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IMMUNITY THROUGH NUTRITION

by Laura Handke

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THE LASTING IMPACTS OF BREEDING SEASON From the Corner Office by Megan Slater

13. FEMALE GENOTYPING PROJECT 07. EFFECTIVE NUTRITION PLANNING View from the Board by Klint Sickler

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DEVELOPING A DYNAMIC NUTRITION PLAN FOR AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE

11. DNA REMINDERS

Data Bulletin by Meg Vanderbur

by Laura Handke

22. EARLY WEANING STRATEGIES

18. UTILIZING PASTURE GROUPS

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25. FINDING COMMON GROUND

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PLAN FOR PASTURE PRODUCTION VARIATION source: University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Junior Connection by Madalynn Welsh

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FROM THE CORNER OFFICE

THE LASTING IMPACTS OF BREEDING SEASON

by Megan Slater

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ere we are, more than a quarter of the way through 2022, and another breeding season is upon us. Although many have recently held (or in some cases, not yet held) their annual production sale, many producers are already thinking about the matings that will produce the animals that will sell two years from now. The mating decisions made on a seedstock operation will have an impact not only on your direct customer, but their customers, and ultimately the entire beef supply chain.

available to create better genetics than we had last year. If you follow the traditional flow of genetics from a seedstock producer to a commercial cow-calf producer, it can take up to four years for the direct influence of the matings you are making today to ultimately end up on the plate or in the commercial producers’ replacement pen where they could impact the herd another six years, and hopefully longer (see figure below).

The matings you are making today will also impact your own herd for several As a seedstock producer, the entire beef years to come. Today’s five-year-old cows production chain is dependent on what are a result of matings that were made in happens genetically at your farm or 2016. And those matings made in 2016 ranch. Does that statement make your (and earlier) will continue to have an heart beat a little faster or make you impact on your herd with every new calf nervous? Perhaps it should; it is our job in crop. the seedstock business to be progressive DNA testing, specifically genomic testing, and one step ahead to provide the industry with the genetics to meet current is a tool that seedstock producers can and future U.S. and global beef demands. use to make more confident mating decisions. Utilizing genomic testing not It is important for seedstock producers only on the bulls being used, but also to be progressive and use the technology every female in the cowherd, can help to

provide more information when selecting which bulls to mate with which cows.

Just as you would want to make decisions with the most information available, why not offer that service to your customers as well? Genomic testing every bull or animal in the sale offering helps to also provide customers with more confidence when selecting genetics for their herd.

As a genetic supplier, it is important to not only supply the genetics, but also help customers make the best decisions for their herd so those genetics have the greatest impact possible.

In today’s environment within the beef industry, the speed of change continues to increase. Genetics will continue to play an important role within beef production and will become even more important as more is demanded from the product that is produced. Keeping up with and utilizing the technology available will be key for meeting modern industry demands. F

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VIEW FROM THE BOARD

EFFECTIVE NUTRITION PLANNING

by Klint Sickler, AGA President

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on’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone…”

For some of you, this quote from the iconic ‘80s rock band Cinderella might bring back memories of your senior prom, but for those of us in drought country, it sums up the struggle to keep cows on grass over the past year. In our operation, the last year has certainly made us think outside of the box and put an added emphasis on cowherd nutrition and efficiency.

Between a lack of rainfall, pastures that went dormant or ran out of grass early, and hay crops that were measured in acres per bale, 2021 was a year that really made us take stock of what we had and continually adjust our plans.

While the weather, rainfall, and grass growth are things out of our control, the nutrition of our herd is something that we can manage. This is something many

producers take for granted, assuming that if an animal is ‘fat’, they are ‘healthy.’ Your nutrition plan contributes to everything from fertility in your cows, to the scrotal size of your bulls and the breed-up on your heifers. A switch in forage quality at the wrong time can even impact your conception at AI or ET time.

While we normally do a nutritional analysis on all of our forage, this year it was more important than normal since we had to purchase quite a bit of hay. Our herd nutritionist reviewed these results and developed multiple rations with different feedstuffs and mineral additives to meet our nutritional goals. When we ultrasounded our cows in August and had a 97% pregnancy rate in a 45-day breeding period, it was reassuring that we had done everything in our power to control the variables we were given.

Now that we are entering calving season,

those same cows have different nutrient requirements. We want to make sure that they have the right vitamins to properly develop that future herdsire they are growing for us, while maintaining a body condition score that will allow them to breed back in an acceptable interval. Also, if we expect that cow to raise a scalebusting calf at weaning, we need to ensure we’re providing the fuel to get that done, so she can perform at her best.

No matter what your experience is in the livestock industry, if you’re looking to make some of the quickest improvements in your herd, I’d highly recommend finding a good nutritionist and working with them to develop a plan for your herd. It’s an investment that will pay dividends quickly in performance, fertility, and forage management! F

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IMMUNITY through NUTRITION Leveraging an effective nutrition program to improve immunity in your herd.

FEATURE BY LAURA HANDKE

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t the 2022 Cattlemen’s College, Dr. Ronald Scott, head of beef cattle technical innovation for Purina, shared on the importance of influencing immunity through nutrition to benefit every piece of the beef valuechain.

many of them as possible, from getting sick to begin with.

The cost of first treatment of respiratory diseases, among the most costly and prevalent illnesses in the industry, is around $30. The cost to re-treat compounds, adding additional weight “Morbidity and mortality are similar to loss of as much as 2.2 pounds per day the where they were when I started in this animal is off feed and water. Final quality industry as a kid,” Scott said. “If you think also suffers from illness, with studies about it, vaccines should be better, we indicating a reduced hot carcass weight to should have fewer knowledge gaps across a tune of 49 pounds and as much as a 28 the industry and fewer mismanaged point reduction in marbling. cattle.”

But there’s another cost – one that doesn’t While we are gaining ground on all come back as black and white on the of those fronts, new consumer-driven grading report. challenges are influencing a producer’s access and profitability to treat sick cattle. Consumer perspective isn’t always a The solution, Scott says: Keep them, or as consideration producers keep top of

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mind. However, over the past decade, consumer demand has increasingly favored animal proteins raised without antibiotics. The solution, Scott says, is approaching the problem of illness from a proactive rather than a reactive mindset: How do we prevent disease rather than treat disease?

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NUTRITION AND HERD HEALTH “Is there a relationship between nutrition management and herd health,”

Scott asked attendees? The answer: a resounding, “Yes”.

ensuring quality and quantity in finished beef.

going into the colostrum development, the colostrum will lose quality.

We all know it, we just don’t all know how to positively influence it. It’s likely that every producer has witnessed firsthand the lingering effects of droughtinduced body condition score decline.

And if you’ve been in the cattle business any time at all, you will appreciate just how important timely consumption of colostrum is to a new calf. Nutrition is the key to managing herd health.

While it has been known that nutrition plays an important role in the last trimester of gestation, it wasn’t until the last decade that research findings offered producers insight on the importance of feeding for immunity year-round.

“Think of cows coming out of the drought,” Scott asked producers, offering that the body condition scores of cows who may have experienced nutrient deficiencies due to overgrazed pastures and low-quality feedstuffs are typically lower. “What happens to a cow’s weight in the winter? She typically loses condition.”

The challenge comes with whole-herd scalability. If a calf doesn’t get sick, it’s easy to infer that a calf has a good immune system. The quandary, however, is how do we impart those immunity qualities amongst all the calves in the herd?

Scott says that the cow has a considerable amount to do with the immunity her calf is born with. A calf ’s first immunity is “programmed” in utero.

Immunity is developed at critical milestones in a calf ’s progression through the production-chain: conception, birth, weaning and puberty.

Fetal programming is a collection of research and management protocol that emphasizes cow maintenance in the production of healthy, well-doing calves.

Today, we know that immunity begins to build shortly after conception, when a calf is receiving nutrition via its mother.

The quality, quantity and consistency of the nutrition a cow receives will help determine the level of immunity a calf will be born with.

There are three types of immunity: passive, innate and active. While each phase or type of immunity is very different, all are equally important to

When considering fetal programming, these four components of a nutrition plan are critical: protein, energy, vitamins and minerals.

Passive immunity becomes present in a calf when it nurses colostrum from its mother. Colostrum development is a process that begins a month before calving; if cows are in poor condition

The window of time in which a calf nurses colostrum is also critical to its future success. The sooner the better is the motto to employ when on-thefence about when to supplement with a colostrum replacer. Immunoglobins can only be obtained from colostrum and are absorbed directly into the bloodstream via the gut to provide a nearly immediate protection from pathogens. It’s also important to note that colostrum replacers and colostrum supplements are not created equal and are not intended to serve the same purpose. Over time, as the calf acclimates to its environment and present stressors, passive immunity wanes and active immunity builds.

“The highest risk times in a calf ’s life are at birth and weaning. The innate immune system that they are born with is their first line of defense, followed by the passive immunity they receive from the cow. The challenge is trying to improve them,” said Scott. F

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DNA REMINDERS FOR AGA MEMBERS

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) has compiled some DNA testing reminders to help members navigate the DNA testing process a little easier.

DNA SUPPLIES DNA testing supplies can be ordered by calling the AGA office.

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TEST YOUR HERD BULLS! All herd sires need a Genomic Option 2 (GGP 100k) on file before calves can be registered. Remember to pull a sample on all walking sires before they are turned out this spring.

Herd Sire Requirements: Genomic Option 2 (GGP 100k) – $48

DNA ORDER STATUS Once you place your DNA request and your order gets uploaded to the lab, the status on your DNA order will change to “File Sent.” You can find this status on the animal detail screen in the registry under the DNA tab. The status of the order will stay as “File Sent” until you receive your DNA results. When your DNA results come back you will receive an email with the results for each animal. Additionally, you can view your DNA results by order under your profile’s DNA tab. Please keep in mind DNA results take 4-6 weeks to come back. Genomic-enhanced EPDs can take an additional 1-2 weeks to display in the registry.

DNA RESULTS EMAILS Automated emails are sent to members once DNA testing results are available for viewing on the AGA Online Registry Service. The email notification includes which animals were tested, results of each test, including parent verification and exclusions if specified on the order.

This email will also include any samples that may have failed. Please note: An automated email will only be generated if DNA tests are properly ordered through the AGA Online Registry Service and if the account has a current email address on file.

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PARENT QUALIFICATION Want to confirm which bull sired which calves? Pull a sample on your calves and parent qualify them.

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Parents of an animal can be qualified when the option is selected on the order, provided the parent has a minimum of parentage markers on file with the AGA. If you are unsure if the parents are on file, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.

SAMPLE FAILURES AGA does not cover the cost to re-test a sample. Insufficient samples and sample contamination are the two most common reasons why samples fail processing at the lab. Please visit the DNA Testing page on Gelbvieh.org to view DNA sample collection how-to documents and a video on proper TSU collection, or simply call the AGA office to learn how to pull a proper sample. We are happy to help! F

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FEMALE GENOTYPING PROJECT

Discover the Cow Power in your herd The Cow Power Female Genotyping Project is a collaborative effort with the American Gelbvieh Association and Neogen to increase the number of genotypes and phenotypic information on females in the AGA herdbook.

Collection of this information helps to increase the accuracy and predicting power of EPDs used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.

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Members will receive a special research price of $25 on a GGP 100k genomic test to DNA test at least 90% of their current active cow inventory.

Requirements:

Participants that submit mature weights and body condition scores electronically on at least 90% of their current active cow inventory will receive an additional, one-time $4 rebate per head.

*This is a research project and DNA turnaround time, data processing, and other timelines within this project are not reflective of current AGA turnaround times.

DNA samples must be collected with an Allflex Tissue Sampling Unit. Blood and hair samples are not eligible for this project.

For more information or to enroll in the project, contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email registry@gelbvieh.org.

AGA RELEASES COW POWER Female genotyping project

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is excited to announce the release of the Cow Power Female Genotyping Project. This research project, in collaboration with Neogen, is an initiative aimed at collecting more genotypes and valuable phenotypic information on active females within the AGA’s herdbook. Increasing the number of female genotypes paired with mature weights and body condition scores will help strengthen the predicting power of EPDs and selection indexes that describe Gelbvieh and Balancer®-influenced cattle.

To be eligible for the project, DNA samples must be submitted using Allflex Tissue Sampling Units (TSUs). Blood and hair samples are not eligible for this project. Orders that include 50 or more TSU samples will need to be submitted in 96-well DNA trays.

DNA testing supplies including TSUs, TSU applicator, and sample The Cow Power Project offers members trays are available for purchase the opportunity to receive a research price through the AGA office. Due to of $25 for a genomic test on females in this being a research project, DNA order to DNA test at least 90% of their turnaround times, data processing, current active cow inventory. Participants and other timelines within this who submit both mature weights and project are not reflective of current body condition scores electronically on AGA turnaround times. at least 90% of the current active cow To participate, members will first inventory will receive a one-time $4 need to fill out the enrollment rebate per head. form which includes all Not only does this important information requirements and details of help to strengthen the AGA’s database the projects. There are a and improve genetic predictions, limited number of research members will also see benefit by having genotypes available and this information collected on their own enrollment will be on a cowherd. Because females typically first-come, first-served only have one calf per year, it can take basis. Please contact years before data is collected on even the AGA for more just a handful of her progeny. For traits information or to such as weaning weight and yearling enroll in the project, at weight, a genomic test can offer as much 303-465-2333 or email information as having 25 calves on the registry@gelbvieh. ground. For marbling and back fat, it’s the org. F equivalent to having 10 progeny reported on for those traits. Having this type of information on every female in the herd not only helps increase the accuracy of EPDs but allows producers the knowledge to make more informed breeding and selection decisions.

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INFORMATION EXCHANGE HURRY! COMPLETE YOUR HERD ASSESSMENTS TODAY

REMINDER FOR EMAILED DNA RESULTS

Completing annual herd assessments is an important part of being an AGA member. Although the deadline for annual herd assessments has passed, assessments still need to be completed in order for the herd to be in good standing with the Association. All females 13 months of age and older should either be assessed or disposed of as part of the total herd reporting process. One assessment is tied to one registration credit to register the female’s progeny. This credit also allows members to transfer the animal(s) as well as report performance information. Herd assessments received after March 15, 2022, are charged a late penalty according to the following fees schedule:

Anytime DNA results are uploaded, the member will receive an email notification informing them that results are completed, what animals were tested, and results of each test, including parent verification and exclusions if specified on the order. The email will also include any samples that may have failed. Please note: An automated email will only be generated if DNA tests are properly ordered through the AGA Online Registry Service and if the account has a current email address on file.

1-30 days = 5 percent late penalty 31-60 days = 10 percent late penalty 60+ days = 15 percent late penalty If you have not already completed your 2022 herd assessment, you are encouraged to do so via the AGA Online Registry Service. Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 if you need any assistance in completing this process.

To make sure AGA has your current email address on file, log into the AGA Online Registry Service and click on the “Contacts” tab on the General Profile Information screen. If you would like to update or change an email, or any other contact information, simply click the small notepad and pen icon to the left under the options column or call the AGA office at 303-465-2333.

TRANSFERRING ANIMALS When transferring animals to their new owner, it is important that the animal(s) ends up in the appropriate account on the AGA Online Registry Service. If you are unsure whether a buyer has an AGA number, simply click the blank box next the buyer field. This will pull up a separate window to enter the buyer’s zip code and then click “Find Profiles”. Review the list of members and non-members and once the correct account is found, check the box to the left of the member number. If the buyer does not already have a profile within the registry, click “Click to create new profile” at the very bottom of the page.

For assistance transferring animals, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333.

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To order DNA testing supplies such as TSU vials, applicators, blood or hair cards, contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email registry@gelbvieh.org.

Please note that DNA sample cards or TSU vials and applicators cannot be returned for a refund to the membership account.

NEW MEMBERS The AGA would like to welcome the following new members to the Gelbvieh Associations.

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Caitlin Griffin, Westminster, S.C.

Kelsey Viebrock, Stover, Mo.

Willard Farms Rural, Retreat, Va.

Gradey McNally, Quenemo, Kan.

Jeff Anderson Family Farms, Bedford, Ind.

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Easton Bose, Orleans, Neb.

Keeling Farms LLC, Boaz, Ky.

Abby Berner, Springfield, Ohio

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Emmalynn Voss, Bruning, Neb.

Hidden Pines Cattle, Versailles, Mo.

Halle Barker, Manhattan, Kan.

Cody Webb & Josh Nelson, Garnett, Kan.

Haleigh Biggar, Clarksville, Tenn.

Grass Valley Gelbvieh Ranch, Axtell, Utah

Evan Willoughby, Charlotte, Tenn.

VanHorn Farms, Butler, Mo.

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EXPECTING THE

UNEXPECTED Developing a dynamic nutrition plan for an uncertain future.

FEATURE BY LAURA HANDKE

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argill nutritionists Wesley Moore and Anna Taylor shared their “recipe-mindset” to building a dynamic nutrition plan with attendees of the 2022 Cattlemen’s College educational event held in conjunction with the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Tradeshow February 1-3 in Houston, Texas.

“There’s no silver bullet when designing a nutrition plan,” Taylor told attendees. “It’s not necessarily a how-to that we share, but, rather, things to think about going forward.”

Taylor says that a constant every farmer and rancher can rely on is that there will be change. She advised producers to be flexible and build in contingency plans, “The best offense is a good defense,” she shared. “And that’s true in cattle feeding, too. Utilizing nutrition principles allows

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us to create a dynamic plan and being proactive beats having to react any day of the week.”

Initially, two of the most important components of any nutrition plan are strategy and vision for what a nutrition plan needs to look like to accomplish the goals of your operation. This is true no matter what sector of livestock production you are in.

Taylor says that in the short-term, producers should be thinking about the tactical side of their feeding plan.

Often times that looks like a change or expedited ability to source and change feed ingredients or grazing plan.

“What works for your neighbor may not work for you, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t concepts that are unwavering.

Cattle requirements, for example, are

unwavering. If you have a 1200-pound cow, her requirements aren’t going to change in the third trimester year over year,” Taylor said.

INVENTORY If strategy and vision are the corner stones of formulating a dynamic nutrition plan, nothing is more important to actual execution than inventory.

Feed inventory and cattle inventory are the two most important considerations when putting together a nutrition plan.

Moore told attendees that in his role as a Cargill nutritionist, he gets to work with a lot of grazing, stocker, and backgrounding yards which allow him to see a different stretch of country and a diverse set of cattle operations.

The one constant amongst all those operations: the strive for efficiency.

“One thing is the same for every customer, they all want to be as efficient as possible because at the end of the day that efficiency drives profit,” Moore told attendees of the importance of knowing what you have and when you have it available.

“Everyone’s feeding program is different and a number that we really fail at getting accurate as an industry is knowing how many pounds of forage we have to start the winter,” said Moore. “It’s pretty drastic what the difference in weight is based on density and moisture content.”

Moore says that for him the logical place to start is with inventory: cattle inventory and feed inventory, as well as where an operation is in their grazing program and what their forage quality and quantity look like.

Another adjustment factor to consider is the loss per bale. If bales are stored on the ground, you have to pencil off that hayto-soil contact portion of the bale that is spoiled.

Another metric of weight that is paramount to nutritional success both for the animal and for an operation’s bottom line, is knowing how many pounds of cow are being fed.

Once cattle inventory, bodyweight and body condition score are determined, knowing what an operation has on hand to feed is the next step.

Finally, producers must understand and have a handle on what the nutrient quality of forage is and what needs to be changed or supplemented to meet the production goals on the operation.

Forge testing will provide two advantages: the knowledge of how much additional forage/nutrients you will need to purchase and the opportunity to purchase additional forage and supplements earlier

SELECTING GENETICS T H AT F I T T H E R E S O U R C E S AND ENVIRONMENT AVA I L A B L E I S A D I R E C T P AT H WAY T O E F F I C I E N C Y. THINK ABOUT THOSE G E N E T I C S Y O U H AV E T O “ F E E D ” T O M A I N TA I N S U C H AS MILK PRODUCTION AND FRAME SIZE.

in the year when prices are typically lower.

MATCHING A COW TO HER ENVIRONMENT You have to have a cow that is the right size for the environment she’s in and the environment that her production cycle is occurring.

Selecting genetics that fit the resources and environment available is a direct pathway to efficiency. Think about those genetics you have to “feed” to maintain such as milk production and frame size.

Depending on where you are in your production cycle, what resources do you have available?

MAKING A PLAN Plan for an average year but have a contingency plan in place for the unforeseen variables. These variables may account for drought, early winter, and a later than normal spring. Put a pencil to paper and determine how much hay you need in a normal year. Don’t forget to factor in the weight of your bales and any storage losses.

For beef cows, figure 2% of mature cow size body weight for hay consumption, meaning that a cow that that weighs 1200 pounds will need 24 pounds of dry matter intake per day to maintain. Depending on where you live and how much fall forage you have stockpiled, the duration of hay feeding on your operation may differ from others and may cause you to look at other feed options. Both Taylor and Moore urged producers to assess their situation and loop in a nutritionist.

Both also agreed that the key to efficiency in tough feeding situations, like much of the country is setting up for again this year, is getting creative and thinking outside the box.

“There is a lot of feed out there that you may not have thought about as feed. Talk to a nutritionist and do your own research on feed alternatives that may be available in your area,” Taylor said. F

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REGISTRY TIPS ‘N TRICKS

UTILIZING PASTURE GROUPS

by Jake W. Renner, M.S.

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ith the busiest time of year for Gelbvieh breeders upon us: production sales, herd assessments, planning for breeding season and everything else, the last thing on your mind may be sitting down at your computer to enter data into the AGA Online Registry Service. It goes without saying that a large majority of you are keeping records. Whether it be on your computer, your phone, that little red notebook that’s met the washer more than a few times or the nostalgic pen and paper, keeping your records organized is key to managing not only your herd, but your stress level. The AGA Online Registry Service has the option to move your cows into “Pasture Groups”, record vaccinations, synchronization and more just like you’ve got on site. Keeping your cows organized keeps your records organized and provides a little safety net in case that little red notebook takes yet another tumble into the spin cycle.

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On the next screen You’ll want to enter the date the animal(s) were moved. Backdating this action is appropriate to ensure accurate records.

SETTING UP YOUR PASTURE GROUPS It is important to remember that at any time if you feel you need to get back to the start of your account, simply look to the work menu located on the left side of your screen and select “View” under “My Account.”

If you’ve never created a pasture group within the AGA registry, you’ll want to create a new Pasture Group. But first, let’s familiarize ourselves with all the options available within this one screen.

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Creating a new Pasture Group

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Move or record data on an entire group such as weaning, yearling and ultrasound data.

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Recording Vaccinations, synchronization and more for a specific pasture group.

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Once you’ve logged into the AGA Online Registry Service, the left side of your screen provides useful red and green arrows to navigate your way through the system.

See all animals listed by pasture group.

ACCESSING THE PASTURE GROUP MANAGEMENT SCREEN

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Locate and select “Herd Mgmt” next to the red arrow.

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From the dropdown options, select “Pasture Groups” next to a green arrow.

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Also remember that the data you’re entering is in reference to whichever pasture group you selected from the dropdown menu as seen in the figure below and designated with the number four. Animals can be selected individually by selecting the boxes between the animal details and the current pasture details, or as an entire group by selecting the “All” button to place a checkmark beside their individual details.

CREATING A NEW PASTURE GROUP Locate and select “Click here to create new pasture” from the Pasture Groups Management home screen. Once you click “here” you will be prompted to provide the state-issued premise ID, or your AGA Member ID along with the Pasture ID (Name) and a brief description of the pasture. After you’ve entered in the required data, simply select “Save” located at the bottom of the popup window. The popup window should disappear, and the newly created pasture will be seen under the list of available pastures in your dropdown menu.

MOVING ANIMALS AND/ OR ENTERING DATA WITHIN A PASTURE. The data you are entering is in reference to whichever pasture group you selected from the dropdown menu as seen in the figure below and designated with the number four. Animals can be selected individually by selecting the boxes between the animal details and the current pasture details, or as an entire group by selecting the “All” button to place a checkmark beside their individual details. If you accidentally select all the animals in your pasture group and need to clear that list selected to start over, simply select “Reset” to remove all checked boxes at one time.

If you are entering vaccinations, or any other supporting data on a select few

animals, it is important to remember that only those animals need to be selected from the list of animals currently listed in that pasture group. If you click “All” and enter your vaccinations simply know that the data, you enter will be associated with each animal in that pasture.

To move animals from one pasture to another: 1.

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Select the pasture the animals were moved into so that it is highlighted.

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On the right, under “For the selected animals:” locate and select “Move.”

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You should now see an updated detail of each animal from the dropdown menu per pasture that reflects the animals moved and their “Current” premise ID.

Select the animals listed under the select appropriate pasture group from For questions on utilizing the pasture the list provided from the drop-down group management options, or the recording options available within this menu as seen in the figure above. function, please contact the AGA office Once the animal(s) have been at (33) 465-2333 or email info@gelbvieh. selected, and have a check mark org. F beside their details, locate the pasture you wish to move them into from the box to the left of your screen with “If moved, select the pasture the animals were moved into.” written above it.

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E A RLY W E A NING strategies When and why to wean early.

FEATURE BY ZOE SCHULTZ

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s part of the 2021 Drought Series webinars, John Hall, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist for the University of Idaho, shared insights on early weaning as a drought management strategy.

increasing pregnancy rates as yearlings,” Hall says.

When adjusting management to droughty conditions, ranchers must be focused on creative management to maintain body conditions, feed needs, vaccination programs and early weaning options.

“When looking at early weaning, it significantly reduces nutrients and pounds of feed needed to meet the cow’s nutrient requirements,” Hall says. “A 250-to-350-pound calf consumes about four and a half to five and a half pounds of dry matter per day while a dry cow eats five to six pounds less dry matter per day.”

“When we get into drought situations and cattle are getting thin and calves aren’t growing well, it’s time to think about strategies to increase calf to weight gains as well as cow body condition,” Hall says, sharing the importance of an early weaning option.

If early weaning effects can improve overall calf growth, what are the early weaning effects on the cows?

Once the calf is weaned, that is about 10 pounds of additional dry matter per day that is available to the operation.

According to the research study, every two and half days a calf is weaned is Early weaning is weaning calves before normal time of weaning for the operation. equivalent to one more day of grazing for cows. Not only does it increase the Early weaning (EW) happens at 120 to 180 days while 30 to 70 days is defined as amount of feed available, but the strategy also improves cow body condition. very early weaning (VEW).

The goals of early weaning are simple.

Hall shares it allows the ability to improve calf weight gains, save forage, increase cow body conditions and improve cow reproduction.

What are the effects on the calf of early weaning and why should we consider early weaning?

“When discussing weaning early at four to five months, we see the milk production is highest in the beef cow when the calf is about two months of age and it declines rapidly after that,” Hall says, adding in addition that by five months of age the calf has a fully functioning rumen that depends on about 70% of forage for nutritional value.

“What the researchers found was every two weeks longer a cow lactated, she decreased her body condition score by about a tenth, so a two month early weaning situation resulted in almost a half a body condition score improvement,” Hall says, suggesting the importance in increased body condition to maintain throughout the winter.

However, research by the University of Idaho shows the strategy most effective for thin and young cows is very early weaning (VEW) at the 30 to 70 days of age.

“For weaning options, a rancher can consider dry lot weaning where we take the calves away from their mother and hand feed them their diet. But another In this study, gain in calves have been option is fence line weaning which is comparatively better or have remained used at the University of Idaho where the the same. calves and cows are separated by a fence in a pasture for five to seven days,” Hall “Other effects early weaning presents are says, adding another option is the nose shown later as steers or heifers. In steers it flap approach. results in reduced feedlot gains compared to normal wean steers, with slightly To assure your operation is ready to lighter carcass weights and in heifers it wean effectively, one needs to decide on a results in younger ages at puberty and system and feeding plan, set up facilities,

W H E N LO O K I N G AT E A R LY WEANING, IT S I G N I F I C A N T LY REDUCES NUTRIENTS AND POUNDS OF FEED NEEDED TO MEET THE COW’S NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS. vaccinate two weeks prior to weaning if possible and assure feed and labor are available.

“Vaccinating the calves two weeks before weaning gives them the best start and can reduce the probability of illness,” Hall says, adding working with your veterinarian on vaccine scheduling and injection types is awful helpful.

Two other key details when weaning is water sourcing and feeding practices.

“Early weaned calves are going to be smaller than calves when normally weaned, so you need to be sure their water troughs are small and low enough calves can access without trouble in reaching it,” Hall says, adding the importance in having the water easy to find allowing for accessibility and familiarity.

With aspect to feeding, Hall says the feeding goal for calves is to see a gain of two to two and half pounds per day. In addition, he states that there are a few feeding options including high quality forage, total mixed rations (TMR) or commercial pelleted feed.

“Regardless of the diets you use, we want all diets to be about 65% total digestible nutrients and high in crude protein at 14% to 16%,” Hall says, suggesting a lot of that protein need needs to come from a natural protein source. F APRIL

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JUNIOR CONNECTION

FINDING COMMON GROUND

by Madalynn Welsh

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n February 1, 2022, an article titled “Meet the People Getting Paid to Kill our Planet” hit newsstands across America. The article was written by Jonah M. Kessel and published in the New York Times (NYT).

Based on the title, I expected the content to surround members of industries that are consistently in the chatter of climate change activists. I thought the article would be about an oil company executive, a timber company that’s chopping down the rainforest, maybe even someone who works in the strip-mining sector. But when I opened the link I almost couldn’t believe my eyes. The article was about… us? The American beef producer. We’re the ones getting paid to kill the planet, or so the New York Times published?

If you read the article, you will find it’s littered with misinformation and lacks credible sources. Media such as the NYT article creates a polarized environment when it comes to discussing climate change. We have been pitted against one another. Consumer versus producer.

Agriculturalist versus activist. Urban versus rural. The fight is a reliable generator for headlines that garner clicks, views, subscriptions, likes, comments, shares and our attention; and that, my friends, is the whole point.

The purpose of this article is to put aside our differences and find the common ground. What do we agree on? What goals do we share? How are our visions for the future of American

Protection Agency states that the agriculture industry can increase animal productivity by utilizing improved feeding and breeding practices. To an environmentalist, improved feed efficiency means less resources used, which means a lower carbon footprint and a greener earth. I don’t know about you, but when I hear “improved feed efficiency” words like “profit margin” The proper management of land resources and “bottom line” and pop into my head. is our first common goal. Environmental Sure, in this example the why is different, agencies have goals of reducing emissions but at the end of the day, the goal is the by “increasing carbon storage and same. avoiding land degradation” (epa.gov).

As we move in the direction of a more To a producer, this translates to proper sustainable beef industry, I ask that you, range management, the planting of native trees and grasses, utilizing reduced the producer, do not shy away from these conversations. Resist the urge to remain tillage practices and minimizing the in the “us versus them” mindset that was conversion of forest land and grasslands cultivated by third parties. Listen to what to alternate uses. Environmentalists and people inside and outside of our industry ag producers have a common vision for have to say about what we can do on a the management of land resources. day-to-day basis to increase sustainability Water management is our second and continue to be responsible stewards common goal. Environmental agencies of our vast American grasslands. want us minimize water mismanagement. Remember that environmental activists As producers, this can be achieved by and ag producers have goals that align. managed grazing. Healthy pastures As citizens, landowners, and producers, reduce the amount of water required for it is our responsibility to do our part a plant to sprout, minimize erosion, and in improving our already existing foster the storage of water underground conservation techniques. Additionally, and in springs and creeks. Once again, these changes are necessary to prove to these goals sound awfully familiar. the consumer population that we have never been, nor will we ever be, “The The final, and perhaps the most People Getting Paid to Kill the Planet.” F significant, goal that cattle producers and advocates of the Earth share is the drive for efficiency. The Environmental agriculture similar? I hope you all will be as delighted as I was to find that what environmentalists are demanding from a sustainability standpoint align directly with our fundamental goals as agricultural producers. A few of these common goals include properly managing land and water resources and maximizing yield and efficiency.

AS WE MOVE IN THE DIRECTION OF A MORE SUSTAINABLE BEEF INDUSTRY, I ASK THAT YOU, THE PRODUCER, DO NOT SHY AWAY FROM THESE CONVERSATIONS. RESIST THE URGE TO REMAIN IN THE “US VERSUS THEM” MINDSET THAT WAS CULTIVATED BY THIRD PARTIES. — Madalynn Welsh

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PLAN FOR PASTURE PRODUCTION VARIATION SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN

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orage production from pasture and native range can vary significantly from year to year.

Warm, windy, dry conditions in the month of March have dried out the top soil in many parts of Nebraska. While there is still adequate subsoil moisture in many locations, the pattern of above normal temperatures with below normal precipitation is concerning.

Forage production from pasture and native range can vary significantly from year to year based on precipitation, temperatures, available nutrients and plant health. The first limiting factor for grass production in the Sandhills and Nebraska panhandle is spring and early summer precipitation. Planning to adjust

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stocking rates by critical “trigger” dates can help producers manage for expected shortfalls in forage production when precipitation and available soil moisture are below the long-term average.

From a rangeland and pasture production standpoint, it is good to remind ourselves of how critical available soil moisture is to plant growth.

Cool- and warm-season grass species have “rapid-growth windows” when optimum air temperature, day length and soil moisture all need to be present to allow plants to fully express their growth potential. Once the “window” of opportunity has passed for a particular grass species, even if it does rain, it is too late to get significant growth from those plants.

From a grassland manager standpoint, lack of soil moisture and precipitation means limited forage growth and less grass available for grazing. Thus reducing what the expected appropriate stocking rate should be for the grazing season.

Precipitation during May, June and July are strongly correlated with forage production on warm-season dominated range sites in the Nebraska Sandhills.

In the Nebraska panhandle where many range sites are dominated by cool-season grass plants, precipitation in April, May and June is the major influencer of forage production.

TRIGGER DATES Trigger dates by which to reduce stocking rates will vary depending upon the grass

species present and available grazing resources. Here are some key trigger dates to consider for the Nebraska Sandhills as well as western Nebraska cool- and warm-season dominated range sites.

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Available soil moisture on April 1: Look at dormant season precipitation from October – March and dig some post holes to see how much moisture is in the soil profile.

A lack of soil moisture in early April will impact growth from cool-season grass species such as Threadleaf sedge (blackroot) and Needlegrasses.

Exceptionally dry conditions at this time can trigger the need to plan for a 10-20% reduction in stocking rates on cool-season dominated rangeland.

Moisture available from the middle of April to early May: Track actual precipitation and watch forecast as they can give an expectation for the next 30-45 days in terms of precipitation. If prospects are for below average precipitation,

additional reductions in stocking rates on pastures should be planned for.

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Late May into early June precipitation: Needlegrasses will be completing their forage production by this time and western wheatgrass is in its rapid growth window. If March-May precipitation was only 50-75% of the long-term average for precipitation, a stocking rate reduction of 30-40% or greater should be planned for depending upon the grass species present and plant health. Warm-season grasses such as prairie sandreed and little bluestem are just getting started.

Precipitation and soil moisture available from mid to late June: Approximately 75 to 90% of grass growth on cool-season dominated range sites will occur by mid to late June. On warm-season dominated range sites 50% of grass growth will have occured. Rainfall after late June will result in limited benefit to cool-season grasses in

terms of forage production but would still result in some benefit to warm-season grasses.

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Precipitation and available soil moisture from the middle of June to the middle of July is important for warm-season grass growth.

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Precipitation after July 15 will have limited benefit to forage production from warm-season tallgrass species but can still result in some forage growth from shortgrass warmseason species such as buffalograss and blue grama. However, buffalo grass and blue grama produce limited amounts of forage for grazing.

A proactive approach to reducing stocking rates can help producers manage for variation in forage production.

A written grazing and drought management plan that uses trigger dates for executing decisions can be helpful to producers. F

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SALE REPORTS TAUBENHEIM GELBVIEH 32nd ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE reported by Justin Taubenheim

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aubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Nebraska, held their 32nd annual production sale on February 7, 2022, at the ranch. The sunny February day brought out a great group of customers and the crew sold bulls to 11 different states.

TOP SELLING BULLS LOT 33: TAU Trigger 17J is a

homozygous black and homozygous polled son of SAV Resource 1441. He brings growth and power to the table along with an eye appealing package. He found a new home in Sumner, Nebraska, with T & B Farms. He sold for $13,000.

LOT 82: TAU Land Grand 245J is a

homozygous black and homozygous polled son of Deer Valley Growth Fund.

He is a natural son of our donor cow 557. His growth EPDs are at the top of the breed. When the gavel dropped, he went Oberlin, Kansas, with Holle Gelbvieh, selling for $11,500.

LOT 105: TAU Mr Homestead 321J is a homozygous black son of Ellingson Homestead 6030. He ranks in the top 1% for weaning weight and yearling weight. He will be roaming pastures in Pine Bluff, Wyoming, for Kenny Everett, and he sold for $9,500.

LOT 17: TAU Mr. Bennett E158 282J

is a homozygous black purebred who is packed full of red meat and fleshing ability. He will make be making the trip to Killdeer, North Dakota. Lisa Hoots purchased him for $8,500.

BRED FEMALES LOT 149: TAU Ms. Infinity 0178H is a TAU Infinity daughter out of a Payweight dam. She was purchased

by Sunset Ridge Farms, Richard Kranawetter of Patton, Missouri for $5,500.

LOT 125: TAU Ms. Leverage 038H ET is a CCRO Carolina Leverage 3214A daughter who makes her home with Ivers Gelbvieh in Austin, Minnesota, and brought $4,500.

AUCTIONEER: Tracy Harl 102 GELBVIEH AND BALANCER BULLS: $5,560 49 BRED HEIFERS: $2,846

GUSTIN’S DIAMOND D GELBVIEH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE reported by Sarah Gustin

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ustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh held their annual production sale on February 17, 2022, in Medina, South Dakota.

TOP SELLING BULLS LOT 56: $8,500, DDGR Stellar 124J, March 26 red purebred, PHG DaVinci D52 x FMH Mr At Ease 510C to T Bar S Genetics, Billings, Missouri.

LOT 1: $8,500, DDGR Commitment 2J,

February 13 red Balancer, CMR Protégé

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121E ET x 1GL LRA Packer 290 to Brent and Todd Eslinger, Elgin, North Dakota.

LOT 14: $8500, DDGR Jetstream 19J,

March 3 red purebred, JRI Trade Secret 253G486 x PHG DaVinci D52 to Abram Valenta, Adrian, North Dakota.

LOT 59: $8500, DDGR Pure Force 129J, March 27 black purebred, DDGR Resilient 275D X DCSF Post Rock Granite 200P2 to Kim Clauson, Kathryn, North Dakota.

TOP SELLING BRED HEIFER LOT 86: $4500, DDGR Queenie

14H, March 20, 2020, black Balancer, Musgrave 316 Stunner x BNC At Ease A357 bred to MCCA Halls Crossing 24H to Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, Nebraska.

AUCTIONEER: Jay Elfeldt 80 BULLS: $4,928 23 BRED HEIFERS: $2885

PRAIRIE HILLS GELBVIEH ANNUAL BULL SALE reported by Klint Sickler

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TOP SELLING BULLS LOT 28: $52,500, PHG Just Do It J120

out of PHG Eminence E02 x RWG Yikes. He was purchased by Plus One

Cattle Co., Hugoton, Kansas and the Just Do It Syndicate.

Exact Combination, and BLB Goodview Grinder.

Three red purebred sons of MCCA Gunner 947G tied for next high seller at $9,000.

AUCTIONEER: Jay Elfeldt

Five red purebred bulls tied for the next high selling group at $8,500. Sires included MCCA Gunner 947G, RWG

42 PUREBRED GELBVIEH, BALANCER, AND RED ANGUS BULLS: $7,131

High selling bull lot 28, PHG Just Do It J120.

Klint and Maralee Sickler.

Auction ring at Sicklers in Gladstone, North Dakota.

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EVENTS OF INTEREST APRIL 2022 APRIL 2

B/F Cattle Co. Maternal Integrity Balancer Bull Sale

APRIL 2

Circle S Ranch 15th Anniversary “Going to Grass” Production Sale, Canton, Kan.

APRIL 9

Bar T Bar Ranches Annual Bull Sale, Winslow, Az.

APRIL 9

Knoll Crest Farm Spring Bull & Female Sale

APRIL 9

Butler Creek Farm Power in the Blood III Fall Born Female, Embryo & Semen Sale, Milton, Tenn.

APRIL 10

TJB Gelbvieh Online Embryo Sale

APRIL 16

TJB Gelbvieh/Three T Kentucky Bull Sale, Rineyville, Ky.

JUNE 2022 JUNE 20

TJB Gelbvieh Online Bred Heifer Sale

NOVEMBER 2022 NOV. 5

NOV. 5

B/F Cattle Co. Maternal Integrity Balancer Bull Sale TJB Gelbvieh Annual Maternal Magic Bull Sale, Chickamauga, Ga.

DECEMBER 2022 DEC. 2

Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale

Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates of upcoming sales and more information on each event.

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to malerie@gelbvieh.org.

This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.

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BREEDERS CORNER ARIZONA

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

(C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com

The Prosser Family

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Ridge Top Ranch

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer

Neola, Iowa

Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

Kevin: 402-510-8103 Al: 402-676-5292

LONE OAK C AT T L E

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St.

hornsandthorns@netins.net

(319) 480-1564

Mechanicsville, Iowa 52306

Martens Gelbvieh

928-289-2619 • 928-380-5149 cell

Gary Martens 2126 500th St • Walnut, Iowa 51577 712.764.5007 (H) • 712.249.5744 (C) martensgl@yahoo.com

Winslow, AZ www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com

RFI Tested Balancer®, Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell Annually in April at the Ranch

ARKANSAS

Annual Bull and Female Sale March 18, 2022 with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

ILLINOIS

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T riple H F arms Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, Iowa 51632 712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947 tripleh1@unitedwb.coop

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

H ODGES R ANCH

Neal

(870) 426-4469 or (870) 704-9450

15702 Hodges Rd., Omaha, Ark. 72662 Hodgesranch@live.com Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics Available Private Treaty Sales

J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC. Jerry & Karen Wilson 335 Gelbvieh Lane, Ava, IL 62907 618-521-8620 • jkgf88@frontier.com

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER®

KANSAS

Martin Cattle Company David & Rita Martin

256 Boyce Road Judsonia, Ar 72081 C: 501.278.7614 www.martincattleco.com

INDIANA

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round

3 G Ranch

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, Ind. 46755

COLORADO

Dave & Dawn Bowman 55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425 (970) 323-6833 • www.bowkranch.com

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260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

IOWA

Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, Kan. 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785-543-5177

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“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle” John & Carla Shearer 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, Kan. 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net 620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

MINNESOTA Swenson Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling

www.rogersvfg.com P.O. Box 51 Mendon, Mo. 64660 660-375-7266 (C) Ronald Rogers

(h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

MISSOURI Timothy Mulroy • 785-640-6401 Mayetta, Kan. • tim@blackgoldinc.biz

email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

RUMFELT

Gelbvieh Bre

CONTACT:

BRAD, Amy OR KARLEY RUMFELT 417-664-6936 brumfelt7556@gmail.com PHILLIPSBURG, MO.

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY 3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.392.0888 Office: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 Email: prcc@twinvalley.net

Billings, MO Focused on the Future Bull and Female Sale held each October.

Tom, Stacy, Justin, Kyle & Grace Vehige (573) 690-3813 | tbarscattle@gmail.com Follow @tbars1993 on Facebook and Instagram!

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm

Committed to raising quality seedstock Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, Mo. 64832 • 417-842-3225 • 417-529-0081(cell)

21640 Lawrence 2192 Aurora, MO 65605 417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

NOWACK

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron 573.280.4633

Gilbert & Debra 573.646.3477

Bulls and Females for Sale by private treaty year round.

Red Ridge gelbvieh Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.

Al & Mary Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Basehor, Kan. 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

Kevin Ireland Docility 237 SW 30th Ave. & Trenton, MO 64683 Proven Cell (660) 635-1433 Performance ksi1987@grundyec.net

CATTLE

L.D. Witt, Owner Cell (479) 806-6511

El Dorado Springs, MO

ref65.lw@gmail.com

To purchase a Breeder Block, contact Malerie Strahm at malerie@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.

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BREEDERS CORNER NORTH CAROLINA

MONTANA Quality Livestock that Work for You Quarter Horses Want to Please Strong Bone Intelligent Athletic

Gelbvieh Carcass Quality Calving Ease Tenderness Docility

39414 SW 75th Rd. Odell, Neb. 68415 (402) 766-3627

1496 Goose Creek Rd. • Raynesford, MT 59469 Ranch Phone: 406.738.4220 • BarJRGelbvieh@3rivers.net BarJRGelbvieh.com

Bulls For The BeeF Business Gelbvieh F Balancer F Red Angus F Angus F Angus Hybrids Randy & Leslie Lemke 1757 Road 2500, (H) 402-756-7090 Lawrence, NE 68957 (C) 402-469-2284 rllemke@gtmc.net www.lemkecattle.com

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms “Gelbvieh since 1973” Kathleen Rankin 1285 Nine Mile Rd. Oilmont, MT 59466 406-460-0535

Jim Bjorkman 406-937-4815 krankin@northerntel.net www.kickinghorseranch.com

Quality Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Cattle

Mark & Patty Goes

Gelbvieh Bulls Black

Kyle & Lori Kuker Shubert, NE

Balancer Females Red

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, OWNERS

(336) 964-6277

ccrosscattle@yahoo.com • ccrosscattle.com

CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

THE HERD THAT CONSISTENTLY PRODUCES CATTLE WITH PERFORMANCE, CARCASS AND EYE APPEAL.

ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE 2ND SATURDAY IN NOV. Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round.

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

402-883-7246

402-883-2366 402-245-7512 sqblkfarms.com Facebook.com/sqblkfarms sqblkfarms@gmail.com

NEBRASKA Walter & Lee Teeter 1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, N.C. 28125 (704) 664-5784

GELBVIEHV BALANCERV ANGUS

Private Treaty Bull & Heifer Sales • Orchard, Neb. Val Livingston • www.88ranch.com • 402-655-2288

NORTH D AKOTA

Scott Wolf Travis Wolf 308.537.3588 308.529.3733 Gothenburg, Neb. • wolfgelbvieh@gmail.com www.facebook/wolfgelbvieh.com

Cedar Top Ranch Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163 (H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net

NEVADA

Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209

6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, N.D. 58701

Dick & Jean Williams P.O. Box 156 Orovada, NV 89425 775•272•3442

“Pounds Make Profit in Your Pocket” Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty

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(701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

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Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) Ranch 605.255.4448

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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family

Richie & Sarah Heinrich 701-320-6484 (cell) Al and Peggy Gustin email: gustindd@wildblue.net Mandan, N.D. • 701-663-7266 www.gustinsdiamondd.com

Hermosa, S.D.

lori.maude@gmail.com

Annual Bull Sale 3rd Saturday in December.

LAZY TV S e l by, S D

12980 Cedar Rd. Vaughn & Wendy 605-848-0421 Gina 605-850-9390

VIRGINIA

vwthor@sbtc.net www.Balancerbulls.com

REGISTERED POLLED GELBVIEH C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC

Roger Morris • C.W. Moss 928 Morris Road Appomattox, VA 24522 434.574.6592 Roger Morris C.W. Moss 434.315.4294 434.391.4458

OKLAHOMA LeGRAND

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney

Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, Okla. 74074

605-852-2131

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com

kvolek@venturecomm.net

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com

Koehn Cattle Co. Patrick Koehn

73243 Carter Rd., Goltry, Okla.

580-541-2633 koehncattlecompany@gmail.com

Gelbvieh Genetics at Work

TENNESSEE CAVE CREEK CATTLE JEFF PROCTOR

CHARLOTTE, TN | 931.801.5787 WWW.CAVECREEKCATTLE.COM CAVECREEKCATTLE@GMAIL.COM

SOUTH DAKOTA

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh

John & Liz Loy 7611 Dyer Rd. (865) 687-1968 Luttrell, TN 37779 (865) 235-8869 (C) j.b.loy@att.net

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

Office James D. Bennett Paul S. Bennett Jim G. Bennett Brian R. Bennett Dalton G. Bennett

(434) (434) (434) (434) (434) (434)

376-3567 376-7299 941-8245 664-7935 664-8309 664-7946

PO Box 117 • Red House, VA • 23963

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Doug & Sue Hughes 6916 Peppers Ferry Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 C 276/620-4271 lwhf@wiredog.com

Gale Rippey Farms SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL BALANCER® FEMALES

Galax, Virginia

276.233.0999 • grippey@embarqmail.com

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton 839 Davistown Rd. Celina, Tenn. 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hamptoncattlecompany@gmail.com

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

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BREEDERS CORNER

9/9

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh

Ronn Cunningham

Wesley Brown

AUCTIONEER

3794 Rd. 215 • Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-351-6453 • ninebar9@hotmail.com

P.O. Box 146 • Rose, Okla.

74364

Purebred Bulls, Heifers & Select Embryos Performance BRED in, Not FED in!

918-629-9382 cellular

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Bull Barn Genetics

Roger & Peg Gatz

35 Years in business

• Gelbvieh • Sheaths • Gloves • Angus • Red Angus • Cito Thaw Units • Simmental • Tanks • Club Calf • A.I. Kits • Arm Service • Salers • Shorthorn Eldon & Kathy Starr • Dairy 210 Starr Dr • Stapleton, Neb. 69163 • Charolais bullbarn@bullbarn.com • Hereford 800-535-6173 • www.bullbarn.com

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BUTLER CREEK FARM | MILTON, TN MICHAEL, BARBI & ETHAN 615.286.2799(H) | 615.351.1071 ZACK, AUTUMN, HENLEY & EMERY 615.308.8628(Zack) | 260.227.0323(Autumn)

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It's time to book your Spring Sale Dates!

Visit GelbviehAuction.com, BalancerAuction.com, or call Rance Long 918.510.3464 or Jeff Stansberry 615.479.1852 for details.

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ADVERTISING INDEX 3 G Ranch....................................................34 Arrowquip...................................................10 B/F Cattle Co...............................................35 Bar Arrow Cattle Company......................35 Bar JR Gelbvieh...........................................36 Bar T Bar Ranches......................................34 Black Walnut Cattle Farm............ 24, 30, 32 Bow K Ranch..............................................34 Bull Barn Genetics............................... 15, 38 Butler Creek Farms....................................38 C-Cross Cattle Company..........................36 C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC..........................37 Canadian Gelbvieh Association...............38 Cattlemen’s Connection.........................5, 38 Cave Creek Cattle.......................................37 Cedar Top Ranch................................ BC, 36 Chimney Butte Ranch................................36 Circle S Ranch.............................................35 CJ&L Livestock...........................................37 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh........................37 Cranview Gelbvieh.....................................36 Dan McCarty, Auctioneer.........................38 Danell Diamond Six Ranch.......................36 Diamond L Farms......................................37 Doak Lambert, Auctioneer.......................38 Elanco...........................................................31 Gelbvieh Auction .......................................39 Green Hills Gelbvieh..................................36

GS Ridge Top Ranch..................................34 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh..................36 Hampton Cattle Company........................37 Hart Farm Gelbvieh...................................34 Hilltop Farms..............................................35 Hodges Ranch.............................................34 Hojer Ranch................................................37 J & K Gelbvieh Farm, Inc..........................34 Judd Ranch....................................................1 Kicking Horse Ranch.................................36 Knoll Crest Farm........................................37 Koehn Cattle Co.........................................37 Lazy TV Ranch...........................................37 Lemke Cattle...............................................36 Little Windy Hill Farms.............................37 Lone Oak Cattle..........................................34 M&P Gelbvieh............................................36 Martens Gelbvieh.......................................34 Martin Cattle Company.............................34 McMahan Cove Gelbvieh..........................34 Merck Animal Health..................................6 Mitchell Marketing Services.....................38 MLM Gelbvieh............................................36 Mulroy Farms, LLC....................................35 Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh.............................37 Nowack Cattle Company...........................35 Plateau Gelbvieh.........................................34 Plus One Cattle Co.....................................35

Post Rock Cattle Company.......................35 Prairie Breeze Ranch..................................35 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh.................................37 ProHart Seedstock......................................34 Red Ridge Gelbvieh....................................35 Rippey Farms..............................................37 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh....................35 Rumfelt Gelbvieh........................................35 S.J. Cattle Co................................................37 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay..............36 SoKY Select Sale.........................................20 Squeakin’ By-LK Farms.............................36 Swenson Gelbvieh......................................35 T Bar S Cattle Co........................................35 Taubenheim Gelbvieh................................36 The 88 Ranch...............................................36 Thull Gelbvieh Farm..................................37 TJB Gelbvieh ........................................... IFC Triple H Farms............................................34 Triple K Gelbvieh........................................35 Volek Ranch................................................37 Warner Beef Genetics.............................IBC White Oak Farms.......................................35 Wilkinson Gelbvieh...................................34 Witt Cattle...................................................36 Wolf Gelbvieh.............................................36

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MALERIE STRAHM MULTIMEDIA COORDINATOR malerie@gelbvieh.org | (303) 465-2333

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