2013 November-December Heartbeat Magazine by LimousinLive

Limousin Heart Beat

Official Publication of the heartland Limousin Association • Nov/Dec 2013

Temperament Plays Key Role in Cattle Health

News

Back In Time.................4, 19 Covering Ground................4 Heartland Calendar............3 Heartland Highlights ........21 Junior Beat.................. 10-11 On The Road Again............6 Recipe of the Month...........6 Sales Reports..............20-21

State News

Iowa News...................22-23 Kansas News...................14 Minnesota News..........18-19 Missouri News.............12-13 Nebraska News...............8-9 South Dakota News.....16-17 Wisconsin News.................7

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USDA and university scientists have found cattle temperament influences how animals should be handled, how they perform and how they respond to disease. The team of researchers looked at stressful events – such as weaning, transportation and vaccination – that beef cattle experience during routine management practices, according to a news release from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The researchers examined interrelationships of stress and cattle temperament with transportation, immune challenges and production traits. Between 24-36 calves were used for each study, depending on the trial. An exit velocity system, which measures the rate at which an animal exits a squeeze chute and crosses a certain distance, was used to select for temperament. A pen-scoring system was used in conjunction with exit velocity to calculate an overall temperament score for cattle selected as the calmest, the most temperamental or as intermediate. When challenged with a bacterial toxin, cattle showed dramatic differences in sickness behavior, depending on their temperament. The most temperamental animals failed to show behaviors that allow detection of sick animals,

whereas calm animals immediately displayed visual signs and became ill. Studies also revealed temperamental cattle did not have the same vigorous immunological response to a vaccine as less temperamental cattle in the same herd. Studies were conducted by animal scientist and research leader Jeff Carroll at the ARS Livestock Issues Research Unit (LIRU) in Lubbock, TX; associated research professor Rhonda Vann at Mississippi State University’s Brown Loam Branch Experiment Station; animal physiologist Ron Randel at Texas AgriLife Research, Texas A&M University System, and endocrinologist Tom Welsh, also

of Texas A&M AgriLife Research. In related research, the team Continued on page 3.

Bad Temper Can Equal Poor Performance

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The Limousin breed has worked hard to improve the docility in their cattle. As you can see from this photo, great strides have been made in this EPD.

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Temperamental cattle can be a hazard to themselves and to the people handling them as well as to other cattle. Continued on page 3.

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Bad Temper ...

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Temperament Plays Key Role ...

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Compared to calm cattle, cattle exhibiting a heightened temperament are noted to spend more time inspecting their surroundings or responding to environmental “fears” instead of consuming forage or supplements, said Jeremy Powell, a veterinarian with the Arkansas Division of Agriculture. As cattle temperament worsens, their response to human contact or any other stimuli can directly affect their performance. To better understand the implications of temperament on beef cattle production, recent studies at Oregon State University evaluated the impacts of temperament on gain performance, reproduction and health parameters. In regard to reproduction, beef cows with greater average temperament scores (aggressive) had reduced pregnancy rates compared to cows that exhibited lower (calmer) scores. Furthermore, cows with greater average temperament scores had decreased weaning rates and reduced pounds of calf weaned/cow exposed compared to cows with lower average scores.

Continued from front page.

S e l a h K e u p e r, s i x - m o n t h - o l d daughter of Nate and Nicole Keuper of Grimes,IA had fun visiting the Limousin cattle at the Iowa State Fair.

The group also investigated temperament of feeder calves and its effects on growth performance. Calves exhibiting calm temperaments had increase weaning weights and increased weaning calf values as well as increased carcass weights and marbling scores at harvest. Temperament is a heritable trait in cattle. Producers can assess temperament in replacement heifers when handled during vaccination or weaning to determine if they should be culled. Furthermore, many breed associations have now developed EPDs that can be utilized by producers to select cattle with a more favorable temperament.

found the main cause of stress for cattle was not the transportation itself, but being handled and loaded into a trailer. However, transportation duration and conditions were found to have negative effects on intramuscular fat or marbling,

which is used for fast sources of energy by cattle being transported. Lower levels of marbling reduce quality grade. Temperamental cattle have less fat stores, indicating that temperament makes a difference in the final quality grade.

Heartland Calendar

November

2 Double A Limousin/Abele Cattle Co. Fall Festival Private Treaty Sale – Nevada, MO 2 Wies Limousin & Guests Fall Sale – Columbia, MO 10 Linhart Fall Harvest Female Sale, at the farm – Leon, IA 16 IA Limousin Association Annual Meeting, Banquet/Benefit Auction – Ames, IA 23 Broken Arrow S Sale – 26675 US Hwy 12, McLaughlin, SD 23 Lonely Valley Limousin Sale, at the farm – Creston, NE 30 Bosch Farms Private Treaty Sale – at the farm, Indianola, IA0

January

13 NALF Annual Meeting, Renaissance Hotel – Denver, CO 13 NALF Membership Banquet & Genetics on Ice Auction, Renaissance Hotel – Denver, CO 14 NWSS Junior Limousin Show – Denver, CO 14 National Limousin Sale, NWSS Sale Facility – Denver, CO 15 NWSS Open Limousin Show – Denver, CO 16 NWSS Pen/Carload Limousin Show – Denver, CO 23 Red Carpet Show and Sale, Sioux Empire Fairgrounds – Sioux Falls, SD 25 Spring Preview & Patron Appreciation, Long & Sons, at the farm – Afton, IA

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By: Dean Summerbell

I trust the harvest this autumn is proceeding on schedule. Many of our member regions need a late fall season to harvest crops that were delayed in maturation because of the wet spring and cool temperatures in June and July. August and September seemed to replace June and July for heat. I always wonder if our seasons are delayed by 30 days from the temperatures and precipitation from our tra-

ditional sun rotation. I am not a predictor of weather and certainly the science of forecasting weather patterns has improved, but still one can’t depend on weather forecasts for absolute accuracy. Certainly our ability to predict livestock prices remain strong; however, unforeseen issues will still have their impact. Feeder prices have remained strong and continue to reflect a shortage of

Heartland Limousin Association Officers

Cash Schilling......................... President Jerry Meek...................... Vice President Andy Peterson......................... Secretary Jim Venner.............................. Treasurer Ed Bergler – Ex-officio

Executive Secretary & Advertising Sales Dean Summerbell 23244 Gopher Dr., East Bethel, MN 55005 Cell: (612) 963-3799 E-mail: bjsummerbell@gmail.com

Iowa Bob Bosch (515) 491-9163 Indianola, IA 50125

Directors

Kansas Cash Schilling (785) 694-2806 Edson, KS 67733

South Dakota Cookie Nielson (605) 203-0904 Arlington, SD 57212 Minnesota Mark Willette (605) 695-3129 Delavan, MN 56023

Missouri Nebraska Shaun Edwards (660) 441-0811 Jamie Watts (402) 262-2240 New Bloomfield, MO 65063 Fairfield, NE 68938

Wisconsin Financial Secretary Andy Peterson (715) 417-2253 Ann Vorthmann (712) 566-2863 Osceola, WI 54020 31112 Hwy 6, Treynor, IA 51575

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cattle production in the U.S. I have written before about the problems facing the beef industry. More pasture land was plowed up in favor of grain production. The “Corn Rush” of 2013 in some ways reminds me of the “Gold Rush” of 1849. No, I wasn’t there. I may be elderly but I’m not mummified. We do not need to lose any more grass to any entity whether it be grain production, government regulation, or environmental conditions. We, as cattlemen, need to be mindful of our stewardship to the land. Cattle production seems like it will be profitable for several years even with higher grain prices. I believe in moderation in all facets of life. Marginal land turned to the plow may not be as severe as it was in the “dust bowl years” because of farming techniques, but after seeing the dust blowing in Nebraska turning evergreens to

look like decorated Christmas trees with the white dust of limestone covered roads, it reminds me of the old adage, “Those who ignore history are destined to repeat it.” The reservations for the Double Tree are almost full. There may be some cancellations which will open a few rooms. If anyone is still in need of a room for the NWSS, please contact me at 612/9633799. Since this is my last column of the year 2013, I would like to wish everyone a very blessed Christmas season and a profitable 2014.

Join us in Denver January 12-16, 2014 for the National Western Stock Show

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer? I found this photo of a bull among the items in Ron Holland’s scrapbook. I wonder if you recognize this pioneer in the breed. He was known for his performance traits; moderate calving, masculine sons and feminine daughters with early puberty. He was a deep-bodied, well-balanced, long muscled sire with good length and width. He excelled when used on cattle with lighter bone and requiring added muscle, depth and length. Bev Summerbell

Do you know the answers to these questions? 1.) What is the name of this bull? 2.) Do you know the year that he was born? 3.) Did this bull ever come to the United States? Answers on page 12.

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Vol. 21 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2013 into the upper 90’s-100+ with humidity in the 70’s. It was brutal! One day the temperature/humidity in St. Paul was higher than Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The overall temperatures at the Minnesota State

By: Bev Summerbell

In the September/October issue of the Heart Beat “On the Road Again” column, I talked about the lovely weather we had for the shows in June, July and early August. I ended by saying, “I hope the weather stays the same for the rest of August and September.” Unfortunately, my hopes for nice weather were dashed when a heat wave entered the Upper Midwest. Dean and I were busy traveling and working at state fair shows at the end of August. At the same time many states in our area were

sweltering under extremely high heat and humidity. Dean attended the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island August 29, the South Dakota State Fair in Huron on the 30th and the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul August 31. I was busy working at the MN state fair, in an Information Booth, from August 22-September 2. The hottest weather of the summer descended on us during that week, with temperatures climbing

Recipe of the Month

This recipe was posted on Facebook and it is very easy to prepare. I like recipes that are simple to make and have just a few ingredients. Bev Summerbell

3 Envelope Roast

3 lb. beef roast (such as chuck roast) 1 envelope dry Italian salad dressing mix 1 envelope dry ranch salad dressing mix 1 envelope dry brown gravy mix 2 ½ cups of water *Put water in a measuring cup that is larger than the amount of water that you are using. *Add and mix all three envelopes of dry salad dressing to the water. Mix until blended completely. *Brown the roast (you don’t have to brown roast – it will brown in crockpot). Add the meat to your cooker. Pour the water/salad dressing mixture over the roast. *In slow cooker, cook on high for about 4 hours and then on low for about 8 hours (I cooked it about 5 hours on high and then on low about 3-4 hours because of time and it was very tender). *Increase the amount of water if necessary to cover the roast.

Fair set an all-time record for the number of days in a row of extreme heat/humidity. It was HOT! My hours in the Information Booth are from 2:30-9:30 p.m. Once the sun went down, it was more comfortable. The fair is known as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together”. This year it was changed to the “Great Minnesota Sweat-Together”. Although the attendance was cut down during the six days of extreme heat at the Minnesota State Fair, we did have three nice days at the beginning and we ended with three beautiful days. The overall attendance was only down by 59,335 from the record set in 2009 of 1,770, 497. This year we had 1,731,162. That’s still a lot of people in 12 days. We set two NEW all-time records for the highest attendance ever – on Labor Day Sunday, 236,197 people and Monday, 164,271. It was interesting because we went from extreme heat to wearing a sweatshirt just a few days later. The high attendance was the direct result of the drastic cool-down. Dean and I made herd visits in IA, NE and KS as well as a meeting in Kansas City early in September and we endured more hot and windy weather. Everyone was hoping for a good rain, and toward the middle of September many areas did get some much

Seven-month-old Wayde Muxfeldt is destined to be a cowboy. Aunt Shelby Straight helped him try on Dean Summerbell’s hat at the Iowa State Fair. Parents Shane and Jordan Muxfeldt will have him showing in a few years.

needed moisture. I am not even going to try to predict what the weather will be like the rest of the fall. Only time will tell! Member News We are happy to report that Pat Meek of Parker, KS is making a full recovery from the surgery to relieve the numbness in her arms and hands due to compression of discs. It is also good to hear that Sheryl Leonard of Holstein, IA received a positive report following her chemo treatments. It was great seeing Mike and Betsy Cravens of Lee’s Summit, MO at the MO state fair Open Limousin Show. Mike had a difficult summer, suffering a heart attack and having cancer removed from his nose. He looks like he is well on his way to recovery. Get well wishes are sent to Jerry Meek of Parker, KS who had knee replacement surgery on October 10.

Give Thanks Congratulations to Jamie Watts and Alycia Parde who were united in marriage September 7, 2013. The ceremony and reception were held in the Watts pasture in Nuckolls County, Fairfield, NE.

Wisconsin News ...

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Wisconsin Hosts World Beef Expo in Milwaukee The World Beef Expo Limousin Open Show was held Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in Milwaukee. One could not ask for better weather conditions with bright sunny skies and warm temperatures for a late September show. Limousin exhibitors from three states paraded 18 purebred and Lim-Flex entries before judge Randy Daniel of Colbert, GA. The Expo is one of largest breed shows in the Upper Midwest. The activities included the shows, educational seminars, a trade show, sales, youth sweepstakes contests, and a junior cattle show.

Spring Creeks Cattle Co. of Boscobel, WI exhibited the grand champion purebred female with Spring Creeks A Sweet One, a 3/19/13 daughter of Wulf’s Uncharted Waters out of PBRS UR Sweet 8134U.

The grand champion cow/calf was MAGS Wallpaper, a 1/30/09 daughter of MAGS Savage out of MAGS Gretchen with her 2/12/13 daughter sired by CL Burbank at side. The pair was exhibited by Cole Kaufman of Harrodsburg, KY.

SL Missing Link, an 4/1/12 son of CJSL Wild West 9060W out of SBVL Mindy 288M exhibited by Legacy Farms of Witt, IL was named grand champion purebred bull.

Reserve grand champion purebred honors went to Boot Jack Cattle Co. of Clear Lake, WI with Boot Jack Apollo 15X, an 4/18/12 son of MAGS Romeo out of Boot Jack Louise.

Spring Creeks Cattle Co. took the grand champion Lim-Flex female banner home with Spring Creeks A Dawn 3004¸a 2/13/13 daughter of RITO 6EM3 out of 4LI Emblazon.

Merry Christmas

Peterson Limousin Beef Grows in Demand

Restaurants and consumers alike in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN metros are increasingly asking for Peterson Limousin Beef as a fixture on their plates. Peterson Limousin Farms of Osceola, WI began an aggressive marketing campaign in 2009 – promoting natural Limousin beef to restaurants and specialty retail outlets. Urban palates in the Twin Cities have consistently asked for more of the Limousin beef. “We feel very strongly that beef from Limousin cattle is not only delicious but distinctive,” Wayne Peterson said. “It can easily separate itself from the competition.” During the summer of 2013, Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine set out to crown a new champion in its annual “Burger Madness.” Their search included over 50 restaurants to begin with, eventually settling on two restaurants to square off in the finals: The Kenwood, located in central Minneapolis and Victory 44 located in northeast Minneapolis. A panel of six expert taste-testers sat down together at

The reserve grand champion LimFlex female was Legacy’s Zita, a 5/4/12 daughter of DF Rapture out of Legacy’s Wahoo exhibited by Legacy Farms.

The grand champion Lim-Flex cow/ calf pair was also exhibited by Legacy Farms with Legacy Xia, an 11/2/10 daughter of DF Rapture out of Wulf’s Mae 2029M shown with her 4/10/13 bull sired by FC Yacht Man at side.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was Boot Jack Michelob 12Y, a 9/12/11 son of Bootjack Maxum out of Boot Jack Elizabeth exhibited by Boot Jack Cattle Co.

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each restaurant and noted what their buds were telling them. In the end, Victory 44 won the vote and inclusion into burger royalty. MSP Magazine made note in their conclusion that both establishments featured Peterson Limousin Beef as the burger patty of choice. Peterson encourages Limousin breeders to be proud of the cattle they raise. “If our experience is any indication, not all beef is created the same,” he said. “People quickly fall in love with Limousin beef.”

Vol. 21 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2013 City with her March/April yearling Breeding Beef Heifer, Kendra Schulz of Pierce with her March/ the reserve Supreme title with the April Breeding Beef Heifer, and Limousin bull. Congratulations to Tristin Smith of Curtis with his Thanks to everyone who helped the Ochsner and Schilling families September/October Heifer. Emily support the NE Limousin As- for representing the Limousin Vales of Dewitt received a blue ribbon for her Market Heifer and sociation with your presence or breed so well as the fair. Crossbred Steer. exhibiting at the NE state fair show Congratulation, 4-H Juniors in Grand Island. We enjoyed the Cattlemen’s Classic Deadline Congratulations to the foldoughnuts, juice and coffee that The deadline for sending enwas provided before and after the lowing 4-H juniors who earned tries for the 23rd annual Nebraska show. The Limousin breed had purple ribbons at the state fair; Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney is a successful showing at the fair, Josh Peterson of Nebraska City December 1, 2013. The show and taking the Supreme champion with his January/February Yearling sale will take place Friday, Februhonors with the cow/calf entry and Heifer, Korynn Clason of Beaver ary 21, 2014 at the Buffalo County

Nebraska News ... Thank You

Fairgrounds in Kearney. All entries will be taken online and you can go to the Classic website at www.necattlemn. com to obtain the form. For further information, contact Ronette Bush-Heinrich at rkbush@frontiernet.net or call 308/627-6385. Last year the numbers for the Limousin breed were down due to the blizzard that hit the area just before the show/sale; however, the prices at the sale were very strong. We hope to have a much larger participation in the show and sale this year

Limousin Reigns Supreme at Nebraska State Fair Quality was the name of the game at the Nebraska State Fair Open Limousin Show held August 29, 2013 in Grand Island. Judge Donnie Robertson of Yukon, OK evaluated the 17 females and five bulls exhibited by breeders from Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa and Kansas. Out of those numbers came the Nebraska State Fair Supreme champion female and the Supreme reserve champion bull.

The Nebraska grand champion female, bred and raised in Nebraska, was Jamo Zurie 307A, a 2/23/13 daughter of DHVO Deuce 132R out of JAMO Ms PLD Rider 829 exhibited by Amos Limousin of Stapleton, NE.

The reserve grand champion Nebraska female was CDCU Zoe 046Z, a 6/23/12 daughter of MAGS Universe 135U out of LH Xclusively Yrs 059X exhibited by Watts Limousin of Fairfield, NE.

Robertson selected the cow/calf pair exhibited by Ashlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO as the grand champion female. EF Xclusive, a 3/4/10 daughter of CFLX Wild Card out of WLC Black Lucy 416R along with her 3/2/13 heifer calf sired by MAGS Y-Axis went on to be selected as the Supreme champion female.

The reserve grand champion female honors went to Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE with VL Zowie, a 3/4/12 daughter of Wulf’s XistenceV38X out of VL Xcitment.

Happy Harvest

The grand champion Limousin bull and reserve Supreme bull overall was Schilling’s Yannis, a 3/1/11 son of Schilling’s Unforgiven out of CRSL Roxie 5050R exhibited by Schilling Limousin of Edson, KS.

The reserve grand champion was SL Trip Wire, an 11/14/12 son of MAGS Xyloid out of SL Hot Centerfold exhibited by Straight Limousin of Logan, IA.

Nebraska grand champion bull honors went to Amos Limousin of Stapleton, NE exhibiting JAMO PLD Investment, a 2/11/13 son of EF Xcessive Force out of JAMO PLD Heaven.

The reserve grand champion Nebraska bull was JKTW Andy 01A, a 4/12/13 son of Wulf’s Signature 9302S out of JKTW Tumbleweed 7T exhibited by Watts Limousin of Fairfield, NE.

In the group classes, Caitlyn Ochsner of Kersey, CO took top honors with her Pair of Heifers, Straight Limousin of Logan, IA exhibited the best Produce of Dam, and Watts Limousin of Fairfield, NE had the Breeders Best Five Head. The Nebraska Limousin Association served a breakfast of rolls, juice and coffee to the breeders and other Limousin enthusiasts who attended the open show in Grand Island.

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Hunt Limousin Continues Legacy (Note: This report was taken from an article written in the Kearney Hub newspaper by Lori Potter, staff reporter.) As part of the 125th history of Nebraska Cattlemen, Hunt Limousin Ranch was featured in the Kearney Hub newspaper. Charles, Nancy, Dave and Dan Hunt along with Sally (Hunt) Hosier of Oxford, NE carry on a family tradition in the cattle business and as members of the Nebraska Cattlemen and/or its predecessor, the Nebraska Stock Growers Association, founded in 1888. Charlie followed in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather in farming and cattle production. He is now one of Nebraska’s most respected cattlemen. Charlie planned to be an airline pilot; however, you have to have perfect vision and he needed glasses when he graduated from Orleans High School. As a result, he went on to ag engineering college and later to the University of Nebraska. They moved onto their present farm in 1962 and at the time, hoped

Charlie and Nancy Hunt enjoyed the day at Husker/Harvest Days in Grand Island with their grandchildren Houston and Adeline. The Hunts have had a booth and display of cattle at this annual event for many years.

to own 100 cows. They now have about 380 cows and heifers on the ranch. The Hunts have been raising Limousin cattle for 30 years.

“The Limousin breed produces more lean meat than other breeds and are efficient on feed,” Charlie said. “Calving ease is another

breed quality,” Dave added. “And longevity,” Dan said. The Hunts buy calves in the fall from their customers. After the calves are backgrounded, they go to Harlan County Feeders for finishing and they maintain ownership. Their reputation has been built on good customer relations and taking part in a variety of cattle events including the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO; the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney, the Nebraska State Fair; and Husker/Harvest Days in Grand Island. Charlie has been active in many associations; serving on the NALF board of directors, the NE Limousin Association, the Heartland Limousin Association, and the NE Cattlemen’s board. In 2006, Charles was named to the Nebraska Cattlemen “Hall of Fame”. Hunt Limousin Ranch was nominated by the Beef Improvement Federation as “Seedstock Producer of the Year” for 2013.

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Junior Beat Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO received a first in class ribbon from ribbon girl and sister Jadyn Wood at the Missouri State Fair.

Boyer Wins Photo Contest

Kaitlyn Boyer of Weldon, Iowa won the Wulf Cattle Facebook contest. People were encouraged to post photos of their cattle with Wulf genetics, and the one with the most “likes” would win 20 units of semen from the 2013 Wulf sire directory. Her photo got a total of 226 “likes”, more than any other picture submitted. Kaitlyn sent in a picture of her 8/29/12 heifer, KTBO Zia 22Z.

Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD took part in the U-Fit-It contest at the SD State Fair. The juniors have 30 minutes to fit their calf before moving into the showmanship component of the contest.

Seven-year-old Jack Watts, sevenyear-old Grayce Beck and five-yearold Grayham Beck of Fairfield, NE were excited to show their Limousin cattle in the Nebraska State Fair Open Show.

Violet Mitchell likes to help blow dry the heifers, but she does not like to get her picture taken.

Brooke Mitchell, daughter of Bart and Amy Mitchell of Boscobel, WI has grown attached to her heifer at the World Beef Expo in Milwaukee.

Sam Watts, age 4, got third at the Nebraska State Fair and qualified for the National Tractor Pedal Pull in Mitchell, SD.

Grace, Emma, and Meghan Ahrendsen of Sioux Rapids, IA wore their “Cowboy Up for the Cure” T shirts at the Clay Co. Fair Limousin show in support of Drew Schrock of Kentucky who is fighting leukemia.

Congratulations to Rebecca Church of Hastings, Minnesota who exhibited the champion Limousin female at the Minnesota 4-H show and placed 5th overall in the Supreme drive.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Boyer for submitting the winning photo in the Wulf Cattle Facebook contest.

Kaitlyn said that she is going to use the semen to help improve her herd and assist with her SAE project on Beef Production in FFA. She is the daughter of Jason and Amy Boyer of Weldon. Congratulations! On October 1st, Kaitlyn placed first at the North West Missouri State University FFA livestock judging contest. The team also toured the University.

Klay Beisly Receives Scholarship

Klay Beisly of Nevada, MO was the recipient of the “Ron and Carolyn Holland” scholarship given by the Heartland Limousin Association (HLA). The announcement was made at the Missouri State Fair Open Limousin Show in Sedalia August 17, 2013. Missouri HLA board members Shaun Edwards and Mike Henderson made the presentation. He is a graduate of Nevada High School and is enrolled in NE Oklahoma A&M in Miami, OK majoring in Animal Science. Klay is on the collegiate livestock judging team. Klay has been actively involved

Cash Schilling, president of the HLA Board of Directors, thanked Ron Holland of Wichita, KS for his generous scholarship donation.

Congratulations to Klay Beisly of Nevada, MO who was selected as the recipient of the 2013 Heartland Limousin Association “Ron and Carolyn Holland” scholarship. Missouri HLA board members Shaun Edwards and Mike Henderson presented the award at the Missouri State Fair.

in the Limousin breed. He has been showing cattle since he was seven years old. He has exhibited at the local level (Vernon County Fair), the state level (Missouri Limousin Breeders Association Field Day and the state fair shows), the regional level (Heartland Limousin Regional Show and the Ozark Empire Show), and the national level (NALJA shows). In addition to showing cattle, Klay is also a member of the Missouri Junior Limousin Breeders Association, 4-H and FFA.

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Bailey Walrod Interns at Collison Embryo

Congratulations to Jordan Mudd of Knob Noster, MO upon being selected champion showman at the Missouri State Fair 4-H show.

Four-year-old Mason Shipman helped keep his cousin, Emlyn Vorthmann, also four, dry before their grandparents sale in Treynor, IA September 28.

By Bailey Walrod This summer I spent three days at Collison Embryo in Rockwell City, IA. I needed to complete an internship at a ranch/farm or agriculture related industry as part of the requirements for receiving the 2013 Heartland Limousin Association scholarship. While I was at the Collison Embryo Clinic I had the chance to observe many flushes, artificial inseminations, transfers, and preg. checks. Most of the time I was out in the lots bringing cattle up or checking for heat. My first day at the clinic I was able to look at embryos under a microscope. It was so interesting to see how they form, change, and grow in just a matter of days! Once the embryos are taken from the cow they are either put into other cows fresh, if there are recips waiting, or frozen for a later time. I had the opportunity to make a couple of vet calls with Tim Collison. The most interesting part was going to a feedlot and working with a little over 100 head

of calves. I learned the importance of all the vaccines and was able to get some hands-on experience while we were there. The second day I helped put cedars into 13 cows and poured their calves while they were in the pasture. My final day at the clinic was probably the most interesting. A client brought in 21 calves to be

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worked and green tagged. Each calf was given five shots, implanted, poured, and the bulls were castrated. That night we brought in a cow for a flush. After she was flushed, I started asking one of the employees about where the cow had come from and how long she had been at Collison’s. I found out that the cow was from a large ranch in Oklahoma and had been there for almost a year.. She had been bred and flushed a couple of times while she was there and they were planning to run her through at least one more cycle before she went home. I really enjoyed working alongside Tim and the rest of the crew! I learned so many new things that will help me accomplish my goals in my own Limousin herd in the future.

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Missouri News ...

Wies Limousin Has Banner Day at Missouri State Fair

The Missouri State Fair Open Limousin Show was held at the state fairgrounds in Sedalia on August 17, 2013. Jared Boyert of Elwood, IL evaluated the 80 head shown by 35 exhibitors from Missouri and Kansas. There were 64 females and 16 bulls in the Open Limousin Show. Wies Limousin Ranch of Wellsville, MO exhibited the grand champion and reserve grand champion bulls at the Missouri State Fair open show. They also took home reserve grand champion female honors in the open show.

The grand champion bull was WLR Reload, a 5/2/11 son of LH Rodemaster 338 out of MAGS Phantom’s Prize exhibited by Edwards Land & Cattle of Beulaville, NC and Wies Limousin. He was the champion Division V bull.

Boyert named AUTO Zofia 439Z, an 11/13/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid out of MAGS Manuella exhibited by Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO as the grand champion female. She was also the Division II champion female.

The reserve grand champion female and Division II reserve champion, exhibited by Wies Limousin Ranch and Cooper Henderson of Wellsville, MO was ELCX I Know, an 11/1/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid out of SBLX Unknown 104.

Ty and Susie Heavin of Springfield, MO are pictured with Tom and Rosalie Smith of Arator Valley Limousin, Smithton, MO. The Heavins were the 2013 recipients of the Arator Valley “Promoter of the Year” award.

Wulf Cattle Featured on The American Rancher

Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN was featured on The American Rancher broadcast the week of July 22. The show highlighted the large, expansive operation that now encompasses Wulf Cattle including the seedstock cattle, their new Angus herd, the feedlots, and their newest addition, Sandy Ridge in Atkinson, Nebraska. The Wulf operation ranks in National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Top 25 Seed Stock Producers. They offer more than 300

bulls and 50 heifers at their annual “Wulf’s Opportunity Sale” at the end of March. The late Leonard Wulf would say with a smile, “we were cattle feeders before we were cattle breeders.” The Wulf family knowledge and cattle feeding experience is the driver for their genetic program. They strive to help their customers become part of an integrated production system producing quality beef for target markets.

The reserve grand champion bull and the reserve Division V champion was also exhibited by Wies Limousin and Edwards Land & Cattle with WLR Game of Thrones, a 12/23/11 son of MAGS Wiggler out of WLR Ursula 499U.

The crowd of Limousin supporters watched the Missouri State Fair Limousin 4-H show in Sedalia.

The Limousin SOURCE

Limousin breeders will have an opportunity to advertise in the SOURCE, which will be included as a pull-out section inserted in the January/February Heart Beat. Advertising rates are one-half price for this supplement. We hope you will take advantage of this super deal and advertise your operation or business. The SOURCE will be distributed to everyone on the Heart Beat mailing list, approximately 5,000 readers, and it will also be set out on the Heartland display table at all Limousin events. The rates for the SOURCE are: ¼ page - $150, ½ page - $300 and a full page ad - $450. SOURCE Deadline November 15, 2013. These ads will be printed in full color at no extra charge.

For more information contact Dean Summerbell, Executive Secretary of the Heartland Limousin Association at 612/963-3799 or bjsummerbell@gmail.com. You can also talk to any HLA board member to place an ad. Stephanie Cavenee, graphic designer, will help with the design/ layout of ads or you can send the ad camera ready. You can contact her by calling 605/830-9025 or sending an email to scavenee@ gwtc.net. Be watching for the SOURCE in the January 2014 Limousin Heart Beat.

“Back in Time” Do You Know the Answer?

Questions on page 4. Answers: 1.) The name of this French bull is Farfelu. 2.) He was born on May 12, 1970.

3.) He came “across the pond” to Canada but never made it into the United States. 4.) Semen was available from Ankony Genetic Center in Bennett, CO.

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4-H and FFA Selects Champions Jeff Rohde of Gower, MO received double duty Friday, August 16, 2013 as he judged both the Missouri 4-H and FFA Limousin shows at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. 4-H Show

FFA Show

In the FFA show, Cody Heavin of Springfield, MO exhibited the grand champion female with AUTO Zophia, an 11/13/12 daughter of MAGS Xyloid.

Rode selected MAGS Zestfully Sensual, a 1/27/12 daughter of MAGS Whitcomb exhibited by Dalton Edwards of Higginsville, MO as the grand champion 4-H female.

During this month of thanksgiving we at Symens Bros. are Thankful for:

• 43 years of breeding Limousin cattle. Abby Kautsch of Russellville, MO had the reserve grand champion FFA female with TASF Zara, a 5/5/12 daughter of TASF Walks Alone 386W.

• Friendships developed within our Limousin family. • The opportunity to be stewards of the land and livestock. • Still being excited about this year's production and anticipating next year's calf crop.

Ryleigh Morris of Fair Grove, MO exhibited the reserve grand champion female with AUTO Dainty 437Z, an 11/9/12 daughter of CL Burbank . Cody Heavin also exhibited the FFA grand champion Limousin bull with CODY Commander 515A, a 3/12/13 son of MAGS Out Front.

• Living in this country and thank those who serve to keep our nation free.

Drake Wood of Lee’s Summit, MO exhibited the grand champion bull, CRJD Zafir 788Z, an 11/17/12 son of DHVO Deuce 132R Morgan Reed of Gilman City, MO exhibited the FFA reserve grand champion bull with RMKR Zipline 245Z¸a 3/29/12 son of Mr. Tom 711T.

Rohde selected Abby Kautsch his FFA champion showman.

Lydia Hunt of Frohna, MO took home the reserve grand champion bull honors with NAHV 54Z, a 9/12/12 son of Wulf’s Warbonnet 6254W.

Rohde selected Jordan Mudd of Knob Noster, MO as the 4-H champion showman.

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Cody Heavin of Springfield exhibited the grand champion cow/calf pair with AUTO Luckie 246W.

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Kansas News ...

Schilling’s Exhibit Reserve Supreme Champion Bull at Kansas State Fair The Kansas State Fair open Limousin Show was held September 12, 2013 in Hutchinson. Judge Brad Gore of Madras, OR evaluated the 33 head exhibited by twelve Kansas Limousin breeders.

Gore selected Schilling’s Zita as the grand champion purebred female. The 3/7/12 daughter of Schilling’s Unforgiven out of LFL Unstoppable was exhibited by Ashlee Corns of Eureka, KS.

The reserve grand champion female was Schilling’s Zabrina, a 3/7/12 daughter of Schilling’s Waters Edge out of Schilling’s Tawny also exhibited by Ashlee Corns.

The grand champion purebred bull was Schilling’s Yannis, a 3/1/11 son of Schilling’s Unforgiven out of CRSL Roxie exhibited by Clay Schilling of Edson, KS. A three judge panel selected Schilling’s Yannis their reserve supreme champion purebred bull in the Supreme Drive. Yannis was also voted “People’s Choice” champion by the crowd attending the event. The reserve grand champion purebred bull was GV Redman 417Z, a 3/6/12 Congratulations! son of GV X-Man out of GV Miss Deal 6665S exhibited by Vermillion Ranch of Kincaid, KS.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was Tenpenny’s Zeus, a 2/14/12 son of Schilling’s Talladega out of EXLR Radiant 070X exhibited by Alexa Tenpenny of Wakarusa, KS.

100 yards before collapsing on the sidelines. He passed away four days later. Following his untimely death just before his 18th birthday, his parents decided to set up a foundation in his name. Their goal was to distribute Bibles to those in need. Thus far over 8,000 Bibles have been given out including over 2,400 that have gone to 20+ correctional facilities in Kansas. The Bulloch Family Ranch is owned by Rusty Bulloch, a running back coach for the Lake Gibson football team and his wife, Julie. In addition, Rusty is also a farrier and they raise several animals on their 15-acre ranch. But the family is better-known for tak-

The reserve champion Lim-Flex honors went to the cow/calf pair exhibited by Jordan Dye of Paola, KS. Schillings Walking Taco is a 2/20/09 daughter of DCC New Look out of CVDSX Marilyn and was shown with her 5/11/13 daughter at side.

Juniors In the News ... Reserve grand champion honors in the Lim-Flex bull show went to Schilling’s Aristocrat, a 3/16/13 son of Red 6 Mile Full Throttle out of Schilling’s Whispering Eye exhibited by Clay Schilling.

Nathan’s Project Donates to Bulloch Family Ranch

The Bulloch Family Ranch of Tampa Bay, Florida received a case of Life Application Study Bibles July 27 thanks to the generosity of Nathan’s Project. Nathan Stiles, son of Ron Stiles and his wife Connie of Spring Hill, KS passed away four days after suffering a serious head injury in a football game October 28, 2010. The Stiles family used Limousin bulls on their Angus based cows in addition to raising some Limousin females. Nathan, a senior, was the captain and star running back on the team. He suffered a concussion in the Homecoming game October 2, but after sitting out for a week was back playing. On October 28th he scored two times and gained over

The Lim-Flex grand champion female was CZRC Zoey 2292, a 3/26/12 daughter of BC Maverick out of KRUU Treasure 040T exhibited by Cheyanne Ratliff of Westphalia, KS. Congratulations to Cheyanne as her champion Lim-Flex heifer was selected 3 rd overall breeds in the Supreme Drive which was held Saturday, September 14.

ing in kids who need a stable home. In the past 16 years, they have housed 23 teens along with their own two children, Brodie and Amanda. Two of their charges have become professional football players; The New York Jets’ Bilal Powell and the Tampa Bay Storm’s Claude Davis. Rusty says that with them, it is the three F’s: “faith, family and friends”. The Bulloch family was delighted to receive the case of Bibles and posted the picture on Facebook. Donations to Nathan’s Project can be sent to the Hillsdale Presbyterian Church, PO Box 61, Hillsdale, KS 66036.

Members of the Kansas Junior Limousin Association took part in two shows this fall. The state fair 4-H show was held September 7th in Hutchinson. Ashlee Corns of Eureka took home the grand champion banner in the purebred Limousin female show and the reserve grand champion title in the Lim-Flex show. McKenna Richardson, also of Eureka, exhibited the reserve grand champion purebred female. In the Lim-Flex show, Cheyanne Ratliff of Westphalia showed the grand champion Limousin heifer. The Kansas Junior Livestock Show took place September 22 in Wichita. Winning the grand champion purebred Limousin female title was Ashlee Corns and the reserve grand champion was exhibited by Logan Wilson of Osawatomie. Cheyanne Ratliff was the AOB (All Other Breeds) champion with her Lim-Flex female and Kaylee Gum of Pittsburg exhibited the reserve grand champion.

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South Dakota News ... Winter Show Deadlines The deadline for the Black Hills Stock Show and Sale in Rapid City and the Sioux Empire Farm Show in Sioux Falls is November 15, 2013. The Sioux Empire Farm Show, held at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, is continuing a long tradition of holding sales and shows. The Red Carpet Show and Sale for the Limousin breed will take place Thursday, January 23, 2014. Contact John Bruner or Heather Gessner, Limousin representatives, for more information about this event. The Black Hills Stock Show, held at the Rapid City Convention Center, will take place Friday, February 7, 2014. The show will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the sale will follow at 1:00 p.m. *Please note that because the calendar has changed, this event is a week later than usual. Members of the South Dakota

Limousin Association, friends and family will gather the night before the show/sale, Thursday, February 6 for their annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction. The festivities will take place at the Ramkota Hotel. For further information, contact Chisum Peterson about the Black Hills Stock Show/Sale. Alexa Coaches SD Legislator Alexa Montagne Elk Point, SD once again served as a “coach” for a South Dakota legislator at the 5th annual 4-H Legislative Beef Show during the state fair in Huron. This show is a showcase of the partnership between the state of SD, the SD State University (SDSU) Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program and the SD FFA. In the event, a 4-H or FFA member is given time to teach a legislator how to show a beef animal. The legislators then compete in the

The annual South Dakota Limousin Picnic was held following the State Fair Limousin show in Huron August 30.

show ring, with the help of the 4-H or FFA members. This program gives youth an opportunity to talk to the legislators about the future of the state and it gives legislators a better understanding of the beef projects. Mary Duvall from Pierre was paired up with Alexa Montagne. They participated in the first round of the competition. Thank You Thanks to everyone who attended the SD state fair Limousin show and picnic August 30, 2013. Members of the SD Limousin Association grilled hamburgers for lunch following the state fair Open Limousin Show. We appreciate the generosity of John Bruner, Dakota Natural Beef of Winfred, SD for supplying the hamburger.

Congratulations, 4-H Juniors Congratulations to these SD juniors who took part in the 4-H competition at the state fair and won purple ribbons: Delaney Peterson of Brule County, grand champion Limousin heifer and showmanship; Jack Kersting of Kingburg County, grand champion Market Beef; Kaley Nolz of Davison County, reserve grand champion and showmanship. SD Junior Point Show Results Victoria Albrecht of Arlington had a very successful show season. She took top honors in the SD Junior Point Show Association with her Limousin heifer and steer and was high point overall in the Market Beef division. Congratulations!

Whether marketing calves or caring for bred cows this fall, every cattle producer has to make the most of each pound of feed. So why feed parasites too? “There is no reason to feed the cow, calf and the parasites,” says Gary Sides, cattle nutritionist with Pfizer Animal Health. “If you deworm, you’re making sure you’re feeding the growing animal and not the parasites. And, if cattle have been grazing on grass, they almost certainly have parasites.” Producers could be losing as much as $3 billion annually in lost weight gains, poor feed conversion and increased disease due to parasites, Sides says. When cattle are infected with parasites, it can suppress their appetites, limiting the intake and absorption of nutrients. Plus, infections can mean cattle can’t fight off other diseases as easily. For cows, it’s important to

maximize the gains made while on pasture and keep them in good body condition through winter. For calves, every deworming offers the opportunity for significant improvement in productivity. Sides recommends producers deworm cattle in the fall to help protect against Ostertagia ostertagi – or the brown stomach worm, and the most damaging internal parasite – and other parasites that can potentially rob cattle of performance and producers of profits. A broad-spectrum dewormer, such as DECTOMAX 1% Injectable (deromectin) treats and controls Ostertagia for up to 21 days and is safe for pregnant cows, newborn calves and bulls. “With the producers I talk to, I tend not to be as concerned with the external parasites,” Sides says. “I’d rather control the internal parasites that can do the most to slow down growth and feed efficiency.”

Preparing Cattle for a Winter Without Parasites

Herman and Judy Symens of Sisseton, SD held their 50th anniversary party with family and friends June 15, 2013. Pictured left to right - Lexi, Dillion, Leah, Julie, Joel, Judy, Herman, Colby, Laura, Colton, James, Cheyenne and Jan.

Amanda Radke Featured in The Cattle Business Weekly

Amanda Radke of Mitchell, SD was featured as one of the “Top 10 Industry Leaders” in the May 1, 2013 issue of The Cattle Business Weekly (CBW) publication. She is a passionate beef promoter and maintains a very busy lifestyle. She writes for the Beef Daily blog which is printed in BEEF Magazine, updating readers on the latest happenings in the industry. Much of what she writes stems from her own ranch experiences. Among her interesting and varied experiences, Amanda worked as an intern with the USDA in

Washington, D.C., she was named National Beef Ambassador, and she is an author for a children’s book, Levi’s Lost Calf. She travels across the country, promoting the beef industry. Growing up, Amanda was active in 4-H and FFA. Amanda met her husband, Tyler, while on the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Meats Judging Team. They live close to her family’s Limousin ranch.

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South Dakota State Fair Holds Limousin Show August 30

A large crowd of Limousin and commercial breeders were in attendance for the annual South Dakota State Fair Limousin Show held in Huron of August 30, 2013. The early 8:00 am event escaped the blistering heat wave that had gripped the Midwest for ten days. Judge Jim Bloomberg of Berwick, IL evaluated the 31 head exhibited by exhibitors from South Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas.

The grand champion purebred female was NOLZ Marisol 121Z, a 3/28/12 daughter of ANLZ Gunslinger 312W out of NOLZ Black Lace exhibited by Nolz Limousin of Mitchell, SD.

The reserve grand champion bull was JABD Zoomer, a 4/12/12 son of AHCC Westwind out of Heavens Perry Winkle exhibited by Dustin Biedenfeld of Peterson, IA.

DALT Android103A, a 1/24/13 son of Connealy Consensus out of MAGS 38244, also exhibited by Double A Limousin, was reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull. In the group classes, JLX Limousin of Elk Point, SD took top honors with the Best Pair of Females. Peterson L 7Bar Limousin of Pukwana, SD exhibited the Best Pair of Bulls. Peterson’s Lim-Flex females were also selected as the Best Pair. Double A Limousin of Shawnee, KS took top honors with their Best Pair of Lim-Flex Bulls Junior Special Show The SD Limousin Junior Special grand champion female was NOLZ Marisol exhibited by Kaley Nolz of Mitchell. She was also the grand champion in the Open Show.

Mitch Prouty of Castlewood, SD, exhibited the reserve grand champion steer with a 1,315 pound son of ROMN Express Lane.

The senior champion showman was Alexa Montagne, Elk Point, and the junior champion showman was Delaney Peterson of Chamberlain, SD.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was CYWD Zesty, a 2/27/12 daughter of CYWP X Games out of CYWD Sugar & Spice exhibited by Fosdick Cattle of Chenoa, IL.

The reserve grand champion was JLX Zodiac, a 10/4/12 daughter of JLX Red Bull exhibited by Alexa Montagne of Elk Point, SD. The reserve grand champion was FC Zealous Angel, a 5/2/12 daughter of CJSL Windfall out of SL Silent Angel 6125 exhibited by Fosdick Cattle of Chenoa, IL.

Reserve grand champion honors belonged to Peterson L7 Bar Limousin of Pukwana, SD with L7 Red Velvet 277Z, a 9/1/12 daughter of CJSL Windfall out of Miss L7 943W. Grand Champion steer honors went to Kaley Nolz with a 1,315 pound son of NOLZ Mr. Boomer.

Grand champion purebred bull honors went to Peterson L7 Bar Limousin of Pukwana, SD with L7 Zadoc 2066Z, a 9/2/12 son of Wulf’s Xcellisior X252X out of Miss L7 U.

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Minnesota News ...

Johnson Sisters Among 4-H Educational Seminar Winners Anna and Amber Johnson of Sebeka, MN (Wadena County) were among the 14 4-H participants who took top honors in the 2013 Livestock Interview/Educational Seminar at the Minnesota State Fair. The girls are the daughters of Russ and Barb Johnson. The Animal Science Interviews at the state fair are designed to further enhance educational opportunities for young people exhibiting livestock. The interview process offers a visual philosophy of recognizing 4-Hers who have utilized their livestock project to grow and develop as young people. Livestock Interviews emphasize many life skills such as communication, responsibility, decision making and problem-solving. The interview process is seen as a step to help insure the stability of youth livestock shows as a positive form of youth development. The Interview winners each received a chair sponsored by the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association. Congratulations, Anna and Amber! Thank You, Juniors Members of the MN Junior Limousin Association and their families prepared and served a delicious sloppy joe meal with all the fixings following the MN State Fair Limousin Open Show on Saturday, August 31, 2013. We appreciate Lonnie and Sue Schatz for organizing the meal.

Congratulation, 4-H Juniors Congratulations to the following Minnesota Junior Limousin exhibitors for taking home the grand champion or reserve grand champion banners in the 4-H Beef Show. Jordan Hoover of Rice County exhibited the grand champion Limousin with a 1,180 lb. steer and Allison VanDerWal of Redwood County was reserve with her 1,176 lb. steer. Rebecca Church of Washington County had the grand champion Limousin breeding heifer and Joanna Moser of Stevens County was reserve. Rebecca’s heifer went on to be selected 5th Overall Breeds in the Supreme Drive. Courtney Dohrmann of Dodge County exhibited the reserve champion Other Breeds cow/calf. Thanks for Your Service A very special “Thank You” to Allen and Anna Lyon, Lyon River Front Farm of Foley for their many years serving the Minnesota Limousin Association (MLA) as secretary/treasurer (17+ years). We appreciate your dedication and service to the Limousin breed and the MLA association. They have been members of the association for 25 years and they are also Lifetime members of the Heartland Limousin Association.

The Limousin breeders and friends enjoyed a picnic hosted by the Minnesota Junior Limousin Association after the Limousin show at the Minnesota State Fair August 31.

4-H Juniors Receive MLBA Scholarships Four Minnesota Limousin 4-H Juniors are among the 31 students who received 4-H Blue Ribbon scholarships sponsored by the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association (MLBA) at the State Fair. This year over $44,000 in scholarships were awarded, the highest ever in the 12-year history of the program. Steve Pooch, MLBA secretary, says, “This is our way of rewarding excellence in youth development as well as recognizing high-quality livestock.” The scholarships were presented preceding the 34th annual Minnesota Purple Ribbon Auction August 24 in the Livestock Judging Arena. Rebecca Church, daughter of Russ and Ann Church of Washington County received a $2,000 scholarship award sponsored by the Bollum Family. She started her 4-H livestock career by participating in dairy and has since added sheep, swine and beef projects. Rebecca is a freshman at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Agriculture Education-Communication and Leadership. Thomas Duff, son of Steve and Beckie Duff of Dakota County received a $1,000 scholarship award sponsored by SAFRAN Cenco Int. He has been dedicated to the 4-H beef project and was also a mem-

ber of FFA. His 4-H career consists of showing beef for 10 years, and he uses his experience and knowledge to help out other 4-H members. Thomas is a freshman at the University of Minnesota pursuing an Animal Science, Pre-Vet major. Amy Grotsun, daughter of Neal and Cindy Grotsun of Stearns County received a $1,000 scholarship award sponsored by Kent Thiesse and Greg Harder. Her 4-H career started when she began showing her beef project in 2002. She demonstrates excellent leadership skills by helping younger 4-Her’s with their livestock projects and by being involved with FFA. Amy is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in Agricultural Education. Allison VanDerWal, daughter of Tim VanDerWal of Redwood County received a $1,000 scholarship award sponsored by the MN Simmental Association. Allison has been involved in the 4-H beef project for 12 years. She demonstrates excellent leadership skills by being involved in 4-H, FFA and promoting the beef industry by becoming a Minnesota Beef Ambassador in 2011. Allison is a freshman at the University of Minnesota, studying Animal Science.

Will Bollum of Northfield, MN exhibited the grand champion Limousin heifer at the Ak-SarBen junior show in Omaha, NE September 28-29, 2013. His grand champion heifer from the MN state fair took top honors again.

The reserve champion heifer, CJSL 2046Z sired by Ultra Marine, was exhibited by Josh Peterson of Nebraska City, NE. Jake Frandrup of Hasting, MN was 4th overall in the calf challenge steer competition.

Ak-Sar-Ben Selects Champions Mark and Sharilyn Willette of Delavan, MN along with their daughter Lauren and husband Dustin Mohrhauser of Brookings, SD were named the Limousin “Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor” at the Clay County Fair in Spencer, IA September 14th. Congratulations!

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Bollum, Wulf Exhibit Champions at MN State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul hosted the annual Open Limousin Show August 31, 2013 at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum on the state fairgrounds. There were a total of 44 head exhibited by 20 Minnesota breeders.

Reserve grand champion females and calf champion honors went to CHHF Zoey 250Z, a 10/5/12 daughter of DHVO Trey 133R out of CHHF Shae 606S exhibited by Herman Farms of Hastings, MN. Will Bollum of Northfield, MN exhibited the grand champion female at the Minnesota State Fair Open Show. Judge Todd Hermann of Madill, OK selected WLBA Zarah 07Z, a 5/12/12 daughter of AHCC Westwind W544 out of CJSL 036X, from the field of 32 females. WLBA Zarah was also selected as the junior champion female.

Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN exhibited both grand champion and reserve grand champion bulls from the 12 bulls shown.

Bachmeier Limousin of Apple Valley, Minnesota exhibited the champion “Produce of Dam” at the Minnesota State Fair August 31.

The reserve grand champion bull and the reserve junior yearling champion was Wulf’s Zip Lock 8526Z, an 8/9/12 son of Wulf’s Army General 5093 out of Wulf’s Up Front 8526 exhibited by Wulf Cattle.

Wulf Cattle took Breeders Best Five Head while Bachmeier Lim-

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“We are especially pleased with the wide acceptance & adaptability of our bulls in the tough country they sometimes must cover. For three decades, we have stayed focused on keeping the muscle in Limousin along with big bodies, maternal, disposition, & easy fleshing traits. The demand for our stout bulls tells us to stay the course.”

ousin of Apple Valley, MN exhibited the champion Produce of Dam. The Minnesota Limousin Association would like to thank the Minnesota Junior Limousin Association for hosting a picnic following the state fair show.

The grand champion bull was the junior yearling champion, Wulf’s Zone Defender X282Z, a 3/6/12 son of Wulf’s Xclusive 2458X out of Wulf’s Myrlene 2332M exhibited by Wulf Cattle and Southern Cattle Company of Marianna, FL.

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Will Bollum was pictured on the front page of the September 2 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He was shown taking his grand champion Limousin female into the Coliseum for the Supreme Drive at the state fair.

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Vol. 21 • Issue 5 • Nov/Dec 2013

Heartland Sale Reports

Iowa Illumination Sale Held at Straight Limousin

Straight Limousin of Logan, IA and Venner Family Limousin of Breda, IA along with guest consignor Legacy Farms of Witt, IL hosted the 2013 “Iowa Illumination Sale” at the Straight farm September 21st. Clear skies and 72 degrees greeted the crowd of bidders gathered to evaluate the private treaty sale. The top-selling lot was an offering of one-half embryo interest and no possession in SL Breathless Angel, the champion bred and owned Lim-Flex champion at the 2013 National Junior Limousin show as well as the Iowa State Fair champion Lim-Flex female. Edwards Limousin of Higginsville, MO and Magness Land and Cattle of Plattville, CO teamed up to purchase the offering for $10,000. Wilson Farms of Yutan, NE purchased SL Mint Cookie; a 3/15/13

Jay and Jackson Straight thanked Paden Boulden and friend Karissa Boudreau of Fayette, MO for purchasing a Straight consignment at the Iowa Illumination Sale near Logan. Also thanking Boulden is Jackson’s wife, Shelby. Jordan Muxfeldt, her dad, Jay Straight and Jackson and Shelby Straight appreciated Deb and son Scott Edwards (center) who partnered with Magness Land & Cattle to purchase one-half embryo interest in SL Breathless Angel.

black, polled daughter of MAGS Xukalani out of DVFC A God Send 225M consigned by Straight Limousin for $6,900. Troy Gulotta of Live Oak Cattle Co, Independence, LA purchased SL Shamless Angel; a 3/5/13 black, polled 62.5 percent Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Whaler out of SL Dark Angel for $6,500. Kaiser Farms o f We l l s , M N purchased two females on the sale. SL Mindy’s Unbreakable; a Jordan Muxfeldt and Jay Straight along with Jackson and 1/18/13 black, Shelby Straight thanked Brad Kaiser of Wells, MN for polled daughter of purchasing a high-selling female and bred heifer at the CHTT WorkTime

4925W out of SBVL Mindy 288M consigned by Straight Limousin brought $4,000 from Kaiser. Kaiser also purchased the top-selling bred heifer, JBV Emma; a 6/8/12 red, polled daughter of DVCL Mr. Unbelievable 03U out of JBV Dittto 909W and AI’d to

ROMN Tuff Enuff consigned by Venner Family Limousin for $2,300. The Legacy Farms consignment of Legacy’s Zitty; a 9/4/12 black, polled Lim-Flex 50 percent daughter of Gambles Safe Bet out of Legacy’s Xyla brought $3,200 from Landon Josten of Forest City, IA.

Averages: 12 1/2 Lots.....................................$3,904

Wulf Cattle Volume Buyer at Vorthmann Private Treaty Sale

Iowa Illumination Sale.

Lance and Erin Clason with daughters Korynn (11) and Kohlbryn (3) purchased the top-selling heifer from the Vorthmann offering.

Hosting the Iowa Illumination Sale were Jim and Becky Venner, Jordan Ruppert, Jordan Muxfeldt, and Lori and Jay Straight.

Dale, Stephanie, and McKinley Wilson of Yutan, NE purchased the high-selling female from Jordan Muxfeldt and Jay and Lori Straight at the Iowa Illumination Sale.

Vorthmann Limousin of Treynor, Iowa held their 11th annual “Focus on Family Values” Private Treaty Sale Saturday, September 28, 2013. A rainy morning broke into bright sunshine by noon and greet a large crowd who came from Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota to view the cattle, enjoy a delicious beef brisket lunch and bid on the offering.. Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN was the volume buyer, purchasing two bulls and three females. There was very active bidding on VL Apollo 324A, a 3/13/03 double black, double polled son of Wulf’s Xistance out of RMKR Unequalled 812U. Wulf Cattle had the final bid of $9,600 for two-thirds interest and full possession of this high-selling bull.

Baier Farms of Griswold, IA purchased two-thirds interest and full possession of the second high-selling bull; VL Alpha 301A, a 1/10/13 Continued on page 21.

Deb Vorthmann and her Dad, Roger appreciated Steve and Barb Baier and granddaughter Paige of Griswold, IA for their purchase of a top-selling bull at the Vorthmann Private Treaty Sale.

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Heartland Sale Reports

Vorthmann Sale ... Continued from page 20.

double black, double polled son of Wulf’s Xistance out of VL Tamera 713T for $5,000. Another popular bull was VL Akeem 312A, a 1/26/13 double black, double polled son of Wulf’s Xistance out of VL Xclusive 002X. Randy Sessions of Morgan, UT purchased two-thirds interest and full possession for $4,500. The top-selling female was VL Ashtyn 319A, a 2/5/13 daughter of Wulf’s Xistance out of VL Wixie 901W. She was purchased by Lance and Erin Clason of Beaver City, NE for $7,500.

Chet Butler of Butler Limousin, Lacona looked over the Vorthmann bull offering at the Vorthmann Private Treaty Sale September 28.

Wulf Cattle purchased the second high-selling female for $2,800. VL Adele Anastasia 309A is a 1/24/13 daughter of Wulf’s Xistance out of VL Tiffany. Mike Hoover of Dundas, MN purchased the top two high-selling steers for $1,400 and $1,300 respectively.

Iowa Limousin Association board members Grant Anderson, Brian Hait, Bob Bosch, Lowell Hermon, William Long, and Jim Venner were at the Vorthmann Private Treaty Sale.

Averages: 4 Bulls............................................$5,650 6 Heifers..........................................2,683 9 Steers...........................................1,119 Total: 19 Lots...............................$2,575

The top-selling bull, VL Apollo 324A was purchased by Wulf Cattle of Morris, MN.

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Emily and Emerald Nelson and Casey Black, members of the Treynor, IA Silver Creek 4-H club, purchased five steers from Deb, Ann and Roger Vorthmann.

Lunch time at the Vorthmann Private Treaty Sale.

Jim Venner of Breda, IA talked about the sale offering with Brad Kaiser of Wells, MN at the Iowa Illumination Sale near Logan, IA.

Roger Vorthmann of Treynor, IA discusses his upcoming private treaty sale with Kiley McKinna of Limousin World.

Dean Summerbell discussed the World Beef Expo with Wisconsin breeders John Franseen of Marshfield, Gary Beals of Whitewater, and Bart Mitchell of Boscobel.

Bruce Walrod and his family were the hit of the party after churning five gallons of homemade ice cream.

Five-year-old Grayham Beck of Fairfield, NE offered to trade Clay Schilling his bucket bull calf and five dollars for the Nebraska Champion and also reserve Supreme champion bull that Clay exhibited at Grand Island. No word on whether the deal was made.

Dean Summerbell presented Lowell Hermon of Carlisle, IA the HLA silhouette in appreciation for his hard work helping at the Heartland Regional and also the Iowa State Fair.

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Iowa News ...

Annual Meeting, Banquet/ Benefit Auction November 16 The Iowa Limousin Association annual meeting, banquet and benefit auction will be held November 16, 2013 at the Cattlemen’s Building in Ames. The day will begin at 12:30 with a meeting of the ILA board of directors followed by a meeting for the general membership and juniors at 3:00 p.m. The social hour will start at 5:30 followed by the meal, awards program and benefit auction. Please call or email Grant An-

derson, secretary/treasurer, at 641/587-2198 or send an email to ganderson@comm1net.net and let him know what you are bringing for the auction. The money raised goes to support the ILA and IJLA programs throughout the year. Thank You We want to thank Lowell Hermon for preparing the beef brisket, cheesy potatoes and baked beans for the meal the night before the Iowa State Fair Open Limousin Show. We also want to thank ev-

eryone for bringing cookies and bars for the Sunday night meal and show day. It was a real treat to have homemade ice cream this year. Thanks to Bruce Walrod and family for making this delicious dessert that topped off our meal Sunday. Brewer Limousin donated coffee, juice and donuts the morning of the show. Thank you! We appreciate everyone who helped with the meals. Congratulation, 4-H Juniors We want to congratulate these Iowa Junior Limousin members who took top honors at the state fair 4-H show. Mara Anderson of Garner exhibited the grand champion in the All-Other Breeds division. Derek Anderson, also

State Fair Enjoys Perfect Summer Weather With light summer breezes and temperatures in the low 80’s, the Iowa State Fair hosted the Limousin Open Show August 12, 2013 in Des Moines. Judge Doug Satree of Montague, TX evaluated the 64 head exhibited by 26 breeders from Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. The Iowa Limousin Association hosted a pre-show supper August 11 in the Stalling Barn for the Limousin exhibitors and members. The ILA would like to thank Lowell Hermon of Carlisle, IA for preparing the BBQ brisket meal with cheesy potatoes, baked beans, and assorted salads. A special treat of five gallons of homemade ice cream churned at the fair by Bruce Walrod and family, Flatland Limousin, of Moorland, IA, topped off the great evening.

The reserve grand champion bull and the Division III champion was JBV Envision, a 5/6/12 son of JBVF Mr. Unbelievable out of JBV Solitare 502R exhibited by Venner Family Limousin of Breda, IA.

of Garner, continued the winning ways for the Anderson family by showing the grand champion purebred female in the Limousin show. Emily Puck of Muscatine was seContinued on page 23.

A pre-show dinner was furnished to ILA members and exhibitors August 11 in the stalling barn at the Iowa State Fair. Thanks to Lowell Hermon who prepared the fixings.

The grand champion Lim-Flex female was SL Breathless Angel, a 1/06/11 daughter of Gamble’s Hot Rod Centerfold. She was exhibited with her 3/15/13 bull calf at side by Straight Limousin. The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was RGMA Aftershock 311A , a 1/24/13 son of EF Xccessive Force out of RGMA Yasmine 311Y exhibited by Anderson Limousin of Garner, IA.

The grand champion purebred bull was SL Missing Link, a 4/1/12 son of CJSL Wild West out of SL Mindy exhibited by Straight Limousin of Logan, IA and Legacy Farms of Witt, IL. He was also the Division IV champion bull.

Congratulations to Aaron Linhart of Linhart Limousin, Leon, IA upon being selected as the 2013 “Limousin Herdsman” at the Iowa State Fair.

Reserve grand champion Lim-Flex bull honors went to Straight Limousin and J&K Cattle Co. of Chatham, LA exhibiting SL Trip Wire, an 11/14/12 son of MAGS Xyloid out of SL Hot Centerfold.

Judge Satree selected RGMA Jade 528Z grand champion purebred female. The 3/20/12 daughter of CJSL Wild West 9060W out of RGMA Rosario 5283R was exhibited by Anderson Limousin. She was the Division IV champion female.

The reserve grand champion LimFlex female honors went to Ashley McKenny of Stilwell, KS with Clear Creek Magic Boxcars 66Z, a 12/12/12 daughter of Clear Creek Wizzard 187W out of Clear Creek Natalie 6501T.

Korynn Clason of Beaver City, NE exhibited the reserve grand champion and the reserve Division IV champion purebred female with VL Zowie 230Z, a 3/4/12 daughter of Wulf’s Xistence out of VL Xcitement.

Straight Limousin won the Produce of Dam Group and Breeders Five Best Head. Ashley McKenny took first in the Junior and Senior Get of Sire.

Annual Meeting ... Continued from page 22.

lected as reserve grand champion with her Limousin heifer. Taylor Duckett of New Liberty had the 4th place Overall Market Steer. We are proud of your success!

Wanted

Now is the time to start thinking about your consignments for the Iowa Beef Expo Limousin sale.

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The deadline to send in entries for your Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls, open and bred females is December 10, 2013. The entry fee is $100. The Limousin sale at the Expo is Wednesday, February 12, 2014. For more information, contact Ann Vorthmann at 402/981-1093 or send an email to annvorthmann@yahoo.com.

Vorthmann Receives Agriculture Award Chad Vorthmann of Denver, Colorado was recognized as one of the “Top 40 Under 40 in Agriculture”. He is Executive Vice President of the Colorado Farm Bureau. Chad is the son of Limousin breeders Roger and Ann Vorthmann of Treynor, IA. This is the inaugural year for this award for Vance Publishing Corporation. More than 200 applicants under the age of 40 were submitted to Vance. The candidates were nominated because of their passion for agriculture, demonstrated involvement in the food industry, and their notable record of achievement. They are on all accounts, leaders in their field. A panel of judges from across the industry narrowed the list to

the final 40. The individuals were selected for their leadership and commitment in advancing the cause to double food production by 2050. “Every segment of the industry will contribute to solving the 2050 challenge, and these 40 finalists reflect the diversity of our country’s agriculture industry,” said Peggy Walker, Vance Publishing Corporation President.

Emma Ahrendsen of Sioux Rapids exhibited the champion female with SL Pebbles, an 11/1/11 daughter of SL Rebel Yell.

The grand champion Lim-Flex bull was JBV Bazinga 3012, a 12/30/12 son of JBV Believe IT exhibited by Venner Family Limousin of Breda, IA.

Venner Family Limousin exhibited the champion purebred bull with JBV Envision 220Z, a 5/6/12 son of DVCL Mr. Unbelievable.

The Venner family entry of JBV Fantasyland 302A, a 1/4/13 daughter of JBV Believe It, was selected champion Lim-Flex female

The Iowa Limousin Association board of directors met in Des Moines during the Iowa State Fair to plan Fall activities and events.

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to the following sponsors who helped to make the Heartland Regional Show May 24-25, 2013 in Indianola, IA a success. We appreciate your generosity!

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Champions Named at Midwest Fall Classic in Spencer, Iowa

Beaver Brook Farm – Shell Lake, WI Bosch Farms – Indianola, IA Cripple Creek Cattle Co. – Dakota, MN Double A Limousin – Shawnee, KS Jay Smith – New Virginia, IA Limousin Association of Wisconsin Magness Land & Cattle – Platteville, CO Pinegar Limousin – Springfield, MO Summerbell/Potter Livestock – East Bethel, MN Vorthmann Limousin – Treynor, IA Wies Limousin – Wellsville, MO Wulf Cattle – Morris, MN Gold Sponsors Anderson Limousin – Garner, IA Cole Abele – Nevada, MO Elite Limousin - New Bloomfield, MO Ellsworth Limousin – Elkhorn, WI Erica Shipman – Omaha, NE Hunt Limousin Ranch – Oxford, NE Limi-Gene – Sisseton, SD Lund Limousin – Cottonwood, MN Lura Limousin – Delavan, MN Peterson Limousin – Osceola, WI Peterson L7 Bar Limousin – Pukwana, SD Ricke Limousin – Westside, IA ROM’N Limousin – Arlington, SD Schilling Limousin – Edson, KS Spring Creeks Cattle Co. – Wauzeka, WI Straight Limousin – Logan, IA Sullivan Show Supply – Dunlap, IA Super C Limousin – Eureka, KS Symens Brothers Limousin – Amherst, SD Venner Family Limousin – Breda, IA Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Brackman Limousin – Concordia, MO Arator Valley Farm – Smithton, MO Crow Cattle Co. – Holt, MO Edwards Limousin – Higginsvile, MO Double O Limousin – Smithville, MO Effertz Black Butte Acres – Velva, ND Doug & Ruth Christianson Jordan Sagart – St. Thomas, ND – Balaton, MN Kaiser Farms – Wells, MN Green Acres Limousin Little Limousin – Eldon, MO – Cottage Grove, MN Long & Sons – Afton, IA John & Alice Goelz – Franklin, MN Merle Anderson – Butterfield, MN Lonnie & Sue Schatz – LeCenter, MN Rocking S Limousin – McLeod, ND Roger & Nancy Wager – Hillman, MN Vaughn Farms – Cavalier, ND

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