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Contents
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In this issue
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Features 25 45
Louisville National Show Recap Breeder Profile - Schaefer Chiangus
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Advantages of Using Crossbred Bulls
By Jacyln Upperman
By Heather Smith Thomas
Columns 5
Promoting Our Breed
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A Great time to be in The Business!
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A Board Member’s Perspective
Stan Comer
Tyler Humphrey Jordan Holt
Cover photo: NJHS photo by Miranda Raithel, Falls City, NE
Upcoming Events December 29
Green oaks Winners Circle sale, new Paris, oH
January 12
Bellar Beautiful Beef Babes, Wisner, nebraska
January 17
Process all Hybrid advantage show & sale entries, nWss, 9 a.m.
January 20
Pen Bull & Female show, nWss in Denver, Co 8 a.m.
January 20
Hybrid advantage Bull & Female sale, Denver, Co, 1 Pm
January 28
Cardinal Cattle Diamonds in the mine online sale
february 1
Ft. Worth stock show Junior show 10 a.m. open show, noon
february 2
Horsley Bros. eastern exposure sale, new Paris, oH
february 14
Iowa Beef expo show 11:30 a.m. sale 5 p.m., Des moines, Ia
february 16
Willow oaks Best Black Bulls In america sale, rogersville, tn
february 23
ne Cattleman Classic Chi/Chiangus show & sale, Kearney, ne
March 2
melroe & Beckett Dakota Gold Bull sale, miller, sD
March 3
Kentucky Beef expo Jr. show 8 a.m., louisville, KY
March 16
Chi Connection sale, Columbus, oH
March 23
schaefer Chiangus 19th annual sale, Kist livestock auction, mandan, nD
March 24
Holt Bros. Black Velvet Bull sale, aberdeen, sD
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Chi Commentary
It’s Time We Promote and Market Our Product to the Rest of the Beef Industry!
Stan Comer
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hat a tremendous ACA National Show and Sale! Each year, those of us that travel to Louisville, Kentucky come home excited, recharged and even more committed to making improvements to our breeding and marketing programs as well as our breed association. The Chianina Hybrid Advantage National Sale was truly exceptional. The commitment of our breeders and sale staff to make this the benchmark of our breed for promotion and marketing purposes throughout the year should be an inspiration to ALL of our members! The ACA Foundation and ACA Ladies Auxiliary also benefited on sale night from the generosity of both donors as well as those who purchased auction items. We all know that other breeds are watching what the Chianina breed is doing, as evidenced again, by the Chianina heifer being slapped Supreme Champion over all breeds in the Junior show in Louisville this year. The phenotypic excellence combined with the performance and carcass potential this breed has should inspire all of us to do the absolute best job of genetic improvement, promotion and
marketing that we can do to build and grow this great breed of cattle. This time of year always causes us to reflect on the past and look towards the future. What can we do to improve ourselves and our operations in the coming year. I sincerely believe that if we work to improve our efforts on a local and state association level we can become more effective in the promotion of the Chianina Hybrid Advantage in both our adult as well as junior programs and build momentum throughout the cattle industry that will allow your national association to grow and become a respected force in the US Beef Business. I would like to thank the ACA Board of Directors for all their work and dedication to the ACA. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the ACA Staff, of which I am extremely proud, for all their hard work and extra hours invested in the operations of the ACA and future of the Chianina breed. May you all have a Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous new year! ŠACA
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Board of Directors Ed Miller, Chairman, At Large 2015 8805 FM 818, Big Spring, TX 79740 432.816.8676 • ecmiller26@hotmail.com John Higgins, Vice Chairman, At Large 2015 9845 Statesville Rd., Watertown, TN 37184 615.207.4555 • higginjo@realtracs.com Ken Culp III, Secretary, At Large 2014 1065 Durham Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.227.7506 • ken.culp@uky.edu Don Esch, Treasurer, At Large 2015 717 N 22nd Rd., Unadilla, NE 68454 303.709.1595 • don@eschcattle.com Jordan Holt, Northwest Region 2014 13319 378th Ave, Aberdeen SD 57401 605.380.1209 • jordan@midwestag.biz Matt Michel, Northeast Region 2015 4161 E. 750 S., Fort Branch, IN 47648 812-632-0379 • snakeruncattle@sit-co.net Rob Sheets, At Large 2013 8250 U.S. Hwy W, Lafayette, IN 47906 765.583.4555 • rsheets462@aol.com Mark Johnson, At Large 2013 4620 Goldfinch Ave., Maurice, IA 51036 712.567.3986 • mpjchi@mtcnet.net Art Pittman, At Large 2013 PO Box 336, Micro, NC 27555 919.284.5580 • littlecreekfarms@bbnp.com Bryan Schaefer, At Large 2014 Box 28, Des Lacs, ND 58733 701.725.4902 • bschaefer@srt.com Val Shields, Southeast Region 2104 837 Dahms Rd, Falmouth, KY 41040 859.654.4440 • vbsfarms@aol.com Brad Stoppel, Southwest Region 2013 18361 Reservior Rd., Russell, KS 67665 785.483.2753 • jstoppel34@hotmail.com
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A Great Time to be in The Business! Tyler Humphrey - Director of Marketing & Performance Programs
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nother North American is in the books and was as good as any in recent years. Both the Chianina and Chiangus shows boasted large numbers and high quality, with many spectators of different breeds commenting that the Chiangus final drive was the most impressive from top to bottom of any that hit the green shavings. A highlight for me was the second high selling female from last year’s National Sale being named Grand Champion Chiangus female. This is a true testament to the quality that is and will continue to be offered in the Chianina National Sale. In this issue you will find the sale report for the National Sale as well as others. While it is a relief that the North American has come to an end we cannot rest long, the National Western is right around the corner. This year the American Chianina Association (ACA) will once again havae our sale in the yards. The sale will feature many fancy females and herd sire prospects from some of the country’s top breeders. If you are in Denver, please, make sure and
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stop out for our sale cattle display and steak sandwich lunch hosted by EDJE Technologies. Look for your catalog in the mail mid-December. After we wrap up the Denver festivities we will head to Ft. Worth, Texas and the NCBA convention in Tampa, Fl. Time flies when you’re having fun! There are a lot of great Chianina events coming up this winter and spring, so please give me a call to see how you can participate. As always if you are looking to buy or sell cattle, feel free to give me a call or an e mail and I would be glad to assist you.©ACA
ACA updAtes
ACA Sale Reports
Sale reports from ACA Members Fall 2012 Wilson Cattle Company Sale
Chianina National Sale
September 9, 2012 Auctioneer: Eddie Sims 68 total lots grossed $321,755 to average $4,731 Lot # Amount Sold For Sold to
November 12, 2012 Auctioneer: Ron Kreis 19 total lots grossed $114,800 to average $6,042 Lot # Amount Sold For Sold to
Lot 38 $5,000 1/2 Interest WCC Grand Hustle 465Y
Clarahan Farms, IA
Lot 2B $30,000 HIGG Zilla 233Z
Becking Farms, SD
Lot 46 $4,900 WCC Dillinger 413Z
Chuck Holder, MS
Lot 4
$11,000 APS GK Forever Lady Michelle 3Z
Schaefer, ND
Lot 57 $5,300 WCC Mignonne 426Z
Michael Hodge, IN
Lot 1
$10,500 Flush of BMS Xcellance 0015X
Seale, Lesky & 9 Land & Cattle, TX
Holt Bros./Hartwell Cattle - Online Sale September 2012 CW Cattle Sales 28 total lots grossed $122,007 to average $4,357 Lot # Amount Sold For Sold to Lot 8
$8,000
Winegardner Harvest of Excellence Sale November 3, 2012 Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt 43 total lots grossed $288,800 to average $6,716 Lot # Amount Sold For Sold to Lot 1A $31,500 Man Up x Eye Candy Lot 2
$42,000 Who Da Man x Hotline
Martin Dream Girls Sale November 25, 2012 Auctioneer: Ron Kreis 86 total lots grossed $467,950 to average $5,441 Lot # Amount Sold For Sold to Lot 3
$19,000 ML Waverly (Irish Whiskey x Waverly)
Lot 29 $18,000 JDCC Turn It Up 2351 (My Turn x JD Ms Blackbird) Lot 2
$13,500 1/2 Interest ML Miss Crystal 89Z (Friction x ML Denver Momma)
Lot 1A $13,500 ML Miss Anne 13Z (Adrenaline x HARK Miss Indiana)
Holt Bros./Hartwell Cattle Online Sale November 2012 CW Cattle Sales 16 total lots grossed $67,050 to average $4,190 Lot # Amount Sold For Sold to Lot 23 $16,100 Believe In Me x Improver
New Minimum Percentage Rule Effective January 1, 2012
The minimum percentage rule for nationally sponsored ACA shows and sales took effect on January 1, 2012. Breeding cattle born on or after January 1, 2012 must have a minimum of 6.25% Chianina blood in order to participate in ACA nationally sponsored shows and sales. Nationally sponsored shows or sales include: The Southwest Stock Show & Rodeo in Fort Worth, The National Junior Heifer Show, The National Show in Louisville and the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Breeding cattle with less than 6.25% Chianina blood are still eligible for registration and may still be shown at any other show other than nationally sponsored shows and sales. January 2013 | Chianina Journal | Page 7
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ACA Board Member Perspective Jordan Holt - ACA Board of Directors, Aberdeen, SD
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reetings from South Dakota! I hope this issue of the Chi Journal finds everyone in good health and prosperity following the holiday season. It’s always a challenging question on what to write about in articles such as this. However, I chose to write about what most of you reading this would guess I would write about....the beef industry and Chi cattle. As most of you are experiencing, what an exciting, yet challenging time in the Ag Industry, particularly the beef side of things. Maybe never before have we seen such high prices for cattle (the exciting part) coupled with high commodity prices (the challenging part). Persistently dry conditions over the last two years throughout the country, especially the central portion have caused never seen before dispersions of breeding stock, movement of stocker cattle into confined feeding, and early selling of home-raised new-crop calves right off the cow in an effort to preserve cow herds. The shortage of pasture, hay and most importantly $7.00 - $8.00 corn, certainly makes it challenging to manage input costs, yet realize a profit. Despite weaning off the smallest US calf crop in 60 years, the demand for our product is still high, so we as producers are forced to produce more product with less resources and more fine line management practices.
With that being said, now more than ever, the importance of herd health and nutrition is evident in our cattle operations. This is a topic that I can relate very closely with and a part of the beef industry that I am very passionate about. As many of you know I am the General Manager for Midwest Ag - Aberdeen, a full service animal health and Hubbard Feeds dealership, serving all of northeastern South Dakota, and southern North Dakota with in a 100 mile radius of Aberdeen. I get to see firsthand not only in our Holt Bros herd, but in the operations of our customers, the importance and necessity of herd health management, sound vaccination practices and proper nutrition. Without these tools in place it becomes even more difficult or nearly impossible to realize the profit margin that it takes to offset the high input costs. I encourage all of you to work closely with your animal health supplier, vet and nutrition specialist to work up a health program and nutrition management that will work for you. On a different note, what an incredible line-up of Chiangus and Chi cattle in Louisville! Since my very first voyage to Louisville with my brother Justin and good friend
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Kevin Deiter many years ago, I think this was the most impressive group of cattle that we as breeders have assembled! Starting with the Jr. cattle on Sunday, the sale cattle on Monday and of course, the open females and bulls on Wednesday, the breeders and exhibitors need to be commended for showing the rest of the people in attendance from other breeds in Louisville what the Chi cattle have to offer. Congratulations to all! I certainly look forward to successful exhibitions of Chi cattle at the National Western in Denver, the Fort Worth Stock Show and the many local and regional shows and sales all across the country! ŠACA
BuLLeTIN Trans Ova Genetics Beef Scholarships: Are you a livestock - enthusiast planning on attending college? Consider applying for a Trans Ova Genetics Youth Scholarship. Our scholarship program is designed to encourage youth involved in the livestock industry to make a commitment to higher education and agriculture. The program offers six scholarships with a value of $1,500 per scholarship. Requirements? • The scholarships are open to high school seniors and college students in their first or second year of undergraduate study. • Students are not required to be studying in an agriculture field, but candidates are asked to show active involvement or future intent of involvement in the beef and/or dairy industries. • Along with submitting an application, students will be asked to write an essay between 750 and 1,000 words based on one question chosen by the scholarship committee. • Questions will be changed each year. All entry essays submitted may be used in Trans Ova Genetics’ promotional material in the future. Applications are due March 1, 2013 and winners will be announced April 1, 2013. Applications and more information can be found online at www.transova. com/youth Questions please contact Sara Kober, marketing specialist at sara.kober@transova.com. Bulletin Information Needed: The ACJ is always looking for information to print concerning our members. If you have any news or activities that you have been involved in or know of someone that was involved in them, please send the news to Jaclyn Upperman, at acjeditor@earthlink.net National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest: The ACA helped sponsor the 2012 National Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exhibition. 2012 National Champion Livestock Judging Team was Oklahoma State University. Congratulations to the all teams who participated.
Banner Ads on ACA Website: Take advantage of the banner ad space available on the ACA website. Members can utilize this space to advertise a sale, an operation or anything pertaining to your operation that you want to get out in front of the public, 24/7. Contact Tyler Humphrey at acamarketing@ earthlink.net or (816) 431-2808 for more information. Get All The Latest News: For up to date news, sale reports and show results please visit www.hybridadvantage.blogspot.com This is a great place to find all of the most current news in the Chianina Breed. March ACJ: Please contact Tyler to advertise in the March edition of the ACJ. Deadline January 18, 2013 NJHS Cookbook: We are starting to put together a cookbook to help raise funds for the show. We are looking for those family recipes that you are willing to share. It is an easy task to have your recipe included in our cookbook. Go to the National Show Website – www.2013juniornational.com for more information. NJHS Sponsorship Opportunities: There are many ways to support the Junior Chianina Association at the 2013 NJHS in Grand Island, Nebraska. Please contact any of the Junior Board members, Robin Rutt at rdrutt_22@jagwireless.net, or Jaclyn Upperman at acjeditor@earthlink.net for further information. Sullivan Supply/Stock Show univeristy $20,000 Youth Scholarship Program: Sullivan Supply is once again offering their scholarship program. They will be offering $20,000 in scholarships. To qualify you must be a high school senior or a college student 21 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2013. The scholarships will be awarded to individuals who display a passion for the livestock show industry and/or raising livestock. The application will be available January 1, 2013. Go to www.sullivansupply.com to download application and for further details. Winners will be announced on the Sullivan Supply website May 1. January 2013 | Chianina Journal | Page 9
New MeMbers
New Junior Members California
Kim Rounds 17687 Bald Hill Rd Grass Valley, CA 95949 Evan Wolfe 1195 Sarayah Ln. Herald, CA 95638 Kolby Lynn Steidlmayer PO Box 1174 Colusa, CA 95932 Theodore Hernandez 4087 Arlington Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Ashley Tercero 13660 Sycamore Dr. Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Connecticut
Chase Spence 156 Harner Rd Kathleen, GA 31047
Georgia
Nick Mobley 1510 Woodman RD Moultrie, GA 31768 Makayla Holmes 234 Walraven RD NE Calhoun, GA 30701 Tate Knight 188 Cass Pinelog RD White, GA 30184
Illinois
Katelynn Leffert 18680 St RD 8 Culver, IN 46511
Parker Wicker 4250 S 600 E Rushville, IN 46173
Ravi Dare 2033 E Kitchel Rd Liberty, IN 47353
Kylie Osborne 8608 W 400 S Redkey, IN 47373
Ramya Dare 2033 E Kitchel Rd Liberty, IN 47353
Stormy Swaim 12732 N 500 E Kingman, IN 47952
Mallory Minnick 1833 E CR 400 S Logansport, IN 46947
Brooke Coffey 1597 Plummer Rd Martinsville, IN 46151
H.D. Smith 9997 Thacker Rd Bloomington, IN 47403
Braydon Reiboldt 6549 S Kirker Rd West College Corner, IN 47003
Brody Norwood 9454 N Gundy Rd Roanoke, IN 46783 Emmaly Rose 5039 E Kinderhook Rd Scottsburg, IN 47170 Alyssa Warren 1019 N CR 125 W Paoli, IN 47454 Ethan Bradshaw 1019 N CR 125 W Paoli, IN 47454 Colin Loudermilk 11455 E Evans Rd Wheatland, IN 47597
Brandon Jackson 210 S Yates St Alpha, IL 61413
Andy Brock PO Box 119 Stilesville, IN 46180
Blake Meyer 1009 West Shore Blvd Manteno, IL 60950
Sarah Kezar 68164 CR 21 New Paris, IN 46553
Indiana
Carson Kretzmeier 11523 E 100 N Fowler, IN 47944
Jacob Schwab 2156 Sunman Rd Batesville, IN 47006 Collin Clay Pennington 770 Quincy Rd Quincy, IN 47456
Harrison Wicker 4250 S 600 E Rushville, IN 46173
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Iowa
Matthew Smith 2945 SE 116th St Runnells, IA 50237 Travis Henningson 49968 Hwy 6 Griswold, IA 51535 Logan Lafrenz 1815 Vermont Ave Wilton, IA 52778 Jorden Sawyer 2913 Q Ave Parnell, IA 52325 Breeann Fisher 2829 265th St Villisca, IA 50864 Kaitlyn Nichols 408 1st Ave North State Centere, IA 50247
Kansas
Reagan SChlochtermeirer PO Box 1015 Meade, KS 67864 Katey Ehrilich PO Box 45 Marion, KS 66861 Danielle Homeier 19588 Mitchell Rd Dorrance, KS 67634
Louisiana
Reed Schexnayder 7531 Hwy 1 South Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Maryland
Kiley Slimmer 10655 Baltimore National Pike Myersville, MD 21773
Michigan
Kade Roggentine 14289 N Belsay Rd Millington, MI 48746 Zach Montney 14590 Mesmer Rd Allenton, MI 48002 Brenden Vollen 14590 Mesmer Rd Allenton, MI 48002 Ashley Boulis 9490 S Athey Ave Clare, MI 48617 Calvin Kittendorf 2820 Linn Rd Williamston, MI 48895 David Baumeister 3605 Burgess Rd Deckerville, MI 48427 Ryann Locke Overweg 16204 Zuehlke Rd Albion, MI 49224
Mississippi
Faith Sullivan PO Box 277 Mize, MS 39116 Kayla Robinson PO Box 277 Mize, MS 39116
Nebraska
Olivia Rath 692 RD E-1 Schuyler, NE 68661 Travis Pieper 75005 Rd 410 Farnam, NE 69029
New MeMbers
Jr. Members Cont.
Virginia
Brady Gittlein 74747 344 Ave Wauneta, NE 69045
Sydney Kleman 13753 RD M-13 Ottawa, OH 45875
Jillian Williams 5131 CR 2047 Odem, TX 70370
Regan Gittlein 74747 344 Ave Wauneta, NE 6945
Zach Altvater 23094 CR 3 Alvada, OH 44802
Rebecca Sullivan 10927 Crawford Circle Montgomery, TX 77316
Ethan Delatet 142 W 6th Minden, NE 68959 Dyan Went 18129 430th St Creston, NE 68631
New Hampshire Victoria Briggs 469 South Rd Sullivan, NH 03445 Olivia Briggs 469 South Rd Sullivan, NH 03445
New Mexico
Maria Stout 2975 Snow Rd Las Cruces, NM 88005
Ohio
Kristin Welsch Box 344 Trinway, OH 43842 Kelli Gerber 6328 Schurz Rd Middletown, OH 45042 Kayla Marker 4115 ST RT 47 Ansonia, OH 45303 Gavin Stump 3810 ST Hwy 67N Sycamore, OH 44882 Nichole Eschedor 2736 Gibsonburg Rd Bradner, OH 43406 Sarah A Monnier 75 Hughes Rd Houston, OH 45333 Ty Hawley 2216 State Route 179 Jeromesville, OH 44840
Oklahoma
Maria Stout Kyson Head PO Box 62 Braman, OK 74632 Cy Heldermon PO Box 549 Hinton, OK 73047 Aliese Gerard 3162 N 377 Rd Holdenbille, OK 74848
Tennessee
John Clay Coleman PO Box 664 Erin, TN 37061
Texas
Kaleb Mello 1095 Schmoker Rd Burkburnett, TX 76354 Jake Bons 8001 CR 308 Grandview, TX 76050 Kriby Nixon 2091 FM 602 Floydada, TX 79235 Christopher Emert 910 West Crockett Floydada, TX 79235 Matthew Henderson 5444 Mesquitewood Dr San Angelo, TX 76905
Brett Price PO Box 391 New Deal, TX 79350
Brooke Adams 6012 CR 120 Wills Point, TX 75169
Victoria Smalley 2784 Hwy 54 Petersburg, TX 79250
Dustin Steinfeld 362 FM 390 East Brenham, TX 77833
Clay Lawrence PO Box 299 Anton, TX 79313
Colton English 4501 CR 3300 Idalou, TX 79329
Kyra Skinner 4430 FM 546 Princeton, TX 75407
Cody Elbel 23365 Hwy 281 N San Antonio, TX 78258
Karlee Brown PO Box 548 Nocona, TX 76255
Clayton Elbel 23365 Hwy 281 N San Antonio, TX 78258
Garrett Bukowski 332 Big Oak Dr Adkins, TX 78101
Allie Henrie 9301 CR 7100 Wolfforth, TX 79382
Cody Alan Barker 914 Bayou Vista Dr. Deer Park, TX 77536
Katelynn Gutz 8308 San Antonio Amarillo, TX 79118
Kellie Stokes 14924 West Powers Rd Winnie, TX 77665
Keenan Nixon 2091 FM 602 Floydada, TX 79235
John Michael Knight PO Box 474 Montpelier Station, VA 22957
New Adult Members Arizona
David Schafer University of AZ V Bar V Ranch 4005 N. Forest Rd 618 Rimrock, AZ 86335
California
John & Danya Hildebrand Hildebrand Hay & Cattle 9301 Busch LN Potter Valley, CA 95469
Colorado
CJ Radestock Diamond Crazy R Ranch 11444 Soapweed RD Calhan, CO 80808
Florida
Ron Scarlatas S Chianina Ranch 9134 Pine Island RD Clermont, FL 34711
Georgia
Melissa Rae Lance 3093 West Wolfcreek RD Blairsville, GA 30512 Barry Reece 4 C’s Ranch 4351A Harmony Church RD Gillsville, GA 30543
Illinois
Justin L Witt 10403 Center Dr Lanark, IL 61046 Patrick Kelly 26346 N 1000 E RD Cornell, IL 61319 Tony & Nathan Frost Frost Farms 12735 Market Ave. Tallula, IL 62688
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New MeMbers
New Adult Members Indiana
Stan & Clint Thayer Prairie Cattle Company 9209 S 550 W Lafayett, IN 47905 Chad Cooper PO Box 112 Gosport, IN 47433 Mark Kritzman & Family 15541 CR 40 Goshen, IN 46525 Larry Gamble & Family 1630 W 800 S Romney, IN 47981 Jim Fields 4527 E County Line N Battleground, IN 47920 Mark Harness Harness Show Cattle 5908 East St RD 16 Twelve Mile, IN 46988 JD Faulk Double F Cattle 7662 N 100 W Worthington, IN 47471
Iowa
Skyler Holtkamp Holtkamp Cattle Co. 2213 177th St West Point, IA 52656 Heather & Kelly Dodge Dodge Stock Farm 2840 240th St Terril, IA 51364
Kansas
Kevin Deniston Deniston Cattle, LLC 2251 W Road 140 Scott City, KS 67871
Maine
Cindy Kilgore & Norris Smith East Jay Cattle Co 65 East Jay RD Jay, ME 04239
Michigan
Brian Acmoody 1260 Railroad RD Union City, MI 49094 Casey Kamps 3266 46th St Hamilton, MI 49419
North Carolina
Jeff, Renee, Meghan Watson Bit O’Heaven Farm 4298 Shoeheel RD Kenly, NC 27542 Chad & Sharon Barnett PO Box 173 Kittrell, NC 27544
Ohio
Eric McCauley 5127 High Hill RD Cambridge, OH 4375 John Workman Workman Farms 1981 Gossett RD Lynchburg, OH 45142
Oklahoma
Mendy Detherage MD Show Cattle 59610 E 210 RD Fairland, OK 74343
South Dakota
Dustin Volek 19920 339th Ave. Highmore, SD 57345 Joe Tesch 1027 5th Ave. SE Watertown, SD 57201
Texas
Rhode Rodriguez PO Box 293 Dilley, TX 78017 Merle Skinner 3902 Cliff RD Bryan, TX 77808-9436
Lindsay Bennett Bennett Farms 4115 St RD 47 Ansonia, OH 45303
Rusty Tullis PO Box 26 Abernathy, TX 79311
Mississippi
Kyle Nickles Wooden Nickle Farms 2522 CR 377 RT 1 Loudenville, OH 44842
Gary Thomas Circle T Farm 25546 Old Saltworks RD Abington, VA 24210
Missouri
R Scott Sanders Chabrew Farm 1606 Miday Ave. NE East Canton, OH 44730
Mike & Leigh Wicker Wicker Cattle Enterprise 4250 S 600 E Rushville, IN 46173
Todd Brink 115N Forest St Wayland, MI 49348
Chris Marshall 7357 N Base RD Seymour, IN 47274-8913
Chuck Holder 44 CR 15291 Bay Springs, MS 39422
Doug Berry, Berry Farms 832 N 875 E Rockville, IN 47872
Ryan Sellman 130 Autogate RD Chadron, NE 69337
Randy Harp 1225 Mockingbird Stephenville, TX 76401
Austin Wolf Wolf Show Cattle 8396 Wolf RD Morenci, MI 49256
Brent Mennen 7123 CR 250 S Walton, IN 46994
Nebraska
Rick Johnson Johnson Farm 4545 Beal RD Newark, OH 43056
Hannah J. Nelson 62001 Frankfort RD Salesville, OH 43778
John Hanlin Hanlin Farms 9089 W Balbec RD Pennville, IN 47369
Brandon Shaffer PO Box 215 Burnettville, IN 47926
Eric Lee 31522 Kennel St Macon, MO 63552
Jamie Bruns Bruns Cattle Company 240 Lichtenburg RD Bellflower, MO 63333 Shawn Varner PO Box 261 Maryville, MO 64468
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Tony McWhinney McWhinney Cattle 3932 Westville RD New Paris, OH 45347 Clint Barnes Barnes Show Cattle 10910 CR RS Lyons, OH 43533
Virginia
Wisconsin
Garret Depies Depies Cattle Co N1240 Cranberry RD Adell, WI 53001 Dan Huisheere Huisheere Family Cattle 4902 S Emerald Grove RD Janesville, WI 53546
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ACA lADIES AUXIlIARY Jessica Cheesman - President of the ACA Ladies Auxiliary ow…I can’t believe It is never too early to be thinking that 2013 is here and about the ACLA scholarship. Any another year of great upcoming seniors wanting to apply cattle and friends has come and for the scholarship please contact gone. Like always, each year passes Sue Comer for more information by so quickly, so juniors please take at (765) 874-2228 or suecomer@ time to thank each and everyone yahoo.com the application can who make it possible for you to be found on the ACA website. travel and show Chi cattle. With Deadline for the scholarship is May the holidays now over, we can start 1, 2013. traveling down the road again. Thank you to our National Queen, If you were by the ACA booth, Megan Hunt, from New Madison, you saw the generous donations for Ohio. She has done a tremendous the Ladies Auxiliary Silent Auction. job this year promoting our breed. This was our best year and it was Anyone interested in running for outstanding!! Thank you to all who the National Queen please contact donated or bid on the items. The Marna Higgins at (615) 273-2656. Silent Auction is a fundraiser that The deadline for queen contest is the Ladies Auxiliary do each year May 1, 2013. The contest will take at Louisville, and all proceeds go place during the National Junior towards funding the queen for the Show in Grand Island, Nebraska. year. THANK YOU, THANK I wish everyone a successful year YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!! on your farm and in the show ring, I want to congratulate Joyce and lets make 2013 the best! Michel for being named the 2012 Chi Lady of the Year.
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2012 Chi Lady of the Year
This year’s honoree is Joyce Michel of Snake Run Cattle of Ft. Branch, Indiana. You won’t find Joyce in many Snake Run champion photos, but she is the Chi Lady who helps to make it all posssible. In addition to teaching full time, she keeps a very large farm operation going while her husband, Stan and children travel with the cattle. Their farm is diversified, with crops, a farrow-tofinish hog operation and a cow/calf feed lot with Chianina and Polled Herefords. Congratulations Joyce on being selected as the Chi Lady of the Year!
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Jessica Cheesman - President 4199 S 900 W • Farmland, IN 47340 765.468.7405 At Large - Term expires 2012 Misty Lehnert - Vice President 330 S Hood. • Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 931.766.0504 Southeast Region - Term expires 2013 Deb Geuns - Secretary/Treasurer 4995 Sleight Rd. • Bath, MI 488088 517.641.7152 • At Large Sue Comer Box 383 • Lynn, IN 47355 765.874.2228 Northeast Region- Term expires 2014 Nancy Culp 1065 Durham Ln. • Nicholasville, KY 40356 • 859.881.9115 At Large - Term expires 2013 Shawnda Foster Rt 2, Box 36 • Lockney, TX 79241 806.652.2383 Southwest Region - Term expires 2014 Marna Higgins 9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184 • 615.273.2656 Southeast Region - Term expires 2012 Barb Ohlrichs 55943 US Hwy 275 • Norfolk, NE 68701 • 402.371.0695 Northwest Region - Term expires 2012 Susan Ostrom 3091 144th Ave. • Dorr, MI 49323 616.896.9433 Northeast Region - Term expires 2012 Rhetta Riley 1607 Avenue G • Abernathy, TX 79311 806.298.2591 Southwest Region - Term expires 2012 Bridget Schaefer P.O. Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND 58733 701.725.4902 Northwest Region - Term expires 2014
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Carcass 101: Volume 29
Just because you have a genetic test doesn’t mean you can throw away your tape measure Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam - Walter & Associates, LLC d.b.a. The National CUP Lab™ & Technology Center
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t’s not like we can take one DNA test and have it tell us everything and remain accurate forever,” says Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, PhD. “We’re going to always need phenotypes to keep training [genomic] prediction equations. They’re not mutually exclusive things.” Van Eenennaam is a Cooperative Extension Specialist in Animal Genomics and Biotechnology at University of California, Davis, specializing in the use of DNA-based biotechnologies in beef cattle production. She explains what it means to “retrain” genomic equations. “DNA markers are developed using a large population of animals that have genotypes and phenotypes of whatever trait we’re interested in - a population of animals that has ultrasound and possibly carcass records – their own or their progeny’s. To predict marbling, for example, that large population of phenotypes is combined with the genotype information to tell you whether or not a particular genetic marker has a positive or negative association with marbling.” Van Eenennaam continues. “Let’s say at one particular marker TT is good for marbling and CC is bad for marbling. And if you do that throughout thousands of locations on the genome, you can start to get what’s called a prediction, based on an animal’s genotype, as to what its likely marbling phenotype is going to be. But, it’s based on that training, or discovery, population. “And what the data seems to be showing is that yes, you can train and then you can predict an animal just based on its genotype with no phenotypic information, but every generation the accuracy of how well that prediction works tends to go down. And so, it seems continual retraining of the prediction equation every generation is required. So, there’s going to be a need to continue phenotyping.
According to Van Eenennaam, the data shows the accuracy of that genomic prediction equation decreases as much as 50 percent every generation. “It’ll depend a little bit on the density of the markers, and whether you have a causative or associative marker,” she explains. “If you have a DNA marker that is actually causing the marbling, the accuracy wouldn’t change very much from generation to generation. But what has been found is that we’ve not actually got the causative marker, but rather a marker that’s “linked to” the causative marker. It’s like a little flagpole saying, ‘it’s over here somewhere.’ As a result of recombination, there’s a possibility that it might not be associated with that particular causative marker in the next generation. And so, you tend to get a drop off in the accuracy of those equations over time, as the generations move away from the training population.” There are thousands of genes associated with a complex trait like marbling, not one single marker that can be considered causative, as is the case with most carcass traits. “To be honest, we haven’t found that many actual causative genes for complex traits,” says Van Eenennaam. “Despite all the work we’ve done there’s only really a January 2013 | Chianina Journal | Page 17
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Carcass 101: Volume 29 Continued... handful where you can show that an animal that didn’t get a mutation, or genetic variant, had one particular phenotype and one that does have the variant has that phenotype. Myostatin, or double muscling is an example. Van Eenennaam explains if a mutation is caused in that particular gene and that protein is not formed, the result will be a double-muscled phenotype. But it’s more complex with traits like marbling that are not controlled by a single gene. Different Breeds, Different Animals Currently the Angus breed leads the way in utilizing genetic markers. “DNA can be an indicator for economically important carcass traits,” says Bill Bowman, President of Angus Genetics, Inc. and Chief Operating Officer of the American Angus Association. “The AAA has made it a priority to utilize genetic selection tools to serve the breed and the industry.” Hereford breeders are developing genomic tools for their breed, and others are following suit. But, as Van Eenennaam further explains, what works on one breed does not carry over to another. “The data shows quite clearly that if you train on one breed using the 50,000 or 50K SNP chip, those predictions don’t work in another breed. The hope was that if we went up to a denser genotyping platform an 800,000 SNP chip - the marker would be situated immediately adjacent to the causative allele, such that the relationship would be so tight that it would be in common between say Angus and Hereford. At the current time there are insufficient data to determine whether this is actually the case. “It may be that we have to go to actually sequencing animals and there are a couple of labs now that are starting to sequence entire genomes to find the causative mutations in order to get right on top of where the change is that’s affecting the phenotype. Hopefully that will be useful across breeds. And it typically will be, although not every breed is going to be what’s called polymorphic for that particular mutation. For example, if I get something that’s causing an increase in marbling in Angus it may be that particular mutation doesn’t exist in Herefords or maybe it’s already fixed to unity in Herefords so there’s Page 18 | Chianina Journal | january 2013
no genetic variation there to play with. So, let’s just say, in one particular location, a “T” is a good thing, it may be there’s no Herefords with a “T” at that location, or maybe all the Herefords have a “T” at that location and so there’s not genetic variation to select for. “At the moment the best approach seems to be to use multiple breeds in the training population. There are some data to suggest that can actually help obtain accurate predictions for all the included breeds. Predicting Profit Van Eenennaam says genomic tests offer the most promise for traits that display low heritability. Those with a high heritability, such as birth or weaning weight, are visually obvious and can be measured before the animal produces offspring, thus reducing the need for genomic prediction. But traits that don’t appear until later in life, such as carcass traits, are very well-suited to genomic selection because it gives an indicator of how that animal’s going to perform before selection decisions are made. “Now, having said that, that’s exactly what ultrasound does,” says Van Eenennaam. “DNA tests give you a genetic merit estimate, and ultrasound gives you a phenotypic prediction as to the likely carcass quality attributes of a live animal. And we need new phenotypes every generation to keep the genomic tests accurate.” Bowman agrees the need for ultrasound generated phenotype data is ongoing. “We still need to look at the phenotypic evaluation,” he says. “Ultrasound is a valuable information source that enhances the accuracy of the breed’s EPDs. It continues to play an integral role in generating reliable predictions.” “And that way,” adds Van Eenennaam, “producers can make decisions based on the genetic merit of the animals in their herd with some level of accuracy.” Walter & Associates, LLC d.b.a. The National CUP Lab™ & Technology Center 413 Kellogg—PO Box 627 Ames, IA 50010-0627 (515) 232-9442 (Office Phone) (515) 232-9578 (Office Fax) cuplab@cuplab.com • www.cuplab.com
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Board Meeting Minutes: June 2012 ACA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes: Lima, OH
The ACA board of directors met on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Howard Johnsons Hotel Grand Ballroom in Lima, OH. The meeting was called to order by President Sheets at 8:33 a.m. EDT. ACA board members present included Clarahan, Culp, Higgins, Pittman, Sheets, and Shields. Absent board members included Esch, Holt, Johnson, Miller, Schaeffer and Stoppel. ACA Staff members present included Comer and Humphrey. Former Board Chairman Steve Melroe was also present. Each board member gave an update on weather, field, pasture and cattle conditions in his location. CEO Comer read an excerpt from the by-laws (Article 6, Section 14) regarding the appointment of appointed officers or agents. Pittman moved Steve Melroe by appointed as attorney in fact for Jordan Holt for the June 20, 2012 membership. Seconded by Clarahan. Motion carried. Melroe was thereby appointed to serve on the ACA Board of Directors for this meeting. Officer Reports:The secretary’s reports for the spring board meeting April 13 & 14, 2012 were presented by Culp. Pittman moved to accept the minutes as printed, seconded by Shields. Motion carried unanimously. The treasurer’s report was presented by Comer on behalf of Esch. The ACA finished the fiscal year (May, 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012) with a net profit of $31,591.08. Culp moved to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded
by Pittman. Motion carried unanimously. Committee Reports: Budget: On behalf of Esch, Comer presented the ACA proposed budget for the fiscal year 2012-2013. The proposed budget for fiscal year shows estimated revenue of $1,023,147 and estimated expense of $964,938 with a projected net profit of $55,209. Clarahan moved to approve the budget for fiscal year 2012-13. Seconded by Higgins. Motion carried. Building & Grounds: Comer reported that the building was in good shape, but the air conditioning unit needed to be replaced. A bid of $3,300 to replace on unit was received. The board directed Comer to have the AC unit replaced. Promotion, Benefits & Marketing: Culp shared the draft of the proposal entitled “American Chianina Association Cooperative Advertising Guidelines.” Culp has distributed the proposal to the entire Promotion, Benefits & Marketing Committee. A discussion of the proposal followed, concerning postponing a decision to the fall board meeting, after which there would be more information regarding the workings of the Foundation, which could be used as the fundraising arm of the ACA. Youth Programs: The board was joined by a delegation of nine people from Nebraska. Kelsey Rutt, VP of the AJCA, addressed the group with a proposal from the Nebraska Chianina Association to host the 2013 Jr. National in conjunction
with the AMAA in Grand Island, NE on June 16-23, 2013. Projected costs include: Facility Rental: $11,500 (includes utilities; cost shared by the AMAA) Clean up: $1000 (ACA share) Bedding & Cleanup: $35/head (includes tie-out bedding) Security: $750 (ACA Share) Janitorial: $1000 (ACA Share). Higgins moved to instruct Nebraska to proceed with planning to host the 2013 Jr. Nationals in Grand Island, NE. Seconded by Melroe. Motion carried. Comer reported for Heibert that the 2012 Jr. National cattle included: 17 steers, 3 bulls, 34 Chiangus and 164 Chianina. Show & Sale Committee: Higgins reported that Ken Geuns is holding the date for judging the National Show for us. He inquired about involving an associate judge. The consensus of the board was to utilize one judge and no associate. Higgins questioned whether we should invite a different auction to cry the Denver Sale. Humphrey suggested that Kevin Wendt or Kyle Bonham be invited to handle the sale. Tyler will hire the auctioneer. New Business: Clarification of Cow/Calf Pairs showing in National Shows: After considerable discussion, the Show & Sale Committee will bring forth a proposal with a clarification at the fall board meeting. Clarahan moved to adjourn. Seconded by Higgins. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.
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Board Meeting Minutes: October 2012 ACA Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes: Platte City, Missouri
The ACA board of directors met on Saturday, October 27, 2013, at the ACA Headquarters, Platte City, MO. The meeting was called to order by President Sheets. ACA board members present included Clarahan, Culp, Esch, Higgins. Holt, Johnson, Miller, Pittman, Schaefer, Sheets, Shields and Stoppel. Each board member gave an update on weather, field and pasture conditions, crop yield and cattle sale results in his location. Officer’s Reports: Culp presented printed copies of the minutes from the June 20, 2012 meeting held in conjunction with the Junior National in Lima, OH. Esch suggested a modification relating to the facilities rent for the 2013 Junior National in Grand Island, NE. Shields moved to accept the minutes as amended, seconded by Miller. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: Esch presented the financial statement. Miller moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Pittman. Motion carried. Committee Reports: The budget was presented and accepted at the previous meeting. No further report. Building & Grounds: Esch reported that the building is in good shape. One Air Conditioning unit has been replaced. Due to the dry summer, there has been a little cracking in the basement. The building needs to be inspected for termites.
Youth Programs: There is a possibility of hosting a youth leadership conference next summer. Stan and Rob have discussed the opportunity of hosting it at Purdue University. Some of the funds in the ACA Foundation could be utilized for this conference. Kelsey Rutt, President of the AJCA, will be joining the meeting and giving a report later in the meeting. Performance and Genetic Abnormality: Johnson reported that the only issue on the table is extending the window for weaning weight adjustment. Schaefer moved that we lower our weaning window to 120 days, seconded by Stoppel. Motion carried. The Board of Directors directs the CEO to obtain the MARC data for review by the Performance and Genetic Abnormality Committee. Promotion and Marketing: Culp presented the proposal for the “ACA Cooperative Advertising Guidelines.” CEO Comer suggested that the board refer the proposal to the ACA Foundation Board of Directors. Miller moved to table the proposal and refer it to the ACA Foundation. Seconded by Esch. Motion carried. Culp presented a proposal entitled “Chiangus Select Trait Leader Designation.” The purpose of designating Trait Leaders would be to increase the marketability of Chiangus sires that excel in specific traits. The proposal reads as follows:
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Chiangus Select Trait Leader Designation Criteria: • 2CA or PCA designation • Minimum of 6.25% Chianina blood • Top 20% of Active Sires for any specific trait • BW • WW • YW • Milk • REA • % RP • Top 33% of Active Sires for WW and YW = Growth • Top 33% of Active Sires for BW and Milk = Maternal • Top 33% of Active Sires for REA and % RP = Carcass Chiangus Select Trait Leader for: • Birth Weight • Weaning Weight • Yearling Weight • Milk • Rib Eye Area • Percent Retail Products • Growth • Maternal • Carcass Discussion followed on raising the minimum percentage of Chianina to 12.5% in order that calves of these sires would have a minimum of 6.25% Chi blood. Additionally, it was suggested that in order to receive the Select Trait Leader designation, the sire must be free of all known genetic defects. The board decided by consensus that
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Board Meeting Minutes: October 2012 the Chiangus Select Trait Leader Distinction would be referred to the Performance and Genetic Abnormality Committee. Report due by the Spring Board meeting. ACA Foundation Report: CEO Comer reported on the Foundation Fundraiser, held in conjunction with the Jr. National at Lima, OH in June. Just over $50,000 was raised at that event. The first “Cash Cow” donation has been received from Melroe Farms. A set of tanks, filled with fullblood and Chiangus semen and fullblood embryos has been received from Al and Shirley Anthony. Show and Sale: Miller and Higgins reported for Jaclyn on the national show. There are 170 junior, 293 open entries. The order for the national show will be Chiangus bulls, Chianina bulls, Chiangus females, Chianina females. Check-in will be held on Saturday, November 10 at 10:00 am for junior heifers and on Monday, November 12, at 9:00 am. The board of directors meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13, at noon, at the Saddle & Sirloin room. The auxiliary will also meet on November 13. Regional meetings all begin at 10 am on Tuesday, November 13 in rooms 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the West Hall. The annual membership meeting will be held following the regional meetings. The national sale will be held on Monday evening, with a preview held in the stalls prior to the sale. Board members are needed to help
work the ring during the national show. Esch, Higgins, Miller, Pittman and Schaefer will volunteered to assist. The national sale is coming together nicely. The catalog was not mailed as an ACJ insert this year. This was done as a cost efficiency measure. Everyone who registered at the national sale in the previous two years received a catalog in the mail. EPDs should be printed in the 2013 catalog. New Business: Enhanced Chiangus Program: CEO Comer discussed the opportunity of developing a program that would add value to the Chiangus composite. The program would include multiple measures and include EPD profiles, accuracies and DNA technology. The board decided by consensus that the Enhanced Chiangus Program would be referred to the Performance and Genetic Abnormality Committee who would meet in conjunction with CEO Comer. Preliminary report due to be printed and distributed at Denver with the final report to be presented at the Spring Board meeting. Clarahan moved to recess for lunch. Seconded by Stoppel, motion carried. Meeting was recessed at 11:51 am. Chairman Sheets reconvened the meeting at 1:33 pm. Chairman Sheets inquired as to whether or not genetic lots selling in an ACA sponsored sale should be required to have a minimum of 6.25% Chianina blood as stipulated in the policy adopted at the April 10, 2010 meeting. Miller
moved to strike the word “sale” from the 6.25% rule, seconded by Holt. Motion carried 8 to 3 with Clarahan, Culp and Esch dissenting. The meeting recessed at 2:23 pm and reconvened at 2:40 2013 AJCA Judges’ Short List: The following individuals were selected for the “short list of judges” for the 2013 AJCA Heifer Show. The final ranking will be determined by the AJCA Board of Directors. Miller moved that the board go into executive session, seconded by Pittman. Motion carried. Culp moved to adjourn executive session, seconded by Johnson, motion carried at 3:04 pm. The list of judges for the 2013 Jr. National includes Eldon Krebs, Clint Rusk and Jack Ward. Clarahan suggested recognizing ACA members who joined during 1972 and are still members in 2012 (the 40th anniversary of the ACA.) This is referred to the Recognition Committee. They will consult with Jennifer, develop criteria and report back at the next meeting. General Membership Meeting: Comer will give a “state of the ACA” address, a report on the ACA Foundation, conduct a drawing for a complimentary half-page ad in the ACJ, introduce the new board, and introduce the new ACA staff members. Election of Directors: Culp moved that the slate of directors that was published in the October issue of the ACJ be elected by acclimation, seconded by Pittman. Motion carried.
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Board Meeting Minutes: October 2012 Esch moved that the board go into executive session, seconded by Pittman, motion carried. Miller moved that executive session adjourn, seconded by Shields, motion carried. The board meeting resumed at 4:06 pm. The Long Range Planning Committee joined the board meeting at 4:13. LRPC members included Ken Geuns, Pete Graham, Lene Hitz, Jan Johnson, Steve Melroe, Kelsey Rutt, Lyle Sexton and John Woodruff. Chairman Melroe reported on the LRPC meeting, which had been held that day. Over 30 people were invited to participate in today’s meeting. The committee voiced its concern was that too few committee members actually participate in the meeting. Recommendations of the LRPC: • • • • • • •
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Honor the 6.25% per rule for shows and sales and find ways to increase the minimum percentage. For national awards, only recognize one person (or family) per year. Consider developing a Lifetime Member category for long-term members. Consider presenting a Lifetime Membership to national award winners. Continual evaluation of on-line registrations and transfers. Develop a user-friendly, on-way method of entering performance data. Continually study raising the minimum percentage of the 6.25% blood of Chianina cattle. (Avoid losing more breed identity.) As demand for fullblood Chianina cattle is increasing, the ACA staff should be directed to create a directory for fullblood and higher percentage cattle, embryos and semen that are available.
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Monitor and study the MARC data. Find ways to market the Chianina name and brand. Reduce the number of issues of the Chianina Connection from two to one. Utilize some of the ACA’s resources (made available by reducing the Chianina Connection from two to one issue) to place ads in their state Cattlemen’s Association publications. These ads could be cost-shared with the state Chianina Association. Continue to improve the ACA website. Broaden the content of the ACJ. Consider closing the Herdbook to Commercial cattle (although no recommendation is made at this time.) Consider outsourcing some of the responsibilities of the ACJ. The LRPC is concerned with overburdening new staff members.
Culp and Higgins shared the concern expressed by one LRPC member who was unable to attend today’s meeting. The concern was that the majority of LRPC members will also be attending the North American and that the LRPC meeting be held in conjunction with the national show and sale, probably on Monday. Esch asked for clarification regarding the 6.25% rule. Melroe responded that the LRPC applauds the decision of the board to set a minimum percentage of Chianina blood in order to participate in ACA sponsored shows and sales and would like to eventually see the minimum percentage increased at some point. Geuns suggested engaging Dr. Weaber in the discussion of identifying the “correct” minimum
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percentage, in order to take advantage of hybrid vigor. Kelsey Rutt, president of the AJCA, addressed the board regarding the 2013 Jr. National. She distributed business cards for the show, whose theme is “How the West was won.” Five bred heifers will be raffled off to raise money for the show. Eight hundred (800) tickets will be sold for $100 each. A print will be raffled. Myron Danner will be conducting an on-line embryo auction. Twelve (12) Nebraska embryos will be offered, and other embryos will be accepted for auction as well. The groups will be eating dinner at Tanner’s at 6:00 p.m. The LRPC left the ACA Board meeting at 5:02 p.m. Higgins shared a concern from a fullblood breeder. He would like to see a fullblood champion selected at the national show. This would be similar to selecting a bred and owned champion at the conclusion of the Chianina show for the highest placing fullbloods in the show. The board instructed the Show and Sale Committee to develop a set of criteria and present it at the next meeting. Schaefer suggesting recommending that the AJCA on-line sale be coordinated with Tyler. Miller moved that the meeting adjourn, seconded by Shields, motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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he 2012 ACA National Show & Sale was another exceptional event for the American Chianina Association. The exhibitors, breeders, bystanders, and even other exhibitors of beef cattle breeds commented on the excellent quality of cattle that was displayed in the Chianina section. The Junior Show was held on Sunday, November 11th, with the Chiangus Show first. Grand Champion Female went to Allison Higgins of Watertown, TN; she also claimed Champion Bred and Owned Chiangus Female title. The Reserve Champion Chiangus Female title was given to Hannah Winegardner of Lima, OH. In the Chianina Show, Luke Elder from Dunlap, IA, won the Grand Champion Female honors. Reserve Champion Chianina Female went to Becca Chamberlin from Winchester, IN. Champion Bred and Owned Chianina Female was given to Kinzie Selke from Frankfort, IN. The Hybrid Advantage National Sale on Monday night was a
huge success. The sale grossed $114,800 benefiting the Chianina Association. The ACA Foundation and Ladies Auxiliary also had items in the national sale, which benefited greatly from the event. Thank you to everyone who contributed and purchased from the sale! The ACA National Show was held on Wednesday, Nov. 14th in Freedom Hall. Grand Champion Chiangus Bull was awarded to Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, SD; Styles Chiangus Ranch, Brentford, SD & Joe Tesch, Watertown, SD. Reserve honors went to Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, IN & Soapstone, Farms, Olney, IL. The Grand Champion Chiangus Female was awarded to Hannah Winegardner of Lima, OH, while Reserve Champion Female was awarded to Lucas Wisknefski from Wyoming, IL & Buckeye Chiangus from Convoy, OH. The Chianina Bull show continued the day, with Grand Champion Bull given to Winegardner Show Cattle of Lima,
OH; Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE & Udell Cattle Co., Sioux City, IA. Reserve Champion Bull went to Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, IN; Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN & Dwayne Stephens of IL. Grand Champion Chianina Female was given to Kal Swanson from Peterson, Iowa. Elizabeth Heaton of Toulon, Illinois, took home the Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female honors. Congratulations to all the exhibitors! A big Thank you to everyone that helped contribute towards making the show a success! The National Show was an outstanding week filled with excitement and pride for the Chianina breed. Until next year in the green shavings‌..ŠACA
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Show ReSultS
Grand Champion Chianinas
Grand champion chianina Bull
Mr. Who Da Man 322Y 1CM Exhibited by Winegardner Show Cattle, Rocking J Ranch, Udell Cattle Co. Sire: ASHW Who Da Man • Dam: Ms Rockn Ace 36U 2CA
reserve Grand champion chianina Bull
WCC WOF COpper Mine 420 1CM Exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Hunter Hamilton, Dwayne Stephens Sire: WCC MR Special 369W 1CA • Dam: 3G Whisper To Me 968W Page 26 | Chianina Journal | January 2013
Grand champion chianina female NMR Sara 2Y 1CM Exhibited by Kal Swanson Sire: Monopoly 1CM • Dam: NMR Miss 647 LB
reserve Grand champion chianina female TA Patsy 83Y 1CM Exhibited by Elizabeth Heaton Sire: Discovery • Dam: BBCX Kerry 5703R 1CM
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Show ReSultS
Chianina Open Show Division Champions
Late Junior Bull Calf Champion
Reserve Late Junior Bull Calf Champion
Early Junior Bull Calf Champion
Exhibited by Garrett Show Cattle & Anderson Farms
Sired by Amen 1CM
MSFC Adrenaline 216Z 1CM Exhibited by Marion Smith & Family Sired by HAA Wisdom 505S
Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion
LBG Starstruck 2CM
LMJ Mr Peacemaker 95Z 1CM Exhibited by Jeff Miller Sired by JF American Pride 0987X
DAJS Stricker 228 2CM Exhibited by Katy Satree Sired by DAJS The Silver Bullet 546 1CM
Senior Bull Calf Champion
WCC Shot Caller 470Y 1CM Exhibited by Wilson Cattle Company Sired by TR Trail Blazer 2CA
Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion
Summer Yearling Champion
Junior Yearling Champion
Reserve Junior Yearling Champion
Exhibited by Winegardner, Rocking J, Udell Cattle
Exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Hunter Hamilton, Dwayne Stephens
KVO Sinatra 2CM Exhibited by Kendra Vanorder Sired by CKG Muhammed 705 1CM
Mr. Who Da Man 322Y 1CM
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Sired by ASHW Who Da Man
HF Sugar Daddy 1CM Exhibited by Ross Helms Sired by Four Roses MPJR 208
WCC WOF COpper Min 420Y 1CM
Sired by WCC MR Special 369W 1CA
Show ReSultS
Chianina Open Show Division Champions
Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion
Reserve Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion
Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion
Reserve Early Jr. Heifer Calf Champion
Senior Heifer Calf Champion
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion
Summer Yearling Heifer Champion
Reserve Summer Yearling Champion
Junior Yearling Champion
LMJ Miss Sweet Gypsy 2CM Exhibited by Jeff Miller Sired by Immortal 23 2CM
LMJ Miss Jackie O 7 2CM Exhibited by Jeff Miller Sired by Amen 1 CM
KBSC Dolly 429Y 1CM Exhibited by Gracie Danner Sired by Monopoly 1CM
MRH Pistol Annie 1CM Exhibited by Megan Hunt Sired by First Look
FBF Your Smilin Stocked 1CM Exhibited by Ellie Sennett Sired by Smilin Bob 1CM
TSSC Spice Girl Y175 1CM Exhibited by Megan Craig Sired by MCKY 22 Unforgiven 2CM
DRFF Mona 426 2CM Exhibited by Alexis Rhoades Sired by Monopoly 1CM
BAINRIDGE Ms Who Da Lady 1Y 1CM Exhibited by Hannah Topmiller Sired by ASHW Who Da Man
NMR Sara 2Y 1CM Exhibited by Kal swanson Sired by Monopoly 1CM
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Show ReSultS
Chianina Open Show Division Champions Not Pictured: Champion Produce of Dam
Exhibited by Snake Run Cattle Company Dam: SRR Miss Check Me Out 36S 1CM
Best Six Head
Exhibited by Wilson Cattle Company
Reserve Junior Yearling Champion TA Patsy 83Y 1CM Exhibited by Elizabeth Heaton Sired by Discovery
Cow/Calf Champion
Miss Q Who 2CM Exhibited by Leah Norris Sired by BEBN Q Dog 2CM
Chianina Open Show Class Results ChiaNiNa Bull ShOw Class 1 1) LBG Starstruck 2CM, exhibited by Garrett Show Cattle, Richmond, IN & Anderson Farms, Burlington, KY. 2) MSFC Adrenaline 216Z 1CM, exhibited by Marion Smith and Family, Lynn, IN. 3) EAF Rich Uncle 3Z 1CM, exhibited by Eric & Adele Flynn, Wellington, OH. Class 4 1) DAJS Stricker 228 2CM, exhibited by Katy Satree, Montague, TX. 2) WCC Dillinger 413Z 2CM, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN & Chuck Holder, Bay Springs, MS. 3) LMJ Mr Larry 15 2CM, exhibited by Jeff Miller, Cutler, IN. 4) SC Farm Hand 1CM, exhibited by John and Eric Swafford, Pikeville, TN. Class 5 1) LMJ Mr Peacemaker 95Z 1CM, exhibited by Jeff Miller, Cutler, IN. 2) MSFC Aerosmith 213Z 1CM, exhibited by Marion Smith and Family, Lynn, IN. Class 8 1) WCC Shot Caller 470Y 1CM, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN. 2) HF Sugar Daddy 1CM, exhibited by Ross Helms, Galveston, IN. Class 9 1) HUZ Lowdr Boy 26 1CM, exhibited by Renee Lock, Avon, IL. Class 12 1) KVO Sinatra 2CM, exhibited by Kendra Vanorder, Hamilton, MI.
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Class 15 1) Mr. Who Da Man 322Y 1CM, exhibited by Brad Winegardner, Lima, OH; Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE & Udell Cattle Co., Sioux City, IA. 2) WCC WOF Copper Mine 420Y 1CM, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN; Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN & Dwayne Stephens, IL. 3) Mr. Who Da Man 321Y 1CM, exhibited by Brad Winegardner, Lima, OH & Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE. ChiaNiNa Female ShOw Class 20 1) SRR Miss Check Mate 36Z 2CM, exhibited by Austin Rogers, Patoka, IN. 2) RAD Zoey 1CM, exhibited by Kameron Clamme, Hartford City, IN. 3) Miss Fever 1CM, exhibited by Morgan Love, Baltimore, OH. 4) ADGG VBS Ms Urit 112Z 1CF, exhibited by Kailey Vinyard, Danville, KY. Class 21 1) LMJ Miss Sweet Gypsy 2CM, exhibited by Jeff Miller, Cutler, IN. 2) MRH Pistol Annie 1CM, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, OH. 3) Holley’s Good Girl 1CM, exhibited by Brody Norwood, Roanoke, IN. 4) PVCF Ms. Nellie 1CM, exhibited by Gabrielle Hutchison, Onondaga, MI. 5) Miss Smooth Smoke 1CM, exhibited by Adam Curran, Chariton, IA. 6) Miss Hunter Crimson Heat 1CM, exhibited by Adam Curran, Chariton, IA. 7) CHBB Zofia 1CM, exhibited by Banter Show Calves, Eaton, IN. 8) GOP Zoey Shirley Can 217Z 1CM, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY & Rock Bottom Cattle Co.
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Show ReSultS
Chianina Open Show Class Results Class 24 1) DRFF Mona 426 2CM, exhibited by Alexis Rhoades, Avilla, IN. 2) LMJ Miss Jackie O 7 2CM, exhibited by Jeff Miller, Cutler, IN. 3) LMJ Miss Take A Look 24 2CM, exhibited by Jeff Miller, Cutler, IN. 4) RSRS Violet 1CM, exhibited by Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, IN. 5) LBG Miss Sugar 2CM, exhibited by Garrett Show Cattle, Richmond, IN. 6) Miss Mia 19Z 2CM, exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, KY. 7) SC Smokin 2CM, exhibited by Zachary Swafford, Pikeville, TN. 8) CHBB Zahara 2CM, exhibited by Kameron Clamme, Hartford City, IN. Class 25 1) GARW Carmen 1CM, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, OH. 2) SKOG Ms Zina 713Z 1CM, exhibited by Turner Webb, Groton, SD. 3) BSCT American Dream 1CM, exhibited by Candace Muir, Waynesfield, OH. 4) Miss Myer Heat Wave 1CM, exhibited by Adam Curran, Chariton, IA. 5) PVCF Ms Jana 2CM, exhibited Triston Warner, Eaton Rapids, MI. Class 26 1) RSRS Olivia 2CM, exhibited by Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, IN. 2) SRR Miss Monopolistic 257Z 2CM, exhibited by Austin Rogers, Patoka, IN. 3) LBG Miss Kitty 2CM, exhibited by Ransom Farms, Boswell, IN. 4) GOP Zelda Pearl 203Z 2CM, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY & Rock Bottom Cattle Co. 5) EAF Answered Prayer 1Z 2CM, exhibited by Cobi Brough, Oak Harbor, OH. 6) OWC Hollywood Diamond 210Z 1CM, exhibited by Skylar Bennett, Winchester, IN. 7) LBG Maria 1CM, exhibited by Garrett Show Cattle, Richmond, IN. Class 27 1) GXK Ms Norma Jean 01Z 1CM, exhibited by Rebecca Riggs, Glenwood, IN. 2) WLCF Unforgetable 3Z 1CM, exhibited by Sara Klehm, Minerva, OH. 3) Lucky Day 1CM, exhibited by Samantha Brooks, IN & Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, IN. Class 30 1) FBF Your Smilin Stocked 1CM, exhibited by Ellie Sennett, Waynetown, IN. 2) BAINRIDGE Ms Who Da Lady 1Y 1CM, exhibited by Hannah Topmiller, Pleasant Plain, OH. 3) KLLR Nurse 102Y 2CM, exhibited by Ellistin Morey, Golden City, MO. 4) VBS Paula Dean 515Y, exhibited by Hailie Simpson, Falmouth, KY.
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Class 33 1) KBSC Dolly 429Y 1CM, exhibited by Gracie Danner, West Liberty, IA. 2) TSSC Spice Girl Y175 1CM, exhibited by Megan Craig, Economy, IN. 3) DAJS Diana 718 1CM, exhibited by Andrew Hodges, Lebo, KS. 4) NDSC Aces Smokin Hot Edition 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Hawkins, Kittanniny, PA. 5) WCC Cowgirl 449Y 1CM, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN. 6) Sweet Pea 114Y 2CM, exhibited by Cody Vance, Cardington, OH. Class 36 1) NMR Sara 2Y 1CM, exhibited by Kal Swanson, Peterson, IA. 2) JSUL Jenna Baby 1840Y 1CM, exhibited by Skyler Miller, Torrington, WY. 3) SRR Cricket 36Y 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, IN. 4) HANE Maizy 2CM, exhibited by Lane Manning, Union City, OH. 5) Hottie 413Y 1CM, exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, IA. 6) MLH Sweet Tea 248Y 1CM, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, KY. 7) KVO Adele 2CM, exhibited Kendra Vanorder, Hamilton, MI. Class 37 1) UDELL Chia 1Y 1CM, exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, IA. 2) JSUL Whos Dreaming 1807 1CM, exhibited by Conner Cross, Wilkinson, IN. 3) SBDK K Swiss 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, IN. 4) SF Monopoly 5Y 1CM, exhibited by Kurt Fleener, Robesonia, PA. 5) Ms Ace 327Y 1CM, exhibited by Sarah Simpson, Russellville, OH. Class 38 1) TA Patsy 83Y 1CM, exhibited by Elizabeth Eaton, Toulon, IL. Class 41 1) Miss Q Who 2CM, exhibited by Leah Norris, Marietta, IL.
Show reSultS
Grand Champion Chiangus
Grand champion chianGus Bull
SCARE Mr Lut 166Y 1CA Exhibited by Joe Tesch, Styles Chiangus Ranch, Holt Brothers Sire: Plaineview Lutton E102 • Dam: RDD Ms Tracker K166 2CA
reserve Grand champion chianGus Bull
WCC Tephlon Don 411X 1CA Exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Soap Stone Farms Sire: Four Roses Destination 15T 2CA • Dam: WCC Mignonne F34
Grand champion chianGus female TR/TKM Y Not PCA Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner Sire: TR Trail Blazer 2CA • Dam: TR Nellie 375 PCA
reserve Grand champion chianGus female CARD Heather 1CA Exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski & Buckeye Chiangus Sire: HCA Crossroad 86 • Dam: CARD Heather 86w 1CA
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Show ReSultS
Chiangus Open Show Division Champions
Late Junior Bull Champion
HBSC Mr. Situation 101Z 2CA Exhibited by Holt Brothers Sired by CARD The Situation 1CA
Reserve Early Junior Bull Calf Champion
Reserve Late Junior Bull Champion
Exhibited by Four Roses Cattle & Sheets Chiangus
Senior Bull Calf Champion
Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion
PDM Ard Ridge Dots Dippin PCA Exhibited by Paul Miller III Sired by Ard Ridge Wildcard 2CA
TR You Better Watch PCA Exhibited by Talmo Ranch & VBS Farms Sired by TR Trail Blazer 2CA
Junior Yearling Champion
Reserve Junior Yearling Champion
SCAR Mr Lut 166Y 1CA Exhibited by Joe Tesch, Styles Chiangus Ranch Sired by Plainview Lutton E102
Reserve Senior Yearling Champion Open Range 003X 1CA
Exhibited by Woodhaven Farms & Woodlawn Farms
Sired by EXAR Tryon 71204
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Early Junior Bull Calf Champion
APS GK Mar Chi 1CA Exhibited by Glen Knolls Sired by ARD Ridge Wildcard 2CA
GOP You’re A Real Big Star PCA Exhibited by Laurel Culp Sired by TR Real Big Time 2CA
Champion Junior Get of Sire
Exhibited by Ard Ridge Cattle Company Sired by Ard Ridge Wildcard 2CA
Excalibur 1CA
Sired by WCC Exact T53
WCC Grand Hustle 465Y 1CA Exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Clarahan Farms Sired by KF Precision 361
Senior Yearling Champion
WCC Tephlon Don 411X 1CA Exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Soap Stone Farms
Sired by Four Roses Destination 15T 2CA
Show ReSultS
Chiangus Open Show Division Champions
Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion HIGG Zola 232Z 1CA
Exhibited by Amelia Higgins
Sired by Plainview Lutton E102
Reserve Early Jr. Heifer Calf Champion
Reserve Late Jr. Heifer Calf Champion APS GK Forever Lady Michelle 1CA Exhibited by Glen Knolls Sired by Ard Ridge Wildcard 2CA
Senior Heifer Calf Champion
Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion HIGG Zilla 233Z 1CA
Exhibited by Amelia Higgins
Sired by Plainview Lutton E102
Junior Yearling Champion
Ard Ridge Diamond Girl 22Z PCA Exhibited by Caroline Cowles Sired by EVFA Tonka II 2CA
HIGG You Can’t Fool Me 168Y 2CA Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner Sired by HIGG Remedy 732T 2CA
TR/TKM Y Not PCA Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner Sired by TR Trail Blazer 2CA
Reserve Junior Yearling Champion
Senior Yearling Champion
Reserve Senior Yearling Champion
CARD Heather 1CA Exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski Sired by HCA Crossroad 86
HIGG Xcstasy 03X 2CA
Exhibited by Allison Higgins
Sired by HIGG Remedy 732T 2CA
VBS Flashing Star 315X PCA Exhibited by Hailie Simpson Sired by TR Flash Power PCA
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Show ReSultS
Chiangus Open Show Division Champions Not Pictured: Summer Yearling Champion WLCF TEaze Me Not 2CA Exhibited by Morgan Lehnert Sired by WLCF Poker Face 2CA
Reserve Cow/Calf Champion
Woodhaven Ms Advantage 33W PCA Exhibited by Stephens Farms Sired by JSC Advantage 257T 2CA
Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion JRBF Little Darl’n 12U-03Y 2CA Exhibited by Hunter Farms Sired by RDD Destinys Ace 1CA
Champion Produce of Dam Exhibited by Wilson Cattle Company Dam: WRL Miss Rattle 107P 2CA
Cow/Calf Champion
WCC Miss Rattle 354X 1CA Exhibited by Hunter Hamilton Sired by WCC Exact T53
Chiangus Open Show Class Results ChiaNguS Bull ShOw Class 1
1) HBSC Mr. Situation 101Z 2CA, exhibited by Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, SD. 2) APS GK MAR CHI 1CA, exhibited by Glenn Knolls, Taylorsville, KY. 3) HBSC Mr. Situation 1Z 2CA, exhibited by Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, SD.
Class 4
1) Excalibur 1CA, exhibited by Four Roses Cattle LLC, Logansport, IN; Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, IN. 2) Goon Mr. Teter 1Z 2CA, exhibited by Begoon Farms, Grottoes, VA. 3) CARD Mr. Situation 86Z 2CA, exhibited by Cardinal Cattle Co., Wyoming, IL. 4) TR Z’s PCA, exhibited by Talmo Ranch, Talmo, GA. 5) LBG Cherokee 1CA, exhibited by Garrett Show Cattle, Richmond, IN.
Class 5
1) PDM Ard Ridge Dots Dippin PCA, exhibited by Paul Miller, Torrington, WY. 2) VBS Magic Man 12Z PCA, exhibited by VBS Farm, Falmouth, KY. 3) SC Special Delivery 1CA, exhibited by John and Eric Swafford, Pikeville, TN. 4) MSFC Blacksmith 214Z PCA, exhibited by Marion Smith & Family, Lynn, IN.
Class 8
1) TR You Better Watch PCA, exhibited by Talmo Ranch, Talmo, GA; VBS Farm, Falmouth, KY. 2) WCC Grand Hustle 465Y 1CA, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN; Clarahan Farms, Harper, IN. 3) Classic Curve Bender 225Y 2CA, exhibited by Classic Genetics, Ardmore, OK. Page 36 | Chianina Journal | january 2013
Class 14
1) Four Roses Equity 1CA, exhibited by Four Roses Cattle LLC, Logansport, IN. 2) WCC President 1CA, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN; Wilstem, INC., French Lick, IN; Clarahan Farms, Harper, IN.
Class 15
1) SCAR Mr. Lut 166Y 1CA, exhibited by Joe Tesch, Watertown, SD; Styles Chiangus Ranch, Brentford, SD, Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, SD. 2) GOP You’re A Real Big Star PCA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY.
Class 18
1) WCC Tephlon Don 411X 1CA, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN.; Soapstone Farms, Olney, IL.
Class 19
1) Open Range 003X 1CA, exhibited by Woodhaven Farm, Lebanon, TN; Woodlawn Farms, Lawrenceburg, TN.
ChiaNguS Female ShOw Class 24
1) LLW Card Erroline 36Z 2CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, IL. 2) RSRS Ms. Rodman 1CA, exhibited by Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, IN. 3) WCC Terri 449Z 1CA, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN; Soap Stone Farm, Olney, IL. 4) VBS Perfection PCA, exhibited by Kailey Vinyard, Danville, KY. 5) PVCF Ms. Priscilla PCA, exhibited by Shelby Warner, Onondaga, MI.
Show ReSultS
Chiangus Open Show Class Results Class 25
1) HIGG Zola 232Z 1CA, exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, TN. 2) APS GK Forever Lady Michelle 1CA, exhibited by Glen Knolls, Taylorsville, KY. 3) HIGG Zylie 288Z 1CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, TN. 4) RSRS Alternative Track 2CA, exhibited by Sheets Chiangus, West Layfayette, IN. 5) APS GK Forever Lady Margarite 1CA, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, KY. 6) WCC Miss Rattle 434Z 1CA, exhibited by Mallory Holder, Bay Springs, MS. 7) TR Zesty PCA, Talmo Ranch, Talmo, GA.
Class 28
1) HIGG Zilla 233Z 1CA, exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, TN. 2) WCC Forever Lady 421Z 1CA, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN. 3) LLW Gadget Girl 27Z 2CA, exhibited by Michael Rhoades, Avilla, IN. 4) TR/TKM Zoey 2CA PCA, exhibited by Chanzlee Mitchell, Jefferson, GA.
Class 29
1) Ard Ridge Diamond Girl 22Z PCA, exhibited by Caroline Cowles, Rockfield, KY. 2) WCC Miss Rowena 404Z Hybrid 1CA, exhibited by Garrett Kerr, Bedford, IN. 3) VBS Ms Drama Queen 27Z PCA, exhibited by VBS Farm, Falmouth, KY.
Class 32
1) HIGG You Can’t Fool Me 168Y 2CA, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, OH. 2) TR Yet Again PCA, exhibited by Talmo Ranch, Talmo, GA. 3) ZMZ Zena 1CA, exhibited by Ashley Peter, Hicksville, OH. 4) SC Miss November 1CA, exhibited by Zachary Swafford, Pikeville, TN. 5) VBS Ms Foundation J44Y 2CA, exhibited by VBS Farm, Falmouth, KY.
Class 40
1) TR/TKM Y Not PCA, Hannah Winegardner, Lima, OH. 2) HB Miss Eileen 76Y 1CA, exhibited by Leah Norris, Marietta, IL. 3) HB Diamond 3Y 2CA, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, OH. 4) JDSF Diva 304Y PCA, exhibited by Stephens Farms, Madisonville, TN. 5) DRFF 8 1CA, Alexis Rhoades, Avilla, IN.
Class 41
1) CARD Heather 1CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, IL & Buckeye Chiangus, Convoy, OH. 2) HIGG You Hear Me 2CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, TN.
Class 42
1) BMS Contessa 1CA, exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, TX.
Class 45
1) HIGG Xcstasy 03X 2CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, TN. 2) VBS Flashing Star 315X PCA, exhibited by Hailie Simpson, Falmouth, KY. 3) Four Roses Ms Mail 59X 2CA, exhibited by Casey Buis, Cloverdale, IN.
Class 48
1) WCC Miss Rattle 354X 1CA, exhibited by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN. 2) Woodhaven Ms Advantage 33W PCA, exhibited by Stephens Farms, Madisonville, TN.
Class 33
1) JRBF Little Darl’n 12U-03Y 2CA, exhibited by Hunter Farms, Gordonsville, TN. 2) BPF Princess 822Y 1CA, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Co., Cloverdale, IN. 3) TR Your Magic Lace PCA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY. 4) HIGG You Want It 159Y 2CA, exhibited by Hannah Esch, Unadilla, NE.
Class 36
1) WLCF Teaze Me Not 2CA, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, TN.
Class 39
1) HBSC Ms Meg 534Y 2CA, exhibited by Nicole Peckham, Clark, SD. 2) RSRS Priscilla 417Y 1CA, exhibited by Hannah Esch, Unadilla, NE. 3) Four Roses Ms Victoria 3Y 2CA, exhibited by Mallory Minnick, Logansport, IN. 4) Ard Ridge Barbara 142Y 2CA, exhibited by Double H Chiangus, Somerset, KY.
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Show ReSultS
Grand Champion Chianina Female
JSUL Who Dat 1602 1CM Exhibited by Luke Elder • Bred by John Sullivan
ASHW Who Da Man x JSUL Dream Maker HS46 1CM
Grand Champion Chiangus Female Grand Champion B&O Chiangus Female HIGG Xcstasy 03X 2CA Exhibited & Bred by Allison Higgins HIGG REmedy 732T 2CA x TR Kellie 1CA
Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female Miss Rihanna 4Y 1CM
TR/TKM Y Not PCA
GOET 1-80 x SRJ Miss Winnie 1CM
TR Trail Blazer 2CA x TR Nellie 35 PCA
Exhibited by Becca Chamberlin Bred by John Streitmatter Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner Bred by Talmo Ranch
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Grand Champion B&O Chianina Female KSSC Eleanor 2CM Exhibited & Bred by Kinzie Selke Monopoly 1CM x KSSC Jane 1CM
Show ReSultS
Supreme N.A.I.L.E Jr. Female
Congratulations to Luke Elder of Dunlap, Iowa on exhibiting the Grand Champion Jr. Chianina Female and the Supreme Champion Jr. Female at the 2012 North American as well as Supreme Champion Jr. Female at the American Royal. JSUL Who Dat 1602Y 1CM is an April 3 daughter of ASHW Who Da Man out of JSUL Dream Maker. This female was raised by John Sullivan of Dunlap, Iowa. Congratulations Luke on your great success!
Chianina & Chiangus Junior Show Division Champions ChIANguS FEmALES Late Junior heifer Calf Champion APS GK Forever Lady Margarite 1CA, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, KY Reserve Late Junior heifer Calf Champion LLW CARD Erroline 36Z 2CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, IL Early Junior heifer Calf Champion ARD RIDGE Diamond Girl 22Z PCA, exhibited by Caroline Cowles, Rockfield, KY Reserve Early Junior heifer Calf Champion HBSC Ms Shakira Z534 2CA, exhibited by Turner Webb, Groton, SD Senior heifer Calf Champion HIGG You Can’t Fool Me 168Y 2CA, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, OH Reserve Senior heifer Calf Champion ZMZ Zena 1CA, exhibited by Ashley Peter, Hicksville, OH Summer Yearling Champion WLCF Teaze Me Not 2CA, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, TN
Junior Yearling Champion TR/TKM Y Not PCA, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, OH Reserve Junior Yearling Champion BMS Contessa 1CA, exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, TX Senior Yearling Champion HIGG Xcstasy 03X 2CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, TN Reserve Senior Yearling Champion VBS Flashing Star 315X PCA, exhibited by Hailie Simpson, Falmouth, KY Cow/Calf Champion WCC Miss Rattle 354X 1CA, exhibited by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN ChIANINA FEmALES Late Junior heifer Calf Champion KSSC Eleanor 2CM, exhibited by Kinzie Selke, Frankfort, IN Reserve Late Junior heifer Calf Champion SRR Miss Check Mate 36Z 2CM, exhibited by Austin Rogers, Patoka, IN Early Junior heifer Calf Champion SKOG Ms Zina 713Z 1CM, exhibited by Turner Webb, Groton, SD
Reserve Early Junior heifer Calf Champion SB Zena 202Z 2CM, exhibited by Parker Reed, Galveston, IN Senior heifer Calf Champion BMS Y On Earth 1CM, exhibited by Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, KS Reserve Senior heifer Calf Champion ECC Miss Pearl 75Y 1CM, exhibited by Elaine Richardson, Jacksonville, IL Summer Yearling Champion KBSC Dolly 429Y 1CM, exhibited by Gracie Danner, West Liberty, IA Reserve Summer Yearling Champion KHCF Honkytonk Girl 2CM, exhibited by Kale Hensley, Markleville, IN Junior Yearling Champion JSUL Who Dat 1602 1CM, exhibited by Luke Elder, Dunlap, IA Reserve Junior Yearling Champion Miss Rhianna 4Y 1CM, exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, IN Senior Yearling Champion WCE Mona 1CM, exhibited by Blake Bowman, Franklin, TN Cow/Calf Champion Miss Q Who 2CM, exhibited by Leah Norris, Marietta, IL
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Louisville Chianina & Chiangus Junior Show Class Results ChianguS JunioR FemaLe Show
Chianina JunioR FemaLe Show
Class 1 1) APS GK Forever Lady Margarite 1CA, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, KY. 2) LLW CARD Erroline 36Z 2CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, IL. 3) HIGG Zylie 288Z 1CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, IN. 4) VBS Perfection PCA, exhibited by Kailey Vinyard, Danville, KY. 5) PVCF Ms Priscilla PCA, exhibited by Shelby Warner, Onondaga, MI.
Class 1 1) SRR Miss Check Mate 36Z 2CM, exhibited by Austin Rogers, Patoka, IN. 2) TMN Sally 1CM, exhibited by Roxie Newell, Michigantown, IN. 3) ROD 01Z 1CM, exhibited by Maddie Fugate, Mahomet, IL. 4) RAD Zoey 1CM, exhibited by Kameron Clamme, Hartford City, IN. 5) GCSJ Charlie 1CM, exhibited by Garrett Sattler, Parma, MI. 6) KJD Erica 70Z 1CM, exhibited by Brennan Morehead, Alexandria, IN. 7) BEA 35 2CM, exhibited by Ashley Skaggs, Washington Court House, OH. 8) TASC Chloe 2CM, exhibited by Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, OH. 9) BATN-EM Jasmine 1CM, exhibited by Mason & Shelby Tyndall, Selma, NC. 10) KJD Forget Me Not 3Z 2CM, exhibited by Megan Miller, Alexandria, IN. 11) ADGG VBS Ms Urit 112Z 1CF, exhibited by Kailey Vinyard, Danville, KY.
Class 4 1) ARD RIDGE Diamond Girl 22Z PCA, exhibited by Caroline Cowles, Rockfield, KY. 2) HBSC Ms Shakira Z534 2CA, exhibited by Turner Webb, Groton, SD. 3) WCC Forever Lady 407Z Hybrid 1CA, exhibited Joshlyn Held, Linton, IN. Class 7 1) ZMZ Zena 1CA, exhibited by Ashley Peter, Hicksville, OH Class 8 1) HIGG You Can’t Fool Me 168Y 2CA, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, OH. 2) JRBF She’s A Lady 47-01Y 2CA, exhibited by Rebecca Oliver, New Site, AL. 3) SC Miss November 1CA, exhibited Zachary Swafford, Pikeville, TN. 4) TR Your Magic Lace PCA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY. Class 11 1) WLCF Teaze Me Not 2CA, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, TN Class 14 1) TR/TKM Y Not PCA, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, OH. 2) HB Diamond 3Y 2CA, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, OH. 3) HBSC Ms Meg 534Y 2CA, exhibited by Nicole Peckham, Clark, SD. 4) DRFF 8 1CA, exhibited by Alexis Rhoades, Avilla, IN. 5) Four Roses Ms Victoria 3Y 2CA, exhibited by Mallory Minnick, Logansport, IN. Class 15 1) BMS Contessa 1CA, exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, TX. 2) CARD Heather 1CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, IL. 3) HIGG You Hear Me 2CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, TN. Class 18 1) HIGG Xcstasy 03X 2CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, TN. 2) VBS Flashing Star 315X PCA, exhibited by Hailie Simpson, Falmouth, KY. 3) Four Roses Ms Mail 59X 2CA, exhibited by Casey Buis, Cloverdale, IN. Class 21 1) WCC Miss Rattle 354X 1CA, exhibited by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN Page 40 | Chianina Journal | january 2013
Class 2 1) KSSC Eleanor 2CM, exhibited by Kinzie Selke, Frankfort, IN. 2) MRH Pistol Annie 1CM, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, OH. 3) KOPP Miss Cool Blaze 295Z 1CM, exhibited by Ryan Schwab, Batesville, IN. 4) Holleys Good Girl 1CM, exhibited by Brody Norwood, Roanoke, IN. 5) PVCF Ms Nellie 1CM, exhibited by Gabrielle Hutchison, Onondaga, MI. 6) TMAF Miss Showtime 1CM, exhibited by Logan Thelen, Portland, MI. 7) GOP Zoey Shirley Can 217Z 1CM, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY. 8) WSC Miss Jasmine 2CM, exhibited by Danielle Whitted, Rootstown, OH. 9) PVCF Ms Twilight 2CM, exhibited by Austen Hutchison, Onondaga, MI. 10) KJD Bad Girl 62Z 1CM, exhibited Blake Morehead, Alexandria, IN. 11) BATN Jewel 1CM, exhibited Madison Strickland, Rocky Mount, NC. 12) Rachel’s Scandalous Diva 1CM, exhibited Amy Mowry, Burlington, MI. Class 5 1) SKOG Ms Zina 713Z 1CM, exhibited by Turner Webb, Groton, SD. 2) CHBB Zahara 2CM, exhibited by Kameron Clamme, Hartford City, IN. 3) BSCT American Dream 1CM, exhibited by Candace Muir, Waynesfield, OH. 4) SBS Paisley Pearl 27Z 2CM, exhibited by Cain Schneider, Bethel, OH. 5) SC Smokin 2CM, exhibited by Zachary Swafford, Pikeville, TN. 6) BKDC Good Trade 111 1CM, exhibited by Wyant Held, Edwardsport, IN. 7) PVCF Ms Jordyn 2CM, exhibited by Gabrielle Hutchison, Onondaga, MI. 8) KJD Duchess 12Z 2CM, exhibited by Brennan Morehead, Alexandria, IN. Class 6 1) SB Zena 202Z 2CM, exhibited by Parker Reed, Galveston, IN. 2) SRR Miss Monopolistic 257Z 2CM, exhibited by Austin Rogers, Patoka, IN. 3) Miss Lolly 2CM, exhibited by Cody Cisco, Coldwater, OH. 4) BRISTOL 763Z 2CM, exhibited Jessica Harsh, Radnor, OH. 5) EAF Answered Prayer 1Z 2CM, exhibited by Cobi Brough, Oak Harbor, OH.
Show ReSultS
Louisville Chianina & Chiangus Junior Show Class Results Class 6 Continued: 6) GOP Zelda Pearl 203Z 2CM, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, KY. 7) Mrs Bella 2CM, exhibited by Adam Fennig, Celina, OH. 8) EM Wild Fire 1CM, exhibited by Macy Massengil, Princeton, NC. 9) OWC Hollywood Diamond 210Z 1CM, exhibited by Skylar Bennett, Winchester, IN. 10) PVCF Ms Jana 2CM, exhibited by Triston Warner, Eaton Rapids, MI. Class 7 1) GXK Ms Norma Jean 01Z 1CM, exhibited by Rebecca Riggs, Glenwood, IN. Class 10 1) BMS Y On Earth 1CM, exhibited by Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, KS. 2) WOF WCC Struttin 462Y 1CM, exhibited by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN. 3) VBS Paula Dean 515Y, exhibited by Hailie Simpson, Falmouth, KY. 4) BCCA Chanelle 1CM, exhibited by Shelby Manning, Union City, OH. 5) CKCM Miss Cotton Candy 1CM, exhibited by Mason Mills, Morriston, FL. Class 11 1) ECC Miss Pearl 75Y 1CM, exhibited by Elaine Richardson, Jacksonville, IL. 2) DMF Savannah 11 1CM, exhibited by Justin Fussell, Arcadia, FL. 3) BAINRIDGE Ms Who Da Lady 1Y 1CM, exhibited by Hannah Topmiller, Pleasant Plain, OH. Class 14 1) TKMO Marie 2CM, exhibited by Payton Line, Seaton, IL. 2) KJD Sasha 42Y 2CM, exhibited by Blake Morehead, Alexandria, IN. 3) GF Nautica 32Y 1CM, exhibited by Carson Goff, Hopedale, IL. Class 15 1) KBSC Dolly 429Y 1CM, exhibited by Gracie Danner, West Liberty, IA. 2) KHCF Honkytonk Girl 2CM, exhibited by Kale Hensley, Markleville, IN. 3) GF Nautica 32Y 1CM, exhibited by Carson Goff, Hopedale, IL. 4) WB Monopoly 6Y 1CM, exhibited by Karen Hiltbrand, Seven Mile, OH. 5) DAJS Diana 718 1CM, exhibited by Andrew Hodges, Lebo, KS. 6) TSSC Spice Girl Y175 1CM, exhibited by Megan Craig, Economy, IN. 7) BOUR Missy Dip 2CM, exhibited by Thane Kaufman, Millersburg, OH. 8) Plum Pretty 1CM, exhibited by Eva Bogue, Glasgow, KY. 9) LOLAS Girl 2CM, exhibited by Caleb Harper, Lafayette, IN. 10) SINK 62Y 2CM, exhibited by Jordan Knapp, Campbellsburg, IN. 11) SCC Beauty 210Y 1CM, exhibited by Tyler Cook, Springfield, TN. Class 18 1) NMR Sara 2Y 1CM, exhibited by Kal Swanson, Peterson, IA. 2) Madilyn 1CM, exhibited by Cole Clanton, Bucyrus, KS. 3) JPCC Nelly 1CM, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, OH. 4) Hottie 413Y 1CM, exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, IA. 5) MLH Sweet Tea 248Y 1CM, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, KY.
Class 18 Continued: 6) SRR Cricket 36Y 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, IN. 7) SDL Molly 2CM, exhibited by Adam Eichacker, Salem, SD. 8) HARAS Julianne 1CM, exhibited by Austin Edwards, Columbus Junction, IA. 9) BALTON Prom Queen 2CM, exhibited by Taylor Pinkerton, Liberty, IN. Class 19 1) JSUL Who Dat 1602 1CM, exhibited by Luke Elder, Dunlap, IA. 2) Miss Rhianna 4Y 1CM, exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, IN. 3) JSUL Jenna Baby 1840Y 1CM, exhibited by Skyler Miller, Torrington, WY. 4) JSUL Skye 1996 1CM, exhibited by Konner Kirkpatrick, Avilla, IN. 5) HANE Maizy 2CM, exhibited by Lane Manning, Union City, OH. 6) LFC Dash 1CM, exhibited by Michael Hewitt, Hudson, MI. 7) DSUL Chloe 403Y ET 1CM, exhibited by Jordyn Sills, Poneto, IN. Class 20 1) SBDK K Swiss 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, IN. 2) CARROUSELS Hope Floats 1CM, exhibited by Olivia Lapke, Logan, IA. 3) JSUL Whos Your Girl 1443 1CM, exhibited by Bailey Kroupa, White Lake, SD. 4) REFN Blaze 2CM, exhibited by Austin Garner, Hamilton, OH. 5) CARROUSELS Yazmin 1CM, exhibited by Hanna Martin, Bargersville, IN. 6) SF Monopoly 5Y 1CM, exhibited by Kurt Fleener, Robesonia, PA. 7) Ms Ace 327Y 1CM, exhibited by Sarah Simpson, Russellville, OH. 8) GF Lucky Lu 2Y 1CM, exhibited by Nicholas Davis, New Holland, IL. 9) TRW Sassy 1CM, exhibited by Colton Hudgins, Springfield, TN. Class 21 1) UDELL Chia 1Y 1CM, exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, IA. 2) JSUL Whos Dreaming 1807 1CM, exhibited by Conner Cross, Wilkinson, IN. 3) JSUL Blue Magic 2669Y 1CM, exhibited by Luke Elder, Dunlap, IA. 4) Miss Vanilla Ice 1CM, exhibited by Sam Grauer, Shiloh, OH. 5) BAK Miss Monopoly 14 1CM, exhibited by Ashtin Guyer, Robinson, IL. 6) CARD Beauty 56Y 1CM, exhibited by Kasey Wisnefski, Union Grove, WI. 7) GSSC Miss Captured Glory 115Y 1CM, exhibited by Garrett Slavik, Ashley, MI. 8) CBF Cally Red Temptress 1CM, exhibited by Curtis Harsh, Radnor, OH. 9) VVCCLUCY 1CM, exhibited by Jeremy Harshbarger, Rossville, IN. Class 22 1) M2C Miss Easy On The Eyes 13Y 1CM, exhibited by Ashten Neukam, Huntingburg, IN. 2) PAM Miss Little Treasure 19Y 2CM, exhibited by Tabitha Clifford, Waterloo, IN. 3) VKC Sophie 1CM, exhibited by Nichole Eschedor, Bradner, OH. 4) GOET Leslie 1CM, exhibited by Sarah Monnier, Houston, OH. Class 25 1) WCE Mona 1CM, exhibited by Blake Bowman, Franklin, TN. Class 28 1) Miss Q Who 2CM, exhibited by Leah Norris, Marietta, IL. january 2013 | Chianina Journal | Page 41
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Breeder of the Year Award The 2012 ACA Breeder of the Year is Willow Oak Cattle Ranch, Inc., Richard Arnold from Rogersville, TN. Willow Oak Ranch registered 229 Chianina cattle with the ACA during the year. We would like to thank them and congratulate them on continued success with the ACA. Tom Looney accepted the award on behalf of Willow Oak Ranch.
2012 Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Four Years in a row, Wilson Cattle Company from Cloverdale, IN, continue to dominate the ACA National Show through total points for breeder and exhibitor. Congratulations to the Wilson Cattle Company! Pictured are Chad, Priscilla, and Bill Wilson.
Val Shields of VBS Farms Selected as 2012 Herdsman of the Year
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support in selecting me as Herdsman of the Year! As many of you know, I have been deeply devoted to the breed and a member of the ACA for over 30 years. I truly appreciate working with the cattle and the many fine folks I have met along the way. When we meet at shows, sales, meetings, etc. throughout the year there is always business at hand, however, for me it entails much more‌ family and friends from all over the U.S. who enrich my life tremendously. I always look at our gatherings as a family reunion. I appreciate the VBS crew and all the other great folks who help me in so many different ways. Thank you again to everyone for your nomination. Congratulations to Val, Vicky & the VBS Crew for their hard work towards the Chianina Breed. Page 42 | Chianina Journal | january 2013
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Foundation Fundraiser We would like to thank everyone who helped support the American Chianina Assoc. Foundation in purchasing the fundraising items that were sold prior to the Chianina National Sale held in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday, November 12, 2012. A large standing room only crowd was on hand for the event and helped propel it to a success. Items sold included full blood semen and embryos donated by Al & Shirley Anthony of Al Anthony Ranch, a custom drawing from CJ Brown and several jars of Schaefer’s delicious pickles. The event raised right at $4,000 for the Foundation. Once again, thank you to all who were involved!
ACA NATiONAl ShOw RepORT FOR AClA
The ACA Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who donated items or bid on them at the silent auction fundraiser in Louisville. Funds raised at the silent auction help to cover some of the queen’s expenses. Your support is greatly appreciated. Woodlawn Farms, TN; Bruns Farms, IN; Cheesman Farm, IN, Talmo Ranch, GA; Woodhaven Farm, TN; Foster Bros. Farms, TX; Sue Comer, IN; Becky Sheets, IN; Garrett Show Cattle, IN; Kerby Wilcox, OH; Joe Seale, TX; Terrie Deavers, IN; Gehrke Farms, IL; Janet Boddicker, IA; Cassandra Royer; Heather Manning, OH; LeAnn Moore; Robert Brooks; Stacie Miller; Robin Vance; Justin Holt, SD; Ann Patton Schubert, KY; Ventura Farm, MI; Jan Miller; Connie and Jim Johnson, IA. At the National Sale on Monday, the American Chianina Ladies Auxiliary auctioned a quilt commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the ACA. A metal farm sign was also auctioned. The quilt, donated by Ventura Farm was purchased by Jim Martin Farms and donated back for re-sale. Woodlawn Farm was the winning bidder of the quilt. The oval metal farm sign, donated by Hydrojet Signs & Fabricating, was purchased by Sheets Chiangus. The Ladies Auxiliary appreciates your wonderful support.
ACA National Show Judge Ken Guens, Michigan
Thank You! OutGoing Board Member
Dennis Clarahan- Harper, Iowa was presented the ACA Bronze “The End of The Day” for his 6 years of serving on the ACA Board of Directors. Dennis has served as Vice Chairman, The Executive Committee and various committees during his tenure on the board. Dennis brought to the board his experience and passion for the commercial cattle, performance and carcass aspect of the Chianina business. We would like to thank Dennis and his family for his dedication and service to the ACA. january 2013 | Chianina Journal | Page 43
ACA UpdAtes
Annual Meeting Minutes ACA Annual Membership Meeting; Louisville, KY The American Chianina Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, in room W3 of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. There were 32 people in attendance including ACA board members (Clarahan, Culp, Esch, Higgins, Holt, Johnson, Miller, Pittman, Schaefer, Shields and Sheets) incoming board members (Michel), ACA staff (Comer, Humphrey and Upperman) former ACA board members (Branscum, Geuns, Looney, J. Miller, Melroe and Woodruff), ACA Ladies Auxiliary officers (Sue Comer and Deb Geuns), and Chianina breeders and enthusiasts. Chairman Rob Sheets called the meeting to order at 11:38 a.m. EDT. Shields recognized the board of directors and welcomed everyone to the meeting. Esch presented the treasurer’s report. Woodruff moved to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded by Clarahan. Motion carried. Chairman Sheets introduced Jaclyn Upperman, Director of Shows & Junior Programs and ACJ Editor. Jaclyn reported that there were 186 entries in the Junior Show and 265 head in the Open Show. There were 101 Chiangus and 164 Chianina checked in. Show order: Chiangus bulls, Chiangus females, Chiangus Group Classes; Chianina bulls, Chianina females, Chianina Group Classes; Best Six Head. Tyler Humphrey gave a report on the national sale, which was held last evening. $5000 was raised in donations. The sale grossed $114,750 with an average of $4781. The live lots grossed $64,800, with an average of $7,200. The gross was $20,000 above 2011’s gross. Higgins Farms had the high seller at $30,000; new breeders Gordon and Ann Patton Schubert sold a heifer for $11,000. A flush on the Grand Champion Chiangus Female from the National Jr. Heifer Show sold for $10,500. Sheets introduced CEO Comer who gave a review of the past year. Comer introduced the ACA staff including Jaclyn Upperman; Cheryl Minyard, Membership Services and Accounting; Jennifer Roach, Registrar and Office Manager; Tyler Humphrey, ACA Director of Performance & Marketing. Page 44 | Chianina Journal | january 2013
Humphrey will be hosting the Chianina Sale at the 2013 Ohio Beef Expo for the second consecutive year and the ACA will also be hosting a frozen genetics sale early in 2013. Highlights of the last year included: • The 40th Anniversary of the ACA and the implementation of Regional Field Days. • Registrations are within 100 registrations as compared to 2011. • Entries in the National Show exceeded those in 2011. • The American Chianina Foundation was rolled out. • $50,000 was raised at the inaugural event of the American Chianina Foundation, which was held at the Jr. National in Lima, Ohio. • Another successful National Sale was conducted, with an increased gross of $20,000. • Developing an enhanced Chiangus program that will include a minimum percentage of Chianina blood and also will focus on CE (Calving Ease) and MCE (Maternal Calving Ease) as well as economically important traits including: Feed Efficiency, ADG, % Choice, Ribeye, Stayability, Docility, Heifer Retention Rate The additional office suite that was created with the renovation of the ACA Headquarters Building is still available for rent. The ACA has not borrowed any operating capital for the past three years. The staff is very efficient and the headquarters operates as cost-effectively as possible. Comer encouraged everyone to take a few minutes to visit with the ACA Staff members while they’re in Louisville. He is looking forward to a great show in Louisville, Denver and Fort Worth. Comer recognized the efforts and contributions made by Chairman Sheets, who has served the ACA for the past five years. The door prize of a half-page ad in the ACJ was won by Mark Johnson. Chairman Sheets encouraged the members to be good ambassadors for the ACA. He thanked CEO Comer, Jaclyn Upperman, Cheryl Minyard. Shields moved to adjourn at 12:08 pm, seconded by Schaefer. Motion carried. Not approved until 2013
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By Jacyln Upperman
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chaefer Chiangus is a third generation family farm located in Des Lacs, North Dakota. In existence for 75 years, the family consists of Jerry and Jean Schaefer, their sons John & Bryan, along with Bryan’s wife, Bridget and their children. Schaefer Chiangus is truly a family affair. Jerry and Jean’s family consists of six sons with five of them living less than ten minutes from the farmstead. “The family is always around to help with everything from managing the cows, to the stressful calving season. Even the grandchildren help! We are a family farm,” says Jerry Schaefer. Located fifteen minutes west of Minot and 70 miles from the Canadian border, the Schaefer family manages 350 Chi-influenced cows and 4000 acres of pastureland. Additionally, the family farms 2500 acres of cropland, which consists of
durum and spring wheat, flax, corn silage, and alfalfa. The farm sits in a state with lots of diversity, from the Red River Valley flat lands to the North Dakota Badlands in the southwest. The land is great for cattle production and has terrific fishing and hunting regions. The Schaefers began their interest in the Chianina breed when the boys began to show steers. “We evaluated lots of calves when the Chianina bulls were new to commercial breeders. We were blown away by the calves’ impressive rate of gain. This resulted in tremendous cows, which we could turn into a purebred operation with emphasis on pounds first, then the females. Finally, we were able to raise club calves and eventually start our own production sale,” said Jerry.
The foundation bull, a son of Walco Kentucky Colonel, was a ¾ blood black bull, which they used on their Angus heifers. The next year they purchased their first Italian full blood bull. This bull resulted from the first flush of Italian full blood embryos out of the Colorado State University’s Fallato’s Lad 9H. They used him to initiate their F1 program that is the basis for their Chiangus operation today. In the
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Schaefer farm late 1970’s they ran 40 Italian full blood cows, but eventually moved to Chiangus cattle. Over their years of involvement in the ACA, Schaefers have had much success in both sides of the cattle world. In 2008, they raised the National Reserve Champion Chiangus Bull, JSC Advantage 257T. They have also exhibited many reserve champion titles at the National Western Stock Show. Bryan currently serves on the ACA Board of Directors, as well. The goal behind Schaefer’s Chiangus is to merchandise bulls to fit both commercial and purebred breeders. They try to maintain
25% to 30% genetics of Chianina influence in their cattle, but also allow some pedigrees with a lower or higher Chianina percentage to accommodate all buyers. Merchandising their genetics is of utmost importance. They are always trying to improve their herd’s performance as they continue their Chiangus program. The cattle have been sold to at least 40 states across the United States, Mexico, and five Canadian providences. Their Annual Bull & Production Sale is held on the last Saturday of March each year at Kist Livestock, Mandan, North Dakota. The 2012 Annual Production Sale averaged
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$4418 on 49 Chiangus Bulls, $4420 on 5 open heifers and $2350 on 15 Commercial First Calf pairs. This year’s production sale in 2013 will be held on March 23rd due to the Easter holiday. It will consist of 70 bulls with a select set of heifer calves. Chianina genetics have been a strong influence for nearly 40 years in the Schaefer herd. They continue to watch the Chiangus breed transmit a pattern that many other composite breeds are striving for. Jerry said, “Another reason we stay involved with the Chianina breed is the great people we’ve had the privilege to meet and know over the years and continue to call them friends.” If you haven’t heard of Schaefer’s from their Chiangus cattle, then you might have heard about the famous canned pickles. Jerry & Jean grow a garden every year and cucumbers come in abundance. Jean says, “I can anywhere from 125 to 150 quarts a year, which results in many gifts for holidays or other special times of the year.” She also cans green beans, sauerkraut, and beet pickles. There is no special recipe other than they purchase the vinegar from Canada. The Canadian vinegar is 2% stronger and it gives the pickles more of a kick! The canned pickles were a huge attraction at the 2012 ACA National Sale at the North American Livestock Exposition. If you haven’t gathered from the article, Schaefer’s Chiangus is a family affair. They are a fine example of the American family farm. Their family continues to strive for success and dedication in the Chianina Association. It is proof that their farm, cattle & family is a “Labor of Love.”
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AJCA uPdATeS
AJCA Board & Directors Executive Committee President: Kelsey Rutt Vice President: Megan Hunt Secretary: SyAnn Foster Treasurer: Jessica Harsh Public Relations: Kelsey Culp Public Relations: Ty Sexton AJCA Directors: Kelsey Culp - At Large 1065 Durham Ln. Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.576.7460 • Term Expires 2013
Laurel Culp - At Large 1065 Durham Ln. Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.576.7460 • Term Expires 2014 AJCA BoARd MeMBeRS Front Row (L to R): Kelsey Rutt, Megan Hunt, SyAnn Foster, Jessica Harsh Back Row (L to R): Ty Sexton, Sydney Gehl, Payton Stoppel, Laurel Culp, Amelia Higgins, Kelsey Culp, Taylor Graham
A letter from the board... Happy New Year, Everyone! Late Sunday night as I was driving back to Purdue, after working the ring for the Junior Chianina Show, I started thinking this NAILE was definitely a success! A lot was happening in Louisville for the Chianina breed. First, our Junior Board finally got to meet and welcome our new Director of Activities, Miss Jaclyn Upperman. Our board members are excited to be able to work with her and are glad to have her join our family. We also had a successful show with our new breed requirement percentages increasing to 6.25%. Congratulations to everyone in both the Junior and Open shows! Also, on my late night drive back, I had time to reflect on all the great people I was able to visit within my short time there. I love walking through the barn and being able to take three steps from talking to one person and running into someone else you know. I’ve learned that the connections and friends made in and
out of the ring are second to none. That’s why I am SO excited about the 2013 Chi and Maine Junior Nationals “How the West was Won” in Grand Island, Nebraska. Make your reservations now, for the week of June 15-21, 2013. As a junior member, I encourage other junior members who are just getting started or if you are older to just say hi to anyone you pass at the next show. You never know, they could eventually turn into one of your best friends that live hundreds of miles apart but still stay in contact with. I hope everyone has/had a wonderful, Thanksgiving, Christmas and a Happy New Year along with safe travels for the holidays and for the winter circuits that kick off here Thanksgiving weekend in the Midwest! See you all in Grand Island or, hopefully, at winter jackpot show! Best, Jessica Harsh AJCA Treasurer Northeast Director
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SyAnn Foster - At Large 1231 County Road 57 Lockney, TX 79241 806.652.2383 • Term Expires 2013 Sydney Gehl - At Large 82552 495th Ave. Ericson, NE 68637 308.201.0398 • Term Expires 2014 Taylor Grahmam - At Large 2355 Peavine Firetower Rd. Crossville, TN 38571 931.787.2939 • Term Expires 2014 Jessica Harsh - Northeast Region 5075 State Route 203 Radnor, OH 43066 740.595.3416 • Term Expires 2013 Amelia Higgins - Southeast Region 9845 Statesville Rd. Watertown, TN 37184 615.273.2656 • Term Expires 2014 Megan Hunt - At Large 2505 Weavers Ft. Jefferson Rd. New Madison, OH 45346 937.548.3050 • 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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By Heather Smith Thomas
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eterosis (hybrid vigor) has proven its value in many agricultural sectors— whether production of hybrid corn, hogs or beef. Research studies have reported up to 25% improvement in pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed to a bull, when crossbred cows produce crossbred calves. Crossbred calves demonstrate increased weaning weights and yearling weights when compared with the average of the parent breeds. Maternal heterosis, seen in the crossbred cow, increases her performance and that of her calves. She reaches puberty earlier, rebreeds quicker after calving, has greater survival rate in her calves, stays in the herd longer, and produces more pounds of calf during her lifetime. Now some producers are looking at the possible advantages of utilizing paternal heterosis, and benefiting from improvement in reproductive characteristics of the bull. Dr. Matt Spangler, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska, has done
a lot of work with genetics. Most of his work, from an Extension standpoint, is outreach related to genetics—targeting both seedstock and commercial cattlemen. From a research standpoint he has been looking at integration of DNA information into EPDs. “I also teach a class that puts on our annual bull sale, and about 2/3 of those bulls are actually composites. I get to introduce a group of students every year to this whole philosophy. Many of those students will be going out to raise bulls or buy bulls, so this is a good time to give them some applied background on genetics, including the benefits crossbreeding,” he says. This helps educate the next generation of cattlemen, and he feels it helps to educate them while they are still young. “They are still willing to make change, and open to new ideas. We know the advantages of using crossbred cows, in terms of added longevity. Data from the Meat Animal Research
Center (which is some of the best crossbreeding data that we have) has shown cumulative weaning weight can be increased by 600 pounds over a cow’s lifetime. You can put dollar values on that, depending on calf prices. Given today’s calf prices, that means a crossbred cow is worth well over $100 per year more than her purebred contemporaries,” he says. “We know the crossbred calves have an advantage in early growth (weaning weight, in particular), and also some advantage in postweaning gain. Calf survival is another big factor, along with female reproductive efficiency. As people contemplate using crossbred bulls, they need to realize what the advantage really is. What they can do is inject heterosis not only into the subsequent calf crop, but also in retaining some replacement females and having crossbred cows. Maternal heterosis is the true advantage of crossbreeding. We are using crossbred bulls to get what we are really after—crossbred calves, and
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even more importantly, crossbred females.” They are your future. The argument against crossbreeding by some purebred breeders is that crossbreeding doesn’t enhance product traits. “This is true. We see very little heterosis benefit in traits like yield grade, quality grade, etc. But to me, the commercial cattle producer needs to focus on reproduction first, growth second, and carcass third,” says Spangler. You first have to get the cows bred, have a live calf, and have it survive to weaning time, with good growth. The bottom line, for the cow-calf producer is to have as many calves as possible reach market age, in a
“Depending on what kind of advantage you want from heterosis, the ideal situation—from the standpoint of heterosis itself—is to maximize it by using more breeds.” healthy, well-grown manner. “If you harvest 80% choice, with 80% yield grade ones and twos, but only weaned 50% of your calf crop, you won’t be in business very long, so what have you gained? With this in mind, crossbreeding makes logical sense.” Spangler says the primary benefit of using crossbred bulls is to simplify crossbreeding systems. “We know there is certainly an advantage
to using crossbreeding in the commercial cowherd, so there is no logical reason for a producer to not use it, but it can be cumbersome when we look at 3 breed rotations, or even 2 breed rotations. This requires a lot of resources and labor, and often people get started and then become discouraged and quit,” he says. “Over time, if people stick with the breed rotation systems the way they are designed to be used, there are tremendous benefits, but it is still labor intensive. Using crossbred bulls becomes the way to optimize effort and advantage of heterosis,” says Spangler. “When academics first started talking about composite bulls, it was nice in theory, but the big problem was that there were not very many places you could get a hybrid bull. This has certainly changed. Now there are many seedstock producers who produce F1 bulls and also a growing number who produce any desired mix—such as 3/8 Continental breeding and 5/8 British, or the reverse. So availability is not an issue anymore,” he says. A rancher can select a mix that suits individual goals. “The only challenge then, depending on what your breeding objectives are, is to determine what the appropriate mix would be, and then come up with a system that’s sustainable—whether you want to keep replacement heifers, or if the cross will be terminal. This will be a factor in what kind of approach you take. Hybrid bulls are all about simplifying crossbreeding systems,” he says. There are also some advantages in using hybrid bulls because of their fertility and longevity. “The main thing we are interested in, however, is what they can pass on to the next
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generation. People buying composite bulls to utilize in a crossbreeding system need to pay attention to EPDs and make sure the bulls meet their breeding objectives. They need to give some serious thought to what breed composition they want to have in their cow herd over time, and try to find bulls that meet these goals,” he says. “For quite awhile people were concerned about using composite bulls because for their marketing scheme maybe it matters that all their calves are black-hided. But we can get homozygous black, homozygous polled composite bulls, and things like color and horns are no longer a concern,” says Spangler. “Now we have EPDs for composite bulls. We have some of the same tools now in composite bull selection as we have in purebred bull selection. We have EPDs and accuracies and index values,” he explains. This helps entice more cattleman to go this direction. They can be confident in what they are getting. “This is the same as buying a purebred bull; you have the same tools available. This is something we didn’t have, 20 years ago. Back then, a composite bull was just a crossbred calf. We maybe had some pedigree information on him, but that was about it. This is not the case, anymore,” says Spangler. A good composite bull really helps in keeping the hybrid mix the way you want it in your herd. “Some of the smaller producers, especially, may not have enough cow numbers or breeding pastures to take advantage of a rotational system. In these situations, crossbred bulls make perfect sense,” he says. Every producer must figure out what works best for his/her goals and management capabilities.
Composite Bull “Depending on what kind of advantage you want from heterosis, the ideal situation—from the standpoint of heterosis itself—is to maximize it by using more breeds. Let’s say you have a two-breed composite cowherd. In that situation you could use a bull that embodies two different breeds (for a 4-way cross),” he says. For example, if you want to add Chianina to your mix, you can use a composite bull such as Chiford, Chiangus, Red Chiangus or Chimaine. At minimum you need 2 breeds for taking advantage of hybrid vigor. And it can be pretty easy to rotate 3 breeds into the mix. For example, you might have the classical black baldy (Hereford-Angus cross) cow, and can get a Sim-Angus, LimousinAngus, Chiangus or Gelbvieh-Angus bull, and then you’ll have 3 breeds in the mix. “This can work very well. A bull of two completely different breeds than the cowherd might be harder to find, and I don’t think that should be the primary selection factor when you are looking for bulls. At the end of the day, you really need to find
a bull that fits your herd correctly in terms of EPD profile,” he says. The breed mix is not as much your first concern as is the bull’s ability to produce the kind of calves you want, but if you can add more heterosis at the same time, this can be a plus. “Today, people need to also realize that composite bulls are not immune to some of the problems that have plagued purebred cattle during the past 3 or 4 years in terms of genetic defects,” says Spangler. It all depends on the genetics and bloodlines of the cattle that were used in creating the composite. Hopefully the seedstock producers who are making those composites will be careful in their selections. “They know the pedigrees, and which animals are at risk, and hopefully would DNA test the appropriate ones,” he says. Thus they can avoid passing on any undesirable defects. “Still, this is something that bull buyers need to be aware of,” says Spangler. The composite is not a new breed; it’s a mix of the old ones. Anecdotally, one of the advantages of crossbred bulls over purebreds
is that the hybrid bull has a tendency to stay structurally and reproductively sound longer, with fewer breakdowns. This depends partly, of course, on the individual bull and his makeup. “I don’t think there has been much research on this, but we know the crossbred cows stay in the herd longer, and we feel that the crossbred bulls would, too. The reason the crossbred cow has such good longevity is generally driven by fertility; she usually gets pregnant and breeds back quicker. This is why she has that advantage,” he says. “I think bull longevity is heavily driven by the way the bulls are developed; we see some really big differences in the seedstock industry, related to this.” You always have to start with good genetics and wise selection, to create good bulls. “There is no logic in saying that any crossbred is better than a purebred, because that’s not true. I tell people that if you breed a piece of junk to a piece if junk in a crossbreeding situation, what you get is another piece of junk that is slightly better than the average,” he says. This is not what your goal should be. “A crossbreeding system needs to be planned. You can’t just get a crossbred bull and mate him to a bunch of crossbred cows and come out looking good. You have to choose the crossbred individuals with as much care as when choosing purebred individuals,” says Spangler. If you choose lines that are structurally sound--that produce bulls that tend to have fewer breakdowns--the crossbred animal will be even better than the average of those lines. “Structural soundness in cattle is highly heritable. We know that heritability is inversely related to
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heterosis. Thus I would tend to think that heterosis probably doesn’t have a very big impact on structural correctness, but if you pick parents that were structurally correct to begin with, to create crossbred or composite bulls, this would certainly give you an advantage.” The heterosis just gives that little bit of edge that makes the mix superior to the parents. Anecdotally, crossbred bulls also tend to have more desire to breed, on average, than purebred bulls. “This is something that’s hard to measure, however, and is something we have a very poor handle on from a genetic standpoint. To me, this has always been interesting, because I’ve seen large breeding pastures where they throw out 20 or 30 bulls, yet when we DNA test to assign the calves to a certain sire, we find that only a few of those bulls did most of the breeding. You wonder if there is a genetic component to that, or just social dominance factors,” he says. Some of the young crossbred bulls, however, are so active and vigorous that even if they are not dominant, they will go out and breed a lot of cows—in spite of the older bulls being the boss. “This is an intriguing situation, and we’ve actually started looking at this on a large ranch here in western Nebraska. If we had a better handle on this, we could maybe assign our bull batteries more effectively,” he says. The producer’s individual situation may determine whether or not this might be an important factor. It can really make a difference in the number of cows bred and bred more quickly during the breeding season, if the cattle are in big pastures in rugged terrain. In these situations you might want to select the most
vigorous bulls that will go out and do their best job to find and breed cows—and young hybrid bulls may be your best bet. If you select them carefully, they usually are very dependable. “We certainly know there are differences between bulls. It would be nice someday to get a better handle on this. It is a hard thing to do a good study on this, however,” says Spangler. “It’s time people take a look at using hybrid bulls. Their advantage is something we’ve known about for a long time, and we’d like to think that commercial cattlemen are taking advantage of it. Personally, I don’t think they are taking advantage of it nearly as much as they should be. We know there is profit potential in having crossbred calves, and particularly crossbred cows—and one way to get this in a simplified fashion is by using crossbred bulls.” Many people have been leery of using crossbred bulls, partly because of early prejudice against “mongrelized” animals. “We need to stop thinking that only purebreds are seedstock animals. Much like the swine industry has done, we need to think about breeding superior animals—and these may come from crossbred lines,” he says. If the animals can consistently pass on superior genetics, that’s what we want—and this makes them seedstock, whether they are purebred or a blend of breeds. “We need to get out of the mindset that seedstock is synonymous with purebred,” says Spangler. After all, every “pure” breed in existence today started by crossing. People utilized what was available and blended those cattle, then with selective breeding
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created a fixed type—and fixed it by linebreeding and inbreeding, and lost all heterosis. By crossing, we can gain back some of the things that were lost along the way. “Heterosis is not available from within-breed matings. Some people think that if they can cross very distantly related animals within the breed, they can obtain heterosis, but this doesn’t work.” The gene pool is still too limited. The exciting thing about using crossbred bulls on crossbred cows is that it gives you so many new options. If you do it carefully and with planning, you can get in just one generation some desirable traits that would take many generations to come up with (or maybe never) within a pure breed. “It’s tough to try to do it with in-breed matings. We just don’t have the tools, from an EPD standpoint, to really improve some important things like fertility. But we can take advantage of this in crossbreeding systems.” ©ACA NOTE: The author and her husband have raised crossbred cattle since the early 1970’s and raised most of their own bulls. “Our experience over the years was that not only did the crossbred bulls reach puberty quicker, but also had more drive and desire to breed cows, lasted longer, and had very few reproductive breakdowns— hardly any, compared to some of the purebred bulls we used. Perhaps we were just lucky because of the individuals we chose to cross, but we felt that heterosis played a role.”
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Show ReSultS
Heart of it All Show
November 24-25, 2012 • Lima, Ohio • Judges: Shane Bedwell, CO & Brent Murphy, MO
Chianina Females
Champion Chianina Female Exhibited by Demi Powers
ReseRve oveRall Ring a & 4th oveRall Ring B Exhibited by Demi Powers
ReseRve Chianina Female Ring a & B Exhibited by Samantha Brooke
ReseRve Champion Chianina steeR Ring a Exhibited by Rachel Streitmatter
ReseRve Champion Chianina steeR Ring B Exhibited by Mitch Siefring
Chianina Steers
Champion Chianina steeR Ring a & B Exhibited by Kennedy Core
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Show ReSultS
Show Results Corrections Kentucky State Fair
August 9, 2012 • Judged by Bryan Schaefer, Des Lacs, ND
Grand Champion Female open & Junior Show MLH Sweet Tea 248Y Exhibited by Kelsey Culp
Grand Champion Bull open Show TR You Better Watch PCA Exhibited by VBS Farms & Talmo Ranch
reServe Grand Champion Bull open Show GOP You’re A Real Big Star PCA Exhibited by Laurel Culp
Supreme heiFer Showman Champion CommeriCal Female Laurel Culp Exhibited by Kelsey Culp reServe Supreme heiFer Showman Wave on Wave x Aces High daughter Kelsey Culp
Supreme Champion Bull Junior Show GOP You’re A Real Big Star PCA Exhibited by Laurel Culp
KentuCKy State FaiR ChampionS not piCtuRed Animal Name
Exhibited by
reserve Champion Female open Show
DSCA Barbara 633Y
Taylor Blanford
reserve Champion Female Junior Show
DSCA Barbara 633Y
Taylor Blanford
reserve Champion B&o Bull
GOP Your Bellringer E01Y
Kelsey Culp
South daKota FaiR CoRReCtionS Exhibited by Grand Champion open & Jr. Female
Jake Khromer
reserve Grand Champion open & Jr. Female
Taylor Blanford
reserve Grand Champion Chianina Steer
Tyler Bush
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Chi GenetiCs DireCtory
Talmo Ranch Chiangus & Chiford Cattle
AlAbAmA
Chuck Madaris
Ned Ellis
Cell: (334) 657-5833
Home (334) 227-4446
Wayne & Jill Miller, Owners P.O. Box 68 • Talmo, GA 30575 Phone: (706) 693-4133 or Fax: (706) 693-4359 Email: talmoranch@aol.com
illinois
232 Cruise Rd. • Hope Hull, AL 36043
“Professional Sale Management & Marketing Services” Alan Sears 61 Westward Way • Eaton, CO 80615 Home/Office: (970) 454-3986 • Mobile: (970) 396-7521 aksears8@msn.com • www.searsmarketingservices.com
GeorGiA
CHIANGUS Tim & Judy Gilstrap
1355 Wright’s Mill Rd. Commerce, GA 30530 (706) 335-7448 Home (706) 336-8258 Barn
Johnson
C h i a ng us
Terry Johnson, Owner 309.337.8440
GF
Gehrke Farms
Gehrke Farms Beef ( 877) LEANBEEF • gehrke.farms@yahoo.com Freezer Beef & Beef Snack Sticks Troy Gehrke, Manager Delavan, Illinois (309) 244-7819 • Barn (309) 846-1614 • Cell
Garland & Kathie Gehrke Hartsburg, Illinois (217) 642-5862
inDiAnA
Selling Bulls, Heifers & Steers
Farms, Inc.
P.O. Box 330 Stephens, GA 30667
mobile (770) 372–0400 office (770) 921–3207
Drew Johnson 309.337.5700
Gettinger Chi Angus
rse Roddy Sturdivant
Web site: www.talmoranch.com
Rob Postin
home (706) 759–2220 barn (706) 759–2209
Barb Gettinger 3464 S. 325 E. Rushville, IN 46173 (765) 938-1971
Jeff & Lisa Gettinger 4858 E 200 S Rushville, IN 46713 (765) 561-4434 jlgett@yahoo.com
Sam Gettinger (765) 561-3130 s.gettinger@yahoo. com
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ChI GeneTICS dIReCToRy
IndIana Guest Ranch
Jeff Miller Grand Champion Steer 2012 Indiana State Fair
6863 S. 200 E. Cutler, IN 46920 (765) 268-2409 (765) 414-4547 – cell
Bulls & Females for sale at all times. P.O. Box 189 French Lick, IN 47432 (812) 630-4850
Home of WRL Tracken
Iowa
Clarahan Farms Dennis • Ryan • Neil
Breeders of Chiangus Cattle 19425 280th Avenue • Harper, IA 52231 (641) 635-2454 – office Dennis: (319) 330-6377 • Ryan: (641) 660-2713 Neil: (641) 660-2257
Scott Trennepohl
6591 W 625 N • Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 620-1700 • cell (765) 779-4528 • home sttrennepohl@yahoo.com
Jeff Trennepohl
5487 N 525 W • Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 620-0733 • cell (765) 533-4644 • home
Mike & Teresa Logansport, Indiana Rose (574) 753-4652
Gary & Bev Rose
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chi genetics DiRectORy
KentucKy
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
Michigan
V VK KR
Home of FBF Nevada Nights 2CA
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
VF New Edition 201 1CM 2003 ACA National Champion Chi Bull
Champagne Farms
Fullblood Chianina Bulls & Females Available
Chris & Brandhi Howard 5365 West Highway 36 Sharpsburg, KY 40374 606.247.2154 chris.howard@bath.kyschools.us www.champagnefarm.com
Mississippi
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
MissOuRi
Lees Cattle Company Fullblood Chianina Chiangus Breeding Bulls & Heifers Brad Lees
3437 Co. Rd. 2560 • Higbee, MO 65257 (816) 213-3941 • lees7832@yahoo.com
Follow us on Facebook – Lees Cattle Co
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chi Genetics Directory
nebraska
north carolina
Carolina Chiangus Tim Davis & Kids P.O. Box 1347 • Huntersville, NC 28070 (704) 361-3098 tdavis4886@aol.com
north Dakota
Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs
55943 U.S. Hwy. 275 Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-0695 Cell (402) 649-5804
Chi's, Maines & Angus
Club Calves & Breeding Stock 2009 NWSS Champion Chianina Pen
the brand of quality
Visitors Always Welcome! E-mail: ohl@conpoint.com
Visit us at www.schaeferchiangus.com
Melroe Farms
Ramsey Chiangus Lincoln, Nebraska
Steve, Barb, Tyler & Bethany 8005 Hwy. 32 Gwinner, ND 58040 (701) 678-2225 Tyler (Cell) (605) 695-3295
Customer Focused on Value Traits And Services Producers of Chiangus and Chimaine Breeding Cattle Breeding Heifers, Breeding Bulls and Club Calves Now Available For Viewing and Sale Private Treaty • Call for Directions Bill & Linda Ramsey 5125 South 75th Street • Lincoln, NE 68516 Cell: (308) 380-1549 www.ramseychiangus.com
BFW Hot Iron 1CM
Form to Function ohio
new Jersey
RIVERVIEW FARM
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
Hunt Farms
FULL BLOOD CHIANINA NOW AVAILABLE: Bulls & Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Open & Bred Heifers Bull Calves
Adam F. Ambielli 412 Trimmer Road Califon, New Jersey 07830 (908) 832-2526 ambielli@earthlink.net
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Home Phone (937) 548-3050
Tom, Deanna and Megan 2505 Weavers Station – Ft. Jefferson Rd. New Madison, OH 45346
Chi geneTiCS DireCTory
ohio
TenneSSee
Ron KReis, AuctioneeR 2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Specializing in Purebred & General Livestock Auctions Ron Kreis Adamsville, OH (740) 796-5242 (740) 683-3235 rtkreis@hughes.net
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
“Come visit us in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley”
oklahoma
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 richard alan arnold, President & Manager
Classic Genetics
Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch
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
oregon
Bottom line genetics For Profit minded Cattlemen
WoodhavenFarms Sponsor of
John & Debbie Woodroof 1264 Young Rd. Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 444-3519
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
Tennessee Chianina Steer & Heifer Futurity
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
2355 Peavine Firetower Rd. • Crossville, TN 38571 (931) 484-4666 january 2013 | Chianina Journal | Page 63
Chi genetiCs DireCtory
E
texas
Jody & Shawnda Rt. 2, Box 36 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-2383 (806) 983-7225 cell
David & Dar Lee HCR 4, Box 93 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-3824 (806) 983-7221 cell
Circle E Cattle Company Mineral Wells, Texas
Raising Quality Chi Cattle Shawn Ethridge (940) 328-4723
BW Ethridge (940) 452-1100
Jered Shipman • Herdsman/Consultant • (806) 983-7226 Fax: (806) 652-3738 www.fosterbrosfarms.com fosterbros@att.
Walter G. Mizes Ranches
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
Call for video. west virginia
McHale Farms Lewisburg & Union, West Virginia Land & Cattle Club Calf & Chiangus
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
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Steve McHale P.O. Box 302 • Union, WV 24983 (304) 772-3389 • (304) 667-1962 whomadewho1@frontier.com
Advertiser’s index A.B.’s Ranch..........................................................................64 American Chianina Association....................13, 14-15, 23, BC Ard Ridge Cattle Company.............................................31, 61 Beckett Chiangus..................................................................47 Bellar Cattle Company.......................................................IBC Circle E Cattle Company......................................................64 Circle E Farms......................................................................59 Champagne Farms................................................................61 Clarahan Farms.....................................................................60 Classic Genetics.....................................................................63 CK Cattle Company..............................................................59 Coward, Danny.....................................................................61 Davis, Tim............................................................................62 EDJETechnologies................................................................55 Esch Cattle Company............................................................62 Foster Brothers Farms............................................................64 Four Roses Cattle..................................................................60 Garrett’s Show Cattle............................................................60 Gehrke Farms........................................................................59 Gettinger Chi Angus.............................................................59 Graham Chiangus.................................................................63 Grassland Farms....................................................................63 Holt Bros..............................................................................27 Hunt Farms...........................................................................62 Jeff Miller Show Cattle...................................................60, 65 Johnson Chiangus.................................................................59 McHale Farms.......................................................................64 Melroe Farms.................................................................47, 62 Ohlrichs, Wayne & Barb......................................................62 Ramsey Chiangus.................................................................62 Riverbend Farm....................................................................63 Riverview Farm....................................................................62 Ron Kreis, Auctioneer...........................................................63 RSE Farms, Inc.....................................................................59 Schaefer Chiangus..........................................................62, 66 Schrick Land & Cattle..........................................................64 Sears Marketing Services.......................................................59 Sexton Chiangus...................................................................60 Styles Chiangus.....................................................................27 Talmo Ranch...........................................................................3 Tesch Bros............................................................................27 Trennepohl Farms.................................................................60 VBS Farms............................................................................61 VKR Cattle Company...........................................................61 Ventura Farms.......................................................................61 Walter G. Mizes Ranches......................................................64 White Cattle Company.........................................................63 Whitten Chiangus.................................................................64 Willow Oak Cattle Ranch............................................IFC, 63 Wilstem Guest Ranch...........................................................60 Winegardner Show Cattle.....................................................24 Woodhaven Farms.................................................................63
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