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CONTENTS

July 2020 | Volume 34 | Number 9

FEATURES 10 Over the Fence with Scott Sanderson, Sanderson Farms, Knoxville, Arkansas Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics thrive on Arkansas family-owned operation.

By Tom Strahm

14 AGA Mid-Year Report AGA staff and leadership has had a busy first half of 2020. Check out what has been accomplished since January 1, 2020.

By AGA Staff

18 Stepping Forward on a Solid Foundation

36 DNA Stats

Learn the importance of foot and leg trait evaluation.

38 Building Upon Strategic Plan Success for a Better Future

By Will Fiske

By Rebecca Mettler

26 Statistical Summary for 2018-2019

42 Flower Hired as Gelbvieh Association Summer Intern

Take a look at the statistics surrounding the Gelbvieh and Balancer® cowherd.

44 AGA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

32 Most Used Sires

The 50th Annual AGA National Convention is one you won’t want to miss. Make plans to join the AGA in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, December 2-4, 2020.

We’ve compiled the most influential Gelbvieh and Balancer® sires into one list.

34 Genetic Trends

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Events of Interest

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CONTENTS INSIDE THE EDITORIAL 6

Opportunity Abound

View from the Board by President Dan McCarty

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Working Together Through Our Strategic Plan

From the Corner Office by Megan Slater

22 EPD Education: Back to the Basics

Data Bulletin by Tonya Amen, Ph.D.

41 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Junior Connection by Grace Vehige

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46 Submitting DNA

Registry Tips N’ Tricks by Taylor Buckley

48 Lessening the Impact of Volatility with Value- Added Programs

Out in the Field by Will Fiske

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GW VIEW FROM THE BOARD

Opportunity Abound

By Dan McCarty

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he Herd Reference Edition. This is the issue that usually sits around my office a little longer than normal and gets two or three looks. These pages are filled with progressive Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders from around the country that are the bank of genetics upon which we will progress and build on for the future—quality cattle from all parts of the county that can adapt and perform in all types of environments.

Some of the younger bulls on these pages will be the next great ones and some of the young females will end up being the cows that every breeder in the country knows the name of.

Not only does this issue mark the midpoint of another year and another cycle around the ranch, around here it is finally a time for us to catch our breath for a short time. The cows are bred and are in the summer country and the first cutting of hay is in the stack. It is a great time of year for us to do a “portfolio checkup.” What calves are really coming on? What is that mating decision from last year that really seems to be clicking? How are the bulls holding up? Which bulls will be seeking a career change this fall? I really enjoy seeing the first-calf heifer pairs this time of year. This is when they really start to mature into cows and change the most.

This time of year, our calves have been out on grass for a couple of months. You can start to get an idea of which heifer calves will be headed to the replacement pen and which bull calves are not going to make the cut. There are always a few surprises between now and weaning but you certainly get a good idea of how things will shape up in the fall.

In our part of the country, this is also a good time to check in on our bull customers. The bulls have likely already been turned out for a while and we always like to find out how they are holding up. Additionally, this is the time of year our long-term customers start to let us know how their calves are looking as they are adapting to life on the desert range or in the high country. The next couple months is when many of our

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customers will forward contract their calves for fall delivery – one of the real tests for our commercial customers about how our bulls and genetics are working for them.

One of my favorite parts of this business is that you always must be planning for what comes next. It does not matter if what comes next is a challenge or an opportunity, you better have at least an idea of a plan for either one.

Sometimes just figuring out if you are being presented with a challenge or an opportunity can be the most difficult decision of all. After all, the challenges you face in life and business are what makes life interesting. If every day were like the day before and we always knew what was coming, life would certainly get boring. Most of us are in the cattle business because there are not many days that are alike and when we are faced with a challenge, we like to meet it head on.

The pages of this Herd Reference Edition of the Gelbvieh World are filled with opportunity. The challenge is to figure out how to utilize and take advantage of the opportunities that lead to change that will position you and your program for the future.D

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GW FROM THE CORNER OFFICE

Working Together Through Our Strategic Plan

By Megan Slater

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he goal of moving Gelbvieh and Gelbviehinfluenced cattle into a more competitive position within the beef industry is a main focus of the American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) Meeting Modern Industry Demands five-year strategic plan, spanning 2017-2021.

The strategic plan serves as a road map for the association through the five years the plan is set into place. Strategic planning is critically important for any business and plays a pivotal role in the growth and success of an organization. The plan helps guide the AGA leadership and staff when responding to opportunities and challenges and moving forward in a fast-paced beef industry.

Within the strategic plan, considerations of stakeholder profitability take center stage. To fully serve Gelbvieh and Balancer stakeholders, the Association must account for prudent financial planning, membership education, and sound scientific information that accurately describes Gelbvieh, Balancer, and Gelbvieh-influenced cattle. The result of such precise focus is demand-driven growth toward meeting modern industry demands, which has already begun to take place.

Within the AGA’s strategic plan is an assembly of goals for various segments of the Association. First are the primary areas of focus: • Business Structure of the AGA • AGA Finance • Stakeholder Profitability • Growth of the AGA • Gelbvieh and Balancer’s Competitive Position within the Industry As with any business plan, it’s important to chart the

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progress of the goals and understand where goals have been fulfilled and where added focus is needed.

In mid-2020, we are now more than halfway through our current strategic plan and there have been several accomplishments made over the last couple of years. Several of the goals within the plan, including those that have already been met, are meant to be maintained even beyond the life of the current strategic plan. For a look at the accomplishments of the Meeting Modern Industry Demands strategic plan, go to page 38. There is still plenty left to complete within this plan and the AGA board and staff are working hard to continue achieving these goals.

One of the principle goals that is set out to be accomplished by 2020, is to transfer more bulls to non-member commercial bull customers than AGA competitors. In the last three years, the AGA registry has shown a decrease in the number of transfers rather than an increase. It is now more important than ever for the AGA membership to work together to help achieve this goal.

As we are seeing more commercial customers interested in Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle, it is important that customer service stays top of mind to make sure those producers are coming back to the breed year after year. Part of customer service is transferring the registration certificate, which then allows for even more services to be provided.

Once a customer is in the AGA system, the flow of information and services from the association begins.

First, the customer receives a subscription to Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture magazines in order to stay in touch with AGA activities and services. This keeps the Gelbvieh and Balancer message in front of them every month. Additionally, the animals’ EPDs are kept current through the weekly genetic evaluation so that ranchers may keep up to date with their bull batteries, which in turn results in more informed breeding decisions and future bull purchases. These customers also have greater access to AGA marketing staff and services, such as Balancer® Edge and Feeder Finder.

Rest assured AGA does not sell this customer list and simply uses this information to help provide additional services to Gelbvieh and Balancer stakeholders.

The current strategic plan also places an emphasis

on AGA operations and finances because these two related categories play a major role in the success of the organization and the breed. As we have seen impacts that recent events, such as flooding, extreme weather conditions, or COVID-19, have on beef producers and the beef industry as a whole, the AGA is continually working to identify available opportunities and adapt the strategies within the strategic plan to capitalize on these opportunities and navigate through some of these unforeseen circumstances.

As it is stated in the strategic plan, the cattle industry is as much about the way of life and the people within the industry as it is the cattle themselves.

The success of the AGA is directly impacted by both the members and the professional staff working together to achieve the very goals laid out in this plan.

Active participation within the association is vital to the future of the organization and this includes something as simple as voting at the annual meeting.

Although attendance at the AGA national convention has stayed steady to a slight increase, the goal of increasing the percentage of members that vote at the annual meeting to 20% by the year 2020 has yet to be met. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe there could be a more perfect year for this goal to be accomplished than when the AGA will hold its 50th Annual AGA National Convention.

I would like to challenge members to plan to join us December 2-4, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and help the association to reach this goal. Although nothing compares to in-person attendance, if you are not able to attend the annual meeting in person, the AGA does offer absentee ballot voting.

Providing continually advancing information to describe Gelbvieh-influenced animals is tremendously valuable to not only Gelbvieh and Balancer breeders, but also cattle producers at every stage of the beef industry. Over the last couple of years, the AGA has been a part of large advancements in the area of beef cattle genetics, including moving to single-step EPDs through the International Genetic Solutions (IGS) multibreed genetic evaluation powered by BOLT. This technology has allowed the AGA to publish weekly EPDs rather than just twice a year. Being a part of the multibreed genetic evaluation through IGS is advantageous to both AGA members and customers and allows AGA to stay up to date with the latest advancements in the genetic evaluation of beef cattle.

published by the AGA. More information about this EPD will soon be available and we anticipate it will be released sometime this summer.

Marbling is a trait of Gelbvieh cattle that is often talked about and has been referred to in this and previous strategic plans. In our current strategic plan, the annual goal is to achieve an incremental increase in marbling year after year. As demonstrated by the genetic trend charts published in this issue, Gelbvieh and Balancer have made significant improvement in the marbling EPD over the last 20 years. Although we have an EPD for this trait and continue to see improvements made, it is still essential that phenotypic information for carcass data is collected. This is why in late 2019, the AGA launched its Carcass Data Collection Project. This project is an initiative to collect carcass data on Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced animals and also to genotype the cattle those records are collected on. This information will not only help to improve our carcass trait evaluation but will also help to give us a true benchmark of where Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle perform on the rail.

The future brings new opportunities and challenges for the beef industry. Because of the forward thinking of our AGA leaders, the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed has positioned itself, with the assistance of the Meeting Modern Industry Demands strategic plan, to take advantage of opportunities to come. The AGA will soon start the strategic planning process for the next plan that will take us even further into the future. The AGA leadership and staff will work to continue setting and pursing goals to strengthen the competitive position of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics well into the future.

For a more detailed description of each goal, please visit the Strategic Plan page under the Membership tab at Gelbvieh.org to view the complete strategic plan brochure. For more information on the programs mentioned in this article, please visit Gelbvieh.org or call the AGA office.D

Looking ahead, the AGA is also working with Colorado State University (CSU) to develop a scrotal circumference EPD to add to the suite of EPDs GELBVIEH WORLD |

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GW OVER THE FENCE

Over the Fence with Scott Sanderson, Sanderson Farms, Knoxville, Arkansas

By Tom Strahm

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anderson Farms is a family owned and operated commercial cattle operation located near Knoxville, Arkansas. The families of Scott and Earl Sanderson work together on a daily basis to accomplish the work on their main enterprises, which include their cow-calf herds, and cattle backgrounding and preconditioning.

Most of the operation is in the Arkansas River Valley and the surrounding hill country.

Currently, Scott is joined by his wife Jacki, and their young daughter Elly, along with Scott’s parents, Earl and Carolyn Sanderson.

Scott has two grown children who are pursuing their own interests and education.

His son, Bryce, is serving in the United States Army.

He is based out of Fort Riley, Kansas, and currently is stationed in South Korea.

His daughter, Hannah, is pursuing a degree in occupational therapy at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, which is nearby. Hannah is engaged to Lane Benefield.

Scott and Earl each have their own cowherds, but work together and help each other every day.

They partner on raising feed, which is mainly hay, and partner on preconditioning and backgrounding purchased cattle. Jacki and Elly help on the farm with various tasks. One of the chores that Jacki and Elly really enjoy is taking care of the bottle calves. Carolyn handles the bookkeeping responsibilities for the operation.

“My dad has had cattle as long as I can remember. It was a herd of about 50 cows or so for a long time when I was a kid. He started to grow his numbers when I was a teenager. I always helped him as I was growing up and bought my first cows when I was 12 years old. We have continued to grow from there,” Scott said.

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In addition to raising cattle, and other agricultural pursuits, Earl has been in the trucking and transportation business for almost 50 years.

Scott currently has three trucks of his own, and mainly hauls cattle and hogs. Additionally, Scott is a buyer for Cattle Marketing Services out of Amarillo, Texas.

How and when did you get started using Gelbvieh genetics?

Scott started buying Gelbvieh bulls about 14 years ago in 2006. “We were looking to increase the performance and the weaning weight of the calves we were raising. We were looking for genetics to add some more depth, thickness and muscle in our calves.

We had used bulls of a couple of different breeds, but weren’t totally satisfied with the calves we were raising.

In addition to the performance, I also wanted to start keeping back my own replacement females. I wanted to improve my cowherd, and the maternal characteristics were very important to me. An acquaintance, Mr. Steve Haller, raised registered Gelbvieh bulls at the time, and we purchased our first bulls from him.”

Scott and Earl each purchased one bull initially. Earl was a little skeptical of the decision at the time, but after he saw the calves, he was impressed and began buying more Gelbvieh bulls for his herd as well.

What are some of the advantages of Gelbviehinfluenced genetics that you appreciate?

“Our weaning weights have increased, and we like the performance and growth in the calves that we see through the backgrounding phase. Post-weaning growth is important to us because we have been selling our feeder cattle as yearlings.”

Scott and Earl have each been keeping some of their home-raised Gelbvieh-sired heifers as replacement

Carolyn and Earl Sanderson

put a lot of emphasis on milk EPDs because most of these females raise good calves.”

Scott continues, “Color is important to us, especially when selling feeder cattle.

We like to buy homozygous black bulls, which allows us to market more load lots of straight black feeders.”

How do you manage and market your calf crop?

Both Scott and Earl run spring calving cowherds. They work and vaccinate calves Left to right: Lane Benefield, Hannah Sanderson, Scott Sanderson, going to grass in the spring. In the fall, Jacki Sanderson, Elly Sanderson and Bryce Sanderson. the calves are all given another round of vaccinations at weaning time. The calves are backgrounded through the fall and winter females to grow and improve their respective on a high roughage ration. Scott says, “We want to cowherds. grow the cattle and put on some weight, but we don’t “We have really seen an improvement in the udder want them to get too fleshy. We want to sell sorted structure of these Gelbvieh-sired females, and just and uniform loads of cattle that average 800 pounds or appreciate the overall maternal traits of these cows. In higher when they are coming yearlings.” this part of the world, we believe it’s beneficial to have some “ear” in the cows to help handle the heat and humidity. The Gelbvieh and Balancer® bulls will take some of the ear off the calves and put some muscle in them as well.”

“Another big thing we’ve noticed is that the Gelbvieh bulls don’t seem to fight as much as some of the bulls of other breeds we’ve used. They seem to be more docile and easy going.”

What are a few of the traits that are important to you when selecting bulls?

“Overall, we are looking for easy calving bulls with high growth. We look at calving ease and birth weight as well as weaning weight numbers and EPDs. After looking through the data, we look at the bulls to make sure they’re the right kind. We like bulls with depth and thickness that show growth and performance, but we don’t want them to be too large framed. We don’t

“We have used a couple of different marketing strategies over the past years. We like to be able to evaluate our options and make some decisions about what might provide us a better financial return or opportunity at the time.”

The Sanderson family likes to sell cattle directly to feedyards. Sometimes that will be for immediate delivery, or sometimes it means forward contracting for delivery at a later date.

“About 14 or 15 years ago, we started hauling cattle to the auction in Woodward, Oklahoma. We developed a good relationship with the manager, and we are continuing to sell cattle there this year.”

In the past, the operation has retained ownership on some of the cattle and put them in a custom yard.

“It’s been a few years since we had done that.

However, due to COVID-19 and the sudden impact that had on the feeder cattle market this spring, we currently have retained ownership on some cattle on feed in Kansas,” Scott said.

Scott and Earl have been pleased with the results they’ve seen from using Gelbvieh and Balancer® bulls.

They like the maternal ability of the females, and the performance of the feeder cattle.

Scott believes that Gelbvieh genetics will continue to be an important part of accomplishing his long-term objectives which include increasing his herd size and improving efficiencies of production.D GELBVIEH WORLD |

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GW INFORMATION EXCHANGE Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program Funds Available The AGA is offering Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program funds to regional and state Gelbvieh associations for the upcoming 2020-2021 fiscal year. Applications must be submitted to the AGA office postmarked by July 20, 2020, or emailed to jake@gelbvieh.org.

GRAP is a matching funds advertising program for state and regional Gelbvieh associations. The program matches dollar-for-dollar, up to an allotted amount.

The reimbursement deadline for the current fiscal year, which runs from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020, must be submitted to the AGA office postmarked August 3, 2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the AGA office by calling 303-465-2333 or emailing jake@gelbvieh.org.

AGA Office Closed for Independence Day The AGA office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in celebration of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

Nominations for AGA Hall of Fame and Breeder of the Year Open Nomination applications for both Hall of Fame and Breeder of the Year are available on the National Convention page under the Membership tab on Gelbvieh.org. Applications are due August 31, 2020, and can be mailed to the AGA office or emailed to info@gelbvieh.org. Awards will be presented to the

selected recipients during the awards banquet at the 50th Annual AGA National Convention December 2-4, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Genomic DNA Testing Waiver Information At the AGA board of directors meeting in March 2020, the board approved the Genomic/DNA Testing Waiver Form to be implemented beginning July 1, 2020. This waiver process must be completed when an AI sire or donor dam does not meet the requirements to qualify for an AI permit or Donor permit in order register calves with the AGA. In addition to completing the waiver form there is also a $300 non-refundable fee for the waiver process. Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 with any questions.

August Gelbvieh World Ad deadlines for the August Gelbvieh World will be extended due to the timing of the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic. Many August Gelbvieh World advertisers take the opportunity to congratulate AGJA members on a job well done at Junior Classic or showcase a particular animal from their operation that placed well in that show. Ad reservations and copy are due July 14 and camera-ready ads are due July 17. This also means that the Gelbvieh World readership will notice a delay in the arrival of the August magazine. Expect the August Gelbvieh World to show up in your mailboxes by the second week in August.

Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction Data Deadline Calving and weaning data must be entered into the AGA Online Registry Service no later than August 1, 2020, to be eligible for the Dam of Merit and Dam of

For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer® or Southern Balancer® bulls, females, and feeder cattle, contact:

Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org (785) 547-7999 (C)

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Will Fiske Breed Growth Specialist will@gelbvieh.org (303) 465-2333 (ex. 484)

INFORMATION EXCHANGE GW Distinction honors.

Each year, the AGA recognizes cows that meet rigorous selection criteria including early puberty and conception, regular calving interval and above-average weaning weights on at least three calves to be classified as a Dam of Merit winner.

The Dam of Distinction award recognizes cows that meet the same high standard, in addition to exhibiting longterm productivity with at least eight calves.

New Members The AGA and AGJA would like to welcome the following new members to the Gelbvieh associations in March, April, and May 2020.

AGA Lipsey Farms, Piggott, Ark. RB Cattle, Carriere, Miss.

Colton W Scott, Parachute, Colo.

Danny Stinson Farms, Scottsville, Ky. Bug Kentucky Cattle Company, Albany, Ky. Dale Walker, Salem, Mo. Folck Farms, Galva, Kan. CKB Farms, Hutchinson, Kan. Rocking P3, Plumerville, Ark. Tim and Amanda Forrester, Glendale, Ore. Smith Farm, Brunswick, Mo. Rancho Snowfall, Bennett, Colo.

Magnolia Farm, Sebring, Fla. Stone Ridge Farms, Tecumseh, Neb. Boehmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hidden Creek Gelbvieh, Mandan, N.D. Windchaser Cattle Co, Osceola, Mo. Copass Registered Beef, Tompkinsville, Ky. YNOT Ranch L.L.C., Carriere, Miss.

McCarter Gelbvieh Farm, Rutledge, Tenn.

JAE Ranch, Mustang, Okla.

Mount Olivet Farm, Columbia, Tenn.

Griffin 3G Farms, Comanche, Okla.

Norris Farms, Green Forest, Ark. LZ Farms, New London, N.C. Buss Farm, Engadin, Mich.

AGJA Andrew Beenken, Buckingham, Iowa Will Lipsey, Piggott, Ark. Kaylee Starbuck, Burns, Ore. Jewel Stewart, Judsonia, Ark. Henry Stewart, Judsonia, Ark.

Paige Taylor Soper, Baldwin City, Kan. Hudson Blackburn, Cisco, Ill. Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind. Gage Coffman, Basehor, Kan. Carter Voss, Bruning, Neb. Kaylynn M Hennenfent, Stronghurst, Ill. Taylor Yoder, Altha, Fla. Ellie Bowman, Lewis, Kan. Kara Lee Beckwith, Corning, Cal. Ty Appleton, Enid, Okla.

Kole Brooks, Bennet, Neb. Karson Brooks, Bennet, Neb. Jorji Ratzlaff, Las Animas, Colo.

Ashleigh Hickman, Wiggins, Miss.

Kyle Stanberg, Maynard, Minn.

Jennifer Howsden, Alma, Neb. Jayda Cook, Lindsay, Okla.

Kale Cook, Lindsay, Okla.

Justin Herlin, Bluejacket, Okla.

Ashley Kunkel, Bluejacket, Okla.

Kanin Stoner, Bluejacket, Okla.

Kallan Warner, Arapahoe, Okla.

Production Schedule Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture August Gelbvieh World Junior Programs Ad deadline: July 14 September Profit Picture Commercial Issue Ad deadline: August 3 October Gelbvieh World Convention Preview Ad deadline: September 4 November Gelbvieh World The Gelbvieh Cow Ad deadline: October 2 December Gelbvieh World Seedstock Marketing Ad deadline: November 4 GELBVIEH WORLD |

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AGA AGA MID-YEAR MID-YEAR REPORT REPORT

By AGA Staff

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n times of change and challenge like the world had never seen, it’s important for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) to collectively step back and take stock of what has been accomplished in the first half of 2020, which is why AGA staff and leadership took the time to address the membership with this written preview and corresponding mid-year report video that goes into more detail than what is reported in the Gelbvieh World. The mid-year video can be found on Gelbvieh.org and the AGA’s YouTube channel. The main goal of the mid-year report and video is to keep the AGA membership and all Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders informed of the happenings of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed.

And, as always, the focus for the AGA remains on its Meeting Modern Industry Demands strategic plan.

Association News This year’s 50th Annual AGA National Convention is set to be a big event and a special convention as we kick-off the AGA’s 50th year in 2021. For this convention, we are taking it back to where it began, Oklahoma. The convention will be held at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown hotel in Oklahoma, December 2-4, 2020. Registration opens on July 20 and we hope to see everyone there! AGA members can keep track of convention updates through Gelbvieh. org, Gelbvieh World, and AGA e-news.

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Marketing and Breed Promotion New to AGA’s breed promotion activities in 2020 was the Association’s first segment of a “Cattlemen to Cattlemen” episode, which is a TV program produced by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association that airs on RFDTV. AGA’s spring episode of “The American Rancher” also aired in February 2020 on RFD-TV with a focus on Gelbvieh and Balancer as a smart, profitable, and reliable choice for crossbreeding.

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he main goal of the mid-year report is to keep the AGA membership and all Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders informed of the happenings of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed.

AGA’s focus toward providing programs and services tailored to the needs of the commercial cattle industry has not waivered. In fact, programs such as Feeder Finder, a free service that helps to connect sellers of load lots of Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced feeder cattle with potential buyers, are proving effective additions

to traditional marketing strategies. BalancerÂŽ Edge, a source and age verified program for feeder cattle sired

by Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls is also available for commercial cattle producers to provide an additional value-added marketing avenue.

The AGA continues traveling to promote Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics to the industry, including a recent trip to tour several feedyards in Nebraska and Colorado.

The marketing staff also had a busy sale season and will be ramping up commercial producer visits and video sale attendance as the summer progresses.

AGA Publications The focus of reaching as many ranchers as possible with the Gelbvieh and Balancer message has not changed since the inception of the current strategic plan in 2017.

For the third year in a row, The Profit Picture reached cattle producers representing over 10 million head of cattle. In addition, the AGA is now offering digital subscriptions and a new Gelbvieh World email blast sent to highlight articles within the Gelbvieh World and direct readers to the digital version of the magazine.

Breed Improvement The breed improvement team continues to progress on existing projects while launching new programs. AGA projects are designed to collect performance data and information that advances the genetic tools available to our membership.

Launched at the 2019 AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana, the Carcass Data Collection

Project focuses on providing vital genetic information to re-charge the carcass database and enhance the predictability of current selection tools. The Carcass Data Collection Project is intended for AGA members and their customers who have access to carcass harvest data.

The project is financially supported by the AGA and the American Gelbvieh Foundation covering DNA testing costs for cattle participating in the project. DNA testing provides commercial cattlemen the ability to sire-verify Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced animals of multi-sire pastures and allows the AGA to pair genotypes with valuable carcass harvest data, further encouraging more opportunities to submit high quality carcass data. Carcass harvest data is an investment to increase the future predicting power of genomic panels, improve carcass EPD accuracies, enhance economic indexes, and equip breeders with powerful genetic improvement tools.

Now in its second year, the Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (PAP) project seeks to accumulate PAP scores and related information to develop a database benchmarking the Gelbvieh population. Essential to producers ranching in high elevation environments, PAP is an indicator trait of an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk of developing high altitude disease. Research is being completed in collaboration with International Genetic Solutions (IGS) and Colorado State University.

On the DNA testing front, a large number of AGA members are testing their cattle on a genomic profile.

Genomic testing animals provides an increase in the accuracy of EPDs, allowing seedstock producers and their customers to make more informed selection decisions.

The AGA continues to encourage members to DNA

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AGA AGA MID-YEAR MID-YEAR REPORT REPORT test. The AGA, upon Neogen labâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations, highly recommends using Allflex tissue sampling units (TSUs) when collecting DNA samples. The AGA works with the lab to make the DNA process more efficient for AGA members. TSUs are the best sample type for the lab while also being the most efficient and reliable for the producer.

The AGA is now providing an easy way for members to order matching EID tags and TSUs through IMI Global. The growing partnership between the AGA and IMI global has allowed AGA to offer members affordable options for EIDs, ear tags, and TSUs. The order form can be found under the Animal Identification Supplies tab on the DNA testing page of Gelbvieh.org or obtained by contacting the AGA office.

Member Education In an effort that allows members to build on their understanding of genetic concepts and topics, the AGA is devoting time to ensure members have access to quality resources. Using videos, webinars, articles, and interactive material, educational resources will be produced through a range of platforms to connect with a variety of learning styles. Covering the fundamentals of expected progeny differences (EPDs) and economic indexes to the latest advancements in animal breeding, the AGA aims to take a grass roots approach in

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reviewing how these tools can be profitably applied to breeding programs. Educational resources will be archived and available under the Genetic Technology tab at Gelbvieh.org.

Customer service is one of the AGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top priorities.

AGA staff strives to provide members and their customers with the assistance needed in a timely manner. Feel free to call or email the AGA office with questions about registrations, data submission, marketing assistance, and other services offered by the AGA. Members can also contact the office for promotional materials and DNA testing supplies. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central.

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he AGA continues to encourage members to DNA test and works with the lab to make the process more efficient for members.

American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF)

American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA)

The AGF plans projects targeted in three focus areas: youth development, research, and member education.

These projects include American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) scholarships, a Gelbvieh history book to be released at the 50th Annual AGA National Convention, and research projects such as supporting the recently released Carcass Data Collection Project and the ongoing AGF Scale and Rail Carcass Testing Contest and Steer Challenge.

As one can imagine, event cancellations surrounding COVID-19 made navigating the 2020 AGJA Route 66 Classic a logistical challenge. Fortunately, the AGA was given the greenlight to host the junior classic in Springfield, Missouri, July 5-10, 2020. Many months of preparation by the host association, Heart of American Junior Gelbvieh Association, and AGJA board of directors has paid off and the AGJA is excited to welcome all participants to Missouri this month.

To learn more about these accomplishments, and more, please tune into the complete Mid-Year Report video on Gelbvieh.org and the AGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YouTube channel.

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GW MEMBER EDUCATION

Stepping Forward on a Solid Foundation

By Will Fiske

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t the 2019 American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Annual Convention in Billings, Montana, the AGA hosted a breed improvement session on “Evaluating Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle for Foot and Leg Traits.”

Foot and leg traits have continued to gain attention in the beef industry. The increasing occurrence of lameness due to soundness issues has become more prevalent across all production segments, including seedstock, cow-calf, and cattle feeders. Improving foot and leg quality through proper selection can affect an animal’s ability to move more efficiently, significantly increasing the longevity of animals in the herd. While input costs continue to rise in beef production, longevity can help reduce the cost of replacement females.

Describing animals for traits of structural soundness is not a new selection principle for cattle breeders. In fact, the importance of breeding sound and structurally correct cattle has been around since the domestication of indigenous breeds for the dual purpose of food production and labor. However, since the modern era of data recording programs the dairy industry has progressively recognized the importance of selecting on foot and leg traits, quantifying the traits in the early 1980s. Research has indicated approximately 25% of all dairy cattle are treated for foot problems each year, with clinical lameness leading to direct and indirect costs totaling the third highest expense category. Unlike typetrait evaluation in the dairy industry, recommendations for the appraisal and genetic evaluation of feet and leg structure in beef cattle have only recently been explored.

Over the last five years, allied beef industry members of the United States responded to signals that indicate the importance of foot and leg traits. Research conducted at Kansas State University (K-State) under the direction of Bob Weaber, Ph.D., professor and extension beef cattle specialist, was the most recent to study structural characteristics of U.S. beef breeds and estimate genetic parameters for feet and leg traits. K-State research concluded foot and leg traits are low to moderately heritable, illustrating that if selection pressure is placed on these traits genetic change can be achieved.

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AGA’s breed improvement team worked with International Genetic Solutions’ (IGS) science team and IGS breed partners to develop a standardized set of foot and leg scoring guidelines. The AGA foot and leg scoring rubric provides breeders with a resource to accurately describe the variation that exists in their herds. Allowing breeders to better select and evaluate the traits: foot angle, claw shape, and rear leg side view (see figures 1-3).

Breeders who desire to improve foot and leg quality can use the scoring system and guidelines to annually evaluate their herd. Though not required, scores recorded per the suggested measurements can voluntarily be sent to the AGA to contribute to ongoing research. The scoring rubric and guidelines are available on Gelbvieh.org under the Genetic Technology tab on the Data Collection & Traits page.

Figure 1. Foot angle

Figure 2. Claw shape

Figure 3. Rear leg side view

Foot and Leg Traits Foot Angle: Foot angle is measured as the degree of angularity from the toe and the base of the foot to the base of the coronary band and hair line. Heel depth plays a significant role in foot angle. A score on the low end of the scale represents an extremely straight and rigid pastern and hoof, where a score on the high end represents an extremely shallow heel and long claw, which is commonly associated with weak pasterns. Score the worst foot as the animal’s record.

Claw Shape: Claw shape is described by the relative size and curvature of the claws/toes on an individual foot, where the distance between claws serves to indicate the level of divergence. A score on the low end of the scale represents an extremely open and divergent claw set, where a score on the high end represents an extreme scissor or

MEMBER EDUCATION GW When scoring feet, the following guidelines should be followed:

Yearling animal exhibiting excessive curling of both inside front claws. corkscrew claw with noticeable curling of one or both claws. Score the worst foot as the animal’s record.

Rear Leg Side View: Rear leg side view is described as the degree of angularity from the stifle to the hock and down to the pastern. A score on the low end of the scale represents an extremely straight and post legged animal with little to no angle or set to the hock. A score on the high end of the scale represents an extreme amount of set or angle to the hock and the animal is sickle hocked. Record the score of the animal’s worst leg.

1. Animals should be scored prior to hoof trimming.

2. For claw shape and hoof angle score, use the animal’s worst hoof (front or back).

3. Animals should be scored on a dry, flat, and hard surface.

4. Age of measurement: a. Yearling bulls and heifers can be scored between 270-500 days of age. b. Mature females should be scored following the same guidelines as mature weight. c. Scoring mature bulls will not likely contribute to genetic evaluation due to limited contemporary information.

5. All animals within a contemporary group should be scored by the same evaluator on the same day.

6. Variation must exist in submitted scores to determine genetic differences.

Scoring Rubric

Scoring Conditions Animals are to be evaluated while they are standing still, allowing a clear and unobstructed view of the animal’s feet and legs. To ensure an accurate observation is recorded, animals should be on dry, hard, and level ground. Animals should not be evaluated in a chute or restraint that compromises the natural weight distribution of the animal.

Scoring Scale All three measurements use a scoring range from 1-9 with a score of 5 considered ideal. Scores 4 and 6 show slight variation from ideal but are considered acceptable.

Scores 3 and 7 show greater variation from ideal and less acceptable for seedstock operations. Scores 2 and 8 should be considered as possible cull animals. Scores 1 and 9 are definite cull animals. *Note- Selection decisions based on foot and leg quality can be compared to selection on the trait of docility. The most economical selection occurs when animals with extreme and the most undesirable scores are identified and culled.

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GW DATA BULLETIN

EPD Education: Back to the Basics Calving Ease Direct

By Tonya Amen, Ph.D.

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xpected Progeny Differences (EPD) are our best estimate of an animal’s genetic worth as a parent.

They allow you to compare animals based on their anticipated progeny performance for various traits of interest. Classically, EPDs have been computed for each breed association from all available pedigree, performance, and progeny data. In recent years, genomic results have also been introduced to add earlier accuracy to EPDs and breeds have begun to come together to run their genetic evaluations. This collaboration adds valuable data above what each association could achieve on its own and also allows the EPDs of participating breeds to be compared directly without adjusting to an across-breed basis.

Through International Genetic Solutions (IGS), the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) joins 12 other North American beef breeds for a joint genetic evaluation.

This partnership benefits the commercial beef industry by providing EPDs backed by millions of pedigree, performance, and genomic records, which are directly comparable across the partner breeds.

EPDs are reported in units of the trait and are informative through comparing the EPD value of two or more animals. More traditional traits like weaning weight are fairly easy to interpret, as we all understand that weight is expressed in pounds. Other traits, like calving ease for example may need a little more explanation.

Examples follow: In the following calving ease example, one bull has a calving ease direct (CED) EPD of 10 and the other has a CED of 3. CED is used when you’re choosing bulls to breed to first calf heifers and illustrates, as a percent, the chance of easier calving. So, in the following example, when bred to genetically similar first calf heifers, we expect 7% more unassisted births from Bull A than Bull B.

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Bull A

+10%

Bull B

+3%

Difference

+7%

Calving ease maternal is used as a tool when choosing which bulls’ daughters to keep as replacements. In the example below, when calving as first-calf heifers, we’d expect bull A’s daughters to have 5% more unassisted births than bull B’s daughters.

Calving Ease Maternal Bull A

+8%

Bull B

+3%

Difference

+5%

What follows is a definition of the EPDs and indexes published by the AGA, including the definition for scrotal circumference (SC), which will soon be released. Check upcoming editions of the Gelbvieh World and other official AGA communications for the official release and educational materials surrounding the latest addition to AGA’s suite of EPDs.

Coming Soon Scrotal circumference (SC): Predicts the difference, in centimeters, of scrotal circumference of an animal’s male offspring at yearling compared to the scrotal circumference of other animals’ male offspring.

DATA BULLETIN GW Maternal Traits Calving ease direct (CED): Percent of unassisted births of a bull’s calves when he is used on heifers. A higher number is favorable, meaning better calving ease.

This EPD can be vital to a rancher looking to decrease the amount of calves pulled in his herd.

Milk (Milk): The genetic ability of a sire’s daughters to produce milk expressed in pounds of weaning weight.

Calving ease maternal (CEM): Represented as percent of unassisted births in a sire’s first-calving daughters. A higher number represents more favorable calving ease. This EPD is important to a rancher’s bottom line because it predicts which animals produce daughters with a genetic pre-disposition to calve unassisted as heifers.

Heifer pregnancy (HP): Predicts the probability that a bull’s daughters will become pregnant as firstcalf heifers in a regular breeding season, expressed as a percent. A higher value of this EPD is favorable, meaning that a higher percentage of a sire’s daughters get pregnant as first calf heifers compared to other sires in his contemporary group.

30-month pregnancy (Pg30): Predicts the probability that a bull’s daughters will become pregnant and calve at three years of age, given that they calved as first-calf heifers. This EPD is expressed as a percent, again, with a higher number being more favorable meaning a higher percentage of a sire’s daughters will calve at three years of age, given they calved as first-calf heifers.

Stayability (STAY): Predicts the genetic difference, in terms of percent probability, that a bull’s daughters will stay productive within a herd to at least six years of age.

The stayability EPD is one of the best measures currently available to compare a bull’s ability to produce females with reproductive longevity.

Docility (DOC): Is reported as a percentage, with higher numbers indicating a higher percent of offspring receiving a disposition score of 1 (docile).

Growth Traits Birth weight (BW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for birth weight of the calf.

Weaning weight (WW): Predicts the difference, in pounds, for weaning weight (adjusted to age of dam and a standard 205 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to weaning.

Yearling weight (YW): Predicts the expected difference, in pounds, for yearling weight (adjusted to a standard 365 days of age). This is an indicator of growth from birth to yearling.

Carcass Traits Yield grade (YG): Differences in yield grade score, which is a predictor of percent retail product. Smaller values suggest that progeny will have a better lean to fat ratio.

Carcass weight (CW): Differences in pounds of hot carcass weight, adjusted to an industry standard age endpoint.

Ribeye area (CREA): Differences in ribeye area in inches between the 12th and 13th rib. Greater ribeye areas are preferable.

Marbling (MARB): Predicts the differences in the degree of marbling within the ribeye as expressed in marbling score units. Greater marbling numbers are preferable and are an indicator of higher carcass quality grades.

Fat (CFAT): Differences for fat thickness, in inches, for a carcass over the 12th rib, smaller numbers of fat thickness are preferable as excess fat can be detrimental to yield grade.

Efficiency Traits Dry matter intake (DMI): Represents the average daily dry matter intake per day consumed in pounds. A negative, or lesser value, is more favorable. For example, Bull A has a DMI EPD of .15 and Bull B has a DMI EPD of -.20, so the progeny of Bull B consume, on average, .35 pound less dry matter per day than progeny from Bull A. Average daily gain (ADG): Difference in average daily gain in pounds based on an animal’s performance during a feed intake test period.

Residual feed intake (RFI): Defined as the difference between an animal’s actual daily feed intake and its predicted daily intake based on growth rate and body size. Animals with a positive RFI value are deemed more inefficient because they consume more than expected while animals with a negative RFI value are considered more efficient because they consume less than expected.

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GW DATA BULLETIN Indexes Indexes are tools that allow producers to select for several EPDs at once, making selections more efficient than selecting on one trait at a time. Indexes weigh traits based on their importance to a producer’s bottom line by using a trait’s economic and genetic value. Indexes are a good way to put selection emphasis on traits that are economically relevant.

Total maternal (TM): An index that combines growth and milk information as a prediction of the weaning weight performance of calves from a sire’s daughters. As an index, this value is not reported with an accompanying accuracy. A greater TM value means a mother that returns comparatively higher weaning weights on her calves. TM Index = MK EPD + ½ WW EPD. $Cow: Represents the genetic value in dollars of profit of an animal when retained as a replacement female relative to other animals in the herd. A higher number represents more profitable genetics for maternal productivity. $Cow will serve producers in selecting bulls that will sire daughters with stayability and reproductive

efficiency as well as other traits that lead to profitability in a production system, such as milk, calving ease, moderate mature weight and the ability of calves to gain.

A female’s genetics also influence the performance of her calves in the feedlot and at slaughter, so traits such as feed efficiency and carcass value are also included in $Cow. Efficiency profit index (EPI): An economic selection index developed to aid producers in selecting for more feed efficient cattle that still have acceptable amounts of gain. The EPI provides slight negative pressure on intake, while keeping gain at a constant value. By selecting on this index, producers will be able to find those animals that gain the same amount as their contemporaries while eating less.

FPI™ (feeder profit index): An economic selection index designed to aid producers in selecting sires whose progeny will perform in the feedlot and are sold on a grade and yield standpoint. Well ranking sires for FPI have higher marbling and carcass weight than their contemporaries. As a terminal index, little emphasis is put on maternal traits such as stayability and calving ease.D

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STATISTICAL STATISTICAL OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Statistical Summary for 2018-2019

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) publishes its annual statistics each year. This information incorporates all data submitted to the AGA during the 218-2019 fiscal year, which spans October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019. This provides all Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ stakeholders with pertinent information regarding the AGA in each state.

Active Adult

STATE STAT RUNDOWN

Members

See where your state ranks in terms of membership, registration and active cowherd numbers. The following AGA state statistics represent data submitted to the AGA office processed through September 20, 2019 at the end of the 20182019 fiscal year. Animal statistics reflect activity from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.

State

Active Adults

Active Juniors

Active Cows

Total Female Calf Male Calf Total Registrations Registrations Registrations Transfers

Alabama

13

1

324

215

99

116

294

Arizona

5

0

489

552

297

255

194

Arkansas

23

2

708

418

226

192

240

California

4

2

86

38

18

20

0

Colorado

44

7

1401

1255

637

618

344

Florida

3

0

27

3

1

2

1

Georgia

4

0

179

144

59

85

134

Idaho

5

0

116

92

40

52

21

Illinois

18

6

297

207

111

96

148

Indiana

20

7

284

331

163

168

80

Iowa

47

25

1520

1273

636

637

278

Kansas

107

54

6356

5071

2492

2579

2125

Kentucky

101

28

2200

1346

669

677

720

Louisiana

3

0

1

0

0

0

20

Michigan

3

2

22

1

0

1

8

Minnesota

23

8

1021

1077

526

551

172

Mississippi

19

23

220

123

65

58

93

Missouri

151

55

5099

4074

1989

2085

1537

Montana

16

1

730

737

350

387

182

Nebraska

57

28

3302

3880

1837

2043

936

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TOP TEN STATES

Active

Total Registrations

Active

Junior

Cows

Members

State

Active Adults

Active Active Juniors Cows

Total Female Calf Male Calf Total Registrations Registrations Registrations Transfers

Nevada

2

0

29

32

17

15

1

New Mexico

4

0

4

2

1

1

0

New York

6

0

24

11

6

5

0

North Carolina

26

6

618

476

266

210

226

North Dakota

31

2

1936

2213

1136

1077

406

Ohio

19

12

383

286

128

158

118

Oklahoma

50

23

1377

895

442

453

670

Oregon

11

1

257

241

113

128

95

South Carolina

10

1

191

66

32

34

46

South Dakota

41

22

2452

1917

945

972

476

Tennessee

55

6

635

520

263

257

219

Texas

21

4

424

428

208

220

99

Utah

17

0

612

629

294

335

227

Virginia

17

1

322

479

234

245

241

Washington

3

1

262

142

66

76

1

West Virginia

4

0

26

21

10

11

6

Wisconsin

5

3

171

140

57

83

11

Wyoming

5

2

84

96

44

52

1

Canada

4

0

0

0

0

0

9

United Kingdom

1

0

14

15

7

8

0

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STATISTICAL STATISTICAL OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The AGA Cowherd While Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ cattle can be found throughout the United States, there are areas of the country with a higher concentration of the breed. The accompanying map gives us an idea of where the AGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cowherd resides by showing the number of assessed cows during the 2018-2019 fiscal year, which ran from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019. The Midwest again takes the top ranking for number of assessed cows, however, an increased interest in Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics has been seen in the Southwest and Southeast regions, too.

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AGA’s Largest Operations The data presented below is a listing of the 50 largest memberships ranked by the total number of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cows assessed per American Gelbvieh Association membership account during the 2019 calendar year.

Rank Membership Name & Location

Total Active Cows Rank Membership Name and Location

Total Active Cows

1

JUDD RANCH INC, Pomona, Kan.

898

26

OVERMILLER GELBVIEH, Smith Center, Kan.

245

2

TAUBENHEIM GELBVIEH, Amherst, Neb.

609

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GRUND GELBVIEH RANCH, Sharon Springs, Kan.

243

3

LAZY TV RANCH, Selby, S.D.

549

28

LOST RIVER LIVESTOCK, Clearbrook, Minn.

231

4

BAR T BAR RANCH INC, Winslow, Ariz.

485

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BRANDYWINE FARM, Rushford, Minn.

217

5

FLYING H GENETICS, Arapahoe, Neb.

423

30

CEROLL GELBVIEH, Sisseton, S.D.

203

6

SANDY KNOLL FARM, Saint John, Kan.

423

31

PADON FARMS, Salem, Ky.

199

7

RIPPE GELBVIEH, Hubbell, Nebraska

404

32

RONALD ROGERS, Mendon, Missouri

197

8

DIAMOND D GELBVIEH, Mandan, N.D

375

33

CIRCLE K ENTERPRISES, LLC, Huntsvile, Mo.

195

9

CEDAR TOP RANCH, Stapleton, Neb.

358

34

KITTLE FARMS, LLC, Geraldine, Ala.

194

10

B/F CATTLE COMPANY, Butler, Mo.

356

35

LOVELESS GELBVIEH, Spanish Fork, Utah

187

11

HOJER GELBVIEH, Lake Preston, S.D.

343

36

LONE OAK GELBVIEH, Mechanicsville, Iowa

186

12

CHIMNEY BUTTE RANCH, Mandan, N.D.

332

37

RAILE GELBVIEH/BALANCER, Saint Francis, Kan.

185

13

HARRIMAN SANTA FE, Montrose, Mo.

327

38

GOLDEN BUCKLE GELBVIEH, Medina, N.D.

184

14

BAR ARROW CATTLE CO, Phillipsburg, Kan.

325

39

BURBANK CATTLE COMPANY, Brookfield, Mo.

163

15

DOBSON RANCH, Kaw City, Okla.

315

40

ALBERS GELBVIEH, Nashville, Kan.

161

16

HILLTOP FARMS, Asbury, Mo.

313

41

DANIEL ZIMMERMAN, Harper , Kan.

154

17

HOLLE GELBVIEH, Oberlin, Kan.

305

42

COYOTE RIDGE RANCH, Oberlin, Kan.

153

18

SCHAFER FARMS INC, Goodhue, Minn.

301

43

LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH, Clarkston, Wash.

151

19

CLELAND CATTLE COMPANY, Arma, Kan.

292

44

WHEELER & SON CATTLE CO, Holton, Kan.

151

20

MULROY FARMS LLC, Mayetta, Kan.

286

45

JIM & TERRI DEGEER, Erie, Kan.

150

21

GREEN HILLS GELBVIEH, Mount Ulla, N.C.

273

46

CROOKED CREEK CATTLE CO, Waukon, Iowa

149

22

PRAISE THE LORD GELBVIEH, Reserve, Mont. 271

47

C.H. MORRIS & SONS, LLC., Appomattox, Va.

144

23

POST ROCK CATTLE CO, Barnard, Kan.

265

48

TJB GELBVIEH, Chickamauga, Ga.

144

24

STUECKEN BROTHERS, Freeburg, Mo.

263

49

NARROW GATE CATTLE/WHEELER & SON, Fairfax, Iowa

142

25

JENSEN RANCH, Powers Lake, N.D.

248

50

THE 88 RANCH, Orchard, Neb.

141

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STATISTICAL STATISTICAL OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Most Used Sires We’ve gathered the most influential Gelbvieh and Balancer® sires from the 2019 calendar year into one list. The list below represents the most used sires based on calves recorded to the American Gelbvieh Association’s Online Registry Service during the 2019 calendar year. This list represents calves registered to registered Gelbvieh, Balancer, Southern Balancer®, hybrid or percentage Gelbvieh sires.

Rank

No. Calves

Name

Registration #

Birthdate

Breed %

Classification

1

280

EGL LIFELINE B101

AMGV1298079

1/28/2014

50.00

BA50

2

220

VRT LAZY TV SAM U451

AMGV1079233

5/2/2008

99.90

PB94

3

215

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

AMGV1281559

9/29/2013

86.67

PB88

4

193

JRI GENERAL PATTON 213B97 ET

AMGV1282553

2/11/2014

99.90

PB94

5

181

JKGF CHIEF JUSTICE C205

AMGV1325089

9/5/2015

93.33

PB94

6

178

JKGF DITKA C85

AMGV1322576

1/26/2015

50.00

BA50

7

112

JRI SECRET INSTINCT 254U83

AMGV1106390

8/11/2008

99.90

PB94

8

107

CCCJ CCC MR IMPACT Z204

AMGV1203822

1/28/2012

86.67

PB88

9

101

JRI PROBITY 254D28

AMGV1351990

2/10/2016

50.00

BA50

10

94

VLK C503 YOUNG GUN

AMGV1329053

3/19/2015

65.63

BA63

11

93

DLW TPG JACKPOT 7551B ET

AMGV1306681

9/7/2014

84.38

PB88

12

91

JKGF NEW HORIZON C51 ET

AMGV1322615

2/17/2015

92.19

PB88

13

91

MCCA CAPITOL HILL 516C

AMGV1310918

1/25/2015

25.00

BA25

14

91

KCF BENNETT Y6

AMGV1204697

2/2/2011

25.00

BA25

15

90

TMGC SB ARNOLD 225W

AMGV1126696

8/31/2009

50.00

BA50

16

90

HYEK BLACK IMPACT 3960N

AMGV844875

2/7/2003

99.90

PB94

17

88

TMMW HOLE IN ONE 93D

AMGV1357745

4/25/2016

90.21

PB88

18

88

JRI SECRET LINK 214D98

AMGV1351066

1/18/2016

99.90

PB94

19

83

TAU INFINITY 47C

AMGV1319015

1/28/2015

56.25

BA50

20

81

DCSF POST ROCK POWER BUILT 37B8

AMGV1288984

1/26/2014

75.00

BA75

21

80

JRI OKLAHOMA 246C4

AMGV1333189

8/27/2015

87.50

PB88

22

79

JRI OPTIMIZER 148A24

AMGV1266738

8/15/2013

43.75

BA38

23

78

MCCA CORNHUSKER RED 524C

AMGV1310913

1/26/2015

92.43

PB94

24

78

TMMW DESTINATION 82Y

AMGV1207420

9/4/2011

98.39

PB94

25

78

BHSF MR BHSF PROPHET B006

AMGV1316506

2/23/2014

34.38

BA25

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STATISTICAL STATISTICAL OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Gelbvieh and Balancer® Genetic Trends The graphs below illustrate the genetic trends for the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed. It’s amazing to see the progress that has been made by an AGA membership dedicated to improving Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. Lowering birth weight, increasing calving ease, and increasing marbling are just three examples of the traits that have been improved by decades of work. In addition, a chart displaying progress within the maternal traits of stayability, heifer pregnancy, and 30-month pregnancy have been added to this collection of graphs. The upward trend of such maternal traits solidifies the breed’s reputation for being a maternal powerhouse. Figures within the graphs charted here are representative of the Gelbvieh and Balancer population combined.

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The 2020 NWSS certainly provided immense excitement for our program. It was thrilling to see the culmination of 30 years of genetic selection with TJB Rebel Yell 804F chosen as not only the Balancer Bull Futurity Champion but also the Grand Champion Balancer Bull. He was chosen by our peers for the first honor and later judged by an individual to be the most complete animal in the most prestigious of shows. His true test will now be the success of breeders that incorporate his genetics. We invite you to evaluate our program. We offer the best of our genetics every year. Visit our website to explore the opportunities to incorporate “Maternal Magic” into your operation.

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STATISTICAL STATISTICAL OVERVIEW OVERVIEW DNA Stats

Over the past several years, American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members have embraced DNA testing and have provided a mountain of genetic information to the AGA registry. In turn, the AGA is better able to predict the genetic merit of registered Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ cattle. The AGA commends its members for stepping up and embracing the technology to provide their customers with the most reliable genetic prediction possible.

PEAK MONTHS FOR DNA TESTING The busiest months for AGA DNA testing: 1. December 2. January 3. November

In 2019 there were 1,274 samples submitted in the month of December.

Sample Type: Tissue sampling units (TSUs) make up a larger percentage of DNA samples submitted by AGA members each year.

From 2018 to 2019 there was a 7.6% increase in the number of TSU samples submitted. This falls in line with the recommendations from the lab regarding sample type. TSUs are the preferred method of sample collection because of the sample typeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low failure rate, the speed at which a sample can be collected chute-side, and the east and speed of handling at the lab.

In 2019 there were 7,274 total samples submitted.

TEST REQUESTS Stand Alone Parentage 6,409 tests submitted Coat Color 4,121 tests submitted Horned/Polled 2,511 tests submitted Conditions Panel 947 tests submitted

TEST REQUESTS These tests all result in genomic-enhanced EPDs. Genomic Option 1 (GGP-HD): 391 tests submitted Genomic Option 2 (GGP-LD):

In 2019, 418 members submitted DNA testing and 372 submitted genomic enhanced (GE) testing.

89% of members submitted GE tests.

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3,685 tests submitted Genomic Option 3 (GGP-uLD): 1,234 tests submitted

Official Call for Nominations for the AGA Board of Directors

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ominations are now open for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board of directors.

AGA members that are elected to the AGA board of directors serve a three-year term on the 15 member board and are required to attend three board meetings, AGA National Convention, and conference calls throughout the year.

The AGA board of directors is the governing body of the Association and has the distinct honor and responsibility of making decisions designed for the betterment of the entire Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed and stakeholder success in each sector of the beef industry. Having committed members on the board is a critical component of a strong association.

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AGA STRATEGIC PLAN Building Upon Strategic Plan Success for a Better Future

By Rebecca Mettler

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is pleased to report on the continued progress being made towards achieving the goals of the AGA’s Meeting Modern Industry Demands strategic plan. AGA’s current plan, which runs from 2017-2021, is filled with ambitious goals broken down into the numerous areas responsible for the success of the AGA, its members and their customers, and the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed as a whole. Follow along below for a rundown of the progress made on the primary plan goals and additional focus areas.

PRINCIPLE GOALS Goal: Restructure the AGA business to build a sustainable model for the future of the AGA. Current Status: Some of the most recent items that have been implemented are the Expanded Membership Services program, which added a new level to the program in 2019 that is a better fit for members with 75 or less cows assessed per year, and the AGA’s office move to Lincoln, Nebraska, also in 2019. This move has set the association for a more sustainable future by providing a climate for lower expenses for employees and a decrease in expenses from an operational standpoint compared to operating in the Denver metro area. Additionally, the AGA is closer to a more agriculturally centered population and a major land-grant university, which provides even more recruiting opportunities for future employees and interns.

Goal: Develop a direct marketing avenue for Gelbvieh and Balancer feeder cattle and commercial replacement females, through a network of feeders and packers.

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rate. Creating and maintaining beef industry alliances is one of the ongoing marketing goals. For the last several years the AGA has sponsored several Superior Livestock Auction, Western Video Market, and Cattle Country Video feeder and replacement female sales along with partnership/sponsorship of feeder and female sales at traditional livestock auctions. In 2019, the AGA also added Northern Livestock Video to the list of video auction companies that it supports. The Gelbvieh and Balancer message was in front of commercial cattle producers who marketed an estimated 1,000,000 head of cattle through video auctions in 2019 and will continue to do the same in 2020.

The AGA staff has also worked to grow the AGA’s Feeder Finder service, which is a free service that helps to connect sellers of load lots of Gelbvieh and Balancerinfluenced feeder cattle with potential buyers. Over 25,000 calves and feeders were advertised during the AGA fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2019.

Goal: Transfer more bulls to non-member commercial bull customers than AGA competitors.

Current Status: The total number of bulls transferred within the AGA Online Registry Service dropped 9.3% from the 2017-2018 to the 2018-2019 fiscal year. This is a goal that requires continued work and the participation of the entire membership to accomplish.

Goal: Operate the largest commercial cowherd database in the industry.

Current Status: This goal will be one of the harder to reach goals of the strategic plan. The AGA is currently working to restructure the Smart Select Service program with the goal of a more user-friendly platform and improved reports to attract more attention from commercial producers.

ADDITIONAL FOCUS AREAS Beyond the primary areas of focus are categories designed to further break down the strategic plan with a greater number of specific goals and strategies to achieve such goals.

THE ASSOCIATION Goal: Reduce the contribution made by herd assessments to less than 50% of the AGA budget.

During the 2017-2018 fiscal year herd assessments were at 60% of the budget, which was a slight improvement from the previous fiscal year. In the 2018-2019 fiscal year there was even more improvement seen in this area with 58% of the revenue contribution coming from herd assessments.

Goal: Increase AGA cash reserves to a total minimum of onehalf year AGA operating expenditures.

This goal has been met. The AGA looks to maintain the goal for the remainder of the strategic plan and beyond.

PEOPLE OF THE AGA Goal: Increase member participation in committees. Each year, 10% of each committee’s roster will be composed of members nothaving served on that committee the prior year.

Each year, the AGA board works hard to achieve this goal when the committee rosters are created. The goal has been met each year of the strategic plan and is expected to maintain the goal for the remainder of the plan. If you are interested in serving on one of next year’s committees, please contact a member of AGA board of directors.

Goal: Increase the percentage of members that vote at the annual meeting to 20%.

While the number of attendees at recent AGA national conventions has stayed steady to slightly increased, depending on the location, the goal of 20% of the membership voting at the annual meeting to be achieved by 2020 has not yet been met. The 49th Annual AGA National Convention was held in Billings, Montana, in 2019 and was well attended, just not to the 20% mark. The AGA is optimistic that the 50th Annual AGA National Convention, which will be held in Oklahoma City, December 2-4, 2020, will draw the biggest crowd yet. After all, the golden anniversary convention only comes around once!

Goal: Retain staff talent (less than 20% staff turnover in the next five years).

While this goal has not been reached yet, the AGA hopes that its move to Lincoln, Nebraska, in 2019, will be a step in the right direction toward improvement.

Lincoln is a much more affordable area to live and work, which will positively impact the staff retention.

Goal: each member attends at least one AGA organized event annually and each AGA staff members attends a minimum of one educational even annually relative to focus area.

AGA will host educational webinars for its members in 2020, which is a new initiative geared toward gaining additional opportunities for membership participation and education. Staff continued education is also important. In 2019, the AGA was represented at over 43 industry events. Throughout the year, AGA staff can be found attending events such as the Beef Improvement Federation symposium, the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show, and the Agricultural Media Summit, etc. And, while COVID-19 has impacted physical attendance to a few of these events, some educational sessions were held via video-conferencing platforms.

GENETICS AND INFORMATION Goal: Greater than 90% of the eligible cows are enrolled in total herd reporting annually.

According to our goal, which is 40,000 cows annually, we are at 90% enrollment for 2019.

Goal: All EPDs become across-breed comparable.

Since the AGA has transitioned to the multibreed genetic evaluation powered by BOLT, the majority of EPDs are across-breed comparable within the International Genetic Solutions (IGS) breeds; the exceptions are residual feed intake data, heifer pregnancy, and 30-month pregnancy EPDs, which are currently ran outside of the IGS multi-breed genetic evaluation. $Cow, FPI™, and efficiency profit index (EPI) are also exclusive to the AGA.

Goal: Annual increase of animals with DNA panels. Goal of a 2% increase for bulls and 5% increase for females.

Over the past several years, AGA members have embraced DNA testing and have provided an enormous amount of information to the AGA registry, which is used to better predict the genetic merit of registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. The AGA currently offers members an incentive program to encourage DNA testing a greater percentage of male and female calf crops on a genomic panel.

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AGA STRATEGIC PLAN Goal: Annual incremental increase in marbling.

The genetic trendline for marbling has steadily increased over the last several years. In addition, in late 2019 the AGA launched the AGA Carcass Data Collection Project to provide vital genetic information to re-charge the carcass database and enhance the predictability of current selection tools.

BREED GROWTH AND MARKETING Goal: Initiate a value-added feeder cattle program.

This goal was accomplished in 2018 with the creation of Balancer® Edge, a source and age verification program for feeder cattle sired by Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls.

The Balancer® Edge program requires a minimum of 75 percent of the sires used on an operation to be registered Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls, and these bulls must be a minimum of 25 percent Gelbvieh genetics. The AGA is excited for this program’s potential impact and looks forward to seeing continued growth of the program as it receives further recognition within the commercial beef industry.

Goal: Increase the Profit Picture circulation to reach 10 million cows.

The Profit Picture publication plays an important role in delivering the Gelbvieh and Balancer message to a large number of commercial cattle producers who both have and have not utilized Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. The Profit Picture circulation reached 10 million cows in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Goal: Increase the retention rate of non-member bull customers and increase the number of new non-member bull customers annually.

Marketing efforts, such as episodes of “The American Rancher” and “Cattlemen to Cattlemen” on RFD-TV, along with The Profit Picture publication and print and digital advertising on a national scale, provide ample opportunities to reach current and potential customers with the Gelbvieh and Balancer message. The initial reach is also coupled with the programs offered by the AGA that specifically target the commerical cattle industry to increase retention rate.D

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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nother year has come and gone, and we have found ourselves back on junior nationals time. I am not sure where the time went, but we have stumbled upon the most wonderful time of the year and there are no complaints from me.

July is the time to shine for our American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) members. It is our opportunity to reconnect with our best friends, compete in our favorite contests, and exhibit the cattle we have continuously worked with since July of last year. As an AGJA board, our team has worked hard to help maintain the traditions of the junior classic, while also encouraging each other to foster innovation and opportunity. Of course, we recognize the situation concerning COVID-19 is fluid; therefore, we are doing our best to provide a safe, yet enjoyable, environment for our junior members and their families as they make the journey to Springfield, Missouri.

This year’s board has worked tirelessly to bring new opportunities to the table for our junior members.

While enhancing activities and events like the mentor/ protégé program and the ambassador program, it is our hope that we encourage more participation from our junior members. Additionally, our team wanted to offer a new contest to help enhance the skills of our junior members in industry-trending platforms. New to the list of contest opportunities for the 2020 Junior Classic is the ag broadcasting contest, which is intended for our junior members to create an educational tool that models a podcast.

While the past few months have been anything but normal, the junior board, alongside advisors and the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board of directors, has been in constant communication analyzing and assessing the best way to carry out junior classic. We hope that you are understanding of the circumstances and willing to comply by safety standards set to protect your family at junior nationals, as well as those you love back home. We are so pleased to have the opportunity to host junior classic, mirroring our traditional event as best we can, considering many other breed associations

JUNIOR CONNECTION GW cancelled their junior nationals or drastically condensed their event. We hope you are just as happy to visit Springfield! However, if we happen to miss you at junior nationals this year, we support you, recognize your concerns, and look forward to seeing you next year.

As a membership, it is essential that you voice your opinions and share your ideas; however, please be patiently mindful that our duty is to serve the greater good of our junior members and junior association. If you have any questions, concerns, or thoughts to share with the junior board please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regarding another update, the junior board welcomes Lori Maude and Tom Vehige, AGA board Members, to the roles of AGJA advisors. Lori and Tom will be advising alongside Andrea Murray. We are excited to work with the new advisors as we move forward. With this in mind, on behalf of the junior board and all of the junior membership, I would like to extend my gratitude to Emily Griffiths for her time and service as an advisor to the AGJA. Just as new advisors were welcomed to our team, new junior board members will be elected this month during annual meeting at the junior classic. Retiring board members include Grady Hammer, Colton Ivers, Alexx Starr, Jacob Barwick and Danielle Stock. If you see any of the previously listed individuals during junior nationals, be sure to thank them for their time and dedication to the junior membership and the Gelbvieh breed. They will be missed, but we are looking forward to welcoming the next set of leaders to our team.

As one Gelbvieh family, I am confident that our unity and sense of community will continue to guide us in the right direction. While there is much unknown regarding the future, one thing is certain: the spirit of Gelbvieh breeders. Let us all look into the future with open minds and vigor so that we may maintain forward progress as an association. Again, if you have any questions for the AGJA board, please do not hesitate to contact us personally or through the AGA office. We are more than willing to listen.

Here’s to another junior classic and the adventure of a lifetime!D

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GW AGA NEWS

Flower Hired as Gelbvieh Association Summer Intern

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he American Gelbvieh Association announces the hiring of Payton Flower, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, as association intern. Flower will be assisting in all aspects of AGA operations including member programs and services support, member education, and American Gelbvieh Junior Association Junior Classic activities.

Growing up in western Nebraska provided Flower with the opportunity to develop and expand her interest in agriculture. She exhibited cattle, hogs, and sheep during her involvement with 4-H and FFA and as a high school freshman she started a small cow-calf enterprise with her father.

Flower is currently a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) majoring in agricultural economics, specializing in public policy. At UNL she serves as a new student enrollment orientation leader and campus host for the university where she facilitates campus tours and creates content for the upcoming year’s virtual freshman orientation. She’s also a student strengths coach with UNL Clifton Strengths Institute and a member of the Nebraska Corn and Soy Collegiate Ambassador program.

“As an intern for the AGA, I am looking forward to networking and gaining experience within the beef industry. Particularly, I am excited to build upon my background knowledge and gain skills to effectively advocate on behalf of producers and their perspectives.”

“Being in close proximity to one of the top animal science universities in the Midwest has opened up great opportunities to recruit talented interns and offer handson experience in the beef industry,” says Megan Slater, AGA executive director. “We are pleased with the chance to have Payton on board for the summer.”

Flower began her internship on June 1 and will be working at the AGA office through the summer months.D

Colorado, Kansas & Nebraska Breeders Jim Roelle 38148 CR 49 #7 Peetz, CO 80747 (C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com

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“To produce superior Gelbvieh and Balancer® seedstock based on economically important traits, which provide more profitability for our customers, and ensure the consumer a very satisfactory eating experience.”

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GW AGA NEWS

AGA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) will host the 50th Annual AGA National Convention December 2-4, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel.

The event marks the kickoff to the association’s 50th year. The AGA was formed on June 28, 1971 in Oklahoma, when the AGA founders concluded the signing of the articles of incorporation. From its beginnings in 1971, spurred by the potential impact found in importing Gelbvieh semen from Germany, the AGA has grown into a progressive beef cattle breed association whose members produce genetics suited for today’s beef industry.

The AGA encourages all of its members to attend convention where they have the opportunity to learn more about the happenings of the AGA and be involved in shaping the future of the association at various convention events. These events include committee meetings, which all members are invited to attend, and of course the annual meeting where the election of the AGA board of directors as well as other important association decisions are made.

To further celebrate the AGA’s golden anniversary, the convention will also play host to the release of the AGA’s official history book, which is an American Gelbvieh Foundation project. In addition, there is a meet and greet event planned with instrumental individuals

from the breed’s history.

At convention, members and commercial customers also have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of important topics in the beef industry by listening to industry-leading speakers during the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup. Convention rounds out with the awards banquet to celebrate the recipients of the commercial producer of the year and breeder of the year awards as well as honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the Gelbvieh breed through the AGA Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Oklahoma City, The Modern Frontier, is known for its combination of Native American history and Western culture. The convention site, Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel, is just steps from Bricktown’s wealth of dining and entertainment opportunities, which makes it a unique and exciting convention site to host AGA’s golden anniversary celebration!

Make plans to join the AGA in Oklahoma, December 2-4, 2020, as we continue to plan for a bigger and better future for the AGA’s next 50 years and beyond.

Convention registration opens July 20. Check Gelbvieh. org, Gelbvieh World and AGA e-news for additional information as it becomes available. D

South Dakota & Minnesota Breeders Promote your Operation Advertise with a State Round-up ad in the the two issues of the Profit Picture and the Herd Reference issue of Gelbvieh World

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Swenson Gelbvieh Dean Swenson 17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536

Polled • Purebred Red • Black

DECEMBER 2-4, 2020

Registration opens July 20, 2020 Stay tuned for details on Gelbvieh.org

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GW REGISTRY TIPS ‘N TRICKS

Submitting DNA

By Taylor Buckley

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rganized herd records are essential on a seedstock operation because complete data helps the operation, and ultimately the association, achieve the goal of genetic improvement. With that being said, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Online Registry Service can be used as a tool to keep track of a variety of information. As we have all experienced over the last couple months, things don’t always go as planned, and that can certainly apply to a calving situation, too. A calf swap, a cow that didn’t stick to her AI, or the neighbor’s bull that came across the fence are all things that may not have went as planned this spring. Fortunately, the AGA offers a variety of DNA tests to help sort these things out and keep records updated and accurate.

In the instances where you have cattle whose parentage may be questionable due to various situations that tend to arise on the ranch, pull a DNA sample on that animal and submit it for DNA testing through the AGA to find out the correct parents. Please note: in order to match a calf up to its potential parents, the parents in question must also have a parentage markers on file. If the parents do not have a sample on file, the lab cannot verify the calf ’s parentage. The AGA offers a $15 parentage markers test for each animial that needs tested in this specific situation.

In order to submit DNA on an animal, log in to the AGA Online Registry Service. Place the animals you wish to test in the DNA queue (Figure 1). To do this, use the Herd tab on your General Profile Screen.

After locating the desired animals, check the box under the DNA column of the animal you wish to order a test for. Once the box is checked the row will Figure 1. say “Queued” under DNA. Once this is complete, click “Herd Management” under My Account on the work menu to the left. Then click “DNA.” This brings up the Unsubmitted Requests tab under the DNA Profile Management Screen.

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To complete the DNA request (Figure 2), fill out the order with the appropriate information: A) Reason for the order Certain animals such as donor dams, AI sires, and walking herd sires need certain DNA testing to qualify.

Use the reason codes to help order the correct test(s) for those animals. If one of these codes doesn’t fit, simply check member request.

B.) Enter DNA barcode Barcodes can be found on the back of each sample card or on the TSU vial. Click the green checkmark to accept.

Reminder: If submitting a TSU sample, all Allflex TSU vials have zeros (0) in the barcode not the letter “O”.

Be sure to type those barcodes with a “0” and not the letter “O”.

C.) Select the tests you wish to order.

Depending on the reason you select, the AGA Online Registry Service will automatically check which tests will need to be done.

All animals tested using Genomic Option 1, 2, or 3 will receive genomic-enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) and parentage is included.

After all the desired tests have been added and the order is reviewed, click the “Place Order” button under the last animal on the order form.

Reminder: The registry will not let you submit an order if there are blank lines in the DNA order.

A report will pop up showing the ordered tests.

Click on the PDF icon to View/Print AGA DNA Testing Forms. Finally, print a copy of this form to send to

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Figure 2.

Neogen along with the DNA samples.

Orders that have been placed can be viewed under the Orders in Queue tab under the DNA Profile Management screen.

It is important to remember that, on average, DNA results take three to four weeks from the time the samples are received in the lab. However, during busy times at the lab, results can take up to six weeks. An email is sent when the results are complete and they can be viewed by selecting a work order under the Order Summary tab on the DNA Profile Management screen.

Results of DNA tests can also be found on the animal’s detail screen under the DNA tab.

The AGA encourages members to parent verify

as many registered animals in their herd as possible, especially high priority animals, e.g., sale animals or cattle that may have been born in an uncertain situation to help confirm their records.

DNA testing is quickly becoming commonplace on seedstock operations and the AGA is extremely grateful for all of the breeders who have stepped up and are actively participating in progressive beef industry practices.

Please give the AGA office a call at 303-465-2333 for assistance when submitting DNA. AGA members and customers can also purchase DNA testing supplies, including TSU vials, blood cards, and hair cards from the AGA office.D

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GW OUT IN THE FIELD

Lessening the Impact of Volatility with Value-Added Programs

By Will Fiske

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attle prices. The wake of a global pandemic has shifted the traditionally delicate subject of cattle prices into an emotionally charged topic. As cattlemen and women, our ability to remove ourselves from the chaos of a situation to thoroughly sort and weigh options is key to our business. Moving forward with practical sense and knowledge keeps our operations financially viable. The cattle market has a historical reputation of price volatility that can unexpectedly reach into the pocket of each sector of the beef business.

When we study the beef market in a broad sense and look at the structure of the industry, there are numerous factors that influence the value of a pound of beef.

Unpredicted weather, natural disasters, international trade agreements, and even consumer-driven fads are all variables that affect beef market prices. Despite these uncontrollable variables that impact profitability there is a silver lining when marketing a calf crop and managing a producer’s susceptibility to market volatility.

In the last decade value-added cattle have become a catchphrase that’s captured the attention of a lot of cattle producers. Current cattle marketing outlets recognize value-added cattle as a term that commonly associates with feeder cattle earning a premium above the base market price. Marketing value-added cattle is the result of multiple layers of value-added management that all starts at the cow-calf level.

So what’s the hype to value-added programs? Valueadded programs are here to stay. In their most simplistic form many value-added programs derive value from making information related to the animal’s performance more accessible from the seller and more relevant to the buyer. This model of information transparency encourages the increase in cattle performance, production efficiencies, and has ultimately led to millions of dollars of new profitable opportunities for the beef industry.

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Value based marketing programs offer producers the option to capture additional profits by matching production practices to specific markets that highly value those practices. The name of a value-added program is usually specific to the entity marketing the cattle. As more value-added programs are created and more companies are involved in the auditing of such programs, the language that describes the program’s requirements becomes very important to understand. In terms of value added programs, the role of third-party verification and certification companies is to regulate or enforce that the cattle enrolled in the program meet the conditions they are marketed under. Of all the valueadded programs in the beef business only the Certified Organic related programs have government regulated provisions.

Some of the common areas of value-added programs include genetically verified (cattle contain a minimum specific genetic composition), all-natural, pre-conditioned, custom vaccine protocols, NHTC (non-hormone treated cattle), certification of animal welfare practices, BVD-PI free, as well as source and age verification.

As the number of value-added marketing programs continue to grow, there are a few areas that should be considered before transitioning management practices to target a specific value-added program.

1. Value-added program accessibility: Explore your traditional marketing avenues to learn what value-added price programs are currently accessible and what’s expected of the cattle in order to capitalize. A further step may entail researching state, regional, or even national programs that reward value-added production practices (As the technological age has developed so has our ability to digitally connect with specific distant markets on a much larger scale). Though often overlooked, it’s important that access to a value-added market should be secured before investing the time and resources to produce the cattle that qualify.

2. Best fit: Assess the beef operation’s infrastructure for additional inputs such as available labor, time, facilities, and general resources that requires modification in order to

participate in a value-added program. Another consideration may be to total targeted pounds of cattle at the time of sale. As some programs will be better suited than others, take the time to look at the limiting factors of implementing value-added practices in addition to noting the management style you currently apply. In some cases, selling cattle that qualify for a value-added program is as simple as selling the cattle with their corresponding records. This information would entail the historical management and/ or genetic qualities in the form of an affidavit or validated document.

3. Profitability: When considering a new marketing outlet, evaluate the forecasted net profitability of the opportunity. Is there an additional cost associated with participating in a value-added program (third party auditing)?

Can cattle be contracted to prevent access to the value-added market outlet closing or the initial predicted profit margin decreasing? Also consider, what other value-added opportunities are available, or can the management of your cattle be recognized in broader more accessible markets?

Bottom line: Ultimately, there are a lot of value-added programs available for producers to choose from. Evaluate all options to decide which one best suits the current and future direction of your operation. Identify the program that makes sound economic sense.

The first step to capturing more profit from any value-added marketing program comes from completing the most basic practices of cow-calf management.

From simply combining Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) practices with consistent management: de-worming, weaning, castration, and maintaining proper health, the cattle instantly become more valuable. These basic steps almost always lay the groundwork for future valueadded programs because they not only allow the cattle to be marketed with information that offers assurance to the buyer, but equally important these steps enhance the actual performance of the cattle. Consider capitalizing on best management practices and value-added programs to better financially position your operation against the volatility of the beef market.

The investment in genetic improvement made

by American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members has led to more profitable opportunities for Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ-influenced cattle. The AGA recognizes profitable outlets for Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced cattle to be equally important to the tools that are used in breeding and selection. With that being said, the AGA has two major marketing initiatives to reward Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced cattle with premium market prices. The two programs Feeder Finder and BalancerÂŽ Edge are designed to be easy access programs connecting sellers and buyers with premium Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. Feeder Finder allows any cattleman with Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced calves to strategically market their cattle at no cost to them. BalancerÂŽ Edge is a value-added source and age verification program in partnership with IMI Global. These programs allow both buyers and sellers to take advantage of the superior profitability of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle.

To learn more about value-added programs and opportunities for Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced genetics visit the Marketing tab on Gelbvieh.org.D

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STATE ASSOCIATIONS Gelbvieh State and Regional Associations Essential for Breed’s Growth

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tate and regional associations play an important role in the dissemination of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® message throughout the country. In the U.S. there are 17 state and regional Gelbvieh associations. A state Gelbvieh association is an independent organization and affiliated with the American Gelbvieh Association. Primarily, state associations help increase the demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics and foster relationships among seedstock breeders, commercial producers, and allied industry partners within the state and region. Activities of state associations can include state sponsored Gelbvieh and Balancer sales, field days, tours, meetings, shows and junior events.

Below is the listing of each state and regional association. A full officer list along with contact information can be found on Gelbvieh.org under the Membership tab. The AGA will also include the state officer list in the Annual AGA Membership Directory, which will be mailed to all members with the August Gelbvieh World.

COLORADO GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION Facebook: Colorado Gelbvieh Association

HEART OF AMERICA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION www.heartofamericagelbvieh.com

NORTH CAROLINA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION www.ncgelbvieh.com NORTH DAKOTA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION www.ndgelbviehassociation.com

GELBVIEH BREEDERS OF IOWA www.gelbviehbreedersofiowa.org

OHIO VALLEY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

KANSAS GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION www.kansasgelbvieh.org Facebook: Kansas Gelbvieh Association

OKLAHOMA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

KENTUCKY GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION Facebook: Kentucky Junior Gelbvieh Association/ Kentucky Gelbvieh Association MISSISSIPPI GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

www.ohiogelbvieh.com

oklahomagelbvieh.com PACIFIC NORTHWEST GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION Facebook: Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association SOUTH DAKOTA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

Facebook: Mississippi Gelbvieh Association

www.southdakotagelbviehassociation.com

MONTANA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION www.montanagelbvieh.org

TENNESSEE GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION IN NEBRASKA www.gelbviehassociationinnebraska.org

UTAH/IDAHO GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

www.cattletoday.com/tngelbvieh

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AGA COMMITTEES Committees Essential to AGA’s Forward Advancement within the Beef Industry

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) can attribute its success, in part, to a strong and active committee structure. The nine committees of the AGA play an important role in the development and implementation of AGA programs, services, and policies and are integral in the forward progress of the association.

The following is the list of AGA members who have been nominated to serve on committees. Committee members are appointed to serve on committees by the AGA president through expressed interest by members, staff, recommendations, and board of directors’ approval. Committee appointments are effective through April 1, 2021. Thank you in advance to these members for their service on the committees and their dedication to the AGA.

The AGA committee meetings will be held during the 50th Annual National Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, December 2-4, 2020, and are open to all AGA members. Additional committee meetings are held, as needed, via teleconference throughout the year. Any member in attendance at an assembled AGA committee meeting may participate in the discussion of the committee and offer motions for approval, even if the AGA member is not an official member of the committee.

AGA’s current strategic plan calls for an increase in member participation in committees. The goal achieved in 2018, 2019, and 2020 was to have 10% of each committee’s roster be composed of members not having served on that committee the prior year. Additionally, an American Gelbvieh Junior Association member is also a member of each committee, which further connects the two associations and fosters growth within our junior association members.

Finance Chair: Derek Martin, Bucklin, Kan. Co-Chair: Jeff Swanson, Oxford, Neb. Staff Liaison: Megan Slater, Lincoln, Neb.

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Rick Locatelli, Cheyenne, Okla.

Tyler Keckley, Archbold, Ohio Jeff Proctor, Charlotte, Tenn.

Brad Burke, Ewing, Ky. AGJA Rep: Alexx Starr, Stapleton, Neb.

Hall of Fame/Awards Chair: Dennis Gustin, Mandan, N.D. Co-Chair: Al Knapp, Basehor, Kan. Staff Liaison: Megan Slater, Lincoln, Neb. Dave Judd, Pomona, Kan. Ronnie Rogers, Mendon, Mo. Jim Beastrom, Pierre, S.D. Stuart Jarvis, Phillipsburg, Kan. Bob Prosser, Winslow, Ariz.

Wayne, Roitsch, Seqguin, Texas

Member Education Chair: Lori Maude, Hermosa, S.D. Co-Chair: Cory Voss, Bruning, Neb. Staff Liaison: Taylor Buckley, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Will Fiske, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Jake Renner, Lincoln, Neb. Gary Felger, Lohman, Mo. David Larson, Clearbrook, Minn.

Mark Hilton, West Lafayette, Ind. Amanda Altman, Worthington, Minn.

Mark Hopfer, Days Creek, Ore. Cody Steinkruger, Upland, Neb. Jordan Williams, Ewing, Ky. Derek Beardain, Enid, Miss.

Jordan Jensen, Powers Lake, N.D. AGJA Rep: Grace Vehige, Billings, Mo. AGJA Rep: Cade Cameron, Danville, Iowa

National Sale Chair: Randy Sienknecht, Gladbrook, Iowa Co-Chair: Todd Bickett, Chickamauga, Ga.

Staff Liaison: Tom Strahm, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Taylor Buckley, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Will Fiske, Lincoln, Neb. Tanner Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kan. Roger Gatz, Hiawatha, Kan. Kyle Helms, Holbrook, Neb. Matt Raile, St. Francis, Kan. Johnny Shearer, Canton, Kan. Doug Hughes, Max Meadows, Va. Justin Vehige, Billings, Mo. Zack Rupp, Perry, Okla.

Brittany Spencer, Pierre, S.D. Brent Overmiller, Smith Center, Kan. AGJA Rep: Cody Forbes, DeSmet, S.D. AGJA Rep: Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb.

National Show Chair: Andrea Murray, Kingfisher, Okla.

Co-Chair: Samee Charriere, Clarkston, Wash.

Staff Liaison: Taylor Buckley, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Jake Renner, Lincoln, Neb. Justin Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Kelly Overmiller, Smith Center, Kan. Zack Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Jim Dobson, Kaw City, Okla.

Jason Hightower, LaCygne, Kan. KC Youngblood, Columbus, Kan. Justin Covington, Montrose, Colo.

Gregg Hartman, Pueblo, Colo.

Jared Nowack, Bland, Mo. Justin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Cody Jarvis, Phillipsburg, Kan. Callahan Grund, Wallace, Kan. AGJA Rep: Alexx Starr, Stapleton, Neb. AGJA Rep: Grady Hammer, Wallace, Kan.

Nominating Chair: John Carrel, Columbus, Mont.

Co-Chair: Scott Starr, Stapleton, Neb. Staff Liaison: Megan Slater, Lincoln, Neb. Doug Hughes, Max Meadows, Va. Stuart Jarvis, Phillipsburg, Kan. Walter Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C.

Breed Improvement Chair: Dustin Aherin, Manhattan, Kan. Co-Chair: Dan Warner, Arapahoe, Neb.

Staff Liaison: Megan Slater, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Will Fiske, Staff, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Tonya Amen, Lincoln, Neb. Dustin Rippe, Belleville, Kan. Dan Larson, Clearbrook, Minn.

Bob Prosser, Winslow, Ariz.

Michael Rea, Berthoud, Colo.

Sasha Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio Brian Dunn, Saint John, Kan. Derek Martin, Bucklin, Kan. Blake Hojer, Lake Preston, S.D. Hyatt Frobose, Greeley, Kan. Tom Scarponcini, Rushford, Minn.

Bill Tucker, Amherst, Va. AGJA Rep: Colton Ivers, Austin, Minn.

AGJA Rep: Danielle Stock, Waukon, Iowa

Rules & Bylaws Chair: Leland Clark, Barnard, Kan. Co-Chair: Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, Utah Staff Liaison: Megan Slater, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Taylor Buckley, Lincoln, Neb. Mark Crane, Pritchett, Colo.

Dennis Gustin, Mandan, N.D. Dustin Kittle, Geraldine, Ala. Vaughn Thorstenson, Selby, S.D. Brandon, McEndaffer, Sterling, Colo.

Mark Goes, Odell, Neb. Gary Carlisle, Redmond, Utah L D Witt, El Dorado Springs, Mo. AGJA Rep: Madalynn Welsh, Franklin, Neb.

Breed Promotion Chair: Mark Covington, Montrose, Colo.

Co-Chair: Sarah Heinrich, Medina, N.D. Staff Liaison: Tom Strahm, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Malerie Strahm, Lincoln, Neb. Staff Liaison: Rebecca Mettler, Lincoln, Neb. Kathy Rankin, Oilmont, Mont.

Trent Jones, Smiths Grove, Ky. Tom Vehige, Billings, Mo. Lowell Rogers, Seminary, Mo. John Steffensen, Gainesville, Mo. Karly Rupp, Perry, Okla.

Jeff Cleland, Arma, Kan. Daniel Nelson, Tylertown, Miss.

Cordell Sheridan, Almo, Idaho AGJA Rep: Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo GELBVIEH WORLD |

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509-566-8805 • LedgerwoodGelbvieh@gmail.com “Seedstock that work for the commercial cattleman

MONTANA Quality livestock that Work for you Gelbvieh Carcass Quality Calving Ease Tenderness Docility

Quarter Horses Want to Please Strong Bone Intelligent Athletic

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

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WYOMING

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Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh Wesley Brown

3794 Rd. 215 • Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-351-6453 • ninebar9@hotmail.com Purebred Bulls, Heifers & Select Embryos Performance BRED in, Not FED in!

Martens Gelbvieh

Gary Martens 2126 500th St • Walnut, IA 51577 712.764.5007 (H) • 712.249.5744 (C) martensgl@yahoo.com Annual Bull and Female sale in March with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

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Triple H Farms Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, IA 51632 712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947 tripleh1@unitedwb.coop

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

17513 Hwy 10 Little Falls, MN 56345 swen@centurylink.net (h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 AJ Munger 605-521-4468 Commercial Sales Andy LeDoux 785-527-3188 Registered Sales 1-855-303-BULL • www.eaglepassranch.com

NORTH DAKOTA IDAHO

6700 County Rd. 19 S. Minot, ND 58701 (701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (C)

MINNESOTA Rob Arnold

Gelbvieh

Schafer Farms, Inc. SFI

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers® Balancer®

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266

Richie & Sarah Heinrich 701/320-6484 (cell) email: gustindd@wildblue.net www.gustinsdiamondd.com

Selby, South Dakota Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in March

Vaughn & Wendy Brian & Dee Dee 605-649-6262 605-649-9927 Gina | 605-850-9390 www.Balancerbulls.com

We want to Keep up with AGA members.

Please send in information to be included in the Gelbvieh World and on our website: • • •

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Items for Events of Interest News for Information Exchange Dates for upcoming shows and field days.

State Association news

SOUTH DAKOTA

Plus, add us to your mailing lists when sending out sale catalogs.

Send all items to: Gelbvieh World 1001 S. 70th Street, Ste. 215 Lincoln, NE 68510

lori.maude@gmail.com

Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) Ranch 605.255.4448

Hermosa, SD

Annual Bull Sale 3rd Saturday in December.

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney 605-852-2131

kvolek@venturecomm. net

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GW SALE REPORTS

Midland Bull Test “The 2020 Final Sort Bull Sale” Midland Bull Test Sale Facility Columbus, Montana Thursday, April 2, 2020 Auctioneer: Greg Goggins Reported: Melissa Kramer

WDA 3.26, ADG 3.24

Sale Averages: Red Gelbvieh (1)

Group 1 Gelbvieh Efficiency Ratio Leaders

Black Balancers (10) Black Gelbvieh (6) 17 Yearling Bulls $3,338 High Selling Lots: Lot 1112- Dobson Ranch 9334G (AMGV1456364), 61% Gelbvieh. Sired by GALLAGHER RULE 3020A Sold for $6,000 Lot 1115- Dobson Ranch 9850G (AMGV1456357), 65% Gelbvieh. Sired by N.H. BLACKOUT 7412E Sold for $5,750

Bull Test Performance Results Group 1 Gelbvieh ADG Leaders Dobson Ranch of Kaw City, OK. Lot 1112 sired by MDR Gallagher Rule 3020A. ADG 3.57, WDA 3.32 Sheridan Ranch of Almo, ID. Lot 1123 sired by CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y. ADG 3.24, WDA 3.26 Sheridan Ranch of Almo, ID. Lot 1121 sired by DCSF Post Rock Super Track 76B1 ET. ADG 3.24, WDA 3.16 White Buffalo Ranch of Falcon, MO. Lot 1104 sired by Hart Efficient 125A41.

ADG 3.24, WDA 3.25 Group 1 Gelbvieh WDA Leaders Dobson Ranch of Kaw City, OK. Lot 1112 sired by MDR Gallagher Rule 3020A. WDA 3.32, ADG 3.57 Sheridan Ranch of Almo, ID. Lot 1123 sired by CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y.

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White Buffalo Ranch of Falcon, MO. Lot 1104 sired by HFGC Hart Efficient 125A41.

WDA 3.25, ADG 3.24 Hedrick Ranch of Northwood, ND. Lot 1134 sired by DDGR Route 66E ET. WDA 3.17, ADG 2.82 HC Cattle Co. of Columbus, MT. Lot 1106 sired by FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X. Efficiency Ratio of 136 Hedrick Ranch of Northwood, ND. Lot 1129 sired by DDGR Route 66E ET. Efficiency Ratio of 120 Sheridan Ranch of Almo, ID. Lot 1120 sired by DCSF Post Rock Super Track 76B1 ET. Efficiency Ratio of 119 HC Cattle Co. of Columbus, MT. Lot 1107 sired by FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X. Efficiency Ratio of 117 Group 1 Gelbvieh Fall ADG Leader White Buffalo Ranch of Falcon, MO. Lot 1100 sired by JRI Pat 213C4K. ADG 2.98, WDA 2.75 Group 1 Gelbvieh Fall WDA Leader White Buffalo Ranch of Falcon, MO. Lot 1101 sired by JRI Pat 213C4K. WDA 2.79, ADG 2.90 Gelbvieh Champion Sire Group Leaders (based on MBT Index) Sheridan Ranch of Almo, ID. Lot 1118, 1120, 1121 sired by DCSF Post Rock Super Track 76B1 ET. Average MBT Index of 104 Hedrick Ranch of Northwood, ND. Lot 1129, 1130, 1134 sired by DDGR Route 66E ET. Average MBT Index of 103 Gelbvieh World Champion Pen of 3 Leaders (any 3 bulls by one consignor based on highest average MBT) Sheridan Ranch of Almo, ID. Lot 1122, 1121, 1123.

Average MBT Index of 108.

Dobson Ranch of Kaw City, OK. Lots 1110, 1112, 1116.

Average MBT Index of 107.66.

SALE REPORTS GW Feist Gelbvieh 32nd Annual Bull Sale Monday, March 9, 2020 Bowman Auction Market, Bowman, ND Auctioneer: Scott Weishaar Sale Report: Randy Feist Sale Averages: 32 Yearling Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bulls $3,805 Feist Gelbvieh hosted their 32nd annual bull sale in Bowman, North Dakota at Bowman Auction Market on March 9. A large group of repeat buyers filled the seats on a beautiful March day.

Gerald Burghduff, repeat buyer, pulled the trigger on G44, a double polled red purebred that posted an 83-pound birth weight and a 745 pound 205-day weight for $5,000. He also purchased G69, another red purebred for $4,500.

Kevin Robinson purchased G51, a red purebred with an 88-pound birth weight and a 205-day weight of 809 pounds for $4,750.

Volume buyers were TJ Livestock, who purchased five purebred and black Balancer bulls and Craig Mollman, who purchased five black Balancer bulls.D

31st Annual Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch Bull Sale on Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch Sale Barn south of Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada. Cattle producers from across North America, including new clients, repeat customers, and online purchasers, participated in the sale.

Friday, March 6, 2020 Bull Yards at the Ranch Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada Sale Averages:

Mark your calendars for the 32nd Bull Sale set for Friday, March 5, 2021.D

94 Purebred Yearling Gelbvieh Bulls $5,546 Sale Total $521,350 New and proven Gelbvieh genetics along with a solid team were the catalyst for a strong bull sale held

Iowa Breeders

Neola, Iowa

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

Kevin Gunderson: 402-510-8103

Al Schulz: 402-676-5292

Promote your Operation Advertise with a State Round-up ad in the the two issues of the Profit Picture and the Herd Reference issue of Gelbvieh World

Martens Gelbvieh

Gary Martens 2126 500th St • Walnut, IA 51577

712.764.5007 (H) • 712.249.5744 (C) martensgl@yahoo.com

Annual Bull and Female sale in March with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

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GW INDUSTRY NEWS

Bennett Presented BIF Pioneer Award

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he Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Paul Bennett, Red House, Virginia, the BIF Pioneer Award June 9 during the group’s annual research symposium online. Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association chief operating officer and director of breed improvement, presented the award.

The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the improvement of beef cattle, honoring those who have had a major role in acceptance of performance reporting and documentation as the primary means to make genetic change in beef cattle.

A family operation, Knoll Crest Farms (KCF) has been producing seedstock genetics since 1944. The Bennett cow herd includes three breeds — Hereford, Gelbvieh and Angus. Annually, KCF markets 400 bulls. In 2020, the KCF prefix was recognized with 40 Certified Hereford Beef sires and 31 Dam of Distinction females from the American Hereford Association; 10 Dam of Merit and 2 Dam of Distinction females from the American Gelbvieh Association; and 29 Pathfinder females from American Angus Association, all of which validate the merits and genetic influence of the Knoll Crest program.

“The KCF prefix is synonymous with multi-trait excellence and as a result has gained the respect of the most progressive seedstock and commercial cattlemen alike while placing leading genetics in every bull stud in the U.S.,” says Shane Bedwell. “Through Paul’s leadership

Montana Breeders Quality Livestock that Work for You

and mindset of being an early adopter of key breed improvement tools, he has positioned Knoll Crest Farms as a true nucleus seedstock operation.”

Bennett has served as BIF president and is a leader in his community. He has dedicated time to national breed associations as well as national and state cattlemen’s associations’ advisory committees and is a deacon at Union Hill Baptist Church.D Source: Beef Improvement Federation

Performance + Safety = Profit from Pasture to Plate

“Gelbvieh since 1973”

Want to Please • Strong Bone • Intelligent • Athletic

Kathleen Rankin 406-937-4815 1285 Nine Mile Rd. • Oilmont, MT 59466 krankin@northerntel.net www.kickinghorseranch.com

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

Our Annual Production Sale, March 19, 2020

Gelbvieh

Carcass Quality • Calving Ease • Tenderness • Docility

Quarter Horses

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Performance cattle for the real world.

It's time to book your Summer & fall Sale Dates!

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

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NORTHEAST BREEDERS SOUTHEAST BREEDERS NORTH CAROLINA

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton

Quality Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Cattle

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, OWNERS

(336) 964-6277

ccrosscattle@yahoo.com • ccrosscattle.com

839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hamptoncattlecompany@gmail.com

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

Tucker Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

ILLINOIS J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC.

BULLS FOR SALE CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y

640 McAdams Loop Jacks Creek, TN 38347 TuckerFarmsTN@gmail.com

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

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

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

VIRGINIA

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

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER®

Milton Tucker 731-608-5274

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

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

INDIANA

3 G Ranch

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

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

SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL BALANCER® FEMALES

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755 260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

Galax, Virginia

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

Get ready for upcoming sales!

276.233.0999 • grippey@embarqmail.com

TENNESSEE

Advertise in Gelbvieh World or the Profit Picture

CAVE CREEK CATTLE JEFF PROCTOR

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

KENTUCKY Coles Bend Cattle Company

Raising registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle since 2000.

Trent Jones Smith Grove, KY • 270.590.5266

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Gale Rippey Farms

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

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com Office (434) 376-3567 Fax (434) 376-7008 James D. Bennett 434/376-7299 Paul S. Bennett 434/941-8245 Jim G. Bennett 434/664-7935 Brian R. Bennett 434/664-8309 Dalton G. Bennett 434/664-7946 PO Box 117 • Red House, VA • 23963 Total Performance Bull Sale • Dec. 4, 2020

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LITTLE WINDY HILL

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

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SOUTHERN BREEDERS

OKLAHOMA

ARKANSAS

H ODGES R ANCH

Neal

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

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

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics Available Private Treaty Sales

ALABAMA

Q u a l i t y B l a ck & R e d G e l b v i e h C a t t l e

Dustin Kittle

Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

Martin Cattle Company

Koehn Cattle Co.

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

73243 Carter Rd., Goltry, OK 580-541-2633 koehncattlecompany@gmail.com

David & Rita Martin

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms

LeGRAND

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round

Patrick Koehn

Gelbvieh Genetics at Work

816 Co. Rd. 36 Geraldine, AL 35974 Cell (256) 996-5822 www.kittlefarms.com

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GW BLAST FROM THE PAST

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) has unearthed the 1972 Carnation Breeding Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1972 Sire Directory for the Gelbvieh breed. This was a monumental time in Gelbviehâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history in the United States. From 1971 to 1972, the first 43,000 ampules of Gelbvieh semen imported from Germany by Carnation Genetics, which included the fullblood sires: Ufa, Universal, Uni and Upat.

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Reach 50,000 Beef Producers... and 10 Million cows by advertising in

THE

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The American Gelbvieh Association’s official Commercial Publication.

September Issue Schedule: Ad reservation and ad copy due August 3 Camera ready ads due August 14 September issue will mail August 27

• Direct mails to more than 50,000 commercial producers and Gelbvieh seedstock producers.

• Provided as handouts at local, regional and national events. To reserve ad space, or for assistance with ad development, • $0.026 per impression for full page – full color ad.

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Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis

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

MIDWEST BREEDERS

Holle Gelbvieh

Orrin & Kevin Holle Oberlin, KS 785.626.0081

WWW.HOLLEGELBVIEH.COM

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661

e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177

Judd Ranch Inc.

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

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

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

620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

Harriman Santa fe

Top of the breed sales (every day)

#1 Active Balancer Sire “B006” Marb & Feeder Profit Index (feedlot performance, carcass merit)

diamond v gelbvieh Randy odle

1210 G Rd. Stockton, ks 67669 785.737.3319 diamondv@live.com Building Gelbvieh Genetics

Balancer & SimAngus Bulls & Females

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

Bob Harriman (660) 492-2504

Private Treaty Listing www.bhsf.us

bharriman39@hotmail.com

Promote for Success!

Upcoming Advertising Deadlines: Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.

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

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August issue of Gelbvieh World Ad deadline: July 14

Call 303-465-2333 today!

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MIDWEST BREEDERS NEBRASKA

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

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

GELBVIEHV BALANCERV ANGUS

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

NOWACK

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Gelbvieh Bulls Black

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

Gilbert & Debra

573.280.4633

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms

573.646.3477

Kyle & Lori Kuker Shubert, NE

Balancer Females Red

402-883-7246

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

Bulls and Females for Sale by private treaty year round.

J. J. Boehler

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

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

Jeff Swanson • 308/991-0727 10908 724 Road • Oxford, NE 68967 www.swansoncattleco.com

Cedar Top Ranch

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

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

Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH

BALANCER

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

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

www.rogersvfg.com

F LY I N G H G E N E T I C S Nebraska & Missouri Kyle Helms – NE 308-962-6940

P.O. Box 51 Mendon, MO 64660 (660-375-7266 (C) Ronald RogeRs

Missouri Office 417-309-0062

Visit us at– www.flyinghgenetics.com Flying H Genetics

email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

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

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm 21640 Lawrence 2192 Aurora, MO 65605 417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

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

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

Looking for a sale or event?

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GW EVENTS OF INTEREST July 2020 July 5-10 AGJA Route 66 Classic, Springfield, MO

August 2020 Aug. 1 NDGA Field Day & Junior Show, Gladstone, ND

September 2020 Sept. 19 Oak Ridge Farms Dispersal and Showcase

Sale XV, Kingsville, MO

Sweetest Cherries on the Prairie Gelbvieh & Red Angus Female Sale – Overmiller Gelbvieh & Red Angus and September Farms Smith Center, KS

Oct. 10 30th Annual Judd Ranch Gelbvieh, Balancer &

Red Angus Cow Power Female Sale,

Pomona, KS Oct. 17 Seedstock Plus Fall Bull & Female Sale,

Carthage, MO Oct. 23

Oct. 24

Nov. 7

2nd Annual T Bar S Cattle Company “Focused on the Future” Bull & Female Sale, Billings, MO Flying H Genetics 24th Annual Grown on Grass Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Butler, MO

November 2020 Dobson Ranch 2nd Annual Building Your Future with Foundation Female Sale, Perkins, OK

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B/F Cattle Co Fall Maternal Integrity Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Butler, MO

Nov. 7

Seedstock Plus Red Reward ‘Fall Edition’ Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO

Nov. 7

TJB Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Chickamauga, GA

Nov. 20 Butler Creek Farm Power in the Blood V

Online Female Sale Nov. 28 4th Annual Boys from the South Bull Sale,

Lebanon, TN

December 2020

October 2020 Oct. 3

Nov. 7

Dec. 2-4 AGA 50th Annual National Convention,

Oklahoma City, OK Dec. 4 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale,

Red House, VA Dec. 19 CJ&L Livestock Annual Bull Sale, Hermosa, SD Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event.

Editor’s Note: If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to rebeccam@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.

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210 Starr Dr • Stapleton, NE 69163 bullbarn@bullbarn.com 800-535-6173 www.bullbarn.com

Dan McCarty • Auctioneer • • Professional Ring Service • 970-481-5217

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GW AD INDEX 3 G Ranch............................................................................ 60 ABCS Gelbvieh................................................................... 54 AGA Convention................................................................ 45 B/F Cattle Company........................................................... 64 Bar Arrow Cattle Company.............................................. 64 Bar JR Gelbvieh............................................................. 54, 58 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc.......................................................... 54 Boehler Gelbvieh................................................................ 65 Bow K Ranch...................................................................... 54 Bull Barn Genetics.......................................................... 6, 67 Canadian GV Assn............................................................. 67 Cattlemen’s Connection................................................. 3, 67 Cave Creek Cattle .............................................................. 60 C-Cross Cattle Company.................................................. 60 Cedar Top Ranch.........................................................27, BC Chimney Butte Ranch........................................................ 65 C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC.................................................. 60 Circle S Ranch..................................................................... 64 CJ&L Livestock............................................................. 24, 55 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh................................................ 60 Coles Bend Cattle Company............................................. 60 Cranview Gelbvieh............................................................. 55 Cunningham, Ronn........................................................... 67 Danell Diamond Six Ranch............................................... 54 Datamars............................................................................. 51 Diamond L Farms.............................................................. 61 Diamond V Gelbvieh......................................................... 64 Eagle Pass Ranch....................................................... IFC, 55 Flying H Genetics............................................................... 65 Gale Rippey Farms............................................................. 60 Gelbviehauction.com......................................................... 59 Green Hills Gelbvieh.......................................................... 60 Grand Valley Gelbvieh/Balancer...................................... 42 GS Ridge Top Ranch.................................................... 54, 57 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh.......................................... 55 Hampton Cattle Company.......................................... 47, 60 Harriman Santa Fe............................................................. 64 Hart Farm Gelbvieh........................................................... 64 Hilltop Farms...................................................................... 65 Hodges Ranch..................................................................... 61 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch.................................................. 44, 55 Holle Gelbvieh.................................................................... 64 J&K Gelbvieh Farm............................................................ 60 Judd Ranch, Inc.............................................................. 1, 64 Kicking Horse Ranch................................................... 54, 58 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms........................................................ 61 Knoll Crest Farm................................................................ 60

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Koehn Cattle Co................................................................. 61 Lambert, Doak.................................................................... 67 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh........................................................ 54 Lemke Cattle....................................................................... 65 Linquist Farms.................................................................... 54 Little Windy Hill Farms..................................................... 60 Lone Oak Cattle.................................................................. 54 M&P Gelbvieh.................................................................... 65 Martens Gelbvieh......................................................... 54, 57 Martin Cattle Company............................................... 47, 61 McCarty, Dan...................................................................... 67 Mitchell Marketing Service............................................... 67 MLM Gelbvieh.............................................................. 42, 65 Mulroy Farms...................................................................... 64 Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh..................................................... 54 Nowack Cattle Company................................................... 65 Plateau Gelbvieh........................................................... 42, 54 Plus One Cattle Co............................................................. 64 Post Rock Cattle Company........................................... 7, 64 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh..................................................... 5, 55 Profit Picture....................................................................... 63 Rippe Gelbvieh.................................................................... 42 Rocking GV Gelbvieh........................................................ 65 Rock Solid Gelbvieh........................................................... 55 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh............................................ 65 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay...................................... 54 Schafer Farms, Inc.............................................................. 55 Seedstock Plus.........................................................20, 21, 67 Seedstock Plus Genetics.................................................... 67 SEGA Gelbvieh................................................................... 37 Squeakin’ By-LK Farms..................................................... 65 Swanson Cattle Company........................................... 43, 65 Swenson Gelbvieh........................................................ 44, 55 Taubenheim Gelbvieh........................................................ 65 T Bar S.................................................................................. 25 The 88 Ranch....................................................................... 65 Thorstenson Gelbvieh........................................................ 55 Thull Gelbvieh Farm.......................................................... 55 TJB Gelbvieh....................................................................... 35 Triple H Farms.................................................................... 54 Triple K Gelbvieh................................................................ 64 Tucker Farms...................................................................... 60 Volek Ranch........................................................................ 55 Warner Beef Genetics .................................................... IBC White Oak Farms............................................................... 65 Wilkinson Gelbvieh........................................................... 54 Wolf Gelbvieh..................................................................... 65

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