November 2023
January 6, 2024 -New LocationNomination Deadline - November 15 at Cattlemen’s Congress • Oklahoma City, OK
Entry & Nomination forms will be available online at www.chicattle.org. For more information, contact a member of the Classic Committee: Kurtis Klingaman, 269-366-6195 | Kelsey Evans, 859-553-3059 Neal Branscum, 606-872-5395 | Jill Miller, 706-693-4133 Ron Springer, 318-470-2323 | Colton Prescott, 260-729-2713 NOVEMBER 2023 | CHIANINA JOURNAL |
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CONTENTS 13
ACA National Show Schedule of Events
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A History of Chianina Cattle in the U.S.: Part 5 – Impact of Chianina on the U.S. Cattle Industry: Fullbloods, Composites & The Future by Heather Smith Thomas
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Cattlemen’s Congress Schedule of Events
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National Western Stock Show Schedule of Events
The Official Publication of the American Chianina Association 1708 N. Prairie View Road PO Box 890 • Platte City, MO 64079 816.431.2808 • 816.431.5381 (fax) www.chicattle.org
Staff Dustin Hurlbut Chief Executive Officer dustin@chicattle.org (605) 380-8052
COLUMNS 4 6 8 12 14 17 22 33 34
A Word from the CEO…Dustin Hurlbut ACA Board of Directors Update AJCA Board of Directors Update ACA Ladies Auxiliary Update ACA Bulletin New Junior Members New Adult Members Upcoming Events Advertiser Index
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Jennifer Roach Executive Director jennifer@chicattle.org Stephanie Snook Registrar/Membership Coordinator stephanie@chicattle.org Heather Counts Director of Shows & Activities ACJ Editor heather@chicattle.org (517) 214-0927 Production by American Chianina Journal ACJ (ISSN 1068-8021) is published quarterly at PO Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079. Subscription price is $25 per year. Periodicals postage paid at Platte City, MO and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to: ACJ PO BOX 890 PLATTE CITY, MO 64079 2021 YEAR LETTER “J” 2022 YEAR LETTER “K” 2023 YEAR LETTER “L” 2024 YEAR LETTER “M”
On the Cover:
JD Love Cattle - Where to kids are the project and the cattle are the tools. Cover ad purchased in the AJCA online auction.
KQM O’Reily ET KQM Ruby
RDD Aces High x O’Reily daughter If you want females that produce daughters like this…be sure to check out KQM O’Reily. Proven females that produce year after year.
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402-461-1734
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CEO COLUMN
A WORD FROM THE CEO by Dustin Hurlbut, CEO, American Chianina Association
Exciting Times…
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nd it’s here! What you ask? Well fall, harvest, weaning, cooler temperatures, entry deadlines, shows, mating decisions for next spring and holiday season is upon us. We always say it will slow down next week, but the next week comes and we in agriculture are just as busy as we were last week! Even though we are going a million different directions this Fall, we need to remember to take the time and go to that activity that our kids, nieces, nephews, grandkids or extended family have going on. The work will be there tomorrow. Just within our association, if the last month has taught us anything, it is that we are never promised tomorrow. So take the time to enjoy what you are blessed with and enjoy doing. We have a busy few months coming up. We kicked off the fall show season with the American Royal in Kansas City. In our third year of having a show there, entries are up by 30 head. We will then be off to Louisville, Ky., for our annual meeting and National Show. Our schedule has been adjusted and we are on a shorter schedule this year, so be sure to make note of our event dates. Our Annual Meeting will be on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 am and we invite you to join us. The Junior show will be Sunday, Nov. 12 and the open show will take place on Monday, Nov. 13. The -C- The Difference National Sale at Cattleman’s Congress in Oklahoma City will be on January 6, 2024 – yes I said 2024! As a reminder, consignments are due November 15 and pictures November 25. With the holidays and the sale being the first Saturday in 2024, the catalog will be done sooner, so please submit your information as soon as possible. If you have interest in participating in the sale, please let myself or Heather know. You can find the entry forms on the website. Be sure to stop by and see us at our booth in Oklahoma City and pickup some giveaway items
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and talk to us about what we have going on. Another exciting project we have in the works is a promotional membership directory. This directory will be handed out throughout the year at various events to people who are interested in Chianina cattle. Get ahold of Heather or myself to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Deadline will be November 15 for this as well. You can promote your sires, donors or sales you hold throughout the year in this membership directory. Are you going to Denver 2024? If so, stop by herdsire alley and visit with us! We would enjoy seeing everyone. Our show on the Hill will be on Sunday, Jan. 14 instead of Monday like in the past so be sure to figure that into your plans. We have exciting things happening at the association office. It is up and running smoothly in the north suite of our building and we have signed a contract with a company to rent the rest of the building. The whole building including the basement will now be occupied! Exciting times for the ACA! If you are in the Platte City area stop by and see Jennifer and Stephanie – they would love to show you around the updated building. Chianina genetics have been on fire this fall in the sales. We have seen high averages this fall for Chianina-influenced females since Labor Day weekend. These cattle are elite in their makeup and the breeders are being paid well for them. We are in exciting times in the beef industry! Calves are worth good money and it doesn’t matter the sector you are in! As always feel free to reach out to me if you are looking for any Chianina genetics this fall or next spring – there will be many opportunities to acquire some of the best genetics in the breed!
at Cattlemen’s Congress
Saturday, January 6, 2024
12 Noon | Oklahoma City, OK
Heifers | Bulls | Bred Females | Genetic Opportunities Consignment Deadline: Nov. 15, 2023 Photos Due: November 25, 2023
Scan the QR Code for the consignment form.
For more info or to Consign
Dustin Hurlbut:: 605-380-8052 Heather Counts:: 517-214-0927
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BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
ACA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Justin Tracy – President At Large Director • Nebraska • Term expires 2023 308.962.4255 • justin@tracycattle.com Tyler Winegardner – Vice President At Large • Ohio • Term expires 2025 419.236.4375 • tylerwinegardner@icloud.com Colton Prescott – Secretary Northeast Region • Indiana • Term expires 2024 260.729.2713 • crprescott92@yahoo.com Andy Higgins, Treasurer Southeast Region • Tennessee • Term expires 2023 615.330.6446 • higg1andy@aol.com Neal Branscum At Large • Kentucky • Term expires 2024 606.872.5395 • nealbrascum@hotmail.com Ryan Dunklau Northwest Region • Nebraska • Term expires 2023 402.369.2025 • dunkcattleco@gmail.com Derek Evans At Large • Kentucky • Term expires 2025 217.218.0242 • derek@summitflooring.us Travis Pembrook Southwest Region • Oklahoma • Term expires 2025 405.206.7997 • pembrookcc@pldi.net Jeff Miller At Large • Indiana • Term expires 2024 765.414.4547 • jeffmillershowcattle@yahoo.com Katy Rucker At Large Director • Texas • Term expires 2025 940.391.9121 • ksatree1@gmail.com Keith Schrick At Large • Texas • Term expires 2023 817.366.6435 • wine@schricksliquors.com Nate Tice At Large • Iowa • Term expires 2024 717.926.0874 • tice152@gmail.com
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Change…
by Justin Tracy, President & At Large Director
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once read a quote from Marco Marsans that said “Embracing change is about adopting a growth mindset.” That quote has stuck with me over the years. I suppose it has to do with the fact that all of life requires change. Be it the change in seasons; change that comes with age and watching our kids grow up; change that’s brought about by necessity, or by accident. Small or large, change is all around us all the time. Mostly, it feels fluid, like evolution; sometimes not, but we still carry on. A lot has changed since I ran for the ACA Board of Directors that first term. I had so many ideas I wanted to implement. Of course we think every idea is good. In theory… some are good in practice, but not all. And even an idea that didn’t fulfill its intended outcome brings about useful knowledge we didn’t have before. The goal was always to respect our past, focus on our future and make progress through change that does the most good for the most breeders. I hope I have left my thumbprint on this organization in some small and positive way in pursuit of that goal. There are so many things this board accomplished together that I am proud of. During my two terms on the board we have embraced change by trying new ideas to expand membership, understanding more about the Chianina genetic value and influence, getting into new sales markets, increasing numbers to have new breed shows, and most importantly, hiring amazing staff members who will take this breed into the future and grow its success. As I write my last journal article as a member of this board and sign off one last time as your board president, I realize there is a big turnabout coming soon for our association. We are retiring some great board members this year who have made huge contributions to this breed during their time serving the membership. The passion and dedication this board showed for the breed was inspiring and energizing and I will miss our lively conversations and debates. While part of me is sad to be done here, another part of me knows that with the end of my service starts the beginning of someone else’s. Members who are stepping up to fill these rolls bring new perspectives with fresh ideas, ambitions and goals. Our new directors will bring about the changes they want to see to usher us into a new era. These leaders are poised to take this breed to higher heights than we achieved during my time and I am excited to see their accomplishments and how the breed evolves over the next few years under their leadership. I am ready to embrace the change that comes with the end of my term because I know it means even more growth and success for this association and our breeders is just around the next corner. Thank you for the opportunity to serve this outstanding breed and you wonderful breeders for the past six years. It has been a lot of fun and a true honor.
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BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
AJCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Josie Wilkins, President At Large • Arkansas • Term expires 2025 479.214.1250 • josiebeth1@gmail.com Adrienne Bryant, Vice President At Large • Missouri • Term expires 2025 573.489.1614 • acbryant45@gmailcom Maddie Smith, Secretary/Treasurer Southwest Region • Texas • Term expires 2024 903.904.1598 • msmith9605@gmail.com Charlie Hazelrigg, Public Relations At Large • Missouri • Term expires 2026 573..355.6686 • cjhazelrigg@gmail.com Morgan Baker At Large • Texas • Term expires 2024 940.329.1774 • morgandockann@gmail.com Ray Beneker At Large • Ohio • Term expires 2024 513.907.3985• crbeneker@aol.com Quinn Whaley At Large • Iowa • Term expires 2026 515.851.5985 • quinnwhaley24@gmail.com Ellie Hert At Large • Texas • Term expires 2026 512.948.9122 • elliemaeh62@gmail.com Cole Lehnert At Large • Tennessee • Term expires 2025 931.279.2149 • colelehnert@gmail.com Mikayla McDonald Southeast Region • Georgia • Term expires 2026 478.235.7734 • mikaylamcdonald33@gmail.com Wyatt Shinn Northeast Region • Indiana • Term expires 2025 765.914.9831 • wyattm2003@gmail.com Madeline Sonnenfeld Northwest Region • Nebraska • Term expires 2024 308.832.7215 • madeline.sonnenfeld@gmail.com
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The Chi To Success
by Wyatt Shinn, Northeast Region Director
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s a junior member, I have often wondered what we as juniors can do to help promote our breed to those outside our association, help grow our member base and increase the amount of Chi-based cattle shown. For me, one way was to step out of my comfort zone and join the Chianina Junior Board. Since joining the board, I have worked with my fellow board members to develop different ways to promote our breed and bring it to the forefront. Cole Lehnert, who is an At Large director, put forth the idea of creating a podcast. I and other members thought this would be a great way to kick off our agenda of promoting and recognizing our breed. Once we had the idea, the priority was finding the correct name. We wanted something that would grab the public’s attention…something catchy. After several suggestions, board member Shea Whaley suggested “The Chi to Success.” Immediately we knew we had a winner! The name represents the journey that the Chianina breed constantly strives toward,
one of success. With the name picked, we needed to decide what our podcast would cover. The board members decided to cover a wide variety of topic, including updated on upcoming sales, discussions on the significance of the Chianina breed in the cattle industry, and spotlights on prominent members who have contributed significantly to the breed’s advancement. The board hopes that with this type of content, we will engage our established Chianina members as well as newcomers who want to learn more. Once we had things in order, it was time to select our first guest. After discussion, we landed on Jeff Miller of Cutler, Ind. Board members Cole Lehnert and Morgan Baker conducted the interview. On the podcast, Jeff shares some great memories and highlights some of the cattle he has to offer. You can catch the full podcast on Spotify under “The Chi to Success.” Please be on the lookout for future upcoming episodes; until then, see you on the green shavings!
Scan the QR Code to listen to the first episode of The Chi To Success.
3RD OVERALL MARKET STEER 2023 Nebraska State Fair
GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER BULL 2023 American Royal
RES. GRAND CHAMPION STEER MAMA 2023 American Royal
5TH OVERALL MARKET STEER 2023 Aksarben
CHAMPION CHIANINA FEMALLE 2023 Nebraska State Fair 4-H Show
CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE 2023 Nebraska State Fair 4-H Show
RYAN, CRYSTAL, HADLEY, WYATT, BLAYNE & KYLER DUNKLAU
show barn: 85813 572nd Ave • Wayne NE 68787 mailing address: 57215 858th Rd • Wayne NE 68787 ryan: 402.369.2025 crystal: 309.221.1247 online at: dunkcattle.com
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Steer Rewards Program
Payouts for Major Fat Shows, Influential Shows &Minor Shows If your steer qualifies, please send results documentation and photo to Heather Counts at heather@chicattle.org. Once info is received, a payout will be sent from the ACA office. For questions, please contact Heather at 517-214-0927.
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Chianina Steer Rewards Program Rules
Requirements: A. Steers must be registered and transferred to an ACTIVE junior member on or before the entry deadline. (The actual day the work was done) B. Awards will be paid to the junior member after both an official photograph and press release from show officials have been received by the ACA (information can be emailed to heather@chicattle.org). C. If the show offers a division for Chianina steers, the steer must be shown as a Chianina.
Major Fat Steer Shows
Payout - $2000 - Money split 50/50 between breeder and owner A. American Royal B. North American International Livestock Exposition C. National Western Stock Show D. Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo E. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
If a Chianina steer is not selected as Grand Champion but a qualifying steer places in the Top 5 a graduated scale will be used. ($800 for Reserve, $600 for third, $400 for fourth and $200 for fifth) for the highest placing steer in the show.
Influential Steer Shows
Greater than 200 head of steers exhibited or a State Fair or Expo
Payout $500
If a Chianina steer is not selected as Grand Champion but a qualifying steer places in the Top 5, a graduated scale will be used. ($400 for Reserve, $300 for third, $200 for fourth and $100 for fifth) for the highest placing steer in the show.
Minor Steer Shows
<200 head of steers and >100 head of steers exhibited
Payout $250
If a Chianina steer is not selected as Grand Champion, $125 will be paid to the Reserve if he qualifies.
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BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
LADIES AUXILIARY
ACLA Scholarship Fundraiser Kelsey Evans – President At Large Director • Kentucky 859.553.3059 • kelseyculpevans@gmail.com Segayle Foster – Vice President Southwest Region Director • Texas 806.445-2496 • segaylef@yahoo.com Barb Garrett – Secretary/Treasurer Northeast Region Director • Indiana 765.969.0921 • barb@barbgarrett.com Jessica Cheesman Northeast Region Director • Indiana 765.468.7405 • jessicalcheesman@gmail.com Marna Higgins Southeast Region Director • Tennessee 615.273.2656 • higgmarna@aol.com Amelia Weaver Southeast Region Director • Tennessee 615.636.3942 • ahiggins0807@gmail.com
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Shawnda Foster Southwest Region Director • Texas 806.652.2383 • shawndafoster@att.net Bridget Schaefer Northwest Region Director • North Dakota 701.725.4902 Kaylee Tracy Northwest Region Director • Nebraska 308.660.7069 • kaylee@tracycattle.com Becky Sheets At Large Director • Indiana 765.714.1200 • rsheets462@aol.com Sue Comer • Scholarship Chair Indiana • 765.969.8259 Royalty Coordinator Kelsey Evans • 859.553.3059
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Interested in joining the Ladies Auxiliary?
Scan the QR code, print and fill out the application and return with dues to: Barb Garrett ACLA Secretary/Treasurer 5772 N US Highway 35, Williamsburg, IN 47393
ACA National Show Schedule Thursday, November 9 Arrival of cattle
Friday, November 10
Junior & Open Show Check In • 1-3 pm • ACA Booth
Saturday, November 11
AJCA Board Meeting • 10 am • West Hall ACA Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Presentation • 11 am • West Hall 4
Sunday, November 12
NAILE Junior Chianina & Chiangus Shows • 8 am • Broadbent Arena
Monday, November 13
ACA National Chianina & Chiangus Shows • 1 pm • Broadbent Arena
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Bulletin
-C- The Difference Sale Consignments Due Nov. 15
Consignments for the -C- The Difference National Sale are due Nov. 15. Consignment forms can be found on the ACA website or social media pages. The sale will be Saturday Jan. 6, 2024 in Oklahoma City. If you have questions regarding the sale, contact Dustin or Heather.
2023-2024 All-American Shows Announced
The shows listed below have been designated as All-American Point Shows for the 2023-2024 show season. Points will be tallied from junior and open shows if applicable. • National Junior Heifer Show • Eastern Regional Junior Show • Western Regional Junior Show • State Fair shows open to all exhibitors • World Beef Expo • American Royal • North American International Livestock Exposition • Cattlemen’s Congress • National Western Stock Show • Ft. Worth Stock Show • Tulsa State Fair
Mailed Registration Papers Now Optional
As digital papers are becoming more widely accepted at shows, members now have the option to select whether or not to have a registration paper mailed to them. When processing your registrations in DigitalBeef there is a check box for this option on the calf recording line. It will default to mailing you a paper, but if you prefer to not receive a mailed paper, simply unclick the box. If you have questions, please contact the office for assistance.
of DigitalBeef after processing registrations/transfers or updating memberships. Please note, registration papers will not mail if a balance is due and memberships are set back to inactive status if balance is not paid before logging out. You may still pay balances by check, but please contact to office to let us know if you will be paying that way.
DNA & Genetic Testing Requirements
All sires intended for use with artificial insemination (A.I.) must be blood typed or DNA tested before semen is distributed. A. DNA Testing on AI Sires and Donor Females 1. All AI sires and donor dams must be DNA parent verified before calves will be registered. 2. All ACA registered AI sires will be required to be tested for genetic abnormalities recognized as monitor status by the ACA based on breed make up before calves will be registered in herds outside that of the current owner, unless they are Expected Free by Pedigree. If the AI Sire is not a registered ACA sire but is registered with another association, the sire’s status for breed relevant genetic abnormalities must be known per their breed makeup. If AI sire is “commercial”, it must be tested for all genetic abnormalities the ACA monitors. 3. Embryo donor dams currently registered in the ACA herd book will only be required to be tested for genetic abnormalities of which they have been identified as being a suspect. Donor dams registered with another association must meet those association’s requirements. Unregistered (Commercial) donor dams must be tested for all genetic abnormalities regardless of breed makeup. B. All embryo donor cows must be blood typed or DNA tested. When parentage is questioned, blood typing or DNA testing will be required and the questioning party shall bear all the cost. For blood typing or DNA testing materials you must contact the ACA office for instructions or referral to a laboratory approved by the ACA. C. DNA on All Herd Sires
Pay Balance Due in Timely Manner
Members are reminded to pay balances due prior to logging off
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1. ALL AI ACA registered bulls born after January 1, 2017
must be DNA parent verified before their progeny can be registered.
Bulletin For questions on DNA, please contact the office at 816-431-2808. Jennifer or Stephanie will be happy to assist you.
Keep Contact Info Current to Receive Important ACA Correspondence
The ACA utilizes various ways to contact our members, but your information must be accurate in order to receive the most up to date info. Please confirm your information on your DigitalBeef account periodically. We ask that all members include an email address on your membership as this is one of the best ways for us to disseminate information to our membership quickly. If you have questions or need assistance in updating your information, please contact the office.
Submit Upcoming Sales & Events
Do you have an upcoming sale or event that needs to be listed on the ACA upcoming events? Send this info to at heather@ chicattle.org and we will add it to our upcoming events listing in the ACJ as well as on the website. This is a free service to our members. Don’t miss out.
In Memory…
Mr. Jerry Stuard, age 77 of Clarksville, Tenn., passed away at 8:30 a.m.,Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Stuard was born in Robertson County, Tenn., September 2, 1945. He was the Owner/Operator of Southern Light Farms and the River House event venue. Mr. Stuard was a tobacco farmer for over 60 years and was Past President and member of the American Chianina Association. He was a graduate of Austin Peay State University and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Trenton Baptist Church and attended LifePoint Church in Clarksville, Tenn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Connell Stuard, Sr. and Madge White Stuard, his brother, Clarence Stuard, Jr. and his sister, Sandra Cook. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Denise Ware Stuard of Clarksville,Tenn.; his son, Robert Stuard and his wife Sarah of Clarksville, Tenn.; his daughter, Molly Stark and her husband Taylor of Clarksville, Tenn,; his sisters, Helen Bellar of Guthrie, Ky,
Delma Woosley of Springfield, Tenn., Bessie Bryant, Jean Deighton, and Mary Sue Clauson, all of Adams, Tenn. He is also survived by his three beloved grandchildren Emery Stark, Hayden Stuard and Graham Stuard, as well as his faithful companion, Bane. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be given to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203 or Vanderbilt University Medical Center Development, P.O. Box 290369, 525 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN 37229.
In Memory…
John “Buck” Robert Woodroof passed away on September 6, 2023 at the age of 72 in his hometown of Lebanon, Tenn. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Farm Bureau Expo Center (945 E. Baddour Pkwy) in Lebanon. Buck was born in Nashville, Tenn. to Catherine Pugh Woodroof and John Julius Woodroof. Buck enjoyed playing softball in the Glade during his youth. He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. He married the love of his life, his companion and rock, Deborah Combow, and together they raised two children, created a loving family and ran a successful farm and business. Buck enjoyed hunting quail and dove and raising and showing cattle. Buck served as a County Commissioner and was involved at the Wilson County Ag Center for many years. He enjoyed traveling with friends and attending sporting events but mostly he cherished spending time with his grandchildren. Buck was the owner of Mid Tenn Technologies. John is survived by his wife of 47 glorious years, Debbie Woodroof; children: Stephanie (Robert) Tuggle and Levi (Amber) Woodroof; grandchildren: Wade Harman, Sophie Harman, Sophia Tuggle, Wyatt Woodroof and Nash Woodroof; sister, Kathy (Gary) Brown; niece, Ashley (So) Sengsayadeth; nephew, Austin Brown; and great nephew, Houston Sengsayadeth. He is preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and John Woodroof. The family would like to thank Dr. V Seenu Reddy of Centennial Medical Center, Dr. Patrick Vargo of the Cleveland Clinic and the entire staff of nurses at Centennial Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic for their expert and loving care that they provided to Buck and his family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in John’s honor to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org). NOVEMBER 2023 | CHIANINA JOURNAL |
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Roger R. Deiter, 66, of Faulkton, S.D., passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his home. Roger Reed Deiter was born January 18, 1957, in Faulkton, S.D. to Kenneth and Doris (Matter) Deiter. As a young boy his love for farming, ranching, cattle and horses became evident. He spent hours in a saddle and this pastime earned him the nickname “Johnny Ringo.” Roger’s years as an active 4-H member sparked his passion for livestock and the cattle industry. Roger graduated from Faulkton High School in 1975. He was a natural and dedicated athlete. He became a lifelong fan of all Trojan activities. Roger never passed up the opportunity to share a personal letter of support with an athlete, lend his time to the fields or facility, and proudly support the valuable lessons taught through sports. After high school, Roger went on to receive his Bachelor of Animal Science degree from South Dakota State University in Brookings. While at SDSU, Roger was a two-year member and part of the 1978 National Champion Collegiate Livestock Judging Team. In the same contest, Roger earned third place in Reasons, unveiling his effortless gift of conveying his thoughts to others. Farming and ranching were Roger’s passions in life, and after college he returned to the family farm. He and his brother Doug went on to build the Deiter Brothers partnership. They spent their days working together, building off each of their strengths and creating an operation to pass on for generations. On September 26, 1981, Roger was united in marriage to Beth Nelson. To this union two daughters were born, Shauna in 1984 and Chelsea in 1988. The girls were his world and he taught them much about living life with integrity, sharing your passion and talents with others, the value of friendship, and giving everything possible to ensure a job well done. He loved being a dad. Watching his girls in the show ring, participating in athletics and music, and spending time as a family brought him joy. The addition of Zach and Adam to the family when the girls married brought Roger much satisfaction and appreciation for the men they were and the strong foundation they built for their families. Roger’s support of Beth, his girls and their families was constant. He was their rock. Roger and Beth’s marriage was built on mutual respect which never faltered. Roger was able to be the man he was and do the things he did because he had a spouse with unwavering support, confidence, sacrifice and love. Roger’s life was one of humility and service. His observant attitude
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and dedication to others complimented many leadership positions. Roger actively served on the Faulkton Area Medical Center Foundation, Faulkton Area Economic Development Board, and was a Faulk County Commissioner. Roger was active in his church, often behind the scenes. He served as council President during the time Our Savior Lutheran Church established a fundraising project to facilitate a new church building in the year 2000. Roger shared his talents and time to the South Dakota Community Foundation, SD Housing Development Conference and SDSU Judging Teams. Throughout the years, he received many awards and held many offices within these organizations, but one that brought him great pride was the 2018 SD Farmers Union Rural Dakota Pride Award. Roger was active in the Chianina Association, serving as Board President and was honored as “Producer of the Year” numerous times. Deiter Brothers were awarded national champions several times and Roger was especially proud in 2005 and 2006 when his daughters were awarded National Grand Champion Chiangus Females in Louisville. His most recent passion was grooming the Lakeside Country Club golf course to perfection. Roger spent countless hours doing what he loved for others to enjoy. In addition to his love for golf, Roger enjoyed sports at all levels, cheering on the Faulkton Trojans and SDSU Jackrabbits, playing Pinochle in the wintertime, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. He embraced his role as Grandpa Rog wholeheartedly. His patience, fun-loving spirit, and unconditional love will always be cherished. He could be found acting as a buckin’ bronc or a WWE wrestler, reading a book, twirling the girls around on the dance floor, or taking the kids fishing at the pond. His calm and caring demeanor was especially evident when caring for Cruz and Lainey. Roger’s life will be forever cherished by his wife, Beth; daughters: Shauna (Zach) Remily, Faulkton and Chelsea (Adam) Odden, Faulkton; grandchildren: Landry, Cohen, and Lainey Remily and Scotti, Brooks, and Cruz Odden; siblings: Barb (Bill) Schilder, Faulkton, Doug (Sandy) Deiter, Faulkton, and Dar (Buck) Kolda, Rapid City; motherin-law, Ramona Nelson; brother-in-law, Scott (Lavone) Nelson; sisterin-law, Monique (Bret) Reed; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Doris Deiter; father-in-law, Milton Nelson; sister-in-law, Sharee Fritzemeier; and numerous aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Roger’s honor has been established at Dacotah Bank in Faulkton. Memorials will be given to organizations that were important to Roger.
NEW MEMBERS
NEW JUNIOR MEMBERS ALABAMA
Tyson Burton 113 Guffey Dr Steele, AL 35987
ARIZONA
Lacie Belle Desmith 4057 N Tobasco Rd Casa Grande, AZ 85194
CALIFORNIA
Mackenzie Crawford 3625 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA 93422 Lane Delahanty 1854 W Monte Vista Ave Modesto, CA 95358 Roxy Hart 418 Nimitz Ave Corcoran, CA 93212
Connor Alto 2070 Babler Rd Mckinleyville, CA 95519
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American Chianina Association Schedule of Events Wednesday, Jan. 3 10 am - Arrival (tie outs) Thursday, Jan. 4 5 pm – Cattle In Place Friday, Jan. 5 10 am – Check In Junior & Open Cattle – ACA Booth Saturday, Jan. 6 Noon – National -C- The Difference Sale – Super Barn Sale Arena 3 pm – Chiangus Classic Futurity - Performance Arena Sunday, Jan. 7 1 pm – Junior & Open Chiangus Shows Monday, Jan. 8 9 am – Junior & Open Chianina & Junior Chi Composite Shows
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A Historyof Chianina Cattle in the U.S.
Part 5 - Impact of Chianina on the U.S. Cattle Industry: Fullbloods, Composites & The Future
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rom the first fullblood imports and their halfblood Chianina calves, to the current Chianina registry 50 years later, the breed’s exceptional genetic flexibility and versatility helped transform American beef cattle. Over time, the ACA had to alter registration rules as breeders explored the transformative powers of the Chianina’s genetic reach,which has been challenging. While some breeders wanted to keep the breed pure with just fullbloods, others wanted to be able to “breed up” to purebred, while others wanted to allow registration and pedigree tracking of composites. Richard Koonce, former fieldman for the ACA, provides a timeline on what was registered: • 1972 to 1974 – half-blood (50%) Chianina or more – Initial use of 100% Italian Fullblood Chianina semen on American cattle of both beef and dairy breeds. • 1975 to 1988 – quarter blood (25%) Chianina or more – By 1974, half-blood Chianina yearling bulls were in use, primarily as clean-up sires. Many breeders liked the looks and performance of the resulting calves enough to request the ACA lower the percentage Chianina requirements for registration. • 1988 to 1991 – one-eighth (12.5%) Chianina or more – An increasing number of breeders continued exploring the genetic and marketing possibilities through adding non-Chianina genetics into ACA composites, such as Chiangus, Chiford and Red Chiangus, as well as registered Chianina. • 1991 to Present – No minimum percentage of Chianina genetics – the ACA requires a registrable Chianina to have at least one parent registered with the ACA.
CHIANINA COMPOSITES –
“The cattle themselves and the Association kept changing,” says Koonce. “If you were to ask cattle folks in the U.S. today what a Chianina is they would probably say it’s black and polled. Even many Association members don’t realize how integral a part the fullblood semen played in the early days of creating the various composites we use today.” This happened with Simmentals as well. In 1989 when I went to the American Royal the Simmental show looked like a lineup of brown and white Holsteins. They were as big or bigger than the Chianina of that time. Then, just 2 years later, 95% of the cattle at the American
Miss Chianina USA – Registered in 1972 (ACA #40), Miss Chianina USA was the first American-born registered half-blood female. She was sired by Diaceto I and out of a Brown Swiss female . The use of 100% Chianina semen on dairy females was a common cross in the early years. NOVEMBER 2023 | CHIANINA JOURNAL |
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Royal Simmental show were black. That’s what people wanted and that’s what breeders could sell. Just like Simmentals, Limousin and other Continental breeds; they’ve evolved from what they were originally while contributing to today’s “purebreds” and Americanized composites. These cattle have been adapted to what producers need, with European fullbloods providing the foundation for crossbreds and composites. “Why it evolved the way it has goes back to economics. Regardless of the breed, commercial or registered, people create and develop what they can sell,” says Koonce. Chianina cattle had a huge influence on the U.S. cattle industry after producers realized they needed to get their cattle bigger and leaner; and with Chianina they were able to do that in just one cross. “In the early 1970’s the emphasis was on purebreds,” says Myron Danner of Burwell, Neb. “People thought they could market the purebreds, but by the late 1970’s the percentage cattle were more popular because that’s where the value was. The best cattle were sired by a half-blood bull and out of an Angus female, or perhaps a Simmental cross female by then. Chianina could be utilized in a composite with lower percentage,” he says. “Currently, even 25% Chi in the mix can be ideal if you are keeping the heifers as replacements; having 25% to 50% makes a good cow. You don’t need a fullblood, but 5% to 10% may not be enough; somewhere in the middle makes a happy medium. As the nation’s cow herd became larger in frame size, you didn’t need a high percentage. Back in the 70’s the average commercial cow probably weighed less than 1,000 pounds but today that same cow weighs 1,400 to 1,500
pounds, with some much bigger,” says Danner. Glen Klippenstein, former ACA CEO and early Chianina breeder, did a lot of crossbreeding early on and felt the Chianina added a great deal to the genetic mix. “We used several bulls including Friggio, Fagiano, Feltro and Faul, resulting in about 400 calves – finally ending up with about 45 amazing Chi-cross cows. For me, cows that are about 10 to 25% Chi make the ideal cross. They look almost like the Hereford or Angus they were crossed with, but better. I call it synergy.” “We are in the meat business; we needed animals that produce more beef – and we need to promote our product. I’ve always been interested in science and promotion, and there’s a lot of science behind the Chianina,” Glen says. Glen feels competition from Chianina spurred Angus and Hereford breeders to shape up and start producing something more profitable again. “I was recently going through my old ‘bible’ and the weights we got from some of the Simmental and Chianina calves were great. Weaning weights were a little better and yearling weights a lot better than the Herefords and Angus at that time.” Then these breeds responded and made their cattle larger again. The heterosis, or hybrid vigor, achieved when crossing Chianina with other breeds was fantastic and dramatic; this is the greatest free tool available to producers. “You get more fertility, longevity and better health by crossing. This is something you gain with heterosis much quicker than you can by selective breeding within a breed generation after generation. This is one reason we got into the Angus business too, because of the heterosis we could obtain by crossing Chianina and Angus,” Glen says. The early impact of Chianina-Angus cross feeder calves and market show steers was not lost on the ACA leadership. In February 1976, at the Fourth ACA National Meeting, the Board of Directors approved the Chiangus registry for black-hided, polled or scurred, Chianina-Angus cross breeding stock. “This was the first continental breed association in America to adopt a hybrid-composite registry program. Soon after, more ACA
Friggio I – One of the most influential Italian Fullblood bulls in the ACA registry. He is a 1970 son of Bando I and has 5,275 progeny registered in the ACA herdbook, making him #3 in the top Italian Fullblood Sires list. 28 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2023
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members recorded Chiangus within the ACA registry,” says Koonce. Since that foundational milestone, other U.S. breed associations – Simmental (SimAngus), Limousin (LimFlex), Gelbvieh (Balancers), Salers (Optimizers) and Maine-Anjou (Mainetainers and Maine Angus) – have instituted similar registry programs for their memberships, In 1978, the ACA Composite Breed registry for Chiangus had progressed to the point of a few third-generation Chiangus x Chiangus individuals. “To designate this genetic significance the ACA added a generational component for Chiangus registration certificates. First generation Chiangus became 1CA’s; Chiangus x Chiangus were 2CA’s; and, when every animal on a 3-generation Chiangus pedigree are Chiangus they are PCA’s (Purebred Chiangus),” says Koonce. When the ACA added the Chimaine registration distinction for Chianina and Chiangus crossed with Maine-Anjou in 1981, the composites were similarly recognized as 1CM’s; 2CM’s; and PCM’s. In 2018, the the Chimaine registry was discontinued; and those animals are now registered in the ACA as Chianina. The Chiford classification was added in 1986 to record composites of registered Herefords and existing Chianina or Chi x Hereford composites and are indicated in the ACA herd book by 1CF’s; 2CF’s; and PCF’s. The latest breed registry combination is Red Chiangus (1RC’s; 2RC’s; and PRC’s). “Roger and Doug Dieter (Dieter Brothers) of Faulkton, S.D., (RDD prefix) must be mentioned in this history,” says Koonce. “They registered more cattle in the ACA than any other establishment. The ACA registry recorded 18,562 RDD animals from 1983 until 2007 – about 773 per year. Many years they approached or exceeded 1,000 head. Of these registrations 7,973 were for Chianina and Chiangus bulls. Dieter Brothers were included for many years in BEEF magazine’s Top 100 Seed Stock operations (herds marketing at least 250 bulls annually). Regarding BEEF magazine’s Top 100 Seed Stock operations, CK Cattle, Hope Hull, Ala., has been included for the last 3 years
CHIANINA COMPOSITE REGISTRY TIMELINE – • 1976 – Chiangus registry implemented (Chianina x Angus with no more than 6.249% other blood) • 1981 – Chimaine registry implemented (Chianina x Maine-Anjou, any percent combination) • 1986 – Chiford registry implemented (Chianina x Hereford with no more than 6.249% other blood) (2019-2021) recording annual bull sales of up to 276 bulls last year,” he says. “For annual sales, Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch, Rogersville, Tenn., must be noted; they conducted continuous sales since 1995 usually selling 50 to 100 bulls plus additional females. More recently, Dennis Clarahan, Harper, Iowa has registered 500 DCL prefix bulls out of the 1,440 Chianina/Chiangus Clarahan Farms has recorded.”
CHANGING TYPE –
“The type of cattle and demand for various types of cattle changed over the years from short fat ones to larger cattle. But once the cows got bigger, breeders started to go the other way,” Ed Miller says. “The average cow today, after having Continental blood infused – whether Charolais, Simmental, Maine Anjou, Saler – is now considered too big for certain environments.” Miller has been a longtime member of the ACA and also served on the ACA staff for 8 1/2 years as Marketing Director and most recently as a past ACA Board President. He started with this breed in 1979. “The Chianina/Angus cross (3/8 Chi and 5/8 Angus) at that time was called Ankina. The Ankina Association was based in Ohio and merged with the ACA early on. My dad bought our first one from Charles and Kay Burk of Texas and we started showing them in 4-H and family-oriented shows,” Ed says. “Although we mostly showed Angus cattle through our 4-H years, there were always a few cows that got bred to Iroito (fullblood Chianina) early on. In 1987 we purchased Dakota
Roger & Doug Deiter of Faulkton, S.D., became members of the American Chianina Association in March of 1981 and remained active members until their complete dispersal in 2008. They have registered more cattle than any other member of the ACA and held annual sales each year. Pictured are Roger Deiter (left), Bob Vantrease (former ACA CEO) & Doug Deiter in the early days of their operation. NOVEMBER 2023 | CHIANINA JOURNAL |
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Paycheck from Keith Wipple of Nebraska to start our Chiangus herd.” “People were single-trait selecting for size at first and not for the economically important traits to keep cows in the herd more than 5 years; we were just trying to make them big,” he says. “Exotic breeds were a tool to get them bigger quickly.” “I don’t think there is another exotic breed that has added to change in the beef industry as fast as the Chianina when they were brought to the U.S, nor another breed that added to the show industry the way Chi cattle did. Whether good or bad, you rarely see a steer or heifer win at any show that does not have at least a little Chi in its background,” Ed says. The look of the Chianina adds to a show animal – producing cattle with great presence, a unique front end and overall great look. “We must give credit to the good cattlemen who bred them, like Jerry Adamson, Myron Danner, Harlan Ritchie, Glen Klippenstein, and many more. It’s been a unique group of people involved with these cattle, and this is one of the most unique breeds ever brought to this country. Think of the number of winning show steers/heifers across the country with Chi blood in them. And there is not another continental breed that has ever accomplished what Chi cross steers and heifers have done at the National Western Fed Beef Contest or Beef Empire Days. Myron Danner and his cattle dominated these competitions over the years.” The ACA put itself into a unique position by allowing crossbreeding early on. “This may have been the first breed to allow composites to be registered, because at that time it was not popular. Today, however, there are very few breeds that don’t have a composite registry in their association. Back when the ACA did it, everyone thought we were crazy, and maybe it was the wrong way to go, but I don’t know how the breed would have survived if we had not. Everyone wanted to cross them,” says Ed.
IMPORTANCE FOR COMMERCIAL CATTLEMEN –
Koonce says the most important aspect of any breed is what it can do for commercial cattlemen. “Seedstock breeders often get so focused on their own cattle that it’s easy to lose focus on the commercial aspect. I learned more after I left the ACA from
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western commercial cattlemen than I did working for the association. The commercial folks taught me a lot,” he says. Cattle have to work out on the ranch and make a profit. “One reason the ACA is not a bigger association and why the big fullbloods and high-percentage cattle they were breeding clear up into the early 1990’s were not popular was that they just didn’t work in the commercial world and the commercial people have not forgotten this. It’s hard for the ACA now because even though this little Association created and adapted some cattle that will actually work in the commercial world today, many commercial guys don’t want to get bitten again. There are some great composites now, but those early problems are long remembered, and with Chianina those were horrendous,” Koonce says. “Early on, some of the cattle had disposition issues we hadn’t planned on, along with lack of milk. The females, under practical conditions calving for the first time at 2 ½ to 3 years of age were just too big. You could get them bred to calve at 2 years old, but out on range conditions they would not rebreed for their second calf,” he says. A certain percentage of Chianina genetics in a blend works very well, however, with hybrid vigor, a combination of genetics creates benefits that are more than the sum of its parts. Chianina crosses very well with other breeds, and back in the mid-1970s people kept asking where they could find some black percentage bulls. “So, in 1976 we started with about 15 head, and then in 1977 we started the all-bull sale at Denver because ranchers wanted percentage bulls; they got some half-blood bulls and quarter-blood bulls and discovered that the bulls that were one-quarter Chianina were what they liked best. However, as things evolved we’ve gotten down to a lower percentage of Chi blood,” says Koonce. “Roger Dieter in South Dakota (Dieter Brothers) really pushed the envelope, using more Angus bulls, especially on their heifers. Over time they kept dropping the percentage of Chianina blood in their cows. My observation was that by doing this they increased early puberty, fertility and improved milk and udders, yet still had that Chi influence and didn’t sacrifice much weaning weight and yearling weight. They also brought down mature weight, especially in females; that’s how we got
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from a quarter, down to an eighth and finally in 1991 the perthick and thin, but today this has become more of a show breed centage requirement was simply that one of the parents had to because these cattle have the extra carcass and extra good look be registered with the ACA,” he says. about them – a proud look. Most of us want a good-looking “This will probably always be a contentious issue. Some animal. Part of why we raise cattle is because we like their looks breeders think that’s not enough Chianina and how can we call – with nice balance, blending of parts, etc.” it a Chianina,” Koonce says. Just having that Chi influence is The Chianina breed has a lot going for it. “The Angus folks beneficial, however, and makes a difference in overall desirable just got ahead because they had a better program for promotraits in that animal. tion. Our beef industry is too segmented; we need to be more John Coble swears by the benefits of a little Chi influence in united as an industry,” he adds. We need to work together but commercial cattle. He is now 87 years old and still works with also respect and keep our diversity because one size doesn’t fit Willow Oak Chiangus in Tennessee. “I’ve worked for Willow Oak all. There are environments and situations where one breed or for 33 years. The owner, Richard Arnold, is the best man I’ve cross fits better than another. There are also differences within a ever worked for. I do all the matings and currently we’ve probbreed; a person can select genetics that work for their environably got the best bull we’ve ever raised. As a calf he weaned at ment, their goals and their customer’s needs. 850 pounds, adjusted to 897. Every “The nice thing about Chianina bull we sell, we guarantee for a year, genetics is that they can change and we also guarantee an additional When you talk about edible things so quickly in terms of 70 pounds on every calf, under genotype and phenotype, when product per unit of calorie good management. Commercial crossed in commercial herds. input, you can’t beat the cattlemen need something that will You can create cattle with fewer work and make a profit. Chianina udder and eye problems. But it Chianina’s genetic influence. are the absolute best breed for the takes intelligence and discipline Chianina crosses have real commercial livestock industry, in a to breed cattle. You can’t just mulpercentage animal,” he says. tiply numbers; you need to know efficiency, and if they live “We have one customer who came how to fit them together to make longer and have more calves to our sale about 10 years ago and them work optimally,” Glen says. bought 12 Chiangus bulls, then because they are more fertile, “When you talk about edible went to Texas and bought 18 Angus product per unit of calorie input, that’s a bonus. bulls. He split the herd and bred you can’t beat the Chianina’s about half the cows to Angus and genetic influence. We are meahalf to Chiangus bulls. A year and a half later he told me that suring all kinds of traits and putting EPDs on them – and in both groups the pregnancy rate was the same, calving was have many EPDs today – but in the end we should be looking the same, but the Chiangus-sired calves at weaning weighed at input compared to output in any given quality. Chianina 121 pounds more than the Angus-sired calves. The next year crosses have real efficiency, and if they live longer and have we sold about 120 bulls to him and his dad. He hadn’t bought more calves because they are more fertile, that’s a bonus.” It any bulls for a couple of years, so last year Richard called to see costs a lot to develop or buy replacement heifers and if your if anything was wrong, and he said he didn’t need any more at cows can stay in the herd 3 or 4 more years it saves a lot of that time. His bulls were 8 and 9 years old and still doing the money and makes more money. job. His Angus bulls only lasted 4 or 5 years, but his Chiangus The ACA has challenges ahead just like all breed associalasted a lot longer,” John says. tions, but none that they cannot overcome. “When you have the types of cattle the ACA registers, you have the flexibility to THE ORIGINAL VALUE ADD BREED – make the type and kind that can profit in your program and “In terms of cattle profitability, the Chianina impact on environment from show ring to rail hook,” Ed says. growth, conversion from feed to meat, vitality, livability, lon________________________________________________ gevity and fertility has been great,” Klippenstein says. “I was Editor’s Note: This is the final article of the multi-part series on the always sad that this breed was not more heavily used. Some history of the American Chianina Association. We hope you have breeders have done a good job and hung in there through enjoyed learning about the early days of the breed and it’s impact
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Fullblood Chianina cattle have been a staple at SLC since the 1970s. We invite you to visit the ranch and view the cattle. We have bulls and females, both fullblood and Chiangus, for sale at all times. The Schrick Family Ranch located in Millsap, TX • 817-597-8970 32 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2023
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-C- The Difference National Sale, Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, Okla., Noon Jan. 6 Chiangus Classic, Oklahoma City, Okla., 3 pm Jan. 7 Cattlemen’s Congress Open & Junior Chiangus Shows, Oklahoma City, Okla., 1 pm Jan. 8 Cattlemen’s Congress Junior & Open Chianina & Chi-Composite Shows, Oklahoma City, Okla., 9 am Jan. 14 National Western Stock Show Open & Junior Chianina & Chiangus Shows, Denver, Colo. Jan. 26 Ft. Worth Stock Show Open & Youth Chianina & Chiangus Shows, Ft. Worth, Texas Feb. 1 Consignment Deadline – -C- The Difference Sale Ohio Beef Expo Edition April 4 Midland Bull Test Final Sort Sale, Columbus, Mont. June 22-27 National Junior Heifer Show, Springfield, Mo.
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