2018 October/November/December ACJ

October/November/December 2018

Bulletin Rule Changes

There are several rule changes highlighted in the board minutes. Please review them and contact a board member if you have any questions or concerns.

NAILE

The North American is quickly approaching, and the deadline will have passed by the time you receive this journal. Information regarding, hotels, meetings and updates will be posted online, as well as emailed out. Please pay close attention to these communication forums as the show approaches.

Board Meeting

The next board meeting is October 27-28 in Platte City. The board will begin meeting on Saturday, and wrap things up on Sunday.

Corrections from the 2018 NJHS Results

Owned Chiangus Show Early Junior Yearling Heifer Division FBF EMILY 012E, KADYNCE KENNEDY

Owned Chianina Show Reserve Champion Senior Yearling Heifer Division BHHC MISS TRUMP, KATELYNN WILLIAMS

CONTENTS

The Official Publication of the American Chianina Association

4

Final Note

12

Registrations - Easy as 1, 2, 3

14

Final Farewell

20

Board Candidates

22

Board Meeting Minutes

32

Sale Results

33

State Fair Results

Andee Marston

1708 N. Prairie View Road PO Box 890 • Platte City, MO 64079 816.431.2808 • 816.431.5381 (fax) www.chicattle.org

Cheryl Minyard

Ken Culp, III

STAFF Andrea Paulson Youth Director/ACJ Editor andrea@chicattle.org Jennifer Roach Registrar/Accounting jennifer@chicattle.org Cheryl Minyard Registrar/Membership Coordinator cheryl@chicattle.org

UPCOMING EVENTS Oct. 1 - NAILE Entry Deadline Oct. 5 - Factory Direct Sale Oct. 13 & 14 - KQM Open House Oct. 14 - Sullivan Farms Maternal Legends Oct. 17 - KQM & Friends Club Calf Sale Oct. 26 - CK Cattle Headquarters Sale Oct. 27 - KQM & Friends Volume II Female Sale Nov. 1 - Winegardners Harvest of Excellence Sale Nov. 11 - NAILE Junior Chianina Show Nov. 13 - NAILE Open Chianina Show Nov. 20 - NWSS Entry Deadline Jan. 19 - NWSS Cattleman's Advantage Bull & Female Sale Jan. 21 - NWSS Junior & Open Chianina Show

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.

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CEO’s Comments

A FINAL NOTE Andee Marston, Chief Executive Officer

It is bittersweet that I get to write this article. My first article started four years ago as the Journal Editor and Youth Activities Coordinator. We have weathered a few storms and made some good decisions and maybe a few that weren’t as good. However, all in all, I feel that the ACA is in a much better place now than when I started.

I want to say thank you to all the breeders and Chianina enthusiasts for the hospitality they have shown me. People are the most important asset to any organization. The breeders that you have in the ACA are world class, and I would like to say thank you for all the help and patience that you have shown me.

The ACA is very diverse in the types of operations and the purpose of the cattle varies widely. Some raise show cattle while others focus on commercial bulls. While these two types of cattle should be more interchangeable, in the grand scheme of things, these cattle have grown further apart than ever before. These two types of cattle may never come back to the middle, but the good news is that they are still going in the same direction and have the possibility to come back together in the future.

I will truly miss the office staff and all the support they have given in my tenure. Jennifer and Cheryl are the most productive breed office staff I have ever been around. Almost all of the paper work is turned around in a day while still taking time to call breeders that are having issues or problems. They are understanding and willing to work with breeders to get problems resolved and issues worked out. Andrea has done some amazing things with the ACJ. She brought the production of the magazine back in house. She is very talented at building ads and helping breeders achieve what they want their ad to look like. If you need advertising, I highly recommend contacting her. Andrea has worked closely with the AMAA to put on one of the best Junior National shows in the country. I believe that the NJHS is the most enjoyable and Andrea is a big part of that. I am going to miss the staff, but I hope to stop in from time to time to catch up.

When I first started, I couldn’t explain the difference between a Chianina and Chiangus. In nearly four years that followed, I have developed a passion for Chianina cattle. These cattle will perform with any breed out there. No matter what you are breeding cattle to do, Chianina cattle can help. You can breed these cattle to win shows or grade choice and prime. There is a place for Chianina cattle in the industry and I hope that I can still help further that goal. We have a couple of projects that are still in the works and I will help make sure that they continue to move forward.

My family and I have opened a new chapter in our lives and moved back to Kansas. I have teamed up with my friend at Layton Auction Service and will be managing sales across the country. Robin has a new job with the Simmental Association working in their DNA department. Our two boys enjoy being a little further in the country. Trigg will probably show again next year at NJHS and Bronson has been showing more interest in cows as well. Thank you again for all the support and great times. Please stay in touch. My phone number will not change and I hope to stay in touch with you. If I can ever be of assistance with Chianina cattle or anything else, please give me a call.

Sincerely, Andee Marston

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ACA Ladies Auxiliary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jessica Cheesman President/ Northeast Region 4199 S. 900 W. • Farmland, IN 47340 765.468.7405

FADING SUMMER Jessica Cheeseman

Allison Higgins Vice President/Southeast Region 9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184 615.273.2656 Deb Geuns Secretary & Treasurer/ At Large 4995 Sleight Rd. • Bath, MI 48808 517.641.7152 Kelsey Evans At Large 1065 Durham Lane • Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.553.3059 Shawnda Foster Southwest Region Rt.2 Box 36 • Lockney, TX 79241 806.652.2383 Marna Higgins Southeast Region 9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184 615.273.2656 Bridget Schaefer Northwest Region Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND 58733 701.725.4902 Donna Roach Southwest Region 408 Higgins Rd. • Waxahachie, TX 75167 972.937.8021 Barb Garrett Northeast Region 4496 N. Round Barn Rd. • Richmond, IN 47374 765.969.0921 Scholarship Chair: Sue Comer Queen Committee Chair: Kelsey Evans

Summer has come to an end and harvest is approaching quickly. That means one thing…Louisville is right around the corner. I hope everyone is making plans to attend the N.A.I.L.E. The ACA has been working very hard to make this an outstanding event.

Ladies, I hope you are all planning on attending our Ladies Luncheon.

The “Come As You Are Luncheon” will be on Monday, November 12 at 11:30 am. This will be our annual meeting and membership drive, along with elections. We need to get as many ladies as we can involved, so please try and stop by. We always have a great time and it’s nice to get away from the barn for a little while.

Also, in this issue are the guidelines for Chi Lady of the Year. We wanted to give more women the opportunity to be nominated even if they cannot make it to Louisville. The Chi Lady of the Year is a lady who has been active in Chi Cattle, works with the youth and is involved in her community. Please remember whoever is nominated does not have to be present at Louisville. Please email your nominations to jessicalcheesman@gmail.com before November 1, 2018.

The Silent Auction is our only fund raiser for the year, so please stop by the booth and see all the items up for bids. Last year we had a tremendous turnout and I am hoping we have an even bigger auction this year. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will go towards funding the Queen throughout the year. I am sure there will be something that you cannot live without!

I look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks at Louisville!

ATTENTION:

Chianina Ladies or Men The Chianina Ladies Auxiliary is looking for outstanding Chianina Ladies in your area. Each year at Louisville the Ladies Auxiliary selects an outstanding Lady who has been active in the Chianina breed, works with youth and is active in her community.

We know that not everyone travels to the National Show in Louisville in November, so we would like to have nominations for ladies that work hard in their communities, that you feel deserve this award of Chianina Lady of the Year.

All you have to do is submit a letter telling why this Lady should deserve this award - tell about her and her accomplishments.

The winner will be selected at the Ladies Luncheon during Louisville.

Again, the Lady does not have to be present at Louisville to win this award.

Letters or emails must be dated by November 1, 2018.

Send your letters to: Jessica Cheesman 4199 S. 900 W. Farmland, IN 47340 jessicalcheesman@gmail.com

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National Shows - More Than Meets the Eye By: Brooklyn Curtin

Shelby Manning, Vice President Union City, OH 45390 937-564-2840 shelbyjcattle@live.com Kylie Pickard, Secretary Hastings, Michigan 269.948.3762 kypickard@gmail.com Trace Helser, Treasurer Champion, Nebraska 308.883.3875 helsertrucking@gmail.com Brooklyn Curtin, Promotions Oxford, IA 319-825-5211 bcurtin@williamsburg.k12.ia.us Dylan Mente Adrian, Minnesota 507.483.2112 dylanmente@gmail.com Savannah Garrett Richmond, IN 765-969-4532 savannahgarrett2020@gmail.com Samantha Podzimek Mitchell, SD 605-530-0423 spodzimek2000@yahoo.com Ashley Caldwell Avery, TX 903-280-6394 ashleyanddixie@yahoo.com Kassidy Bremer Redfield, IA 641-757-1502 kassidyb19@gmail.com Maggie Johnson Churubusco, IN 260-442-8263 maggiej9200@gmail.com Carson Goff Hopedale, IL 61747 309-678-7814 carson.goff@yahoo.com

Hi everyone, my name is Brooklyn Curtin and I’m from Oxford, Iowa. I have grown up on a cow/calf operation where my family and I run around 75 commercial cows. Our primary focus is raising and developing high quality show cattle that have the ability to go on to be functional breeding pieces in our herd. Although we raise various breeds, our main focus is Chianina cattle. I have shown Chianina’s my whole life and have a strong passion for the breed and the people in the industry.

I am currently a junior at Williamsburg Junior - Senior High School.

This past summer I had the privilege of being elected to the national junior board. I set a goal at a young age and am truly excited to have accomplished this. I can't wait for all of the opportunities I will have throughout my term. As a Junior Chianina board member, I want to be a role model for all the juniors and young showmen in the industry. I want them to look up to me the way I looked at past board members at a young age. These individuals welcomed me into a showing community I am proud to be a part of. They have guided me to be a better showman, set high goals and to be an upstanding leader, young woman and friend in and out of the show ring.

To all the young juniors, my best piece of advice would be to chase your dreams and never give up. If you set your mind to do something nothing is impossible. My goal this year for the board is to show leadership for all the young juniors and be a huge mentor to all of them. If any of you ever need anything, I will always be there and ready to lend a hand. I will do anything I can to help. I want to make sure that all youth are involved no matter the age. We as a breed are like one big family and everyone should feel welcome at all times.

Another goal I have is to raise the number of cattle that are showing at national level and get more people involved in this breed. Some of my greatest memories showing were made at Chianina Junior Nationals, Louisville and Kansas City. Showing at a national level may feel intimidating but it is something you will remember your entire life.

This fall, the national junior board will be having a fundraiser called "Drawdown". You won’t want to miss out on some of the great embryo packages that are gonna be given out. Tickets will be available for sale at the fall major shows. I plan to personally attend all of these shows and look forward to meeting all of you. I encourage you all to look for me, say "Hi," and let me know if there is anything I can do to help out.

Make Your Plans and Mark Your Calendars By: Shelby Manning

Well, whether we’re ready for it or not, fall is here and winter will soon be approaching. Coming along with the changing seasons are some of the most anticipated shows of the year: NAILE in Louisville, NWSS in Denver, and FWSS in Fort Worth. Make your plans and mark your calendars- the majors are coming and we are ready to get some Chianina’s in the showring! Exciting times are coming- the atmosphere of these shows is unmatched. There’s just something about being surrounded by great friends, quality cattle, and bright opportunity that make national shows the experience of a lifetime. I can only hope that every exhibitor has the chance to attend a major show at least once.

I remember the first time I got to show on the green shavings in Louisville. I had attended the show many times before, but I just couldn’t wait until it was my turn to step into the showring. I look forward to that moment every year now, and I have grown to appreciate it more than ever as my years as a junior will soon be coming to an end. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to show at any of the majors, and I strongly encourage all exhibitors to make the most out of each opportunity.

Going to these shows for the first time can be very intimidating. It can even be intimidating for people who have been going to them for years. There’s so much going on all the time, there’s so many people to meet, and there’s so much to discover! My advice to exhibitors and their families is to take a breath, look around, and soak it all in. The craziness of it all can be blinding if we get caught up in it. Yes, we are there to show cattle, but we also go to shows to learn new things, build our skills, make connections, and gain experiences. If we remember to slow down and look at the bigger picture, we can enjoy being in the moment so much more.

Part of this bigger picture are the things that you can find outside the cattle barn.

One of my favorite things to do is to escape the barn to socialize and see the sights. I highly encourage all of you to do this too! Take a walk to the other barns and see the other species, or even watch another show. The trade show area is always a great place too (even though my spending habits say otherwise). One of the things that make majors so fun is that there’s so many other things to enjoy besides just showing cattle. Take advantage of these things! Even if you can’t get away from the barn, walking through the aisles is always an adventure in itself.

There are so many different breeds of cattle to see, and you never know who you’ll run into.

I think I can speak for myself and the rest of the AJCA Board when I say that we are there to provide our exhibitors and their families with the best experience possible between when they first arrive to the show and when they leave. We are in the ring on show day making sure everything runs smoothly, and outside of the showring we are there to answer questions and lend a helping hand whenever it is needed. Don’t be afraid to seek us out- we are always willing to help!

As an exhibitor, I look forward to going to the majors every year. These shows are some of my favorite things in life, and being on junior board has made me love them so much more. There’s so much potential to the majors; take advantage of it! These aren’t your average shows. They are packed full of history, memories, and friendships. If you show up with an open mind, you will leave with a full heart. I hope to see you all there!

ACA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ken Culp III, Phd., President At Large 2019 1065 Durham Lane • Nicholasville, KY 40356 859-227-7506 • ken.culp@uky.edu Dr. Robin Sheets, Vice President At Large 2019 8250 U.S. Why 52 W • Lafayette IN 47906 765-583-4565 • rsheets462@aol.com Matt Michel, Secretary Northeast Region 2018 4161 E. 750 S. • Fort Branch, IN 47648 812.632.0379 • snakeruncattle@sit-co.net Lyle Sexton, Treasurer At Large 2018 1752Willow Ave • Ainsworth, IA 52201 319.648.3928 • lssexton@iowatelecom.net Rick Hunter At Large 2018 428 Gordonsville Hwy. • Gordonsville, TN 38563 615.418.5271 • hunterfarms24@yahoo.com Mike Stoppel At Large 2018 18425 Shoreline Road • Russell, Kansas 785.445.2671 Keith Schrick Southwest Region 2019 1624 Ft Worth Hwy. • Weatherford, TX 76086 817.366.6435 • wine@schricksliquors.com Brad Winegardner At Large 2019 8865 Harding Hwy. • Lima, OH 45801 419.303.3399 • bmwinegardner@yahoo.com Andy Higgins Southeast Region, 2020 581 Poplar Bluff RD E • Auburntown, TN 615-273-2656 Ryan Dunklau Northwest Region, 2020 57215 858th RD • Wayne, NE 309-221-1247 • dunkcattleco@gmail.com

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Justin Tracy At Large, 2020 25730 S Highway 83 • Wellfleet, NE 308-962-4255

OFFICE NOTES

Registrations - Easy as 1, 2, 3 By: Cheryl Minyard

It’s that time of year again when deadline after deadline creeps up on the show circuit and you find yourself behind the eight-ball scrambling to get animals registered and entries made. Jennifer and I pride ourselves on turning around your registrations the day they come in, but in order for that to happen, you have to do your part.

When filling out the registration applications, please make sure that your handwriting is legible. It is beyond frustrating when I have to break out my reading glasses to try to make out a name, letter or number that could potentially change the name or tattoo you want to give your animal. Please ensure that you have the sire and dam’s registration number and if they happen to be registered with another association, please indicate what breed. Also, make sure that every box is filled out on the calf information because if it isn’t, we have to attempt to reach you for answers which can greatly hold up the process when you are at work or school. If your animal is being transferred, fill out the new buyer information down at the bottom of the application and please take the time to have the correct spelling of your buyer. I can’t tell you how many times we have to do name corrections once they receive their new certificate. You absolutely must have a date of sale or the transfer cannot be processed.

Be sure to include a self-billing sheet and go over that price list with a fine-tooth comb. It is imperative that you account for new commercial cows which are currently $75.00 apiece. If she is one you have used before but can’t find in your active herd, don’t forget to check the Legacy tab under your account. That is where you will find animals you haven’t used in a while or all animals you have transferred. As long as you still own those commercial dams, feel free to use them. If your dam is registered with another association, there is a one-time fee of $30.00 to add their pedigree into your herd. Once added, you can breed them back to Chianina bulls year after year at no additional charge.

The most important item of all that I just can’t stress enough is to include payment for any work you send our way. If you mail the work in, please include a check or credit card number. If you register your animals online, make sure you pay upon submission of your registration or transfer. If you don’t pay at the time you do it, it will pend online for a short time and then get deleted in which case, you will have to start all over.

That being said, I truly feel that our Chianina breeders are the friendliest, warmest and most sincere group of people that we could ever ask to work for. That is why we do everything we can to get your work processed and out of here without charging rush fees. We want to make your procrastination tendencies as painless as possible. Please let us know if there is ever anything we can do make your experience with the Chianina Association a great one.

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FAREWELL

FAREWELL Andee Marston was born in the small town of Canton, Kansas into a third generation Shorthorn cattle and farming operation.

His first show heifer was given to him when he was three years old. Andee showed her at the famous Canton International.

Andee met Robin Valek in 2008. She was born as the third generation into a Hereford cattle and farming operation in north central Kansas. Andee talked a good game and he and Robin were married between sales in February of 2010.

In 1985, his family left the farm to pursue other endeavors. They moved around quite a bit but always stayed active in 4-H and showing cattle. The Marston family maintained a small herd of Shorthorns as they moved around. The operation diversified to add Angus cattle as well.

Andee moved her to Tennessee where she worked for Hubbard Hatchery as a Production Manager. Their son, Trigg, was born in August of 2012. In April of 2014, they were blessed with another son, Bronson. Trigg is now 5 and started Kindergarten this year.

Bronson is now 2 and enjoys being home with his Mom most days. Robin currently is working for the American Simmental Association in their DNA department and will be leading the effort to get their DNA caught up and squared away.

The Marstons raised several champions over the year; the highlight came in 2008 with a Grand Champion Shorthorn bull at NAILE, which was the National show that year. Shortly thereafter, the Shorthorn cows were dispersed (they quit while they were on top!)

Andee graduated from Kansas State University in 2004 with a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis on Production Management. For the first few years out of college, he set out on his own as a freelance fitter, clipping sale cattle, show help and doing day work for several operations around Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. His first fulltime position was with Bohi Land and Cattle in Wellsville, KS as the show barn manager and then was moved to Farm Manager of the Missouri Division. He fed all the bulls and kept the fall calving cows as well as the spring pairs for the annual production sale.

He moved to Tennessee in 2008 to be the Southeastern Regional Field Representative for the American Hereford Association.

For four years, he traveled the southeast United States, helping Hereford breeders with sales, marketing, breeding decisions, and providing AHA members with technical support.

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In 2012, Andee went to work with one of the good friends that he had met in the Hereford breed at Burns Farms in Pikeville. His main position was Show and Sale cattle manager. His main focus was continuing on after the first bull sale in 2011. A female production sale was quickly added in the spring of 2013. The first bull sale had 55 lots; by 2014, they sold 125 bulls. Before leaving in 2015, the first Burns and Friends sale was held in 2014 for Burns’ customers. During his time at Burns, they raised and showed several division winning animals at National Hereford Shows and many champions across the region for their customers.

In 2015, he began as the editor for the American Chianina Journal and the Junior Director for the ACA. Andee experienced many firsts in this position, included being involved with Junior Nationals and putting together a magazine. He recruited his parents (Mary and Twig) to volunteer at the National Junior Heifer Show. Everyone especially appreciated the dozens of cookies that Mary baked and brought to the show office! During Andee’s tenure as the Junior Activities Coordinator, he and Lindsey Broek made great strides in moving the National Junior Heifer Show from two distinctly separate events (Chianina and

Maine Anjou) that were held at the same time and place, to a single joint event. After John Boddicker retired, he was moved to Chief Financial Officer, and then eventually moved into the Chief Executive Officer position.

Andee and his family purchased a home and moved to Agenda, Kansas this summer. He has a partnership with a good friend in the sale management business.

Their main focus will be on Angus and Hereford sales across the US. He also has a Hubbard Feed dealership and his own small herd of Herefords, Angus, Chianina, and Maine-Anjou females.

In the future, he and Robin plan to expand almost every aspect of their operation.

We wish Andee, Robin, Trigg, and Bronson much happiness and success in their new endeavors.

We appreciate Andee’s time with the ACA and look forward to his continued involvement with our association.

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NEW MEMBERS

New Adult Members

ILLINOIS

JAKE BLOOMBERG 1468 BERWICK RD BERWICK, IL

INDIANA

3 SOUTH STOCK FARM 22616 MAHAN RD MARYSVILLE, IN DAVID MYERS FARMS 4821 E COUNTY ROAD 200 N BROWNSVILLE, IN H & B CATTLE COMPANY 5655 PLEASANT BETHEL RD WORTHINGTON, IN

KANSAS

CN LIVESTOCK 601 N JOYCE ST ULYSSES, KS

MINNESOTA

BC CATTLE 13452 240TH AVE GLENWOOD, MN

MISSOURI

RAASCH FAMILY CATTLE 15303 CAMERON RD EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO

NEW MEXICO

5C CATTLE GROUP 5300 CRAWFORD RD SANTA TERESA, NM

OHIO

MIKE & LISA BROERMANN 5569 STATE ROUTE 725 W CAMDEN, OH

FRANNIE VON GONTARD 37427 JOE LOGGINS RD HEMPSTEAD, TX

RIDGE VIEW FARMS 10640 FUNT RIDGE RD NEWARK, OH

HOWARD SHOW CATTLE 3718 AVENUE Q SANTA FE, TX

OKLAHOMA

JUSTIN STRATE 2827 S 162ND ST FAIRMONT, OK

OREGON

KATHRINE KERSLAKE 26550 HORSELL RD BEND, OR KATHRINE KERSLAKE 26550 HORSELL RD BEND, OR

RHODE ISLAND

BRUSHY BROOK'S FARM 11 FAIRVIEW AVE HOPE VALLEY, RI

TEXAS

ALLEN HOUSLEY 910 CREEKSIDE DR BRYAN, TX ALLEN HOUSLEY 910 CREEKSIDE DR BRYAN, TX DARRELL CASTILLA-NOLEN 581 VZ COUNTY ROAD 3411 WILLS POINT, TX

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KENDALL LONG 10825 E COUNTY ROAD 5900 IDALOU, TX KENDALL LONG 10825 E COUNTY ROAD 5900 IDALOU, TX LEAH DRAKE, DVM 5633 COUNTY ROAD 701 KIRBYVILLE, TX SAVANNA SELF 789 COUNTY ROAD 4534 WHITEWRIGHT, TX SPIRIT OF TEXAS RANCH 2301 BISHOP RD NEWCASTLE, TX

WISCONSIN

MICHAELA REMIKER 6304 BLACKBIRD LN WHITELAW, WI MINDEMANN FARMS N6650 COUNTY ROAD X WATERTOWN, WI

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NEW MEMBERS

New Junior Members

ALABAMA

CALLIE RAE CHILDERS 374 CHILDERS DR HARTSELLE, AL COLE EUBANKS 120 COUNTY ROAD 1716 CULLMAN, AL TYLER CRIM 18202 BOYD RD ELROD, AL

ARKANSAS

AUBREY SEYMOUR 1489 HIGHWAY 329 DEQUEEN, AR

CALIFORNIA

JADE LASSAGA 5839 OSTROM RD WHEATLAND, CA JIMMY WHITLEY PO BOX 1990 LAYTONVILLE, CA JIMMY WHITLEY PO BOX 1990 LAYTONVILLE, CA STEPHEN WHITLEY III PO BOX 1990 LAYTONVILLE, CA

GEORGIA

AMY DEARISO 1800 GA HIGHWAY 202 MEIGS, GA EMILY WEISS 125 CHILDERS RD SMITHVILLE, GA

RAEGAN GILBERT 3180 YONAH HOMER RD LULA, GA

AXLE PFLUM JENNA DEROUCHEY 7832 N COUNTY ROAD 350 W 24845 OREGON TRAIL RD MILTON, IN SAINT MARYS, KS

VICTORIA BENTLEY 123 CARRIE CRAFT RD BOWERSVILLE, GA

BRIGHAM YARDE 5145 COUNTY ROAD 3 GARRETT, IN

IOWA

MADISON MEIXNER 420 E WASHINGTON ST BIRMINGHAM, IA SHERIDAN FOX 2333 110TH ST KANAWHA, IA TORIANNA SCHMIDT 25313 J AVE ADEL, IA VADA BYKER 1623 6TH AVE SE SIOUX CENTER, IA

ILLINOIS

KEVIN BRITTON 119 SASSAFRAS LN OLMSTED, IL LANEY BROWN 110 MONMOUTH RD LA HARPE, IL RYAN MATHENY 2636 E 750 AVE FARINA, IL

INDIANA

BRYCE BENNETT 1537 S 125 E WASHINGTON, IN DREW BROWN 943 N US HIGHWAY 41 ROCKVILLE, IN DREW BROWN 943 N US HIGHWAY 41 ROCKVILLE, IN GRACIE MAE SMITH 1132 LOUIE SMITH RD WILLIAMS, IN

BLAINE BOWMAN 319 SWOPE LN LANCASTER, KY KAYLEN GREENE 1133 HAYES STATION RD FALMOUTH, KY

MARYLAND

JOSH VILLEGAS 726 OAK TREE RD WESTMINSTER, MD

MICHIGAN

CLAYTYN WISHOWSKI 2455 W PINE RIVER RD BRECKENRIDGE, MI

KOLBY HARCOURT 300 S COUNTY ROAD 475 E FILLMORE, IN

DYLAN HUFF 24651 2ND AVE OTSEGO, MI

TYLER RYAN WILLIAMS 6355 S 593 E TEMPLETON, IN

ELIZABETH SCHNEIDER 1663 S 9 MILE RD LAKE CITY, MI

KANSAS

BAILEY BROCKUS 2793 JOHN BROWN RD PRINCETON, KS BRONSON MARSTON 365 AGENDA LN AGENDA, KS

ANDREW GETTINGER 3409 W COUNTY ROAD 600 N MILTON, IN JAMES DEROUCHEY 24845 OREGON TRAIL RD SAINT MARYS, KS

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KENTUCKY

ERIN JUDGE 5141 8 MILE RD REMUS, MI KEAGAN LONG 5015 DEVONSHIRE AVE LANSING, MI LAIN LANGLEY 2875 E RICHARDSON RD BAD AXE, MI

LINDSEY GRAZIANO 5339 GLENDENNING TRL WILLIAMSBURG, MI MADYSON ROGERS 5854 BELLEVUE RD ONONDAGA, MI MAKENNA HOPPA 2859 W 32ND ST FREMONT, MI TRAVIS ROESTEL 3176 N GAGETOWN RD PIGEON, MI

MISSOURI

JILLIAN BRYANT 3550 TROPHY RIDGE DR FULTON, MO

MISSISSIPPI

LUCAS TURNER 505 COUNTY ROAD 300 GLEN, MS

NEW YORK

EVIE GROOM 8974 LYONS MARENGO RD LYONS, NY

OHIO

EMMA PITSTICK 14380 PRAIRIE PIKE SOUTH SOLON, OH NATALIE PITSTICK 14380 PRAIRIE PIKE SOUTH SOLON, OH QUINTON DAVIS 100 WILDWOOD DR MARIETTA, OH

TANNER BUTCHER TARALYNN TIMER 24076 TOWNSHIP ROAD 234 258 HUNTERFORGE RD LA RUE, OH MACUNGIE, PA

OKLAHOMA

ANNABELLE YATES PO BOX 997 PAWHUSKA, OK CHANEY LEWIS PO BOX 69 ANADARKO, OK ERICA WARD 16060 W 877 RD PARK HILL, OK JAXON BAYS 336191 E 970 RD WELLSTON, OK KAILYN BOND 2513 S 126TH ST FAIRMONT, OK LILLI BENSON 262540 HIGHWAY 70 RANDLETT, OK

OREGON

DUSTIN TALBOTT 11480 NW PIKE RD YAMHILL, OR

PENNSYLVANNIA

MCKENZIE STADTMILLER 127 ROCK RD DAYTON, PA NICK YOCUM PO BOX 434 ORBISONIA, PA

TENNESSEE

JAKE OZBURN 319 COOPERTOWN RD UNIONVILLE, TN

TEXAS

BRYSON GOODMAN 230 W CALDWELL LOOP SHEPHERD, TX COPELAND WELCH 412 HCR 2200 AQUILLA, TX HOLLIS HOLMES PO BOX 1011 GOLIAD, TX JAYDEN ALEXANDER 226 COUNTY ROAD 4579 WINNSBORO, TX

SHELBY LIPSCOMB 427 21ST AVE N TEXAS CITY, TX TIMBER CHAMPAGNE 3320 SHADY CREEK CIR RED OAK, TX

VIRGINIA

CLARA ELSEA 2686 BRICK CHURCH CIR CASTLEWOOD, VA ISAAC SCYPHERS 26699 SHORTSVILLE RD ABINGDON, VA NICOLE EISERT 26699 SHORTSVILLE RD ABINGDON, VA

WISCONSIN

ALEXIS KAST 26168 STATE HWY 58 RICHLAND CENTER, WI

JORGE L ALVAREZ III BRYCE LADWIG 711 RANCHO SANTA TERESA N4931 SILVER SPRING LN SANTA ELENA, TX PLYMOUTH, WI LAUREN RENFRO 4834 ASPEN DR PASADENA, TX

JACK HENSCHLER 8701 S BUTTERFLY RD BELOIT, WI

LAYNEE SPIVEY 700 ANDERSON CR 4915 ATHENS, TX

TAYLOR FEARING E5605 CHURCHILL RD REEDSBURG, WI

LEXIE PAYTON 320 SW AVENUE J SEMINOLE, TX

WEST VIRGINIA

GRACIE SPIKER 747 LANDMARK ESTATES RD JANE LEW, WV

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BOARD CANDIDATES

Board Candidates Each year the active adult membership of the American Chianina Association will elect four directors based on the updated region alignment. The ACA regions are as follows: • Northwest (states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.)

• Southwest (states of Arizona, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah) • Northeast (states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New

Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin) • Southeast (states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi. Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia) This year we have three open At-large positions, one regional position for the northeast area. No more than four board of directors shall serve from the same region. There are only four candidates, so they will automatically be elected to serve on the Board of Directors.

Larry Garrett

My name is Larry Garrett. I live in Richmond IN, and have been raising Chianina cattle since the 70s with a purchase of a 3/4 blood bull. I began breeding them to Angus base cows. We are still showing now with my granddaughter Savannah. She has shown in several Jr. Nationals as well as the NAILE. I have been married to my wife Barb for 25 years and she serves on the Ladies Auxiliary. I have three children, Rhonda, Darren and Wade. I am passionate about Chianina cattle and would look forward to working with the board and its members, new and old. I want to try to come up with new ways of marketing and to enhance our breed.

I believe the ACA is moving ahead to help put value in our cattle and its time to help pave the way for this exciting breed.

Lyle Sexton

For those I have not yet had the chance to meet, I am Lyle Sexton from Ainsworth, IA. A little about my family, my wife Stephanie was the ACA Auxiliary “Chi Lady of the Year” in 2013. My son Ty was a National Junior Board Member from 2010 - 2014 and was the AJCA Junior Herdsman of the Year. My son, Kieffer is a junior at Western Illinois University majoring in Animal Science & Plant Genetics.

The main focus of our program has been more towards the production of Chiangus females as it provides a very useful foundation to market into various end points. Having been on the longrange planning committee for the last few years, I have chosen to run for the Board of Directors as a way to contribute to an organization that has been very useful to our operation.

I have said before that it takes a very open mind to be on the ACA Board of Directors and hope that I can fulfill that obligation and help guide the very diverse goals and projects within this great group of people with the Chianina breed. I look forward to seeing projects

Eric Walker

Prairie Grove, AR

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Mike Stoppel Russell, KS

Commercial Cow Rule Change Sexton moved to accept the 2nd reading of the Rules of Registration changes for the Chiangus by striking the “C” Commercial cow statement and adding the DNA policy with older females. Rule changes presented are as follows “striking the following lines from the Rules of Registration that reads: “CHIANGUS-“Animals designated as “Commercial “C” will not be allowed in Chiangus registrations.”

RED CHIANGUS- “Animals designated as “Commercial “C” will not be allowed in Red Chiangus registrations.”

CHIFORD- “as a *Foundation “F” or *Commercial Hereford “CH”. “Animals designated “C” will not be allowed in Chiford registrations.”

And “add to Rule VIII – Blood typing and DNA Testing Section C to read as follows: “C. DNA on All Herd Sires & 15-year-old cows a. All ACA registered bulls born after January 1, 2017 must be DNA parent verified before their progeny can be registered. b. All ACA registered natural calves born after January 1, 2019 out of a cow that is fifteen years of age or older at birth of the calf must be DNA parent verified.”

Much discussion followed about how “C” cows were registered as foundations in the past. Also, much discussion followed about how some cloned animals were registered after some commercial cow pedigrees had been updated. The board discussed at length how many generations it would take a commercial cow to fall below the level of 6.25% to fall below the requirements of a Chiangus.

The question was called for; the motion passed with seven votes yea and one vote nay. Motion passed.

Steer Rewards Success

Congratulations to Berren Strope, 13, of O’Neill, Nebraska for exhibiting the Grand Champion FFA Market Beef at the 2018 Nebraska State Fair. The steer, Ronald Weasley, weighed 1342 and is bred by Hi Ho Silver. Berren is the son of Boyd and MaLaine Strope

BOARD MINUTES

Board of Directors American Chianina Association Platte City, Mo

The ACA board of directors met on Thursday March 29, 2018 ACA office Platte City, MO. ACA board members present included Culp, Sheets, Michel, Stoppel, Winegardner, Higgins, Sexton, Dunk, Schrick, & Tracy.

Staff members Marston, Paulsen, Roach, & Cheryl (Hunter & Gaddis was absent.)

Chairman Culp called the meeting to order at 2:35 P.M. Officer’s Reports: Secretary Report: Reports were distributed of November NAILE meeting & February conference calls. Schrick moved to accept the minutes from the NAILE meeting, seconded by Higgins minutes approved.

Minutes from the February conference calls were distributed.

Spelling corrections were made. Sheets moved to accept the minutes from the February conference calls, seconded by Stoppel minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Sexton distributed the year to date statement. Much discussion followed.

Andrea gave an update about her general job duty’s running the junior program and the ACA Journal. The NWSS open show was well attended for the first year. Much discussion followed about the journal.

Planning for the NJHS is in full swing and the online entry system is up and running. Layna Bond will be the ACA summer intern.

She will be starting in a few weeks and helping staff throughout the summer.

Marston updated the board with a Registration & Transfer report.

Things look to be on track for a successful year. The following are the top 10 breeders for 2017 and will be recognized in the journal.

1 Chuck Madaris Hope Hull, AL 440 2 Willow Oak. Rogersville, TN 199 3 Sullivan Farms Dunlap, IA 107 4 Clarahan Farms Harper, IA 102 5 Melroe Farms Gwinner, ND 67 6 Liberty Lanes Dallas, TX 55 7 Beckett Chiangus Miller, SD 52 8 Willow Springs Prairie Grove, AR47 9 Schaefer Chiangus Des Lacs, ND 41 10 Maddy Udell Sioux City, IA 40 10 Justin Holt Cattle Aberdeen, SD 40

Higgins moved the board enter executive session. Seconded by Sheets. Motion carried. Executive sessions convened at 2:50pm.

Marston reported the office is running well. The staff is very busy keeping up with registrations. Planning for the NJHS is going well. He is hopeful for more live sales next year can be added as well as online sales.

Schrick moved to adjourn executive session. Seconded by Higgins. Motion carried. Executive session adjourned at 2:58pm.

Meeting break at 4:35 Meeting resumed at 4:48

Sheets moved to approve the treasures report, seconded by Dunklau, motion carried.

Committee Reports

Staff Reports: Jennifer gave an update on her work load and what’s going on in the office. The staff is busy keeping up with registrations. The addition of the Black Hereford registration work has allowed our computer system to be more efficient.

Chiangus Classic Val Shields the chairman of the Chiangus classic called in via conference call. He reported the committee recently held a conference call to finalize the event for this year. The judges list has been submitted and will be announced soon. The group is excited for some upcoming improvements to the event and Val encouraged the board to spread the word about the event.

Cheryl takes care of answering calls about registrations and member services. She brought forth some concerns from the membership for the cost of $75 commercial cows.

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Breed improvement The committee gave a report the Chianina Sire Test Program. The policy was explained and discussed at length. The board strongly supports this program and hope ACA breeders can participate very soon.

up with some solutions and report at the June meeting.

Meeting recessed at 7:53PM. Board Meeting resumes 8:39AM March 30, 2018 with the addition of Randy Gaddis.

Budget Committee – no report Building & Grounds Marston reported to the roof has been fixed and in good shape.

The parking lot needs some improvement and Marston is gathering information and bids.

Long Range Planning The 2015 long range plan was distributed. Chairmen Culp asked the board to study the plan this evening and identify points to focus on and bring forward during new business tomorrow.

ACA Foundation: This committee was formed and will watch over the money in the ACA Foundation account. Who is on the committee??

Chianina Beef Project: Michel made a presentation about some ideas for developing a new genetic beef project. Much discussion followed about the possibility of success of said program as proposed.

Junior President Tyler Pinkerton called in via conference call to give a report. Pinkerton was optimistic about the upcoming NJHS and the board is ready for a first-class event. Pinkerton ask for suggestions from the adult board to find a way to get more Jr members involved in the Jr board. The board agreed they would come up with some solutions.

ACA Rules Committee Culp distributed a copy of the ACA bylaws. 3 proposals A, B, & C were distributed. A very lengthy discussion followed concerning protentional registration issues with the current rules of registration. Marston pointed out some discrepancies in past meeting minutes and due to staff turnover & changing of the board, he wants to be clear on how all segments of the breed are to be classified. Culp also pointed out in past meeting minutes the “Rules of registration” were “Clarified” but none of the “Clarifications” were printed in the minutes. More discussion followed. Culp asked for a show of hands of the least favorable of the proposal. Proposal “C” was dropped.

Chianina Meat Project: Brad Stoppel called in via conference call to report on the ongoing Meat project. Brad reported several events have unfolded since he reported to the board last. In summary the demand for the “high-end” cuts of Chianina beef is very high. However, the demand for the “low-end” cuts is not as desirable, making it very difficult to sell the entire carcass to one customer that doesn’t have multiple markets. Stoppel believes it will take significant capital investment to fund the start of the program in its current state. Chairmen Culp suggested that Michel and himself be added to the Chianina Beef committee. The board agreed. The committee will gather more information and give an updated proposal at the summer meeting as how to proceed forward.

Sheets moved the ACA rules of registration be changed by, “striking the following lines from the Rules of Registration that read’s: CHIANGUS- “Animals designated as “Commercial “C” will not be allowed in Chiangus registrations.”

Red Chiangus- “Animals designated as “Commercial “C” will not be allowed in Red Chiangus registrations.”

CHIFORD- “as a *Foundation “F” or *Commercial Hereford “CH”. “Animals designated “C” will not be allowed in Chiford registrations.”

Marston presented a request from a member to recognize animals from the Aberdeen Angus Association with the same breeding value as the American Angus Association. No action was taken.

Winegardner moved the first reading of rule changes concerning Rule VIII – Blood typing and DNA Testing Section C read as follows: C. DNA on All Herd Sires & 15-year-old cows

a. All ACA registered bulls born after January 1, 2017 must have DNA on file for parent verification before their progeny can be registered.

b. All ACA registered natural calves born after January 1, 2019 out of a cow that is fifteen years of age or older at birth of the calf must be DNA parent verified. Seconded by Sheets, motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Chianina Auxiliary Scholarship was discussed. This is a request from the Ladies Auxiliary to start a scholarship for graduate students. The board suggested that the Ladies Auxiliary will come up with parameters and present to the board at the next meeting.

Michel moved to enter executive session, Schrick seconded.

Motion carried. The board entered executive session at 7:06pm.

Winegardner moved to adjourn executive session. Seconded by Michel. Motion carried. The meeting resumed at 7:28 pm.

Promotion & Marketing at shows: Much discussion about improving the social aspect and presentation of the ACA at shows. It was also brought up that a report or “recap” after each show or major ACA event. It was agreed on the Show & Sale committee and Marston would come

Seconded by Michel, motion passed by a unanimous vote. This motion and reading constitutes as a first reading according to

Winegardner moved to at add the letter “A” after the word Red Angus in item one 1 under the Chiangus registration in proposal A, seconded by Sheets, motion carried Schrick moved to adapt proposal A with the new changes seconded by Sexton, motion passed 9 to 1.

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BOARD MINUTES

Board of Directors - Continued American Chianina Association Platte City, Mo

A clarification of the previous passed motion was read by secretary Michel.

Schrick then moved to resend his motion about proposal A and refer it back to the rules committee, seconded by Sheets motion carried.

Sheets moved to enter executive session. Seconded by Tracy.

Motion carried. Executive session convened at 11:10AM Stoppel moved the board adjourn executive session. Seconded by Dunklau. Motion Carried. Meeting resumed at 11:30 AM. The ACA Journal was discussed in depth. The concern of the board is growing participation in the journal by the membership.

Higgins believes a change in printing dates may help. Much discussion followed. The group proposed to make following printing date changes to potentially encourage members to advertise in the ACJ. January- February March-May June-September October-December Marston will make the adjustments with the staff.

The 2015 Long Range Plan was discussed. The board wishes to push forward with improving on the goals of the plan.

New Business Sheets moved to offer a Foundation Scholarship based on a top 10 NJHS exhibitors as the following. The parameters would follow the existing “NJHS - All Around Chianina Exhibitor” points rules. With the following cash prizes being awarded during the “Chianina Heifer Grand Drive.”

1st $1000 2nd $400 3rd $300 4th $200 5th $100 6th-10th $50 each Total dollars from the foundation fund of $2250.00. Seconded by PAGE 24 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Dunklau. Motion carried.

Michel presented a Less than 6.25 percentage Chianina show proposal. In this proposal a show would be added at the NAILE and NJHS for heifers that meet the following criteria: >Less than 6.25% Chianina blood. >Both parents must be registered with the ACA (in any composite) Some discussion followed. Sheets moved the Show & Sale committee work on the proposal and present at the NJHS board meeting in Grand Island. Seconded by Tracy, motion carried.

Higgins moved to adjourn seconded by Stoppel, meeting adjourned at 12:41 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Matt Michel Secretary ACA Board of Directors

BOARD MINUTES

American Chianina Association Board of Directors Meeting 6.20.18 in Grand Island, NE VIP Suite at Fonner Park

The ACA board or directors met on Wednesday June 20, 2018 in the VIP Suite above the showring at Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE. ACA board members present included Culp, Gaddis, Stoppel, Winegardner, Higgins, Sexton, Dunklau, Hunter, Tracy and CEO Marston. Michel, Sheets and Schrick were absent. We were also joined by Mr. Val Shields and Mr. Ed Miller.

Chairman Culp called the meeting to order at 8:00 am sharp.

Officer Reports: Secretary Report: None to report. Minutes from the previous meeting had already been approved by email.

Treasurer Report: Sexton and Marston handed out the latest financial report prepared by our accountant Todd Karlin. We are happy to report the ACA is financially sound. ACA has $140,582.50 in bank as of May 31, 2018. We have many bills to pay following the NJHS but everything is looking considerably well given the time of year. A copy of the recent audit was also available.

Registry Report: Marston presented the year to date number: 1499 – Chianina 587 – Chiangus 14 – Fullbloods 3 – Purebreds 2 – Chifords These numbers are on par with previous years to a little higher.

ACA expects to register close to 6000 head this year.

NJHS Report: Marston reported the numbers for this year’s NJHS: 155 – exhibitors 23 - States 116 – Chianina Females 45 – Chiangus Females 28 – Steers 26 – Bred and Owned Females 2 – Bulls 191 – Total Chianina Cattle

Updates on pending projects: Seward Cattle Company is excited about being part of the Chianina Sire Test program. They are currently gathering a group of cattle that will be used in the program next year. Kelly and George would like to have the cattle grouped and be in a tighter calving window and in pastures close or next to each other. This would allow visitors and staff the opportunity to tour the herd and see calves in a good time frame. Kelly and Andee discussed what bulls would work the best in the program. Kelly asked that the bulls be a minimum of 20% Chianina.

ACA Tradeshow and Booth Policy: There is now a policy that will be shared with each staff member in regards to how the ACA booth will be setup and managed during the National ACA Show in Louisville as well as other ACA sponsored shows. Separate policy for any tradeshows and events were also included in the policy.

“National Show Booth Setup"

Purpose: To convey a positive image for the breed, breeders and future breeders about the benefits of the ACA. To display information about the breed and association to the public.

Size: Every effort will be made to acquire a large enough space to also accommodate the ACA Auxiliary and the AJCA. Ideally we would like a 12x12 space or larger. Needs to be large enough for Auxiliary donation auction table and ACA merchandise table, as well as space for show director to work.

Display: The display will display pamphlets and information about the breed and ACA. ACA merchandise will also be on display and for sale. Coffee will be available in the morning permitting electricity.

Work Force: It will be a priority to have someone at the booth at all times except for during the show. Any member of the ACA staff, ACA Board, AJCA Board or Ladies Aux. Board will be encouraged to provide service at the booth. Additional staff may be needed for the show and will be contracted by the ACA Show Director.

No alcohol shall be served from the booth in order to maintain a more business like atmosphere. Alcohol may be allowed but not encouraged.

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Other ACA events or tradeshows:

Purpose: To convey a positive image for the breed, breeders and future breeders about the benefits of the ACA. To display information about the breed and association to the public.

Size: Every effort will be made to acquire a large enough space.

Ideally we would like a 10x10 space (typical trade show booth size).

Display: The display will house pamphlets and information about the breed and ACA. ACA merchandise may also be on display and for sale. Coffee could be available in the morning permitting trade show and electricity.

Work Force: It will be a priority to have some at the both at all times except for during the show. Any member of the ACA staff, ACA Board, AJCA Board or Ladies Aux. Board will be encouraged to provide service at the booth.

No alcohol shall be served from the booth in order to maintain a more business like atmosphere. Alcohol may be allowed but not encouraged.”

Bolt Update: Andee was excited to report that IGS has implemented BOLT for its EPD calculations. Weekly runs have been working great and there are no known issues at this time. The ACA Genetics Consultant Dr. Bob Weaber has analyzed the data and has determined that all the information looks like it is in good shape.

It was also reported that weekly runs will make EPD’s on new registrations paper out of date before they are received in the mail.

The policy adopted in the office is to continue on the current path as far as printing registration papers. New EPD’s will be updated every Friday evening or Saturday morning and can be viewed on Chianina.digitalbeef.com as soon as they are uploaded.

(BOLT or Biometric Open Language Tool – is the new hardware that powers the National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) at International Genetic Solution (IGS). IGS is the same company that has been running our NCE for several years. BOLT is revolutionary in terms of the shear speed that it can calculate EPD’s. What use to take a week or sometimes two, now takes less than 5 hours to complete. The main thing that makes BOLT work is graphic cards (GPU) lined up in parallel. GPU’s can process large amounts of information much faster than the standard microchip. By using this new technology and faster processing IGS can use a more complex formula that can include more data, i.e. genomic information. We are in the process of adding a genomic pipeline from Igenity to IGS and from Weatherby Scientific. This process is called the single step method and uses the Bayesian Regression model to perform this process. Angus Genetic Incorporated (AGI) uses a similar process but a different regression model to accomplish this step. One of the byproducts of our model is EPD accuracy that are significantly lower in value but are actually the same or better in standard deviation. Standard deviation is the acceptable change based on the accuracy. For example in the old method an accuracy of 0.50 for birth weight EPD have an acceptable change of 2.0 pounds in either direction. With BOLT the same bull might have an accuracy for birth weight of 0.35 but PAGE 26 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

the acceptable change could be 1.5 pounds in either direction. I hope this short description helps.)

Legal Title: Dunklau moved that we adopt the legal title policy as follows “A transfer of registration entered on an application or certificate of registration or on the records of the Association shall not be construed as the conveyance of legal title by the Association. The Association shall in no way be involved in or assume liability for the purchase, sale or terms of a sale of registered animals or the passage of legal title thereto.” Seconded by Sexton.

Much discussion followed. It was discussed what could be proved in a court of law and what impact does it have on breeders who are also first owner. One issue was with members giving heifers to juniors to show even though they don’t own them by law. Shields advised that legal title cannot be provided for cattle, as opposed to land or vehicles. Only a Bill of Sale provides legal ownership.

The question was called for; motion passed.

Motion for a quick five minute recess was moved by Gaddis, seconded by Hunter motion passed at 9:27.

Culp called the meeting back to order at 9:32.

Job Descriptions: Culp distributed updated job descriptions for each staff member at the ACA. He commented that these were combined and reorganized from previous job descriptions. Board members were asked to review and email any questions, comments or concerns to Culp before the next board meeting.

ACA Auxiliary Report: Kelsey Evans presented an Auxiliary report. The Auxiliary would like to use the $5,000 they donated to the ACA Foundation for a scholarship for college students that are pursuing post graduate education. They would also like to have a fundraiser to help raise money to continue the scholarship for more than a few years.

They will be selling brand spots on a shirt and then sell the shirts during the ACA National Show.

Kelsey also reported that there were no applicants this year for the Auxiliary Scholarship.

The new queen this year will be Sydney Wisnefski from Illinois and the princess will be Cheyenne Kiser from Kentucky.

Chiangus Classic Committee: Val Shields reported that there were about 40 head entered in the Chiangus Classic. This would be the most since the revamped Classic started. There was $10,000 in the till and 80% of that would be paid out for the top five. There was some discussion about moving the Classic from NJHS to a standalone venue.

The committee would discuss the event with more breeders at the after show social in the VIP room.

Old Business: Sexton moved to accept the 2nd reading of the Rules of Registration changes for the Chiangus by striking the “C” Commercial cow statement and adding the DNA policy with older females. Rule changes presented are as follows “striking the following lines from the Rules of Registration that reads: “CHIANGUS- “Animals designated as “Commercial “C” will not be allowed in Chiangus registrations.”

Red Chiangus- “Animals designated as “Commercial “C” will not be allowed in Red Chiangus registrations.”

CHIFORD- “as a *Foundation “F” or *Commercial Hereford “CH”. “Animals designated “C” will not be allowed in Chiford registrations.”

And “add to Rule VIII – Blood typing and DNA Testing Section C to read as follows:“ C. DNA on All Herd Sires & 15-year-old cows a. All ACA registered bulls born after January 1, 2017 must be DNA parent verified before their progeny can be registered. b. All ACA registered natural calves born after January 1, 2019 out of a cow that is fifteen years of age or older at birth of the calf must be DNA parent verified.”

Much discussion followed about how “C” cows were registered as foundations in the past. Also much discussion followed about how some cloned animals were registered after some commercial cow pedigrees had been updated. The board discussed at length how many generations it would take a commercial cow to fall below the level of 6.25% to fall below the requirements of a Chiangus.

The question was called for; the motion passed with seven votes yea and one vote nay. Motion passed.

Rules Committee Update: Val Shields and Chairman Culp presented the latest set of Rules of Registration to the board. The new draft was 3 pages short than the previous draft. Much discussion followed and some of the key changes were highlighted.

Summary of changes: • Consistency. All composites are treated the same.

• Chimaine is eliminated. (These cattle become Chianina.)

• Base Percentage = Actual percentage of Chianina blood in the pedigree.

• Purebred Chiangus will be a breed.

• Purebred Chiford will be a breed.

• The words “Purebred Chiangus” will be printed on the pedigrees of PCA cattle that are at least 12.5% Chianina and whose both sire and dam both have two consecutive generations of Chiangus breeding.

• The words “Purebred Chiford” will be printed on the pedigrees of PCF cattle that are at least 12.5% Chianina and whose both sire and dam both have two consecutive generations of Chiangus breeding.

• Digitalbeef will need to be updated.

• All PCA cattle currently registered with the ACA will retain their PCA classification, regardless of their percentage of Chianina blood.

RULE I – ACA CATTLE REGISTRY A. General The American Chianina Association (ACA) shall originate and maintain a complete set of cattle records, which shall be placed into a permanent file and properly indexed. The file shall be known as the ACA Registry. It shall contain applications for registration, certificates of registration, application for transfer of ownership, plus such other information records or documents relevant to the registration of Chianina cattle, Chianina based composite breeds, and Chianina influenced cattle (hereafter “ACA cattle” or “ACA animal”).

B. ACA Registry The Chief Executive Officer of the ACA shall cause to be kept and preserved in the office of the ACA a full and complete record known as the ACA registry, containing a record of: 1. The tattoo or brand (including herd prefix, year letter, and unique individual number within gender), name, color, whether the animal is horned, polled, or scurred, date of birth, sex, breeder, owner, sire and/or dam registration number (or genetic makeup of commercial cows) or every ACA animal accepted for entry in the ACA Registry in accordance with the rules and regulations governing entries herein; and 2. All transfers of ownership of registered ACA cattle.

RULE II - ACA CATTLE- QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION A. FULLBLOOD CHIANINA Fullblood registration shall extend to and be available to all bulls and females having not less than 100% Chianina blood, if: 1. The sire and dam are registered in the ACA Registry.

2. Imported Chianina in other countries herdbook are registered with the respective breed association herdbook of the country of origin and the owner of the animal to be registered shall file a copy of the registration certificate of the country of origin with the ACA. B. PUREBRED (HIGH PERCENTAGE) CHIANINA Purebred registration shall extend to and be available to all bulls and females having not less than 7/8 (87.5%) Chianina blood, provided that the same requirements are set out in Rule A-1 & 2 are met.

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BOARD MINUTES

C. COMPOSITE BREEDS 1. Chiangus- ACA cattle known as “Chiangus” are eligible for registration based upon any mating between Chianina, Chiangus, Red Chiangus, Angus or 1A Red Angus registered with the American Angus Association, Red Angus Association of American or the ACA, as a *Foundation “F” parent which results in a black or red (white allowed on the underline only) polled, or scurred offspring that contains no more than 6.25% of another breed may be registered as a Chiangus. Scurs or scur tissue cannot be altered or removed (surgically or otherwise) from Chiangus born after January 1, 1992.

2. Chiford- ACA cattle known as “Chiford” are eligible for registration based upon any mating between Fullblood Chianina, Chiford, Hereford, or Polled Hereford, registered with the American Hereford Association or the ACA which results in an offspring whose color can range from a pale fawn or cream to a dark red with a range from typical Hereford red and white color pattern to solid red or reddish color. The resulting offspring may be polled, scurred or horned.

3. Percentage Chianina - ACA cattle known as “Chianina” are eligible for registration based upon any mating resulting in cattle having Chianina genetics but do not qualify for registration in any of the afore mentioned composites. **Breeding cattle born after January 1, 2012 must be 6.25% Chianina blood OR higher to show as a Chiangus, Chianina, or Chiford at the National Junior Chianina Heifer Show, the National Chianina or Chiangus Show, or any other show that requires it.

RULE III - PERFORMANCE DATA Effective January 1, 1992, performance data of calving ease, birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, (and date(s) weighed) appropriately available for the age of the animal at the time of registration may be provided with the registration application.

If not available at the time of registration, then the owner must provide data as soon as possible thereafter.

RULE IV - OTHER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS A. Ownership- The ownership of registered ACA cattle is unlimited, if the transfer of each interest to each “partial interest owner” is properly indicated on the transfer section on the application for registration or registration certificate. This includes syndicated cattle, semen interest, and embryo interest.

B. First owner originates application for registration. It is the responsibility of the first owner (owner at the time of birth) to properly identify (herd prefix and tattoo) and register an ACA animal. Upon sale, it is the responsibility of the first owner to transfer the ACA animal to the new owner.

D. Names of animals 1. Subject to Item H, below, the names of animals being registered shall not exceed thirty (30) letters, numbers and spaces (characters). This includes prefix and punctuations.

2. Names of imported cattle shall be the same as shown on the certificate of registry from the country or origin (providing the name does not exceed thirty (30) characters). See D1 above.

3. The names of registered cattle, including imported cattle, can be changed with the written consent of the first owner of the animal providing the animal has no registered offspring in the ACA Registry and the proper fee is paid.

E. Correction of certificates. When certificates are received from the ACA, they should be checked immediately for accuracy. If an error is found, the certificate should be returned to the ACA for correction. Any writing on a certificate intended to falsify the records will invalidate the certificate and necessitate the issuance of a duplicate at a cost to the holder. No alterations of any kind can be made on a registration certificate. Errors made by the ACA will be corrected free of charge. For errors made by the owner, the regular correction fee will be charged.

F. Duplicate certificates. A duplicate certificate of registration can be obtained by contacting the ACA registrar.

G. Herd Prefixes 1. Everyone registering cattle in the ACA Registry is required to have and use an ACA approved herd prefix. Prefixes assigned to members that remain non-active for ten (10) or more years are subject to reassignment by the ACA. 2. Herd prefixes may be two (2), three (3) or four (4) letters and must be tattooed or branded on all ACA cattle and recorded with the ACA. See Appendix for Tattoo information.

3. All herd prefixes are assigned by the ACA on a first come first served basis. Family members residing at the same address may use the same herd prefix.

4. The ACA will only assign one (1) herd prefix per paid membership. Breeders wanting more than one (1) prefix must have a paid membership for each assigned prefix.

H. International year letter. All ACA cattle registered with the ACA must include as the last digit of every identification tattoo (see appendix for tattoo information) or brand, the year letter that corresponds to the year of birth of the animal. The letters I, O, Q and V (after 1987) are not used.

I. The application for registration. Application for registration on animals must be typed or printed on an approved Application for Registration form from the ACA and shall provide the following information: C. Multiple Births- In the case of twins or multiple births, a 1. Name of Animal. separate application for registration must be submitted for each 2. Sex of Animal. animal. When applying for registration of twins, or one member of 3. Date of birth, month, day, year. twins, check the box on the registration application indicating the animal is registered as a twin.

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4. Tattoo or brand of the animal including herd prefix, year letter, and an individual identification number that is unique to this animal. See appendix for tattoo information.

5. Horned, polled or scurred status.

6. Color.

7. Breeder’s (and owner’s) ACA member number (if a member), name and address.

8. ACA number and name of sire.

9. ACA number and name of dam.

10. Breed (s) of sire and dam if not registered in the ACA Registry.

11. A foundation animal of another breed, if registered, must have the pedigree printed on the ACA certificate. The breeder must send the ACA a copy of the foundation animal’s pedigree.

12. Owners must designate if the individual animal is a twin, clone or embryo transfer.

RULE V- ACA VOLUNTARY ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 1.

Only bulls registered with the ACA are eligible for the program.

8. When ownership of bull is transferred, all unused AI certificates will be transferred to the new owner(s).

9. There are no expiration dates on the AI certificates. Certificates are issued to the named bull and are not transferable to another bull.

10. A.I. certificates are not valid unless signed by the authorized owner of the bull.

RULE VI- NON TRANSGENIC CLONES AND EMBRYO TRANSPLANTS A. Embryo Transplants 1. Cattle resulting from embryo transfer procedures are registered the same as all other ACA cattle. Blood typing and or DNA testing samples are required for the sire prior to semen collection and dam prior to embryo collection.

2. The owner of the donor dam at time of embryo collection will be listed as the breeder of the resulting offspring.

B. Non-Transgenic Clones 1. Only replication cell-cloned animals shall be eligible for 2. The owner(s) of any eligible bull, not previously used via registration with the ACA. Genetically modified animals will artificial insemination by other breeders (non-owners), may not be eligible for registration. enroll the bull in the Voluntary Artificial Insemination Certificate 2. The cell-donor animal must be DNA tested and be registered Program. The owner(s) must submit to the ACA the completed with the ACA. form. Every owner of the bull enrolled in the program must sign 3. For registration purposes, the owner of the resultant animal the form. The enrollment fee is $100 per bull. will be designated as the first owner and will be responsible for the registration and DNA testing of the individual.

3. The owner(s) of a bull enrolled in the program may obtain 4. Clones conceived after the death of the cell-donor animals artificial insemination certificates for said bull from the ACA at a will be eligible for registration. cost of ten ($10) per certificate. Every certificate will be numbered 5. The owner of record of the cell-donor, on the date of biopsy and will carry the name of the bull to which one progeny per removal, will be identified as the breeder. certificate can be registered with the ACA. Certificates are not 6. Registration of cell-cloned transplants shall be made on redeemable. a normal application for registration and the owner must designate the animal is a clone. All cell-cloned animals will be 4. Only the ACA will provide artificial insemination certificates charged regular registration and transfer fees with an additional for bulls enrolled in the program. charge of $75.00 for handling fees per animal.

7. Registration certificates for cell-clones will be designated 5. Progeny born after January 1, 1999, which are sired by a bull with the word CLONE in bold lettering across it. enrolled in the program, will be registered to non-owners of 8. DNA marker typing of cell-cloned animals or recipient dams the bull only if the appropriate artificial insemination certificate may be required by the ACA. signed by the owner of the bull accompanies the application for 9. Upon sale and transfer of all animals within the ACA, registration. disclosure of any retained genetic material which could be used for possible future production of a clone is required. If not 6. A recorded owner or an individual who was a recorded owner of disclosed at time of sale, resulting clones will be deemed nonthe enrolled bull at the time of conception to produce the progeny registerable without the signature of the owner of the founder may register progeny of an enrolled bull without an artificial animal. Resulting clone may be registered once signature has insemination certificate. been obtained.

7. The owner(s) of any bull previously used for artificial insemination may enroll the bull in the program by: (a) Completing and signing the appropriate application form and paying the enrollment fee of $100. (b) Purchasing from the ACA artificial insemination certificates and agreeing to provide such certificates to any applicants for registration of progeny of the bull where the progeny were conceived by artificial insemination using semen from the bull that was purchased or acquired prior to enrollment to the bull in the program.

The ACA reserves the right to require additional testing of genetic material at the owner’s expense of all clones if technological advances are made where differences in actual clones can be determined.

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DNA parent verified before their progeny can be registered.

BOARD MINUTES

RULE VII- MULTIPLE SIRE REGISTRATION A. All bulls used in a naturally mated multi-sire group must be registered with the ACA and have blood or DNA samples on file.

Breeders should contact the ACA office for blood or DNA kits.

B. Breeders will be allowed to use multi-sire groups, however to qualify for registration, resulting offspring must be DNA tested to determine their actual sire. Under certain scenarios, the breeder may be required to DNA test both the sire and dam of the offspring for parental verification.

C. Upon sale of a female mated within a multi-sire group, it is the responsibility of the buyer to DNA test resulting calf before registration.

D. Breeder/seller will be responsible for DNA testing of all calves sold at side of dam or sold as an individual before that calf can be registered with the ACA. RULE VIII- BLOOD TYPING AND DNA TESTING A. All sires intended for use with artificial insemination (A.I.) must be blood typed or DNA tested before semen is distributed.

B. DNA Testing on AI Sires and Donor Females ** (Amended on 10/25/2005) 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 ** (Added Rule VII-C on 10/25/2016) a. ALL ACA registered bulls born after January 1, 2017 must be PAGE 30 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

RULE IX- TRANSFER OF ANIMALS A. Certificates for cattle to be transferred shall be properly completed and signed by the owner listed on the registration certificate and submitted to the ACA for processing.

B. Certificates for cattle to be transferred must give the printed name and address of the new owner(s), the date of sale, and if a female, whether open or bred, and if bred, the date(s) bred, and the name and registration number of the service sire; and any other information necessary for such transfer.

C. Partial interest, semen interest and embryo interest transfers shall be treated the same as a regular transfer. In the event of multiple owners, transfer fees must be paid for each person receiving a registration certificate on the animal being transferred.

RULE X- OFFICIAL PUBLICATION The official publication of the ACA is the American Chianina Journal (ACJ) that is owned and operated by the ACA. APPENDIX A. Definition of Parent Animals Not Registered in the ACA Registry 1. *Foundation Parent: Any parent entered in the ACA Registry that was accompanied with a registration documentation from another breed association prior to 5/01/01. Foundation parents are designated with the appropriate breed code on ACA registration certificates.

2. *Commercial “C” parents: Any parent entered the ACA herd book that was not accompanied with registration documentation from another recognized breed association as of 5/01/01. These parents are designated with a letter “C” on the ACA registration certificates.

B. Definition of Generations of ACA Registry Composite & Purebred Breeds.

CHIANGUS 1. Any mating between two parents registered in the ACA Registry which results in offspring that meet the ACA Registry requirements under Rule II, Section C, Article 1. CAX x any Chiangus results in a Chiangus if mating results in an offspring who has 6.25% or less of any breed, Commercial, or “Other”, besides Chianina or Angus.

2. PCA (Purebred Chiangus): Any mating between two parents registered in the ACA registry which results in offspring that meet the ACA Registry requirements under Rule II, Section C, Article 1, and has a minimum of two consecutive generations Chiangus on both sides of their pedigree (beginning with their sire and dam) and has a minimum of 12.5% Chianina.

CHIFORD 1. Any mating between two parents registered in the ACA Registry which results in offspring that meet the ACA Registry requirements under Rule II, Section C, Article 2. Hereford or Polled Hereford x CAX, Chianina or Chiford results in a Chiford if mating results in an offspring who has 6.25% or less of any breed, Commercial, or “Other”, besides Chianina or Hereford.

2. PCF (Purebred Chiford): Any mating between two parents registered in the ACA Registry which result in offspring that meet the ACA Registry requirements under Rule II, Section C, Article 2, and have a minimum of three (3) consecutive generations Chiford on both sides of their pedigree (beginning with their sire and dam) and has a minimum of 12.5% Chianina.

TATTOO or BRAND All cattle submitted for registration in the ACA Registry must be identified with a permanent tattoo placed in the animal’s ear or brand placed on their body. An acceptable ACA tattoo must contain the owners herd prefix, international year letter, and an individual identification number that is unique to that individual animal. Owners may not use the same identification number within the same birth year on animals of the same sex.

SCURS Scurs or scur tissue may not be removed or altered from cattle registered in the ACA Registry as Chiangus or Red Chiangus and exhibited at ACA sponsored shows. Surgically altering scurs and or pasting with caustic paste, grinding, sanding, or shelling off the scurs will cause the animal to be removed from the Chiangus or Red Chiangus herdbook and placed in the Chianina (Chiinfluenced) herdbook.

Next Board Meeting: It was agreed that the next scheduled board meeting will be in Platte City, MO on October 26 and 27. Marston will set up a block of rooms at the Quality Inn in Platte City.

Higgins moved to go into Executive Session; seconded by Dunklau motion carried at 9:56 am.

The recent performance review with CEO Marston was discussed.

Culp and Sheets performed the review and shared as much information as possible while being respectful of some sensitive information of both the executive board and the CEO. Open and good dialog was had. Several positive points and some suggestions for improvements were discussed.

CEO Marston asked if any members had been calling the board of directors. He thought that more outreach could be made with the bigger breeders to discuss topics and address any issues they may have with rule changes.

Marston also asked if any board members knew if any members had plans to run for the board this fall. He also encouraged any current board members to seek qualified applicants.

Sexton moved to end executive session seconded by Higgins; motion carried at 10:26 am.

Hunter moved the meeting adjourn, seconded by Higgins; motion carried, meeting was adjourned by Chairman Culp at 10:27 am.

Summary of Changes •Consistency. All composites are treated the same.

•Chimaine is eliminated. (These cattle become Chianina.)

•Base Percentage = Actual percentage of Chianina blood in the pedigree •Purebred Chiangus will be a breed.

•Purebred Chiford will be a breed.

•The words “Purebred Chiangus” will be printed on the pedigrees of PCA cattle that are at least 12.5% Chianina and whose sire and dam both have at least two consecutive generations of Chiangus breeding.

•The words “Purebred Chiford” will be printed on the pedigrees of PCF cattle that are at least 12.5% Chianina and whose sire and dam both have at least two consecutive generations of Chiford breeding.

•Digital beef will need to be updated.

All PCA cattle currently registered with the ACA will retain their PCA classification, regardless of their percentage of Chianina blood.

Winegardner moved to accept the proposal as first reading as required by ACA bylaws. Seconded by Gaddis; Motion passed with seven votes yea and one abstention.

Dunklau moved to amend the proposal under Rule II, Section C, Paragraph 1, that “White is acceptable only from the naval back and contained to the underline.” Seconded by Higgins; motion passed.

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SALE REPORT

Sale Reports Wilson Cattle Company

9/9/18 Cloverdale, IN Auctioneer: Duane Stephens 12 Chianina Lots - $54,000 - $4,558 Avg. 25 Angus Lots - $152,125 - $6,085 Avg. 7 Hereford Lots - $20,955 - $2,993 Avg. 44 Total Lots - $227,780 - $5,176 Avg. Top Selling Lots: Lot 36; WCC MISS RATTLE 402F; 2/23/18 sired by WCC Tephlon Don 411X. Sold to Dalton Hartman of Tecumseh, NE for $11,250.

Lot 30; WCC MISS RATTLE 420F ET; 6/5/18 sired by WCC Defense B80. Sold to Garret Haven of Greencastle, IN for $7,900.

It was a soggy day in Cloverdale. The cattle, even soaked were extremely impressive. While dodging rain drops it was easy to find the exceptionally good lot 36 who was the high selling Chianina. There was a good crowd in attendance, although the weather might have helped keep people out of the fields. The cattle looked amazing and the bidders were paying attention. Congratulations to Bill, Pricilla and Chad on a great sale with great cattle, the heart and soul they put into these cattle does not go unnoticed.

Lookout Ridge

Longmont, CO 8/12/18 Auctioneer: Steve Dorran 93 lots - $638,226 - $6,863 A huge crowd was on hand for the dispersal of Lookout Ridge Cattle Company. The cattle were in fantastic shape, David and Lanis Smith worked hard on amassing this great set of females and bulls. The feature cows were in huge demand with many selling in the $50,000 plus range. David donated his beautiful original artwork with the proceeds benefiting one of his favorite charities. The masterpiece commanded over $3,000. The scenery was beautiful with the Rocky Mountains in the near background. It was a great sale and many lots went to many different states.

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State Fair Results - Ohio

Grand Champion Chianina Heifer BOY Tammy 750E ET Sire: Colburn Primo 5153 Congratulations to Kathy Lehman

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer GARW Miss Jalynn 7098E Sire: Silveiras Style 9303 Congratulations to Kathy Lehman

Grand Champion Chianina Bull LBG FREEDOM 1CM Sire: GOET Set Me Free Congratulations to Pryor Club Calves

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Bull MCNL DOUBLE PLAY 05E Sire: MCNL Bok Z Congratulations to McConnell Farms

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State Fair Results - Indiana

Champion Female TSSC WHO DAT STYLE 7006E ET Sire: Silveiras Style 9303 Congratulations to Mattie Drew Doerstler

Reserve Champion Female PINK IGGY SUE 708E Sire: Goet I80 Congratulations to Taylor Pinkerton

Champion Bull RSRS ACE’S ROCK 2CA ET Sire: RDD Destiny’s Ace Congratulations to Robin Sheets

Reserve Champion Bull VVCC ACE Sire: Bailey 1-67 948Y Congratulations to Valley Vista Farms

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State Fair Results - Kentucky

Champion Heifer EVNS/TR Enchanted Sire: Primo Congratulations to Laurel Culp

Reserve Champion Heifer GMP Katniss Sire: Style Congratulations to Long Hall Cattle

Champion Bull GOP Easy Goer Sire: TR Z Congratulations to Laurel Culp

Reserve Champion Bull GOP/EVANS Excalibur Sire: Primo Congratulations to Grand Ole Place and Evans Cattle Company

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State Fair Results - South Dakota

Champion Chianina Female MPJ EVE 712E Sire:WALKS ALONE Congratulations to Martina Albrecht

Reserve Champion Chianina Female ASCC MEXICALI 31E ET Sire: SILVEIRAS STYLE 9303 Congratulations Ryan Dolieslager

Champion Steer Congratulations to Kylie Beare

Reserve Champion Steer Congratulations to Kindra Wolter

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State Fair Results - Oklahoma

Champion Chianina Female Youth Show Reserve Champion Female GCC MS MONOPOLY E7401 ET Sire:MONOPOLY Congratulations to Ty Goss

Reserve Champion Chianina Female Youth Show Champion Female HIGG EXQUISITE 703E Sire: HIGG CLOCKWORK 88C Congratulations to Ty Goss

State Fair Results Tennessee

Champion Bull MR ROCKIN CLASSIC Sire: RDD DESTINYS ACE Congratulations to Classic Genetics

Champion Female EVNS/TR Enchanted Sire: Primo Congratulations to Laurel Culp

Champion Bull LIN D JACK BLUE Sire: TR TB-839B PCA Congratulations to LIN-D FARM

Reserve Champion Female HIGG ESTEE 750E HIGG CLOCKWORK 88C Congratulations to Kaylee Rowlett

Reserve Champion Bull GOP Easy Goer Sire: TR Z Congratulations to Laurel Culp

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Chi Genetics Directory GEORGIA

TALMO RANCH

RSE

Farms, Inc. P.O. Box 330 Stephens, GA 30667 Roddy Sturdivant mobile (770) 372–0400 office (770) 921–3207

Chiangus & Chiford Cattle Wayne & Jill Miller, Owners

Rob Postin home (706) 759–2220 barn (706) 759–2209

P.O. Box 68 • Talmo, GA 30575 Phone: (706) 693-4133 or Fax: (706) 693-4359 Email: talmoranch@aol.com Web site: www.talmoranch.com

INDIANA

Garrett Show Cattle

Gettinger Chiangus

Chiangus Chimaine Club Calves Larry and Barb Garrett 4496 N. Round Barn Rd., Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 935-7384 Email: lgarrett@globalsite.net

Jeff Miller 6863 S. 200 E. Cutler, IN 46920 (765) 268-2409 (765) 414-4547 – cell

Selling Chianina & Simmental Bulls, Heifers & Steers Jeff Gettinger 3464 S 325 E Rushville, IN 46173 (765) 561-4434

Sam Gettinger (765) 561-3130 s.gettinger@yahoo.com

Grand Champion Steer - 2012 Indiana State Fair

IOWA

Clarahan Farms Dennis • Ryan • Neil Breeders of Chiangus Cattle 19425 280th Avenue • Harper, IA 52231 (641) 635-2454 – office Dennis: (319) 330-6377 • Ryan: (641) 6602713 Neil: (641) 660-2257

MICHIGAN

KENTUCKY 814 Ard Ridge Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Office & Fax: (606) 871-9454

Fullblood Chianina Bulls & Females Available

Owners: Leonard & June Branscum: (606) 871-7859 Neal & Rebekah Branscum: (606) 872-5395

Chris & Brandhi Howard 5365 West Highway 36 Sharpsburg, KY 40374 606.247.2154 chris.howard@bath.kyschools.us www.champagnefarm.com

VK R

Chiangus Bulls for Sale

WALCO FARMS Since 1972

5645 KY HWY 300 Stanford, KY 40484 www.walcofarms.com Bart L. Glass WALCO HUFFMAN

Chiangus Mgr.

859-326-0590

Val B. & Vicky B. Shields DeMossville, KY Falmouth, KY Williamstown, KY 859-391-0758 or 859-823-1525 vbsfarms@gmail.com

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The Vander Kolks

Carl, Gail, Craig, Kim & Susan •

Dorr, Michigan

(616) 896-9190 (office) • (616) 896-9433 (Carl & Gail) (616) 896-1637 (Brady & Susan Ostrom)

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Adam F. Ambielli 412 Trimmer Road Califon, New Jersey (908) 832-2526 ambielli@earthlink.net

Bryan, John & Jerry Schaefer P.O. Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND Bryan: (701) 721-8091 bschaefer@srt.com 2013 NWSS John: (701) 720-7220 Champion Chianina Female Pen Jerry: (701) 720-2061 schaeferchiangus@srt.com

www.melroefarms.com

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TENNESSEE

NEW YORK

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John Coble, Consultant • (406) 254-2548 Scott Coble, Herd Manager • (423) 921-4221 Business Office: Old Mills Square 215W. Broadway St., Ste. D, • Rogersville, TN 37857 (423) 272- 0225 Richard Alan Arnold, President & Manager

Fullblood Chianina Breeder

Willow Oak

Chiangus Ranch

1690 Bornt Hill RD Endicott, NY 607-760-9071 Ricardo Stefano

OHIO

Steve & Barb Melroe 8005 Hwy. 32 Gwinner, ND 58040 Steve (701) 680-0622 Tyler (605) 695-3295

BOTTOM LINE GENETICS FOR PROFIT MINDED C ATTLEMEN

Woodhaven Farms

Sponsor of

Tennessee Chianina Steer & Heifer Futurity

John & Debbie Woodroof 1264 Young Rd. Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 444-3519

Tom Gunn & Family R.R. 3, Box 120 Decherd, TN 37324 (615) 467-3254

TEXAS Walter G. Mizes Ranches

David and DarLee Foster Jody and Shawnda Foster 570 FM 2883 1231 CR 57 Lockney, TX 79241 Lockney, TX 79241 806-652-3824 home 806-652-2383 home 806-983-7221 mobile 806-983-7225 mobile Office: 806-652-3351 Fax: 806-652-3738

Fullblood Chianina bulls and females always available.

Call for video.

Email: fosterbros@att.net

WWW.FOSTERBROSFARMS.COM

Keith & Dana Schrick Business: (817) 613-0724 Cell: (817) 366-6435

Charles McDonald Ranch Manager/Herdsman Hwy. 281 North Hico, TX 76457 (254) 796-4070 • Fax (254) 796-2330

Jason Schrick Business: (817) 596-0799 Cell: (817) 366-8511

Certified Brucellosis & TB Free Herd ID #20020090310

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Maternal Legends Sale October 14th, 2018 | at the farm in Dunlap, Iowa

Lot 2p, February Shorthorn SULL Right Direction x SS Dream Lady 161

Lot 41, March Polled Hereford C Miles McKee 2103 x TCC MS Diana 01 Lot 10, February Chianina 8.9% Colburn Primo x JSUL Who’s Tamale 4305

Lot 2c, February ShorthornPlus Colburn Primo x SULL Lady Crystal 434P

Lot 57, February 50% Simmental MR HOC Broker x Haras Hairetta Clone H4W

ShorthornPlus/Mainetainer Donor Cow GOET I80 x Hippy 904, Bred to Boe Epic Chianina 13.08% Bred Heifer ASHW Who Da Man x SSUL Sultry 6640, Bred to Daddy’s Money

50% Simmental Bred Heifer GCC CM Stockbroker B005 x Miss Penny 15B Bred to FHEN Half-Time A127

Selling

John, Dede, Sara & Sage • James • Nick John Elder, 402.650.1385 • Josh Elder, 402.650.1380 Dunlap, Iowa 51529 • www.maternallegends.com

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