bull is more difficult because his EPDs are projected and not based on the actual performance and ratios of the individual bull, but rather on the performance and ratios of his parents instead. Projected EPDs are simply the sire and dam’s EPDs for a particular trait added together, then divided by two. In that case particular attention must be paid to the raw performance data and the in herd ratios for that bull. Taken together with homework. the projected EPDs based on his parents, Once you have determined your needs, selection decision on yearling bulls become then follow your game plan. Don’t change easier. Keep in mind older bulls offer greater reliability strategies in the middle of the sale. But also keep in but are based on last year’s genetics. Yearling bulls are mind that a single bull cannot be all things to all herds. genetically the latest models. Shoot with a rifle, not a shotgun to address your targeted needs. Now document individual EPDs, indexes and individual weights that you feel are essential to be included in Begin the process with elimination, not selection. Start your selection decision. Rank those bulls in order of with herd health. Don’t bring home problems you don’t preference and review the sale order so that you can already have. A sale catalog should contain a description adjust accordingly if they are not sold in that order. of the vaccinations given and herd health program. If it doesn’t, then consider a different sale. Next, cross out If you do your homework, buying your new herd sire all bull prospects in the catalog that do not meet your makes sale day more relaxing because you can be requirements. Either they meet the needs of your herd more confident in the decision you are about to make. or they don’t. No exceptions. Remember sale day, like draft day, only comes along once a year. Make it count for your team. After the elimination process is complete, the job becomes more manageable with fewer numbers to Black Hereford Journal • 11

Junior Association News The American Black Hereford Junior Association committee had a conference call to discuss the possibility of officially forming a Black Hereford Junior Association. Ideas for the purpose, vision and by-laws of a junior association were discussed. There is already a fund of $1370 earmarked for the Junior Organization. There are currently 11 states that have strong interest from junior members. These states include Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. The committee plans to present their ideas and by-laws to the Black Hereford Association Board of Directors and members at the national meeting on October 31, 2014. The first ever junior Black Hereford show will be held in Emporia, KS just prior to the annual Black Hereford heifer sale on November 1st, 2014. All junior members are encouraged to attend the meeting to get to know each other as well as Black Hereford Association members from across the United States and then participate in the show. There will be a silent auction with the proceeds going to the junior association. To donate articles for this silent auction, please contact Tammy Kreifels at 402-2090958 or kreifels2000@hotmail.com. The committee feels that this is an exciting time to start the junior association to increase the interest of the youth of the Black Hereford Association, which is the future of the breed.

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Steak Pasta with Roasted Veggies.

Serves 4-6 Preheat oven to 350°F or grill to medium heat

This meal is a no brainer when it comes to the bounty of summer vegetables. It’s flexible and is delicious served hot or cold. Perfect for a late night dinner or an easy, on the go lunch in the tractor. The measurements are eye balled in this recipe because it really is a ‘build to please your palate’ type of meal. Steak 1.5-2 lb top sirloin (or your cut of choice) ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp of dijon mustard

2 Tbsp of Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 2 cloves garlic- minced Salt and Pepper to taste

1 eggplant 1 zucchini or yellow squash 1 yellow pepper ½ large onion

2 cloves garlic 10-12 asparagus 1 pint cherry tomatoes 5-7 baby portabella mushrooms

1 Lb Rigatoni or Penne 1 jar sundried tomatoes in oil

2 Tbsp torn basil Goat cheese and Parmesan

In a large freezer bag, combine above ingredients and mix well. Let marinade for 1-3 hours. The longer the better! Grill over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side or until meat reaches 165 degrees. Safe and Savory! Roasted Veggies

Coarse chop all the vegetables and toss with salt and pepper and extra virgin olive oil. Lay on a baking sheet in single layer and roast for 20-30 minutes. You can also combine all veggies in a grill basket with EVOO and S&P and grill over medium heat for 20 minutes shaking often. Set aside Pasta and dressing Cook pasta per directions on package. Chop sundried tomatoes RESERVING the oil. Drain pasta, return to pot and toss in reserved sundried tomato oil. In a large serving bowl combine pasta, veggies, and thinly sliced steak. Season with S&P and additional EVOO if necessary. Top with goat cheese and basil and ENJOY!

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Breeder’s Guide To Herd Health Calving: There are three stages to calving. All take longer in heifers than cows. The first stage takes 2-6 hours when the cervix is dilating and contractions are not visible, but the pregnant female is visibly anxious. The second stage and birth takes 2-4 hours where abdominal contractions are visible. If this stage takes longer some assistance may be needed. If the bottom of the feet is pointing toward the sky the calf is breech and needs to be turned and pulled quickly enough at the right time to avoid asphyxiation as the umbilical cord is detached before the calf ’s head is out to breathe. The final stage is the expulsion of fetal membranes and placenta. This stage can take up to a couple of days after birth. If the cow has not cleaned then a Vet may need to be called to manually clean out the remaining fetal membranes. The calf must be warmed by the mother’s cleaning or in sub-freezing temperatures by a hot box so as to not allow hypothermia. The calf must also nurse within the first 2-4 hours after birth. If not, then colostrum needs to be given manually to the calf.

Within the first 24 hours the calf ’s naval should be dipped in iodine to prevent infection and the calf should be weighed and tagged. Tattoos are more legible if applied later during vaccinations and the ear has grown out some. Equipment needed: 1. Obstetrical chains free of rust with handles. 2. Head snare to assist when the head is turned backwards. 3. Stainless steel bucket with warm water and disinfectant. 4. OB gloves with long sleeves. 5. OB Lubricant Baby calves do not have an immune system capable of producing antibodies, so vaccines at birth are of little value. Immunities must be provided thru the mother’s milk for the first 60 days or so of life. Sometimes to control scours, E. coli antibodies can be given directly to calves orally within the first 4 hours after birth for those whose mothers have not been vaccinated for scour protection.

Calf Vaccinations: 60 days of age or before turnout: Studies have shown no 60 days or before turnout: Studies have shown no difference in titer levels between calves vaccinated at 60 days of age then re-vaccinated at weaning and those vaccinated three weeks prior to weaning and boostered at weaning. Either way works depending on management practices. Often a Haemophilus Somnus vaccination is recommended to reduce potential lung damage in calves from early pneumonia. It can be coupled with the initial blackleg shot. Tattoo calves if not previously done. It is also a good time to give an initial pinkeye vaccine and to de-lice with a pour-on if needed. 190 days of age or preweaning: Given 2-3 weeks before separating calves from their mothers helps reduce the stress on calves. 1. Second round of blackleg, this time with pasteurella to prepare calves for the stress of weaning. 2. Second pinkeye vaccine 3. First round of IBR, BVD, PI3 and BRSV, modified live, requires mixing to control Respiratory diseases. With Lepto 5 and Hardjo-bovis. 4. First round Perfringens Type A toxid (a new blackleg strain not in other vaccines) 205 days of age or weaning: (or 2-3 weeks after time of separation to further reduce stress) from their mothers by a fence line weaning system. 1. Record weaning weights 2. Pull hair samples as needed for DNA testing 3. Second round of IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Lepto 5, Vibrio, and Hardjo-bovis vaccine. 4. Second round of Perfringens Type A toxid

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5. Injectable wormer 6. Ear notches taken for BVD testing Cow Herd (cows, bred heifers and bulls) Vaccinations: Pre-calving: 8-16 weeks before calving: All preganent females: 1. Vaccination to provide scour protection from E-coli, Rotavirus, Coronavirus, and perfringens Type C to calves through the colostrum. (calf scour protection) 2. Lice dip to kill lice prior to calving so lice don’t go from the mother to her calf. Pre-breeding Exams & Vaccinations: A breeding soundness exam needs to be completed on all bulls and heifers 30-60 days prior to breeding. Each animal needs to be individually identified and weighed, assigned a body condition score, and pelvic measurements taken. Pre-breeding vaccinations for herd bulls and all females need to be given annually 14-60 days prior to turn out. 1. IBR, BVD, PI3, BRSV, Lepto 5, Vibro, and Hardjo-bovis vaccine. (pregnancy protection) 2. Pinkeye vaccine 3. Branding & Ear tag replacement if necessary 4. Drench wormer Pregnancy Checking and Vaccinations: Whether using blood samples or palpation to detect pregnancies, open cows need to be culled from the herd. Missing ear tags replaced. All herd bulls and females should be given: 1. A Vibro-Lepto Hardjo-Bovis booster vaccination. 2. Injectable wormer

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A Breeder’s Guide

To Diseases Common in Beef Cattle Most beef cattle are healthy. However, breeders need to watch for signs of illness and have procedures in place for prevention and treatment. The list below is a partial check list of common ailments. Disease

Symptoms

Treatment

Anaphylactic Shock

Tremors, animal’s lungs fill with liquid, cattle often Epinephrine within 15 to 20 minutes is walk backwards, usually associated with a reaction needed to prevent death. to vaccines.

Anaplasmosis

Diarrhea, weight loss, anemia and wasting. Young cattle show no sign of being infected but can be carriers. The organism occurs in red blood cells of infected cattle.

“Bacillary Hemoglobinuria (Red Water)”

Bacteria enters red blood cells which causes Fast acting, usually fatal disease. Most cattle die them to burst in the animal’s liver. More within 12 hours. Symptoms are lack of energy and common in wet marsh areas with poor a dark red foamy urine. drainage. Vaccines are available.

BRD (Bovine Respiratory Disease)

Upper respiratory tract infection in nostrils & throat resulting in nasal discharge, fever, and decreased appetite. Diphtheria infection of the larynx (voice box) swelling may restrict air flow and result in death. Pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infection, loss of lung function. In all three types watch for droopy ears, open mouth breathing, cough and fever with drop in appetite.

Causes of BRD are stress, viral and bacterial infection. There are no drugs against viral infections like BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea), PI3 (persistently infected), or IBR (Red Nose) which can be dormant in an infected carrier for years. Vaccination is needed for control. In cases of bacterial infection like Pasteurella (shipping fever) or Hemophilus can be treated successfully with antibiotics and sulfa drugs as well as vaccines.

Clostridial Disease Tetanus Black Leg Enterotoxemia (overeating disease) Perfringens

It is caused by bacteria in the soil from feces, some of which can survive as spores in the soil for long periods of time. They are present in the gastrointestinal tract of healthy animals. Usually fatal and death occurs suddenly In an otherwise healthy animal

Vaccination is the only effective method of control.

Copper and/or Selenium Deficiency

This is a diet issue that results in depressed immunity, diarrhea, joint disorders. Retained placentas after calving and reduced fertility can result.

A good mineral program is needed.

Footrot

An infectious disease that causes swelling and lameness in one or more feet.

Antibiotics

Founder

Lameness, front legs crossed and hind legs wide apart. Painful to walk, the animal may spend an abnormally long time lying down, and may develop long toes

Caused by feeding highly fermentable starches or sugar from heavy grain consumption. Damage is permanent.

Transmitted by mechanical vector such as dehorning, castration, tattoo, or needles and certain ticks. Antibiotics are needed for treatment.

Disease

Symptoms

Treatment

Haemophilus Somnus

Causes a wide variety of diseases from pneumonia & abortion to arthritis

Certain antibiotics are effective but early treatment is necessary. Vaccination is necessary for prevention.

Johne’s Disease

Affects the small intestine of infected adults from 4 to 8 years of age. Infection can only occur in a calf up to 12 months of age from the dam’s milk or direct oral/ fecal contamination. Diarrhea, rapid weight loss and death results. Infected bulls are less likely to spread the disease than cows.

Infected cattle do not display symptoms. There is no cure. 8% of beef and 40% of dairy cattle are estimated to be infected. Testing for infected animals and culling them and their offspring is recommended.

Adult cows show yellow mucous membranes, bloody urine. Abortion often occurs in the 7th Lepto month of gestation. Most often transmitted from (Hardjo & Pomona) infected urine in the water supply. Cattle drinking pond water are at a higher risk.

Vaccination of cows and bulls. Vaccinations only last 4 to 6 months.

A common organism in healthy cattle. It can replicate rapidly and causes pneumonia.

Highly contagious virus. Vaccination of dams will reduce this form of pneumonia in young animals. Isolation of infected cattle will reduce the spread of the disease.

Mycoplasma (M. bovis)

Swollen joints and atrophied hind quarters are the main symptoms. It is a secondary infection that results when a respiratory infection drops the immune system to where the mycoplasma will take over causing stiff and swollen joints.

"By the time symptoms are real obvious, it is too late for cattle to respond to medicine. Control of BRD is required to prevent this disease.

Neospora

A major cause of abortion in cattle. An infection caused by a parasite common in coyotes and wild dogs. Doesn't spread from cow to cow, but like Johne's it is usually transmitted from dam to calf in utero. Bulls are less likely to spread the disease than cows.

"Testing for infected cows is needed to cull those carriers and their offspring.

Pasteurella

Found throughout the environment and in all cattle, it does not affect healthy animals. It is commonly called shipping fever pneumonia because it is a secondary infection in the respiratory system of those with weaken immune systems

Vaccination & Antibiotics for treatment of symptoms.

Pinkeye

An infectious disease that is not genetic, affecting the eyes of cattle. It is not fatal but causes excessive An eye patch and antibiotics are used to treat weeping and closure due to pain of the eye. The infected animals. Vaccines, fly control and cornea becomes cloudy or white. It is spread by clipping pastures are used for prevention. flies or other eye irritation.

Scours (calf diarrhea)

Antibiotics given with treatment for The cause can be a virus like BVD or a bacteria like dehydration is needed in active cases. E.coli, Salmonella or clostridial infection. It is a Vaccination of pregnant cows provides symptom of an underlying disease. protection to the calf through the dam’s milk.

Trichomoniasis (Trich)

A venereal disease causing Infertility and abortions.

There is no treatment. Vaccines are available. Most states have banned the Sale of untested bulls over 12 months of age.

Vibrio

An infectious bacterial disease spread by infected bulls causing Infertility and abortions.

Vaccination of cows and bulls.

Mannheimia (leukotoxin)

Black Hereford News & Updates CHEF TOUR FEATURES BLACK HEREFORD BEEF Beef Councils from four states played host to the American Culinary Federation’s chef tour during its annual national convention held in Kansas City July 25-30. This unique opportunity brought chefs of all disciplines from across the country to learn exactly how and where their beef is produced. J&N Ranch in Leavenworth, Kansas was selected to host the event. The Beef Council groups in attendance were headed by Sharla Huseman from the Kansas Beef Council, Michelle Baumhover from the Iowa Beef Council, Holly Swee from South Dakota Beef Council and Adam Weger from the Nebraska Beef Council. The visit included a ranch tour, panel discussion, and a meal featuring Black Hereford Beef.

challenges facing the beef industry in the areas of animal welfare, sustainability, beef safety, increasing production efficiencies and how producers consistently deliver a high quality product to global consumers. He also explained the differences between natural, organic, and conventionally raised beef products and hormone and antibiotic usage during production from the medical perspective. “When the chefs departed, they were armed with the knowledge to spread the good word about beef. The ones who arrived at the ranch as the biggest beef critics, left some of our biggest fans. A little knowledge and clarification goes a long way!” said Natalie Hoagland of J&N Ranch.

Chris Reveron, Executive Chef of the Apawamis Club, Rye, With participants from coast New York said “Of the whole to coast, Dirck and Natalie convention, visiting J&N Ranch Hoagland took the chefs on a was ‘my highlight’. To see the start to finish tour through the amount of TLC that goes into life of a cattle rancher. They breeding, raising and feeding discussed everything from the cattle is incredible!” After a meal calving process, weaning, and featuring Black Hereford beef, sale time to hot topics such as the Hoaglands were asked about GMOs, antibiotics and grass Dirck Hoagland Tour Host and Chef Dave Zino, a branded Black Hereford meat executive chef of NCBA. finishing vs. grain finishing. product. In reply, Chef Reveron After the ranch tour concluded, the chefs were involved said “I think from what I’ve seen and learned of J&N in a panel discussion with Dirck Hoagland (seedstock Ranch, you all are more than capable of creating a producer, Leavenworth, KS), Seth Watkins of Pinbrook dynamic product for the market. I’d love to be able to Farms (commercial cow calf – Clarinda, IA), Buck put a product in front of my members and tell them I Wehrbein of Mead Cattle Company (Feedyard – Mead, know the ranchers that created this product, I’ve visited NE) and Dr. Dan Thompson, Veterinarian (Kansas State the pasture, I’ve seen the operation and what goes University). A lunch of J&N Black Hereford beef was into it.” As an Executive Chef, he said, “Being able to then served as members of the Leavenworth County have the knowledge and back-ground on any product Beef Improvement Association dispersed amongst the is a key facet to the success of any establishment.” chefs to be representatives of all of us in the cattle The tour was made possible by the Beef Check Off, industry. After lunch, the tour concluded with a riveting a producer-funded marketing and research program presentation from KSU’s Dr. Thompson covering the 14 • Black Hereford Journal

The tour was made possible by the Beef Check Off, a producer-funded marketing and research program used to increase domestic and international demand for beef. used to increase domestic and international demand for beef. As mandated by law, checkoff dollars must be invested in programs to increase demand for beef and create opportunities to enhance producer profitability. State Beef Councils in 45 states are qualified to collect $1 per-head sold and retain 50 cents of each dollar for use in authorized state, national and international programs. The other 50 cents is remitted to the Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beef Board. At the end of the day, everyone, including the members from the various state Beef Councils, walked away with a better sense of how Black Herefords are positioned in the market from the pasture to the plate.

Debra and Kenneth Kelley 2014 State Line Road Ardmore, AL 35739 Cell: (256) 508-6727 Home: (256) 420-8573

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Breeder Directory

Livestock Services

Tommy Barnes Auctioneer 334-462-4004 Email:

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Bulls For All Breeds

Wade Andrews

Member of the 3161 Co Rd 43 • Addison, AL 35540 256-303-3380 c • 256-462-3241 ph American Black wadeandrews@centurylink.net Hereford Association www.andrewsblackherefords.com

tommybarnes8@gmail.com

Diamond D Farms Shane Dismukes 1053 Politic Road Elmore, AL 36025-1245

Westmoreland, KS

phone 888.899.7297 email: stewarttrucking@live.com

334-657-5136

johndeere1366@yahoo.com

Arkansas

Alabama

Richard & Earlene Boone 3341 West Rodeo Crossing Natural Dam, Arkansas 72948 479-650-8906 • 479-929-5720 earleneboone@aol.com • rboone8900@aol.com

Georgia

R&R

Black Hereford Farm Richard & Ruth Kelley Arab, Alabama 35016 (256) 586-4446 rrkblackhereford@gmail.com

Triple C

Properties Charles Crow 105 River Park Road • Florence, AL 35634 Home: 256-757-8848 • Cell: 256-710-3594 chcrow@comcast.net

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Teddy Martin 35 Walker Road • Cartersville, GA 30121-4987 770-231-2969 Martin9088@bellsouth.net

Backyard Beef

1377 Farmers High Rd • Carrollton, GA 30117

American Black Herefords “Color You Can Count On”

James & Tammy Everett Registered 678-278-5576 Non Registered ceblkherefords@gmail.com Commercial Cattle Hauling Available

McCutcheon Farms Randall McCutcheon 3365 Totten Ford Road NW DePauw, IN 47115-8248

812-267-1882

Brent and Amy Burns 12370 106th Street Oskaloosa, KS 66066-5380 913-620-6878 oskiranch@aol.com

rpmc712@yahoo.com

Antes Farms

Iowa

Leo and Sharon Antes 30914 West 119th St Olathe, KS 66061-9014 816-809-9991 skantes@aol.com

Breeder Directory

Indiana

Kentucky

Maquoketa Embryos, LLC

A full service Embryo Transfer Company Dr. Don Yanda 147 Jacobsen Drive Maquoketa, IA 52060 Phone: 563-212-1255 Email: dryanda@yahoo.com

Cattle Company Michael Burton 1409 Fox Quisenberry Road • Winchester, KY 40391 Phone: 859-842-6091 • Cell: 859-595-6835 burtoncattle@hotmail.com

Kansas Chad and Kaitlin Jones 35863 Crescent Hill Rd Osawatomie, KS 913-731-3428

www.crescenthillblackherefords.com crescenthillblackherefords@gmail.com Bulls and heifers for sale by Private treaty.

Joe and Norma Hoagland 25332 Wolcott Road Leavenworth, KS 66048 Phone: 913-727-6446 jnranch@yahoo.com

www.jnranch.com

Darrell Selby Alex Selby (270) 566-2624 (270) 566-8303 481 Selby Branch Road Russell Springs, KY 42642 (270) 343-3384 Home

Mississippi

Buckhaults Cattle Co. Rex Buckhaults 2098 Hwy 29 S Ellisville, MS 39437-5621

601-498-5528

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Breeder Directory

Missouri

Oklahoma

Hopkins Farm 21574 Lawrence 2180 Marionville, MO 65705-8242 dehopkins57@yahoo.com David Hopkins Lathe Hopkins 417-229-0391 417-229-2038

Nebraska

Kreifels

B Bar S Little River Cattle Company Bob & Roban Bieber • Paul & Jim Choate 12451 NS 3510 • Seminole, OK 74868 Phone: 773-817-5182 405-426-9677 • 405-382-1044 Email: paul@chapter7ok.com choatelaw@sbcglobal.net

Crane Cattle Co. Black Herefords

Black Herefords Bill and Tammy Kreifels 1685 South 58th Road Nebraska City, NE 68410 Bill: 402-873-4534 • Tammy: 402-209-0958 kreifels2000@hotmail.com

David & Leilani Crane 750 N 4120 Rd Soper, OK 74759-4003

903-815-7837 cranecattleco@yahoo.com

South Dakota

Mark Baxter 16984 - 368 Ave. Rockham, SD 57470 (H) 605-472-3253 (C) 605-450-0206 Email: baxterangus@nrctv.com

Tim Campbell 1355 CR 74 • Hemingford, NE 69348-5056 308-760-2580 • tkcattle@yahoo.com

Tennessee

North Carolina

KnightNGail

Farm

19000 Shearer Rd. Davidson N.C. 28036

Jimmy Mcknight jemcknight@mindspring.com 704 574 3132

“The Carolinas First Black Hereford Herd”

NOW ACCEPTING

2015 YEARLING BULL AND HEIFER RESERVATIONS Exceptional Black Hereford seedstock genetics Handled from birth

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REGISTERED BLACK HEREFORDS 3213 Harpeth Springs Drive, Nashville, TN 37221 615.202.1504 eamcfarland18@hotmail.com

Texas

Peter Valdez 1725 Van Ness Road • Poteet, TX 78065 Phone: 210-834-2835 Email: mail@southtexasblackherefords.com Website: www.southtexasblackherefords.com

Company

K-T Cattle Kenneth & Tiffany Webb 4909 CR 1205, Cleburne, TX 76031

Tennessee

Hollis Cowman 1298 CR 326 Giddings, TX 78942 512-217-9149

Brock Johansen Phone: (435) 381-5785 Email: bjohansen@emerytelcom.com Address: PO Box 706 • Castle Dale, UT 84513 Website: www.jobulls.com

Breeder Directory

Valdez Ranch

Escondido Ranches South Texas Home of the Black Hereford

Lynn & Barbara DuBose

13131 FM 673 • Kenedy, TX 78119-5170 361-456-7372 E-mail: lynndubose@hughes.net

www.blackherefordsofsouthtexas.com

GBAR G anch R

Jeff and Sabrina Day 9722 FM 1502 • Blossom, TX 75416-39 903-517-7908 • day@1starnet.com

Mike Willis

499 Lake Fork Drive • Emory, TX 75440 • 903-268-6039 mike@willispolledherefords.com • www.willispolledherefords.com

Brennan & Kayla Ellett

Loa, Utah 435-691-3821

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American Black Hereford Association

2014 NATIONAL BLACK HEREFORD HEIFER SALE Saturday, November 1, 2014 10:00 A.M. Eby Ranch Sale Facility 1668 Road 235, Emporia, KS 66801

80 Open and Bred Heifers from 16 Consignors

FIRST EVER BLACK HEREFORD JUNIOR SHOW & SHOWMANSHIP! BEGINS AT 8:00 A.M., NOVEMBER 1, 2014 - EBY RANCH Sale Auctioneer: Monte Lowderman, Macomb, Illinois - 309-833-5543 Sale Manager: Craig Ludwig, 913-677-1111 or cell 913-522-9701 Don’t forget the ABHA Annual Meeting, October 31, 2014 - 1:00 P.M. Best Western, 3021 W. Hwy. 50, Emporia, KS 66801 Standard Double Queen or King $74.00 plus tax. Call: 620-342-7587 and ask for the Black Hereford Block

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from the EDITOR

AT YOUR SERVICE

Joe Hoagland

This issue includes an animal health guide at the request of several readers who want suggested health plans for their herds.

This issue includes an animal health guide at the request of several readers who want suggested health plans for their herds. Last fall we published a list of common diseases. Many of these maladies are new to some parts of the United States. Following years of drought, herds have been dispersed and relocated, accelerating the spread of diseases. Anaplasmosis has moved north from southern states while Trichomoniasis has moved east from western states. These are just two examples. Today more than ever cattle producers have to guard against the spread of disease in their herds. Attached is the Black Hereford Journal’s “Breeder’s Guide to Herd Health.” We have re-printed the list of common diseases as well as a checklist of good health practices breeders can follow to ensure herd health. This insert is designed to be removed easily and kept by producers for future reference. In response to several requests we have included an article about Anaplasmosis in this issue. Others have asked about Neospora, which we may address in a future issue. Cows that are Neospora carriers typically get bred but end up not calving. It is a parasitic infection cattle get from dogs and coyotes that causes abortions. However, in this issue we will look at Anaplasmosis. Where and when interest is shown, we will include a more in-depth discussion of any of these ailments listed in the Guide and their prevention. Please feel free to let us know your areas of concern.

Bulls and heifers for sale by Private treaty. CHBH Bo 8622 A012

CHBH Optimus 8622 A015 Chad and Kaitlin Jones 35863 Crescent Hill Rd Osawatomie, KS 913-731-3428 www.crescenthillblackherefords.com email: crescenthillblackherefords@gmail.com

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Important Black Hereford Dates and Information The ABHA Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 31, 2014 at the Best Western, 3021 West Highway 50, Emporia, KS 66801. Rooms are $74.00 plus tax for a Standard Double Queen or Standard King. Please ask for the Black Hereford group rate. There will be three vacant spots on the Board to be filled with the election of Directors at this meeting. Those who have notified the ABHA Board (which is necessary before one can run for the Board) that they would be placing their name in nomination for the three vacancies (2 new positions are being added and Dante McDougald is completing his first five year term) include; Thomas Wilson, Red Bluff, California; Scott Case, Reading, Kansas; Tim Tarter, Nancy, Kentucky; Rod Garman, Watts, Oklahoma; Brock Johansen, Castle Dale, Utah; and running for re-election is Dante McDougald, Apple Springs, Texas. The three people from this list with the most votes will be elected to serve on the ABHA Board of Directors. According to the By-Laws, only Lifetime and Annual Members in good standing and in attendance at the meeting will be eligible to vote. How many votes each ranch or operation is entitled to will be based on the number of HB registered animals in their herds.

22nd Annual

Any ABHA member wanting to register animals with the Association in order to have their HB animal counted in the vote MUST have their work to the association office on or before September 30, 2014. In addition to the Annual Meeting, the Membership and Awards Committee will be working with a group of juniors to begin the formation of a Junior Black Hereford Association. BCKST Black Dynasty group will again sponsor a speaker as well as refreshments following the meeting. National Heifer Sale This year’s National Heifer Sale will be held at Eby Ranch, 1668 Road 235, Emporia, KS 66801 on Saturday, November 1, 2014 starting at 10:00 a.m. The sale will feature 80 registered open and bred Black Hereford heifers from 16 of the nation’s leading breeders. Prior to the sale, there will be a Junior Black Hereford Show and a junior showmanship contest with three divisions: pee wee, junior and senior. The show and contest will begin at 8:00 a.m.

Black Herefords

Production SALE

Selling 125 Head

Feb 14, 2014 12:30 pm At the ranch, Leavenworth, KS

25 Big Stout Two-Year Old Range Bulls 100 Sunflower Supreme Bred Heifers

AI bred to Schu-Lar’s 3T owned in partnership with Genex with several 3T sons as clean up bulls. Watch a Sale Cattle Video on our website: www.jnranch.com or learn more about Black Herefords at www.blackhereford.com

Better Color. Better Carcass. Better Hereford. For information call the office at 913-727-6446 or Dirck Hoagland at 816-225-1246 (cell). 22 • Black Hereford Journal

Inaugural

Spring-Calving Bred Heifer Sale Friday • November 14, 2014 • 6:00 pm Hosted by Parsons Livestock Market in Parsons, KS on Hwy 59 More details to come!!

Over 250 head offered

Including the breeds of Angus, Balancer, Black Hereford, Gelbvieh, Limousin, LimFlex, Hereford, Simmental, Salers, Maine, Charolais, and quality F1s of these breeds. The Sunflower Supreme Replacement Heifer Program is a joint effort between K-State Research and Extension and the Kansas Department of Agriculture to provide research-based best management protocols for beef cattle producers. This program is for Kansas producers who want to improve their management techniques and marketability of heifers.

Sale book will be available online within a month of the sale date. Contact Jaymelynn Farney at jkj@ksu.edu or 620.421.4826, ext. 17 for a sale book.

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Advertising Index Accu-Steel...................................................................................9 American Black Hereford Association............................................20 Andrews Black Herefords............................................................16 Antes Farms..............................................................................17 B Bar S Little River Cattle Company..............................................18 Baxter Angus Farm..................................................................3,18 BCKST Group........................................................Inside Back Cover Buckhaults Cattle Co...................................................................17 Burns Cattle...............................................................................17 Burton Cattle Company...............................................................17 C&M Registered Black Herefords.................................................18 Circle E Backyard Beef................................................................16 Cowman Ranch...........................................................................18 Crane Cattle Co. Black Herefords.................................................18 Crescent Hill Black Herefords..................................................17,21 Diamond D Farms.......................................................................16 Double M Cattle.........................................................................16 Ellett Farms...............................................................................19 Escondido Ranches.....................................................................19 G Bar G Ranch...........................................................................19 GeneSeek...................................................................................10 Ground Zero Farms......................................................... Back Cover Guy Brothers Farms....................................................................18 Hopkins Farms...........................................................................17

J&N Ranch.................................................................................17 JM Cattle Company............................................... Inside Front Cover Jo Bulls..................................................................................1,19 K-T Cattle Company....................................................................19 Kelley Black Hereford Farm.....................................................13,15 Knight N Gail Farms....................................................................18 Kreifels Black Herefords..............................................................18 KT Polled Herefords....................................................................18 LC Ranch...................................................................................19 Maquoketa Embryos, LLC............................................................17 McCutcheon Farms.....................................................................17 Mountain Fork Hereford Farm......................................................16 R&R Black Hereford Farm............................................................16 SEK Genetics..............................................................................13 Selby Farms...............................................................................17 Smith Black Herefords............................................................17,24 Stewart Trucking.........................................................................16 Sunflower Supreme Heifer Program .............................................23 Tommy Barnes............................................................................16 Triple C Properties...................................................................9,16 Triple T Farm................................................................................4 Valdez Ranch..............................................................................19 VDACS Livestock Marketing.........................................................21 Willis Polled Herefords................................................................19

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Smith Black Herefords Look for these heifers and others at the National Black Hereford Heifer Sale

SBH 34

Bred to Homozygous Jo Bull Classic Smith 2008

Marc, Brenda, Jacob, and Jenna Smith 7525 N. 19th Ave. West • Newton, Iowa 50208 Home - 641.791.9438 • Cell - 641.521.0797 Email - smithblackherefords@gmail.com

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SBH 310

Homozygous SBH 310 bred to RST Times A Wastin 0124 Visit our website for pictures and videos of sale heifers.

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Load your “bases” and hit a “Grand Slam” in your AI program by using bulls from the BCKST group.

Go For the

BCKST Black Dynasty EPD’S

BW +1.5

WW +39.7

Homozygous Black YW +78.6

M %Hereford +13.6 72%

The Flagship Bull of the Black Hereford Asscociation.

JN Balder A146 Homozygous Black EPD’S

BW +1.1

WW +44

YW +66

M +18

%Hereford 62%

A total ourcross to our other bulls from a proven low birthweight bloodline.

JN Balder 8622

Homozygous Black and Homozygous Polled EPD’S

BW +3.9

WW +55

YW +91

M +14

M&G +42

%Hereford 84%

His calves rank in the top 2% of the breed for yearling weight.

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Semen $30 per straw, $25 per certificate, volume pricing available. Call MultiGen Reproductive Solutions (859) 326-1469.

BCKST group H H H H H H H H Triple T Farms Triple C R & R Farms Baxter Angus Selby Farms

Mark Baxter 16984 368th Ave. Rockham, SD 57470 Home: (605) 472-3253 Cell: (605) 450-0206 baxterangus@nrctv.com

Tim Tarter Richard Kelley Darrell Selby Properties 2616 Hwy. 1664 111 Brookwood Dr. Alex Selby Charles Crow Nancy, KY 42544 Arab, AL 35016 481 Selby Branch Rd. 105 River Park Rd. Cell: (606) 305-2289 Home: (256) 586-4446 Russell Springs, KY 42642 Florence, AL 35634 Fax: (606) 871-7975 Cell: (256) 505-8351 Home: (270) 343-3384 Home: (256) 757-8848 ruthisomkelley@gmail.com Cell: (256) 710-3594 ngsstriper@hotmail.com Cell: (270) 566-2624 www.rrkblackhereford.com chcrow@comcast.net www.tripletblackcattle.com selby@duo-county.com