November 2025 Gelbvieh World

GELBVIEH

JRI Real Deal 282M360

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled (68.8%) Balancer

BW: 74 lbs. 205 Day Weight: 787 lbs. Actual WW: 930 lbs.

365 Day Weight: 1,298 lbs. Yearling Scrotal: 40 cm.

Top 4% CE, Top 1% WW & YW EPD Strength Relentless Son (Semen Sales are Closed on Relentless)

JRI Priority Male 253L489 ET Black, Homozygous Polled Purebred

JUDD RANCH

Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd & Family 423 Hwy K-68 Pomona, KS 66076 Ph: 785/566-8371 or 785/241-0676 www.juddranch.com

Calving Ease/Meat Machine General Patton Son (Semen Sales are Closed on General Patton) JRI Rawhide 253L384 Black, Homozygous Polled (62.5%) Balancer

Calving Ease/Phenomenal Growth Spread Relentless Son Phenomenal Dam of Merit Cow Family

View from the Board by Dan Warner

Registry Tips N’ Tricks by Shianna Ocken 04. 15. 22. 30. 32. 10. 12. 06. DISTINCTIVE DAMS DAMS OF DOMINANCE RECOGNIZING THE POWER OF GELBVIEH FEMALES QUEENS OF THE HERD BREAK THE LATE-CALVING CYCLE: MAXIMIZE HEIFER PRODUCTIVITY FROM DAY ONE CELEBRATING THE COWHERD THAT WORKS FOR YOU WHY MENTORSHIP IN THE GELBVIEH BREED MAKES A DIFFERENCE UTILIZING ET FUNCTIONS IN THE AGA ONLINE REGISTRY

Junior Connection by Corbin Lowe

From the Corner Office by Harold Bertz by Sarah Mumm by Megan Underwood, M.S. by Boehringer Ingelheim Cattle Team

HAROLD BERTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR haroldb@gelbvieh.org

TOM STRAHM COMMERCIAL MARKETING DIRECTOR tom@gelbvieh.org

WESS ANGLIN COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST wess@gelbvieh.org

MALERIE MARKLEY GELBVIEH MEDIA PRODUCTIONS COORDINATOR malerie@gelbvieh.org

MARTHA MOENNING MEMBER & YOUTH ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR martha@gelbvieh.org

MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S. COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR meganu@gelbvieh.org

DAN WARNER, PRESIDENT BEAVER CITY, NEB. • 308.962.6511 dan@warnerbeef.com

SARAH MUMM PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR sarah@gelbvieh.org

WAYDE PICKINPAUGH, M.S. DNA SERVICES COORDINATOR wayde@gelbvieh.org

MARGO MCKENDREE OFFICE MANAGER margo@gelbvieh.org

SHIANNA OCKEN REGISTRY COORDINATOR shianna@gelbvieh.org

CAMILLE HENNERBERG REGISTRY/DNA SERVICES SPECIALIST camille@gelbvieh.org

STUART JARVIS, VICE PRESIDENT PHILLIPSBURG, KAN. • 785.543.8120 bararrow@ruraltel.net EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

TOM VEHIGE, TREASURER BILLINGS, MO. • 417.444.2268 tbarscattle@hotmail.com

BRENT OVERMILLER, SECRETARY

SMITH CENTER, KAN. • 785.282.0485 brento4532@hotmail.com

DIRECTORS

GREG “BUBBA” ANDERSON MARION, N.C. • 828.442.6869 grega1983@live.com

DAVID LARSON CLEARBROOK, MINN. • 218.766.3323 david.larson.lrl@gmail.com

ZACK BUTLER MILTON, TENN. • 615.308.8628 butlercreek1952@aol.com

MARK COVINGTON MONTROSE, COLO. • 970.209.1956 covinginc@hotmail.com

JOHN SHEARER CANTON, KAN. • 620.654.6507 circle_s@hometelco.net

TROY FORBES DE SMET, S.D. • 605.530.4764 forbes_gelbvieh@hotmail.com

GREGG HARTMAN PUEBLO, COLO. • 719.821.4762 grhartman@hotmail.com

JUSTIN TAUBENHEIM AMHERST, NEB. • 308.293.0692 j_tauby5@hotmail.com

TFROM THE CORNER OFFICE DISTINCTIVE DAMS

by Harold Bertz, Executive Director

hroughout my career I have had the opportunity to travel most of the United States offering me many first experiences. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the United States Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Nebraska— another first for me. Encompassing 35,000 acres, this facility is a testament to genetic advancement and commitment to research. Scientists at the research center take an unbiased approach and produce information that is valuable to animal agriculture all over the world.

Dr. Larry Kuehn and Dr. Bailey Engle were kind enough to share information from their latest research, discuss future projects and gave me a tour of the facility and cowherd. Gelbvieh cattle are no stranger to the herd at USMARC. Introduced during the second cycle in 1973, Gelbvieh cattle continue to play an important role in the ongoing research today.

One exciting piece of information I left with will come as no surprise to Gelbvieh breeders and commercial producers using Gelbvieh bulls for several years: Gelbvieh cows produce big calves. In a recent Journal of Animal Science article titled “Breed-specific heterosis for growth and carcass traits in 18 U.S. cattle breeds,” research proved that when mated to any breed or combination of breeds, Gelbvieh-sired females produce 22.7 more pounds of calf at weaning than any other British or Continental beef breed.

In today’s market, that equates to over $100 per head on 550-pound steers! This coming from unbiased, peer reviewed and published research. We hope to share this information with the beef industry and encourage you to share it with your current and prospective customers.

It is fitting that this information is discussed in this issue of Gelbvieh World that recognizes members who had cows qualify for the American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) prestigious Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction honors. Creating cattle that can meet the rigorous requirements for these awards is difficult and a testament to Gelbvieh breeder’s commitment to making better females.

Dam of Merit recipients must calve prior to 25 months of age, have produced three calves with all weaning information reported to AGA, have an average minimum weaning ratio for all calves of 101 or greater and possess a very tight calving interval. A Dam of Distinction must meet all the same requirements, but on eight calves.

This year, 355 cows qualified for Dam of Distinction and 1,797 cows gained the Dam of Merit title. The fact that 2,152 cows checked all the profit driving boxes for this award is a testament to the ability of Gelbvieh cows to produce large calves with extra weaning weight while breeding back every year. Congratulations to the 282 breeders incorporating these hard-working females into their breeding programs.

As we approach the end of the year, I would encourage you to consider enrolling every female in your herd into the AGA herd assessment inventory. This provides valuable information to the database, genetic evaluation and research projects that aid in the recognition of Gelbvieh cattle in the beef industry.

The 55th AGA National Convention quickly approaches. Held December 3-5, 2025, at the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, this year’s convention will be a great opportunity to network, learn and be a part of the shaping of AGA’s future. Please make plans to join us for a great week in Nashville! I look forward to seeing you down the road.F

Bull Barn

AVIEW FROM THE BOARD

CELEBRATING THE COWHERD THAT WORKS FOR YOU

by Dan Warner, AGA President

s producers there is an enormous number of moving parts in dayto-day activities. Many times, we become so focused on the tasks that the intention was lost. The cattle business is no different. The intention to produce highly sought after sale bulls, high-quality feeder cattle or top-end replacements, can only be attained by the factory that was built generations prior. This can give me heart burn when it comes to sire selection. The thought of selecting a sire that may not be a positive influence on the cowherd downstream can be a far more expensive mistake than just the purchase price of the sire.

The Gelbvieh and Balancer® females that we all enjoy truly need to be celebrated. Like many producers that work with multiple breeds of females, it is easy to smile at the daily efforts of our red and black Gelbvieh and Balancer cows. They say, “To build a cowherd that works for you and not you working for them,” and this is validated by our females. In the coming weeks and months, data will show proof of third-party institutions what we have all known for years and that will be advertised extensively by our membership.

In this issue, we honor the best of our best females. The cow that can attain this status is no small task within

our herds. It is my opinion that if we could compare our average cow to the industry average cow, we would easily fill this issue with 40,000 dams of merit and dams of distinction. I congratulate the membership that submitted the data timely enough to have these cows recognized.

Make plans to join us in Nashville, Tennessee, this December for the 55th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention. We will continue to celebrate our cows and membership along with working and learning how to maintain our status as the hardest working cow in the business.F

Next Level was the high selling yearling bull at the 2024 Boys from the South sale. This homo black, homo polled bull is heavy muscled, bold ribbed and super sound footed. He combines calving ease with performance and power. When it comes to cow families, he has 2 of Green Hills Gelbvieh’s best donors behind him - Lexie 2U1 and Contessa 310T. We feel this guy could be the next widely used Balancer bull. Semen available from Bull Barn Genetics or Cattlemen’s Connection.

MONTH UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE NATIONWIDE DELIVERY AVAILABLE FREE WINTERING AVAILABLE COMPREHENSIVE DATA ON EVERY BULL GENOMICALLY ENCHANCED EPDS

SALE BULL SIRES INCLUDE:

KCF BENNETT E906

KCF BENNETT J237

KCF BENNETT JACKSON

KCF BENNETT E984

DBRG MR CAPTAIN 1333J

DLGO AMERICAN OUTLAW

RRR COMRADE

CCR COWBOY

INFORMATION EXCHANGE

AGA PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES ARE OPEN

We are currently accepting entries into the annual AGA photo contest. Submit photos of bulls, cows, calving and calves, out to pasture, working cattle, sale season and show ring. The top three photos will be displayed at the 55th Annual AGA National Convention held on December 3-5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The photos will also appear in the January issue of Gelbvieh World.

Cash Prizes for Top Winners!

1st Place - $100

2nd Place - $75

3rd Place - $50

Photo entries must be high-quality, high-resolution, color photos (smartphone photos are acceptable) and sent to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com. Please include the title of the photo, the photographer’s name, email address, and phone number. Entries are due October 31, 2025.

DISCOVER THE COW POWER IN YOUR HERD!

The Cow Power Female Genotyping Project is a collaborative effort with the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA), American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF), and Neogen, to increase the number of genotypes and phenotypic information on females in the AGA herdbook. Collection of this information helps to increase the accuracy and predicting power of EPDs used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.

Through participation in the project, members have the opportunity to receive a research price of $20 for a GGP-100k genomic test on females provided they DNA test at least 90% of their current active cow inventory. Additionally, participants who submit both mature weights and body condition scores electronically on at least 90% of their current active cow inventory will receive a GGP-100k genomic test for only $16. For less than the cost of a parentage test, members are encouraged to take advantage of this incredible opportunity and learn about the cow power in their herd.

To enroll in the Cow Power Project, contact Sarah Mumm, AGA performance programs coordinator, at sarah@gelbvieh.org.

NATIONAL SALE CONSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AGA members interested in consigning animals or genetics to the 2026 Gelbvieh and Balancer® National Sale should contact Matt Sims, sale manager, at (405) 641-6081 or matt@mcsauction.com, Tom Strahm, AGA commercial marketing director, at (785) 547-7999 or tom@gelbvieh.org, or Wess Anglin, AGA commercial marketing specialist, at (662) 292-4582 or wess@gelbvieh.org, for more information. The national sale will be held during Cattlemen’s Congress on Monday, January 5, 2026.

NOTE: DNA for all national sale entries was due on October 1, 2025. If you would like to consign anything to the national sale that does not have DNA on file or ordered by October 1, you must contact Wayde Pickinpaugh, AGA DNA services coordinator, at wayde@gelbvieh.org or by calling the AGA office at 303-465-2333.

STEER CHALLENGE AND SCALE & RAIL CONTEST

The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) continues to help advance the Gelbvieh breed through its support of research and development. For this reason, the AGF continues its Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest. These two projects together will provide the information and funds necessary to generate data sets to advance Gelbvieh carcass merit.

Delivery dates are December 8-12, 2025, to Kinsley Feeders located near Kinsley, Kansas.

NEW MEMBERS

The AGA and AGJA are excited to welcome the following new members to the Gelbvieh family.

AGA

Jerry W. Clark, Orem, Utah

Warren Cattle, Lake, Miss.

Tucker Family Farms, Amherst, Va.

AGJA

Keaton Brooks, Bennet, Neb.

WWHY MENTORSHIP IN THE GELBVIEH BREED MAKES A DIFFERENCE

by Corbin Lowe, AGJA Director

hether it’s mentoring a junior through our mentor/ protégée program during the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Junior Classic or just getting to know new faces, it makes a big difference. I still remember my first junior classic in Lebanon, Tennessee, in 2019 and not knowing a single person outside of my family that came with me. I remember looking up to those who were on the AGJA board of directors, just trying to take everything in. Without the encouragement from those select few, I wouldn’t be where I am today, especially not serving you on the AGJA board of directors.

Mentorship is important because it provides young members with the

Looking back, I know that those early mentors shaped not only my involvement but also my confidence to step into leadership. That’s why I believe continuing this cycle is so critical. By being willing to guide, encourage, and support the next group of juniors, we make sure the Gelbvieh breed, our association, and the people within it continue to grow and thrive for generations to come. F JUNIOR

confidence and direction to grow. A simple “hello,” encouragement to get involved, or offering help on a project can leave a lasting impact. Research shows that relationships through mentorship play a powerful role in youth development and success. Mentors provide not only knowledge, but also a sense of belonging, which is essential in organizations like AGJA where connections shape the future of our breed and the people that are involved in it.

Even if you haven’t been a member of the AGJA for very long, you can still be an advocate and point people in the direction of the Gelbvieh breed. Mentorship doesn’t require a certain title; however, it requires you to have a willingness to share your experiences

and encourage others. Studies have also found that mentors also benefited by helping them find a sense of purpose and by strengthening their soft skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. In other words, mentorship builds important life skills on both sides of the relationship.

Boys from the South Bull Sale

AREGISTRY TIPS N’

TRICKS

UTILIZING ET FUNCTIONS IN THE AGA ONLINE REGISTRY

by Shianna Ocken, AGA Registry Coordinator

s embryo transfer continues to gain traction in the cattle industry, it’s increasingly important for American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members to understand how to navigate and utilize the embryo transfer features within the AGA Online Registry. Below is an overview of where to find these tools and how to use them effectively in the AGA Online Registry system.

EMBRYO INVENTORY

To find this function, select the ‘Herd Mgmt’ tab on the left side of the screen. Then, select the ‘Breeding’ tab. More options will become available, select the ‘Embryo Inv’ tab.

• This tab is used to record members’ current embryos, transfer embryos to other members, and record the use of those embryos in their herd.

• Keep track of all your AGA-genetics embryo inventory and the DNArelated registration qualifications for donor dams and sires.

• Pedigree estimate EPDs as well as non-parent trait rankings are also provided based on current EPDs.

Entering Embryos - to add embryo information in the AGA Online Registry, follow these steps:

1. Select “Add New Embryo”.

2. Enter the required information

• Include the correct breed prefix (e.g., AMGV, AMAN, CDGV, etc.).

• Important: The flush date must exactly match the flush date entered in the birth recording screen.

3. Click “Find These”.

• The system will search for and display any previously recorded embryos from that same mating

4. Complete embryo details.

• You must enter both a flush date and the quantity of embryos.

• Optional fields include cane code, tank number, and canister.

5. Save your entry.

• Click “Save Inventory” to complete and store the embryo record in your embryo inventory.

Record Use - use this function when a registered recipient dam is used.

• If a commercial recipient dam is used instead, skip this step and go directly to the Birth Recording screen to enter the ET calf’s information.

1. Enter the Recipient Dam’s registration number.

• In the “Cow Reg #” field, enter the registration number of the recipient dam or select the green icon to search through your female herd.

2. Enter the embryo usage date.

• Provide the date the embryo was implanted in the recipient dam.

3. Save the entry.

• Click “Save Breeding Usage” to store this information. Once saved, the usage record will appear under the “Embryo Transfer” tab. (See below for details on “Embryo Transfer” tab.)

Private Treaty - allows members to list embryos for sale on the AGA Marketplace. This makes the embryos

Edit/Adjust - Use this feature to fix quantity of embryos, dates, or other information that was entered.

listed for sale visible to other users browsing the Marketplace tab at the top of the screen. Interested buyers can contact the seller directly using the contact

information associated with the member’s account.

1. Select “Mark for Sale”.

• To remove an embryo from the Marketplace, select “Remove from Sale Listing” instead.

2. Add comments (optional).

• Enter any helpful details or special notes about the embryo that potential buyers should know.

3. Click “Update”.

• This saves your listing and updates its status.

• Once active, a “PTL” (Private Treaty Listing) label will appear next to the embryo in your inventory, indicating it is listed on the Marketplace.

Record Sale - use this function when you sell an embryo to another AGA member. This step is essential, as the buyer must have the embryo officially transferred to their account in order to register the resulting ET calf.

1. Enter the quantity of embryos sold.

2. Enter the buyer’s Member ID.

3. Enter the sale date.

• Carefully enter the date the embryos were sold. Double check that the date is correct.

4. Select “Transfer Embryos to Buyer”.

• You can view all embryos sold, along with their sale dates, at the bottom of the Embryo Inventory screen.

PREDICTED EPDS

Once embryos are entered, predicted EPDs will automatically be generated and displayed for each embryo. These predicted EPDs offer valuable insight into the potential genetic performance of future calves, helping both members and prospective buyers make more informed decisions when selecting embryos for breeding or purchase.

EMBRYO TRANSFER

The ‘Embryo Transfer’ function within the AGA Online Registry is designed for members to efficiently manage and document embryos implanted into recipient dams that possess an official

registration number (AMGV, AMAN, AMXX, etc. To put an embryo into the ‘Embryo Transfer’ function, please see ‘Record Use’ function above.

Within this feature, members can view detailed information related to each embryo, including the donor dam, sire, recipient dam, as well as the flush and transfer dates. If an embryo fails to result in a pregnancy, users have the option to mark it accordingly. For embryos that have reached the expected calving timeframe, a ‘Record’ option becomes available. Selecting this will automatically queue the embryo and its associated data in the birth entry section, streamlining the calf registration process.F

DAMS OF DOMINANCE

RECOGNIZING THE YEAR’S TOP MATERNAL INFLUENCES: ANNUAL DAMS OF MERIT AND DAMS OF DISTINCTION HONORS

Gelbvieh and Balancer® females offer maternal superiority and moderate mature weights, quiet dispositions, added fertility and greater longevity; truly, making them the maternal breed of choice.

This year, as in decades past, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) recognizes the top performing Gelbvieh and Balancer females and the AGA members who breed and own them through the Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program.

The Dam of Merit honor recognizes cows that meet strict selection criteria including early puberty and conception, regular calving intervals and above average weaning weights on at least three calves. Of the 33,352 cows assessed in 2024, only 5.38% qualify for this elite group.

The Dam of Distinction award recognizes cows that meet the same high standards, in addition to exhibiting superior, long-term productivity with at least eight calves. Just over 1.06% of all the active Gelbvieh and Balancer cows qualify for this prestigious group.

To celebrate the accomplishments of our members, we’ve gathered the top 10 states ranked by the combined total of Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction awards, as well as the top 20 owners, top 20 breeders and a detailed list, sorted by state, of those members who own Dams of Merit and/or Dams of Distinction honorees.F

DAMS OF DOMINANCE

TOP 10 STATES TOP 20

TOP 20 BREEDERS

OWNERS BY STATE

ARIZONA

ARKANSAS

COLORADO

IOWA

GEORGIA

IDAHO

KANSAS

ILLINOIS

INDIANA

DAMS OF DOMINANCE

KENTUCKY

MINNESOTA

MISSOURI

MONTANA

NEBRASKA

DAMS OF DOMINANCE

OHIO

NEVADA

NEW MEXICO

NORTH CAROLINA

NORTH DAKOTA

OREGON

SOUTH DAKOTA

UTAH

VIRGINIA

WASHINGTON

WISCONSIN

TENNESSEE

RECOGNIZING THE OF GELBVIEH FEMALES POWER

by SARAH MUMM

The Cow Power Female Genotyping project is collaborative effort with the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA), American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) and Neogen® to increase the number of genotypes and phenotypic information on females in the AGA herdbook. Collection of this information helps to increase the accuracy and predicting power of EPDs used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.

The AGA is proud to announce a new recognition program for breeders who have participated in the Cow Power

Female Genotyping Project, highlighting breeders who are committed to advancing the genetics of their herds and investing in the future of the Gelbvieh breed.

Cow Power Certified breeders have demonstrated their dedication by genomic testing at least 90% of their breeding-age females. This investment provides powerful insight into the hardworking Gelbvieh cow, helping breeders identify and multiply the most productive, maternally efficient, and profitable genetics in their herds. In addition to improving decision-making,

this commitment adds long-term value to these females and their progeny.

Breeders who take their involvement a step further earn recognition as Cow Power Elite breeders. In addition to meeting the Certified requirements, Elite breeders submit mature weights and body condition scores on their breeding-age females and genomic test at least one year’s worth of replacement or yearling heifers. This added level of data collection reinforces a full-circle commitment to herd improvement and the future of the breed.F

COW POWER HERDS

ARIZONA

Triple N Gelbvieh, Lake Havasu City

COLORADO

Pro-Hart Seedstock, Pueblo

Sydney Wilkinson, Model Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch, Model

GEORGIA

TJB Gelbvieh, Chickamauga

IDAHO

Potter’s Emmett Valley Ranch, Emmett

INDIANA

Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants, West Lafayette

KANSAS

Chisum Grund, Wallace

Gabrielle Hammer, Wallace

*Herds in bold text are cow power elite herds

Grace Reinecker, Sharon Springs

Grund Beef Genetics, Sharon Springs

Hammer Gelbvieh, Wallace

Hammertime Genetics, Sharon Springs

Janice Claerhout, Lisa & Kaitlyn Wolters, Princeton

Jerry Grund, Wallace

Kaitlyn Wolters, Atwood

Lucky Cross Ranch, Atwood

GELBVIEH AND BALANCER SHOWS – JAN 7 – 13, 2026

ENTRY DEADLINE- NOVEMBER 20TH (LATE – DECEMBER 10TH)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 – Junior Show

***Junior Breed Champions earn the right to compete for $10,000 in the Inaugural NWSS Supreme Junior Heifer Drive on January 24th. Each breed champion who competes in The Drive receives $1,000. See https://nationalwestern. com/?s=The+Drive

MONDAY, JANUARY 12 – Pen Showsfollowed by CGA’s annual Hamburger cookout

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 – Open Show –in the brand new NWSS Livestock Center

HEIFER SHOOT OUT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH – 11:00 am, followed by lunch

Nominate your Gelbvieh and/or Balancer heifer for a fun, “winner take all” contest. All heifers compete against each other.

THE COLORADO GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO DENVER FOR THE 2026 National Western Stock Show “WE

ARE THE WEST”

TOP OF THE ROCKIES ON-LINE SALE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2026 hosted by SCOnline Sales

ENTRY DEADLINE – NOVEMBER 15TH

RULES AND NOMINATION FORM

CONTACT:

Matt Raile - Sale Manager (785-332-8399) or Bill Wilkinson (719-680-0462) FOLLOW US ON

RULES AND NOMINATION FORM

Brad Ridinger (303-810-0582)

Meadowlark Gelbvieh Farm, Salina

Meredith Clark, Barnard

Mulroy Farms LLC, Mayetta

Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard

Quentin Clark, Barnard

Sandy Knoll Farm, Saint John

KENTUCKY

Done Wright Cattle Farms LLC, Lebanon

Murley Farms, Etoile

MINNESTOA

Lost River Livestock, Clearbrook

MISSOURI

Da-Moon Gelbviehs, Billings

Gatson Gelbvieh, Vandalia

Ginger J Ertel, Greentop

JGP Gelbvieh, Lathrop

Red Bud Ranch, Springfield

Reinert Family Farm, Republic

Rockin’-U-Ranch, Richmond

Rocky Hill Gelbvieh, Miller

Rusty Rose Ranch, Piedmont

Stuecken Brothers, Freeburg

T Bar S Cattle Company, Billings

Voss Trail Farm, Linn

Ward Farms Land & Cattle, Willow

Springs

Witt Cattle Company, El Dorado Springs

MONTANA

Danell Diamond Six Ranch, Lewistown

Kicking Horse Ranch LLC, Oilmont

NEBRASKA

Rippe Gelbvieh, Hubbel

Swanson Cattle Company, Oxford

Wolf Gelbvieh, Gothenburg

NORTH CAROLINA

NC State Carroll Joyner BE, Raleigh

NORTH DAKOTA

Lisa & Jeff Hoots, Killdeer

OHIO

John Huston Cattle Company, New Carlisle

SOUTH DAKOTA

Ace Cattle Company, Hermosa

Bar TV Gelbvieh, Hermosa

CJ & L Livestock, Hermosa

Jayden Carrier, Hermosa

Lazy TV Ranch, Selby

Marvin or Mae Maude, Hermosa

TENNESSEE

Butler Creek Farms, Milton

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh Farm, Luttrell

Duck River Gelbvieh, Duck River

TEXAS

Nottingham Ranch, Sulphur Springs

UTAH

Loveless Gelbvieh, Spanish Fork

WISCONSIN

Russell Family Livestock, Brooklyn

UNITED KINGDOM

United Kingdom Gelbvieh Association

HOW DO YOUR CATTLE PERFORM ON THE RAIL?

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GELBVIEH AND BALANCER® PERFORMANCE

CASH PRIZES OF AT LEAST $2,000 FOR 2026 STEER CHALLENGE IF 3 OR MORE STEERS ARE ENTERED/DONATED

55 TH ANNUAL AMERICAN GELBVIEH

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025

12:00 PM-2:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting

2:00 PM-8:00PM AGA Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 PM-7:00 PM Board Working Dinner

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025

8:00 AM-7:00 PM Registration Open

8:00 AM-11:30 AM Board of Directors Meeting

- AGA board meeting: 8:00-10:00 a.m.

- AGA/AGF board meeting: 10:00-11:30 a.m.

1:00 PM-2:00 PM Opening General Session

- Guest Speaker: Dr. Dale Woerner

2:00 PM-3:00 PM Breed Improvement Committee Meeting

3:00 PM-3:30 PM Break

3:30 PM-4:15 PM National Sale Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting

4:25 PM-5:30 PM National Show Committee Meeting Rules and Bylaws Committee Meeting

6:00 PM-8:00 PM Bull Pen Session – Social and Reception

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025

8:00 AM-9:00 AM Breed Promotion Committee

9:00 AM-12:00 PM Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup

9:00-9:50 AM | Dr. Troy Rowan

10:00-10:45 AM | Dr. Jordan Thomas

11:00 AM -12:00 PM | Panel

- Dr. Jordan Thomas, Bill Tucker, Blake Hojer

12:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM-4:00 PM Educational Sessions

1:00-1:50 PM | Dr. Bob Weaber

2:00-2:50 PM | Megan Underwood

3:00-3:45 PM | Dr. Andrew Griffith

5:00 PM-6:00 PM Happy Hour

6:00 PM-8:00 PM Awards Banquet

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025

8:00 AM-9:00 AM Gelbvieh State & Regional Officer Roundtable Breakfast

9:00 AM-10:00 AM American Gelbvieh Foundation Session - Micheal Paul

10:00 AM-12:00 PM AGA Annual Meeting

12:00 PM-1:00 PM AGA Board of Directors Meeting

AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION 55TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED

The Opening General Session of the 55th Annual American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Convention will kick-off at the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with keynote speaker, Dr. Dale Woerner, Cargill Endowed Professor of Sustainable Meat Science at Texas Tech University. Worner will be presenting his keynote titled, “Red Meat Yield – A New Era”. The keynote will discuss how advancements in technology and new research are leading the beef industry in a new direction for red meat yield, and how the industry needs to be prepared to adapt cattle genetics and management to meet new incentives.

Dr. Dale R. Woerner is the Cargill Endowed Professor of Sustainable Meat Science in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Texas Tech University, He earned both his B.S. (2003) and M.S. (2005) degrees in Animal Science from Texas Tech University, followed by a Ph.D. in Animal Science with a focus on Meat Science from Colorado State University in 2009. Dr. Woerner served as a faculty member at Colorado State University for nine years before joining the faculty at Texas Tech University in 2018. Over his career, he has secured more than $15 million in industry-funded research and has published over 300 scholarly works, including peer-reviewed manuscripts and technical reports in the field of meat science.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. DALE WOERNER

Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup

The attendee loved Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup session will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., focused on the topic of rebuilding the United States cowherd and what producers need to prioritize when breeding the foundation females of this years-long rebuild. This year’s speakers are Dr. Troy Rowan, Dr. Jordan Thomas, Bill Tucker and Blake Hojer.

Dr. Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture assistant professor and extension specialist, will begin the session by discussing the benefits of genomics in both seedstock and commercial heifer development. Dr. Jordan Thomas, University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources professor, will speak on the topic of replacement heifer development. Dr. Rowan will moderate a panel featuring Dr. Jordan Thomas, Blake Hojer and Bill Tucker, regarding best practices for heifer development.

DR. TROY ROWAN is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Troy grew up on a purebred Charolais operation in Southwest Iowa and has remained engaged in the beef industry since. He joined Tennessee’s faculty in 2021, where his research program is interested in developing genetic approaches to improve the efficiency of forage-

DR. JORDAN THOMAS is a professor in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. Dr. Thomas is a Missouri native and University of Missouri alumnus, having earned his Ph.D. in Animal Sciences in 2017. Dr. Thomas maintains an active applied research and teaching appointment focused on the management of forage-livestock systems. He coordinates the breeding program for research herds across the University of Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, and he served as the State Cow-Calf Extension Specialist and program

based beef cattle production. He is interested in deploying novel genomic technologies across the beef industry and working to develop innovative new phenotypes for genetic evaluations. Troy’s extension work supports the Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program and other national organizations, including the Beef Improvement Federation and the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.

advisor to the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program until 2023. The primary research focus of the Thomas lab is reproductive management, with expertise in areas such as heifer selection and development, synchronization of the estrous cycle, timed artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and sex-selection technologies. Additionally, Dr. Thomas is a collaborating faculty member in the National Center of Applied Reproduction and Genetics, contributing to the interdisciplinary research and outreach efforts in the sustainable management of beef cattle production systems.

55 TH ANNUAL AMERICAN GELBVIEH

BLAKE HOJER is the manager and co-owner of Hojer Ranch, LLC located in Lake Preston, South Dakota. Established in 1991, by Alan and Pam Hojer with the purchase of 10 Gelbvieh cows, Hojer Ranch has strategically expanded to a diverse seedstock and feedlot operation consisting of 400 registered Gelbvieh cows and 1,000 head of cattle on feed annually. Priding himself on being part of a true secondgeneration family business, Blake has had to use unique and calculated decision making while navigating the growth of a newly established operation. In addition to raising Gelbvieh seedstock, the sourcing, breeding and development

BILL TUCKER is the owner and operator of Tucker Family Farms, a seventh-generation operation located in Amherst, Virginia. The original Polled Hereford herd added Angus cattle in the early 1970s and Gelbvieh in the early 1980s. They developed an additional line of Red Angus cattle in the early 1990s. Today, the rolling herd inventory is about 1,800 head with the complement of an additional 500 cows in a contract grower network. All males are finished and the carcass data, valuable for mating decisions, goes back forty years. Today the program, featured in Gelbvieh World in 1998, utilizes Gelbvieh, Angus, and Red Angus in their three primary composite lines. “Maternal Mamas”, “Power Blacks”, and “Target Reds” are each formulated for

of commercial Gelbvieh-influenced females has become a primary part of the business. With the development of the “You Pick Em, We Breed Em” program, Blake has managed the breeding and development of over 6,000 Gelbvieh females over the past decade. These females have been sourced to ranches across the United States. Blake is a 2008 graduate of the University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in education. Blake and his wife, Jennifer, reside in De Smet, South Dakota, and have four children: Jace, Jaden, Kaylee, and Brynn.

specific end product results and have been stabilized for thirty years. The “Professional Replacement Female Sale” is held in April and has topped the seven-state area sale average for the past twelve years. Bill Tucker was awarded the Commercial Producer of the Year Award by the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) in 2000. Largely as a result of that recognition, he is a frequent speaker on genetics and environment interactions, having spoken in 19 states. Currently, Bill serves nationally as a member of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Breed Improvement Committee and as a member of the BIF board of directors. A 1983 graduate of Virginia Tech, Bill and his wife Claudia, have three daughters and three grandchildren.

Educational Sessions

Highly requested educational sessions are new to the convention agenda this year. These sessions will take place the afternoon of December 4, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Bob Weaber, AGA genetics consultant, will be discussing the development, implementation and application of the new AGA economic indexes and EPDs. Megan Underwood, AGA communications coordinator, will be diving into capturing better pictures of your cattle and how to capitalize on marketing with social media. Dr. Andrew Griffith, University of Tennessee professor and extension livestock specialist, will give an overview of the current economic climate of the beef industry and what to expect as we head into 2026.

DR. BOB WEABER currently serves as Professor and Head, Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers at Kansas State University. Weaber initially joined the faculty of the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at K-State in August of 2011 as the Cow-Calf Extension Specialist. He served as the faculty coordinator of K-State’s Purebred Unit on the faculty management team for K-State’s Beef Cattle Institute. Dr. Weaber serves as the Executive Director of the Beef Improvement Federation. The focus of his extension and research programs has been to broaden the availability, use and understanding of genetic selection tools as well

MEGAN UNDERWOOD currently serves as the AGA Communications Coordinator. In her role, Megan leads the communication efforts of the association, serves as the editor of Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture, and assists the marketing team in the development and distribution of the national advertising campaign. She has a wealth of communication experience through many internships with industry-leading beef organizations and breed associations, as well as her previous positions with the AGA and American Hereford Association. In her previous

as performance data collection schemes implemented by cattle producers. He grew up on a cow-calf operation in southern Colorado and went on to earn a BS in animal science followed by a Master of Agriculture degree in the Beef Industry Leadership Program at Colorado State University. He completed his doctoral studies in the Animal Breeding and Genetics Group at Cornell University. Previously, Weaber was Director of Education and Research at the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). Today, Weaber serves as the AGA genetics consultant.

tenure with the AGA, she led the Gelbvieh World editorial efforts to receive the Livestock Publications Council’s James Flanagan Award for the most improved publication. Megan resides in Campbellsville, Kentucky, on her family’s Polled Hereford seedstock and row crop operation. She received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and Industry with a minor in Mass Communications and Journalism and a Professional Strategic Selling certificate from Kansas State University. She also received her master’s degree in Agricultural Education and Communication from K-State.

ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONVENTION

ANDREW P. GRIFFITH is a Professor and Extension Livestock Economist with the University of Tennessee. He started serving Tennessee producers in May 2012 after completing his Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University. Prior to earning his terminal degree, he earned a B.S. degree in Agriculture from Tennessee Tech University and a M.S. degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Tennessee. He is originally

from Hampshire, Tennessee, where he and his family produce soybeans, corn, stocker cattle, and have a cow-calf operation. His program has focused on price risk management strategies for both the input and output markets of stocker and feeder cattle. In addition, his program has included livestock production economics and forage production economics.

ALL AGA MEMBERS AND COMMERCIAL CATTLEMEN ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AGA’S 55TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. THE SPEAKER LINEUP IS PHENOMENAL AND WILL PROVIDE GREAT INDUSTRY INSIGHTS INTO REBUILDING THE NATION’S COWHERD.

Committees set to Gather in Nashville

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) committees play an essential part in the development and implementation of AGA programs, services and grassroots values.

Committee meetings will be held during the AGA 55th Annual National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. All AGA and American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) members are invited to attend all committee meetings. These meetings will consist of presentations from staff and committee chairs as well as discussion of current topics.

Committee meetings agendas will be available in the convention book which will be available for pick-up at registration.

BREED IMPROVEMENT

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Chair: David Larson

Vice Chair: Hyatt Frobose

Staff Liaisons: Sarah Mumm, Bob Weaber, AGA Genetics Consultant

BREED PROMOTION

Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.

Chair: Sarah Heinrich

Vice Chair: Troy Forbes

Staff Liaisons: Tom Strahm, Wess Anglin, Malerie Markley, Megan Underwood

FINANCE

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

Chair: Tom Vehige

Vice Chair: Tyler Keckley

Staff Liaison: Margo McKendree, Harold Bertz

MEMBER EDUCATION

Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Chair: Greg Anderson

Vice Chair: Justin Taubenheim

Staff Liaisons: Martha Moenning, Shianna Ocken, Wayde Pickinpaugh

NATIONAL SALE

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 3:30 p.m.

Chair: Todd Bickett

Vice Chair: Dan Warner

Staff Liaisons: Tom Strahm, Wess Anglin

NATIONAL SHOW

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 4:25 p.m.

Chair: Gregg Hartman

Vice Chair: Zack Butler

Staff Liaison: Martha Moenning

RULES AND BYLAWS

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 4:25 p.m.

Chair: Brent Overmiller

Vice Chair: Jeff Loveless

Staff Liaisons: Shianna Ocken, Sarah Mumm, Camille Hennerberg

Queens of the Herd

Gelbvieh continues to wear the crown of maternal excellence.

by MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S.

Fall sale season is in full swing, and the spring sale season is quickly approaching. As you flip through each new catalog that arrives in your mailbox, you will see everyone’s favorite sayings in their footnotes, “She’s the front pasture kind” or “She’s destined for the donor pen.” While these sayings ring true, shouldn’t beef producers raise every female with the goal to make it to the front pasture or donor pen?

While not every female can make it to the donor pen, every replacement female can make it to the pasture whether it’s the front pasture or the back pasture, every female needs to be producing to her maximum ability. The Gelbvieh female does just that. Whatever pasture she calls home, in any environment or zip code, she continues to excel in maternal ability, and the data continues to prove it.

The United States Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) located in Clay Center, Nebraska, is the home of the historic Germplasm Evaluation Project that has contributed data to the beef industry for more than 50 years. This project is designed to compare genetic change across beef breeds and their crosses, which allows producers to make the best genetic selection decisions in crossbreeding systems. The research goals are to identify complimentary breed utilization for traits that impact

producer efficiency and cater to consumer preference, sustainability, and marketability.

USMARC Progress Report No. 22 data shows Gelbvieh females have the smallest mature cow size of the four major continental breeds. The Gelbvieh breed was the only breed in the study to reduce mature cow size – at an average of 1,382 pounds Gelbvieh-sired females had the lowest five-year-old cow weight. This reduced mature cow-size allows for puberty to be reached at an earlier age, which leads to calving earlier in the season and producing a heavier calf at a younger age.

Gelbvieh females are the smallest mature cows however, their decreased size does not negatively influence their maternal influence, it continues to improve their efficiency and makes them the picture of sustainability. Growth in your calf crop begins with the Gelbvieh female and the latest USMARC research proves this fact even more.

USMARC just released new research regarding breed-specific heterosis for growth and carcass traits in 18 United States cattle breeds, and Gelbviehsired females were the only Bos taurus females with a maternal weaning weight advantage. The data revealed that Gelbvieh-influenced females had a

maternal weaning weight advantage of 22.7 pounds. This increase in weaning weight is thought to be the result of maternal milking ability in Gelbvieh females as Gelbvieh is in the top two breeds for average maternal milk production.

In today’s market, the increased 22.7 pounds of weaning weight has a significant impact on the beef producer’s bottom line. At a market price of $4.50 per pound on five-weight steers with a 22.7 pound weaning weight advantage, the Gelbvieh influence would equate to an additional $102.15 of revenue per head. On a group of 100 steers, Gelbviehinfluenced females would generate $10,215 in additional calf crop revenue. Gelbvieh-influenced cowherds generate more pay weight which is more profit for the producer. Gelbvieh genetics grow more than just weaning weights, they grow your profitability.

The USMARC research projects continue to prove that Gelbvieh females are the queens of the herd and wear the crown of maternal excellence with honor. Gelbvieh females have the genetic capability to be the next donor dam and front pasture cow, but they really deserve to be the foundation females of the entire United States cowherd as Gelbvieh is the maternal breed of choice.F

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BREAK THE LATE-CALVING CYCLE: MAXIMIZE

HEIFER PRODUCTIVITY FROM DAY ONE

Strategic management, disease prevention and parasite control set replacement heifers up for lifelong productivity.

Article provided by the Boehringer Ingelheim Cattle Team.

Aheifer that calves late in her first breeding season is already behind—and likely to stay that way. “It starts a vicious cycle,” says Jordan Thomas, Ph.D., University of Missouri, “where she calves late, breeds late the next year, and eventually falls out of the herd.”

Whether producers are raising or buying their replacement heifers, focusing on strong herd management, disease prevention and parasite control is the foundation of a successful breeding herd and long-term profitability.

CALVING WINDOWS AND NUTRITION SET THE STAGE

Ideally, heifers should conceive their first calf at 15 months of age and calve by 24 months. Breeding early sets her and her future calves up for success.

“If we take the average eight calving seasons into consideration, an earlycalving heifer who continues to calve in the first 21 days as a cow will give an extra one-and-a-half to two calves over her lifetime, based on the higher weaning weights of her early-born calves,”1 said David Shirbroun, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim. “With the market prices right now, getting those heavier calves from a well-developed heifer is extremely beneficial.”

Good body condition and nutrition also play a critical role in accelerating reproductive maturity, managing stress and overall health.

“A body condition score of 6 at calving is critical,” shared Dr. Thomas. “We want heifers to have a smooth appearance, with fat depots around the tailhead and brisket. This extra cover serves as a savings account of energy that ensures heifers enter their first lactation period prepared for success while they continue to grow.”

Heifers with good body condition at calving breed back sooner, wean heavier calves and better withstand

stress. “Animals are a little bit selfish,” said Dr. Shirbroun. “They’ll meet their own energy needs before supporting reproduction.”

Balanced diets and quality forage help heifers meet those energy demands. “If we send her into a negative energy balance, we can compromise her ability to become pregnant, even if she has a fairly acceptable body condition score,” Dr. Thomas explained.

Producers should collaborate with their nutritionist to formulate balanced diets that are tailored to their environment and herd goals.

VACCINATION PREVENTS REPRODUCTIVE DISEASE CHALLENGES

A pre-breeding vaccine program is one of the most effective tools to protect heifer health and long- term productivity.

“With replacement heifers, we really need to protect them from reproductive disease,” stressed Dr. Shirbroun. “If these heifers are infected by any number of different diseases, that’s going to set them back, either from a growth standpoint or cause reproductive issues.”

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) Types 1a, 1b and 2, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, leptospirosis, trichomoniasis and vibriosis are all top concerns for the breeding herd. While there are many implications of each disease, all are commonly known to cause infertility, embryonic loss or abortion.

BVDV is particularly threatening to a herd. If a pregnant heifer is infected, the virus can pass to her fetus, resulting in a persistently infected (PI) calf. Many PI calves appear completely healthy and go easily unnoticed, silently spreading BVDV to susceptible herd mates and their future offspring.

To reduce the incidence of reproductive diseases and PI calves, Dr. Shirbroun recommends a five- way viral vaccine, such as EXPRESS® FP, which includes the Singer strain. “A vaccine with the Singer strain is proven to prevent the formation of PI calves due to BVDV2,” he said.

CONTROL THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF PARASITES

Keeping parasites in check is one of the simplest ways to help heifers stay healthy. Taking away gut irritation or damage associated with parasites allows heifers to fully utilize nutrition, gain weight efficiently and reach reproductive milestones.

“Parasite control is important for all cattle, especially if they’re going to be on grass for a long period of time,” Dr. Shirbroun noted. “One of the best

things we can do is give those cattle an extended-release dewormer like LONGRANGE® [eprinomectin]. If they’re on grass for three to four months, they’re going to have protection against parasites for the entire grazing season.”

He continued, “Oral, standard injectable or topical dewormers are great when we need to purge the system or provide around 30 days of therapy. But when producers have cattle out on grass for 120 to 150 days, an extended-release product can prevent reinfection of parasites, and provide continued protection to the bovine’s digestive tracts.”

To get the most out of any deworming program, work with a veterinarian to select the right dewormers for your region and parasite pressure, and work with them to conduct diagnostics like fecal egg count reduction tests to ensure your program is effective.

HERD DEVELOPMENT IS A LONG GAME

“Heifer development doesn’t start at weaning—it begins before conception,” pointed out Dr. Shirbroun. “The only true way to set up a heifer to achieve 100% of her reproductive potential and longevity is to have influence on the animal before it is even conceived.”

He recommends producers manage cow health before and during gestation with balanced nutrition, disease prevention and parasite control. “Once the heifer

is born, her development is not just a six-month process,” Dr. Shirbroun emphasized. “When done correctly, heifer development is about three years— from the time she’s conceived until she has had her first calf at 2 years of age.”

LONGRANGE IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION: Do not treat within 48 days of slaughter. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows, or in veal calves. Post-injection site damage (e.g., granulomas, necrosis) can occur. These reactions have disappeared without treatment. Not for use in breeding bulls, or in calves less than 3 months of age. Not for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing. Pregnant women should wear gloves and exercise caution or avoid handling this product.F

References:

1 Damiran D, Larson KA, Pearce LT, et al. Effect of calving period on beef cow longevity and lifetime productivity in western Canada. Transl Anim Sci 2018;2(Suppl 1):S61–S65.

2 Ridpath JF, Lovell G, Neill JD, et al. Change in predominance of bovine viral diarrhea virus subgenotypes among samples submitted to a diagnostic laboratory over a 20-year time span. J Vet Diagn Invest 2011;23(2):185–193.

American Gelbvieh Association Welcomes Academic Year Interns

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is excited to welcome two academic year interns: Kirsten Heselmeyer, AGA communications intern, and Gentry Warner, AGA visual content intern.

“It is truly an honor to get the opportunity to work with such accomplished young ladies as they use their talents to expand the Gelbvieh and Balancer® message to the greater beef industry. Their skillsets are incredible and will truly advance

the communication efforts of the AGA,” said Megan Underwood, AGA communications coordinator.

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Heselmeyer will assist the AGA communications department through video creation, writing editorial content for Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture, and member communication efforts.

Heselmeyer is from Taylor, Texas, where she grew up showing cattle and judging livestock. She is currently a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications with a minor in Animal Science, where she is

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also a member of the livestock judging team.

“I have always been passionate about serving cattle producers, and I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to do that through my work with the AGA,” said Heselmeyer. “The staff at the AGA is truly world-class. Their support of my growth has been such a blessing, and I deeply admire the way they serve members while constantly striving to provide the best experiences and resources possible.”

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Warner will be expanding the photo library for the AGA communications department throughout the year for images to be used in Gelbvieh World, The Profit Picture, national advertising, and digital communications.

Warner was raised on a Gelbvieh and Balancer ranch in southwestern Nebraska. She is a junior at Kansas State University studying Agricultural Communications and Journalism. Additionally, she currently serves as the

American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) President.

“I am very honored to have the opportunity to be the AGA visual content intern this year. Photography is something I am very passionate about, so being able to capture media for an industry and breed I care so much about is truly exciting. I look forward to the next year with the AGA team,” said Warner.

Heselmeyer and Warner both began their internships at the beginning of the academic year and will continue through the end of their spring semesters.

EVENTS OF INTEREST

NOVEMBER 2025

NOV. 1 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.

NOV. 1 TJB Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Chickamauga, Ga.

NOV. 8

NOV. 8

NOV. 29

Boys from the South Bull Sale, Lebanon, Tenn.

DECEMBER 2025

DEC. 2

Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 6th Annual Fall Bull and Female Sale, Carthage, Ind.

Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 6th Annual

Educational Seminar, Carthage Ind.

NOV. 16 North American International Livestock Expo Junior Gelbvieh/ Balancer ® Show, Louisville, Ky.

NOV. 17 North American International Livestock Expo Open Gelbvieh/ Balancer Show, Louisville, Ky.

NOV. 21 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Opportunities Female Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

NOV. 22 Butler Creek Farm Power in the Blood Heifer Sale X, Milton, Tenn.

NOV. 27-29

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Princesses of the Prairie Female Sale, online @ DVAuction.com

DEC. 3-5

JAN. 5

Cattlemen’s Congress

Gelbvieh/Balancer Pen Shows, Oklahoma City, Okla.

JAN. 6

Warner Beef Genetics Maternal Merit

Commercial Female Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

American Gelbvieh Association 55th Annual National Convention, Nashville, Tenn.

DEC. 8 The Gathering Sale, Alberta, Canada

DEC. 5 2025 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.

DEC. 20 12th Annual CJ&L Livestock Bull Sale, Hermosa, S.D.

JANUARY 2026

JAN. 4

Cattlemen’s Congress

Junior Gelbvieh/Balancer Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.

JAN. 4

JAN. 4

Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, Oklahoma City, Okla.

People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity, Oklahoma City, Okla.

JAN. 7

Cattlemen’s Congress National Gelbvieh/ Balancer Shows, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Warner Beef Genetics Maternal Merit in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.

JAN. 7-13 2026 National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh and Balancer shows, Denver. Colo.

JAN. 10

Top of the Rockies Online Sale, online @ SC Online Sales

JAN. 25 North Dakota Gelbvieh Association 42nd Annual Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, N.D.

FEBRUARY 2026

FEB. 5 Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh & Balancer Show/Sale, Rapid City, S.D.

FEB. 14 17th Annual Genetic Power Sale, Springfield, Mo.

FEB. 14 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, N.D.

EVENTS OF INTEREST

FEB. 14 Smith Farms Bull & Female Sale, Purvis, Miss.

FEB. 17 48th Annual Cedar Top Ranch Maternal Empire Bull Sale, Burwell, Neb.

FEB. 19 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Medina, N.D.

FEB. 21 Locust Hill Cattle Co. Sale, Pelham, N.C.

FEB. 25 Grund Beef Genetics Annual Bull Sale, Sharon Springs, Kan.

FEB. 26 Plateau Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Brush, Colo.

FEB. 27 35th Annual Pot of Gold Bull Sale, Montrose, Colo.

FEB. 28 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, Mo.

FEB. 28 Post Rock Cattle Company Cowman’s Kind Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, Kan.

FEB. 28 Larson’s Lost River Livestock 16th Annual Production Sale, Clearbrook, Minn.

MARCH 2026

MARCH 2 Hojer Ranch 34th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, S.D.

MARCH 3 Swanson Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Oxford, Neb.

MARCH 4 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

MARCH 7 Thorstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch Annual Production Sale, Selby, S.D.

MARCH 7 Judd Ranch 48th Gelbvieh Balancer and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan.

MARCH 7 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.

MARCH 7 Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh/Balancer Sale, Louisville, Ky.

MARCH 7 Flying H Genetics Herd Bulls Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

MARCH 10 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 36th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, Kan.

MARCH 11 Twin View Livestock Bull Sale, Parkbeg, SK

MARCH 14 Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.

MARCH 14 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance Production Sale, Fredonia, Ky.

MARCH 14 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 23rd Annual Spring Bull and Female

Sale, Carthage, Ind.

MARCH 20 Southwest Iowa Bull and Female Sale, Creston, Iowa

MARCH 28 Cranview Gelbvieh Genetic Progress Sale, Rugby, N.D.

MARCH 28 Wilkinson Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Model, Colo.

MARCH 28 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.

APRIL 2026

APRIL 11 Knoll Crest Farm Spring Bull & Female Sale, Concord, Va.

Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates of upcoming sales and more information on each event.

Editor’s Note:

If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to meganu@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.

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620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, Kan. 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net

CATTLE COMPANY

3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418

Bill Clark: 785.792.6244

Leland Clark: 785.792.6208

Leland Clark: 785.392.0888 Office: 785.792.6244

Fax: 785.792.6250

Email: prcc@twinvalley.net POST ROCK

Kyle Cavalli: 785-531-1947

A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available. Al & Mary Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105

Basehor, Kan. 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

MISSOURI

BREEDERS CORNER

NEBRASKA

Cell

Koehn 73243 Carter Rd., Goltry, Okla. 580-541-2633 koehncattlecompany@gmail.com

605-852-2131 kvolek@venturecomm.net

Thurs., Jan. 1 Noon Arrival and Stalling 7:00 p.m. Gates Close for Cattle Arrival Sun., Jan. 4

10:00 a.m. Gelbvieh/Balancer Junior Female Show

3:00 p.m. Gelbvieh Futurity Show

Power of THE COW

175 RANGE-DEVELOPED 2 - YEAR-OLD BULLS

BULLS ARE INDIVIDUALLY FEED EFFICIENCY TESTED, GRASS GRAIN TESTED AND GENOMICALLY TESTED

TUESDAY, FEB.17, 2026

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 12:30 PM | BURWELL, NE

BALANCER & ANGUS

FEATURING: 50 ET BULLS