August 2012 Gelbvieh World

Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association

August 2012

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22nd Annual Judd Ranch

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Please join us on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the ranch when 100-plus Judd Ranch females will be sold at auction. Among the offering are show heifer prospects, fall pairs, ready-to-breed fall open heifers and spring-bred heifers and cows. Every female has been Judd Ranch bred and raised.

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August 2012, Vol. 27, No. 1

Contents contents 14 Registering Animals with the American Gelbvieh Association

By Kara Walser

The AGA offers registration certificates on fullblood, purebred, Balancer®, Southern Balancer®, percentage, and hybrid animals. Get an explanation of the exact

classifications and how members can set their paper preferences in this article.

20 Seedstock Producers Benefit from Marketing Plans

By Kara Walser

Successful seedstock operations have a well-developed marketing plan. Learn the steps to a marketing program, how to promote your program and steps to planning a production sale.

21 Video Basics

By Dana Stewart

Here is a quick guide to some video basics including shooting video.

Departments

Did You Know?

Did you know that the total impressions of the “Add Pounds. Add Profit.” inserts was 2.968 million this year?

Did you know the AGA national advertising budget is $65,000?

Did you know that from 2002 to 2011 the average growth rate of USDA branded beef programs was 24% per year?

Did you know 8% of the AGA members register 50% of the cattle and 50% of the AGA members register 7% of the cattle in the AGA herdbook?

Did you know in 2011 22% of the cattle registered in the AGA herdbook were AI sired?

Did you know that only 2% of the calves registered in 2011 were the result of ET?

On the cover: Kara Walser, the AGA communications intern, has spent quite a bit of time this summer going through our photo archives; sorting, tagging, and organizing hundreds of photos. This month’s cover photos was found during that process. The photo was taken at Judd Ranch, Inc.

EDITOR: Jennifer Scharpe E-mail: jennifers@gelbvieh.org Graphic Design: Lynn Valentine E-mail: lynnv@gelbvieh.org

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President’s Message Contact Us View from the Office News & Notes Bits & Pieces Communications View View of the Numbers Junior Voice Breeder’s Corner View from the Field Utah/Idaho Field Day North Carolina Field Day Ohio Valley Field Day Places to Be Ad Index

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Inside the Editorial

News

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10 American Gelbvieh Association Hires Brian Rogers

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Regrets, Fears and Progress AGA President Mark Goes writes about how the mating decisions made today will impact breeders down the road.

Crossbreeding – It’s Not Something New Crossbreeding programs help cattlemen and women become low-cost producers while still meeting and exceeding the demands of consumers. Frank Padilla reminds producers of the many benefits of heterosis.

16 Gelbvieh Delivers

AGA’s Jennifer Scharpe discusses a new Gelbvieh advertising campaign with Superior Livestock Auctions to target the cow-calf, feeder, and packer sectors.

18 Covering All the Bases for Weaning Time Data Collection

Susan Willmon, AGA director of breed improvement, highlights some of the data seedstock producers could collect at weaning time.

19 Guidelines for Disposition Scoring

Learn about the benefits of disposition scoring and how to take the scores.

22 The Ultimate Gift

In this month’s Junior Voice column, Cole Buffo talks about his experiences with Gelbvieh and the AGJA as the ultimate gift.

38 Is a Beef Quality Assurance Program Really Necessary?

In this second installment of a BQA series, Dr. John Paterson talks about why the BQA program is important and how cow-calf producers can complete a best practices assessment.

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17 New Research on Use of Technologies in Beef Production 23 Duration of Immunity – Confidence Labeled on the Vaccine 23 Historically Tight Beef Supplies May Impact Future of Lean Finely Textured Beef

Shows 30 Gelbvieh Juniors Compete in High Cotton Eastern Regional Show 34 Gelbvieh Junior Association Hosts Western Regional Show

Put BQA to Work Gelbvieh producers have a long-standing commitment to quality.

And now, the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance program is working with you to improve our product for consumers.

At bqa.org you’ll find an array of educational materials: • Contact information for your state’s BQA program, including email addresses and phone numbers • Training manuals, guidelines for care and handling of cattle, and a comprehensive array of other important materials • An online course for BQA certification.

BQA: It’s a commitment to quality. It’s a process for continuous improvement. And, it’s about doing the right thing.

Beef Quality Assurance

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Mark Goes

President’s Message president’s message

AGA Executive Committee

Regrets, Fears and Progress While at the Beef Improvement Federation annual meeting earlier this spring I had an informal conversation with a gentleman who impacted me greatly with the statement: “It is the regret of yesterday, and the fear of tomorrow, that slows the progress of today.” I find that statement to be extremely profound when applied to animal breeding and the seedstock industry.

A generation interval is the time from when an individual is born until its offspring gives birth. This represents the time for turnover of the genetics in an animal. The generation interval of beef cattle is four to five years. Mating decisions made today impact us for the next five years and response to correction of errors may not be realized for another five years. Likewise, the stimulus we endure today is the result of decisions made during the five years prior.

Over the time line since their introduction to this country, the Gelbvieh breed much like all the other breeds have been faced with attributes deemed unfavorable to the industry.

Udder quality may have been an issue, or perhaps birth weight was unacceptable for the population. Even the general phenotype of the breed has been evaluated and adjusted to obtain more industry acceptance. The membership of the American Gelbvieh Association has been quick to recognize many of the breed’s shortcomings and has been able to rectify them while maintaining and enhancing the traits that Gelbvieh excel in. Throughout the last four decades, Gelbvieh breeders have embraced the technology at hand, made difficult decisions and progressed the breed to create a greater demand for our cattle.

During the strategic planning session in June, the people in attendance summarized the results of these years of effort stating that the Gelbvieh breed can “own maternal” and Gelbvieh can provide tremendous complementarity to other breeds through productive enhancement of heterosis.

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Identification of these strengths gives us great pride, yet we still must acknowledge any shortcomings present.

It is vital that we diligently address these inadequacies in order to be in line for five and ten years down the road. In order to foster a sustainable breed and association we must make decisions today that impact the relevance of Gelbvieh from conception to the dinner plate. Yes, the urgency of correct decision making is paramount! The rapidly changing world of tomorrow will not tolerate the inadequacies that the industry has overlooked in the past.

The AGA Board of Directors and staff have identified the strengths and weaknesses of the Gelbvieh breed and the AGA. Plans are being set to advance the cause. Tools and techniques are being developed to assist the membership in becoming more profitable, relevant and sustainable. But it all begins at the breeder level. Just because a given bull has won a popularity contest at the moment doesn’t necessarily warrant his use to improve all the females in a herd.

Each mating requires careful study to remove the negatives and enhance the positives. We must all embrace the tools at hand, make the difficult decisions and implement the changes required.

Throughout the rest of summer and into the fall, the Board and staff will be communicating with you all to gain your support and involvement in the positive change of the future.

Don’t let the regrets of yesterday prohibit you from the right decisions and do take the calculated risks that are necessary while being uninhibited from the fear of tomorrow so that you, the AGA and the great Gelbvieh breed will boast excellence, relevance and unprecedented demand in the future.

Mark Goes is the president of the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors. He can be reached at 402-7663627 or mpgelbvieh@hotmail.com.

President Mark Goes 402-766-3627 (H) S E Community College, 39414 SW 75th Rd, Odell, NE 68415 mpgelbvieh@hotmail.com

Vice President Brian Dunn 620-549-6516 (H) 708 N Main • St. John, KS 67576 dunnfarm@hotmail.com Secretary Rob Arnold 701-624-2051 (H) 6700 Cty Rd 19 S • Minot, ND 58701 rlagelbvieh@aol.com Treasurer Dan Warner 308-962-6511 (H) 71628 Rd 425 • Beaver City, NE 68926 dan@warnerbeef.com

AGA Directors Ken Flikkema 406-586-6207 (H & O) 2 Mint Trail • Bozeman, MT 59718 mcfg@imt.net Bob Hart 816-225-8530 (C) 7065 Gibbs Rd • Kansas City, KS 66106 bhart@hartfarm.net John Huston 859-595-8680 (C) 10254 Marquart Rd • New Carlisle, OH 45344 john.e.huston@gmail.com Andy LeDoux 785-732-6564 (H) 365 Agenda Ln • Agenda, KS 66930-8969 ledouxranch@hotmail.com David Martin 501-728-4950 (H) 256 Boyce Rd • Judsonia, AR 72081 martincattleco@windstream.net Neal Pearson 605-448-5653 (H) 43523 111th St. • Lake City, SD 57247 njpearson@venturecomm.net Bob Prosser 928-289-2619 (O) PO Box 190 • Winslow, AZ 86047 info@bartbar.com Duane Strider 910-428-4568 (H) 2123 Ctr Cross Church Rd Asheboro, NC 27205 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com Grant Thayer 303-621-2058 (H) 24063 Cty. Rd 122 • Ramah, CO 80832-9705 grant@jumpingcowgelbvieh.com Gary Tilghman 270-678-5695 (H) 690 Lick Branch Rd • Glasgow, KY 42141-9409 gtilghma@uky.edu Nancy Wilkinson 719/846-7910 (H) 23115 CR 111.3 • Model, CO 81059 bnwbulls@bmi.net All approved AGA Board minutes are available for inspection in the AGA office. Board meeting highlights are available upon request.

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY

Supporting the Gelbvieh Juniors

A special thanks to the Missouri Juniors and the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association for hosting a successful Junior show. It was fun!

Quentin Clark showed this Division Four Champion Balancer® Female at the Black & Gold Junior National. She also won her division at the Western Regional as well, and like most of the Balancer® heifers at Post Rock, she is bred to BDCG Stockman.

Meredith Clark showed this Chunky daughter out of a Mytty In Focus x Twila 223M2 first calf heifer to the AGJA Western Regional Championship.

Meredith also had an 880U x Granite 2135M daughter that won her class at both the Western Regional and the Black & Gold Classic.

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH Congratulations to all exhibitors at the “Black & Gold Classic.”

Take your diaper off and get to work.

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY 3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 • Email: prcc@twinvalley.net “Where calving ease, performance and eye-appeal come together.”

CattleDesign®

Frank Padilla

View from the Office view from the office

303-465-2333 Main Phone 303-465-2339 Fax

Crossbreeding - It’s Not Something New

Director of Administration Dianne Coffman (ex. 479)

The 1980s and 1990s gave producers and rotational grazing systems. The use high cost interest on borrowed money. of crossbreeding and the use of breed Interest rates of 18 to 22 percent were complementarity were first and foremost charged to producers for operating notes at meetings for beef producers. written by lenders. Land prices were Research conducted at major working higher as was the price of fuel universities and the Meat Animal Research and fertilizers. The cost to replace tractors, Center in Clay Center, Neb., was proving vehicles and other agricultural equipment the advantages of a crossbreeding system. was also going higher. It was a high cost Utilizing heterosis to lower costs of environment in which to operate with production while meeting consumer profit for most operations difficult to demands was front and center. Names obtain. Producers were being driven out such as Gregory, Cundiff, Brinks, Taylor of business at one of the highest rates in and Gosey led the charge and were icons in history due to lack of profitability. Ranches educating producers on the use and benefits and farms that had of crossbreeding. been in families for Ranching operations generations were such as the King The practice going on the auction Ranch, Spade block. It was an and science of Ranch, Leachman extremely difficult Cattle Company, crossbreeding is time for most in the R.A. Brown Ranch, cattle business as well a key factor in the Deseret Ranches as all of production to name just a few ability for producers agriculture. In were on the forefront agriculture and beef to become lowof the practice production today, and embraced the cost producers we continue to be science. These are in a high input cost while still meeting just a few of the very environment. best the industry and exceeding Producer had to offer from the demands of seminars and the academic and meetings held during production segments consumers. these years presented who believed the information practice and science regarding of crossbreeding was management practices that would assist in a key factor in the ability for producers becoming a “low-cost producer”. A lowto become low-cost producers while still cost producer was one that made decisions meeting and exceeding the demands of so every investment and management consumers. practice had an immediate and significant Scott Greiner, a beef extension specialist return on every dollar spent. It had to at Virginia Tech University in Crossbreedingdrive profitability within the operation.

It’s Cool Again says, “Commercial cow-calf The discussions by presenters during producers are faced with optimizing a these years covered practices that had number of economically important traits, a significant effect on profitability to while simultaneously reducing costs of producers. Grazing management and use production in order to remain competitive. of forages. Cross-fencing of pastures to Traits such as reproduction, growth, allow a producer to get more head days maternal ability, and end product merit from their existing land base. Making all influence productivity and profitability improvements to water resources so more of the beef enterprise. Implementation cattle could be grazed. Intensive grazing of technologies and systems that both 8 | August 2012

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diannec@gelbvieh.org Director of Breed Improvement Susan Willmon (ex. 484) susanw@gelbvieh.org Director of Breed Promotion Frank Padilla (ex. 480) frankp@gelbvieh.org Director of Communications Jennifer Scharpe (ex. 485) jennifers@gelbvieh.org Director of Member Services Dana Stewart (ex. 488) danas@gelbvieh.org Gelbvieh Media Productions Lynn Valentine (ex. 486) lynnv@gelbvieh.org

Area Coordinator Brian Rogers brianr@gelbvieh.org 936-554-1600 Area Coordinator William McIntosh williamm@gelbvieh.org 502-867-3132 Customer Services Dolores Gravley (ex. 481) doloresg@gelbvieh.org Patti Showman (ex. 478) pattis@gelbvieh.org Mailing address: 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 General E-mail: info@gelbvieh.org Registration: registration@gelbvieh.org Website: www.gelbvieh.org

Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale VII

& 4th Annual Customer Appreciation Sale

September 15, 2012 Kingsville Livestock Kingsville, Missouri Elite Bred Heifers!

Cow / Calf Pairs!

Open Heifers!

Show Prospects!

Gelbvieh & Balancers!

Call Today for your catalog!

877-486-1160 These females sold in the 2011 sale! We’re looking forward to picking out the offering for 2012!

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reduce costs and enhance productivity are key. One of the oldest and most fundamental principles that have a positive influence on accomplishing these goals is crossbreeding.”

Greiner goes on to say, “The primary advantages of crossbreeding beef cattle are heterosis and breed complementarity.

The power of crossbreeding results from the advantages of the crossbred cow, due to her advantages in fertility, weaning weights, and longevity. In fact, 60 percent of the advantage of crossbreeding is realized through the crossbred cow. In addition, individual heterosis exhibited in the calf results in increased livability coupled with an increase in growth rate. Breed complementarity provides the opportunity to capture the strengths of various breeds, and enables selection of individual animals within those breeds for specific purposes.”

Commercial producers look to crossbreeding to increase weaning weight, add cow longevity and decrease their cost of production.

Hybrid cattle provide the simplest and most effective way to achieve heterosis, which translates into enhanced calf survival, breeding ability during drought conditions, efficiency on grass and in the lot, carcass yield, and quality grade.

The enhanced reproductive performance of the hybrid cow is what has allowed commercial producers the benefits of being profitable when those not running them are not. The crossbred cow will out-perform the straight-bred cow in tough conditions and harsh environments day in and day out by getting rebred and by bringing in more pounds of calf. Heterosis will always give you a boost in fertility and calf survivability. Feeders will tell you that crossbred cattle are almost Crossbreeding. It’s always more healthy, more productive not new to profitand will perform minded commercial better in ranch and feedlot settings cattlemen or feeders. than their purebred counterparts.

It’s cowboy proven in pastures by men and women who wear sweated out Stetson hats and leather gloves with wire torn holes in them who’s profitability is a pregnant cow each year and pounds over the scale. It’s seen in feedyards by pen riders who wear yellow rain slickers and pull sick cattle in a driving rain. Packers rely on it for a product that meets both consumer demands while giving them the most efficient product to harvest in regard to retail product and cutability. It’s been proven by people in the academic world as the best way of adding production efficiency and profit into an operation. Hybrid seedstock are genetically measured through the creation of multi-breed EPDs and genomics by breed associations who register them not unlike purebred seedstock. Commercial producers have seen the benefits of a well planned crossbreeding system since the 1960s.

Crossbreeding. It’s not new to profit-minded commercial cattlemen or feeders.

Frank Padilla is the director of breed promotion for the American Gelbvieh Association. Padilla has 20 plus years of experience as a rancher and feeder in Western Nebraska. He can be reached at 303465-2333 or frankp@gelbvieh.org.

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American Gelbvieh Association Hires Brian Rogers The American Gelbvieh Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian Rogers from College Station, Texas. Brian has accepted the position of central region area coordinator for the Association.

Rogers will receive his Ph. D. in Physiology of Reproduction from Texas A&M University, College Station. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science degree in Agriculture, Animal Science emphasis and a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science, Biology minor, both from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Outside of his strong academic background, Brian has work experience in production agriculture and assisting both seedstock and commercial beef producers. He has built his own purebred cattle operation, Rogers Cattle and Marketing in Big Sandy, Texas. He was the interim manager of the Stephen F. Austin State University Beef Center, managing 200 commercial cows. Brian has also worked for a couple of purebred cattle operations assisting in their managing and marketing decisions. Furthermore, Brian was a speaker at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course held in August 2011 at College Station.

“Brian will be an asset in the field for the American Gelbvieh Association, marketing and promoting the Gelbvieh breed.

His education coupled with his work experience made him the prime candidate for the area coordinator position. Brian is highly respected among his peers. He possesses the beef industry knowledge, production experience, and marketing ability to be able to assist seedstock and commercial producers add value and create pull through demand for their Gelbvieh genetics,” said Frank Padilla, director of breed promotion for the American Gelbvieh Association.

As the central region area coordinator, Brian will work with Gelbvieh members and commercial producers who use Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics. He will also handle central region advertising sales for the American Gelbvieh Association’s publications, Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture.

“I am excited to be the new central regional area coordinator for the American Gelbvieh Association. The strengths of the Gelbvieh breed – moderate mature cow size, low birth weights, more pounds weaned per cow exposed, and carcass cutability – make Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls and females the best choice for commercial cow-calf producers. Please feel free to contact me about how I can assist you,” commented Rogers.

Rogers is currently stationed out of College Station, Texas and represents the central region of the United States. He can be reached at 936-554-1600 or brianr@gelbvieh.org.

It’s time to be thinking of your marketing program!

Don’t let your cattle get left behind.

Contact Gelbvieh Profit Partners

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Barry “Slim” Cook Chief Operating Officer P.O. Box 3025, Cody, WY 82414 307-272-2024

News ‘N Notes news ‘n notes American Gelbvieh Association Creates Commercial, Seedstock Producer Awards

Cattlemen’s Connection Named 2013 National Sale Manager

In an effort to recognize the outstanding commercial and seedstock producers involved in the Gelbvieh breed, the American Gelbvieh Association has created the Outstanding Commercial Producer Award and the Outstanding Seedstock Producer Award.

Both awards are based off the Beef Improvement Federation awards that are presented annually at the BIF conference. The AGA will recognize one Outstanding Commercial Producer and one Outstanding Seedstock Producer annually during the Gelbvieh activities at the National Western Stock Show. The recipients of the AGA awards will then be considered for the Association’s nominations for the BIF awards that year.

The AGA plans to present the first of these awards at the 2013 NWSS. State associations are asked to nominate one commercial producer and one seedstock producer they feel is deserving of this recognition.

Applications for the Outstanding Commercial Producer Award and the Outstanding Seedstock Producer Awards can be found at www.gelbvieh.org under the Member Programs page under the Membership tab. Applications may also be requested by contacting Jennifer Scharpe, AGA director of communications, at jennifers@ gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333. For questions or more information about the awards, contact Frank Padilla, AGA director of breed promotion at frankp@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.

Roger Gatz of Cattlemen’s Connection will be the sale manager for the 2013 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale. The sale will be held Sunday, January 13 at Livestock Center Auction Arena in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show.

The manager for the National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale is nominated by the National Sale Committee and approved by the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors. The 2012 National Sale had the highest average of all breeds as reported by the National Western Stock Show. Last year’s sale averaged $8,480 and had a gross of $212,000 on 23 lots, more than twice that of the 2010 sale gross of $105,100 on 24 lots.

2012 Active Breeder Directory Now Available The 2012 American Gelbvieh Association Active Breeder Directory is now available. AGA members and Gelbvieh World subscribers should have received a copy of the Breeder Directory with this August issue of Gelbvieh World. If you did not receive a copy, please contact the AGA office.

Additional quantities of the Breeder Directory are available to hand out at state fairs, expos, field days, etc., by contacting the AGA office.

Commercial cattlemen and women can request a copy of the Breeder Directory by calling 303-465-2333 or emailing info@ gelbvieh.org. Contact information for active AGA members can also be found at www.gelbvieh.org by clicking on the Find a Breeder link.

International Year Codes 2010 - X • 2011 - Y • 2012 - Z • 2013 - A 12 | August 2012

Gallagher Weigh Up Challenge Educating cattle producers on the benefits of livestock weighing is important to Gallagher so they’ve introduced an online challenge to test a producer’s knowledge.

Known as the Gallagher Weigh Up Challenge, participants can register online and then provide weight estimates for three ‘online’ animals. Once the weight estimates have been registered the actual weights are revealed along with cost estimates for overdosing based on the participant’s weight speculations.

Gallagher Animal Management, Vice President, Dan Geller says, “Our objective is to provide producers with the best products, services and profitability for their business and this campaign is an opportunity to highlight the operational costs of inaccurate weighing.”

The online challenge continues until February 28, 2013.

Producers interested in experiencing what weighing can bring to their cattle operation are encouraged to participate at www. gallagherweighupchallenge.com. Gallagher has partnered with DVAuction, who is supplying actual livestock footage and weights.

One entry per registered user is allowed each month of the contest. New livestock is shown monthly on the site. The grand prize winner will receive a custom made Greeley Hat and Rios of Mercedes Boots valued at $1,000. Second and third place drawing winners will receive a Greeley Hat ($500 Value) or a Rios of Mercedes Boots ($500 Value). Winners will be drawn during the 2013 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Convention, February 6-9, 2013 in Tampa, Florida. Prizes will be awarded at that time. Participants do not need to be present to win.

Hall of Fame and Member of the Year Nominations Sought Each year the American Gelbvieh Association honors a Member of the Year and a Hall of Fame inductee during the AGA annual convention. Nomination forms must be submitted to the AGA office

by August 15. To request a form or additional information, contact Dianne Coffman, AGA director of administration, at diannec@ gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.

Bits ‘N Pieces bits ‘n pieces HAGA Elects Board Members

Submit Nominations for Board of Directors

The Heart of America Gelbvieh Association held their elections for their 2012 Board of Directors and officers. Pictured below, from left to right are: Wiley McVicker, President Myron Bahm, Vice President (573/314) Derek Stuecken, Villa Wltz, Ronnie Rogers and Lewis Smith. Not pictured: Vice President (816/660) Richard Lincoln, Chuck Miller, Tom Vehige, and Secretary/ Treasurer Bob Hart.

Recommendations for candidates for the 2013 American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors are currently being sought.

If you have recommendations for or you are interested in running for one of the Board positions that will be open for election during the 2013 annual AGA meeting, contact Jim Beastrom, Nominating committee chairman. The Nominating committee reviews suggestions and recommends a slate of candidates. Beastrom can be reached at 605-224-5789 or jimbeastrom@mncomm.com.

Gelbvieh Arrivals

Near Record-Breaking AGJA Junior Classic

Ryan and Sheena Minnehan, Minnehan Family Farms of Churdan, Iowa welcomed the second addition to their family on May 14, 2012. Aaralyn Isabelle weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Aaralyn has an older brother, Trayton, who is two years old.

Matt and Tina Cibula, Cib’s Gelbvieh, Clutier, Iowa would like to announce the arrival Dustin Matthew Cibula. Dustin was born Monday, June 18, 2012 at 6:09 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Dustin’s two older siblings absolutely love their new brother.

The 2012 American Gelbvieh Junior Association Black and Gold Classic was the second largest Gelbvieh junior national show.

The show was held July 1-6 in Chillicothe, Mo. A total of 276 head were exhibited by 160 junior members from 18 states. Thank you to the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association for hosting a truly wonderful show.

Results from the Black and Gold Classic can be found at www.gelbvieh.org on the Show Results page under the Communications tab. Look for complete coverage in the September issue of Gelbvieh World.

A m e r i c a n

G e l b v i e h

The Cibula Family

The Minnehan Family

A s s o c i a t i o n

Area Coordinators “It was a pleasure to meet everyone at the AGJA Black and Gold Classic. Having grown up showing cattle, I appreciate the values and responsibility instilled by working with livestock. I look forward to assisting you with your marketing programs and advertising needs. ”

“Reserve your advertising space today for the October issue of The Profit Picture. This issue mails to 40,000 commercial cow-calf producers and is the prime opportunity to promote your program, as well as next spring’s bull and female sales.”

Brian Rogers

William McIntosh

Central Region

Eastern Region

brianr@gelbvieh.org

williamm@gelbvieh.org

(936) 554-1600 (C)

(502) 867-3132 (C)

Western region Gelbvieh members and commercial producers should contact Frank Padilla at the American Gelbvieh Association office at 303-465-2333.

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Registering Animals with the American Gelbvieh Association

By Kara Walser, American Gelbvieh Association Communications Intern

Coming from a purebred Angus background, I was surprised at how many animal designations the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) offers its members and breeders. It took some time and research to figure out exactly what these classifications were and how to use them correctly. For those cattle breeders who might also be questioning the exact classifications, here are some of the main points.

As Gelbvieh breeders, it is important to be knowledgeable on the aspects of the breed including the difference between the following designations and how to correctly register breeding cattle.

Registration Classifications The designation and percentage of a registered Gelbvieh animal can be found on the Performance Pedigree, Registration Certificate or online on the Animal Information screen in the Gelbvieh % field. The number following the two letter designation indicates the percentage of Gelbvieh in the animal.

A Fullblood (FB) animal is 100 percent Gelbvieh and results from the breeding of two Fullblood parents.

A Purebred (PB) animal is one that is 88-94 percent Gelbvieh. The Gelbvieh percentage is calculated based on the

average of the parents rounded down if necessary to the nearest 1/8 with the exception of 94 percent.

Percentage (PC) cattle are those registered as no other designation and are listed only as the percentage Gelbvieh that they are.

Hybrid (HB) animals can fall under three classifications: Balancer®, Southern Balancer® or Hybrid.

Balancer (BA) cattle are those that meet the criteria for amount of Gelbvieh and Angus or Red Angus. They must contain ¼ to ¾ Gelbvieh and ¼ to ¾ Angus or Red Angus, with a maximum 1/8 unknown or other breed genetics. More information about the Balancer program can be found on the AGA website at http://www.gelbvieh.org/ whygelbvieh/crossbreeding.html.

Southern Balancer (SB) cattle meet the Southern Balancer rules for percentage of Gelbvieh and designated Heat Tolerant breeds. The animal must contain a minimum of ¼ Gelbvieh with 1/16 to ½ of a tropically adapted breed or combination of tropically adapted breeds including Beefmaster, Braford, Brahman, Brangus, Red Brangus, Senepol and Santa Gertrudis, and no more than 1/8 unknown breed composition. More information about the Southern Balancer program can be found at http://www.gelbvieh. org/whygelbvieh/southernbalancer.html.

HB animals are those that do not meet the Balancer or Southern Balancer qualifications are designated as HB. The AGA’s hybrid registry is open to all animals, with the percent Gelbvieh listed (i.e. HB25, HB50, HB75). Animals with zero Gelbvieh breed composition percentage are list as HB00.

Registered Hybrid animals are those with at least one registered parent recognized by an official recording organization (American Gelbvieh Association, American Angus Association, Red Angus Association of America, American Hereford Association, etc.) regardless of breed composition and documented percentage. For the purpose of generating hybrid offspring, animals whose parents are both recorded in another animal registry may also be recorded in the American Gelbvieh Association Hybrid Registry.

Animals with an AMXX designation as the breed code in front of the registration number are called foundation animals.

These are animals whose pedigree and breed composition information is unknown within the Gelbvieh herdbook, and in most cases are unregistered, commercial cattle. Generally, members use AMXX animals as part of a program to breed-up to a documented purebred, percentage or hybrid animal.

For purposes of calculating breed

Chart 1. Breed composition percentage calculations per the Gelbvieh Rules.

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rules. Members have the option to set their member preferences to receive either Percentage or Hybrid papers.

If a breeder chooses to set the preference to Percentage, you will receive percentage papers on all animals. This can occur even if the animal has the breed composition to qualify as a Balancer. If you choose to set your preference to Hybrid, you will receive Balancer, Southern Balancer or Hybrid papers, depending on the breed composition of the animal.

For example, if the animal to be registered is ¾ Gelbvieh and ¼ Angus, the papers for a member with a Hybrid preference would read BA75 and have a Balancer Registration Certificate. The papers for a member with a Percentage preference would read PC75 and have a Percentage Gelbvieh Registration Certificate, even though the animal meets Balancer criteria.

For more information about changing your member preferences, contact the AGA office.

A complete list of the AGA Gelbvieh and Hybrid rules including standards for registration can be found on the AGA website at http://www.gelbvieh.org/ membership/rulesbylaws.html.

composition percentage and documented percentage the following rules apply: A. All AMGV animals follow the breed composition percentages as outline in Chart A of the AGA Gelbvieh Rules and contribute those values rounded down to the nearest 1/8th to their offspring.

B. All non-AMGV registered animals recorded in their appropriately recognized herdbook that are 7/8 or higher or are considered “Purebred” are considered 100 percent in breed composition and 100 percent in documented percentage.

C. All animals recorded in an officially recognized herdbook that are not considered “Purebred” and are less than 7/8 of a specific breed are considered at their actual percentage rounded down to the nearest 1/8 for both breed composition and documented percentage.

D. All animals recorded in the American Gelbvieh Association Hybrid Registry whose parents are both recorded with the same registry other than the American Gelbvieh Association will have their breed composition and documentation calculated in the same manner as if they were recorded in their parents’ herdbook.

E. A maximum of four breed contributions are listed. If an animal contains more than four breed contributions, only the top three are listed with the remaining breed contributions listed as “other”.

Registration Information When getting ready to register an animal with the AGA, keep in mind the mandatory information needed to complete the process.

1. Dam’s AGA registration number, prefix and tattoo – or – non-registered dam’s I.D., year born and breed or other breed registry/registration number.

2. Sire’s AGA registration number or other breed registry/registration number and

Member Preferences for Certificates Animals that do not qualify as PB or FB fall under the Gelbvieh Hybrid

non-registered Gelbvieh sire’s breed.

3. Prefix of the member owning the dam at the time of birth of the offspring. This prefix should be permanently affixed in the calf’s ear.

4. Tattoo of the calf including the international year code. This year code should also be permanently affixed in the calf’s ear.

5. Date of birth of the calf; month, day, year.

6. Sex of the calf.

7. Number born, any other than single will be noted on the registration certificate.

In case of twins of opposite sex, the female must be computed, but need not be registered until proved as a breeder, at which time the late fee for age shall be waived.

8. Names, while not mandatory, will consist of the animal’s prefix and tattoo unless the member specifies another name before the registration certificate is generated.

9. Weaning data is mandatory for both females and bulls. Registration certificates are issued for registered females and Interim Performance Pedigree (IPP) are issued for registered bulls after weaning data is submitted.

10. Yearling data is mandatory for bulls and optional for heifers. Registration certificates are issued for registered bulls after yearling data is submitted.

For more information on registering Gelbvieh cattle, please call the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or visit our website at www. gelbvieh.org/education/animalregistration. html.

Chart 2. Explanation of member preferences for hybrid or percentage papers.

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Gelbvieh 50% Angus 25% Hereford 25%

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Gelbvieh Delivers Visitors to the Gelbvieh website may have noticed a new banner ad on the homepage with the header “Gelbvieh Delivers”. That banner ad is part of the national advertising web campaign for the American Gelbvieh Association. The Gelbvieh Delivers banner ad was specifically designed to be used this summer on Superior Livestock Productions. This advertising offers the opportunity to expand the target audience of the AGA national advertising campaign to not only commercial cow-calf producers but stockers and feeders as well.

The main target audience of the AGA’s national advertising efforts is commercial cow-calf producers. As Gelbvieh and Balancer® seedstock producers, these are your bull and female customers. The $65,000 AGA spends on national advertising is designed to generate interest in Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. It’s up to you as seedstock producers to provide the quality product, data and information, and customer service to make the sale.

The primary push of the AGA national advertising campaign is in the fall through spring, as this is when cattlemen and women are making their bull and female purchases.

The two «Add Pounds. Add Profit» inserts are distributed in late-October and January and had a combined total of 2.968 million impressions this past year. The AGA also placed Internet banner ads on four livestock publication websites; websites that also received the insert. In a six-month period, the banner ads received well over 1.8 million impressions. This two-fold approach of the inserts and banner ads helps increase the visibility of Gelbvieh when cow-calf producers are making their buying decisions.

The banner ads on Superior Livestock effectively and efficiently extend the Gelbvieh message through the summer months, as well as reach a new audience of the beef feeder sector. The banner ads appear on the “Click-to-Bid” screen at www.superiorlivestock.com. This “Click to Bid” screen is where viewers can watch the live Superior Livestock auctions from their computer. The Gelbvieh banner ads appear every day during five major feeder cattle auctions this summer. These sales are: Corn 16 | August 2012

Belt Classic, Council Bluffs, June 6-8; Week in the Rockies, Steamboat Springs, June 25-30; Video Royale, Winnemucca, July 23-27; Big Horn Classic, Sheridan, August 13-17; and Labor Day XXXIII, Denver, September 5-7.

The Gelbvieh Delivers banner ads target the cow-calf, feedlot and packer sectors. The four key messages are: Lower birth weights and improved calving ease; Females that stay in the herd longer; Optimized feedlot gain and efficiency; and Increased premiums with more carcass weight. The final slide of the banner ad is our current tagline: Gelbvieh.

The Versatile Continental Breed.

As with the other Gelbvieh banner ads, this Gelbvieh Delivers ad links to a separate page within the Gelbvieh website. This page contains more information to back up the statements made in the banner ad. This page also links to the four other webpages created as part of the web marketing campaign designed last fall.

At the time of sending this issue to print, two of the Superior Livestock sales have been completed and results from these ads has been impressive. Results are measured by number of impressions reached from the banner ads and amount of traffic to the Gelbvieh website. At the time of print, the Gelbvieh Delivers page on www.gelbvieh.org ranks in the top 25 of all pages viewed within the Gelbvieh website.

If you think of the many hundreds of pages contained within the Gelbvieh website, this is pretty significant. Additionally, during the 8 days of the two sales (Corn Belt Classic and Week in the Rockies) website traffic was up an average of 30 percent.

We have also heard comments from beef producers and people within the beef industry about seeing the ads and their quality design.

If you haven’t yet noticed the new banner ad on the Gelbvieh website or visited the Gelbvieh Delivers webpage, check it out today. And be sure to look for the Gelbvieh ad on an upcoming Superior sale. These are the national advertising dollars hard at work promoting Gelbvieh.

Production Schedule Gelbvieh World The Profit Picture January

Breeding Reference Guide/AI Sires Early deadline: November 21 Ad deadline: November 28

February Profit Picture

Commercial Issue Early deadline: December 8 Ad deadline: December 15

March

National Gelbvieh Convention/NWSS Early deadline: January 20 Ad deadline: January 25

April

Herd Management/AI Sires Early deadline: February 20 Ad deadline: February 27

May

Herd Health/Nutrition & Feeding Early deadline: March 20 Ad deadline: March 26

June-July

Herd Reference Edition Early deadline: May 11 Ad deadline: May 18

August

Seedstock Marketing Early deadline: June 20 Ad deadline: June 25

September

Junior Programs Early deadline: July 20 Ad deadline: July 25

October Profit Picture Commercial Issue Early deadline: August 17 Ad deadline: August 30

November

The Gelbvieh Cow Early deadline: September 20 Ad deadline: September 25

December

AGA Convention Preview Early deadline: October 19 Ad deadline: October 25

New Research on Use of Technologies in Beef Production these additional resources each and every year: 10 million more beef New research presented at the 2012 American Society cattle, 17 million more acres of land for grazing and growing feed, of Animal Science meeting provided insight into the consequences 81 million more tons of cattle feed, and 138 billion more gallons of if U.S. farmers and ranchers no longer used productivity-enhancing water. In the United States alone, 18 million more metric tons of technologies to raise beef cattle. If technologies were withdrawn, 17 CO2eq would be released into the atmosphere. million more acres of land and 138 billion more gallons of water would be required to produce the same total amount of beef. At the These effects would be equivalent to same time, 18 million extra metric tons of imposing an 8.2 percent tax on U.S. beef carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) would be farmers and ranchers, causing domestic beef The same amount released in the United States alone and 16.9 production to be reduced by 17 percent. million acres of forests would be destroyed in If total global beef production stayed the of U.S. beef without other countries. Overall, the U.S. beef supply same in this scenario, other countries would using productivitywould decrease 17 percent, stimulating more increase beef production. Within 15 years, beef production in other countries.

Canada, Brazil, Argentina and Australia would enhancing increase beef exports by 36 percent, 24 percent, “Global demand for safe, affordable beef technologies would 11 percent and 5 percent, respectively. These has increased during the last 50 years, and four countries also would release 3.1 billion U.S. producers have responded by adopting require these more metric tons of CO2eq. innovative products and management practices additional resources. that help them produce more lean beef,” says “The biggest single impact would come Jude Capper, Ph.D., adjunct professor at from the destruction of 16.9 million acres of Washington State University and author of Amazon Rainforest and forests in the West this peer-reviewed study. “If use of these scientifically proven, U.S. Central Cerrado regions of Brazil,” says Capper. “Losing the ability to Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved technologies were use safe, approved technologies will create significant environmental discontinued, our research shows the end result would be sobering: and economic challenges that are undesirable and unnecessary.” more cattle, more land and more water needed to produce the same amount of beef, and more CO2eq released into the atmosphere.”

Novel Approach Used to Quantify the Effects The research looked at two U.S. beef-production systems that were identical in all ways but one: whether or not productivityenhancing technologies were used. The Conventional System analyzed included FDA-approved ionophores, steroid implants, melengestrol acetate (MGA) and beta-adrenergic agonists used at current adoption rates. The No-Technology System did not use any of these products.

Capper used a new whole-system environmental and natural resource model to determine the effects of using each system to produce the same amount of beef. This model included all inputs and outputs throughout beef production, from the manufacture of cropping inputs (fertilizers and pesticides) to the arrival of animals at the processor.

Dermot Hayes, Ph.D. economist at Iowa State University, then fed the results into the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development model — which includes a greenhouse-gas assessment — to understand the global agricultural-production and trade consequences.

“Our goal was to make this research as accurate and as real as possible,” says Capper. “That’s why we turned to the best available resources, from the models used to prepare briefings for U.S. trade representatives and Congressional leaders, to the newly developed whole-system environmental model.”

Results Show a Dramatic Difference Analysis showed that producing the same amount of U.S. beef without using productivity-enhancing technologies would require

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Covering All the Bases for Weaning Time Data Collection As this issue reaches your mailboxes bulls typically have been pulled from summer breeding pastures and thoughts tend to drift towards scheduling dates for weaning and pregnancy-checking of the cow herd. As producers, we start to gauge whether or not this calf crop has met or exceeded expectations. These expectations are confirmed as we begin to collect data on the calf crop. Once this data is collected the tendency is to compare this year’s performance to last year’s, or to our neighbor, or to the statistics promoted by another breed.

In the seedstock sector one of the challenges we face is decreased amount of breed focused research being performed in university or structured research settings to allow us to make some unbiased comparisons. Increasingly as we wish to benchmark changes in our genetics the data will need to be mined from our own database. In order to be able to provide these benchmarks we are asking you, as breeders of Gelbvieh genetics, to collect a bit more data on cows and calves throughout the year to help provide the breed improvement tools you are looking for.

One of these times is at weaning where weights allow us to start to gauge how well the sires we chose did from a growth perspective. Weaning is an optimal time to collect additional data points, with minimal effort, that will be critical for the Gelbvieh breed as we develop new EPDs or indices.

A data point that in gaining increasing scrutiny among seedstock and commercial producers alike is docility/temperament scoring. Collecting this data as calves are processed is ideal as the contemporary group is the most complete at this time.

Bull or heifer calves have not been culled for performance, structure or disposition, nor have they had a lot of experience traveling through the working facilities.

Scores on these calves could then be used to calculate a temperament or docility EPD. While docility scoring is subjective, the Beef Improvement Federation Guidelines 18 | August 2012

provide some good differentiators between the scores. From these guidelines the AGA has produced a Technical Bulletin on this subject, “Disposition Scoring: A Breeder’s How to Guide.” This document can be found under the Education Center tab on the Library page at www.gelbvieh. org. A summary of the docility scores can be found in the in the article to the left.

Scores should be taken by a single person throughout the weaning process as the calves are restrained in the head catch but without having their motion restricted by the squeeze. These scores can be entered in the weaning form online or on a paper registration application.

Following weaning getting the cow herd lined up for a pregnancy-check is next on the management calendar. This is another time when collecting a couple of extra data points can be accomplished without requiring a separate trip through the working facilities. Cow weights and Body Condition Scores (BCS) collected within 30 days of weaning provide valuable information as we attempt to document our maternal breed superiority.

From a breed perspective, having cow weights minimally on 2-5 year old females as well as some older 8-9 year olds will aid in documenting mature cow weight performance.

Looking at fleshing ability as indicated

by BCS scores and weight as it relates to pregnancy status can tell us a lot about genetics that are more productive from a maternal perspective. This is especially true in years where grazing conditions may not be optimal and cows are not recovering as quickly from the stresses of calving and milk production.

Probably the most common hurdle to collecting weights on the cow herd is that the scale facilities are not where the cow herds are located. Portable scales that can be moved with working facilities can be purchased for around $1,000. The return on this investment can be huge as we attempt to quantify maternal efficiency.

Taking BCS scores, especially on younger (2-5 year old) females at multiple

times during the year - calving, breeding, and weaning - is probably more useful the seedstock producer evaluating the impact of genetics, management or nutritional schemes on your program. Having BCS scores at weaning will allow us to adjust weights to a constant BCS for growth curve and genetic evaluation purposes.

Periodically adding a height measurement to this set of data points tells us a lot about the “total package” represented by the weight. For example a 1,400 pound, BCS 7, Frame Score 5.2 cow is drastically different from a 1,400 pound, BCS 4, Frame Score 7.2 female.

Similar guidelines apply to scoring BCS values as for docility. An AGA Technical bulletin also exists for Body Condition scores and is located on the Library page under the Education Center tab on the Gelbvieh website. A smart phone application is also available from Crystalix. Visit www.crystalix.com and search for body condition scoring for more information. This application allows you to take pasture shots in the field and compare to some standards photos. For folks that are just getting started doing BCS scores this is an interesting way to check yourself on the fly as you score cows and have a permanent photo record of a female to compare to subsequent years.

BCS scores, cow weights and height measurement taken within 30 days of weaning can also be entered on the weaning data entry screen via the online registry system or on a paper registration application. Bottom line is that the AGA’s ability to evaluate and promote our genetics lies in the strength of the data that is available for research purposes. Having a few years worth of actual measures on these traits will also allow us to evaluate genomic markers and may reduce the requirements for some collection of data in the future.

Susan Willmon is the director of breed improvement for the American Gelbvieh Association. She can be reached at 303-4652333 or susanw@gelbvieh.org.

View of the Numbers view of the numbers Guidelines for Disposition Scoring The ideal time to take disposition scores is when the calves are still within their weaning contemporary group. This scoring could take place at branding or at weaning processing or even a short time after weaning when the producer is making the final evaluation of animals prior to them leaving the herd. Scoring at this time gives a better unbiased set of scores across all sires represented in a group of calves.

How to Score Included in this bulletin is the Beef Improvement Federation’s Guidelines for Disposition Scoring. This system is a simple 1 to 6 score where animals that score a 1 are the most docile and a 6 is the most aggressive. A scoring system can be implemented during one of the times calves are brought through the working facilities. Within the guidelines are several cues to differentiate between the levels of scoring. Over time it will be easier to differentiate a 2 versus a 3 and possibly the best advice for the first couple of times you score is to separate the animals into 3 groups: Docile (easy to manage), Nervous and Aggressive. Fine tuning from there makes the task less daunting. One note is that the same person should do all the scoring within a group of calves.

Where to Score

disposition. Over time Gelbvieh breeders have culled hard on disposition in an effort to retain this favorable trait. Gelbvieh breeders that currently disposition score within their programs comment that it has helped them identify bloodlines that are less docile and eliminate animals that exhibit handling challenges for themselves and their customers.

Disposition can also be impacted by management and handling practices.

Evaluating animals for disposition may also give the operation an opportunity to evaluate if their current handling practices are consistent with the goal of producing animals with a favorable disposition.

Producers can make improvement [in disposition] through genetic selection.

Scoring System Score 1 – Docile. Mild disposition.

Gentle and easily handled. Stand and moves slowly during processing.

Undisturbed, settled, somewhat dull. Does not pull on headgate when in chute. Exits chute calmly.

Score 2 – Restless. Quieter than average, but may be stubborn during processing. May try to back out of chute or pull back on headgate. Some flicking of tail. Exits chute promptly.

Score 3 – Nervous. Typical temperament is manageable, but nervous and impatient. A moderate amount of struggling, movement and tail flicking.

Repeated pushing and pulling on headgate. Exits chute briskly.

Score 4 – Flighty (Wild). Jumpy and out of control, quivers and struggles violently. May bellow and froth at the mouth. Continuous tail flicking. Defecates and urinates during processing. Frantically runs fence line and may jump when penned individually. Exhibits long flight distance and exits chute wildly.

Score 5 – Aggressive. May be similar to Score 4, but with added aggressive behavior, fearfulness, extreme agitation, and continuous movement which may include jumping and bellowing while in chute. Exits chute frantically and may exhibit attack behavior when handled alone.

Score 6 – Very Aggressive. Extremely aggressive temperament. Thrashes about or attacks wildly when confined in small, tight places. Pronounced attach behavior.

Special facilities are not required to score animals for disposition. The BIF scoring guidelines are designed to be used in a typical alley/chute type of working facility. Some producers score animals in a wider alley as calves are worked past them, while others score the animals as they’re worked through the alley and are confined in the working chute. Find a system that works best and can be incorporated into whatever management practice that makes sense in your operation.

What is the Benefit to an Individual’s Operation for Disposition Scoring?

Disposition has shown to be a moderately heritable trait. Producers can make improvement through genetic selection. Since the early days of Gelbvieh genetics being used in the United States, the breed has been known for its favorable Gelbvieh World | 19

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By Kara Walser, American Gelbvieh Association Communications Intern

It’s easier to keep a current customer than attract a new one.

Promoting Your Program Statistics show that it costs five to ten times more money to attract Building value into your cattle is an integral part of your a new customer than to keep an existing one. It’s something we’ve seedstock production. Registering your cattle and keeping good heard over and over, but what actions do cattle breeders take to records is essential for responsible cattle breeding to ensure up-toretain their customers? date data for customers and the breed association. Promoting your A breeder with a developed marketing plan is taking charge cattle and building trust into your reputation is important for both of the promotion of their seedstock operation and ensuring their current and future customers. retention of those customers they worked so hard for.

Print advertising, radio advertising, direct mail, and telephone The struggles of seedstock producers are varied and time promotion are all outlets for marketing. Advertising should be a yearround project to keep your program in front of potential customers. consuming: day-to-day management challenges, sustaining To ensure your return on advertisements, take time to think over relationships with customers, networking for new contacts, three important factors before committing to a publication. registration and performance paperwork, culling and herd selection decisions and implementing marketing programs.

Is the publication well read? Select a magazine that is well written and designed in which readers are offered timely and One thing to not overlook in your operation is the opportunity interesting information. of a marketing plan to promote your Do a high percentage of the publication’s cattle. Successful purebred operations readers represent a viable market for your have three things in common: cattle that Developing an cattle? To answer this question, think about meet customers’ wants and needs, realistic your target audience and if the publication effective marketing production costs in relation to sales and a reaches these consumers. well-planned, effective marketing program. strategy takes time, Which of the publications that meet the Steps of a Marketing Plan effort and discipline... first two criterions are the most cost effective?

High quality publications that reach a high The marketing plan consists of five steps: In return for hard percentage of your customers and do it at Situation Analysis, Goal Setting, Marketing work and dedication, the lowest cost per reader will maximize your Program, Implementation Phase and advertising dollars. the breeder will Evaluation Phase.

These three questions should help you Situation Analysis includes reviewing realize the potential select the publications that are best suited to the history of your marketing program, its support your advertisement goals. However, of their cattle and be current status and the future direction of for a more in depth selection, a breeder may the program. Where have you come from? more in tune to the want to consider other factors. Does the Where are you now? Where do you want publication’s staff off the kind of service you customers they serve. to go? like? How willing are they to help you develop Goal setting is an important task in any and place your advertisement? Do they offer both online and print resources? business. The key to setting and achieving goals is to establish them early on, define what they are and how long you want to Gelbvieh Media Productions (GMP) was launched by the take to accomplish them. Breeders must have definitive methods American Gelbvieh Association to assist with the marketing, of monitoring progress and measuring results. promotion and communication needs of members and state associations. GMP offers four services to clients: publications, Marketing Programs include developing the program’s design services, YouDesign, and email services. Gelbvieh World marketing mix, creating a promotion philosophy that differentiates is the premier publication of the Gelbvieh breed and beef your program from others and establishing a marketing budget. producers interested in Gelbvieh genetics. The Profit Picture is the The Implementation Phase executes the marketing program commercially-focused tabloid newspaper published in February and by enacting all of the components, such as advertising, personal October. Gelbvieh World has a monthly circulation of 5,000 and The telephone calls, etc., that are going to get your cattle sold.

Profit Picture mails to almost 40,000.

The Evaluation Phase measures results and compares with your GMP offers design services to create one-of-a-kind projects plan to identify successes and areas that need improvement. including brochures, logos, flyers, business cards, photo retouching and newsletters to name a few. YouDesign is a web-based tool Developing an effective marketing strategy takes time, effort allowing customers to design and customize their own projects with and discipline. They need to be developed and updated on an photos, logos and text. These projects could include greeting cards, annual basis with periodic checkups to re-focus promotional save the date postcards, brochures or stall cards. efforts or re-align goals. In return for hard work and dedication, the breeder will realize the potential of their cattle and be more in Gelbvieh Sales is the newest service provided by GMP. The email tune to the customers they serve. marketing service sends individual email blasts to reach potential 20 | August 2012

customers for promotion of production sales, individual sale consignments, AI sires, embryos, private treaty sales or upcoming events. Emails are sent to 2,000 email inboxes of AGA members, junior members and those interested in Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. Contact Jennifer or Lynn at the AGA office to discuss your marketing and promotion needs.

Planning Your Sale After implementing your advertisement plan, it is time to see the results of all your hard work and money. The most important event of the year for the profitability of a seedstock producer is a sale. No matter if its private treaty, in conjunction with a state expo or with a state breed association, a sale is an ideal opportunity to showcase your seedstock and promote your operation to future repeat customers.

The year before an upcoming sale event is a key time for a breeder. Here are some brief reminders for the tasks to be done during the periods prior to the event: Twelve to Ten Months Prior – Establish sale budget; select potential sale dates and locations; plan your sale advertising and marketing campaign.

Ten to Eight Months Prior - Finalize sale date; hire an auctioneer and/or sales management team; fine tune your mailing list of potential buyers and existing customers.

Eight to Six Months Prior – Start a mailing list of potential buyers; place notice of your sale in targeted livestock publications.

Six to Four Months Prior - Finalize sale offering; prepare your catalog; arrange print advertising in monthly publications.

Four to Two Months Prior: Start heavy pre-sale advertising; obtain most up-to-date EPDs on sale cattle.

Two Months Prior: Contact key customers and potential new ones to remind them of your upcoming sale date; begin finalization of performance sheet or catalogue on your sale cattle.

Six Weeks Prior: Contact prospective buyers; mail special invitation letters to previous customers, special association members and breeders; mail catalogue.

Two Weeks Prior: Telephone potential customers to make sure they have received their catalogs and answer any questions; prepare for sale day – set up pens, order office supplies, ensure guest seating.

During the Sale: Personally thank customers and visitors for attending the sale; make new contacts; ask customers where they heard about the sale; encourage customers to sign a guest book and/ or leave a business card for future correspondence.

The preparation before a sale is just as important as the follow up afterwards. Sending personal thank you letters or postcards to buyers increases your repertoire with your customer base and helps distinguish you from other seedstock producers.

A customer file of each buyer including name, address, phone number, purchases made and any other additional information can be useful for future advertising and keeping customer relationships open and productive.

Creating a marketing plan creates opportunities to achieve goals and improve your operation. The process is a long-term commitment, but one that will benefit your operation and improve your reputation as a responsible seedstock producer.

Video Basics

By Dana Stewart, American Gelbvieh Association Director of Member Services

Most video cameras sold today are formatted for digital video. Compared to yesterday’s analog video cameras, the picture quality and sound are a much higher quality.

Digital video is much easier to edit than analog and many computers now come standard with some type of video editor.

You can find digital video cameras for as little as $100 at most major retailers. As you become more advanced with shooting video, you may want to invest in a higher quality camera. However, since most of the uses for video are for web, you can get away with a basic model.

Shooting Video In many ways, shooting video is like shooting still photos.

You must have a critical eye for what others will be seeing in the frame.

Look at the background. Certainly, you want a clean background with no distracting objects.

If you’re shooting sale lot videos, it’s easier to have a small pen to shoot in. The pen should be clean. Put down some straw and consider covering your panels or walls in a solid color tarp that isn’t too dark. This provides a really nice contrast and makes the animal “pop.”

Lighting is another consideration. Avoid shooting when the sun is directly overhead, which can cast unpleasing shadows. Some videographers like shooting on a cloudy day to avoid harsh shadows and others recommend early morning and late afternoon. You’ll want to practice with your camera to determine which light works best for you.

Look at the angle you shoot from. Remember that cattle always look better if they’re not standing or walking downhill.

Shooting from a high angle takes away depth of body. Aim for the center or just below the center of the animal’s body.

Always use a tripod. This is very important! This will stabilize your video. It adds a professional element to the shot and ensures you’re getting the right angle. There’s nothing worse than getting that motion sickness feeling from watching a video.

If you don’t have a tripod with you, find a way to stabilize yourself against something. It won’t be perfect, but it will help.

Another note: unless you’re doing an interview, generally your videos for sales won’t include the audio so it’s not a major concern. If you need to include audio, make sure your camera is close enough to the subject to clearly pick up the sound or get a microphone that will work with your camera.

Here’s your homework. Log onto YouTube and do a search for “Gelbvieh.” You’ll see some sale videos. Watch a few and critique them. Are they good or bad and why? Next, search other breeds and critique them. You’ll start to see elements of good videos and elements of bad videos. Remember those elements when it’s time to shoot your own.

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Feature feature

Cole Buffo

Junior Voice junior voice

2011-2012 AGJA Board of Directors

The Ultimate Gift We receive gifts for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, and other surprise gifts.

Throughout my life I have received gifts from toys to clothes to trips. However, one gift that I most treasure is my Gelbvieh cattle. Even though my family has had cattle for most of my life, I didn’t get my start until my grandpa purchased my first heifer. The first year I showed was at local spring shows and the county fair. I admit at first it was all new and like most people it takes time to get use to a new thing.

But after that first year I was hooked and couldn’t wait till next year.

My first junior national show was in 2006 in Sioux Falls, S.D. I had attended the Western Regional earlier that summer meeting quite a few people, but I will admit I was still nervous about junior nationals and how it would go. I was a new member that did not know much about the contests and still learning about the Gelbvieh breed.

The members of the Gelbvieh Association welcomed my family and helped me through the week showing me the ropes.

The junior members and Junior Board of Directors were very friendly and willing to help everyone out.

As each state, regional and national show came and went, the more I became involved and the Gelbvieh Association showed me what it meant to be truly a part of something. It showed me what hard work and dedication are, helped me become a well rounded person and it has prepared me for adulthood. I consider this an ultimate gift and a priceless one anyone can experience. When I ran for the Junior Board, I wanted to give back to all the members that helped me along the way.

I wanted to show new members of the Association the great experience like I had my first time and enjoy their time at the show. I enjoyed my time serving on the Board of Directors and am honored to serve as Ex-officio this coming year.

I call it an ultimate gift because it has molded me into the person I am today. I was once the shy guy that wouldn’t start a conversation with someone until they started it with me. Through the Gelbvieh 22 | August 2012

Junior Association it has brought me out of my shell and I can hold a conversation with anyone. Little did I know how much the events at junior shows would help me develop skills that I use every day. It taught me the value of team work and how a team should function. Even though teams can run into situations that cause problems, we learn how to face the problem and use problem solving to work towards the solution. The committee members that have put on a show know this first hand.

It takes a team to put a show on and the effort of everyone on the team.

The work ethic I have developed from raising cattle and living on the farm, has prepared me for life. With showing at junior shows and other shows it has proved to me how my hard work pays off. With the support and encouragement from the juniors and the senior members I’ve learned from them and my knowledge and confidence has grown.

I could stand last in the class or I could be in the top, but it has shown me that hard work and dedication does pay off. I was there in the bottom or towards the bottom of the class multiple times but through my hard work and dedication it finally paid off this year when I was honored with reserve champion bred and owned Gelbvieh bull. It goes to show if you work hard and keep working towards your goal is does pay off. But remember don’t stop there you can always keep trying harder.

When I was young I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, where I wanted to be after I graduated college. I owe it to the Junior Association as it has helped me figure out what I want to do with my life. It has led me to go to Kansas State to obtain a dual major in Feed Science and Ag Business with the future goal of obtaining a master’s degree. If it wasn’t for the Junior Gelbvieh Association I wouldn’t be where I am today.

It has paved a path for me into my future.

Cole Buffo is a director of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association. He can be reached at cattle@kc.rr.com.

Dustin Aherin, President (2013) 191 11th St., Phillipsburg, KS 67661 P: 785-302-1252 Email: daherin@ruraltel.net Justin Taubeneheim, Vice President (2012) 19035 Grand Island Rd., Amherst, NE 68812 P: 308-826-5185 Email: mandrtaub@aol.com Seth Arp, V.P. of Leadership (2013) N551 Ramsey Rd., Arlington, WI 53911 P: 608-712-1186 Email: setharp0922@hotmail.com John Shearer, Secretary (2012) PO Box 239, Canton, KS 67428 P: 620-628-4621 Email: john_3_8@hotmail.com Van Tucker, Treasurer (2012) 24022 250th Rd., Portis, KS 67474 P: 785-282-0544 vantucker@live.com Cole Buffo (2012) 1006 S Main St., Lansing, KS 66043 P: 913-683-0034 Email: cattle@kc.rr.com Grace Hammer (2013) 220 Clark St., Wallace, KS 67761 P: 785-728-7111 Email: hammerhead_grace@hotmail.com Christian Hojer (2013) 43968 208th St., Lake Preston, SD 57249 P: 605-860-8635 Email: hojer23@hotmail.com Garrett Teeter (2013) 1380 French Belk Rd., Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 P: 704-267-4060 Email: gmteeter@ncsu.edu Janelle Hayek, Ex-Officio 2814 Hwy. E43, Clutier, IA 52217 P: 319-330-1647 Email: jjhayek@iastate.edu Adult Advisors: Mike & Toni Shrewsbury 1980 SE Wilson Road Lathrop, MO 64465 816-528-3644 mshrews@northmo.net Al & Mary Knapp 18291 158th Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012 913-724-4105 knappa@swbell.net Staff Advisor: Dana Stewart 303-465-2333 danas@gelbvieh.org

Duration of Immunity — Confidence Labeled on the Vaccine

Historically Tight Beef Supplies May Impact Future of Lean Finely Textured Beef

Take the guesswork out of managing respiratory disease

“LFTB: Beef’s Latest Battleground for Survival” report examines potential for LFTB to recover its position in U.S. food supply As the U.S. rapidly enters a period of the tightest beef supplies in modern history, researchers at Rabobank’s Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory (FAR) group predict the portion of U.S. beef supply that was made up of Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB) will, following necessary industry changes, return to the U.S. food supply. The group cites the industry’s intolerance of wasting the valuable product as the primary reason for the return.

“In the tight U.S. beef market, beef processors consider 2 percent of the beef supply as simply too much to waste,” notes report author Don Close, Vice President, Food and Agribusiness Research & Advisory, Animal Protein.

Lower production levels, due in part to drought in the U.S., and increased global export demands are contributing to the tight market.

The FAR group’s “LFTB: Beef ’s Latest Battleground for Lower production Survival” report levels, due in part to notes that one of drought in the U.S., the outcomes of the LFTB controversy is and increased global a significant cost to export demands are the entire U.S. beef industry — from contributing to the LFTB manufacturers, tight market. packers and feeders to retailers and consumers—due to significantly reduced production. LFTB production currently stands at less than 25 percent of capacity.

“It is far too early to determine a final outcome for LFTB. As time moves on, there will be an opportunity for the channel and consumers to better evaluate the relative merits of LFTB as a cost-efficient source of safe, lean beef protein,” says Close. “It will require the beef industry to make a more sustained effort to educate consumers on the product, to dispel the myths and concerns that have grown through the LFTB crisis and to regain the trust of consumers, regulators and retailers, so that the beef industry can ensure the market has confidence in the safety and nutrition of LFTB.” The report notes the re-entry of LFTB into the U.S. beef supply is contingent on needed changes in the formulation of the product, as well as assurance from the USDA as to the safety and nutrition of the product.

“Over time consumers are likely to accept a return of the product—albeit with greater labeling transparency—as facts about LFTB becomes better understood and consumers have the opportunity to see the benefits of LFTB as a safe, cheap source of beef protein,” says Close.

A little extra information on a vaccine’s label — like the duration of immunity (DOI) offered by the product — can help cattle producers select a respiratory vaccine that best fits their herd health program.

“Duration of immunity label claims can help give producers confidence that their cattle will be protected against respiratory disease throughout the high-challenge periods,” says Jon Seeger, DVM, Pfizer Animal Health Cattle and Equine Technical Services.

Vaccines with demonstrated duration of immunity claims — based on disease challenge studies — help offer protection against the specific pathogen for at least the number of days stated on the label. Historically, duration of immunity data has not been required. This means, for example, that a label that reads “annual revaccination” may not denote disease protection for 12 months, Dr. Seeger says.

He adds that since not all vaccines have the same, or any, duration of immunity label claims, producers should choose one that covers the desired phase of production.

“Producers need to think about the challenges and periods of stress cattle face on their operations,” Dr. Seeger says. “Once they work with their veterinarian to determine their needs, producers can match this with the vaccine that has the capability to help provide protection for the entire production phase. The duration of immunity may be longer than what they need — it’s most important that it doesn’t fall short.”

When managing respiratory disease challenges, Dr. Seeger recommends producers work with their veterinarian to develop a vaccination program that includes a respiratory vaccine such as Bovi-Shield GOLD® 5. It helps provide the protection needed to help prevent respiratory disease through each production phase — allowing for maximum flexibility in timing vaccinations to when producers are handling cattle. In addition, Bovi-Shield GOLD 5 is the only viral respiratory vaccine that prevents infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) virus and aids in the prevention of bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus Types 1 and 2 respiratory disease for at least 279 days.* Bovi-Shield GOLD 5 can be used with confidence knowing additional studies have been performed to demonstrate its duration of immunity, in addition to its superior label claims, Dr. Seeger adds.

“Duration of immunity information on the label helps producers take the guesswork out of understanding the protection provided by a vaccine,” Dr. Seeger says. “It’s an added value for the producer when this type of information is available.” *Prevents IBR respiratory disease and IBR and BVD Types 1 and 2 respiratory DOI claims apply only to SC route of administration.

Intramuscular respiratory IBR claim is “aids in prevention.”

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Colorado

Alabama

Indiana 3 G Ranch

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

Dave & Dawn Bowman 55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

Quality Black Gelbvieh Cattle Johnny D. Kittle 816 Co. Rd. 36 Geraldine, AL 35974 Cell (256) 996-4140

Fullblood Polled Gelbvieh Polled Hereford

Merle E. Lewis

812/863-7701

Arizona 928/289-2619 928/380-5149 cell Winslow, AZ

www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com

RFI Tested Balancer®, Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell Annually in April at Yerington, NV

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Illinois

Arkansas

15702 Hodges Rd., Omaha, AR 72662 Hodgesranch@live.com

812/508-0014

RR1 Box 1360 • Springville, IN 47462

The Prosser Family

H odges R anch

James L. Lewis

303-465-2333

“Realizing the Value”

Skyler Martin

Eugene (870) 426-5333 Diana (870) 426-5334

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061-9762 815•732•7583

Iowa

Member

Neal (870) 426-4469

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls & Heifers Available Private Treaty Sales

• Polled Purebreds • Red • Black

Double D Farm

Skyler Martin

9937 Warren Rd. Winslow, IL 61089

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061

(815) 367-4116

(815) 732-7583

GS

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

Ricky Linquist

th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist Fonda, IA 50540

arms (712) 288-5349 arms Gelbvieh & Red Angus

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Email: rickylin@ncn.net www.linquistfarms.com

LGone Oak e l b v i e h hornsandthorns@netins.net Eric Ehresman (319) 489-2275 20963 30th St. (319) 480-1564 Mechanicsville, IA 52306

McCabe Cattle Co.

Two Step Ranch

563-543-5251

563-543-4177

Lacey McCabe

Andy, Danielle JW and Jady LeDoux 365 Agenda Lane • Agenda, KS 66930 H:785-732-6564 • C: 785-527-3188 www.ledouxranch.com Offering value from Heterosis

(E-mail): twostepranch@netins.net (web): www.mccabecattle.com

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

3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Fax: 785.792.6250 Email: prcc@twinvalley.net

Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis

Tom Scarponcini

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

Gelbvieh

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

Balancer®

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027

Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com

Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.

Al, Mary & Nick Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613

18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 FAX: (913) 724-4107 e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

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

Kentucky “Where workin’ cattle & eye appeal come full circle” (620) 628-4621 (620) 654-6507 (John Cell)

Brandywine Farm

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY

Kansas

John & Carla Shearer

Steve, Ashley, Jordan & Jason McIntosh 502-868-5726 Clifford & Faye McIntosh 502-863-1135 Breeding Gelbvieh since 1989

Minnesota

Pat and Jay McCabe

Gelbvieh Farley, Iowa Balancers Annual Spring Bull Sale 60-80 Bred Females Each Fall

102 Merlin Dr. Georgetown, KY 40234

LeDoux Ranch

Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

Mattison Family Farm

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Scott & Sonia Mattison Brianna, Nicole, Josh & Kallie 15995 Harvest Ave Lamberton, MN 56152 507-430-0505 • email: ssmattison@redred.com Purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle

Missouri

2815 Navajo Rd. Canton, KS 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

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Purebred Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle High Quality Genetics for Every Cattleman.

Owners: David Butts Wayne Butts

Judd Ranch Inc.

Dave & Cindy Judd Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd 423 Hwy. K-68 • Pomona, KS 66076 785/ 566-8371

Contact David Butts: 270-365-3715 (H) 270-625-4700 (C)

Princeton, KY • Email: ddcmbutts@wildblue.net

Slaughter Sale Management David Slaughter

162 Hastings Lane • Fredonia, KY 42411 270-556-4259 • hmslghtr@aol.com

B/F Cattle Company

Specializing in Forage Raised Balancer® Bulls on K-31

Culling practices on cows/bulls second to NONE! For information, contact:

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

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Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm 4375 White Oak Rd Fordland, MO 65652

J. J. Boehler

417-753-3578(h) • 417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

70948 L Rd. , Orleans, NE 68966 308-473-7342 • 308-999-0207

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer

®

60 RANGE READY BULLS FRESH OFF TEST COW SETTLERS

SimAngus, Balancer 15 months old forage.

Developed for calving ease, growth, guaranteed. Gain the many benefits of heterosis from crossbreeding. Well over $100 per cow exposed.

Superior genetics.

Bob Harriman 660-492-2504

Bettie Rotert 660-693-4844

Montana

Cedar Top Ranch Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163 (H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209

D Bar L Land and Livestock

George Rotert 816-896-0954

Doug Sanford 680 Beaver Valley Rd • Chadron, NE 69337

Home of CIRS Direct Current 1LU

Commercial and Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle for sale

www.rotertharriman.com

Cell: 620-546-4563 Email: dougjsanford@gmail.com Call for semen packages

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner 22533 Spencer Lane Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-7502

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) 272-3805 (O) (660-375-7266 (C) Ronald & Kathryne Rogers email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

Mark & Patty Goes

Nebraska

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

Pope Farms Gelbvieh

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Jeff and Jeanne Pope 26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869 Phone & Fax: (308) 467-BEEF Cell: (308) 390-0657 jeff@popefarms.com

www.popefarms.com

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Mick Ainsworth

1613 Derby Road P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281 910-652-2233 Cell: 910-638-8436 Mick’s email: longleaf@etinternet.net

Jeff Swanson • 308/337-2235 72408 I Road • Oxford, NE 68967 Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH

Grass Grown • Carcass Quality & Performance

BALANCER

Nevada

Ohio

We sell Breeding Stock Bulls & Females

N. Dakota

Chester Yoder

12353 Cty Rd 330 Big Prairie, OH 44611 chesyoder@yahoo.com 330-567-9232 • 330-231-0339 (cell)

Chimney Butte Ranch Doug and Carol Hille 701/445-7383

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

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

3320 51st St., Mandan, ND 58554

chimneybutteranch@westriv.com www.chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

N. Carolina

6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, ND 58701

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Dwight and Christina Dockter Bailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton

4956 41st St. SE, Medina, ND 58467 701-486-3494 • gbgelb@daktel.com Visit www.golden-buckle-gelbvieh.com

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

LeGRAND

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

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Oklahoma

u Dennis, Sherry, Jessica, Katie and Sarah Al and Peggy

Ed LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

Exceptional BULLS & HEIFERS

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

u Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266 email: gustindd@wildblue.net www.gustinsdiamondd.com

Oregon

If you’re not here, how does your customer find you?

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S. Dakota ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty Gerald & Sarah Adkins

43968 208th Street Lake Preston, SD 57249 605/847-4155 605/860-1326

Virginia

Alan & Pam Blake, Nikki, Christian

Email: hojerranch@rapiddatasystems.net Website: www.hojergelbviehranch.com

“Performance Genetics for Your Tomorrow”

(605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelvbieh.com www.adkinsgelbvieh.com

41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322

QUALITY POLLED GELBVIEH

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch

Red House, VA 23963

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • Semen

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

Ph: 605-224-5789 • 605-280-7589 (Cell) jimbeastrom@mncomm.com • www.beastromranch.com

www.bcvgelbvieh.com

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

Selby, South Dakota Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in March Brian & Dee Dee Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-9927 605-649-6262 www.Balancerbulls.com

Brent & Eve Vavra Nisland, SD • 605/257-2407 Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C) Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Hermosa, SD Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source

Tennessee Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh

John & Liz Loy (865) 687-1968 (865) 235-8869 (C)

7611 Dyer Rd. Luttrell, TN 37779 j.b.loy@att.net

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch

Office (434) 376-3567 Fax (434) 376-7008 James D. Bennett 434/376-7299 Paul S. Bennett 434/376-5675 Jim G. Bennett 434/376-5760 Brian R. Bennett 434/376-5309

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Doug & Sue Hughes

QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

Farms

6916 Peppers Ferry Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 H 276/637-3916 C 276/620-4271

Dr. Daryl Wilson Joe & Gwen Wilson Tyler Wilson (276) 628-4163 (276) 676-2242 Registered (276) 614-0117 (C)

Gelbvieh Cattle 17462 Fenton Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210 • TrebleWRanch@aol.com

Washington

Gelbvieh & Angus & Balancers

Private Treaty Sales • Bulls (Yearling & 2-yr.-old) & Heifers

Mitchel & Edna Ellison

Jeff & Susie Ellison

9020 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

9015 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

701.376.3238

701.376.3526

Proven Genetics with Balanced Traits!

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton 839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hampton@twlakes.net

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

Texas 34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345

Steven A. Munger 605/229-2802 (office) 605/380-0092 (cell) • 605/229-2835 (fax) Nate Munger 605/943-5690 (office) Cowherd Manager 605/380-2582 (cell) www.eaglepassranch.com

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Jim & Pat Dromgoole 4403 Winding River Dr. • Richmond, TX 77469 Home

(281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144

www.dromgoolesheaven.com Show Cattle Managers: James & Shannon Worrell • (325) 258-4656

W. Virginia

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AGJA Eastern Regional Show

Junior Shows junior shows Gelbvieh Juniors Compete in High Cotton Eastern Regional Show THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH Junior Association (AGJA) summer show season kicked off Memorial Day weekend with the regional shows. The High Cotton Classic Eastern Regional show was held May 25-27 in Batesville, Miss., and was hosted by the Mississippi Gelbvieh Association. A total of 45 Gelbvieh and Balancer® animals were exhibited by 22 juniors from Alabama, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Judge Jonathan Gladney of Greensboro, Ala., evaluated the 31 Gelbvieh females, four Gelbvieh bulls, nine Balancer females and one Balancer bull. Photos by Jennifer Scharpe.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female JCGR BAR GT Caterina 277Y Kale Kendrick, Palmyra, Mo. Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female LRSF Rylee Y99 Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C. Sire: JRI Prime Cut 406S30

Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Female AMT Jenna 27W Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: RTRT Solution

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Female KKKC Better Yet 693X Kale Kendrick, Palmyra, Mo. Sire: KAKC JPTK Hot Source

Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Bull KTLN Zeus 66Y Katlynn Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala. Sire: MRCO New Direction 905

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Bull MACY Reba’s Lincoln Louis Y01 Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss.

Sire: JCGR BAR GT Louie 2J

Grand Champion Balancer Female EGL Miss Twister Y174 ET Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C. Sire: EGL Freedom 5203

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female and Grand Champion B&O Balancer Female JMTG Serenity 06X2 ET Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: RTRT Solution

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Balancer Female AMT Hera 127Y Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P

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Reserve Gelbvieh Winter Yearling TON Jolene 65Y Allyson Lindsey, Coldwater, Miss.

Sire: JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564J ET

Champion Gelbvieh Senior Female KKKC Better Yet 693Y Kale Kendrick, Palmyra, Mo. Sire: KAKC JPTK Hot Source Grand Champion Balancer Bull DGMC Cutter 201Z Daniel Gaines, Courtland, Miss.

Sire: JRI Prime Cut 406S30 Not pictured: Champion Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Calf LVFG Ms Jolene 15Z Colby James, Lebanon, Tenn.

Sire: JDPD Astro 407S Champion Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf MYFM Emmy 9Y Brynn Myers, Oak Ridge, Mo. Sire: JCB Lazy TV Beech Jet R052ET

Reserve Gelbvieh Senior Female TON Martina 101X Wess Anglin, Coldwater, Miss.

Sire: AHLG Montana’s Express Champion Gelbvieh Cow-Calf LKR Ruby X09 Macey Nelson, Tylertown, Miss.

Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Reserve Gelbvieh Cow-Calf AMT Jenna 27W Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: RTRT Solution

Champion Balancer Senior Heifer Calf KIT Taylor Y66 Colton Kitley, Flora, Ill. Sire: Sydgen C C & 7 Reserve Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf MYFM Sahara 17Y Reserve Balancer Senior Heifer Calf Kali Myers, Oak Ridge, Mo. AMT Hera 127Y Sire: MYFM Onyx 11W Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P Champion Gelbvieh Intermediate Yearling Champion Balancer Spring Yearling KTLN Willow 357Y EGL Miss Twister Classic Y174 ET Katlynn Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala. Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C. Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Sire: EGL Freedom 5203 Reserve Gelbvieh Intermediate Yearling Champion Balancer Winter Yearling KTLN Miss Delilah AHLG Choctaw Lavern 124Y Katlynn Sullivan, Robertsdale, Ala. Jacey Johnson, Oxford, Miss.

Sire: JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564J ET Sire: LJC Mission Statement P27 Champion Gelbvieh Spring Yearling JCGR BAR GT Caterina 277Y Kale Kendrick, Palmyra, Mo. Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Champion Balancer Senior Female JMTG Serenity 06X2 ET Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: RTRT Solution

Reserve Gelbvieh Spring Yearling LRSF Rylee Y99 Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C. Sire: JRI Prime Cut 406S30

Reserve Balancer Senior Female KIT Ms In Focus X42 Colton Kitley, Flora, Ill. Sire: Mytty In Focus

Champion Gelbvieh Winter Yearling HSCF Breaking Dawn 161Y Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C. Sire: JHG Premonition 662S ET

Senior Showmanship (pictured left to right): senior champion Justin Teeter; senior reserve Kale Kendrick; third Colby James; fourth Wess Anglin; fifth Gareett Teeter

Champion Balancer Cow-Calf TON Choctaw Wynona 146X Daniel Gaines, Courtland, Miss.

Sire: HXC LCC Cheyenne B221L

Intermediate Showmanship (pictured left to right): intermediate champion Colton Kitley; intermediate reserve Brynn Myers; third Austin Teeter

Junior Showmanship (pictured left to right): junior champion Connor Durham; junior reserve Allyson Lindsey; third Anna Nelson

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AGJA Eastern Regional Show

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Champion Senior/Intermediate Team Fitting (pictured left to right): Carson Hall, Garrett Teeter

Reserve Champion Senior/ Intermediate Team Fitting (pictured left to right): Austin Teeter, Justin Teeter

Photography Contest (pictured left to right): junior champion and reserve Connor Durham; intermediate champion and reserve Macey Nelson; senior champion Katlynn Sullivan; senior reserve Renae Gordon;

Poster Contest (pictured left to right): junior champion Connor Durham; junior reserve Anna Nelson; intermediate champion Macey Nelson; intermediate reserve Brad Bohrer; senior champion Katlynn Sullivan

Champion Junior Team Fitting (pictured left to right): Colton Kitley, Luke Rash, Brad Bohrer, Connor Durham

Advertising Contest (pictured left to right): junior champion Allyson Lindsey; junior reserve Connor Durham; intermediate champion Brynn Myers; senior champion Kali Myers; senior reserve Katlynn Sullivan. Not pictured: intermediate reserve Austin Teeter Reserve Champion Junior Team Fitting (pictured left to right): Tyler Stampley, Ryan Legge, and Anna Nelson 32 | August 2012

Rookie-of-the–Year Award (pictured left to right): Anna Nelson and Brad Bohrer

All-Around Award (pictured left to right): Connor Durham, junior division; Macey Nelson, intermediate division; Katlynn Sullivan, senior division

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Gelbvieh Junior Association Hosts Western Regional Show IT WAS A busy Memorial Day weekend for the American Gelbvieh Junior Association as they hosted their two regional shows, kicking off the summer show season. The 2012 Welcome Back Western Regional show was held May 25-27 in Perry, Okla., and was hosted by the Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association. The 46 head show had 24 junior member exhibitors from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. Judge Mike Kinna from Oklahoma State University evaluated the 22 Gelbvieh females, four Gelbvieh bulls, 15 Balancer速 females, two Balancer bulls, and three market steers. Kelsey Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla., judged the showmanship contest. Photos by Audrey Harmon.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female BDCG DC Ms Impact 32X10 Seth Beying, Leavenworth, Kan. Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female CIRS 122T Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan. Sire: LFA 27RT

Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Female ALXC Ms Kallie 63Y1 Brandon Oldenburg, Mulhall, Okla.

Sire: JCGR BAR GT 533U ET

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Female TTTT Red Dawn 1113Y Chase Tabor, Columbus, Kan. Sire: JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET

Grand Champion Balancer Female DCSF Post Rock Twila 14Y8 Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan. Sire: DDF Mr Chunky 515R

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female DLV Daisy 2X Kaeden Schlake, Cortland, Neb. Sire: TAU Honor Roll 21U

Grand Champion B&O Balancer Female VTT Lil LaRue 1Y Van Tucker, Portis, Kan. Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Balancer Female LCC Lady Di 9229Y Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan. Sire: HFGC HF Roscoe 34P59 ET

Grand Champion B&O Balancer Bull LAMJ 47Z Jake Lammers, Lexington, Neb. Sire: FHG Flying H 208P/MDL 189UET

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Champion Gelbvieh Spring Yearling CIRS 122TY Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan. Sire: LFA 278RT Reserve Gelbvieh Spring Yearling BAG Miss Gunn 193Y Kaeden Schlake, Cortland, Neb. Sire: TAU Gunnison 5U Reserve Grand Champion B&O Balancer Bull SKSK Zavier 2Z Kaeden Schlake, Cortland, Neb. Sire: SKSG The Jazz X1

Champion Gelbvieh Winter Yearling JWJG 110Y Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb. Sire: PMG Ulysses 15U ET Reserve Gelbvieh Winter Yearling LARM Shania 19Y1 Braxton Oldenburg, Mulhall, Okla.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Granite 200P2 Champion Gelbvieh Senior Female BDCG DC Ms Impact 32X10 Seth Beying, Leavenworth, Kan. Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N

Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer BDCG DC S56Y1 ET Seth Beying, Leavenworth, Kan.

Reserve Gelbvieh Senior Female HFCG Miss Nugget 34X35 Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan. Sire: HFGC HF Roscoe 34P59 ET

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Champion Gelbvieh Cow-Calf LCC Barbie Doll X67 Jacinda Dickinson, Glasco, Kan. Sire: FMM Redgreen 1070

Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Bull CBVF Tap This Y009 Cole Buffo, Lansing, Kan. Sire: CIRS Alternating Current Reserve Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Bull EMMA EMMA’s Collateral Impact 1Y Emma McDonald, Rolla, Mo. Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Grand Champion Market Steer GAMB Y14 ET Kitt Zillinger, Phillipsburg, Kan. Champion Gelbvieh Intermediate Yearling SAV Ms Cinderella Dream 125Y2 Emma McDonald, Rolla, Mo. Sire: DBLR Mr Southern Gentleman ET Reserve Gelbvieh Intermediate Yearling ALXC Ms Kallie 63Y1 Brandon Oldenburg, Mulhall, Okla.

Sire: JCGR BAR GT 533U ET

Champion Balancer Junior Heifer Calf SKSK Chickaboom 1Z Kaeden Schlake, Cortland, Neb. Sire: SKSG The Jazz X1

Reserve Balancer Intermediate Yearling PMG Yolanda 57Y Tricia Goes, Odell, Neb. Sire: JHG Premonition 662S ET Champion Balancer Spring Yearling ROC Rita 492Y Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan. Sire: ROC Lighthouse 228S Reserve Balancer Spring Yearling DCSF Post Rock Blkbird 157Y8 Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan. Sire: CTR Good Night 880U Champion Balancer Winter Yearling DCSF Post Rock Twila 14Y8 Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan. Sire: DDF Mr Chunky 515R Reserve Balancer Winter Yearling LARM TAG She’s It 74Y2 Ashlyn Larman, Orlando, Okla.

Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P Champion Balancer Cow-Calf DLV Daisy 2X Kaeden Schlake, Cortland, Neb. Sire: TAU Honor Roll 21U Reserve Balancer Cow-Calf FHG Flying H Industry 47X Jake Lammers, Lexington, Neb Sire: Connealy Industry 5634

Champion Balancer Senior Heifer Calf LCC Lady Di 9229Y Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan. Sire: HFGC HF Roscoe 34P59 ET Reserve Balancer Senior Heifer Calf TTTT Mytty Good Girl ET 1156Y Karsyn Youngblood, Columbus, Kan. Sire: Mytty In Focus Champion Balancer Intermediate Yearling BARG Rose 113Y Elizabeth Krajewski, Venango, Neb. Sire: BARG Stetson 9W

Showmanship Back Row (pictured left to right): senior champion Cole Buffo; senior reserve Van Tucker; intermediate champion Chandler Ladner; intermediate reserve Kaeden Schlake; Front Row (left to right): junior reserve Logan Buffo; junior champion Karsyn Youngblood

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AGJA Western Regional Show

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AGJA Western Regional Show

Junior Shows junior shows

Senior Sales Talk (pictured left to right): senior champion Chase Tabor; senior reserve Meredith Clark

Intermediate Sales Talk (pictured left to right): intermediate champion Chandler Lander; intermediate reserve Quentin Clark

Junior Sales Talk (pictured left to right): junior champion Seth Beying; junior reserve Ashlyn Larman

Quiz Bowl Champion Team (pictured left to right): Seth Beying, Kyle Cavalli, Kaeden Schlake, Meredith Clark and Karsyn Youngblood

Quiz Bowl Reserve Champion Team (pictured left to right): Braxton Oldenburg, Benjamin Harmon, Elizabeth Krajewski, and Courtney Lyon

PeeWee Showmanship

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Showmanship Award Sponsors Junior Champion - GLB Farm Reserve Junior Champion - Benard Smith Senior Champion - Bill Manning Reserve Senior Champion - Ben Gaines

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Is a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program Really Necessary?

Concern over food wholesomeness and safety is a very current issue. It is of utmost importance that the public know beef is a safe product. Today, quality control is an important part of all businesses. Beef production, from the producer to the retailer, is no exception.

BQA is a good business practice that can identify potential problem areas in a beef production system and thus avoid potential product defects. A BQA program will help to assure consumer confidence for expanding both domestic and export markets.

Dr. Gary Smith from Colorado State University reported that in the 1980s consumers wanted beef that had acceptable taste, was convenient to prepare, nutritious, and a variety of cuts could be purchased at a reasonable price. Today, consumers still want these same traits, but now they also want assurances about the environment, social causes, and animal welfare.

The term “story beef” has come into vogue because consumers are asking questions about how the livestock producers raised the beef. For example, did the producer live nearby, did he treat ranch workers fairly, did he practice environmental stewardship, did the ranch operate sustainably, did the producer receive a fair price and did he properly care for the animals (Smith, 2008. www.bifconference. com/bif2008/pdf/Smith)? The public wants to be assured that the people who produce food can be trusted to care for animals and to use on-farm technology responsibly and sustainably (Steve Kopperud, executive vice president at Policy Directions Inc.). Ninety six percent of consumers say that they support raising cattle for food only if ranchers provide good care for their animals and treat them humanely (Food Safety Survey, Nov. 2008). Dr. Temple Grandin describes examples of animal welfare abuse that will not be tolerated by the livestock industry (Chart 1).

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association through its BQA programs advocates the usage of scientific information and validated practical knowledge to develop recommendations for best practices, development of self-assessment tools, development of measurable audit processes and the implementation of credible third-party

audits. The cow-calf assessment is one example of demonstrating that ranchers are continually improving the management of the ranch

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Cow-Calf Assessment The BQA Cow-Calf Assessment is an on-site educational tool that allows for assessing and benchmarking key indicators of animal care and well-being as well as operational conditions. The Cow-Calf Assessment focuses on three main areas – Animals, Records and Best Management Practices (BMP), and Facilities and Equipment.

The Cow-Calf Assessment may be utilized as a self-assessment or conducted by a third-party assessor. The real key, regardless of who conducts the assessment, is that the assessment be repeated on a periodic basis so that comparisons may be made, trends observed, and management actions be taken to maximize animal care and well-being and operational efficiency.

The Cow-Calf Assessment consists of multiple assessment points grouped into three “tiers”, tiers are most easily defined by management level and effort. This assessment is about continuous improvement. However, it can help identify items and create benchmark points that may need to be improved including animal handling, facility/equipment maintenance, and recordkeeping/BMPs among other items.

Repeating the assessment on a regular basis can help an operation identify trends and take appropriate management action as necessary.

The three-tiered system allows the cow-calf producer to master the points in tier one, and move on to the next management level by adding tier two then tier three components to their assessment schedule. The following form gives you an example of a score sheet for scoring your BQA practices on your ranch. Best regards. JP John Paterson is the executive director of producer education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. For more information about the Beef Quality Assurance program contact Lauren Dever at ldever@beef.org or 970-310-0830, or visit www.bqa.org.

Chart 1. Examples of animal welfare abuse that will not be tolerated by the livestock industry Handling and Transport

Housing, Environment, Nutrition and Health

 Beating, throwing or kicking animals

 Starvation of animals

 Poking out eyes

 High ammonia levels that cause eye or lung damage

 Dragging/dropping animals

 Injuries caused by lack of bedding

 Overloading trucks

 Dirty animals covered with manure with no place to lie down

 Breaking tails

 Conditions that cause an animal to become lame

 Poking animals with pointed sticks

 Nutritional problems that compromise the animal’s health

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“Needs Improvement” items require a description to be placed in the “Comments” field (Comments are optional for “Acceptable” markings).

Herd Health Plan/ Program

The herd health plan is place that includes documented health protocols that address disease prevention, management, treatment, and euthanasia.

Medication

Documented medication BMPs are in place.

Carcass/Mortality Disposal

A documented dead animal/carcass/mortality disposal protocol and supported by records is in place.

Weaning

A documented weaning BMPs and record system is in place.

Feed Quality and Analysis

A documented feed sampling BMPs and records are in place.

Training

A documented training plan and records are in place, including newhires and part-time help, that follows the BQA Animal Care and Handling Guidelines and includes (at a minimum): Animal handling, non-ambulatory animals, euthanasia, medication and treatment, castration, dehorning, and residue avoidance.

Emergency Action Plan

A documented emergency action plan is in place.

Biosecurity

Is a documented biosecurity BMPs in place that addresses: visitor logs, staff training, physical security and a current biosecurity plan? If documentation of a biosecurity protocol is available, mark Acceptable/Yes. If not, make an appropriate mark and fill out the comments section.

Not Applicable

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Measure

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Chart 2. Beef Quality Assurance Cow-Calf Assessment for Best Management Practices

A documented biosecurity protocol and records are in place Comments: Comments:

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Dr. John Paterson

Editorial editorial

State Association Field Days

View from the Field view from the field Utah/Idaho Gelbvieh Breeders Meet in Redmond, Utah

Swinging Tail Cattle Hosts North Carolina Field Day

Report and photo by Frank Padilla

Report by William McIntosh, photo by Susan Willmon

Gelbvieh breeders and members of the Utah/Idaho Gelbvieh Association met in Redmond, Utah for their annual field day on June 16. An annual members meeting was held at the Redmond Park with business of the association being conducted.

A tour of the Redmond Salt Mine was one of the stops on the tour. It’s one of the largest salt mines in the United States and markets salt all over the world in various forms. The red color of the salt makes it easily recognized. A highlight was visitors being able to target practice by shooting at sticks of dynamite to test their shooting skills.

Several members brought cattle in for display. Attendees viewed and were given information on the various pens of cattle by their owners. A pasture tour of cattle owned by YJ Mountain Ranch was held in Salina Canyon. Gary Carlisle of YJ Mountain Ranch discussed their breeding program and direction of the program.

Following the tour a steak fry was held at the YJ Mountain Ranch hosted by the Utah/Idaho Gelbvieh Association with commercial producers present who were invited to the event.

On June 9, Swinging Tail Cattle Company hosted the North Carolina Gelbvieh Association field day. The Lennon family opened up their operation in Evergreen, N.C., to fellow Gelbvieh breeders and commercial producers who enjoyed a great day of events.

Activities included a judging contest and weed identification contest as well as cattle on display.

American Gelbvieh Association Director of Breed Improvement Susan Willmon demonstrated the online registry system and updated membership of association activities and the on-going Genomic Pioneers project. Wayne Vickers of DuPont discussed new advancements in weed control and their importance in today’s crop production. AGA Area Coordinator William McIntosh spoke to the membership of the importance of breeding cattle with the customer in mind as well as promotion and building relationships with customers. Finally North Carolina Cooperative Extension Specialist Richard Nelton talked about fertility and the effects it has on the over profitability of a cow-calf operation. Nelton complimented Gelbvieh for their early puberty and fertility. He went on to say if a producer has a problem with fertility he recommends adding Gelbvieh to their breeding programs.

Attendees at the Utah/Idaho Field Day at the YJ Mountain Ranch

Wayne Vickers, DuPont discusses advances in weed control at the North Carolina Field Day.

Ohio Valley Gelbvieh Association Holds Field Day Report and photo by William McIntosh

On Saturday, June 30 Dana Toussant and his family welcomed fellow Ohio Valley Gelbvieh breeders and commercial cattlemen alike to their home at Wildwood Acres in Minerva, Ohio. The crowd was treated to an excellent Gelbvieh burger for lunch.

The program included a presentation from Dr. Dan Dickerhoof, who discussed his visit to South America touring cattle ranches. Dr. Dickerhoof stressed the importance of a moderate mature size in the cow herd. American Gelbvieh Association Board Director John Huston reported on the activities of the Board and upcoming events.

AGA Area Coordinator William McIntosh spoke to the membership about the importance of a structured breeding program based on industry demands as well as promotion and customer service.

Dana Toussant hosted a farm tour of his herd along with showing his gravity fed watering system. Mr. Toussant also had on display a weaned bull and heifer for attendees Dana Toussant demonstrates his gravity watering system to guess their weights. Guessing closest to the heifer’s weight was Shirley Colaiacovoto attendees at the Ohio Field Day. Miller of Bolivar, Ohio, and closest on the bull was Charlie Diehl from Bradford, Ohio.

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Places to Be places to be August 2012

November 2012

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Aug. 30 Aug. 25

Nov. 3 TJB Gelbvieh Bull & Female Production Sale,

Chickamauga, GA Nov. 10 C-Cross Cattle Co. Fall Bull & Female Sale, Biscoe, NC Nov. 10 NAILE Showcase Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Louisville, KY Nov. 11 NAILE Junior Gelbvieh Show, Louisville, KY Nov. 12 NAILE Eastern National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Louisville, KY Nov. 17 Little Windy Hill Farms You-Pick-Em Bull Sale, Max

Meadows, VA Nov. 22-23 AGA Office Closed Nov. 24 13th Annual KGA Pick of the Herd Sale, Salina, KS

Calf data due for Dam of Merit program Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Customer Appreciation Open House, Gladstone, ND October Profit Picture Advertising Deadline Montana Gelbvieh Association Field Day, Stevensville, MT

September 2012 Sept. 3 AGA Office Closed Sept. 8 North Dakota Gelbvieh Association Field Day,

Gladstone, ND Sept. 15 Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale VII, Kingsville, MO Sept. 25 November Gelbvieh World Advertising Deadline Sept. 26 Eagle Pass Ranch Bull Sale, Dos Palos, CA Sept. 29 KY/TN Fall Gelbvieh Classic Sale, Knoxville, TN

October 2012 Oct. 6 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational, Mt. Sterling, KY Oct. 6 Hartland Farms Ozark Pride Production Sale, Stella, MO Oct. 13 Judd Ranch 22nd Annual Cow Power Female Sale,

Pomona, KS Oct. 13 Kentucky Gelbvieh Association Field Day, Cynthiana, KY Oct. 19 NILE Female Sale, Billings, MT Oct. 20 Seedstock Plus Bull & Female Sale, Joplin, MO Oct. 24-27 National FFA Convention, Indianapolis, IN Oct. 25 December Gelbvieh World Advertising Deadline Oct. 27 American Royal Gelbvieh Show, Kansas City, MO Oct. 27 Justamere Ranch Complete Dispersal, Springfield, MO Oct. 27 Southeast Bull Expo and Sale, Snow Camp, NC

December 2012 Dec. 1 Eagle Pass Ranch Female Sale, Highmore, SD Dec. 1 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Female Sale, Pierce, CO Dec. 8 Verner Farms Complete Dispersal, Rutledge, GA Dec. 24-26 AGA Office Closed

January 2013 Jan. 12 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Denver, CO Jan. 12 People’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, Denver, CO Jan. 12 Breeder’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity, Denver, CO Jan. 13 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Bull Show, Denver, Co Jan. 13 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, CO Jan. 14 NWS National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Denver CO Jan. 28 NDGA Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, ND

February 2013 Feb. 9 LeDoux Ranch Production Sale, Agenda, KS Feb. 12 GBOI Gelbvieh Gold Sale, Iowa Beef Expo, Des Moines, IA Feb. 16 Overmiller Annual Production Sale, Smith Center, KS Feb. 16 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Bull & Female Production Sale,

Gladstone, ND Feb. 23 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Bull & Female Production Sale, Napoleon, ND Feb. 27 Grund Beef Genetics, Sharon Springs, KS

Visit the online version of Places to Be at www.gelbvieh. org or scan this QR code for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event.

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Ad Index ad index 2R-2B Gelbvieh..........................................27 3 G Ranch...................................................24 ABCS Gelbvieh...........................................24 Adkins Gelbvieh..........................................28 American Gelbvieh Assn..............................43 AGJA..........................................................37 Area Coordinators.......................................13 B/F Cattle Company...................................25 Bar Arrow Cattle Company.........................25 Bar IV Livestock..........................................25 Bar None Ranch Gelbvieh...........................22 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc..................................24 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch...........................28 Beef Quality Assurance..................................5 Blackhawk Cattle Company........................24 Boehler Gelbvieh.........................................26 Bow K Ranch..............................................24 Brandywine Farm........................................25 BV Ranch....................................................28 Cattlemen’s Connection..............................29 C-Cross Cattle Company............................27 Cedar Top Ranch............................... IFC, 26 Chimney Butte Ranch.................................27 Circle S Ranch........................................4, 25 CJ&L Livestock..........................................28 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh.........................28 Cranview Gelbvieh......................................27 Cunningham, Ronn....................................29 D Bar L Land and Livestock........................26 D & W Farms, LLC....................................25 Danell Diamond Six Ranch.........................26 DDM Gelbvieh...........................................24 Diamond L Farms.......................................27 Double Diamond Farms..............................23 Dromgoole’s Heaven...................................28 Eagle Pass Ranch.........................................28 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch................28 Flying H Genetics............................... 26, BC

Gelbvieh Bull Barn......................................29 Gelbvieh Guide...........................................29 Gelbvieh Media Productions.......................33 Gelbvieh Profit Partners..............................11 Gelbvieh World...........................................41 Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch...........................26 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh.............................27 Green Hills Gelbvieh...................................27 Grund Beef Genetics.............................26, 62 GS Ridge Top Ranch...................................24 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh....................27 Hampton Cattle Company.........................28 Harriman, Bob............................................26 Hart Farm Gelbvieh....................................25 Hartland Farm............................................25 Hill Top Haven Farm..................................28 Hodges Ranch.............................................24 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch.................................28 J & K Farms................................................24 J Bar M Gelbvieh........................................26 Judd Ranch, Inc......................................1, 25 Kicking Horse Ranch..................................26 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms.................................24 Knoll Crest Farm.........................................28 Lambert, Doak............................................29 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.................................28 LeDoux Ranch............................................25 Lemke Cattle...............................................26 Leonhardt Cattle Company.........................28 Linquist Farms............................................24 Little Souix Gelbvieh...................................70 Little Windy Hill Farms..............................28 Lone Oak Gelbvieh.....................................25 Longleaf Station..........................................27 M&P Gelbvieh...........................................26 Maple Hill Farm.........................................24 Markes Family Farms..................................27 Martin Cattle Company..............................24

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Seedstock Plus Fall Bull & Female Sale featuring the complete dispersal of the South Texas Gelbvieh cowherd!

October 20, 2012 Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin, MO

Selling: 175 Angus, Balancer & Gelbvieh Bulls - most are 18 months old!

In the Dispersal - approximately 60 fall pairs, 5 spring breds and 20 open fall heifers. Most are Balancers with a few Angus and PB Gelbvieh mixed in.

Several donor dams will sell!

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DLW Edison 6718X CW 112

BW WW YW MK TM GL CED SC CW RE MB DtF CV FM -1.9 42 80 19 40 -1.8 103.8 0.2 32 0.19 0.12 3.5 44.66 14.99

• Top 30% Carcass Value sire, Top 20% Calving Ease sire w/ above average Growth • Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Balancer • 2012 Futurity Champion • Owned with Sienknecht Cattle Co.

DLW All Business 408y CW 107

BW WW YW MK TM GL CED SC CW RE MB DtF CV FM 2.7 63 113 19 51 -0.2 102.4 0.4 26 0.35 0.13 2.7 44.61 38.22

• Top 2% Growth sire, Top 5% Carcass Weight, Top 10% for both Rib Eye and Marbling, Top 1% Carcass Value and Feedlot Merit sire • Black, Homozygous Polled PB 88 • Son of the $$ Generating 408P Donor • Owned with Stueken Bros Gelbvieh

KCF Bennett X514 CW 111

BW WW YW MK TM GL CED SC CW RE MB DtF CV FM 0.9 61 110 15 46 -0.5 105.8 1.3 37 0.56 0.03 0.2 42.09 36.18

• Top 2% Growth sire, Top 1% Carcass Weight and Rib Eye, Top 2% Carcass Value, Top 1% Feedlot Merit • Homozygous Black, Polled Purebred • ADD WEIGHT WITH WIDTH AND MUSCLE in a 5.9 Frame • Owned with Knoll Crest Farms

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For Stout-made, range ready bulls like this, contact any member of the Flying H Team!

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