The
Illinois Hereford Bulletin
August 2020
CONTENTS August 2020
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President’s Note A Minute With the Meents 2020 Illinois Hereford Association Tour Show Results
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVERTISERS INDEX
PRESIDENT Dave Roome 309-945-8400
Baker Farms 2 Ellis Farms 2 Illinois Hereford Assn. Tour 4 Lorenzen Farms BC, 2 Lowderman Cattle Company 2 Milligan Herefords 2 Ostermeier-Meteer Herefords 3 Torrance Herefords 2
VICE-PRESIDENT Gene Stumpf 618-407-8374 TREASURER Buddy Edenburn (217) 649-0108 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Dr. Tamar Crum 217-820-0964 illinoishereford@gmail.com TREASURER Buddy Edenburn (217) 649-0108 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Randy Kline, 309-824-9937 Matt Johnson, 309-883-9466 Phil Tjardes, 815-383-0003 Brent Lowderman, 309-221-9621 Luke Goldstein, 217-663-3390 Cody Crum, 217-248-7282 Jodi McMillan, 815-751-2293 Chad Benedict, 217-246-5099 Kent Burns, 618-521-3199
ON THE COVER Photo on cover and photo below taken by Cindy Cagwin-Johnston
CONTACT To place advertisements or your latest Hereford news contact: Betty Haynes Driector of Communications Illinois Beef Association 2060 West Iles Ave., Suite B Springfield, IL 62704 217-787-4280 betty@illinoisbeef.com www.illinoisbeef.com
PRESIDENT’S NOTE
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ello Hereford breeders!
As summer marches along, we all find our calves growing quickly and we begin to get excited about the future additions to our herds! I know we have all been challenged with the events of the world and nation, but for those of us that breed Hereford cattle, we know the excitement and calm that our cattle bring us each day. One of the most positive things I have witnessed this summer, is the strength of our families and youth. I am continually amazed at the resilience and work efforts of our youth that are involved in raising cattle. If the world wants positive images, just pay a visit to a farm where our youth are getting up early, working through the heat, and staying up late to care for the cows and show animals. The lessons learned here could do so many a lot of good!!! I sat back and watched so many great posts and videos of the preview show and junior national… all I can say is WOW!!! Congratulations to all the families that participated and did so well. Illinois should be beyond proud! I wish I could mention all the accomplishments, but I am only allowed a short message. One I would like to pay special congratulations to is the election of Lauren McMillan to the National Junior Board. She joins Noah Benedict on the board and represents this state and nation in a fantastic way! There is nothing more telling of Lauren’s dedication to this breed and the success of the board, than the pictures of her and so many of her friends from Illinois together celebrating. Congratulations to all the families and ALL the juniors for representing this state and breed with the class and character that you did again this year!!! I cannot wait for the Illinois Hereford tour on August 29 and 30! Watch for the details on the IHA website and eblasts. Let us kick up our heals and enjoy friendship and great Hereford cattle.
- David
David Roome, IHA President
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A MINUTE WITH THE MEENTS John Meents, AHA Field Staff The American Hereford Association is collaboration with Dr. David Steffen and Dr. Jessica Peterson, at the University of Nebraska has discovered a defect in Hereford cattle called Mandibulofacial Dysostosis (MD). This genetic defect is considered autosomal recessive, meaning an affected calf must have two carrier parents. The following are findings from the Dr. Steffen and Dr. Peterson: Four Hereford calves were presented in March and April of 2020 with unusual defects of the face and jaw. Autopsy, evaluation of breeding records and genotyping were a cooperative effort. The calves originated from three herds, each in a different state, making an environmental cause unlikely. Autopsy of the calves revealed shared, unique abnormal facial features. Breeding records demonstrated a common sire in the pedigree of both the sire and dam of each affected calf. The similarity in the defect among the calves and the pedigree analysis together suggested a new deleterious recessive mutation may exist. The anatomic features overlap with a variety of other facial defects and can include cleft palate, short jaw, and crooked jaw or face. The unique and consistent hallmarks of the condition include unusual bilateral skin tags are attached to an unusual bone formation. There may be additional skin tags near or below the ears. A ridge of Mackel’s cartilage, a structure usually present only during embryonic development, is retained in these calves’ and attaches to the skin tag. This cartilage is encased in bone as it is followed from the skin tag toward the base of the ear. This bone attaches specifically to the zygomatic process of the temporal bone. The calves’ ears are sometimes slightly small and floppy. Muscles of the jaw are underdeveloped, and the calves may have an elongate oral opening appearing as an exaggerated smile. The nursing reflex is present, but nursing is not vigorous. Calves with the additional cleft palate, and/or severely shorted or crooked jaw are debilitated in their ability to nurse. Calves with the defect are live born but not able to thrive. A list of Identified carriers on MD is published in the July 2020 Hereford World, page 11, or can be found on the AHA website, www.hereford.org Currently, AHA and the lab are testing AI Hereford Sires. At this time there is NOT a TEST for whole herds as that test is being developed. If you have an AI sire that you would like to test, contact the AHA office in Kansas City. If you would like to learn more about this genetic defect, read the article on pages 10 -11 in the July 2020 Hereford World written by Shane Bedwell, COO and Director of Breed Improvement of the AHA. This genetic abnormality can be easily managed. Remember both sire and dam must be MD carriers for the offspring to be a carrier. When a test is available, I recommend offspring of the carriers listed as carriers be tested. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 419-306-7480. MAKE YOUR CATTLE BETTER TODAY BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO MARKET THEM TOMORROW!
Lorenzen Farms Chrisman, IL Adam Harms, Herdsman 217-369-3609 adamdharms@hotmail.com Steve Lorenzen: 217-822-2803
Kings, IL 61068 James home 815-562-4946 James cell 815-761-7523 Malcolm 815-761-8462
Jack and Sherry Lowderman Monte, Carrie and Rhett Brent, Kris, Blake and Morgan Cody, Abby, Nash and Tuck P.O. Box 488 Macomb, IL 61455 Office: 309-833-5543
www.lowderman.com
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2020 ILLINOIS HEREFORD ASSOCIATION TOUR Saturday, Aug. 29th & Sunday Aug. 30th
Saturday, Aug. 29th
9:30 – 10:30am..............................Burns Polled Herefords, Coulterville .............................................Light Breakfast hosted by the Burns family 11:00 – 12:00pm............................Fauth Polled Herefords, New Athens 12:30 – 2pm ...............Lunch to be held at the Bull Pen in New Athens ..................................................Hosted by the Burns and Fauth families 3 – 4:30pm...........................................................Stumpf Land and Cattle 5-?................................................................Banquet/Social/Internet Sale ...............................................................Hosted by Stumpf Land & Cattle Sunday, Aug. 30th
9:30 – 10:30 am.................... Manlee Knoblach/Garrett Rohlfing, Fults 11:00 - 1:00 pm......................Shingle Oak Polled Herefords, Waterloo 1:30 – 2:30pm......................................................Braun Farms, Columbia Due to the Covid 19 regulations and stipulations, times and locations are subject to change. Hotel Accommodations
Hampton Inn 165 Admiral Troast Drive Columbia, IL 62236 618-281-9000
Super 8 112 Warren Dr. Waterloo, IL 62298 618-882-4196 For more information, contact Buddy Edenburn at 217-649-0108 or edenburnfamilyfarm@gmail.com
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Show Results 2020 Illinois Hereford Preview Show
Quincy | June 28 | Judge: Josh Taylor, Okla. Photos by Cindy Cagwin- Johnston
Champion Bred-and-Owned Female Reserve Champion Horned Female
Reserve Champion Bred-and-Owned Female Champion Polled Female
Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull
Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull
Grand Champion Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Shown by Kendall Boatman
Shown by Kendall Boatman
Shown by Mandy Hacker 6
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Shown by Rhett Lowderman
Shown by Faith Benedict
Shown by Taylor Cole
Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
Reserve Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
Champion Horned Hereford Female
Reserve Champion Polled Female
Shown by Krista Allscheild
Shown by Melinda Braun
Shown by Cassie Allschild
Shown by Alexis Black
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ILLINOIS LOCAL BEEF DIRECTORY
The Illinois Beef Association is working diligently to help Illinois beef producers in the midst of COVID-19. IBA has developed the Illinois Local Beef Directory as a resources to help members promote their businesses. To be included on the Illinois Local Beef Directory: 1. Must be an IBA member 2. Must be an Illinois resident 3. Must fill out the form on the front page of www.illinoisbeef.com. For specific questions about the Illinois Local Beef Directory, please contact betty@illinoisbeef.com. For questions regarding IBA membership, please contact mareah@illinoisbeef.com.