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Ard Ridge Sweet 080X PCA Wildcard x RDD Seven-Forty-Seven • Grand Champion Female 2011Ft. Worth Stock Show
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TR Tell It All x RDCA Ms Impulse 4155H • Maternal sib to TR Trail Blazer • Division Champion 2010 IN State Fair • Res. Division Champion 2010 KY State Fair
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Embryo packages and flush options available on these Designer Dams, plus GOP First Lady, WEBC Shalome & TTBR Obsession! Watch for our fall field day & sale to be held in Rensselaer, IN. Congratulations to Brittany for completing her junior career at the 2011 Jr. National; 12 Jr. Nationals, 1 term on the Jr. Board & the 2005-2006 National Queen!
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ACA Board of Director Nomination Form
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Around the Ring With…Senee, Segayle & SyAnn Foster
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ACA Board of Directors Minutes
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Chi Commentary Chi Performance Ladies Auxiliary AJCA Update Ultrasound 101 Office Update Baxter Black
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New Junior Members New Adult Members Upcoming Events ACA Bulletin Advertiser Listing
The 2011 National Junior Heifer Show was another great success. More than 180 juniors from across the country exhibited cattle and participated in the contests offered. Photo by Lindsey Broek.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011 Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio
View sale cattle pictures at www.winegardnershowcattle.com To view videos and picture please visit www.breedersworldonlinesales.com. Proxy bidding is also available for your convenience.
Selling a full sib bull prospect to our Lot 1, high selling female from our 2010 Sale. Breeds representated include Chianina, Maine-Anjou, Simmental, Charolais Composite, and Shorthorns
Brad, Melanie, Ashlie & Hannah Tyler & Natalie Brad: 419.303.3399 • Tyler: 419.236.4375 • State Route 309, Lima, Ohio bmwinegardner@yahoo.com • www.winegardnershowcattle.com
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Chi Commentary by Stan Comer, CEO
ACA Board of Directors Chairman – Steve Melroe
8005 Hwy 32 • Gwinner, ND 58040 Home: (701) 678-2225 melroefarms@yahoo.com Northwest Region • Term expires 2011
Vice Chairman – Rob Sheets
2011 NJHS – A Huge Success
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he 2011 National Junior Chianina Heifer Show held in Kansas City was a huge success! It gives me a great deal of pride to see our junior association directors, volunteers and ACA staff put on a national level event of this caliber. Our AJCA membership is growing and the success of the NJHS is one of the reasons why. Congratulations to all the winners and participants in the shows and contests! I would like to also thank all those who donated time and finances that allow us to put on an event of this magnitude. Thank you to Heather Counts for the tremendous job of coordinating with the Maine-Anjou and Charolais Associations to make all the contests and shows run smoothly! The AJCA plays a very important role in the success and sustainability of the ACA. The ACA Board of Directors and myself are very committed to giving our junior members a valuable learning experience in leadership development, educational programs , scholarships, the Chianina breed, and equip them with the communication tools to be great ambassadors of Chi cattle, the beef industry and Agriculture, no matter what career path they choose. We will continue to work hard to make our AJCA bigger and better. 2011 has been the year of extremes. Record snowfall in northern states, flooding, fires, tornados to extreme drought in the south and the economy. Record numbers of cows are being sold in Texas due to the dry condi-
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tions while we are seeing record prices being paid for feeder cattle, cows and slaughter bulls. With the U.S. cowherd inventory already at it’s lowest level in 50 years the additional reduction in numbers due to drought will keep the beef prices at a high level for the next few years. In order to keep up with the domestic, as well as the export demand, slaughter weights will have to increase. We know that Chianina hybrid cattle can answer this demand more rapidly and efficiently with a higher degree of tenderness in the end product than any other breed. As Chianina breeders you have put yourselves in position to be able to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity. The ACA will work hard to promote this information to cattlemen, feeders, packers and retailers across the country. We need your help to promote it to your neighbors, county cattlemen groups and extension personnel in your communities and home states. Spread the word. It’s contagious!
8250 U.S. Hwy 52 W • West Lafayette, IN 47906 Home: (765) 583-4565 rsheets462@aol.com At Large • Term expires 2013
Secretary – Ken Culp III
1065 Durham Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356 Home: (859) 881-9115 • Cell: (859) 227-7506 ken.culp@uky.edu Southeast Region • Term expires 2011
Treasurer – Dwight Hossle
Box 98, Faulkton, SD 57438 Home: (605) 598-6751 • Cell: (605) 380-4677 dwight.hossle@dacotahbank.com At-Large • Term expires 2011
Dennis Clarahan
19425 280th Ave • Harper, IA 52231 Home: (641) 635-2105 • Cell: (319) 330-6377 dclar@iowatelecom.net Northeast Region • Term expires 2012
Don Esch
717 N 22nd Rd, • Unadilla, NE 68454 Cell: (303) 709-1595 don@eschcattle.com At-Large • Term expires 2012
John Higgins
9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184 Home: (615) 273-2656 • Cell: (615) 207-4555 higginjo@realtracs.com At-Large • Term expires 2012
Mark Johnson
4620 Goldfinch Ave. • Maurice, IA 51036 Home: (712) 567-3986 mpjchi@mtcnet.net At-Large • Term expires 2013
Art Pittman
P.O. Box 336 • Micro, NC 27555 Home: (919) 284-5580 • Cell: (919) 291-2345 apittman@eastcoastequip.com At Large • Term expires 2013
Ed Miller
8805 Fm 818 • Big Spring, TX 79740 Home: (432) 398-5348 • Cell: (432) 816-8676 ecmiller26@hotmail.com At Large • Term expires 2012
Keith Schrick
1624 Ft. Worth Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76086 Cell: (817) 366-6435 schricks2007@dfwonline.net At-Large • Term expires 2011
Brad Stoppel
18361 Reservior Rd. • Russell, KS 67665 Home: (785) 483-2753 • Cell: (785) 483-1294 Southwest Region • Term expires 2013
Chi Performance by Tyler Humphrey, Director of Marketing & Performance Programs
Advertising With A Purpose: Part 1
I
s your program branded? The first thing that will come to most of your minds is a hot, steaming branding iron however, that is not the kind of branding I am referring to. In my next few articles I will discuss the importance of advertising in a way that best suits your program and gets the biggest bang for your buck. One of the biggest misconceptions with advertising is that you can just run an ad and the calls will come flooding in. Most often this would be false. You must develop a comprehensive advertising plan with several key parts. The first step to any successful advertising plan would be branding your program. It is important for people to be able to associate your program with something whether it is a logo, slogan or specific colors. One of the best and most popular ways to do this is have a farm or ranch logo designed that can be used on your website, print ads and
Special Position Rates (space & 4-color only)
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Advertising Deadlines: Copy and photographs for ads must reach the ACJ office the first of the month preceding date of issue (ie November 1 for the December issue). Ads postmarked after deadline or placed after the deadline will be charged an additional $50.
Copy Changes: Changes to the advertisements after the deadline will only be made if time permits and will incur additional charges for time and materials involved in the change. Minimum charge $50.
Advertising Content: The ACJ reserves the right to refuse any advertising copy at its sole discretion. The ACJ assumes no responsibilities for the accuracy of the advertising content as submitted. Advertisers assume all responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of submitted advertising containing pedigrees or statements regarding performance. Advertisers shall indemnify and hold harmless the ACJ for any claims concerning advertising content as submitted.
Digital Photography: Many advertisers are choosing to supply digital photos rather than glossy prints for use in their ACJ advertising. The ACJ will not be responsible for the quality of photo reproduction or printing as a result of any digital photos supplied. The ACJ will not be held liable for any financial compensation or discounted advertising as a result of poor reproduction quality of digital photos. All digital photos supplied for use in the ACJ will be used at the advertiser's risk.
stall cards. When people see the logo they will automatically associate it with your program. In the next two articles that follow this one I will also talk about developing an advertising plan as well as “tying” it all together in terms of incorporating print, web and social media advertising. On another note I wanted to say thank you to all the families that made the trek to Kansas City and participated in Junior Nationals. The event this year was jam packed with great kids and outstanding cattle! This was my first Junior Nationals as a Chianina staff member and it was great to get to meet those of you who attended. By time you read this the major state fairs will be in full swing and sale season will be right around the corner. I look forward to visiting with even more of you at the upcoming summer and fall events!
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ACA Ladies Auxiliary by Jessica Cheesman, Auxiliary President
ACA Ladies Auxiliary Directors
Greetings from Indiana!
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am sure most of you are experiencing the HEAT WAVE that has overstayed its welcome! The past few weeks have been in the middle to upper 90’s with no rain here in Indiana. I know we are always bundled up when we are in Louisville, but I would almost take a winter day after the few weeks we have had. I hope everyone had a safe trip home from Kansas City. Another successful Junior National can be marked down in the books. Juniors, please remember to thank everyone who helped you get to Kansas City. Its great friends and family who make it all possible. Congratulations to our new queen, Kelsey Rutt from Nebraska. I am sure she will represent our breed well. Congratulations to our scholarship winners Jessica Esch, Megan Hunt, Tyler Mackey and Ty Sexton. I wish you all the best of luck. The North American is right around the corner. The “Come As You Are” luncheon will be held on Tuesday November 15. Please remember to bring a small gift for our gift exchange. As I have mentioned in previous articles, please dig deep for items for our Silent Auction. The proceeds go toward funding our queen and other activities throughout the year. Also, in this issue are the guidelines for Chi Lady of the Year. We wanted to give more women the opportunity to be nominated even if they cannot make it to Louisville. The Chi Lady of the Year is a lady who has been active in Chi Cattle, works with the youth and is involved in her community. Please remember whoever is nominated does not have to be present at Louisville. Good luck to everyone at State Fair and hopefully I will see you all in a few months at Louisville. ~ Jessica
ATTENTION – Chi Ladies or Men The Chianina Ladies Auxiliary is looking for outstanding Chi Ladies in your area. Each year at Louisville the Ladies Auxiliary selects an outstanding Lady who has been active in the Chi breed, works with youth and is active in her community. We know that not everyone travels to the National Show in Louisville in November, so we would like to have nominations for ladies that work hard in their communities, that you feel deserve this award of Chi Lady of the Year. All you have to do is submit a letter telling why this Lady should deserve this award. Tell about her and her accomplishments. The winner will be selected at the Ladies Luncheon during Louisville. Again the Lady does not have to be present at Louisville to win this award. Letters or emails must be dated by November 1, 2011. Send your letters to: Jessica Cheesman 4199 S. 900 W. Farmland, IN 47340 jessicacheesman@ymail.com
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Jessica Cheesman – President 4199 S 900 W • Farmland, IN 47340 (765) 468-7405 At Large Susan Ostrom – Vice President 3091 144th Ave • Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 896-9433 Northeast Region
Deb Geuns – Secretary/Treasurer 4995 Sleight Rd. • Bath, MI 48808 (517) 641-7152 At Large Sue Comer Box 383 • Lynn, IN 47355 (765) 874-2228 Northeast Region Nancy Culp 1065 Durham Ln. • Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859) 881-9115 At Large Shawnda Foster Rt 2, Box 36 • Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-2383 Southwest Region Marna Higgins 9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184 (615) 273-2656 Southeast Region Misty Lehnert 330 S Hood Rd. • Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 (931) 766-0504 Southeast Region Christine Miller 4725 State Hwy 154 • Torrington, WY 82240 (307) 532-4771 Northwest Region Barb Ohlrichs 55943 US Hwy 275 • Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-0695 Northwest Region Rhetta Riley 1607 Avenue G • Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 298-2591 Southwest Region
AJCA Update
AJCA Board & Directors Executive Committee: President • Segayle Foster Vice President • Kelsey Rutt Secretary • Kelsey Culp Treasurer • Megan Hunt Public Relations • SyAnn Foster Public Relations • Tyler Mackey
AJCA Directors: Matthew Blankenship – Southeast Region 7375 Nolensville Rd Nolensville, TN 37135 (615) 776-2805 • Term expires 2012 Quintin Bucher – At Large 23430 State Rd. 95 Marietta, IL 61459 (309) 255-0752 • Term expires 2012 Front Row (L to R): Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan.; Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio; Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.; Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.; Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas. Back Row (L to R): Tyler Mackey, Blum, Texas; SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas; Will Coor, Selma, N.C.; Jessica Harsh, Radnor, Ohio; Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa; Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill.; Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.
Hello Chi Breeders & Enthusiasts
H
ey everyone, it’s hard to believe that another junior nationals has come and gone, and that state fairs, pasture sales and school are about to begin. I want to congratulate all the exhibitors who participated this year, it was defiantly one for the record books. I also want to congratulate our new junior board members Payton Stoppel, SyAnn Foster and Jessica Harsh. They will all be huge contributors to our board. A huge thanks goes to Heather, Blair Tenhouse, and everyone on the ACA staff for all their hard work throughout the week. I also want to thank everyone who helped sponsor junior nationals because without your support junior nationals would not be possible. Six years ago the Nelson Family (Dave, Vern, Josh, and Abby) gave me the opportunity to start showing Chi cattle nationally when they let me travel with them to my first junior nationals in West Monroe, Louisiana. By attending that one junior national show, it opened many opportunities for me such as traveling the country, meeting new people and establishing good friends. Six years ago I never would have thought that I would be serving on the junior board or as your 20112012 ACA Queen. With this being said I encourage every one of you to take every opportunity that comes your way because it can lead you to bigger goals in life. In closing, good luck to all of you participating in your state fairs and can’t wait to see you all in Louisville. Thank you, Kelsey Rutt, 2011-2012 AJCA Vice President & ACA National Queen
Will Coor – At Large 1935 Batten Farm Rd. Selma, NC 27576 (919) 284-5630 • Term expires 2012 Kelsey Culp – At Large 1065 Durham Ln. Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859) 576-7460 • Term expires 2013 Segayle Foster – At Large 1231 County Road 57 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-2383 • Term expires 2013 SyAnn Foster – At Large 1231 County Road 57 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-2383 • Term expires 2013 Jessica Harsh – Northeast Region 5075 State Route 203 Radnor, OH 43066 (740) 595-3416 • Term expires 2013 Megan Hunt – At Large 2505 Weavers Ft. Jefferson Rd. New Madison, OH 45346 (937) 548-3050 • Term expires 2012 Tyler Mackey – Southwest Region 352 HCR 1120 Blum, TX 76627 (859) 583-0826 • Term expires 2012 Payton Stoppel –At Large 18425 Shoreline Rd. Russell, KS 67665 (785) 324-9274 • Term expires 2013 Kelsey Rutt – Northwest Region 447 W 16th Minden, NE 68959 (308) 832-1953 • Term expires 2013 Ty Sexton – At Large 1752 Willow Ave. Ainsworth, IA 52201 (319) 657-3928 • Term expires 2012
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New Junior Members California
Ashley Hofman 21150 S Fredrick Rd Ripon, CA 95366 Taryn Wright 4400 Fairview Rd Hollister, CA 95023
Connecticut
Alissa J Lingard 13 Buell Drive Eastford, CT 6242
Florida
Cassidy Hasting 3807 N Young Rd Plant City, FL 33565
Georgia
Cameron Adams 2095 S. Yow Mill Rd Martin, GA 30557 Tyler Arnold 3870 Crabapple Hollow Rd Nicholson, GA 30565 Brett Dyer 154 Mckaig Loop Rising Fawn, GA 30738 Miranda Brooke Powell 2040 Tucker Grove Church Rd Wrightsville, GA 31096 Peyton Sumner 1885 Cranford Sumner Rd Lenox, GA 31637 Ashton Trouten 51 Shotgun Rd Cartersville, GA 30121
Illinois
Jolie Johnson 2946 N 41st Rd Sheridan, IL 60551
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Dustin Rankin P.O. Box 405 Roseville, IL 61473
Nicole Goecke 552 Shady Lane Augusta, KY 41002
Ashley Westall 3199 E Gadde Bridge Lane Olney, IL 62450
Kailey Vinyard 385 Chrisman Sour Danville, KY 40422
INdiana
Maryland
Garrett Baumer 1460 Morrow Rd Richmond, IN 47374
Kyle Cooney 1480 McKinstrys Mill Rd Union Bridge, MD 21791
Hailey Fisher 2030 S 150 W Angola, IN 46703
Collin Fratz 1105 Accident Bittinger Rd Accident, MD 21520
Hunter Fisher 2030 S 150 W Angola, IN 46703
MIssissippi
Zach Lytle 3894 E Potowatomie Dr Monticello, IN 47960
Iowa
Ross Hoefling 31213 280th St Merrill, IA 51038 Marinela Kruse 19613 170th Greene, IA 50636 Sarah Lenz P.O. Box 233 Riverside, IA 52327 Brian Sindelar 1535 Radio Rd Marion, IA 52302
Kentucky
Katie Emmons 552 Shady Lane Augusta, KY 41002 Madison Goecke 552 Shady Lane Augusta, KY 41002
New Mexico
Kylie Cox 11 Coye Ln Silver City, NM 88061
Ohio
Devin Coon 1120 Sonne Kolb Rd Oak Hill, OH 45656 Emily Culler 8866 Scott Rd Edgerton, OH 43517 Eric Culler 8866 Scott Rd Edgerton, OH 43517
Mallory Holder 71 Cr 12 Bay Springs, MS 39422
Kristine Culler 8866 Scott Rd Edgerton, OH 43517
MIssouri
Oklahoma
Emma Clark 45135 Hwy PP Milan, MO 63556
Kase Doner 35509 EW 1380 Konawa, OK 74849
Nickolas Erickson 801 W Main St Maysville, MO 64469
Caleb Edens 234 S. 8 Mile Rd Ponca City, OK 74604
Tyler Gerke 33789 Bluhm Rd Smithton, MO 65350
Brynon White 1798 W 430 Rd Adair, OK 74330
Paul Shanks 165 Sassafras Valley Ln Belle, MO 65013
Oregon
Reid Brooke 8701 NE Beaver Dr Cowgill, MO 64637
Nebraska
Lauren Ibach 76825 Rd 448 Sumner, NE 68878
Bryce Bulling 3190 W. Hwy 51 Mulhall, OK 73063
Alex McBride 1121 C St W Vale, OR 97918
Pennsylvania
Benjamin Archer 120 Buckingham Rd West Finley, PA 15377
New Junior Members (continued)
south Dakota
Samuel Schaunaman 1715 S 8th St Aberdeen, SD 57401 Taylor Sinkie 22313 361st Ave Gann Valley, SD 57341
Tennessee
Rob Berner 938 Sanders Chapel Rd Union City, TN 36261
Texas
Karli Cromeans 6213 CR 305 Grandview, TX 76050
Harison Russell 1980 CR 4240 Mt Pleasant, TX 75455
Cullen Sonnier P.O. Box 444 Winnie, TX 77665
Christian Friddle P.O. Box 291107 Kerrville, TX 78029
Payton Schertz 4790 N Bonnie Brae Denton, TX 76207
Kaide Wheeler 45600 Brown Rd Happy, TX 79042
Allyson Hancock 700 East Glenn St Bellville, TX 77418
Randon Schwab 3615 Schwab Rd Seguin, TX 78155
Virginia
Laurel Kelley 215 Lavaca Yoakum, TX 77995
Kaitlin Shrum 1719 Las Vegas Tr Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Keagan Clevenger 134 Slate Lane Stephenson, VA 22656
Gage Bush 3840 CR 434 Stockdale, TX 78160
New Adult Members Colorado
Brent & Tonya Huwa Huwa Cattle 5415 Wcr 89 Roggen, CO 80652
Illinois
John Parkes Mud Branch Cattle Co 9248 St Rt 125 Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
Indiana
Kaitlyn Culy 13957 Jones Rd Hagerstown, IN 47346
Iowa
Samuel & Lindsay Ruble Ruble Show Cattle 17314 450th St. Chareton, IA 50049
Kansas
Michael V. Lindell 9691 Sherman Rd Leonardville, KS 66449
MIchigan
Sam Brown Browns Rolling Hills Farms 14140 S Hillsdale Rd Camden, MI 49232
Ohio
Blake Campbell 2950 Wilberforce-Clifton Cedarville, OH 45314 Brice Ferris 17702 Road 218 Cecil, OH 45821
Oklahoma
Josh Adams Adams Cattle 1504 Co Rd 1320 Amber, OK 73004 Kristen Keeter Route 1, Box 37 Walters, OK 73572
Leroy Odell 17261 US Hwy 177 Byars, OK 74831 Quin Peterson Rockin Q Cattle Co 708 N. Redbud St. Jenks, OK 74037
Craig Falco CD Land & Cattle Co. P.O. Box 843 Whitesboro, TX 76273 Clayton Morton 399 LCR 862 Donie, TX 75838
Texas
Doug Boatright P.O. Box 106 Leesville, TX 78122
Kevin Pounds Pounds Livestock 10010 E Cr 6500 Lubbock, TX 79403
JT Crawford Corlay Cattle Company 901 Normal Park Suite 200 Huntsville, TX 77340
Matt Turner Matt Turner Cattle Co 500 Cr 140 Coleman, TX 76834
Stephen Custy 703 Emery St Denton, TX 76201
Wisconsin
Rick & Jill Davis RJD Farms 2730 Hwy 251 South Olney, TX 46374
Don Johnson / Mgr Schmitz B Farm P.O. Box 128 Mineral Point, WI 53565
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Procedure for Electing Members to the ACA Board of Directors
Each year the active adult membership of the ACA will elect four directors based on the updated region alignment. The ACA regions are as follows: • Northwest (states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington & Wyoming) • Southwest (states of Arizona, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas & Utah) • Northeast (states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont & Wisconsin) • Southeast (states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vir-
ginia & West Virginia) The nomination and election procedure is outlined below: 1) A nominating petition, which appears in the August ACJ, must be completed and returned to the Association office by Sept. 15, 2011. (2) Ballots with the names of the nominees will be mailed to the ACA membership on Oct. 1, 2011. (3) The ballots must be returned to the ACA. All ballots must be postmarked BEFORE Nov. 1, 2011. (4) The candidate receiving the most votes from each region, or for the at-large positions, will be declared the winner. (5) Each active ACA member may cast one vote for each at-large director position open each year and one vote for the regional director of his or her particular region when being elected.
Board of Director positions up for election this year, 2011, are the Northwest Region, Southeast Region and two (2) at-large positions. All directors will be elected for a three-year term. No more than four (4) persons from the same region shall serve on the Board of Directors at any one time. If you live in the Northwest or Southeast Regions and wish to nominate an active ACA member within that region, please complete the form below. If you wish to nominate an at-large director, please use the nomination form below. Ken Culp III, Keith Schrick & Dwight Hossle are eligible for re-election. Because of term limits, Steve Melroe is NOT eligible for re-election.
ACA Board of Directors Nominating Petition The person named below is being nominated to be a director for: (Check appropriate line)
Northwest Region Southeast Region At-Large • Northwest Region includes: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington & Wyoming • Southeast Region includes: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia & West Virginia Name of Nominee
Home Telephone
Address
Business Telephone
City Nominee must be endorsed by three active members of the ACA. If the nomination is for the directorship of a region, all three persons endorsing the nominee must be ACA members from said region.
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The undersigned hereby nominates the above named person as a candidate for election to the ACA Board of Directors for the named region or at-large. 1.
ACA Member Number
2.
ACA Member Number
3. ACA Member Number
I hereby agree that I will serve if elected. Signature of Nominee
Date Submitted
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Every ACA Member is Invited to Sell Their Best!
2011 ACA National Hybrid Advantage Sale North American International Livestock Exposition • Louisville, Ky.
6:30 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2011 • Sale Cattle Preview/Social – 5:30 p.m.
Consignment Deadline – Oct. 1, 2011 • Nomination Fee: $200/head Sale Coordinator: Tyler Humphrey, ACA Director of Marketing & Performance Programs: (816) 431-2808 For questions, contact Tyler or ACA Committee chair: Rob Sheets – (765) 583-4565
All lots considered suspect for any genetic abnormality must be tested. No lots will sell without this testing.
Consignor Mailing Address
City
Telephone Number
1) Sex/Type: Bull
Social Security No.
ACA Member No.
Cell Phone Number
Female
Flush
Zip
State
Embryo
E-Mail Address
Pregnancy
Note: If this form is for a flush/embryo/pregnancy, then skip to #4
2) Please attach a copy of the registration certificate or complete ALL of the following: ACA #: Registered Name:
DOB:
Tattoo & Location:
Breed %:
H/P/S:
EPD Values:
Color:
3) Breeding Information:
A.I. Service Date:
A.I. Service Sire:
P.E. Dates:
P.E. Sires: 1)
Pregnancy Examination Result:
2)
Note: If you did not use a natural service sire please indicate above.
Pregnancy Exam Date:
4) Flushes/Embryo Packages/Pregnancies:
Include ALL details on another sheet of paper:
For flushes be sure to include female’s current status, flush location and production record. For embryo packages be sure to include grade, type and location of embryos. For pregnancies be sure to include calving dates, recipient tag #s and recipient type. Please note if the mating will results in a non-free TH, PHA, AM or NH pedigree.
5) Relevant Footnotes: Include all the facts – Don’t worry about sentence structure – We will edit all footnotes – Use another sheet of
paper if needed
6) Submit Photos/Video: All high quality photos/videos are welcome – The sale coordinator will make final decision as to
photo/video usage
# of available photos/video for this animal:
Please provide details on where photos/video can be obtained:
7) Genetic Testing Verification:
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All animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnormalities must be tested with results on file with the ACA. NO LOT WILL SELL WITHOUT THIS TESTING. Send the sale consignment form, signed agreement, nomination fee & a copy of each animal’s registration paper to: ACA – Attn: Tyler Humphrey • P.O. Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079 • (816) 431-5381 (fax)
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National Sale Rules & Agreement Live Animal Eligibility:
1. Bulls & heifers must be registered with the ACA at time of nomination. All animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnormalities (PHA, TH, AM & NH) must be tested with results on file with the ACA. No animals will sell without this testing. 2. Stall space is limited to animals ENTERED in the ACA National Show by the NAILE. If you wish to have stalling for a display/sale animal, you MUST enter an animal for a stalling space. No extra stalling space is granted for sale only animals. 3. A $200 non-refundable nomination fee, payable to the ACA, must accompany each entry. (All nomination fees will be applied to sale commission & expenses.) Buybacks will be charged the same sale expense as all other lots. Show entries/releases and/or ACA registry work will be held until auction accounts have been settled. Any difference in the eventual sale expense percentage will be refunded to the seller for these animals/items. 4. Each nomination is subject to screening by the ACA National Sale Committee and sale coordinator. 5. It is highly recommended that each nomination include the following: a. High quality photo image of the animal or video. b. Footnote material should include complete performance data: birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight & EPDs. Other footnote information should include show
ring winnings by the individual or its parents/siblings and any pertinent sales figures about the individual’s parents/siblings.
Flush, Embryo & Pregnancy Eligibility:
All animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnormalities (PHA, TH, AM & NH) must be tested for with results on file with the ACA. No animals will sell without this testing. Guidelines for flushes, embryos and pregnancies are as follows: 1. An ET Flush shall be defined as and consist of a future ET Flush from a specified donor dam and mated to the bull of the buyer’s choice. a. The donor dam must be made available for the ET Flush within six (6) months of the ACA National Sale. b. A successful ET Flush shall be defined as producing a minimum of six (6) transferable embryos. c. The buyer shall be responsible for all flushing expenses. d. Buyer shall be responsible for providing semen & is responsible for semen shipping costs for the ET Flush. e. Buyer shall be responsible for all embryo shipping expenses. f. Buyer shall pay 50% of sale price on sale day with the balance due the seller at the completion of the ET Flush. 3. Package of Frozen Embryos shall be defined as and consist of a minimum of
Consignor’s Agreement:
three (3) frozen embryos. a. Buyer shall pay 100% of sale price on sale day to be held until delivery of the frozen embryos to the buyer is complete. b. Shipping expenses for the ET Frozen Embryos shall be the responsibility of the buyer. c. Seller will guarantee a minimum of one 90-day pregnancy be produced from the ET Embryo package provided the embryos are transferred by a licensed ET technician. Seller would then provide additional embryos until guarantee is met. 4. An ET Pregnancy shall be defined as and consist of one pregnant recipient cow carrying a confirmed 90-day+ embryo from a specified donor dam & sire. a. Buyer shall pay 100% of the sale price on sale day. b. Buyer shall be responsible for all transportation expenses of the pregnant recipient. c. Buyer will be responsible for retesting the recipient cow to confirm pregnancy at delivery. d. There is no live calf guarantee with the purchase of an ET Pregnancy.
The ACA National Sale will be a video auction. Please visit www.chicattle.org for the full ACA sale policy regarding genetic abnormality testing.
Consignment Deadline: Oct. 1, 2011
The statement below must be signed in order to complete your consignment to the National Sale. I am a member of the ACA and I agree to the rules and regulations governing the ACA National Sale and to the decisions of the sale manager and sale committee regarding my entries. I understand that the ACA, the NAILE, the sale manager and other affiliated sale personnel act only as agents in the sale of the livestock I have entered here and that none of these parties may be held responsible for any accidents or losses that may occur during my involvement with this event. Furthermore, I agree to make my show and sale entries available for veterinary inspection and to make certain that my entries
comply with the health regulations associated with this event. I understand that my entry fee is non-refundable and that by signing below I likewise indicate my agreement to the terms of financial responsibility as described in the "Sale Management Agreement" between the ACA and the sale manager. Lastly, I agree that all commissions on my sale entries are to be paid first, before any liens or mortgages, from the proceeds of their sale. Consignor’s Signature
Send the sale consignment form, signed agreement, nomination fee & a copy of each animal’s registration paper to: ACA – Attn: Tyler Humphrey • P.O. Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079 • (816) 431-5381 (fax)
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Carcass Ultrasound 101
Vol. 24
Ultrasound’s Roots are Still Strong and Growing
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hen Dave Nichols and Dr. Doyle Wilson hatched the notion of using ultrasound in beef production on that infamous plane ride nearly two decades ago, the idea was to identify seedstock with a propensity for heavy marbling. Dr. Harlan Ritchie, Michigan State University Professor of Animal Science says, “Marbling is the essence of quality grade.” And noted ultrasound pioneer John Brethour, in a 2007 article for the North American Limousin Foundations’ Bottom Line, says “The heritability of marbling is about 0.4 so, where producers have focused genetic selection on that trait, it has been improved substantially.” So, identifying breeding stock with heavy marbling, and being able to identify them in half the time it takes to collect harvest carcass data, made perfect sense – and it still does. Add to that the ability to measure rib eye size and back fat accumulation, and incorporate that data into breed-specific Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs), and you have a technology that in the course of one human generation has become indispensable. Paul Bennett, of Knoll Crest Farms in Red House, Virginia, a prominent breeder of purebred Hereford, Angus, and Gelbvieh cattle; can’t imagine doing business sans ultrasound. “We wouldn’t think of trying to market bulls without it,” says Bennett. “That information is essential for marketing and merchandising.” Dr. Kent Andersen, Ph.D., Associate Director of Pfizer Animal Genetics, has seen the evolution of the industry’s dependence on ultrasound-obtained carcass merit data: “Not that many years ago, maybe one-half to three-fourths of the bulls sold were scanned. Things are different today. In the heart of bull sale country, scanning is almost required standard practice.” In short, the customer has become dependent on ultrasound carcass data and EPDs. Bennett recently conducted an informal poll of his customers and found 50-60 percent consider ultrasound data in their selec-
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tion process. “From a marketing perspective, this is something we need to do,” says Bennett. Dr. Wade Shafer, Ph.D., Director of Performance Programs for the American Simmental Association, sees it. “Our producers use it heavily, especially with bulls, and the bull customers are demanding it,” he says. And so does Jack Ward, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Breed Improvement for the American Hereford Association: “In the Hereford breed, as more breeders have used ultrasound, we’ve seen an increased demand in our cattle. That may not be the only reason, but it’s certainly one of the reasons. Commercial breeders rely on Hereford seedstock breeders to provide data, and there is a definite benefit to those who do.” But do the dollars and cents add up? “Short-term, the benefit is seen in the bull market,” says Ward. “It’s hard to pin down a dollar figure, but as we’ve seen an increase in the use of ultrasound, bull sales have seen a higher average than ever before.” A 2006 Bottom Line article outlines a Colorado State University study that did try to pin down a dollar figure. The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) and Colorado State University (CSU) partnered on a project to analyze factors affecting the sale prices of Limousin breeding cattle at more than 40 auction and privatetreaty sales from 2004 and 2005. The conclusion: Bulls’ EPDs affect sale prices. Researchers observed a $634 price differential between the base and those bulls with an REA EPD greater than +0.31, and a $177 premium for greater levels of the marbling EPD. So ultrasound data can mean more money on the bull market. But, the study says, “Attention to the quantitative traits (growth, maternal, reproductive and carcass), however, has more potential effect on cow-calf profitability.” According to the 2006 figures, a bull with complete data, including ultrasound scan data, garnered an
Carcass Ultrasound 101 (continued) additional $349 at sale, while a female with complete data brought in an extra $443. Ward sees even more reason to put an emphasis on including herd females in ultrasound data collection. “Long-term, the real genetic improvement is in scanning females,” he says. “That’s what really makes a difference in herd improvement.” And that higher calling for herd improvement is what ultimately leads to real dollars in the purebred business. “The seedstock producer is taking on more challenge than the commercial guy,” says Ward. “He’s producing a quality of seedstock that can be used by the commercial guy, who ultimately produces for the consumer. It’s his duty to collect the data that will make his stock genetically superior. Ultrasound identifies the animals good for the traits the customer needs - whether that be decreasing fat, or increasing marbling or rib eye size. And the seedstock producer has an obligation to take it forward.” Patrick Wall, Director of Genetic Improvement and Field Representative for the American Shorthorn Association, presents a scenario that outlines the cost of neglecting the females. “The real value every breeder should get is in heifer selection,” says Wall. “If a producer scans heifers as yearlings, he can cull those who do not measure up prior to breeding. It he does not scan, and keeps a heifer that doesn’t
meet his standards, not only could that heifer’s first calf be a bull that scans and sells poorly, but she’s likely had the second and is pregnant with the third calf before the producer realizes he’s made a mistake in using her.” “Plus,” Wall continues, “the producer’s put a year’s worth of feed and time into that first bull calf when he decides he doesn’t like him, yet he still has to sell him to recover his costs.” Ultimately, the cost can be more than monetary. “The producer’s not happy. The customer’s not happy,” adds Wall. “That potential loss is a lot more than a $15-20 scan.” What about DNA? Technology continues to advance, and genomically enhanced EPDs are all the rage. The American Angus Association released theirs several months ago. The American Hereford Association’s will be ready soon. So, why ultrasound when products like Pfizer’s HD 50K genetic marker panel can identify an animal’s potential to pass on a dozen or more traits? “Our business is DNA, but we very much encourage the use of both companion technologies,” says Dr. Andersen. “We need scan data and carcass data to “train” our high-density marker panels. That’s necessary to calibrate them and keep them accurate. All of that data needs to feed into the system. They are technologies that complement and feed on each other.”
Andersen realizes cost is a factor. “Officially, we encourage producers to do all of it, though we realize that’s a bit spendy,” he says. Pfizer’s high-density 50K marker panel costs $139, and gives the producer genetic predictions on 14-20 traits, plus parentage verification. An ultrasound scan costs around $20 per animal. “It can be a hard decision for a producer to make.” It’s not a hard decision for Bennett, who uses both technologies. “Seedstock producers need to collect ultrasound data,” he says, “for herd improvement, for marketing, and as part of the documentation and validation for genomics. Like carcass ultrasound was 10-15 years ago, DNA markers are still in the development stage. DNA still needs ultrasound. The two go hand in hand.” Bennett embraces constantly changing and advancing technology, but the economic reality rests with the tried and true. “As seedstock producers, we try to be progressive and forward thinking, in both breeding and marketing,” he says. “But we don’t want to give our customers information that says there could be value where there isn’t. Our information has to be reliable. And ultrasound is reliable. It does have value, and it will have value for some time to come. Our customers are comfortable using it and it enables them to buy with increased confidence.”
A special thank you to Dennis & Sheryl Clarahan for donating the hamburger for the cookout at the ACA Headquarters during the National Junior Heifer Show. This generous donation is greatly appreciated and we hope all those who made it up to the headquarters that evening had a great time! ACJ
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Upcoming Events Sept. 1 Ownership Deadline: NAILE Junior Show Sept. 11 Wilson Cattle Company Best Of Three Production Sale, Cloverdale, Ind., 1 p.m. EDT Sept. 15 Ad/Copy Deadline: November ACJ Sept. 15 ACA Board of Directors Nomination Forms due Sept. 16-17 Chiangus Council Meeting, Clarahan Farms, Harper, Iowa Sept. 19 All-Star Alliance Online Club Calf Sale Oct. 1 Entry Deadline: ACA National Show & NAILE Junior Show Oct. 1 Consignment Deadline: ACA National Sale Oct. 1 Four Roses Cattle LLC Harvest Opportunity Open House & Private Treaty Sale, Logansport, Ind.w Oct. 8 Ventura Farm Annual Open House, Bath, Mich., 2-4 p.m. Oct. 8 & 9 Turkey Run Cattle Co. Pasture Sale, Dalton, Mo. Oct. 8 & 9 New Deal Alliance Private Treaty Sale, VBS Sale Facility, Falmouth, Ky. Oct. 9 Diamonds In The Mine Internet Sale Oct. 22 Bushy Park Farm Traditions of Excellence Elite Female Sale, At the Farm, Mitchell, S.D. Oct. 28-29 ACA Board of Directors Meeting, Platte City, Mo.
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15th Annual Harvest of Excellence Sale, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio High Standards Female Sale, Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio, 6:30 p.m. EST Junior Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky. ACA National Sale & Social, NAILE Facility, Louisville, Ky., 6 p.m. ACA National Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky., 8 a.m. Ad/Copy Deadline: January ACJ Ford/Holt/Beare Black Velvet Female Sale, Sioux Falls Regional Livestock, Worthing, S.D.
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Pen Bull & Female Show, National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo., LCAA, 8 a.m. Sale Cattle Evaluation, NWSS, LCAA, 10 a.m. "Hybrid Advantage" Bull & Female Sale, NWSS, LCAA, 1 p.m. Willow Oak Best Black Bulls In America Sale, Rogersville, Tenn., 12 noon EST Dakota Gold Production Sale, Miller, S.D. Source Sale, Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga., 6 p.m. Schaefer Chiangus Production Sale, Bismarck, N.D.
2012 CHIANINA SHOW & SALE SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 8 AM – Pen of Bulls/Female Show 10 AM – Sale Cattle Evaluation 1 PM – ACA “Hybrid Advantage” Bull & Female Sale For more information, visit NationalWestern.com or call 303-299-5559
Saturday, November 5, 2011 6:30 p.m. EST • At the farm • Harrod, Ohio Troy Jones: 419-230-8675 • Randy Jones: 419-230-8734 Offering Chi, Maines, MaineTainers, Simmental, % Simmental, and Shorthorn cattle
Sale Managed by
Dwyer Cattle Services Bob: 309-337-1404 Nick: 309-337-6404
Troy Jones & Randy Jones PO Box 127 • Harrod, OH 45850 419-648-9196 (home) • 419-648-9967 (office) 419-230-8675 (cell) • jonesshowcattle@watchtv.net
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uniors from 22 states met in Kansas City, Mo., at the American Royal Facility June 26-June 30 for the 2011 National Junior Heifer Show. It was another awe inspiring junior event with 228 head of Chi cattle exhibited by 181 junior members. The week kicked off with opening ceremonies jointly with the Maine-Anjou & Charolais juniors. All those in attendance were treated to an awesome performance by the Marching Cobras! Wow‌what a way to kick off an exciting week! Juniors were busy all week competing in the numerous contests offered, as well as attending their annual membership meeting where new junior board members were elected. At the end of a busy week, the All-Around points were tallied and Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn., took home the top honor and a $2,500 credit to their sale from Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb. The cattle show on Thursday did not disappoint and it was an outstanding display of Chi cattle. Dave Allan, Schulenberg, Texas, had the honor of sorting the 228 head exhibited. Show day kicked off with the steer shows. In the Prospect division, SyAnn Foster, Lockney ,Texas, exhibited the Grand Champion Prospect Steer, FBF Leroy Brown Steer 1CM, a Sept. 27, 2010 son of FL Leroy Brown that weighed 782 lbs. Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer honors went to BK 2K 1CM, a Sept. 15, 2010 son of Heat Wave 1CM, weighing 746 lbs., exhibited by Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla. In the Progess Steer Show, Grand Champion accolades went to MPJ Hawkeye 016X 1CM, a March 2, 2010 son of Monopoly 1CM weighing 1,295 lbs exhibited by Jake Zahm, Osceola, Neb. Hunter Weber, Buckley, Ill, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Progress Steer, FRYE Mr HW 1CM, a March 5, 2010 son of Heat Wave 1CM that weighed 1,225 lbs. The show then moved into the Chianina female show, where Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla., exhibited the Grand Champion Chianina Female, CTLK Park Place 1CM, a May 18, 2010 daughter of Monopoly 1CM. Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark., took home the Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female honors with JSUL Katie Babe 1CM, an April 4, 2010 daughter of Monopoly 1CM. In the Bred & Owned Division of the Chianina show, Kendra Elder, Blum, Texas walked out of the ring with Grand Champion Bred & Owned honors with KBE Miss Pearl 1020X 1CM, a Sept. 15, 2010 daughter of Northern Improvement 4480 (AN). The Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina Female was Full Bloom 1CM, a June 5, 2010 daughter of HAA Expectation 507T (MA) exhibited by
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Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb. The Bred & Owned Bull Show was up next and Josh Walton, Opelika, Ala., exhibited the Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull, JWF Murphy's Law 1CM, a Sept. 15, 2010 son of Cowans Ali 4M (MA). Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., showed the Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull, 3G Xcursion, a Feb. 20, 2010 son of BR Midland (AN). The Chiangus Females wrapped up the show and Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio, made it a three-peat as she once again exhibited the Grand Champion Chiangus Female. The 2011 winner was HBSC Ms Blackberry 133X 1CA, an April 3, 2010 daughter of Plainview Lutton E102 (AN). Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female honors went to BMS Xcellance 2CA, a Nov. 4,2010 daughter of FBF Turning Point 514T 1CA exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas. In the Bred & Owned Chiangus Show, the Higgins sisters from Watertown, Tenn. swept the show. Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Female was HIGG Xcstasy 03X 2CA, a Dec. 6, 2010 daughter of HIGG Remedy 732T 2CA exhibited by Allison Higgins. The Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Female was HIGG Satin And Lace 073X 2CA, May 4, 2010 daughter of MEFC Cross Country 644 1CA exhibited by Amelia Higgins. Thank you to all those who helped with this show, whether with monetary donations, time or efforts. Your support of the juniors was important to the success of the 2011 National Junior Heifer Show. Congratulations to all the juniors who participated.
a n i n a i Ch Heifers Grand Champion Chianina Heifer
CTLK Park Place 1CM – May 18, 2010 Exhibited by Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: Miss Burch 567 Bred by Hannah Talkington, Hays, Kan.
Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Heifer
JSUL Katie Babe 1CM – April 4, 2010 Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ala. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: K&A Nanna 344N Bred by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina Heifer
KBE Miss Pearl 1020X 1CM – Sept. 15, 2010 Exhibited by Kendra Elder, Blum, Texas Sire: Northern Improvement 4480 Dam: DSUL Jewel 615S 1CM
Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina Heifer
Full Bloom 1CM – June 5, 2010 Exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb. Sire: HAA Expectation 507T Dam: FL Cherry Blossom 8R 1CM
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s u g n a Chi Heifers Grand Champion Chiangus Heifer
HBSC Ms Blackberry 133X 1CA – April 3, 2010 Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 (AN) Dam: RDD Miss Ace 1P 2CA Bred by Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, S.D.
Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Heifer BMS Xcellance 2CA – Nov. 4, 2010 Exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas Sire: FBF Turning Point 514T 1CA Dam: FBF Sally 115S 2CA Bred by Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan.
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HIGG Xcstacy 03X 2CA – Dec. 6, 2010 Exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn. Sire: HIGG Remedy 732T 2CA Dam: TR Kellie 1CA August 2011 • ACJ
Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Heifer
HIGG Satin And Lace 073X 2CA – May 4, 2010 Exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, Tenn. Sire: MEFC Cross Country 644 1CA Dam: SLC Lace 273U 1CA
Chianina Division Champions & Reserves
Late Junior Calf Champion
MCCF Adele 1CM – April 16, 2011 Exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: MCCF Shauna
Early Junior Calf Champion LCSC Lexi 1CM – Jan. 28, 2011 Exhibited by Will Coor, Selma, N.C. Sire: WNT Carnac 88P 1CM Dam: LCSC Ms Morgan 1CA
Early Junior Calf Reserve Champion
Senior calf Reserve Champion
Late Junior Yearling Reserve Champion
Summer Yearling Champion
Early Junior Yearling Champion
Summer Yearling Reserve Champion
Early Junior Yearling Reserve Champion
BPF Princess 413X 1CM – Sept. 10, 2010 Exhibited by Abigail Collins, Germantown, Ohio Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: DCC Countess 73S (MA)
CTLK Park Place 1CM – May 18, 2010 Exhibited by Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: Miss Burch 567
SIMM Miss Libby 2CM – Feb. 8, 2011 Exhibited by Will Coor, Selma, N.C. Sire: WNT Carnac 88P 1CM Dam: BATN Destiny 668S 1CM
WLJ Watch Her Strut 145X 2CM – May 3, 2010 Exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio Sire: Wave On Wave 1CM Dam: WLJ Ms Who Made Who 145R 2CM
Senior calf Champion
Late Junior Yearling Champion
KBE Miss Pearl 1020X 1CM – Sept. 15, 2010 Exhibited by Kendra Elder, Blum, Texas Sire: Northern Improvement 4480 (AN) Dam: DSUL Jewel 615S 1CM
JSUL Katie Babe 1CM – April 4, 2010 Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: K&A Nanna 344N
JSUL Black Countess 0473 1CM – April 2, 2010 Exhibited by Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: FJH Countess 3K
White Lil Sis 1CM – March 14, 2010 Exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: SW MA x AN 10
Kali's Alexa 1CM – March 24, 2010 Exhibited by Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Iowa Sire: CMAC Destinys Ali Man (MA) Dam: LFC R237U 1CM
Senior Yearling Champion
ENLW Wallpaper 9021 1CM – Oct. 11, 2009 Exhibited by Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla. Sire: BKDH Tenacious 401T (MA) Dam: DEJE 186K 2CM
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Chianina Division Champions & Reserves
Senior Yearling Reserve Champion TFR Cotton Candy 1CM – Sept. 3, 2009 Exhibited by Kaden Wilson, Anita, Iowa Sire: Eye Candy 1CM Dam: CRR Hereford
Cow/Calf Champion
WAG Miss Izzy 510U 1CM – March 28, 2008 Exhibited by Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb. Sire: HRF Hairy 1CM Dam: WRR Bettey Lou 14H
Cow/Calf Reserve Champion
JSUL That's Foxy 7098 1CM – Feb. 11, 2007 Exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Sire: DF Vegas 310M Dam: Who's That 76J
Chianina Heifer Show Results Class 1 1st
MCCF Adele 1CM, exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio
Class 2 1st
SIMM Miss Libby II 2CM, exhibited by Will Coor, Selma, N.C.
Class 3
1st 2nd 3rd
LCSC Lexi 1CM, exhibited by Will Coor, Selma, N.C. TDR Big Booty Betty 54Y 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky. Miss Kayla ET 2CM, exhibited by Jordon Mullett, Kansas, Ohio
Class 4
1st DRCC Miss Xtray Fancy 1CM, exhibited by Blake Runner, Oologah, Okla. 2nd IFF Sara 4X 1CM, exhibited by Mattison Ishmael, Gallatin, Mo.
Class 5
1st
KCLC Walks Alone Lady 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.
Class 6
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
FBF Xpect Untouched 084X 1CM, exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas CMCC Xylary 0020 1CM, exhibited by Emry Wood, Stratford, Okla. TWC Bam Bam 0101X 1CM, exhibited by Tanner Walden, Tonganoxie, Kan. WENT Extra Money 0031 1CM, exhibited by Avry Wood, Stratford, Okla. RAH Alexandra 1CM, exhibited by Ryan Holaway, Chico, Texas KCLC Point Blank Molly 1CM, exhibited by Blythe Graham, Crossville, Tenn. IFF Ty Anne 15X 1CM, exhibited by Trenton Ishmael, Gallatin, Mo.
Class 7
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KBE Miss Pearl 1020X 1CM, exhibited by Kendra Elder, Blum, Texas BPF Princess 413X 1CM, exhibited by Abigail Collins, Germantown, Ohio Safire 1CM, exhibited by Cassidy Barker, Kearney, Mo. WENT Sangria 0033X 1CM, exhibited by Jacob Moore, Madill, Okla. Ms Madison Ave 1CM, exhibited by Madison Tew, Ozark, Ala. K&A Polly X090 1CM, exhibited by Katrina Swope, Anahuac, Texas Miss Madi Cemo 1 1CM, exhibited by Cody McCullough, Allerton, Iowa
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Elmore Miss Abbie 1CM, exhibited by Hunter Bruce, Roebuck, S.C.
Class 8
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
CMCC Xtromo 0015 1CM, exhibited by Ty Bell, Nowata, Okla. DRCC Miss Xtra Rain 1CM, exhibited by Rashele Blakley, Oologah, Okla. HBI Mykas Jacket 1CM, exhibited by Leighton Robbins, Lavernia, Texas BAK ICarly 1CM, exhibited by Sheyanne McGlothlin, Anadarko, Okla.
Class 9
1st Full Bloom 1CM, exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb. 2nd K&A Daisy 50X 1CM, exhibited by Kassidy Bremer, Redfield, Iowa
Class 10
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
CTLK Park Place 1CM, exhibited by Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla. FBF Xtra Butterlicious 1CM, exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas JPAL Ms Minaj 1CM, exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa RBC Buckeye Beauty CC140 1CM, exhibited by Kade Bowen, Loco, Okla. HOBS Marisa 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Loges, Sweet Springs, Mo. DMCC Magic 26X 1CM, exhibited by Jade Hill, Falls City, Neb. BPF Princess 337X 1CM, exhibited by Collin Cass, Odem, Texas TGK Miss Mizzou 1CM, exhibited by Grace Tenhouse, Liberty, Ill. BCC Sweet Ali 1CM, exhibited by Leah Norris, Marietta, Ill.
Class 11
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Princess 206X 1CM, exhibited by Kiley Elder, Pella, Iowa RIST Miss Ruby 2CM, exhibited by Bailey Tomson, Westport, Ind. PDM Klassy Lady 1CM, exhibited by Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo. RBCK Black Satin 144X 1CM, exhibited by Hannah Rowlett, Hurricane Mills, Tenn. ADM Color Me Wonderful 1CM, exhibited by Jackson Bishop, Indianola, Iowa J2K Misty 1CM, exhibited by Kassidy Bremer, Redfield, Iowa Phoebe 52X 1CM, exhibited by Jacob Ruffing, Republic, Ohio
Class 12
1st 2nd 3rd
WLJ Watch Her Strut 145X 2CM, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio BK Boak Xander 011 1CM, exhibited by Lauren Snodgrass, Stratford, Okla. RRRC Miss Revolution 110X 1CM, exhibited by Haleigh Davis, Miami, Okla.
Chianina Heifer Show Results 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
HB Alexis 1CM, exhibited by Paige Miller, Torrington, Wyo. KLLR Mercedes 21X 2CM, exhibited by Jessica Harsh, Radnor, Ohio BPR Lilly 1CM, exhibited by Megan Beauprez, Byers, Colo. JJEN Miss Cream Puff 0745X 2CM, exhibited by Taylor Goering, McPherson, Kan. RMHC Selena 2CM, exhibited by Shelby Manning, Union City, Ohio OWC Dixie 047X 2CM, exhibited by Taylor Pinkerton, Liberty, Ind. ECC Class Act 22Z 2CM, exhibited by Tyler Echler, Swanton, Ohio
Class 13
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
DUEL Miss Flo 102X 1CM, exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa ERR Little Mos 1CM, exhibited by Eric Rea, Bernard, Iowa JLSX Mary 1CM, exhibited by Brandon Oliver, Harper, Kan. MMMC Miss Aerie 1CM, exhibited by Laine Martin, Curryville, Mo. PDM Miss Hannah 2CM, exhibited by Brooke Ryner, Alexis, Ill. DRCC Miss X Power 1CM, exhibited by Rashele Blakley, Oologah, Okla. Milk Maid 2CM, exhibited by Logan Allen, Gardner, Kan. ZP Passing Go 1CM, exhibited by Cameron Guernsey, Jamestown, Ind. Maes Baby Tipsy 2CM, exhibited by Meghan Watson, Kenly, N.C. Enchantress 789X 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Greenstreet, Monmouth, Ill.
Class 14
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
KBSC Miss Sophie 7X 1CM, exhibited by Chyann Smith, Storm Lake, Iowa CTLK Chisha 1CM, exhibited by Lisa Reid, Brighton, Colo. BSSD Roxi 1CM, exhibited by Morgan Tomson, Westport, Ind. GECG Whoopie 14X 2CM, exhibited by Bryce Hayden, Lowell, Ind. WLCF One Hot Angel 1CM, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. BEF Ms Monopoly 60X 1CM, exhibited by Jordan Zahm, Osceola, Neb. GCC Mss Headliner 391X 1CM, exhibited by Paul D. Miller III, Torrington, Wyo. BFP Miss Purple 61X 1CM, exhibited by Stephanie Kersten, Gretna, Neb. JJS Hottie 4X 1CM, exhibited by Tayler Gall, Clarkson, Neb. BHN Susan 356X 1CM, exhibited by Brandon Culp, Rensselaer, Ind.
Class 15
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
JSUL Katie Babe 1CM, exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark. MTMC Morgan 1CM, exhibited by Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Ark. JSUL That Man 0790 1CM, exhibited by Mitchell Udell, Sioux City, Iowa Porsche 1CM, exhibited by Curtis Harsh, Radnor, Ohio MMMC Miss Alena 1CM, exhibited by Carrie Elmore, Enoree, S.C. DCCI Molly 110X 1CM, exhibited by Kaylee Miller, Lacona, Iowa DSUL Stella 407X 1CM, 407X 1CM, exhibited by Kale Spengler, Durant, Iowa DSUL Whos Da Star 0474X 1CM, exhibited by Tyler Trihus, Blooming Prairie, Minn. SYD Ramona 0021 2CM, exhibited by Sydney Gehl, Ericson, Neb. TBSC Final Drive 061X 1CM, exhibited by Jake Wagner, Erie, Colo.
Class 16
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
JSUL Black Countess 0473 1CM, exhibited by Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla. LSCC Daddys Girl 022 1CM, exhibited by Chancee Clark, Romance, Ark. SBSS Darcy 118X 1CM, exhibited by Morgan Burke, Genoa, Neb. CMCC X Look 038 1CM, exhibited by Trey Moore, Madill, Okla. JAJ Glory Bound 1CM, exhibited by Victoria Trbovich, Waynesburg, Ohio Delilah 43X 1CM, exhibited by Jacob Ruffing, Republic, Ohio OTTS Miss Sadie 1CM, exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio BGRC Payge 2 2CM, exhibited by Christopher Bastian, Mexico, Mo. HEAL 465 1CM, exhibited by Jennifer Elliott, Monmouth, Ill.
10th PGCC 030X 1CM, exhibited by Seth Barnes, Miami, Okla.
Class 17
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
Kali’s Alexa 1CM, exhibited by Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Iowa MAAS Wish 1CM, exhibited by Collin Barker, Kearney, Mo. CWT Caren 07X 1CM, exhibited by Chancee Clark, Romance, Ark. SUL 2X Sullys Girl 1CM, exhibited by Jennifer Elliott, Monmouth, Ill. DSUL Chloe 46X 1CM, exhibited by Hannah Winegarnder, Lima, Ohio Miss Maylee 1CM, exhibited by Hannah Talkington, Hays, Kan. PDM Kesha 2CM, exhibited by Brooke Ryner, Alexis, Ill. HVFB Lady Love 30X 2CM, exhibited by Blake Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky. MMB Stella 16X 1CM, exhibited by Jackson Bishop, Indianola, Iowa
Class 18
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
White Lil Sis 1CM, exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill. BPF Ferrari 54X 1CM, exhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark. SIMN Sadie 04X 1CM, exhibited by Grace Riley, Harrisonville, Mo. BK Boak Xhibit 006 1CM, exhibited by Jacob Moore, Madill, Okla. PGCC Beau 279X 1CM, exhibited by Jesse Bastian, Mexico, Mo. Miss Poppy 1CM, exhibited by Erin McCullough, Allerton, Iowa SSS Ms Dixie Rebel 1CM, exhibited by Robert Freese, Atkins, Iowa Millers Miss Laila Ali 1CM, exhibited by Meghan Watson, Kenly, N.C. MRH Paris 1CM, exhibited by Reba Hicks, Slocomb, Ala. KBSC Miss Monopoly 1X 1CM, exhibited by Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill.
Class 19
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th
BK Xceptional 001 1CM, exhibited by Avry Wood, Stratford, Okla. CCMN Allie 17X 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Dorsey, Eaton, Colo. BK Xtra Special 025 1CM, exhibited by Endy Wood, Stratford, Okla. SLD Miss Night Train 0S11X 1CM, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa TBSC Mirror Image 023X 1CM, exhibited by Chloe VanVliet, Otley, Iowa KOP Miss Proud 1CM, exhibited by Austin Schneder, Wilmington, Ohio Ms Lace 04X 1CM, exhibited by Amanda Michaelis, Paxico, Kan. BFW Elise Mitten 6X 1CM, exhibited by Neleigh Gehl, Ericson, Neb. OHL Spell Bound 0141X 1CM, exhibited by Kodi Gehl, Ericson, Neb. GDE Dictator Kadabra 9X 1CM, exhibited by Mattison Ishmael, Gallatin, Mo. SCC Strike A Pose 362X 1CM, exhibited by Samantha McHugh, Cloverdale, Ind.
Class 20
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
DHCA Serena 1CM, exhibited by Abby Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb. FBF Xceptional 033X 1CM, exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas JSUL Hottie 607X 1CM, exhibited by Tyler Verbeck, Cambridge, Ill. KQM Lizzy 1CM, exhibited by Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb. SIMM Gayle 05X 1CM, exhibited by Marc Miranda, Prather, Calif. RBCK Penny 183K 1CM, exhibited by Tyler Pinkerton, Liberty, Ind. KQM Miss Sassie 1CM, exhibited by Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb. KNSL 101X 2CM, exhibited by Shelby Seymour, China, Texas MSC Missy 01X 1CM, exhibited by Britt Michaelis, Paxico, Kan. BPF Miss Me 910X 1CM, exhibited by Addison Tomson, Westport, Ind.
Class 21
1st 2nd 3rd
SIMM Miss Libby 2CM, exhibited by Jamie Moore, Piasa, Ill. GOP Joslyn James 1001X 1CM, exhibited by Brandon Culp, Rensselaer, Ind. MM Hallie Berry, exhibited by Tanner Reese, Petersburg, Tenn.
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Chiangus Division Champions & Reserves
Early Junior Calf Champion
Summer Yearling Champion
Senior Yearling Champion
PAYS You Kidding Me 1CA – Jan. 9, 2011 Exhibited by Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan. Sire: SAV Final Answer 0035 (AN) Dam: PAYS Ultress 2CA
Lilas 17X PCA – May 3, 2010 Exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill. Sire: JSC Mr Advantage 3W PCA Dam: HB Lila 401K 2CA
HIGG Wild Heart 93W 2CA – Dec. 2, 2009 Exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn. Sire: RDD Aces High 6N 1CA Dam: TR Kellie 1CA
Early Junior Calf Reserve Champion
Summer Yearling Reserve Champion
Senior Yearling Reserve Champion
GCT Kendall 1CA – Feb. 3, 2011 Exhibited by Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn. Sire: Gambles Casino (AN) Dam: FBF Tales of Kendall 312T 2CA
Senior Calf champion
BMS Xcellance 2CA – Nov. 4, 2010 Exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas Sire: FBF Turning Point 514T 1CA Dam: FBF Sally 115S 2CA
CARD Rita 733X 1CA – July 1, 2010 Exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. Sire: HXC Hammer 46P 2CA Dam: HCA Rita 7041 (AN)
Junior Yearling Champion
HBSC Ms Blackberry 133X 1CA – April 3, 2010 Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 (AN) Dam: RDD Miss Ace 1P 2CA
RSRS Versace 1CA – Nov. 3, 2009 Exhibited by Brittany Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. Sire: Dameron OSU Ransom (AN) Dam: RSRS Aphrodite 1CA
Cow/CAlf Champion
WLCF Zeba 1CA – Jan. 19, 2009 Exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682 (AN) Dam: Miss Priss 126S 2CA
Thank you to our 2011 Judge: Dave Allan
Senior calf Reserve Champion
HIGG Xcstasy 03X 2CA – Dec. 6, 2010 Exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn. Sire: HIGG Remedy 732T 2CA Dam: TR Kellie 2CA
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Junior Yearling Reserve Champion HBSC Sandra D 081X 1CA – March 28, 2010 Exhibited by Demi Powers, Fayette, Ohio Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 (AN) Dam: RDD Miss Ace 1P 2CA
Chianina Heifer Show Results cont. Class 22
1st KBCC Ms Carnac 991W 1CM, exhibited by Sierra Gray, Ada, Okla. 2nd WAV Miss Black Ice 1CM, exhibited by Shane McGlothlin, Anadarko, Okla.
Class 23
1st ENLW Wallpaper 9021 1CM, exhibited by Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla. 2nd SJKC Miss Maxy Wave 730 2CM, exhibited by Grace Tenhouse, Liberty, Ill.
Class 24 1st
TFR Cotton Candy 1CM, exhibited by Kaden Wilson, Anita, Iowa
Class 25
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
WAG Miss Izzy 510U 1CM, exhibited by Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb. JSUL That’s Foxy 7098 1CM, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa DICC Hollywood 7W 1CM, exhibited by Trenton Ishmael, Gallatin, Mo. MCKY Kelly 1CM, exhibited by Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill.
Chiangus Heifer Show Results Class 1
1st GCT Kendall 1CA, exhibited by Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn. 2nd GOP KAC You Know It 105Y 1CA, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.
3rd 4th 5th
Class 2
Class 9
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
PAYS You Kidding Me 1CA, exhibited by Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan. BMS Yank My Chain 2CA, exhibited by Garret Stoppel, Russell, Kan. GOP LAC You Shirley Can 103Y 1CA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. JDNC Miss Kit Kat 2CA, exhibited by Josh Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb.
Class 3
1st HIGG Xcstacy 03X 2CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn. 2nd LAOC Miss Star Fire 1CA, exhibited by Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, Kan.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
HBSC Wiggle With A Vue 704X 1CA, exhibited by Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa VBS Ms Too Die For 50X 1CA, exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky. VBS Ms 139X PCA, exhibited by Haile Simpson, Falmouth, Ky.
HBSC Ms Blackberry 133X 1CA, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio CARD Iris 9X 1CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. HBSC Annabelle 678X 1CA, exhibited by Emma Schaunaman, Aberdeen, S.D. GGCC Ms Tonka Time PCA, exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb. Ard Ridge Sweet 080X PCA, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. GOP Anna Claire E04X 2CA, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. Ard Ridge Barbara 842X PCA, exhibited by Colton Ogburn, Ghent, Ky.
Class 10
Class 4
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Class 5
Class 11
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
BMS Xcellance 2CA, exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas WLCF Lady Ga Ga 07X 2CA, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. MM Erica 1CA, exhibited by Tanner Reese, Petersburg, Tenn. VBS Ms Terri 184X PCA, exhibited by McKenzie McCoy, Falmouth, Ky.
TR Xclamation PCA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. TR Ms Xandra PCA, exhibited by Josh Waters, Talmo, Ga. VBS Flashing Star 315X PCA, exhibited by Haile Simpson, Falmouth, Ky. WCC Miss Sydney 404X 2CA, exhibited by McKenzie McCoy, Falmouth, Ky. TR Xtra Special 2CA, exhibited by Josh Waters, Talmo, Ga.
Class 6
1st
DICC Lace Momentum 7X PCa, exhibited by Mattison Ishmael, Gallatin, Mo.
Class 7
1st CARD Rita 733X 1CA, exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. 2nd HBSC Ms Addiction 154X PCA, exhibited by Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa 3rd WLCF Skylee 1CA, exhibited by Collin Howd, Paris, Tenn.
Class 8
1st Lilas 17X PCA, exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill. 2nd HIGG Satin & Lace 073X 2CA, exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.
HBSC Sandra D 081X 1CA, exhibited by Demi Powers, Fayette, Ohio STLR Zeva 421X 1CA, exhibited by Cade VanVliet, Otley, Iowa GOP Lucindas Foolish Pleasure PCA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. HBSC MS Petuna 407X 1CA, exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, S.D. MRLL Xtra Magic PCA, exhibited by Melissa Lance, Blairsville, Ga.
1st LSB Sultans Charm 144X 2CA, exhibited by Senee’ Foster, Lockney, Texas 2nd SLD One Cool Wiggle 0S01X 1CA, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa
Class 12
1st 2nd 3rd
BMS Xposed 2CA, exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas Ard Ridge Dorothy 42X 2CA, exhibited by Paul D Miller III, Torrington, Wyo. Classic Rose 4014X 1CA, exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, S.D.
Class 13
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
HIGG Wild Heart 93W 2CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn. RSRs Versace 1CA, exhibited by Brittany Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. BMS Waiting For This One 1CA, exhibited by Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan. Four Roses Desiree 73W 2CA, exhibited by Rebecca Rose, Logansport, Ind.
Class 14 1st
WLCF Zeba 1CA, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
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& d e r B Owned Bulls Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull JWF Murphy's Law 1CM – Sept. 15, 2010 Exhibited by Josh Walton, Opelika, Ala. Sire: Cowans Ali 4M (MA) Dam: Miss Upright 1CM
Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull 3G Xcursion – Feb. 20, 2010 Exhibited Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: BR Midland (AN) Dam: 3G Cowgirl 421P Class 1
1st 2nd 3rd
GOP You’re A Real Big Star PCA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. CFBC Mr Maverick 1CA, exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio Mr Right Round 1CM, exhibited by Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill.
Class 2
1st
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MM Aces High Justice 2CA, exhibited by Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.
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Class 3 1st
JWF Murphy’s Law 1CM, exhibited by Josh Walton, Opelika, Ala.
Class 4 1st
GCT Duke of Daisy 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.
Class 5
1st 3G Xcursion, exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. 2nd SLD American Ride 0S03X 1CM, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa
t c e p s o Pr Steers Grand Champion Prospect Steer
FBF Leroy Brown Steer 1CM – Sept. 27, 2010 – 782# Exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas Sire: FL Leroy Brown 1CM Dam: RDDS Ms Lucky Dice 852U Bred by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas
Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer BK 2X 1CM – Sept. 15, 2010 – 746# Exhibited by Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla. Sire: Heat Wave 1CM Dam: Buck 69 Bred by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.
Class 1 1st
Drad 1CM, exhibited by Clay Tew, Ozark, Ala.
2011-2012 ACA National Queen Kelsey Rutt
Class 2
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
FBF Leroy Brown Steer 1CM, exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas BK 2X 1CM, exhibited by Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla. JWF Swag 1CM, exhibited by Josh Walton, Opelika, Ala. DRCC Candy Man 1CM, exhibited by Reighly Blakley, Oologah, Okla.
Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb., was crowned the 2011-2012 ACA National Queen by outgoing queen, Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., during the NJHS show in Kansas City.
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s s e r g o r P Steers Grand Champion Progress Steer
MPJ Hawkeye 016X 1CM – March 2, 2010 – 1,295# Exhibited by Jake Zahm, Osceola, Neb. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: MPJ MA x AN 445 Bred by MPJ Chianina, Maurice, Iowa
Reserve Grand Champion Progress Steer
Class 1 1st
MCF Mr Instinct 27X 1CM, exhibited by Reed McCormick
Class 2
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
GCCF Louree 2CM, exhibited by Chancee Clark, Romance, Ark. GT Silverline Crank 015X 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Goering, McPherson, Kan. MMM Sweet Frankie 1CM, exhibited by Ashley Moore, Piasa, Ill. SCC Teddy 377X 1CM, exhibited by Lauren Greeson, Coatesville, Ind.
Class 3 1st 2nd 3rd
NMR Ree Heights 624X 1CM, exhibited by Ashlyn Richardson, Lincoln, Mo. GSL Theodor 0025 1CM, exhibited by Neleigh Gehl, Ericson, Neb. CRHC Tanner 1CM, exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio
Class 4
1st MPJ Hawkeye 016X 1CM, exhibited by Jake Zahm, Osceola, Neb. 2nd FYRE Mr HW 1CM, exhibited by Hunter Weber, Buckley, Ill. 3rd AVCC Big Red 2CM, exhibited by Malina Lindstrom, Elm Creek, Neb.
Class 5
1st NBE Casper 1CM, exhibited by Danielle Esbeck, Brayton, Iowa 2nd SCC Alf 374X 1CM, exhibited by Samantha McHugh, Cloverdale, Ind.
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FRYE Mf HW 1CM – March 5, 2010 – 1,225# Exhibited by Hunter Weber, Buckley, Ill. Sire: Heat Wave 1CM Dam: FRYE 224 Bred by Frye Cattle, Independence, Iowa
Thank you to our 2011 Showmanship Judges: Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs
Contest Results Showmanship Top Ten
Salesmanship Top Ten
Speech Top Ten
Junior Division Skyler Miller, 1st place; Tanner Walden, 2nd place; Kade Bowen, 3rd place; Morgan Lehnert, 4th place; Tyler Pinkerton, 5th place; Cassidy Barker, 6th place; Blake Runner, 7th place (not pictured); Neleigh Gehl, 8th place; Kaden Wilson, 9th place; Chancee Clark, 10th place (not pictured).
Junior Division Kendra Elder, 1st place (not pictured); Paige Miller, 2nd place; Jade Hill, 3rd place; Stephanie Kersten, 4th place; Sydney Wisnefski, 5th place; Tyler Pinkerton, 6th place; Miranda Raithel, 7th place (not pictured); Skyler Miller, 8th place; Neleigh Gehl, 9th place; Kassidy Bremer, 10th place.
Junior Division Bryce Hayden, 1st place; Grace Riley, 2nd place; Neleigh Gehl, 3rd place; Tyler Pinkerton, 4th place; Cassidy Barker, 5th place; Jade Hill, 6th place; Jacob Gall, 7th place; Taylor Goering, 8th place; Logan Allen, 9th place; Clay Tew, 10th place.
Intermediate Division Kennedy Core, 1st place; PD Miller, 2nd place; Abby Nelson, 3rd place; Cammi Gregory, 4th place; Eric Rea, 5th place; Lucas Wisnefski, 6th place; Kaylee Miller, 7th place; Sydney Williams, 8th place; Jessica Harsh, 9th place; Kodi Gehl, 10th, place.
Intermediate Division Kennedy Core, 1st place; Keiffer Sexton, 2nd place; Laurel Culp, 3rd place; Blythe Graham, 4th place; Tayler Gall, 5th place; Kiley Elder, 6th place; Morgan Tomson, 7th place; Jennifer Elliott, 8th place; Kaylee Miller, 9th place; Collin Barker, 10th place.
Intermediate Division Blythe Graham, 1st place; Allison Higgins, 2nd place; Kodi Gehl, 3rd place; Collin Barker, 4th place; Kaylee Miller, 5th place; Madison Tew, 6th place; Laurel Culp, 7th place; Tayler Gall, 8th place; PD Miller, 9th place; Blake Quiggins, 10th place.
Senior Division Morgan Burke, 1st place; Bailey Core, 2nd place; Sierra Gray, 3rd place; SyAnn Foster, 4th place; Kelsey Rutt, 5th place; Emma Schaunaman, 6th place; Josh Nelson, 7th place; Megan Hunt, 8th place; Hannah Rowlett, 9th place (not pictured); Kelsey Culp, 10th place.
Senior Division Taylor Graham, 1st place; Kelsey Culp, 2nd place; Emily Griffiths, 3rd place (not pictured); Ty Sexton, 4th place (not pictured); Allyson Ottensmeier, 5th place; Ethan Hanold, 6th place (not pictured); Lisa Reid, 7th place (not pictured); Rashele Blakley, 8th place (not pictured); Sydney Gehl, 9th place; Tyler Mackey, 10th place.
Senior Division Lisa Reid, 1st place; Taylor Graham, 2nd place; Tyler Mackey, 3rd place; Allyson Ottensmeier, 4th place; Kelsey Rutt, 5th place; Reba Hicks, 6th place; Brittany Culp, 7th place; Kelsey Culp, 8th place; Sydney Gehl, 9th place; Taylor Greenstreet, 10th place.
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Contest Results Stockman's Top Ten
Junior Division Tyler Pinkerton, 1st place; Skyler Miller, 2nd place; Jade Hill, 3rd place; Miranda Raithel, 4th place; Clay Tew, 5th place; Taylor Pinkerton, 6th place; Neleigh Gehl, 7th place; Malina Lindstrom, 8th place; Katrina Swope, 9th place; Tanner Walden, 10th place.
Judging Top Ten
Junior Division Malina Lindstrom, 1st place; Ty Bell, 2nd place; Kendra Elder, 3rd place (not pictured); Cassidy Barker, 4th place; Jade Hill, 5th place; Abbie Collins, 6th place; Shelby Seymour, 7th place; Morgan Lehnert, 8th place; Bryce Hayden, 9th place; Britt Michaelis, 10th place.
Quiz Bowl Top Two Teams
Junior Division – 1st place team Jacob Gall, Neleigh Gehl, Jade Hill & Miranda Raithel (not pictured)
Junior Division – 2nd place team Trenton Ishmael, Mattison Ishmael & Tyler Echler
Intermediate Division Brittany Conkey, 1st place; Jessica Harsh, 2nd place; PD Miller, 3rd place; Curtis Harsh, 4th place; Laurel Culp, 5th place; Blythe Graham, 6th place; Amelia Higgins, 7th place; Allison Higgins, 8th place; Kaylee Miller, 9th place; Jess Bastian, 10th place.
Intermediate Division Morgan Tomson, 1st place; Kiley Elder, 2nd place; Jennifer Elliott, 3rd place; PD Miller, 4th place; Lucas Wisnefski, 5th place; Cody McCullough, 6th place; Abby Nelson, 7th place; Sydney Williams, 8th place; Kaylee Miller, 9th place; Chyann Smith, 10th place. Intermediate Division – 1st place team Paige Miller, PD Miller, Skyler Miller & Taylor Dorsey
Senior Division Emily Griffiths, 1st place (not pictured); Bailey Buck, 2nd place; Kelsey Culp, 3rd place; Tyler Mackey, 4th place; Brandon Culp, 5th place; Rashele Blakley, 6th place; Taylor Graham, 7th place (seated at right); Jacob Ruffing, 8th place (standing on left); Shane McGlothlin, 9th place (standing center); Reba Hicks, 10th place (not pictured).
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Senior Division Taylor Graham, 1st place; Kelsey Culp, 2nd place; Emily Griffiths, 3rd place (not pictured); Ty Sexton, 4th place (not pictured); Allyson Ottensm3ier, 5th place; Ethan Hanold, 6th place Intermediate Division – Second place Team (not pictured); Lisa Reid, 7th place (not picAllison Higgins, Blythe Graham, Laurel Culp & tured); Rashele Blakley, 8th place (not pictured); Amelia Higgins Sydney Gehl, 9th place; Tyler Mackey, 10th place.
Contest Results Quiz Bowl Top Two Teams
Senior Division – First Place Team Brittany Culp, Brandon Culp & Kelsey Culp
Team Fitting
Team Fitting – First place team
Sydney Williams, Josh Nelson & Abby Nelson
Team Fitting – Second place team Bailey Core, Kennedy Core & Kiley Elder
Team Fitting – Third place team
Taylor Dorsey, Jake Wagner & Morgan Burke
State Display Contest First place – oklahoma Second place – nebraska Senior Division – Second Place Team
Tyler Mackey, Shane McGlothlin, Matthew Blankenship & Taylor Graham
AJCA Scholarship Recipients
Photo Contest
Tyler Mackey, Ty Sexton, Megan Hunt & Jessica Esch (not pictured)
First place Kassidy Bremer
Novice Participants
Clayton Bremer, CarLee Clark & Noah Riley
2011 AJCA Herdsman of the Year – Ty Sexton
"W
ell all be…son of a gun! They just called my name!" Those were the thoughts running through Ty Sexton's head when he heard his name announced as the 2011 AJCA Herdsman of the Year at the Junior National awards banquet. "This was one of those honors that always sat in the back of my mind, but it was kinda like a 'what if' honor," said Ty. "I never felt I had a great chance to win it because of how recently I joined the Chi breed. However, this is a huge honor and proves that hard work pays off." While Ty is relatively new to the Chi breed, he has taken no time to get involved. He currently serves on the AJCA Board of Directors and if very involved in his home state of Iowa as well. Winning this honor means a lot to Ty and he has a few words for younger kids working toward this award… "Respect the older generation of the breed and work your back side off everyday because you never know who's watching you. It could be a judge for herdsman or a little kid that idolized you." Congratulations Ty on an honor well deserved!
Ty was presented the 2011 Herdsman of the Year award from the 2009 recipient, Josh Nelson.
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Top 10 All-Around Champions
Top 10 All-Around Champions – (seated right to left) – Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn, 1st place; PD Miller, Torrington Wyo., 2nd place; Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 3rd place (not pictured); Tyler Pinkerton, Liberty, Ind., 4th place; Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., 5th place; Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Iowa, 6th place. Standing (right to left): Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., 7th place; Jade Hill, Falls City, Neb., 8th place (not pictured); Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, Kan., 9th place; Blythe Graham, Crossville, Tenn., 10th place.
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2011 All-Around Champion Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn
ears of hard work and dedication paid off this year for Taylor Graham when he was named the 2011 AllAround Champion. "Every year since I started attending junior nationals this has been my biggest goal," says Taylor. "I've just always had the mind set that if you are going to be a part of something you should strive to be the best at it." Taylor has been very active in competing in contests since he started attending junior nationals in 2004 and has been in the top ten 4 out of the last 5 years. When Taylor heard his named called as the All-Around Champion, he felt "that all the times I had tried and tried to reach that goal was finally worth it. Every time I had entered a contest and tried to learn from my mistakes had finally paid off." Taylor has a few more years left as a junior, but offers this advise to younger members…"Thank your parents
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and the people who help you get your projects together and while you are at the show be sure and explore everything the show has to offer!" Taylor also added, "Thanks to my mother and father for always pushing me to do better, along with all of the Tennessee families that have done so much for me in so many ways." As the 2011 All-Around Champion, Taylor received a $2,500 credit to Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs sale this fall. A special thanks to Wayne & Barb for their generous donation and congratulations to Taylor!
Thank you to the 2011 NJHS Sponsors GOLD SPONSORS
ACA & AJCA BioZyme, Inc., St. Joseph, Mo. UMB Bank/Kemper Family, Kansas City, Mo. John & Marna Higgins, Watertown, Tenn. Green Oak Farms, Inc., Farmersville, Ohio Four Roses Cattle LLC, Logansport, Ind. Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, Ind. Ard Ridge Genetics, LLC, Nancy, Ky. Clarahan Farms, Harper, Iowa Lazy SB Cattle LLC., West, Texas Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb. TransOva Genetics & Bovance, Sioux Center, IA Boelte Hall, Kansas City, Mo. Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga.
SILVER SPONSORS
Esch Cattle Company, Unadilla, Neb. Grand ‘Ole Place Farms, Nicholasville, Ky. Sexton Farms, Ainsworth, Iowa Bucher Cattle Co., Marietta, Ill. Quiggins Chiangus, Horse Cave, Ky. Chiangus Council Melroe Farms, Gwinner, N.D. Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, S.D. Chi-G Farms, Commerce, Ga. Sullivan Supply, Dunlap, Iowa Ventura Farm, Bath, Mich. Weaver Leather, Mt. Hope, Ohio ProFit Supply
BRONZE SPONSORS
Brian Wyatt, Pikeville, Tenn. Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind. M Lazy Heart Ranch, Torrington, Wyo. Hunt Farms, New Madison, Ohio Platte Valley Bank, Platte City, Mo. ACA Board of Directors Little Creek Farms, Micro, N.C. Woodlawn Chiangus, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Ed Miller, Big Spring, Texas Gehrke Farms, Hartsburg, Ill.
Willow Oak Ranch, Rogersville, Tenn. Stan Tinin, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Sears Marketing Services, Eaton, Colo. Hartman & Rucksdashel, Aplington, Iowa Hayden Farm Cattle, Lowell, Ind. RiverBend Farm - JJB, Dunlap, Tenn. Gettinger Chiangus, Rushville, Ind. Foster Brothers Farms, Lockney, Texas Kent & Nolan Ferguson, New Sharon, Iowa Michigan Junior Chianina Association Orscheln Farm & Home, Moberly, Mo. Rachel Postin-Witt/Witt Livestock, Falls City, NE Matlock Farms, Anadarko, Okla. Brent Tolle, Taylorsville, Ky. CK Cattle, Hope Hull, Ala. Dave Guyer, Robinson, Ill. Ed Godwin, Prescott, Ark. VKR Cattle Company, Dorr, Mich. Graham Chiangus, Crossville, Tenn. Ahlberg Cattle, Longmont, Colo. Woodhaven Farm, Lebanon, Tenn. M&M Show Cattle, Nolensville, Tenn. Pinkerton Farms, Liberty, Ind. Winegardner Show Cattle, Lima, Ohio Buzz Iliff, Wyoming, Ill. Classic Genetics, Ardmore, Okla. Duane Klehm, Minerva, Ohio Dave & Vernetta Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb. Fryman Farms, Burlington, Ky. Harsh Family, Radnor, Ohio Illinois Chianina Association Jeff & Laurie Wisnefski Family, Wyoming, Ill. Grauer Show Cattle, Shiloh, Ohio Jones Cattle Co., Pontiac, Ill. KTR Ranch, Waxahachie, Texas Kenny & Annette Barham, Kearney, Mo. Garrett Show Cattle, Richmond, Ind. Sky Meadows Chiangus, Annville, Pa. Allgood Show Cattle, Bellevue, Texas Thompson Farms, Wilmington, Ohio Rob & Kelly Postin, Stephens, Ga. Lin-D Farms, Talmo, Ga.
Stan & Robin Comer, Ardmore, Okla. Abernathy Farms, Liberty, Ind. In Memory of Gordon Wade Tom & Gloria Klingner, Unionville, Mo. Wade Rogers, Searsboro, Iowa Winfred B. Brown Cattle Company, Weatherford, Texas H&H Cattle, Kentucky Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn. Blair Tenhouse, Manhattan, Kan. Guernsey Farm & Equipment, Jamestown, Ind. Mary Lou Krueger Kathy Elliott Meghan Watson, Kenly, N.C. Heather Echler, Swanton, Ohio Shelly Wilson Wayne Moore, Piasa, Ill. Evelyn Tarkington, Boswell, Ind. Lora Parker Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky. Regan Bellar, Wisner, Neb. Spencer Goettemoeller, Winchester, Ind. Sandra Culp, Rensselear, Ind. Robbie Collins, Jr. Jacalyn Meisner, Jerseyville, Ill. Jay Hettmansperger, Science Hill, Ky. Stone's Cutting Edge Becking Farms, Florence, S.D. CJB Farms, Panhandle, Texas Colorado Junior Chi Kids Beckett Cattle, Brooksville, Ky. KQM Show Cattle, Minden, Neb. Kentucky Chi Kids Lacey Caffee, South Dakota Muir Cattle Co., Waynesfield, Ohio Nebraska Junior Chi Association Nichole Hacker Tennessee Juniors & Families Prather Brothers, Nancy, Ky. Windy Creek Farms, Madison, S.D. Brunke Chiangus, St. Joseph, Mich. Ark Valley Cattle Co., Arkansas City, Kan.
Special Thanks to Special People BioZyme Inc.................................................................................................................................................................Major Show Sponsor UMB Bank & R.C. Kemper Charitable Trust..................................................................................................................... Facility Underwriter American Royal Facility............................................................................................................................................................Show Facility Dave Allan................................................................................................................................................................................. Show Judge Four Roses Cattle LLC, Holt Brothers, Melore Farms, Ard Ridge Genetics, LLC & Boelte-Hall............................................... Show Programs Land O’Lakes - Purina Mills....................................................................................................................................................Back Numbers Mark & Deb Core.................................................................................................................................................................Judging Contest Green Oak Farms............................................................................................................................................................... Exhibitor T-Shirts Justin Stout............................................................................................................................................................ Announcer & Auctioneer Clarahan Farms.......................................................................................................................................................... Meat for ACA Cookout Platte Valley Bank...........................................................................................................................................Opening Ceremonies Sponsor National Beef......................................................................................................................................................... Meat for Awards Banquet
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Office Update… by Jennifer Roach, Office Manager & Registrar
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hope everyone is doing well! I know so many of you are dealing with various catastrophes; flooding, fires, wind, etc and I know these not easy tasks to endure. I find it commendable that while you deal with so much, you still find time to be courteous and pleasant on the phone. It truly makes my job enjoyable, and I feel very blessed to work with such a wonderful group of breeders. I want to take a second to let all of you know how things are going here at the ACA headquarters. First, we have now returned to the ACA office. I know some of you were able to visit the newly renovated office building during this year’s Junior Nationals and hope you enjoyed it. We have been modernized and it makes for a wonderful working atmosphere for our staff. Speaking of staff… Some of you have also had the pleasure of meeting our newest employees. We have Tyler Humphrey who is proving to be a wonderful asset. Tyler is a familiar face to many of you, so it will come as no surprise to hear how much progress he’s already making here. Holly Hiebert also joined the ACA staff. Holly’s “Go get em” personality is much appreciated here. She is a quick learner and truly cares. Having raised Chi cattle, Holly has an appreciation for the breed, which is demonstrated in all she does. I want to encourage all of you to take advantage of our slower summer season by getting your registrations sent in. As the fall season becomes very busy, the turnaround time is not as quickly met, so you would be doing both yourself and the office a favor by submitting your work early. Thanks again to all of you Chi breeders for keeping your association growing!
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October 8-9, 2011 at the VBS Sale Facility
837 Dahms Rd • Falmouth, KY
Featuring:
3 Spring born heifer & steer prospects 3 Replacement Females 3 Genetic Opportunities Alliance Partners: VBS Farms Val & Vicki Shields (859) 391-0758 Derossett Family Cattle Greg Derossett (502) 523-7850 Gordon Cattle Co. Adam Gordon (859) 583-9327
Ammerman Cattle Co. Chris Ammerman (859) 743-1927 Tackett Show Cattle Andy Tackett (859) 391-7781 TDR Simmentals Daryl Derossett (502) 321-5957
Around the Ring with… Senee’
Name:...........................................................Elizabeth Senee’ Foster Birthdate:.......................................................... November 1, 1989 Siblings:................................................................ Segayle & SyAnn Parents:................................................................Jody & Shawnda School you attend/grade:..................Senior at Texas Tech University Favorite Color:.........................Pink, but I wear a lot of red & black! Favorite Movie/TV Show:..............One Tree Hill & Pretty Little Liars Favorite Singer/Music Group:...Oh goodness…this is a hard one. I like all music depending on my mood…from Christian to Rap. Favorite Book/Author:.... Never have really enjoyed reading, but I like the Twilight movies. Pet Peeve:... It takes a lot to bother me, but I guess when someone is smacking their food. Favorite Subject in School:....................................................All Science Classes Names of your current show calves:..... LSB Sultans Strong (Chiangus) & White Star Black Glow (Sim-Angus). Favorite NJHS memory & why:................................................ Winning Grand Champion Chiangus Heifer at the 2004 Chi Junior Nationals in Georgia. It was a very special moment…won with FBF No Secret who was a bred & owned heifer and FBF Secret (her dam) won the cow/calf division. Favorite NJHS contest & why:.....Judging contest…because I’m the best at that. Least Favorite Show Day Task :..................................................Breaking down Would you rather read a book, play cards or fit a calf?...Watch the guys fit a calf! Chocolate or Vanilla:.....................................................Chocolate vanilla twist! Favorite activity outside the showring:.. Doing anything with my family & friends. What do you want to be when you grow up?..........................Dental Hygienist What quality/skill do you have that you are most proud of?.... Very outgoing and love to meet new people. Early Bird or Night Owl?..................................................... Night Owl for sure Most embarrassing show moment:...............................I really can’t think of one. Why do you show/raise Chi cattle:........................I was born into a family that has raised Chiangus/Chi-influenced cattle for the past 20 years and have always had a passion showing them. It is something that we can do as a family and enjoy doing so. Also, the people in the Chi breed are so nice and just awesome people. Who has been your mentor & why?.................................. Over the years there have been many people who have had an impact on me. However, my parents, Jody & Shawnda Foster, are probably the two most wonderful people that I know. They are amazing role models for me and my sisters and have been there for me through thick and thin. I am truly blessed to have them in my life. Advice to a new junior starting in the Chi breed:..... Get involved. You will learn that the Chi breed is like one big family and you will make friendships that will last a lifetime. Also, the connections you will make will help you throughout your entire life. Would we find you on the wash rack or on the blower?.....Most definitely the blower. One weird habit/fact about you:.................................................................... I am very emotional and can cry or tear up for no reason. Favorite show animal & why?............................FBF Daisy 21K. In 2001 at the NAILE I won Champion and Segayle won Reserve Chiangus Female in both the junior and open show. It was something that has never been done before and it was such a great memory that my family can all share together. I get chills just thinking about it.
Senee’, Segayle & SyAnn Foster
Segayle Name:.............................................................................Segayle Rose Foster Birthdate:................................................................................ July 2, 1991 Siblings:..............................................................................Senee’ & SyAnn Parents:................................................................... Jody & Shawnda Foster School you attend and grade:...........................Junior at Texas Tech University Favorite Color:.................................................................................... Red Favorite Movie/TV Show:...................................................... One Tree Hill Favorite Singer/Music Group:............................... Any Texas country bands Favorite Book/Author:.........................................................Twilight Series Pet Peeve:....... Flys because they are the most annoying creatures on the planet! Favorite Subject in School:................................................................ Math Names of your current show calves:..... FBFS X-clamation, BMS Xcellance & BMS Xposed Favorite NJHS memory & why?................................................................ Definitely this year. I was Reserve Chiangus Heifer and was elected president of the AJCA by my peers, which is a dream come true! Favorite NJHS contest & why?........ Salesmanship because I enjoy talking to people and selling FBF genetics. Least favorite show day task?................................................. Tearing down Would you rather read a book, play cards or fit a calf?............Play cards Chocolate of Vanilla?.................................................... Definitely Chocolate Favorite activity outside the show ring:...................................................... Hanging out with friends I don’t get to see very often. What do you want to be when you grow up?........................An accountant What quality/skill do you have that you are most proud of?.......I’m very outgoing Early bird or night owl?.............................................................Night Owl
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Name:..............................................................................SyAnn Foster Birthdate:......................................................................Sept. 3, 1993 Siblings:...................................................................Senee’ & Segayle Parents:.................................................................... Jody & Shawnda School you attend and grade:.................Senior at Lockney High School Favorite Color:........................................................................... Blue Favorite Movie/TV Show:........................................ Pretty Little Liars Favorite Singer/Music Group:... I like all kids of music but I can always find myself listening to some good ole George Strait Favorite Book/Author:.............................................Karen Kingsberry Pet Peeve:...................................................... Nothing really bothers me Favorite Subject in School:........................................................Math Names of your current show calves:..... Since it’s my senior year the barn is full of heifers and steers. Favorite NJHS memory & why?..... When we were at Kewanee, IL and after the show we had a huge water fight. It was Awesome! Favorite NJHS contest & why?.....................................Showmanship is definitely my favorite contest because it has nothing to do with the animal I am showing but everything to do with my abilities and skills I have learned through the years. Least favorite show day task?........................ Breaking down the cattle Would you rather read a book, play cards or fit a calf? .Play cards
Chocolate of Vanilla?.........................................................Chocolate Favorite activity outside the show ring:..... Spending time with family and friends and playing basketball. What do you want to be when you grow up?...... In whatever job I have I would love to raise Chi cattle on the side. What quality/skill do you have that you are most proud of?.. I’m a dedicated worker in all of my activities I am involved in. Early bird or night owl?.....................................................Night owl Most embarrassing show moment:... When my heifer ran over me in the show ring in West Monroe, Louisiana. Why do you show/raise Chi cattle?................................................ I raise and show Chi cattle because it has been in the family for many years and I love how you feel like family with all the other Chi breeders. Who has been your mentor & why?......My dad because he has always been there for me and taught me never to give up on anything I do. Would we find you on the wash rack or on the blower?... Definitely on the blower. One weird habit/fact about you:.................... I am an avid scuba diver Favorite show animal & why:................................... My favorite show heifer would have to be FBF True Luck. She won her very first show as a fall heifer calf in Kansas City, Mo. and the best part about it was she was a bred & owned of mine that never stood less than Reserve breed.
SyAnn
Most embarrassing show moment:........................................................ When I got drug around the ring at the Kansas City Royal and ended up on the other side of the ring where the Maines were showing. But I never let go! Why do you show/raise Chi cattle?...................................Well my family has raised Chiangus and Chi-Influenced cattle for 20 years and there’s just nothing like it. I have been going to Chi Junior Nationals since 1999 and haven’t missed one yet! The people of this breed are the nicest people and we are all like family. I definitely couldn’t ask for anything better and I’m truly blessed to be a part of it! Who has been your mentor & why?.........My dad. He has taught me everything I know about cattle and life in general. He is such an amazing role model and best dad that any girl could hope for. Plus its not easy being in a house full of girls! Advice to a new junior starting in the Chi breed:...............To have fun and get involved and meet new people, because the kinds of friendships you make at a stock show last forever. Would we find you on the wash rack or on the blower?...........On the blower One weird habit/fact about you:.....When I’m upset or having a bad day you will find me in the kitchen baking something. Favorite show animal & why:..................................................................FBF Sunflower because in 2001 my sister Senee’ and I won Grand & Reserve in both the open and junior shows at the NAILE for the first time with 2 heifers we raised! That was the best moment of my show career.
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ACA Bulletin Words From Your Board Member:
First of all, congratulations to the AJCA Board Members and Heather for once again pulling off an outstanding Ed Miller National Junior Show. Many would never realize the behind the scenes work that Heather and the juniors do to make this a successful event. If you think that their job is easy, just spend a day in their shoes, it is a monumental task to accomplish. Also the ACA staff deserves a hand for the work they put in to have the ACA building and grounds in fine shape for the open house. If you did not make it to the open house, you missed out on a great evening and an even better meal and late entertainment from new staff member Tyler Humphrey. The ACA is lucky to have him and Holly Heibert both on board and I think the future could not be better. The ACA Staff had a great fiscal year end and beat their expected budget by a large sum. In what many expected to be a tough if not down year they managed to exceed all expectations. The ACA staff should be commended for their efforts. As change takes place, many are realizing that it will take more than just printing and transferring papers for an association to make progress. Look for new and progressive programs and innovative ideas coming from the ACA in the near future. As many know, Mother Nature has dealt a cruel hand to many this spring. Extreme moisture in the North and Midwest to extreme drought in the Southwest can and will be overcome
with time. The devastation the hit Joplin, Mo., is almost too much to swallow. The families involved will be affected for years to come and our thoughts and prayers go out to them. The drought in West Texas has been devastating to the cattle business. The lack of grass from no rain to the ranchland that has been devastated by fire is changing the lives of numbers of longtime ranchers. Many have decided that with feed costs at all time highs it is just simply time to sell out and they are doing so at a record pace. The numbers of cattle reaching the market will certainly lower the national cow herd numbers and in the long term should bode well for cattle prices. It is just sad to see longtime ranchers hauling their last few thin head of cattle to the sale barn, knowing they will go straight to the packer. Some will restock if timely rains come but some have just had enough. The ones that do restock will have more than weather to deal with in the future. The attacks on the American rancher and farmer come from more than Mother Nature. Just spend some time looking at the many EPA regulations that are being proposed. The Washington bureaucrats are piling costly regulations on the very ones who work tirelessly to feed them. Maybe, just maybe, some day they will figure it out. Also, take time to review the GIPSA regulations and how they were proposed. The marketing segment will make one think that there is no need to produce a quality product if the producers are not going to get paid for such a product. Also, the recent actions of HSUS is starting to make many think that they are just the legal arm of PETA. Louisville is fast approaching and once again it will be the site of the ACA National Sale. It is time that many of us as breeders step-up and make this a
memorable event. This is a showcase for a certain fragment of our breed and with Stan and Tyler taking the reins it promises to be better than ever. Hope to see everyone there. Sincerely, Ed Miller
NAILE Junior Show Ownership Deadline Sept. 1
The NAILE ownership deadline for all junior cattle is Sept. 1. That means all cattle entered in the junior show in Louisville MUST be registered in the junior's name by Sept. 1 in order to be eligible to show. If you have questions, contact Heather Counts, Director of Shows & Activities, at (517) 214-0927 or acjeditor@earthlink.net.
ACA National Sale Consignment Deadline Oct. 1
The deadline to consign cattle to the ACA National Sale in Louisville is October 1. The nomination forms can be found in this issue of the ACJ as well as on the ACA website, www.chicattle. org. This is YOUR sale and cannot happen without participation from the ACA members and breeders. For more information on the National Sale, please contact Tyler Humphrey, Director of Marketing & Performance Programs, at (816) 431-2808 or acamarketing@earthlink.net.
ACA National Show Entry Deadline Oct. 1 – Please Note New Entry Procedures
The deadline to enter cattle in the ACA National Show during the NAILE and the NAILE Junior Show is Oct. 1.
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ACA Bulletin (continued) All entries, both junior and open, must be submitted by this date to the NAILE only! This is a change from previous years. Open show entry fee will remain at $55, but all payable to the NAILE. Junior show entry fee will be $30 payable to the NAILE. You do not need to submit copies of entries to the ACA office. We will get all entries from the NAILE. Also, entries MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE submitting entries for the show. Entry forms may be obtained from the NAILE by calling (502) 367-6133 or online at www.livestockexpo.org. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Counts, ACA Director of Shows & Activities, at (517) 2140927 or acjeditor@earthlink.net
2011 NAILE & ACA National Show Tentative Schedule Thursday, Nov. 10 Early Arrival – Stalls assigned around noon Friday, Nov. 11 Noon – All junior heifers must be in place Open cattle may arrive all day Saturday, Nov. 12 10 a.m. – Junior Heifer Check In 3 p.m. – AJCA Board Meeting 4 p.m. – AJCA Membership Meeting 6 p.m. – All open cattle must be in place Sunday, Nov. 13 TBA – Junior Show, Coliseum Monday, Nov. 14 9 a.m – Open Show Cattle Check In 5:30 p.m. – ACA National Sale Cattle Preview & Social 6:30 p.m. – ACA National Sale & Fundraiser
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Tuesday, Nov. 15 9:30 a.m. – ACA Regional Meetings 10:30 a.m. – ACA Membership Meeting Noon – Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 16 8 a.m. – ACA National Show, Coliseum
ACA National Show & Sale Headquarters Hotel
Once again the Courtyard by Marriott will serve as the headquarters hotel for the 2011 ACA National Show & Sale. The hotel is located just outside the NAILE grounds at 819 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209. Room rate is $105/night and includes breakfast vouchers each morning of your stay. Rooms must be reserved by Oct. 19 in order to receive the block rate. When making reservations, please call (502) 368-5678 and ask for the American Chianina Association block.
ACA Congratulations
Congratulations to Danner Feeders, Mryon & Kathy Danner, Burwell, Neb., for having the Grand Champion Heifer at the 2011 Beef Empire Days in Garden City, Kan.
ACA Sponsored Sale Policy
The ACA requires sale animals consigned to ACA sponsored sales to be tested for genetic abnormalities of which they are identified as suspect. • A suspect animal has an ancestor that has tested positive as a carrier for one or more known genetic abnormalities and no DNA test has been performed within the direct lineage to that ancestor that is a known carrier to clear the animal in question of this status. Available test results and status of sale animals shall be presented at the time of sale. Any buyer of untested lots does so with the awareness that
testing hasn't been conducted with the inherent risk of the lot being a carrier of a genetic abnormality at the time of purchase. The ACA is not liable for such purchases in the case that the lot is later found to be such a carrier.
ACA Membership Directory Update
The following information was incorrect in the 2011 membership directory. Please note the updated phone number for the following listing. Craig Cope Cope Cattle Company 27886 Claibourne Rd. Richwood, OH 43344 (937) 243-5270 ccope43344@yahoo.com
Chianina Juniors Recognized as BEST Winners
The 2010-2011 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up on June 4 with its Annual Awards Banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Several representatives of the program’s sponsoring partners were on hand to help with the presentation of more than $25,000 worth of awards in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds, luggage, jackets, cowhide tables, belt buckles and show materials. This year’s sponsoring partners included: Bob Evans, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Green Oak Farms, M.H. Eby and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. In addition, a BEST participant was awarded the use for the 2011-2012 BEST season of an 8’ x 26’ livestock trailer donated by Eby Trailers. The winner was drawn from over 3,000 entries based on the number of shows and entries each participant had throughout the November through April season. The 2010-2011 BEST program featured 16 sanctioned shows and weaved
ACA Bulletin (continued) its way across the state, from as far west as Greene County to as far east as Tuscarawas County. Over 415 head of cattle and more than 310 youth were entered in the program. The Champion Chianina Heifer belongs to Lydia Dance of Hillsboro, Ohio. Lydia’s heifer, KKLM Hannah, is a March 3, 2010 daughter of HF Get it Done. Melissa Campbell of Batesville, Ind., bred the heifer. For her accomplishments, she received an engraved belt buckle and a $200 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association. Lydia is the daughter of Henry and Barbara Dance. The Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer belongs to Megan Hunt of New Madison, Ohio. Megan’s heifer, WLJ Watch Her Strut 145X, is a May 3, 2010 daughter of Wave on Wave. J&L Cattle Company of Lake Benton, Minn., bred the heifer. For her accomplishments, she received an engraved belt buckle and a $100 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association. Megan’s parents are Tom and Deanna Hunt. The Champion Chianina Steer was exhibited by Hali Lake of Cedarville, Ohio. Hali’s steer, KMAC Emmit 86X, is sired by Monopoly and bred by Kasperski Farms, Allenton, Mich. For her accomplishments, Hali received an engraved belt buckle and a $200 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association. Hali is the daughter of Brian and Kara Witt. Clayton Wildermuth of Lewistown, Ohio, exhibited the Reserve Champion Chianina steer. Clayton’s steer, This is the One HSC, is sired by Monopoly. For Clayton’s accomplishments, he received an engraved belt buckle and $100 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association. Clayton is the son of Dean and Rhonda Wildermuth. Three other Chianina heifers were also recognized at the banquet. Ashley Buell of Pataskala exhibited the Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer
and that heifer was also the Eighth Overall Novice Heifer. Bear Essential is an April 17, 2010 daughter of Hairy Bear. Ashley also exhibited the Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer. Ashley’s heifer, ANBB Black Pearl is a Jan. 18, 2010 daughter of Doctor Who. For her accomplishment, Ashley received a cowhide table, an embroidered director’s chair and an embroidered jacket. Ashley is the daughter of Robert and Renee Buell. Keaton Potter, Oak Hill, Ohio exhibited the Sixth Overall Novice Heifer. Buckeye Ruby is a March 14, 2010 daughter of Monopoly. Steve White of Manchester, Ohio bred the heifer. Keaton is the son of Bill and Rebekah Potter and received a cowhide table for his success. BEST is a youth program of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association that recognizes Ohio’s junior beef exhibitors through a series of shows. Juniors who participate in these sanctioned shows earn points for their placing at each show. The OCA BEST program promotes educating Ohio’s juniors about the beef industry’s issues and rewards the successful accomplishments and hard work of those junior beef producers. For further information call Stephanie Sindel at (614) 873-6736.
Champion and Reserve Chianina BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners. Pictured sitting from the left are: Lydia Dance, Hillsboro, Champion Chianina Heifer, Hali Lake, Cedarville, Champion Chianina Steer. Pictured standing from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms, Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby, Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Absent from photo: Megan Hunt, Clayton Wildermuth and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.
Bred and Owned & Novice Winners – Chianina exhibitors who placed in the Bred & Owned and Novice divisions included Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio (center). Also pictured are from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms, Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby, Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Absent from photo: Keaton Potter and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.
ACJ Can Design Your Sale Catalog
The next time you have a sale catalog to produce, make sure to consider the ACJ. We can design catalogs for all breeders and organizations. By utilizing the ACJ, you not only have a contact that has the most up to date information on your cattle, but you also help support your association. If you are interested in having the ACJ design your catalog, please contact Heather Counts, publications manager, at (517) 214-0927 for a bid and further information. You also have the option to mail your catalog along with the ACJ if timing allows. This is just one of many services the Association is offering breeders. We hope you take advantage of this great offer.
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IGENITY® Profile Helps Producers Make Critical Ranch Decisions
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n today’s economy, between the rising costs of feed, fuel and land, and trying to sell cattle in a highly competitive market, cattle producers are investing in DNA technology to not only get a leg up on their competition, but to assist in making critical ranch management decisions. “Through the use of DNA technology, such as the comprehensive IGENITY® profile, producers are taking advantage of an opportunity to accelerate the genetic progress of their herd,” explains Dr. Kevin DeHaan, technical services director for IGENITY. “Not only are these producers making their herds more efficient, they are utilizing the inside information gained through an IGENITY profile to assist in making important selection, breeding and marketing decisions that will also help to increase their bottom line.” Three years ago, herdsman Matt Burbank turned to the comprehensive IGENITY profile to assist in selection and marketing decisions for a purebred cow/calf operation in Missouri. “We profile all of our heifers each year,” says Burbank. “The IGENITY profile is a better way to pick which heifers to keep back. We use it as a sorting tool alongside EPDs.” Developing a replacement heifer requires a substantial financial investment by the producer, explains Dr. DeHaan. Not only will that heifer remain in the herd for years to come, but she will also help to define the genetic direction and profitability of the entire herd. “It is critical to identify replacement females that are superior,” says Dr. DeHaan. “By using the IGENITY profile to help select replacement heifers, Chianina producers can help to ensure they are pointing their herd in the right direction to make faster genetic progress and return dollars to their pockets.” Burbank says one of the traits he is most interested in is tenderness when making sorting and marketing decisions. “The trends right now are directed toward tenderness and improving the meat quality of the nation’s beef herd,” he says. “We’re committed to producing a quality product that will perform well through every stage of beef production – knowing the ultimate goal is a pleasant eating experience for the customer.” For Ronnie Rogers, a fellow Missouri rancher, a favorable eating experience was exactly why he began focusing on breeding tenderness into his cattle. “It was an accident, really,” says Rogers. “We had a hurt animal that came from a female with a high IGENITY score for tenderness. Those were the best steaks and roasts I’ve had in the past 35 years.” Since then, Rogers has become what he calls “carcass
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conscious;” he’s been using the IGENITY profile to make selection and marketing decisions in his herd for the past six years. “You need to have something to diversify your herd from the competition, and carcass scores, such as tenderness, are desirable traits to select for. We watch the tenderness score and are Dr. Kevin DeHaan mindful of it all the time,” he says. “It’s all about producing a quality product for the consumer.” Dr. DeHaan echoes the sentiment. “There have been a lot of consumer studies that indicate that if people are going to have a bad eating experience it is because of tenderness, or the lack thereof,” he says. “With the comprehensive IGENITY profile, producers may select for carcass traits, for example, balanced with a combination of maternal or growth traits to produce a very efficient herd. The IGENITY profile allows producers to develop a customized program based on their individual ranch goals. Regardless of herd size, IGENITY has a product for every type of producer.” “Times have changed,” says Burbank. “Producers need to look to the future. If you’re not using DNA technology in your herd, you’re going to be left behind.” To get started, producers can order sample collection kits by contacting their IGENITY sales representative, call 1-877-443-6489 or visit www.igenity.com/beef. Results will be returned to producers “Through the use of several weeks DNA technology, such after samples are as the comprehensive received. Sample collection can be IGENITY® profile, done at any time producers are taking or age; however, advantage of an collecting samples when animals are opportunity to accelalready being proerate the genetic progcessed may be the most convenient. ress of their herd.” Planning ahead will ensure the information will be available in time to make selection decisions and provide results at production sales. ®IGENITY is a registered trademark of Merial. ©2011 Merial Limited, Duluth, GA. All rights reserved.
Recipe Corner Grilled Southwest Steaks with Sunset Salad Ingredients: 2 beef eye round steaks, cut 1 inch thick (8 ounces each) Marinade: 1/3 c fresh lime juice 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp steak seasoning blend 2 tsp finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
$2,000 in Prize Money to the Sale Champions!
Dig deep and consign a great one! Be a part of the Premier ACA Sale Event at the “Super Bowl” of cattle shows. Champion & Top Selling Bull at $8,000 was GTWY Eclipse 017X 1CM, consigned by Gateway Genetics, Pierce, NE.
Sunset Salad: 2 small ears corn, husked 2 large yellow, orange and/or red bell peppers, cut lengthwise in half 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil Instructions: 1. Combine Marinade ingredients in small Champion Pen of Three Bulls bowl. Cover and refrigerate 2 tablefrom Wilson Cattle Company, spoons for Sunset Salad. Place beef steaks Cloverdale, IN sold for over $4,000 and remaining marinate in food-safe per head. plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning Sale management by: occasionally. 2. Place corn and bell peppers on grid over medium, ash covered coals; grill peppers, For more information, or to consign, please contact covered, 15 to 20 minutes (over meSears Marketing Services or the ACA. dium heat on preheated gas grill, 15 to Alan Sears Stan Comer, CEO or Tyler Humphrey, Dir. of Marketing 20 minutes) and corn 20 to 25 minutes (970) 454-3986 (office) • (970) 396-7521 (cell) (816) 431-2808 • amerchianina@earthlink.net aksears8@msn.com (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, acamarketing@earthlink.net www.searsmarketingservices.com 20 to 25 minutes) or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove; set aside to cool slightly. 3. Add 3 to 4 additional briquettes to each side of fire grate to mainACA National Sale tain medium heat, if necessary. Remove steaks from marinade; disConsignment Deadline – Oct. 1 card marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 13 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated Contact Tyler Humphrey, ACA gas grill, 17 to 19 minutes) for medium rare (145oF)) doneness, turning occasionally. Director of Marketing & Performance, 4. Meanwhile, to prepare Sunset Salad, chop bell peppers and cut to consign. corn kernels from cobs; place in medium bowl. Add tomato. Whisk 816.431.2808 or reserved marinade and oil in small bowl until blended. Pour over acamarketing@earthlink.net vegetables; toss to coat. 5. Carve steaks into thin slices. Serve with salad. Recipe from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
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Sale Time: 1 p.m. EDT • Wilson Cattle Co. – Cloverdale, IN
Angus • Hereford • Chiangus • Chimaine • MaineTainers
Selling 45 show heifer prospects, 10 show and herd bull prospects, 10 show steer prospects, 25 bred spring calving cows, 20 bred heifers, 30 frozen embryos, 5 confirmed ET pregnancies & 2 ET flushes
WCC Struttin 406X – A lethal show and donor prospect sired by Doctor Who and out of the 2001 Reserve National Champion Charolais Female who was the dam of the 2010 Grand Composite Heifer of the National Junior Charolais Show and 2007 Grand Steer at The Heart of it All, plus is the grandmother of the 2008, 2009 & 2010 National Champion Chi Bulls. Sells Sept. 11!
WCC Tephlon Don 411X – This powerful November herd bull and show bull prospect is sired by Four Roses Destination 2CA, the 2009 National Champion Chiangus Bull, and out of a top Wilson Angus donor, WCC Mignonne F34. She is the dam of winners like Supreme Bull Overall Breeds at the 2008 World Beef Expo, Reserve grand Angus Heifer at the 2011 Ft. Worth Stock Show and Reserve Grand Champion Heifer Overall Breeds at the Indiana State Fair 4-H Show. Selling onehalf interest and possession after his show career.
WCC Mignonne 410Y – This lethal April daughter is sired by the 2009 National Champion Chiangus Bull Four Roses Destination 2CA and out of WCC Mignonne F34, dam of winners such as the 2010 Grand Champion Chi Bull at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic, 2009 Reserve Grand Champion Angus Bull at the Ft. Worth Stock Show and the 2006 Champion Angus Steer at the IN State Fair. Selling one-half interest in this powerful female.
WCC Hollow Tip 409Y – This powerful herd, promotional and show bull is sired by WCC Gunsmoke 1CM, the 2009 & 2008 National Champion Chi Bull, and 2009 Grand Champion at Ft. Worth, and out of the WCC & Garrenn Cattle Co. CTR Success 300P donor. One-half interest and possession after the 2011 North American sells.
WCC Super Baldie 400Y Toots – This powerful heifer is a daughter of WRL Rocky 17P, the 2005 & 2006 Grand Champion Chi Bull at the Indiana State Fair, and her dam is a Carney Man out of a DB Grand Slam. This is a unique outcross pedigree combining Chiangus, Simmy, Maine & Hereford genetics. 400Y is a top donor prospect .
WCC Sweet Smoking Success 408Y – A top show prospect sired by the two-time National Champion WCC Gunsmoke 365T and out of the CTR Success 300P donor. She sells Sept. 11, along with a full sister and a full brother!
Many more great show and cow prospects will sell on Sept. 11. Make sure to visit our website, www.wilsoncattlecompany.com to see updated photos. Over the past 10 years WCC had exhibited 8 National Champion Chiangus & Chi Bulls, 3 Reserve National Champion Chiangus and Chi Bulls & 1 National Champion Chiangus Female. WCC was also named the Premier Breeder & Exhibitor of the 2009 & 2010 ACA National Shows
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Check out what these past WCC sale features have done!!!
WCC Exact Science 350X – 2010-2011 ACA All-American; 2011 Grand Champion Chiangus Bull, Ft. Worth Stock Show; 2010 Early Junior Bull Calf Champion, North American ACA National Show. Purchased in our 2010 sale by Clarahan Farms, Harper, IA; Gold Buckle Cattle Servces, West Salem, IL; Chad Hudgins, Millsap, TX; Lazy SB Cattle Co., West, TX; Jared Schmidt, Mt. Vernon, IL; & Schrick Land & Cattle, Ltd., Millsap, TX
WCC Fog Advisory 1CM – 2010-2011 ACA All-American; 20092010 ACA All-American; 2010 National Champion Chi Bull, North American ACA National Show; 2011 & 2010 Grand Champion Chi Bull, Ft. Worth Stock Show; 2010 Grand Champion Chi Bull, Indiana State Fair; 2009 Senior Bull CAlf Champion, North American ACA National Show & Indiana State Fair. Purchased by Stan Clamme, Hartford City, IN in our 2010 sale.
WCC Miss Rattle 354X – 2011 Reserve Grand Champion Chi Female, Ft. Worth Stock Show Junior Show; 2011 Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion, Ft. Worth Stock Show Open Show. Purchased by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN
WCC Struttin 395W – 2010-2011 ACA All-American; 2010 Senior Heifer Calf Champion at North American ACA National Show, Indiana State Fair & National Junior Chi Show; 2011 Senior Heifer Calf Champion Ft. Worth Stock Show; 2011 Class Winner KY Beef Expo. Purchased by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN
WCC Struttin 387X – 2010 Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion North American ACA National Show; 2011 Class Winner Tennessee Beef Agribition. Purchased by Young Brothers, Springville, TN
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WCC Exact Change 352X – 2010 Reserve Early Junior Bull Calf Champion North American ACA National Show. Purchased by Mallory Holder, Bay Springs, MS View the sale catalog online at www.angusjournal.com or
contact WCC to receive a printed copy. Angus • Hereford • Chiangus • Chimaine 8911 S. Meridian Line Rd. • Cloverdale, IN 46120 • www.wilsoncattlecompany.com Office: (765) 653-2402 • Fax (765) 653-2404 • Bill Wilson: (765) 720-2715 • Chad Wilson: (765) 719-0730 Priscilla Wilson: (765) 720-5299 • Brian Orth: (812) 241-2553 • Dustin Albers: (714) 742-0673
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Saturday - October 22nd
At the Farm, Mitchell, South Dakota • The best set of show heifers we can assemble • A stout set of our best bred females • Select set of our top end donors • Pictures & video online at bpfcc.com • Offering our best set yet!!!
Saturday - October 22nd
Res. Div II MaineTainer, 2011 Jr Nationals
Champion Div. II Maine, 2011 Jr Nationals
Champion Div II MaineTainer, 2011 Jr Nationals Res. Div II Champion Chi, 2011 Jr Nationals
Champion Div. III MaineTainer, 2011 Jr Nationals
Res. Div V MaineTainer, 2011 Jr Nationals
Grand Champion MaineTainer, 2011 Jr Nationals Res. Grand Champion Chi, 2011 Jr Nationals
Grand Champion MaineTainer, 2011 She’s A Lady
Grand Champion Simmental, 2011 Jr Nationals
Bushy Park Farm - Steve Robinson, Owner
40281 260th Street • Mitchell, SD 57301 •Fax: 605-996-0721 Toll Free: 888-502-7322 • On-line at: www.bpfcc.com Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397 Riley Laber, Show Barn Manager, 605-999-2560 Stephanie Steck, Marketing, 402-680-1254
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To each & every junior exhibitor during this years Junior National Show, we say congratulations! To the AMAA staff & all those who help coordinate the event we thank you for all of your work to make it such a success!
Board Minutes ACA Board of Directors Minutes Platte City, Mo. April 1-2, 2011 The ACA board of directors met on Friday, April 1, 2011, at the ACA Headquarters, Platte City, MO. The meeting was called to order by President Melroe at 9:11 a.m. CDT. ACA board members present included Clarahan, Culp, Esch, Higgins, Johnson, Melroe, Miller, Pittman, Schrick, Sheets and Stopple and ACA staff members Comer and T. Winter. Absent board members included Hossle (who was enroute.) Officer Reports: The secretary’s report was presented. Schrick moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Esch. Motion carried. Comer presented the treasurer’s report on behalf of Hossle. Miller moved to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded by Pittman. Motion carried. The meeting recessed briefly for Heather to capture a photograph of the board. The meeting reconvened at 9:39 a.m. Chairman Melroe accepted additions to the agenda. Old Business: Miller reviewed the current rules for registering Chiangus, specifically as related to breeding up composites to Chiangus. (i.e. breeding up to Chiangus by breeding out blood from any breed other than Chianina and Angus.) Miller’s interpretation of the original decision of the board (to remove the CAX designation) was to allow the breeding up of composites to Chiangus. Miller’s suggestion is to add Chimaine to the list of composites from which Chiangus may be bred up. Miller believes that the intent of the original board was to
include Chimaine in the list of composites. (Miller’s notes include Chimaine in the list.) The current registration rule reads as follows: C. COMPOSITE BREEDS 1. Chiangus – ACA cattle known as “Chiangus” are eligible for registration based upon any mating between Chianina, Chiangus, Red Chiangus, Angus or Red Angus, registered with the American Angus Association, American Red Angus Association or the ACA, as a *Foundation “F” parent which results in a black (white allowed on the underline only) polled, or scurred offspring that contains no more than 6.25% of another breed may be registered as a Chiangus. Animals designated as *Commercial “C” will not be allowed in Chiangus registrations. *Scurs or scur tissue cannot be altered or removed (surgically or otherwise) from Chiangus born after January 1, 1992. Schrick moved to table the discussion until the afternoon, seconded by Clarahan. Motion carried. Committee Appointments by Committee Chairs: Melroe requested that all committee chairs complete their committee assignments and provide him with a complete list of committee members along with their contact information, by the end of April. Staff Reports: Tanner Winter presented the most current ACA Genetic Abnormality Testing Policy as updated by Chuck Madaris and Tanner Winter. Considerable discussion ensued regarding required testing for AI Sires and Donor Females. Tanner Winter reviewed the ACA Sponsored Sale Policy for genetic
abnormalities tests. Johnson moved to table the Genetic Abnormality Testing Policy and the ACA Sponsored Sale Policy issues to the afternoon. Seconded by Pittman. Motion carried. Tanner also reviewed the issue of registering cattle (primarily females) who are currently in our herdbook as “Commercial” in order to increase the percentage of Chianina blood in her progeny. To dispense with this issue, Culp and Miller co-moved, Stopple seconded that: “Any changes made to the pedigree of a sire or dam after any offspring have been registered, will incur a $1000 correction fee assessed to the owner of the parent animal, with parentage verification. The certificate of any offspring that have previously been registered will be corrected by sending the original certificate to the ACA, with the accompanying correction fee.” Motion carried unanimously. Samantha Winter updated the board on collection status. Seventeen accounts were sent to collections in February, four of which have now been paid. Thirty (30) accounts have gone through the collection process and have now been sent to a collection agency. In total, $10,150 in old debt has now been collected. The ACA website has been redesigned and is more user-friendly. The Board appreciates the e-blasts that the staff have been sending out. Heather will be sending press releases to livestock publications with the policy change regarding the 6.25% minimum Chianina blood required for all calves born on or after January 1, 2012, in order participate in ACA Sponsored shows or sales. Samantha reviewed the on-line registration process.
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Board Minutes (continued) Heather Counts reported that the Junior Board met at the ACA Headquarters the last weekend in February. Plans for the Junior National are progressing well. Heather and the AMAA staff met with VitaFerm last week with a proposal for being a corporate sponsor. We received $4,000 from the UMB Bank (Kemper Foundation) in support of this event. A total of $20,000 has been raised. Commercial space is nearly sold out. Bedding is $50 per head, which includes bedding in the barn and at tieouts. Entries are $40 per head. Wayne and Barb Ohlrichs are sponsoring the heifer for the all-around champion. This will be a $2,500 credit toward the purchase of a heifer calf of the exhibitor’s choice, in Ohlrichs’ fall, 2012 sale. All contests are separate, with the exception of the judging contest. The banquet will be combined and will be held on Thursday evening on site. The Charolais Jr. National will be held at the same time and facility. However, their format is entirely different with more leadership conferences rather than leadership contests. With the exception of opening ceremonies, the Charolais Jr. National will be separate. The ACA Building re-dedication will be held on Wednesday evening. The “ACA Garage Sale” will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the cook-out beginning at 6:30 p.m. The ACA Board will serve the meal. Clarahan Farms will be bringing the hamburger for the cook-out. Heather reviewed the new requirement for contest participation for the Jr. National. “In order to exhibit either a heifer, steer or bull, each junior must participate in at least three of the following contests: Stockman’s, Quiz Bowl, Speech, Salesmanship, Judging or Team Fitting.” Hossel arrived as meeting was recessed for lunch at 12:18 p.m. Meeting was reconvened at 1:35 p.m. Old Business: (resumed)
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Items tabled from the morning session were revisited. Tanner Winter distributed two options for the ACA Sponsored Sale Policy. These include: Option A: • The ACA requires sale animals consigned to ACA sponsored sales to be tested for genetic abnormalities of which they are identified as suspect. • A suspect animal has an ancestor that has tested positive as a carrier for one or more known genetic abnormalities and no DNA test has been performed within the direct lineage to that ancestor (that is a known carrier) to clear the animal in question of this status. Option B: • Available test results and status of sale animals shall be presented at the time of sale. Any buyer of untested lots does so with the awareness that testing has not been conducted with the inherent risk of the lot being a carrier of a genetic abnormality. The ACA is not liable for such purchases in the case that the lot is later found to be such a carrier. Miller moved, Sheets seconded that the ACA adopt Option B. Motion carried. Tanner Winter distributed the new ACA Genetic Abnormality Testing Policy, which reads as follows: American Chianina Association (ACA) Genetic Abnormality Testing Policy 1. Designation of Abnormalities with Monitor Status It shall be the policy of the ACA to provide its member owners with as accurate information as possible regarding the status of known, recognized or scientifically suspected genetic abnormality. Subject to accepted and commercially feasible scientific procedures and technologies and depending on the severity of the abnormality at issue, the ACA shall attempt to elimi-
nate or reduce, to the extent feasible, the introduction or continuation of such genetic abnormalities in the ACA registry without knowledge or awareness. Recognizing the wide range of breeds included in animals eligible for registry in the ACA herd book and the potential introduction of genetic abnormalities from those sources the ACA will establish a listing of abnormalities to be monitored in animals and their progeny registered in the ACA herd book. From time to time, as needed, the Board of Directors will update the “Monitor” status to genetic defects of concern to ACA members. Testing requirements as outlined below will become effective once this status has been assigned. 2. Required Testing Populations: A) A.I. Sires As of July 1, 2011: • ACA registered A.I. sires will be required to be tested for genetic abnormalities recognized as monitor status by the ACA based on breed makeup before calves will be registered in herds outside that of the current owner, unless they are Expected Free by Pedigree (XX-EFP). • If the AI Sire is not a registered ACA sire but is registered with another association, the sire’s status for breed relevant genetic abnormalities must be known according to their breed makeup as outlined below. • If AI sire has Angus genetics – AM, NH, and CA status required • If AI sire has Maine-Anjou genetics – TH and PHA status required • If AI sire has Shorthorn genetics – TH and PHA status required • “status” meaning free by test, expected free by pedigree, suspect or unknown with validation from respective breed association. • The right to require subsequent testing based on current status is reserved by the ACA staff • If AI sire is not registered or has a parent that is not registered with any
Board Minutes (continued) association and thereby “commercial” – AM, NH, CA, TH, and PHA testing is required regardless of breed makeup or combination. These requirements are in addition to the long standing requirement of DNA parent validation of A.I. sires. Both the abnormality testing and parent validation testing are at the expense of the bull owner. B) Donor Females Embryo donor dams currently registered in the ACA Herd book will only be required to be tested for genetic defect of which they have been identified as being a Suspect (XX-S). If the embryo donor dam is not registered in the ACA herd book but is registered with another association, the donor will subject to test genetic abnormalities according to their breed association requirements or with validation from their respective breed association that such requirements have been met. If donor is not registered with any association and thereby “commercial” – testing for AM, NH, CA, TH, and PHA is required regardless of breed makeup or combination. These requirements are in addition to the long standing requirement of DNA parent validation of donor females. Both the abnormality testing and parent validation testing are at the expense of the donor animal’s owner. C) Clones Verification of clone status is required through DNA sample submission to approved lab for testing. Once proven to be a clone, genetic abnormality status of the animal in which the DNA originated from shall be assigned to the clone. These requirements are in addition to the long standing requirement of DNA parent validation of clone animals. Parent validation testing are at the expense of the clone animal’s owner. 3. Testing of Influential Sires • The ACA will, in an ongoing effort to
evaluate the risk in the ACA herd book, test a sampling of influential sires as a risk assessment tool at the expense of the ACA. • Influential sires are identified annually as the top 25 sires for ACA registrations in each of the Chianina, Chiangus, Chimaine, Chiford and Red Chiangus Registry for each fiscal year. • Sires to be tested must have registrations from multiple herds and have sired at least 20 animals for that year. • Suspect status and subsequent testing requirements may be assigned to a pedigree if a “Carrier” animal or an “Afflicted” animal is identified out of a parent verified pedigree. • The ACA reserves the right to conduct testing on influential AI sires for genetic abnormalities in which they are expected free by pedigree (XX-EFP) for at the expense of the ACA. 4. Breeds of Inclusion and Interest Genetic abnormalities will be designated a two letter code. If testing is required on an animal: Table 1 contains the Genetic defects recognized as Monitor Status by the ACA, their respected breed of origin, and the initial test date. The breed makeup of an animal required to test will dictate those defects in which testing will be required.
Table 2 contains abnormalities monitored according to breed of origin and their respective initial test date in which the ACA reserves the right to require testing for. 5. Official Designations on Registration Certificates and other Animal Records The ACA will initiate a genotype designation scheme for DNA tested cattle and non-tested cattle at risk of being a carrier. These designations will appear as part of the animal’s record in all documentation available to ACA members and other interested parties. Actual Genotype designations (where XX is a two character abnormality code): 1. XX-FT = free by DNA test 2. XX-C = an animal that is determined to be a carrier by DNA test or is a confirmed parent of an afflicted progeny 3. XX-A = abnormality afflicted animal (homozygous recessive)designation for an animal, entered in the ACA herd book for parentage and official record reasons, reported to the ACA, diagnosed with the abnormality represented and parent verified. Parents would receive the XX-Carrier designation. Inferred Genotype designations (where XX is a two character abnor-
Table 1. Abnormalities with Monitor Status Breed Angus Angus Angus Maine-Anjou/ Shorthorn Maine-Anjou Shorthorn
Genetic Abnormality Arthrogryposis Multiplex Neuropathic Hydrocephalus Contractural Archnodactyly Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca Tibial Hemimelia
Code AM NH CA PH
Test As Of Dec. 1, 2009 Dec. 1, 2009 Oct. 24, 2010 Dec. 1, 2009
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Table 2. Abnormalities with Monitor Status related to other breeds Breed Hereford Hereford Red Angus Limousin
Genetic Abnormality Hypotrichosis Idiopathic Epilepsy Osteopetrosis Protoporphyria
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Board Minutes (continued) mality code): 1. XX-EFP = expected free by pedigree; both parents are free of abnormality by test or expected themselves to be free by pedigree 2. XX-S – designated on cattle with an ancestor with a XX-C designation or with a abnormality where no definitive ancestor has been identified as the initial pedigree source of the abnormality and in either case there is no intervening “Free” animal. This indicates the animal is a “Suspect” carrier until either a “Free” test result is submitted on an intervening pedigree animal or the animal itself has a test result submitted. a. As of August 2009 no animal has been identified in the Red Angus breed as the ancestor where the mutation occurred causing the OS genetic abnormality. All Red Angus animals will be designated with an OS-S status until an OS-Free animal is found within the pedigree. 3. XX-U – designation for animal with unknown parentage and/or untested lineage. Inferred designations will be replaced with an actual genotype designation when an animal is DNA tested. 6. Testing Laboratories The ACA will maintain a list of laboratories that can test cattle for each ‘Monitor’ status abnormality and will accept results from those labs. Animals must be identified by registration number at the time the sample is submitted for testing. Breeders should be aware that ACA’s official lab for parentage, Igenity, provides abnormality testing services and if disputes occur that would require DNA parent verification of a sample it may be more cost effective for breeders to have the abnormality testing done at Igenity. 7. Testing and Shipping Fees: Any DNA abnormality testing costs (including the diagnostic test, sample
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collection, preparation and shipping) associated with animals in any ACA members herd will be done exclusively at the expense of the member (unless animal falls into point 3. Testing of influential sires). A commercial producer (ACA non-member) that reports an abnormal calf (as outlined in section 8 of this policy) may be eligible for partial or full reimbursement of parentage testing costs. Abnormal calves reported by commercial producers, who’s gross pathology indicates a novel defect or one not previously monitored by ACA through this policy and has an ACA registered sire, may have parentage validated by DNA testing at the request and expense of the ACA. The request for parentage testing and funding approval will be made by the ACA Board of Directors or a designated staff member assigned such discretion. The ACA may also provide funding to pay shipping charges associated with transport of the affected calf’s carcass to the ACA’s designated diagnostic veterinary laboratory. 8. Abnormal Calf Reporting It is the duty of ACA members who become aware of an unusual physical abnormality, either in an animal registered with the ACA or in an offspring of an animal registered with the ACA, to notify the Executive Director of the ACA by e-mail or phone as soon as possible. Working with the Executive Director or other staff member designated by the Executive Director, the member may be required to take specific steps to best position the ACA and the member to preserve as much information about the situation as possible to aid in the scientific determination of the origin of the defect. Commercial producers utilizing ACA registered parents as breeding stock who produce abnormal progeny are also encouraged to contact the ACA to assist in resolution and determination of the cause of the abnormality. If a member or
veterinarian employed by the member has questions as to whether or not the abnormality is severe enough to warrant such contact, should contact the Executive Director of the ACA at once to discuss and resolve the matter. Disclosure is always the best policy. Disclosure is especially important in the case in which abnormality appears in multiple animals in the herd or the member or consulting veterinarian are unable to identify a non-genetic cause for the abnormality. Producers are encouraged to complete an official ‘ACA Abnormal Calf Report’ and photograph or video the affected animal as soon as possible. Additionally, the owner or member should contact the ACA at once for further instructions. These instructions may include the collection of various tissues including blood for use in parent validation and the development of a pathology report by the ACA’s designated veterinary diagnostic pathologist. 9. Breeder Awareness The ACA will use its best efforts to alert members of potential carriers in their herd and will continue educational programs to assist breeders in their efforts to eliminate the ‘monitored‘ abnormalities. However, the ACA assumes no liability for overlooking potential carriers or inadvertently naming potential carriers that may in fact not be carriers in member herds. Staff will assist breeders in developing cost effective plans to test cattle, i.e. testing an old Angus suspect cow and finding her to be clean could eliminate the necessity of testing progeny and grand progeny. 10. Ethics The ACA considers it an unethical practice to offer for sale a breeding animal or semen from an animal which is known to carry a deleterious genetic factor as defined by ACA without first informing the potential buyer or buyers
Board Minutes (continued) of this fact. Any advertising, descriptive materials or pedigree initiated by the owner of a proven carrier or a potential carrier of a detrimental genetic factor as defined by ACA shall include a statement defining the deleterious factor or factors which the animal in question possesses. Any effort to conceal such information is considered to be equally unethical. Miller moved, Stoppel seconded, to accept the drafted ACA Genetic Abnormality Testing Policy as revised. Motion carried. This policy is goes into effect on July 1, 2011. Staff Reports: (resumed) Tanner Winter reported on the NCBA Trade Show, held in Denver. Weather hurt the attendance. The booth was well-received. Winter recommends that we participate in the next NCBA, which will be held in Nashville. Committee Reports: Promotion, Benefit & Marketing: Culp & Sheets are working on completing the committee membership. The committee will meet at the Junior National. There will not be a “Star Spangled Fund Raiser” held in conjunction with the 2011 Junior National. Junior & Youth Programs: The Junior National Fundraiser will be held at the Banquet of the Junior National. Heather and Ken will coordinate the fundraiser, with input and support from the ACA Board as well as breeders and ACA members. Staff Reports: Comer presented the ACA Year in Review and the ACA: Future. ACA Year in Review The three year business plan began in May 2010 with the projected budget for the 2010 – 2011 fiscal year. This was an aggressive budget calling for an $80,000 improvement over the pre-
vious year. As of the end of February 2011 with ten months completed we are showing a net profit of $20,482.00 Some changes resulting in this improvement have been retaining a new CPA firm to prepare our audit and negotiating the printing costs of the ACJ, of which both resulted in about a 50% savings compared to previous costs. I firmly believe that with innovative member services, marketing and youth programs combined with expense control efficiencies that we can realize steady progress as an association. The US cowherd inventory is at the lowest point in 50 years so the competition among breed associations is extremely strong. We set an aggressive goal to increase our registration revenue by $30,000 this year and at the end of 10 months we are at a net increase of $13,000. This is a positive indicator given the US cowherd numbers. I still believe we have more potential for growth from within our own membership if members will register and transfer more of the calves they raise and sell. The formation of the Junior and Youth Programs Committee is the first step to lay the foundation for new innovative programs and growth for the AJCA. An outside contribution was obtained to fund scholarship awards for the AJCA Membership Drive to be given at the 2011 NJHS. We have initiated a new feature article section in the ACJ to feature junior members, their interests, projects and involvement in the AJCA. We hope this will help to inspire other youth to become more involved in our junior programs and increase their reading of the ACJ. We have worked to improve the communication and networking avenues between our seed stock producers and commercial cattlemen by increasing the distribution of our Commercial Journal and information pertaining to the ACA BEEF DERBY to more
Livestock Auction facilities, County Ag Agents and feedlot / food service industry. We took our promotion efforts to the national level by participating in the trade show at the NCBA convention Denver and giving our ACA Booth a new more innovative look to help promote our association and cattle. We have also started a Chianina Breeder as well as a Chi-influenced commercial producer feature article section in the ACJ to show the networking opportunities that exist between our breeders, their bull customers and the feeders / food service industry. Initial meetings to research the development of an ACA Foundation have been completed with Keith Hicklin, ACA legal Counsel and Todd Karlin, CPA. I am currently reviewing the structure of the Angus Foundation and the Ozark Empire Youth Foundation to give us more insight for the proper structure for an effective ACA Foundation start up. The ACA property issue took a different course shortly after February last year. The ACA board elected to remodel and re-landscape our existing Headquarters as opposed to selling and rebuilding. The project was completed on budget and on time. The 1570 sq. feet of excess office space is yet to be leased. We have advertised in Platte City and Kansas City. The space is currently on Craig’s List being updated twice a week. We contacted a commercial real estate broker to lease the space for us. However, the broker wanted a property management fee in addition to their commission (6% for term of the lease.) The broker was not retained. With consistent and positive direction from the board of directors and a wellmotivated staff I strongly believe we will continue to make forward progress in providing membership services and marketing tools to help our association membership enhance our operations as well as meet and exceed our goals and
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Board Minutes (continued) objectives. Higgins suggested lowering the asking price for rent for the new suite of offices in order to get it leased. The current asking price is $1500, including utilities, for the suite of six offices. Higgins suggested reducing the asking price for the rent is $1000 for a year’s lease. Meeting was recessed at 3 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 3:20 p.m.
to Platte City to work with the CEO to prepare the budget for the next fiscal year. Building & Grounds: Esch reported that we need two wheel barrow loads of dirt at the corner of the building next to the retaining wall to divert water away from the air conditioning units. Esch also purchased a case of epoxy to seal the cracks in the concrete floor.
Staff Reports: (resumed) Heather Counts shared a request from a breeder who would like to exhibit a Best Six Head entry if owned by exhibitor. Currently, the rule requires that the cattle must be owned by exhibitor. Request was for the class to be renamed as “Best Six Head Bred or Owned by Exhibitor.” This issue was referred to the Show & Sale Committee.
Old Business: (resumed) Chiangus Rules for Registration: Hossle presented his viewpoint which would not allow the breeding up of cattle from Chimaine, or Chiford cattle to Chiangus. This issue is tabled, once again, until Saturday morning. The ACA Board meeting will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, June 29 in Kemper Arena. Higgins moved, Clarahan seconded, that the meeting recess for the day. Meeting recessed at 5:18 p.m.
New Business: Miller reported that the ACA Board of Directors made an $800 purchase in the SW Chianina Association Benefit Auction at Fort Worth. Any director who would like to make a contribution toward this purchase is encouraged to do so. Miller moved, Hossle seconded, that the board go into executive session at 3:27 p.m. Motion carried. Johnson moved, Pittman seconded, that we adjourn executive session at 4:51 p.m. Motion carried. Schrick moved, Hossle seconded, that the board extend an employment agreement (not a contract) at the same salary, plus a monthly travel allowance of $500, plus a credit card for travel expenses. (Travel between Ardmore, OK and Platte City, MO are not allowable expenses.) Committee Reports: (resumed) Budget Committee: Hossle reported that at the conclusion of the fiscal year, when final yearend numbers are available, he will travel
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The ACA board of directors reconvened on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the ACA Headquarters, Platte City, MO. The meeting was reconvened by President Melroe at 9:49 a.m. CDT. ACA board members present included Clarahan, Culp, Esch, Higgins, Hossle, Johnson, Melroe, Miller, Pittman, Schrick, and Stopple and CEO Comer. Absent board members included Sheets. Old Business: (revisited) Chiangus Rules for Registration: Culp moved that Chiangus, Red Chiangus and Chiford rules for registration allow for breeding up from another Chianina composite. Seconded by Higgins. After considerable discussion, Culp called for the question. A division of the house was called. Those in favor included: Schrick, Stopple, Johnson, Pittman, Miller, Higgins & Culp. Those opposed included: Clarahan, Esch and
Hossle. Motion carried 7 to 3. The ACA staff will contact the computer programmer to instruct them to register cattle with less than 6.25% Maine Anjou blood as “Chianina.” Committee Reports: ABRS LLC Committee: Melroe had no report. However, Melroe and Hossle will develop a pricing structure and report at the June meeting. Recognition Committee: Schrick is working on the committee roster. Terry Comer has agreed to serve. Culp moved that the ACA recognize Don Esch with a special award for his work on getting the ACA Buildling renovated and that this recognition take place at the ACA Building rededication to be held on Wednesday, June 29. Seconded by Clarahan. Motion carried. Show & Sale Committee: Higgins reported on the national sale. John has communicated with Kevin Mears regarding a contract for managing the national sale at the North American in 2011. A letter from Kevin Mears along with a projected budget, based in part from the 2010 expenses was shared. Higgins will come to the June meeting with a recommendation regarding the national sale. Miller presented the Updated Judge’s List for consideration by the board. Additions and deletions were made to the list. Hossle moved, Schrick seconded, that the ACA accept the revised ACA Judge’s List. Comer reported that there is still one lot to collect on from the national sale. The sale manager paid the consignor for the lot and is proceeding with collection proceedings. The commission for the Denver sale was 19.2%. Genetic Abnormality Committee: (resumed) Comer reported for T. Winter who made these recommendations: 1. Fullbloods would be “Expected
Board Minutes (continued) Free by Pedigree” for genetic abnormalities for which we are currently testing. 2. Chiangus with no “Other” breed or with a “Documented Foundation Cow” in their pedigree would be classified as “Expected Free by Pedigree” for TH and PHA. Miller moved, seconded by Pittman, to accept these recommendations. Motion carried. Old Business: (resumed) Reclassifying Chimaine cattle as Chianina: A spirited discussion was held regarding the name of the Chianina composite that includes Maine Anjou blood. One suggestion was to simply call them “Chianina” with another suggestion to call them “Chianina Hybrid.” The board decided to table this discussion and include it on the agenda for the annual meeting to be held in conjunction with the national show in Louisville. The board will consider dropping the January meeting. This will be determined at the November reorganizational meeting. Hossle moved, Schrick seconded that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:41 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Ken Culp, III, Secretary ACA Board of Directors Minutes Conference Call May 24, 2011 The ACA board of directors met on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, via conference call. The meeting was called to order by President Melroe at 8:04 p.m. CDT. ACA board members present included Culp, Esch, Higgins, Johnson, Melroe, Miller, Pittman, Schrick, Sheets and Stopple and ACA staff member Comer. Absent board members
included Clarahan and Hossle. Comer informed the board that the South West Stock Show has changed their premium book information deadline to June 1. Therefore, the judge’s selection needs to be made prior to the meeting held at the Junior National. The recommendation from the show and sale committee included: Jr. Show - Brad Winegardner Open Show – Tyler Melroe Second choice for both shows – Brad McCurry Miller moved to add Brad McCurry to the approved judge’s list, seconded by Higgins, motion carried. Chairman Melroe informed the group that Tyler Melroe would be out of the country during the show, and therefore Esch moved to move McCurry to the Open Show judge. Seconded by Sheets. Motion carried. Higgins moved to nominate Brad Winegardner as the Jr. Show judge, seconded by Schrick. Motion carried. Miller moved to nominate Tyler Cates as the second choice for both shows, seconded by Sheets. Motion carried. National Western Pen Show judge’s nominations from the Show & Sale Committee included: Todd Herman, first choice Kyle Coyler, second choice Sheets moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Schrick. Motion carried. Comer updated the board about recent discussions with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, who are interested in leasing our office space. They have five fulltime employees and one part-time employee. They would need to build a sound-proof recording booth in order to meet their needs. Additionally, they would like to have access to utilize the main entrance and lobby of the building, as well as our kitchen, during business hours. Higgins suggested that the lobby be open during business hours, with the connecting door to
the rental suite open and unlocked. At the close of business, the front doors would be locked and the connecting door would be locked from our (ACA suite) side of the building. NAFB also requested to utilize a 12’ x 14’ room in the basement for storage, at no additional charge. Rent was quoted at $10 / sq. ft., which is approximately $1300 / month. NAFB requests a five year lease. The cost of building the sound-proof recording booth will be the responsibility of the NAFB. Jennifer Roach indicated that she would be receptive to the sharing of the main entrance, lobby and kitchen as requested. The first and last month’s rent would be required as a deposit. Insurance on the contents of the rental suite is the responsibility of the renter. The ACA will cover utilities, lawn care, and landscaping. Snow removal costs would be divided. The Chairman of their Board of Directors will be in Platte City on Thursday for a walk-through. A deal could be struck by the end of the week. The board instructed Comer to proceed and close the deal. Comer reminded the board that the accountant had completed the endof-the-year financial report. This was e-mailed to the board at 2:30 p.m. CST today. Total registrations for the fiscal year were 8,191. $280,000 was projected as income and the actual income was $3XX,XXX. 164 new junior members from 29 different states were sold. Miller reminded the board that the Jr. National fundraiser of providing a semen tank filled with semen and embryos is in need of donations of both embryos and semen. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to this project. Additionally, a credit that can be applied to an upcoming production or calf sale are welcome as well. Heather will send out an e-blast by Friday.
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On The Edge Of Common Sense by Baxter Black, DVM
Disposable Tailgates
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ur regular goin’-to-the-pasture rig, a one-ton 4-wheel drive ’97 GMC diesel with 256,439 miles, was in the shop. So we brought out the ol’ standby; a 1969 Ford F-250 ¾ ton 4-speed with split rims and a manual choke. It has a B&W turnover gooseneck ball made during the civil war, I think. My son hooked up the old Ford to the gooseneck trailer, loaded the horses and went to check the cows. They came back, unhooked the trailer and took a load of trash to the dump with the Ford. I returned from the shop with the Jimmy and backed up to the trailer. In the rear view the trailer’s electric hook-up looked different? On closer exam I could see the male plug was gone and the wires had been stripped! Oh, no. I silently prayed that he’d at least dropped the tailgate before he drove off. It happens to us all. It’s one of those moments like accidentally drilling a hole in the gas tank, or tightening a bolt till the head breaks off, or thinking “It’ll hold one more cow!” My Iowa friend Steve has a history of minor collisions. It’s always entertaining to ride with him. Some farmers of his caliber paint their company name or logo on the truck door; Agri-Beef or Sky View Farms. Steve’s vehicles are easily recognized by their damaged fenders and tailgates.
I remember staring at the back of his fairly new pickup and asking, “How’s the new gooseneck?” Then I looked closer. It wasn’t just buckled out like someone had tried to pull it up nor down nor in nor out, it was all of the above. It resembled a Tyrannosaurus Rex chew toy! Turns out he had unhooked the gooseneck, forgot to drop the tailgate and drove off. Next day, tailgate down, he jumped in the cab, glanced in the rear view and backed into the meter pole! He swore someone had moved it while he was in the shop! A year later he told me he’d gone out to cut hedge posts and left the tailgate down. After cutting and stacking the posts in the bed of the pickup, he climbed in, put it in reverse and backed into a good-sized tree! His story to this day is that it had grown right up behind him while he was cutting! Last month we pulled out of his circle driveway and he hit a flat-bed trailer that they used to haul their 4-wheelers. I heard a screech, felt a bump and could hear something dragging in the gravel but it was below our field of vision. However, it didn’t seem to slow the truck any. “I think you hit something,” I said, “Should we stop and check? “Whatever,” he said, and drove on.
Board Minutes (continued) Comer mentioned that Tyler Humphrey accepted the position of Director of Marketing and Performance Programs. He will start on June 6. Holly Hiebert has accepted the Administrative / Membership Services Coordinator. She will begin on May 26.
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Johnson moved to adjourn, seconded by Esch. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m. CST. Respectfully submitted, Ken Culp, III, Secretary
Chiangus & Chiford Cattle
Ned Ellis
Home (334) 227-4446
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Barb Gettinger 3464 S. 325 E. Rushville, IN 46173 (765) 938-1971
P.O. Box 330 Stephens, GA 30667 Roddy Sturdivant
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Jeff Miller 6863 S. 200 E. Cutler, IN 46920 (765) 268-2409 (765) 414-4547 – cell
Grand Champion Pen of Heifers 2010 North American International Livestock Expo
Bulls & Females for sale at all times. P.O. Box 189 French Lick, IN 47432 (812) 630-4850
Sale Labor Day Weekend
Home of WRL Tracken Norman
Iowa Mark L. & Caralee Rogers Chiangus Chimaine Club Calves
Larry and Barb Garrett
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R.R. 1 • Douds, IA 52551 (641) 936-4682
Chi-Maine Breeding Stock Quality Alfalfa for Sale
4496 N. Round Barn Rd., Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 935-7384 Email: bgarrett@globalsite.net
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Clarahan Farms Dennis • Ryan • Neil
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(765) 620-1700 • cell (765) 779-4528 • home sttrennepohl@yahoo.com
(765) 620-0733 • cell (765) 533-4644 • home
6591 W 625 N • Middletown, IN 47356 5487 N 525 W • Middletown, IN 47356
19425 280th Avenue • Harper, IA 52231 (641) 635-2454 – office Dennis: (319) 330-6377 • Ryan: (641) 660-2713 Neil: (641) 660-2257
5J Chianina WGM Jeff I – Jeff, a FULLBLOOD CHIANINA, has style, performance (pictured at 14 months weighing 1,500 lbs) and championships in his pedigree. Semen: $15/unit Available from Nichols Cryo-Genetics
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Logansport, Indiana (574) 753-4652
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(515) 965-1551
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CF Carlada Farms Chiangus Cattle
Johnny & Jane Mounce (606) 871-7922 (H) (606) 305-7880 (C)
591 Warner Rd. Nancy, KY 42544
John & Sue Mounce (606) 871-7505 Visitors Always Welcome
E-mail: jmounce@dishmail.net
814 Ard Ridge Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Office & Fax: (606) 871-9454 Owners: Leonard & June Branscum: (606) 871-7859 Neal & Rebekah Branscum: (606) 872-5395
Home of Quality Chiangus Cattle Val B. & Vicky B. Shields
837 Dahms Rd. Falmouth, KY 41040 (859) 654-4440 or (859) 391-0758 Web site: www.VBSFarms.com
Danny Coward Home of WOCR Ozzie 67M, sire of the winning Beef Derby Calves
For Sale: Semen on RDD Mr VRD 105N Utilizing genetics from Willow Oak Ranch & Circle E Farms 501 Russell Rd.• Noxapater, MS 39346 (662) 724-2685 (home) • (662) 325-2675 (work) • coward@cvm.msstate.edu
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3437 Co. Rd. 2560 • Higbee, MO 65257 (816) 213-3941 • lees7832@yahoo.com
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The Vander Kolks Carl, Gail, Craig, Kim & Susan Dorr, Michigan
(616) 896-9190 (office) • (616) 896-9433 (Carl & Gail) (616) 896-1637 (Brady & Susan Ostrom)
Ventura Farm Chiangus, Chimaine & Angus Bulls Available by Private Treaty
Ken, Deb & Christina Geuns 4995 Sleight Rd. Bath, MI 48808 (517) 641-7152
Harlan & Leah Ritchie 4537 Comanche Dr. Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 333-0649
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Nebraska
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Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs
Carolina Chiangus
55943 U.S. Hwy. 275 Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-0695 Cell (402) 649-5804
Chi's, Maines & Angus
Club Calves & Breeding Stock the brand of quality
Visitors Always Welcome! E-mail: ohl@conpoint.com
Ramsey Chiangus Lincoln, Nebraska
Tim Davis & Kids P.O. Box 1347 • Huntersville, NC 28070 (704) 361-3098 tdavis4886@aol.com
North dakota
Customer Focused on Value Traits And Services Producers of Chiangus and Chimaine Breeding Cattle
Bill & Linda Ramsey 5125 South 75th Street • Lincoln, NE 68516 Cell: (308) 380-1549 www.ramseychiangus.com
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Bryan, John & Jerry Schaefer P.O. Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND 58733 Bryan: (701) 721-8091 bschaefer@srt.com John: (701) 720-7220 Jerry: (701) 720-2061 schaeferchiangus@srt.com
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Tennessee
Ron Kreis, Auctioneer 2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Jan, Jeff & Brandon Johnson P.O. Box 337 Dunlap, TN 37327 Office (423) 949-2434 Home (423) 949-3559 email: janbj@bledsoe.net www.riverbendcattle.com
Specializing in Purebred & General Livestock Auctions Ron Kreis Adamsville, OH (740) 796-5242 (740) 683-3235 rtkreis@hughes.net
“Come visit us in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley”
John Coble, Consultant • (406) 254-2548 Scott Coble, Herd Manager • (423) 921-4221 Business Office: Old Mills Square • 215W. Broadway St., Ste. D, Rogersville, TN 37857 (423) 272- 0225 RichardAlanArnold, President & Manager
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Classic Genetics Chase Comer P.O. Box 705 • Ardmore, OK 73402 (580) 504-1716 Purebred Chiangus We breed for OPTIMUMS. Not extremes. Performance tested bulls and females • Show prospects
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Tennessee Chianina Steer & Heifer Futurity
John & Debbie Woodroof 1264 Young Rd. Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 444-3519
Tom Gunn & Family R.R. 3, Box 120 Decherd, TN 37324 (615) 467-3254
Graham Chiangus Breeders of Quality Chi Cattle Pete, Debra, Taylor & Blythe Graham
White Cattle Company Your West Coast Chi Connection Mary Lee & Doris White 74138 Turnout Road • Burns, OR 97720 (541) 589-1476 – Mary Lee (541) 573-6566 – Doris www.whitecattleco.com • maryleewhite@centurytel.net
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David & Dar Lee HCR 4, Box 93 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-3824 (806) 983-7221 cell
Jody & Shawnda Rt. 2, Box 36 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-2383 (806) 983-7225 cell
Jered Shipman • Herdsman/Consultant • (806) 983-7226 Fax: (806) 652-3738 www.fosterbrosfarms.com fosterbros@att.net
Fullblood Chianina bulls and females always available.
Charles McDonald Ranch Manager/Herdsman Hwy. 281 North Hico, TX 76457 (254) 796-4070 • Fax (254) 796-2330
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West Virginia
McHale Farms Lewisburg & Union, West Virginia Land & Cattle Club Calf & Chiangus Steve McHale P.O. Box 302 • Union, WV 24983 (304) 772-3389 • (304) 667-1962 whomadewho1@verizon.net
Mexico Chianina Fullbloods Rancho La Mesa Keith & Dana Schrick Business: (817) 613-0724 Cell: (817) 366-6435
Jason Schrick Business: (817) 596-0799 Cell: (817) 366-8511
Certified Brucellosis & TB Free Herd ID #20020090310
(01152) 811-155-6799 (Trabajo) (011521) 818-396-9380 (Movil) adolfo@chianina.com.mx chianinamx@skype Alvarez 430 sur 64000 Monterrey, N.L. Mexico
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Alabama Circle E Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 CK Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Indiana Four Roses Cattle LLC. . . . . . . . . . . 54 Garrett’s Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Gettinger ChiAngus Farm. . . . . . . . 53 Miller, Jeff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Trennepohl Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wilson Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 Wilstem, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Iowa 5J Chianina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Clarahan Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 CMRT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 EDJE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Sullivan Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Kentucky Ammerman Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ard Ridge Genetics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Carlada Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Derossett Family Cattle . . . . . . . . . . 34 Gordon Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Grand 'Ole Place Farms. . . . . . . . . IFC Tackett Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
TDR Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 VBS Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 55 Michigan VKR Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Ventura Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mississippi Coward, Danny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Missouri ACA "Hybrid Advantage" Sale. . . . . 41 Continental Livestock Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Lees Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Turkey Run Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . 55 VitaFerm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Nebraska Ohlrichs, Wayne & Barb. . . . . . . . . . 56 Ramsey Chiangus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 New jersey Riverview Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 North Carolina Carolina Chiangus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 North Dakota Melroe Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Schaefer Chiangus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Oregon Grassland Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 White Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . 57 South Dakota Bushy Park Farm Cattle Co.. . . . . . . 44 Holt Brothers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Tennessee Graham Chiangus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 RiverBend Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch. . . . . . . 57
Woodhaven Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Texas AB’s Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Circle E Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . 58 Foster Bros. Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Schrick Land & Cattle. Ltd.. . . . . . . . 58 Sullivan Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Walter G. Mizes Ranches. . . . . . . . . 58 Whitten, Earl & Bret . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 West Virginia McHale Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Mexico Adolfo Fco. Trevino Gil. . . . . . . . . . . 58
Ohio Hunt Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Jones Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kreis, Ron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Wendt, Kevin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Winegardner Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . 3 Oklahoma Classic Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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HBSC Ms Blackbery 133X 1CA Grand Champion ChiAngus Female, 2011 ACA National Junior Heier Show, Kansas City, Missouri Shown by Hannah Winegardner, OH. Bred by Holt Bros.
Grand Champion Pen of Three Chianina Females, 2010 NWSS
HBSC Ms Ace 201W 2CA Grand Champion ChiAngus Female, 2010 ACA National Junior Heifer Show, Springfield, Illinois Shown by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, OH. This heifer was a many times champion including Reserve Grand Champion Female at the NAILE, Louisville, KY. Bred by Holt Bros.
Grand Champion Pen of Three Chianina Females, 2011 NWSS
HOLT BROTHERS Friday, December 9, 2011
Sioux Falls Regional Livestock, Worthing, SD Selling bred heifers, show heifer prospects. Flushes and embryos that are sibs to the matings shown above. Sale Mangement by, Sears Marketing Services, 970.396.7521
Justin Holt: 605.380.5002 Jordan, Haleigh & Maggie Holt: 605.380.1209 Farm: 605.229.0112 13319 378th Ave. Aberdeen, SD 57401 Holt Brothers proudly feeds and recommends ShowRite.
BPF Princess 413X 1CM Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: DCC Countess 73S
on exhibiting the Chi Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Division Champion and the MaineTainer Senior Calf Champion at the 2011 National Junior Heifer Shows!
Office – Cattle/Sale Facility 5945 Orangeburg New Paris, OH 45347 (937) 696-2588 Gale Long – Owner Tom Hunt – Farm Manager Joana Brock – Office Manager Dillon Durham, Herdsman
Farming Operations 2807 Farmersville Johnsville Rd Farmersville, OH 45325 (937) 696-2588
The 2012 National Junior Heifer Show will be in Lima, Ohio next year. Can’t wait to see you there!