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TABLE OF CONTENTS the Register ◆ April 2015 Volume 28, Number 7

PARTNERS IN PERFORMANCE A family-focused Idaho ranch, located in an idyllic mountain setting, banks on Simmental genetics. By Dan Rieder

12 SELECTING BULLS WITH A PURPOSE IN MIND

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A highly respected Animal Scientist examines the thought processes involved in buying bulls. By Gordon Jones, Ph.D.

16 IT’S FIESTA TIME! A preview and inside look at the planning and behind-the-scenes work involved in preparing for the National Classic, with Jennifer Kincaid, Classic Coordinator By Dan Rieder

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Also in this issue . . . Viewpoint

The Cutting Edge

Directors’ Dialogue

Corporate Report

Foundation Update

International

Spotlight on SimGenetics

Menu Morsels

AJSA Connection

Sale Results

Bulletins

Cumulative Sale Averages

Meet The Team

The Circuit

Foundation Focus

New Members

State Scene

ASA Fees

Newsmakers

Date Book

Beef Business

Rates & Policies

Cow Sense

Advertisers' Index

About the cover: A Simmental pair relax on a pleasant spring morning. Photo by Randy Moody, Little Mountain Farms, New Market, AL.

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Executive Vice President: Dr. Wade Shafer Immediate Past Chairman: Jim Butcher

North Central Area: Dr. Calvin Drake (2016) 540 Deep Creek Road Manhattan, KS 66502 785.587.5968 cdrake@interkan.net JW Brune (2017) 414 E 700 Road Overbrook, KS 66524 785.865.6624 jwbrune@embarqmail.com Erika Kenner (2017) 440 6th Avenue SE Leeds, ND 58346 406.581.1188 erika.kenner@gmail.com Claye Kaelberer (2018) 4215 County Road 85 New Salem, ND 58563 701.220.3124 kaelbererranch@outlook.com

Eastern Area: Gordon Hodges (2017) 1025 Pineview Farms Drive Hamptonville, NC 27020 336.469.0489 pvfghodges@yadtel.net Cliff Orley (2017) 1486 Mt. Wilson Road Lebanon, PA 17042 717.269.0128 corley01@comcast.net Brian DeFreese (2018) 7643 St Rd 25 S West Point, IN 47992 765.491.7421 bdefrees@purdue.edu Barry Wesner (2018) 1821 W 700 S Chalmers, IN 47929 219.863-4744 wesnerlivestock@yahoo.com

Western Area: Robert J. Lanting (2016) 2181 B. North 2300 East Twin Falls, ID 83301 208.655.4257 lant4257@filertel.com Susan S. Russell (2016) 24614 Road G Sugar City, CO 81076 719.267.3265 wwfeed@centurytel.net Dale Miller (2017) PO Box 174 Gildford, MT 59525 406.376.3109 7dm0174@ttc-cmc.net Michael Forman (2018) 2451 Number 81 Road Ellensburg, WA 98926 509.929.0312 trinity@fairpoint.net

South Central Area: Tim Smith (2016) PO Box 330 Giddings, TX 78942 512.587.7896 smithgenetics1@gmail.com Blake Nelson (2017) PO Box 172 Warner, OK 74469 918.484.2291 mblakenelson@hotmail.com Fred Schuetze (2018) PO Box 968 Granbury, TX 76048 817.894.0563 bhr@speednet.com Jon Willis (2018) 2876 Simmental Lane Marietta, OK 73448 580.276.4884 jonwillis99@yahoo.com

VIEWPOINT By ASA Trustee Bob Lanting, Twin Falls, ID

Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 12:00 noon T. Ed Garrison Arena, Clemson, South Carolina

Selling 85 Female Lots Simmental • Gelbvieh • Shorthorn

Selling 40 Simmental Female Lots Watch for a top offering of Simmental, Shorthorn and Gelbvieh genetics in this auction!

Jackpot Heifers! A special offering of Simmental, Shorthorn and Gelbvieh show prospect heifers will be a highlight of this year’s auction and they are eligible for BIG CASH prizes at the 2015 Carolina Junior Beef Roundup.

These top young showmen won $350 at the 2014 Full House Jackpot Show!

For information and/or sale catalog contact: Sale Manager Mike Jones 19120 Ga Hwy 219, West Point, GA 31833 706-773-3612 • happyhills@charter.net www.mikejonesauctioneer.com Simmental Chairman Jim Rathwell 864-637-8131 Special Sale Assistant, Jason Johns 770-851-0691

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It is an honor to be a Trustee from the Western region of the American Simmental Association; I am now in my sixth year. I am especially humbled and excited to be chosen as your Board Chairman for 2015. Now is the time to roll up our sleeves and continue the good work that previous leadership, board members, and staff have initiated. We need to continue to improve our genetic selection process. Our market share will only increase by listening to the needs of the commercial cattlemen. The ASA has 15.8 million records in its multi-breed genetic database. Twelve breeds contribute data at an annual rate of 375,000+ per year. This provides necessary data to help selection criteria for our Simmental breed. We, as Simmental seedstock producers, base our selection criteria on Profit Through Science. We are providing a service for the industry. Seedstock producers depend on commercial customers to stay in business. The commercial customer depends on seedstock producers to offer them genetic packages that will keep them, not only industry-relevant, but in the forefront of the industry. Let’s work together to develop a partnership with the commercial cattlemen to enhance profitability. Find the genetic seedstock producer that offers what you are looking for to increase profit. Simmental cattle have earned respect throughout the cattle industry. The demand for SimGenetics is increasing steadily. Collaborations with other breeds helps our cattle industry to move forward with science-based information. Wade Shafer, ASA’s CEO, was recently included in NCBA webinars with Jack Ward of the American Hereford Association, and Dr. Dan Moser of the American Angus Association. I was proud to see this joint effort. We live in an information-driven environment. I believe that communication, relationships and service are the three pillars that hold this environment together. We need to foster the relationships we have made throughout the cattle industry as we will continue to depend on each other for success. On a personal note, a recent local sale yard manager returned a registration paper to me from bull N-682, born in March of 2003. A loyal customer of mine had taken this bull to the sale, thinking that someone else might buy him and use him for breeding purposes. This proves that longevity is evident in the Simmental breed and are here for the long run. Remember it is YOUR Association and we are here to make it better. Communication must be open. Good communication skills enable us to work more effectively as a team. As an Association we have tried to encourage open communication among the membership. We now have 3,877 total active adult members and 2,235 youth members. If you have ideas, I want to hear them. Contact your area trustee or call me. ◆

Partners in Performance A closely knit, three-way partnership pays dividends for an innovative Idaho outfit.

By Dan Rieder Barker Cattle Company, located near the small town of Elba in southeastern Idaho, is an LLC (Limited Liability Company) comprised of three partner families. The patriarch and primary spokesman for the operation is Ruel Barker, 78, who spent 35 years as a Brigham Young University (BYU) Professor after acquiring his Ph.D. in Physical Education and Exercise Science. Since retirement, Barker and his wife, Kay, continue to maintain their principal residence in Provo, Utah, home of BYU. The second partner is Tyler Barker, Ruel and Kay’s only son, who is employed as a regional manager for Zoetis Pharmaceuticals (formerly Pfizer Animal Health) and also lives in Provo with his wife, Amanda, and their children. Tyler’s involvement with the ranch focuses on herd health and marketing aspects. The day-to-day operation of the ranch is under the watchful eyes of Tom and Sally Ottley and their family. “Tom grew up across the street from the family ranch in Elba and one day about 25 years ago after completing the Ranch Management course at BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, he told me that he’d like to work for me on my ranch,” Ruel says. “The rest is history. Tom and Sally are our working partners and their son, Braden, also works on the ranch.”

Barker explained that he makes the 210-mile trip to the ranch as often as possible. “I try to get up there every couple of weeks in the fall and winter and several days weekly in the spring and summer. We have our own house on the ranch, so it works well for Kay and me. Tyler also visits the ranch whenever he has some spare time. Our entire family, including our three daughters and our 17 grandkids, just loves the ranch — and we gather there for family holidays.” Coincidentally, Ruel and Kay’s three daughters all married engineers, and all three continue to live in the Provo area as well. “We are really fortunate to have our children and grandchildren living so close to us. We get together one Sunday afternoon every month to celebrate any family birthdays,” he added. Their daughters are: Tammy (Mike) Sandstrom; Traci (Matt) Branham; and Tiffany (Matt) Carter.

Branding doubles as a family reunion.

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Nestled In a Mountain Valley Barker Cattle Company is headquartered in the spectacular Elba Valley at an elevation of approximately 5,200 feet. “People who come here for the first time say that ‘this valley is one of the best kept secrets around’,” Barker says. “We’re pretty much surrounded by mountains and plentiful wildlife. Mule deer are the most numerous, but elk have gradually been moving in, and we’re even seeing moose on occasion.” The home place consists of 1,000 deeded acres, 300 of which are under irrigation, plus several leased parcels totaling approximately 800 acres of good pasture, some irrigated, but mostly dry mountain range. Recently, Barker Cattle Company expanded by partnering with a family friend, Jeff Robison, on a hay ranch and feedlot facility near Malta, 12 miles east of Elba. “That ranch adds 400 acres of hay ground, so now we’re in a position where we can sell some hay and have some extra fall and winter pasture,” he said. “We also have a Forest Service permit for 85 head over a four-month period in the summer.” Ruel, along with four siblings, was raised on the ranch, which had been established by his parents, A.M. “Criss” and Gladys. “I was the only one who was interested in returning to the ranch,” he says. “My dad told me that I needed to get an education first, so I enrolled at Utah State in Agricultural Education.” He accepted a teaching position at Raft River High School, his old high school at Malta. After teaching and coaching for several years, he went to BYU to work on his Master’s Degree. That’s where he met and married Kay. They went back to the ranch for a few years before making the decision to return to BYU for a Doctorate Degree. After graduation Ruel accepted a faculty position at the University. “While I was teaching and living in Provo, I ran back and forth to the ranch every time I could find a spare minute trying to keep things together,” he says. His father had maintained a herd of purebred Horned Herefords, but in the early 1970s, Ruel elected to change course and purchased 50 head of purebred Simmental heifers and a French-imported Abondance bull named CanCan. Abondance are one of several separate strains of Simmental developed on the European continent and are characterized by their solid, mahogany-red color and moderate size. “The Abondance influence facilitated the change from our original spotted cattle to a herd of dark-red, goggleeyed cows,” Barker explained. “From there it was a sim-

A plentiful hay crop enables the Barker cowherd to get through the winter.

ple step when we made the move to black Simmental.” In addition, the Barkers have also developed quality smaller herds of Angus and Maine Anjou. Presently, the Barker cowherd of 325 head consists of approximately 50 purebred Angus, 20 or so Maine Anjou and the remainder are Simmental-influenced. Spurred by a surplus of available hay, they recently purchased 200 head of Angus heifers, which will be AI-bred and resold as commercial replacement heifers. Every female in the herd is bred AI one time, using the CIDRs (Controlled Internal Drug Release) protocol, before the bulls are turned in. Cleanup herd sires are acquired from sources outside their own herd. At the present they have sires purchased from South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Michigan, as well as neighboring states. Calving begins in mid-January, which allows sale animals a little extra time to mature. “We move them off the meadows when we calve, to some dry and brushy ground, which has greatly reduced cases of sickness. The brush and a big gully that runs through that parcel lets them get out of the persistent winds that blow through here,” he said. The newly acquired Malta ranch is situated at a lower elevation and receives considerably less snow, allowing cattle to stay on pasture longer. “We also have that feedlot, so we’re feeding our sale bulls and females there, working closely with a consulting nutritionist. We feed the sale cattle on a growing ration to get them ready to produce in range and pasture settings,” he remarked. “I’m very proud of what the Simmental industry has done over the past 10-14 years. Size has been moderated, they’ve emphasized crossbreeding and now the Simmental influence has filtered down to the junior livestock level,” he stated. “There was a time when Simmental got too big, but they’ve found their place again.” (Continued on page 10) April 2015

Partners in Performance (Continued from page 9)

The three partner families involved in Barker Cattle Company.

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Ruel and Kay Barker

▼ Tyler and Amanda Barker and family.

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Tom and Sally Ottley and family.

Marketing Genetics Together, the three partners have assembled an effective plan for selling their genetics. Primary emphasis is on two sales — a production sale in March held at the nearby Burley Livestock Auction Barn and an on-line show calf sale at the ranch in October. “For several years, we sold our bulls through the Quest of the West Sale along with several other consigners at Spanish Fork, Utah,” Barker reported. “But, for the past five years, we’ve been holding our own sale at Burley, about 35 miles north of here.” The 2015 sale included 90 bulls and 50 females, an offering that included Angus, Simmental and SimAngus™ genetics. “People in this area are generally fiscally conservative and careful with their money so breeding animals don’t bring as much as they do in some other areas. However, we averaged $4,000 on our bulls last year, and we are satisfied if they sell at that level,” he said.

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The Barkers got into the club calf market when Tyler, as well as the girls, showed an enthusiastic interest as teenagers. “They showed some great Simmental steers that were discriminated against because ‘they were too big’, so we decided that we needed to do some crossbreeding. That’s when we went out and got some Angus and Maine genetics, because that’s what the judges seemed to prefer. We sell about 40 head of steer and heifer show prospects to buyers primarily from Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming, but have sold some to Kansas, Nebraska, and other midwestern states.” Ruel commented. “Our goal has always been to develop easycalving, easy-fleshing, structurally “sound, moderately framed cattle,” Barker summarized. “We do all we can to provide a good product for our loyal commercial customers.” ◆

Selecting Bulls With a Purpose in Mind

By Dr. Gordon F. Jones, Professor of Animal Science, Western Kentucky University (retired)

Commercial producers should not just “buy a bull”, but a great deal of thought and study should be put into selecting and purchasing bulls to improve the profitability of their cow-calf operations. It is important to remember that the bull selection decisions made this year can have a tremendous economic impact on the herd for years to come. For bulls that will be used to sire replacement heifers, daughters of those bulls may still be present in the herd for 10 to 15 years. The bulls are likely to influence the grand and great grand progeny for even more years. The first step in this decision-making process is to assess farm resources and management potential as well as marketing decisions. Each producer needs to critically evaluate the present cow herd in order to understand the traits in need of improvement. Each producer should consider which of the following scenarios seems most logical for their respective operation. a) Calve only mature cows or purchased bred heifers and sell weaned calves following a short (45-60 days) pre-conditioning period. No heifers would be retained and replacement cows/heifers must be purchased. Terminal cross sires should be used in these herds. b) Calve both heifers and mature cows and sell the steers and cull heifers following a short (45-60 days) pre-conditioning period. Most heifers would be retained and bred. Bred heifers and/or bred cows could become a major income stream for the farm. If you are purchasing bulls to be used on both heifers and mature cows, you should strongly consider a general purpose bull that is superior for calving ease direct. With scenarios a) and b) above, the decision could be made to place more emphasis on early growth if selling into a “non-premium” market. However, the decision could be made to place additional selection emphasis on feedlot gain and carcass traits if the goal of the producer is to market “premium” feeder calves or to retain ownership in the feedlot. In fact, in order to be prepared to meet the demands of feedlots that will continually ask for more information about the calves they purchase, it is probably desirable to continually place selection emphasis on growth and carcass traits.

Choosing the Seedstock Source Commercial producers are more likely to be pleased with the results if bulls are purchased from seedstock suppliers whose environment and forage resources are similar to those of their commercial herd. This is probably more important for producers in the fescue belt than for any other region of the country. It is only logical that performance superiority of the progeny of the selected sires will more likely be realized if grown in a similar environment.

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Dr. Dave Lalman from Oklahoma State University has suggested that “commercial producers should select bulls out of cows that are managed like theirs or worse.” In other words, the commercial producer should be concerned if the management and feed resources used by a seedstock supplier are much better than the feed and forage resources on the farm in which the bull will be used. Another consideration concerning the seedstock source should be how the seedstock supplier being considered uses the genetic information available in his own selection and mating scheme. Seedstock suppliers who make extensive use of the data are probably more likely to be committed to gathering the data and turning data into the respective breed association on a timely basis. Also, the scientific technology available to the seedstock industry is continually evolving. Be sure that the seedstock supplier being chosen is staying abreast of and using the latest technology available in order to provide the most meaningful information about their bulls.

Sorting the Bulls Before The Sale or Herd Visit During the last several years, breed associations have continued to introduce new Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs). In fact, there are now so many EPDs available that many commercial producers are perplexed about how to use the EPD profiles to select bulls. The task of not only deciding which EPDs to consider but how much weight to apply to each EPD has become a daunting task. In fact, some commercial producers are so overwhelmed with the data that they simply decide to throw out the data and “look at the bull”. Others say the only EPD they understand is birth weight, and they know that big calves and difficult births can be a major problem. Another factor that may create confusion for commercial producers relates to use of the 50K DNA profile. Several breed associations do not report the DNA percentile ranking to breeders but simply use the DNA information to improve the accuracy of the EPDs. Of course, the DNA information is used to enhance the EPD values. However, some breed associations report the percentile rankings for the genomic breeding values, and many breeders are now reporting and promoting bulls based on their genomic breeding value percentile ranking. Commercial producers should follow the recommendation of the Beef Improvement Federation which basically says that genomic values should only be used to enhance the traditional EPDs of the respective breed association. (Continued on page 14)

Selecting Bulls With a Purpose in Mind (Continued from page 12) Is there an â€œeasier to understandâ€? solution to this dilemma concerning the massive number of EPDs and genomic values that are now available? Absolutely. There is a solution that will translate into increased calf crop profitability for both the short and long term! The solution is the use of Economic Selection Indices as a way to include the appropriate EPDs into a single monetary value. Several breed associations have indices that relate to the scenarios presented earlier. Those indices are general purpose or cow herd building and terminal indices. Some general purpose indices are the following: Simmental-All Purpose Index ($API), Red Angus-Herd Builder Index (HBI), Gelbvieh-$Cow, and Hereford-Baldy Influenced ($BI). Each of these breeds also have terminal indices: Simmental-Terminal Index ($TI), Red Angus-GridMaster (GMI), Gelbvieh-Feeder Profit Index (FPI), and Hereford-Certified Hereford Beef ($CHB). For the American Angus Association, $Weaning ($W) is somewhat similar to the general purpose indices of these breed associations and their terminal index is $Beef ($B). How do we interpret the meaning of each of these index values? Basically, these index values can be evaluated just as EPDs are evaluated. Even though the process of developing these indices is quite complex, the resulting selection tool for use by commercial producers is rather simple. For example the Simmental $API is expressed as differences in profitability per exposure.

$API Example:

if a producer decides that his cows have more milk production potential than the farm resources, then within a given Index range, the producer could select bulls with lower milk EPDs. This same logic could be applied to any trait for which there is an EPD. The Angus $W index does not emphasize carcass traits, but one could set the minimum $W value and then select for bulls within that Index range that have higher marbling EPDs. How about other phenotypic traits for which there are no EPDs? Feet and leg structure is very important, and at present there is not an EPD for structural traits. Likewise, udder structure is important as it relates to calf survival and longevity, and EPDs for udder structure are not yet available. The American Angus Association has begun to work toward EPDs for structure, and probably other breeds will soon follow. Also, some breed associations are collecting udder scores. It is likely that EPDs for these traits will become available during the next few years. Another area of concern to some commercial producers relates to whether one should consider EPDs, actual performance data such as birth, weaning and yearling weights, or ratios of those weights. Some breeders actually refer to ratios as index values, but they are NOT economic selection indices. There are tremendous volumes of research data to show that genetic progress can be made much more rapidly by using EPDs than individual performance values or ratios. Remember that the $ Index values discussed are actually EPDs for profitability.

30 cows x 5 years breeding =150 exposures Bull A has an $API of 160: 160 x150 = $24,000 Bull B has an $API of 110: 110 x 150 = $16,500 So, the expected difference in profitability for this scenario is $7,500 over five years. If the bull could be used in a herd that calves in both fall and spring, then the difference in expected profitability between these bulls would be $15,000. Consequently, one can afford to pay more money for a higher indexing, more profitable sire. Each breed association index is based upon a particular mating scenario. Descriptions of those scenarios and further discussion about each index are available on the website of each respective breed association. There is sound science to support index selection, and this procedure simplifies the selection process and allows the selection process to be based on profit producing potential of the bulls. Now, should the individual EPDs that comprise the Index be considered? If a commercial producer has done a good job of evaluating the cow herd, then there are likely areas that need more emphasis. For example,

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Summary Commercial producers should evaluate their forage and management resources to determine if they should be using general purpose or terminal sires. Many smaller producers could probably have more profitable operations by using terminal sires. Be sure to keep in mind whether or not you will be breeding heifers. Choose a seedstock supplier whose production environment as well as forage and feed resources are comparable to your farm. Utilize economic selection indices to provide the opportunity for improving both short and long term profitability. Select bulls with the highest economic index values you can afford to buy, but also find those bulls with higher index values that offer EPD superiority to improve the weaknesses of your herd. Soundness of feet and legs is of utmost importance for both bulls and their progeny. If retaining heifers, it is desirable to know the udder quality of the dam of prospective bulls. â—†

It’s Fiesta Time !! Texas Simmental breeders have chosen a regional, culture-centered theme for the 2015 National Classic. By Dan Rieder ur planning committee selected Fiesta! as the theme for this summer’s National Classic,” says coordinator Jennifer (Freasier) Kincaid. “There are a couple of reasons: number one, it highlights the Mexican culture and heritage that are such important parts of Texas tradition. Secondly, fiesta means ‘party’ in Spanish and we’ll carry that theme throughout all of our Classic activities. This spicy Texas tradition should provide lots of fun.” ASA’s 35th Annual National Classic will be held July 5-11, in Bryan/College Station, home of Texas A&M University, and most activities will revolve around the spacious, ultra-modern comfort of the Brazos County Expo Center. The Expo Center is located on 150 acres, with 1,500 parking spaces and 77 RV hookups, available on a first-come, first-served basis for $30. It has both a North and South Arena with plentiful seating. The East and West Pavilions can accommodate more than 1,000 head of cattle. Tie outs, wash racks, low-speed, high-volume fans are more than ample. Stalls will be pre-bedded with pine shavings and additional shavings are available at $8 per bag. (Outside shavings are not permitted.) “All of the contests will take place at the Expo Center’s air-conditioned Exhibit Hall and Ballroom. We’ll have a hospitality room there that will serve breakfast, snacks, drinks and lunch daily. Several

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evening meals will also be provided through the generosity of our sponsors and membership,” she explained. “We began raising money and saving for this event clear back in 2008, when the Classic was last hosted by Texas at Wichita Falls. The TSSA also hosted the 1996 National Classic in Fort Worth. The TJSSA directors have conducted numerous fund-raisers over the past three years and we have solicited sponsorships from a sizeable group of businesses, breeders and vendors,” she reported. The headquarters hotel is the Hilton College Station, located at 801 University Drive East. A flat rate of $129.00 per night has been quoted, and the AJSA National Classic Block of rooms will be released to the general public by the room reservation deadline of June 14. The hotel phone number is 979-693-7500. The only Classic event scheduled for the Hilton is the “Cowboy Prom.” All other events, including the Awards Banquet and catered meals will be held at the Expo Center. Among many recreational events is a collegethemed tailgate party. “We’re asking everyone to wear a t-shirt and other paraphernalia that features their favorite university. We think that will spark some good-natured debate and should be very enjoyable,” she said. “Also on the schedule is a Filthy Farmers Fun Run that should be a lot of fun.”

A Blue-Ribbon Team

About Bryan/College Station

“We’ve had tremendous response to our request for volunteers,” she says. “We have a willing, industrious group of committee chairs who have rolled up their sleeves and gone to work. We’re also receiving outstanding contributions from Texas A&M University. Dr. Chris Skaggs of the University will gather cattle for the judging contest from local breeders and is overseeing that event, while Misty Skaggs is organizing tours of the campus.”

“For those people who have never been to this area, there is a wide range of attractions,” Kincaid pointed out. “The A&M campus is amazing, and the George G.W. Bush (“41”) Presidential Library and Museum is on campus. Among dozens of other attractions are: the Blue Bell Creamery; a Children’s Museum; Ice Skating (even at 80+degrees); putt-putt golf; winery tours; and a water park.” College Station, with a population of 250,000, is located in East-Central Texas, right in the middle of a giant triangle formed by Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Eighty percent of the state’s population resides within a 180-mile radius. Texas A&M University dates back to 1876, and the state’s oldest Carnegie Library opened there in 1902.

Dr. Chris Skaggs

The lineup of committees/chairs: Event Coordinator: Jennifer Kincaid Public Speaking: Martha Garrett Sales Talk: Lisa Henly Judging: Dr. Chris Skaggs Barn: Greg Burden Grounds Office: Scott Willey Hospitality: Nancy Tom Publicity: Ellen Tom Finance: Betty Freasier Novice Program: Nancy Rogers Dance/Decorations: Megan Favorite Campus tours: Missy Skaggs First Air Station: Scott Pawelek

Visit www.juniorsimmental.org for the complete 2015 AJSA Classic guide (Classic Schedule of Events on page 18)

Completing the Circle Jennifer Freasier Kincaid was a logical choice to serve as coordinator for the 2015 National Classic. She has experienced first-hand the thrills and wonders associated with Classic competition, travel, friendships and education from various viewpoints. She began showing Simmental and Simbrah cattle in middle school and attended her first National Classic in 1997 when it was held in Spokane, Washington. She was named “High First Time Exhibitor” during that event and has been hooked on the program ever since. After that early success, she never missed a Texas State Futurity, attended numerous Regional Classics, and seldom missed a National event. She was highly competitive throughout her AJSA/TJSSA career and earned a Silver Merit Award in 2001. When her junior eligibility expired, Jennifer immediately stepped forward to volunteer on behalf of the Texas Junior Simmental/Simbrah Association. Currently, among many TJSSA duties, she is responsible for financial reports and management, contract administration as well as mentoring the group’s president. She also has extensive experience in organizing the TSSA’s annual State Heifer Futurity and has

established effective working relationships with many individuals who are prominent in the beef industry. Married for nine years to Craig Kincaid, Coordinator Jennifer Kincaid. she is the mother of an active 2-year-old daughter, Cara Marie. Not surprisingly, one of the first words in Cara’s vocabulary was “moo.” Jennifer holds a BBA in Marketing from the University of Texas-San Antonio and an MBA from Our Lady of the Lake University, also based in San Antonio. Along with her husband and daughter, she resides near the Freasier family ranch at Floresville and is involved in managing the family cowherd of 60-75 Simbrah and SimGenetic females. She doubles as the Human Resources Director and Safety Coordinator for the family’s electrical contracting business. April 2015

AJSA National Classic XXXV Schedule of Events, July 5-11 in Bryan/College Station, TX

Sunday, July 5 6:00 am Barns open for stall setup and cattle arrival. 1:00 – 5:00 pm Contestant and Cattle Check-In for Early Arrivals — Barn Monday, July 6

Schedule of Events Absolutely no cattle or tack trailers may arrive on the grounds prior to 6am on Sunday, July 5.

Attending a Classic this summer? Visit www.juniorsimmental.org for the complete 2015 AJSA Classic guide filled with all of the hotel information, age requirements, cattle details, and contest tips you’ll need to plan for a fun filled SimGenetics summer!

Breakfast* — Exhibit Hall Contestant and Cattle Check-In — Barn Novice Division Activities Begin — Bryan Room Lunch* — Exhibit Hall Opening Session — North Arena Mentoring Mixer — North Arena Cattlemen’s Quiz — East Texas Ballroom Fitting Clinic Sponsored by Sullivan Supply-Stock Show U — North Arena Team Fitting Contest Sponsored by Sullivan Supply-Stock Show U — North Arena 7:00 pm Tailgate Mixer and Meal* — North Arena Breezeway

6:30 – 8:30 8:00 am – 11:00 9:00 11:30 am – 1:00 12:00 – 1:30 2:00 – 3:00 3:00 – 4:30 4:00 6:00

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Tuesday, July 7 6:30-8:30 8:00 am – 11:30 11:30 11:30 am – 1:00 1:00 6:00 7:00 pm – 8:00

am am am pm pm pm pm

Breakfast* — Exhibit Hall Sales Talk — North Arena Silent Auction Begins — Exhibit Hall Lunch* — Exhibit Hall Public Speaking — East Texas Ballroom Filthy Farmer Fun Run — North Arena Supper*— Exhibit Hall

am pm pm pm pm

Breakfast* — Exhibit Hall Showmanship — North Arena Lunch* — Exhibit Hall Livestock Judging Contest — North Arena Sexing Technologies Tour

Wednesday, July 8 6:30 – 8:30 8:00 am – 12:00 11:30 am – 1:00 1:30 pm – 5:00 6:00 Thursday, July 9 6:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast* — Exhibit Hall 8:00 am Cattle Show: Steers, Cow-Calf, and Percentage — North Arena 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Lunch* — Exhibit Hall Texas A&M Campus and Kyle Field Tour 5:00 pm AJSA Annual Meeting and Trustee Elections Friday, July 10 6:30 – 8:30 8:00 11:30 am – 1:00 8:00

am am pm pm

Breakfast* — Exhibit Hall Cattle Show: Purebred and Simbrah — North Arena Lunch* — Exhibit Hall Cowboy Prom Dance — Hilton HQ Hotel

Saturday, July 11 8:30 am Banquet Hall Opens for Seating 9:00 am AJSA National Classic Banquet (Tickets must be purchased separately) — Exhibit Hall 9:30 am Silent Auction Closes — Exhibit Hall

*All meals marked with an asterisk are included in the $20 week-long meal ticket available for purchase at the time of entry. ◆

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DIRECTORS’ DIALOGUE By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D., Director, Science and Education

jatkins@simmgene.com

The Carcass Merit Program (CMP) is gearing up for another busy breeding season. Each year the ASA tests several promising young sires through the CMP. We add birth and weaning information for an average 25 calves per bull. While the calf data is good to have, the real benefit of the program is monitoring post weaning performance of the calves. Since 1997, the ASA has collected hard-to-come-by carcass information thereby improving EPDs of traits key to the value of our end product, beef. This year we will add another key economic trait to the CMP~feed intake. Through our collaboration with the University of Idaho, we will collect feed intake data from progeny on a portion of the bulls enrolled. While we are excited to add feed intake to the CMP, to really make progress in this trait we would ideally test every calf in the CMP. The Research and Development arm of the Foundation is working toward this goal. The Foundation is currently raising funds to make feed intake data a permanent part of the CMP. If you are interested in learning more about this project or how to contribute, send inquiries to jatkins@simmgene.com or call 573-239-2436.

Key facts about bull enrollment: • Cost=$1,500, due after the breeding season. • We guarantee carcass information on 12 calves by 2.5 years after enrollment. If we fall short, the enrollee is reimbursed $125 for each carcass missing. • Bulls need to be registered with the ASA, parent verified and GGP-HD (or equivalent) tested at the expense of the enrollee. • Send a minimum of 50 units of semen to the ASA (1 Simmental Way, Bozeman, MT 59715). • The ASA makes every attempt to test all bulls enrolled. However, we don’t always have enough cooperator herds to make this possible. If your bull is not used at the end of the breeding season, you will not be charged and semen will be returned unless you wish to enroll in the subsequent breeding season. The ASA is always looking to expand our cooperator herds. Cooperator herds receive many benefits from the program including: free semen on industry leading young sires, potential to keep replacement heifers from these matings (must disclose prior to breeding), calculated EPDs on the entire cow herd, and $60/carcass reported. Requirements of the cooperators include the following: use of AI for breeding, maintain excellent records, retaining ownership on the calves, individual identification on all cows and calves, and provide the ASA with birth weight, calving ease score, weaning data, and carcass reports on all progeny. For more information check out our website (www.simmental.org; click on the CMP logo) or contact Will Townsend or Jackie Atkins with questions. Space fills fast so contact us soon if you have a bull you want to enroll. ◆

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The following people have made a generous donation to the ASA Foundation. Alan Forster Smithfield, NE

Scott & Melanie Mathis Clinton, NC

Tim Smith/Smith Genetics Giddings, TX

Bill McDonald Blacksburg, VA

Jimmy & Kathleen Holliman Marion Junction, AL

Sanders Ranch Louisburg, KS

C-Mor Beef Farms Seymour, IL

Tim Graves Springfield, KY

Eberspacher Enterprises, Inc. Marshall, MN

Chris & Sheila Christensen Wessington Springs, SD

Dr. Henry & Lou Ann Allen Versailles, KY

Hilbrands Cattle Company Marshall, MN

Calvin & Mary Louise Drake Manhattan, KS

Dr. Fred & Phyllis Swain Louisville, KY

Udell Cattle Co Sioux City, IA

Luke Keller Mandan, ND

Langston & Danyel Ashmore Paragould, AR

Tom Brothers Ranch Campbellton, TX

Katie’s Simmentals Wytheville, VA

Circle M. Farms Rockwall, TX

Benda Ranch Kimball, SD

Little Mountain Farm New Market, AL

Roger & Naomi Funkhouser Bloomington, IN

John and Alicia Sandidge Chandlerville, IL

Barry & Diana Ostrom Warsaw, IN

Parke Livestock Enterprises Paris, KY

Kearns Cattle Company Rushville, NE

John H. Massey Burlington, NC

Daniel and Linda Cook Carroll, OH

J & C Simmentals Arlington, NE

Hill Country Cattle Company Fountain Run, KY

Joe Horstman West Lafayette, IN

Circle M Farms LLC Rockwall, TX

Scott Ison Atlanta, IN

Pineview Farms Hamptonville, NC

Oak Meadow Farms Harmony, MN

Wayne Klein Ravenna, MI

Michele Canning Interiors Darien, CT

Herman Schwantz Lincoln, IL

Krieger Farms Universal, IN

R & R Cattle Company Steve and Elaine Reimer Chamberlain, SD

Double RD Farm Dudley, MA

SPOTLIGHT ON SIMGENETICS 2013 and 2014 Sale Averages

Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Bred Heifers Open Females Totals

9,306

$3,796

2014 116 Sales No. Ave. 6,365 $4,737 870 3,139 292 4,073 1,543 3,701 1,351 3,424 10,421

$4,256

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Cynthia Bertrand/Donald Post Auburn, MA Tyler Kreger Chapmansboro, IN

Simmental 2013 106 Sales No. Ave. 4,908 $4,355 807 3,525 368 3,248 1,587 3,042 1,636 3,102

Holly Spring Simmentals Boston, VA

James Campbell Sycamore, PA Heil Farms Zanesville, OH Dale and Paula Miller Gildford, MT

RS&T Simmentals Savannah, MO Kappes Simmental Aberdeen, SD Werning Cattle Co. Emery, SD Hudson Pines Farms Tarrytown, NY Springer Simmentals Cresco, IA Bob and Rhea Lanting Twin Falls, ID Josh Chappa Wilsall, MT

We Invite You to Add Your Name to The List.

By AJSA Trustee Mollee Brown, Fairmont, WV

Growing Up Simmental are a great breed of cattle to grow up with. Regardless of the many other exceptional traits that the breed exhibits, their disposition alone is enough to draw parents to the breed as their children learn the values and hard work of farming. We’ve all heard others — Well, we mainly have (insert other breed name), but our friend got us into Simmentals for the kids and they are so much calmer that we raise them now, too. The other day, I was talking about a heifer I showed in ’08, when my youngest brother was three. Not only would he lead her, but he would ride on her back, poke her nose, and hug her legs, and we never had to worry about him. She was as gentle and protective as any beloved family dog. I bet you’ve had a few of those, too. Looking back, a lot of my fondest memories wouldn’t have existed if Simmentals weren’t the quiet, good-natured breed that they are. However, as the calves that I love reach maturity, things start to change. Calving season is a little bittersweet for me. When a heifer that I’ve bonded with calves for the first time, something changes in her. She may have adored me her whole life — come to me for grain and itches and respected me — but now she has someone new. You can see it in her eyes. She found her purpose in her 80-pound bundle of joy. Instead of coming up to see me when I enter her pen, she gets anxious and wants me to leave. Seeing my heifers calve is wonderful, but knowing my relationship with them will never be the same . . . that’s hard. I’m graduating from college this year. When I was younger, at the AJSA events, I’d be amazed that the

senior division was always the smallest. I couldn’t imagine why any kid would waste their last few years in the greatest organization in the world by not continuing to participate. But now . . . I see things differently. I have a job. I’m going to grad school. I’m buying a house. Suddenly, going to the National Classic isn’t a guarantee. The rest of my world used to revolve around summer activities, but now it just can’t. I think I’m moving along the path of finding out who I am. I know enough now to know that I’m not there yet. I’m striving to find my way as a farmer and member of the beef industry in a world that doesn’t understand us, and sometimes doesn’t even want us around. Now, thank heavens I’m not alone. But, as many of you can relate to, distance separates me from a lot of my kind. There are a few of us that live in these West Virginia hills, but there are a lot more here who ask me if I dress my cows up in costumes at shows. With the freedoms I gain as I move forward in my life, I also gain both ability and responsibility to fulfill my role in the beef community. When my heifers are turning two, they are exiting their days as show cattle and settling into their life’s purpose as breeding stock. I’m in my twenties, and entering the work force and trying to make my mark on the world. Just like watching my calves become cows, this time can be bittersweet as I look back over my years in the AJSA. Knowing that I won’t be able to attend regionals and nationals the same way anymore is simply heart breaking. After this year, I’ll never get to go to those events and feel that little bit of magic that has always greeted me. But at the same time, I can’t wait to see what my future has in store. This may be my last column in the Register for a long time, or ever, but one thing’s for sure . . . I’ll always be around. ◆

President

Vice-Presidents

Dulcie Fields, College Station, TX 903-573-1234 dulciefields93@gmail.com

Membership Communications Jessica Smith, Picayune, MS 601-569-6467 jessicaNSmith@bellsouth.net

Marketing Britney Beins, Deweyville, UT 435-452-2654 simcowshowgirl@yahoo.com

Finance Morgan Phillips, Maysville, KY 606-407-5679 morganmphillips@yahoo.com

Leadership Kaylie Huizenga, Morrison, IL 815-535-3185 Khuiz@ymail.com

Eastern Region Mollee Brown, Fairmont, WV 304-290-1096 unsinkablemollee@aol.com

North Central Region Katie Trail, Nebraska City, NE 402-881-6769 ktrail7@hotmail.com

Maddy Udell, Sioux City, IA 712-389-8241 udellm@live.com

Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, KS 785-691-9742 allysono@kstate.edu

Western Region Jericho Chappa, Wilsall, MT 406-600-1362 jerichochappa@gmail.com

South Central Region Max Kaplan, Sturgeon, MO 573-864-5774 maxharrisburg93@gmail.com

Rebekah Callison, Verona, MO 417-310-2322 rebekahtcmt@aurorar8.org

Shea Mackey, Rosanky, TX 254-998-0364 Sheamackey522@gmail.com

Trustees

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www.juniorsimmental.org

June 16-19 Austin, MN

June 24-27 West Springfield, MA

June 7-11 Springfield, MO

June 26-28 Bozeman, MT

National Classic fun to take part in... Sales Talk Public Speaking Showmanship Cattlemen’s Quiz Livestock Judging Sullivan/Stock Show University Fitting Clinic and Contest Herdsman of the Year AJSA Board of Trustee Elections State Displays & Baskets Filthy Farmer Fun Run Cowboy Prom Texas A&M University Tour Sexing Technologies Tour

Can’t make it to the National Classic? There’s still plenty of fun to be had! • Cut out and decorate #SallytheSimmental and #SusietheSimbrah and take them along to the county fair. • Show off your accomplishments and earn money for college by applying for Gold and Silver Merit Scholarships. • Submit a photo to the Photography Contest (the winning picture is the September Register cover!) • Record your love for Simmentals and Simbrahs and submit it to the Video Contest. • Tune up your interview skills by participating in the Electronic Interview Contest. • Join AJSA members in an effort to gather new hats for the Hats Off for Cancer Hat Drive. • Attend the Summit Leadership Conference August 2-6, in Bozeman, Montana.

BULLETINS 2015 Classic Schedule Listed

“C” is Year-Letter for 2015

The 2015 AJSA schedule of activities has been finalized. Regional events plus the 35th National Classic will be held at five widely located sites. Coordinator Jennifer Kincaid, and members of the Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association, will serve as hosts for the National Classic. The complete schedule:

The letter “C” is the year-letter cattle identification designation for 2015, with D to follow in 2016. B was designated for use in 2014, while the letter A was the year-letter designated for use during 2013. Since ASA was established in 1969, the International year-letter designation is now in its third complete cycle.

South Central Regional North Central Regional Eastern Regional Western Regional National Classic XXXV Summit Leadership Conf.

June 7-10 June 16-19 June 24-27 June 26-28 July 5-11 August 3-6

Springfield, MO Austin, MN West Springfield, MA Bozeman, MT College Station, TX Bozeman, MT

Office Holiday Schedule

AJSA Deadlines Listed The following deadlines must be adhered to for AJSA activities scheduled over the next few months. Entries and other paperwork that arrive after the listed deadlines will be declared ineligible — no exceptions! Please mark your calendars accordingly. Event Date National Classic hotel scholarship . . . . . . April 15 Regional Classic entries and ownership . . . . May 5 Late Regional Classic entries . . . . . . . . . . . May 12 National Classic entries & ownership . . . . . May 15 Late National Classic entries . . . . . . . . . . . May 22 AJSA Trustee applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1 Merit Award applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1 Photography contest entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1 Video contest entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1 Summit registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 1

The ASA office will be closed for the following 2015 holidays. In addition to those dates listed below, the office traditionally closes for New Year’s Day. Friday, April 3 Good Friday Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Fri – Mon., July 3-6 Independence Day Monday, September 7 Labor Day Thurs. – Fri, November 26-27 Thanksgiving Thurs – Fri., December 24-25 Christmas ◆

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity 176 Embryos For Sale ALL embryos sired by

Hooks Shear Force 38K Current EPD / Index Percentage Ranking: Top 1%: Calving Ease, Birth Weight, Milk, Yield Grade, Marbling, Ribeye Area and All Purpose Index ($API) Top 2%: Stayability and Terminal Index ($TI)

All embryos collected by Cross Country Genetics North / storage at KABSU All serious inquiries contact: Jeff Baxter BAX Maternal Beef Genetics 1120 Canyon View Road Dripping Springs, TX 78620 512-921-2876

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ET Sire Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K Hooks Shear Force 38K

Donor ID 447 142 259 375 147 624 498 455 559 448 189

Donor Sire Paramont Ambush 2172 OCC Emblazon 854E BAX Elite 16-4182 OCC Emblazon 854E Paramont Ambush 2172 Paramont Ambush 2172 Paramont Ambush 2172 Paramont Ambush 2172 BAX Elite 16-4182 Paramont Ambush 2172 BAX Elite 16-4182

Donor Grand Sire Shoshone Viking GD60 Paramont Ambush 2172 Paramont Ambush 2172 BAX Elite 16-4182 Shoshone Viking GD60 Shoshone Viking GD60 Shoshone Viking GD60 Shoshone Viking GD60 Paramont Ambush 2172 Shoshone Viking GD60 Paramont Ambush 2172 Totals

Embryo Count 33 25 18 17 15 14 13 12 12 9 8 176

515 E Pine Road • Wymore, NE 68466 Loren: 402.645.8306 or 402.230.0812 Scott: 402.239.1272 www.trauernichtsimmentals.com

.35

.36

Jeff Dean: 402.297.2540

Dean Cattle Company

ASA Sire Evaluation, as of 2.27.15

ACC .34

.41

1.9 57.8 81.6

6.2

EPD

BW WW

Trait CE

Direct

Maternal

.27

8.2

.30

.31

.24

.21

.35

REA

.18

.25

-.047 .66

Fat

Semen available through owners and Cattle Visions.

.30

45.5 24.8 -0.5 21.2 -.29 -.05

Semen: $25/unit

.28

16.6

YG Marb

Carcass

Remington Red Label HR Dam: Lazy H Miss Remington Drake Miss P36D

MCE Milk MWW Stay DOC CW

CNS Dream On L186 Sire: SVF Steel Force S701 SVF Sheza Beauty L901

$ Index API

.31

-.38 113.2 57.5

Shr

ASA#: 2754651 PB SM

Red Polled

Son of Herbie, a top-seller in our recent sale.

Dam of Herbie, Lazy H Miss Remington U49

■ His first calves have just hit the ground and this may be his most impressive attribute, as they are coming in very moderate-sized and to top it off most have a white strip to a blaze on their face and have been all solid colored to this date.

■ Herbie comes from a royal family going back to the Drake P36D cow that has produced as many champions as any cow in the breed, including some great bulls like the ABS bull Lazy H Pathfinder.

■ He is really impressive with his extreme muscle and massive rib shape while still being sound as a cat.

■ Herbie has been a standout since birth and with his blaze face, he is an individual that just naturally draws attention to himself.

■ Add some pizzazz in your calf crop!

MEET THE TEAM This is the fourth installment in a series designed to “personalize” ASA’s team of Field Service Representatives so that the membership can become more familiar with individual credentials, and more easily recognize names,

faces and responsibilities. Two individuals, proceeding in alphabetical order, are being featured in future issues of the Register. Nathan Smith and Ben Spitzer will be featured in the May-June issue.

Mason Lautenschlager, Berthold, North Dakota “I have found that people using SimGenetics are often very well-informed and it is a privilege to be able to assist them in feeling more confident in their own genetic decisions,” says Mason Lautenschlager, ASA area representative from Berthold, North Dakota. A 2013 graduate of North Lautenschlauger, feeding Dakota State University with recently weaned bull calves. a B.S. in Animal Science and a minor in Ag Business, he put himself through college by running a custom-fencing business with his brothers. He also worked parttime as a butcher while in college, spent time as a marketing representative for Superior Livestock Auction Video, and is currently ranching at Berthold. His cowherd includes registered Simmentals, plus a commercial herd of Angus-influenced females, which are bred to Simmental bulls. He markets an average of 15 yearling Simmental bulls annually. Lautenschlager comes from a long line of farmers and ranchers. His parents and both sets of grandparents put down deep roots in agriculture. “I consider myself extremely fortunate for having been

raised the way I was,” he says. He is a vocal advocate for Simmental genetics: “Simmental cattle work very well whenever they are mated to British-based cattle. I’ve found that feeders want crossbred calves and a growing number of them want Simmental-influence because of their added advantage in dressing percentage, yield-grade factors, improved feed conversion and survivability, when compared to strictly British-based calves,” he states. “Feedlot managers, in particular, like the way that Simmental crosses reach a heavier finish weight without excessive fat cover.” he continued. “The ASA has played a significant role in convincing the American cattleman to select Simmental as their continental breed of choice for crossbreeding.” An ardent outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time. But, he also likes to cut meat, work with steel, reading, and ‘doing anything involving cattle’. “I hope that my experience in both commercial and seedstock production, the packing industry and marketing of SimGenetic feeder cattle enhances my ability to relate to the ASA membership on some level, regardless of their involvement in the industry,” he concluded.

Dr. Bert Moore, Indianola, IA A native of Iowa Falls, Moore spent more than 40 years as a faculty member at North Dakota State University (NDSU). Following retirement, he served a four-and-a-half year stint as Executive Secretary of the American Shorthorn Association, which provided him with a perspective on breed associations. After growing up on his family’s diversified livestock and crop farm in north central Iowa, he earned a B.S. from Iowa State University, where he was a member of the Livestock Judging Team. He went to NDSU to work on a Master’s Degree, and stayed much longer than he had intended. He earned both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees there, and remained as a faculty member, where he coached the Livestock Judging Team for 40 years, Bert Moore (left) with his 2007 NDSU longer than any Livestock Judging Team. ASA staffer, other coach, past Luke Keller is pictured far right. or present. Also while at NDSU, Moore was faculty supervisor of the university sheep flock and provided input on the beef herds. He was involved in establishing a

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campus Simmental herd, first by crossbreeding on Hereford cows and then by a group of females donated by members of the North Dakota Simmental Association. The NDSU membership, issued by ASA, is #1132. Physically fit, he has run 13 marathons, including the famed Boston event and has a personal best time of 2 hours, 44 minutes. “The next time I play golf or go downhill skiing will be the first time. I don’t own a gun, a boat or a fishing pole,” he commented. “I do enjoy going to livestock events and being around livestock folks.” Married to Millie, whom he met in the sheep barn at a sale in Missouri, they had two children: A son who tragically passed away suddenly nine years ago and a daughter, Angi, who lives in the Twin Cities with his five-year-old grandson. Millie, in her own right has been the long-time Executive Secretary of the Montadale Sheep Breeders Assoc. “When the invitation to become an area representative for the ASA came, it was a real surprise. My initial impulse was to say ‘yes’,” he recalled. “I accepted because ASA is one of movers and shakers, and has endorsed the fundamental values necessary for progress. They have a PLAN and GOALS and the kind of leadership to accomplish them.” ◆

Foundation Focus By Nancy Kay Tom, Foundation Board Chairman, Campbellton, TX

pring is upon us and it’s that time of year for renewal and regrowth. That is exactly what the American Simmental/Simbrah Foundation is doing this year. Last year we worked diligently to update and review our vision and core policies. The ASSA Foundation is about serving the youth, education and research for today and future development of the American Simmental Association, the beef industry and ASA’s membership. The mission of the Foundation is to encourage by public or private contribution, support of worthwhile educational and charitable projects that are of interest and benefit to devotees of the American Simmental Association. Further to receive, maintain, use and apply donated funds for such purposes; and to implement such educational and charitable projects, including youth, research and development, and education. One of our new endeavors this year is to create more member group fundraising campaigns. In the past, we have had great success with this in raising funds for the Eastern Regional, the National Classic, Merit Scholarship Awards through the foundation heifer auction, Walton-Berry Gradu-

ate Support Grant, and the Denver auction. We are adding more categories to include the other regional classics, research and development projects and educational events for the ASA membership. The Foundation is now looking for folks to join a member group and become part of the Foundation mission. If you are interested in helping us raise funds for the AJSA youth, research and development, or educational events for the ASA members, then please contact myself at nancyktom@gmail.com and let’s get you signed up on a member fundraising team.

Foundation Mission Statement The purpose of the Foundation is to encourage by public or private contribution, support of worthwhile educational and charitable projects that are of interest and benefit to devotees of the American Simmental Association. Further to receive, maintain, use and apply donated funds for such purposes; and to implement such educational and charitable projects, including, but not limited to: • Support of ASA's youth program through scholarships or program sponsorship • Continuing educational programs for beef enthusiasts and members of the youth program • Expanded educational programs for ASA and members of the beef industry in the areas of performance testing, leadership and bovine management • Research grants to qualified colleges and universities, for documentation of bovine performance, and research into the prevention of, or cure for cattle diseases • Other projects or activities as may be determined by the parent association. ◆

Join a Member Fund Raising Team Contact Nancy Tom at: nancyktom@gmail.com

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STATE SCENE ISA’s 45th Anniversary The Iowa Simmental Association (ISA) began its 45th year by awarding the Christensen Elite Award to Bill Ballard of Nocona. Ballard, a retired Methodist minister, has been involved with Simmental cattle since before there was an ISA. The award is in memory of the late Bob Christensen, long-time ISA secretary and was presented by Naomi Christensen on February 7, during the ISA Annual Meeting in Altoona. In addition to election of ISA and IJSA board members, a number of other individuals were also recognized. The Junior Supporter of the Year award went to Tara and Eric Gerdes, West Point; $1,000 Memorial Scholarships were given to Tyler Espenscheid, Monroe, Trey Jass, Garner, and Jessica Kramer, Farmersburg; and Paige Henderson, Wiota was crowned 2015 Queen, with Chastity Moody, Maxwell as Princess. Bill Ballard received the Christensen Elite Award from Naomi Christensen.

Eastern Regional On-Going Fundraising

The ISA Board, left to right, front: Executive Secretary/Treasurer Harold Williams; Nate Horman; President Tammy Heaton; Vice President Eric Gerdes. Back row: Al Johnson; Jeff Thompson; Jay Steenhock; Andy VanAernam; Kirk Lynch; Tom Robinson.

States that comprise the Eastern Region (all states east of the Mississippi except Illinois and Wisconsin) continue their collective effort to fund Eastern Regional Classics. Now in its fifth year, the group has raised in excess of $60,000, including $13, 856 at the 2014 North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville. These funds are available by request for the Eastern Classic host states, by contacting Dr. Fred Swain at 502-245-3866 or frederickswain@bellsouth.net. Members of the working committee are: David Dillon, Debbie Smith, Kathy Powers, Becky Favorite, Dwight Cooper, ASA Trustees Barry Wesner and Brian DeFreese, with Swain as the lead contact. All funds are deposited and accounted for through the ASA Foundation.

Fifty Cent Checkoff Fee Proposed in Illinois

The IJSA Board, left right, front: President Meg Edler; Sami Long; Kiersten Jass; Vice President Cody Long; Jessica Kramer. Back row: Kylie Peterson; John Edler; Drew Christensen; Cade Bracker; Paige Reck.

The ISA queen for 2015 is Paige Henderson (left), with Chastity Moody, as Princess

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Illinois beef producers were asked to consider a voluntary 50-cent per-head beef checkoff increase, after 700 producers signed a petition, asking the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA) to place a referendum on the ballot. If approved the fees will go into a state checkoff program supervised and overseen by the IDA. The fee would be assessed on all beef cattle in Illinois and collected at the time of sale. The funds from this source were to be controlled by cattle producers who serve on IBA’s Checkoff Division. Since the fee is voluntary, any cattleman not wishing to participate can have their full assessment refunded. ◆

NEWSMAKERS Ellis Assumes NCBA Presidency

In Other Publications . . .

Philip Ellis, a rancher from Chugwater, Wyoming, is the 2015 president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. A fifth-generation rancher in southeastern Wyoming, he is a graduate of the University of Wyoming. He assumed his position during NCBA’s recent Convention in San Antonio, and succeeds Texan Bob McCan in the chief executive’s chair. His cattle operation relies on a combination of Hereford and Red Angus in a crossbreeding cow/calf and yearling situation. Chugwater is a small town located 40 miles north of Cheyenne, Wyoming’s state capital. Ellis

ANCW Elects President Melanie Fowle, Siskiyou, CA, has been elected as the 64th president of the American National Cattle Women, Inc. (ANCW) during the 2015 Annual Meeting in San Antonio. Fowle and her family raise registered Angus and Herefords. President-elect is Ann Nogan of Pennsylvania, while Simmental breeder Penny Zimmerman was elected the post of vice-president.

In Memoriam . . .

Fowle

Beef Board Elects Officers Jimmy Maxey, a producer from Fresno, CA, has been elected Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. Formerly, he had served as vice chairman and secretary-treasurer of the organization. Anne Anderson, a cow/calf and stocker operator from Austin, TX, was elected to the position of vice-chairman. She previously served as the first executive director of the Texas Beef Council. Named to the secretary-treasurer position is Brett Morris, a third generation dairy farmer, cow/calf and stocker operator. He is from Ninnekah, OK.

Maxey

Anderson

Morris

AJSA Intern Named Dakota Thomas, a member of the American Junior Simmental Association (AJSA), has accepted the position of 2015 AJSA Youth Activities Intern and will work out of the ASA headquarters building from mid-May through mid-August. She was raised on her family's cattle and grain operation at Dodgeville, WI, where she was active in 4-H and FFA activities. Currently a student at South Dakota State University (SDSU), she is working on a degree in Agricultural Communications with minors in Advertising, Animal Science and Marketing. A member of the SDSU Livestock Judging Team, she serves as President of the Block and Bridle Club and handles photography for the University's Little International. Thomas

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• ASA Trustee Erika Kenner of Leeds, ND, is among several individuals identified in the February, 2015 i s s u e o f D ro v e r ’s Magazine, for her ongoing contributions to the beef industry. T h e b i o g ra p h i c a l sketch listed information about her Kenner role in the operation of Kenner Simmental Ranch, plus her involvement as an ASA Trustee.

• Miriam Lynn Woodbury, 69, Wyndmere, ND, passed away suddenly on January 27. A native of Valley City, ND, she was a member of a long-time Simmental family with a n A SA n u m b e r o f 1799. For the past 15 years, she had worked at Radio Shack, after Woodbury raising her family. She is survived by Arnold, her husband of 50 years; children: Theane (Michael) Pagel, Teresa (Jeff) Perleberg, Todd (Rebecca); 10 granchildren; two sisters: Glennis (Jerry) Schmidt and Cathy (Jeffrey) Johnson; and two brothers: Earl (Sandy) Bjerke and Maynard (Denise) Bjerke. ◆

BEEF BUSINESS Beef Cow Inventory Up 2%

Extra Lean Beef Endorsed

The USDA inventory of the US beef cowherd increased by 2% from a year ago, taken as a positive sign that expansion among herds across the nation is well underway. In Texas alone, 7% more beef cows were reported compared to last year, an increase of 270,000 head. The 2014 US calf crop was estimated at 33.9 million head, up 1% over 2013. Also, the number of milk cows in the US increased by 9.3 million head. Of the 89.8 million cows and calves in the US 39 million were cows and heifers that comprise the brood cow battery.

Retailers now have the opportunity to help identify eight different extra lean items as options for part of an overall healthy diet, using one of the most trusted nutrition icons on food packaging today. The Beef Checkoff Program has announced that extra lean ground beef that is at least 96% lean, is now certified by the American Heart Association to display its recognized and highly respect Heart-Check mark. Other cuts that qualify (all USDA Select Grade) are: Bottom Round Steak, Sirloin Tip Steak, Top Sirloin Petite Roast, Top Sirloin Strips, Top Sirloin Filet, Top Sirloin Kabob; and Top Sirloin Stead, Boneless, center cut.

COOL Lawsuit Dismissed Much to the chagrin of the Canadian and Mexican Cattlemen’s organizations, NCBA and the US Packing Industry, a lawsuit on Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) has been dismissed in US District Court for the District of Columbia. The lawsuit, originally brought by the American Meat Institute had been filed in July of 2013. A study by Auburn University had demonstrated that COOL had no negative impact on imports of slaughter cattle and did not significantly affect imports of feeder cattle, contrary to arguments made by the plaintiffs. Still to be resolved is a decision by the World Trade Organization (WTO), which had found COOL to be discriminatory.

Double Digit Price Rise Retail beef and veal prices rose by a whopping 12.1% during 2014, according to USDA. Pork prices also rose dramatically, by 9.1%, while poultry prices increased by just 2%. Prices were even higher in December, with beef up by 18.7% over December of 2013. Pork and poultry dipped slightly from the previous year. USDA is predicting that retail beef prices will rise by 5 to 6% during the current year, while pork prices should remain fairly flat at an estimated 2-3% increase. Poultry prices are projected to increased between 2.5 and 3.5%.

Meat Markets Struggling

COW SENSE Listed below are ten questions designed to test your knowledge of the beef industry. Elite: 9-10 correct; Superior: 7-8; Excellent: 5-6; Fair: 3-4; Poor: 1-2.

1. Of all beef breeds, which has shown the greatest propensity for twinning? 2. True or false: Cancer eye in cattle is a genetically inherited trait? 3. The practice of utilizing forages and high roughage feed to prepare stocker cattle for finishing programs is known by what term?

bolic processes of the body, which mineral is known as the “master mineral?” 7. What was the first Continental breed introduced into North America? 8. Name the connective tissue that consists of strong fibrous bands that help connect bone to bone at the joints?

4. Approximately how many cows can a healthy, mature, fertile bull safely breed within a 60-day breeding season?

9. Name the cattle disease usually caused by an organism commonly found in rivers, lakes, ponds and sewage?

5. Which gland is synonymous with “sweetbread?”

10. What would a normal range for shrinkage during shipping of cattle?

6. Because it is involved in practically all of he meta-

Answers:

1. Simmental; 2. True; 3. Backgrounding; 4. 25 to 40; 5. Thymus; 6. Phosphorous; 7. Charolais; 8. Ligaments; 9. Leptospirosis; 10. 3 to 6%.

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A number of factors have combined to create major challenges for beef, pork and poultry markets in the US. Those causes include supply and demand, domestic and international factors, and short and long term considerations. International demand for US meat is being dampened somewhat by the strong dollar, which makes US product more expensive on the global market. In the case of pork, falling US prices due to over production have complicated marketing. The West Coast labor dispute, which is now resolved, also caused a major disruption in the flow of meat exports.

Foods Most Prone to Pathogens More than 80% of cases of a certain E. coli illness have been linked to beef and vegetables grown in rows, according to a recent government report. Salmonella infections have been traced to a wider variety of foods, ranging from tomatoes and sprouts to poultry, beef and pork. The report is based on nearly 1,000 outbreaks between 1998 and 2012 from four major foodborne bacteria: Salmonella; Escherichia coli O157; Listeria Monocytogenes; and Campylobacter. The report reveals that 74% of Campylobacter illnesses came from dairy or chicken; 82% of E. coli O157 came from beef or row crop vegetables; and 81% of listeria illnesses were caused by fruit or dairy.

Hide Industry Hits New Levels The US hide, skin and leather industry established new records in 2014, exporting more than $2.85 billion worth of cattle hides, pig skins and semi-processed leather products. According to USDA, China was the largest buyer of cattle hides, followed by Korea, Taiwan, Mexico and the European Union. US companies, including producers, processors, brokers and dealers, regularly export more than 90% of total US production of these items and are ranked at the top of raw materials suppliers to the global leather manufacturing industry.

Farm Facts Each US farmer produces food and fiber for 154 people. American farmers produce 16% of the world’s food on just 10% 0f the land surface. Agriculture is the nation’s largest employer with more than 21 million people involved in some phase. Food is most affordable in the US, where consumers spend less than 10% of their income on sustenance. An acre of land, which is roughly the size of a football field, when adequate water, sun and fertilizer is available, can produce up to 7,500 pounds of corn or 1,800 pounds of wheat. ◆

Cheap Oil Impacts Beef Demand Cattle producers and beef consumers may be beneficiaries of existing cheap oil and gasoline, primarily because it translates into reduced costs for the rancher/producer and for distribution centers. The current global food system is highly fuel- and transport-dependent. During recent years, the prices of food and fuel have risen and fallen more-orless in tandem. Oil is used to fuel farm equipment, to transport other inputs to the farm, to transport farm output to the consumer, and is often used in agricultural chemicals.

JFK Becomes First Animal Terminal John F. Kennedy Airport in New York will become the first privately owned animal terminal in the world. Cleverly, it will be called “the Ark.” The $48 million project is expected to create 180 jobs and generated $108 million in re enues over its 30-year span. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has signed a long-term lease with Ark Development to design and build the 178,000 square food animal cargo facility at JFK. The Ark, which is projected to open in early 2016, will follow high standards for “comprehensive veterinary care and quarantine services, according to a press release.”

April 2015

THE CUTTING EDGE

www.fleckvieh.com

JENSEN SIMMENTALS Steven A. Jensen • 913-636-2540 24580 W. 319th Street Paola, KS 66071 jensensimmentals@gmail.com

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ART-JEN SIMMENTAL FARM Arthur F. Jensen • 913-592-3047 18435 S. 169 Hwy • Olathe, KS 66062

In our 4th decade breeding Simmental cattle.

Researchers Find Antibiotics in Dust

GM Cows Help Fight Diseases

Researchers from the Department of Environmental Toxicology at Texas Tech University report detecting antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARG) in particulate matter (PM) downwind from several cattle feed yards. The researchers found that airborne PM derived from feed yards facilitated dispersal of several veterinary antibiotics and microbial communities containing ARG as well as microbial communities with higher concentrations downwind than from upwind locations. Many feed yards are located in high-wind areas, leading to the conclusion that significant potential to travel hundreds of miles into cities and possibly around the globe.

SAB Biotherapeutics, a biotech company has developed a herd of geneticallymodified cattle that have been engineered to produce “fully human” antibodies. The cattle are then treated with vaccines to target diseases such as hantavirus, and Ebola is expected to follow. An estimated 30-60 liters of plasma can be collected from these animals each month, according to the company, translating into 500 to 1,000 human doses per month per animal. Tests on hamsters with hantavirus has shown considerable promise.

www.jensensimmentals.com

Mitchell Lake Ranch

Jim Ethridge and Donna Adams 9834 James Cemetery Road Franklin, TX 77856-5838 979-828-5316 • 979-255-2882 cell jim.ethridge@hughes.net www.mitchelllakeranch.com Fullblood and Purebred Simmentals • Quality by Design

BRINK FLECKVIEH 23098 Gunder Rd • Elkader, IA 52043 Jerry: 563-245-2048 • Preston: 563-880-2075 jbrink@alpinecom.net Visit our website: www.brinkgenetics.com

Buzzard Hollow Ranch

Les Alberthal, Owner Fred Schuetze, Director of Livestock Oper. PO Box 968 • Granbury, TX 76048 Phone: 817-573-0957 Fax: 817-573-0967 Email: bhr@speednet.com Website: www.BHR-Simmentals.com 1103 Artesia Road Starkville, MS 39759 Home: 662-323-0744 Cell: 662-418-0686 Ofﬁce: 662-324-7721

Mikell & Mary Cheek Davis, Owners

April 2015

Farm Manager: Alex Gardner 662-769-2577 www.littlecreekcattle.com

Warmer Climate Impacts Infectious Diseases The appearance of infectious diseases in new places and in new hosts, such as the West Nile virus and Ebola, is a predictable result of climate change, according to researchers as the Harold W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology at the University of Nebrska. In a recent article published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, a warning was issued that more such illnesses are likely to emerge as climate change shifts habitats and brings wildlife, crops, livestock and humans come into contact with pathogens to which they have never before been exposed.

Low Oil Prices Affect Excess Fats Very low oil prices means that owners of greasy spoon restaurants no longer are able to cash in on their excess fats. When a barrel of crude oil was priced over $100 a barrel, restaurants earned as much as 50 cents a gallon for dirty fryer oil, which was being used to produce such treats as French fries and chicken nuggets. Recycling businesses eagerly purchased used soy, peanut and canola oils for processing into bio-fuels. However, the good times for the leftover fat rapidly declined when the price of crude oil dipped into the $50 range.

DNA Identifies Wolf It has been confirmed through DNA analysis, that the gray wolf killed in Utah last December is the same wolf seen near the Grand Canyon last year. Geneticists at the University of Idaho compared the DNA from the dead wolf with samples taken from the wolf near the Grand Canyon and results were conclusive that they were one and the same. The female wolf had been originally collared near Cody, Wyoming on January 8, 2014, and wandered more than 700 miles to the south to the Grand Canyon, then moved into Utah. Investigation into the killing is ongoing, since wolves are protected as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The man who shot the wolf reported that he thought it was a coyote. ◆

CORPORATE REPORT Increased US Packing Capacity Recent developments in the Midwest and Northwest should have positive impacts on producers in that reason and nationwide. Several sizable packing plants are planned for the near future. In the Midwest, Iowa Premium Beef, Tama, IA, has resurrected an existing facility with capacity of 1,100 head per day. Nearby LimeSprings Beef in Lime Springs, IA, with a capacity of 540 head per day is set to open very soon. The J.R. Simplot Company has announced a $100 million joint venture with Caviness Beef Packers (of Texas) to build a new plant at Kuna, ID. In addition, JBS has announced a $75 million project to expand the capacity of its plant at Hyrum, UT.

Hershey Company Moving to Beef Snacks According to a recent news report, the Hershey Company, widely known for being a premier candy manufacturer with global name recognition, has announced that it is moving into the snack foods sector with the acquisition of Krave Jerky, a Sonoma, California-based company. Krave is positioned as a leader in production of premium jerky with the distinction of offering such unique flavors as black cherry barbecue, basil citrus and lemon garlic. Analysts are debating whether or not the move is in response to declining demand for chocolate products or recognition of growing potential for protein snacks.

McDonald’s Criticized by Congresswoman New York Representative Louis Slaughter believes that McDonald’s Corporation is dropping the ball on safe food, and recently sent a letter to the corporation’s CEO, relating to the company’s “lack of follow through” with regard to the criteria for global sustainable beef, primarily how they address the use of antibiotics. Ironically, McDonald’s is a founding member of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Slaughter’s letter said, “the failure to include meaningful restrictions on antibiotics use in agreed upon standards calls into question McDonald’s commitment to ending misuse of antibiotics, contradicting the company’s own policy.”

Burger King Sales Increase Restaurant Brands International, the newly formed parent company of the combined Burger King/Tim Horton alliance, noted significant same-store sales at the two chains in recent months. As a result, their corporate stocks climbed on the New York Stock Exchange. Burger King sales gained 3% during the fourth quarter of 2014, while Horton’s, primarily a coffee-and-doughnuts business, posted gains of 4.1%. Shares, meanwhile, jumped 7.6% during heavy trading in February. ◆

April 2015

MENU MORSELS Spicing up your dinner table with tasty, beef-based dishes.

Never-Fail Meatloaf Ingredients 1½ pounds ground beef 1 egg 1 onion, chopped 1 cup milk 1 cup dried bread crumbs 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons prepared mustard ⅓ cup ketchup

Directions • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F • Combine beef, egg, onion, milk and bread crumbs • Season with salt and pepper to taste • Place in lightly greased loaf pan • In separate bowl, combine brown sugar, mustard and ketchup, mix well and pour over loaf • Bake at 350 degrees F for one hour Editor’s Note: Each month a favorite beef recipe is presented in this space. the Register encourages and welcomes contributions to this column from the ASA membership. ◆

STANLEY MARTINS FARMS

Talladega One of our walking sires. A true favorite with farm visitors. By the time you read this I expect we will be sold out of Fleckvieh bulls. The good news is we have several outstanding fall-born bulls that will be sold on a firstcome first-served basis. They are stout!

Visit www.stanleymartinsfarms.com for more information.

Stanley Martins 141 Hwy 18 • Postville, IA 52162 563-419-2444 (c) • 563-864-7305 (h)

April 2015

INTERNATIONAL New BSE Case Surfaces in Canada

US Receiving Irish Imports Again

Canada has confirmed its first case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) disease since 2011, but the government says the discovery “should not hit a beef export sector” worth $1.6 billion per year. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reports that no part of the animal, a beef cow from Alberta, had reached the human food or animal feed system. BSE, also known as “mad cow disease” is a progressive, fatal neurological malady that is believed to spread when cattle eat protein rendered from brains and spines of infected cattle or sheep. Canada has banned that practice ever since 1997.

The US is now permitting imports of beef from Ireland, the first European Union country allowed to resume sales since the BSE scare more than 15 years ago. Access to the US market is to be restored just as soon as American authorities inspect Ireland’s beef production systems. It is estimated that annual imports of Irish beef could be worth $30 million. The US lifted its ban on beef from the European Union in March of 2014, but inspections are required before exports are actually allowed to resume.

Food Waste Reduction Needed Reducing consumer food waste could save as much as $300 billion per year by 2030, according to a new repot by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate. To achieve such a goal would require a 20 to 50% reduction in consumer food waste. One-third of all food produced in the world ends up as waste, while the value of global consumer food was is more than $400 billion per year. The report also identifies other significant opportunities for reducing waste in agriculture, transportation, storage, and consumption.

CLASSIFIEDS ◆ Semen for sale: OCC Anchor, Arnold’s Image, Faust, Horn, Yankee Neutron. Embryos by Jade, Panzer & King Arthur x Siegfried. Phone 303-550-5592. www.phoenixcattleco.com ◆ It Pays to Advertise! Cost: $2.00 per word, $24.00 minimum, must be pre-paid. Copy: Must be submitted in writing, along with full payment. Count as one word each: entire address number; entire street; entire phone number; entire name. Mail your classified ad copy and your payment to: the SimTalk Classifieds, 2 Simmental Way, Bozeman, MT 59715.

India Number Two Beef Exporter Ironically, India where 80% of the population is Hindu, a religion that believes that cattle are sacred and not to be eaten, has become the second largest exporter of beef in the world. India’s meat industry claims that the product being exported comes from buffalo, but that claim is challenged by many groups. Not only do many Indians not eat beef, but it is illegal to slaughter cattle and it is against the law to export beef. It is likely that meat from cattle is being slipped into the buffalo market. In 2014, India exported $4.3 billion worth of beef and that figure is expected to rise by at least $200 million in 2015.

“Coalition for Cuba” Launched In excess of 25 businesses and organizations have banded together to establish the US Agriculture Coalition for Cuba (USACC) in an effort to liberalize trade and re-establish Cuba as a market for US food and agricultural products. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon were among government officials on hand to introduce the organization. Among organizations that are participating are USA Rice; US Wheat Associations, the American Farm Bureau, the National Farmers Union, the National Barley Growers, the American Soybean Association and the US Hide, Skin and Leather Association. ◆

321 Brownstone Dr. St. Charles, IL 60174-2843 630.945.3483 office • 815.762.2641 cell 630.945.3584 fax jim@jamesfbessler.com

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SULLIVAN SUPPLY Livestock Grooming Products Sullivan Supply South Hillsboro, Texas Phone 800-588-7096

Sullivan Supply Inc. Dunlap, Iowa Phone 800-475-5902

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Semen Available on Today’s Hottest AI Sires 866-356-4565 www.cattlevisions.com

Bruce Miller Auctioneer

1617 Oak Creek Lane Suite C Bedford, TX 76022

Cell: 817-247-0115

WILLIAMS Land & Cattle Auction Co. MIKE WILLIAMS, Auctioneer 18130 Brush Creek Road Higginsville, MO 64037 PH: 660-584-5210 • Cell: 816-797-5450 Email: mwauctions@ctcis.net

April 2015

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Kipp Julson • 605-351-9088 48672 252nd St • Sherman, SD 57030 doublejfarms@alliancecom.net www.doublejsimmentals.com Females by Private Treaty in the Fall. Bulls for sale by Private Treaty.

JAMES M. BIRDWELL

605-973-2448 (home) 605-222-1258 (Troy cell) 605-222-1515 (Cally cell)

18441 Capri Place Harrold, SD 57536 thomas@venturecomm.net www.thomasranchcattle.com

Benda Simmentals Jim and Jay Benda 26106 366th Ave. Kimball, SD 57355 605-778-6703

Reds, Blacks • Bulls and Females Private Treaty Sales

“Mark of Performance”

Mike and Terri Traxinger 11176 – 406th Avenue Houghton, SD 57449 Home: 605.885.6347 Mike’s cell: 605.294.7227 mtrax@nvc.net www.traxinger.com

R&R Cattle Company

AUCTIONEER Box 521, Fletcher, OK 73541 580-549-6636 580-695-2352 Mobile 580-549-4636 Fax

TRAXINGER

Jim: 605-730-6703 (Cell) Jay: 605-730-0215 (Cell) bendaranch@midstatesd.net

Steve & Elaine Reimer & Family 25657 345th Avenue Chamberlain, SD 57325 Phone: 605-234-6111

Black and Red Breeding Stock

Christensen ★ Dunsmore

3C Christensen Ranch Kerry, Mara, Justin, Travis and Jamie Hart 10904 387th Avenue • Frederick, SD 57441 605-329-2587 (home) • 605-252-2065 (Kerry’s cell) email: 4hooves@nvc.net

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John Christensen, Cam & Tyler Fagerhaug 37273 216th Street • Wessington, SD 57381 605-458-2218 home • 605-458-2231 fax 605-350-1278 cell 3C Pasque L194 458-350-2018 Cam

Annual Production Sale March 18, 2016 • Wessington, SD

Eichacker Simmentals

25446 445th Ave • Salem, SD 57058 Steve & Cathy Eichacker 605-425-2391 or 605-421-1152 email: es@triotel.net

NLC Simmental Ranch

Choose your

bulls wisely Rick & Nalani L. Christensen Dunsmore & NaLea, Chase & Swayzee 21830 372nd Ave • Wessington, SD 57381 605-458-2425 • 605-354-7523 cell 605-350-5216 cell

NLC

ROGER JACOBS Auctioneer P.O. Box 270 Shepherd, MT 59079 406-373-6124 Home 406-698-7686 Cell 406-373-7387 Fax auctions@jacobslivestock.com

Brian Bouchard

Kappes Simmentals Neal • 605-577-6679 • 605-380-8766 cell 10368 357th Ave. • Long Lake, SD 57457 Bruce • 605-225-5738 bbkappes@dow.com 1522 S. 6th Street Aberdeen, SD 57401

Sterling 605-216-3581

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Bruce and Sandra Flittie 11913 342nd Ave • Hosmer, SD 57448 605-283-2662 • flittiesimm@valleytel.net

Ph: 403-946-4999 Cell: 403-813-7999 • Fax: 403-946-4919 info@bouchardlivestock.com • www.bouchardlivestock.com

#27 McCool Crescent — Bay 11 Box 1409 • Crossﬁeld, AB T0M 0S0 Export/Import Marketing & Consulting • Embryos • Live Cattle Semen • Domestic Sales Consulting/Management & Order Buying

April 2014

SALE RESULTS J&C Simmentals’ Online Female Sale

High-Selling Lots:

December 9-10, 2014 No. 37

Category Total Lots

Average $3,399

Hosted by: DP Online Sales, LLC

High-Selling Lots: $5,000 – Open Female, ”J&C Ms Tank B507,” s. by 74-51 Tank X108, sold to Roger Seedorf, CO. $4,900 – Open Female, “J&C Ms Sharp Image B400,” s. by TJ Sharper Image, sold to Stan Liewer, SD. $4,250 – Bred Female, ”J&C Ms Sure Bet A363,” s. by JS Sure Bet, bred to SP The Answer, sold to Don Felton, NE. $4,250 – Bred Female, “J&C Ms Zoom A406,” s. by Puetts/J&C Zoom Zoom, bred to Poly Shear Force, sold to John Behmer, NE. $4,250 – Open Female, “J&C Ms Combust B902,” s. by FBF1 Combustible, sold to Trevor Crall, IA. Comments: Cattle sold into 11 states including: CA, CO, IA, IL, KS, MO, NE, OK, SD, UT, & WY.

Ladies of the Valley Online Sale December 15-16, 2014 No. 22

Category Total Lots

Average $3,107

Hosted by: DP Online Sale, LLC

High-Selling Lots: $3,750 – Open Female, ”Rains Locked Edition B117,” s. by W/C Lock Down, cons. by Rains Simmentals, sold to Pribyl Farms, NE. $3,750 – Bred Female, “Rains Sweet Track A967,” s. by W/C Wide Track, bred to GCC Gold Standard, cons. by Rains Simmentals, sold to Joe Birky, NE. $3,500 – Open Female, “Rains GunsNAmmo B921,” s. by SS/PRS Gunslinger, cons. by Rains Simmentals, sold to Chris Woerner, NE Comments: Cattle sold into five states including: IA, KS, KY, NE, & OH.

Krieger Farms Wrapped & Ready Online Sale December 17-18, 2014 No. 5 14 19

Category Open Females Embryo Lots Total Lots

Average $3,750 638 $1,456

$9,900 – 12 Embryos out of, “EKHCC Red Jewel 760T,” s. by Sandeen Upper Class, HC Power Drive, Hooks Shear Force and WS Beef King, cons. by Sloup Simmentals/Hilltop Simmentals, sold to KenCo Cattle Co., TN; Jay Anderson, NE; and Lucas Stangeland, ND. $9,500 – Eight Embryos out of,”SS Magnificent Dreams,” s. by LLSF Uprising & W/C Wide Track, cons. by Kasl Simmentals, sold to Clint Nielsen, NE & Megan Moore, TN. $8,100 – Open Female, “SS Cherry Blossom B707,” s. by Mr HOC Broker, cons. by Sloup Simmentals, sold to Haley Farms, OH. $7,950 – Six Embryos out of, “J&C/SS Bernadette,” s. by Mr Hoc Broker, sold to Kevin Stamer, IA & Brad Buhrman, NE. $1,300 – Semen Lot, s. by STF Lockout Semen, cons. by Sloup Simmentals, sold to Langston Ashmore, AR & Jerry Hanzlik, NE. Comments: Also selling were 201 individual embryos at an average of $563 and three semen lots at an average of $975. Cattle and semen genetics sold to 16 states including: AR, IA, IL, IN, KY, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE OH, OK, SD, TN, & VA.

Triangle J Ranch’s 25th Annual Bull Sale January 25, 2015 • Miller, NE No. 81

Category Bulls

Average $7,640

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Marketing Representatives: Angus Journal, Jay Nordhausen; The Cattle Business Weekly, Jim Williams; Livestock Plus Inc., Randy Rasby; Midwest Messenger, Chris Beutler; and Western Ag Reporter, Alan Sears Representing ASA: Nathan Smith

High-Selling Lots:

$50,000 – Lot 42, ½ Blood SimAngus™, s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade, sold to C-Diamond Ranch, ND. $25,500 – Lot 101, ½ Blood SimAngus, s. by SAV Final Answer, sold to Flying H Genetics, NE. $25,000 – Lot 52, ½ Blood SimAngus, s. by Cowboy Cut, sold to Schlueter Ranch and Dale & Trent Ranch, NE. $24,000 – Lot 4, ¾ Blood SimAngus s. by Cowboy Cut, sold to Kearns Cattle Co., NE. $21,000 – Lot 47, ½ Blood SimAngus s. by Cowboy Cut, sold to Houch , KS. $19,000 – Lot 105, ½ SimAngus s. by SAV Final Answer, sold to Schlueter Ranch, NE. $17,000 – Lot 1, ¾ SimAngus s. by Cowboy Cut, sold to by Gengenbach Cattle, NE. $14,500 – Lot 142, ½ SimAngus s. by TJ Makers Mark, sold to Gibbs Farms, AL.

Hosted by: DP Online Sales, LLC

High-Selling Lot: $4,750 – Open Female, “Kriegers Oreo B100,” s. by White Star Granite, sold to Will Ormiston, IL.

St. Nick’s Eggstravaganza Vol. 2 December 27-28 2014 No. 9

Category Open Heifers

Hosted by: DP Online Sales, LLC

April 2015

Average $3,344

Triangle J customers in attendance discuss the future of the Industry in preparation the 25th Annual Sale.

Forster Farms 36th Annual Production Sale

Marketing Representatives: John Goggins and Barry Ellis Representing ASA: John Grande

January 31, 2015 • Smithfield, NE

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Marketing Representatives: Chris Beutler, Midwest Messenger; and Randy Rasby Livestock Plus. Representing ASA: Nathan Smith

$9,000 – ½ Blood, s. by SDS Alumni son, sold to Bignell Ranch. Helmville. $8,500 – ½ Blood, s. by SD Homesteader, sold to Donsbach’s Lazy 3L Ranch. Miles City. $8,000 – Purebred, s. by Ellingson Blazer sold to Dave Strouf, Lewistown. $8,000 – ⅝ Simmental, s. by Top Grade, sold to Hereim Ranch, Martinsdale. $7,500 – Half-blood, s. by LCC New Standard, sold to Bignell Ranch, Helmville.

High-Selling Lots:

Comments: Two fall yearlings led off the sale, averaging $6,750. Most of the top bulls sold to repeat buyers.

No. 79 56 32

Category Bulls Bred Heifers Open Heifers

167

Total Lots

Average $5,147 3,110 2,031 $3,867

$10,000 – ⅝ Blood SimAngus™ Bull, “FF Paramount B1287,” sold to Goecke Cattle. Waco. $10,000 – ½ Blood SimAngus Bull, “FF Tuition B1180,” sold to Ross Land and Cattle, Callaway. $9,250 – ½ Blood SimAngus Bull, “FF Paramount B631,” sold to Gary Nielsen, Minden. $9,000 – ½ Blood SimAngus Bull, “FF Upshot B776,” sold to Nielsen Simmentals, Campbell. $9,000 – ½ Blood SimAngus Bull, “FF Tuition B1184,” sold to Wheeler Land and Cattle, Casper, WY. $9,000 – ½ Blood SimAngus Bull, “FF Tuition B1043,” sold to Wheeler Land and Cattle, Casper, WY. $9,000 – ¼ Blood SimAngus Bull, “FF Hoover Dam B1240,” sold to Terry Magarin, Holstein. $4,400 – Bred Female, “FF Ms Final Choice A770,” bred to LRS Turning Point, sold to Felt Farms, Wakefield. $4,400 – Bred Female, “FF Ms Sharp Shooter A812,” bred to EXAR Upshot sold to Monte Wendell, Smithfield.

High-Selling Lots:

Dave Strouf of Lewistown purchased one of the top bulls.

Repeat buyer Roger Donsbach selected several bulls, including a high seller.

Troy Wheeler (center) discusses the bulls with customers.

Ruby Cattle Company’s Performance, Pedigree and Power Bull Sale February 7, 2015 • Lamoni, IA No. 67 From one Generation to the next, Forster Family Farms strives to provide “The Right Choice” to customers old and new.

Category SM and SimInfluenced Bulls

Average $5,566

Auctioneer: Lamoni Livestock Auction, IA Sale manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher, (EE); Kelly Schmidt, (EE); Jeremie Ruble, IA; Jon Webster, IA; Joe Nelson, MN; Representing ASA: Dr. Michael Dikeman

High-Selling Lots:

Prickly Pear Simmental’s Made In Montana Sale February 7, 2015 • Helena, MT No. 11 61 72

Category 2-Year Old Bulls Yearling Bulls Bulls

Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs, Billings, MT

Average $4,545 5,020 $4,948

$19,000 – “Ruby NFF Gmaster B083,” s. by SS Ebony’s Grandmaster, sold to Ben Lovrien, Clarksville. $11,250 – “Rubys Madden 483B,” s. by PVFS Ruby Madden 126Y, sold to Max Boles, Grand River. $10,500 – “Rubys Steel Force 424B,” s. by HPF Steel Force Z316, sold to Russell Boles, Grand River. $10,000 – “Rubys Ringleader 3166A,” s. by Oval F Ringleader R579, sold to Simon Garbes, New Hartford. $9,750 – “Rubys Excalibur 3164A,” s. by Ruby NFF Excalibur 002X, sold to Tim Thacker, Muscatine.

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SALE RESULTS continued Ruby Cattle Co. Sale (Continued) $9,500 – “Rubys Incentive 3167A,” s. by S S Incentive 9J17, sold to Tim Thacker, Muscatine. $7,750 – “NFF Yukon B103,” s. by Ruby NFF Yukon Y108, cons. by Nelson Family Farms, sold to Tim Thacker, Muscatine. $7,600 – “Ruby NFF PTD B440,” s. by CNS Pays to Dream T759, sold to Connie Rushing, Salem, MO. After snow the previous week, beautiful weather greeted sale attendees.

Production Partners, members of the Kimball family look over the offering.

Jodie Oelke, DVAuctions had a busy day.

Taking bids.

Full house on sale day

Blue River Gang’s 33rd Annual Sale February 8, 2015 • Rising City, NE

Springer Simmentals’ “Sale of Value Based Genetics” February 7, 2015 • Decorah, IA No. 58 10 3 71

Category Bulls Bred Heifers Embryo Lots Total Lots

Average $6,191 3,420 5,283 $5,864

Auctioneer: Phil Schooley, Bloomfield, IA Sale Manager: Conover Auction Service Inc., Al & Jeanne Conover, Baxter, IA Marketing Representatives: Tom Rooney, Mike Sorenson and Grand Conover Representing ASA: Dr. Bert Moore

High-Selling Lots: $58,000 – Bull, “SAS Reload B036,” s. by R Plus Reload 2006Z, sold to John Sandidge, Chandlerville, IL. $14,250 – Bull, “MYY/SAS Reload B420,” s. by R Plus Reload 2006Z, sold to Gary Jenkins, Moultrie, GA. $10,500 – Bull, “SAS Broker 120A,” s. by Mr Hoc Broker, sold to Tom Musil, Ravenna, NE. $9,000 – Bull, “SAS Reload B304,” s. by R Plus Reload 2006Z, sold to Duane Clausen, Hawkeye. $9,000 – Bull, “SAS King A612,” s. by R Plus King of the Yukon, sold to Brandon Yardley, Milford, UT. $9,000 – Bull, “SAS King A532,” s. by R Plus King of the Yukon, sold to John Wilson, Lancaster, MN. $3,900 – Bred Female, “SAS Sami A307,” s. by R Plus King of the Yukon, bred to SAS Red Iron Z995, sold to Little Sioux Cattle Co. Onawa. $3,800 – Bred Female, “SAS Donella X534,” s. by Mr NLC Superior S6018, bred to R Plus King of the Yukon, sold to Little Sioux Cattle Co., Onawa. Comments: The Champion Pen of Five Purebred Bulls at the recent National Western in Denver sparked a great deal of interest. A group of bred heifers also sold consistently with Little Sioux Cattle Co., Onawa, IA purchasing several lots.

No. 41 26 5 29

Category Average SM, SimInfluenced & Angus Herd Bulls $5,372 SM, SimInfluenced & Angus Breds/Pairs 3,758 SM, SimInfluenced & Angus Cows 3,350 SM, SimInfluenced & Angus Opens 3,276

101

Total SM, SimInfluenced & Angus Lots

$4,255

Auctioneer: Russ Moravec, NE Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher, (EE); Kelly Schmidt, (EE); Chris Beutler, AgriMedia, NE; and Quentin Smola, NE.

High-Selling SimInfluenced Lots: $9,000 – Herd Sire, “Ruth Mr. B635,” s. by BF Mr. Confidence, cons. by Ruth Simmentals, sold to Flying K Simmental, Gothenburg. $9,000 – Herd Sire, “Ruth Mr. B520,” s. by BF Mr. Confidence, cons. by Ruth Simmentals, sold to Don Kummer, Columbus. $8,000 – Herd Sire, “Ruth Mr. A 915,” s. by BF Mr. Confidence, cons. by Ruth Simmentals, sold to Larry and Janet Neujahr, Osceola. $7,500 – Herd Sire, “J&C Confidence B11,” s. by BF Mr. Confidence, cons. by Ruth Simmentals, sold to D&R Farms, Ulysses. $7,000 – Open Female, “Ruth Ms. B93,” s. by BF Mr. Confidence, cons. by Ruth Simmentals, sold to P&C Farms, Cedar Bluffs. $6,500 – Open Female, “Ruth Ms. B4,” s. by SS/PRS Gunslinger 824X, cons. by Ruth Simmentals, sold to Kevin Rasmussen, Albion. $6,500 – Herd Sire, “DMGC DLH Mr. Brill B452,” s. by S A V Brilliance 8077, cons. by Goecke Cattle, Mach Simmental and Moser Ranch, sold to D&R Farms, Ulysses. Comments: The Blue River Gang consists of Ruth Simmental, Makovicka Simmental, Goecke Cattle and Mach Simmentals.

A large crowd gathered on a mild February morning to look over the Blue River.

Lawrence Franzen, Franzen Simmentals, Leigh, NE, made the trip down to Rising City to take in the sale.

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1. Get Your Preliminary Inventory

2. Decide which Cows will be in your 2015 Fall Calving Herd

(should include any cow enrolled in the previous year, first-calf heifers, and purchased cows) • Use the Data Entry section of Herdbook Services from our website www.simmental.org or complete paper inventory and return to ASA.

• “Enrolled Cows” are any females of calving age, 2013 Fall-born females, and jointly owned females managed with your herd • “Removed Cows” are any females of calving age removed from your herd. Every cow listed not given a removal code will be enrolled in your Fall 2015 herd.

3. Provide Enrollment/Removal Data

Enrollment Codes and Description

Codes for Enrolling Dams — • ASA number, tattoo, birth date, and breed codes.

0 1 2 3

4 Exposed and Failed to Conceive — Moved to Next Year (Fall 2016) 5 Donor Cow 6 Recipient Cow

Cow Bred to Calve During the Season Heifer Bred to Calve During the Season Not Exposed — Moved to Next Season Exposed and Failed to Conceive — Moved to Next Season (Spring 2016)

Removal Codes and Description

Codes for Removing Dams — • At least one is required, however, you may assign up to two removal codes per dam. • Remember to place an N in the A/B/C/N column.

60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71

Exposed and Failed to Conceive Aborted Age Appearance Calf Loss at Calving Calf Loss Post Calving Color Died – Calving Died – Other Died – Sickness/Disease Disposition Herd Reduction

72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82

Hoof Condition Horned Injury Production/Performance Prolapse Sickness/Disease Sold, Breeding Purposes, Paper Not Transferred Sold, Breeding Purposes, Paper Transferred Structural Soundness Udder Quality Genetic Defect Status

Steps for Enrolling in

THE

4. Decide which Payment Option Best Fits Your Herd These rates apply for enrollments submitted by June 15, 2015. Enrollment Fees: Registration Fees: Choosing the best options: If you register > 45% of your calf crop If you register < 45% of your calf crop and don’t use EPDs for selection decisions If you register < 20% and use EPDs for selection decisions.

Option A (TR)

Option B (SR)

Option C

$15.00 $0.00

$0.00 $30/$40/$50a

$7.50 $30/$40/$50a

✓

Benefits of Enrolling: EPDs to make informative selective decisions. Herd participates in genetic evaluation. Reproductive record on every cow enrolled. Commercial cows or cows of other breeds are eligible.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Reg. Animals Only ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Requirements when enrolled: Every registered SM/SI dam must be enrolled. Each dam enrolled must have calf or productivity reported/year. Deadlines to be met for enrollment and calf data.

✓ ✓ ✓

a) depending on age of calf

5. Send Your 2015 Fall Inventory to ASA by June

15, 2015

• Online — using Data Entry section of Herdbook Services — www.simmental.org • Email ASA — THE@simmgene.com • By Mail — 1 Simmental Way, Bozeman, MT 59715

Call if you would like a paper inventory:

406-587-4531

Example of Enrollment Form AnmRegNbr AnmTatt Primary Code Addtnl Code A/B/C/N Animal Name COW 1

2345678

10W

COW 2

2678901

11X

COW 3

Birth Dt

Brd Cds

Ms Sooner Pride

1/15/09

PB SM

Ms Gator Bite

8/20/10

5/8 SM 3/8 BR

Bill Code Remarks F Open

12Y

Ms Go Big Red

12/05/11 1/2 AN 1/2 GV

COW 4

(2987654)

13Y

Ms Perfect Crimson Tide

9/5/11

PB CS

COW 5

2998765

14A

Ms Tough Tiger

10/01/13 PB AN

Too small to Breed

Cow 1 — Ms Sooner Pride

Cow 3 — Ms Go Big Red

Cow 5 — Ms Tough Tiger

Purebred Simmental registered with ASA Primary Code – 0 – Cow bred to Calve During the Season A/B/C/N – A – Enrolled in Option A Bill Code – F – Pay the full $15.00 for Option A enrollment now

Commercial cow who is NOT in ASA database Primary Code – 6 – Recipient Cow A/B/C/N – B – Enrolled in Option B Bill Code – Blank – No billing associated with Option B enrollment

Cow 2 — Ms Gator Bite

Cow 4 — Ms Perfect Crimson Tide

Purebred Angus registered with ASA as a Foundation cow Primary Code – 2 – Not Exposed-Moved to Next Season Spring 2016 A/B/C/N – A – Enrolled in Option A Bill Code – F – Option A enrollment will be billed and then credited at a later date Remarks – Too Small to Breed

Purebred Simbrah registered with ASA Primary Code – 60 – Exposed and Failed to Conceive Addtnl Code – 74 – Injury A/B/C/N – N – Not Enrolled, removing from inventory Remarks – Open

Commercial Simmental on file with ASA Primary Code – 0 – Cow bred to Calve During the Season A/B/C/N – C – Enrolled in Option C Bill Code – F – Pay the full $7.50 for Option C enrollment now

Instructions for Online

Enrollment

From the Simmental Home Page www.simmental.org 1. Select Herdbook Online Services 2. Log In by entering • 6-digit member number (zero filled example: 000317) • Password 3. Under Data Entry select Online 4. On inventory tab, make sure year is 2015 and season is Fall. 5. Select Update 2015 Fall THE Cow Inventory 6. Update Inventory • If the dam is remaining in your herd, enter appropriate Enrollment code in Primary Code column • If the dam has been removed from your herd, select a Removal Code and enter in the Primary Code column.To designate a second reason for removal, you may enter a Removal Code in the Addtnl Code column as well. • A/B/C/N Enrollment Type — If you are enrolling in Option A — place A in this column. For Option B — place an B in the column. For Option C — place a C in this column. If the cow is being removed from the herd place a N in the column. • Remarks — You may use this column if you wish to have additional remarks on a dam. This column is for member use only, ASA will not adjust enrollment based on this column. • Bill Code — This column is to be used by members to indicate how you would like to be billed for your enrollment. A “H” in this column indicates you wish to pay half the enrollment fee at time of submission. The other half of the fees will be billed later on in the year. An “F” indicates to pay the full amount due on each cow for the year upfront. If bill code column is blank an “F” is assumed. • To add cows — Scroll down to a blank row. If you do not have a blank row, click on your last dam and hit your enter key. This will create a blank row. – Cows on file with ASA*, enter ASA number in AnmRegNbr column – Cows not on file with ASA*, enter tattoo in the AnmTatt column, enter birthdate in BirthDt and breed(s) in Brdcds column. *Please note: If your dam has had a calf reported to her or has been enrolled in THE previously, she will have a number in the ASA system. Please type that number into the AnmRegNbr column so that a new dam record does not get created. 7. If there are Errors and/or Warnings • Errors (indicated in red at beginning of row) or Warnings (indicated in purple at beginning of row)

• Move cursor over to top of spreadsheet and select tab labeled Errors or Warnings – Screen will display each error or warning – Errors must be corrected before submitting data to ASA – Warnings may need to be corrected before submitting to ASA – Jobs may be submitted to ASA with warnings, but not errors 8. Once all cows have been given an enrollment or at least one removal code and there are not any errors, select Submit Data • A new page will display; if there are no errors, a proceed to billing link will be available • Select the proceed to billing link to display a billing summary. THE is billed at the time of submission, so you will have an invoice amount due if you are enrolling in Option A or C (after the first deadline all options (A, B or C) will have a balance due). • Choose one of the following to complete your job: – If you wish to complete payment with a credit card select Add Payment. Enter in your credit card information. Select confirm.You will then need to select the button Final Submit (Only click once). A screen will then show an invoice that you can print and store in your records. It should also say Invoice Status: Complete. – If you would rather mail a check to ASA, select Hold Until Payment Received. A screen will then show an invoice with the current amount due that you can print and store in your records. 9. To save job and return later, select Save and Exit. The job will remain in an incomplete status under your account. Please be aware that billing will work off the submission date, not the date the job was initiated. 10.Submit your inventory by June 15, 2015, to ensure the lowest possible THE enrollment fees.

Please double check to make sure your inventory job is complete. If you go to Data Entry, select Online and on the left hand side choose Incomplete Jobs. If your Inventory Dam 2015 F job is listed with a button that says Resume, it is still at an incomplete status. Select Resume and submit your job through completion.

All above enrollment information assumes inventory submission by June 15, 2015.

SALE RESULTS continued

Rydeen Farms Vision XVII Sale February 8, 2015 • Clearbrook, MN No. 58 24 51 10

Category Yearling Bulls Fall Bulls Bred Heifers Open Females

143

Total Lots

Average $6,142 6,125 4,350 2,250 $5,228

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Marketing Representatives: Jeff Thomas, The Prairie Star, Beau Bendigo, Cattle Business Weekly, and Alex Acheson, Farm and Ranch Guide. Representing ASA: Russ Danielson

High-Selling Lots: $29,500 – Purebred Yearling Bull, “RFS Bulletproof B42,” s. by GW Redestined 642X, sold to Travis Beeson, Wagner, SD. $13,000 – Purebred Fall Bull, “RBS Rito A71,” s. by MR NLC Upgrade U8676, sold to John Stender, Pinewood. $11,500 – Percentage Yearling Bull, “RFS Beckon B49,” s. by MR NLC Upgrade U8676, sold to Joe Wagner, Brandon. $11,500 – Percentage Yearling Bull, “RFS Blacklist B44,” s. by W/C United 956Y, sold to Scott Bradac, Marmath, ND. $9,500 – Purebred Bred Heifer, “RFS Miss Sure Thing A4,” s. by Dikemans Sure Bet, bred to Connealy Irish with a heifer calf, sold to Ron Brandt, Hinkley. $8,000 – Purebred Fall Bull, “RBS Codi A109,” s. by TNT Tanker U263, sold to Tom Breyer, Garrison, ND. $3,750 – Purebred Open Heifer, “AFC Bernadette B28,” s. by HSF High Roller 12T, sold to Paul Rydeen, Clearbrook. Comments: The 17th Annual Rydeen Farms Bull and Female Sale included lots from guest consignors: Ruffy Brook Simmentals, Anderson Farms and Riverside Simmentals.

Marketing Representatives: Jeff Thomas, Lee Sagvold and Kris Peterson Representing ASA: Russ Danielson

High-Selling Lots: $11,000 – Purebred Yearling Bull, “THSR 740T B406,” s. by Wheatland Bull 740T, sold to Steve Bosch, Streeter. $10,500 – Purebred Yearling Bull, “BTS CJ 4072B,” s. by KS Captn Jack T518, sold to Milt Weippert, Steele. $10,000 – Percentage Yearling Bull, “THSR Final Answer B432,” s. by SAV Final Answer 0035, sold to Christopher Fetting, Tappen. $9,500 – Purebred Yearling Bull, “BTS OB 4059B,” s. by DRS J91 Outback 604S, sold to Lynn Bullinger, Dickinson. $8,500 – Purebred Yearling Bull, “THSR Ideal B468,” s. by Ellingson Ideal X13, sold to Jason Carlson, Finley. $8,000 – Percentage Yearling Bull, “THSR Prime Beef B412,” s. by WS Prime Beef Z8, sold to Thomas Wilen, Fredonia. $8,000 – Purebred Yearling Bull, “THSR Out Back B470,” s. by THSR Out Back X068, sold to Jason Carlson, Finley. Comments: The Dakota Power Group consists of Black Tie Simmentals, Kindred, ND; and Triple H Simmentals, Hannaford, ND.

Sale cattle display area.

Tracy Harl and consignor Kelly Hanson from Triple H Simmentals.

Edge of the West Production Sale February 9, 2015 • Mandan, ND No. 61 14 75

Paul Rydeen welcoming the large crowd and introducing his family and co-workers.

Inspecting sale offering.

Category Bulls Bred Heifers Total Lots

Average $5,330 3,886 $5,060

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Marketing Representatives: Kris Peterson, Cattle Business Weekly; Jason Frey, Western Ag Reporter; Alex Acheson, Farm and Ranch Guide and Vern Frey. Representing ASA: Mason Lautenschlager

High-Selling Lots:

Three generations of the Eric Thesing family.

Dakota Power Bull Sale February 9, 2015 • Valley City, ND No. 46 19 65

Category Purebred Yearling Bulls SimAngus™ Yearling Bulls Bulls

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE

April 2015

Average $4,793 4,803 $4,796

$12, 500 – Bull, “KNH Axis 408B,” s. by TNT Axis X307, sold to Klain Simmental Ranch, Ruso. $8,500 – Bull, “Kinns 155B,” s. of MRL Prince Albert 84Z, sold to David Werner, Carson. $8,500 – Bull, “KR B14,” s. by TRAX Rushmore X103, sold to John Trygg; Baldwin. $8,000 – Bull, “SRF Thunderbolt 450B,” s. by GW-WBF Substance 820Y, sold to Rymo Cattle Co., Bonners Ferry, ID. $5,000 – Bred Female, “KR Ms BD A21,” s. by KS Black Diamond W992, bred to GW Premium Beef 021TS, sold to Mandan Lake Simmental, Center. $4,700 – Bred Female, “SRF Miss 313A,” s. by GW-WBF Substance 820Y, bred to TT Eightball 71A, sold to John Schaefer, Des Lacs. Comments: Also selling were 30 commercial bred heifers at an average of $2,932.

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SALE RESULTS continued Edge of The West Sale (Continued)

Ring men and the internet were busy before a packed house in Penningroth Arena.

Todd Finke welcomes the crowd with Tracy Harl.

Durnell Klain of Klain Simmental Ranch, Purchased the high-selling bull.

Iowa Beef Expo 45th Mark of Genetic Excellence Sale February 9, 2012 • Des Moines, IA No. 73 21 30 6

Category Average Bulls $5,598 Bred Heifers 6,759 Open Heifers 5,187 Genetic Lots (embryos and flushes) 4,837

130

Total Lots

Bata Brothers/Olafson Brothers Joint Bull and Female Sale February 10, 2015 • Rugby, ND No. 49 40

$5,658

Auctioneer: Jon Schaben, Dunlap, IA Sale Manager: Larry Martin Cattle Sales, IA Marketing Representatives: Larry Martin, Greg Miller, Marshall & Jeremie Ruble and Roger Allen Ringmen: Mike Sorenson, Ernie Barnes, Tom Rooney, Shane Ryan, JW Brune and Bill Schermer Representing ASA: Dr. Bert Moore

High-Selling Lots: $30,500 – PB Open Heifer, “JS Black Satin 9B,” s. by Mr HOC Broker, consigned by JS Simmental - Jay & Ken Steenhoek, Prairie City; sold to Griswold Cattle Co., Stillwater, OK. $16,750 – PB Bull, “JAG Universal 115B,” s. by SVF Steel Force S701, cons. by Nate & Jenny Studer, Creston; sold to Foundation Cattle Co. & Phillip Lautner, Chillicothe, MO & Adel. $16,250 – SimAngus™ Open Heifer, “JPLF Polly A933,” s. by RBS Xman X677, cons. by Paige Reck, Albia; sold to R-T Cattle Co. Sidney, MT. $12,000 – SimAngus™ Bred Heifer, “LBS Skittle’s Answer 322A,” s. by SP The Answer 813, cons. by Larson Bros. Simmental, Laurens; bred to TLLC One Eyed Jack, sold to Bill Graber & Buehler Story Cattle, Livingston, WI. $11,500 – PB Bred Heifer, “RBS Ms Rendition A321,” s. by GWS/SCF Rendition, cons. by Reck Bros. & Wyatt Klynn, Albia; bred to WLE Uno Mas X549, sold to R-T Cattle Co. Sidney, MT. $9,250 – PB Bull, “TK Mile High,” s. by JF Milestone 999W, cons. by Kitzerow Cattle Co., Saint Charles; sold to Amana Farms, Amana. $8,250 – PB Bull, “Fitz Pol Fusion A192,” s. by FITZ Escalade, cons. by Fitzsimmon Simmental, Vail; sold to Benjamin Hogan, Monticello. $8,000 – PB Bull, “Cason’s Mr Wrangler,” s. by MR NLC Upgrade U8676, cons. by Cason’s Pride & Joy Simmentals, Albia; sold to Cory Hill, Bloomfield, IN. Comments: A huge crowd packed the Penningroth Sale Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the 45th “Genetic Mark of Excellence” Sale at the Iowa Beef Expo. Cattle sold into 13 states.

Category Olafson Yearling PB Bulls Olafson PB Bred Heifers

Average $5,827 3,514

Total Olafson Lots

$4,787

46 19

Bata PB Bulls Bata PB Heifers

$5,538 3,618

Total Bata Lots

$4, 977

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Representing ASA: Mason Lautenschlager

High-Selling Lots: $35,000 – Lot 2, PB Black Bata Bull, s. by BDV True Grit, sold to Hart Simmentals, Frederick, SD. $13,000 – Lot 6, PB Red Bata Bull, s. by TNT Top Cut P274, sold to Kelly Hoffart, Rugby. $13,000 – Lot 52, PB Black Olafson Bull, s. by OLF Y43, sold to Tim and Payden Dronen, Steele. $12,500 – Lot 5, PB Red Bata Bull, s. by MRL Ringman 112Z, sold to Larry Walford, Devils Lake. $12,000 – Lot 71, PB Black Olafson Bull, s. by MLC Mr. Justice W744 (“Mr. J”), sold to Robert Ellingson, Britton, SD. $10,000 – Lot 94, PB Black Olafson Bull, s. by OLF Otis Y43, sold to Robert Ellingson, Britton, SD. $10,000 – Lot 57, PB Red Olafson Bull, s. by OLF Otis Y43, sold to Tyler Sorenson, Williston. $9,500 – Lot 12, PB Red Bata Bull, s. by LFE Wildcard 563X, sold to Kenneth Kann, Britton, SD. Volume Buyers: Robert Ellingson, Britton, SD; Rob McRitchie, Lisbon; Amber Knutson, Dunseith; Ron Riplinger, Willow City; and Johnson Stock Farms, Sharon. Comments: 20 sons of OLF Otis Y43 averaged $6,775; sons of Bata’s new herdsire, MRL Ringman 112Z averaged $7,100.

Werning Cattle Company’s 34th Annual Production Sale February 10, 2015 • Emery SD No. 104 13 41

Category Average Yearling SM & SimInfluenced Bulls $10,671 Aged SM & SimInfluenced Bulls 7,039 SM & SimInfluenced Bred Heifers 6,457

158

Live SM and SimInfluenced Lots

$9,279

Auctioneer: Dustin Carter, SD Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE) Inc., MN

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April 2015

SALE RESULTS continued Werning Cattle Co. Sale (Continued) Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher, (EE); Kelly Schmidt, (EE); Chris Effling, Tristate Livestock News, SD; Jim Scheel, Cattle Business Weekly, SD; Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus, NE; Scott Dirk, Tristate Livestock News, SD; Ryan Johnson, SD; Justin Dikoff, DV Auction, SD; Chris Beutler, Midwest Messenger, NE; Marty Ropp, AGR, IL; Jered Shipman, TX; and Buddy Robertson, OK. Representing ASA: Colton Buus

High-Selling Lots: $71,000 – SimAngus™ Bull, “W/C United 8543B,” s. by W/C United 956Y, sold to Hilbrands Cattle Company, Clara City, MN; and Hilbrands Simmental, Holloway, MN. $58,000 – 1/2 semen interest and 1/2 possession in SimAngus Bull, “W/C United 101B,” s. by W/C United 956Y, sold to Meyring Ranch and Heath Willis, Alliance, NE. $55,000 – SM Bull, “W/C Lock N Load 11B,” s. by Remington Lock N Load 54U, sold to Shoal Creek Land and Cattle, Excelsior Springs, MO. $50,000 – 1/2 semen interest and 1/2 possession in SimAngus Bull, “W/C Lock Down 221B,” s. by W/C Lock Down 206Z, sold to Southern Cattle Company, Dothan, AL. $30,000 – SM Bull, “W/C Lock N Load 33B,” s. by Remington Lock N Load 54U, sold to Hidden Oaks Cattle, Canton, TX; and Hardwood Cattle Company, Geyser, MT. $25,000 – Aged SimAngus Bull, “W/C Boxcar 635A,” s. by Yardley Boxcar Y417, sold to Muirhead Cattle Company, Shellbrook, SK. $24,000 – SimAngus Bull, “W/C United 283B,” s. by W/C United 956Y, sold to Hoffmann Farms, Fountain Run, KY. $23,000 – SimAngus Bull, “W/C Lock N Load 036B,” s. by Remington Lock N Load 54U, sold to Scott Whaley, Martinsville, IN. Volume Bull Buyers: Shane and Heather Kime, Nenzel, NE; and Hackberry Point Ranch, Thedford, NE. Volume Female Buyers: Ronnie Smith, Denton, TX; Ron and Terry Klein, Dell Rapids; and Dave Bierman, Marcus, IA. Comments: Also selling were 13 Angus Yearling Bulls at an average of $7,125, three aged Angus Bulls at an average of $6,750, six Angus Bred Heifers at an average of $5,792, ten lots of semen at an average of $1,150 (100 units averaged $151/unit), and four embryo lots at an average of $6,900. Cattle sold into 28 states and Canada.

Doug Jaggers, NE, Tom Kearns, Kearns Cattle Co, Rushville, NE, John Cowger, RS&T Simmentals, MO, and Shane Kime, Kime Ranch, Nenzel, NE, look over the bull offering before the sale.

Bruce Kappes, Kappes Simmentals, Aberdeen, SD, Don Trimmer, Accelerated Genetics, Baraboo, WI, and Craig Miles of Hackberry Point Ranch, Thedford, NE, talk cattle prior to the auction.

River Creek Farms Annual 25th Annual Production Sale February 11, 2015 • Manhattan, KS No. 28 12 23 41 8

Category Fall SimAngus™ Bulls Fall PB Bulls Yearling PB Bulls Yearling Bulls Yearling Bulls

112

Total Bulls

Average $7,563 6,729 5,435 5,195 6,844 $6,120

Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell, OK Marketing Representatives: Andrew Sylvester, Kansas Stockman; Marty Ropp, AGR; Clint Berry, AGR; Jeremie Ruble; Guy Peverly, High Plains Journal; J.W. Brune, Midwest Marketer; Representing ASA: Dr. Michael Dikeman

High-Selling Lots: $11,000 – Lot 25, SimAngus, s. by GCCR Easy Answer Y108, sold to Russ Ruby, Lincoln. $11,000 – Lot 55, SimAngus s. by GCCR Easy Answer Y108 sold to Kevin Compton, Hiawatha. $10,500 – Lot 13, 1/2 interest in SimAngus, s. by of SAV Final Answer sold to Duane McVey, Elizabeth, WV. $10,500 – Lot 99, PB SM, s. by Make it Rain, sold to Jeff Thoele, LaCyne. $9,500 – Lot 14, SimAngus, s. by SAV Final Answer, sold to Bob Kechter, Vona, CO. $9,500 – Lot 103, PB SM, s. by MCM Top Grade 018X, sold to Phil Kirby, Douglas, NE. $9,000 – Lot 19, SimAngus, s. by GAR Progress sold to Grass Valley Ranch, Austin, NV. $9,000 – Lot 7, PB SM, s. by MCM Top Grade 018X, sold to Jager Farms, Hazard, NE. $9,000 – Lot 91, SimAngus, s. by Nichols Manifest, sold to Rosebrook Farms, Lincoln. Volume Buyers: Grass Valley Ranch, Austin, NV; Mike and Aaron Kough, Winona, KS; Rosebrook Farms LLC, Lincoln, KS; Bob Kechter, Vona, CO; John Hall, Owensville, MO; Wade Yoder, Yoder, CO; and David Spurgin, Albia, WV Comments: Guest consignors included: Brad Fahrmeier and Lacey Robinson; Henry’s Unlimited and Kaehler Cattle Co. A record crowd was on hand with bulls selling into 10 states including: CO, IA, IN, KS, MO, NE, NV, OK, TX and WV.

Auction block

Large crowd for the sale. Ashley and Scott Werning, Dustin Carter, Val Eberspacher and Dale Werning on the block during the sale.

April 2015

Dale Werning, Werning Cattle Company visits with his customers before the sale.

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Triangle J Ranch Darby & Annette Line 35355 Arrow Road • Miller, NE 68858 308-627-5085 Darby Cell Just 30 minutes of I-80 www.trianglejranch.com

Annual Production Sale last Sunday in January

www.nesimmental.com

www.missourisimmental.com

James, Merlin, and Delores Felt, Renee & Matt Schulte 57977 857 Road • Wakefield, NE 68784 402-287-2488 home • 402-369-1069 cell delores@feltfarms.com • www.feltfarms.com Herdsman, James Felt 402-369-0513 cell • jamesfelt02@gmail.com

Foxy Ladies Bred Heifer Sale November 28, 2015 • West Point, NE Ohlrich/Felt Farms Bull Sale February 6, 2016 • Norfolk, NE

Registered Simmentals, SimAngusTM & Angus Cattle Forrest & Charlotte Lucas, Owners Cleo Fields 417-399-7124 RT 91 Box 1200 Brandn Atkins Cross Timbers, MO 65634 417-399-7142 Office 417-998-6878 Jeff Reed Fax 417-998-6408 417-399-1241 www.lucascattlecompany.com Visitors Always Welcome

26670 Bennington Road Valley, NE 68064 Cell: 402-720-1967

Member of: Genetic Perfection Sale November 28, 2015 Fremont, NE

Selling bulls at J&C Simmentals Annual Bull Sale, January 30, 2016

FORSTER FARMS Just 20 minutes off I-80

Verlouis Forster Family 74096 Road 434 Smithfield, NE 68976-1039 Ph/FAX 308-472-5036 Verlouis 308-991-2208 Alan Cell Email: alan_forster@hotmail.com

“Red and Black, Polled, Pigmented Simmentals”

J&C

Black Simmental Bulls & Females Purebred to Percentage Jay & Kim Volk Clark & Leslie Volk Bob & Jeanette Volk 402-478-4565 402-478-4503 402-478-4350 volkjk@aol.com • 20604 US Hwy 30 • Arlington, NE 68002

Online Female Sale — December 9-10, 2015 Bull Sale — January 30, 2016

402-643-4429 402-641-2936 Cell 303 Northern Heights Drive • Seward, NE 68434 a.sloup@juno.com Nick, Andrea, www.sloupsimmentals.com Shane, Shelbi, Brevin, Natalie Join us at the Farm, October 17, 2015 and Haylie for our 21st Annual Production Sale.

Western Cattle Source

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Jock & Brenda Beeson 100 Wohlers Drive Crawford, NE 69339 308-665-1111 (home) 308-430-2117 (mobile) 308-430-0668 (mobile) Email:wcsbeeson@bbc.net

B&R

Simmentals 402-427-7196 Robert, Penny, Brooke, Mobile: 402-533-0787 Rachel & Blaine Vogt 6505 County Road 23 • Kennard, NE 68034

Genetic Perfection Sale • November 28, 2015 • Fremont, NE

www.ncsimmental.com REGISTERED SIMMENTAL F-1 REPLACEMENTS REGISTERED BRAHMANS

MYRA NEAL MORRISON 8800 Row-Cab Line Rd. • Rockwell, NC 28138 704-279-3128 • 704-202-6171 Cell E-mail: myram@morrisonfarm.com www.morrisonfarm.com

April 2015

SALE RESULTS continued

Wilkinson Farms/ C Diamond Simmentals “Breeding For The Future Sale” February 11, 2015 • Napoleon, ND No. 119 22

Category Bulls Open Heifers

141

Total Lots

Average $6,078 2,827 $5,571

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Marketing Representatives: Kris Peterson; Cattle Business Weekly, Marty Ropp; Allied Genetic Resources, Scott Ressler; ND Stockman, Logan Hoffmann; DVAuction, Steve Koester and Todd Finke on special assignment. Representing ASA: Russ Danielson

High-Selling Lots: $40,000 – PB Yearling Bull, “WS B80,” s. by WS All-Around Z35 sold to Keller’s Broken Heart Ranch, Mandan; Schmidt Farms, Oakes; and Nickeson Prime Beef, Veblen, SD. $22,000 – PB Yearling Bull, “CDI 335B,” s. by Hook’s Xpectation 36X, sold to Diamond H Ranch, Victoria, KS. $15,000 – PB Yearling Bull, “CDI 227B,” s. by WS King Beef W107, sold to LN Cattle Company, Billings, MT. $11,500 – PB Yearling Bull, “WS B12,” s. by WS Prime Beef Z8, sold to Steve Bosch, Streeter. $11,500 – PB Yearling Bull, “WS B9,” s. by WS Beef King W107, sold to Broseco Ranch, Decatur, TX. $10,500 – PB Yearling Bull, “WS B68,” s. by SRF Sarge 137Y, sold to Gary Ulmer, Fullerton. $10,500 – PB Yearling Bull, “WS B31,” s. by WS Zenith Z55, sold to Wayne Mittleider, Tappen. $5,000 – PB Open Yearling Heifer, “WS B208,” s. by WS All-Around Z35, sold to Gibbs Farms, Ranburne, AL.

40th Annual Hart Simmentals Power Bull Sale February 12, 2015 • Frederick, SD No. 71

Category SM Bulls

Average $6,673

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE) Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher,(EE); Kelly Schmidt, (EE); Donnie Leddy, Cattle Business Weekly, SD; Chris Effling, SD; Representing ASA: Colton Buus

High-Selling Lots: $13,500 – “Hart 214B,” s. by Welsh’s Warsaw 312Z, sold to Eichler Farms, Columbia. $12,500 – “Hart 094B,” s. by ASR Final Sort X0151, sold to Benda Simmentals, Kimball. $12,500 – “Hart 019B,” s. by Welsh’s Warsaw 312Z, sold to Kenner Simmental, Leeds, ND. $12,000 – “Hart 286B,” s. by OBCC King Pin W42Y, sold to 6H Ranch, Ashley, ND. $11,500 – “Hart 003B,” s. by Welsh’s Warsaw 312Z, sold to Rydeen Farms, Clearbrook, MN. $11,000 – “Hart 142B,” s. by Oval F Cool Dude Y56, sold to Tracy Burgod, Ipswich. $10,500 – “Hart 042B,” s. by GLS Integrate Z3, sold to Mitch Johnson, Merrill, IA. $9,500 – “Hart 209B,” s. by ES Ridgerider YW3, sold to Tracy Burgod, Ipswich. $9,500 – “Hart 064,” s. by JF Rancher 222Z, sold to Tracy Burgod, Ipswich. $9,500 – “Hart 074B,” s. by JAX 28X, sold to Grant Gilchrist, Columbia. Comments: the 40th Annual Hart Simmentals All-Video Bull Sale was held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the farm near Frederick, SD.

Comments: Also selling were two choice lots of PB Heifers at an average of $4,500; 15 lots of PB Heifers at an average of $2,813 and five lots of open commercial heifers at an average of $2,200.

Gary Ulmer purchased at top herd bull prospect.

A large crowd of repeat and new Hart Simmentals customers gathered in the warm sale facility.

Brian Nielsen of Peever, SD, took home a Hart bull for his commercial cowherd.

Mara Hart, Hart Simmentals, welcomes the crowd as Kerry Hart looks on.

The Harts presented a gift of appreciation to their volume buyer Tracy and Keith Burgod of Ipswich.

Sales representative Todd Finke inspecting Sale offering.

A full house of buyers was present at Napoleon Livestock.

Announcing The Blockbuster Cattlemen’s Group has moved bull Lundy’s Do It All from Pennsylvania to Maryland. Do It All calves have all come easy and nice and vigorous. Semen is available from Dalton Lundy or from any group member. Red bull MCMF Red Domaine is in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. Windy Knoll Simmentals has completed its embryo work and is cleaning up with bull Do It All. For embryos or semen call 814-591-2125.

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74-51 Cattle Co. Red Dirt Divas Female Sale Red Dirt Bull Sale November 22, 2015 Friday, March 11, 2016

www.oklahomasimmental.com

Willy Couch, Ranch Manager 405.627.5200 • reddirtbulls@gmail.com Ken Davidson & Darvin Knapp, Owners Ranch located near Marshall, Oklahoma

www.7451cattleco.co

Willis Simmentals 5759 Enville Road Marietta OK 73448 willissimmentals@arbuckleonline.com

Quality Simmental Breeding Cattle 10 miles east on Hwy. 32, 1/4 mile north on Enville Road.

Bobby 580-276-2781 (ph. & fax)

Jon 580-795-4601

Cow Camp Ranch Kent, Mark and Nolan Brunner 3553 Upland Rd. Lost Springs, KS 66859-9652 785-466-6475 Kent 785-466-1129 Nolan Black and Red Purebreds 785-258-0173 Mark Angus nolan@cowcampbeef.com SimAngusTM Halfbloods

Spring Bull Sale - Friday, February 26, 2016

Kaser Brothers Simmental Stephen Kaser H 785-346-5181 • C 785-346-6077 629 County 388 Drive Osborne, KS 67473 Ralph Brooks Cassidy Brooks 7440 Lake Elbo Rd. Manhattan, KS 66502 C: 785-556-0385

www.kansas-simmental.com www.ohiosimmental.com

THE PERFORMANCE IS BRED IN – BEFORE THE BRAND GOES ON!

DICKINSON SIMMENTAL AND ANGUS RANCH Kirk • 785-998-4401 (phone & fax) 2324 370th Ave. Gorham, Kansas 67640 www.dickinsonranch.com

HIGH-BRED SIMMENTAL

Missing Rail Simmentals “Not off the Track X in the Cattle Business”

HAL LUTHI

RT 1, BOX 70 • MADISON, KS 66860 620-437-2211 Quality Homozygous Black • Seedstock Available

Dixson Farms, Inc. Carol Dixson, Kevin Dixson, & Lyle Dixson, D.V.M. 13703 Beaver Creek Rd • Atwood, KS 67730 785-626-3744 • drlyle@live.com www.dixsonfarms.com

Tim, Peg, Emily & Kyle Brinkman D860 County Road 15 • Holgate, OH 43527 419-264-3312 • Tim Cell: 419-966-5587 email: mrailsimme@metalink.net

PO Box 127 Harrod, OH 45850 419-648-9196 (home) 419-648-9967 (office) 419-230-8675 (cell)

March 26, 2016 44th Annual Production Sale At the Ranch

Joe Mertz 785-456-9650 Bob Mertz 785-456-9201 Harold Mertz 785-456-9605 7160 Zeandale Road Manhattan, KS 66502

Annual Production Sale March 18, 2016

Simmental Angus SimAngusTM

www.rivercreekfarms.com

26th Annual Production Sale

Steve & Mary Gleason • Jake, Becky, Ben, Joe & Sam 12410 Blazingstar Rd • Maple Hill, KS 66507 Phone: 785-256-6461 • Steve: 785-640-8060 • Jake: 785-640-8062 www.Sunflowergenetics.com

Troy Jones & Randy Jones jonesshowcattle@hotmail.com • jonesshowcattle.com

ROCK CREEK RANCH

Jim & Jean Houck, 250 Road 392, Allen, KS 66833 • 620-443-5700 Jeff & Lori Houck, 3031 Road G, Americus, KS 66835 • 620-443-5751 Toll Free 866-687-4656 • www.houckrockcreekranch.com

PELTON SIMMENTAL/RED ANGUS Lynn & Gary Pelton 2029 370th Ave. Burdett, KS 67523 620-525-6632 lspelton@gbta.net • www.peltonsimangus.com To all our buyers, thank you for your patronage. ary Objective Is Satisfied Customers Our Prim

April 2015

SALE RESULTS continued

Bichler/Johnson “Quality not Quantity” Production Sale

Lassle Ranch Simmentals 22nd Annual Production Sale

February 12, 2015 • Linton, ND

February 12, 2015 • Glendive, MT

No. 61 4 28 13

Category Bulls Bred Cows Bred Heifers Open Heifers

106

Total Lots

Average $5,713 3,650 3,570 3,581 $4,808

Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar, Mobridge, SD Marketing Representatives: Alex Acheson, Kris Peterson, Kirby Goettsch and Scott Ressler. Representing ASA: Russ Danielson

High-Selling Lots: $17,000 – PB Yearling Bull, “BCLR Vegas B906,” s. by CDL Vegas 26X, sold to Hansen Simmental Ranch, Ryder. $15,000 – PB Open Yearling Heifer, “JSF Bentley B414,” s. by LFE BS Lewis 322U, sold to Hawkins Cattle and CBB Cattle Company, Lowry, MN. $14,000 – SimAngus™ Yearling Bull, “BCLR Vegas B113,” s. by CDI Vegas 26X, sold to Steve Bosch, Streeter. $13,000 – SimAngus Yearling Bull, “BCLR Authority B930,” s. by CDI Authority 77X, sold to Chase Trautmann, Robinson. $12,000 – PB Yearling Bull, “BCLR Authority T707,” s. by CDI Authority 77X, sold to Lewis Opp, Eureka, SD. $10,000 – SimAngus Yearling Bull, “BCLR Conquest B33,” s. by HXC Conquest 4405P, sold to Tom Rychman, Pollack, SD. $7,000 – PB Bred Heifer, “BCLR Miss Stubby A379,” s. by LFE BS Lewis 322U, sold to Matt Kline, Hurdsfield. $7,000 – PB Bred Heifer, “BCLR Miss Stubby A310,” s. by LFE BS Lewis 322U, sold to Kevin Bachmeier, Apple Valley, MN. Comments: Doug Bichler and Jeff Johnson offered a set of red and black bulls, bred cows and heifers to buyers during their 10th Annual Sale at Linton Livestock.

No. 117

Category Average SM and SimAngus™ Yearling Bulls $8389

Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs, MT Marketing Representatives: Jeff Thomas, John Goggins, Bill Pelton, Jared Wareham and Barry Ellis. Representing ASA: John Grande

High-Selling Lots: $51,000 – “LRS 213B,” s. by Hooks Yellowstone, sold to River Creek Farms, KS; and Genex CRI. $38,000 – “LRS 121B,” s. by GW Robust, sold to Begger’s Diamond V, MT. $26,000 – “LRS 107B,” s. by GW Robust, sold to Traxinger Simmentals, SD. $17,000 – “LRS 816B,” s. by GW Robust, sold to Kenner Simmentals, ND. $17,000 – “LRS 114B,” s. by Upgrade, sold to Quandt Brothers, Magill Farms and Travis Thompson, ND. Volume Buyers: Perhus Brothers, ND; Log Cabin Ranch, MT; Goss Brothers, MT; Haglof Ranch, MT; Emmons Ranch, MT; Griffin Ranch, MT; Fred Houzvicka, MT; and Jim Scharper, ND. Comments: Also selling was Lot 1, the Pick of the 2014 Heifers sold for $9,000.

Darin Buerkle & his son checking out the bulls.

A full house was on hand on sale day.

Brenda Beeson, Western Cattle Source, Crawford, NE.

Doug Bichler providing a customer insight on the sale offering

Brooke Johnson partnered with Hawkins Cattle to purchase a heifer.

TNT Simmentals’ 30th Annual “Genetic Explosion” Bull Sale February 13, 2015 • Almont, ND

Scott Ressler assisting ringside.

No. 12 14 14 20 6 4 13 8 6 2 3

Category PB SM Black ¾ Black SM ¼ AN ⅝ Black SM ⅜ AN ½ SM ½ AN ⅜ SM ⅝ AN ¼ SM ¾ AN PB Red SM ¾ SM ¼ Red AN ½ SM ½ Red Angus ⅜ SM ⅝ Red Angus ¼ SM ¾ Red Angus

Average $11,875 8,536 8,821 9,313 10,583 8,625 9,846 8,750 8,167 9,250 8,083

102

Total SM and SimInfluenced Lots

$9,407

Auctioneer: Marlin Kapp, Steele

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April 2015

Jud and Margie Flowers 12111 N. Bryan Road • Mission, TX 78573-7432

956-207-2087 email: judf@lonestarcitrus.com

“No Nonsense” Simbrah Cattle Simbrah, SimAngusTM HT, SimAngusTM & Simmental

FILEGONIA

Joe & Beth Mercer 327 CR 459 Lott, TX 76656 Cell: 956-802-6995 Home, Office: 254-984-2225 bethmercer1974@gmail.com www.filegoniacattle.com

CATTLE COMPANY

www.texassimmentalsimbrah.com www.breedingcattlepage.com/ INSimmAssoc/index.htm Sarah J. (Sally) Buxkemper

2617 CR 400 Ballinger, Texas 76821 325-442-4501 sbuxkemper32@gmail.com www.rxsimbrah.com

Heat Adapted Cattle Simbrah TM SimAngusTM TM SimAngusTM HT Simmental

DOUBLE M

Simmentals

RED & BLACK PUREBREDS

Mike & Sandy Scheu 903-962-6915 9208 FM 17 972-670-7467 cell Grand Saline, TX 75140 www.doublemsimmentals.com

Ford’s Double S Ranch

Trennepohl Family Farm

Tom & Sandy Ford, Owners Dustin Ford, Manager Red & Black Bulls, Heifers & Steers 18000 FM 112 • Thrall, TX 76578 (R) 512-856-2305 • (M) 512-856-2350

K NEZEK S IMMENTAL S IMBRAH R ANCH

Jeff: H 765-533-4644 Scott: C 765-620-0733 765-620-1700 5487 N 525 W • Middletown, IN 47356

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Red & Black Show Heifers, Bulls & Steers “The Power Source For Cutting Edge Black & Red Genetics” Brian Knezek 361-293-1590 (M) 2140 Morris Comm. Rd., Yoakum, TX 77995 knezek@gvec.net www.knezeksimmentalranch.com

PRAIRIE CATTLE CO. Your One Stop Source Breeding Stock and Show Pigs

Stan, Nancy and Clint Thayer • Lafayette, IN 765-538-2976 home • 765-586-4812 cell 765-413-6029 Clint cell • Email: stanthayer@tds.net

Mark, Jame, Anna & Peter Krieger PO Box 145 Universal, IN, 47884 www.kriegerfarms.com

812-239-5102, Mark mark@kriegerfarms.com 812-208-0956, Jame jame@kriegerfarms.com 269-470-7553, Anna 812-208-8224, Peter

Annual Sale First Sunday in October

www.coloradosimmental.com

Quality Red & Black Simmental

John & Barbara 812-546-5578 15633 E Jackson Rd. Hope, IN 47246

Dan, Jill, Luke & Chase 812-371-6881 Ben, Ashley, Gracie & Laynie 812-371-2926

www.washingtonsimmental.org

Angus • SimAngusTM • Simmental Mike & Paulette Forman Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-968-4800 • Bulls, Females & Show Prospects Available • visitors always welcome Jeff & Leah Meinders & Family 3687 N. Co. Rd. 500 E • Milan, IN 47031 812-498-2840 Home • chm.excavating@gmail.com Sean Alexander 812-621-7903

Robb & Debbie Forman Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-201-0775

Generations of Excellence Sale March 5, 2016

www.trinityfarms.info

April 2015

SALE RESULTS continued TNT Simmental Sale (Continued) Marketing Representatives: Kirby Goettsch; Farm & Ranch Guide; Kris Peterson; Cattle Business Weekly; Scott Ressler; ND Stockman; Logan Hoffmann; DVAuction, Steve Koester and Lyle Steinmetz. Representing ASA: Russ Danielson

High-Selling Lots:

$13,500 – Black Polled, 68.75 SM / 31.25 AN, “Herdmaster R105B,” s. by Beef King, sold to Brian Fritzler. $13,000 – Red Polled, 81.25 AR / 18.75 SM, “Herdmaster R943B,” s. by LSF Boxed Beef, sold to Linda Kula. $12,500 – Red Polled, 75 AR / 25 SM ,“Herdmaster 520B,” s. by Oly 554T, sold to Linda Kula. $12,000 – Black Polled, 87.5 AN / 12.5 SM, “Herdmaster 666B,” s. by S A V Brilliance, sold to John Childers.

$38,000 – Lot 44, Black ½ SM ½ AN, s. by w/C United 956Y, sold to Messer Beaver Creek Ranch, Richardton. $18,000 – Lot 100, Red ½ SM ½ AN, s. by TNT Bullet Proof X240, sold to Tradewind Ranch, Tioga. $17,500 – Lot 95, Red 5/8 SM 3/8 Red AN, s. by TNT Bootlegger Z268, sold to Hansen Simmental Ranch, Ryder; and Kunkel Simmentals, New Salem. $17,500 – Lot 31, Black 5/8 SM 3/8 AN, s. by Ellingson Legacy M229, sold to Allen Denzer, Conrad, MT. $16,500 – Lot 24, Black ¾ SM ¼ AN, s. by TN Tuition U238, sold to Eric Bentley, Lyndonville, NY. $16,000 – Lot 89, Red ¾ SM ¼ Red AN, s. by TNT Bootlegger Z268, sold to Todd and Brent Eslinger, Elgin. $16,000 – Lot 5, Black PB SM, s. by TNT Bootlegger Z268, sold to Terry Nielsen, St. Libory, NE.

Prospective Bull buyers bring along their Sweethearts as Berger’s Bull Sale heats up on a chilly Valentines Day.

Volume Buyers: Nielsen Farms, New England; Jeff Blees, Bismarck; Steve Fallgatter, Steele. Comments: Also selling was one Purebred Red Angus Bull for $12,000. More than 90% of the bulls sold to repeat customers.

With opening statements out of the way Berger’s Herdmasters Bull Sale is ready to begin.

Grass-Lunning’s Bulls-Eye Bonanza Sale February 14, 2015 • LeRoy, MN

Mark Messer was the successful bidder on the high-selling bull, Lot 44.

Kevin introduced his family at the sale.

TNT bulls were displayed inside their hoop barn.

No. 30 29 23 ½

Category SM& SimInfluenced Bulls SM & SimInfluenced Breds SM & SimInfluenced Opens

82 ½

SM & SimInfluenced Lots

Average $6,258 5,131 5,794 $5,800

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher, (EE); Kelly Schmidt, (EE); Dalton Lundy, KY; Chad Zehnder, MN; Amanda EberspacherHilbrands, EE Sales/Live Auctions, MN; Mike Sorenson, Livestock Plus, IA; Tom Rooney, AgriMedia, IA; Marty Ropp, AGR, IL; and Garrett Thomas, OK. Representing ASA: Bill Zimmerman

High-Selling Lots:

Berger’s Herdmasters SimAngus™ Bull Sale February 14, 2015 • North Platte, NE No. 155

Category Bulls

Average $7,871

Auctioneer: Shawn Madden, Torrington, WY Marketing Representatives: Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus; and Alan Sears, Western Ag Reporter. Representing ASA: Nathan Smith

High-Selling Lots: $15,000 – Red Polled, 75 AR / 25 SM, “Herdmaster 525B,” s. by Beckton Epic R397, sold to Dick Simmers.

$20,000 – 1/2 interest in Open Female, “GLS Red Delicious B143,” s. by GLS new Direction X184, sold to Volz Farms, Elmore. $15,750 – Open Female, “GLS Yanci B48,” s. by LLSF Uprising Z925, sold to Harker Simmental, Hope, IN. $15,000 – Herd Bull, “GLS Barbarian B05,” s. by WS A Step Up X27, sold to Kelly Bisel, Ames, OK. $11,000 – Herd Bull, “GLS Mr. Integrate B6,” s. by GLS Integrate Z3, sold to B2/U Stock, Lennox, SD. $11,000 – Herd Bull, “GLS Break Out B56,” s. by LLSF Uprising Z925, sold to Harker Simmental, Hope, IN. $11,000 – Bred Female, “GLS Ruby A40,” s. by GLS Yahoo Y106, bred to BLS new Direction X184, sold to Maple Leaf Holdings, Morehead, KY. $9,000 – Open Female, “GLS Josie B55,” s. by W/C Wide Track 694Y, sold to Jeff Hufford, Morris, MN. $9,000 – Open Female, “GLS Black Josie B140,” s. by W/C Wide Track 694Y, sold to Southern Cattle, Pearl, MS.

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Slate Farms &

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Female Select Sale/Herd Bull Select Sale Visitors Always Welcome

Steve Slate 4437 Highway 49 W • Vanleer, TN 37181 931-206-5026 slatefarms@att.net • www.slatefarms.com

www.northdakotasimmental.com Phone: (701) 384-6225

Terry Ellingson & Family

5065 125th Ave. NE • Dahlen, ND 58224 tellings@polarcomm.com • www.ellingsonsimmentals.com

www.illinoissimmental.com

Annual Production Sale, February 20, 2016

Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch Birthplace of the first Polled Black Simmental Bull Made in Montana Sale • February 6, 2016 Troy Wheeler, Cattle Manager: 406-949-1754 Don and Nancy Burnham • Gary Burnham 2515 Canyon Ferry Road • Helena, MT 59602 ASA No. 174 E-mail: burnhams@mt.net

KOCH CATTLE

Simmental, SimAngusTM, Angus

For Sale: Bulls, Heifers and Semen Available

Jeff, Shere, Shane, Taylor & Josh Koch PO Box 1247 • Big Timber, MT 59011 Cell:406.860.0659 Home:406.932.4091

Curtis Olafson 13043 84th St. NE Edinburg, ND 58227 701-993-8240 or 8450 Performance colafson@polarcomm.com Predictability www.bataolafson.com Personal Service

ENNE

Roger, Jeanette, & Erika Kenner

5606 57th St. NE Leeds, ND 58346 Phone 701-466-2800 Erika 406-581-1188 erika.kenner@gmail.com Fax 701-466-2769 www.kennersimmental.com

SIMMENTALS

Rincker Simmental “Emphasizing The Black, Polled, Good Ones” Curt, Pam, Cari and Brent Rincker Rt. 1, Box 195 • Shelbyville, IL 62565 217-774-5741 (H) • 217-871-5741 (C) email: crincker@lakeland.cc.il.us

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Owner: Jim Berry

Commercially Targeted Seedstock

Cattle Manager: Robbie Duis 815-858-4129 6502 Rt. 84 South Hanover, IL 61041 815-591-3731

www.wildberryfarms.net

Our Business Is Bulls

Bulls of The Big Sky Sale • February 15, 2016

Anthony Rhodes Larry and Suzy Rhodes 9350 Rte 108 Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-5200 rhodesangus@royell.org www.rhodesangus.com

” “BBAS RK OF

THE M ... ...QUALITY

SIMMENTAL CATTLE 6322 Highway 35 Adams, North Dakota 58210 Joe — 701-944-2732 jpbata@polarcomm.com

April 2015

SALE RESULTS continued Grass-Lunning’s Sale (Continued) Comments: Also selling were nine units of Sexed Heifer GLS New Direction X184 Semen at an average of $160 and 27 embryos at an average of $634.

Large crowd present from the local area and the U.S. and Canada.

ASA Field Rep, Russ Danielson provided a pre-sale address with Erika Kenner and auctioneer Roger Jacobs.

Capacity crowd.

Buyers previewing a pen of red bulls.

Dixie National Simmental Sale Sale staff hard at work.

Future Simmental breeder, Colin O’Neil, WI, attended the sale with his Grandpa.

February 15, 2015 • Jackson, MS No. 57

Category Total Lots

Average $3,641

Kenner Simmental Ranch 19th Annual Production Sale

Auctioneer: Jered Shipman, TX Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, LLC, KY Sale Staff: Shane Ryan, Steven Bell and Johnie Davis

February 14, 2015 • Leeds, ND

High-Selling Lots:

No. 111 65

Category Bulls Bred Heifers

176

Total Lots

Average $6,507 4,477 $5,757

Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs, Shepherd, MT Marketing Representative: Brian Bouchard, Jeff Thomas, Kris Peterson, Scott Ressler, Steve Koester, Vern Frye and Logan Hoffmann. Representing ASA: Russ Danielson

High-Selling Lots: $18,000 – Black SimAngus™ Bull, “KS Home Run B23,” s. by Ellingson Identity 9104, sold to Bichler Simmental, Linton. $16,000 – Red SimAngus Bull, “KS Bases Loaded B47,” s. by BCLR ShamWow W611, sold to Flittie Ranch, Hosmer, SD. $14,000 – Red PB bull, KS Full Press B954 sired by BCLR ShamWow W611 purchased by Larry Walford, Devils Lake, ND. $14,000 – Red PB Bull, “KS Triple Play B25,” s. by BCLR ShamWow W611, sold to G&D Simmental, Calvin. $13,000 – Black PB Bred Heifer, “KS Miss Heavy Duty A858,” s. by BAS Heavy Duty, bred to GW Substance, sold to Kline Simmental Ranch, Hurdsfield. $12,500 – Red SimAngus Bull, “KS Slugger B827,” s. by WS All In W111, sold to Travis Stuberg, Leeds. $12,000 – Black PB Bull, “KS Heavy Hitter B719,” s. by Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X, sold to Teter Farms, Beverly, WV. $12,000 – Black PB Bull, “KS Power Play B661,” s. by KS Embassy Z7512, sold to Kline Simmental Ranch, Hurdsfield. Volume Buyers: Dirk O’Conner, Plevna; Reimche Land & Cattle, Martin; Kline Simmental Ranch, Hurdsfield; Larry Haman, Towner; and Joe Bender, Lehr. Comments: The 19th annual Kenner sale moved to the ranch this year and was held in an impressive, newly constructed sales facility. A strong north wind and a minus 18 degree day did not hinder the activity.

April 2015

$15,000 – Bull, “STCC Jack Sparrow 4023,” s. by TLLC One Eyed Jack, cons. by Trennepohl Family Farm, sold to Fenton Farm, MS. $9,000 – Bred Female, “JCP Classic Charm P44A,” s. by BC Classic, bred to BSC All In, cons. by J&C Simmental, sold to Clear Water Simmentals, IN. $8,500 – Open Female, “HTP/BRAM Joyous B427,” s. by JF American Pride 0987X, cons. by Bramlet and HTP Simmentals, sold to Triple C Farm, TN. $8,250 – Bred Female, “C&H Lead On,” s. by SVF SS X607, bred to PVFS Ruby Madden 126Y, cons. by C&H Farm, sold to Hilltop Simmentals, SD. $6,300 – Pregnancy out of, “HTP SVF BT Sazerac,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade, cons. by Fenton Farms, LLC, sold to Bill Sloup, NE. $6,000 – Embryos out of, “Miss CCF Jestress,” s. by TLLC One Eyed Jack, cons. by Volunteer Simmentals, sold to Trennepohl Family Farm, IN. $5,900 – Bred Female, “Red Fox/Lyons Blackbird 321,” s. by Childs Masterpiece of 0107, bred to FCF Brilliance, cons. by PMCC, LLC, sold to Mark Tingle, MS. $5,800 – Bred Female, “BT Miss Beauty A143,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade, bred to GLS New Direction, cons. by Dillon Simmental and Tyler Diffey, sold to Bod Ark Ranch, LA. Comments: Cattle sold into 15 states including: AL, AR, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MO, MS, NE, OK, PA, SD, TN and TX.

The record-setting bull in the ring from Trennephol Farms, IN, was selected by Fenton Farms, MS.

David Dillon and Matt Kirsch both of MS, visit pre sale.

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SALE RESULTS continued Dixie National Sale (Continued)

Marketing Representatives: Kris Peterson, Cattle Business Weekly; Scott Ressler, ND Stockmen’s Assc; Kirby Goettsch, Farm and Ranch Guide; Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources, and Steve Koester Representing ASA: Mason Lautenschlager

High-Selling Lots: The MS juniors offered a print that was first selected by Circle M Farms and generously donated back to resell and was taken home by Fenton Farms, MS.

Bulls of the Big Sky Bull Sale February 16, 2015 • Billings, MT No. 160

Category Bulls

Average $5,201

Auctioneer: Ty Thompson, Vaughn, MT Sale Manager: Allied Genetic Resources, Normal, IL Marketing Representatives: Jeff Thomas, John Goggins, Jerry Gliko, Andy Rest, Marty Ropp, and Garrett Thomas Representing ASA: John Grande

HIgh-Selling Lots: $21,000 – Lot 1, Red PB, s. by Mr. Ishee Superstout, cons. by Little Bitterroot Ranch, sold to Crosshair Simmental, Dawson, ND. $11,000 – Lot 44, Black PB, s. by Koch LC Monte, cons. by Koch Cattle, sold to Lassle Ranch Simmentals, Glendive. $10,500 – Lot 85, Half-blood SimAngus, s. by W/C United, cons. by Koch Cattle, sold to LIttle Shasta Ranch, Montague, CA. $9,000 – Lot 6, Black PB, s. by Upgrade, cons. by Little Bitterroot Ranch, sold to Warren and Deb Adams, Sheridan, WY. $9,000 – Lot 132, Black Half-blood SimAngus, s. by Connealy Thunder, cons. by Rymo Cattle Co., sold to Donna Blatter, Ryegate. $9,000 – Lot 88, Red, 3/4 Blood, s. by Beef King, cons. by Miller Simmental, sold to George Stoltz, Valier. Volume Buyers: Ron Gilliland, Davis, CA; and Voldseth Bonanza Ranch, Martinsdale.

$14,000 – Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled, ¾ SM ¼ AN Bull, “MLC Mr. Tanker B383,” s. by TNT Tanker U263, cons. by Mandan Lake Creek Ranch, Center; sold to Daniel Staigle, Center. $14,000 – Black, Homozygous Polled, PB Bull, “HSR Zest B775,” s. by Hook’s Zest 36Z, cons. by Hansen Simmental Ranch, Ryder; sold to Kunkel Simmentals, New Salem. $14,000 – Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled, PB Bull, “MLC Mr. Justice B326,” s. by MLC Mr. Justice W744, cons. by Mandan Lake Creek Ranch, Center; sold to Dick Hach, McLaughlin, SD. $12,000 – Red, Homozygous Polled, PB Bull, “MLC Mr. Red ZoneB372,” s. by IPU Red Zone 82Y, cons. by Mandan Lake Creek Ranch, Center; sold to Wayne Mittleider, Tappen. $12,000 – Red, Polled, PB Bull, “HSR Glacier B625,” s. by DKSR Glacier Z563, cons. by Hansen Simmental Ranch, Ryder; sold to Richard Hoffart, Rugby. $8,500 – Red, Polled, PB Bred Heifer, “MLC Ms. Red Skin A883,” s. by IPU Red Skin 105X, cons. by Mandan Lake Creek Ranch, Center; sold to Henke Simmental, New Salem. $5,500 – Red, Polled, PB Bred Heifer, “MLC Ms. Rushmore A618,” s. by Traxs Rushmore X103, cons. by Mandan Lake Creed Ranch, Center; sold to Steve Hoffart, Knox. Volume buyers: Melin Grain Farms LLP, Kenmare; and Adams Ranch Simmental, Sheridan, WY.

Dusty Kunkel, Kunkel Simmentals, purchased a high-selling bull.

Wade Staigle and Kevin Hansen welcome their customers before the sale.

Icy roads didn’t stop this bunch of cattlemen from obtaining Dakota Xpress genetics

Dale Miller visits with buyers.

Maureen Mai greeted visitors to the yards.

Dakota Xpress SimGenetics Sale February 20, 2015 • Mandan, ND No. 113 50

Category Yearling Bulls Bred Heifers

163

Total Lots

Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell, OK

Average $5,577 3,767 $5,022

Ellingson Simmental’s 15th Anniversary “Expect Excellence” Production Sale February 21, 2015 • Rugby, ND No. 69 7 24

Category Bulls Bred Heifers Open Heifers

100

Total Lots

Average $5,909 3,321 2,858 $4,996

Auctioneer: Roger Jacobs, Shepherd, MT Marketing Representatives: Jeff Thomas, The Prairie Star; Kris Peterson, Cattle Business Weekly; Steve Koester, Farm & Ranch Guide. Representing ASA: Russ Danielson

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SALE RESULTS continued High-Selling Lots:

High-Selling Lots:

$12,500 – PB Black Bull, “Ellingson Stubby B463,” s. by BS Lewis 322U, sold to Curt Plamp, Stickney, SD. $12,500 – PB Red Bull, “Ellingson Apex B496,” s. by Ellingson Summit Y149, sold to Travis Goings, Batesl, SD. $12,000 – PB Black Bull, “Ellingson Excel B468,” s. by Ellingson Legacy M229, sold to James Neumiller, Sykeston. $11,500 – PB Black Bull, “Ellingson Exclusive B416,” s. by LFE Lewis 322U, sold to Zach Teter, Beverly, WV. $11,000 – PB Black Bull, “Ellingson Dazzle B4004,” s. by Wheatland Bull 680S, sold to Robert Ellingson, Britton, SD. $10,500 – PB Black Bull, “Ellingson Black Mac B446,” s. by Wheatland Bull 680S sold to Rex Nelson, Batesl, SD. $10,500 – PB Black Bull, “Ellingson Load Up B4002,” s. by Remington Lock N Load 54U, sold to Paul Rydeen, Clearbrook, MN. $10,500 – PB Black Bull, “Ellingson Superstar B478,” s. by Ellingson Dominator W905, sold to Curt Plamp, Stickney, SD.

$24,000 – SM Bull, “Kappes Pendleton B6,” s. by Remington Lock N Load 54U, sold to Rocky Knoll Cattle, Highmore. $20,500 – SM Bull, “Kappes Mile High B11,” s. by Remington Lock N Load 54U, sold to Gonsior Simmental, Fullerton, NE. $12,000 – SimAngus™ Bull, “Kappes Main Event B1,” s. by Barstow Cash, sold to VJT Ranch, Oakes, ND. $9,500 – SM Bull, “Kappes Gravity B90,” s. by OLF Thor X54, sold to Dakota Simmental, Colome. $9,500 – SM Bull, “Kappes Vidar B36,” s. by OLF Thor X54, sold to Fischer Simmentals, Scotland. $9,500 – SimAngus, “Kappes Cash B24,” s. by Barstow Cash, sold to Thorpe Ranch, Forbes. $9,500 – SimAngus Bull, “Kappes Raptor B224,” s. by W/C Store N Go 562Z, sold to Brian Jacobsen, Cheyenne, WY. $9,500 – SimAngus Bull, “Kappes Brick House B92,” s. by TNT Brick House Z264, sold to Leo Vilhauer, Leola.

Volume Buyers: Curt Plamp, Stickney, SD; Rex Nelson, Batesl, SD; James Nuemiller, Sykeston, ND. Comments: Ellingson Simmentals along with guest consignors Strommen Simmental, McDonald Farm & Simmental featured a set of high performance bulls, bred heifers open heifers in their 15th Anniversary Production Sale in Rugby, ND.

Comments: Also selling were 16 PB Angus Bulls at an average of $4,516.

Terry Ellingson visiting with buyers pre-sale.

A large crowd gathered at Aberdeen Livestock for the annual Kappes Simmental sale.

Bruce Kappes, Kappes Simmentals, welcomes the crowd and gives comments before the sale.

Cody Baloun, Rocky Knoll Cattle, Highmore, SD, purchased the top-selling bull.

Fletcher Hennessy, Berthold, ND, made to trip down with his father Jay to purchase some top bred heifers.

Full house in Rugby Livestock Auction.

Auction block with auctioneer, Roger Jacobs.

Kappes Simmental’s 28th Annual Production Sale February 21, 2015 • Aberdeen, SD No. 31 43 34

Category Average PB SM Bulls $6,581 Percentage SM Bulls 5,634 SM and SimInfluenced Females 4,606

108

SM and SimInfluenced Lots

$5,582

Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell, OK Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE); Kelly Schmidt (EE); Dustin Carter, SD; BJ Hansen, SD; Donnie Leddy, Cattle Business Weekly, SD; Scott Dirk, TriState Neighbor, SD; Justin & Nicole Dikoff, DVAuction, SD; Austin Dockter, SD Representing ASA: Colton Buus

Mid-America Sale February 21, 2015 • Springfield, IL No. 45

Category Total Lots

Average $4,256

Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman, IL Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, LLC, KY Sale Staff: Shane Ryan, Chris Smith and Roger Holstrom Sale Chairman: Jim Stoutenborough

High-Selling Lots: $11,900 – Open Female, “JPLF Miss Standout B403,” s. by FBF1 Combustible, cons. by Jackson Lashmet Farms, sold to David Dillon/ Tyler Diffey, MS. $9,250 – Open Female, “HPF Cream Soda B334,” s. by LLSF Uprising, cons. by Hudson Pines Farm, sold to Beshears Simmentals, IN. $9,000 – Open Female, “B3C JLO’s Reba B3,” s. by TLLC One Eyed Jack, cons. by Blue Chip Cattle, sold to Trennepohl Farms, IN. $7,600 – Open Female, “CNS-HFS Jessie 401B,” s. by LLSF Uprising, cons. by Schick Cattle Co., sold to Four Winds Cattle, IL.

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SALE RESULTS continued Mid-America Sale (Continued) $7,500 – Open Female, “Moore Serenity 93B,” s. by Dameron First Class, cons. by Moore Land and Cattle, sold to Trennepohl Farms, IN. $7,200 – Open Female, “Ms. BFC Alley 7B1901409,” s. by FBF1 Combustible, cons. by Jeff Boitnott Family Cattle, sold to Jeff Miller, IL. $6,900 – Bull, “FBSC Stock Broker 02B,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, cons. by Fairow Brothers/Frost Farms, Roger Ruppel, IL. $6,200 – Open Female, “Bramlet-HFS Lucy B415,” s. by JF Milestone, cons. by Bramlet Simmentals, sold to Edwards Cattle Co., IL. Comments: Cattle sold into seven states including: IL, IN, KY, MO, MS, PA and VA.

Leonard Miller welcoming the crowd.

The sale block at the Sandy Acres sale.

Trauernicht Simmentals 40th Annual Production Bull Sale February 22, 2015 • Beatrice, NE No. 80

Ring men Chris Smith and Shane Ryan prepare for the start of the sale.

Despite the weather the crowd was eager for the start of the sale.

Sandy Acres Simmentals’ Bull Sale February 21, 2015 • Creighton, NE No. 45

Category Bulls

Average $4,950

Auctioneer: Keith Saathoff, Creighton Marketing Representative: Jason Hansen, Livestock Plus Representing ASA: Dr. Michael Dikeman

High-Selling Lots: $8,500 – Lot 20, Red PB, s. by WS Beef King W107 sold to Dan Gadeken, NE. $8,300 – Lot 49, Black PB, s. by SVS King Pin YU09, sold to Landon Cason, IA. $8,000 – Lot 25, Black PB, s. by WS Beef King W107, sold to 3C Christiansen Ranch, SD. $7,750 – Lot 21,Black PB, s. by SVS King Pin YU09, sold to Two Bar Ranch, NE. $7,000 – Lot 1, Black PB, s. by SVS King Pin YU09, sold to Two Bar Ranch, NE. $6,750 – Lot 34, Black PB, s. by WS Beef King W107, sold to Todd Timmerman, NE. $6,750 – Lot 31, Black PB, s. by GCF/SAS Cardinal Y13, s. by Charlie Allemang, NE.

Category SM and SimAngus Bulls

Average $5,658

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher, (EE); Kelly Schmidt, (EE); Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus, NE; Chris Beulter, Lee AgriMedia, NE; and Dennis Henrichs, NE; Representing ASA: Nathan Smith

High-Selling Lots: $11,000 – “JZ Mr. Black Diamond 04B,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676, cons. by State Line Farm Simmentals, sold to Julie Saathoff, Sterling. $9,250 – “LHT Mr. Mo Better 138B,” s. by SVF/NJC Mo Better M217, sold to Brady Stindt, Belleville, KS. $9,000 – “Mr. Top Grade 17B,” s. by MCM Top Grade 018X, sold to H1 Cattle Company, Frankfort, KS $8,250 – “72 Mr. Widetrack 274A,” s. by W/C Wide Track 694Y, sold to H1 Cattle Company, Frankfort, KS. $8,000 – “LHT MR. Upgrade 26B,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676, sold to George & Jeff Stohs, Hanover, KS $8,000 – “LHT Mr. Beef King 53B,” s. by WS Beef King W107, sold to Ryan & Amy Ruether, Staplehurst. $8,000 – “LHT Mr. Top Grade 101B,” s. by MCM Top Grade 018X, sold to Steve Huis, Sterling. $8,000 – “LHT Mr. Upgrade 126B,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8786, sold to Terry & Julie Reetz, Crete. $8,000 – “LHT Mr. Upgrade 255A,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8786, sold to Larry Delabar, Beatrice. $8,000 – “LHT Mr. Beef King 186A,” s. by WS Beef King 186A, sold to Jake Stowell, Frankfort, KS.

Volume Buyers: Landon Cason, IA; Two Bar Ranch, NE; and Smith Brothers, NE.

Sale host, Leonard Miller with Landon Cason, who purchased the 2nd highselling lot and was a volume buyer.

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Location of Sandy Acres bull sale.

Beatrice 77 Livestock hosts a full house even after rescheduling due to mother nature.

The next Generation of Trauernicht’s present Loren and Maxine Trauernicht with a decorative windmill in honor of 40 yrs in business.

Don Siske long-time Trauernicht customer discussed breed progression from the 1st to 40th sale with Nathan Smith.

Sunset View Farms Bull Sale February 28, 2015 • Auburn, KY No. 47

Category Bulls

Average $3,450

Auctioneer: Jered Shipman, TX Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, LLC, KY Sale Staff: Tommy Carper and Tim Dietrich

High-Selling Lots: $7,750 – “LFI United Star,” s. by W/C United, cons. by Loschen Farms, sold to Hillary Helton, TN. $5,800 – “VSF Bet On It 2002Z,” s. by Dikemans Sure Bet, cons. by Loschen Farms/Clear Water Simmentals, sold to Steven Helton, TN. $5,250 – “CLRWTR Duracell A026,” s. by HTP/SVF Duracell, cons. by Clear Water Simmentals, sold to Able Acres, IN. $5,000 – “AMS Scallion,” s. by Triple C Singletary, cons. by Clear Water Simmentals & Amanda Simms, sold to Terry Oliver, OK $4,800 – “LFI Tracker,” s. by W/C Wide Track, cons. by Loschen Farms, sold to Glenn Wright, TN. $4,500 – “SVF/HTP Lookin Forward,” s. by LMF Movin Forward, cons. by HTP Simmentals & Sunset View Farms, sold to Bramlet Simmentals, IL. $4,300 – “SVF Blaze of Glory,” s. by HTP SVF In Dew Time, cons. by Sunset View Farms, sold to Daniel Roberts, KY. $4,200 – “SVF B709,” s. by LMF Movin Forward, cons. by Sunset View Farms, sold to Walker Family Simmentals, AL.

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Comments: Bulls sold to 7 states including: AL, IL, IN, KY, NE, OK, and TN.

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Simmental Cumulative Sale Averages 1981- 85 (393 Sales)

Category Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Females Totals

Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Females Totals

Head

Ave

98,094 24,144 14,496 30,793 46,373

$2,669 1,876 1,972 2,044 1,810

213,990

$2,254

Over 34 years, these figures cover 213,990 head sold at an average of $2,254.

1987 (28 Sales)

1988 (33 Sales)

1989 (77 Sales)

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

7,147 3,600 3,079 2,888 4,886

$1,649 1,399 1,698 1,578 1,261

512 177 183 171 184

$1,281 1,629 1,707 1,274 1,718

877 269 187 150 260

$1,978 1,581 1,877 1,231 1,395

866 706 146 264 159

$1,416 1,556 1,859 1,438 1,420

2,437 1,077 409 792 1,104

$1,671 1,164 1,564 1,401 1,564

21,600

$1,517

1,227

$1,459

1,743

$1,755

2,141

$1,495

5,819

$1,513

1993 (93 Sales)

1994 (127 Sales)

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

4,230 1,807 1,076 1,240 2,006

$1,965 1,958 2,181 1,818 1,663

3,922 1,650 908 1,248 2,037

$1,969 1,789 2,094 1,800 1,706

3,375 1,202 920 962 1,391

$2,064 1,628 1,802 1,570 1,590

3,875 905 790 1,006 1,515

$2,078 1,634 1,829 1,645 1,626

3,097 941 552 1,500 1,918

$1,809 1,433 1,343 1,503 1,541

10,359

$1,911

9,765

$1,874

7,850

$1,822

8,091

$1,866

8,008

$1,611

1996 (100 Sales)

Category

Head

1990-91(133 Sales)

Category

1986 (27 Sales)

34-Year Totals 1981-2014 (3,117 Sales)

1992 (146 Sales)

1997 (121 Sales)

1998 (107 Sales)

1999 (130 Sales)

1995 (121 Sales)

2000 (128 Sales)

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Females

2,724 745 497 822 1,567

$1,757 1,341 1,399 1,473 1,467

3,126 638 1,162 1,208 2,340

$1,802 1,352 1,641 1,314 1,381

3,263 669 678 1,017 1,698

$1,669 1,432 1,429 1,546 1,400

3,919 1,033 414 1,175 2,289

$1,761 1,509 1,433 1,484 1,524

3,916 830 570 1,248 2,866

$1,921 1,625 2,134 1,622 1,408

Totals

6,264

$1,575

8,384

$1,558

7,325

$1,550

8,846

$1,618

9,430

$1,712

2001 (129 Sales)

Category

Head

2002 (132 Sales)

2003 (110 Sales)

2004 (111 Sales)

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

2005 (120 Sales)

Head

Ave

Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Females

3,862 964 606 1,437 2,315

$1,989 1,662 2,218 1,728 1,497

4,447 758 630 1,312 2,148

$2,024 1,785 1,641 1,832 1,623

3,105 787 855 1,251 1,846

$2,093 1,688 2,272 1,721 1,688

3,353 633 407 1,063 2,035

$2,338 1,956 2,423 2,075 1,799

4,137 655 213 1,469 1,816

$2,493 2,117 3,233 2,206 2,150

Totals

9,004

$1,841

9,268

$1,860

7,844

$1,917

7,491

$2,126

8,290

$2,356

2006 (123 Sales)

2007 (94 Sales)

2008 (92 Sales)

2009 (75 Sales)

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Head

Ave

Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Females

5,187 399 327 1,142 1,760

$2,638 2,269 2,099 2,057 2,179

3,638 509 138 1,043 1,340

$2,549 1,943 2,352 2,303 2,137

4,214 614 220 1,045 1,335

$2,807 2,183 1,806 1,880 2,271

2,809 545 188 806 1,203

$2,760 1,941 2,144 2,116 2,262

2,620 310 175 897 1,203

$2,882 2,447 2,027 2,083 2,229

Totals

8,815

$2,434

6,668

$2,378

7,428

$2,501

5,551

$2,457

5,205

$2,538

Category

2011 (90 Sales) Head Ave

2012 (82 Sales) Head Ave

2013 (106 Sales) Head Ave

2014 (116 Sales) Head Ave

Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Females

3,893 457 102 765 1,161

$3,665 2,959 2,371 2,763 2,821

4,120 325 204 950 1,224

$4,351 3,334 3,613 3,399 3,036

4,908 807 368 1,587 1,636

$4,355 3,525 3,284 3,042 3,102

6,365 870 202 1,543 1,351

$4,737 3,139 4,073 3,701 3,425

Totals

6,378

$3,332

6,824

$3,912

9,306

$3,529

10,421

$4,256

Category

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2010 (84 Sales)

These figures Head Ave enable cattlemen to trace the prices paid for Siminfluenced cattle over more than three decades.

THE CIRCUIT ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Simmental/ Simbrah Superbowl XXIII Date: February 18, 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Judges: Cliff Orley, Lebanon, PA (Cattle) Kyle and Heidi Pope, Weimar (Showmanship)

Simmental Females Purebred

Percentage

12-13 Year Old Division Zachary Mills (1st) Madison Culpepper (2nd) 14 Year-Old Division Tyler Denny (1st) Calley McGinley (2nd) Reserve Grand Champion and Senior Champion Exh. by McClaine Pawelek, s. by Mr. Tradition, sponsored by Baring Cattle Co.

Reserve Calf Champion Exh. by Strone Sulak, s. by SWC HOC Brooklyn B25, sponsored by Hidden Oaks.

Reserve Junior Champion Exh. by Jenna Hein, s. by ZKCC Chopper 844U, sponsored by Knezek Simmental Simbrah Ranch.

Grand Champion and Senior Champion Exh. by Aubree Blissard, s. by Houston X01, sponsored by Elmore Cattle Services.

Grand Champion Exh. by Payton Meuth, s. by Hagan Smith Hazard 51X, sponsored Hagan Cattle.

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17 Year Old Division McClaine Pawelek (1st) Hannah Derouen (2nd) 18 Year-Old Division Dalton Russell (1st) Sydney Paul (2nd)

Reserve Senior Champion Exh. by Payton Mueth, s. by Hagan Shamoo, sponsored by Hagan Cattle Co.

Showmanship

16 Year-Old Divison Caryle Rodenbeck (1st) Josh Evans (2nd)

Overall Grand Champion Showman Kendall Smidovec Overall Reserve Grand Champion Showman Tyler Denny

Simbrah Females

Grand Champion and Junior Calf Champion Exh. by Carlye Rodenbeck, s. by Smith Satisfies, sponsored by Smith Genetics.

Sponsors, each of whom provided $1,000 were: 6G Ranch, Baring Cattle Company, BETN Ranch, Burch Farms, Circle M Farms, Culpepper Show Cattle, Diamond RF Farms, Elmore Cattle Services, E-Z Simmental, Foster Brothers, Freasier Ranch, Hagan Cattle Company, Hallak Ranch, Hein Cattle Company, Hidden Oaks Cattle, Hooper Simmental, JV Cattle Company, Knezek Simmental Simbrah Ranch, La Escoba Cattle Company, La Hacienda Hinojosa, La Muñeca Cattle, La Negra Cattle Company, La Morra Ranch, La Reina, LPJ Ranch, McCrary Farms, Neumann Farms, Nieschweitz 7n Ranch, Pine Ridge Ranch, Rafter M Cattle Company, Reavis Farms, Inc, RGV Cattle Company, Seale Show Cattle, Smith Farms / Diamond C Ranch, Smith Genetics, Southern Jewel Cattle Company, Southwestern Farms, SXL Simmentals, Triple J/Carpenter Ranch, Turkey Creek Cattle Company and Walters Livestock.

Sponsors

Reserve Junior Calf Champion Exh. by Chloe Novak, s. by SFI Real Deal, sponsored by Smith Genetics.

Reserve Senior Calf Champion Exh. by Josh Evans, s. by 6G/LMC Pappadeaux, sponsored by LaMuñeca Cattle.

Reserve Junior Champion Exh. by Hannah Derouen, s. by Mr. Strack, sponsored by JV Cattle Co.

15 Year-Old Divison Kendall Smidovec (1st) Payton Meuth (2nd)

8-9 Year-Old Division Aubree Blissard (1st) Peyton Moore (2nd)

Senior Calf Champion Exh. by Samantha Nichols, s. by Hagan Smith Hazard 51X, sponsored Hagan Cattle.

Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Senior Champion Exh. by Dalton Russell, s. by STF Dominance T171, sponsored by Circle M Farms.

Reserve Grand Champion and Junior Champion Exh. by Olivia Vela, s. by LMC LF Bosco, sponsored by RGV Cattle.

Senior Champion Exh. by Sophia Palmore, s. by NF Smith Sargeant, sponsored by Reavis/ Southwestern Farms/Smith.

Calf Champion Exh. Kaily Critendon, s. by JF Milestone 999W, sponsored by Southern Jewels Cattle Co.

Junior Champion Exh. by Waylon Hinze, s. by ZKCC Chopper 844U, sponsored by Knezek Simmental Simbrah Ranch.

10-11 Year-Old Division Lorelai Hill (1st) Robert Stavinoha (2nd)

Note: At the conclusion, over $45,000 had been awarded in prize monies, awards and scholarships between the showmanship, Simmental, Percentage Simbrah and Simbrah divisions. Forty-two exhibitors received $250 scholarships. This was the 23rd consecutive SuperBowl and to date over $650,000 in premiums and awards have been distributed to Simmental and Simbrah youth exhibitors, the largest payout yet. The show, which is executed by volunteers, is independently sponsored by Simmental and Simbrah breeders, was founded by Tim Smith, Carlos Guerra and Billy Wentz. The grand champion of the Simmental and Simbrah shows received $1,500 and the reserve champions $1,000. The champion Percentage Simbrah received $500 and the reserve champion $250. Money was also paid at the division and class level, along with belt buckles. In showmanship,the two overall showmen received $1,500 and $1,000 respectively and showmanship paid ten places for a total of $625, in each of the eight age divisions. The top two in each division also received buckles. For more information on the event click on www.simmental-simbrahsuperbowl.com. Also sponsorships for the 2016 event are now being accepted and posted to the website. Contact Tim Smith, 512-587-7896 or Carlos Guerra 956-383-7566 for details

Showmanship Winners The champion and reserve champion showmen of each age divisions competed for the overall grand and reserve showman titles. (L to R) Aubree Blissard, Peyton Moore, Loralei Hill, Robert Stavinoha III, Zach Mills, Madison Culpepper, Tyler Denny, Calley McGinley, judges Kyle and Heidi Poppe, Kendall Smidovek, Payton Meuth, Carlye Rodenbeck, Josh Evans, McClaine Pawelek, Hannah Derouen, Dalton Russell and Sydney Paul. Also pictured on the back left is Carlos Guerra, a sponsor and one of the events coordinators. Smidovek and Denny were the overall winners. â—†

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NEW MEMBERS ALABAMA

FLORIDA

INDIANA

Burchâ€™s Farm

Open Range Ranch

Tfields Bros Cattle Co

10750 Hwy 188 Grand Bay, AL 36541

16583 NW 178th Ave Alachua, FL 32615

3647 Litchfield Ln West Lafayette, IN 47906

Harwell Show Cattle

ARKANSAS

15415 Rock Ridge Rd Polk City, FL 33868

Coyote Creek Farms

IOWA

Woody Moore 1852 Barren River Rd Morgantown, KY 42261

MINNESOTA Bradley C Bergan

Mark Finch

11008 765th Ave Le Roy, MN 55951

Doc Tech Simmentals

20750 Keith Pearson Rd Siloam Springs, AR 72761

IDAHO

28776 520th Ave Kelley, IA 50134

Jerry Reid Farm

Elkflat Farm

B&L Simmentals

1740 Pleasantview Circle SE Willmar, MN 56201

15754 Lakeshore Dr Caldwell, ID 83607

3775 Sigourney Ave Lohrville, IA 51453

Von Rueden Farms

18857 W Hwy 12 Gentry, AR 72734

CALIFORNIA

ILLINOIS

Wind Tunnel Embryonics

William L Hessman Jr

11756 Tioga Ct Jurupa Valley, CA 91752

1119 110th St Joy, IL 61260

Seth Blackford

COLORADO

4429 E 3300 N Rd Potomac, IL 61865

Jaden D or Mark A Valko

John Kuelper

823 Clay St Wray, CO 80758

Nelson Cueliar 655 S Quail St Lakewood, CO 80226

Christian Feller PO Box 105 Collbran, CO 81624

2818 Knox Rd 100E Rio, IL 61472

Debra K Pearce PO Box 252 Galatia, IL 62935

Richardson Farms 15618 E Davis Rd Opdyke, IL 62872

Ronald Shivers

18667 Von Rd Hinckley, MN 55037

5867 NE 64th St Altoona, IA 50009

Circle B Cattle Company

Linn Haven Farms 422 W South St Lisbon, IA 52253

Ethan Wedeking 33218 130th St Plainfield, IA 50666

Nathan Upah 3175 Hwy E-36 Clutier, IA 52217

A Plus Simmentals 2620 Jewell Ave Oto, IA 51044

Beeler Cattle Company PO Box 54 Truro, IA 50257

C Janssen-J Ives-C Krischel

17305 510th St Clearbrook, MN 56634

MISSOURI Schupback Farms LLC 29203 Hwy UU Keytesville, MO 65261

Marx Cattle 17970 S Ridgely Rd Smithville, MO 64089

Bigk Cattle 16760 Finch Rd Lebanon, MO 65536

Scott Cooper 1361 Cr 314 Glasgow, MO 65254

46768 200th Ave Havelock, IA 50546

Christina & Ashlea Pennington

Meinders Stock Farms

30384 Kangaroo St Atlanta, MO 63530

3605 230th Ave Buffalo Center, IA 50424

Joseph Becker 614 6th Ave Charles City, IA 50616

Schneider Bros PO Box 152 Riverside, IA 52327

Don Garnett 11764A NW St Rt Y Amsterdam, MO 64723

Sycamore Creek 4902 Cochero Ct Columbia, MO 65203

Amana Beef

NEBRASKA

PO Box 189 Amana, IA 52203

Bauer Farms 71330 559th Ave Fairbury, NE 68352

KANSAS Larry Breuel

NEW HAMPSHIRE

4966 W 1475 Rd Centerville, KS 66014

James Wojtusik 127 Catamount Rd Northwood, NH 3261

KENTUCKY Taylor Cattle Farm

NEW YORK

7980 Hanna Rd Crestwood, KY 40014

Patrick Woodworth

R&D Farms 361 Draper Rd Franklin, KY 42134

Watts Family Farms 924 KY Hwy 698 Stanford, KY 40484

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2136 Swett Road Lyndonville, NY 14098

Benjamin Flansburg 5451 Burns Rd Medina, NY 14103

M&M Cattle Company 4968 St Hwy 51 West Burlington, NY 13482

NORTH CAROLINA

PENNSYLVANIA

TENNESSEE

VERMONT

Guy Brother Farms

Beidel Simmentals Farm

Becky Arbella

2062 Iron Duff Rd Waynesville, NC 28785

905 Paper Mill Rd Chambersburg, PA 17202

Middle Tennessee State University

M Scott Beltz

OHIO

1016 Gravel Hill Rd Palmyra, PA 17078

Drummond Farms

PO Box 5 Murfreesboro, TN 37132

TEXAS

2825 Cedar Mills Rd Blue Creek, OH 45616

SOUTH CAROLINA

Paul Imwalle

Lester Newton

01358 State Route 219 Saint Marys, OH 45885

330 Baker Mill Lake Lane Gaston, SC 29053

Bumgardner Farms

Todd Hunter

10515 Shorey Road South Vienna, OH 45369

851 McElrath Rd Woodruff, SC 29388

MJV Ranch

SOUTH DAKOTA

La Reina Ranch

Bent Grass Simmentals 3539 Eden Road Georgetown, OH 45121

Lucy Brown 4100 Co Rd 290 Wellington, TX 79095

Quentin Moore 6607 Fm 1288 South Bellevue, TX 76228 11242 N Trosper Rd Mission, TX 78573

PO Box 115 East Dover, VT 5341

VIRGINIA Clint & Aimee Lyle 126 Emmanuel Church Rd Mt Solon, VA 22843

Spring Hill Farm 4803 Snapps Creek Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Edenhurst Farm 4481 Carrington Rd Markham, VA 22643

WISCONSIN

Bsk Simmental

2001 Jordan Rd Poolville, TX 76487

OREGON

20026 387th Ave Wolsey, SD 57384

Bradley Bilbo

George Sandberg

Lovejoy Cattle

5940 Moss Lane Orange, TX 77632

5415 Sunshine Rd Roseburg, OR 97470

28453 296th Ave Winner, SD 57580

HDZ Cattle Co

Beau and Lindy Cruise

Tekrony Brothers

43863 Burnt Ranch Rd Mitchell, OR 97750

47840 180th St Clear Lake, SD 57226

WYOMING

Monty Larson Ranch

Hirchell Leclair

17103 Little Cypress Dr Cypress, TX 77429

25665 326th Ave Hamill, SD 57534

133 Bulls average $5,790 28 heifers average $2,807

Paul Schweiger 18153 Spangler Ridge Rd Hillsboro, WI 54634

Bleeding Hearts Cattle Co. 1462 State Rd 19 Marshall, WI 53559

7528 Hwy 287 Lander, WY 82520

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High-Selling Lots $25,000 1/2 interest – Lot 24, HPF Rockstar B332, Top Hat Farms/Cold Smoke Cattle $24,000 – Lot 80, HPF Wide Track B307, Willers Mitten Brand, NE. $18,000 – Lot 76, HPF Fast Track A371, Bornemann Simmentals, MO. $15,500 – Lot 35, HPF Shock Force B052, John Lee, CO.

Auctioneer: Ty Thompson Sale Manager: Cotton & Associates

$15,000 – Lot 84, HPF/Borne Uno Mas B031, Willers Mitten Brand, NE. $13,000 – Lot 41, HPHR First Ascent A732, Sanders Ranch, KS. $13,000 – Lot 127, HPF Heza Image B007, Justin Heaton, WA. $12,500 – Lot 125, HPF Make it Rain B012, Justin Heaton, WA.

Hudson Pines-Hayes Ranch 934 Flathead Pass Road Wilsall, MT 59086

$10,500 – Lot 2, HPF Milestone A379, Steve Stoddard, MT. $10,500 – Lot 22, HPF Milestone B034, Steve Stoddard, MT. $10,500 – Lot 58, HPF Uproar A085, Beau Cruise, OR. $10,500 – Lot 86, HPF/Angelich No Mas 214B, Steve Stoddard, MT.

April 2015

ASA FEE SCHEDULE DNA Services DNA SNP (PV, ET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45

Tibial Hemimelia (TH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

HD and SNP (PV, AI Sire, Donor Dam) . . . . . . . . . . . . $90

Pulmonary Hypoplasia W/Anasarca (PHA) . . . . . . . . . $25

Horned/Polled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50

Osteopetrosis (OS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

Coat Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20

Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

PMel (Diluter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20

Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

Contact ASA For Testing Kit

FALL 2015 THE Enrollment If you miss the Deadline (June 15 ) . . . every animal on your preliminary inventory will be enrolled for $16 each. Enrollment submitted by member See Late-Enrollment if after June 15

Fall THE Submitted by

Option A (TR)

Option B (SR)

Option C

June 15

$15

$7.50

*Late-Enrollment

*Late-Enrollment If you miss the June 15 deadline and were enrolled for Fall 2014: All of your dams on the preliminary inventory generated by ASA will be enrolled in Option A at $16.00 each. Members will have until August 1, to make adjustments to their inventory (the same way as enrolling) including a choice to change from Option A to Option B or C. (THE fees will be adjusted if you change to Option B or C within the 30 days).

Note: If adjustments are not made by August 1, your preliminary inventory will be accepted as is (including enrolled in Option A, regardless of previous year’s option). There is a $1.00 late-enrollment fee that will not be refunded.

Re-Enrollment Would you like to re-join the Total Herd Enrollment program? $35/per animal (up to $350) plus enrollment fees. A member who has dropped out of THE and wishes to return, may do so for the next enrollment season. Re-enrollment fee is $35 per animal (maximum of $350) plus enrollment fees. Non-THE registration fees will apply to the season(s) when a member did not participate in THE.

American Simmental Association Fees Membership Initiation Fee: Junior Membership Initiation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50 Prefix Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

Within 60 calendar days of sale . . . . . . . . . . $10

Annual Service Fee (ASF): Single Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 Multiple Memberships at the same address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 Junior Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50

Registration Fees: Registration Fees enrolled in THE Enrolled in THE — Option A . . . . . . . . . . . No Charge Enrolled in Opt B or C <10 months . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 Enrolled in Opt B or C ≥10 months <15 months . . $40 Enrolled in Opt B or C ≥15 months . . . . . . . . . . . . $50

Transfer Fees: First Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Charge Subsequent Transfers

Adult Membership Initiation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160

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Over 60 calendar days after sale . . . . . . . . . $30

Additional Transactions: Priority Processing (not including shipping or mailing) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25

Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5

Registration Foreign/Foundation Fees: Register Foreign/Foundation Cow . . . . . . . . . $17 Register Foreign/Foundation Bull. . . . . . . . . . $25

Registration Fees not enrolled in THE: Non-THE <10 months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42 Non-THE ≥10 months <15 months . . . . . . . . $52 Non-THE ≥15 months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62

DATE BOOK

MAY 2015

APRIL 2015 S

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

APRIL 1 1 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 14 16 17 18 18 18-19 21 21 24 25 25 25 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

74th Annual Kansas Bull Test Performance Tested Bull Sale — Beloit, KS Midland Bull Test Sale — Columbus, MT Canaday SimAngus™ Bull Sale — Yankton, SD Bulls of the Bluegrass — Mt. Sterling, KY Iowa Beef Connection 10th Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale — Knoxville, IA McDonald Farms’ “Pick of the Pen” Bull Sale — Blacksburg, VA Michigan Beef Expo — East Lansing, MI Shoal Creek Land & Cattle “The Gathering” — Excelsior Springs, MO WBIA 58th Performance Selected Bull, Sale — Platteville, WI Apex Cattle’s Annual Bull and Heifer Sale — Kearney, NE South Dakota State University Bull Sale — Brookings, SD Brant Farms Production Sale — Hinckley, MN (pg. 71) Cattlemen’s Choice Sale — Hartwell, GA Ludvigson Stock Farms Herdbuilder Bull Sale-Spring Edition — Shepherd, MT New Day Bull Sale — Lowry City, MO Southeast All Black Classic — Greenwood, FL West Virginia Beef Expo Simmental Sale — Weston, WV Partisover Southern Style Online Sale — wwwpartisoverranch.com 43rd Annual Thomas Ranch Bull Sale — Harrold, SD 75th IBEP Performance Tested Bull Sale — Springville, IN Virginia Beef Expo — Harrisonburg, VA Nelson Livestock Co. Production Sale — Baker, MT Owen Bros. Diamonds & Spurs SimGenetic Sale — Bois d’Arc, MO Trennepohl’s Open House and Bull Sale — Middletown, IN (pg. 15) Hudson Pines Farm Heifers on the Hudson, Online Fall-Born Female Sale — www.breedersworld.com (pg. BC) Trennepohl’s Top Ten Online Sale — www.smartauctions.co (pgs. 15, 79) New York Bull and Heifer All Breeds Sale — Seneca Falls, NY Family Traditions Female Sale — Auburn, KY (pg. IFC) Good Girls Sale — Bowling Green, KY (pg. 65) Heartland Performance with Class Bull Sale — Waverly, IA (pg. 53) Nelson Simmental and SimAngus™ Bull Sale — Glasgow, MT

MAY 1

2 2 9 9 16 26

Southern New England Simmental Association’s 4th Annual All Breed Sale — Springfield, MA Stars and Stripes Sale — Gettysburg, PA (pgs. BC, 31) Timberland Cattle’s SimAngus™ & Black Angus Female Sale — Vernon, AL (pg. 71) Carolina’s Full House Mulit-Breed Female Sale — Clemson SC (pg. 6) Sloup and Hilltop Simmentals Spring Turn Out Sale — Seward, NE (pg. 81) Buzzard Hollow Ranch’s 21st Annual Designer’s Classic Sale — Granbury, TX Williams Cattle Co.’s Perfect Blend Online Sale — www.breedersworld.com

JUNE 7-10 16-19 24-27 26-28

AJSA AJSA AJSA AJSA

South Central Regional Classic — Springfield, MO North Central Regional Classic— Austin, MN Eastern Regional Classic— West Springfield, MA Western Regional Classic— Bozeman, MT

JULY 5-11 23-26 25

AJSA National Classic — College Station, TX Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes — Louisville, KY Summer Stakes Elite Sale — Louisville, KY

AUGUST 1 22

Genetic Connection Sale — Cullman, AL Generations of Value Sale — Colbert, GA

SEPTEMBER 5 12 13 16 19

April 2015

NC Fall Harvest Sale — Union Grove, NC Silver Towne Farms 29th Annual Production Sale — Winchester, IN (pg. 3) Field of Dreams Production Sale — Hope, IN Bullseye Breeders Bull Sale — Modesto, CA Family Matters Sale — Auburn, KY (Continued on page 82)

DATE BOOK continued

SEPTEMBER 26 28

SEPTEMBER 2015

OCTOBER 2015

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

(CONT.) Head of the Class Sale — Louisburg, KS The Genetic Harvest Sale — Janesville, WI

OCTOBER 2-3 3 4 10 16 17 17 17 17 17 23 24 25 30 31 31 31

Bar 5 Extravaganza Fall Production Sale — Markdale, ON Buckeye’s Finest Sale — Belle Center, OH The Harvest at Krieger Farms — Universal, IN (pg. 61) Belles of the Bluegrass, Mt. Sterling, KY MN Beef Expo-White Satin On Ice — Minneapolis, MN 21st Annual New Direction Sale, Seward, NE 76th IBEP Performance Tested Bull Sale — Springville, IN MN Beef Expo-All Breeds Sale — Minneapolis, MN New Direction Sale — Staplehurst, NE (pg. 57) Route 66 SimGenetics Road to Success Sale — Strafford, MO Buckles and Banners Sale — West Point, IA Midwest Made Production Sale — Ames, IA Heartland Simmental Performance with Class Sale — Waverly, IA 21st Annual Hokie Harvest Sale — Blacksburg, VA 7P Ranch 40th Annual Production Sale — Tyler, TX Drake Cattle Co. Lady Diva Sale — Centerville, IA The Magnolia Classic 2015 — Starkville, MS

NOVEMBER 1 6 7 7 14 14 14 16 20 21 21 22 22 28 28 29 29 29

Hawkeye Simmental Sale — Bloomfield, IA Ludvigson Stock Farms Herdbuilder Bull Sale-Fall Edition — Shepherd, MT Irvine Ranch 11th Annual Production Sale — Manhattan, KS Land of Lincoln Sale — Altamont, IL Gibbs Farms’ 10th Annual Bull and Replacement Female Sale — Ranburne, AL JRW LLC’s Fall Bull and Female Sale — Seminary, MS Trauernicht Simmental Nebraska Platinum Standard Sale — Beatrice, NE NAILE Select Sale — Louisville, KY “Southern Excellence” Bull Sale — Wadley, AL Shenandoah’s Shining Stars — Quicksburg, VA Timberland Cattle’s SimAngus™ & Black Angus Bull Sale — Vernon, AL (pg. 71) North Central Fall Classic — Hubbard, IA Red Dirt Divas Female Sale — Marshall, OK (pg. 59) Foxy Ladies Bred Heifer Sale — West Point, NE (pg. 57) Genetic Perfection Sale — Fremont, NE (pg. 57) Cow Time Sale — Wahoo, NE Ruby Cattle Co. “Livin The Dream” Production Sale — Murray, IA The Chosen Few — Gilmore City, IA (pg. 71)

DECEMBER 5 9 9-10 12 19

Jewels of the Northland Sale — Clara City, MN Double Bar D Farms Female Sale — Grenfell, SK J&C Simmentals’s Online Female Sale — DPOnlinesales.com (pg. 57) Pride of the Prairie Sale — Seymour, IL South Dakota Source Sale — Worthing, SD

JANUARY 2016 23 30 31

Forster Farms 37th Annual Production Sale — Smithfield, NE J&C Simmentals’ 21st Annual Bull Sale — West Point, NE (pg. 57) Triangle J Ranch Annual Production Sale — Miller, NE (pg. 57)

FEBRUARY 6 6 8 10 12 13 15 19 20

Olrich/Felt Farms Bred Heifer Sale — West Point, NE (pg. 57) Prickly Pear Simmentals “Made in Montana Sale” — Helena, MT (pg. 63) Edge of the West Bull and Female Sale — Mandan, ND River Creek Farms 26th Annual Production Sale — Manhattan, KS (pg. 59) TNT Simmentals’ 31st Annual “Genetic Explosion” Sale — Almont, ND JRW Farms’ Spring Bull and Female Sale — Seminary, MS Bulls of the Big Sky — Billings, MT (pg. 63) Dakota Xpress Annual Bull and Female Sale — Mandan, ND (pg. 63) Ellingson Simmentals Annual Production Sale — Rugby, ND ◆

April 2015

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AD INDEX 3C Christensen Ranch . . . . . . . . . 45 4E Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 74-59 Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ABS Global, Inc. . . . . . . . . 1, 43, 45 Accelerated Genetics . . . . . . . 7, 44 Alabama Simmental Breeders . . . 69 Allied Genetic Resources . . . . 23, 67 Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch LLC . 61 American Junior Simmental Association (AJSA) . . . . . . . . . . 25 American Live Stock Inc. . . . . . . . 44 American Simmental Association . . . . 49, 50, 71, 75, 76 Angle SimAngus. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ART-JEN Simmental Farm . . . . . . 38 ASA DNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ASA Performance Advocate . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 63, 76 ASA Science Forum . . . . . . . . . . 45 B & R Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Bar 5 Simmental Stock Farms Ltd.. . 69 Bar CK Cattle Company . . . . . . . 69 Bar QH Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 35 Barker Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bata Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 BAX Maternal Beef Genetics . . . . 26 Benda Simmentals, Jim . . . . . . . . 45 Bessler Inc, James F. . . . . . . . . . . 44 Best of the Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Birdwell, James M., Auctioneer . . 45 Blackford Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . 35 Blockbuster Cattlemen’s Group . . . 58 Bois d’Arc Land & Cattle Co. . . . . 61 Bouchard Livestock International . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 45 Bovine Elite, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 44, 55 Brant Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Breeders World Online Sales . . . . BC Brink Fleckvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Brooks Simmental Ranch . . . . . . . 59 Brush Country Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Bulls of the Big Sky . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Burch Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Buzzard Hollow Ranch . . . . . . . . 38 C-Mor Beef Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Canada Simmental Breeders . . . . 69 Canadian Simmental Country Magazine . . . . . . . . . . 44 Carcass Merit Program (CMP) . . . 36 Carolina’s Full House. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cattle Visions . . . . . . 19, 27, 35, 39, . . . . . . . . . 44, 87, 88, 89, 90, IBC CattleMax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Circle 3 Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 CK Bar Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Clear Springs Cattle Company . . . 67 Clear Water Simmentals . . . . IFC, 61 Clover Valley Simmentals. . . . . . . 61 Colorado Simmental Breeders . . . 61 Conover, Al, Auctioneer & Sale Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Crazy Fate Simmental Ranch . . . . 37 Dakota Xpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

April 2015

Dean Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . 27 Diamond H Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Diamond RF Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dickinson Simmental and Angus Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dixson Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dorran, Steve, Auctioneer . . . . . . 45 Double J Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Double M Simmentals . . . . . . . . . 61 DP Sales Management, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC, 31, 81 DVAuction . . . . . . . . . . . IFC, 31, 81 Eberspacher Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 40, 53 Ediger Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Eichacker Simmentals . . . . . . 39, 45 Ellingson Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . 63 Felt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Filegonia Cattle Company . . . . . . 61 Finch Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Flittie Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ford’s Double S Ranch. . . . . . . . . 61 Forster Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 GeneSeek a Neogen Company . . 75 Genex Cooperative, Inc. . 23, 67, 73 Gengenbach Cattle Company . . . 57 Goeken Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Gold Bullion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Good Girls Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Grass-Lunning Simmentals. . . . . . 69 Haley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Harker’s Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . 61 Harl, Tracy Auction Company . . . 44 Hart Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Have you Herd? . . . . . . . . . . 63, 71 Healy Simmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Heartland Simmental . . . . . . . . . 53 Hiatt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Hidden Oaks Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . 11 High-Bred Simmental . . . . . . . . . 59 Hilltop Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Hoffman Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hofmann Simmental Farms . . . . . 59 Hook Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Hopewell Views Simmentals. . . . . 63 HTP Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Hudson Pines Farm . . . . . . . . . . . BC Hudson Pines-Hayes Ranch . . . . . 77 Illinois Simmental Breeders . . . . . 63 Indiana Simmental Breeders . . . . 61 Iowa Simmental Breeders . . . . . . 69 J & C Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 J Bar M Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Jacobs, Roger, Auctioneer . . . . . . 45 Janssen Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Jass Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Jensen Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . 38 John Deere. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Jones Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Jones, Mike, Auctioneer . . . . . . . . 6 JS Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Kansas Simmental Breeders . . . . . 59 Kappes Simmentals . . . . . . . . 45, 85

Kaser Brothers Simmental . . . . . . 59 Kenner Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Kitzerow Cattle Company . . . . . . 69 Kline Simmental Ranch . . . . . . . . 33 Knezek Simmental Simbrah Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Koch Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Kreis, Ron, Auctioneer. . . . . . . . . 45 Krieger Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Laaker Land & Cattle. . . . . . . . . . 57 Lassle Ranch Simmentals . . . . . . . 23 Lehrman Family Simmentals. . . . . 45 Lewis Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Little Creek Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Livestock Services . . . . . . . . . 44, 45 LongRange® . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 83 Loschen Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . IFC Lucas Cattle Company . . . . . . 57, 80 Lundy Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Martin Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Maxwell Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . 33 McDonald, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Merial Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 83 Miller Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Miller, Bruce, Auctioneer . . . . . . . 44 Minnesota Simmental Breeders . . 69 Missing Rail Simmentals . . . . . . . 59 Missouri Simmental Breeders . . . . 57 Mitchell Lake Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 38 Montana Simmental Breeders . . . 63 Monte Christo Ranch & Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Morrison, Myra Neal . . . . . . . . . 57 Nebraska Simmental Breeders . . . 57 NLC Simmental Ranch. . . . . . . . . 45 North American Fullblood Breeders . . . . . . . . . . 38 North Carolina Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . 57 North Dakota Simmental Breeders. . . . . . . . . . 63 Oak Meadow Farms . . . . . . . . . . 69 Ohio Simmental Breeders . . . . . . 59 Oklahoma Simmental Breeders . . 59 Olafson Brothers Simmentals . . . . 63 Oleo Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Oregon Simmental Breeders . . . . 69 ORIgen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 44 Partisover Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pelton Simmental/Red Angus. . . . 59 Petersen, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Phelps & Scheiderer . . . . . . . . . . 51 Phoenix Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Prairie Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch . . . 63 PrimeTime Agri Marketing . . . 51, 79 R&R Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . 45 Reavis Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rhodes Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Rincker Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Ritchey Livestock ID . . . . . . . . . . . 30 River Creek Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Robinson, Clint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Rock Creek Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Rockin H Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rocky Hollow Farm Simmental Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Rocky Knoll Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Ruble Cattle Services . . . . . . . . . . 65 RX Simbrah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Sandy Acres Simmental. . . . . . . . 57 Sargeant Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Schwantz Beef Farm . . . . . . . . . . 51 Secondino, Krieger, Jame . . . . . . 44 Select Sires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 67 Shipman, Jered, Auctioneer. . . . . 45 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle, LLC . . 57 Silver Towne Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SimGenetics Profit Through Science . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Sire Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Slate Farms & Cattle Company. . . 63 Sloup Simmentals . . . . . . . . . 57, 81 Smith Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 South Dakota Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . 45 Southwestern Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Spring Turnout, The . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Springer Simmental . . . . . . . . . . 69 Stanley Martin Farms . . . . . . . . . 42 Stars & Stripes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Steaks Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sullivan Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Sunflower Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Sunset View Farms . . . . . . . . . . . IFC T-Heart Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Temperance Livestock . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tennessee Simmental Breeders . . . 63 Texas Simmental & Simbrah Breeders . . . . . . . . . 61 Thomas Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Timberland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 TNT Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Total Herd Enrollment (THE) . . . . 45, 57, 49, 50, 61, 63, 69, 71 Trauernicht Simmentals . . . . . . . . 27 Traxinger Simmental . . . . . . . . . . 45 tReg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Trennepohl Farms . . . 15, 51, 61, 79 Triangle J Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Trinity Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Triple Z Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . 38 UltraInsights Processing Lab Inc. . . 44 Ultrasound Processing (CUP) Lab, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Virginia Simmental Breeders . . . . 63 Volk Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Walsh Simmental . . . . . . . . . 13, 40 Washington Simmental Breeders . 61 Werning Cattle Company . . . 29, 45 Western Cattle Source . . . . . . . . . 57 White Farms, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Wildberry Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Williams Land & Cattle Auction Co. . . . . . . . . . 44 Willis Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Yardley Cattle Company . . . . . . . 13 Zeis Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 57

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EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 130 $TI: 66

EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 124 $TI: 69

Dam: URA Baby Doll

Dam: LLSF Eye Candy

LLSF Pays To Believe ZU194

LLSF Addiction AY792

ASA#: 2659897 • Pays To Dream x Trademark Homozygous Black/Heterozygous Polled Granddam: Rockin Robin Pays To Believe is the spectacular 2015 NWSS and 2014 NAILE Grand Champion Bull! His first calves are averaging 5 digits in public auctions and his full-sib sisters averaged $16,000 in Lee’s 2014 fall sale.

ASA#: 2762392 • Top Grade x Steel Force Smooth Polled, Homozygous test pending. Addiction is a sleek fronted baldy bull with awesome EPDs out of tremendous cow family!

EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 110 $TI: 58

EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 132 $TI: 68

Reserve Champion NWSS Pen of Three Bulls for GLS, all sired by New Direction.

Famous donor dam, Hope Floats

GLS New Direction X184

TNGL Grand Fortune Z467 ASA#: 2654876 • Grandmaster x STF Montana Black 2014 NWSS Champion Bull! Homozygous Black & Homozygous Polled Exciting, extra complete first progeny with lots of extension!

2014 NWSS Champion Bull $16,000 Grand Fortune daughter

EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 113 $TI: 61

2015 Spring EPDs pulled 1.12.15

Granddam: LLSF Cayenne

ASA#: 2536539 • Better Than Ever x Powerline New Direction is the homozygous polled, Dream On free, outcross pedigree sire that you can use with confidence to make sound, soggy, Sim-Influenced progeny! New Direction sired the “Power Simmy” selection at The One Sale a heifer brought in from Hilbrands HILB Fashionista — $10,000 Cattle Co. MN. New Direction daughter at The One Sale.

New Direction bred at GLS, MN

HILB Maverick — $50,000 New Direction son at The One Sale

EPDs: CE: 15 $API: 160 $TI: 81 Heterozygous Black Homozygous Polled Ignition’s fantastic full sister

FBF1/SF Ignition A811 ASA#: 2749323 • Combustible x In Dew Time Homozygous Black/Homozygous Polled Ignition packs an unprecedented load of muscle shape and internal dimension together with excellent structure and profile.

Calving Ease Outcross Ignition’s donor grandam

Long’s Damien A37

Damien is a fantastic, calving ease prospect who’d we never imagine to own this much eye-appeal studying his pedigree. Genetic outliers with “look” are rare and we’re wayyy excited about Damien!

ASA#: 2789551 • Shear Force x GW Lucky Man

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2015 Spring EPDs pulled 1.12.15

FBF1 Combustible Y34

SS/PRS Gunslinger 824X

CARD Uproar 49Y

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

6 2.6 54 83

46 115 59

ASA# 2588018 The hottest sire in the country!

13 1.6 59 76

48 123 66

ASA# 2571741 Calving ease with outstanding profile!

$60,000 valuation Combustible daughter at NAILE sale!

Featured Gunslinger daughter at Hilbrands.

Ruby’s Wide Open 909W

TLLC One Eyed Jack 15Z

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

6 2.9 68 97

47 120 70

ASA# 2492312 He sires awesome quality!

11 -.2 77 109 8

55 126 72

Supreme Champion Female World Beef Expo

58 132 78

ASA# 2668223 One Eyed Jack’s first calves are awesomely balanced with pizazz!

Calf Champion for Morgan Phillips at NAILE!

5 3.4 68 99 ASA# 2623651 First progeny are winners!

One Eyed Jack’s first progeny are looking extra special across the country!

One Eyed Jack

SimAngusTM

FBF1 Supremacy Y93

Long’s Shear Pleasure W6

W/C No Remorse 763Y

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

9 3.7 62 87 10 13

44 105 62

ASA# 2588017 Adding amazing body depth and soundness! This Supremacy daughter was a NAILE Class Champion and World Beef Expo Res. Champion.

8 2.5 74 108 6 ASA# 2496326 Has been a great calving-ease, baldy maker for breeders around the country.

66 105 70

One Eyed Jack was thought by many to be the best bull in Denver.

9 -.7 51 73 10 23

49 112 59

ASA# 2614801 Calving ease, high profile sire producing high valued progeny! $20,000 No Remorse daughter at Huston Cattle Co.’s Sale.

FHEN Halftime A127

WS Revival B26

W/C Loaded Up 119Y

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

14 -.6 61 99 11 25 56 146 75 ASA# 2884737 2014 NAILE Champion % Bull!

7 1.7 57 80 6 18 47 99 58 ASA# 2913874 • Spectacular $160,000 top seller at 2015 “The One Denver” Sale

5 -.1 59 97 11 22 51 109 63 ASA# 2654155 Werning’s HOT Lock n Load Son!

SimAngusTM

Mr. Hoc Broker X623

KLS Halfblood X217

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

-2 4.3 70 108 13 13

92 57

ASA# 2531081 Grand Champion at the NAILE, Royal and Denver!

16 -1.4 63 91 13 25

WC Lockdown 206Z 56 148 72

ASA# 2537824 Awesome Calving Ease and profile! $190,000 Broker Heifer

Halfblood progeny are cool lookin’!

JF American Pride 0987X

STF Royal Affair Z44M

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

10 2.2 68 111 10 27

61 128 75

ASA# 2573743 His first progeny verify his individual greatness! Bull calf champion at NAILE by A.P.

6 2.2 49 84

44 103 57

EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

16 -1.8 79 140 10 18 ASA# 2658496 Proven calving ease on heifers, yet produces incredibly sound, functional, good looking progeny!

$17,000+ Lock Down at Plendl’s

STF Shocking Dream SJ14 EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

19 .5 64 89

ASA# 2639758 The ultimate Dream On outcross!

57 153 85

49 148 70

ASA# 2335795 Produces the best fronts in the business!

Awesome Royal Affair son at Janssen Farms. Jordan Simmentals $15,000+ Shocking Dream daughter

$75,000 High Regard daughter at Jones Show Cattle, OH.

High Regard feature for Hara Farms, OH.

Yardley High Regard W242

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EPDs: CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

1 1.2 63 93 7 24 56 77 57 ASA# 2522822 • High Regard is stamping his progeny with outstanding quality, making him a must use regardless of his “old-school” pedigree and EPD profile.

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National Junior Heifer Hudson Pines/Circle M Show Champion Farms sold for $11,000. Female Exhibited by Vickland.

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2015 Spring EPDs pulled 1.12.15

SimAngusTM

Card Uproar 49Y

SS/PRS Gunslinger 824X

WS A Step Up X27

Mr. Hoc Broker C623

By Mr. NLC Upgrade EPDs: CE: 5 $API: 126 $TI: 72

By STF Shocking Dream SJ14 EPDs: CE: 13 $API: 123 $TI: 66

By SS Ebony’s Grandmaster EPDs: CE: 4 $API: 123 $TI: 58

By Steel Force EPDs: CE: -2 $API: 92 $TI: 57

Long’s Shear Envy Y34

STF Shocking Dream SJ14 Remington Secret Weapon 185 OBCC King Pin W42Y

By Hooks Shear Force 38K EPDs: CE: 12 $API: 140 $TI: 76

By CNS Dream On L186 EPDs: CE: 19 $API: 148 $TI: 70

By Trademark EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 105 $TI: 62

By RC Club King EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 113 $TI: 65

SimAngusTM

CSCX Bandwagon 513A

TLLC One Eyed Jack 15Z

WC No Remorse 763Y

W/C Lock Down 206Z

By TJSC Optimus Prime EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 105 $TI: 62

By Long’s Shear Pleasure EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 132 $TI: 78

By Yardley High Regard W242 EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 112 $TI: 59

By Lock N Load EPDs: CE: 16 $API: 153 $TI: 85

SimAngusTM

GCC Whizard 125W

Long’s Steel Shot X21

W/C United 956Y

By SVF Steel Force S701 EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 97 $TI: 57

By SVF Steel Force S701 EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 118 $TI: 57

By TNT Tuition By 3C Macho M450 BZ EPDs: CE: 12 $API: 146 $TI: 93 EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 111 $TI: 70

SimAngusTM

WLTR Renegade 40U ET

SimAngusTM

R Plus Reload 2006Z

KLS Halfblood X217

R&R Chamberlain X744

WLE Quota U547

By R Plus Hard Rock (outcross) EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 135 $TI: 78

By SP The Answer 813 EPDs: CE: 16 $API: 148 $TI: 72

By Mr. NLC Upgrade EPDs: CE: 3 $API: 94 $TI: 80

By SVF/NJC Built Right N48 EPDs: CE: 13 $API: 119 $TI: 68

Angus

TJSC 152A “Vindication”

S S Incentive 9J17

Silveiras Style 9303

SP The Answer 813

By Flying B Cut Above EPDs: CE: 5 $API: 102 $TI: 60

SS Objective T510 0T26 EPDs: CE: 15 $API: 129 $TI: 74

By Gambles Hot Rod EPDs: CE: 17 $API: 138 $TI: 64

By SAV Final Answer 0035 EPDs: CE: 21 $API: 148 $TI: 69

2015 Spring EPDs pulled 1.12.15

GLS/JS Sure Shot Y18

LLSF Pays To Believe ZU194 K-LER Make It Rain 696S

By GLS/GF Brigade 31R By CNS Pays To Dream T759 EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 131 $TI: 70 EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 130 $TI: 66

By Foundation 724N EPDs: CE: -5 $API: 62 $TI: 54

STF Royal Affair Z44M By Lock N Load EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 103 $TI: 57

LLSF Addiction AY792

Long’s Damien A37

FBF1 Supremacy Y93

GWS/SCF Rendition T310

By Top Grade EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 124 $TI: 69

By Hooks Shear Force 38K EPDs: CE: 15 $API: 160 $TI: 81

By STF Dominance T171 EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 105 $TI: 62

By Trademark EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 112 $TI: 62

FBF1 Combustible Y34

Wheatland Mr. Bojangles 97X

FBFS Warsaw 068W

SS/PRS Tail Gater 621Z

By Steel Force EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 115 $TI: 59

By Wheatland Bull 680S EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 105 $TI: 62

By Sure Bet EPDs: CE: 16 $API: 139 $TI: 62

By HTP/SVF Duracell T52 EPDs: CE: 13 $API: 129 $TI: 69

Westfall Voyager 721P

W/C Catchin A Dream 27X

Rubys Wide Open 909W

WAGR Dream Catcher 03R

By Power Surge EPDs: CE: 14 $API: 105 $TI: 55

By Dream Catcher EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 134 $TI: 66

By The Foreman EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 120 $TI: 70

By Dream On EPDs: CE: 13 $API: 146 $TI: 71

GLS New Direction X184

Long’s Stand Alone B35

Yardley High Regard W242

Wheatland High Octane 169Y

By Better Than Ever EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 110 $TI: 58

By Built Right EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 117 $TI: 63

By Yardley Impressive T371 EPDs: CE: 1 $API: 77 $TI: 57

By Wheatland Predator EPDs: CE: 2 $API: 88 $TI: 58

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AJE/PB Montecito 63W

WLTR Nashville 22A ET

By Steel Force EPDs: CE: 5 $API: 98 $TI: 66

By High Voltage By King of the Yukon (outcross) EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 130 $TI: 66 EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 103 $TI: 61

2015 Spring EPDs pulled 1.12.15

SAS Big Bruzer Y131

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Sandy Acres Simmental’s Bull Sale — Creighton, NE Cow Camp Ranch’s Spring Bull Sale — Lost Springs, KS

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Janssen Farms’ “JF Scalebuster” Bull Sale — Dunlap, IA (pg. 69) Eichacker Simmentals' Annual Bull Sale Trinity Farms' Generations of Excellence Sale, Ellensburg, WA 74-51 Cattle Company’s Red Dirt Bull Sale, Marshall, OK 3C Christensen Ranch and NLC Simmental Ranch Annual Production Sale Sunflower Genetics’ Annual Production Sale, Maple Hill, KS Dickinson Ranch’s 44th Annual Production Sale, Gorham, KS