NEWS ‘N NOTES AGA Board Approves Genetic Conditions Testing Policy
Save the Date for Range Beef Cow Symposium
The American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors has adopted a new genetic conditions testing policy. The complete document containing all policy information can be found on the Genetic Conditions Information page under the Education Center tab at www.gelbvieh.org. The core genetic conditions testing policy, effective October 9, 2013, is as follows:
The Range Beef Cow Symposium (RBCS) will be hosted in 2013 by South Dakota State University. It will be held at the Rushmore Convention Center in Rapid City, S.D., on December 3 to 5, 2013. The RBCS is a bi-annual educational event designed as “In-Service Training for Cow-Calf Ranchers.” The event will feature well-known speakers who will provide updates on production topics in the areas of beef industry issues, genetics, reproduction, range and forage management, cattle health, beef nutrition, and more.
1. All new AI sires and donor females must be tested for AM, NH, CA, DD and OS at the owners expense in order to register progeny. 2. The top 50 sires each year (that have not been previously tested) will be tested for AM, NH, CA, DD and OS at AGA’s expense. 3. Other than points one and two above, there is no additional mandatory testing. 4. On all pedigrees, the animal’s genetic condition status will be designated
2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Registration Underway Registration for the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show is underway. The 116th Annual Convention will be held in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 4-7, 2014 and advanced registration is open until Jan. 10, 2014. 2014 convention participants will hear from industry leaders, gather insight on industry trends, enjoy a Cowboy’s Night at the Grand Ole Opry II and party with Elvis at Viva NashVegas! NCBA President and Wyoming rancher Scott George said the convention is a must for all cattlemen. “The Cattle Industry Convention is the oldest and largest, national convention for everyone that is in the cattle business,” George said. “The convention and trade show is the time for cattle industry members to come together and work toward the future of the industry while having some fun.” In addition to access to all of the 2014 convention events, registrants for the full convention will receive a 50 percent off coupon for Roper and Stetson apparel and footwear at the NCBA Trade Show. To register for the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, visit www.beefusa.org or e-mail meetings@beef.org. Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on Twitter at #beefmeet 10 | NOVEMBER 2013
The Range Beef Cow Symposium began in 1969 as a joint effort of the Extension services from South Dakota State University, Colorado State University, University of Wyoming and University of Nebraska. The symposium regularly attracts more than 900 ranchers and industry-affiliates. It includes a two-andone-half day educational program, bull-pen sessions with the speakers each evening and a trade show with displays from the beef industry. For additional information, contact Ken Olson, SDSU Extension Beef Specialist, at 605-394-2236; or Julie Walker, SDSU Extension Beef Specialist, at 605-688-5458.
Submit Show Results for Publication The December issue of Gelbvieh World will feature a special section dedicated to results from this summer’s shows. To be sure your show results get published, submit them to Jennifer Scharpe at jennifers@gelbvieh. org. Desired listing of results includes title of what was won, animal name, exhibitor name, exhibitor home town and state.
Davidson Families Host Open House Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch hosted their annual Open House, Customer Appreciation Day and Private Treaty Heifer Sale on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at their new sale facility. Early arrivals were able to walk throughout the display pens, and a tour of the breeding pastures and herd bulls followed. Fellow cattle producers, friends and family arrived from various locations, including North Dakota, eastern Saskatchewan, and from all over the southwest part of Saskatchewan. A roast beef supper and visiting rounded out the day, and fun was had by all ages, as the oldest in attendance was 100 years young and the youngest was 6 months old!