november 2025
The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.
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Contents
november 2025 issue 10 • volume 52
The November cover photo was taken by Rosemary Thompson in Waynesville, Ohio at Greenhorn Cattle Co.
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Shorthorn Country
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Features 2025 Herdsman of the Year Nominees................................................... 15 American Shorthorn Association Internships.......................................... 19 Bowman Superior Genetics “Profit by De$sign” Sale Catalog........... A1-36
Show Results
Kansas State Fair - Super Regional Show................................................ 20 Kentucky State Fair - Regional Show...................................................... 22 Tulsa State Fair - Regional Show............................................................. 23 Tri State Fair - Regional Show................................................................ 24 Washington State Fair - Regional Show.................................................. 25
Sale Reports
The Great Shorthorn Revival 2025......................................................... 26 GCC “Where Great Females Make a Difference” .................................. 27 Studer Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Sale............................................... 28 Schrag|Nikkel “The Family Event” Sale.................................................. 28
Departments Update................................................................................... 6 Association Outlook............................................................. 12 In the Know......................................................................... 14 Beef Blurb............................................................................ 16 Junior Corner....................................................................... 18 News & Notes...................................................................... 30 2025-2026 ASA Point Show System..................................... 36 Sales Calendar...................................................................... 37 Ad Index.............................................................................. 38
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Shorthorn Update
WHR Deadline Update! 2026 WHR assessments will come available to complete online starting November 1, 2025. They will also be printed/sent to those whose preferences are set as so in their DigitalBeef accounts. The Board of Directors approved pushing the deadline windows back, and they are listed below. 2026 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE: November 1, 2025 – January 25, 2026 January 26, 2026 – March 31, 2026 April 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
American Shorthorn Association 7607 NW Prairie View Rd. Kansas City, MO 64151-1544 816-599-7777 • www.shorthorn.org Montie D. Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO montie@shorthorn.org Heather Lange, director of office operations; customer service, registrations & DNA • heather@shorthorn.org Shelby Diehm, director of youth activities; marketing & communications • shelby@shorthorn.org Cassie Reid, director of shows & events; customer service specialist cassie@shorthorn.org Wade Minihan, director of shows & member communications; customer service specialist • wade@shorthorn.org Bryce Schumann, director of performance programs and commercial acceptance consultant • bryce@shorthorn.org Carrie Land, customer service specialist • carrie@shorthorn.org Accounting • accountmgr@shorthorn.org
ASA Board of Directors Lee Miller, president 330-231-6834 Mark Gordon, vice president 217-737-7905 John Russell, executive director 832-588-8604 Rick Osterday, 605-281-1175 Cory Bollum, 507-279-0480 Tyler Cates, 765-576-0035 Jeff Bedwell, 580-822-5590 Jeff Aegerter, 402-641-4696 Cary Gilman, 515-360-6006 Shorthorn Foundation Bill Rasor, president American Junior Shorthorn Association Samantha VanVorhis, president National Shorthorn Lassies Jacalyn Meisner, president
ASA Dates of Note November Nov. 1 DNA Samples due to Lab for E.D.G.E Show Cattle at Cattlemen’s Congress and NWSS Nov. 1 Inventories sent for 2026 WHR Assessments Nov. 15 FWSS Entry Deadline (New for 2026 All entries must be made online!) Nov. 15 NAILE - Jr. ShorthornPlus Heifer Show Nov. 16 NAILE - Jr. Shorthorn Heifer Show Nov. 18 NAILE - Super National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Bull and Female Show Nov. 20 NWSS Entry Deadline Nov. 25 Cattlemen’s Congress Entry Deadline Nov. 28-29 ASA Office Closed Thanksgiving and day after December Dec. 1 Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Breeding Heifer Ownership Deadline Dec. 1 NWSS Junior Breeding Heifer Ownership Deadline
1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2026 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2026.) 2. Included with each assessment is the registration of a calf born to the dam in the year she was assessed (if calf is registered prior to one year of age) and a free transfer of said calf (if recorded within 60 days from the date of the sale.) (i.e. cost to register a calf born in 2026 to an assessed 2026 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months) *Calves born in previous year(s) to unassessed dams will incur additional fees.
Membership Deadline The Annual ASA Adult WHR Membership deadline is April 1. Any TOC breeder that does not renew their membership before April 1, 2026 must become a WHR breeder – if they choose to renew after the new April 1 deadline.
Send DNA Directly to Neogen Dec. 5
Cattlemen’s Congress Late Entry/ Subsitution Deadline Dec. 10 NWSS Late Entry Deadline Dec. 24-Jan 1 ASA Office Closed January Jan. 11 Cattlemen’s Congress (Super National Show) Jan. 16 National Western Stock Show (National Show) Jan. 25 Early 2026 WHR Assessment Deadline - $18/head Jan. 26 American Rancher Episode Jan. 31 Fort Worth Stock Show (National) February Feb. 21 Dixie National (National) March March 31 Regular 2026 WHR Assessment Deadline - $24/head April April 1 ASA Membership Deadline April 1 2026 WHR Assessment Fee - $30/ head
Cattlemen’s Congress & NWSS Shorthorn E.D.G.E Show DNA samples due November 1st If you plan to exhibit cattle in the E.D.G.E show at the 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress or NWSS, DNA samples must be submitted and received at the lab prior to November 1st. No entries will be accepted or allowed to show if the DNA sample is submitted and received by lab after November 1st.
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Breeders can now send and are encouraged to send DNA samples directly to Neogen for testing rather than sending to the ASA office. Starting July 1, 2023, a manual processing fee will be incurred for those samples sent to the ASA office for preprocessing. 3 things will be required to send samples in for testing: 1. A registration (or recorded “U”) number for each tested animal 2. A paper copy of the finalized testing form, (emailed from staff, description below) which includes the Neogen order number 3. A barcode number for each animal tested Breeders can queue up animals for testing in DigitalBeef and select which sample types they have, as well as which tests they want. Once the form is submitted, staff will process the testing request and get an order ID # from Neogen. A finalized printable PDF of the submission form will be emailed to you to print, sign and send to the lab with samples. Checks/ payments are still made to the ASA. Once staff approves the testing request, the breeder’s DigitalBeef account is billed accordingly.
Regular Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Central Time Zone (ASA Staff Meeting Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM)
2025 International Year Code: N
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Association Outlook
Montie D. asa executive Soules secretary/CEO
Embracing New Technology and Giving Thanks
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s we move toward the close of another year, I want to take a moment to highlight some exciting new technology now available to our membership through our registry system, DigitalBeef. Many of you are familiar with DigitalBeef as the core of our registration and data management system, but there’s been some exciting progress over the past year. About a year ago, DigitalBeef was purchased by a company called 701X. Initially known for their innovative digital and GPS tag technology, 701X has expanded into several areas of the cattle industry. Since acquiring DigitalBeef, they’ve been developing new tools to make recordkeeping and herd management easier, more accurate, and more connected for breeders. The latest development is a software system called Autonomous Rancher, designed to be a complete cattle management system that integrates directly with DigitalBeef. This new technology allows ranchers and farmers to manage nearly every aspect of their operations—pastures, natural breeding, bull turn-out, AI breeding, birth records, weaning and yearling weights, and more—all in one place. The Autonomous Rancher app can be used right on your smartphone. You can record information in the field,
even without internet service, and once you reconnect, it automatically uploads into DigitalBeef. That means no more double entry—just record once, and the data syncs with your Shorthorn registry account. The best part is that this app and system are free to ASA members. Members will recieve a link to sign up for free, so please DO NOT sign up without that link! When you do get that link to sign up, members will enter their current DigitalBeef account number and password, and begin using it. Our ASA staff has been trained on the system and is ready to help anyone who would like to get started. Of course, using Autonomous Rancher is optional—you can continue using DigitalBeef just as you have in the past. For those who do try it, you’ll find it makes your work faster, easier, and more accurate. From registering calves to turning in weights or breeding information, the system automatically connects the details—like linking sires when birth dates are entered. 701X is also continuing to upgrade DigitalBeef itself, moving it from older programming into more modern, efficient software that will enhance performance for all users. They’re also developing digital GPS tags that can track animal health and activity—
alerting you when a cow is in heat or showing unusual movement patterns that might indicate sickness. I understand that change can be challenging. Many of us get comfortable doing things a certain way. But like upgrading to a new smartphone, once you get used to the new features, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without them. In addition to these registry advancements, our ASA team has developed another new tool for show participants—ShorthornShows.org. This site can be accessed using a QR code (available as magnets and stickers for your show box) and includes show schedules, posted programs, and updates from the ASA team at the venue. It’s a quick and easy way to stay informed at shows and events. As we approach Thanksgiving, let’s take time to be thankful—for family, friends, and the technology that helps make our lives and work easier. Progress has always required people willing to embrace change, and we owe much to those who came before us and paved the way. Let’s carry that same spirit forward as we adopt the innovations from 701X and the ASA team. May you and your families have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving season!
Members, please do not create an account on Autonomous Rancher until you recieve the link from the Association.
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The great improver. Enlist a Shorthorn bull to get the most out of your crossbreeding program. The breed is ideal for commercial producers because as a British outcross, it complements predominately Angus and Hereford cow herds. Shorthorns are also proven to enhance carcass quality — and their gentle nature means they won’t cause problems in the process.
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In the Know
Wade director of shows & member Minihan communications; customer service specialist
November Already? The Shorthorn Show Season Is Heating Up! Where has the year gone? Shorthorn has left its mark at both the Keystone International Livestock Expo and the American Royal, and the excitement continues as we head into the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). NAILE is always a highlight for Shorthorn exhibitors and spectators alike, and we can’t wait to see what this year’s event brings. Here are a few reminders to help you make the most of your NAILE experience: • Stalling Requests: November 1st was the deadline to send stalling requests to Wade at wade@shorthorn.org. Shorthorns take over the barn during NAILE, so space can be tight. If you can’t attend, please let us know so space can be allocated appropriately. • Junior Cattle Check-In: All junior cattle will be tattoo verified at check-in, so double-check those tattoos before
heading out. Remember, junior cattle must be in one junior’s name and owned as of October 14th or earlier. For more details on NAILE, check out the schedule below. Looking Ahead: Cattlemen’s Congress Entries for Cattlemen’s Congress are now open and close November 25th, with late entries accepted through December 5th. If you entered the E.D.G.E. Show, DNA samples needed to be received by the lab before November 1st. For stalling details, visit the Cattlemen’s Congress site. Any questions can be directed to Cassie at cassie@shorthorn.org. Next Up: National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Following Cattlemen’s Congress, NWSS kicks off a busy start to the new year! Entries close November 20th, with late entries accepted through December 10th. Junior ownership deadline is
December 1st. We’ve seen steady growth in NWSS entries over the years and expect the trend to continue. New this year is the Shorthorn E.D.G.E. Show, which also requires DNA samples to be received at the lab by November 1st. Rounding Out Winter: Fort Worth Stock Show (FWSS) Entries for FWSS are due November 15th at 2:00 p.m.—right in the middle of NAILE! FWSS is new to online entries this year, making it easier than ever to participate. Please note, the owner listed on the registration papers must match the entry name exactly. We look forward to seeing you at these exciting events! If you’re entered but unable to attend, please notify us. And as always, if you need assistance preparing for any of the upcoming shows, we’re here to help.
North American Schedule (NAILE) 2025 - Super National Shorthorn Show Thursday, Nov. 13 12 noon Barn Opens - NO EARLIER! Friday, Nov. 14 9 a.m. - 12 noon Check-In: ALL Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Females & Open Cattle *All Junior Cattle will have to be Tattoo Verified before checking in by the NAILE Staff. They will be walking around the Shorthorn stalling in the morning with an AJSA Junior Board Member to verify tattoos before checking in. Physical papers are necessary to be able to stamp verified on. 11:00 a.m. Junior Cattle Arrivel Ends 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Check-In: Open Cattle 6:00 p.m. Open Cattle Arrivel Ends Saturday, Nov. 15 TBD Junior ShorthornPlus Heifer Show - Broadbent Arena We show after the Simmental Show that starts at 8:00 am
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5:00 p.m. AJSA Deck the Stalls Fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 16 8:00 a.m. Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show - Freedom Hall 5:30 p.m. All Breeds Junior Heifer Supreme Drive Junior cattle released at conclusion of each Junior Show Tuesday, Nov. 18 8:00 a.m. Jack C. Ragsdale Super National ShorthornPlus Show - Freedom Hall followed by Jack C. Ragsdale Super National Shorthorn Show - Freedom Hall Presentation of Show Honoree - Dave Greenhorn Family Wednesday, Nov. 19 6:00 p.m. Open Cattle Released Thursday, Nov. 20 2:00 p.m. Open Supreme Beef Drive
2025 HERDSMAN OF THE YEAR
Nominees
by Wade Minihan, ASA director of shows & member communications The Herdsman of the Year is a prestigious award sponsored by the Shorthorn Foundation and honored with a trophy buckle in memory of Lawrence Grathwohl. Lawrence Grathwohl was a loyal member of the ASA who passed at the young age of 41. He was best known for raising Shorthorn cattle, which he showed across the country. This award is voted on by fellow Shorthorn breeders and is announced each year during the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE).
This year, the Show Committee has decided to update the election process. Similar to the Junior Herdsman Award at the National Junior Shorthorn Show, nominations are submitted ahead of time by the committee. Each committee member ranks the nominees from top to bottom. The three individuals with the lowest total scores will appear on the ballot. These three finalists will then be voted on by the open exhibitors at the 2025 NAILE. A Herdsman of the Year ballot will be distributed to each open show exhibitor
at check-in at NAILE. Ballots must be returned by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025. Each ballot will include the farm/ranch information, a bio, and a photo of each nominee. Votes will be tallied, and the Herdsman of the Year will be awarded prior to the Champion Purebred Female selection on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. Plan to join us in the Ville this year and watch us award this year’s Herdsman of the Year. The 2025 Herdsman of the Year nominees are listed below.
Christy Campbell - RC Show Cattle For Christy Campbell of Eaton, Ohio, raising and exhibiting cattle isn’t just a business—it’s a way of life. On her family’s 160-acre farm in Preble County, Christy has helped built a program centered on quality, hard work, and a deep love for the livestock industry. Her agricultural roots run deep. Christy grew up on a farrow-to-finish hog and crop farm, where she developed a strong work ethic and a competitive spirit through sports, 4-H, and FFA. It was through those youth programs that she first found her passion for the cattle business—a passion that has carried her for more than 46 years. After graduating from Bowling Green State University, Christy began working for Rutan Fence and Construction, a job that led to the creation of RC Show Cattle with Ron Rutan. Since 1991, the partnership has grown to a herd of 45 Angus, Shorthorn, and club calf–producing cows. The program has become a familiar name at major shows, including the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). For the past 7 years, Christy has also enjoyed traveling to Shorthorn Junior Nationals with her nieces, Addison and Piper Campbell—a highlight of her summer. RC Show Cattle is a regular at many Ohio events, including the Ohio Shorthorn Preview and BESTsanctioned shows. The operation hosts its cornerstone Early Bird Sale every Labor Day weekend, along with an April 1 sale and the popular Spooktacular Sale before Halloween. For Christy, these events are more than business—they’re opportunities to meet new people, build relationships, and support families who share her love for the industry. Beyond the show barn, Christy is a strong advocate for youth involvement in agriculture. She is currently serving her second term as a director on the Ohio Shorthorn Board and has been a dedicated 4-H advisor in Preble County for 29 years. Her days are spent immersed in the daily rhythm of the farm—breeding cattle, custom breeding for other producers, feeding, bookkeeping, breaking and preparing calves, clipping, washing, and custom build fence in the middle of the day. It’s a lifestyle that demands long hours and hard work, but for Christy Campbell, there’s nothing more rewarding. “It’s never the same day twice,” she says with a smile. “And that’s exactly why I love it.”
Rick and Trish Leone - Peak View Ranch Inc Rick and Trish Leone have been actively showing cattle together since 1996, shortly after they were married. Together, they own, manage, and operate Peak View Ranch, a family-owned seedstock operation established in 1977. The ranch runs approximately 200 head, focusing on Shorthorn, Red Angus, and composite breeding cattle. The Leones exhibit their cattle at county, state, regional, and national levels, earning numerous accolades over the years. Their success includes championships at national junior and open shows, as well as recognition in pen and EDGE competitions. Some of their standout achievements include Reserve Grand Champion Bull at the Fort Worth Stock Show, Grand Champion Bull and Female at the NILE, Champion Pen of Three Heifers, and EDGE Show Reserve Grand Champion Female at Cattlemen’s Congress. They have also proudly earned the title of Show Bull of the Year for the Western Region. Rick and Trish serve as their own herdsmen, managing every aspect of daily operations, fitting, and showing. Their hands-on approach has been central to their long-term success. In addition to exhibiting, they have participated as guest consignors at state and national sales, as well as other elite seedstock production events. Each spring, Peak View Ranch hosts an educational symposium and annual production sale, marketing bulls to both commercial and registered operations. The sale also features select breeding females, including past champions from OYE and the Kansas State Fair. With the heart of true stockmen, Rick and Trish have proudly served as herdsmen for Peak View Ranch for nearly 30 years—building a program rooted in quality, dedication, and a passion for the cattle industry.
Kendall Nelson - Nelson Farms Raising and exhibiting Shorthorn cattle isn’t just a passion—it’s a family tradition, for Kendall Nelson of Seneca, Illinois. As the fifth generation to return to his family’s grain and livestock operation, Kendall has spent a lifetime immersed in agriculture and the cattle industry. Kendall’s involvement with Shorthorn cattle began at a young age, growing up in the show ring and developing an appreciation for high-quality genetics. After high school, he attended Joliet Junior College, where he earned an associate degree and competed on the livestock judging team. Those years sharpened his skills and deepened his understanding of the livestock industry. During his junior career, Kendall was elected to the National Junior Shorthorn Board, serving from 2018 to 2021. His time on the board was a highlight of his youth involvement—providing leadership experience, valuable industry connections, and friendships with fellow breeders and cattlemen from across the country. While exhibiting, Kendall and his family carefully selected elite bloodlines that became the foundation for his own operation, Nelson Farms. After aging out of junior shows, he launched his program and began hosting an annual online sale featuring both females and bulls that reflect the traits he values most. Using advanced reproductive tools like embryo transfer and artificial insemination, Kendall has strategically built a herd that performs in both the show ring and the pasture. That dedication has led to multiple national champion banners and growing recognition within the Shorthorn breed. Humbled by his nomination for Herdsman of the Year, Kendall is quick to credit the support of his family, mentors, and fellow breeders for helping him reach this point. “None of this would be possible without the people who have believed in me along the way,” he says. “I’m grateful to be part of a breed and community that feels like family.”
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Beef Blurb
Shelby director of youth activities, Diehm director of marketing & communications
Open Doors to Opportunity At the end of September, I had the opportunity to attend the Livestock Publications Council (LPC) regional workshop at the University of Illinois. As a member of the LPC board, it was rewarding to help with on-site preparation while also catching up with fellow board members and attendees. With about 50 participants, the workshop provided the perfect environment for valuable sessions, engaging questions, and meaningful networking. The day began with a freelancer panel featuring three professionals who each focus on unique areas of the industry, from podcast production to feature writing and photography. Their perspectives highlighted the variety of opportunities available in ag
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communications. Next, university faculty shared how they incorporate Artificial Intelligence into their work to improve efficiency. They demonstrated practical applications— from drafting tough emails and gathering information quickly to brainstorming new ideas. A key takeaway was the importance of maintaining human oversight: while AI can help speed up the process, it’s essential to keep your voice and verify details. They even noted how AI can be helpful for “life hacks” like meal planning, vacation itineraries, and cleaning tips. After lunch, the highlight of the day was the keynote speaker, Dr. Temple Grandin, who shared reflections on her 50 years in animal welfare. “Doors to opportunity are really
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Temple Grandin
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important,” she emphasized. Grandin recounted her early days writing articles on cattle handling and how her visual thinking led to facility designs that transformed livestock processing across the country. She even referenced the HBO movie about her life, noting that the production recreated several of her original facility designs. Grandin also mentioned a new documentary about her work, An Open Door, available now on Apple TV and Prime Video. Workshops like this open doors for all of us—providing opportunities to grow our networks, expand our knowledge, and strengthen our ability to do our jobs better.
LPC Board Members at LPC Regional Workship
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Junior Corner
Samantha ajsa VanVorhis president
juniorshorthorn.com
Shorthorn Season moments, laughing over stories, helping one another in a pinch, or celebrating someone else’s success, that the true heart of Shorthorns shines. Juniors, breeders, and families alike are connected by a shared passion, and it’s these bonds that make returning to events like Louisville feel like coming home. As we enter this season, I encourage you to make the most of it. Don’t take these opportunities for granted. Walk the aisles slowly. Visit with someone you haven’t spoken to in a while. Celebrate not just the banners and ribbons, but the friendships and connections that make them meaningful. These gatherings are about more than showing cattle - they’re about shaping memories, building relationships, and appreciating what it means to be part of something bigger than ourselves. As we look ahead, let’s carry gratitude with us. We are fortunate to be Shorthorn people - to raise, show, and celebrate this incredible breed while being surrounded by a community that feels like family. I wish each of you a season filled with good cattle, strong shows, and, most importantly, friendships that last far beyond the backdrop of the ring.
Deck the Stalls Extravaganza Saturday, November 15 :: NAILE Shorthorn Stalls :: 5 p.m.
Join us at the Shorthorn stalls (or watch on CCi) for the annual SYDF ‘Deck the Stalls’ Fundraiser. Auction Items will include embryos, semen, gift baskets, photo packages, cowhide items and more! Be sure to watch for the catalog on the ASA and AJSA Facebook.
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Junior Board President :: Samantha VanVorhis Vice President :: Mackenlee Evans Secretary :: Hannah Wetzel Public Relations :: Audrey Robertson Fundraising :: Jay Allen Director :: Victoria Thompson Director :: Cole Brus Director :: Jack Jordan Director :: Nate Hill
Upcoming Junior Nationals 2026 • Abilene, TX 2027 • Madison, WI 2028 • Louisville, KY 2029 • TBD * Tentative Locations. Subject to Change *
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Words of Advice
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November in Louisville has always held a special place in the hearts of Shorthorn enthusiasts. It marks what many of us consider the peak of Shorthorn season a time when our breed’s people, cattle, and traditions converge under one roof. For a few short days, the barns and show ring become more than just spaces for competition; they become gathering places for the Shorthorn family. It is a privilege to be here, to share these moments, and to be reminded of what makes this breed community so unique. Our association stretches from coast to coast, with members and breeders scattered across the country. Most of the year, we stay connected through social media, phone calls, or the occasional visit, but it is rare that so many of us find ourselves together in one place. Louisville represents that crossroad. It’s where friendships are rekindled, new faces are welcomed, and the strength of our breed is celebrated not only in the show ring, but in every handshake, every conversation in the aisles, and every meal shared with friends and family. This camaraderie is what sets the Shorthorn breed apart. For many of us, the friendships we’ve built through cattle go far beyond the barn. It is in these
2026 American Shorthorn Association & American Junior Shorthorn Association Internships The American Shorthorn Association (ASA) and the American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) are seeking THREE enthusiastic, motivated students to join our team as 2026 summer interns. This is more than just a summer job—it’s an opportunity to gain hands-on training and professional experience within a breed association while helping execute one of the premier youth livestock events in the country: the National Junior Shorthorn Show (NJSS). Interns will be fully immersed in all aspects of event planning and execution. From organizing contests and youth activities, to producing creative communications and managing social media, to preparing exhibitor materials and coordinating show logistics—you’ll gain practical experience in event management, agricultural communications, marketing, and youth development. Working alongside ASA and AJSA staff, interns will: • Assist with planning and executing the NJSS, including registration, contests, shows, and ceremonies. • Gain experience in writing press releases, media outreach, photography, videography, and design. • Take the lead on projects such as social media management, exhibitor publications, signage, awards, and youth programming. • Collaborate with the junior board, committees, and staff to ensure the event runs smoothly. • Witness firsthand how a national livestock event is organized—while playing a vital role in its success. Qualifications (applicable to all interns unless otherwise specified): • Junior/ senior in college or grad students. All students are encouraged to apply. (Agricultural degree) • Livestock or agricultural background strongly encouraged. • Interest in pursuing a career in agriculture, communications, event planning, or youth programs. • Self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and energetic. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word & Excel) • Marketing & Communications intern will need Adobe, design, public relations and writing skills • Travel to NJSS is required (2026 location: Abilene, Texas). • Internship will be based in Kansas City, MO (at the ASA office). • Dates are flexible based on school schedules (typically May through late July). Additional Details • Compensation: $3,000 per month (pre-tax, paid biweekly). • Housing is the intern’s responsibility, although ASA will assist in finding options. Show & Event Intern :: What You'll Do – Just a start! • Help NJSS exhibitors with entry confirmations and assembling of show packets. • Prepare for Youth Conference – delegate voting, agendas and more • Order print items, create check-in sheets and general preparation duties. Create signs and organize supplies for NJSS. • Official show results during the show and show reports post NJSS. • Sort awards and help with ceremony prep for NJSS. Marketing & Communication Intern :: What You'll Do – Just a start! • Run ASA & AJSA social media with reels, posts, and updates. • Design Exhibitor Folder/Magazine & other event graphics. • Write press releases, spotlights, and Shorthorn Country articles. • Capture photos/videos at Junior National and share daily highlights. Contest & Education Intern :: What You'll Do – Just a start! • Organize ALL NJSS contests like speech, photography, quiz bowl, and beef cook-off. • Prepare contest materials, schedules, and score sheets. • Support Mentor/Apprentice program • Help plan the details of the contest and cattle check-in. • Coordinate community service project. • Assist with the awards ceremony and other logistics. Why Join Us? This isn’t your ordinary internship—you’ll walk away with real projects in your portfolio, a network of industry contacts, and the confidence that comes from being trusted with meaningful responsibility. Plus, you’ll forge friendships and create memories as part of the team that makes Junior National a one-of-a-kind event for hundreds of youth and families nationwide. Please submit a resume, cover letter and three references by Nov. 17, 2025 to shelby@shorthorn.org. View more details at shorthorn.org.
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Show Results
Kansas State Fair - Super Regional Show South Central Region – 54 head – Judge: Justin Adcock, Moweaqua, Ill. by Cassie Reid
Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, /F Cyclone 4322, exhibited by Talia Ferguson-Sanders, Chickasha, Okla.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, SULL LGF Ruby Knights 4409M ET, exhibited by Josie Heter, Raymond, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, CGS Texas Ranger 0127 ET, exhibited by Cross G Shorthorns, Dalhart, Texas. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, TMF Max Rosa Dream ET, exhibited by John & Barbara Russell, Caldwell, Texas.
Shorthorn exhibitors from the great plain states exhibited 54 head during the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kan. on Friday, September 12, 2025. Justin Adcock of Moweaqua, Ill. evaluated 20 Purebred Females, 7 Purebred Bulls, 20 ShorthornPlus Females and 7 ShorthornPlus Bulls. Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was awarded to SULL LGF Ruby Knights 4409M ET owned by Josie Heter of Raymond, Kan. Selected as Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was TMF Max Rosa Dream ET owned by John & Barbara Russell of Caldwell, Texas. Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull honors went to /F Cyclone 4322 owned by Talia Ferguson-Sanders of Chickasha, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull was awarded to CGS Texas Ranger 0127 ET owned by Cross G Shorthorns of Dalhart, Texas. 20
Other Champions Include: Shorthorn Females: Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – RRRC Victoria 863N ET, Ryder Heter, Raymond, Kan. Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – 720 KGL Ace of Hearts, Kase Glazier, Loyal, Okla. Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – 3BC Lucky Jewel 514, Jaycee Schomberg, Pierce, Neb. Champion Junior Heifer Calf – TMF Max Rosa Dream ET, John & Barbara Russell, Caldwell, Texas. Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – GBEH Miss Rosewood Queen 21N, Griffin Behrens, Colbert, Okla. Champion Senior Heifer Calf – 2G Beau’s Flash 451 FL ET, Ryder Heter, Raymond, Kan. Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – CGS Bo’s Rewarding Knight 521 ET, Haliey Nicholson, Dalhart, Texas. Champion Intermediate Female –
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AF VF Cumberland 415, Liberty Creek Ranch, Randolph, Kan. Champion Early Spring Female – SULL LGF Ruby Knights 4409M ET, Josie Heter, Raymond, Kan. Champion Junior Female – LDB Mercis BH 406 ET, Emily Schellenberg, Kingfisher, Okla. Reserve Champion Junior Female – R Ka 509 Luna, Roux Shorthorns, Moundridge, Kan. Champion Senior Female – LDB Mercis Gia 333 ET, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla. Reserve Champion Senior Female – LDB Mercis BH 331, Kase Glazier, Loyal, Okla. Shorthorn Bulls: Champion Senior Bull Calf – CGS Texas Ranger 0127 ET, Cross G Shorthorns, Cross G Shorthorns, Dalhart, Texas. Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf – CGS TX High Desert 5419 ET, Hailey
Sale
INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, November 21 Evening Cattle on display at the NEW Open House location, the “Main Farm” at: 9573 Garrett Rd., Greens Fork, IN 47345 Saturday, November 22 8:00 AM Cattle on display ready for your inspection at the NEW Open House location, the “Main Farm” 3:00 PM Open House at BSG closes; join the Bowman’s and head to the auction site for a light meal and cowboy social. 5:00 PM The Auction will start promptly at 5:00pm at the Holiday Inn Express in Richmond, IN, just 15 minutes east of the farm, right off of I-70. Hotel Address: 6000 National Rd. East, Richmond, IN 47374
OPEN HOUSE & SALE LOCATIONS
Open House Address: 9573 Garrett Rd, Greens Fork, IN 47345 Auction Address: 6000 National Rd. East, Richmond, IN 47374
SALE DAY PHONES
Phillip Bowman, BSG.................................765-886-5777 Luke Bowman, BSG....................................765-993-6681 Cody Sankey, Sankey Angus........................517-749-5556 Darla Aegerter, CCI.live..............................402-643-8122 Please call prior to sale day to arrange for absentee bidding. Live phone bidding is available, but must be arranged prior to the sale and cannot be guaranteed.
SALE DAY STAFF
Auctioneer Col. Ron Kreis............................................740-683-3235 Sale Consultants Wes Wise....................................................217-246-1912 Ethan Gilman.............................................515-360-1445 Brent Elam..................................................615-573-5881 Kevin Mears................................................937-533-0169 Ringmen Darryl Rahn, Shorthorn Country................217-473-1124 John Meents................................................419-306-7480 ASA Representative Montie Soules, Executive Secretary/CEO....918-645-4322
TERMS & CONDITIONS Terms of the sale are cash or check payable to the Sale Clerk. Cattle will not be released until payment or satisfactory arrangements for payment has been made and approved by the Sale Manager. The Sale Manager reserves the right to require a certified check as settlement before releasing any cattle. All lots offered sell under the standard terms and conditions endorsed by the American Shorthorn Association. Bidding: All lots sell to the highest bidder. Any disputes or challenges regarding bids will be settled by the auctioneer. His decision will be final. Absentee Bidding: If you will not be able to attend the sale, please contact the Sale Manager, Auctioneer or Sale Staff a day in advance in order to secure your bidder number and place your orders. Purchaser’s Risk: All animals become property of the buyer as soon as declared sold by the auctioneer, unless other arrangements are made prior to the sale. Health: All animals will be accompanied by proper health certificates making them eligible for interstate shipment. Prospective buyers should make themselves aware of health requirements for their respective states. Breeding: All animals sell under the terms and conditions of the American Shorthorn Association Standard Breeding Guarantee. Bred females have been pregnancy examined safe in calf by a licensed veterinarian. Any updated breeding information will be made available on sale day. Announcements from the auction block will take precedence over the printed material in this catalog and other announcements. Liabilities: All persons who attend this sale do so at their own risk. The Sale Contributors or Sale Manager assumes no liabilities for any accidents that may occur. The auctioneer or Sale Manager assumes no liability for loss or injury to the livestock due to theft, mysterious disappearance, sickness, or improper handling. Registrations: All animals selling are registered with the American Shorthorn Association unless otherwise stated. A certificate of registry and transfer will be furnished for each animal sold. It shall be the responsibility of the seller and/or sale manager to submit the properly prepared transfer application promptly to the American Shorthorn Association. The official ASA registration certificate is not a legal title or proof of ownership. The registration paper simply states who has ASA membership rights to control the registration of progeny associated with an individual registered animal along with the transfer of said rights to a new owner. Genetic Condition Disclaimer: The seller is responsible for disclosure of all known Genetic Condition Abnormalities at the time of sale. Provided the seller has disclosed all Shorthorn Genetic Conditions known to the seller and /or to the Shorthorn breed at the time of sale, the buyer assumes all risk associated with the purchase of known or unknown Genetic Condition Abnormalities of carrier animals. The Seller is not responsible for any new Genetic Condition Abnormalities that may be determined or discovered by the ASA after the time of sale for any animal or genetic material.
SALE MANAGEMENT BY
Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. Jeff K. & Darla Aegerter, 402-641-4696 jeff.aegerter@gmail.com www.aegertermarketing.com 1250 Ridge Run, Seward, NE 68434
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Welcome to the 30th Anniversary SALE Dear Friends, When our first cows calved in the spring of 1995, we never participated in any talk of embryo work, EPDs/$Indexes, DNA testing, or international markets. It was just our small family working side by side, trying to build the best 4H projects and prettiest cows we could on the limited grass we had in the middle of corn country. Thirty years later, the cattle you’ll see on the following pages and in the pens on sale day are the product of that daily toil often including blood, sweat & tears, and definitely a whole lot of lessons learned the hard way. This sale represents not only the culmination of those years of feeding, breeding and selecting, but also the beginning of the next chapter. And are excited for what the next 30 years looks like for Shorthorns! We learned early that the best way to breed cattle is by learning from those with the longest tenures in the Shorthorn business. And that generally fell to those with the sharpest pencils, not the loudest microphones. As things evolved, and we were exposed to more of the greater beef industry, we began to rely on data over devotion because of the truths it shares. Whether it’s EPDs, genomics, or the $Durham index, we lean into objective measures rather than the noise of promotion, commotion, and emotion. Our confidence comes not from the way we describe these cattle through exact same words that every Shorthorn sale catalog uses in nearly every footnote, but from the way the cattle have developed and functioned over time. It is through observing and recording their function via objective, tangible measurements where the true maternal story of every one of these cow families comes to light. And we feel that’s the difference between a breeding program built on opinion and one built on proof.
At the same time, this sale isn’t just about Bowman Superior Genetics. It’s about the Shorthorn breed, and it’s about the beef business as a whole. No matter your breeding goalswhether you’re hauling haltered calves between jackpot shows on the weekends, studiously building efficient, maternal cows in order to sell bulls and replacements to your neighbors, or working to balance both - We’re all pulling in the same direction. Together, we have the responsibility to make Shorthorns better, generation after generation. And if we all do that, we’re preserving a great breed of cattle and handing a stronger, more relevant Shorthorn to those who come after us. Within these pages, you’ll find donor-quality females, herd bulls, bred cows & heifers, and even a couple of functional composite options. Each animal is in their own way somewhat different in type, design, and genetic information, but every one of them ties back to the same mission: cattle that work for the most critical registered breeder and the most practical commercial cattleman. Whether you’re looking to add power, maternal depth, balance, or all the above, there’s a reason you need to be in Richmond, Indiana, November 22. Finally, and most importantly, Thank You. Thank you for your friendship all these years, for believing in these cattle, and for joining us in this special 30th Anniversary event. We’re humbled by the peers we have and partnerships this breed has brought us, and we look forward to celebrating with you. November 22, 2025, is not just about the cattle in this catalog, but it’s about all the good people we’ve met along the way that have made it all possible. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Onward, Phillip & Luke Bowman
Phillip Bowman & Family 9898 Garrett Rd., Greens Fork, IN 47345 Phil: 765.886.5777 • BSG.Phillip.Bowman@gmail.com Luke: 765.993.6681 • alucasbowman@gmail.com
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Genetic Trends IT’S NOT ABOUT CHASING FIGURES, IT’S ABOUT COMPOUNDING PURPOSE.
BSG GENETIC TRENDS: 2015-2024
Studying our own herd’s genetic trend lines over the past decade has actually proven what all the experts told us; intentional selection really does pay off. Further proof that our $Index-driven approach is positively moving the needle forward in all the traits that matter most!
$CPI’S TOP INGREDIENTS *
*(Currently the ASA does not publish a $CPI Genetic Trend Chart)
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Legend
THE BREED
At nearly 14 years of age, time has slowed her up a bit, but it’s done nothing to her presence, both at home and across the globe. Waukaru Lassie 2024 remains the matriarch around the farm and that’s because she defines what power Shorthorns are to this industry. She is the kind that makes even the most astute cattlemen pause mid visit. She’s the cow whose outline and body composition has been studied over and over, whose daughters are envied, and whose numerous sons are quietly shaping the next generation. With nearly 90 registered progeny in the American Shorthorn Association database, her influence is woven through the pedigrees of programs that are focused on the future. Her daughters come long-spined, wide-based, big-bodied, angular, and square-footed. They’re the kind that stay in production and make the math work. Her sons, like Picasso, Grid Master, Greens Fork, Hard Rock, EZ 2146, and now Contango, who is featured in this sale, carry her stamp of muscle, mass, and balance that converts into real-world profit. She has worked with every sire she’s met. This sale opens with some direct daughters, and you’ll find more of her influence throughout the catalog. These daughters are bred and built to carry and pass on her torch into the next 30 years of Shorthorn progress. They’re moderate, functional, and solid; cattle that remind us why Lassie 2024 became legend in the first place. Well done, old girl. You’ve earned your place among the greats.
WAUKARU LASSIE 2024 X4189979 • C • 1.29.12 • RED • POLLED • 2024
WAUKARU GOLD SHIP
WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
WAUKARU COLONIAL NAN 233
CED 13 10% YG -0.27
HOMEPLACE DUTY
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
WAUKARU LASSIE 7094
BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 0.3 44 76 27 49 6 16 25% 15% 10% 15% 25% 30% CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F 18 0.42 0.01 -0.07 41.94 114.43 146.03 53.43 10% 25% 25% 20% 20% 15% $Durham $183.32
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Perfected
FROM ICON TO INNOVATION
THE LEGEND
Selling one half interest in BSG 2362 with the winning bidder given the option to double the hammer price and take 100% interest.
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BSG LIBERTY LASSIE 2362 OF 25J ET *X4361284 • C • 5.4.23 • RWM • POLLED • BSG 2362
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J WAUKARU LASSIE 2024 CED BW WW YW MILK 12 1.2 57 83 28 15% 10% 10% 10% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.23 13 0.4 0.18 -0.05 39.5 15% 30% 10% 25%
TM 56 3% $BMI 140.3 5%
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/15/26.
CEM STAY 6 20 25% 5% $CPI $F 165.06 57.82 10% 5% $Durham $209.86
Every once in a while, a cow family writes a chapter so powerful for a herd that it redefines what’s possible for the entire breed. I think of the Nobody’s Fool’s of Cates Farms, the Picture Perfect’s for Shadybrook, and the Gold Rose’s of Jungels Shorthorn Farms to name just a few of so many that popped up in my mind. For Bowman Superior Genetics, that story began with Waukaru Lassie 2024. She’s truly a legend. Lassie 2024 is the matriarch whose influence reshaped our herd and has left fingerprints across herds worldwide. But as every great dynasty demands, the next queen has arrived. Meet BSG Liberty Lassie 2362 of 25J, the most unique daughter her dam has ever produced. BSG 2362 carries forward every strength that made 2024 famous: structural integrity, femininity, and a massive maternal presence. But, she adds the kind of balance, moderation, and efficiency that make her the model for where the breed must go next. In person, she’s built like a beef cow should be: bold, deep, and square, yet so easy-moving and refined in her look. Her evidence-backed information only reinforces what your eyes already tell you. Ranking in the Top 15% or higher for Calving Ease, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, Milk, Total Maternal, Stayability, Carcass Weight, and Marbling, plus landing in the Top 10% or better for $CPI, $BMI, and $F, she’s the rare one that does it all… growth in a moderate package, maternal mastery, and carcass merit in one sustainable package. BSG 2362 is, quite simply, the reincarnation of 2024. But improved. She’s the next generation of the Lassie legacy, and we believe she’ll anchor this cow family’s global influence for decades to come. We truly believe she’s the best female ever bred at Bowman Superior Genetics.
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4 IVF SEXED HEIFER EMBRYOS
SASKVALLEY ULTRA 12J
X
SASKVALLEY BONANZA 219M
SASKVALLEY BRENDA 218K
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J
BSG LIBERTY LASSIE 2362 OF 25J WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
Embryos stored at Trans Ova Genetics, Madison, WI.
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EMBRYOS
4 IVF SEXED HEIFER EMBRYOS
SASKVALLEY ULTRA 12J
X
SASKVALLEY BONANZA 219M
SASKVALLEY BRENDA 218K
WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
Embryos stored at Trans Ova Genetics, Madison, WI.
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4 IVF SEXED HEIFER EMBRYOS
ROOSMO MATIAS STAR
ARG HECTOR 1777 ET
LEAVE ELVIRA X1013 ET
X
WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
Embryos stored at Trans Ova Genetics, Madison, WI.
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4 IVF SEXED HEIFER EMBRYOS
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SASKVALLEY TRADITION 106T
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A MURIDALE GOOSE 32R
WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
Embryos stored at Trans Ova Genetics, Madison, WI.
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BSG LASSIE LUAU 2346 OF 7Y ET X4354524 • C • 4.1.23 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2346
SASKVALLEY RAMROD 155R
STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y
DSF COUNTRY DANCER 42U
CED 16 3% YG -0.32
WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
BW WW YW MILK -1.9 42 68 26 10% 30% 15% CW REA MB FAT $CEZ 16 0.58 -0.23 -0.07 54.45 10% 10% 5%
TM 47 25% $BMI 124.2 25%
CEM STAY 9 17 10% 20% $CPI $F 165.37 48.95 10% 35% $Durham $182.18
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/10/26. Foundational Pedigree. Fantastic Look. And a Future that is Unstoppable. A sale favorite and really hard for Luke to let go of this one. Another good, solid, moderate Lassie 2024 daughter, that is as long and level topped as you can make them– and it all comes together seeing that she is a Taylor Made– that makes her all the more special in the eyes of great Shorthorn breeders! This female is also nearly a -2.0 for BW EPD allowing her to be used on a variety of today’s popular sires. We were extremely sad when her BASIN caught a freak infection and passed. Losing that calf was no fault of hers, she did everything she was supposed to, just a mishap that happens to the best sometimes. Do not discount this cow. She could go on to be one of the most impactful females to ever come out of the Lassie gene pool. Serious donor quality right here; we recommend calving her out and getting her flushed to BASIN right away after she provides you with this wonderful RONAN baby she is carrying!
4 BSG HOT LASSIE 2358 OF 776U ET X4357734 • C • 4.18.23 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2358 K-KIM ALLURE 124M ET
FREE K-KIM HOT COMMODITY K-KIM MEG 270N ET
WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
CED BW WW YW MILK TM 14 -1.1 38 47 26 44 10% 15% 15% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI -0.32 1 0.28 -0.01 -0.08 51.02 133.46 30% 10% 15%
CEM STAY 8 19 10% 10% $CPI $F 159.12 46.64 10% $Durham $198.84
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/25/26 The only one of this mating that we raised; the flush was not very big and we let go of some of the embryos soon after we made them. When you see this girl, you’ll want us to raise more just like her. She’s great in her angles, has a big, square hip and that makes sense because study that pedigree and she combines the “Type” genre of Shorthorns with the “Production” genre – with two of the greatest ever in either category - And her data backs it up. Her EPDs are balanced everywhere and upon deeper diving you’ll see genetic information that screams a cow that can raise’em right. As a first calf heifer, she raised a bull calf that weaned off at an impressive 625 lbs. She is an all around great, great young Shorthorn cow that can really get out there and get it done. We know BSG 2358 will be getting flushed by her new owners.
“GOOD HELP IS HARD TO COME BY THESE DAYS.” Between the daily labor of feeding, breeding, and managing the herd, we simply didn’t have the manpower and days to picture every lot. The cattle may not all have glossy photos this year, but rest assured, they’re all videoed.
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Board Room THE
BULL
OF GREAT COWS, FOR MAKING GREAT COWS
BSG BOARD ROOM 2034 X4300678 • B • 3.5.20 • RWM • POLLED • BSG 2034 JSF WALL STREET 106C ET
BYLAND BIG BOARD 8WS79
BYLAND AUGUSTA 2R103
JSF GOLDENROD 57U
BSG LOVEMORE 1805 OF 57U JSF/LK LOVEMORE 66D
CED BW WW YW MILK 12 -1 42 61 36 25% 15% 1% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.36 -7 0.11 0.01 -0.1 43.49 25% 25% 25%
TM 56 5% $BMI 136.72 20%
CEM STAY 7 26 25% 1% $CPI $F 168.53 46.25 10% $Durham $217.32
Sometimes a bull earns his way to the top without a big ad campaign or fancy photos, he just quietly works his way there with a grassroots fanfare. BSG BOARD ROOM 2034 is one of those. From the time he was a calf at the side of his 2 year old Goldenrod dam, he stopped traffic in the pasture. That young pair seemed to catch everyone’s eye, and when his dam sold later that fall as “Pick of the Herd,” buyer Anna Sanftner of Wisconsin made it clear, it was because of the calf at her side that she chose her. After weaning, we encouraged breeders to take a look at BOARD ROOM, but most passed him by because of his non-traditional color pattern. That never bothered us. He was square, sound, extended, and carried the kind of natural muscle that you typically don’t see in British-based breeds. Today, Board Room stands as one of the most complete, balanced sires we’ve ever raised. He’s long-fronted, deep-flanked, wide-based, and athletic in motion. His progeny are small at birth, shapely at weaning, and practical on the ranch. But the real headline? – his 26 Stayability EPD. Ladies and gents, that’s a big, big deal. Not only does that rank him in the Top 1% of all active Shorthorn sires for STAY, it makes him the #1 Active Sire in the breed for the most economically significant maternal trait we have. Stayability (or “STAY”) measures how long a bull’s daughters remain productive in the herd. It’s a simple way to put longevity, fertility, udder quality, and structural integrity into one number. In practical terms, cows leave the herd most often due to issues in those exact areas—and Board Room’s genetics help them stay in production. His 26 STAY tells us his daughters will last and thrive, year after year. What began as a pasture standout has become a model for structural soundness, longevity, and maternal design. And with that, we’re proud to offer his eldest daughter, a 2 year old, BSG 2329, as proof that some bulls don’t need promotion—they just need time to tell their story.
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Semen stored at Great Lakes Sire Service, Bronson, MI.
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BSG FAVORITE 2329 OF 2034 *X4353828 • C • 3.8.23 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2329
BYLAND BIG BOARD 8WS79
BSG BOARD ROOM 2034
BSG LOVEMORE 1805 OF 57U
BSG PROFITWISE 1767
PVF FAVORITE 11H
PVF FAVORITE 85D
CED BW WW YW MILK 11 0.9 50 72 35 20% 35% 20% 25% 1% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.38 -8 0.16 -0.11 -0.1 36.04 25% 35%
TM 60 2% $BMI 139.99 5%
CEM STAY 5 19 35% 10% $CPI $F 153.45 46.46 15% $Durham $191.56
Dam - PVF Favorite 11H
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/15/26 If Dr. Bert Moore makes it to the sale, we might just hand him the microphone and let him give a short lecture on structural integrity with BSG 2329 standing right there as “Exhibit A.” It was a 90-degree September afternoon when we snapped her photo, but folks, this female is as close to anatomically correct as anything in the country. Her build checks every box: balance with alignment, and athletic function wrapped in a clean, modern Shorthorn look. Her bottom side is just as special. Her dam, 11H, was the first BSG Profitwise 1767 daughter ever to sell at auction, and Phil couldn’t resist procuring her for BSG when he saw her at the PVF/Byland/Beckler Sale in Ohio. That old 11H cow is long, slender-necked, and powerful as a freight train. When we mated 11H to BOARD ROOM, the result was BSG 2329—a homozygous “Great One” that proves what happens when genetics and design align perfectly. Oh, and just for good measure: she ranks with double-digit Calving Ease, a Top 10% STAY, and a Top 15% $CPI. Form and function…that’s BSG 2329.
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BSG DOTTIE 2120 OF 15A X4322134 • C • 3.1.21 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2120
SASKVALLEY TRADITION 106T
BSG STARRETT 1537
MURIDALE GOOSE 32R
ALTA CEDAR DOTTIE 29X
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A BSG DOTTIE 1766 OF 1537 CED BW WW YW MILK 12 1.9 60 85 22 15% 3% 10% 35% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.25 3 0.39 0.31 -0.04 39.38 35% 2% 25%
TM 52 10% $BMI 148.27 2%
CEM STAY 8 13 10% $CPI $F 157.22 57.93 10% 5% $Durham $204.99
Pictured as a Bred Heifer
Will calve by Sale Day to BSG BOARD ROOM 2034 Every once in a while, a cow comes along that makes you stop and stare. BSG Dottie 2120 of 15A is that kind of female. Broadhipped, wide-pinned, and bold from every angle, yet feminine, correct. She’s living proof that maternal power and carcass excellence can coexist. Pedigree-wise, she’s royalty. Her lineage braids the Canadian Myrtle 83N and Goose 32R cow families with the globally respected Dottie tribe, and anchors it all with our Rosewood line, long known for structural integrity and longevity. Her dam, BSG Dottie 1766, was Wes Wise’s pick of our herd in 2018, proving quality runs deep in this line. Dottie 2120 is the only female in the sale coming from our fall calving herd and she’ll calve by sale day to BOARD ROOM. The mating blends elite cow family strength on both sides with one of the breed’s most exciting young sires.
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RONAN DAUGHTER, LOT 8
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Ronan RESET THE NEW DESIGN FOR SHORTHORNS
JSF RONAN 5H *S4314080 • B • 2.9.20 • ROAN • SCURRED • JSF 5H JAKE’S SULTAN OF JAZZ 213S
JAKE’S REINCARNATION 228Y JAKE’S TIARA 217T
SASKVALLEY OUTLAW 173Z
JSF ROAN ROSE 36F
JSF GOLD ROSE 100C ET
CED BW WW YW MILK 18 -3.3 46 53 25 2% 3% 20% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.43 -1 0.43 -0.24 -0.1 63.56 25% 30% 25% 4%
TM 48 25% $BMI 155.64 2%
CEM STAY 9 23 10% 1% $CPI $F 192.31 45.21 1% $Durham $210.61
RONAN didn’t just arrive in the early 2020s; he rewrote The Shorthorn breed’s blueprint. He’s a true, highly accurate Calving Ease bull (18 CED EPD) with a low birth weight (–3.3 BW EPD @ 0.82 acc), yet he carries real-world punch. Ronan stacks the rare combination our friends, neighbors, and customers all demand: light, easy birth; extra body and muscle; a gentle, quiet disposition; and good uddered daughters that flat-out work by milking well and keeping their flesh for fast breedback. Born February 9, 2020, and recorded with a tiny 72-lb actual birth weight, he matured into a bull you can confidently use broadly in either Shorthorn or commercial settings. With two shots of Jazzy 250J over the KL Gold Rose family, he delivers maternal strength while maintaining that outcross twist, reaching back to trusted Saskvalley roots. And from Day One, RONAN was marketed as just that; a different-bred, calving-ease option off the reservation in North Dakota, and he’s proven to be exactly that. Despite his calving ease edge, he pushes his calves above breed average for weaning weight, sires females that STAY in the herd for all the right, rancher-approved reasons, and balances all traits with a breed-leading $Cow Productivity Index ($CPI) of $192 which is easily in the Top 1% among proven sires. Yet he still makes stout, marketable cattle. That combination blows most expectations well out of the water. Once calves hit the ground in Greens Fork and other programs that sampled him early, semen demand exploded. Commercial producers and seedstock operations alike embraced his consistency. His reach soared to a global scale once Cattle Visions and ST Genetics got on board. By mid-2025, in the ST Beef lineup, he has become their top non-Angus beef bull seller for the first half of the year. That level of acceptance and repeated success in both registered herds and commercial pastures, underscores what sets RONAN apart. In a new era for this breed that is defined by data, durability, and maternal function, RONAN stands among the most impactful Shorthorns on Earth, not because of hype, but because he made it simple to do the right things. Generation after generation, that’s exactly what this breed needs more of, and RONAN has already delivered. RONAN DAUGHTERS
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2-YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS OF
RONAN
Two Fantastic daughters of RONAN give us a great look into what the future holds for our herd and countless others. They bloomed rapidly as calves and stopped at ~22 months, which is exactly what we want to see in good cows. It seems cattle that continue to grow after 2 years of age seem to never shut it off and have a high maintenance (feed) cost for the rest of their lives. The week before calving the milk kicked in and they calved on their own and fed their calves with the most perfect, well balanced udders you’ll find. They mothered up quick with their calves, were easy going as we processed the babies and the rest was history. They did an extraordinary job raising those calves and the proof is in the information digital beef spit back; RONAN is now the Highest Accuracy High Maternal $Value ($192.00 $CPI) Shorthorn bull in the breed, that is still over breed average for Weaning Weight and is actively breeding cows today. There are some other great ones up there, but now one else matches those standards. Study your lesson with these two females.
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BSG MAGGIE 2307 OF 5H
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*X4353794 • C • 2.14.23 • ROAN • HORNED • BSG 2307 JAKE’S REINCARNATION 228Y
JSF RONAN 5H
JSF ROAN ROSE 36F
CED 13 10% YG -0.44 15%
BW 0.1 25% CW 13 15%
WW 52 15%
LEVELDALE RUSHMORE 864F
BSG MAGGIE 2066 OF 864F
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 73R
YW 71 25%
REA MB 0.61 -0.21 5%
MILK 28 10% FAT $CEZ -0.1 45.3 25% 15%
TM 53 10% $BMI 148.27 2%
CEM STAY 7 19 20% 10% $CPI $F 168.39 51.06 4% 25% $Durham $191.38
P.E.’d May 26 - Aug 1, 2025 to Gilman’s Liberty Valance 25J, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/10/2025
BSG MINNIE PEARL 2312 OF 5H *X4353796 • C • 2.17.23 • ROAN • POLLED • BSG 2312
JAKE’S REINCARNATION 228Y
JSF RONAN 5H
JSF ROAN ROSE 36F
CED 14 10% YG -0.37
BYLAND UNIVERSAL BONANZA
DSF MINNIE PEARL 94H
DSF MINNIE PEARL 83D
BW WW YW MILK -2.4 40 49 28 4% 10% CW REA MB FAT $CEZ 10 0.48 -0.14 -0.09 52.63 20% 15% 10%
TM 47 25% $BMI 138.89 10%
CEM STAY 8 22 10% 2% $CPI $F 169.95 47.73 4% $Durham $204.05
P.E.’d May 26 - Aug 1, 2025 to Gilman’s Liberty Valance 25J, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/10/2025
Why SHORTHORNS? …30 YEARS OF CHOOSING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
After three decades in the seedstock business, that’s a fair question: Why does Bowman Superior Genetics still raise Shorthorns when today’s American beef industry seems so laser-focused on black-hided cattle? The answer is simple! Shorthorn and Shorthorn-influenced females are more convenient to raise, last longer, and are maternally superior. And that’s the business we decided years ago to focus on. We believe the cow business is about more than manufacturing pounds at all costs, fitting those pounds into a branded box and hiking the price on an unassuming consumer. The larger breeds have earned their place, and we applaud them, but for us the Shorthorn breed offers advantages that are too valuable to ignore. Modern Shorthorns deliver maternal efficiency, moderate cow size, plus incredible, industry-leading stayability, and the kind of docility that makes ranch life more manageable for families. Remember, as new folks enter this business and invest in beef cattle for the first time during this high market, they want a sensible investment that proves to be a pleasant experience in rearing the stock (calving, feeding, handling), and they want to enjoy eating their own tender, highly marbled cuts of beef. And there is no better ticket to that first-class experience than the modern Shorthorn. On a larger scale, Shorthorns most importantly complement other breeds in crossbreeding systems. Yes, every time you crossbreed you inject the goodness of hybrid vigor, but a modern Shorthorn goes beyond that and adds the real-world function to a national commercial cow herd that with today’s most popular non-Shorthorn genetics will tend to eat you out of house and home and comparatively falls apart after just 4-5 years of age. Our mission has never been to chase popularity; it has been to breed for common sense outcomes. That’s why we focus on selling cattle for what they are, rather than who they are. And after years and years of collecting data on the breeding animals, retaining ownership on steers through test stations and commercial feedlots, and studying genetic trends across all breeds, we know Shorthorns can compete, and even excel, when we consider that Outputs – Inputs = Profit. Sticking with Shorthorns isn’t nostalgia. It’s a conviction that this breed belongs in the mainstream beef industry, not on the sidelines. Every generation of BSG-prefixed cattle has been bred to prove that Shorthorns can deliver maternal excellence, carcass quality, and long-term profitability, by not sacrificing moderation or functionality for the sake of a few more pounds. In an industry that sometimes leans too hard on following what the Joneses are doing, we’ve chosen to be different. Shorthorn genetics allow us to design cattle that are practical, adaptable, and profitable across a variety of production systems. And that’s why after 30 years we’re still proud to say: “We’re the Bowman’s and we breed Shorthorns!”
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10 BSG ROSEWOOD 2222 OF 7Y *X4335234 • C • 2.21.22 • RED • POLLED • BSG 222Z SASKVALLEY RAMROD 155R
STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y
DSF COUNTRY DANCER 42U
SASKVALLEY BLITZ 66B
BSG ROSEWOOD SYLVIA 1946
BSG ROSEWOOD SYLVIA 1456
CED BW WW YW MILK 11 1.2 52 77 23 20% 15% 15% 30% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.23 10 0.26 0 -0.06 35 20% 25% 35%
TM 49 15% $BMI 121.09 35%
CEM STAY 6 20 25% 5% $CPI $F 152.33 52.84 15% 15% $Durham $194.04
11 BSG ROSEWOOD 2013 OF 15A *X4300444 • C • 2.18.20 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2013 SASKVALLEY TRADITION 106T
SASKVALLEY BONANZA 219M
MURIDALE GOOSE 32R
BSG SYLVIA 113 MGR X
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A BSG ROSEWOOD SYLVIA 1456 CED BW WW YW MILK TM 8 3.8 59 90 25 55 4% 4% 15% 4% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI -0.19 11 0.2 0.36 -0.05 22.05 131.1 20% 1% 15%
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CEM STAY 6 19 25% 10% $CPI $F 144.36 60.47 25% 3% $Durham $208.78
FEMALES CARRYING
RONAN’S SERVICE
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/15/26 A classic Taylor Made cow. Docile, made like a dream and makes the kind people want to buy. She has only produced males so far, but we can’t wait for when she has a female, and if it is the RONAN she is carrying, give us a call… We might be interested. A Rosewood and maternal sister to BSG 2013. Their Bonanza dam was Josh Schrock’s pick of the cow herd a few years ago, and he bought her and took her back to Ohio and we think of that female often. These Rosewood’s have been around since the beginning; the only cow family here that has lasted all 30 years. What does that tell you? P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/25/26 Luke’s favorite cow and one that means a lot to our family. She should for sure be higher in this sale catalog order, but I think Amy at Shorthorn Country is tired of my last minute, OCD edits… Anyway, if you go only 4 females back in her pedigree, you’ll see WV Rosewood PR 107, one of the first cows to ever calve here in the Spring of 1995, and produced until she lost her teeth at the age of 20 years old! These Rosewoods are an old, historical cow family in this breed, and BSG 2013 is another replica of these long lived, super sound, solid cows that do nothing wrong and contribute positively every single year. Take good care of this cow, and she’ll take damn good care of you. 2025 ASA Performance Dam.
BSG ROSEWOOD SYLVIA 1244 Donor from the same Rosewood family as BSG 222Z & BSG 2013
BSG NITA 1913 OF 33X X4283571 • C • 2.26.19 • RWM • POLLED • BSG 1913
SASKVALLEY RAMROD 155R
SASKVALLEY IMPERATIVE 33X JT HEROINE 94M
SASKVALLEY TASK FORCE 105T
JSF NEVERLAND NITA 166X KL NEVELAND NITA
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 10 1.5 54 68 14 41 6 18 30% 10% 30% 25% 15% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.33 11 0.28 -0.03 -0.1 34.23 130.95 147.01 53.21 20% 30% 25% 15% 20% 15% $Durham $190.02
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/25/26 Little different pedigree here. She is out of Luke’s old 166X cow, that ended up being one of the top TASK FORCE daughters ever. 166X was the perfect match for Saskvalley Imperative 33X and when Wes Wise was in the area, we made sure he dropped off a cane of that old stud horse. Ever since her first calf, she has been a positive dollar generator on the farm and was one of the first to contribute to Oscar and Georgia’s college fund. Now is time for her to go out and generate dollars for your ranch and maybe your future Shorthorn breeders.
Saskvalley Imperative 33x - Sire of Lot 12
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13 SHADYBROOK SNOW WHITE 23G *X4299360 • C • 2.5.19 • WHITE • POLLED • MAX23G JSF MCCOY 39Z
BYLAND WINCHESTER 7M77 BYLAND ELLEN 2ER93
WAUKARU PATENT 8161
SHADYBROOK PICTURE 24 B
CF PURE PICTURE PERFECT
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 6 3.7 70 106 20 55 4 16 1% 1% 4% 30% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.63 27 1.21 -0.17 -0.13 14.47 146.74 136.99 60.62 1% 2% 1% 1% 2% 30% 2% $Durham $179.18
Byland Winchester 7M77 - Sire of Lot 13
14 BSG KILLIAN ROSE 1907 105T X4283241 • C • 2.9.19 • ROAN • POLLED • BSG 1907 SASKVALLEY RADICAL 394R
SASKVALLEY TASK FORCE 105T SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 73R
STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y
BSG KILLIAN ROSE 1706 OF 7Y
BSG KILLIAN ROSE 4113 DVR
CED BW WW YW MILK 11 -1.8 50 64 30 20% 10% 20% 3% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.32 4 0.23 -0.24 -0.09 39.35 25%
TM CEM STAY 55 4 18 4% 15% $BMI $CPI $F 137.26 151.92 47.39 10% 15% $Durham $190.43
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/25/26 Good Cow. She produced an amazing white INDEX bull calf this year and you’ll be hearing more about him later… Promise. She is a Killian Rose and those gals were some of the first really moderate sized females in the eastern corn belt and that’s all due to Nick Steinke’s vision for what the future of this breed could be, and he really cranked down the frame on that old Ka’Ba Rose T90 cow when he made this derivative line of that legendary female. She’s one of the best of the best with a Weaning Ratio of 5@108 Folks, no matter what breed you look at, that’s a pretty insane figure! Her RONAN baby will be AWESOME. THC. 2025 ASA Saskvalley Task Force 105T - Sire of Lot 14 Performance Dam.
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P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/29/26 The proof is in the pudding here with 23G. Her registered name is “Snow White,” but if you look at that royal pedigree, she is actually a Picture Perfect female coming all the way down from Quebec. And man does this Shadybrook cow do a good job. She has an amazing Weaning Ratio (WR) of 3@107. That means on three weaned calves, they average a weaning weight ratio of 107, or 7% higher than the contemporary group average. If you don’t know much about how to read performance records, that is a Big Deal. That tells you this female passes on the growth genes traits of most significance. In fact, her 2024 daughter was the highest Yearling Weight heifer in the breed, holding the top spot with an astounding 129 YW EPD!
DSF LINDA 37H X4304622 • C • 2.18.20 • R/W • POLLED • DSF 37H
SASKVALLEY ULTRA 12J
STUDER’S DISTINCT 67D ET
SASKVALLEY MYRTLE 83N
MURIDALE HERO 31Z
DSF LINDA 75C
MURIDALE LINDA 79A
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 15 -1.1 37 50 19 37 4 21 4% 15% 3% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.21 -8 -0.2 -0.05 -0.08 54.16 109.94 159.47 43.38 35% 10% 10% $Durham $192.85
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/10/26 Really solid Studer cow that has done her job year after year so we share her with you. If you know Dale, you know he makes them solid and long lasting and we were really attracted to her pedigree when he offered her as a weaned heifer calf in the Family Legacies Sale that they hold every October in Southwestern Iowa. We thought her sire would make a good one and he sure did. What do you think, Dale, is it that she has Ultra 12J back in there 4x? We like that too! Low BW, High STAY, High $CPI cow. The kind that make you money without much hype!
Studer’s Distinct 67D ET - Sire of Lot 15
16 BSG ADELAIDE 2158 OF 864F *X4322253 • C • 3.30.21 • RWM • POLLED • BSG 2158 LEVELDALE RELOAD 660D ET
LEVELDALE RUSHMORE 864F
LEVELDALE RHINESTONE 458B
CED 12 15% YG -0.39 35%
BW 0.4 30% CW 10 20%
REA 0.5 15%
WW 47 30%
YW 67 35%
SASKVALLEY TASK FORCE 105T
BSG ADELAIDE 5109 105T JSF ADELAIDE 31U
MILK 26 15% MB FAT $CEZ 0.08 -0.09 40.62 15% 25%
TM 50 15% $BMI 139 10%
CEM STAY 7 18 20% 15% $CPI $F 153.28 53.06 15% 15% $Durham $198.57
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/15/26 The only RUSHMORE in the sale, and wait until you see the bottom side of this pedigree… TASK FORCE x JPJ x Adelaide. We like that! Her granddam is one we purchased from Jungels back in the day when the first Jazz females came about, years later, Derek bought the old gal back... He knows good cow lines. DSC.
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BSG CHERRY 2319 OF 25J *X4353801 • C • 2.24.23 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2319
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
JSF CAPICHE 46U
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
BSG CHERRY 147 OF 128S
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J BSG CHERRY 1400 OF 46U CED BW WW YW MILK 13 0.9 48 64 21 10% 35% 25% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.35 2 0.48 0.23 -0.07 44.3 15% 4% 15%
TM 45 30% $BMI 138.25 10%
CEM STAY 6 21 25% 3% $CPI $F 161.58 53.01 10% 15% $Durham $214.42
P.E.’d to JSF RONAN 5H from June 1 - August 1, 2025, Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/24/26 Young cow, good cow, that has amazing genetic predictions for STAY, MARB and $CPI - and ladies and gents, if you know much about dollars made for the modern beef producer and his customers, that means to us she is royalty and deserves the chance to prove that profit is real when it’s properly designed. A little stretchier for being out of a Capiche cow, but that’s much thanks to old Liberty Valance.
2026 AND BEYOND:
WHY MATERNAL TRAITS MEAN MORE IN TODAY’S POUNDS-OBSESSED INDUSTRY As ag economists forecast into 2026 and beyond, the cattle industry will continue to be challenged by harsh economic forces like rising input costs, tighter margins, and the scarcity of quality replacement females. It’s really going to test the sustainability of many beef herds nation-wide. Knowing this already, above average maternal traits will no longer a “nice to have,” they will in fact become the keystone of profitability, and therefore herd sustainability. Sure, in this sale catalog you’ll see we are proud to offer “power cows” and “growth leaders,” like BSG Embargo, BSG 2362, and BSG 2427; they are some exciting lots in this sale! But big growth without a balance of maternal superiority can be a bad deal. Sadly, most beef herds and seedstock suppliers, especially within the traditionally maternal or British breeds, have drifted toward selecting terminal traits over maternal integrity: heavier yearling weights—which means greater size—which means females from those genetics are stuck being later maturing. The mainstream American cow herd is seemingly blowing their brains out once again on single trait selection (Growth) just like in the 1980’s, early 1990’s. Do folks not remember that the industry chase for scale-crushing pounds most often erodes the very edifice of a long-lived, efficient cow? Have we not been down this road before, or do we not recollect because most of the breeders of that time gone by era already exited the business? The fact is, while selecting for max growth to better serve only the packer’s demands (and not your own herd’s integrity), you might get calves that weigh heavier, but the dams behind them will more than likely get taller, wear thin earlier, and erode in stayability. Bottom line: when naturally maternal cattle breeds are pushed away from their God-given structural, reproductive, and longevity design, these consequences are inevitable. But it’s happening all around us. You can observe it today in these maternal or British-based breeds where terminal traits are getting all the attention; you’re seeing compromised fertility, foot and leg breakdown, udder failure, and therefore early culling. And darn it, that is precisely what history and long-term evaluations from the USDA Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) germplasm reports have warned about across the numerous cycles of their multi-breed evaluation. At BSG we don’t just talk about maternal ability. We continually prove it. We’re proud to be one of the strongest $Cow Productivity Index (Calving-Ease, Adequate Growth, Longevity, Milk) programs in America. Even before $CPI was introduced in late 2024, our selection philosophy incorporated $Durham - calving ease, low birth impact, “growth with a governor,” and proven longevity. Plus we have always evaluated structural soundness, fleshing ease and udder quality as foundational traits, not just added bonuses. While many breeders lean more heavily towards “big pounds now,” we’ve been anchoring growth inside a configuration of maternal integrity. And the difference does matter. In 2026, replacement female prices are expected to break all-time records due to the long-anticipated national cow herd rebuilding process. Every cow that leaves the herd before having her 5th calf is a lost investment. Every later maturing heifer that grows “bigly” but fails to breed on time costs exponentially more! As most race to market the heaviest steers, many are forgetting that their dams may be expensive liabilities. The logic is simple: if you don’t sustain your female base, your gains in steer performance will be eaten by replacement costs and diminishing herd quality. Anyone reading this sale catalog knows that Shorthorns in their most basic elements are a hardy, maternal breed with a free and natural genetic redisposition for carcass or meat quality (Marbling). If we let the breed be pulled too far into terminal selection (YW, CW, REA), we risk unraveling decades of progress. Over the past 20 years, we as a breed have advanced fertility, structural soundness, udder quality, and stayability. Turning away from that is flat out self-defeating! We know from watching folks enter and exit this breed (and others) over the years, the future of the cow business belongs to those who build mama cow herds that last, not those that have the biggest cows on the block. Yes, growth is essential, but it must be backed by reproductive performance and longevity. In 2026 and beyond, the “Maternal vs. Terminal Cow Herd Factor” will determine who thrives, those who struggle, and who gets out of the business. BSG is staying steadfast: • Maternal first. • Pounds second. • Profit always. Resources W. Snelling- “Genetic Correlations among Weight and Cumulative Productivity of Crossbred Beef Cows.” T. Rowan- “Stayability, Longevity, and Cow Fertility Selection.” USDA Meat Animal Research Center- Germplasm Evaluation Program, Report 20
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Basin
THE GREAT A VAST WONDER
GILMAN’S BASIN 151L *X4356480 • B • 5.1.23 • ROAN • POLLED • 151L JDMC BIG SKY 15X
JSF BIG TICKET 131D ET KL GOLD ROSE
EIONMOR MARQUIS 86G
JSF RUBY 46Y
RB/SS RUBY 291
CED BW WW YW MILK 16 -1.7 46 57 27 10% 10% 10% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.25 -10 -0.1 0.02 -0.08 58.32 20% 10%
TM 50 20% $BMI 144.44 10%
CEM STAY 8 22 15% 2% $CPI $F 183.86 46.32 2% $Durham $216.41
BASIN is a genetic masterpiece in today’s Shorthorn beef business and could be a big part of the future of this outstanding, maternally-oriented breed. An own son of 46Y, a storied dam who is known for making outcross A.I. sires, we feel her best son yet is this beautifully colored, flawlessly assembled May 2023 stud. His unique combination of Calving Ease, ideal Growth curve, Stayability and Marbling puts him in rare company. His G+ genomic reading from Top Genomics, LLC cements his capabilities as a supreme female maker. Starting from the ground up and rump forward, one would be hard pressed to find an individual so well assembled and functionally made. BASIN was thought by many to be too small and too immature at the time we bought him, he’s all but that, and in reality [the data] tells a different story. He made freezable semen right at 12 months of age. He was quickly snatched up by Cattle Visions A.I. company in the Spring of 2024 and has been one of their highest selling Shorthorns with only conventional semen sales for all of 2025, and this fall it could get hotter. When it comes down to how the cattle perform, they aren’t slow, although average BW is in the 80’s. His limited number of bull calves for in the spring of 2025 actually weaned off this fall with a combined average Weaning Weight Ratio (WR) of 110! And this was up against some powerful calves sired by the likes of multiple sires including Liberty Valance. No wonder BASIN’s WW EPD is starting to climb… Consider the bred heifers on the following pages carrying his service, all steeped in tremendous cow-maker pedigrees, to make those cattle that will lead Shorthorns in the right direction for distinction in the global, quality-based, beef & cow/calf markets. Owned with Spry’s Shorthorns and Outback Shorthorns, New South Wales, Australia.
SEMEN ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH CATTLE VISIONS
573-641-5270 www.cattlevisions.com
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BRED HEIFERS SERVICED TO
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BSG ELLEN 2364 OF 25J *X4371494 • C • 9.10.23 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2364
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
BYLAND GLOBAL 5M10
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
BYLAND ELLEN 9RW11
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J BYLAND ELLEN 7GL99
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 8 2.3 53 72 25 51 4 20 20% 30% 15% 15% 4% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.42 21 0.68 -0.05 -0.1 29.03 138.42 145.95 55.69 20% 10% 4% 15% 15% 30% 15% $Durham $192.80
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 This one will make you like the Shorthorn business. Smooth, muscular and stout. Big Muscle, Big STAY, exactly what you would expect out of a female going back to Byland blood. Her mother was a Big, Powerful Byland Global daughter that grabbed your attention every time you were visiting her pasture. Just great cattle here.
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BSG ELLEN 2366 OF 25J *X4371496 • C • 9.12.23 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2366
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
JSF GAUGE 137W
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
BYLAND ELLEN 4P86
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J BYLAND ELLEN 6G54
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 7 2.4 56 74 30 58 3 16 15% 25% 1% 3% 30% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.29 5 0.42 -0.11 -0.06 24.64 137.02 135.41 51.02 30% 15% 35% $Durham $177.67
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/10/26 Check her out. Then I don’t need to say much and I’ll save some space. I absolutely love this female. Big barrelled and exactly what I think of when I reflect on the ELLEN females we have here in the farm. Her MGS is the timeless Gauge, and he really clicked with the power and pounds included in the LIBERTY VALANCE mating.
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BSG MINNIE 2368 OF 25J *X4371497 • C • 9.17.23 • R/W • POLLED • BSG 2368
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
BSG MINNIE 1419 OF 46U
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J BSG MINNIE 1739 OF 15A
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 9 3.5 60 84 24 54 4 17 10% 10% 20% 10% 25% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.39 33 0.76 0.13 -0.1 28.36 145.87 147.54 63.13 30% 2% 2% 15% 15% 4% 25% 3% $Durham $196.71
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 Now here is a photogenic beauty that has a special place in the heart of the glue that holds out family together, Ms. Linda. Mom selected this female’s THERMAL ENERGY dam from the time she was a bred heifer, and poised us she would be a good cow, and BSG 1739 certainly has been– just look at this daughter on offer. Bigger outlined and exactly right for someone wanting a little more power out of their stock- look at those growth predications and the fact that she ratioed 107 for both WW & YW! Her pedigree screams carcass excellence without sacrificing maternal superiority.
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21 BSG ROYAL ROSE 2372 OF 25J
22 BSG QUEEN OF BEAUTY 2402 OF 5H
*X4371500 • C • 9.19.23 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2372
*X4370747 • C • 2.11.24 • ROAN • POLLED • BSG 2402
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
LEVELDALE RELOAD 660D ET
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
LEVELDALE ROYAL ROSE 402B
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J DSF ROYAL ROSE 20G CED BW WW YW MILK 13 1.1 46 72 26 15% 30% 10% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.5 4 0.75 0.18 -0.09 43.06 2% 2% 10% 35% 20%
TM 49 20% $BMI 141.1 10%
CEM STAY 7 19 20% 10% $CPI $F 158.52 53.1 15% 25% $Durham $206.61
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 Look in! Another Liberty Valance out of a great Dale Studer cow, who might be the most popular cow in our fall calving herd. Breed leading STAY and MARB - that’s common sense quality for the cow/calf man wanting to stay in the business longer and for his customer, the packer, who’s going to start wondering why these Shorthorn cattle are starting to make him more money… that’s if we all start rowing together.
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JAKE’S REINCARNATION 228Y
JSF RONAN 5H
JSF ROAN ROSE 36F
LEVELDALE RUSHMORE 864F
BSG BEAUTY QUEEN 2262 OF 864F
BSG BEAUTY QUEEN 1914 137W
CED BW WW YW MILK 16 -0.1 54 73 28 3% 25% 20% 25% 4% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.39 6 0.6 0.17 -0.08 52.23 30% 10% 10% 10%
TM 54 10% $BMI 160.42 1%
CEM STAY 8 22 15% 1% $CPI $F 185.18 55.14 1% 20% $Durham $226.46
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/5/2026 RONAN x RUSHMORE x GAUGE…No wonder why this female has one of the most insanely good genetic resumes in the entire offering. Cool colored, dense bodied, thick and easy as Sunday morning. You can bet we are breeding her dam back this way again.
BSG LASSIE 2408 OF 45H ET X4370750 • C • 2.16.24 • RWM • POLLED • BSG 2408
CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
GILMAN’S CLOUT 45H ET JSF RUBY 46Y
WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 10 2.5 56 88 27 55 4 18 35% 15% 10% 10% 5% 15% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.24 21 0.52 0.11 -0.05 32.45 125.69 150.49 58.63 10% 15% 15% 35% 25% 10% $Durham $195.18
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 Real Nice genetic package here. We think a lot of the Clout cattle, I mean when he sires breed changers like Gilman’s ALL IN and SURE BET, you’d be silly not to. Straight out of Lassie. Good job to Marshall Cattle Farms for sweeping the last of these embryos…
Gilman’s Clout 45H - Sire of Lot 23
It All Matters
YES, maternal matters. YES, calving ease matters. YES, growth matters. YES, dry matter intake matters. YES, sustained cow fertility matters. YES, profitable longevity matters. YES, structure matters. YES, downward pressure on mature size matters. YES, muscle mass matters. And YES, end-product merit matters. IT ALL MATTERS. That’s why we use $Durham and other economic selection $indexes in our mating selections. Because with $indexes, we can select all the traits of value at the same time, and make progress at a faster rate.
“If your seedstock provider doesn’t use or discourages you from using EPDs and genetic tools to make decisions, they truly have only their own success in mind and not yours. Promoting ignorance to remain successful as a seedstock producer is negligence, pure and simple!” - Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources
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BSG CHERRY 2411 OF 5H *X4370753 • C • 2.18.24 • WHITE • POLLED • BSG 2411
JAKE’S REINCARNATION 228Y
JSF RONAN 5H
JSF ROAN ROSE 36F
SPRYS HERITAGE P73
SPRYS CHERRY 1J P73
BSG CHERRY 1833 OF 62K
CED BW WW YW MILK 14 0.2 65 86 24 10% 30% 3% 10% 20% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.41 3 0.48 -0.22 -0.1 45.52 20% 20% 15% 20%
TM 56 4% $BMI 161 1%
CEM STAY 8 19 15% 10% $CPI $F 182.67 51.89 1% 30% $Durham $199.30
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 You’re going to love this gal in person. Her dam is a SPRY cow that goes back a female Gerlad Spry of Australia purchased from BSG and flushed for export back to his globally respected herd “Down Under” is Wagga Wagga, NSW. BSG 2411 is the highest performing RONAN female in the breed with a WW in the Top 3% and YW in the Top 10%! She is moderate in frame, with the kind of structural integrity that’s absolutely perfect, just like Gerald demands all his breeding must be. Here’s to Gerald, Lynden, Matt and the boys. You’ve been making better beef for generations now, and we’re damn proud to be your partner in genetics and offer your influence in our 30th Anniversary sale. Top 1% $BMI, Top 1% CPI.
25A BSG MAGGIE 2412 OF 12J ET X4381216 • C • 2.19.24 • WHITE • POLLED • BSG 2412 SASKVALLEY CYLDE 12E
SASKVALLEY ULTRA 12J
SASKVALLEY LILY 170F
MURIDALE MASTER 24M
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 73R
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 256M
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 12 -1.4 36 42 19 37 5 17 20% 10% 40% 25% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.23 -2 0.11 0.05 -0.06 47.76 115.74 143.23 45.78 25% 15% 35% $Durham $193.02
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/6/2026 25a
25B BSG MAGGIE 2415 OF 12J ET X4381217 • C • 2.21.24 • ROAN • POLLED • BSG 2415 SASKVALLEY CYLDE 12E
SASKVALLEY ULTRA 12J
SASKVALLEY LILY 170F
Choice Saskvalley Ultra 12J Sire of Choice Lot
Saskvalley Maggie 73R Dam of Choice Lot
SELLING BUYERS’ CHOICE
MURIDALE MASTER 24M
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 73R
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 256M
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 10 0.9 45 58 19 42 4 14 35% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.29 22 0.41 -0.17 -0.09 37.78 118.19 133.84 51.64 10% 35% 35% 35% 35% $Durham $168.65
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 4/25/26
The female not selected by the winning bidder stays in the BSG breeding program. Whoa boys, look at these next two! Old School, but waaaaay Cool! And honestly, they’re pretty much timeless, in our mind. These are actually, in the flesh, Ulta 12J daughters born here in Greens Fork, America. And their dam? None other than the legendary power cow, Ms. Saskvalley Maggie 73R… These females would be flushmates to Saskvalley BANJO 268B, that was injured and left our program too soon, and the great Leveldale Maximus (better known as the sire of the superstar - “Triton” from our friends at Wise’s Shorthorns and Shady Maple Farms.) Anyway, we’ve been lost on what to do on these females. We never ever, ever planned to market them, but we received a couple calls over the last 12 months about these two females in particular and decided to only let go of only ONE of them. So here they are, The last of Maggie 73R.
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BSG ENVIOUS LASSIE 2420 OF 448B ET X4372664 • C • 2.23.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2420
RS 034 04 421 11
WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
GILMAN’S ENVIED 448B
WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
JSF RUBY 46Y
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
CED BW WW YW MILK 12 0.9 54 80 30 20% 20% 15% 1% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.28 19 0.4 -0.2 -0.08 39.49 10% 35% 30%
TM CEM STAY 56 4 17 4% 25% $BMI $CPI $F 129.39 155.04 53.08 25% 20% 25% $Durham $179.33
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 If you really respect pedigree royalty and want cattle with a bullet proof lineage, take a hard look at BSG 2420. She deserves a lot of attention. Solid red, solid made and I am for certain will be one of the best cows from the entire offering when it’s all said and done. There’s magic in these Envied cows, we’ve seen it in person in the Gilman program. Good, honest production bred deep in this gal. Brett Naylor of Missouri knows good stock, and he picked up a package of embryos from the same flush this female is out of in our last online sale. Youngest Lassie 2024 daughter to sell.
Gilman’s Envied 448B - Sire of Lot 26
27 BSG RHINESTONE 2422 OF 7TM73 ET *X4372666 • C • 2.25.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2422 STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y
BYLAND SOGGY DOG 7TM73
BYLAND CINDY BEAUTY 5M48
CED 13 15% YG -0.57 1%
BW 0.3 30% CW 25 5%
WW 57 10%
YW 90 10%
LEVELDALE PLAYER 249Z
LEVELDALE RHINESTONE 458B JSF RHINESTONE 159Y
MILK 25 15% REA MB FAT $CEZ 0.96 -0.12 -0.13 40.44 1% 1% 30%
TM 54 10% $BMI 152.85 2%
CEM STAY 10 17 3% 25% $CPI $F 166.26 57.45 10% 10% $Durham $194.18
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/1/26 BEEF Producers Take Note: Top 5% Carcass Weight (CW EPD), and a female that is in the Top 20 young females in the entire breed for Ribeye Area (REA Leveldale Rhinestone 458B - Donor Dam of Lot 27 EPD). If you like them with more performance, you’re going to appreciate 2422. A direct daughter of our Rhinestone donor from Leveldale, who is also the dam of RUSHMORE. Rhinestone packs the growth into stock, and here is one that flat out gets it done. A lot of people are fans of “spread cattle,” or stock that spread out the numbers from calving to yearling weight. Well, here’s one that gets it done.
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BSG ROSEWOOD 2424 OF 105T ET *X4372667 • C • 2.27.24 • RWM • POLLED • BSG 2424
SASKVALLEY RADICAL 394R
SASKVALLEY TASK FORCE 105T SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 73R
CED 13 15% YG -0.24
BW -1 15% CW 13 20%
SASKVALLEY STAMPEDE 128S
BSG ROSEWOOD SYLVIA 1244 BSG SYLVIA 113 MGR X
WW YW MILK TM 49 59 20 44 30% REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI 0.45 0.1 -0.04 45.66 136.01 25% 20% 20% 15%
CEM STAY 6 17 30% 25% $CPI $F 156.62 53.82 15% 25% $Durham $204.87
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 O-O-O-O-OH MY!!!… Check this one out, she’s a retro BSG mating if there ever was one! We are proud of this sweet girl because she takes us back the BSG Rosewood Sylvia 1244 - Donor Dam of Lot 28 very foundational genetics that have made this all possible; TASK FORCE x Rosewood 1244 (STAMPEDE). Super easy attitude, and she has a picture perfect outline. These genetics set the tone for BSG when we started looking outside the Midwest for fresh genetics and were drawn to the incredible herds in western Canada. Blend that with our longest running cow family, and you get this heifer that was one of the last to be put on the sale list. Enjoy the incredible cow that BSG 2424 is going to turn into in just a few months.
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BSG MYRTLE 2427 OF 820F *X4372669 • C • 3.1.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2427
LEVELDALE BOARDWALK 530C
DMH CHARLOTTE’S CHANCE
LEVELDALE CASSANDRA 019X
GILMAN’S MYRTLE 59F ET
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
GILMAN’S MYRTLE 8H
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 11 4.2 79 112 29 69 4 20 30% 1% 1% 2% 1% 4% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.35 22 0.68 0.05 -0.07 28.67 167.11 174.87 64.38 10% 4% 25% 1% 3% 2% $Durham $209.26
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/1/26
BSG is retaining the right to 6 transferable embryos on BSG 2427 at the sellers expense and buyers convenience.
Gilman’s Myrtle 8H - Dam of Lot 29
It’s no secret, I flat-out love this one. If you’ve heard about Myrtle 8H, the crazy high $CPI cow, you already know I believe she’s one of the great cows in Greens Fork. She’s proving her worth through daughters like BSG 2427 and the standout 2025-born bulls at Gilman’s in Iowa. And folks, this daughter is something special. She’s currently the #1 Weaning Weight bred heifer in the entire breed, and yet she doesn’t look like one of those giant, harder doing projects that make you pull out the feed bucket mid summer. She’s the picture of moderation and efficiency. Super dense and heavy but not bigger framed than average…around here, we call that “Pounds in the Right Package.” Plus, BSG 2427 isn’t just elite on paper. She’s the kind that could get fat on straw and water. She’s soft, sound, balanced, and beautiful. Secure her, calve her, and never let her leave your place or the ET center. You’re building on one of the most important cow families to the Shorthorn breed today.
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BSG TRISH 2433 OF 2072 *X4372672 • C • 3.11.24 • ROAN • POLLED • BSG 2433
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A
CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z
BSG EMILY 1406 OF 105T
PEAK VIEW AR17508
BSG INDEX 2072
LEVELDALE TRISH 851F
CED BW WW YW MILK 18 -1.9 46 58 24 1% 10% 20% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.31 -4 0.41 0.16 -0.05 64.15 35% 10% 2%
TM 47 30% $BMI 155.53 1%
CEM STAY 12 18 1% 15% $CPI $F 187.31 49.98 1% $Durham $218.72
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/6/26 Super purebred Shorthorn coming at you in this lot. INDEX daughter out of a ⅞ Leveldale cow that just does not miss. If you want predictability for quality cattle, take a really hard look at BSG 2433. And scan her EPD profile; Extremely good from the left side of the profile (Calving Ease), all the way to the right side with $CPI & $BMI. I think this one will have a really, really special BASIN baby.
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BSG Index 2072 - Sire of Lot 30
BSG DOTTIE 2434 OF 25J *X4373028 • C • 3.13.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2434
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
COALPIT CREEK LEADER 6TH ET
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
BSG DOTTIE 1766 OF 1537
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J BSG DOTTIE 2012 OF EZ
CED BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 15 -1.5 40 53 23 43 9 24 5% 10% 30% 10% 1% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.3 -12 0.06 0.41 -0.08 55.8 141.09 177.7 50.03 2% 5% 10% 2% $Durham $239.42
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 Here is female out of our #1 $Durham cow in the herd. This gal is triple stacked with maternal greatness being a LIBERTY VALANCE x LEADER 6th x Dottie cow family. I really appreciate this one for obvious reasons when you study that genetic profile. But she’s more than that, she is a sure bet for cow power. At $239.42, BSG 2434 is the highest $Durham female we have ever recorded!
Gilman’s Liberty Valance 25J - Sire of Lot 31
32 BSG DREAM OF ME 2435 OF 2072 *X4373029 • C • 3.13.24 • ROAN • POLLED • BSG 2435 MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A
STUDER’S TAYLOR MADE 7Y
BSG EMILY 1406 OF 105T
BSG BLEND BEEF 1608 137W
BSG INDEX 2072
BSG BLEND BEEF 1808 7Y
CED BW WW YW MILK 14 -2.6 42 57 26 10% 4% 10% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.3 0 0.41 -0.11 -0.05 51.66 35% 10%
TM 47 30% $BMI 132.7 20%
CEM STAY 8 17 15% 25% $CPI $F 161.87 46.11 10% $Durham $195.42
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/20/26 One that has had favorites from all over. We posted a photo of BSG 1808 with her baby, BSG 2435, last summer and social media went crazy. We did the same with BSG 2435 solo as a weaned calf and the same thing happened. When Jason & Kylie Catts of Futurity Shorthorns, Australia, were here this fall, they pointed her out in the bred heifer sort, and an hour later suggested her dam was their ideal kind in the cow pasture. Gilman’s have acquired two outstanding sisters to BSG 2435 in the past few years. And her little full sister is a knock out in the weaned calf pen. Enough said.
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BSG LINDA 2440 OF 25J *X4373033 • C • 3.16.24 • ROAN • POLLED • BSG 2440
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
STUDER’S DISTINCT 67D ET
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
DSF LINDA 75C
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J DSF LINDA 37H CED BW WW YW MILK 15 1.4 54 79 22 5% 20% 20% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.24 3 0.09 0.24 -0.07 48.02 5% 15%
TM 49 20% $BMI 135.74 15%
CEM STAY 6 19 30% 10% $CPI $F 170.27 55.3 5% 15% $Durham $212.98
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/5/26 Another good spread female here, but more densely made and packed with meat and muscle. She is what a beef female ought to look like in our mind. Plus, you gotta love her figures for the most important profit driving traits. Maybe one of the best numbered animals in sale when you apply it to her phenotype. Don’t discount these younger females just because they are further back in the book, there are some real high quality stock back here, but unfortunately they can’t all lead off the catalog… Again, out of another good Studer cow that also is offered on November 22.
Sale Details
NEW OPEN HOUSE & SALE LOCATIONS The cattle will be placed the evening of Friday, November 21 and on display ready for your inspection after 8am on Saturday at the NEW Open House location, the “Main Farm” at: 9573 Garrett Rd., Greens Fork, IN 47345 The Open House at BSG closes at 3pm on Saturday, where you can join the Bowman’s and head to the auction site. Join us at the hotel ballroom and enjoy a light meal and cowboy social before the auction starts. The Auction will start promptly at 5:00pm at the Holiday Inn Express in Richmond, IN, just 15 minutes east of the farm, right off of I-70. Hotel Address: 6000 National Rd. East, Richmond, IN 47374
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BSG ADELAIDE 2442 OF 25J
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*X4373185 • C • 3.18.24 • RED • HORNED • BSG 2442 LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
LEVELDALE RUSHMORE 864F
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
BSG ADELAIDE 5109 105T
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J BSG ADELAIDE 2158 OF 864F CED BW WW YW MILK 13 1.1 55 80 26 15% 15% 15% 10% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.27 19 0.4 0.29 -0.07 41.73 10% 35% 3% 25%
TM 54 10% $BMI 144.7 5%
CEM STAY 7 22 20% 1% $CPI $F 171.74 60.66 4% 5% $Durham $223.05
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/5/26 A solid, promising Adelaide female, and I am going to sound like a broken record here, but is extraordinarily high in the Shorthorn population for two things all Shorthorns need to be better at $CPI & MARB if we want to get back to competitive levels. She’s one of the best in the sale for these traits, and her design matched with BASIN’s makes that upcoming calf one to look out for!
BSG KISS 2447 OF 2072 *XAR4381421 • C • 3.25.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2447
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A
BSG EMILY 1406 OF 105T
BSG BLEND BEEF 1565 5398
BSG INDEX 2072 CED 15 5% YG -0.18
BSG BLEND BEEF 1944 15A
BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY -2.1 42 61 21 42 8 19 10% 15% 10% CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F 9 0.14 0.25 -0.05 53.82 122.65 165.75 53.5 30% 5% 10% 10% 25% $Durham $217.43
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 3/5/26 ⅞ ShorthornPlus female here. Calf she is carrying will be a registered purebred Shorthorn. Breed her to any purebred Shorthorn and all resulting calves will be purebreds as well. Man, these young heifers just have it together; I really wish we weren’t selling as many as we are because they are what we’ve been striving for, for a long time… The Kiss cow family comes from Waukaru and her Thermal Energy dam, BSG 1944, was Phil’s favorite cow on the farm these last few years. Yeah, she’s got a shot of Angus in her, but she’s a 7/8 purebred that traces way back to Connealy Danny, a high $Energy superstar who really kicked our small ShorthornPlus program into high gear about 10 years ago.
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BSG LASSIE 2449 OF 5H *X4381420 • C • 3.26.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2449
JAKE’S REINCARNATION 228Y
JSF RONAN 5H
JSF ROAN ROSE 36F
JSF MARQUIS 127X
BSG LASSIE 2267 OF 127X ET WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
CED BW WW YW MILK 15 -1.1 45 60 26 5% 15% 10% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.45 2 0.53 -0.12 -0.1 52.49 10% 15% 15% 10%
TM 49 20% $BMI 145.27 5%
CEM STAY 8 19 15% 10% $CPI $F 169.2 47.68 5% $Durham $197.81
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 Youngest RONAN on the block and a good one from all angles. She combined the power and performance of Marquis 127X x Lassie 2024 and the conservative, superior maternal power of RONAN. Good cowboys will find BSG 2449 on sale day. You really have to appreciate her volume, capacity and breed character. I love her head.
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BSG DOTTIE 2452 OF 25J *X4373192 • C • 4.6.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2452
LEVELDALE COWBOY UP 820F
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A
GILMAN’S DURHAM 5F
BSG DOTTIE 1766 OF 1537
GILMAN’S LIBERTY VALANCE 25J BSG DOTTIE 2120 OF 15A CED BW WW YW MILK 14 1.7 61 81 24 10% 5% 15% 20% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.37 10 0.53 0.18 -0.08 43.93 30% 15% 10% 20%
TM 54 10% $BMI 161.29 1%
CEM STAY 8 18 15% 15% $CPI $F 174.46 58.12 3% 10% $Durham $213.62
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26 Love, love, love this heifer. Awfully young, pretty green, but she brings together the great Dottie 2120 and Liberty Valance. High Performance + High Maternal + High Carcass = High $Indexes. There is a lot of value in this youngster. We hope you see her, because you’ll all see the goodness she brings to the table. So quiet natured and a grace to be around, just like her popular dam.
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Commercial
BLACK
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BRED HEIFERS
BSG 2423 DOB: FEB 27, 2024 • BLACK
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26
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BSG 2430 DOB: MAR 8, 2024 • BLACK
A.I.’d to BASIN on May 10, P.E.’d to BASIN May 17-August 1. Ultrasounded preg., due approx. 2/15/26
Beautiful, angular, black commercial bred females that could be carrying your next ShorthornPlus show heifers, no doubt. If their BASIN calves are bulls, well, you may have just raised your next champion blue steer.
While responsible genetic organizations and their clients gravitate toward seeking out data that balance the complete lifecycle of the beef cow and her offspring in order to find which cattle more are profitable, so too can cattlemen reading this sale catalog via the $Durham index. This economic selection index engages the full suite of profit driving EPDs for an all-purpose approach, seeking out animals that will truly affect the progressive rancher’s bottom line. Stockmen incorporating modern Shorthorn genetics into their herd aim to utilize the breed to inject maternal function, therefore generating highervalued replacement females. $Durham recognizes this, and rewards sires whose progeny will excel at calving ease, fleshing ability and built-in longevity, while promoting moderate pay weight and keeping mature size in check. Further, the index considers a balanced, total production scenario where not only are daughters retained, but the valuable male calves are marketed on a carcass grade and yield basis.
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Yearling OPEN FALL
Yearling
HEIFERS
40 BSG RHINESTONE 2461 OF 5061 *X4390229 • C • 8.30.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2461
BYLAND TOP GUN 2G8
WAUKARU GOLD BAND 5061
WAUKARU FIRST LADY 1222
CED 12 20% YG -0.35
LEVELDALE PLAYER 249Z
LEVELDALE RHINESTONE 458B JSF RHINESTONE 159Y
BW WW YW MILK -0.4 43 60 32 20% 1% CW REA MB FAT $CEZ 10 0.32 -0.01 -0.1 44.77 30% 15% 20%
TM 53 10% $BMI 143.33 10%
CEM STAY 11 20 2% 4% $CPI $F 164.17 50.51 10% $Durham $203.05
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BSG ROYAL ROSE 2467 OF 2072
*X4390232 • C • 10.14.24 • ROAN • POLLED • BSG 2467
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A
LEVELDALE RELOAD 660D ET
BSG EMILY 1406 OF 105T
LEVELDALE ROYAL ROSE 402B
BSG INDEX 2072
DSF ROYAL ROSE 20G
CED BW WW YW MILK 14 -0.5 47 70 24 10% 20% 35% 20% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ -0.43 -7 0.47 -0.03 -0.09 48.7 15% 20% 35% 15%
TM 48 25% $BMI 141.29 10%
CEM STAY 10 19 3% 10% $CPI $F 168.11 47.47 10% $Durham $200.48
Sells Open The natural daughter of the Rhinestone 458B donor who has made a lot of friends over the years through her masterful production. We have sold Rhinestone embryos all over the planet due to her phenotypic superiority, outcross pedigree and desirable data. This is a really nice female out of an old proven bull we bought late in his life after serving Sammy Richardson in Oklahoma so well for years. And we were sad to only be able to use the old GOLD BAND bull for one year before we lost him. Look in…
Sells Open Balance and Beauty, Form and Function best describe the final female cataloged in this sale program. She’s no slouch and may end up being the best cow of them all when it is said and done. I’m serious too. INDEX semen is rare and hard to get, her dam has the most volume and barrel of any in that fall calving herd with ample milk, and is a tick different bred than a lot of cattle on offer, but again, she’s another good, blue collar Studer-prefixed cow. But look deeper and you’ll see she is Leveldale bred. Two AWESOME Shorthorn programs! Buy her, take her, breed her, make money with her. It’s all Profit by De$ign.
Leveldale Rhinestone 458B - Donor Dam of Lot 40
BSG Index 2072 - Sire of Lot 41
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Bulls
BEEF BUSINESS
AGED YEARLING SHORTHORN BULLS BACKED BY DISTINCTIVE DAMS
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Saskvalley Maggie 73R Donor Dam of Lot 42
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BSG Beauty Queen 1914 137W Donor Dam of Lot 43
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BSG BENEFIT 2436 ET
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X4373030 • B • 3.13.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2436 SASKVALLEY ULTRA 12J
SASKVALLEY BONANZA 219M
SASKVALLEY BRENDA 218K
MURIDALE MASTER 24M
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 73R
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 256M
CED 8
BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY -0.3 47 57 23 46 5 20 25% 30% 35% 4% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F -0.24 0 0.13 -0.1 -0.07 30.01 123.17 140.99 46.97 35% $Durham $191.91
BSG BENEFIT 2436 comes to you with an appendix-free Shorthorn pedigree that is 100% Canadian bred. Combining two of the best animals that ever wore the “Saskvalley” brand, BENEFIT is sired by the ultra cowmaker, BONANZA, and according to our inventory sheet, he’s the VERY LAST embryo calf we have out of the legendary power cow, MAGGIE 73R. Remember, the Power Cow 73R was the dam of several great Shorthorn A.I. sires like TASK FORCE, Mapleton Earl, PROFITWISE, Leveldale Maximus, BANJO, and others up & comers like MASSIVE MAJOR at Studer’s in Iowa and BSG 105K at Bergstroms in Wyoming. Cheers to 73R’s legacy!
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BSG EXPEDITE 2425 X4372668 • B • 2.28.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2425
SASKVALLEY TRADITION 106T
JSF GAUGE 137W
MURIDALE GOOSE 32R
BSG BEAUTY QUEEN 1524 7Y
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A BSG BEAUTY QUEEN 1914 137W CED 15 5% YG -0.17
BW WW YW MILK -0.3 58 91 24 25% 10% 5% 20% CW REA MB FAT $CEZ 9 0.32 0.42 -0.03 48.18 30% 2% 15%
TM 53 10% $BMI 144.28 5%
CEM STAY 10 20 3% 4% $CPI $F 183.33 60.65 1% 5% $Durham $233.46
Genetic Outlier or better said; “2425 is a Search King!” – Those were some nice words from a top notch Shorthorn breeder who sorts the database on the hunt for genetic outliers on a regular basis. When it comes to total body mass, volume & capacity, and a very muscular shape plus a masculine, bully, superbreed-character look, well, if you liked INDEX you’ll love BSG EXPEDITE 2425. Just try to find a young sire that spreads CE/BW to YW as well as he does with his elite STAY figures, plus ranked in the very top of the Top 1% for MARB, and NO bulls his age in the entire global Shorthorn population can hold water at his elite levels of genetic greatness! To take it further, his is an extraordinarily deep and soft THERMAL ENERGY son out of what we feel is the best Gauge cow we’ve ever seen.
YY Bree Eloise 441B ET - Donor Dam of Lot 44
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Waukaru Lassie 2024 - Donor Dam of Lot 45 45
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BSG EMBARGO 2413 ET X4370785 • B • 2.19.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2413
SASKVALLEY TRADITION 106T
DRC 101VM
MURIDALE GOOSE 32R
DRC7119KL
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A YY BREE ELOISE 441B ET CED BW WW YW MILK TM 10 2.3 64 92 24 56 35% 3% 5% 20% 4% YG CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI -0.19 19 0.26 -0.03 -0.06 30.29 136.26 10% 40% 15%
CEM STAY 7 16 20% 30% $CPI $F 153.78 58.08 20% 10% $Durham $186.57
I am not the biggest fan of this bull’s picture, but it was a 90 degree late August day and we were all done for the day except for him, so we snatched a picture on the side of a hill and called it a day. This is the beef bull supreme of the Four Man Clan, as we like to call them. If they were on the halter, it would be close, but he might be able to win the class with his bone work, squareness and a hip that just does not stop. BSG EMBARGO is a high growth future superstar for the breed who comes at you in a very dense yet very moderate and tanky package, just like his popular donor dam, YY BREE ELOISE 441B. She was a total outcross DOVER daughter, that was our pick of the females at Ralph Larson’s YY Ranch in western Montana. This upper echelon $CPI, wide strutting power bull is exceptionally cool. If you want to make Shorthorns great again, crank your dial on this dude.
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BSG CONTANGO 2407 ET X4370749 • B • 2.15.24 • RED • POLLED • BSG 2407
CROOKED POST STOCKMAN 4Z
WAUKARU GOLD CARD 5042
JSF RUBY 46Y
WAUKARU LASSIE 9169
GILMAN’S CLOUT 45H ET CED 11 30% YG -0.23
WAUKARU LASSIE 2024
BW WW YW MILK TM CEM STAY 0.3 54 82 27 54 4 20 30% 20% 15% 10% 10% 4% CW REA MB FAT $CEZ $BMI $CPI $F 18 0.35 -0.02 -0.06 34.97 124.41 154.47 55.43 15% 20% 15% $Durham $194.71
There is no doubt the industry is calling for MORE pounds… and here is a KING! BSG CONTANGO 2407 ET is a masterful growth sire while keeping BW in check… What does that mean? - It means you CAN add MORE pounds of WW & YW and still REDUCE BW. CONTANGO is a special deal and he is a dollar maker! His $Durham is top tier, $CPI is in the Top 20% of the breed, plus STAY is super high. Again, he’s a high octane, direct son of the performance legend, Ms. LASSIE 2024. Want to make those impressive feeder calves? With this dude you do it, and do it right, folks. In his best selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven R. Covey said, “Begin with the end in mind.” That is something we first learned from friend and progressive Hereford breeder Doug Gerber, and it’s what we do every day at BSG. We followed the same code when we put in this catalog together too. We started with Lassie 2024’s legacy, and we are rounding out the offering the same way. Way to go, old girl.
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SEMEN emen
46ab 5 UNITS CONVENTIONAL SEMEN
48ab 5 UNITS CONVENTIONAL SEMEN COALPIT CREEK LEADER 6TH ET X4147644 • B • 9.2.08 • RED • POLLED • 21U TPS CORONET LEADER 21ST
KINNABER LEADER 6TH
BUTTE LEE FAIRY 7TH
CED 20 YG -0.42
X4305308 • B • 5.23.20 • ROAN • HOMO POLLED • BSG 2072 SASKVALLEY TASK FORCE 105T
MURIDALE GOOSE 32R
BSG EMILY 176 OF 34R
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A BSG EMILY 1406 OF 105T
REA 0.25
WW 39
MB 0.17
YW 47
MILK 22 FAT $CEZ -0.05 61.32
TM 42 $BMI 142.41
MB 0.23
HOMEDALE STELLA V
YW 33
MILK 26 FAT $CEZ -0.10 75.20
TM 38 $BMI 148.90
CEM STAY 16 20 $CPI $F 188.79 41.57 $Durham $226.30
SASKVALLEY TASK FORCE 105T
SASKVALLEY TRADITION 106T
BW -2.3 CW -4
REA 0.15
WW 26
HHFS IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
49ab 5 UNITS CONVENTIONAL SEMEN
BSG INDEX 2072
CED 17 YG -0.25
BW -3.6 CW -21
HHFS DREAM WEAVER
CEM STAY 11 19 $CPI $F 177.28 48.26 $Durham $225.40
X4161515 • B • 5.1.07 • ROAN • POLLED • AEN 105T SASKVALLEY ULTRA 12J
SASKVALLEY RADICAL 394R
SASKVALLEY PATSY 118H
CED 17 YG -0.13
BW -2.3 CW 8
REA 0.11
WW 49
MB 0.05
YW 57
MURIDALE MASTER 24M
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 73R
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 256M
MILK 24 FAT $CEZ -0.04 60.71
TM 49 $BMI 145.57
CEM STAY 8 19 $CPI $F 183.92 51.84 $Durham $213.81
47ab 5 UNITS CONVENTIONAL SEMEN
50ab 5 UNITS CONVENTIONAL SEMEN
MURIDALE THERMAL ENERGY 15A
SASKVALLEY BANJO 268B
X4218103 • B • 3.27.13 • RED • POLLED • BSX 15A
X4256469 • B • 5.19.14 • WHITE • POLLED • AEN 268B
SASKVALLEY ROUGHNECK 154R
SASKVALLEY BONANZA 219M
SASKVALLEY MYRTLE 83N
MURIDALE SWAN 54N
SASKVALLEY TRADITION 106T CED 13 YG -0.26
BW 2.3 CW 19
REA 0.45
WW 62
MB 0.28
YW 91
MILK 20 FAT $CEZ -0.06 40.30
BSG Index 2072
Coalpit Creek Leader 6th
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MURIDALE GOOSE 32R TM 51 $BMI 147.98
CEM STAY 10 18 $CPI $F 172.57 62.17 $Durham $213.61
SASKVALLEY CYLDE 12E
SASKVALLEY ULTRA 12J
SASKVALLEY LILY 170F
CED 13 YG -0.33
Muridale Thermal Energy 15A
BW -0.5 CW 7
REA 0.39
WW 38
MB -0.25
MURIDALE MASTER 24M
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 73R
SASKVALLEY MAGGIE 256M
YW 47
MILK 18 FAT $CEZ -0.08 50.28
TM 37 $BMI 114.18
Saskvalley Task Force 105T
Saskvalley Banjo 268B
CEM STAY 4 16 $CPI $F 144.37 44.54 $Durham $169.61
Stand Deliver AND
THE SHORTHORN OPPPORTUNITY
No matter our breeding goals or marketing philosophies, every Shorthorn breeder in America is fighting the same fight, believe it or not. We ALL want to restore this great breed to the level of relevance and respect it once commanded. Decades ago, the Shorthorn was the most influential beef breed in the world. Today, traces of that blood still exist and that legendary legacy still lives on in our herds, and they both manifest in our potential tomorrow. But as a football coach once told me, “potential” can be a bad word, as potential alone isn’t enough! It’s time to stand and deliver. The FACT is, no breed on the planet matches the Shorthorn’s combination of maternal superiority, remarkable docility, industry leading stayability, carcass quality, and genetic diversity. These cattle truly bring together fertility, efficiency, and profitable longevity like few others can. Their notable marbling and tenderness give them an advantage at the meat counter. And when properly selected, Shorthorns offer the balance and moderation that modern beef production desperately needs. The world is watching and waiting for an alternative to the most popular breed out there today. Not to take anything away from these popular dark-hided cattle, they have done a heck of a job, but we all know the fertility and longevity downside seen in the commercial world when there is straight breeding of a singular breed of cattle generation after generation. The world needs a breed that can complement black-hided programs with more maternal integrity, greater carcass consistency, and cows that simply stay in the herd longer. In that global conversation, there are only two serious contenders left — and the Shorthorn has the chance to prove it is the one that truly delivers. The argument can no longer be about show barns vs. bull pens, or seedstock vs. commercial goals. It’s about standing shoulder to shoulder, together, for a common cause. That cause is building a breed that makes a measurable difference in profitability and sustainability for cattlemen around the world. The time is now for unity. Today is the day for progress. It’s high time to remind the beef industry that the most versatile, balanced, and forward-thinking cattle carry one name… Shorthorn. The opportunity is here. The world is ready. Now it’s on us as a membership to Stand and Deliver.
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Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, 3BC Executive Class 415, exhibited by Jaycee Schomberg, Pierce, Neb.
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, KC Stilly, exhibited by Kaley Chambers, Clay Center, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, KJR Willy, exhibited by Katie Ruckman, Hutchinson, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, MBEH Miss Bubble’s Jackie O 24N, exhibited by Merideth Behrens, Colbert, Okla.
Nicholson, Dalhart, Texas. Champion Intermediate Bull – /F Cyclone 4322, Talia Ferguson-Sanders, Chickasha, Okla. Champion Junior Bull – LH Jett 0324, L H Showcattle, Americus, Kan. Reserve Champion Junior Bull – MG780 Otis MG780, Julia Rowley, Chase, Kan. Moving onto the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was awarded to KC Stilly owned by Kaley Chambers of Clay Center, Kan. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female honors went to MBEH Miss Bubble’s Jackie O 24N owned by Merideth Behrens of Colbert, Okla. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was awarded to 3BC Executive Class 415 owned by Jaycee Schomberg of Pierce, Neb. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was awarded to KJR Willy owned by Katie Ruckman of Hutchinson, Kan. Other Champions Include: ShorthornPlus Females: Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf – LH Pinx 0525, L H Showcattle, Americus, Kan. Champion Early Spring Heifer
Calf – RRRC Victoria 862N ET, Ryder Heter, Raymond, Kan. Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf – KJR Burning Rose, Katie Ruckman, Hutchinson, Kan. Champion Junior Heifer Calf – MBEH Miss Bubble’s Jackie O 24N, Merideth Behrens, Colbert, Okla. Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf – Snowflake, Tarra Eidson, Sterling, Kan. Champion Senior Heifer Calf – 2G Lush Tamale 464 LU ET, Josie Heter, Raymond, Kan. Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf – AD Miss Boog, Axel Biehler, Loyal, Okla. Champion Intermediate Female – /F Sweetie Pie 4686, Talia FergusonSanders, Chickasha, Okla. Reserve Champion Intermediate Female – Julie 24, Wesley D. Stone, Iola, Kan. Champion Early Spring Female – RSF Paris 062M, Jayden Dunn, Saint Francis, Kan. Reserve Champion Early Spring Female – LDB BB Melanias SM 411 ET, Emily Schellenberg, Kingfisher, Okla. Champion Junior Female – KJR Dream Weaver ET, Katie Ruckman, Hutchinson, Kan.
Reserve Champion Junior Female – Sodhouse Ellie 806, Jessica Shelton, Sterling, Kan. Champion Cow/Calf Pair – KC Stilly, Kaley Chambers, Clay Center, Kan. ShorthornPlus Bulls: Champion Early Spring Bull Calf – KJR Willy, Katie Ruckman, Hutchinson, Kan. Champion Junior Bull Calf – LH Uncle Pig 0225, L H Showcattle, Americus, Kan. Champion Intermediate Bull – SSRBTarzen 2024, Stepping Stone Ranch, Edson, Kan. Champion Junior Bull – 3BC Executive Class 415, Jaycee Schomberg, Pierce, Neb. Reserve Champion Junior Bull – TSW Dude, TSW Cattle, Marlow, Okla. Champion Senior Bull – SSRB Brutus 2023, Stepping Stone Ranch, Edson, Kan.
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Show Results
Kentucky State Fair - Regional Show Southeast Region – 44 head – Judge: Jennifer Bedwell Hudlow by Cassie Reid
Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, MM Chance LO 117M, exhibited by Harper Nichols, Jerseyville, Ill.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, MM Maxa Rosa MSC 113M, exhibited by Harper Nichols, Jerseyville, Ill. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, VVCC Beau, exhibited by Valley Vista Farms, Scottsburg, Ind. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, MM Maxa Rosa DW 95M ET, exhibited by Harper Nichols, Jerseyville, Ill. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, SG Hot Stuff, exhibited by Kelsey Whaley, Georgetown, Ky. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, SL Lucy’s Image 2415, exhibited by Douglas E. Hinderliter, Albion, Ill. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, Penny’s Nickel, exhibited by Adymae Williams, Elizabethtown, Ky. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, DFM Blue Charm 430, exhibited by Lane Patrick McCall, Eminence, Ky.
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Show Results
Tulsa State Fair - Regional Show
South Central Region – 77 head – Judge: Kyle Gillooly, Wadley, Ga. by Cassie Reid
Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, /F Cyclone 4322, exhibited by Talia Ferguson-Sanders, Chickasha, Okla.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, SLE RGLC Maggie 34M, exhibited by Sheridan L. Soules, Sperry, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, KESL Fortunate Son 14N, exhibited by Trails End Shorthorns, Owasso, Okla. & Kesler Collins, Flanagan, Ill. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, GCC Ruby is Red 42 ET, exhibited by Brigham DeBorde, Bardwell, Texas. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, AD Mr Tito, exhibited by Addison Dick, Nowata, Okla.
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, SVV Mona Lisa 402 Limit X ET, exhibited by Jace Parker, Ardmore, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, Casanova, exhibited by Francis Ernest Garcia & Carroll Taylor, Guthrie, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, TESCC Limitless Dreams 927L, exhibited by Bristol Soules, Sperry, Okla.
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Show Results
Tri State Fair - Regional Show
South Central Region – 61 head – Judge: Macey Scotten, El Reno, Okla. by Cassie Reid
Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, JA_C 1872 2.0 504M, exhibited by AJ Show Cattle, Wildorado, Texas.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, GCC Ruby is Red 42 ET, exhibited by Brigham DeBorde, Bardwell, Texas. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, /F Cyclone 4322, exhibited by Talia Ferguson-Sanders, Chickasha, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, BCPD LDF Leona 315, exhibited by Ashlyn Wood, Slaton, Texas. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, CCF Glory’s Red River C28M, exhibited by Crow Creek Farms, Oklahoma City, Okla. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, MBEH Miss Bubble’s Jackie O 24N, exhibited by Merideth Behrens, Colbert, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, TSW Dude, exhibited by TSW Cattle, Marlow, Okla. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, /F Sweetie Pie 4686, exhibited by Talia FergusonSanders, Chickasha, Okla.
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Show Results
Washington State Fair - Regional Show Southeast Region – 50 head – Judge: Bobby Lax, Adair, Ore. by Cassie Reid
Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, Studer 5659, owned by Greg Cardey, Turlock, Calif. Picture Not Available Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, Quiet Acres Silver Gem 2301, owned by Cole Page, Kalama, Wash. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull, LCR Studer 5192, owned by Don Cardey, Turlock, Calif. Picture Not Available Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, CB/S Western Belle 113, owned by CB Shorthorns LLC, Eagle, Idaho. Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, JGH C2224 Morning Star 52M, owned by Graves Family Cattle, Oak Harbor, Wash Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, JGH C2224 Aurora 53M, owned by Graves Family Cattle, Oak Harbor, Wash.
No Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull
No Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female
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Sale Reports The Great Shorthorn Revival 2025 Sale Summary
3 Cow/Calf Pairs...........$ 51,750 ................$ 17,250 39 Open Heifers ..........$ 357,750 ..............$ 9,173 11 Bred Females............$ 90,250 ................$ 8,205 3 Bulls...........................$ 40,500 ................$ 13,500 56 Live Lots ............... $ 540,250...............$ 9,647 8 Pregnancies.................$ 84,500 ................$ 10,563 1 Flush...........................$ 5,000 ..................$ 5,000 26 Embryo Pkgs...........$ 115,500 ..............$ 4,442 17 Semen Pkgs..............$ 28,675 ................$ 1,686 1 Steer............................$ 4,750 ..................$ 4,750 Sale Gross: $778,675
Saturday, September 27, 2025 Little Cedar Cattle Company Beaverton, Michigan Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Little Cedar Cattle Company by: Darryl Rahn
This was another Great Revival sale in Beaverton. Each year, the quality of the offering at this sale continues to trend to a higher level than the year before. This year it was evident that the quality of the cattle offered was at an all-time high. The open heifer calf show prospects were very good with the quality running deep. The bred females were stronger than ever. The genetic lots were super strong. Congratulations to Steve and Julie and all the consignors for presenting a superior event. $43,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer - Little Cedar Margie 542 2533 ET. A roan, polled March 24, 2025 daughter of SULL Current Commodity 7630E and out of GCC Turners Margie 542 E ET. There was a reason this marvelous youngster was Lot 1 in the sale. She is super from head to toe. To go with her great design, her pedigree is second to none. Her dam, 542, is a leading donor in the breed and a past National Champion. This heifer has the look to follow in those footsteps. Offered by Little Cedar and purchased by Haylo Farms of Dawsonville, Georgia. $26,000 - Lot 23 - Open Heifer - Little Cedar Mirage Forever 2513 ET. A RWM, polled April 28, 2025 daughter of SULL
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Red Knight 2030 ET and out of RGLC Mirage Forever Lasting 8121 1. This was another favorite in the sale. Sired by Red Knight who continues to produce show stoppers and out of the great donor Mirage Forever Lasting. The pedigree alone makes her a top individual. Add to that her body shape and show look and you have one that will compete. Offered by Little Cedar and purchased by Hornhead Valley Farms Baylor Cowden of Hickory, Pennsylvania. $26,000 - Lot 31 - Cow Calf Pair - Little Cedar Rose Mary HC 2181 ET. A RWM, polled 2021 daughter of Free K-Kim Hot Commodity and out of SULL Rose Mary’s Goose ET selling bred to Little Cedar Look Ahead 2306 for a March 2026 calf. At her side was a RWM, polled heifer calf born March 19, 2025 sired by BFS LCCC AFLC Direct Deposit 2254 ET. This was truly a great pair. A proven cow that is easy to look at with a top line pedigree and a top show quality show heifer at side. These two have great futures ahead. Offered by Joan Pierce, Woodlawn Farms. The cow was purchased by Kolten and Huxton Greenhorn of Waynesville, Ohio and the calf by Leemon Stock Farm of Hoopeston, Illinois. $22,000 - Lot 46 - Bull - Little Cedar WS Trail Boss 2254. A roan, polled May 25, 2025 son of BFS LCCC AFLC Direct Deposit 2254 ET and out of Little Cedar Marvelous Margie 2220. This is an
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exceptional young herd sire prospect that has an outstanding pedigree. The sire and dam were both Champions during their show careers and this young stud can be the same. His overall dimension and style make him one to draw to. Offered by Wyatt Smith and Little Cedar and purchased by Enix Farms LLC of Cenntennial, Colorado. $18,000 - Lot 20 - Open Heifer - GCC Ruby’s Obsession 326. A roan, polled May 3, 2025 daughter of Little Cedar Look Ahead 2306 and out of Don Ruby 326 ET. This young lady is special. She has all the pieces to make her a show stopper. Add to that, her dam is a past Denver Champion from the great Traveling Ruby line. The Look Ahead calves will work. Offered by Greehorn Cattle Co and purchased by Classic Genetics of Ardmore, Oklahoma. $18,000 - Lot 22 - Open Heifer - Little Cedar EF Blooded Ruby 2502. A RWM, polled May 21, 2025 daughter of Little Cedar WF Lookout 2160 and out of Little Cedar Blooded Ruby 2206 ET. This is a top show prospect from the great Blooded Ruby line that will turn heads in the show ring. The Blooded Ruby daughters continue to be at the top of the major shows. Offered by Little Cedar Cattle Co and Enix Farms, LLC and purchased by Jarrod Payne of Cameron, Texas.
Rockin Around the Shorthorn Stalls
Deck the Stalls November 15 :: 5 pm :: NAILE Shorthorn Stalls
Join us in Louisville for our annual ‘Deck the Stalls Extravaganza’ fundraiser in support of the SYDF, National Junior Shorthorn Show & AJSA. Watch Facebook for the catalog featuring experiences, genetics, sponsorships and more!
GCC “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Sale Summary
32 Open Heifers.............$ 326,300 ..............$ 10,197 3 ShPlus Open Heifers....$ 16,500 ................$ 5,500 2 Cow/Calf Pairs...........$ 19,000 ................$ 9,500 10 Bred Cows................$ 55,700 ................$ 5,570 10 Bred Heifers.............$ 43,400 ................$ 5,340 57 Live Lots ............... $ 470,900 ..............$ 8,262 1 Pregnancy...................$ 5,500...................$ 5,500 6 Embryo Packages.......$ 20,600 ................$ 3,433 8 Semen Packages.........$ 4,775 ..................$ 597 1 Semen Tank...............$ 1,700 .................$ 1,700 Sale Gross: $503,475
Saturday, October 4, 2025 Greenhorn Cattle Company Waynesville, Ohio Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc by: Darryl Rahn
A large crowd gathered on a bright sunny afternoon at the GCC sale facility to view the outstanding sale offering and enjoy the day. What they found was a truly outstanding set of Shorthorn cattle on display. The heifer calf quality was at the highest level. The bred heifers in this sale were the best set in recent memory. All the quality made for active bidding throughout the snappy auction with cattle sold on the seats as well as on an active internet. Congratulations to David, Josh, Kolten and all the consignors for the presentation of another superior event. $43,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer - GCC Revival’s Finest 710 ET. A R/W, polled January 19, 2025 daughter of SULL
Current Commodity 7630 ET and out of SS Revival 084. What a heifer here and what a pedigree. Current Commodity continues to produce the right kind and the Revival female line has been a leader in the breed for several generations. This young lady will be an immediate contender in the show ring and then be a leader in the donor pen. Offered by Greenhorn and purchased by Legacy Ranch of Rhineland, Missouri. $36,000 - Lot 14 - Open Heifer - GCC Warren Margie 50 - A R/W, polled July 4, 2025 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of GCC WF Waynesville Margie ET. What a fancy young heifer here. She was only 90 days old on sale day but you could see the potential all over her. She is made the right way and has that show style. Her dam is a daughter of the great donor female, Margie’s Beauty 610S. Watch for her in the future. Offered by Greenhorn and purchased by Legacy Ranch of Rhineland, Missouri. $23,000 - Lot 16 - Open Heifer - GCC Evolving Margie 520 ET. A roan, polled June 13, 2025 daughter of CSF Evolution HC and out of GCC TRN CC Premium Margie 203 ET. Another really young and really good show heifer prospect. This one by the popular Evolution and out of a daughter of the National Champion Margie 542. This one will make her way to the back drop on many occasions. She is the right kind. Offered by Greenhorn and purchased by Moon Creek of Chelsea, Michigan.
$23,000 - Lot 24 - Open Heifer GCC Bo’s Rewarding 518 - A roan, polled February 10, 2025 daughter of CSF Evolution HC and out of SULL Bo’s Rewarding 5181C ET. Another top Evolution daughter out of a leading donor female at GCC. She has a great front third with the extension all like to see. Her body type and style make her a top prospect this next year.Offered by Greenhorn and purchased by Pete Wical of Waynesville, Ohio. $15,500 - Lot 15 - Open Heifer GCC Margie’s Diamond 503. A roan, polled March 14, 2025 daughter of FSF Diamond 344 ET and out of GCC TRN CC Premium Margie 203 ET. This good young heifer is sired by a top son of FSF Perfection and shows all the dimension and style that Perfection progeny are known for. She has a great future. Offered by Greenhorn and purchased by Lindsay Bennett Farms of Williamsburg, Ohio. $15,000 - Lot 13 - Open Heifer GCC DF Max Rosa Chrome 57. A roan, polled January 20, 2025 daughter of CSF Evolution HC and out of CYT Max Rosa Chrome 411 ET. Another really fancy show heifer that is a Max Rosa. Her dam’s mother is the famed donor CYT Max Rosa 9111 ET. This one has good reason to be a top show female in her future and then a great addition to a donor program. Offered by Greenhorn and Duis Farms and purchased by Cornerstone Farms of Winchester, Indiana.
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Studer Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Sale Sale Summary
33 Open Heifers...........$ 196,650 ..............$ 5,959 18 Bred Heifers............$ 89,500 ................$ 4,972 3 Bred Cows.................$ 14,850 ................$ 4,950 11 Fall Pairs...................$ 63,950 ................$ 5,814 65 Live Lots ............... $ 364,950 ..............$ 5,615 2 Embryo Pkgs...............$ 6,000 ..................$ 3,000 Sale Gross: $370,950
Saturday, October 11, 2025 WCC Cow Palace Anita, Iowa Auctioneer: Jon Schabben Sale Management: Studer Shorthorns by: Darryl Rahn
A good crowd gathered at the sale site on a pretty Fall day to make their selections from this solid group of Shorthorn females. The open heifer group was extremely deep in quality and they were well accepted in this snappy sale both in the seats and on the internet. The bred females and the Fall pairs were also in demand throughout the sale. Congratulations to the Studers for the presentation of a really solid group of real cattle that sold to real cattlemen. $29,000 - Lot 32 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - KWILL Royal Blue. A blue roan, horned January 1, 2025 daughter of Lorenz’s Slim Shady ET and out of Sydney.
This is an exceptional young female. She is a full sister to the elite donor, “Blue”. She has the overall dimension and style that make her elite in her own right. She will definitely compete at any level. Offered by Will Cattle Co and purchased by Fletcher Nichols of Anita, Iowa. $18,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer - DSF Shelia Ion. A white, polled January 14. 2025 daughter of Studer’s Kingspoint 12K and out of GLR Shelia 925. This is a beautiful young prospect sired by the many times Champion Kingspoint and she looks to be one to achieve her own winning record. She is really well made with the thickness and style all like to see. Offered by Studer Shorthorns and purchased by Brad Moore of Kingdom City, Missouri. $11,000 - Lot 21 - Open Heifer - WILL Lady Ember. A roan, polled March 9, 2025 daughter of Byland Flash9U106 and out of DRM Myrtle Bo103 ET. This fancy youngster drew attention from many at the sale. She has a great show look to go with her natural thickness and correct structure. She will be one to contend with in the show ring. Offered by Will Cattle Company and purchased by Caligo Farms of Rushville, Indiana. $7,750 - Lot 61 - Cow/Calf Pair - Byland Rainbow Rose 9TE89. A red, polled 2019
daughter of Muridale Thermal Energy 15A and out of BSG Rainbowrose 1527 137W. At her side was a red bull calf born Oct 4, 2025 and sired by JSF Bank Draft. The Fall pairs in this sale were all high quality cattle and this one is an easy fleshing stout made female with a really good calf at side. Offered by Bar N Cattle Co and purchased by Six’s Shorthorns of New Freeport, Pennsylvania. $7,250 - Lot 31 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - WILL Nova. A blue roan, polled March 10, 2025 daughter of TSSC BT Limit Up 1099J ET and out of RC Reba. This fancy youngster is sired by the great breeding sire, Limit Up. This one has all the pieces and parts to make her a top show heifer in her future. Offered by Will Cattle Co and purchased by Grathwohl Cattle Co of Hiawatha, Kansas. $6,750 - Lot 57 - Cow/Calf Pair - Bar N 55Y Rocksie 842F. A roan, horned 2018 daughter of Bar N Ripper 99A and out of JDMC Rocksie 55Y. At her side was a red, polled bull calf. This was another of the top pairs in this sale. This cow’s sire, Ripper, has done a great job siring the right kind of beef cattle for many years. This pair will work for their new owners. Offered by Bar N Cattle Co and purchased by Bowman Superior Genetics of Greensfork, Indiana.
Schrag|Nikkel “The Family Event Sale” Sale Summary
Shorthorn Lots 21 Open Heifers..........$ 590,500 .............$ 28,119 9 Plus Open Heifers........$ 204,500 .............$ 22,792 30 Shorthorn Lots ..... $ 795,000 ............$ 26,500 4 Angus Open Hfrs........$ 95,250 ................$ 22,813 10 Maine Open Hfrs......$ 114,000 .............$ 11,400 44 Live Lots ............... $ 1,004,250 .........$ 22,824 9 Embryo Pkgs..............$ 31,575 ................$ 3,500 Sale Gross: $1,035,825
Saturday, October 11, 2025 Schrag|Nikkel Sale Facility Marion, South Dakota Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Rockin K Productions by: Darryl Rahn
What a sale! There was strong competition on virtually every lot from the seats, the phones and on the internet. When the smoke cleared, this had been one of the top sales anywhere this fall. The action on this outstanding set of heifers was intense. There were future Champions in every category. Congratulations to all at S/N for presenting a great offering for the serious showman. Top selling Shorthorn Lots $165,000 - Lot 7 - Open Heifer - S/N Next Level Margie 535 ET. A roan, polled
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January 26, 2025 daughter of FSF Perfection 812 and out of CF HHF Margie 750 HC X ET. What a super prospect here. Out of the famed Margie line and by Perfection makes this one a unique animal. And, she looks the part. She will be one to watch for this show season. Purchased by Macy Bowling of Green Castle, Indiana. $85,000 - Lot 28 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - S/N Macho Mamma 5100N ET. A black, polled April, 4, 2025 daughter of MFS Dream Weaver 37K and out of TSSC Sugar and Spice 779E ET. This is a top prospect that has a great pedigree. The popular Dream Weaver and the Champion female, Sugar and Spice 779. This is as close as you get to can’t miss. Purchased by Caroline Huebner of Union City, Tennessee. $74,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer - S/N Dreams Come True 5140 ET. A R/W, horned May 6, 2025 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of SULL Dream On 5158 ET. What a pedigree here on a fantastic youngster. She is a full sister to the top sire Dream Maker and from the famous Dream Lady line. To go along with that, she is an awesome individual. Purchased by Hanes Show Cattle of Greenville, Ohio. $57,000 - Lot 8 - Open Heifer - S/N Narley Margie 544 ET. A red, horned
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February 3, 2025 daughter of FSF Perfection 812 and out of CF HHF Margie 750 HC X ET. This is a full sister to the high selling Lot 7 heifer and super good in her own right. The combination in this pedigree proves that the mating was a home run. This one will also make a tremendous cow. Purchased by Garrett Cattle of Carbondale, Kansas. $53,000 - Lot 23 - Open Heifer - S/N Notorious Bo 507 ET. A roan, polled January 7, 2025 daughter of Hahn Popular Opinion C7G and out of S/N Myrtle Bo Lovebug 344 ET. A really good young female with a dam sired by Dream Maker. This heifer is thick made with a great feminine front end. She will be one to develop into a future donor in any program. Purchased by Brian Wuthrich of Nappanee, Indiana. $50,000 - Lot 29 - Shorthorn Plus Open Heifer - S/N Nutty Mamma 5101N ET. A daughter of MFS Dream Weaver 37K and out of TSSC Sugar and Spice 779E ET. A twin sister to the Lot 28 heifer and a really good one herself. She is super well made with the extended front end all like to see. Just another of the great heifers to sell in this sale. Purchased by Armstrong Farms of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.
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News & Notes Farewells Bobby Joe “Bob” Durham passed peacefully from this life on September 1, 2025, at the age of 92. Born at home on March 5, 1933, to his parents Eulam Durham and Lois Durham, Bob was raised on the family farm several miles outside the small community of Cedar Hill in Floyd County, Texas. Helping his dad on the family farm, he earned a passion for ranching, trucking and being a good steward of the land. Growing up with his three sisters, Billie, Betty and Sue, Bob attended the small school in Ceder Hill. In his third year, Bob was the only students in the 3rd grade class, so was moved up to 4th grade. In the same year, school systems went from 11-year education to 12-year education and the 4th grade class moved up to 5th grade. In one year, Bob passed 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. After completing high school, Bob bought his first truck at the age of 16. Bob dedicated his life to family and hard work. A cowboy at heart and a trucker by trade, Bob managed and owned trucks throughout his professional career and started White Transportation in 1984. In parallel to a successful trucking career, Bob built a commercial cattle herd which he later converted to a registered show cattle operation as he was determined to create opportunities for his grandchildren to get involved in stock-showing. With a genuine passion for having fun and
meeting new people, he forged lifelong friendships along the way. Bob was known for giving endearing nicknames and in return, received many for himself. “Pig”, “Oscar Potts”, and “Harvey” are just to name a few. Among the grandkids he was known as “Pee-Paw” and “Pop”. Bob took great joy in spending time with his family, hosting big parties, telling old cowboy and trucking stories, playing games (he was very competitive), hauling grandkids to stock shows all over the nation, supporting community youth, seeing old friends and continuing to make new ones. Among Bob’s many accomplishments, some of his proudest were becoming an Honorary Member of the New Deal FFA, receiving the State of Texas Rancher Water Conservation Award, and being a member of the Texas Shorthorn Association. Bob was a longtime Shorthorn breeder and member of the Texas Shorthorn Association Board of Directors from 1996-2001 and 20072013. He hosted the Texas Association Field Day in 1997. Bob was awarded the TSA Progressive Breeder Award in 1998 and TSA Pioneer Breeder Award in 2011. He was also nationally recognized in 2015 for his collaboration with the NRCS in devoloping an innovative rainwater harvesting system. NRCS designed the system with Durham, who says 2 inches of rain on his barns would yield just over 12,000 gallons, enough water for 25 cows for one month. Bob touched the lives of many through his genuine love of God, family, and friends. He laughed, joked, and lived life to its fullest. As a man of faith, Bob often spoke to “the man upstairs” while out in
the pasture with his cattle. Bob was a cherished father and grandfather, remembered for his warmth, kindness, orneriness, and unwavering support for those around him. Bob is survived by his children, Kirk (Vanessa) Durham, Dawn (Jerry) Hatley, Mark (Karla) Durham, Johnny Durham, DeRene (Ernie) Sutton, Bill (Anna) Durham, Michael (Carmen) Durham; grandchildren, Sheray (Jason) Reddin, Deana Durham, Travis Durham, Summer Durham, Cara Munoz, Jamie (Joe) McKenzie, Jill (Brett) Tunnell, Jered Bowers, Rusty Durham, Adam (Kayli) Durham, Bobby (Rishonna) Durham, Lane Durham, Justin (Krystal) Sutton, Sammy Sutton, Gabrielle Hawthorne, Jackson Hawthorne, Sophia Hawthorne, Micah Hawthorne, Nicole (Tarek) Bitar, Anthony (Sarah) Durham; 28 great grandchildren; siblings, Betty Cox and Sue Irwin. Along with countless friends and loved ones who will deeply miss him. He was preceded in death by his father Eulam Ithran Durham, his mother Lois Ford Durham, his sister Billie Birdwell and the love of his life, wife, Virginia Ann “Gin” Durham. The family wishes to thank everyone for their love and support during this challenging time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Deal Methodist Church, PO Box 206, New Deal, TX 79350 a cause close to Bob’s heart. Bob’s legacy of kindness, generosity, and compassion will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
DNA Cards for purchase at shows now!
In an attempt to serve our members better, we will now be offering DNA blood and hair cards at our ASA sanctioned shows. Save money, time, and shipping costs by ordering ahead from us to deliver at the shows we attend. You can contact Wade or Cassie prior to the shows, or at the shows, to obtain those cards. 30
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ASA Hotel Information for Upcoming Events 2026 Cattlemen’s Congress - Super National Show Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Airport 801 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108
$107/night: King or 2 Queens Reservation Cut-off: Wednesday, December 22, 2025 View the ASA Website for Reservation Instructions: https://shorthorn.org/event/cattlemens-congress/ Hot breakfast buffet for 2 included per room Complimentary internet and parking Complimentary Airport Shuttle Individuals responsible for cancellation fees charged by hotel in case of room cancellation.
2026 NWSS- National Show Renaissance Denver Central Park Hotel 3801 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80207
1 King or 2 Queen Room :: $135/night Reservation Cut-Off: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 *Block is courtesy of the American Hereford Association* Phone to Book: 303-399-7500 https://shorthorn.org/event/national-western-stock-show-nwss/ Additional Information: On-site Parking available with height clearance of 6 feet 8 inches Wi-Fi available for free to Marriott Bonvoy members Individuals responsible for cancellation fees charged by hotel in case of room cancellation.
2026 Junior Nationals MCM Elegante Suites
4250 Ridgemont Dr, Abilene, Texas Double Full or King :: $124/night (1-2 ppl) or $129/night (3-4 ppl) + fees and taxes Phone to Book: 325-698-1234 https://shorthorn.org/junior-membership/junior-national/ Additional Information: Honest to Goodness Two Room Suite Complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast Free evening manager’s reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Free Internet Access Cancellation Policy: Any individual guest room cancellation made within 48 hours of the arrival date will be subject to a $50 per day cancellation fee.
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2025–2026 ASA Point Show System Show Season: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 *Individual show schedule subject to change
SOUTHEAST WEST NORTHEAST SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH CENTRAL
Northeast Region :: CT, DE, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV National Show :: Keystone International Livestock Expo Super Regional Show :: Ohio State Fair Regional Shows :: Maryland State Fair & State Fair of West Virginia Southeast Region :: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN National Show :: Dixie National Super Regional Show :: Tennessee State Fair at Wilson County Fair Regional Shows :: Appalachian Fair & Kentucky State Fair
Northeast :: Keystone International Livestock Expo :: Harrisburg, PA Southeast :: Dixie National :: Jackson, MS North Central :: American Royal :: Kansas City, MO South Central :: Fort Worth Stock Show :: Fort Worth, TX West :: National Western Stock Show :: Denver, CO
South Central Region :: AR, KS, LA, OK, TX National Show :: Fort Worth Stock Show Super Regional Show :: Kansas State Fair Regional Shows :: Tulsa State Fair & Tri-State Fair West Region :: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY National Show :: National Western Stock Show Super Regional Show :: Western Idaho Fair Regional Shows :: Northern International Livestock Exposition & Washington State Fair
*Regional Awards calculated from Regional, Super Regional & National Shows within each region. Animal must exhibit at 2 of 4 shows to qualify.
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North American International Livestock Expo :: Louisville, KY Cattlemen’s Congress :: Oklahoma City, OK
National Shows :: 5 total, 1 in each region
North Central Region :: IL, IA, MO, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI National Show :: American Royal Super Regional Show :: Minnesota State Fair Regional Shows :: Illinois State Fair & Iowa State Fair
Placing 1st in Class 2nd in Class 3rd in Class 4th in Class 5th in Class Division Champion Reserve Division Champion Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion
Super National Shows :: 2 total
*National Show Bull & National Show Female points accumulated from 7 total National & Super National Shows listed above. Animal must exhibit at 2 of 7 shows to qualify for National Show Awards.
ASA Point Show System Point Distribution
Regional 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 4 Points 2 Points 7 Points 5 Points
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Super Regional 6 Points 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 5 Points 3 Points 9 Points 7 Points
National 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 5 Points 4 Points 7 Points 5 Points 11 Points 9 Points
Super National 11 Points 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 7 Points 10 Points 8 Points 14 Points 12 Points
Sales Calendar
Sale Management • Online Sales • Private Treaty Sales
* To have your sale listed in the sales calendar, you must be an advertiser with the Shorthorn Country.
Nov. 1- Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND Nov. 2 - Gana Farms “Fall Edition No Bull Sale” Lincoln, NE Nov. 4 - Duis Farms Genetic Dispersal Sale, amsonlinesales.com
Nov. 1 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, N.D.
Nov. 28 - Steck Cattle Divas & Donors “The Exclusive”
Nov. 2 - Gana Farms “Fall Edition No Bull Sale”, Lincoln, Neb.
Nov. 29 - Cagwin Farms Open House “Holiday Special” Bred Female and Embryo Sale,, Virginia, Ill., amsonlinesales.com
Nov. 15 - Four State Shorthorn Association Sale, Diamond, Mo.
Nov. 30 - Cagwin Farms “Holiday Special” Bred Female and Embryo Sale, Virginia, Ill., amsonlinesales.com
Nov. 16 - Greenhorn Cattle Co “Where Future Generations Are Created” Sale, Louisville, Ky.
Dec. 13 - Paint Valley Farms, Byland Polled Shorthorns & Beckler Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.
Nov. 20 - Robsten Shorthorns “Show Me Girls” Online Sale, Houston, Mo., amsonlinesales.com Nov. 22 - Bowman Superior Genetics “Profit by De$ign” Production Sale, Greens Fork, Ind. Nov. 23 - Farrer Stock Farm “30th Annual Dynamic Dams Sale”, Royal Center, Ind. Nov. 27 - Canadian Western Agribition Shorthorn Sale, Regina, Sask., Canada.
Dec. 15 - Schrag|Nikkel “Bred Heifer & Cow Sale,” Marion, S.D., CCi.Live Online
Jan. 10 - The Summit National Shorthorn Sale at OKC, Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Okla.
WWW.SHORTHORNCOUNTRY.NET * To have your sale listed in the sales calendar, you must be an advertiser with the Shorthorn Country.
Nov. 20 - Robsten Shorthorns “Show Me Girls” Online Sale, Houston, MO, amsonlinesales.com Nov. 22 - Bowman Superior Genetics “Profit by De$ign” Production Sale, Greens Fork, IN Nov. 30 - Cagwin Farms “Holiday Special” Bred Female and Embryo Sale, Virginia, IL, amsonlinesales.com Dec. 1 - Vogel Shorthorn Farm, Osterman Shorthorns, and Shalimar Ranch “Shorthorns of the Midwest Sale”, Rogers, ND amsonlinesales.com
Dec. 16 - Oler Farms “Open the Gate/Let Em Out” Online Sale, Economy, Ind., amsonlinesales.com
Jan. 15 - The Summit National Shorthorn Sale at Denver, National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo.
Nov. 16 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Future Generations Are Created Sale”, Louisville, KY
Dec. 1 - Bruns Cattle and Washington Lake Cattle “Holiday Classic” Online Sale, Renville, MN, amsonlinesales.com Dec. 2 - Double M Cattle Company “Maids of the Midwest” Bred Heifer Sale, Rewey, WI, amsonlinesales.com Dec. 9 - Gilman Shorthorns Customer Appreciation Semen Sale, amsonlinesales.com Dec. 13 - Paint Valley Shorthorns and Byland Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, OH Dec. 15 - Smith Family Farms and Jester Farms “Producers Pick” Bred Female Sale, Pendelton and Mooreland, IN, amsonlinesales.com Jan. 10 - The Summit National Shorthorn Sale at OKC, Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoam City, OK Jan. 15 - The Summit National Shorthorn Sale at Denver, National Western Stock Show, Denver, CO
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Ad Index AAA Shorthorns............................. 32 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.... 37 Bennett Land & Cattle................... 32 Berg Shorthorns............................. 32 Bigelow Farms................................ 32 Bowman Superior Genetics.... 32, A1-32 Brennstuhl Farms........................... 32 Byland Polled Shorthorns............... 32 Cagwin Cattle Services LLC........... 35 Cagwin Farms............................. 7-10 Cairns Shorthorns.......................... 32 Canadian Western Agribition Sale.. 17 Cates Farms.................................... 32 Cattle Visions.........................35, IBC Cornerstone Farms......................... 32 Crawfdown Farms.......................... 32 Dedmon Shorthorns...................... 32 DJS Shorthorns.............................. 32 Double C Shorthorns..................... 32 Double M Cattle Company........... 32 DTR Cattle Co.............................. 32 Duis Farms..................................... 32 Fairview Stock Farm....................... 32 Fieser’s Polled Shorthorns............... 33 Greenhorn Cattle Co., LLC........... 33
GSKI Shorthorns........................... 33 Haumont Shorthorns..................... 33 Homeplace Farms........................... 33 Humble Stock Farm....................... 33 Inness Shorthorns........................... 33 James F Bessler LLC....................... 35 Jester Farms.................................... 33 Kevin Wendt.................................. 35 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm............ 33 Keystone Shorthorns...................... 33 KSS Keystone Shorthorns............... 33 Legacy Ranch................................. 33 Leveldale Farms.............................. 33 Little Cedar Cattle Co.................... 33 McCall Show Cattle....................... 33 McKay Farms................................. 33 Merck Animal Health....................... 5 Meyer Family Shorthorns............... 33 Meyer Farms.................................. 34 MFK Shorthorns............................ 34 Narrow Brook Shorthorns.............. 34 Norman/Ripberger Shorthorns....... 34 Oler Farm................................ 17, 34 Paint Valley Farms......................... BC Recip Solutions.............................. 11
Revival Sale.................................. IFC Richardson Farms........................... 34 Robjoy Shorthorns......................... 34 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle............... 34 Rocky Branch Shorthorns.............. 34 Schrag|Nikkel Cattle........................ 3 Scott Bayerl Family Farm............... 34 Sears Marketing Services, LLC....... 35 Shadeland Farm.............................. 34 SharBen Shorthorns....................... 34 Smith Family Farms....................... 34 Smoky Mountain Farm & Ranch... 34 Stangl Shorthorns........................... 34 Stone Springs Shorthorns............... 34 Stuart Wilson Consulting............... 35 Sugarbird Shorthorns..................... 34 Sullivan Supply.............................. 35 Sutherland Shorthorns................... 35 Turner Family Shorthorns.............. 35 Twin Oak Farms............................. 35 V8 Shorthorns................................ 35 W.L. Good Farms........................... 27 Warner Ranch................................ 35 Waukaru Shorthorns...................... 35
Junior Spotlight - Autumn White
Age: 12
Town/ State: Higginsville, Missouri What is one must have item at a cattle show? Why? I would have to say my one must have item at a cattle show would be my halter because it allows me to control my animals in the show ring, ensuring good behavior and allowing for proper presentation during the show. What do you want to do in the future? I want to be a farmer, continuing to grow my shorthorn herd and to go to college to be a large animal veterinarian. What is one thing you have learned through showing cattle? What I have learned through showing is to never give up and to give it my all to the best of my ability. What is your favorite cattle show you have exhibited at? Why? Junior Nationals in Iowa because I got to meet new people from out-of-state and made new friends. I keep in contact with those friends and I can’t wait to see them each year. Additionally, all the activities we get to do while we are at the event make it fun!
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