August 2019 Hereford World
The voice of the American Hereford Association | August 2019
One Cow at a Time
Mershon Cattle LLC, Buckner, Mo., did not happen by success overnight — or by chance. by Diane Meyer
time,” Bruce says. “We have to look at each cow individually and make sure we’re doing the best we can with each individual animal.”
Focus on females Utilizing a complementary breeding system, Angus-based, crossbred cows are bred to Hereford, Simmental and Charolais sires to produce efficient, high-performing offspring. Eightyfive percent of the cows are bred AI, and Hereford, Angus and SimAngus bulls are used for cleanup. “We’re looking for a moderate-sized female that’s docile and also has the opportunity to be fed and bred for production,” Bruce explains. “We use AI sires to bring genetics we couldn’t afford to do on all-natural sired bulls. We believe crossbreeding gives us the heterosis to produce at the highest level and longevity — and our goals are to continue to produce a moderate animal that will grade well at harvest.” Their breeding system is perhaps just as efficient as their calves. Before breeding season, Bruce sends out a day-by-day breakdown of the whole process so the teams know where they are working each day. Fueled by Tracey’s famous lunches, the crew makes sure continued on page 20...
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eaning weights, yearling weights, finishing weights, harvest weights and hanging weights. DNA and expected progeny differences (EPDs) on cows. Feed efficiency data on the horizon. At first glance, this intricate system seems to describe a progressive seedstock operation. But a commercial operation? Not likely. Enter Mershon Cattle LLC, a diversified crop and livestock operation home to 1,600 commercial cows in west-central Missouri. Owners and operators Bruce and Tracey Mershon backgrounded local calves beginning in 1993 and a decade later bred their first set of heifers via artificial insemination (AI) to build their herd on the land Bruce’s great-great-grandfather, Eli Mershon, settled in 1865. Since then, they have managed the herd under an overarching mantra — ranching one cow at a time. At surface level, this cow-calf operation retains ownership on steers to harvest, backgrounds cattle, retains heifers and sells bred heifers at special sales. But under the surface, their unique business model, extensive data collection, recordkeeping and technology keep the operation afloat. “It’s just like the GPS in my brother’s tractors and our combines and farming one acre at a time — we have to ranch one cow at a
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THE WIESE
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CONTENTS August 2019
The voice of the American Hereford Association
For over a century, 5 generations of Wiese’s have been committed to the betterment of the Hereford breed and the Beef Industry!
Cow at a Time Cover story One Mershon Cattle LLC, Buckner, Mo., did not happen by success overnight — or by chance. — by Diane Meyer
The Nutrition Evolution 38 A great selection of bulls ready for the Fall breeding season!
Have It Your Way
Explore how the philosophy behind feeding livestock has evolved since the discipline’s beginning in the early 1900s. — by Kayla Jennings
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Meeting the Mark
• Over 50+ breeding age bulls available to select from. • Developed in near natural and rugged conditions for the ease of adaptation and to thrive in any environment. • Whether you’re seeking calving ease or a few extra pounds at weaning. We offer a wide variety of genetics to assist you in meeting your production goals all while adding profit to the bottom line.
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Nutritional needs and reproductive cycles intertwine to find success in the cow herd. — by Adrian Austin
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The Secret Is Out 48
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Utilizing dietary fat in a nutrition plan can increase reproductive success and performance. — by Kayla Jennings
Maximizing Maternal Genetics with IVF New technology aids producers in enhancing their embryo removal rate.
The future of medicine may be custom-made for today’s cattlemen with customizable vaccines. — by Adrian Austin
Anaplasmosis Continues to Plague Midwestern Producers
While there is still no proven vaccine to combat Anaplasmosis, producers continue to battle the costly disease. — by Nicole Richardson
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Advice on reducing the risk of Acute Bovine Pulmonary Emphysema and Edema in your herd. — by Heather Smith Thomas
Giving Injections to Cattle
Properly administering injections is an important management practice. — by Heather Smith Thomas
Bred and open replacement heifers available throughout the year! Call for availability! • With years of careful genetic selection, let us help you get the most out of your cow herd with females known for their longevity, mothering ability, udder quality and docility!
Other Features 26 2019 Beef Improvement Federation Convention Highlights
Glean insights from predominant industry leaders on the latest technology available to cattle producers. — by Troy Smith
32 Pioneering Pedrettis
Pedretti Ranches, El Nido, Calif., creates balance with consistent attention to details. — by Crystal Avila
COLUMNS 6 | Breed Focus
14 | Commercial Connection
6 Contacts
70 Hereford Mom Diaries
Call today! Dave 712-210-6378 Chance 712-210-6893 Shayne 712-210-6895 Office 712-653-3678 wiese@mmctsu.com
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Prepare for Progress
Implementing weaning and preconditioning programs can increase profitability and efficiency.
8 | Performance Matters
Herd Foundation
Long-term profitability and reproductive success require a productive cow herd.
Pride in Premium
Take advantage of Certified Hereford Beef® commercial programs to gain maximum value on this season’s calf crop.
82 Calendar of Events
83 National Show and Sale Schedule
CHB Behind the Scenes
Certified Hereford Beef® Hosts Farm Tour for US Foods® Atlanta.
18 | Hereford Women
Association News and Events
AHA seeks Golden and Century breeders. Plan to attend the Annual Meeting and Conference, Oct. 25-27.
12 | Member Service
Back to Basics: Registration Know-How
Gain helpful insight on registering the fall 2019 calf crop.
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16 | CHB Bites
10 | What’s New?
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84 Advertisers’ Index
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Breed Focus
Prepare for Progress
by Jack Ward
Implementing weaning and preconditioning programs can increase profitability and efficiency. Summer is moving right along, and many of you are starting to think about weaning the spring-born 2019 calves. This is an exciting time, yet it can also be one of the most stressful times for producers, calves and their dams. In an article emphasizing the impact of the weaning and preconditioning processes, a veterinarian stated, “If we properly prepare animals for the next phase of their life it will be much better for their health, their well-being and for production.”
Jack Ward is the executive vice president of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at jward@hereford.org.
Strategize Many of us have a variety of goals for our weaned calves. For the seedstock producer, some weaned calves are kept as replacements, some are kept as bulls and marketed to commercial producers, and a group will be moved to the feeding industry through retained ownership or marketed through feeder sales. No matter the final goal, weaning is a stressful time in a calf’s life. Using management techniques to reduce stress can improve calf growth and performance and the animal’s ability to adapt to new environments. There are many considerations for a proper weaning, including vaccination protocols, weaning
methods (fenceline, nose flaps, etc.) and nutrition. A good nutrition program can help support growth and performance of calves during the preconditioning period. During this time, calves transition from a milk diet high in energy, protein, and vitamins and minerals, which must be replaced with high quality feedstuffs for proper nutrient intake. This new high quality diet contributes to improved immune function and reduced weaning sickness. The first 30 to 45 days post-weaning are important for performance and health and will set the stage for efficiency and profitability in the feedlot or a productive life in a cow herd. Even though the most vital part of weaning is associated with the calf, it is also an important period for the dams of these calves. The cows have been focusing on milk production in order to properly grow and to provide for the calves, which is especially true as we have put pressure on genetics for more weaning weight. Postweaning, a cow can begin to gain back some body condition and get herself in shape for the next calving season. The cow’s ability to recapture flesh postweaning is extremely critical in tough drought conditions.
Producer payoff
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Finally, we must consider the pressure on the producers. Producers work hard to get cows pregnant and to get calves on the ground. But, the final paycheck comes when the calves hit the marketplace. Each stage of a calf’s growth and development is imperative to the profitability of a farm or ranch. Producers should always be driven by net return, but sometimes this is hard to visualize. For instance, if a producer is doing a good job of preconditioning a set of calves and markets them at weaning, he or she may get discouraged as that individual sees other groups of calves receive a similar price but have not done all of the extras. However, there will be advantages in weight and in performance when the calves hit the feeding sector, which resonate well with buyers for future sales. In addition, a good weaning and preconditioning program will always add productivity and longevity to an operation’s retained female group. Bottomline, producers must implement a good vaccination protocol, weaning technique and nutrition program in order to see profitability and to “prepare animals for the next phase of their lives.”
Contacts | American Hereford Association
Director of commercial programs Trey Befort, tbefort@herefordbeef.org Director of youth activities Amy Cowan, acowan@hereford.org National shows coordinator and youth activities assistant Bailey Clanton, bclanton@hereford.org Records supervisor Tena Martin, tmartin@hereford.org Education coordinator Laura Loschke, lloschke@hereford.org
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President Pete Atkins, Tea, S.D. Vice president Joel Birdwell, Kingfisher, Okla. Directors Term expires 2019 Jim Bellis, Aurora, Mo. Kyle Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M. Term expires 2020 Tommy Mead, Midville, Ga. Bruce Thomas, Gold Creek, Mont. Term expires 2021 Nate Frederickson, Spearfish, S.D. Mark St. Pierre, El Nido, Calif. Joe Waggoner, Carthage, Miss. Term expires 2022 Craig Beran, Claflin, Kan. Bruce Everhart, Waldron, Ind. Andrew Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky.
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Performance Matters by Shane Bedwell
Shane Bedwell is the chief operating officer and director of breed improvement of the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at sbedwell@hereford.org.
Herd Foundation Long-term profitability and reproductive success require a productive cow herd. Do you ever wonder where you might be in life if it was not for the sacrifices of your mother? The matron of the house plays a critical role from the beginning by bringing us into the world and then, from there, spending countless hours nourishing and guiding us to adulthood. Through adulthood, we are imprinted with the foundation she laid and the lessons she provided. I am thankful for the time and sacrifices my mom provided for me, and now it is neat to see some of her great talents expressed through my daughter. At just 7 years old, my daughter already likes cooking and baking, and she is quite good at it. Now, granted, my wife is also a good cook, so my daughter inherited the cooking genes from both sides of the pedigree. But the way my daughter goes about following the exact steps of a recipe definitely comes from my mom — I mean to a T. I am looking forward to seeing all of the great attributes both of my kids inherited and will pass down from all of the moms in their pedigree.
Maternal contributions With weaning time upon us and the dog days of summer on the horizon, it is amazing to see the accomplishments of the genetic plan laid out through those soon-to-be-weaned calves. You will soon know what sire group passed on the most direct growth and what mating really clicked to deliver the standouts. Something often overlooked is the contribution the mama cow brought to the table. Before selecting a sire, I hope you made sure there was a good cow behind him — and another great cow behind her. If you plan to keep daughters out of the bull, their udder quality, longevity, disposition and genetic merit are critical for future success. Furthermore, the direct dam of the calf plays a critical role because of her contributions of milking ability and genetic growth for the calf. It is not difficult to find the hardest working cows this time of year — they are often on the skinnier side and, in turn, usually have heavy calves. Then they are expected to stay pregnant, regain healthy body condition scores (BCS) in the fall, calve
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on time, breed back and raise another big, strapping calf the next year. We obviously demand a lot of our cows. In an output-driven business environment, I would argue we have neglected to prioritize how to keep the mama cow profitable for the ranch and to ensure she can last. Undoubtedly, the genetics are available to deliver the pounds of calf, and there has been great genetic gain for the weaning weight expected progeny difference (EPD). After all, weaning day is considered the big judgment day for ranchers as pounds at weaning are the revenue generator for the year. Still, have we truly gained more revenue because of this increase in pounds? Initially, most would say “yes.” But in terms of overall profit, the answer is likely “no.” These higheroctane cows probably required more feed resources to stay in the production cycle. Have we simply fed our mama cows harder so they can achieve the weaning weights we desire? The bigger question to ask is “why not do both?” Why not wean calves suited to environmental constraints and which also maximize the efficiency of the mama cow, ultimately reducing inputs? Land availability is not increasing and feed is not getting cheaper and likely never will. All the while, we still need to produce the same pounds, if not more.
More with less Time and time again, data have proved the advantages of direct heterosis. The increase in pounds of calf weaned favors baldy calves compared to straight-bred black calves — 15 additional pounds on average. Along with this, studies have shown an advantage in health as well as feed conversion in baldy calves. In the Harris Ranch project, calves were tracked through the entire feeding phase, and the overall net return of the baldy calf was $30 more per head compared to net return for the straightbred black calf — a nice bump for sure! But Hereford genetics play a much bigger role which needs to be heard. In each of the two years of the same Harris Ranch study, the retained baldy females had a 7% higher pregnancy rate compared to the pregnancy rate for straight-bred black females. In a set of 200 females, that equates to 14 more females that are going to have a live calf. I am sure most all of you would
favor this revenue opposed to the cull price of the opens. This well-documented advantage Hereford genetics have is called maternal heterosis and is often neglected. Why? Because it is not an instant reward. But I bet all good commercial cattlemen reading this will attest it is the bread and butter of their program. With a lowly heritable trait like fertility, you get the biggest bang with the result of crossbreeding. Hereford genetics have shined in multiple feedlot trials and studies relative to feed conversion. Baldy cows consume, on average, 2 pounds less per day on a dry matter basis (DMB) when compared to the intake of straight-bred black cattle. However, there has been little research on the voluntary intake of the baldy cow — that is, until Dave Lalman, Ph.D., and his research team at Oklahoma State University (OSU) compared the baldy female to the straight-bred black female. In their experiment, data showed the baldy cow averaged a higher BCS through both phases of the experiment when compared to the BCS of the straight-bred black cow. More impressively, the baldy cow achieved an increase in BCS while consuming less feed per day. The data also revealed the baldy female consumed, on average, just under 2 pounds per day less moderate quality forage. On an annual basis, this research means a baldy cow needs 725 pounds less forage than the straight-bred black cow. Rangeland studies in Oklahoma have found native, moderate-quality forages typically produce 3,000 pounds of forage per acre. However, the stocking rate recommended by rangeland ecologists is about 25% per acre for livestock forage. Well, 25% of 3,000 is 750 pounds — which is about what the baldy cow saved in forage consumption. Therefore, the baldy cow needs about one acre per year less because of her advantage in lower feed intake and maintenance requirements when compared to the requirements of a straight-bred black cow. Utilizing Hereford genetics and selecting for traits of economic importance holds great promise for the question I posed earlier of essentially doing more with less. There is a reason the baldy female is the favored F1 (first generation) of commercial cattlemen — you get heavier calves and more females bred back all while reducing input costs. Hereford.org
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R & T Acres
BW 2.7
WW 66
RTA FANCY 83F P43928007 BW 1.2
WW 52
YW 106
MM 24
M&G 57
FAT 0.048
REA 0.55
MARB 0.17
305A
YW 78
MM 28
M&G 54
FAT 0.018
elling S• Bulls
PURPLE HAZEL 305A P43418150 REA 0.42
MARB 0.07
• Spring Calving Pairs
C09
BW 4.6
YW 89
CHURCHVIEW LEADING LADY 429G — P44016343
83F/RTA
CHF TTF W02 CHLOE 8063 P43938652 BW 4.4
429G
• Bred and Open Heifers
East Side Farm Jay and Shelly Stull 301-748-1590 301-898-8552
BW 6.5
WW 65
YW 98
MM 21
M&G 54
FAT -0.002
REA 0.53
MARB -0.10
A13 ROPF OUT WITH MILEY P43387725 BW 5.0
WW 61
YW 92
MM 26
M&G 57
FAT 0.048
REA 0.55
MARB 0.09
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150 Bulls HEREFORD BULLS
What’s New?
Association News and Events
“What’s New?” is a column designed to keep you in-the-know about Hereford happenings. You can also sign up for Hereford Headlines, a weekly electronic newsletter from the American Hereford Association (AHA), and additional Hereford news by sending an email to info@hereford.org.. Archived issues are posted at Hereford.org.
Plan to attend Annual Meeting and Conference
BRAFORD BULLS
Annual Meeting Notice
The 2019 AHA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference will be Oct. 25-27 at The Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. The weekend schedule will include an educational forum and trade show on Friday and the Annual Meeting on Saturday morning. The Hereford Honorees reception will honor this year’s Hereford Heritage Hall of Fame recipients as well as the Hereford Youth Foundation of America scholarship winners. The event will be hosted at The Sheraton at 6 p.m. with food and drinks followed by the awards program.
American Hereford Association
The 2019 American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at The Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. To make reservations at The Sheraton Kansas City, please call 816-841-1000 and ask for the AHA $154 room rate. The cutoff for the AHA rate is Oct. 2. A complete schedule of the Annual Meeting and Conference will be provided in the October Hereford World.
Calling Century and Golden Breeders
ALSO FOR SALE:
50 open or bred heifers
A highlight of the Hereford Honorees Reception during the AHA Annual Meeting and Conference is celebrating families who have been raising Herefords for generations. The Century Breeder recognition honors families and operations which have been in the Hereford business for 100 years, and the Golden Breeder recognition honors those in the business for 50 years. To nominate a Century or Golden Breeder, contact Shane Bedwell, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement at sbedwell@hereford.org or 816-842-3757.
Summer video sale schedule Hereford breeders are encouraged to attend video sales this summer at multiple locations across the nation to network with commercial producers, buyers and marketing representatives. See a lisst of the summer video sale schedule at Hereford.org/2019/06/Summer-Video-SaleSchedule. If you have any customers marketing cattle at any of these sales and are interested in participating
• Southern Raised • Complete Performance • 400 Cows • 5th Generation Farm
in American Hereford Association commercial programs, contact Trey Befort at tbefort@herefordbeef.org.
FED STEER
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• Commercial animals meeting
Certified Hereford Beef® Live Animal Specifications
• Be weaned at least 45 days prior to delivery
• Underwent two rounds of vaccinations
Enter in the 2020 Fed Steer Shootout contest The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout is accepting entries for the 2020 contest. Delivery dates are set for Dec. 1-7, 2019, at Gregory Feedlots, Tabor, Iowa. Participants in the program will gain experience in the fed cattle sector by comparing estimated profitability, feedlot performance and carcass merit with actual performance data. Animals can be entered individually or in pens of three and must meet the following specifications:
• 2019-born steers • Purebred Hereford and recorded
or registered in the AHA database at time of entry OR
Held at Next Generation Genetics in Endeavor, WI
Sunday, October 13, 2019 “Performance & quality from grazing since 1942”
brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com Steven.Merry@aurora.org
To enter and to learn more, please visit Hereford.org/Youth/NJHA-FedSteer-Shootout.
Ward delivers keynote at the 2019 Herefords Australia Breed Forum AHA Executive Vice President Jack Ward presented the keynote speech at the 2019 Herefords Australia Breed Forum, held in Hamilton, Victoria, June 11-12. Ward addressed the forum’s 150 attendees by discussing the growing awareness of the benefits of crossbreeding in commercial herds in the U.S. He explained how this awareness has led to an increase in demand for Hereford genetics in commercial cow herds. As a result of more crossbreeding and faster rates of genetic gain, there has been an increase in Hereford bull sales in the U.S. in the last few years. According to Ward, the biggest advantage from heterosis can be seen in lowly heritable traits such as fertility, longevity, health and efficiency. Heterosis also has a large net positive cumulative effect. “This was a great forum that focused on how Hereford genetics fit the various environments in Australia through crossbreeding,” Ward says. “It was a real honor to be a part of the forum and to tour ranches and visit with breeders and attendees.” Visit HerefordsAustralia.com.au for a full recap. Hereford.org
S nedden Ranch BULL SALE, FRIDAY OCT. 11, 2019
“Quality Herefords from a Proven Cow Herd”
47 years of registered Herefords raised in real world conditions in big country. Focusing on all the important traits that keep the cowman in business: maternal efficiency, fertility, sound structure and unassisted calving.
SIRES OF THIS YEAR’S SALE BULLS
Selling 28 yearling Herefords, 2 stout 2-year-olds, 10 calving ease Red Angus and 15 top pick commercial heifers.
SR BEEF 466 OPTIMAN 1671 (P43769882)
SR MISS ACHIEVE 0133 (42317840)
The primary matron of our herd. She exemplified maternal quality, producing 14 natural calves. An unmatched cow maker, her daughters are the heart of our herd. Twenty-two of the 30 Hereford bulls in the sale trace to this exceptional outcross dam.
/S HOMETOWN 55630 ET (P43667680)
SR OPTIMAID 0911 (P43062879) SR BEEF OPTIMAN 1466 (P43551643)
Richard and Susie Snedden P.O. Box 129 Maricopa, CA 93252 661-747-5646
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Possibly the best daughter of the outstanding 0133 daughters. All the practicality and functionality we look for, raising exceptional quality in her eight natural calves. Her son, along with the sons of three of her daughters, are in this sale.
sneddenranch@gmail.com
www.sneddenranch.com
Austin and Sarah Snedden P.O. Box 592 Maricopa, CA 93252 805-423-0248
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Member Service
Back to Basics: Registration Know-How
by Laura Loschke
Since fall 2019 inventories have been submitted, it is time to start thinking about registering fall calves. When calf registration forms are missing required information, the calf registration is placed on hold until the correct information or data are provided by the breeder. To help ensure the registration process goes as smoothly and quickly for you as possible, keep these things in mind: 1) First things first, you must have an active, up-to-date membership with the American Hereford Association (AHA) in order to register any calves. This means, your annual dues have been renewed and your member service fee has been paid. 2) The conception date, or embryo recovery date for embryo transfer calves, determines who the breeder of the calf is. Whereas, the owner of the cow at the time of birth determines who the original owner is. 3) Whoever owns the dam at the time of birth is who must register the calf. If a calf is purchased at the side of the dam, the original owner of the calf still must be the one to register the calf and
then to transfer it to the new owner. If the dam has been transferred recently, pay close attention to the transfer date on the dam in order to determine who should register the calf. 4) There can be only one breeder listed for an animal. There cannot be multiple breeders listed. 5) If a dam is multiply owned at the time a calf is born, the calf can be registered by only one of the original owners of the dam. If the calf needs to be registered to all the owners listed for the dam, the calf must be registered to one owner and then transferred to all owners. 6) Tattoos are a requirement at the time of registration. A tattoo is not required in both ears, but the calf must be tattooed in at least one ear, and the tattoo must be reported to AHA at the time of registration. The tattoo is up to you, the breeder, but remember the tattoo must be a combination of numbers and/or letters only — no symbols can be used in the tattoos. 7) The herd ID of the calf must be unique to each individual calf. No
two animals in the same herd can have the same herd ID. An easy way establish a herd ID is simply to make the herd ID the same as the animal’s tattoo. This is common practice with most breeders. 8) Registration fees are calculated based on the age of the calf when it is submitted for registration. Remember registering calves electronically either through MyHerd, HerfNet or imported files from herd management programs saves you money. See the table below for the rates for calf registrations.
Friendly reminders:
• The American Hereford Association’s (AHA) fiscal year will be coming to an end soon. The new fiscal year will start Sept. 1, 2019. This new year means all junior annual dues and member service fees will be up for renewal, as well as all adult member service fees.
• The deadline for fall 2019 inventory
is Sept. 1. Any inventories submitted after Sept. 1 will incur the surcharge of an additional $2 per head. Inventories can be submitted by mail or online through MyHerd.org for MyHerd users.
• The Maple Syrup Urine Disease
(MSUD) add-on test will be available only until Aug. 31, 2019. It will not be offered after this date.
Member calf registration fees Age at registration
Paper
Electronic
Up to 4 months
$12.50
$10.50
4-8 months
$18.50
$15.50
8-12 months
$25.50
$20.50
More than 12 months $50.50
$50.50
Laura Loschke is the education and information service coordinator of the American Hereford Association. She can be reached at lloschke@hereford.org.
• Join us Oct. 25-27, 2019, for the AHA
Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo. Check out the webpage, social media pages and emails to see the latest information and to get registered for the event.
• Having trouble navigating through
MyHerd? Contact AHA Customer Service at 816-842-3757. To sign up for MyHerd, email your member number to myherd@hereford.org.
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Commitment to Excellence Sale Satu r day, S e pt. 28, 20 19 • Salu da , SC Selling over 100 head Service age bulls, fall and spring calving pairs, bred yearling heifers and bred black baldie heifers
••••••••• Featuring the get and service of these AI Sires: UPS 2504 Kickstart, Mandate Ft. Knox, Excede Z426 Cuda, NJW 10Y KCF Homeland KCF Homeward Innisfail 4013 NJW Endure
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BW NJW 83W 44U Oath 160A Resident herd sire
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Commercial Connection
Pride in Premium
by Trey Befort
With a beef market that continues to demand higher quality, some great opportunities have become available for producers utilizing Hereford genetics in their operations to capture added value. Jan. 1, 2019, the Certified Hereford Beef ® brand modified the minimum marbling score specification to require all carcasses to have a quality grade of Choice or higher. This quality improvement has opened the door for some great opportunities, including the ability for producers to be rewarded for producing high quality Certified Hereford Beef carcasses. As you can see in the advertisement included on this page,
National Beef Packing Co. has added premium opportunity to value-added grids available to all suppliers. U.S. Premium Beef LLC (USPB), a producer-owned vertically integrated beef marketing company, has also added premium opportunity to its value-added grid. Cattle marketed through USPB’s industry-leading program are also harvested at National Beef. For more information regarding USPB, please visit USPremiumBeef.com. To be eligible for any of the premium opportunities mentioned, carcasses must meet the requirements for the Certified Hereford Beef Premium program (specifications listed to the right).
Grid marketing defined
Certified Hereford Beef Premium carcass specifications Modest00 minimum marbling score A maturity Medium or fine marbling texture 10.0 to 16.0 square-inch ribeye area 1,050 pounds or less hot carcass weight Less than 1.0 inch fat thickness Moderately thick or thicker muscling Hump not exceeding 2.0 inches in height Free of “dark cutting” characteristics Practically free of capillary rupture
Since 2003, Proud Packer ® of Certified Hereford Beef
Get involved
For more information, please contact Chad Barker, Vice President of Procurement at 816-713-8660.
Kansas City, MO 64163 • nationalbeef.com • 1-800-449-BEEF
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In 2017 National Beef ®, in conjunction with the American Hereford Association, created the Certified Hereford Beef ® Premium program to meet a growing demand for consistent, high quality Upper Choice beef. To continue to meet this demand and grow the brand, National Beef is offering premiums for cattle that qualify for the Certified Hereford Premium (G10A) program, when marketed on select National Beef grids.
Grid marketing can be intimidating and difficult to understand but can also be very rewarding for those producing high-quality cattle. Simply put, a value-added grid is a pricing method in which producers are paid on an individual animal value basis, based on quality. Rather than all animals receiving the same price, a value-added grid applies a series of premiums and discounts, based on quality grade, yield grade and other factors. These premiums and discounts adjust the base price established and pay the producer for the value of each individual animal. Because there is some risk involved with grid marketing, having a performance history of the cattle will help to maximize added-value opportunity and to reduce downside risk. Some great opportunities have been created for producers utilizing Hereford genetics to learn more about their cattle quality and performance. One such opportunity available this fall is a Hereford Feedout Program being held at HRC Feed Yards in Scott City, Kan. Through this program, producers can send five or more head to be fed and marketed through the U.S. Premium Beef program at National Beef. Producers participating will receive feedyard performance data along with carcass data on each animal they send. Participation entry deadline for this program is Oct. 1, 2019, with delivery to HRC Feed Yards Dec. 15, 2019. For more information or to participate, contact Trey Befort at tbefort@herefordbeef.org or 816-842-3757. Another opportunity to consider is the 2020 National Junior Hereford Association Fed Steer Shootout. In its fourth year, this contest is a great way for junior members not only to gain performance and carcass information about their cattle but also to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the cattle feeding and packing industries. Delivery dates to Gregory Feedlots in Tabor, Iowa, are Dec. 1-7, 2019. For more information about the contest, visit JrHereford.org. These programs are great opportunities for producers to truly see how cattle perform, take advantage of added value and have powerful information on hand when it comes time to make genetic selection decisions, to market the next calf crop or to consider retaining ownership. I believe it is always important to keep an open mind and constantly look for ways to gain education about opportunities to add value and to improve quality. Trey Befort is the director of commercial programs for the American Hereford Association. He can be reached at tbefort@herefordbeef.org. Hereford.org
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CHB Bites
CHB Behind the Scenes
by Kaylen Alexander
“CHB Bites” is a column designed to keep you in-the-know about the Certified Hereford Beef® (CHB) program. To get involved with CHB on social media, search Certified Hereford Beef on Facebook and Pinterest, @certifiedherefordbeef on Instagram and @crtherefordbeef on Twitter.
The Certified Hereford Beef ® team recently brought the history and story behind the Certified Hereford Beef brand to life in front of more than 20 key influencers selling Certified Hereford Beef product to customers in the greater Atlanta area. US Foods® Atlanta district sales managers and territory managers convened at White Hawk Ranch in Buchanan, Ga., April 24 to learn more about the farm-to-fork process behind Certified Hereford Beef. “This farm tour was a great opportunity for our Certified Hereford Beef partners to gain a greater understanding of the beef production cycle and the level of care and respect our Hereford producers give to their cattle day in and day out,” says Trey Befort, Certified Hereford Beef director of commercial programs. “It was a great day on the ranch, and we appreciate Gary Hedrick for his hospitality and the awesome learning environment he provided.” White Hawk Ranch was well prepared for its guests, featuring several learning stations to help explain the beef production cycle and how the operation at White Hawk works. “This farm tour was one of the best I have ever been on, and I’ve been on dozens,” says Jonathan Wells, US Foods® Atlanta category operations
manager. “Gary and the folks at White Hawk Ranch have a pristine operation. We had several different experience levels with us for the tour, but everyone walked away with the same feeling — these people care about the animals and want to raise the highest quality of beef humanely possible. We loved
hearing all about EPDs [expected progeny differences], Gary’s family tradition and pride in raising Hereford cattle over the last 70 years.” On the tour, participants were able to see all aspects of the operation from feedstuff samples used as supplements to rotational grazing.
Certified Hereford Beef launches in SuperValu grocery stores in Montana Saddle up your horses – Certified Hereford Beef® is blazing a trail in Big Sky Country! Certified Hereford Beef can now be found in approximately 30 independently owned grocery stores across Montana and Wyoming. The Certified Hereford Beef “Raising the Steaks” launch began May 15, concluding with a truckload meat sale and a Father’s Day steak sale in June to fully introduce the brand to customers. “We are very excited to be the retail market in our area for the Certified Hereford Beef program,” says Maree Baldwin, meat department manager at the Beartooth Market in Red Lodge, Mont. “Our customers love the local aspect of the Certified Hereford Beef brand and the quality CHB provides.” In April the Certified Hereford Beef team spent two weeks in the Montana and Wyoming markets, where they provided in-depth training to employees in the meat departments, educating them about the benefits and quality of the Certified Hereford Beef brand. “We had a great time educating each store about the Certified Hereford Beef brand and how we support local Hereford farmers and ranchers in each store’s area,” says Donald Lucero, Certified Hereford Beef regional brand manager. “There are approximately 180 Hereford farmers and ranchers in Montana and Wyoming, so these stores are very much supporting their local farmers and ranchers by providing their customers with our high-quality beef products.” Consumers can purchase Certified Hereford Beef products at the following locations:
• Joliet Foods, Joliet, Mont. • Everyday IGA #1, Great Falls, Mont. • Everyday IGA #2, Great Falls, Mont. • Big T IGA, Big Timber, Mont. • Beartooth Market, Red Lodge, Mont. • Teeple’s IGA, Browning, Mont. • Picchioni’s IGA, Roundup, Mont. • Picchioni’s IGA, Forsyth, Mont. • Lockwood IGA, Billings, Mont. • Lame Deer Trading Post, Lame Deer, Mont. • Gary and Leo’s Fresh Foods, Conrad, Mont. 16
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• Gary and Leo’s Fresh Foods, Harve, Mont. • Gary and Leo’s Fresh Foods, Florence, Mont. • Columbus IGA, Columbus, Mont. • Broadus IGA. Broadus, Mont. • Reese and Ray’s, Harding, Mont. • Reese and Ray’s, Sidney, Mont. • Reese and Ray’s, Worley, Wyo. • Reese and Ray’s, Buffalo, Wyo. • Reese and Ray’s, Thermopolis, Wyo. • Reese and Ray’s, Laurel, Mont.
White Hawk Ranch also had several pens with cattle set up for display, showing the different stages of the cattle production cycle. Tour participants were able to get an up-close view of a cow-calf pair, a yearling bull, a yearling heifer, a mature bull and a steer. Any good tour would not be complete without a trip to the pasture, and the US Foods® Atlanta team was not disappointed. The group took a hayride to the fields to view Hereford cattle on rotational grazing pastures and to learn more about how producers manage land through grazing. The final component of the tour was a discussion about the genetics, EPDs, record keeping and technology behind the breeding decisions that produce high-quality Hereford cattle. This segment gave tour participants a behind the scenes look into the daily decisions Hereford farmers and ranchers must make in order to produce a high-quality beef product for the Certified Hereford Beef brand. “Everyone knew we had an amazing story to tell with Certified Hereford Beef, but they now know the passion and pride that is behind that story,” Wells says. “This experience gave life to the idea that we are supporting local farmers and ranchers, because a local farm nearby is playing a huge role in the production of Certified Hereford Beef and a huge role in the local economy as well.” Kaylen Alexander is the director of marketing and communications for Certified Hereford Beef. She can be reached at kalexander@hereford.org. Hereford.org
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Hereford Women
Help Us Help You
by Shannon Worrell
The Lot of the Year Committee has been renamed as the Fundraising Committee to capture the essence of all this committee does. We are expanding our efforts to help build the scholarship funds for the National Queen program. It is our goal to have an endowment completely funded by year-end.
Fundraising programs The Lot of the Year program will continue. Please consider adding your ranch sale to the Lot of the Year. It is a great opportunity to market your sale to our members and affiliates. If you would like to learn more about this program, please reach out to the NHW. The Fundraising Committee is pleased to announce its partnership with Kay Knight Designs. Kay Knight is an award-winning jewelry designer and has a beautiful portfolio of original jewelry pieces. Kay’s forte is taking family heirlooms and gems and transforming them into spectacular one-of-a-kind pieces to be treasured for generations. The designs may include a family name, a ranch brand or other custom designs. She has also developed a line of Hereford inspired jewelry. Kay was at our booth at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), and she will
also be attending our meeting at the American Royal. If you would like to visit with Kay, visit her Facebook page at KayKnightDesigns. Another new item to the NHW store is custom luggage. Put your ranch logo or brand or favorite picture on your luggage. Watch everyone look at your luggage as it comes off the airport conveyor belt. Support the NHW and give the gift of custom-made jewelry, There are two sizes, a 20-inch luggage or Hereford-hide pillows. carry-on and a larger 24-inch Join the mission spinner or buy the set. Send a message The NHW proudly announces to the National Hereford Women this year’s nomination committee: Facebook page to start your order. Barbara Metch Holan, Southwest; These make great gifts or awards. Kim Herinckx, Northwest; Jill We are also pleased to share our Folkman, Northeast; and Randa Owen customized Hereford-hide pillows. Starnes, Southeast. A very special These are awesome high-quality pillows with hide lasered with your brand, logo thank-you, ladies, for helping make the or name. Again, these are great gifts or future great for the NHW. Want to join the NHW? Dues can be pieces to make your home and to share paid at any point throughout the year. A your Hereford passion. membership form can be found on the Great things are coming from the website or emailed to you. Please contact Fundraising Committee as we strive nationalherefordwomen@gmail.com to hit our Hereford Youth Foundation with questions. Dues can be paid online of America commitment for the at HerefordWomen.com, and membership scholarship endowment funds. Help forms can be sent to Karen Smith at P.O. us help our kids and the future of the Box 1225, Gatesville, TX 76528. Hereford breed.
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS President – Erin Lockhart, Bryan, Texas President elect – Sharon King, Columbia, Miss. Vice president – Dana Pieper, Zurich, Kan. Secretary – Amy Taylor, Munford, Ky. Treasurer – Karen Smith, Gatesville, Texas P.O. Box 1125, Gatesville, Texas 76528 Communications – Erin Lockhart DIRECTORS Rhonda Eck, Putnam, Okla. (ex officio) Trudy Nolles, Bassett, Neb. Betsy Pitstick, S. Solon, Ohio Bonnie Reed, Hampton, Minn. Nikki Rogers, Eatonville, Wash. Shannon Worrell, Mason, Texas HerefordWomen.com
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...One Cow at a Time continued from the cover
Mershon Cattle has been a participant in the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) for two years. This year’s spring calves are the first offspring out of NRSP bulls.
breeding day moves quickly so animals are not overstressed, which makes the success rates much better. Then there is “herd improvement day,” as the crew likes to call it. Each replacement heifer is scanned for ribeye area (REA) and intramuscular (IMF) data, and DNA is collected to assist with selection — this system ensures they keep the best of the best. “My suggestion to everyone would be to collect data on one point, collect your weaning weight on your calves and tie that weight back to its mother and its birth date,” Bruce says. “So you have averages of your herd and if you can cull that bottom 10% for five years, you’ve dramatically changed your herd without weighing cattle at birth or chasing carcass data. You’re going to make a difference right from the start.” Although the Mershons were slower to cull as they built herd numbers, they have reached a point where they can be more aggressive in selecting females. A detailed database has been critical in visualizing and identifying low and high performers. Ultimately, technology for tracking individual performance figures has been a game changer in overall herd improvement. “Embracing change and making change work to your benefit can sometimes be difficult for operations,” Tracey notes. “But I think we’ve always approached it with, ‘we can always learn, we’re never going to stop learning.’ If there’s something new out there we think fits and helps us improve and helps us to be more profitable and more productive, we’re going to take a look at it and see if there’s a way we can make it work in our operation.”
An evolving system It all starts with a tag and a wand. At roughly 70 to 90 days of age, calves are run through the chute for the first time, where they are vaccinated and tagged with an electronic identification tag (EID). This tag is used to reference them the rest of their lives — after weaning to collect weaning weights, after backgrounding to get yearling weights, after being fed out to get a finishing weight, and after harvest to get a harvest and a hanging weight. All of the data is tracked based on the EID number and tied back to the calf’s dam and sire. “We wand that calf every time we collect information on it,” Tracey says. “So we know all the data on that calf from every time we have put that calf in the chute.”
Information from the wands is easily downloaded to Tracey’s phone using the Tru-TestTM Data Link app, and is then uploaded to a cloud database and Excel spreadsheets. For example, master databases with detailed information are created for each breeding season. It is a completely paperless process. “In the past, we wrote a lot of stuff down, basically on a legal pad or a big Chief tablet, and we would put it on the shelf and it never got utilized,” Bruce shares. “Now we have the data that we’re constantly downloading off Excel spreadsheets and into the systems and hopefully creating data points and useful information in a user-friendly manner.” The Mershons retain ownership and collect carcass data and see about 98% Choice or higher in their herd — a statistic they hope to grow to 100% Choice and 30% Prime in the future. In their quest to achieve higher quality grades, Bruce and Tracey set out to capture feed efficiency data. This goal has been made possible through their participation in the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) National Reference Sire Program (NRSP). Now into their second year of the program, the Mershons have their first set of NRSP-sired calves on the ground. Five bulls — one reference and four new, young sires — are used to breed 350 cows during spring and fall breeding cycles. The calves are then backgrounded and sent to Gregory Feedlots in Tabor, Iowa, to be fed through a feed intake system to be feedefficiency tested. Steers will be fed and finished and sold on a grid or by hanging weight, while females will come back to the home ranch where only the top will make the cut to make the replacement team. “We’re excited about bringing a data point that we couldn’t do on our own, so this is going to be important to us,” Bruce says. “We’re excited about those offspring — what they’re going to bring to our herd, the improvements and seeing those young sires perform, and the information we’re going to gather from that process.” Their management is certainly thorough, but both Bruce and Tracey emphasize the importance of starting small and establishing a foundation upon which to build. “I would like people to know you don’t necessarily have to start out big and be overwhelmed and think you have to collect all this data and breed your heifers as fast as possible,” Tracey says. “It’s taken us a lot of time to evolve. Do something every day to sustain your farm and your cattle operation.”
The right fit
The Mershons rely heavily on the use of EIDs they can scan with a wand and record information via Tru-Test to ensure their data is correct and utilized appropriately for business decisions.
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Collectively, the Mershon herd has continued improvement each year, but the Mershons noticed a significant difference after introducing crossbreeding to the equation. About 10 years ago, they decided to opt back to crossbreeding, a time-honored tradition from which they had strayed. With regards to pursuing their philosophy of ranching one cow at a time, Hereford genetics were the ticket. “Hereford was the first place we went to, someplace we had been back when I was a child,” Bruce says. “We’re trying to create efficient, sustainable mothers that can survive on fescue and also produce a quality end product. Hereford allows us to do that.” Since switching from mostly straight Angus, their results have been twofold. In addition to above-average carcass data, the consistency of birth and yearling weights speaks volumes to the overall performance of their cattle. “We’ve created better model mothers with a better stay within the herd,” Bruce observes. “What we’ve seen is that the crossbreds [are hardier] and we felt like we [have] developed better females that, in turn, produce better offspring, better steers, better feeding cattle.” Hereford.org
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“When we sell bred heifers at sales, it’s those black baldies that bring probably $100 more a pair than the other ones,” Tracey adds. “They’re always the most popular of those that we sell in the group. “I love when our black baldies go into the ring,” she continues. “Right away, people just start bidding on them.” Baldies have also proven optimal in converting Missouri’s native grasses to pounds. Operating in prime fescue country, cattle need to be up for the challenge of combating the toxic nature of those grasses. On top of that, cows must be able to slick off and handle the heat — 98 degrees and 85% humidity is “hot no matter where you’re at” as Bruce points out. “[Herefords] have a lot of guts to them,” “We are a believer in crossbreeding,” Bruce says. “We believe Hereford offered the best match to make the best females.” he says. “They have to be able to consume vast amounts of forage and convert it in an efficient manner, and that’s probably one of place than how they found it — the same mindset they employ with the big things Herefords help bring to our program.” their business. Tracey, who also co-owns a small marketing communications Validating the model consulting firm which services businesses and nonprofits in the Sure and steady, Bruce and Tracey have built an admirable and greater Kansas City area, has taken her career knowledge to sustainable framework — one that has been recognized by many of transform Mershon Cattle as an advocate for the benefits of beef their peers in the beef industry. In mid-June, Bruce and Tracey found cattle production. themselves in Brookings, S.D., in contention for the Commercial “Building on my background as a marketing communications Producer of the Year award at the 51st annual Beef Improvement professional, one of the goals I see for Mershon Cattle is to Federation (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium. become more of a positive advocate for the beef industry,” she Bruce and Tracey anxiously awaited the outcome as Mershon says. “Beef is an important and healthy product, and I think that is Cattle was highlighted alongside fellow finalists Blew Partnership, probably where an opportunity for us is going forward.” Hutchinson, Kan., and Larson Farms, Green, Kan. The Raised in Colorado, Tracey did not grow up on a farm but competition was stiff — but as the lunchtime award ceremonies is appreciative of the lessons agriculture instills. “That’s very came to a close, Bruce and Tracey took home the honors. rewarding and a lot of people don’t have that opportunity to really “We were tremendously honored to be nominated and honored incorporate their family values into what they’re doing every single to be a finalist, especially when we take a look at the other day,” she says. “That’s kind of the beauty of agriculture in many nominees and how impressive their operations are,” Tracey says. ways. I appreciate that and I want to protect it and see it grow.” “I think it speaks a lot to what we’ve set out to do. We’re doing The ranch has served as a strong foundation for Bruce and something different, but it’s still meaningful and it works.” Tracey to instill values of leadership, family, integrity and work Since the beginning, the Mershons have always been open to ethic in their three sons — Thomas, 29, Chris, 26, and David, change as they envisioned the growth of the operation. They both 24. Growing up, the boys helped farm on weekends and during agree the award confirms they are on the right track and are even summers. Today, although all three are pursuing their own more inspired to continue using emerging technologies to be careers, they are paying attention to the opportunities which lie better producers and better stewards. ahead. Bruce and Tracey hold an annual family meeting to update “It validates that what we’re doing helps improve our herd the boys and their spouses on the operation, Thomas facilitates and the industry understands what we’re trying to accomplish,” an entrepreneurial strategic plan for Mershon Cattle and all three Bruce says. “There’s nothing better than getting an award from sons provide ideas to improve efficiencies using new technology. the experts of our industry. It’s not just a popularity contest — it’s “What I love about what we’re doing is that Bruce and I are actually about what you’re doing and what you’re achieving, and getting an opportunity to work together and to grow something makes this a special award.” we both passionately believe in,” Tracey says. “I enjoy having our family involved in it — our boys involved with it, my nephew Built to last involved and all of Bruce’s family.” The Mershons are committed to building an elite herd that will Through leadership and involvement, the Mershons are be a model for the commercial industry. In tandem with building dedicated to improving their operation, their land, their their herd’s longevity, they both uphold a key indicator of the community and the beef industry every day, one cow at a time. operation’s long-term success is sustainability. Their business model “The exciting part is to see the evolution of what we’ve done, what is an example of their innovative approach. we’ve accomplished, and how much better we are today than we were Bruce’s career as a commodity trader and working with 15 years ago,” Bruce reflects. “I’m excited each day to get out and see an incentive program provided the logic in forming “pasture if we can’t be better today than we were yesterday.” partners.” About half of the Mershon herd is housed on partnering pastures. These partners provide forage and care on a daily fee basis year-round, while the Mershons provide the breeding stock, AI services, minerals, vaccines and other products. The Mershons pay their partners a daily fee with weaning incentives given on a graduated scale. It is a way to make sure cattle will be high yielding, with high carcass values and, in turn, rewards pasture partners for weaning a big calf. Still, as Tracey notes, “We’re mindful that it’s not about how much money you make or how big you are, but it’s how you sustain the business.” A big part of their operation’s success is their family’s support. “We have to thank our family and give a lot of credit to my brother who helped manage the day-to-day operations while we worked full-time jobs,” Bruce emphasizes. “My dad still checks the heifers when they’re calving in the middle of the night, and we couldn’t accomplish what we have without everyone’s help.” On top of sustaining the business, improving their community and the beef industry is extremely important to the Mershons. Mershon Cattle LLC was honored as the 2019 Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Both hold leadership positions either in agriculture or community Year. “We are proud of the achievements that we’ve made over the years,” Bruce says. “We feel like we are an adapter of technology and we will continue to do that. organizations. 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MISS ADVANCE FEMALE PAGEANT 2019
September 19, 2019 at the Ranch SELLING 80 ELITE LINE ONE FEMALES 25 Proven Cows — All females born in 2012 and 2013 including donors 30 2- to 5-Year-Old March Calving Cows 12 Top Quality March Calving Bred Heifers 13 Outstanding Fall Open Yearling Heifers
HH MISS ADVANCE 2022Z ET
Sire: HH Advance 9144W • Dam: HH Miss Advance 7003T • CE 8.3; BW 1.5; WW 56; YW 89; DMI 0.3; SC 1.6; SCF 13.6; MM 33; M&G 62; MCE 7.8; MCW 80; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.50 ; CW 79; FAT 0.069; REA 0.40; MARB 0.31; BMI$ 326; BII$ 412; CHB$ 113 • Elite donor from the 5139R cow family. One of the best allaround females we have raised. • Curve bending EPDs that rank in the top 10% on CED, the top 15% on WW and YW, and the top 5% on SC, MMM, M&G, UDDR, TEAT, CWT and MARB EPDs. • Maternal sister to our 1013Y, 2091Z and 6212D herd sires and a daughter sold for $32,000 in our 2018 Sale. • Sells open and ready to flush
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HH MISS ADVANCE 0041X ET
Sire: HH Advance 7034T ET • Dam: HH Miss Advance 5139R ET • CE 8.7; BW 2.5; WW 52; YW 78; DMI 0.2; SC 1.4; SCF 15.8; MM 26; M&G 52; MCE 2.9; MCW 74; UDDR 1.30; TEAT 1.40 ; CW 67; FAT 0.009; REA 0.51; MARB -0.18; BMI$ 325; BII$ 373; CHB$ 101 • Extra fancy donor with tremendous femininity, volume and depth of side. • Here is a chance to own an own daughter of the great 5139R donor cow. • Full sister to the 1181Y donor cow that sold for $28,000 in Hoffman Ranch Sale to Perez Cattle Co. and Moss Neck Herefords • Sells with a fall calf at side
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Sire: HH Advance 8203U ET • Dam: HH Miss Advance 9119W CE 3.2; BW 4.2; WW 51; YW 74; DMI 0.2; SC 1.1; SCF 17.3; MM 26; M&G 51; MCE 1.8; MCW 75; UDDR 1.50; TEAT 1.60; CW 81; FAT 0.039; REA 0.42; MARB 0.27; BMI$ 381; BII$ 461; CHB$ 115 Dam of the 8120F bull that topped our 2019 Sale at $55,000 for one-half interest. Maternal sister to the 710E Cooper bull that sold for $45,000 in their 2018 Sale. Elite donor with extra pigment, carcass and eye appeal. Ranks in the top 5% on UDDR, TEAT and MARB EPDs.
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Sire: HH Advance 0002X • Dam: HH Miss Advance 1126Y CE 6.0; BW 1.1; WW 51; YW 83; DMI 0.4; SC 1.8; SCF 12.0; MM 33; M&G 58; MCE 7.8; MCW 46; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.50; CW 79; FAT 0.059; REA 0.37; MARB 0.00; BMI$ 277; BII$ 335; CHB$ 108 Powerhouse donor with elite curve bending EPDs. Fancy fronted, great uddered and out of the 1126Y donor that has produced over $250,000 in progeny sales. Sells with a fall calf at side
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Sire: HH Advance 8203U ET • Dam: HH Miss Advance 9065W ET CE -0.4; BW 6.5; WW 56; YW 86; DMI 0.4; SC 1.6; SCF 15.8; MM 30; M&G 58; MCE 0.9; MCW 124; UDDR 1.20; TEAT 1.30; CW 70; FAT -0.001; REA 0.23; MARB 0.11; BMI$ 342; BII$ 414; CHB$ 101 Extra volume, pigment, bone and substance in this powerful donor. Maternal sister to the $102,000 1098Y herd sire Backed by one of our best cow families and her daughters are elite young cows.
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Sire: HH Advance 4055P • Dam: HH Miss Advance 7142T CE 4.2; BW 3.6; WW 47; YW 72; DMI 0.1; SC 0.8; SCF 20.1; MM 31; M&G 55; MCE 4.1; MCW 82; UDDR 1.50; TEAT 1.40; CW 54; FAT 0.029; REA -0.04; MARB 0.19; BMI$ 386; BII$ 459; CHB$ 81 Top donor that is a full sister to our 1069Y herd sire. Eye appeal, udder quality and length of body in a great package. Owned by 3R Livestock, Australia
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Sire: CL 1 Domino 9125W 1ET • Dam: CL 1 Dominette 7136T 1ET • CE 9.8; BW -0.2; WW 52; YW 77; DMI 0.3; SC 1.4; SCF 19.8; MM 34; M&G 60; MCE 4.2; MCW 98; UDDR 1.40; TEAT 1.50; CW 67; FAT 0.119; REA 0.22; MARB 0.02; BMI$ 379; BII$ 446; CHB$ 83 • Maternal sister to the great 055X Cooper donor • Exceptional udder quality combined with calving ease and maternal strength
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HH MISS ADVANCE 3080A ET
Sire: HH Advance 0132X • Dam: HH Miss Advance 9100W • CE 2.1; BW 3.5; WW 49; YW 75; DMI -0.2; SC 1.2; SCF 11.4; MM 32; M&G 56; MCE 1.6; MCW 97; UDDR 1.10; TEAT 1.20; CW 65; FAT 0.049; REA -0.12; MARB 0.14; BMI$ 273; BII$ 341; CHB$ 98 • Exceptional donor that is backed by four generations of donor cows • Freckle-faced, great uddered and super stylish donor cow
3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd. • Valier, MT 59486 • 406-279-3301 Home 406-450-1029 Jack’s cell • 406-450-0129 Jay D. Evans 406-600-3118 Eric Lawver • 406-590-3307 Brad Holden jtholden@3rivers.net • www.holdenherefords.com
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Lot 27 Lot 1
NCF MISS RELIABLE 1606
RF ELSA 8024
Calved: Nov. 2, 2018 Sire: RF ENDURANCE 1301 ET • MGS: MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R CE -2.3; BW 3.9; WW 52; YW 84; MM 27; M&G 53; REA 0.65; MARB 0.04; CHB$ 102 • An attractive polled heifer that is a super cow prospect. Dam has a perfect udder. Sire is a 2-time National Champion. • Sells open
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C 2052 5280 LAD 6107 ET Sire of Lot 2
Calved: Nov. 18, 2014 Sire: RF ENDURANCE 1301 ET MGS: HH ADVANCE 7026T ET CE 0.0; BW 3.3; WW 42; YW 71; MM 25; M&G 46; REA 0.37; MARB -0.08; CHB$ 94 • Sells with steer calf, tattoo: RE 1911/LE NCF • Lot 27A: by NJW 137X 10Y Hometown 69D ET, calved June 6, 2019. • Pasture exposed June 20 to Aug. 22, 2019, to LLL General 25D 02F.
Calved: Feb. 14, 2019 Sire: C 2052 5280 LAD 6107 ET MGS: C 88X GOLD RIBEYE 1312 ET CE 5.3; BW 2.2; WW 48; YW 73; MM 28; M&G 52; REA 0.52; MARB 0.08; CHB$ 100 • A fancy show heifer prospect, very correct, pretty headed and loads of eye appeal. Her dam is a daughter of “Goldie,” the dam of Endurance. • Sells open
Calved: Jan. 5, 2016 Sire: THM 100W RELIABLE 3018 ET MGS: CES REALITY S84 H56 CE -5.0; BW 4.0; WW 48; YW 84; MM 27; M&G 51; REA 0.28; MARB 0.18; CHB$ 104 • Sells with heifer calf • Lot 26A: NCF 69D Miss Faith 1910, tattoo: RE 1910/ LE NCF, by NJW 137X 10Y Hometown 69D ET, calved May 30, 2019. • Pasture exposed June 20 to Aug. 22, 2019, to LLL General 25D 02F.
NCF 3007 TRACY 1737
Lot 25
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Calved: Dec. 27, 2017 Sire: THM 100W ROCK SOLID 3007 ET MGS: BOYD POWERHOUSE 2028 CE -2.6; BW 3.8; WW 55; YW 88; MM 29; M&G 57; REA 0.43; MARB 0.03; CHB$ 107 • The Rock Solid daughters we have in production are showing a lot of maternal power. This heifer has the genetic potential to do the same. Light scurs. • Pasture exposed May 5 to July 1, 2019, to CMF 26J Easy Blend 323E, a Z311 son.
Notchey Creek Farms
Mike Rogan 1662 McKinney Chapel Rd. Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018 • 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com
Mitch and Kathryn Ingram 3149 Old Hwy. 68 • Madisonville, TN 37354 Kathryn 423-337-1383 notcheycreekfarms123@yahoo.com
East tEnnEssEE PollEd HErEford association
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August 24, 2019, 11:00 a.m. (EST) in White Pine, Tennessee For more information, visit www.easttnpolledhereford.org or call Mitch Ingram 423-337-1074
ETPHA SALE STAFF: Auctioneer- Dale Stith...............918-760-1550, TAL#5782 Ringman- Tommy Coley...............................815-988-7051 Ringman- Robert Brooks..............................423-307-9149 Ringman- Mitch Ingram................................423-337-1074 SALE DAY PHONE:.........................................423-337-1383 DIRECTIONS: Take Interstate 81 to Exit 8. At Exit 8 turn left onto Highway 25-E (coming from either direction). Travel approximately one-half mile to the first ion at ci so As rd fo re He d lle Po the right, Agricultural Park Blvd. Turn right road on onto Agricultural Park Blvd. The Expo Center is on the left.
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ETPHA OFFICERS: CLN VICTRA 239 1614 President.................................................Kathryn Calved: Feb.Ingram 27, 2016 Sire: WALKER MR U144 63X 239 Vice President...............................................J.E. Mottern MGS: WALKER WAGER 1030 710 906 CE 5.3; BW 1.2; Mottern WW 49; YW 80; Secretary....................................................Susan MM 22; M&G 47; REA 0.19; MARB 0.21; CHB$ 85 • Pasture exposed Jan. 15 to June 27, 2019, to Walker JH Chief X51 248 DIRECTORS: 527C. • She is doing aLittreal, great job with her heifer Richard Butterworth, Rodney Cobble, Dean calf, Lot 48A, calved unassisted Jan. Carlton Norris, and Tim Shope 14, 2019.
Lot 48
ETPHA MEETING ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 AT 5:30 PM IN THE SALE BARN
ADDRESS: 1615 Pavilion Drive, White Pine, TN 37890 0 AM , 2019, 11:0
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Lot 47 CLN VICTRA CHIEF 527 1709
Calved: Oct. 4, 2013 Calved: Feb. 17, 2017 Sire: WALKER WAGER 1030 710 906 Sire: WALKER Best Western Hampton Inn Morristown, I-81: Super 8 JH CHIEF X51 248 527C MGS: WALKER MR U144 63X 239 MGS: WPHF SIR PRINCE 71I 154 1.6; BW 3.1; WW 52; YWPkwy. 82; MM 16; M&G 42; 5435 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy. 5368 Winners Circle S.CEDavy Crockett CE -0.1; BW 2.6;Road WW 47; YW 77; MM 23; M&G5400 47; REA 0.04; MARB 0.19; CHB$ 81 REA 0.34; MARB 0.16; CHB$ 93 Morristown, Tennessee Morristown, Tennessee Dale Stith, Auctioneer — 918-760-1550 • Bull Tennessee calf at side, Lot 26A, sired by Walker JH Chief Morristown, • Pasture exposed Feb. 5 to June 25, 2019, to CLN X51 248 527C, calved April 25, 2019. Victor Chief 527 1701. Observed bred Feb. 5, 2019. 423-587-2400 423-839-1920 423-318-8888 Kathryn Ingram, ETPHA President — 423-337-1383 • Pasture exposed May 9 to June 27, 2019, to Walker JH “Cattle Chief X51 248 527C. Tommy Coley,Sale AHARate” — 815-988-7051
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guaranteed breeders. Animals failing to breed at the age of 21 Norris months may be returnedCarlton to theL.seller if in as good condition as 11404 Meadow View Rd., Georgetown, TN 37336 when sold. The seller reserves the right to try said animal for 423-961-2123 • Carltonnorris@charter.net six months and if the animal proves to be a breeder, return the same animal to the station of the buyer at the buyer’s expense. Hereford.org If the animal proves a non-breeder, a satisfactory exchange will be made or the purchase price will be refunded. The
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Lot 31 FPH MS RED BULL E67
Calved: Nov. 8, 2016 Sire: CHURCHILL RED BULL 200Z • MGS: NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET CE 12.2; BW 0.3; WW 55; YW 89; MM 31; M&G 58; REA 0.66; MARB 0.13; CHB$ 112 • Pasture exposed April 4 to April 22, 2019, to KCF Bennett Homeward C776, then pasture exposed April 22 to July 1, 2019, to THM Truman 8016. Safe in calf. • Lot 31A: Heifer calf, GTW E67 Miss Believer 841 (P43960870), born Dec. 1, 2018.
Lot 30
GTW 3018 ANNABELLE 529
Calved: Dec. 12, 2015 Sire: THM 100W RELIABLE 3018 ET • MGS: THM EASY CHOICE 5052 CE -4.3; BW 3.4; WW 53; YW 89; MM 26; M&G 53; REA 0.46; MARB 0.01; CHB$ 106 • Pasture exposed April 4 to April 22, 2019, to KCF Bennett Homeward C776, then pasture exposed April 22 to July 1, 2019, to THM Truman 8016. Safe in calf. • Lot 30A: Bull calf, GTW 515 Bar None 828 (P43965729), born Oct. 14, 2018, by GTW Z311 Bartlett 515.
Lot 29 GTW 1083 EMMA 518
Calved: Oct. 13, 2015 Sire: THM CALLAHAN 1083 ET • MGS: THM SLEEP EASY 3060 CE 3.2; BW 3.8; WW 61; YW 98; MM 21; M&G 51; REA 0.68; MARB -0.09; CHB$ 127 • Pasture exposed Nov. 22, 2018 to March 6, 2019, to KCF Bennett Homeward C776. Safe in calf. • Lot 29A: Heifer calf GTW 515 Mis Bartlett 824 (P43965721), born Oct. 7, 2018, by GTW Z311 Bartlett 515.
George, Tammy, William and Andy Ward 3404 Shady Grove Rd. • Providence, NC 27315 336-388-2177 • 434-251-3637 Cell waherfordfarm@comcast.net
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Kick-Off Classic
August 24, 2019, 11:00 a.m. (EST) in White Pine, Tennessee For more information, visit www.easttnpolledhereford.org or call Mitch Ingram 423-337-1074
ETPHA OFFICERS: President.................................................Kathryn Ingram Vice President...............................................J.E. Mottern Secretary....................................................Susan Mottern
ETPHA SALE STAFF: Auctioneer- Dale Stith...............918-760-1550, TAL#5782 Ringman- Tommy Coley...............................815-988-7051 Ringman- Robert Brooks..............................423-307-9149 Ringman- Mitch Ingram................................423-337-1074 SALE DAY PHONE:.........................................423-337-1383 Lot 64 Lot 65
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KPH LEXIE E9817 KPH8. TWEETY F1218 DIRECTIONS: Take Interstate 81 to Exit At Exit 8 Calved: Oct. 14, 2017 Calved: Dec. 12, 2017 turn left onto Highway 25-E (coming from either diSire: KPH DUKE Z3112 Sire: KPH DUKE Z3112 MGS: MSU TCF REVOLUTION 4R MGS: LCH 19U CENTRAL TIMEfirst ZONE 21Z rection). Travel approximately one-half mile to the CE 1.2; BW 2.6; WW 49; YW 78; MM 23; M&G 48; CE -3.5; BW 4.3; WW 51; YW 85; MM 25; M&G 50; road Agricultural ParkREA Blvd. Turn0.04; right REA on 0.40;the MARBright, 0.08; CHB$ 98 0.33; MARB CHB$ 93 • Bredonto AI MarchAgricultural 20, 2019, to ChurchillPark Red BullBlvd. 200Z. The • BredExpo AI April 19, 2019, to Churchill Kickstart Center is on the 501C Confirmed pregnant. ET. Confirmed pregnant. left.
MGS: BJB VIC 7207 MGS: KJ C&L J119 LOGIC 023R ET CE 1.7; BW 1.9; WW 45; YW 71; MM 20; M&G 42; CE -3.7; BW 4.5; WW 58; YW 91; MM 22; M&G 51; REA 0.15; MARB 0.01; CHB$ 95 REA 0.30; MARB 0.05; CHB$ 96 • Bred AI March 26, 2019, to Boyd Fort Knox 17Y X25 • This first calf heifer is doing a great job as evidenced by ETPHA MEETING ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 4040 and examined safe. her heifer calf at side.
AT 5:30 PM IN THE SALE• Bred BARN AI March 9, 2019, to Boyd Fort Knox 17Y X25 4040 and examined safe.
ADDRESS: 1615 Pavilion Drive, White Pine, TN 37890 DELIVERY: Delivery is the buyer’s responsibility, but custom hauling will be available.
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Lot 63 — KHP BOBBIE F118
Lot 61
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Lot 5
DIRECTORS: BJB WIDE LOAD Rodney TORI 739 Cobble, DeanBJB MISS EMILY 7502 Richard Butterworth, Littreal, Calved: Oct. 25, 2017 Calved: Jan. 10, 2017 Sire: BJB VICTOR LOGICShope 902 Carlton Norris, and Tim Sire: BJB MADDOX 7653
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Best Western Super 8 Calved: Jan. 11, 2018 Calved:Hampton March 7, 2018 Inn Morristown, I-81: Lot 7 — BJB MISS BOOMER 29F 715 Sire: LCH 19U CENTRAL TIME ZONE 21Z Sire: LCH 19U CENTRAL TIME ZONE 21Z 5435 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy. 5368 Winners Circle Road 5400 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy. Calved: Oct. 12, 2017 MGS: CMR ILR DOMINO 86P MGS: DKM MR ENCHANMENT 812 ET Lot 5A — BJB HOMETOWN EMILY 9702 Sire: BJB VICTOR LOGIC 902 CE -1.8; BW 2.7; Morristown, WW 52; YW 81; MM 23; M&G 49; CE 8.3; BW 0.1; WW 41; YW 71; MM 17; M&G 38; Calved: Jan. 4, 2019 Tennessee Morristown, Tennessee Morristown, Tennessee MGS: BJB VIC 7207 REA 0.44; MARB 0.05; CHB$ 91 Sire: NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET REA 0.31; MARB 0.13; CHB$ 98 CE 0.6; BW 2.5; WW 48; YW 75; MM 24; M&G 48; 423-587-2400 423-839-1920 423-318-8888 • Bred AI May 7, 2019, to KT Small Town Kid 5051. MGS: BJB MADDOX 7653 • Bred AI June 7, 2019, to KT Small Town Kid 5051. REA 0.28; MARB 0.01; CHB$ 94 Confirmed pregnant. “Cattle Sale Rate” CE 1.9; BW 3.4; WW 58; YW 94; MM 28; M&G 58; • Bred AI March 26, 2019, to Boyd Fort Knox 17Y X25 REA 0.37; MARB 0.21; CHB$ 105 4040 and examined safe.
KERR POLLED HEREFORDS
Larry and Ryan Kerr TERMS AND CONDITIONS
847 Summerhill Dr. • Friendsville, TN 37737 1. Terms are cash or good check with each animal sold to the 865-977-6194 • 865-209-2323 cell highest bidder. herefordkerr@gmail.com
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guaranteed breeders. Animals failing to breed at the age of 21 Blake Barding months may be returned to the seller if in as good condition as 2221 Hwy 113 • Whitesburg, TN 37891 when sold. The seller reserves the right to try said animal for 423-235-6786 six months and if the animal proves to be a breeder, return the same animal to the station of the buyer at the buyer’s expense. August 2019 | If the animal proves a non-breeder, a satisfactory exchange will be made or the purchase price will be refunded. The
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2019 BEEF IMPROVEMENT FEDERATION
Convention Highlights Glean insights from predominant industry leaders on the latest technology available to cattle producers. by Troy Smith
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here may have been a time when a good many commercial cattle producers shied away from the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention. Even some seedstock breeders may have feared the subject matter was too scholarly and the discussion too technical. But the annual BIF event has become an attraction for cattle folk of all stripes, as well as researchers, breed association representatives and technology company personnel. It is an important discussion forum for all who are interested in beef cattle selection and genetics and the application of related technologies. Cattle producers represented a big portion of the 500 or so registrants attending this year’s BIF meeting hosted June 18-21 in Brookings, S.D., by South Dakota State University (SDSU) and the South Dakota Beef Breeds Council.
Pursuing profit The opening general session featured a panel of four commercial cattlemen — each sharing strategies for pursuing successful beef cattle operations. The foursome included: John Moes, Moes Feedlot,
Watertown, S.D.; Tylor Braden, King Ranch, Kingsville, Texas; John Maddux, Maddux Cattle Co., Wauneta, Neb.; and Trey Patterson, Padlock Ranch, Ranchester, Wyo. While their operations differ significantly, all agreed on the importance of matching cattle type to the production environment. All emphasized the importance of herd fertility, marketing and making improvement through technology adoption. John Maddux explained his focus on moderate size and fertility in the selection of breeding females. He admitted his 1,100-pound cows do not wean heavy calves. The calves are not well suited to a calf-fed program but make fine feeder cattle after running on grass as yearlings. “Stocking rate is a key driver of profitability,” Maddux explains. “And we can run more 1,100pound cows on fixed resources than if they weighed 1,400.” Needing cattle adapted to the heat, humidity, insects and biosecurity issues of South Texas, Tyler Braden says King Ranch has developed in-herd expected progeny differences (EPDs) and selection indices to guide genetic selection for performance among well-adapted cattle. Braden says the ranch is also applying pressure to
A panel of commercial cattlemen addressed the crowd too share insights on profitability goals across various operations.
reduce mature cow size and stresses the importance of cow longevity. “Nothing else is more important to controlling costs,” he says, emphasizing longevity’s role in reducing depreciation cost. The Maddux operation and Padlock Ranch both have replacement heifer development programs described as extensive, meaning they keep more heifers than needed, grow them on diets similar to what they would receive as cows and expose the heifers to a short breeding season.
Former AHA President Kevin Schultz addresses attendees at the 2019 BIF Convention to discuss his ranching philosophies and what he learned at the event. In particular, Schultz emphasized the importance of utilizing newly developed technology and how consumer behaviors will drive the adoption of new technologies in the beef industry.
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“We keep only the earlyborn heifers that are pregnant after one round of AI [artificial insemination],” Patterson says. John Moes adds he also keeps most of each crop of heifers and exposes all to AI and bulls for two cycles. Only heifers that conceive during the first cycle are retained. Moes says he recently introduced sexed semen to his AI program, with an eye on replacement heifer production.
Progress by genetics BIF convention attendees reviewed the progress of genetic gain through a presentation by Mark Allan, director of marketing and genomics for TransOva Genetics. “The greatest improvement in both dairy and beef cattle have come through artificial insemination, and everything else has built on that,” Allan shares as he recounted the evolution of modern reproductive technologies. According to Allan, the accuracy of genetic selection has changed most in the last several years due to the creation of genomic-enhanced EPD values. These selection tools allow for the prediction of genetic merit in much younger animals for which individual and progeny phenotypic data are limited or unavailable. This tool has shortened the genetic interval and has hastened genetic gain. Allan says coupling genomics with advanced reproductive technologies, including embryo Hereford.org
transfer (ET), in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and sexed semen, has advanced rapidly in the dairy industry. It is happening more slowly in beef cattle because of the need to consider a greater number of economically important traits, seasonal breeding, and the diversity of production environments and management systems. However, the power of intersecting technologies is increasing for the beef industry. He gave an example of how the dairy industry collects DNA on heifer calves soon after birth, gaining a genomic predictor of future milk production. He foresees the day when genomics facilitate high-accuracy prediction of genetic merit for very young beef heifers and oocytes are collected from beef heifers at 60 to 100 days of age. Allan cautions, however, genomics alone cannot prove an animal’s genetic worth. “Collection of quality phenotypic data is still required for input and output traits,” he advises, urging continued data collection to develop training populations and to build the accuracies of EPDs.
Maximizing technology BIF presenter Alison VanEenennaam, an animal geneticist at the University of California-Davis, spoke about gene editing as a technology following in the footsteps of AI, ET and genomics. VanEenennaam says gene editing has tremendous potential to enhance the sustainability of livestock production while improving animal health and welfare. Gene editing is a technique that can be used to introduce useful genetic variations into breeding programs. According to VanEenennaam, it involves the use of enzymes that cut DNA at a targeted location where a chosen DNA sequence can be inserted, deleted or substituted. Gene editing is distinct from genetic engineering because it does not involve introduction of DNA from a different species. “It’s a little bit like a cherry on top of a breeding sundae,” VanEenennaam shares, explaining gene editing can be an enhancement but will not replace traditional breeding programs. The technology provides new opportunities to introduce targeted, beneficial genetic variations. Talking about an available technology not necessarily wellused, retiring BIF president Lee Leachman, of Ft. Collins, Colo., shared his concern regarding the development and application of selection indices. Designed to help producers exercise multiple-trait selection, an index is a single number representing Hereford.org
a combination of trait EPDs weighted by their economic value. Different indices incorporate different combinations of traits, applying different values to each, depending on the selection objectives. Consequently, a producer must understand which traits to emphasize and which indices will help further his or her production and marketing goals. Leachman says he recognizes the power of selection indices. “I believe in them,” he states, but he also fears too many producers use them improperly. Their resulting selection decisions are steering their herds in the wrong direction. Leachman notes the application of many current breed association indices is driving up mature cow size, feed intake and maintenance costs. He called for development of indices that promote more profit per acre, instead of promoting higher production per cow. “We devote less intellectual capital and financial resources to index development than any other activity in beef cattle selection,” Leachman laments. University of Nebraska animal geneticist Matt Spangler says selection indices were designed to improve commercial cowcalf producer profitability. Calling indices “a step in the right direction,” he admitted their shortcomings. “Indices are not comparable across breeds,” he points out. “They assume constant environmental and marketing conditions, and they are not well understood by producers.” Reminding the audience indices were not designed to improve a breed or to correct a breed deficiency, Spangler says selection indices ought to guide bull selection for individual herds and their unique production
Mark Allan, director of marketing and genomics for TransOva Genetics, discusses the vital role of genomicenhanced EPDs on improving the accuracy of genetic selection.
setting and resources, as well as specific marketing goals. Spangler points to a collaboration among land-grant universities, private industry and the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop computer software to enable individual producers to create customized selection indexes. These customized selection tools would be based on each producer’s unique herdlevel economics and would be applicable across breeds. “We hope to have a working model ready by the first quarter of 2020,” Spangler reports. Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association (AHA) chief operating officer and director of breed improvement, told a BIF committee meeting audience selection for udder quality ought to be a priority for all cow-calf producers. He cited some obvious reasons including poor calf performance when teat size inhibits a newborn’s consumption of colostrum. Poor quality udders can lead to higher incidence of injury and mastitis,
which reduce cow longevity. Dealing with udder issues also may increase labor costs. Bedwell explained how AHA initiated udder scoring in the 1990s, eventually scoring udder suspension and teat size as two separate traits. Udder quality is considered moderately heritable, and the AHA began cattle evaluation for these traits in 2015. To date, the AHA is the only breed to provide EPDs as tools for comparing bulls based on their ability to pass on these qualities to their daughters.
Sexed semen defined Held in conjunction with the BIF meeting was a session sponsored by the National Association of Animal Breeders, which featured a discussion of sexed semen and the practicality of its application in commercial herds. Speaker George Perry, a SDSU reproductive physiologist, says he looks for wider adoption of AI among commercial producers and consideration of sexed semen to choose calf gender. continued on page 28...
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2019-20 BEEF IMPROVEMENT FEDERATION Board of Directors
2019-20 BIF Board of Directors are (seated, l to r) Tommy Clark, Culpeper, Va., president; Lee Leachman, Ft. Collins, Colo., past president; Jane Parish, Mississippi State University, BIF executive director; Bob Weaber, Kansas State University, BIF central region secretary; Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky, BIF eastern region secretary; Mark Enns, Colorado State University, BIF western region secretary; Josh White, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association; Mark Thallman, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; (back row, seated, l to r) Robert Williams, American Wagyu Association; Lex Carter, Pingree, Idaho; Jack Ward, American Hereford Association; Aaron Arnett, Sexing Technologies; Kajal Devani, Canadian Angus Association; Kevin Schultz, Haviland, Kan.; Gordon Jones, Lafayette, Tenn.; Matt Perrier, Eureka, Kan.; Jackie Atkins, American Simmental Association; Lance Bauer, Beefmaster Breeders United; Gordon Hodges, Hamptonville, N.C.; Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association; Megan Rolf, Kansas State University; John Genho, Woodville, Va.; and Joe Epperly, Albion, Neb. Not pictured are Vice President Joe Mushrush, Strong City, Kan.; Dan Moser, Angus Genetics Inc.; and Stephen Scott, Canadian Beef Breeds Council.
However, Perry notes the lower pregnancy rates typically associated with sexed semen — as much as 38% lower than rates resulting from AI with conventional semen. Perry cites studies suggesting there is “a big se men type-by-estrus expression interaction,” meaning pregnancy rates are significantly reduced when females not fully expressing estrus are inseminated with sexed semen. Therefore, breeding programs incorporating heat detection are recommended when sexed semen is used. Accordingly, use of sexed semen is often
discouraged when employing estrous synchronization for timed AI — mass breeding. University of Missouri reproductive physiologist Jordan Thomas says a potential solution is application of split-time AI. This approach involves sorting females synchronized for timed AI into two groups. Females fully expressing estrus — as shown by heat detection patches — are inseminated at the prescribed time. Insemination of the second group — non-estrus at the prescribed time — is delayed for 20 to 24 hours.
“This allows the non-estrous females more time to express estrus prior to insemination. We get a better total estrous response and an improved pregnancy rate,” Thomas notes, explaining pregnancy rate for the total group typically increases by 5% or more with application of split-time AI. Thomas notes, however, results of split-time AI have been most consistent for heifers and more variable for mature cows. Also announced at the BIF meeting was a significant change of format for the organization’s
“Uniform Guidelines for Beef Improvement Programs” — published recommendations for standardization of performance records across breeds. First published in 1970, the guidelines have evolved, incorporating new information based on scientific research and industry experience. It was announced at the convention the guidelines are going “wiki.” Under construction is a new web-based platform which allows collaborative editing of content by its users.
Mershon Cattle LLC Awarded BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Wednesday, June 19, the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) awarded Bruce and Tracey Mershon of Mershon Cattle LLC the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award. This national award is named annually at the group’s meeting and symposium in Brookings, S.D., to honor a producer who shows great dedication to improving the commercial beef industry. Mershon Cattle LLC is a diversified crop and livestock operation headquartered on a Century Farm in Buckner, Mo., northeast of Kansas City. The Mershon family has deep roots in Missouri agriculture. In 1865, Bruce’s greatMershon Cattle LLC, Buckner, Mo., was named the 2019 Beef Improvement Federation Commercial Producer of the Year during an awards ceremony June 19 in Brookings, S.D. Pictured (l to r) are: Burt Rutherford of BEEF magazine, award sponsor; Tracey and Bruce Mershon of Mershon Cattle LLC; and Lee Leachman, 2018-19 BIF president.
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great-grandfather, Eli Mershon, settled in the Fort Osage area of Jackson County and purchased 160 acres shortly thereafter. The family has farmed there ever since. Bruce and Tracey Mershon have owned cattle since 1993 and launched Mershon Cattle LLC in 2012. They purchased Sunny Acres Farm in Appleton City, Mo., in 2013 to expand the operation. The Mershon cow herd consists of 1,600 Angus-based, crossbred cows, which are bred to Hereford, Simmental and Charolais sires. This complementary breeding program allows the operation to produce efficient, high-performing offspring, and is
paired with a sustainable grass management program to maximize environmental stewardship. Bruce and Tracey have built their award-winning cattle operation while working full time as a commodity trader and marketing communications professional, respectively. A key to their success is gathering complete phenotypic records on each calf crop from birth to harvest. In conjunction with utilizing cutting-edge reproductive technologies, this phenotypic data is used to implement strategic improvements in building accuracy for their cow herd. In 2017, the American Hereford Association (AHA) invited Mershon Cattle to become a test herd in the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP). Bruce and Tracey were already using Hereford semen and collecting the complete phenotypic data required for the NRSP, making this program an ideal fit for Mershon Cattle. Through participation in the NRSP, replacement females and fed steers will be ran through an individual feed intake system to establish a baseline for feed efficiency. The Mershons are passionate about growing their community and bettering the beef industry. Bruce and Tracey hold leadership roles with multiple livestock organizations and other national agricultural groups. Through leadership and involvement, the Mershons endeavor to improve their operation, their land, their community and the beef industry every day. “There’s nothing better than to get an award from the experts of our industry,” Bruce says. “It’s not just a popularity contest — it’s actually about what you’re doing and what you’re achieving, and makes this a special award.”
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Pioneering Pedrettis Pedretti Ranches, El Nido, Calif., creates balance with consistent attention to details. by Crystal Avila
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n abundant number of books line the walls of the ranch office, their pages filled with notes, tales and wisdom. An oak desk stacked with files draws attention to the mounting time schedules, bills, inventories and other paperwork that needs tending. To an outsider, the display appears daunting, but to the man sitting peacefully behind the desk, the busy scene is a testament to decades of enduring effort. Leaning back in his chair, Gino Pedretti, joined by son-in-law Mark St. Pierre and grandson Gino III, begins to share the story of Pedretti Ranches. Their knowledge of the industry is visible in their expressions, heard in their voices and displayed on the office walls. The awards and achievements are a simple reminder of the hard work they have put into their operation. The achievements are a simple reminder of the hard work they have put into
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their operation, and the Bud Snidow painting of GB L1 Domino 804 takes center stage — solidifying their love for the Hereford breed. As the unique pieces in the office reveal their quintessence, so does Gino. His words give rise to tried and true techniques and, even more so, to his integrity, work ethic and progressive thinking — qualities admired not only in the beef industry but also in life. With a hint of humble pride, Gino describes an outfit of earlyadopters ready to fulfill the needs of the commercial industry with an open mind. “I know from experience there is no one way that fits everybody,” Gino says. “And it’s the same way with cattle.”
The big picture Born to Italian immigrants Peter and Dominica Pedretti, Gino grew up on his family’s dairy and farming operation,
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It takes the whole crew to keep Pedretti Ranches running smoothly. Pictured (l to r) are: Justin Sandlin, Gino Pedretti Jr., Gino Pedretti, Gino Pedretti III and Mark St. Pierre.
each segment, “There is a big picture and there is the details and established in 1942 in El Nido, Calif. After raising a couple you have to look at both.” head of Hereford cattle for an FFA project in 1946, Gino was hooked on the red and white breed and has raised registered Sedulous selection Herefords ever since. While attending California Polytechnic When Gino first started out, he wanted to produce high-performing State University-San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) — and then cattle — primarily bulls for the commercial cattleman. Since then, transferring to Fresno State University to be closer to home not a lot has changed in the way he selects cattle, although better — Gino continued to build his herd and to help manage the tools are available to assist in selection. family farm. After graduating in three and “We always wanted to raise cattle for the a half years with multiple opportunities before him, Gino decided on a livelihood We always wanted to raise commercial cattlemen, and I thought that should always be our main goal,” Gino says. in agriculture. cattle for the commercial “It still is today.” “It’s what I wanted to do and that’s it. For the last 45 years, Pedretti Ranches Period,” he affirms. cattlemen, and I thought has adhered strictly to using Line 1 With his wife of 66 years, Mona, at his that should always be our genetics. Considered a forerunner in side, Gino cultivated an intricate operation genetic research, Line 1 breeding has in California’s Central Valley. Along with main goal. It still is today. delivered three traits for which the three other generations of Pedrettis, the — Gino Pedretti Pedrettis strive: uniformity, consistency El Nido spread is home to 200 registered and predictability. Line 1 Hereford cattle, a 450-head dairy “Our goal is consistency,” Gino III says. and a farm where cotton, alfalfa, silage, “When you walk through a bull pen and see them all at the feed wheat and corn all thrive in the area’s sandy loam soils. bunks, we would like it to be hard for you to pick out a top bull. To keep the system going, it is all hands on deck. Gino III oversees the dairy and its high-producing Holstein milk cows. continued on page 34... Gino’s daughters, Chris Moody and Kim St. Pierre, manage the office. Kim’s husband, Mark, oversees the Herefords — the two met while attending Cal Poly. Gino Jr. helps to manage all areas of the operation, and grandson-in-law Justin Sandlin handles maintenance and repair. All step in wherever they are needed. In total, the ranch employs 18-20 workers full-time. All the while Gino makes sure to keep them all in line. Every Monday morning they meet to go over the week’s schedule because they believe communication is key to good management. A lesson Gino III credits to his grandpa is paying attention to detail — a critical element of balancing three different segments on the ranch. While similarities between the three With bulls lined up at the feed bunk it should be challenging to see many differences, as the mantra at Pedretti Ranches is consistency may not seem obvious, Mark says in and predictability in excellence for their bull customers.
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There will always be some that rise to the top but we want the consistency of top performers. You can’t stop. “Even if you get the 20th bull sold in You can’t come the group we want him to perform just as good as the first bull sold,” he adds. to a spot and say “Line breeding has helped us achieve that with our customers.” you have made Mark notes, “When you stick with it, because then a certain line of breeding, you can be limited and move the numbers slower, everyone will but the offspring are more predictable. pass you up. The commercial guys should get a predictable product on their calves by — Mark St. Pierre using a line bred animal.” This unique breeding allows for a top-performing cow with strong participate in the Whole Herd Cow DNA Project organized by maternal traits, including low birth weights and high udder the AHA. quality and milk performance. “Everything we calved last year was genomic tested,” he says. Another management tool Gino incorporated into their Although sometimes the numbers are not exactly where he wants practice is the rapid rotation of new genetics, as research shows a them, he understands the growth that comes with accurate data. strong culling protocol improves herd fertility. From the start, he Ultimately, the Pedrettis understand genetics and data are has been big on culling, normally removing 30-40% of their herd beneficial for not only producing top-performing cattle of their every year. While some discourage a rapid turnover because of the own but also for contributing to the breed as a whole. While cost, Gino believes otherwise. recognizing Herefords are a great choice for crossbreeding — black One of the first things Mark learned from Gino was to look baldies in particular — they uphold the breed has room to grow at the bottom end first — in doing so, the bottom-end becomes and to improve if producers utilize the tools at hand. stronger. “The top cows will take care of themselves,” Mark says. This practice has paid dividends on the dairy side, as well.
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Harnessing the numbers With proof garnered from the dairy business, Gino has taken advantage of almost all measurement tools introduced to the beef industry. As Gino describes, expected progeny differences (EPDs) were a game changer for the industry. In fact, Gino sat on the American Hereford Association (AHA) Board of Directors when EPDs were introduced in the 1980s. As he recalls the discussion back then, the new technology was met with a mix of skepticism and approval — mainly due to uncertainty regarding change. “We all had to learn how to use them — the registered guys and commercial guys,” Mark says. “Now you can’t sell a bull without EPDs. About seven or eight years ago there was around 50 to 60 percent Choice or better and now 82 to 83 percent of all cattle [harvested] in the country is Choice or better. Cattlemen have been able to use EPDs and the tools they have to really work toward a predictable product.” Now, genomic-enhanced EPDs and DNA are finding their place in the beef industry, following in the footsteps of the dairy industry. With their experience on the dairy side, the Pedrettis are doing all they can to beef up genomic data on Herefords. “[The dairy numbers are] not 100 percent accurate, but it’s more accurate than the beef side because it’s a number game,” Gino III says. “The beef industry is working on it, but they haven’t been able to test enough numbers to be able to get the accuracy compared to the Holstein on the dairy.” With more numbers, the genomic accuracy and understanding of each gene increases. For this reason, Mark was quick to
With words like consistency, predictability, hybrid vigor and genomic testing abuzz in the industry, the Pedrettis have found themselves at the forefront of these trends by simply doing what they have always felt is essential — listening to the commercial cattleman. In doing so they have stayed in tune with industry requisites, which are driven by consumer demand. “We have worked really hard, especially grandpa, to get where we are today and we are thankful for everything we have been blessed with,” says Gino lll. With an honest and objective approach, the Pedretti clan has remained relevant, even in spite of California’s complexities. Yet, perhaps the biggest driving force behind the last four generations of Pedrettis is creating opportunities for the next — Gino would love to have some of his great-grandchildren come back to become the fifth generation to work the land. In the meantime, Gino, Gino Jr., Mark, Gino III and Justin will continue their pursuit of progress. “You can’t stop,” Mark says. “You can’t come to a spot and say you have made it, because then everyone will pass you up.” Sitting in their office, they all chuckle as Gino III remarks, “There is always something to do. There is always something we should be doing to make the operation better. You can do the research and have a game plan and think you have it figured out, but when it doesn’t go according to plan, you have to keep going.” With this pioneering spirit, it is no wonder the family has been able to succeed thus far.
The Pedrettis believe wholeheartedly in collecting data to improve genomic accuracy, which led them to participate in the Whole Cow Herd DNA Project and to genomic test all of their calves last year.
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Explore how the philosophy behind feeding livestock has evolved since the discipline’s beginning in the early 1900s. by Kayla Jennings
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curious spirit and a desire to problem solve on the part of agriculturists as early as 1916 is perhaps the beginning of the road to modern cattle nutrition as it is known today. In the early 1900s, problems feeding livestock were increasingly evident as animals were not performing to expectation. Some say this lack of performance stemmed from lower-quality feed ingredients, while other accounts attribute the challenge to war-time rationing — which diverted products traditionally used in livestock feed. Regardless, these changes took the scientific community by storm — spurring
A lot has changed since the the early years of livestock production, but the theme of increased efficiency has stood the course of time.
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the initial use of supplementation in beef cattle nutrition programs. While it is clear feeding stock has changed dramatically for a variety of reasons, the driving factor in the field’s advancements since day one has been to improve quality and to reduce feed costs.
Interest ignited The first feed companies on record were popping up in the early 1900s with a mission to develop feed and other supplements to increase profitability and performance in the livestock enterprise. This interest possibly trickled down from industry leaders because at the time — shortly after the beginning of World War I — the National Research Council (NRC) appointed the Agriculture Committee to deal with burgeoning needs for food and fiber. One year later, the NRC organized a subcommittee on protein metabolism in animal feeding. Much research regarding protein requirements for cattle performance followed its initiation. This era was, in fact, the time when the first compounds in a new class of nutrients were discovered and named vitamin — an amine vital for life. In 1919 the subcommittee was converted into a stand-alone group entitled the Committee on Food and Nutrition, which divided activities between a subcommittee on food and nutrition and one on animal nutrition. The committee disbanded in 1928, and the Committee on Animal Nutrition (CAN) was formed. Meanwhile, producers began latching on to the idea of added supplementation. By 1926 many feed companies began building near railroads for more convenient mass transportation of goods. Freight cars were loaded and unloaded with raw ingredients, and the final product was developed using the most modern operating methods available.
Some factories even had a small laboratory to check the integrity and quality of the raw ingredients being used — a novel idea then. Little did feed manufacturers know — this concept would become commonplace in the years to follow. Additionally, early feed products were often tested on employees’ herds to ensure the feed’s ability to perform before going on the market — much as companies use experimental herds today. Through experiments by feed companies and CAN, several problems were revealed in the way cattle were fed. The industry realized defective composition in farm feeds was the primary cause of weakness in animals and this problem was due to soil depletion caused by heavy cropping and poor range management. It was apparent depleted farm feed rations required added minerals to produce a complete feed. As a result, throughout the late ’20s and the ’30s, nutritionists emphasized mineral supplementation and identified riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin K, cobalt and certain fatty acids as essential nutrients. Those discoveries were of enormous economic value and were noted as perhaps the outstanding development in that generation.
More with less The desire to learn more did not end with the discovery of essential nutrients, as the mantra of “doing more with less” came to the forefront. This not-so-unique concept has been a point of study for animal nutritionists for almost a century. As time progressed, more urban centers developed with dense populations. This expansion required farmers to produce more food with less land — sound familiar? Animals were confined to smaller spaces, Hereford.org
and as the farming industry grew, the challenges became more serious. In the meantime, CAN was making significant advancements in the vitamin and mineral realm. These findings were in perfect time for circumstances surrounding World War II regarding nutrition. Rationing was yet another reason more had to be done with less. It led to the use of innovative ingredients in animal feed such as corn and soybean meal — appropriately supplemented with minerals and vitamins — to replace the fish oil, skim milk and meat processing scraps repurposed for food resources. Throughout the ’40s, CAN worked tirelessly to develop ways to meet animal nutrition requirements while allowing traditional ingredients to go toward feeding the human population. It was not until this time scientists truly began discovering the minimal individual nutrition requirements livestock needed to thrive. As scientific advancements progressed, more people set their career paths toward this effort. One of those individuals is BioZyme® Inc. Director of Nutrition and Regulatory Support Kevin Glaubius. In more than 30 years of experience, he has seen immense shifts from the use of antibiotics in feed to the enhancement of quality control and the regulation of the feed industry — he can only imagine what else may come down the pipeline in his tenure. The beginning of his career was amid the pharmaceutical evolution of the ’60s. Much of the research in this era focused on how to use antibiotics to achieve the goal of increased efficiency with less input cost. Glaubius says many feed additives with antibiotics were created to increase animal health and performance. “Back then, we were allowed to feed a medication that improved performance, digestibility, feed efficiency or daily gain,” he explains. This development was accompanied by the use of computer software to aid in balancing rations. Precision nutrition was a coined phrase during the ’80s and ’90s in animal nutrition, as Glaubius recalls. Emphasis was placed on measuring and analyzing feed and forage samples to most accurately develop rations to fulfill the maintenance requirements discovered a few decades earlier. Fast forward to 2011, when the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law.
Quality assurance spans beyond food production facilities. Inspectors crack down all the way to the livestock feed level to ensure quality in food products is not compromised from the very beginning.
According to Glaubius, this was another major change for feed companies aiming to provide the gamut of nutrition products for cattlemen. “It affected everything from equipment to microbial levels within a feed mill,” he says. “If you think about it, the same guy that’s inspecting the local bread factory could now be the guy that’s inspecting a feed mill for animal food.” The FSMA brought food safety to a new level. Instead of food safety regulations focusing only on food products, the act now encompasses more regulations associated with the feedstuffs an animal eats before entering the food chain. “Essentially, feed is considered no different than food now,” Glaubius notes. This new step in the industry came at a huge cost to feed companies everywhere. After all, conducting hazard control on every single ingredient, as well as the feed packaging itself, is no easy feat. As a result BioZyme and other companies had to incorporate a full-time position dedicated to quality assurance. While this milestone did not necessarily change the feed rations themselves, it did add another layer of precision to the nutrition field. Dissimilarly, the soon-to-follow Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) of 2017 did change cattlefeeding philosophy immensely. Since the VFD now requires a prescription for any antibiotic utilization in feed and feed medications are now reserved for treatment of sick animals, feed yard managers had to completely change their viewpoint regarding health and nutrition.
In accordance with the new regulations, the industry reduced the use of antibiotics, but the regulations still allow producers access to these products when they need them. “[The VFD] has created a fundamental shift in the mindset of the feed dealer, the feed mill, the feed manufacturer,” Glaubius explains. “The change that VFD drove was, instead of focusing on how we supplement the animals with protein, energy, minerals, macro minerals, trace minerals, vitamins, to improve performance, the focus has shifted to animal performance with increased emphasis on promoting animal health.” As the field continues to advance, Glaubius predicts even more of these regulations, pushing the need for new products focused on precision. As an example, he says, “If you think about a row crop producer, he’s got sensors on his sprayer tank that identify weeds out of the row in the corn crop, and it’s spraying a dose of the weed spray specifically on weeds as it comes across them. I think that’s where we’re headed with animal nutrition. It is more precision products designed for very specific purposes to meet that animal’s needs, and to fit the level of stress that that animal is under.”
On the pipeline There is no doubt health and nutrition go hand in hand, and cattle owners are beginning to see the value in a quality nutrition program since it results in fewer health problems throughout an animal’s life. Fewer health problems translate to increased animal performance at a lower cost — achieving the goal animal nutritionists built their research around in the very beginning. Glaubius says research projects are being developed all the time to continue increasing the body of knowledge as it relates to this field. At the same time, industry leaders are using research to develop a new industry standard via value-added programs for nutrition. One such program spearheading the charge is through a partnership between BioZyme and Superior Livestock Auction. The first-of-its-kind initiative is on a mission to add value to cattle raised on a high-quality nutrition program. VitaFerm Raised® and VitaFerm Gain Smart® are two programs continued on page 40...
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Antibiotic use in livestock feed to promote animal performance begins.
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Riboflavin, pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin K, cobalt and certain fatty acids are identified as essential nutrients.
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rewarding cattlemen for subscribing to a nutrition program to promote health in the feed yard feedlot setting. His experience indicates feedlot managers want to source cattle with a history of performance and resiliency. These two programs are just one step in aiding them to find those cattle and, hopefully, to reward the commercial cattleman with a premium for developing the calves to fit the market. Jason Barber, Superior Livestock Auction, says the programs came about in 2016 to complement many of their other marketing opportunities in an overarching effort to standardize the acceptability of the health and nutrition of cattle being sold. “The basis for both programs is getting cattle on a good nutrition program that’s recognized in this industry,” Barber explains. “The
More information is always more power. These buyers want to know everything about the cattle, besides just what they are, but what’s in them. — Jason Barber cattle have to be on that at least 45 days prior to selling, and then stay on these programs through delivery. The key to it is really keeping the cattle healthy. Once they’re delivered, it goes to the next phase in the chain. What’s really valuable about what BioZyme is doing is we’re creating a standard practice in the industry for this.” Barber has seen immense value in many of BioZyme’s other programs and anticipates the same outcome here. While data supporting a premium associated with the programs will not come out until 2020, it is clear
to Barber and Glaubius, the trend is certainly heading that way. From Barber’s perspective, it is evident these types of programs do more than provide value in one arena. “It’s really aiding the cattle that are in our other programs, too,” he says. “Whenever a natural calf gets a shot of antibiotics, when they get sick, they have to be removed from the program. One thing where you’re seeing a big shift on nutrition, in my opinion, is in trying to keep those cattle healthy ahead of time to where you don’t have to give them a shot of antibiotics and
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knock them out of the program. More producers are seeking these premiums and putting cattle in natural programs, and I think that’s where you’re really seeing a big focus on nutrition.” Beyond improving cattle health, these programs provide yet another opportunity for cattlemen to get their calves into a program — and it is worth the extra management. “When you sell cattle on Superior, the more logos, the more icons, the more value-added programs you have on the screen, typically the more value there is in the cattle and the better they sell on sale day,” Barber says. He parallels this era in nutrition to what the industry saw with vaccination protocols. In 1995, 45% of cattle selling on Superior were unvaccinated. By 2013 it was less than 1%. While commercial cattlemen are still receiving premiums for good vaccination protocols, they are also averting a discount given to those who fail to act. “I’m not saying that we’re there yet on the nutrition side, but we’re headed down that road,” Barber predicts. “More information is always more power. These buyers want to know everything about the cattle, besides just what they are, but what’s in them. If we can establish programs like this, it’s an instant recognition to buyers across the U.S. that are at purchasing these commercial cattle because they know they’re going to be healthier when they receive them and it’s going to be something that will reward the seller on auction day.” Glaubius and Barber both agree many of these changes, especially regarding regulations, are a direct result of consumer demands. From a marketing point of view, they say consumers want to know as much as possible about where their food comes from and how it is developed. Barber notes, “If there’s another program that promotes health and well living, then it sure seems like the data is showing consumers want to know that right now.” In addition, consumers are willing to pay more for products accompanied with more information. This demand is driving research within animal nutrition to do more with less again. Glaubius foresees more regulations associated with health and nutrition in the cattle industry in the years to come, creating a big job for animal scientists today. Glaubius reflects on research meetings only a decade ago concentrating primarily on antibiotic use and animal performance. Today, consumer demand has shifted the research agenda to identifying natural, plant-based ingredients to perform the same way an antibiotic would in the feed. “That’s been the big shift, I think that will continue,” he adds. These advancements over the last century, and especially the last decade, are incredible in the cattle feeding world. Even so, they do beg the question: Will the mission to “do more with less” ever truly be accomplished? Editor’s Note: Scientific Advances in Animal Nutrition: Promise for the New Century: Proceedings of a Symposium released by the National Research Council in 2001 was a resource in developing this story. Hereford.org
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CED BW WW YW SC MM M&G MCE MCW EPD 14.5 -0.9 67 114 1.6 32 66 11.8 104 Acc .44 .80 .69 .70 .55 .25 .24 .35 % Rank 1 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 80
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TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ .90 86 -.003 .67 .33 431 530 138 .46 .50 .48 .47 .48 99 5 40 5 5 5 5 1
CED BW WW YW SC MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT EPD 5.4 2.2 74 120 1.4 23 60 8.7 114 1.30 1.50 Acc .65 .91 .86 .85 .72 .57 .50 .45 .74 .76 % Rank 25 30 1 1 10 55 10 5 95 15 5
CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ 74 .107 .43 .29 300 401 113 .34 .44 .32 .36 15 99 40 10 70 50 20
CED BW WW YW EPD 9.3 0.2 56 79 Acc .61 .88 .82 .81 % Rank 10 10 30 65
SC MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT 1.6 21 49 8 76 1.80 1.80 .66 .57 .43 .47 .74 .75 5 75 60 5 20 1 1
CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ 55 -.013 -.05 .17 399 480 92 .30 .38 .30 .32 90 15 99 25 15 15 85
CED BW WW YW SC MM M&G MCE MCW UDDR TEAT CW FAT REA MARB BMI$ BII$ CHB$ EPD 6.6 3.5 86 124 1.6 26 68 3.7 123 1.60 1.70 100 .077 .49 .02 399 498 121 Acc .44 .80 .67 .64 .49 .25 .21 .36 .46 .46 .31 .35 .31 .32 % Rank 20 60 1 1 5 35 1 30 99 1 1 1 99 25 75 15 1 5
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The Nutrition Scene Reproductive Nutrition Fat: Ingredient for Success
Meeting the Mark
Nutritional needs and reproductive cycles intertwine to find success in the cow herd. by Adrian Austin
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hen questioned, most cattlemen will say a good cow is the true foundation of any operation. To create a lasting legacy, a quality female needs to be on the bottom side of the pedigree. If cow power is the key to success, producers want to ensure females will be retained in the herd for as long as possible. In order to achieve this goal, nutrition and reproduction numbers are studied to maximize performance of females. Undoubtedly, there is a strong correlation between nutritional and reproductive success. The question arises of how, numerically speaking, this success can be defined for producers. “I would establish nutrition and reproductive success as cows having one calf, per cow, per year,” says Elizabeth Backes, Ph.D., cattle nutritionist and beef technical solutions partner for Purina®. In other words, Backes emphasizes the importance of cattle not having “bad days.” Every day counts on a reproductive timeline, and cattlemen should make sure their nutritional requirements match up to meet industry standards for reproduction.
crop. Just as important, though, is a cow’s ability to get rebred within 85 days after weaning a calf. Both of these numerical ideals are directly tied to a cow’s performance and appropriate body condition. “Really, it goes back to making sure she’s in the right body condition at the right time so she can have one calf, per cow, per year, that calf is healthy and she can wean that calf off every year,” Backes says. If they meet this mark, cattlemen keep their females more efficient.
A BCS 6 is one of the industry benchmarks serving both nutritional and reproductive excellence. Ideally, a cow will calve with no less than a BCS 6, and this score is imperative. “By calving at a body condition score 6, we know that she’s going to hit lactation right,” Backes explains. “We also know her nutrition requirements are going to go up, so we want her in good condition because cows that calve in the right amount of flesh have less dystocia,” she adds. “Those calves will get
BCS affects reproductive success One common numerical benchmark producers strive for in order to achieve reproductive success is body condition score (BCS). “Producers should be meeting the nutritional requirements for cows to maintain their body condition score so those females come in heat when we need them to and we get more cows bred in the first 21 days of the breeding season,” Backes explains. Focusing on the concept of efficiency, cows need to meet the mark of being bred within the initial segment of the breeding season in order to have a more uniform calf
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BCS 6 is ideal for a cow soon to calve. By calving in that condition, a cow will lactate appropriately for the calf’s nutrition. Hereford.org
better colostrum. That’s why we want the cows at a 6. We want them at no less than 5½ when we let the bull out and then no less than a 5 at weaning time. With these gauges, we can set our nutrition program to match those time periods.”
Well-rounded nutrition programs Keeping in mind the concept of “no bad days,” emphasis should be placed on a nutrition program which helps cattlemen achieve a good reproductive capacity. Cows not fed to meet their nutritional requirements will lose weight. In turn, these females are more difficult to breed than those on an increased nutrition plan. Backes shares in cowboy speak, “You have to breed them to feed them, but you also have to feed them to breed them.” From her point of view, the argument can be made either way as to whether nutrition or reproductive management should be prioritized. Yet, she stresses the two truly go in tandem and producers need both components to find herd success. One key piece in achieving that success is the makeup of a herd’s nutrition plan. “The cornerstone to any good nutrition program is mineral,” Backes notes. In terms of biological functions, different minerals have different levels of importance. Whether producers are focused on reproduction, bone development or other biological factors, macro and micro minerals play a huge role in the process of nutrition. “Calves should be supplemented with mineral, and when I talk mineral, I’m talking about a complete mineral where they get all 14 macro and micro minerals because all of those are important,” she says. Nutritional supplementation should not stop with mineral. Backes recommends combining mineral with a forage option, along with protein and energy supplementation. “A good nutritional program has a mineral component, forage component and then protein and energy supplementation to fill that need that maybe forage is lacking,” she says. “This way your herd is getting all they require.”
Really, it goes back to making sure she’s in the right body condition at the right time so she can have one calf, per cow, per year, that calf is healthy and she can wean that calf off every year. If they meet this mark, cattlemen keep their females more efficient. — Elizabeth Backes
management decisions or help you with your herd health program. Set goals for where you want to be and as a team try to achieve them,” Backes says.
Feeling the effects Backes offers a closing thought for producers who may be skeptical of why nutrition and reproduction go hand-in-hand or why these elements should be an operation’s main focus. “Think about meeting the nutritional needs of a cow,” Backes says. “Not only are you impacting reproduction for that cow, but you are also impacting performance from a longevity stand point.” When calves are born, they are born with all of the reproductive cells they are going to have. In utero a female heifer calf’s reproductive cycle can be compromised based on how the cow is being managed.
“We are impacting three generations just by the kind of program you keep a cow on year-round,” Backes says. “Key things happen at certain times of gestation — reproductive cells are in the first trimester, there’s some organ growth development in the second trimester, the third trimester the lungs are finally developed, and so at any point in time you are impacting that calf in utero’s lifelong performance.” Cattlemen should consider how the nutritional program offered to a cow will affect not only her but her calves as well. “If you short mom during gestation, her reproductive capabilities are impacted for her long-term, her lifetime, her longevity and so how we feed that cow is important, not only for her, but for future generations,” Backes concludes.
Team efforts promote positive returns Ultimately, a producer’s goal should be to keep a productive cow in the herd for as long as possible. “From a cow perspective, she has a cow dollar value associated with her regardless of if she has a calf or not,” Backes points out. “By getting a calf per cow, per year, we’re getting some more income back in our producers’ pockets. If she doesn’t have a calf, she’s not returning anything in terms of an investment stand point for the producer.” Keeping the bottom line in mind, producers should view nutritional and reproductive success as a joint effort. If both elements are excelling, the profit return per cow will be higher. “We don’t want a cow to leave the herd before they are making profit for the cattlemen,” Backes reiterates. A team effort is needed beyond the ranch to achieve positive results. Local feed dealers, veterinarians and producers should be working together to achieve nutritional and reproductive success. “You need people that can help you make some Hereford.org
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The Secret Is Out
Utilizing dietary fat in a nutrition plan can increase reproductive success and performance. by Kayla Jennings
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ncreasing reproductive success and performance in a cattle operation is at the forefront of ranchers’ minds today. After all, increased reproductive success leads to more calves on the ground, which leads to a higher profit margin come sale day. To achieve this goal, cattle producers strive each day to maximize the value of their cow herd by means of improved environment, health protocol, cattle handling and nutrition. From the nutrition perspective, producers are beginning to identify one secret to success — dietary fat. Clay Burson, Ph.D., Purina Animal Nutrition consulting nutritionist for West
Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, has seen the proper utilization of fat in the beef cattle diet as a positive in many ways — namely reproduction. From his perspective, adding fat into the diet, through whichever avenue makes the most sense monetarily and from a management standpoint, can pay dividends later. “Not only does fat contribute to the energy balance of the cow, but also dietary fats serve as a precursor to cholesterol and have the ability to stimulate other endocrine factors that will really encourage cattle to breed back,” he explains. “We know if you are in the cow/calf business, fertility really
Dietary fat is the secret to success when it comes to increasing fertility in the cow herd.
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drives the bottom line. Getting more cows bred and getting them bred early on in the breeding season can really benefit every producer’s operation.”
Why fat? Stepping back to view the wider picture yields an explanation of why this ingredient can be helpful in cow-calf operations. Fat is approximately two and a quarter times more energy dense when compared to its carbohydrate or protein contemporaries. With this phenomenon in mind, the primary reason to aim for increased energy is to experience an uptick in productivity of cattle regardless of whether they are in a feedlot or part of a cow-calf system. While this phenomenon has clear merits in the beef cattle industry, the majority of the data behind it can be found on the dairy cattle side. While there can be some variations when comparing each segment, the general concept maintains the same. Even so, universities are continuing to build the body of data within their beef cattle herds. “There have been a handful of studies that have been done on the beef side,” Burson notes. “They have shown some positive benefits where fat can improve reproduction independent of its energy contribution. That has been a key finding.” One such study from the University of Wyoming in 2005 indicated feeding fat to beef cows for approximately 60 days before calving improved pregnancy rates in the upcoming breeding season. This success is replicated throughout the literature. Likewise, some studies indicated increasing fats postpartum was less successful in increasing conception rates in a beef cow herd. While there may be some variation in results across experiments because of the types of fats used and experimental conditions present, Burson says, “Generally speaking, Hereford.org
the findings indicate that fats improve reproduction on the brood-cow side.”
Take action When it comes to applying this knowledge, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Based on the availability of resources from a financial standpoint as well as geographic location, there is a lot of variation in the types of fats a producer can incorporate. Burson points to supplements or plant-derived commodities as a good place to start. “Generally speaking, the plant-derived oils are the ones most of the research indicates would be effective for stimulating reproduction,” he advises. “Ones that are high in linoleic acid are really showing a positive response.” Based on the region and the producer’s ability to handle commodity ingredients from a facilities perspective, different commodities achieving the same goal may be available. Distillers’ grains are an example of a fat source to which many regions would have access. In West Texas, cottonseed is a viable source many producers choose to incorporate, but the source may be different for a producer in the Midwest. No matter the choice, Burson advises producers to consult with their nutritionist to research how different sources may affect other facets of productivity, as well “There are some differences in those commodities,” he explains. “For example, cottonseed is not quite as digestible as some of the other sources of high fat commodity ingredients, so there are things you have to consider when you are looking at different commodity ingredients that would be cost effective to deliver fat.” Commercially available products are also an option for producers without the ability or desire to handle commodity ingredients. While these products may cost more initially, the extra cost may be worth it. Many of these products are rumen protected or rumen bypass fats. Put simply, supplemental high-fat feed products allow increased energy densities in ruminant diets without having to add more starch, which could potentially lead to digestive upsets and reduced fiber digestibility in the rumen. “High-fat supplements that are commercially available would be more expensive, but perhaps you get more value out of the product when you are using something that is specifically designed for efficient digestion and utilization by the cattle,” Burson advises. “There are a lot of different options for increasing the fat intake in your diet. You will see a lot of companies across the country market a high-fat feed supplement. There is certainly variation in the quality of commercially available feed supplements, but there are a number of those products available whether you are looking into a cube, a block or a liquid form.”
Balancing act While fat in the diet is proven to be a good thing, it is no surprise too much of a good thing can have adverse effects. In fact, exceeding 4 to 6% of the dietary dry matter in terms of fat content can create negative effects — yet another advantage to seeking out a rumen protected product to combat the risk. From a scientific perspective, Burson explains diets with excessive fat content can trigger reduced intake and poorer fiber Hereford.org
An operation with the ability to store commodity ingredients may use regionally available plant-derived sources as a fat supplement, while commercial products may be another good option for those who do not.
digestibility. “Those are two things we talk about when you put an extreme amount of fat into the diet,” he explains. “Some of that fat can coat the fiber particles in the rumen and prevent the microbes from accessing those fiber particles for digestion, in addition to other deleterious effects on digestive function.” In short, when there is a lot of fiber in the rumen not being digested, the cattle will not consume as much feed, and there will be less passage and intake. The same goes for cattle on a feedlot diet. “You just have to keep it in check and make sure you are not getting so much fat in the diet you reduce feed intake and impair fiber digestion to a point where you will decrease performance,” Burson advises. In tandem, no matter the fat source producers utilize, it is extremely important for them to ensure it is of the highest quality they can get their hands on. Animal fats or other poorer quality fats may have a tendency to go rancid, creating a loss in profits and nutrition quality in the end. Additionally, some of those lower quality options have a fatty acid profile less favorable for stimulating reproduction — creating a less than desirable outcome. As far as commercial supplements go, Burson advises doing the homework to ensure the technology is up to par. “For example, if you are using any liquid supplement, you have to make sure that the product has effective suspension technology to ensure the fat is evenly distributed throughout the product,” he explains. All things considered, if used properly, incorporating appropriate levels of highquality fats into the diet will undoubtedly increase the productivity of the herd from a reproductive standpoint. In fact, Burson has customers who have begun utilizing commercially available products in a high-fat block form and have seen success. He recalls those customers increasing their artificial insemination (AI) conception rate by 10 to 15%. Likewise, they have seen a significant increase in the number of transferable embryos in the embryo transfer (ET) programs. Success stories such as these are seen across many operations after making this small change in their cattle nutrition program. At the end of the day, Burson advises producers to subscribe to the nutrition program that best fits their goals and needs
financially and geographically — whether that is a commodity or a commercially available product supplement. With any fat source utilized, the producer should always consider the quantity, the timing and the cost-to-profit ratio. Producers interested in adjusting their nutrition plan to incorporate fat should consult a nutritionist in their area to develop a plan best suited for their business. Editor’s Note: Resources used for this article are: Effects of Fat Supplementation on Reproduction in Beef Cattle, Rick Funston, University of Nebraska and Shelby Filley, Oregon State University; Influence of Supplemental Fats on Reproductive Tissues and Performance of Lactating Cows, C.R. Staples, J.M. Burke, and W.W. Thatcher, University of Florida; and Nutritional Controls of Beef Cow Reproduction, B.W. Hess, S.L. Lake, E.J. Scholljegerdes, T.T. Weston, V. Nayigihugu, J.D.C. Molle, and G.E. Moss, University of Wyoming.
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Meet Us In Montana! For the 2019 Montana Hereford Association Tour
September 13th and 14th (Weekend prior to female sale season in Montana)
Headquarter City: Billings Hotel: Double Tree by Hilton Bull Stud Capital of the World See Origen, Genex-Hawkeye West, and World West Sire Services while in the area.
Stops to Include:
McMurry Cattle Pompey’s Pillar historical site Bar Star Cattle and Guests Sidwell Ranch with Guests, including Frank Herefords L Bar W Cattle Company and Guests Mohican West Polled Herefords Find all the details at: www.montanahereford.org www.facebook.com/Montana-Hereford-Association
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The ability to aspirate a cow every two weeks, especially while she is bred, keeps her working as a normal cow while still maximizing embryo production.
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Maximizing Maternal Genetics
with IVF New technology aids producers in enhancing their embryo removal rate.
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ereford breeders from Texas to Washington and beyond are using advanced in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology to maximize the genetics of high-value females and to fast-forward herd progress. Their secret is a simple and all-
natural method of IVF, eliminating the need for follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to collect eggs from donor cows. James Holder, herdsman at Humphreys Farm and Ranch in Grandview, Texas, is in the fifth year of a herd building program relying completely on non-FSH IVF to amplify the genetics of elite Hereford females. The herd’s evolution started with STAR KKH SSF Mirror Image 286W, a proven showring champion owned by Mallorie Phelps and Cutting Edge Cattle Co. Through an embryo partnership, Gary and Claudia Humphreys, owners of Humphreys Farm and Ranch, started utilizing this outstanding female as a foundation for their building program in 2014.
To maximize this cow’s genetic potential, Holder started her on the non-FSH IVF program. Reproductive specialists at the Hoofstock Genetics facility in Ranger, Texas, initially started collecting her oocytes, or ovum, every two weeks. This technology allows collection even more frequently — as often as weekly. The ovum pickup (OPU) procedure uses an ultrasound-guided transvaginal device and a small needle to aspirate the follicle contents. It takes an average of 12 minutes per donor. Because the system does not require hormone treatments to set up donors for OPU, any female in the herd can be a qualified donor, including heifers as young as six months old, cows as early as 15 days after calving and pregnant cows within the first two trimesters of gestation. “The ability to aspirate a cow every two weeks, especially while she is bred, keeps her working as a normal cow while still maximizing embryo production,” Holder says. “We run her through the chute one time to collect her eggs and then she goes back into her natural environment in the donor pasture. It’s much easier on the animal and less labor compared to traditional IVF methods that involve scheduling FSH shots and running cows through chutes over and over.” After OPU, Hoofstock Genetics lab technicians clean and sort the collected oocytes, fertilize them with the semen from Holder’s chosen sire or sires, and develop the resulting embryos for implantation into recipient females. It takes seven days for the embryos to develop using the proprietary culture system that matches the culture medium precisely to the needs of bovine embryos. Using this process, the Humphreys’ cow has generated dozens of offspring, including a pair of yearling bulls that showed at the National Western Stock Show in Denver last winter. “In less than five years we are starting IVF work on the third generation of offspring from our original 286 donor cow,” Holder says.
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Humphreys Farm and Ranch rebuilt its herd around the foundation of STAR KKH SSF Mirror Image 286W.
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“286 is an incredible cow from the ground up and we believed she could have a strong place in the Hereford breed,” Holder comments. “I like to raise females that are feminine and superior from a maternal standpoint, and 286 is a prime example.”
The embryo development process takes seven days from fertilized egg to an embryo ready for implantation. Hereford.org
CECC MRP Stockmans Image 1511, known as “101,” is a key component of the non-FSH IVF program at Humphreys Farm and Ranch.
Sixteen calves by 25 months Meanwhile, Humphreys Farm and Ranch continues IVF with a group of 11 elite donor cows, most of which trace back to 286, the original donor. Daughters of 286 include CECC MRP Stockmans Image 1511, a cow Holder calls 101. Like her dam, 101 has been a prolific contributor to the herd’s genetic advancement program. Through IVF, 101 had 16 calves on the ground by the time she had her first natural calf at 25 months of age. “Those matings led to a $100,000 sale for us before 101 turned three years old,” Holder recalls. The reproduction program for young donors at Humphreys Farm and Ranch starts with heifers at age 10 to 12 months, about 35 days after breeding. Heifers are aspirated three times over a six-week period and then left alone to deliver a calf naturally. This approach cuts in half the time it takes to determine an individual heifer’s future in the herd. “By starting OPU with young heifers we can get as many offspring as possible in a short period of time and determine whether or not they carry traits we want to keep in the herd,” Holder explains. Holder maintains a herd of 1,000 recipient females and implants the embryos himself. He synchronizes the recipients’ estrous cycles with Lutalyse® three days before the OPU date and implants fresh embryos eight days after OPU. Freezing embryos is also an option. “The speed and versatility of this IVF process is a huge advantage to our operation,” Holder says. “When I joined Humphreys Farm and Ranch, the owner wanted to do something different with his cow herd and step things up a notch. This system has allowed us to take what was largely a commercial cow operation and build it into a top-notch herd of purebred Herefords that generate high-value calves.”
Different place, same success
Ultrasound-assisted OPU allows technicians to clearly see 101’s follicles to aspirate.
I liked the idea of collecting eggs without having to manage a shot schedule. — Mark Ellis Although experienced with IVF as a means of multiplying his herd’s genetics, Ellis decided to try the non-FSH process after learning about it at the 2019 National Western Stock Show. “I liked the idea of collecting eggs without having to manage a shot schedule,” Ellis notes. “We just pick a collection date that works for us and truck the heifers to Hermiston [for OPU].” The process has generated large numbers of high-quality embryos to maximize the offspring from his favorite donor animals. One favorite cow is EPH 146A Ada E71U, a 2012 Dam of Distinction. She and her daughters have proven to be highly fertile donors. An E71U daughter by H Dimaggio 1094 ET — EPH 7092 Ada E424 — was the first cow on which Ellis used the OPU technology. That initial session with E424 yielded 44 oocytes that ultimately produced 22 embryos. Although embryos can be frozen, Ellis prefers to implant fresh embryos for higher conception rates. He reports a 75 to 80% pregnancy rate when implanting fresh embryos — even up to 100% in some cases. “That’s a better rate than you get with artificial insemination,” he notes. Ellis says one of the keys to IVF success is matching implantation with the recipients’ estrous cycles, which he achieves using CIDR® devices. Proper nutrition and mineral supplementation are also important components of his recipient management
CECC MRP Stockmans Image 1511 awaits OPU at Hoofstock Genetics. Through non-FSH IVF, 101 had 16 calves on the ground by the time she had her first natural calf at 25 months of age.
program to achieve good pregnancy results. Since Washington is an area deficient in selenium and copper, Ellis gives recipient females a prescription mineral product about 30 days prior to implantation to provide essential minerals to support reproduction. The non-FSH IVF program helps Ellis continue to follow his passion for Hereford cattle — a passion ignited when on a family camping trip to eastern Washington when he was just five years old. A nearby ranch grazed 200 white-faced cattle, which young Ellis, his brother, sister and friend observed taking a “cattle drive” down the creek while exploring on their trip. “We thought we were on ‘Rawhide,’ a popular TV show at the time,” Ellis recalls. “From then on, I was hooked on Hereford cattle.” Editor’s Note: This material was provided by Vytelle LLC.
Step-by-step with non-FSH IVF 1) Heifer or cow placed into chute or headlock for ovum pickup (OPU) 2) Collected oocytes transferred to the laboratory 3) Laboratory technician washes, cleans and counts collected oocytes 4) Technician fertilizes oocytes with producer’s choice of sire(s) 5) Fertilized embryos develop for seven days 6) Recipient animals prepared for implantation 7) Developed embryos implanted into recipient females IVF allows Mark Ellis to build on the genetics of EPH 146A Ada E71U, a 2012 Dam of Distinction.
Two thousand miles away in Moses Lake, Wash., Mark Ellis also relies on IVF to maximize Hereford genetics. Ellis has built his herd since 1973, when he bought two cows from the former Carnation Farms in Carnation, Wash. In 1997 Ellis started concentrating the herd into one bloodline founded by WTK 38D Ada 156G, a cow he purchased in Canada, who now has six generations of offspring. Ellis’ breeding goals are simple. “I breed cattle that I like,” he says. “I satisfy myself first.” Hereford.org
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Have It Your Way
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The future of medicine may be custom-made for today’s cattlemen with customizable vaccines.
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hange can be scary, but it can also assist in progress. In today’s beef cattle industry, producers must always be on the lookout for ways to increase efficiency while caring for their herd health in a safe, ethical manner. With the development of autogenous vaccines, cattlemen have the potential to excel with both healthy and efficient herds. In this case, change may be the way the cattle industry moves into a healthier, more successful future. For many the question arises as to what autogenous or custom-made vaccines truly are. The word autogenous is used to reference something produced within a body. With autogenous vaccines, a product is being created from specific pathogens present within a herd. These customizable vaccines can be used in hopes the herd will be immunized from these certain pathogens in the future. Randy Shirbroun, Newport Laboratories technical services veterinarian, shares an example of how to understand the concept behind custom-made vaccines. “Newport focuses on autogenous vaccines so that if a disease is diagnosed that isn’t capable of being addressed by the current commercial vaccines that are off the shelf, we can
herd and reaching out to a veterinarian. After recognizing a frequent issue, cattlemen should work with their veterinarian and plan to take samples for the diagnostic lab to distinguish what organisms are present within the sample. In Shirbroun’s mind, after the sample has been taken, the fun part comes into play. “If we find a bug in the sample that can’t be addressed by the commercial vaccines, we could take that culture and make a vaccine from it to be used to address the issue in that herd,” he adds. While all commercial vaccines on the market are tested for effectiveness on the initial pathogen strain they are designed to protect against, there is no way to control when an irregular or new strain may emerge. Autogenous vaccines provide an innovative treatment option to address new viruses or bacteria present in a cattleman’s herd. However, Shirbroun shares a few pieces of information he says could be a downfall in some producers’ minds. Unlike commercial vaccines tested for effectiveness before being released, autonomous products do not have efficacy studies. Custom-made vaccines require case-by-case diagnoses specific to certain situations, rather than general testing applied to commercial products.
If we find a bug in the sample that can’t be addressed by the commercial vaccines, we could take that culture and make a vaccine from it to be used to address the issue in that herd. — Randy Shirbroun make custom vaccines specifically for the problem,” Shirbroun says. According to Shirbroun, autogenous vaccines started growing in popularity roughly five years ago, although some laboratories have been developing custom vaccines for a longer period of time. The reasoning behind this trend is simple. “Everybody’s threshold, their pain threshold so to speak, as a producer is different,” he says. “Producers have to establish how much loss or struggle they are going to tolerate before looking for an alternative option.” Shirbroun goes on to emphasize due to the relatively simple, inexpensive process behind using autonomous vaccines, more cattlemen are increasingly willing to take the first step.
The process For cattlemen interested in using custommade vaccines, the initial step is recognizing they have a recurring illness within their
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The other downfall is autogenous vaccines cannot provide immediate solutions. After a problem has been identified and the laboratory has possession of the necessary samples, the production time for custom vaccines will take between four to six weeks for bacterins, whereas viral vaccines can take even longer to produce, ranging from eight to ten weeks. “Even though it’s not immediate gratification, in many cases, we are doing that legwork early for next year,” Shirbroun says. “We’re making vaccines, so it’s a preventative thing — not a treatment thing. The veterinarian can do the leg work after a producer recognizes the problem.” The ultimate goal of a custom-made vaccine is creating a specific treatment to have on hand for whenever it is needed, with the option to make tweaks and updates to the vaccine’s make-up whenever it may be necessary.
The price tag Contrary to preconceived notions, cost of autogenous vaccines does not have to be a drawback for producers. Regarding the expense that goes with these products and how it may affect a cattleman’s mindset, Shirbroun puts it into perspective. “It’s a good question that always comes up because it’s a custom-made product,” he says. “Custom-made boots are more expensive. Custom-made hats are more expensive. Custom-made saddles are really expensive.” Generally speaking, he says his company prices its product and then follows United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations by selling the product to the veterinarian, who then, in turn, sells it to his or her client. Through this process, the price itself is even customized. Autonomous vaccine price points vary depending on the number of doses. When a greater amount of product is created, the cost is less per dose. Collectively, Shibroun says the cost will likely end up being no greater than commercial vaccines and often is significantly less. “I think cost is a common objection at first,” Shirbroun adds. “Producers say they can’t afford to have a custom-made product because they don’t have enough cattle.” Yet, that is where another component of pricing becomes relevant. Producers with smaller herds may not be confident custommade products are justifiable for their herd; however, through USDA regulations, veterinarians can make autonomous vaccines to be used in multiple herds. If certain pathogens are generating illness in several herds within a veterinarian’s domain, USDA guidelines leave it up to the discretion of the veterinarian to distribute autogenous products. “If a vet has made a vaccine for a couple of clients in the northern part of the county in his or her practice area, but have some other smaller herds in a different part of the county suffering from the same problem, the vet can solve both cases,” Shirbroun says. “By completing the paperwork for USDA, and it’s a pretty minor thing, then smaller herds could use that vaccine also. It allows the guy or gal with 50 head of cows to play with the guy or gal that has a thousand head.” Despite concerns about the price point, healthy, thriving cattle should always be the focus of an operation. “No matter what it costs, if you’re paying for something and it’s not working, that’s too much money,” Shirbroun says. “But if you could pay the same amount or less for something that actually works, I don’t have to be a math major to figure that one out.” Hereford.org
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Anaplasmosis
Continues to Plague Midwestern Producers While there is still no proven vaccine to combat Anaplasmosis, producers continue to battle the costly disease. by Nicole Richardson
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revention can often be the best treatment. In agriculture, farmers and ranchers are always on the lookout for new ways to avert an illness or crisis in their operation, rather than struggling to find a cure or solution once the problem has occurred. For many, prevention is the key to success. This theme of prevention was made evident by Kansas State University (K-State) Assistant Professor Kathryn Reif, Ph.D., and her team, as they courteously hosted the Second Annual Anaplasmosis Symposium in Manhattan, Kan., May 20. Reiterating
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the concept producers should be innovative and forward-thinking when it comes to herd health, Reif and her contemporaries outlined strategies to incorporate for Anaplasmosis disease prevention in cattle. Including credible presenters with a surplus of knowledge, this event proved to be valuable for producers, students and veterinarians alike.
Anaplasmosis unpacked Anaplasma marginale is a tick-borne disease that cannot always be diagnosed by visual analysis. Clinical
signs of lethargy, loss of appetite, rapid weight loss and pale skin are typically seen in cows two years of age and older. Younger cattle may contract and carry the disease but may not show physical signs of infection. The Veterinarian Feed Directive (VFD) has left producers and veterinarians and their staff in a quandary as they navigate through the new legal realms of livestock treatments today. Chloratetracycline (CTC) is the most common treatment for Anaplasmosis. VFD restricts veterinarians from prescribing any FDA approved drug for extra-label use. In previous years, CTC may have been prescribed for an extra day or possibly topdressed — both of which are considered extra-label use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). K-State Frick Professor Mike Apley, Ph.D., says overall sales of CTC have decreased nearly 50% since 2017. While there are no direct facts linked to this decrease, it does correlate with the implementation of the VFD on Jan. 1, 2017. Apley emphasizes, “On a mass scale like that it’s hard to put direct causes to it but it’s hard to ignore the correlation with VFD.” Brian Whitlock, Ph.D., associate professor from the University of Tennessee’s Institute of Agriculture, shared his findings on his study of infected herds with true prevalence today compared to the apparent prevalence numbers from studies three decades ago. He notes an increase in positive testing cases from previous studies and solidifies the accuracy of his findings with a 95% sensitivity cELISA test. The cELISA test was not available previously and has a higher accuracy rate than tests used for prior studies. Confirming the regional distribution of Anaplasmosis, Whitlock’s study provided positive test results concentrated in the Southern and Southeastern United States. These regions are known to have a tropic to subtropic climate during the peak vector season. This climate increases the number of vectors prone to the area and makes managing them a greater task. Although all bovine are susceptible to Anaplasmosis, Whitlock concluded beef herds are aproximately three and a half times more likely to fall victim to the infection than dairy herds. There is no tangible evidence as to why dairy breeds are less likely to contract this infection. During his study, Hans Coetzee, Ph.D., K-State professor, observed several significant influences on herd production involving cases testing positive for Anaplasmosis. The largest of those impacts was a 3.6% loss of calf crop, a 30% reproductive failure and a 30% mortality rate in clinically infected cows. Observation of the physical damage of Anaplasmosis can be apparent in the clinical infection stages, but what does that mean to a producer’s pocketbook at the end of the day? “The best plan of action if you suspect infection is to test every head, and always test new incoming head,” Coetzee says. Across the U.S., Anaplasmosis costs roughly $300 million each year. Those costs include mortalities, slowed production, treatments and preventions. Each clinical case is estimated at a $425 loss. Injectable treatments hover near $5 daily Hereford.org
per head while medicated mineral plans are about $.15 daily per head. Diagnostic testing can cost anywhere from nothing to $9 per test depending on the state where producers are located.
Treatment by prevention “The take home is from an economic standpoint I’m not sure we fully understand or are appreciating the impact of Anaplasmosis,” Coetzee emphasizes. With all these costs compounding, the question arises regarding what the best method is to keep herds healthy and losses to a minimum. Again, the importance of prevention and management is emphasized. The most positive way to combat an infection is to prevent it, starting with proper biosecurity measures. While working cattle, it may not be necessary to change needles after every cow, but a healthy protocol must be enforced. Since younger cattle are less susceptible to infection, the number of head processed between needles can be more than when working older cattle. Sanitizing other working equipment, such as tattoo pliers, implant guns, etc., will also help lower the chance of infection. Ensuring all employees and hands working cattle are performing under the same standard operating procedures can help solidify a prevention plan. Tick population decrease is another way to prevent a problem before it becomes an epidemic. Burning fields is not a reliable method of controlling the tick population as demonstrated by Mark Spare, a K-State graduate student. His study concluded whether producers burned between 20 and 50% of their fields, the burning had no significant impact on the positive cELISA test results for Anaplasmosis in those herds tested. Instead, his studies highlight the importance of a proper prevention plan to eradicate ticks. Pour-ons, dusts and fogging are all ways to topically combat tick populations on cattle. Other feed-through options are available, as well — such as sulfur salt and/or garlic. If fed, these options can combat tick problems from the inside out. The feeding of sulfur and garlic alters the taste and smell of the animals, making them less attractive to be bitten by ticks, flies and other insects. While the initial cost of these prevention methods may seem daunting, the issues they prevent are vastly significant. History has provided the cattle industry with a few vaccine options for Anaplasmosis, yet they have not proved viable as a longterm solution. One of the issues facing vaccine development is the multitude of strain variations within the A. marginale infection. Reif identified 208 strains within 45
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A panel of animal scientists gathered at the Second Annual Anaplasmosis Symposium in Manhattan, Kan., May 20, to discuss prevention strategies for Anaplasmosis.
different beef cattle herds located in Kansas alone. Ninety-five of those strains were labeled new to present as they had not been previously identified. On top of exhibiting a vast number of different strains, cattle may also be infected with more than one strain. This complication makes developing and testing a vaccine applicable to herds across the U.S. a feat most have found impossible in past attempts. Within the same study, Reif also tested K-State’s closed herd. In 2004, members of the closed herd tested positive for 11 different strains. In tests performed in 2017 and again in 2018, there were 24 different strains. This information leads researchers to believe the A. marginale strains can evolve over time even without the introduction of an outside source. Currently the vaccine available on the market is manufactured by University Products LLC out of Baton Rouge, La. Plazvax® is a killed vaccine originally developed by scientists at Louisiana State University in 1990. It was initially licensed to Pitman-Moore, which was acquired by Mallinckrodt during the licensing process. Several years after Mallinckrodt completed licensing of Plazvax, it was acquired by Schering-Plough, which decided to halt production and marketing of the vaccine. After a petition to the United States Department of Agriculture to resume production of the vaccine, University Products LLC has been producing and selling the vaccine, yet it is still labeled as experimental use by the FDA. The effectiveness of this vaccine has also been brought into question, as there are no studies proving its positive outcomes in different stages of clinical infections. Phil Perry, owner of a 400-head operation from Oskaloosa, Kan., attributes
Herd management is key. — Phil Perry
his low Anaplasmosis rates to being adamant about his herd and pasture management strategies. “I have about the same concern level on Anaplasmosis as I do about calf scours. It could be there, but it is preventable,” Perry states. Since the implementation of VFD, Perry has discontinued his use of free-choice CTC mineral. Instead of trying to treat the problem, he started working to prevent it. Perry identified one pasture where he lost one or two head due to Anaplasmosis over the course of two years. He rotated his herd to graze only cows less than two years old at that location and moved his older cows to a different pasture. Becoming stricter on culling the older cows from the herd has also helped keep his level of persistent infection to a minimum. “Herd management is key,” Perry notes. It has also become prevalent that biosecurity is a key factor in prevention of initial infection. Tyson Johnson, Sooner Cattle Co., runs an operation of about one hundred thousand head of beef cattle in and around Pawhuska, Okla. “You have to ensure that your employees are all on the same page,” Johnson says. “We stress operating by the Beef Quality Assurance [BQA] guidelines for working cattle in the chute. Change needles every ten head and disinfect equipment.” By being strict about biosecurity measures, producers can ensure the infection is not spreading due to human disregard. “I’m a big proponent of testing and trying to find a baseline of where our cow herd is,” Johnson highlights. “It is something we will do with Anaplasmosis going forward.” Having a base to reference future tests against will aid in the analyzation of the herd as it ages. Preventing Anaplasmosis infection is the most economical way to combat the epidemic. Establishing prevention measure protocols will save money, loss and stress in the long run.
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HE REF O RD E V E N T S Sept. 6 – 7th Aug. 11th
Dec. 8th
Missouri Field Day
Missouri State Fair Hereford Show
Stops include: AbraKadabra Cattle Co., Circle F Farms, Mead Farms, Day’s Family Farm and Esser Farm
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More information contact:
Mark Abramovitz 573-864-6475
MISSOURI BR E E DE R S REYNOLDS HEREFORDS Matt, Barb, Tye and Makayla 1071 C.R. 1231 Huntsville, MO 65259 Cell 660-676-3788 Home 660-277-3679 reynoldscattle@cvalley.net www.reynoldsherefords.com
Gary and Frances Duvall 1082 Hwy. 97 Lockwood, MO 65682 417-232-4817 417-827-2163 cell duvallherefords@keinet.net Herdsman: Miguel Cifuentes 417-793-5082
Annual Sale Last Sunday in October
Rick and Laurie Steinbeck 2322 Drake School Rd. Hermann, MO 65041 573-237-2668 573-680-0954 cell Polled Herefords and Red Angus Breeding Stock Available
Mead Farms Tom, Siu and Clare Luthy 4789 S. Farm Rd. 193 Rogersville, MO 65742 417-861-1755 tluthy@mac.com
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Rusty and Marijane Miller 20500 Sioux Dr. Lebanon, MO 65536 Rusty, cell 317-840-7811 Marijane, cell 317-341-3846 millerherefords@yahoo.com www.millerherefords.com
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21658 Quarry Ln. Barnett, MO 65011 Alan Mead 573-216-0210 meadangus@yahoo.com Annual Bull Sales: First Saturday in March Last Saturday in October
Tom Biglieni and Jill Ewing 2109 Des Peres Rd. St.Louis, MO 63131 417-827-8482 tgbig@sbcglobal.net Farm Address: 3345 Lollar Branch Rd. Sullivan, MO 63080
Jimmie, Andrea & Joel Butler Cody & Jocelyn Washam Republic, Missouri 417-838-4095 Jimmie 417-838-3665 Joel butlerpolledherefords@hotmail.com www.butlerpolledherefords.com
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Al and M.D. Bonebrake Springfield, MO 417-849-1324 James Henderson, Herdsman 417-588-4572 Hereford.org
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BW 0.9 WW 48 YW 71 MM 21 M&G 45 FAT 0.049 REA 0.12 MARB 0.07
11 a.m. • Springfield, Mo. Sale Location: William H Darr Agriculture Center, Springfield, MO 22 Service Age Bulls 12 Herd Bull Prospects 18 Bred Heifers 14 Fall Calving Cows 32 Spring Cow-Heifer Calf Pairs
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BW 0.3 WW 45 YW 73 MM 25 M&G 48 FAT 0.079 REA 0.33 MARB 0.07
A daughter of NJB 3060 Gaucho 829, out of a Logic granddaughter bred to LJR MSU Z311 Encore 392E. Many great LJR cows represented in this cow.
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A G R I C U L T U R E Marty Lueck, manager • 417-948-2669 or 417-838-1482 Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 • mvlueck@centurytel.net
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Jim and Linda Reed P.O. Box 126 Green Ridge, MO 65332 660-527-3507 • Fax 660-527-3379 reedent@iland.net • www.reedent.com Brian, Samara and Terrell Reed 416 North Drive Abernathy, TX 79311 Craig, Natalie, Macy, Mallory and Maggie Reed P.O. Box 124 Green Ridge, MO 65332
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A stout, red-eyed daughter of C&L CT Federal 485T 6Y bred to BR SRR C&L Loewen Valiant. Right from the heart of our Federal daughters.
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A daughter of BR Bennett N106 of 5227 0178, out of one of our best Utah daughters. Bred to LJR MSU Z311 Encore 392E.
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Travis and Sarah McConnaughy 1199 Co. Rd. 116 Wasola, MO 65773 417-989-0486 t-mc2009@live.com www.wmccattleco.com
Bill and Roberta Kaczmarek P.O. Box 434 Salem, Missouri 573-729-5923 Joe Kaczmarek 417-894-1505 Tony Kaczmarek 573-368-3603 4joekaczmarek@gmail.com Enhancing your herd, one Hereford at a time
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Jim D. and Carla Bellis Joanna and Jonathan Jamie and Kevin Johansen 17246 Hwy. K Aurora, MO 65605 417-466-8679 JimBellis@missouristate.edu
Menzies Cattle Co. LLC Josh Menzies 5667 State Hwy. 38 Marshfield, MO 65706 417-425-5659 jmenzies79@gmail.com
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Alton and Marie Malone
1371 Rd. F Emporia, KS 66801 Phone/Fax 620-342-7538 malone@maloneherefordfarm.com www.maloneherefordfarm.com
Trent, Mary and Family 9128 W. Farm Rd. 30 Walnut Grove, MO 65770 417-788-2787 Cell 417-830-7257 Fax 417-863-6884
RHF THM Supreme 2026 1146 N.E. Hwy. J Windsor, MO 65360 Ed and Carol 660-331-4127 • 660-694-0141 Fax Eddie, Mary, Lane and Levi 660-351-4126 croth745@earthlink.net
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Prevent the Problem
The Nutrition Scene Reproductive Nutrition
Advice on reducing the risk of acute bovine pulmonary emphysema and edema in your herd.
Fat: Ingredient for Success
by Heather Smith Thomas
Non-FSH IVF Customizable Vaccines Anaplasmosis Emphysema How-to: Proper Injections
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attle face challenges with respiratory diseases year-round, most of which are infectious. Death loss from respiratory diseases come at a great cost to stockmen — therefore, it is imperative to be aware of prevention tactics and to understand how respiratory diseases affect herds. Acute bovine pulmonary emphysema and edema (ABPEE) describes a type of lung disease. While noninfectious, it can still make a negative impact on a herd’s health and productivity. This respiratory disease can occur when pastured animals are suddenly changed from dry pastures to lush, green pastures. ABPEE may also occur when changing from dry feed, such as a poor-quality hay, to abundant pasture. Tim McAllister, Ph.D., Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre research scientist, shares there are
two closely related forms of this disease: one in pastured cattle and the other in feedlot cattle. In pastured animals, ABPEE may also be referenced as fog fever, lung fever, bovine asthma, acute alveolar emphysema or atypical interstitial pneumonia. Affected cattle are called “lungers” or “panters.” “The disease in pastured animals is probably connected to tryptophan metabolism, and formation of 3-methylindole,” McAllister says. Rich, rapidly growing forage impacts tryptophan metabolism, as the forage contains an amino acid called tryptophan — a normal component found in protein. “In the feedlot, by contrast, the problem is not necessarily related to protein level in the feed,” he explains. “There are other complicated factors going on, in terms of immunity and responses in the lungs that lead to the condition.”
Problems at pasture
Closely monitor cattle on lush, green grass coming from dry fields because they are most at risk for this disease.
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Grazing animals are generally affected when they go on lush pasture after being in dry conditions. Production of 3-methylindole in the rumen is due to the rapid metabolism of tryptophan by rumen bacteria. “This compound is converted into another toxin that causes damage when it gets into the lungs,” McAllister says. Toxins from the gut are absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the lungs where the reaction takes place. “This causes edema in the lungs, and the excess fluid interferes with breathing and the exchange of oxygen,” McAllister shares. While symptoms will appear suddenly, the most obvious
sign to watch for is labored breathing, often with grunting sounds. The animal may try to breathe through its mouth while frothing at the mouth, dripping foamy saliva. Cattle may stand with their head and neck stretched forward, mouth open, with rapid, shallow breathing. At times it may seem difficult to distinguish the difference between cattle with this condition and cattle with infectious pneumonia. However, cattle will not present a fever if they have ABPEE, and they may still be lively. Whereas cattle with pneumonia are often lethargic, affected animals with emphysema may seem perky and may still try to eat or drink. “The affected animal experiences respiratory distress, and that’s really the only sign of problems,” McAllister says. “Even slight exertion makes it harder to get enough oxygen. If you try to move them, they may have a heart attack.” An animal affected by this disease will have an increased heart rate due to shortage of oxygen in the body — the heart rate could go up to 150 beats per minute if the animal tries to move. According to the article Acute Bovine Pulmonary Edema and Emphysema in Beef Cattle produced in cooperation with the Extension Beef Cattle Resource Committee in the “Beef Cattle Handbook,” clinical signs of this disease usually occur one to 14 days after an abrupt change to fresh pasture. Death may follow within two to four days of the first appearance of clinical signs. Previous studies have shown after death at necropsy, an affected animal’s lungs are two to three times heavier than normal, because the air pockets and airways are filled with frothy fluid instead of air. Due to breathing issues and fluidfilled lungs, McAllister advises against trying to rapidly move affected animals. Hereford.org
“If animals on green pasture start to have problems and show signs of respiratory stress, rounding them up could increase their stress, and they may die,” McAllister says. “You might be able to patiently and gradually move them off the pasture, or you might confine them to the area they’re in, with portable electric fence, and feed hay. The important thing is to remove the animals that are not yet exhibiting clinical signs, and get them off the lush pasture.”
Prevention is key Treatment after the onslaught of the disease is challenging and not very effective. “There isn’t much we can do,” McAllister explains. “Most of the time these animals are emergency slaughtered.” While some cattle are only mildly affected and will live, their lung damage is permanent. Affected cattle will continue to have respiratory problems and audible wheezing as they breathe. To prevent this issue, cattle should be given time to adapt to lush, green feed if they are moved to a new pasture. “If you are bringing them in off dry rangeland or any other dry, lowprotein forage, you can gradually adjust them to a higher protein diet with a high-quality hay before you turn them out in green pasture,” he advises. “If it’s a grass-based pasture you can probably let them into it for a short time the first day, and bring them back in for hay feeding, gradually increasing their time on pasture over several days.” Yet, McAllister notes this technique might not work on alfalfa pastures, as moving cattle around would increase the likelihood of bloat. Therefore, another preventative measure producers may take is letting pasture mature before letting cattle graze it. A more mature pasture will have a lower protein level and reduce risk of this disease. To aid in the prevention of ABPEE, cattlemen should closely monitor pasture conditions and observe grazing animals. Producers should always be prepared to move cattle to better pasture before animals exhaust their current food supply and are forced to eat poor-quality forage. According to the “Beef Cattle Handbook,” cattle allowed to remain on dry, overgrazed rangeland are prime candidates for ABPEE because they are hungry when they go to new pasture and overeat on the lush forage. Besides feeding hay as a preventative measure, limiting access to the new pasture for the first few days will aid the transition. In some instances, cattle may have to be moved daily on and off the pasture. Additional research suggests cattle that have consumed a large amount of hay can graze for an hour on the lush pasture on the first day of the transition. In the days to follow, grazing time may be increased by one hour per day for the first seven days. Feeding cattle restricted quantities of swathed, green forage in addition to hay will also enable the rumen to adapt to the herd’s transition to lush pasture. Hereford.org
Attempting to gather cattle showing symptoms of this disease is often risky, so it is best to only remove those without symptoms from the group.
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Wisconsin Hereford Association Field Day • Sat., August 24 At ST Genetics
At Huth Polled Herefords
W7652 U.S. Hwy. 151 • Fond du Lac, Wis.
W9096 Co. Rd. AS • Oakfield, Wis.
• 9:30 — Registration at ST Genetics • 10:00 — Noon / Tour • View bulls • View lab • Distribution center
• Noon — CHB burger lunch HUTH Polled Herefords • Program: • Herefords and Heterosis • Center for Integrated Ag Systems • Grazing DNR public lands • E-quip and other NRCS programs • Electric Fencing and water systems • Renovate and reinvigorate pastures This field day is free for all! To plan for noon lunch, please • Pasture tours and visit presenters
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Kevin L. Stork 715-381-3770 Kody L. Stork 715-220-0021 1569 Co. Rd. A New Richmond, WI 54017 kody.stork@gmail.com
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The Nutrition Scene Reproductive Nutrition Fat: Ingredient for Success Non-FSH IVF Customizable Vaccines Anaplasmosis Emphysema How-to: Proper Injections
Giving Injections to Cattle
Properly administering injections is an important management practice. by Heather Smith Thomas
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roper administration of injectable products, such as vaccines, antibiotics, and injectable vitamins or minerals, is imperative to minimize tissue residue, injection site lesions and the risk of reactions. Additionally, correct administration is necessary to honor producer commitments to provide a safe, ethical product for the consumer. Having observed the number of abscesses from improper injections has recently declined, Shannon Williams, a Lemhi County Extension educator in Salmon, Idaho, says producers have improved their administration tactics. To ensure these improvements continue, Williams stresses the importance of reading labels. “It’s important to read product labels. Vaccine companies often update their labels,” she says, noting proper dosage
or injection sites may vary from label to label. For example, a product given intramuscularly (IM) in the past, or with an option for an IM or a subcutaneous (SQ) injection, may now be labeled for SQ use only. Due to the varying nature of labels and vaccine products, Williams adds a solid producer-veterinarian relationship is critical. “You need a good working relationship with your vet to get advice on vaccination issues or injection techniques,” she says. “Your vet should be up-to-date on the latest vaccines and antibiotics, and you might want to change to a product that has fewer reactions or produces less irritation at the injection site.” Below, Williams shares a few tips on injection sites, IM, SQ and intravenous (IV) injection protocols, and handling needles.
Injection sites
For vaccines, IM and SQ injections should be given in the triangular mass of muscle on the side of the neck. The acceptable area starts about three fingers’ width behind the ear and extends down to a few inches in front of the shoulder. Injections should avoid the top of the neck — which contains a thick ligament — and the bottom of the neck — where the windpipe, esophagus and jugular vein are located. For administering antibiotics, the side of the neck is a preferred location regardless of whether the product is given IM or SQ.
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It’s important to read product labels. Vaccine companies often update their labels. — Shannon Williams If the total dosage requires more than 10 cc, the product must be administered in multiple sites, no closer than 4 inches apart, to have adequate tissue to absorb the medication. If more than one product is being given at the same time, the sites should always be at least 4 inches apart. Most shots should be given in the neck to avoid injecting into parts of the body Hereford.org
that will eventually become important meat products. Any scarred or damaged tissue can be trimmed from the neck at harvest. Scar tissue (gristle) in the neck is not as critical, since neck muscle is usually made into hamburger. There are also some long-acting antibiotic products that can be injected under the skin on the back of the ear while still avoiding major veins. The rump is unacceptable for injections, even though these thick muscles are better for absorbing a large injection. Many types of injections can create scars or an abscess, which would damage any meat product harvested from the rump. In all cases the animal must be adequately restrained before administering any type of injection. Without proper restraint, a difficult administration may result in wasted product or potential risk to the animal.
Intramuscular injections
IM injections must go deep into the muscle. For an adult cow, needles should be 1 to 1.5 inches long. Use a 16-gauge needle large enough in diameter to go through thick skin without bending or breaking. Using any needle size bigger than a 16 gauge may cause tissue damage or product leakage. For calves, smaller needles should be used — 18 gauge and 1 to 1.5 inches long. Remember needle diameter is determined by gauge size — the smaller the number, the larger the needle. To reduce chances of leakage after the injection, the needle should remain inserted for 2 seconds after the injection before removing it from the muscle. Another way to prevent leakage is to pull the skin taut across the injection site with one hand while injecting with the other and then releasing the skin after removing the needle. The skin then shifts back over the injection site and closes it. When using a trigger-type syringe for IM shots, thrust the needle into the muscle and pull the trigger. When using a smaller or disposable syringe, detach the needle, press a hand firmly against the skin to desensitize the site, then thrust the needle in quickly and forcefully. A new, sharp needle will insert easier and causes less pain or damage than a dull one. If the animal jumps, wait until it settles down before attaching the syringe to the inserted needle and giving the injection. If the needle starts to ooze blood, that signals a vein has been punctured. In this case remove the needle, and try a different spot, as an intramuscular product should never be injected into a blood vessel. Always consult with your veterinarian for instructions on how to properly and safely administer all types of injections.
Intravenous injections
Some medications will act faster and will more readily absorb if given IV. Certain medications can be irritating to muscle tissue and must be given by IV. Any large vein will work for an IV injection, including the milk vein ahead of the udder on a lactating cow or the jugular vein on either side of the neck in the groove above the animal’s windpipe and esophagus. A large needle — at least 16-gauge and 1.5 inches long — works best for adult animals. For IV injections, needles and any other equipment must be sterile. If injecting into the jugular vein, press down on the vein with fingers or a fist to build up pressure — this will force the vein to become more prominent and easier to inject. Still pressing on the vein, insert the needle into the pressurized area and move the needle a little forward within the vein so it is parallel with the neck. If blood flows freely from the needle, it is in the vein and the syringe can be attached (or tubing if giving fluid). If giving fluid, the needle must be in the vein awhile. In this instance, an IV catheter should be used, as it is longer than a needle, more flexible and stays more securely in the vein. Again, always consult with your veterinarian for instructions on how to properly and safely administer all types of injections.
Needles
A clean needle and syringe of appropriate size should be selected for injections. If using a single-dose syringe, select a small syringe for a small injection and a larger syringe for a large dose. Measuring an accurate dosage for a small shot is easier with a small syringe, whereas larger dosage volumes can be accommodated by a larger syringe. Always use a sharp, sterile needle. Using proper needle length and diameter is critical for administration. If a needle is too large, leakage will ensue — yet, if a needle is too small, it may break or slow the procedure. Never try to put a thick product through a small needle. Also, if the needle is too long it may bend or break, whereas if the needle is too short, product will not be delivered into the proper location. Needles should not be reused unless boiled between uses. The only exception to
this rule is when a large number of cattle are vaccinated at once, and then care must be taken to make sure the needle stays clean and sharp. In this case, if the same needle is being used on several animals, use a separate, sterile needle for refilling the syringe. Used or dirty needles should never be inserted into the product bottle, as the contents may be contaminated. Additionally, the area to be injected must be clean and dry, as thrusting a needle through wet or dirty skin will take contamination with it, creating risk for an abscess. If a needle gets dull or dirty, exchange it for a new one. Needles are designed to cut into the skin, not to puncture it. After a needle has been used on 10 or more animals, it starts to dull and develop a burr on the tip, causing more tissue damage and possibly carrying dirt or bacteria underneath the skin. If a needle starts to get a dull or a blunt tip, use a new one. Always discard a needle if it gets bent — this complication means it has been weakened and may break off in the next animal. When working cattle, always have a container close by for disposal of used needles. Editor’s Note: For additional guidelines and safety protocols, consult the Beef Quality Assurance Manual at bqa.org/Media/BQA/Docs/bqa_manual_ final.pdf. See Page 56 of the manual for a detailed description of proper needle sizes for SQ, IM and IV injections based on cattle weight.
Subcutaneous injections
For a SQ injection, lift a fold of skin on the neck or shoulder where the skin is loosest, and slip the needle between the skin and muscle. If using a trigger-type syringe, aim it alongside the animal so the needle goes under the skin and not into the muscle. For a small calf, it may be easiest to give a SQ injection under the loose skin of the shoulder. Giving injections SQ allows for a shorter needle to be used. If administering with a trigger type syringe, a 3/4-inch needle may be used. If the needle is going to be slid between the skin and the muscle, needles can be up to 1 inch in size. Hereford.org
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Clinkenbeard Farms and Sons
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Terry, Susan, Lillian and Hayley Hayhurst 14477 S. Carlisle St. Terre Haute, IN 47802 812-696-2468 812-236-0804 cell HayhurstFarms@aol.com
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Kyle Bush 859-588-4531
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101-103 N. Main St. Saluda, SC 29138 Earl B. Forrest 864-445-2387 864-445-7080 Office 864-445-3707 Fax Brad Forrest 864-445-7633 Herd Certified and Accredited
Toby and Debby Dulworth 2492 S. Kirkman Rd. LaCenter, KY 42056 270-224-2993 dogwood@brtc.net
328 Fowken Farm Rd. Jonesville, SC 29353 Norris Fowler 864-219-0182 nrfowler@brecwb.com Rogers Fowler 864-426-3281 Greg Fowler 864-426-7337 Cell Raising Herefords for the past 62 years fowkenfarm.com
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565 Candy Meadow Farm Rd. Lexington, TN 38351 Rob Helms 731-968-9977 Randy or Steve Helms 731-968-2012 Heath Helms 731-614-3979 Fax 731-967-1445
Chris Hopper 606-584-7842 3554 Tuckahoe Rd. Maysville, KY 41056 Hopperherefords.com
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Hereford Mom Diaries
| by Christy Couch Lee
Kids Just Like Me “Mom. There is going to be an entire arena filled with kids just like me. I just can’t wait!” Our 11-year-old son, Nolan, and I had just gotten in the truck and begun the trek from Illinois to Oklahoma for the McPeak’s Be A Champ Show Cattle and Lamb Camp. Four days of all things fitting, washing and showing cattle, from before sunup to well past sundown. For a kid who eats and breathes and lives for all things cattle, it is a dream come true. When I picked Nolan up on the last day of camp, I am certain I have never seen him filthier or more exhausted. I am also certain I have never seen him more filled with excitement and pride. His week with kids “ just like him” was everything he had dreamed, and more.
Our summer has been filled with road trips across the country for various cattle shows and events. I won’t lie. This momma is worn out. But to see his eyes light up, to see it all click and to hear him talk about the new lifelong friends he’s making makes every bit of my exhaustion and darkcircled eyes worth it.
Together
One-of-a-kind We live in a rural area of east central Illinois. In most years, it’s corn and beans as far as the eye can see. We are definitely in the midst of agriculture — row-crop agriculture. But in our little community, livestock families are few and far between. Sure, our kids are part of a great 4-H club with several young men and
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Dirty shirts and big smiles encompass the mantra of summer livestock shows in which youth are fortunate to participate with their lifelong friends.
women showing cattle. But in everyday life, Nolan has a couple of friends who show and understand what he does. Most children he is around in normal life have no idea.
I know our family is not alone in this circumstance The American landscape is changing, and those with a true connection to agriculture continue to be a shrinking demographic. There are many of us in this Hereford show life who are raising our children in schools and communities where others don’t truly understand what it’s all about — and our young showmen can sometimes feel like the odd man out. I ran across my diary from junior high a few months ago. Oh boy, was that a trip. I was caught by one entry in which I talked about the anticipation for the Indiana State Fair. I knew once I arrived on those fairgrounds, I was “home.” I would be surrounded by friends who truly understood me, friends who were
just like me, and that security was something I didn’t truly feel when I was in my little community in southern Indiana. To me, that’s what is so wonderful about the Junior National Hereford Expo and other shows across the country. Yes, it’s a chance for the best of the best to compete, but it’s also a chance for our children to build relationships and to develop connections that will last a lifetime. No doubt, future college roommates, future business partners, yes — even future marriages, are in their beginning phases, whether we realize it or not. What better way for our children to spend their summers than with like-minded, hard-working youth who understand the value of a life in the livestock industry — and how incredible would it be to have a world filled with kids “just like them.” Christy Couch Lee is a freelance writer from Wellington, Ill. She can be reached at christy@ceeleecommunications.com.
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Tom, Angie, Tucker and Tanner Ostgaard 7087 Pleasant Chapel Rd. Newark, Ohio 937-475-9625 John and Sandra Ostgaard 4921 Tanner Dr., Dayton, Ohio 937-233-9712
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“Where Legends are born.” Jerry and Mary Ann Berg 16821 Withrich Rd. P.O. Box 224 Dalton, OH 44618 330-857-7967 330-465-6185 cell jwberg@bright.net Hereford.org
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Rick Van Fleet 740-732-4783 21989 Woodsfield Rd. Sarahsville, OH 43779 rick_vanfleet@yahoo.com
HEREFORD ASSOCIATION www.buckeyeherefords.com
10708 Main Rd. Berlin Heights, OH 44814 Lisa Finnegan Keets, Secretary 440-320-6193 ohioherefordlady@yahoo.com
SUNN YSIDE STOCK FA R M S Jim and Beth Herman 6753 C.R. C75 Edgerton, OH 43715 419-212-0093 Jim cell jimbethherman@metalink.net
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Cattle Services Jeff, Lou Ellen and Keayla Harr 334 Twp. Rd. 1922 Jeromesville, OH 44840 Cell 419-685-0549 jlcattleserv@aol.com
Mohican Rippling Rock Hereford Farm Tim, Stephanie, Ashleigh and Andrew Osborn 3537 Second Creek Rd. Blanchester, OH 45107 Tim: 937-655-0644 Home: 937-783-2869 timosborn@frontier.com
Polled Hereford Farms NS POLLED HEREFORDS 2265 S. State Rt. 741 Lebanon, OH 45036 Norman Starr, M.D., Owner 216-312-4999 starrn42@att.net Gene Steiner, Management 513-616-4086 gsteiner@zoomtown.com
Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 4551 State Rt. 514 Glenmont, OH 44628 330-378-3421 stitz@mohicanfarms.com
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Hereford Outlet Dr. Mark and David Sturdy 5200 Sturdy Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 217-498-9756 or 217-498-7755 Dave’s cell 217-725-2154 Mark’s cell 217-899-3542 Connor 217-899-3015 cowdr99@icloud.com
Monte Lowderman Auctioneer, CAI, Owner 309-255-0110 monte@lowderman.com
Rick Garnhart Family 6372 E. Edwardsville Rd. German Valley, IL 61039 815-238-2381 garnhart@gmail.com www.mudcreekfarms.com
Cody Lowderman Auctioneer, Owner 309-313-2171 cody@lowderman.com Watch for our upcoming sales at www.lowdermanauctionoptions.com
FARMS 12526 N. Weldon Rd., Rockford, IL 61102
Larry Moffett 3345 Southland Rd. Decatur, IL 62521 217-428-6496 Cell 217-972-2367 larrymoff@comcast.net
www.perksranch.com Tom and Tammy Boatman, managers 404-372-6754 or 770-354-4195
Doug Perks 815-505-1289 FALL CELEBRATION SALE October 12, 2019
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McCaskill Farms 1597 E. 3050th St. Clayton, IL 62324 Randy 217-242-1262 Ron 217-430-8705 Matt 217-779-0775
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6261 Brubaker Rd. Salem, IL 62881 618-780-5153 or 618-547-3164 ravan52@hotmail.com
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Fred and Elaine Nessler 217-741-5500 fwn@theprairiecross.com ejn@theprairiecross.com Elizabeth Nessler 217-496-2442 ehn@theprairiecross.com
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Luke, Melissa and Grant
217-663-3390 Dan and Kay
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BPH 2040 Raegan 1103... the October 3, 2017, daughter of Perks 144U Right Track 2040 Reg. No. P43876413
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BRAUN FARMS Bryan, Lisa, Tyler and Melinda Braun 1855 DD Rd., Columbia, IL 62236 618-593-7255 lbraun@rmoil.com or bbraun@htc.net
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1764 US Rt. 136 Penfield, IL 61862 Buddy 217-649-0108 Bailey 217-714-4955 edenburnfamilyfarm@gmail.com
Samantha, Todd, Rachel and Zach Parish 618-926-7388
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LORENZEN FARMS Steve Lorenzen 17696 E. 1825th Rd. Chrisman, IL 61924 217-269-2803 www.lorenzenfarms.com
CRANE HEREFORDS Floyd, Annette and Brittany 815-223-4484 Chad, Erin and J.W. 815-712-5739 LaSalle, IL 61301 C_herfs1@yahoo.com
Lonny, Kim (Carney) and Riley Rhodes 18736 Cross Creek Rd. Carlinville, Il 62626 217-899-4104 Cell rhodesfarminc.kim@gmail.com
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Jack and Sherry Lowderman Monte, Carrie and Rhett Brent, Kris, Blake, and Morgan Cody and Abby P.O. Box 488 Macomb, IL 61455 Office 309-833-5543
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35073 E. C.R. 1550 N. Mason City, IL 62664
bhrnds@speednet.com Brent, Cell 217-971-5897
Larry and Julie 34227 E. C.R. 1000 N. Mason City, IL 62264 benherf@yahoo.com 217-482-5606 Chad, Becky, Noah, Caleb and Faith chad@benedictherefords.com 217-246-5099 www.benedictherefords.com
Farms Dave, Janice, Anthony and Megan Roome 19574 E. 1500 St. Geneseo, IL 61254 309-944-8143 309-945-8400 cell djamroome@gmail.com
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From the Field In Passing Earl Delano “Del” Wood, 86, of Cressbard, S.D., passed away May 9. Del grew up on the Wood family farm, located four miles west Del Wood of Chelsea. S.D. After high school, Del started college to earn a degree in an agricultural-related field; however, the Korean War broke out during his time at school, and Del’s brother, Vernon, was drafted. Del came home to help run the family farm. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Veterinary Food Inspection Service for 34 months active duty. After his Army service, Del married Ruth Ablin and continued developing his registered polled Hererford herd. He held lifetime memberships in the American Hereford and American Polled Hereford associations. He was also a member of the South Dakota Hereford Association for 60 years and received the Seedstock Producer of the Year award in 2014. Del was active in many local pursuits. He served as a 4-H leader for 15 years and was inducted into the South Dakota 4-H Hall of Fame in 2005. He also served on several church and township boards, including holding the office of president for the Faulk County Conservation District board of supervisors. Del is survived by his wife, Ruth; their children, Wendy Thortstenson, Cindy Aman and Steven Wood; eleven grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and many other family members and friends. Sandra A. “Sandy” Ostgaard, 67, Dayton, Ohio, passed away June 9. Sandy was raised on a Hereford farm in Irwin, Ohio, and attended school in Milford Center. Sandy Ostgaard She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education from The Ohio State University and followed with employment in the Fairborn City and Greenon local schools, retiring after 35 years of service. Sandy was a member of the Clark County Retired Teachers Association, secretary of DAR-Daughters of the American Revolution Hannah
Emerson Dustin Chapter, president of the Ohio Hereford Women’s Association, a director of the National Hereford Women’s Association and a member of The Ohio State Alumni Association. She enjoyed baking, sewing, swimming, socializing, showing cattle and spending time with her grandchildren. Sandy is survived by her husband of 47 years, John; three children, Thomas (Angie) Ostgaard, Andrea (Jason) VanFossen and Erika (Kyle) Evoniuk; six grandchildren, Tucker, Tanner and Tripp Ostgaard and Dylan, Riley and Kurtis Evoniuk; four siblings, Diane (David) Keep, John (Jane) Adams, Linda (Mark) Geer and Ginger Cook; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Raymond Leroy Colyer, 94, Bruneau, Idaho, passed away June 10. Ray was born Sept. 15, 1924, to Troy Guy and Lois Emery Ray Colyer Colyer in Castleford, Idaho. He was raised with four brothers and two sisters and attended school in Three Creek. After graduating from 8th grade, he went to work full time for his neighbors, the Hawes family. It was during his time he met his wife, Bonnie Black. Ray was drafted into the Army on Jan. 27, 1945, and was sent to Camp Roberts, Calif., for basic training. He was scheduled to be one of the first troops to land on the coast of Japan, but while in route, the atomic bomb was dropped so he was part of the occupational forces. He spent his 21st and 22nd birthdays in Japan, a period of 14 months. After his discharge from the Army, he and Bonnie returned to Three Creek and worked for the Hawes family at House Creek. In August 1949, they made a life-changing decision to move to Bruneau to work for Bonnie’s family on the ranch. Their son, James Guy, was born in 1950, and two years later they moved to the ranch where they resided the rest of their lives. Through years of hard work and dedication, Colyer Cattle Company was created and became the foundation of the ranch that grew and evolved into what it is today. Ray was a member of the Bruneau American Legion Post #83 for 76 years
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and a past commander, a member and past president of the Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association, a member of the Owyhee County Fair Board and a proud sponsor of many cattlemensponsored steers at the Owyhee County Fair. He also belonged to the Idaho Cattle Association and the Owyhee County Historical Society. He was inducted into the Idaho Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame in 1988 and was honored to be the Grand Marshall of the Bruneau Rodeo. Ray is survived by his daughter, Catherine (Chet) Sellman; son, Guy (Sherry) Colyer; grandchildren, Carla Sellman-Carley, Crista (Destry) SellmanJones, Chad (Kelly) Sellman, Kyle (Bobby-Jean) Colyer and Katie Colyer; eight great-grandchildren; and many more family and friends. Jerry Ballard, 80, Zanesville, Ohio, passed away June 29. After he graduated from Middletown High School, his family moved to Nashport, Ohio, to Jerry Ballard begin cattle farming. Walnut Hills Farm, which later became Ballard Stock Farm, was one of the prominent Polled Hereford and Angus cattle breeders in North America. Over the span of almost 60 years, Jerry won numerous local, state and national grand champion and premier breeder awards at many fairs and shows. After their marriage in 1962, he and his wife Patricia Ann Mercer had three childeren. He is survived by Patricia; his children Jay, Ray and Jeri Ann; a daughter-in-law, Dale; a son-in-law, Bob; his grandchildren Riley and Logynn; and many extended family members and friends. Earl Bunch Forrest, 90, Saluda, S.C., passed away June 30. Earl graduated from Saluda High School in 1946. While a student, he was active Earl Forrest in agriculture classes and FFA. He bought his first registered polled Hereford cow in 1941 from Clemson University. In 1946, Earl went into partnership with his father, who had opened the business in 1922, and his brother, Harold, to form what is still an anchor on Saluda’s Main Street: C. B. Forrest and Sons, later to become C. B. Forrest and Son at the passing of Harold. Earl grew up “in the back of the store” and became a vital part of the everyday running of the family business. His five children — Brad, Stephen, Vivian, Sallie and Susan — helped the business. In 1985, he and his son, Brad, opened the Red Wing Shoe Store in Cayce, S.C. For 17 years, Earl served in the S.C. National Guard unit in Saluda, of which he was a charter member. He was a charter member of Saluda Baptist Church where he served as deacon, an RA leader and on various committees. He served as a commissioner on the
Saluda Commission of Public Works for 25 years. He was a member of the Saluda Chamber of Commerce, the Saluda County Farm Bureau, the Saluda Forestry Association and the Saluda Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Earl was also a member of the National Cattlemen’s Association, the South Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association and was one of the founding members of the Saluda County Cattlemen’s Association. Earl was instrumental in organizing the South Carolina Polled Hereford Association and served several terms as president and on the organization’s board of directors. His family hosted the South Carolina Polled Hereford Field Day in 1983. Since 1990, along with Dr. John and Ashley Williams of White Column Farms, Forrest Polled Herefords has held a biannual registered polled Hereford sale. In 1996, Earl was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the American Polled Hereford Association. While on the board, he served as vice chairman and chairman. In October 1949, Earl married Marie Rodgers who passed in January 2008. Earl is survived by four of his children, Brad (Lynette) Forrest, Vivian (Gerry) Coleman, Sallie (David) Bolus and Susan (Tim) Chapman; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grand children; and many extended family members and friends.
In the News RMA Adjusts Final Haying and Grazing Date to September 1 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has adjusted the 2019 final haying and grazing date from Nov. 1 to Sept. 1, without penalties, to help farmers who were prevented from planting because of flooding and excess rainfall this spring. The RMA also determined silage, haylage and baleage should be treated in the same manner as haying and grazing for this year. Producers can hay, graze or cut cover crops for silage, haylage or baleage on prevented plant acres on or after Sept. 1 and ill stmaintain eligibility for their full 2019 prevented planting indemnity. USDA Requires Use of RFID Tags by January 2023 The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will soon require all metal bangs ear tags be replaced with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. Metal tags will continue to be provided until Dec. 31, 2019. After January 2021, metal tags may no longer be produced, and only official RFID ear tags may be applied to beef and dairy cattle and bison. By January 2023, RFID tags will be mandatory for cattle and bison moving across state lines. In order to purchase the official USDA RFID tags, a premises identification number (PIN) will be required.
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Mrnak Herefords West Loren, Terrie, Hunter and Tanner 9728 Blue Mt. Ranch Rd. • Whitmore, CA 96096 775-848-0160 • 530-472-6431 lorenmrnak@aol.com www.mrnakherefordswest.com
1968 Burton’s Ferry Hwy. Sylvania, GA 30467 Jim 912-863-7707 912-690-0214 cell www.thompsonherefords.com
Ernst Herefords Marshall Ernst Family Windsor, CO 80550 970-381-6316 www.ernstherefords.com Bull Sale • March 30, 2020 at Shamrock Auction Barn in O’Neil, NE
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High Altitude Glynn Debter, Perry Debter or John Ross Debter 205-429-4415 or 205-429-2040
PAP Tested Gino Pedretti 209-756-1609 Mark St. Pierre 209-233-1406 Gino Pedretti Jr. 209-756-2088
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Annual Sale • Dec. 2019 The Mickelson Family P.O. Box 2689 Petaluma, CA 94953 707-481-3440 Jim 707-396-7364 Bobby JMMick@sonic.net sonomamountainherefords.com
Doug Hall and Family Registered Herefords
1634 M Rd. • Fruita, CO 81521 970-985-2938 • doughallfamilyherefords@aol.com www.hallherefords.com Selling bulls at the U.B.I.A. Performance Bull Test Sale – Salina, Utah, the third Saturday in March Performance Testing Since 1978 • Females for sale at the ranch.
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Tom and Cindy Weimer P.O. Box 1197 • Susanville, CA 96130 530-254-6802 • 530-260-0416 mobile weimercattleco@citlink.net www.weimercattleco.com
Brandon James / Jack James 116 N. Gintown Rd. Mulberry, AR 72947 479-997-5156 Brandon
Larry and Susan Alto 707-822-9478
3545 Bayschool Rd. Arcata, CA 95521 Karl & Gail Blagg Graham & Kasey Blagg P. O. Box 1645 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Karl 916-531-3443 Graham 530-913-6418 Ranch 530-265-9395
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Don Shrieve, Manager 2351 Vineyard Rd. • Roseville, CA 95747 916-397-7661 cell • 916-771-0175 Fax djshriev@gmail.com www.wintunranch.com
Morrell Ranches Registered Herefords & Angus
Barry, Carrie and Bailey Morrell 5640 Co. Rd. 65 Carrie Cell 530-218-5507 Willows, CA 95988 Barry Cell 530-682-5808 morrellranches@yahoo.com
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Dan 208-339-2341 Follow us on Facebook Teresa 208-339-2340 DanielsHerefordRanch Rex 208-766-2747 danielsherefordranch@yahoo.com
George Kubin • 970-323-6249 4535 Hwy. 348 • Olathe, CO 81425
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Keith Elkington 208-523-2286 • Summer 208-523-6478 Layne 208-523-8508 • Mobile 208-681-0765 Brent • 208-523-6461 Range Ready, Performance Proven Visitors always welcome.
ELKINGTON POLLED HEREFORDS Ranching in the Colorado Mountains for Over 100 Years! Registered Hereford and Angus Bulls • Replacement Heifers Mike, Ann, Laura and Daniel Leroux, Owners
239 Cattail Bay • Windsor, CO 80550 Office 970-686-7231 • Ranch 970-653-4219 Cell 970-222-6005 mike@lerouxlandandcattle.com • www.lerouxlandandcattle.com
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34125 Rd. 20 N. • McClave, CO 81057-9604 719-456-1149 • robbherefords@gmail.com
Q uality — Not Q uantity
850 Meadow Ln. • Guffey, CO 80820 719-689-2047 or Cell 719-650-4929
54286 W.C.R. 27 • Carr, CO 80612 Bryan and Linda Sidwell 970-381-0264 Cell
Clinton Clark 32190 Co. Rd. S • Karval, CO 80823 719-446-5223 • 719-892-0160 Cell cclark@esrta.com • www.clarkanvilranch.com
Mary Strang
Cell: 970-878-5362
Tom & Lisa Walsh
James and Dawn Anderson / Bev Bryan 208-280-1505 1973 S. 1500 E. • Gooding, ID 83330 jbbalherefords.com Private treaty bull and heifer sales Herefords Since 1967
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Shaw Cattle Co.
22993 Howe Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 www.shawcattle.com greg@shawcattle.com
Registered Herefords 33111 CO – 196 | McClave, CO 81057 719-829-4425 | 719-688 -5410 Stan clineherefordfarms@gmail.com
JBB/AL HEREFORDS
Cell: 970-220-9599
Cline
GEORGIA
THE BULL BUSINESS
Greg: (208) 459-3029 Sam: (208) 880-9044 Tucker: (208) 899-0455 Ron Shurtz: (208) 431-3311
Greenview Farms , I. nc. T G
McDougald Family 559-822-2289
Registered Herefords 46089 Rd. 208, Friant, CA 93626
DANIELS HEREFORD RANCH
KUBIN HEREFORD RANCH
Annual Sale • Second Wednesday in April
Steve Lambert Family 2938 Nelson Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 Cell 530-624-5256
Bulls for Sale at Private Treaty Excellent Replacement Heifers
5080 E. Sunnyside Rd. • Idaho Falls, ID 83406
Clark Anvil Ranch Registered Herefords and Salers Brandon Theising 805-520-8731 x1203 P.O. Box 1019 805-358-2115 cell brandon@pwgcoinc.com Simi Valley, CA 93062-1019 www.pwgcattle.com
31058 Colyer Rd. • Bruneau, ID 83604 Guy, Sherry, and Katie Colyer – 208-845-2313 Guy cell – 208-599-0340 Kyle & Bobby Jean Colyer – 208-845-2098 Kyle cell – 208-250-3924 www.hereford.com
R egistered Polled, Horned Bulls and R eplacement H eifers
CATTLE COMPANY
AL TO Herefords
Tim Dolcini 208-308-4083
Commitment to Quality since 1915
Robert and Rita Weitzel 16662 Rd. 25 Dolores, CO 81323 970-882-2286 www.hangingwherefords.com
Grace Wystrach
CALIFORNIA
106 W. 500 S. Jerome , ID 83338
3673 Co. Rd. 14 Practical Del Norte, CO 81132 Proven Mike 719-657+2519 Real World mikefuchsherefords@gmail.com Cattle
ARIZONA Mountain View
ARKANSAS
qualityis@canyongemlivestock.com
MIKE FUCHS HEREFORDS
Randy & Kelly Owen Red, White, and Black: Dixieland Delight Angus, John & Randa Starnes Hereford Production Office: 256-845-3936 Sale, 1st Sat. in May John: 256-996-5545 Roland Starnes: 706-601-0800 High Cotton Bull Sale 553 Randy Owen Dr. NE Oct. 28, 2019 Fort Payne, AL 35967 www.tennesseerivermusic.com cattle@tennesseerivermusic.com
H e r e f o r d
Since 1980 at 8,000 ft.
1975 E. Roosevelt Rd. • El Nido, CA 95317
4134 County Hwy 30 • Horton, AL 35980
he oldest established herd in
eorgia
Winton C. and Emily C. Harris and Family
Ken and Suzanne Coleman 1271 C.R. 115 Westcliffe, CO 81252-9611
www.colemanherefords.com 719-783-9324 Fax 719-783-2211
Total Performance Based on a Strong Foundation of Working Mothers
Coyote Ridge Ranch 18300 C.R. 43 LaSalle, CO 80645
Jane Evans Cornelius 970-371-0500
Hampton and Kay Cornelius 970-396-2935
www.coyoteridgeherefords.com
Polled Hereford 1942 Jonny and Toni Harris 334 K-Ville Rd. Screven, GA 31560 912-586-6585 greenviewfarms@windstream.net
Braford 1983 Square and Round Bermuda Grass Hay Seedstock source for the purebred or commercial breeder.
Performance and Quality From Grazing Since 1942.
Matthew Murphy 4360 Bronte Ln. Douglasville, GA 770-778-3367 Keene Murphy 770-355-2192
Polled Herefords
Neal Ward 673 N. 825 W. • Blackfoot, ID 83221 208-684-5252 Herd Sires: Remitall Online 122L • MC Ranger 9615 • Trail Boss
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ILLINOIS
INDIANA Walter, Megan and Chuck
Baker Farms Family Agri-Business Since 1933
Douthit Downey Land & Cattle LLC 1805 RS 115 Megan 785-332-8575 St. Francis, KS 67756 Chuck: 785-332-4034 megan@douthitherefords.com
Pete Loehr, owner 113 W. Northgate Rd. • Peoria, IL 61614 309-692-6026 • 800-937-BEEF Office • 309-674-5513 Fax
1278 E. 20th Rd. Streator, IL 61364 Fred • Debby Sarah • Susan • John 815-672-3491 • Cell 815-257-3491 Fax 815-672-1984
www.douthitherefords.com
Since 1919
Lee, Cindy and Matthew Elzemeyer 2538 State Rd. 122 765-969-2243 Richmond, IN 47374 lee@elzehereford.com
Kings, IL 61068
HEREFORDS
Dan Bixler 7115 E. 1000th Ave., Newton, IL 62448 618-544-1842 • 618-562-3888 cell insman542002@yahoo.com
Gary and Debbie McConnell Box 253 Kincaid, IL 62540 217-237-2627 Gary’s cell 217-827-2761
PERFORMANCE HEREFORDS • Visitors Always Welcome
Paquette Hereford Ranch
Kent Burns 618-443-6279 618-521-3199
Cattle for sale at all times
Double B Herefords LLC Chase and David Brown 9879 Hackney Rd. Warrensburg, IL 62573 Chase 217-620-9133 cdbrow2@gmail.com
Andrew Paquette 1725 East 3400 North Rd. St. Anne, IL 60964 815-671-0589 Andrew apaquette15@gmail.com
Prairie Meadow Herefords 11268 Hobbs Rd. Rochester, IL 62563 Office 217-529-8878 Greg 217-725-7095
Joe and Lauri Ellis 765-366-5390 Matt and Lisa Ellis 217-712-0635 Phil and Joyce Ellis 765-665-3207
Randy and Jamie Mullinix 997 Twp. Rd. 150E Toulon, IL 61483
26455 N. 2300th St. • Chrisman, IL 61924 www.efbeef.com • efbeef1@aol.com
309-995-3013 Randy 309-853-6565 • Jamie 309-853-7674 purplereign76@gmail.com • www.purplereigncattle.com
Eubank FARMS Eric, Kenin and Kelby Eubank P.O. Box 11 • Oblong, IL 62449 618-562-4211 Cell eeubank@monteaglemills.com
Douglas E. Gerber 5324 State Rd. 227 S. • Richmond, IN 47374-9425 765-935-5274 Cell • 765-220-1070 douglas@gerbercattle.com • www.gerbercattle.com
Andy, Bryar & Emersyn Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-351-3507
Tim and Tracie Sayre Seely, Kendi and Kira Sayre 13188 Virginia Rd. • Arenzville, IL 62611 217-473-5143 sayreherefords@gmail.com
Curtis, Tobie, Erica and Ethan Kesling 1918 W. Delaware Rd. Logansport, IN 46947 574-753-3193
G ale L audeman F amily
3629 5th Rd. Bremen, IN 46506 Gale, Connie, Todd, Jason, Jennifer, Bryan and Cassie Laudeman Jason’s cell Gale’s cell 574-298-6470 cjlaudy@fourway,net 574-209-6470 www.laudemanfamily.com
Rob, Kristie, Kylie and Logan 7477 E. 825 N. • Otterbein, IN 47970 765-491-0258 kristielm2001@yahoo.com SHOW STEERS AND HEIFERS FOR SALE!
IOWA STREAM CATTLE CO.
Rod, Sue, Lisa and Sarah Stream 51590 St. Hwy. 14, Chariton, IA 50049 641-774-8124 streamcattle@hotmail.com • www.streamcattle.com Just north of Chariton on State Hwy. 14
Eric, Cindie, Cassie and Krista Allscheid 8052 Andy Rd. • Waterloo, IL 62298 618-939-5376 • Cell 618-593-9642 soph@htc.net www.ShingleOaksPolledHerefords.com
Lucas Goldstein
17469 N. 14000th St. 217-663-3390 Effingham, IL 62401 goldstein123@outlook.com
Mark, Katie and Kayla Stephens 217-825-7913 Cell mark_stephens46@yahoo.com Danny Stephens, Trailers • 217-824-2815
HAPP HEREFORDS Cattle for sale anytime at the farm, private treaty. Call or stop by to check them out.
Chris and Janell Happ 23817 Meridian Rd. Mendota, IL 61342 Chris’s cell 815-823-6652 happ84@yahoo.com www.happherefords.com
West Wind Herefords
Knott Farm
9235 E. Eagle Pass Rd. • Ellisville, IL 61431 Ruth Knott 309-293-2313
Robert Knott 309-778-2628 Home 309-224-2628 Mobile
Enough cattle to have breeding stock for sale at all times!
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HEREFORDS Glen and Kathy Sweatman 15628 Orchard Rd. • Virginia, IL 62691 217-370-3680 auction@casscomm.com
Jeff and Kelly Yoder 2356 N 1230 E. Rd. • Edinburg, IL 62531 217-623-5790 • Cell 217-827-5796 jwyoder62@gmail.com
20161 Saline Rd. Lucas, KS 67648
HEREFORDS
Jon E. Herbel 785-324-2430 herbelxp@gmail.com
Since 1944… A respected cow herd and premier Hereford performance bull breeder.
2271 C.R. 74 • Quinter, KS 67752 Gordon Jamison 785-299-0441 • Daron Jamison 785-650-9639 Devin Sweitzer 785-299-0663 www.jamisonherefords.com
JENSEN BROS. Bull Sale March 5, 2020 Heifer Sale October 24, 2019
Kevin and Sheila 785-374-4372 Kevin — Cell 785-243-6397 Sheila — Cell 785-262-1116 Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@courtland.net www.jensenbros.net
Alex and Mariam Mih P.O. Box 2, Chanute, KS 66720 620-431-3917 • albear76@yahoo.com Doug Pearish 620-473-3179 • 620-212-0038 mobile Dale Beecher Breeding cattle for economically relevant traits and performance.
Annual Sale
4th Monday in March
Bulls • Females • Semen • Embryos
31554 Delta Ave. Manning, IA 51455 P.O. Box 305
(712) 653-3678 wiese@mmsctsu.com www.wieseandsons.com
KANSAS
10272 S. Forsse Rd. • Falun, KS 67442 www.oleencattleco.com oleencattle@hometelco.net Glenn 785-826-0870
Brannan & Reinhardt Polled Herefords AI sires: EFBeef TFL U208 Tested X651, Loewen C&L 33N Apollo A42 ET, R Leader 6964 and SHF Zane X51 Z115 Herd Sires: Sons of SHF Vision 117 and EFBeef U208 Sure Bet Z002 Cow herd: Combination of Tradition 434V and Felton bloodlines
Chuck 785-452-2961
Brandon 785-452-8148
Kevin and Vera Schultz Cell 620-546-4570 Tyler and Hannah Schultz 620-546-1574 2048 280th Ave., Haviland, KS 67059 www.sandhillfarms.com Annual Production Sale • 4th Saturday in March Stop by for a visit anytime.
Schu-Lar Herefords, LLC
Stephens Trailer Sales
Stephens Hereford Eby Aluminum Livestock Farm P.O. Box 168 • Taylorville, IL 62568
HERBEL “Straight Station Line Ones”
Jan R. 785-482-3383 Arden 785-466-1422 Box 8 • Dwight, KS 66849 jakoleen7@gmail.com www.oleenbrothers.com
2204 CR 310 • Bison, KS 67520 785-387-1846 Kent • rhinos@gbta.net www.kansaspolledherefords.org/bandr/
618-407-8374 Gene’s cell 618-407-0429 Lori’s cell glstumpf@htc.net
Grant and Linda McKay and Family 1226 8th Rd. • Marysville, KS 66508 785-619-6086 • 308-470-1190 cell glmherefords@bluevalley.net • www.glmherefords.com
Cows for sale at all times.
Nate and Courtney Wirtjes
9272 Freeport Rd. • Durand, IL 61024 815-629-2441 • Cell 815-871-9118 • wirtjes2@msn.com Visitors always welcome • Member of The Offense
SAYRE HEREFORD FARM
Gen-Lor Farms Gene and Lori Stumpf 473 Gilmore Lake Rd Columbia, IL 62236 618-281-6378
11109 N. 50th St. Oblong, IL 62449 Mark Newbold 618-592-4590 • 618-562-3401 Cell
dab3741@cassblue.com • www.ohfherefords.com
10124 Michael Rd., Coulterville, IL 62237
Rich & Michelle Fleisher Knoxville, IL 309-208-8826
NEWBOLD FARMS INC.
Darrel and Anna Behrends Jim Behrends & Leonda Markee • Kim & Liz 29014 E. C.R. 1000 N. • Mason City, IL 62664 217-482-5470
Burns Polled Hereford Farm
FFarmsleisher
Robert 815-562-6391 James 815-562-4946 Malcolm 815-562-5879
OAK HILL FARM
Farm is 1.5 miles west of Sharpsburg, Ill.
Sherwood Burns 618-443-2007 618-521-3678
GLM
HEREFORDS
“ Y O UR B R A ND O F HE R E F O R D ” SCHUMANN
Brock Nichols 785-346-6096 Jim Nichols 785-476-5842 www.carswell-nichols.com
Bulls and heifers for sale.
Dean and Danny 29111 B Keene Rd. • Maple Hill, KS 66507 785-256-4643 • 785-256-4010 Located 13 miles west of Topeka on I-70, Keene/Eskridge exit then 3 miles south
4V RANCH DOUTHIT HEREFORDS 600 S. Lorraine St. St. Francis, KS 67756
Margo Douthit
785-332-2323 Cell 785-332-4240 4vranch1@gmail.com 4vranchdouthitherefords.com
367 Hwy. 40, Lecompton, KS 66050 • 785-887-6754 brycegina@sunflower.com
LARSON
508 Rockfence Pl., Lawrence, KS 66049 • 785-843-5986 schular@sunflower.com
David and Delores Stump Dan and Kim Schmidt 1128 Hwy. 9 Blue Rapids, KS 66411 Dave 785-556-0124 Dan 785-562-6685 info@springhillherefords.com • www.springhillherefords.com
TOWNER FARM Polled Herefords
John Towner 320 E. 47 Hwy., Girard, KS 66743 620-249-6636 www.townerfarm.com Herd Sires, Show Prospects and Cow-Calf Pairs
Hereford.org
Umberger Polled Herefords
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Greg Umberger 3018 U Rd. • Rozel, KS 67574 620-527-4472 Cell: 620-923-5120 gregumberger@yahoo.com www.umbergerpolledherefords.com
Mark, Della, Lacey and Jane’a Ehlke
Painted View Farm
Registered Polled Herefords
Kevin and Marsha Wiles Farm 301-371-4652 Cell 301-788-1147 paintedviewfarm@comcast.net Middletown, MD 21769
P.O. Box 178 Townsend, MT 59644
Joe McGuffee 601-672-0245 103 Earl McGuffee Rd. Ryan McGuffee 601-668-1000 New Hebron, MS 39140 ryanmcgu@bellsouth.net www.mcguffeeherefords.com Bobby Singleton 615-708-1034
SCH Polled Herefords
MISSOURI
Samuel C. and Linda Hunter • 301-824-4771 13651 Newcomers Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21742 Herd Sires: LJR 95N Wallace 63W, KCF Bennett Sensation D508, KCF Bennett York G377 and SCH Revolution Z72 C12
HEREFORDS
BOTKIN POLLED
KENTUCKY
MICHIGAN
406-266-4121 Cell 406-439-4311 info@ehlkeherefords.com
Typeface — Medici Script Medium
Owners: M.D. and Al Bonebrake
• Registered Hereford Bulls • Replacement Heifers • Market Calves www.ehlkeherefords.com
Feddes Herefords Modest Birth Massive Meat 2009 Churchill Road Manhattan, Montana 59741
Holden Herefords
Albert Bonebrake 417-849-1324 • Springfield, MO
“The Best in Line 1 Breeding”
Jack and Tresha Holden 3139 Valier Dupuyer Rd. • Valier, MT 59486 406-279-3301 406-279-3300 Ranch • 406-450-1029 Mobile www.holdenherefords.com
Robert, Carol and Susan Botkin
1999 Walnut Hill Rd. Lexington, KY 40515 859-271-9086 859-533-3790 Cell shane4413@windstream.net
Cattle for Sale at All Times
W7048 C.R. 356 • Stephenson, MI 49887 Glenn Hanson, Sr. 906-753-4684 Glenn Hanson, Jr 906-630-5169 “Cattle made for the North in the North”
J BarSinceE1898 Ranch
MINNESOTA 6077 Helena Rd. Mays Lick, KY 41055 Charlie 606-584-5194 • Blake 606-375-3718 www.boydbeef.com AMBLIS
H S C HEREFORD FARMS
Brad, Carla, Clay, Clint, Caleb and Cooper 612 Debra Ln. Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Cell 270-668-7126 Fax 270-735-9922 bchambliss@priorityapproval.com
Dan 406-570-1602 drfeddes@msn.com Tim 406-570-4771 tfeddes@msn.com www.feddes.com
Arvid and Linda Eggen 406-895-2657 Box 292 • Plentywood, MT 59254 jbare@nemont.net
D K David and Lorie Kitchell Family Matthew and Darci, Dawson Kitchell 3471 State Hwy. 200 • Ada, MN 56510-9260 701-799-7690 • www.dakitchfarms.com Bull Sale — March 23, 2019
Jay-De Lorrie
Rod Findley
32505 E. 179th St. Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 816-540-3711 • 816-365-9959 findleyfarms@gmail.com
2.4 mi. E of 7 Hwy
Straight Line One Cooper Holden Genetics BULLS AVAILABLE AT PRIVATE TREATY.
H arding Bros. Herefords Marvin and Everett Harding
Jerry and Shelly Delaney & Family 2071 C.R. 101 • Lake Benton, MN 56149 507-368-9284 • 507-820-0661 Jerry Cell jdh@delaneyherefords.com • www.delaneyherefords.com
Rt. 2 • Ridgeway, MO 64481 660-872-6870
Journagan Ranch
REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORDS Genetics for Certified Hereford Beef® McMURRY CATTLE
Fred, Doreen and Rebecca McMurry Squaw Creek Ranch 20 miles east of Billings 406-348-2303 www.mcmurrycattle.com mcmurrycattle@gmail.com
2027 Iris Ln. Billings, MT 59102 406-697-4040 406-254-1247 Fax
A G R I C U L T U R E
TUCKER STOCK FARMS Registered Angus and Polled Herefords
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Les Krogstad Darin Krogstad 3348 430 th St • Fertile, MN 56540 16765 Welch Shortcut 218-945-6213 • kph@gvtel.com Welch, MN 55089 www.krogstadpolledherefords.com 651-485-0159
John A. Tucker, II 1790 Hidden Valley Lane Hudson, KY 40145 270-617-0301
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BULLS ALWAYS FOR SALE
LOUISIANA
Josh Menzies
MARYLAND EAST SIDE FARM Registered Polled Herefords
Jay and Shelly Stull eastsidehereford@comcast.net Visitors welcome!
10718-A Liberty Rd. Frederick, MD 21701 301-898-8552 www.eastsidehereford.com
Wichman Herefords
5667 State Hwy. 38 Marshfield, MO 65706 2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448 We welcome your visit! Doug and JoAnn Bryan and Marytina Bradley and Brigitte
763-755-4930 763-389-0625 612-720-1311
417-425-5659 Menzies Cattle Co. LLC
jmenzies79@gmail.com
Roth Hereford Farm
Larry and Donna Clemons
Cody and Colt 78255 Hwy. 1077 Folsom, LA 70437 Farm: 985-796-5647 Fax 985-796-5478 hornedherefords@msn.com
Richard and Shirley 406-560-8122 Bruce and Tammy 406-544-1536 Kurt and Jessica 406-239-5113 P.O. Box 30055 Gold Creek, MT 59733 bruce@thomasherefords.com
Marty D. Lueck, Manager Rt. 1, Box 85G • Mountain Grove, MO 65711 417-948-2669 • Cell 417-838-1482
Lester and John Schafer 64664 170th St. Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 320-833-2050
For Sale: Bulls Females Semen
NEBRASKA
Since 1976
1146 N.E. Hwy. J • Windsor, MO 65360 Eddie, Mary, Lane and Levi 660-351-4126 Ed and Carol 660-694-2569 • 660-351-4127 cell croth745@earthlink.net www.rothherefords.com
MONTANA
SPRINGWATER POLLED HEREFORDS
Troy Williamson 110 161st St. Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 605-254-7875 Cell twilliamson@alliancecom.net
www.wichmanherefords.com
Registered bulls and females for sale by private treaty. Proven bloodlines, longevity, performance, functional justin@wichmanherefords.com Justin and Carmen Wichman P.O. Box 29 406-350-3123 cell Moore, MT 59464 406-538-8997 home
Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 507-215-0817 Cell springwater@svtv.com
7 Mill Iron Ranch
Ken McMillen 2230 Rd. 93 • Sidney, NE 69162-4216 308-254-3772 Ranch 7milliron@bbc.net
From I-80 exit 48 west of Sidney, Neb., south 1 1/4 miles, west 1 mile, south 3/4 mile Herd sire: BB 1065 Domino 6081 • Cow herd: Mark Donald and Line 1
Blueberry Hill Farms Doug Bolte, Manager 1103 S. Grandview Dr. • Norfolk, NE 68701
MISSISSIPPI
Mobile 402-640-4048 dbolte@telebeep.com
CURLEW Cattle Company
Quality Cattle That Work
26 Years Line 1 Genetics
Hereford.org
Howard Moss
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48979 Nordic Rd. Spencer, NE 68777
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Galen Frenzen and Family
DUTTON HEREFORDS 190 Sunnyside Ln. Gold Creek, MT 59733 Dean 406-288-3330 Cory 406-288-3563 Registered bulls and commercial heifers for sale.
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Herman Nunely and Family 204 Co. Rd. 994 • Iuka, MS 38852 Cell 662-279-5136 Home 662-423-3317 leaningcedarherefords@gmail.com
Lowell and Carol 402-589-1347
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Michelle and Jacob Wolfrey and Melissa Grimmel Schaake 3859 Federal Hill Road • Jarrettsville, Maryland 21084 410-692-5029 • GGSC@grimmelfarms.com www.grimmelgirlsshowcattle.com
Bulls for sale in the spring. Hwy. 28 W. • P.O. Box 753 • Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Ann Zimmerman 601-894-2755 Dayne Zimmerman 704-906-1571 daynez@mindspring.com • www.cranch.com
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1616 John Shirk Rd. • Taneytown, MD 21787 Ray 443-871-4917 • ray.howes64@gmail.com Cyndy 443-871-6657 • clhowes@aol.com Herdsman: Billy Widerman 410-984-2961 • widermanwilliam@yahoo.com
Annual Bull Sale Fourth Tuesday in March
Galen Frenzen 50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Fullerton, NE 68638 Galen 308-550-0237 Eric 308-550-0238
Females and club calves for sale private treaty.
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Henkel Polled Herefords
NEVADA
Pure Station
Polled L1 Dominos
Gene Eric 402-729-5866 402-239-9838 56095 715 Road • Fairbury, NE 68352 henkelhereford@hotmail.com
NEW YORK Timothy Dennis 315-536-2769 tdennis@trilata.com 3550 Old County Rd. Penn Yan, NY 14527
Dennis and Rachel Lee 775-217-2280 dlee6d@gmail.com 2705 Testolin Rd., Fallon, NV 89406
Denny and Dixie Hoffman • 406-425-0859 Jason and Kaycee Hoffman • 530-604-5096 Office 308-645-2279 • P.O. Box 287 • Thedford, NE 69166 jason@hoffmanranch.com • www.hoffmanranch.com
JBPolled RANCH Herefords
Milk, Muscle, Performance and Weight Females that Outcross Pedirees Produce Bulls and femlaes always for sale. Visitors always welcome! Jack and Bev Beeson Prolific Disposition Wayne, NE 68787 402-375-3404 Cell 402-375-9027
Mohican Polled Hereford Farm
Home of F Building Trust 335
4551 S.R. 514 Glenmont, OH 44628 Conard and Nancy Stitzlein 330-378-3421 Matt Stitzlein 330-231-0708 stitz@mohicanfarms.com
Dave Schubel • Phil Keppler
11021 Ryan Rd. Medina, NY 14103
585-798-4088 SK Herefords Office Between Buffalo and Rochester 8 miles off I-90 716-560-4480 Phil Keppler Private Treaty Sale 585-798-4309 Dave Schubel Commercial Bred Cows and Bulls
Mohican West
3100 Sportsman Park Rd. Laurel, MT 59044 Phone/Fax 406-633-2600 Terry Powlesland 406-670-8529 mohicanw@yahoo.com www.mohicanpolledherefords.com
“The Best of Both” Horned and Polled Genetics Don, Skeeter, Kari, Brooke and Bryce P.O. Box 239 • Orovada, NV 89425 775-272-3152 Home • 775-272-3153 Fax 209-479-0287 Cell orovadaherefords@aol.com brumleyfarms.com
Albert Moeller & Sons 7582 S Engleman Rd Grand Island, NE 68803 308-384-0979
GENOA LIVESTOCK
Cattle for sale by Private Treaty and at Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic
Top Performance Hereford Genetics
CHRIS BECK 618-367-5397 BOB AND CAROL COKER: 916-539-1987 OFFICE: 775-782-3336 640 Genoa Ln., Minden, NV 89423 www.genoalivestock.com
OAKRIDGE POLLED HEREFORDS Performance Cattle Certified and Accredited
NORTH CAROLINA J. Brent Creech 14926 Taylor’s Mill Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597
NEW JERSEY
P.O. Box 306 • Hyannis, NE 69350 James 308-458-2406 Bryan 308-458-2865 • Bob 308-458-2731
Next sale: Jan. 31 at the ranch
AJ Stahoski -Herdsman-
John & Mary Ridder Family | Callaway, Nebraska 308.836.4430 Ranch | 402.450.0431 Cell www.ridderranch.com | mailbag@ridderranch.com
NEW MEXICO
1417 Rd. 2100 Guide Rock, NE 68942-8099
B&H Herefords
Ron 402-756-3462 rnschutte@gtmc.net
Phil Harvey Jr. P.O. Box 40 Mesilla, NM 88046 575-524-9316 Cell: 575-644-6925 philharveyjr@comcast.net www.bhherefords.com
www.schutteandsons.net
Jim Bob Burnett 205 E. Cottonwood Rd. Lake Arthur, NM 88253 Cell: 575-365-8291 burnettjimbob@gmail.com
919-801-7561
www.tmfherefords.com tmfherefords@icloud.com Farm LLC
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Lilla and Woodie Bell P.O. Box 48 Paradise Valley, NV 89426 775-578-3536 Herefords bellranches@gmail.com Dan and Theresa Bell Excelling from range to 775-304-2157 bull test across the West! www.bellranchherefords.com
Tom and Nikki Morrison 5321 TR 59 • Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338 419-946-6977 • Cell 419-560-0280 Quality Herefords for sale by private treaty
763 W. River Rd. Valley City, OH 44280 330-483-3909
Earl and Cynthia Arnholt oakridge@zoominternet.net
OKLAHOMA Darnell Hereford Ranch
It’s a Family Tradition Raising Straight Miles City
Line 1 Dominos
39722 State Hwy. 34 • Freedom, OK 73842 Sandy Darnell • 580-589-2667 • Cell 580-430-9254
C. Porter Claxton Jr.
240 Upper Flat Creek Rd. Weaverville, NC 28787 828-645-9127 cpcfarm@msn.com Sales: Wayne Welch 828-768-3024 Visit our website to see current offering — www.claxtonfarmcattle.com Ten miles north of Asheville, N.C., on future I-26 West
ers Hereford Farm y M Harry Myers & Son
312 Elmwood Rd. • Statesville, NC 28625 704-450-1958 • Fax 704-871-9997 harrymyers1226@att.net • www.myersherefordfarm.com
DENNIS RANCH SINCE 1916 22990 E. 2090 Rd. • Terral, OK 73569 REGISTERED AND COMMERCIAL HEREFORDS 580-662-9211 • 580-757-2515 • Cell 940-704-9682
BULLS FOR SALE
Herd Bulls & Donor Females For Sale Don Moler 100 Bonita Dr. Elk City, OK 73644 580-497-6162
Line 1 Herefords
Triplett Polled Herefords
Dale Spencer Family 308-547-2208
James Triplett
43500 E. N. Loup Rd. • Brewster, NE 68821
127 Roseman Ln. • Statesville, NC 28625 704-876-3148 (evening) • 704-872-7550 (daytime) Visitors welcome
859 Romero Rd • Nara Visa, New Mexico Clifford Copeland Cliff Copeland • 575.403.8123 Matt Copeland • 580.336.8284 Alyssa Fee • 731.499.3356
spencerhereford@nebnet.net • www.spencerhereford.com
UPSTREAM RANCH
Annual Bull Sale - First Saturday in February 45060 Upstream Rd. • Taylor, NE 68879 Brent and Robin Meeks • 308-942-3195
CORNERSTONE A L N C C P L H ephesians
cornerstone@plateautel.net www.cornerstoneranch.net
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upstreamranch@gmail.com www.upstreamcattle.com
Bulls and females for sale private treaty
575-355-2803 • 575-355-6621
616 Pecan Dr. Ft. Sumner, NM 88119
2:20
LaMoyne and Opal Peters Leslie and Glenda Armstrong Kevin and Renee Grant
Bill King 505-832-4330 505-220-9909 Tommy and Becky Spindle 505-832-0926 P.O. Box 2670 • Moriarty, NM 87035 300 Bulls for sale Annually Located 5 miles north of Moriarty on Hwy. 41, then 1.5 miles east.
9767 Quay Road O Nara Visa, NM 88430 Michael Pérez - 575-403-7970 Kyle Pérez - 575-403-7971 Drew Pérez - 806-640-8340 Info@PerezCattleCo.com
Oshkosh, NE 69154 • www.vannewkirkherefords.com Joe: 308-778-6049 • Kolby: 308-778-6230 Quality Herefords Since 1892
PerezCattleCo.com
P.O. Box 166 • Caddo, OK 74729 Bill Dufur — 580-367-9910 Alan Dufur — 580-775-3830
Will-Via Polled Herefords
DURHAM RANCH
Lavette and Brenda Teeter 2075 Landis Hwy. (NC Hwy. 152) Mooresville, NC 28115 704-664-1947 704-663-1466 Farm
3719 S. Coyle Rd. Stillwater, OK 74074 Norm and Jane Durham 405-372-7096 njdurhamranch@gmail.com Total Performance Breeder
Bulls & Females available for sale private treaty
NORTH DAKOTA
Flying
Mike and Lotsee 19402 W. Hwy. 51 P.O. Box 434 Spradling
Sand Springs, OK 74063
14503 91st St. S.W. Wayne 701-523-6368
Bowman, ND 58623
www.mrnakherefords.com Terry Brent 701-523-6368 701-206-0604
OHIO
Andy 701-206-1095
Ranch
918-640-7711 918-245-8854
Registered Polled Herefords Pecans flyinggranchss@aol.com
Ralph & Stephanie Kinder, Owners 790250 S Hwy 177 Carney, OK 74832 (405) 714-3101 ralph@headquartersranch.com headquartersranch.com
VIN-MAR
C A T T L E
C O.
Vince Bickel 2821 630th Rd. • Gordon, NE 69343 308-282-0416 • vmbickel@gpcom.net www.vinmarcattle.net
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Predictable Genetics
Sheldon Wilson 575-451-7469 • cell 580-651-6000 1545 SR 456 • Folsom, NM 88419
Leon and Watson Langford 918-733-1331 • 918-706-7028 • Okmulgee, Okla. www.langfordherefords.com Hereford.org
WHITE HEREFORD RANCH 580-231-0683
FAWCETT’S ELM CREEK RANCH Keith and Cheryl 21115 344th Ave. • HC Box 45 Ree Heights, SD 57371-5901 605-943-5664
Hereford breeding stock and club calves for sale private treaty. MARYLEEWHITE33@GMAIL.COM
RR 1, Box 350 Laverne, OK 73848 Milton 580-273-9494 Van 580-552-1555 van1messner@gmail.com
PENNSYLVANIA Don and Madeline Hennon Sewickley, PA 15143 412-741-2883 Fax 412-741-2883
Paul Laubach
Rt. 1, Box 69 • Leedey, OK 73654
Robert Glenn, manager 724-748-4303 www.barhfarm.com
Cell 405-664-7743 • paul@pandrherefords.com
PandRHerefords.com
Mark and Mary Kay Frederickson 19975 Bear Ridge Rd. Spearfish, SD 57783 605-642-2139 Cell 605-645-4934
PYRAMID BEEF Bull Sale
First Saturday in December
Shawn and Sarah Tatman 307-673-4381
Hoffman Herefords 11341 357th Ave. • Leola, SD 57456 Colin 605-439-3623 • Dorothy 605-439-3250 cmbhoffman@msn.com www.hoffmanherefords.com
LT’s South Dakota Farm Registered Polled Herefords Larry and Tammy Pursel Bloomsburg, PA 570-441-8340
K&B
17309 322nd Ave. Onida, SD 57564 Ken Bieber Family bedrock842002@yahoo.com
HEREFORDS
Private Treaty Hereford and Angus Bulls – Year Round Contact Brooke 605-769-9992 or Kirk 605-769-9991
LTSouthDakota@gmail.com David and Lynda Bird 45863 Crow Rd. • Halfway, OR 97834 541-742-5436 • Cell 541-403-2828 • bird@pinetel.com
VOGEL VALLEY FARMS
Registered Polled Herefords • Freezer Beef • Trucks and Parts Custom Farm Toys • Century Bale Feeders
Alvin, Luke and Charlie Vogel 148 Spithaler School Rd. Evans City, PA 16033 724-538-8413
BAKER CITY, OR 97814
SOUTH CAROLINA
42590 Salmon Creek Rd. • Baker City, OR 97814
Don Schafer 541-403-0008 Quarter Horses
SOUTH DAKOTA Bar JZ Ranches Homozygous Polled Herefords
“Your Eastern Oregon Range Bull Source” Registered Herefords and Quarter Horses 541-477-3816 M.T. 541-377-0030 Cori 541-377-3347
3L
REGISTERED HORNED HEREFORDS
“Breeding with the Commercial Cattleman in Mind” 79337 Soto Lane Fort Rock, OR 97735 ijhufford@yahoo.com
Home 541-576-2431
www.huffordherefords.com
QUICK MILL FARMS
Q M Bill Vandermolen and Family
20016 S. White Ln. • Oregon City, OR 97045 503-650-4613 • Cell 503-789-5713 bill@quickmillfarms.com www.quickmillfarms.com • Registered Polled and Horned Herefords • Performance Tested • Consistent Quality
Linda Sims
Cell 541-990-8038 451 N.W. Quarry Rd. Office 541-926-5640 Albany, OR 97321 vollstedtfarms@comcast.net
Hereford.org
Rausch Herefords 14831 Hereford Rd. – Hoven, SD 57450 605-948-2375 Vern • Jerry • Shannon • Joel rauschherf@rauschherefords.com • RauschHerefords.com
Rogersville, TN 37857 423-272-5018
-HEREFORD-
“ALL THINGS CONSIDERED” 423-754-1213 Cell roganfarm@yahoo.com
Steven Lee 615-799-8085 cell 615-456-6165
Don, Peg and Seth Zilverberg 18542 326th Ave. Holabird, SD 57540 71st Annual 605-852-2966 Production Sale www.barjz.com Feb. 2020 cattle@barjz.com
Annual Production Sale - 1st Saturday in March
Dave Stenberg
Tim and Philip Eggers 25750 476th Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Tim cell 605-929-6560 Philip cell 605-351-5438 I-29 Bull Run Sale 2nd Saturday in March
Since 1945 • Quality Line 1 cattle for sale!
Winn Woodard 615-389-2624 • Phil Spicer 615-351-2810
4948 William Woodard Rd. Springfield, TN 37172
TEXAS
B&C
Cattle Co.
Bill or Chad Breeding 1301 N. Lions • P.O. Box 186 Miami, TX 79059 806-868-4661 or 806-570-9554 breeder@amaonline.com
BARBER Terri Barber 817-727-6107 Jason Barber 817-718-5821 Dale Barber 806-673-1965 Mary Barber 806-930-6917
RANCH Barber Ranch 806-235-3692 Justin Barber 806-681-5528 Brett Barber 806-681-2457
Consignment sales and private treaty
THORSTENSON
Pete and Angela Case P.O. Box 240, Mertzon, TX 76941 325-650-6209 • pete@caseranch.com www.caseranch.com
Bill and Paula Thorstenson 30491 131st St. • Selby, SD 57472 605-649-7940 • Cell 605-845-6108 wpthorstenson@venturecomm.net paulathorstenson@yahoo.com
Chastain Cattle Co.
Hereford Ranch
TENNESSEE Jim and Kay Coley and Family 140 Morgan Rd., Lafayette, TN 37083 615-804-2221 • coleyherefords@gmail.com www.coleyherefords.com
Jackson Farms Registered Polled Herefords
HEREFORDS
Eggers Southview Farms
Woodard Hereford Farms
47229 232 St., Colman, SD 57017
B LUME Gordon and Thordys Michael and Becky 39462 178th St. 605-224-4187 Frankfort, SD 57440 605-870-0052 605-472-0619 blumeherf@yahoo.com
Herd Sires: MW LLL Farley 24F, DJB LLL Benchmark 26P and LLL Special Class S09
www.barberranch.com • barberranch@wildblue.net
Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch Gerald and Janelle Bischoff 20025 399th Ave., Huron, SD 37350 605-352-5530 • Cell 605-350-0979 Garret 605-461-1555 • Matt 605-350-0980 ravinecr@santel.net • www.ravinecreekranch.com
5121 Bedford Creek Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 triplelranch@msn.com • sleehereford@gmail.com www.lllranch.com
10175 F.M. 3138 • Channing, TX 79018
HEREFORDS
605-997-2594 • Cell 605-530-6002 Cody Williams, Cell 605-695-0931
Annual Sale First Monday In March
HIGH DESERT Cattle Co.
Lance Pankratz, owner Office 605-925-7611 Cell 605-359-9221 Angus and Hereford Ranch Home 605-925-4283 Fax 605-925-4354 lagrand@gwtc.net 44130 279th St. www.lagrandranch.com Freeman, SD 57029
Stenberg P.O. Box 1057 • Seneca, SC 29679 864-882-1890 • Deryl Cell 864-324-3268 deryl@keeserealtysc.com • Trask Breeding
Ken cell 541-403-1044
1662 McKinney Chapel Rd.
LaGrand
America’s #1 Dams of Distinction Cow herd • Private Sales Year-round • Bull and Female Sale Third Monday in February
George Chandler – 541-403-0125 Duane Chandler – 541-403-0124 Office – 541-523-2166 www.chandlerherefords.com chandlerhereford1889@yahoo.com
M.T. and Cori Anderson 47295 Izee Paulina Ln. Canyon City, OR 97820
Mike Rogan
Horned & Polled Herefords
Registered Herefords
George and Karen Sprague 85777 Vilhauer • Eugene, OR 97405 541-465-2188 gks@bar1ranch.com • www.bar1ranch.com
and
P.O. Box 492 Portland, TN 37148
Jerry Roberson 615-325-1883
JBN Livestock
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Bob Harrell Jr. 541-403-2210
Martha Dixon Julie Chapin 550 River Rd., Hartsville, TN 37074
Nate and Jayna Frederickson Cell 605-254-4872
Jim and Jeannine Bockwoldt 22370 152nd Place, Box Elder, SD 57719 605-923-2366 jbnlivestock@rushmore.com • www.jbnlivestock.com
Registered Hereford Cattle
R
615-633-1913
Frederickson Ranch
OREGON Registered Herefords
RIVER CIRCLE FARM
8103 Bill Moss Rd. White House, TN 37188 615-672-4483•615-478-4483 Cell billymjackson@aol.com jacksonfarmsherefords.com
“Farming the same land since 1834” Jonathan Cell 865-803-9947
DUDLEY BROS. Box 10, Comanche, TX 76442
Office 325-356-2284 • Fax 325-356-3185 John Dudley 325-642-0745 Tom Dudley 325-642-0748 john@dudleybros.com www.DudleyBros.com
Registered Herefords Since 1938
Harry and Cheryl Grett 512-303-5714
P.O. Box 969 Elgin, TX 78621 g3ranch@aol.com
Home 423-346-7304
314 Letory Rd. Wartburg,TN 37887 mudcreekFarms@msn.com Johnny, Tanuja, Jonathan & Justin Dagley Bulls
Jack & Lyn Chastain 3924 Burkett Dr Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-821-3544 Farm located at Mineral Wells, TX
Ellis & Lovalene Heidel
and Females Available
Gary and Kathy Buchholz P.O. Box 2807 • Waxahachie, TX 75168 Gary cell: 214-537-1285 Kathy cell: 214-537-1306
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gary@gkbcattle.com www.gkbcattle.com
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VIRGINIA Larry Woodson
214-491-7017 larrywoodson@gmail.com www.stillriverranch.com
JESSICA HARTLEY / KEVIN HARTLEY
h2ranch@rodzoo.com 7787 ROCKY RIDGE LN. MADISONVILLE, TX 77864
le Marb! Up
Kevin and Janice Bennett 3752 Ollie Bell Rd. 608-778-8685 Benton, WI 53803 kevinjanicebennett@gmail.com www.sandrockranchherefords.com
WYOMING
Sunny Hill Ranch Horned and Polled
Pete Johnson, owner
Featuring Polled Descendants of J215
Hwy. 94 W. • Lufkin, TX 75904 936-465-1672 pljmhj@yahoo.com • Serving East Texas Hereford needs since 1957 Southeast Texas Bull Sale Headquarters
From Madisonville, go S on I-45 to Exit #136, go E 2 miles to H2 Gates.
Lee & Jacqui Haygood 923 Hillside Ave. Canadian, TX 79014 806-323-8232 • cell 806-323-2906 lee@indianmoundranch.com
4609 Airport Freeway Ft. Worth, Texas 76117 817-831-3161 texashereford@sbcglobal.net www.texashereford.org
Thistle Tree Farm Linda Lonas P.O. Box 187 • Purcellville, VA 20134 703-850-5501 Cell • 703-368-5812 Office
Jay and Janice Berry 3049 C.R. 225 Oct. 2019 Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-634-5178 • www.wherecowmenbuybulls.com
WASHINGTON
LARGENT and SONS
Bill and Terrilie Cox 688 Pataha St. Pomeroy, WA 99347 509-566-7050 cell cxranch@live.com
Williams Family Herefords Herb and Susan Williams, Owners
P.O. Box 567, Decatur, TX 76234 Herb Cell 940-393-1651 • Office/Ranch 940-466-3381 Fax 940-466-7237 Williamsfamilyherefords.com • herbsusan@msn.com
Since 1891, family owned and operated for five generations! Hwy. 51 north, 10 miles from Decatur, Texas
Registered/Commercial Hereford Cattle
Larson Running L Ranch Larson Polled Herefords kclgenetics.com
SINCE 1943
DIAMOND M RANCH SELLING 1,500 HEREFORDS ANNUALLY
“The great feedlot performance cattle” The McIrvins Box 99 Laurier, WA 509-684-4380
Ken: Office – 972-223-6450 • Home – 972-223-8955 Manager: Lee Larson – 972-824-5869 Sale at Ranch Every Third Saturday of May
Winter Headquarters
646 Lake Rd. Burbank, WA 99323 509-545-5676
2793 F.M. 1991, Clifton, TX 76634
Hereford Cattle Since 1902 P.O. Box 66 • Kaycee, WY 82639 307-738-2443 or 307-267-3229 Cell Sale Date – Nov. 21, 2019 largentandsons@yahoo.com www.largentandsons.com
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OFFICE 936-349-0439 H2RANCH@RODZOO.COM WWW.H2RANCHANDCATTLE.COM
RunLRanch@gmail.com
Sandrock Ranch Herefords
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McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch Polled Herefords and Angus
Raising Herefords since 1967 Jim and Jerri McClun and Family 1929 Rd. 60 • Veteran, WY 82243 • 307-837-2524 Cell 307-534-5141 • jkmcclun@wyomail.com www.mcclunranch.com Private Treaty Sales and Annual Production Sale in April
MICHELI HEREFORDS Selling Herefords for 80 years
Annual Sale — Fourth Wednesday in October
UTAH
P.O. Box 15, Ft. Bridger, WY 82933
Dale 307-780-8232
Phil Allen & Son P.O. Box 83, Antimony, UT 84712
Stop by for a visit. You will not be disappointed!
Noack Herefords 116 E. Bell Ave. Rockdale, TX 76567 Cell 979-218-0065 Office 512-446-6200
Bulls out of good milking females for sale
at all times.
Shannon 435-624-3285
WEST VIRGINIA Westfall Polled Herefords
B
Cattle for sale at the ranch
NOLAN HEREFORDS
Scott, Alise, Ilissa, Bethany and Audrey 1950 Skylark Rd. • Gilmer, TX 75645 nolanherefords@aol.com Res. 903-797-6131 Cell 903-738-5636
EKKER HEREFORDS Gary Ekker Jim Ekker 801-489-7530 435-839-3454 1004 Ekker Ln. • Vernon, UT 84080 ekkerherefords@aol.com
Raising quality Herefords since 1985
Jonathan and Craig Johansen Castle Dale, UT • 435-650-8466 johansenherefords@gmail.com
www.johansenherefords.com
Line One Performance Breeding Since 1979
ROCKIN’ W
Jake Rees 801-668-8613 Scott Rees 801-949-8960 Roger Rees, DVM 801-913-5747
Polled Herefords
Maynard and Sandi Warnken Kevin Warnken, manager P.O. Drawer 29 • Schulenburg, TX 78956 979-561-8846 • 979-561-8867 fax Kevin cell 979-743-0619
Herefords & Angus reescattle@gmail.com
rockinw@cvctx.com • rockinwranch.net
ReesCattle.com
2235 E. Rees Ln. • Morgan , UT 84050
EAT BEEF
Randy Wood, manager
325-396-5526 5749 Rocking Chair Ln. Ft. McKavett, TX 76841 www.therockingchairranch.com
MIDDLESWARTH RANCH
Herd sire prospects, females and a large selection of range ready bulls available. Breeding Polled Herefords Since 1948.
Bill and Linda Johnson 3350 N. St. Rd. 32 Marion, UT 84036 435-783-4455 bjohn@allwest.net
Jim Westfall, owner 304-927-2104 • cell 304-377-1247 John Westfall, herdsman 304-927-3639 1109 Triplett Rd. • Spencer, WV 25276 Bulls for sale by JW 6964 WY27 Leadership E38 80-Cow Certified • Bulls and Females For Sale.
WISCONSIN HEREFORD RANCH
Steven, Jill, Nicole, Curtis, Alison and Austin Folkman N. 250 Highview Rd. • Ixonia, WI 53036 920-474-7403 • 262-617-6346 Cell cnlfarm@hughes.net www.cnlfarm.com Home of Vaquero, Doubletime and M326.
Phillip, Michel and Edward Dahnert Melissa and Michael Berggren N4674 St. Helena Rd., Juneau, WI 53039 414-550-5114 • maggie99mae@yahoo.com
Nine miles east of Caldwell on Hwy. 21 or 15 miles west of Bryan-College Station on Hwy. 21
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SALE: JANUARY
ANNUAL BULL SALE 3RD WEDNESDAY HEREFORDS FOR IN MARCH TODAY’S CATTLEMAN Ned, Jan & Bell Ward 307-672-3248 Ned (c) 307-751-8298 • Jan (c) 307-751-9470 27A Decker Road • Sheridan, WY 82801 njwardherefords@gmail.com
www.NJWHerefords.com 307-532-5892 Blake 307-532-3282 Rodney 307-532-2457 Steve Roth 307-532-7191 ochsnerranch@gmail.com
www.qualitybulls.com 10672 Van Tassell Road • Torrington, WY 82240 Selling over 100 bulls annually at private treaty.
CANADA Billy Elmhirst
R.R. 1 Indian River, ON Canada K0L 2B0 705-295-2708 • ircc@nexicom.net elmlodgeherefords.freeyellow.com
HUTH
Your Source For Success
Jerry and Maryann Huth
W9096 Co. Trunk AS • Oakfield, WI 53065
920-583-3223 www.huthcattle.com – huth@wildblue.net Steve Merry 1840 Co. Rd. CC Hartford, WI 53027 Steven.Merry@aurora.org 414-881-5274
Generations of Family Affair Sale • Oct. 13, 2019
Raising cattle in Texas since 1855
Joey and Susan Skrivanek, owners 407 W. Mustang • Caldwell, TX 77836 Cell 979-224-4698 • Home 979-567-3857 • j.skrivaneklaw@outlook.com
Torrington, Wyo.
Jay, Marsha and Jessica Middleswarth 307-532-5427 Ashley 307-575-1082 6mbulls@hughes.net ANNUAL PRODUCTION www.middleswarthherefords.com
Polled Herefords
Five Generations of MERRY Polled Hereford Breeders — Spanning 115 Years
SKRIVANEK RANCHES
Ron 307-747-3897
www.hereford.org
MEDONTE HIGHLANDS Polled Herefords Jack McAughey 905-625-3151
Kevin Brown 705-327-1808
Farm • Orillia, Ont. 705-326-6889 Business Office: 3055 Universal Dr., Mississauga, Ont. L4X 2E2
SERVICES Tommy Barnes Auctioneer
P.O. Box 10 Lowndesboro, AL 36752 334-462-4004 Cell Hereford.org
Chris Poley Cell: 306-220-5006 chris@tbarc.com
Proudly representing American Live Stock Insurance Inc.
Shane Michelson Cell: 403-363-9973 shane@tbarc.com
Sheila Jensen, agent Jim Bessler 815-762-2641
Rob Schacher 817-219-0102
www.JamesFBessler.com Jim@JamesFBessler.com
O: 630-945-3483 • F: 630-945-3584
518 Brownstone Dr. • St. Charles, IL 60174-2843
JAMES M. BIRDWELL
P.O. Box 197 , Courtland, KS 66939 785-374-4372 • 785-262-1116 Cell jensenks197@hotmail.com
P.O. Box 2330 Warman, Saskatchewan S0K 4S0 Canada 306-933-4200
Ben Wright Cell: 519-374-3335 ben@tbarc.com
www.BuyAgro.com
Jensen Live Stock Agency
LATHROP LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION USDA Approved Quarantine Center Serving O’Hare Field and All Export Points 35W090 Lathrop Lane, Dundee, IL 60118 Randy Lathrop 847-426-5009 or 428-5806 Fax 847-428-3788
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Joel Birdwell, Auctioneer 5880 State Hwy. 33 Kingfisher, OK 73750
Cody Lowderman Auctioneer
Home: 405-375-6630 Cell: 405-368-1058
255 China Road Macomb, IL 61455
for all your
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Hereford Advantage
Matt Sims • 1019 Waterwood Pkwy., Unit D • Edmond, OK 73034 405-840-5461 Office • 405-641-6081 Cell • www.mcsauction.com
7710 North State Rd 56 Vevay, IN 47043 540-336-2737
Use the Herford Advantage program to increase added market power and brand recognition with feeder cattle sired by Hereford bull battery ranking in the top 50% of the CHB$ index.
Jim Reed, Box 126, Green Ridge, MO 65332 Office 660-527-3507 • Cell 417-860-3102 www.reedent.com • reedent@iland.net Serving breeders since 1979.
Semen and Certificate Brokerage Service Available
Aug. 31..........................................The Breeders Cup, Mays Lick, Ky. Sept. 2....................Foundations for the Future ’19, Morrison, Tenn. Sept. 15......................................................Illini Top Cut, Macomb, Ill. Sept. 26............................... Mohican West & Guests, Laurel, Mont. Sept. 28....................................Forrest Hereford Farm, Saluda, S.C. Oct. 5................................Journagan Ranch/MSU, Springfield, Mo. Oct. 21.......................Beefmaker Production Sale, Cedartown, Ga. Oct. 26............... J&L Cattle Services & Guests, Jeromesville, Ohio Nov. 9............................................... Iron Lake Ranch, Athens, Texas Nov. 10...........................................CMR & Friends, Senatobia, Miss. Nov. 16.................Show-Me Polled Hereford Classic, Windsor, Mo. Dec. 8.................................Missouri Opportunity Sale, Sedalia, Mo.
REED ENTERPRISES
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Maternal Advantage The Maternal Advantage program generates females with added longevity, more docility, increased fertility and more profit per year. Participating herd bull batteries must rank in the top 50% of the breed for Baldy Maternal Index (BMI$) if used on British-based cows or the top 50% of the breed for Brahman Influence Index (BII$) if used on Brahman-based cows.
EMMONS UGC Certified
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254-716-5735 clayemmons@hotmail.com
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Calendar of Events “Calendar of Events” is a listing of Hereford sales and events known to our staff. Italicized dates denote shows and events. Non-italicized dates denote sales. To make the calendar concise we have used the following abbreviations: association, assn.; international, int’l; junior, jr.; mountain, mtn.; national, nat’l; northeast, NE; northwest, NW; performance tested, PT; southeast, SE; southwest, SW; and university, Un.
AUGUST 3 Hereford on the Mountain, Sewanee, Tenn. 4 Indiana State Fair 4-H Show, Indianapolis 7 Indiana State Fair Hereford Open Show, Indianapolis 8 Missouri State Fair Hereford Show, Sedalia 9 Illinois State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Springfield 9 Sonoma County Fair Hereford Show, Santa Rosa, Calif. 10 Illinois State Fair Hereford Show, Springfield 10 State Fair of West Virginia Jr. Hereford Show, Lewisburg 11 Wisconsin State Fair Hereford Show, Milwaukee 15 Iowa State Fair Hereford Show, Des Moines 15 Upper Peninsula State Fair, Escanaba, Mich. 15 Wyoming State Fair Hereford Show, Douglas 16 Tennessee Jr. Hereford Assn. State Show, Lebanon 17 State Fair of West Virginia Hereford Show, Lewisburg 17 Tennessee Hereford Assn. State Show, Lebanon 21 New York State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Syracuse 22 Kentucky State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Louisville 22 Nebraska State Fair Hereford Show, Grand Island 23 Kentucky State Fair Hereford Show, Louisville 23 New York State Fair Hereford Show, Syracuse 23 Western Idaho Fair Hereford Show, Boise 24 Ad deadline for October Hereford World 24 East Tennessee Kick-Off Classic, White Pine 24-25 Illinois Hereford Tour, west central region 24 Wisconsin Hereford Assn. Field Day, Oakfield 25 Iowa Hereford Tour and Annual Meeting, southeast region 25 Maryland State Fair Hereford Show, Timonium 25 Oregon State Fair Hereford Show, Salem 31 The Breeders Cup, Mays Lick, Ky. 31 Delta Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Munford, Tenn. 31 Minnesota State Fair Hereford Show, St.Paul
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SEPTEMBER 1 Delta Fair Hereford Show, Munford, Tenn. 1 Du Quoin State Fair Hereford Show, Du Quoin, Ill. 1 South Dakota State Fair Hereford Show, Huron 2 East Side Farm, Frederick, Md. 2 Walker Polled Hereford Farm, Morrison, Tenn. 3 Hawk Livestock (Online), Earlville, Ill. 6 West Texas Fair and Rodeo Hereford Show, Abilene 7-8 Missouri Hereford Assn. Field Day, Columbia 7-8 Nebraska Hereford Tour, Grand Island/Hastings 7 Northeast Elite Hereford Sale, Ghent, N.Y. 7 Tennessee State Fair Hereford Show, Nashville 7 West Texas Fair and Rodeo Jr. Hereford Show, Abilene 8 Happ Herefords, Mendota, Ill. 9 Butler Polled Herefords (Online), Republic, Mo. 10 AbraKadabra Cattle Co. (Online), Columbia, Mo. 10 Double L Cattle/JR Ranch (Online), Caldwell, Texas 10 Genoa Livestock Bull Sale, Minden, Nev. 10 New Mexico State Fair Hereford Show, Albuquerque 13-14 Montana Hereford Tour, Billings 13 Tennessee Valley Fair Hereford Show, Knoxville 14 Hereford Fall Classic, Taylorville, Ill. 14 Kansas State Fair Hereford Show, Hutchinson 14 Tennessee Valley Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Knoxville 14 Wolff Cattle Co. and Guests, Oakes, N.D. 15 Illini Top Cut, Macomb, Ill. 17 Ohio Farm Science Review, London 19 Hoffman Ranch/Dal Porto & Rancho Casino, Turlock, Calif. 19 Holden Herefords, Valier, Mont. 20 Churchill Cattle Co., Manhattan, Mont. 20 Eastern States Exposition Jr. Hereford Show, W. Springfield, Mass. 20 East Texas State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Tyler 20 River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, Ontario 20 Washington State Fair Horned Hereford Show, Puyallup
21 Burns Farms & Friends, Pikeville, Tenn. 21 Eastern States Exposition Hereford Show, W. Springfield, Mass. 21 Ehlke Herefords, Townsend, Mont. 21 Elmlodge Polled Herefords, Indian River, Ontario 21 Gohr Angus and Herefords, Madras, Ore. 21 Lamb Bros. Beef, Wilson, Wis. 21 Tennessee Hereford Assn. Field Day, Rogersville 21 Washington State Fair Polled Hereford Show, Puyallup 22 Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, Ontario 22 Ohio Hereford Futurity Show, Wooster 22 Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. Hereford Show, Oklahoma City 25 Ad deadline for November Hereford World 26 Mohican West & Guests, Laurel, Mont. 27 Sierra Ranches, Modesto, Calif. 27 World Beef Expo Hereford Show, W. Allis, Wis. 28 East Texas State Fair Hereford Show, Tyler 28 Forrest Polled Herefords, Saluda, S.C. 28 Ladies in Red Female Classic Hereford and Red Angus Sale, Heber Springs, Ark. 28 Minnesota Hereford Tour 28 Pennsylvania/Mason Dixon Field Day, Saltsburg, Pa. 28 RPH Classic, Marlette, Mich. 28 Tulsa State Fair Hereford Show, Tulsa, Okla. 29 Hoffman Ranch, Thedford, Neb. 29 World Beef Expo Jr. Hereford Show, W. Allis, Wis. OCTOBER 1 Humphrey’s Farm and Ranch (Online), Cleburne, Texas 2 Fryeburg Fair Hereford Show, Fryeburg, Maine 3 Dudley Bros., Comanche, Texas 4 Keystone Int’l Livestock Exposition Nat’l Hereford Show, Harrisburg, Pa. 5 The Breeders Classic, Gettysburg, Pa. 5 Colyer Herefords, Bruneau, Idaho 5 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State Un., Springfield, Mo. 6 Badger Southern Select, Burlington, Wis. 6 Cal-Poly Bull Test, San Luis Obispo, Calif. 6 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch, Ree Heights, S.D. 6 Keystone Int’l Livestock Exposition Jr. Hereford Show, Harrisburg, Pa. 7 Alabama National Fair Hereford Show, Montgomery 7 Baldy Maker, Ft. Klamath, Ore. 7 Express Ranch, Yukon, Okla. 7 Indian Mound Ranch, Canadian, Texas 8 Powell Ranch, San Angelo, Texas 11 Dixie Classic Fair Hereford Show, Winston-Salem, N.C. 11 Snedden Ranches, Maricopa, Calif. 12 Bonebrake Herefords and Guests, Buffalo, Mo. 12 Great Lakes Hereford Roundup, St. Louis, Mich. 12 Perks Ranch, Rockford, Ill. 12 Remitall West, Olds, Alberta 13 Grand Nat’l Stock Show Hereford Show, Daly City, Calif. 13 Hawk Livestock (Online), Earlville, Ill. 13 Kaczmareck Dispersal, Salem, Mo. 13 Next Generation Genetics/MGM Polled Herefords, Endeavor, Wis. 13 Ridgeview Farm, Alto, Mich. 14 Arkansas State Fair Hereford Show, Little Rock 14 Case Ranch, Mertzon, Texas 14 Deana Jak Farms (Online) New Enterprise, Pa. 15 Foggy Bottom Farm (Online), Taneytown, Md. 16 North Carolina State Fair Hereford Show, Raleigh 17 Northern Int’l Livestock Expo Hereford Show, Billings, Mont. 17 South Carolina State Fair Hereford Show, Columbia 18 State Fair of Texas Hereford Show, Dallas 18 W4 Ranch, Morgan, Texas 19 ANL and Guests, Steelman, Saskatchewan 19 Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla. 19 C&T and Guests, KIsbey, Saskatchewan 19 A. Goff & Sons, Harrisville, W.Va. 19 JM Cattle Co., Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 19 Lambert Ranch, Oroville, Calif. 19 Northeast Texas Hereford Assn., Mt. Pleasant 19 South Carolina State Fair Jr. Hereford Show, Columbia 19 State Fair of Texas Jr. Hereford Show, Dallas 20 Blair Athol/Haroldson’s and Guests, Arcola, Saskatchewan 20 Express Ranch, Yukon, Okla.
21 White Hawk Ranch/Barnes Herefords, Cedartown, Ga. 23 Micheli Ranch, Ft. Bridger, Wyo. 23 Texas Hereford Assn., Buffalo 24 Jensen Bros., Louisburg, Kan. 24 State Fair of Louisiana Hereford Show, Shreveport 25 Ad deadline for December Hereford World 25 Virginia Tech’s Hokie Harvest, Blacksburg, Va. 26 Debter Hereford Farm, Horton, Ala. 26 J&L Cattle Services and Guests, Jeromesville, Ohio 26 Ladies of the Royal, Kansas City, Mo. 26 Mead Farms, Barnett, Mo. 26 South Texas Hereford Assn., Beeville 27 American Royal Nat’l Hereford Show, Kansas City, Mo. 27 BNC Herefords/PowerHouse Herefords, Corbyville, Ontario 28 Banks Polled Herefords, Ada, Okla. 28 Tennessee River Music Inc., Ft. Payne, Ala. 30 Valley Creek Ranch (Online), Fairbury, Neb. NOVEMBER 1 Jamison Herefords, Quinter, Kan. 2 Burns Farms, Pikeville, Tenn. 2 Combined Excellence, Mason, Ohio 3 TK Cattle Co. (Online), Burwell, Neb. 4 Huwaldts Herefords (Online), Randolph, Neb. 4 P&R Herefords, Leedey, Okla. 7 Kentucky Hereford-Influenced Feeder Sale, Stanford 8 Rees Bros., Morgan, Utah 8 South Dakota Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Brookings 9 Iron Lake Ranch, Athens, Texas 9 Nebraska Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Grand Island 9 South Dakota Hereford Assn., Brookings 9 Virginia Hereford Assn., Harrisonburg 10 CMR Herefords & Friends, Senatobia, Miss. 10 Nebraska Hereford Assn., Grand Island 11 Mohican West, Laurel, Mont. 13 Barber Ranch, San Saba, Texas 16 California/Nevada Hereford Classic, Marysville, Calf. 16 MCM Herefords (Online), Ayr, Neb. 16 Show-Me Polled Hereford Classic, Windsor, Mo. 17 North American Int’l Livestock Exposition Jr. Hereford Show, Louisville, Ky. 19 Foggy Bottom Farm (Online), Taneytown, Md. 17 North American Int’l Livestock Exposition Hereford Show, Louisville, Ky. 21 Fenton Hereford Ranch, Irma, Alberta 21 Largent & Sons, Kaycee, Wyo. 24 Heart of America Hereford Assn., Greenville, Ill. 25 Oklahoma Hereford Assn., Marietta 26 Ad deadline for January Hereford World 26 Lowderman Cattle Co. (Online), Macomb, Ill. 30 Able Acres, Wingate, Ind. 30 Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders/ College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo. 30 Woolfolk Farm, Columbia, Tenn.
DECEMBER 1 Adcock Cattle/Crum Cattle Co. (Online), Ill. 2 Hawk Livestock (Online), Earlville, Ill. 4 Goehring Herefords, Libertyville, Iowa 5 Western States Jr. Hereford Show, Reno, Nev. 6 Knoll Crest Farm, Red House, Va. 6 Nelson Hirsche Purebreds, Del Bonita, Alberta 6 Western States Nat’l Hereford Bull Show, Reno, Nev. 6 Western States Hereford Sale, Reno, Nev. 7 Kentucky Hereford Autumn Harvest, Mt. Sterling 7 Missouri Hereford Assn. Annual Meeting, Sedalia 7 North Dakota Hereford Assn. Sale and Annual Meeting, Valley City 7 Pyramid Beef/Fredrickson Ranch, Spearfish, S.D. 7 Western States Nat’l Hereford Female Show, Reno, Nev. 8 Missouri Hereford Assn., Sedalia 13 Minnesota Hereford Breeders Annual Meeting, Hutchinson 14 Minnesota Hereford Breeders, Hutchinson 17 Foggy Bottom Farm (Online), Taneytown, Md. 21 Wascana Cattle Co., Whitewood, Saskatchewan 26 Ad deadline for February Hereford World 30-31 Arizona Nat’l Livestock Show Hereford Show, Phoenix
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2019-20 National Show and Sale Schedule Keystone International Livestock Exposition
National Western Stock Show
2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-787-2905, keystoneinternational.state.pa.us Show date: Oct. 4 Entry deadline: Aug. 31 Judge: Billy Elmhirst, Indian River, Ontario
4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216 800-336-6977, nationalwestern.com Show dates: Jan. 15-18 Jan. 15 - Juniors; Jan. 16 - Bulls; Jan. 17 - Carloads/Pens; Jan. 18 - Females Entry deadline: Nov. 20 Judge: Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., Associate judge: TBD Carloads/Pens judges: Brent Meeks, Taylor, Neb.; Brent Mrnak, Bowman, N.D.; and Troy Thomas, Harrold, S.D.
American Royal National Hereford Show 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO 64102 816-221-9800, americanroyal.com Show date: Oct. 27 Entry deadline: Sept. 16 Judge: Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla.
Mile High Night Hereford Sale — Jan. 17
Southwestern Exposition National Hereford Show P.O. Box 150, Ft. Worth, TX 76101 817-877-2400, fwssr.com Show date: Feb. 3 Entry deadline: Nov. 15 Judge: Jason Hoffman, Thedford, Neb.
Ladies of the Royal Hereford Sale — Oct. 26
North American International Livestock Exposition National Hereford Show P.O. Box 36367, Louisville, KY 40233 502-595-3166, livestockexpo.org Show date: Nov. 17 Entry deadline: Oct. 1 Judge: Dave Duello, Pine Bluff, Wyo.
Held at Next Generation Genetics in Endeavor, WI
Western States National Hereford Show 1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89512 • P.O. Box 8126, Reno, NV 89507 775-747-8917, herefordreno.com Show dates: Dec. 5-7 Entry deadline: Early, Oct. 15; Final, Nov. 1 Judge: Daniel Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.
Western States Hereford Sale — Dec. 6
Sunday, October 13, 2019 brancel@nextgenerationgenetics.com Steven.Merry@aurora.org
A. Goff & Sons 1661 Hazelgreen Rd. Harrisville, WV 26362 304-643-2196 agoffandsons@yahoo.com
WEST VIRGINIA HEREFORD BREEDERS
Since 1910 Celebrating our 108th Year Oldest continuous Polled Hereford Herd in America
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Grandview Hereford Farm Quality Hereford Cattle Ken and Chris Scott 2586 Grandview Rd. Beaver, WV 25813 304-573-0844 chance37@suddenlink.net
W.C. Taylor Family 20 Cottage Hill Rd. Petersburg, WV 26847 Sonny 304-257-1557 Michael 304-257-1040 mtaylor@frontiernet.net
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DAVID LAW & SONS
Polled Herefords Since 1954 192 Ruger Dr. Harrisville, WV 26362 Butch 304-643-4438
Certified and Accredited lawherefords.bravehost.com lawherefords@yahoo.com
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Polled Herefords 5683 Rocky Step Rd. Winfield, WV 25213 www.grassyrunfarms.com Gary Kale, Owner Aaron Glascock, General Manager 304-312-7060 Derik Billman, Herdsman 330-432-3267
The R.G. Knotts Family 63 Henderson Ridge Road Fairmont, WV 26554
McDonald Polled Herefords
Robert 304-265-0005
Mike McDonald, DVM and Family 534 Riverbend Road Lost Creek, WV 26385
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Advertisers’ Index ALABAMA
Debter Hereford Farm . . . . . 40, 54, 75 Tennessee River Music . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ARIZONA
Mountain View Hereford Ranch . . . . 75 ARKANSAS
James Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 CALIFORNIA
Alto Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Blagg Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Gillibrand Cattle Co., P.W. . . . . . . . . . 75 Lambert Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 McDougald Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Morrell Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Mrnak Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Pedretti Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Sierra Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 75 Snedden Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sonoma Mountain Herefords . . . . . . 75 W6 Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Wiemer Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Wintun Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 COLORADO
Campbell, James T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clark Anvil Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cline Registered Herefords . . . . . . . . Coleman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coyote Ridge Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ernst Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuchs Herefords, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . Hall and Family, Doug . . . . . . . . . . . . Hanging W Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kubin Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . Leroux Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robb & Sons, Tom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sidwell Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strang Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75
GEORGIA
Barnes Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC CES Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Greenview Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . 10, 75 HME Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 MTM Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . 69, 75 Predestined Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Thompson Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 White Hawk Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC IDAHO
Canyon Gem Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . Colyer Herefords & Angus . . . . . . . . . Daniels Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . Eagle Canyon Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elkington Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . Fern Ridge Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holt Family Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JBB/AL Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shaw Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wooden Shoe Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75
ILLINOIS
Adcock Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Baker Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Behrends Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Benedict Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Bixler Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Bob-O-Lou Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Braun Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Burns Polled Hereford Farm . . . 72, 76 Cole, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31 Crane Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 30, 31, 73 DJR Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Double B Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Edenburn Family Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Ellis Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Eubank Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Fancy Creek Farm of the Prairie Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Fleisher Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Gen-Lor Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Goldstein Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 76 Happ Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 76 Knott Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Loehr Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Lorenzen Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Lowderman Auction Options . . . . . . 72 Lowderman Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 McCaskill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Milligan Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Moffett Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Mud Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Nature’s Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Newbold Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Oak Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Paquette Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . 76 Parish Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Perks Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Plainview Stock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Prairie Cross, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Prairie Meadow Herefords . . . . . . . . 76 Prairie Rose Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Purple Reign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 RGR Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 River Ridge Ranch & Cattle Co. . . . . 76 Sayre Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Shingle Oaks Polled Herefords . . . . . 76 Stephens and Loehr Herefords . 30, 31 Stephens Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . 76 Sturdy Hereford Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Sweatman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 West Wind Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 INDIANA
Able Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beck-Powell Polled Herefords . . . . . Clinkenbeard Farms & Sons . . . . . . . Coal Creek Land and Cattle LLC . . . . Deatsman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elzemeyer Polled Herefords . . . . . . . Everhart Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ferguson Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gerber Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greenwood Family Herefords . . . . . . Hayhurst Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kesling Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . Laudeman Family, Gale . . . . . . . . . . . McFatridge Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stuckey Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . .
68 68 68 68 68 76 68 68 76 68 68 76 76 76 68
IOWA
Amos Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Beef Resources Partnership . . . . . . . 85 Deppe Bros. Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Goehring Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Jackson Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 85 JR Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 K7 Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Landt Herefords, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Petersen Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Pitt Farms Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Sorensen Family, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Stream Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Wiese & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 76 KANSAS
4V Ranch Douthit Herefords . . . . . . . Brannan & Reinhardt Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carswell-Nichols Herefords . . . . . . . . Davis Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Douthit Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GLM Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herbel Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamison Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jensen Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malone Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . MM Ranch Polled Herefords . . . . . . . Oleen Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oleen Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandhill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schu-Lar Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . Springhill Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Towner Farm Polled Herefords . . . . . Umberger Polled Herefords . . . . . . . VJS Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 61 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 77 77
KENTUCKY
Botkin Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . Boyd Beef Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamblish Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . Dogwood Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hopper Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JMS Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . K3 Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laffoon Family Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tucker Stock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
77 77 77 69 69 69 69 77 77
LOUISIANA
5C’s Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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MARYLAND
All Seasons Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Church View Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 86 East Side Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 77 Foggy Bottom Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Fountain Valley Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Grimmel Girls Show Cattle . . . . . . . . 77 Painted View Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 R&T Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SCH Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Windy Way Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MICHIGAN
Behnke’s Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . Breasbois Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Castle Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cottonwood Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grand Meadows Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . Hanson’s Double G Herefords . . . . . . MacNaughton, Ron and Jill . . . . . . . . Maple Lane Farm Group LLC . . . . . . . McDonald Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rottman, Phil and Chris . . . . . . . . . . . Sugar Sweet Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57 57 57 57 57 77 57 57 57 57 57
MINNESOTA
DaKitch Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . Delaney Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Krogstad Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . Lawrence Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schafer Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Springwater Polled Herefords . . . . .
77 77 77 77 77 77
MISSISSIPPI
Broadlawn Farm Polled Herefords . . Caldwell Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . Leaning Cedar Herefords . . . . . . . . . . McGuffee Polled Herefords . . . . . . . .
54 77 77 77
MISSOURI
AbraKadabra Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Bellis Family, Jim D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Biglieni Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Blue Ribbon Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Bonebrake Herefords . . . . . . . . . 60, 77 Butler Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Doss Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Duvall Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Falling Timber Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Findley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Harding Bros. Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 77 Journagan Ranch/Missouri State University . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 77 Kaczmarek 4K Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 61 LIII Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 McMillen’s Toothacre Ranch . . . . . . . 61 Mead Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Menzies Cattle Co. LLC . . . . . . . . 61, 77 Miller Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Reed Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Reynolds Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Roth Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . 61, 77 Steinbeck Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 WMC Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 MONTANA
Churchill Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Cooper Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Curlew Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Dutton Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Ehlke Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Feddes Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Holden Herefords . . . . . . . . . 22, 23, 77 J Bar E Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 L Bar W Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 McMurry Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Mohican West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Thomas Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Wichman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 NEBRASKA
7 Mill Iron Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Blueberry Hill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Fisher Family, Lowell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Frenzen and Family, Galen . . . . . . . . 77 Henkel Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 78 Hoffman Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 78 JB Ranch Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . 78 Moeller & Sons, Albert . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Monahan Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Nebraska Hereford Tour . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Ridder Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Schroer Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Schutte & Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spencer Herefords Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . Upstream Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valley Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Van Newkirk Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . Vin-Mar Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78 78 78 78 78 78
NEVADA
6D Land & Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Bell Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Brumley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Genoa Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 78 NEW JERSEY
Grass Pond Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 NEW MEXICO
B&H Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copeland & Sons Herefords LLC . . . . Cornerstone Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . King Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pérez Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Star Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78 78 78 78 78 78
NEW YORK
Glade Haven Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 78 JKW Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Locust Lane Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Northeast Elite Hereford Sale . . . . . . . 7 SK Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Stone House Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 NORTH CAROLINA
Brent Creech Taylor’s Mill Farm . . . . 78 Claxton Farm LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Double J Farm LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Five J’s Beef & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . 69 Myers Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Rhyneland Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Terrace Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Triplett Polled Herefords . . . . . . 54, 78 W&A Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . 25, 86 Will-Via Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . 78 NORTH DAKOTA
Mrnak Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 OHIO
Berg Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Buckeye Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Durbin Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Hot Iron Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 J&L Cattle Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 M Love Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Mohican Polled Hereford Farms . 71, 78 NS Polled Herefords Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . 71 Oakridge Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . 78 Ostgaard Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Rippling Rock Hereford Farm . . . . . . 71 Sunny Side Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Sunnyside Stock Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 OKLAHOMA
Darnell Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . Dennis Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dufur Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Durham Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flying G Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headquarters Herefords . . . . . . . . . . Langford Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loewen Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Messner Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moler, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P&R Herefords LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
78 78 78 78 78 78 78 79 79 78 79
OREGON
Bar One Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bird Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chandler Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrell Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . High Desert Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . Hufford’s Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick Mill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vollstedt Farms Polled Herefords . . White Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . .
79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79
PENNSYLVANIA
Bar-H Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deana Jak Farms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flat Stone Lick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LT’s South Dakota Farm . . . . . . . . . . .
79 79 BC 79
Slaytons’ BearDance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Stone Ridge Manor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Vogel Valley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 SOUTH CAROLINA
Forrest Polled Herefords . . . . . . 12, 69 Fowken Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Keese Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 SOUTH DAKOTA
Bar JZ Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bischoff’s Ravine Creek Ranch . . . . . Blume Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eggers Southview Farms . . . . . . . . . . Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch . . . . . . . . Frederickson Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hoffman Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JBN Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K&B Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LaGrand Angus and Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rausch Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stenbergg Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thorstenson Hereford Ranch . . . . . .
79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79
TENNESSEE
Barding, Blake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Burns Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Candy Meadow Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Coley Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 East Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Jackson Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Kerr Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Meadowview Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Mud Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Notchey Creek Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parker Bros. Polled Herefords . . . . . . 69 River Circle Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Roberson’s Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 79 Rogan Farms Herefords . . . . 24, 54, 79 Triple L Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Woodard Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . 79 Woolfolk Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 TEXAS
B&C Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Barber Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Case Ranch Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Chastain Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Double L Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Dudley Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 79 G3 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 GKB Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 H2 Ranch and Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . 80 Indian Mound Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Iron Lake Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Larson Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 80 Larson Running L Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 80 Metch Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Noack Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Nolan Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Powell Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 80 Rockin’ W Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 80 Rocking Chair Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Skrivanek Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Still River Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Sunny Hill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Texas Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Williams Family Herefords . . . . . . . . 80 Willis Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 80 UTAH
Allen & Son, Phil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circle BJ Polled Hereford Ranch . . . . Ekker Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johansen Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rees Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80 80 80 80 80
VERMONT
HP Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 VIRGINIA
Deer Track Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Hereford Hollow Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Knoll Crest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Quail Hollow Herefords . . . . . . . 80, 86 Thistle Tree Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 WASHINGTON
CX Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Diamond M Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Ottley Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
WEST VIRGINIA
Cottage Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goff & Sons, A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grandview Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . Grassy Run Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knotts Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . Law & Sons, David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McDonald Polled Herefords . . . . . . . Westfall Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . .
83 83 83 83 83 83 83 80
WISCONSIN
Blue Goose Hereford Farms . . . . . . . 65 Boettcher’s Brookview Acres . . . . . . 65 C&L Hereford Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Christ the Rock Creek Farm . . . . . . . . 64 Dalton Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . 64 Gari-Alan Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Hickory Grove Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Hidden Springs Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Huth Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . 64, 80 KLS Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Larson Hereford Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Lietzau Hereford Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Lininger Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Maple Crest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 MGM Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, 65, 74, 80, 83 Next Generation Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 10, 64, 74, 83 Otter Creek Polled Herefords . . . . . . 64 Owego Stock Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Pierce’s Hereford Haven . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Sandrock Ranch Herefords . . . . . . . . 80 Spruce Hill Polled Herefords . . . . . . . 64 Starr Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Whiskey Run Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Windy Hills Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Wirth Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 64 WYOMING
Berry’s, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Largent and Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McClun’s Lazy JM Ranch . . . . . . . . . . Micheli Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Middleswarth Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . NJW Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . Ochsner Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80 80 80 80 80 80 80
CANADA
Elmlodge Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . 80 Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 80 Remitall West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 River Valley Polled Herefords . . . . . . 29 SERVICES
American Hereford Assn. . . . . . . . . . . 63 Barnes, Tommy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Bessler Inc., James F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 BioZyme Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 55 Birdwell, James M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Birdwell, Joel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Boehringer Ingelheim . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Booker, C.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Burks, Eddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Carper, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Circle H Headquarters LLC . . . . . . . . . 81 Conover, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Emmons Ultrasounding . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Gay Livestock Insurance, Jerry . . . . . 81 Hereford On Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 HRC Feed Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Jensen Live Stock Agency . . . . . . . . . 81 Keystone International Livestock Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Lathrop Livestock Transportation . . 81 Layton, Dustin N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Lowderman, Cody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Lowderman, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 MCS Auction LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Midwest Cattle Service Inc. . . . . . . . 81 Reed Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Schacher Auction Services . . . . . . . . 81 Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Stith, Dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Stout, Justin B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Sullivan Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Vermeer Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 37 Wendt, Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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JACKSON HEREFORD FARMS Registered Herefords since 1890
AI SIRES: H Deberard 7454 ET Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153 JDH Victor 719T 33Z ET MHPH 521X Action 106A NJW 79Z Z311 Endure 173D CRR 719 Catapult 109 AH JDH Munson 15E ET NJW 79Z 22Z Wow 57C BR Charles Hutton 6033 WLB Mr Canada 10Z 15B
H Deberard 7454 ET Featured AI Sire
NATURAL SERVICE SIRES: JHF 106A Action J628 Remitall WGD Dunkirk 178F Jackson's Legend J716 For Sale: Bulls, Females, Show Heifers and Steers 10 Indian Ave. • Mechanicsville, IA 52306 Craig Jackson 319-480-1436 • LeRoy Jackson cdj@netins.net • www.jacksonherefordfarms Follow us on Facebook Visitors Always Welcome!
JHF MS 5323 On Target J775 A powerful female we raised.
IOWA HEREFORD BREEDERS This space is available!
CONTACT Joe Rickabaugh
785-633-3188 or jrick@hereford.org
GOEHRING HEREFORDS Bill and Becky Goehring 2634 Clearwood Ave. Libertyville, IA 52567 Bill’s cell 641-919-9365 keosalebarn@netins.net
www.keosauquasaleco.com
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Amos Hereford Farm Craig and Denise Amos Indianola, Iowa 515-961-5847 515-238-9852 Cell cdamos@msn.com www.amosherefordfarm.com
John and Joell Deppe with boys Montana, Chance, Austin and Nick 21938 — 150th St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 home phone: 563-672-3531 John, cell 563-599-5035 Joell, cell 563-599-5038 josiedeppe@gmail.com webcowsdeppebros.com
K7
3388 240th St. Lockridge, IA 52635 Cell 608-574-2309
ADDY
Steve, Jinny, Erin and Adrienne Landt 33848 W. Ave. Union, IA 50258 641-486-5472
Mike Sorensen and Family Box 221, Greenfield, IA 50849 Mike 641-745-7949 mikelpi@yahoo.com www.mikesorensenfamily.com
Petersen Herefords
HEREFORDS The Tom and Jo Heidt Family
Steve Landt Herefords
David Trowbridge Tabor, Iowa 402-740-7033 david_trowbridge@msn.com Mike England Adel, Iowa 712-251-5494
Brent, Robin, Dylan and Nicole 2169 290th Ave. DeWitt, IA 52742 563-357-9849 bapete@iowatelecom.net
John and Marytha Pitt 65439 260th St. P.O. Box 452 Nevada, IA 50201 515-382-2863 John cell 515-290-1383
pitt@iowatelecom.net www.pittfarms.com August 2019 |
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Service by this outstanding York son sells in this year’s Breeders Classic, Saturday, Oct. 5th
ILR 4134 York 717
SRM Powerball 1701 ET service sells — our Red Power son that has better than breed average on all EPDs!!
STONE RIDGE MANOR
Dan Snyder cell 240-447-4600 Seth Snyder cell 240-405-6049 Farm 717-642-9199 herefordcattle@stoneridgemanor.com www.stoneridgemanor.com
654 Cold Springs Rd. • Gettysburg, PA 17325
All Seasons
Slaytons’
This space is available!!
Farm
Harry and Karen Taylor 10402 Stewart Neck Rd. Princess Anne, MD 21853 443-880-1614 allseasonsfarm@gmail.com
Contact Tommy Coley at 815-988-7051
Slaytons’ Hereford and Angus Performance Seedstock
Bob Schaffer, Owner-manager 3320 Deer Track Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22551 540-582-9234 bob@deertrackfarm.com www.deertrackfarm.com
J. Paul and Bette Slayton 2272 Dibert Rd., Bedford, PA 15522 814-623-0772 717-805-1376 – cell paul@slaytonsbeardance.com
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HEREFORD FARM
George, Tammy, William and Andy Ward 3404 Shady Grove Rd. Providence, NC 27315 336-388-2177 Cell 434-251-3637 gwwardjr@centurylink.net
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KNOLL CREST FARM
“Serving the beef industry since 1944” 17659 Red House Rd. Red House, VA 23963 Office 434-376-3567 • Fax 434-376-7008 James D. Bennett 434-376-7299 Paul S. Bennett 434-941-8245 Jim G. Bennett 434-664-7935 Brian R Bennett 434-664-8309 Dalton G. Bennett 434-664-7946 Scott R. Bennett 434-660-7268 knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com
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The Baldwins 2 Church View Rd. Millersville, MD 21108 443-871-0573 webald@aol.com
Bob and Pam Rhyne 3700 Peach Orchard Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215 Bob’s cell 704-614-0826 Kim, Alexis and Courtney Eudy 10945 Hickory Ridge Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075 Kim’s cell 704-589-7775
FOUNTAIN VALLEY FARM The Bachtel Farmily Westminster, MD Randy 443-340-4418 rbachtel@bprsurveying.com Brooks 443-340-4419 brobachtel@hotmail.com Hereford.org
BEEFMAKER
Fall Edition
Friday
OCTOBER 21, 2019
10AM (EST)
At Barnes Herefords Sale Facility • Cedartown, GA
OUR BULLS ARE
20 - RMB Breeding Age Bulls
H Your Source For Carcass Merit Hereford Bulls. H Backed By Multi Generations of Documented Data.
Includes several herd bull prospects.
40 - WHR Breeding Age Bulls
Includes several herd bull prospects.
5 Herd bulls 200 - WHR Hereford Females
All females that calve in spring of 2019 and their heifer calves.
20 Feature Lots
Consisting of ET calves, flushes and eggs
WHITE HAWK B781
WHITE HAWK B790
Please mark your calendar to take advantage of this outstanding offering
CATALOG SENT UPON REQUEST ONLY Auctioneers Eddie Burks, GA Lic# NR2749 Dale Stith, GA. Lic# NR002526
WHITE HAWK C144
COWS
CED
WHR Avg. 3.17 Breed Avg.
1.9
Birth W Wean W Year W
2.6 3
DMI
58.1 94.92 0.32 50
81
0.1
Scrotal
SCF
Milk
Milk & G
1.17 18.96 25.61 54.7 0.9
14.3
23
Roy and Marie Barnes, Owners Kevin Atkins (256) 706-9405 1644 Piedmont Hwy Cedar Town, GA 30125 kevinatkins01@gmail.com www.barnesherefords.org
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CEM
MCW Udder Score Teat Size Carc Wt
Fat
Rib Eye Area Marbling
BMI
BII Index CHB Index
3.5
97.61
1.33
1.33
73.3
0.03
0.49
0.21 $401 $484
1.6
87
1.2
1.2
63
0.01
0.35
0.09
WHITE HAWK RANCH
314
378
$111 100
Gary R. Hedrick (678) 858-0914 g.hedrick@whitehawkinc.com Ben Hedrick (404) 216-4274 Herdsman, Diego Gutierrez (678) 629-1804 James Atkins (404) 922-6508 www.whitehawkbeefmakers.com
4765 Hwy 27 • Buchanan, GA 30113
FLAT STONE LICK is going to the “BREEDERS CUP” Sale at Boyd Beef Cattle, Mays Lick, Ky. • Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019
Selling Seven Pairs with Heifer Calves sired by KCF Bennett Homeland C34 and ILR Red Power 456B. All cows selling are safe in calf to AI Service to Boyd 31Z Blueprint 6153 and NJW 135U 10Y Hometown 27A.
59G FSL MISS HOMELAND C34 21C 59G
P44015446 • Sire: KCF BENNETT HOMELAND C34 BW WW YW MM M&G FAT REA MARB 4.5 63 98 32 63 0.027 0.45 0.20
45G FSL MISS HOMELAND C34 1C 45G
P44015440 • Sire: KCF BENNETT HOMELAND C34 BW WW YW MM M&G FAT REA MARB 2.7 63 97 29 60 0.007 0.46 0.17
43G FSL MISS HOMELAND C34 48D 43G
P44015439 • Sire: KCF BENNETT HOMELAND C34 BW WW YW MM M&G FAT REA MARB 3.2 71 110 25 60 0.047 0.45 0.21
FSL POWER LADY 456B 44D 14G
P44015206 • Sire: ILR RED POWER 456B BW WW YW MM M&G FAT REA MARB -0.5 51 80 26 52 0.057 0.55 0.17
FSL PROFICIENT LADY 49Z 32C
Les and Nancy Midla & Family
FLAT STONE LICK Dale Stith, Auctioneer/Sale Manager 918-760-1550 | August 2019
P44015436 • Sire: KCF BENNETT HOMELAND C34 BW WW YW MM M&G FAT REA MARB 3.1 70 112 23 58 0.057 0.34 0.16
21C FSL LADY BEEF 38W 1T 21C
P43580375 • Sire: NJW 76S P20 BEEF 38W ET BW WW YW MM M&G FAT REA MARB 2.7 46 67 33 56 0.027 0.36 0.19
17D
P43580322 • Sire: EFBEEF SCHU-LAR PROFICIENT N093 BW WW YW MM M&G FAT REA MARB 3.4 53 75 32 59 0.057 0.72 0.07
88
FSL MISS HOMELAND C34 17D 39G
14G
32C
FSL
39G
FSL MISS FED 6Y 39Z 17D
P43677796 • Sire: C&L CT FEDERAL 485T 6Y BW WW YW MM M&G FAT REA MARB 0.6 63 98 15 46 0.097 0.15 0.11
34 Cranberry Marsh, Marianna, PA 15345 724-267-3325 • nmidla@pulsenet.com Documented cattle that are right for today's industry. Sale book mailed with August Hereford World Hereford.org