2011 January Gelbvieh World

Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association

January 2011

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January 2011, Vol. 24, No. 5

Contents contents Features

Sales

17 Gelbvieh Breeders Challenged to “Create Your Future”

48 6th Annual Ozark Pride Gelbvieh Female and Bull Sale

18 Seedstock Success - Quality Genetics and Customer Service

By Jennifer Scharpe 20 Thirteen Years of Futurity Champions The Passion Continues 36 Champions Selected at NAILE Eastern National Gelbvieh Show

48 Rea Family Gelbvieh Dispersal Sale 50 HAGA “Show-Me” Futurity Plus 50 Pick of the Herds/Fall Femal Festival Sales

Jr. Shows 51 World Beef Expo 51 NILE Junior Gelbvieh/Balancer Show 51 South Carolina State Fair 51 NAILE Gelbvieh Junior Show

Open Shows 54 Clay County Fair 54 World Beef Expo 55 NILE Gelbvieh and Balancer Show 51 South Carolina State Fair

Departments President’s Message Contact Us View From the Office

By Frank Padilla From the Shipping Pen News & Notes Bits & Pieces Junior Voice Breeder’s Corner Places to Be Ad Index

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News 22 Find a CUP Technician Near You 25 Comming Soon: Green and White Envelopes 31 What is the Proper Care for a New Born Calf and Its Mother?

By Seth Beying 31 Proper Care for a Newborn Calf and its Mother

By Kaeden Schlake 51 AGJA Announces Summer Show Schedule 56 Turn Inside Information into Actionable Knowledge with IGENITY

On the cover: It’s the start of bull sale season. Throughout the fall, demand has been high for Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls and females. This demand is sure to carry into the new year with cattlemen looking to add heterosis and the maternal traits of the Gelbvieh breed. Be sure to send Gelbvieh World a copy of your sale catalog, as well as your sale report after the sale. Happy New Year!

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

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The Power of Red

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ince 1996, we have concentrated on breeding the best red genetics our breed has to offer.

HFGC hArT 34w18

HFGC HF Roscoe 34P59 ET X SBC MAJOR SCYTHIA 720

Purchased By: Martin Gelbvieh • Rocklake, ND

We’ve selected our females carefully and used the breed’s top A.I. sires. We offer these three animals, that sold in the last year, as proof of what our breeding program can produce.

This coming year, we look forward to again offering our best genetics for sale. Our bull calves are some of the finest we have ever raised. The heifers are truly outstanding with several standout show prospects.

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Purchased By: Courtney Spencer • Aurora, MO

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If you are looking for stock that will bring added muscle, length and pounds to your breeding program, we urge you to check out our reds.

We market our bulls through the Seedstock Plus Fall and Spring Missouri Sales. Our females, including show prospects, open heifers and bred females, are available at the farm, through select state association sales and the Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale in September.

If you’re in the Kansas City area, stop by and view our powerful females and herdsires. We are never too busy to show off our small herd.

Put the power of red back in your breeding program. Give us a call today!

HFGC GIP ArrowheAd S82 HFGC HF Roscoe 34P59 ET X MGA Barbara 278M (Tabasco)

Purchased by: Miller Gelbvieh • Strawberry, AR

Contact Bob Hart for information. (913) 362-7121, ext. 205 • Cell (816) 225-8530 • bhart@hartfarm.net

SMALL HERD

POWERFUL GENETICS

Seedstock Plus Genetics 2011 Lineup Homo Black Homo Polled HOSS 30W ET ZJC ‘Hoss’

PB Gelbvieh

JBOB CAROLINA CPR JBOB CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564J ET JBOB MISS 92C GMF 582E POLLED PEPSI BTP BECKERS 02K BTP BECKERS 30F

$20

REG #: 1129281 BD:

2/14/2009

BW:

88 ET

WW:

840 ET

CE BW WW YW Milk TM Gest CED SC CW REA MB DtF CV FM 107 .3 42 81 27 48 -1.3 103 .4 12 .16 .08 3.5 22.58 16.45 ADG TN MB %CH YG FT REA HFR Preg STAY MCE Docility 6 1 7 7 7 6 5 5 5 6 7

RFI Data: ADG Ratio - 144 RFI Score: -.93 RFI Ratio: 103 This Fortune son is a complete data package! He combines an above average EPD profile including a .08 MB EPD with a 103 RFI ratio and a 144 ADG ratio. Hoss really puts the paper together with his excellent phenotype!

‘Winthrop’

Red

Double Polled

PB Gelbvieh

BWF BRANDYWINE WINTHROP 957W JEB BCC POLLED ORION 8F LCBK BCC HOTSHOT 45H LCBK GABRIELLE 15D KCF BENNETT KINGPIN K403 BWF BRANDYWINE THERA 758T BWF BRANDYWINE JULIETTE 912J

$20

‘Shogun’

4/23/2009

BW:

68

WW:

700

Finally! A red calving-ease outcross Purebred Gelbvieh bull! Quiet disposition and structurally correct with more than enough depth and thickness to make him an excellent choice for your heifer breeding needs. His Homo Polled test is pending.

GDW

Homo Polled

PB Gelbvieh

SHOGUN 8155U

FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE OZZ EXT GOVENOR 3N OZZ CHA MICHELL 74L JBOB CAROLINA 3956L ET GDW BLACK COCOA SUE RAM 384G

‘Waldorf’

BD:

CE BW WW YW Milk TM Gest CED SC CW REA MB DtF CV FM 112 -2.1 38 68 22 41 -2.8 105 .2 6 -.02 .04 3.0 8.90 2.53 ADG TN MB %CH YG FT REA HFR Preg STAY MCE Docility 2 3 6 6 5 4 5 6 6 8 4

Homo Black

$20

REG #: 1131563

REG #: 1103713 BD:

9/14/2008

WW:

760

BW:

85

CE BW WW YW Milk TM Gest CED SC CW REA MB DtF CV FM 107 1.1 50 95 27 52 -1 108 .5 17 .26 .07 3.4 28.57 27.32 ADG TN MB %CH YG FT REA HFR Preg STAY MCE Docility 4 3 8 8 7 7 4 3 6 6 4

Powerful son of the popular sire ‘Govenor’ - he’s Homo Black and Homo Polled.

Excellent disposition, easy fleshing and structurally sound - he can improve on a lot of cows!

Black

Homo Polled

PB Gelbvieh

BWF BRANDYWINE WALDORF 985W JEB BCC POLLED ORION 8F LCBK BCC HOTSHOT 45H LCBK GABRIELLE 15D JBOB CAROLINA FORTUNE 2564J ET BWF BRANDYWINE SAKI 661S BWF BRANDYWINE MARLYS 213M

$20

REG #: 1131377 BD:

BW:

WW:

4/29/2009 92 722

CE BW WW YW Milk TM Gest CED SC CW REA MB DtF CV FM 104 .4 43 82 22 44 -1.6 102 .2 5 -.04 .06 3.6 10.06 16.69 ADG TN MB %CH YG FT REA HFR Preg STAY MCE Docility 5 3 7 7 4 3 6 5 6 6 5

Moderate and easy fleshing, sound and easy to handle - he can work in quite a few programs.

Seedstock Plus Genetics 2011 Lineup Homo Black Homo Polled PB Gelbvieh ‘Fortune’ JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564J ET REG #: 687061

SIRE: JBOB CAROLINA CPR

BD:

DAM: JBOB MISS 92C

11/10/99

CE BW WW YW Milk TM Gest CED SC CW REA MB DtF CV FM 108 1.6 49 102 36 61 -.3 102 .5 17 .22 .23 7.1 43.55 39.18 TN MB %CH YG CW FT REA HFR Preg STAY MCE Docility 3 8 7 6 2 6 5 5 4 8 5

The leading sire for registrations for several years, he has cemented his place in the Gelbvieh herdbook. His daughters are moderately framed with above average milk making them excellent mothers. The sons have topped sales across the country and are working as herdsires. A sire group of 12 was recently RFI tested at Eagle Pass with an above average ratio for the group of 103.

Homo Black Homo Polled

GDW

$25

Balancer

‘Goldman’

Blk Krugers Goldman 8166U

TAU KRUGERRAND 70M TAU MR KRUGERRAND 70M 130P TAU MS COCO 052KA 437D BON VIEW NEW DESIGN 878 MILL BRAI 878 BARBARA 2166 MILL BRAE 365 BARBARA 8069

REG #: 1066951 BD:

2/14/2008

WW:

751

BW:

85

CE BW WW YW Milk TM Gest CED SC CW REA MB DtF CV FM 104 .1 45 95 22 45 -.9 102 .3 19 .13 .18 6.7 39.82 33.57 ADG TN MB %CH YG FT REA HFR Preg STAY MCE Docility 5 9 6 6 7 6 4 6 8 5 4

75%AN 25%GV - This higher percentage Angus Balancer has a tremendous EPD profile with the Igenity to back it up. A very complete made bull, he topped the Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale in 2009 for $12,500.

Homo Black Homo Polled

$20

‘Just Right’

Balancer

RBMS SCC Just Right 122P ET MLLC M/L ADVANTAGE FHG VVFG FLYING H EXCLUSIVE FHG FLYING H CADISISTER 95E B/R NEW DESIGN 036 BAKERS KARAMA 0022 BAKERS KARAMA 8092

REG #: 890961 BD:

2/29/2004

WW:

652

BW:

74

CE BW WW YW Milk TM Gest CED SC CW REA MB DtF CV FM 102 .0 49 102 20 45 -1.9 103 .5 25 .39 .31 6.1 58.41 39.18 TN MB %CH YG CW FT REA HFR Preg STAY MCE Docility 3 5 5 5 2 6 6 6 5 7 5

$20

50%AN 50%GV - This is the #1 Balancer Bull for CV EPD with an outstanding overall EPD profile! Excellent disposition, structure and feet and legs. He’s Homo Black and Homo Polled with the proven ability to produce progeny the buyers are looking for!

ADDITIONAL BULLS AVAILABLE:

JRI PD RESOURCE 197E51 - #486762 - Red PB Gelbvieh $10 LS/PLUS CIMARRON P207 - AAA# 14750123 Angus $20 EGL NORTHERN DANCER U659 - #1085889 - HB/HP Balancer $20 EGL NORTHERN WIND P068 ET - #907439 - HB/HP Gelbvieh $30 BWF BRANDYWINE SABER 699S - #994961 - HB/DP Balancer $20 DBCC FINAL OBJECTIVE - AAA# 15987108 CE Angus $20 JEB BCC RED BALANCE 75U - #1103295 - Red HP Balancer $20

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For more information on the bulls or to order semen contact: Matt Burbank at 660-734-2739 or matt@seedstockplusgenetics.com Josh Phillips at 816-914-6053 or jphillips44@aol.com

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President’s Message president’s message

American

Al Knapp

Gelbvieh Association AGA Executive Committee

Create Your Future: An Outstanding Information Download “Create Your Future” was the title of the AGA sponsored member meeting held in Kansas City in December.

If you weren’t there, you missed a great experience. AGA’s Frank Padilla orchestrated an all star cast of speakers, each an industry giant, whose respective operations are beef industry icons. If you didn’t learn something at this meeting you must have been sleeping. For a novice like myself, the information download was almost overwhelming.

Dr. Tom Field of NCBA posed a number of thought provoking questions in his presentation entitled Raising Beef in a First World Country, Science, Media & Politics. He spoke of the shrinking cow numbers and the fewer number of cowcalf enterprises and sited “accumulated aggravation” as a reason for this decline.

He spoke of consumers and what is on their minds in a tough economic post 9-11 era. Dr. Field shared with us the exploding demand in countries like China for meat protein, compared to the public pressure in the U.S. to return to 1950s farming and ranching technology. He told us we all need to attack the “Factory Farm” phrase anytime we hear it mentioned. We must tell our own story and we must be involved and committed to our business and lifestyle.

Our own Susan Willmon shared with us a presentation entitled What’s Your Breeding Strategy. Each attendee was given a personalized binder with all of the presentations and our very own herd genetic trend profile. This was a sampling of some of the data that the AGA hopes to make available down the road after the new computer system is on line. Susan stressed the need to take advantage of the tools we have – EPDs, Ultrasound, DNA, AI and ET. The question posed was “Are your young females better than your old cows?”

Dr. Jim Gibb of Igenity put to rest the fear that I stated in my last months column regarding the DNA companies developing their own EPDs and putting breed associations out of business.

(Thanks for reading Gelbvieh World Dr. 8 | January 2011

Gibb.) He assured the group that was not Igenity’s business plan. Rather they hoped to complement our breed EPDs. He shared with us that DNA could help us achieve 35% accuracy on EPDs for carcass traits for non-parent animals with an Igenity profile. This will allow breeders to make significant steps forward in improving carcass traits in less time.

Eric Grant of API Creative Media was on hand to talk to us about advertising, marketing and branding our product. He said that we must learn to use the web and social media. This was the way to market to the up and coming generations.

Eric pointed out that everyone has a similar message: “raising high quality, functional cattle with superior fertility” or similar words. We must differentiate ourselves from our competition. We can do that by telling our story and not let our message get in the way.

We broke for dinner compliments of Igenity, thanks Dr. Gibb! The fellowship and the meal were great! (KC Strip, twice baked potato, yum, yum) I met a delightful lady, Jean Williams from Nevada. She and I apparently kicked rocks in the same area of Nevada years ago.

It has been an honor to serve as your president. I truly believe that the Gelbvieh breed will continue to survive and thrive.

The next day, Tom Brink of JBS Five Rivers shared with us the realities of feeding cattle with the high costs of feed.

He also stated that the industry wants a Choice, Yield Grade 3 or less, 850 pound carcass. Tom shared some cost analysis regarding feeding as well as cow-calf considerations. He suggested that we encourage all of our customers to age and Continued on page 14

President Al Knapp 913/219-6613 (O) 18291 158th St. Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Vice President Jim Beastrom 605/224-5789 (H) 20453 Cendak Rd. • Pierre, SD 57501-6315 Secretary Randy Gallaway 405/649-2410 (H) 15182 N. Midwest Blvd. • Mulhall, OK 73063 Treasurer Mark Goes 402/766-3627 (H) S E Community College, 39414 SW 75th Rd, Odell, NE 68415 Legal Counsel E. Edd Pritchett 405/375-5516 (O) 114 N. Main St. • Ste. 101 Kingfisher, OK 73750

AGA Directors Rob Arnold 701/624-2051 (H) 6700 Cty Rd 19 S • Minot, ND 58701 Brian Dunn 620/549-6516 (H) 707 N Main • St. John, KS 67576 Ken Flikkema 406/586-6207 (H &O) 2 Mint Trail • Bozeman, MT 59718 Jerry Grund 785/891-3765 (H) 2690 Iron Horse Rd. • Wallace, KS 67761 Dick Helms 308/493-5411 (H) 42041 Dr. 728 • Arapahoe, NE 68922 John Huston john.e.huston@gmail.com Bob Prosser 928/289-2619 (O) PO Box 190 • Winslow, AZ 86047 Brian Schafer 888/226-9210 (O) 37740 240th Ave. • Goodhue, MN 55027 Gary Tilghman 270/678-5695 (H) 690 Lick Branch Rd • Glasgow, KY 42141-9409 Dan Warner 308/962-6511 (H) 71628 Rd 425 • Beaver City, NE 68926 Nancy Wilkinson 719/846-7910 (H) 23115 CR 111.3 • Model, CO 81059

All approved AGA Board minutes are available for inspection in the AGA office. Board meeting highlights are available upon request.

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY

Bull & Female Sale MARCH 19, 2011 • 12:30 pm (cst)

Post Rock Cattle Company Sale Facility • Barnard, Kansas

175 GELBvIEH & BALANCER® LOTS SELL

110 Purebred Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bulls 65 Purebred Gelbvieh & Balancer® Females ALL 6 YEAR OLD FEMALES SELL, including three donors.

POST ROCK DESTINATION 122X8 ET

POST ROCK WESTERN PRIDE 259W2

50% Balancer® SIRE: Predestined DAM: Post Rock Gwen 33P1

Purebred Gelbvieh SIRE: Great Western DAM: Post Rock Wilma 272N2

Outstanding ET G A R Predestined son that’s performance strong and the herd bull kind. His powerful black Free Agent donor dam also sells as a sale highlight. Both Post Rock Destination and his dam are homozygous polled by birthright.

You’ll find a lot of stout made, heavy muscled purebred bulls like this Great Western son out of a Gizmo x Wilma 147H2 daughter. He’s homozygous polled and will work on heifers.

POST ROCK PRIME STOCK 90X8 38% Balancer® SIRE: Mr Chunky 515R DAM: SCCB Sadie S13

POST ROCK HEAvY HITTER 6X8 50% Balancer SIRE: Mytty In Focus DAM: Post Rock Mandy 223T2 ®

Chunky will have several sons selling, including this son that’s really strong for carcass and growth traits. His dam has had three calves with a 97 BW ratio and a 109 WW ratio.

Mytty In Focus is back with another powerful sire group including this son that has few equals. He’s got a pedigree stacked with AI sires, with Top Brass x Savvy x Gizmo on the dam side. He’s the best In Focus son I’ve seen - be sure to look him up.

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH...

Those who throw dirt are loosing ground.

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

SALE MANAGEMENT BY: Mitchell Marketing Service Chris Mitchell 334-695-1371

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It’s about Building Relationships As I write this, Gelbvieh members are ending 2010 and beginning 2011. What a great way to end the year and begin to prepare for the next with the information shared during the “Create Your Future” seminar hosted by AGA and IGENITY® in Kansas City on December 8 and 9. I thank the presenters for providing practical grass roots knowledge to members, which can be applied in their individual operations. I commend those that were able to attend.

It was exciting seeing the interaction between the speakers and members during breaks, as well as the interaction among members themselves during the two days of the conference. The conference most certainly wrapped a bow around 2010 and gave people something to work towards in beginning 2011.

The ability to build relationships with customers continues to be the major attribute that successful seedstock producers possess. This is not only true in marketing seedstock but with any successful company that provides goods or services. A relationship can be as simple as a phone call to a past customer. It can be a letter or newsletter sent during the year. It’s a thank you ad in Gelbvieh World that your customer sees, letting them know you indeed appreciate them doing business with you. It is transferring his new purchase to him so he has access to pedigree information and as well receives the Gelbvieh World free of charge.

What great artist never signed the painting he produced? What it is not, is for them to receive a sale catalog once a year before your annual bull sale and then expecting them to come invest in your program. It includes trust, integrity, and having a true concern and passion for your customer. If your customer is successful then you will be as well. People do business with people that they like and trust. Providing customers with a good product, standing behind that product and supplying great customer service leads to success regardless of how big or small a breeder or company might be. I quote Galen Fink, “If you don’t take 10 | January 2011

care of your customer someone else will.”

Enthusiasm and positive thinking are contagious. Without either of these attributes athletic teams and companies are never successful. Successful coaches are not only excellent at constructing a game plan and being good at developing a strategy in preparing their team for victory, but must excel at being able to motivate their players. This is not unlike anyone who is in the business of selling products, in our case marketing seedstock.

What do you do that motivates a buyer to purchase from you? What is your strategy in developing your market and product to best serve your customer and create new ones? Fundamentals apply to each in order to have success. If a team is poor at blocking you can bet that a good coach is going to be working his players to become fundamentally better through drills, or the win-loss column isn’t going to change.

If you want to create more value in the cattle you sell, fundamentally you have to be on the cutting edge in doing what the customer wants. Buyers buy for their reasons not yours.

The first car that I purchased was a 1966 Ford Galaxy 500. I was so very proud of that car and the fact that I’d worked many hours in a hay field throwing bales to be able to buy it. When I drove it and people would comment on it, I took notice of what people said about it. Some were quick to point out the imperfections of the paint.

They pointed at the dents in the doors.

Others told me how good and solid a car it was. How they had owned one at one point in time, how reliable that it was, and how they wish that they had kept it rather than trading it for another.

I took notice of two types of people.

One that first saw the negative. Others that first saw and pointed to the positive attributes of the car. Each was not wrong in their appraisal and in what they had said to me. I went to work and fixed the dents in the doors. I waxed and polished the paint.

I fixed the radio that didn’t work so that I didn’t have to put the transistor radio on the

Director of Administration Dianne Coffman (ex. 479) diannec@gelbvieh.org Director of Breed Improvement Susan Willmon (ex. 484) susanw@gelbvieh.org Director of Breed Promotion Frank Padilla (ex. 480) frankp@gelbvieh.org Director of Communications Jennifer Scharpe (ex. 485) jennifers@gelbvieh.org Director of Member Services Dana Stewart (ex. 488) danas@gelbvieh.org Graphic Design/Creative Services Lynn Valentine (ex. 486) lynnv@gelbvieh.org Area Coordinator Commercial Marketing Don Danell dond@gelbvieh.org Area Coordinator Commercial Marketing Brandon McEndaffer brandonm@gelbvieh.org Area Coordinator Commercial Marketing Steve Peddicord stevep@gelbvieh.org Customer Services Dolores Gravley (ex. 481) doloresg@gelbvieh.org Patti Showman (ex. 478) pattis@gelbvieh.org Teresa Wessels (ex. 477) teresaw@gelbvieh.org Mailing address: 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 General E-mail: info@gelbvieh.org Registration/Electronic Data Transfer: registration@gelbvieh.org Website: www.gelbvieh.org

GPP Shipped 3,537 Feeder Cattle in 2010 At the end of year 2010, GPP, Inc. is finishing up our deliveries of the feeder cattle we contracted this summer and fall. Since late August, GPP has shipped approximately 3,537 head of feeder cattle. This is a number we intend to use as a foundation to build on in 2011.

Fortunately, all the deliveries went well.

I’ve had the privilege to meet a lot of good producers from throughout the country. I also have had the unsolicited opportunity to meet various members of different law enforcement agencies throughout the country. It proves the theory of “unintended consequences” is still well intact!

Now a recap of some of the cattle GPP received this fall. Deliveries in November began with Dick Hansen of Crawford, Colo., delivering a split load of calves. This is the fifth consecutive year that GPP, Inc. has purchased these calves. The 52 steers came in at 582 pounds and his 33 head of heifers weighed 574 pounds. These calves went to a new feedyard customer, and from the comments we received, it appears they were the kind of cattle to begin a new business relationship.

The Hansen calves weren’t the only repeat customer we dealt with this fall. GPP also purchased the Shawcroft calves for the fifth year in a row, although this was the first time we purchased them in the country. This year there were 85 steers that weighed 688 pounds, and they went to the same customer for the third consecutive year.

From the selling side, a new customer of GPP was Gene Compton from Boulder, Mont. Gene and his family delivered a rugged set of 87 steer calves that pressed

down the scale at 700 pounds. Certainly one of the heavier sets of steers we delivered this fall. Gene’s steers were one of the few sets of cattle that came in over their base weight this fall.

Our travels and transactions were not limited to the Rocky Mountain states. In mid-November GPP went to northeastern Minnesota to ship six loads of weaned steers and heifers from the Central Minnesota Premium Beef Association. This is an enterprising group of 14 producers who have similar breeding programs and manage their cattle in uniform fashion. This allows them to combine their cattle and create marketing leverage. It was certainly a unique delivery, and they delivered a very nice set of calves.

The 322 head of weaned steers weighed 730 pounds and their weaned heifers weighed 672 pounds. GPP certainly looks forward to buying all these calves again in 2011.

As we look towards 2011, the cattle market is on fire and the feeder cattle futures have taken out their all time high and are now trading from $1.19 to above $1.20 for the summer months. Who would envision it with corn trading in the $5.60$5.90 range. It appears Christmas has come early! As we approach 2011, one question I hear often is what cattle will be worth this summer and fall. It scares me when I think just how explosive these markets could get this summer and fall.

However, with this opportunity will come EXTREME volatility. There are no absolutes in these markets, and for as much upside potential that I believe exists in these markets, there are also some downside factors. Some of these downside market risks

A new GGP customer, Gene and Elise Compton from Boulder, Mont., delivered 87 steer calves that averaged 700 pounds.

are: the corn market, 9.8% unemployment, demand destruction as a result of high prices, decline in beef exports, etc. The key is to use any major up move in the markets and evaluate whether it provides the margin and profit that will meet your objectives. Selling on a rallying market is more challenging

As we look towards 2011, the cattle market is on fire and the feeder cattle futures have taken out their all time high. than one would think, because we all want to sell at the top and no one wants to leave any money on the table. So, as you wrestle with these markets in 2011 and as you decide when and at what price to sell your inventory, just keep in mind one of the reliable anecdotes from the trading business: “Bulls make money, bears make money-pigs get slaughtered.”

I’ve already had interest in contracting cattle for fall 2011 delivery. So don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any clients or customers looking to sell some inventory.

Slim Cook is Chief Operating Officer of Gelbvieh Profit Partners. He can be reached by calling 307-272-2024 or by email at slimck@tribcsp.com.

A group of 14 producers in northeastern Minnesota make up the Central Minnesota Premium Beef Association to ship six loads of feeder cattle through GPP.

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Consumers Will Pay Extra for Tenderness!

Tenderness, juiciness and flavor are components that make that piece of beef great. Although juiciness and flavor normally don’t vary a lot, tenderness does. The heritability of tenderness in beef is approximately 45 percent, which means that 45 percent of the observed variation in tenderness of cooked beef is due to the genetics or parents of the animal from which the beef came.

At Rogers Valley Farm, we use EPDs plus DNA technology to measure the economically important traits of tenderness, feed efficiency and reproduction. Calves are raised on grass, finished in our feedlot, then sold on the rail. Records are kept and results analyzed.

Today, we’ll put the cattle carrying the RVFG tattoo up against any in the industry for total return.

If you want to breed today for tomorrow’s consumers, give us a call. Let’s talk proven tenderness-based genetics and how they mean more profit for your operation.

Our Tenderness Lineup

Selling 17 Bulls on March 12, 2011.

All Scored in Preferred Range for Tenderness.

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In fact, all 17 scored Preferred in at least 3 of the 4 important economic traits of Tenderness, Percentage Choice, Yield Grade and Stayability.

Take advantage of our 45 years of breeding experience. Herdsire prospects are now available.

Produced from cows selected for tenderness and mated to sires with big growth and tenderness.

For more information or to order semen, call Ronald Rogers at 660-375-7266.

Igenity Tenderness Score of 9 EPDs Summer, 2010 CE BW WW YW M TM GL CED CW REA MB FM 113 -1.7 43 76 21 43 -2.3 110 8.01

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Ronald & Kathryne Rogers

P. O. Box 51, Mendon, MO 64660 • Email rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com • (660) 272-3805 • cell (660) 375-7266

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source verify and use a health program to add value to their calves.

Dave Nichols of Nichols Farms, the third largest seedstock producer, shared his years of experience, wisdom and education. Nichols produces composite bulls for the beef industry. They cull hard and use available technology for genetic improvement. He assured us that purebred cattle were needed to maintain F-1 crosses that form the basis for any composite.

Galen Fink of Fink Beef Genetics was on hand to share how their operation has risen to be in the top 25 seedstock producers in less than 20 years. He cited customer service as the key to their success.

Outside the box thinking led them to several innovative approaches to growing their operation. I was delighted to meet Galen; I have known his wife Lori for years as she is from my home county and comes from a beef raising family.

Glen Klippenstein of Klippenstein Family Farms is a Hereford breeder who has sold over 7,000 bulls into 49 states and 21 countries. Glen spoke of his career in politics and the need for each of us to be involved and give back, making a mark. He was very inspirational and encouraging.

Yes, if you missed the “Create Your Future” seminar, you’re behind those that did. I suggest you not miss future events.

You still have time to catch up. Join us in Denver on January 7-10 to attend the AGA national convention. Be a part, get involved, learn from others and have fun with those that share the passion for Gelbvieh.

This will be my last rambling epistle as my term on the board and as your president will soon expire. It has been an honor to serve in this capacity. I truly believe that the Gelbvieh breed will continue to survive and thrive. Your Board of Directors is likeminded and passionate about the AGA. This continuum of leadership will carry on into the foreseeable future. There will always be a need for leaders, do your part, get involved, give back, leave your mark. The best is ahead!

Thanks Al Al Knapp is the American Gelbvieh Association president. He owns and operates Triple K Gelbvieh in Bonner Springs, Kan., with his wife, Mary, and son, Nick. He ccan be reached at knappa@swbell.net 14 | January 2011

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dash when I wanted music. I had pride and wanted to improve what I had in that car.

I took the same approach when I was breeding cattle on the ranch. I was positive rather than negative. I wanted to improve and make a better product for my customers and made no excuses for the shortcomings other than to do everything in my power to make things better. Any blame for not doing so I placed on the guy I saw in the mirror each morning. No greater satisfaction can come to a breeder than knowing that all the sweat and hard work that has been done is being rewarded with pleased loyal customers and their success – the kind that come back year after year to do business with you. Glen Klippenstein said, “This industry is onethird motion, one-third promotion, and one-third emotion.”

On my office wall hangs a plaque given to me many years ago by someone who I respected greatly and still think of to this day. It reads, “On the plains of hesitation bleach the bones of unnumbered thousands, who at the dawn of victory sat down to wait……and waiting died.”

I wish you all the very best in the coming new year.

Frank Padilla is the AGA director of breed promotion and can be reached by email at frankp@gelbvieh.org or by phone at 303465-2333.

Seeking consignments for Maternal Edge sales The North Carolina Gelbvieh Association will be sponsoring a Maternal Edge sale. The sale will be held March 19, 2011 at noon, at the Sampson County Livestock Arena, Clinton, N.C. They are seeking Gelbvieh-influenced spring and fall open heifers, bred cows, and cowcalf pairs. The nomination fee for all consignments is $20.00 per head (cow-calf pairs are considered one lot).

Nominations and fees are due February 1, 2011. All non-refundable fees will be used to offset costs to promote and advertise the sale. Nominations should be submitted to Steve Peddicord.

For more information contact Steve Peddicord at 606-688-4492 or Mick Ainsworth, NCGA president and sale chairman, at 910-638-8436.

Producers interesting in consigning bred heifers for the 2011 Maternal Edge Sale in Cross Plains, Tenn., can get bull EPD calving ease guidelines by contacting Steve Peddicord, Southeast Area Coordinator at 606-688-4492 or John Bartee at 931/624-1173

Become a Master of Beef Advocacy The Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program is about equipping beef producers across the country to tell their story in presentations to schools and church/civic groups, through local media and in the “virtual” world of the Internet.

Jennifer Scharpe, AGA director of communications, recently completed the MBA program and recommends it to all beef producers. AGA President Al Knapp has also completed the training. It only takes about six hours to complete the six courses and is fun and easy to do.

The MBA program is a self-directed online training program designed to equip beef producers and industry allies with the information they need to be everyday advocates for the beef industry.

MBA candidates will be required to complete six courses in beef advocacy, including: • • • • • •

Modern Beef Production Animal Care Beef Safety Beef Nutrition Environmental Stewardship The Beef Checkoff

To enroll, fill out an application online at http://www.beef.org/mastersofbeefadvocacy. aspx. For more information, contact Daren Williams at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (303-694-0305).

Bits ‘N Pieces bits ‘n pieces Using other Registered Breeds to Create Balancer® and other Gelbvieh Hybrids.

Did you know that the AGA can create Gelbvieh hybrid animals using a parent (sire or dam) from any other registered breed? Our current multi-breed system will take the EPDs of other breed animals, Hereford for example, and translate their EPDs to a Gelbvieh base. From there the other breed animal can be used to create pedigree value EPDs for a registered Gelbvieh hybrid or percentage animal. The process is the same as what we have used for Red Angus and Angus parents to create Balancer® animals. If you have sold a Gelbvieh or Balancer bull to a seedstock producer that has females of another breed and that person would like to receive EPDs and registration papers on those percentage animals encourage them to become a member of the AGA and register those hybrid calves through the AGA. If as an AGA member, you are using registered animals that are a breed other than Gelbvieh in your herd, sending us the registration numbers on those animals ahead of registering calves greatly speeds up the registration process when you send in your calf data. If you are adding Angus or Red Angus animals, simply send us the registration number of those animals in an email to registration@gelbvieh. org. We electronically download the pedigree and EPD information from the Angus and Red Angus Associations. If you are using animals of another breed such as Hereford, Simmental, Brangus, etc., please send us (email, fax or mail) a copy of a recent registration paper or printout from that breeds web page with recent EPDs. We can then enter the animal’s pedigree and current EPDs. Please indicate if you own any of these foreign animals as we will add them to your herd inventory.

If you have questions about the AGA hybrid Herdbook rules please do not hesitate to call the AGA office.

A m e r i c a n

North Carolina Gelbvieh Association Hosts Field Day On October 30th, Green Hill Gelbvieh hosted a super NCGA Field Day. The Teeter Family was a gracious host and had several of their show animals on display.

Frank Padilla, AGA director of breed promotion, was on site to give an informative presentation regarding our cattle, our AGA, and our breed. Motivational and value added concepts caught the attention of all.

Steve Peddicord, AGA area coordinator commercial marketing, eastern region, presented pertinent information regarding recent Maternal Edge sales. AGA and NCGA are sponsoring the upcoming North Carolina Maternal Edge Sale.

The NCGA web site is now complete. Currently, we have several breeders constructing their web sites with additional advertisement for the NCGA web site. There are several additional advertisement spaces still available. Contact Mick Ainsworth for further information.

The NCGA Annual Meeting will be held at high noon on January 29, 2011 at the Best Food Cafeteria in Siler City, N.C.

2011 International year code is Y

The international year code for 2011 born calves is “Y”. Make sure to use the letter “Y” in the tattoo.

When you fax in registrations applications, make a photocopy as light as it can go and still show the inforamtion on your end. Then, fax the lightened copy to the AGA office. If you fax the original registration applications they are so dark the data entry gals can’t read anything. If you fax in the registration application, you do not need to mail a hard copy. Please call the AGA office to make sure the fax was received.

The 2011 Herd Assessments will be arriving in your mailboxes very soon. The sooner you return your Herd Assessments, the sooner we can send out your EPDs.

Advertise sping sales with the AGA Enews

The American Gelbvieh Association sends an enewsletter every other Friday to approximately 1,500 AGA members and AGJA members. Banner advertisements on the enews are available to $100 on a first come, first sale basis. AGA will do the design. For more information or to reserve your spot. contact Dana Stewart, AGA director of member services, at 303-465-2333 or danas@gelbvieh.org.

G e l b v i e h

A s s o c i a t i o n

Area Coordinators—Commercial Marketing up for bull sale season.

Commercial producers call me for sale information. Breeders call me to assist you in building a advertising program.”

Don Danell

Steve Peddicord

Western Region

Eastern Region

dond@gelbvieh.org (406) 538-5622 (O)

“The sale season is in full gear. Contact me concerning your marketing program in the GW. As well if you are needing to purchase bulls or females. I will assist you to locate cattle that fit your needs.”

“Contact me to advertise your program. I’d like to assist you in developing an annual marketing plan.

I also have seen many quality bulls and females.

Call to inquire about them.”

“The west is gearing

stevep@gelbvieh.org (606) 387-8579 (O) • (606) 688-4492 (C)

Brandon McEndaffer Central Region

brandonm@gelbvieh.org (970) 520-3020 (C)

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21st Annual Production Sale Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 1:00 p.m. CST at Bar Arrow Cattle Company North of Phillipsburg

98X

Back Track Son

Featuring performance, maternal carcass and docility

93X

Stout Son

Selling 100 Gelbvieh, Balancer,

99X

New Era Son

071X

Sandman Son

We emphasize performance and carcass without sacrificing functional maternal based females. We have fed and ultra sounded our own genetics for 17 years.

For sale book or video, call or email Stuart or go online at www.bararrowcattlecompany.com

Angus and Red Angus Bulls

20 Gelbvieh & Balancer

Fancy open heifers.

Picked right off the Top.

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

Gelbvieh Breeders Challenged to “Create Your Future” Eight of the beef industry’s most influential speakers challenged members of the American Gelbvieh Association to “Create Your Future” in the first-ever leadership and genetic improvement seminar. The seminar was held December 8-9, 2010 in Kansas City, Mo. Fifty-seven AGA members from 17 states attended the two-day seminar. The American Gelbvieh Association and IGENITY® teamed up to sponsor the event, which overall, encouraged members to build relationships with their customers, other Gelbvieh breeders, their state and national breed associations, and other representative within the beef industry.

Dr. Tom Field of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was the opening speaker. Field discussed how consumer demands are changing and the influence they have over beef markets.

“In the wake of the multiple pressures and challenges confronting the beef industry, our goal must be to defend the opportunity for both producers and consumers to choose from a variety of production systems and products,” said Field.

Field shared research that showed 17 percent of consumers want to know more about food production processes. “I believe that number is going to grow because I think consumers want to know about production,” he added.

He concluded his presentation by encouraging members to engage the consumer and tell your story through social and traditional media, the political and regulatory arena, in classrooms, boardrooms, and family rooms.

The American Gelbvieh Association Director of Breed Improvement Susan Willmon asked members about their breeding strategy and provided them with an individual herd analysis for each member to evaluate the direction of their breeding program.

Willmon emphasized the importance of getting feedback from your customers.

“Weaning and feedlot performance information from your customers’ calves is critical to evaluate if your breeding strategy is working. Your best friend should be the customer who gets harvest data on his calves. Feedlot performance and harvest

data are the ultimate report cards to tell you if as a seedstock provider your breeding program is going where you want.”

Jim Gibb, technical services director for IGENITY, discussed the progression of genetic improvement and how DNA is being used to enhance the tools we already have, as well as some of the new advances in DNA technology.

“We are not about replacing EPDs. Phenotypes are important. The ideal situation is to use both phenotype and genomics to evaluate performance,” said Gibb. “Our goal is to work with breed associations to incorporate both genomics and performance data into EPDs.” He also commended the American Gelbvieh Association for being a leader in embracing DNA technology. “In May 2008, the AGA was the first significant U.S. beef breed association to transition to SNP parentage, followed by the American Angus Association in October, 2010.”

The American Gelbvieh Association is currently working to develop genomic enhanced EPDs. The first day concluded with a presentation from Eric Grant, American Angus Association director of public relations. Grant shared his 24 years of experience working in agriculture communications and marketing. The takehome messages were to effectively market your program breeders need to have a website, they must be active on Facebook and Twitter, and that video works. Grant emphasized the importance of branding your program, rather than just selling cattle and to do so by telling the story of your program.

Tom Brink, president and COO of J & F Oklahoman Holdings, Inc., started off the second day by discussing the role of genetics in cattle feeding.

“The industry wants a steer that can produce a carcass that grades Choice, Yield Grade 3 or leaner, at an 850 pound carcass weight,” said Brink. “The ideal feeder animal is an Angus-Continental cross; 5075% Angus and 25-50% Continental.”

Two of the beef industries most successful seedstock breeders, Dave Nichols of Bridgewater, Iowa and Galen Fink of Randolf, Kan., provided real-life examples of how they

have been able to build their programs and create opportunities for their customers.

“Those farms, ranches, seedstock breeders and industries who ignore their customers’ real or perceived values, and lack the guts or the tools to control costs are doomed to the trash can of history,” commented Nichols.

“Work as hard at selling your seedstock as you do raising them.”

“As seedstock producers, we have to make sure we know when our customers are marketing their calves so we help them if we can,” noted Fink. “Selling seedstock is about creating relationships. The customer can buy his bulls from anywhere. Customer service is number one. If you do not take care of your customers…someone else will.”

Closing out this tremendous lineup of speakers was Glen Klippenstein, Maysville, Mo. With a history in seedstock production, working with two breed associations and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and a newly elected U.S. Senator, Klippenstien motivated members to take all they’ve learned during the “Create Your Future” seminar and put it into practice in their own operations.

“This industry is one-third motion, one-third promotion, and one-third emotion,” said Klippenstien. “The ability to maintain flexibility equals success. It’s a marketing thing – try new practices and take care of your customer.”

Copies of the “Create Your Future” seminar proceedings including speaker presentations, an individual herd analysis, and a DVD of the live presentations are available for $85 by contacting the American Gelbvieh Association at 303-4652333 or info@gelbvieh.org.

Turn to pages 18-19 for additional coverage of the “Create Your Future” leadership and genetic improvement seminar.

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Create Your Future

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Create Your Future

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Seedstock Success – Quality Genetics and Customer Service

By Jennifer Scharpe, AGA Director of Communications

Galen Fink, Fink Beef Genetics

To be successful in the seedstock business you have to first produce quality genetics, and then you have to provide excellent customer service. That was the take home message from presentations by two of the beef industry’s leading seedstock breeders during the American Gelbvieh Association’s “Create Your Future” seminar held December 8-9 in Kansas City, Mo. Dave Nichols of Nichols Farms in Bridgewater, Iowa and Galen Fink of Fink Beef Genetics in Randolph, Kan., addressed a crowd of over 70 AGA members, staff, and industry representatives during the leadership and genetic improvement seminar.

Optimize Heterosis, Utilize Technology

Dave Nichols, Nichols Farms, LTD

Nichols Farms, LTD, is a family owned farm which combines seedstock production, cattle feeding, and farming in southwest Iowa.

Nichols Farms is the third largest seedstock herd in the U.S. Nichols discussed the critical elements of seedstock production which included selecting for rapid early growth, capitalizing on heterosis, and utilizing available technology to produce a product commercial customers and the U.S. consumer wants.

“The reality is your customer is the man or woman laying down money to buy beef in the grocery store or restaurant,” said Nichols.

“We have to produce the quality product consumers want, and through excellent genetics and proper production, we can do that.”

A key component of Nichols Farms is composite genetics. “Sixty percent of what we sell are composites – soon to be 70 percent. You still have to maintain a purebred base. All of Nichols composites have purebred parents or grandparents. With F2s, F3s and F4s, you get further away from genetic diversity and become closer to a breed.

Optimal heterosis is in the first or second generation so maintaining purebred genetics becomes very important.”

Nichols sited USDA Meat Animal Research Center facts that composite sires offer the opportunity to utilize high levels of heterosis on a continuing basis and achieve and maintain uniform performance from one generation to the next. Crossbred beef cows producing composite sired calves provide a 23.3 percent improvement in pounds of calf per cow exposed than straight bred cows and calves.

Nichols encouraged breeders to use available technology to make selection and culling decisions. “Use DNA, ultrasound, and performance data to make selections and improvements.”

He concluded by saying, “Beef producers, their associations, and State Universities should harness their best minds and allocate the necessary resources to improve the efficiency and heterosis of the U.S. beef herd with specific genetic inputs, while improving the tenderness, taste, and healthfulness of beef.”

Customer Service Sets You Apart A cattleman who started out with one cow in 1977, Galen Fink has built one of the most successful seedstock herds and customer service programs in the U.S. beef industry. Fink Beef Genetics ranks 14th in the list of largest seedstock producers, raising Angus and Charolais cattle with his wife Lori and daughter Megan.

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“Your customers are number one. If they do not make a profit and survive, they do not need you.”

“Your customers are number one. If they do not make a profit and survive, they do not need you,” Fink emphasized. “Do you ask questions of your customers and listen to them? A lot of times if you let them talk and listen to them, they’ll tell you what they need.

“Fertility and soundness issues are important and you need to ask. Your customers may not tell you if they had problems, but they’ll tell your neighbors. You cannot help your customers if you don’t know where the problems are, so you have to ask,” he added.

“Being successful in the seedstock business is about creating relationships. Your customer can buy bulls anywhere, don’t forget that. You need your customers more than they need you.”

Fink Beef Genetics has developed many programs to create opportunities for their customers. They use cooperator herds for their ET program, where they put in approximately 1,000 to 1,200 embryos per year. They use their commercial customers’ best cows as recipients and then buy back the ET calves.

They offer several options for their bull customers. One program is contract bulls where they will contract bulls with related genetics for their customers two and three years out. The benefits of the contract bull program are that Fink Beef Genetics can influence the genetic decisions for their customers and their customers get bulls with more consistent genetics. Fink Beef Genetics also has a program

where customers can raise their own bulls. In addition, they retain one-half interest in every bull sold.

In 1995, Fink Beef Genetics created Fink Influence Calf sales for their customers. A year later, they started commercial female sales with Fink influenced genetics.

The additional customer services Fink Beef Genetics provides include follow-up phone calls, herd visits, free nationwide delivery, and volume discounts.

“We make a lot of phone calls to our customers. And they don’t have to be long calls, just keeping contact with the customer, finding out how the family is doing and how the bull is working.

“With a new customer, we will make a herd visit within the first few months. With our larger customers we will visit their property once a year, even if it’s only for half an hour or an hour. For our other customers we touch base through phone calls.

“Once you get them in the door, you can do a lot to keep them,” said Fink.

Fink’s advice to seedstock producers is “Make a list of the customer services that you provide now. Is there room to grow your operation? Always remember if you don’t take care of your customers…someone else will!”

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The Passion Lives On

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Thirteen Years of Futurity Champions The Passion Continues

By Jennifer Scharpe, AGA Director of Communications

The Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity is entering its 14th year at the 2011 National Western Stock Show and American Gelbvieh Association annual convention. This year, a People’s Choice Balancer® Bull Futurity has been added to the excitement. With the increased interest in the concept of a bull futurity and the celebration of the AGA’s 40th anniversary, Gelbvieh World decided to take a look back at the past Gelbvieh bull futurity winners.

There have been 13 bulls that have been named champion of the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity. These bulls have gone on to have a lasting impact on the breed with a combined total recorded progeny of 8,502 animals. Many of these bulls have been used heavily in A.I. programs. In fact, the 2006 winner, XXB Big N’ Rich 911P was tied for thirteenth in the AGA’s list of most used sires for the 2009 calf crop.

Perhaps even more interesting is that two past futurity winners have gone on to sire future winners. The 2008 champion, ACKG Dakota 3T, was sired by XXB Big N’ Rich 911P. The reigning champion, CIRS “Decade” 278U2, was sired by 2002 winner EGL Fosters L017ET. Boehler Gelbvieh of Orleans, Neb., is the only breeder to win the futurity three times, in 2001, 2004, and 2006. Circle N Ranch, Strasburg, N.D., is the only other multiple winner, claiming the honors in 1998 and 2000.

Since its inception, the winning entry of the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity has been sold in the National Gelbvieh Sale at the NWSS. The highest selling futurity bull was GKT Boo Ba 19J. Middle Creek Farms, Bozeman, Mont., and Bar Arrow Cattle Company, Phillipsburg, Kan., partnered up to purchase possession for $55,000. Nineteen breeders purchased semen shares. Overall, the average sale price of all 13 bulls is $31,250.

The first “Bulls in the Ballroom” event was held in 2006. At that time, all futurity bulls were brought into the ballroom. Currently, only the top three bulls enter the ballroom for the final vote.

In 2008, the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity Scholarship was added. To date, the futurity has awarded more than $3,200 in scholarship money to outstanding members of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association.

For the first 12 years of the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, Jerry Mettler of Canton, S.D. managed the event. Mitchell Marketing Service took the reins in 2010. This year, Mettler organized and is manager of the People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity.

Through 13 years of tradition and celebration, the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity builds passion for the Gelbvieh breed. With the addition of the People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity, the two futurities will continue to produce breed influencing genetics for years to come.

Breed Representatives:

Julie Maude 605-381-2803 Reed VanDervoort 605-431-3850

Show: 8 a.m.(MST) February 3, 2011 Sale: 1 p.m. (MST)

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center • Rapid City, South Dakota b Watch the show and sale online through www.Dvauctions.com b Sale Day Phone: 605-718-7212 To request a sale book For more information, or to view the catalog, please visit our website call: 605-355-3861 at www.blackhillsstockshow.com

Herdsire Prospects! Show Prospects! Outstanding Quality!

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Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity Champions Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Name GKT Bud 11G SPUR Beretta 703G GKT Boo Ba 19J XXB Drew 565K EGL Fosters L017ET TJB Jagermeister 229M ET XXB Titanium 921N PMG Pegasus 01P XXB Big N’ Rich 911P RTRT Solution 137S ACKG Dakota 3T DVE Davidson Powerhouse 13U CIRS “Decade” 278U2

Entered By Circle N Ranch Cedar Top Ranch Circle N Ranch Boehler Gelbvieh Eagle Pass Ranch TJB Gelbvieh Boehler Gelbvieh M&P Gelbvieh Boehler Gelbvieh Michael Rea Poker City Ranch Davidson Gelbvieh Circle S Ranch

Sale Price $35,000 $24,000 $55,000 $42,500 $50,000 $50,000 $26,250 $33,000 $37,000 $15,000 $15,500 $10,000 $13,000

Sire Progeny GKT Boo Boo 155E 1,550 JEB Polled Gizmo 17Z 1,484 Flying H Cadillac 201 GKT Boo Boo 155E 2,130 SLC Freedom 178F ET 1,314 BTI Red Alert 2077K 396 XXB Titus 880K 402 SLC Freedom 178F ET 271 XXB Titus 536 BTI Extra 2106K ET 143 XXB Big N’ Rich 911P 63 STON Secret Weapon 6S 12 EGL Fosters L017ET --

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Find a CUP Technician Near You

The following is a list of UGC approved certified ultrasound field technicians, along with their location and a phone number. The list has been provided by The National CUP LabTM and Technology Center. The American Gelbvieh Association encourages all breeders to collect ultrasound data on bulls and females.

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Last Name City

State

Phone First

Matt Christjohn Wedowee AL 256-835-7694 Jason Edmondson Auburn AL 334-447-0509 Kathy Richburg Fyffe AL 256-996-3142 Jarod Golden Ozark AR 479-653-3109 Rethel King Harrison AR 870-743-3440 Clay Nash Monticello AR 870-897-3167 Malcolm Rainey Dover AR 864-653-1077 Jennifer Cornish Davis CA N/A Jamie Gordon Oakdale CA 209-595-0352 John Openshaw Modesto CA 209-613-2974 Brett Setter Jackson CA 209-304-9757 Curtis Travioli Visalia CA 559-636-3062 Tait Berlier Greenwood Village CO N/A Clint Shults Meeker CO 970-878-5713 Todd Tagtmeyer Seibert CO 970-664-2334 Amy Perryman Micanopy FL 352-591-0441 Roger West Gainesville FL 352-373-5251 Bill Martin, Jr. Jefferson GA 706-367-8349 T. Dean Pringle Crawford GA 706-743-5841 Jason Anderson Jerome ID 208-420-7352 Steve Harrison Grace ID 208-427-6217 John “Rick” Katovich St. Maries ID 208-689-3577 Florence Millard Caldwell ID 208-880-2152 Scott Nash Pocatello ID 208-317-4375 Joel Packham Paris ID 208-945-2814 Andrea Hapke Althoff La Prairie IL N/A Michael Lindell Jacksonville IL 217-243-3449 Lori McMahon Neponset IL 309-852-0363 Ryan Washburn Martinsville IL 618-319-0358 Dustin Dorrell Spencer IN 317-341-1633 Bridget Driscoll Williamsburg IA 319-668-2082 Matt Fagan Adair IA 515-291-1960 Zeb Gray Ames IA N/A Becky Hays Diagonal IA 641-464-2310 Craig Hays Diagonal IA 641-234-0152 Mark Henry Ames IA 515-382-8798 Sara Inglis Ames IA 319-480-4055 Bonnie Larson Diagonal IA 641-464-0771 Will Larson Diagonal IA 641-464-0771 Bart Mostaert Bridgewater IA 641-369-2829 Gary Mugge Beaman IA 641-366-2663 Toby Muller Adair IA 515-971-6913 Shawn Nicholson, DVM Stuart IA 515-523-1755 Isaiah Shnurmon Adel IA 515-993-4711 J.R. Tait Ames IA 515-296-1429 Patrick Wall Story IA 515-450-7665 Clint Werner Diagonal IA 641-464-2310 Trish Breuel Wellsville KS 785-883-4128 Paul Ritter, DVM Monument KS 785-672-2500 Leann Thomas Durham KS 785-532-4279 Jeremy Arthur Greenup KY 606-473-4680 Stan Carnes Stanford KY 859-326-1469

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Last Name City

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Phone

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AGA Update

News news Coming Soon: Green and White Envelopes Those American Gelbvieh Association green and white envelopes containing the 2011 Herd Assessments will soon be arriving to your mailboxes. There are several important items included in this mailing that require your attention. Here are the items to be on the lookout for: • Herd Assessments for 2011 • Registration Applications for January-July 2010 born calves • Membership Questionnaire • AGA Member Survey • Junior Award Sponsor Requests for the 2011 AGJA Twister Classic • American Gelbvieh Foundation Giving Form

All of the items are due April 15. However, remember the old adage, “The early bird gets the worm.” The sooner you send in your Herd Assessments, the sooner we can give you updated EPDs, Lifetime Cow Summaries, and Registration Applications for 2011 calves.

The AGA relies on annual herd assessments to be able to offer programs and services to you, the members. The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual member. Through your herd assessments, the AGA is able to provide informational services, marketing and member communication programs for both members and commercial users of Gelbvieh genetics.

selling in the 2011 North Dakota Gelbvieh Association Monday, January 31, 2011 • 1:00 pm (cst) Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND

DCHD Golden Buckle Gelv 270X Sire: DCH R126 Roy, first Roy daughter to sell

DCHD Golden Buckle Gelv 269X Sire: DCH S167 Shameless

DCHD Golden Buckle Gelv 615X Sire: DCH R126 Roy

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DCHD Golden Buckle Gelv 030X Sire: DCH R126 Roy

BW: 83

Start the year out right with great genetics from Golden Buckle Gelbvieh that promote growth, milk and marbling!

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DCHD Golden Buckle Gelv 113X Sire: DCH T504 Tremor ET

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Dwight and Christina Dockter Bailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton 4956 41st St. Se, Medina, ND 58467 701-486-3494 • gbgelb@daktelwb.com

Thank You from the Rea Family!

A You rs k n a lt Th nd buye ess. e f t r hea riends a ge succ our f sale a hu the cattle l l a to at ur h o t g h is ns. kin o w i a t e a m r t for ince r expec s r u u It is o xceed yo a Family e e The R Green Hills Gelbvieh, NC Jim & Pat Dromgoole, TX Jaco Cattle, KS Catherine & Chad Murphy, SD Pleasant Meadow Farm, KY Triple M, CO Karla Rippe, NE Voss Farms, NE Triple K Gelbvieh, KS Post RockCattle Co, KS Cedar Top Ranch, NE Murray Farms, OK Brandy & Shad Ludemann, SD Matthew Davidson, SC Plateau Gelbvieh, CO Krajewski Gelbvieh, NE Michael Butler, TN Keith Volek, SD Justin Taubenheim, NE Gary Carlisle, UT Larry Baldwin, MO Circle C, OK JT Land and Cattle, KS Bill New, OK Rippe Gelbvieh, NE

Bradley McWilliams, MO Brisner Cattle Company, MO Jerald Glaub, IN Don Meng, KS Ben Kokett, MN Robin Childs, MO Greg Schipull, IA John Durham, SC 4T Ranch, KS Stucky Gelbvieh, KS Wolf Gelbvieh, NE Matt Wagner, KS Meredith Clark, KS Dawson Creek Gelbvieh, KS DeGeer Gelbvieh, KS Jason Hightower, KS Collin Berkley, KS Mike Jones, KY Hilltop Farms, MO Kyle Bauer, NE Triple D Cattle, NE Kevin Rawson, WV

When CIRS Decade 278U2 won the 2010 Breeders’ Choice Gelbvieh Bull futurity he was first named reserve grand champion Gelbvieh bull at the NAILE. Our 2011 Futurity entry, CIRS 31X just claimed the 2010 NAILE reserve grand champion Gelbvieh bull title. History is set to repeat itself.

CIRS 31X EPDs: CE 102 .18

BW 1.9 .32

WW 42 .17

YW 70 .11

MK 21 .09

TM 42 na

GL -2.0 .12

CD 104 .08

Registration#: GV1151097

John & Carla Shearer

2815 Navajo Road • Canton, KS 67428

(620) 628-4621 H • (620) 654-6507 C circle_s@hometelco.net Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

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Justin Taubenheim

Junior Voice junior voice

Livestock Judging: Many Opportunities for Success After finishing my first semester of college I have realized that there are many things in life that I never realized could be so beneficial, for instance, wrestling, living on a farm, and getting good grades throughout high school. One thing that ranks ahead of all of these, however, is livestock judging. Livestock judging can provide many benefits to its competitors including livestock selection skills, speaking skills, the ability to make decisions under pressure, and finally future colleagues and jobs.

The first thing that crosses anyone’s mind when mentioning livestock judging is the logical thought of improving your livestock selection skills. When I first started my livestock judging career I was a decent cattle evaluator, but I had no clue how to judge sheep or hogs. Over the years with hard work, and plenty of support from my family and friends I have come a long way in all aspects of my evaluation abilities. It doesn’t matter if you are going to be a beef, sheep, or hog producer, livestock judging will improve your eye for the future of your herd and species.

Secondly and possibly the most important part of livestock judging is reasons. As a child I don’t know how many tears I shed when preparing for a set of reasons. I was so dreadful of reasons that my dad would have to buckle a kicking sobbing child into the car whenever we went to a contest. As much as I disliked reasons, I am glad that my family pushed me to be as competitive as I was. Giving reasons has made me more confident in my speaking skills no matter what the situation is. I have used my improved speaking skills to win numerous judging contests, qualified for the state speech contest in 2009, and above all become a member of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association Board of Directors.

Judging has also helped me function in times of pressure. In a judging contest you will often find yourself making tough decisions in a short period of time. At the same time there is often a lot of pressure because you want to win. Compile those 30 | January 2011

two things and livestock judging is a sure bet for growing grey hairs. Judging has thrown me in these situations many times and failure isn’t an option. Judging will quickly improve a child’s confidence and decision making skills as he goes through a few contests.

Last but definitely not least, is the contacts and opportunities that livestock judging will provide to kids that put in the effort. In livestock judging, practice is a must to improve, and you travel all around to workout. At these workouts you will meet many produces that you might run into in the future. At the same time, you will be giving reasons to officials and if these officials like what you have to say they might approach you and converse with you. Three years ago I was approached by a producer after he heard me give a set of reasons. This Angus producer wanted me to help his 4-H club learn to give a set of reasons. I went to their meeting and gave them a few pointers. These 4-Hers were very happy that I came to help them, but I was more pleased that I was offered the chance to become a leader.

In the end, judging has proven beneficial in my life and if you work hard at it the same will happen to you. When a child starts their livestock judging career chances are he won’t like the long drawn out practices and contests, but it is well worth it. Judging provides improved selection skills, improved speaking skills, the ability to make decisions under pressure, and the opportunity to meet future colleagues and employers. If you are wondering whether you should pursue a career in livestock judging go for it, and if you are thinking about giving up on an already started career take this quote from Jim Valvano to heart, “Don’t Give Up. Don’t Ever Give Up.” Justin Taubenheim is the Vice President of Leadership for the American Gelbvieh Junior Association. He can be reached via email at mandrtaub@aol.com.

2010-2011 AGJA Board of Directors Seth Arp, President (2011) N551 Ramsey Rd., Arlington, WI 53911 P: 608-712-1186 Email: Setharp0922@hotmail.com Dustin Aherin, Vice President (2011) 309 Limestone Rd., Phillipsburg, KS 67661 P: 785-302-1253 Email: daherin@ruraltel.net Justin Taubenheim, V.P. of Leadership (2012) 19035 Grand Island Rd., Amherst, NE 68812 P: 308-826-5185 Email: mandrtaub@aol.com Janelle Hayek, Secretary (2011) 2814 Hwy. E43, Clutier, IA 52217 P: 319-330-1647 Email: jjhayek@iastate.edu Britney Volek, Treasurer (2011) 19920 339th Ave., Highmore, SD 57345 P: 605-870-1008 Email: Britney.Volek@jacks.sdstate.edu Cole Buffo (2012) 1006 S Main St., Lansing, KS 66043 P: 913-683-0034 Email: cattle@kc.rr.com Andrew Lindgren (2011) 1565 US Hwy. 136, Atlanta, IL 67123 P: 309-392-2054 • C: 309-825-0089 Email: lindgre1@gmail.com John Shearer (2012) PO Box 239, Canton, KS 67428 P: 620-628-4621 Van Tucker (2012) 24022 250th Rd., Portis, KS 67474 P: 785-282-0544 Kyle Kendrick, Ex-Officio 6590 County Rd. 249, Palmyra, MO 63461 P: 573-735-4243 • C: 573-822-2952 Email: kjk5h4@mail.missouri.edu Adult Advisors: Mike & Toni Shrewsbury 1980 SE Wilson Road Lathrop, MO 64465 816-528-3644 mshrews@northmo.net Al & Mary Knapp 18291 158th Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012 913-724-4105 knappa@swbell.net Staff Advisor: Dana Stewart 303-465-2333 danas@gelbvieh.org

What is the Proper Care for a New Born Calf and Its Mother?

By Seth Beying, AGJA member

There a lot of things you need to do as a cattle producer to make sure that a newborn calf and its mother are taken care of properly.

I think the proper care for a calf and its mother begins with a planned mating. A well planned mating helps to eliminate calving ease problems and ensures you have the right shelter to calve at that time. You must also have the cow on a good vaccination program.

This will keep the cow and her calf healthy.

Proper nutrition for the cow, prior to calving is also important. The cow needs to be in a good body condition score, but not too fat. The cow needs to have a good complete ration made of proteins, concentrates or supplements, and good quality roughage available. Some examples of

proteins would be alfalfa and soybean meal.

Some examples of supplements would be corn, milo and soybeans. Roughages would consist of a good quality hay. We calve most of our cows in the winter months, so they need a good brome hay and a supplement for some extra energy.

When your planned calving date gets close, you need to check your cow or heifer very often. If the weather is cold or wet, you should probably get the cow into the barn if possible. This will make it easier for you if you have to assist her with calving problems.

When the calf is born, it is important that it nurses within the first few hours. This is important because the calf must get the essential colostrum from its mother. The colostrum is important because it helps the calf fight off disease and sickness, and it is high in vitamins, minerals, energy, and antibodies.

Soon after the calf is born it is important to identify each cow’s calf. You should put a tag in the calf’s ear that shows what cow it is out of, so you don’t get the calves confused. We tag

and tattoo our calves with their mother’s tattoo and the corresponding year’s letter. We also weigh the calves at birth and dip their navels in iodine to prevent disease. If possible, the cow and her new calf should be kept in a clean pen or put out on a grass pasture where they can stay as clean and dry as possible. It is then important to make sure the cow has plenty of fresh water and a good hay supplement to produce milk for her new baby.

When putting pairs together, you should try to keep cows of similar age and size penned together. This way all of the cows have a chance to get enough feed, hay, and water so they can keep milking well and try to gain back some weight to improve their BCS. That way they will be ready to breed back in 80-90 days.

If you do all of these things, with luck, you will have a healthy pair in your herd.

Editors note: This essay, written by Seth Beying, was the champion junior division essay in the AGJA creative writing contest at the 2010 Lone Star Class. Beying is from Leavenworth, Kan.

Proper Care for a Newborn Calf and its Mother

By Kaeden Schlake, AGJA member

Calving season – happy to see it start and happy to see it end with the last calf safely on the ground.

To have a successful calving season requires proper care of a newborn calf and its mother.

Proper care begins before the calf is born, which means taking proper care of the mother. The cow needs good nutrition with correct amounts of protein, energy, and minerals. The cow should not be too fat or too thin. If the cow doesn’t have enough energy, the cow and the calf could be too weak for birth.

The weather can play a roll in how much feed the cow needs. The cow should be vaccinated for different diseases like IBR, BVD, P13, BRSV, and any scours viruses that are needed. The heavy cows that are close to calving should be separated from the rest of the cows.

Proper care of a newborn calf also includes preventing calving losses. Dystocia or calving problems is the number one reason for death in calves. Heifers experience more dysotcia than cows. Other things that can cause calf losses are poor conditions like cold, wind, and moisture.

Calves that are wet and cold are more likely to be stressed and die of hypothermia or get diseases like the scours. Scours is persistent diarrhea. There are four main types of scours. There is a Rota virus, Corona virus, Cryptosporidium Parvum, and E. coli. The E. coli scours causes death in the first three days of life. The other three types of scours occur during week 1 to 3 of age.

At the time of parturition, which means giving birth, someone should be there to help if there are problems with the birth.

The calving pen should be as clean and dry as possible. It is important for the calf to get up soon after birth and try to nurse.

Make sure the cow isn’t kicking away the baby. The calf needs colostrom within the first few hours after birth before the calf ’s digestive system changes. The colostrom is

rich in antibodies. The calf can absorb the most nutrients from the colostrom within the first six hours. The colostrom should be creamy in color and free of blood, urine, and manure. The cow should have plenty of fresh water and protein to make milk. If possible, dip the navel in strong 7% iodine to prevent naval infection. The calf should get an ear tag and tattoo for the cowherd records. After a few days you should move the cow and calf into a fresh lot or pasture separate from the rest of the dry cows to prevent exposing the new calf to additional bacteria and viruses. Sick calves should be kept separate from healthy calves.

Not only is giving proper care to a newborn calf and its mother at the time of birth important, it is important to give quality care to the cowherd all year long so that the calving season results in a happy ending.

Editor’s note: This essay, written by Kaeden Schlake, was the reserve champion junior division essay in the AGJA creative writing contest at the 2010 Lone Star Classic. Schlake is from Courtland, Neb. Gelbvieh World | 31

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NAILE

Champions Selected at NAILE

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female GGGE 3G X-Factor 014X Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull SSMK Astroid 1X Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky. Sire: JDPD Astro 407S

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female JCGR BAR GT Ms Pearl 540W ET Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.

Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull CIRS 31X Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Sire: CIRS Alternating

elbvieh breeders exhibited 62 head in the 2010 Eastern National Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ Ring of Gold show, held in conjunction with the NAILE. The show was held November 17 in Louisville, Ky. Scott Starr, Stapleton, Neb., evaluated the 31 Gelbvieh females, 8 Gelbvieh bulls, 14 Balancer females and 9 Balancer bulls.

Claiming the grand champion Gelbvieh female title was GGGE 3G X-Factor 014X, exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. This January 2010 daughter of GGGE 3G Time Machine was first named champion winter heifer calf.

The reserve grand champion Gelbvieh female was JCGR BAR GT Ms Pearl 540W ET, exhibited by Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo. She is an August 2009 daughter of RID R Collateral 2R and was first named champion intermediate heifer.

Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky., exhibited the grand champion Gelbvieh bull. SSMK Astroid 1X is a February 2010 son of JDPD Astro 407S and first claimed the winter bull calf division.

Out of the same division came the reserve grand champion Gelbvieh bull, CIRS 31X. He is a January 2010 son of CIRS Alternating and was exhibited by Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. The grand champion Balancer female was GGGE 3G Cowgirl Wisdom 951W. Emily Griffiths exhibited this March 2009 daughter of GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors. This heifer was first named champion junior heifer.

Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn., exhibited the reserve grand champion Balancer female. BCFG Butlers Ms Deb 10X is a January 2010 daughter of BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET and first claimed the winter heifer calf division.

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Eastern National Gelbvieh

Grand Champion Balancer Female GGGE 3G Cowgirl Wisdom 951W Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors

Grand Champion Balancer Bull JCGR BAR GT Cross Fire 500W Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.

Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female BCFG Butlers Ms Deb 10X Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull GGGE 3G Warlock 928W Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors

JCGR BAR GT Cross Fire 500W was named the grand champion Balancer bull. This July 2009 son of RID R Collateral 2R came out of the intermediate bull division and was exhibited by Jumping Cow Gelbvieh.

The reserve grand champion Balancer bull was GGGE 3G Warlock 928W, exhibited by Emily Griffiths. He is a February 2009 son of GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors and was first named champion junior bull.

The first place pair of calves and the best four head went to Emily Griffiths. Premier breeder and premier exhibitor of the show was also Emily Griffiths. Jumping Cow Gelbvieh was named premier herdsman.

The complete NAILE Eastern National Gelbvieh show program with results and performance data is available online at www.gelbvieh. org or by calling the AGA office at 303-465-2333 to request a copy.

Premier Breeder & Premier Exhibitor Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

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NAILE Gelbvieh Spring Heifer Calf Division Class 1.0 April 1 to April 15, 2010 1. SVFG Dolly 01X, Spring Valley Farm, Lebanon, Ky. Gelbvieh Spring Heifer Calf Champion BCFG Butlers Fashion 54X Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: BCFG Butlers Ole

Gelbvieh Reserve Winter Heifer Calf Champion FMGF Outta Da Blue 713X ET Four Mile Gelbvieh Farm & Butler Creek Gelbvieh Farm, Marble Hill, Ga. Sire: XXB Big N’ Rich 911P

Gelbvieh Reserve Spring Heifer Calf Champion SVFG Dolly 01X Spring Valley Farm, Lebanon, Ky. Sire: SLC Freedom 178F ET

Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf Champion SSMK Anna K 31W Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky. Sire: BTI Extra 2106K ET

Class 1.1 March 1 to March 31, 2010 1. BCFG Butlers Fashion 54X, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn.; 2. SYDB X714, Sydney B. Bigger, Media, Ill.; 3. PNS Tiffanie 103X, Sutton Farm, Vincent, Ohio Gelbvieh Champion Spring Heifer Calf: BCFG Butlers Fashion 54X, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn., Sire: BCFG Butlers Ole Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf: SVFG Dolly 01X, Spring Valley Farm, Lebanon, Ky., Sire: SLC Freedom 178F ET Gelbvieh Winter Heifer Calf Division Class 2.0 February 1 to February 28, 2010 1. CIRS 6BX ET, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; 2. ALIS Xcuses Xcuses 006X, Alison L. Baker, Bristol, Ind.

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion BLU Ms Whitcomb W12 Robert Lloyd Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky. Sire: JRI Prime Cut 406S30

Gelbvieh Reserve Intermediate Heifer Champion JDPD Burnadette 195W The Dromgoole’s Heaven, Richmond, Texas Sire: RTRM Headline

Class 2.1 January 1 to January 31, 2010 1. GGGE 3G X-Factor 014X, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.; 2. FMGF Outta Da Blue 713X ET, Four Mile Gelbvieh Farm and Butler Creek Gelbvieh, Marble Hill, Ga.; 3. CIRS 278X, John Robert Shearer, Canton, Kan. Gelbvieh Champion Winter Heifer Calf: GGGE 3G XFactor 014X, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine

Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Champion CIRS 72NW Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Sire: CIRS Ramon

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Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Heifer Champion RID R Loni 901W ET Ridinger Cattle Co. & Ariana De La Garza, Deer Trail, Colo.

Sire: JCGR BAR GT Flashback 410M ET

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Winter Heifer Calf: FMGF Outta Da Blue 713X ET, Four Mile Gelbvieh Farm and Butler Creek Gelbvieh, Marble Hill, Ga., Sire: XXB Big N’ Rich 911P Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf Division Class 3.0 November 1 to December 31, 2009 1. SSMK Anna K 31W, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthia, Ky., 2. DGMC Hilda’s Stormy 91W, Daniel Gaines, Courtland, Miss.; 3. WVTR Ms Priss 69W, Travis W. Rawson, Ravenswood, W. Va. Class 3.1 September 1 to October 31, 2009 1. BLU Ms Whtcomb 12, Robery Lloyd Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky.; 2. JDPD Natalie N06W, Lane Enyart, Afton, Okla.; 3. CTTK Symphany W83, Tyler Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky. Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer Calf: SSMK Anna K 31W, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthia, Ky., Sire: BTI Extra 2106K ET Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: BLU Ms Whitcomb 12, Robert Lloyd Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: JRI Prime Cut 406S30 Gelbvieh Intermediate Heifer Division Class 4.0 July 1 to August 30, 2009 1. JCGR BAR GT Ms Pearl 540W ET, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.

Class 4.1 May 1 to June 30, 2009 1. JDPD Burnadette 195W, The Dromgoole’s Heaven, Richmond, Texas; 2. TON Renae’s Starr 183W, Renae Gordon, Batesville, Miss.

NAILE Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Heifer: JCGR BAR GT Ms Pearl 540W ET, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer: JDPD Burnadette 195W, The Dromgoole’s Heaven, Richmond, Texas, Sire: RTRM Headline Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Division Class 5.0 March 1 to April 30, 2009 1. LBFM Julie 5234, Bradley Piles, Bardstown, Ky.; 2. JTP Blue Well 046W, Blue Well Farms, Lebanon, Tenn.

Class 5.1 January 1 to February 28, 2009 1. CIRS 72N, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.; 2. RID R Loni 901W ET, Ridinger Cattle Co./Ariana De La Garza, Deer Trail, Colo.; 3. JCGR BAR GT Loni 128W ET, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.

Gelbvieh Champion Junior Heifer: CIRS 72N, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: JCGR BAR GT Flashback Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: RID R Loni 901W ET, Ridinger Cattle Co./Ariana De La Garza, Deer Trail, Colo., Sire: JCGR BAR GT Flashback Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Division Class 6.0 November 1 to December 31, 2009 1. TON Dixie 22U, Daniel Gaines, Courtland, Miss.

Class 6.1 September 1 to October 31, 2008 1. SHWD Ms Mary Kay 29U, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky.

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer: SHWD Ms Mary Kay 29U, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky., Sire: BTI Extra 2106K ET Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer: TON Dixie 22U, Daniel Gaines, Courtland, Miss., Sire: RAW Mississippi Gambler Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Division Class 7.0 Aged Cows 1. RCY Hill Top Triti Cow, Sutton Farm, Vincent, Ohio

Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Champion SHWD Ms Mary Kay 29U Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky. Sire: BTI Extra 2106K ET

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer Champion TON Dixie 22U Daniel Gaines, Courtland, Miss.

Sire: RAW Mississippi Gambler

Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Champion RCY Hill Top Triti Cow M19 Sutton Farm, Vincent, Ohio Sire: JRI PD Ranch Hand

Gelbvieh Spring Bull Calf Champion GGGE 3G Excalibur 055X ET Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: SLC Freedom 178F

Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf Champion AHLG Wide Load 238W Casey Byford, Coffeeville, Miss.

Sire: JBOB Carolina Fortune

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion WVRG Muffin Man ET 25W Riverview Gelbvieh, Ravenswood, W. Va. Sire: DRJ Full Exposure

Gelbvieh Junior Bull Champion RID R G-Force 922W Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo.

Sire: JCGR BAR GT Flashback 410M ET

Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Bull Champion SYDB Butter Bean W414 Sydney B. Bigger, Media, Ill. Sire: JEB Polled Gizmo

Gelbvieh Champion Cow-Calf: RCY Hill Top Triti Cow, Sutton Farm, Vincent, Ohio, Sire: JRI PD Ranch Hand Gelbvieh Grand Champion Female: GGGE 3G XFactor 014X, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine Gelbvieh Reserve Grand Champion Female: JCGR BAR GT Ms Pearl 540W ET, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Gelbvieh Spring Bull Calf Division Class 20.0 March 1 to March 31, 2010 1. GGGE 3G Excalibur 055X ET, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Gelbvieh Champion Spring Bull Calf: GGGE 3G Excalibur 055X ET, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: SLC Freedom 178F ET Gelbvieh Winter Bull Calf Division Class 21.0 January 1 to February 28, 2010 1. SSMK Astroid 1X, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky.; 2. CIRS 31X, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.

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NAILE Gelbvieh Champion Winter Bull Calf: SSMK Astroid 1X, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky., Sire: JDPD Astro 407S Gelbvieh Reserve Winter Bull Calf: CIRS 31X, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: CIRS Alternating Balancer Spring Heifer Calf Champion CTTK Fiesta X92 Tyler Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky. Sire: Heritage 1407 New Design

Balancer Reserve Junior Heifer Champion RHRG Ms Legend 946W John Robert Shearer, Canton, Kan. Sire: SCC Legend 542

Balancer Senior Heifer Calf Champion RRYN Bee Lick Sweet Gal ET W98 Robert Lloyd Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky. Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors

Balancer Winter Bull Calf Champion GGGE 3G Expedition E019X Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: K F Precision 361

Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf Division Class 22.0 September 30 to November 30, 2009 1. AHLG Wide Load 238W, Casey Byford, Coffeeville, Miss.; 2. WVRG Muffin Man ET 25W, Riverview Gelbvieh, Ravenswood, W. Va. Gelbvieh Champion Senior Bull Calf: AHLG Wide Load 238W, Casey Byford, Coffeeville, Miss., Sire: JBOB Carolina Fortune Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf: WVRG Muffin Man ET 25W, Riverview Gelbvieh, Ravenswood, W. Va., Sire: DRJ Full Exposure Gelbvieh Junior Bull Class 24.0 April 1 to April 30, 2009 1. PNS Barry II 918W, Sutton Farm, Vincent, Ohio

Balancer Reserve Winter Bull Calf Champion TON Choctaw Sunrise 471X Renae Gordon, Batesville, Miss.

Sire: LJC LJC Mission Statement

Balancer Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion AHLG Choctaw King 525W Taylor Robertson, Sardis, Miss.

Sire: FLR 5L Norseman King

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Balancer Senior Bull Calf Champion BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET

Balancer Reserve Junior Bull Champion GHGF Gin 98W Justin Michael Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: B C Matrix 4132

Class 24.1 March 1 to March 31, 2009 1. RID R G-Force 922W, Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo.; 2. SYDB Butter Bean W414, Sydney B. Bigger, Media, Ill. Gelbvieh Champion Junior Bull: RID R G-Force 922W, Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo., Sire: JCGR BAR GT Flashback Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Bull: SYDB Butter Bean W414, Sydney B. Bigger, Media, Ill., Sire: JEB Polled Gizmo 17

Gelbvieh Champion Bull: SSMK Astroid 1X, Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, Ky., Sire: JDPD Astro 407S Gelbvieh Reserve Bull: CIRS 31X, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: CIRS Alternating Balancer Spring Heifer Calf Division Class 8.0 March 1 to March 31, 2010 1. CTTK Fiesta X92, Tyler Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky.; 2. BIGP X718, Bigger/Pogue Farm, Media, Ill.; 3. BCFG Butlers Jasmine 10X1, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Balancer Champion Spring Heifer Calf: CTTK Fiesta X92, Tyler Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky., Sire: Heritage 1407 New Design Balancer Reserve Spring Heifer Calf: BIGP X718, Bigger/Pogue Farm, Media, Ill., Sire: EBIG Ringo Balancer Winter Heifer Calf Division Class 9.0 January 1 to February 28, 2010 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Deb 10X, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Balancer Winter Heifer Calf Champion: BCFG Butlers Ms Deb 10X, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn., Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET Balancer Senior Heifer Calf Division Class 10.0 October 1 to December 31, 2009 1. WVRG Red Velvet 21W, Riverview Gelbvieh, Ravenswood, W. Va.; 2. VER Kristina 031W ET, Connor D. Durham, Piedmont, S.C.

NAILE Class 10.1 September 1 to September 31, 2009 1. RRYN Bee Lick Sweet Gal ET W98, Robert Lloyd Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky.; 2. CMGF Clinch MT Ms Legacy 92, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn.; 3. BRAR Miss Bar IV W14, Aaron Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky. Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf: RRYN Bee Lick Sweet Gal ET W98, Robert Lloyd Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: CMGF Clinch MT Ms Legacy 92, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn., Sire: CMFS Carolina Legend Balancer Junior Heifer Division Class 12.0 March 1 to April 30, 2009 1. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Wisdom 951, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.; 2. JCGR BAR GT Ms Lee Ann 306W, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.; 3. LBFM Kali Too ET 2152, Bradley Piles, Bardstown, Ky. Class 12.1 January 1 to February 28, 2009 1. RHRG Ms Legend 946W, John Robert Shearer, Canton, Kan.; 2. AHL Hottdamn 19W, Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C. Balancer Champion Junior Heifer: GGGE 3G Cowgirl Wisdom 951, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors Balancer Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: RHRG Ms Legend 946W, John Robert Shearer, Canton, Kan., Sire: SCC Legend 542 Grand Champion Balancer Female: GGGE 3G Cowgirl Wisdom 951, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female: BCFG Butlers Ms Deb 10X, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn., Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET Balancer Winter Bull Calf Division Class 15.0 February 1 to February 28, 2010 1. TON Choctaw Sunrise 471X, Renae Gordon, Batesville, Miss.

Balancer Senior Bull Champion JCGR BAR GT Cobalt 159U Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.

Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Not Pictured:

Class 15.1 January 1 to January 31, 2010 1. GGGE 3G Expedition E019X, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Balancer Champion Winter Bull Calf: GGGE 3G Expedition E019X, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: K F Precision 361 Balancer Reserve Champion Winter Bull Calf: TON Choctaw Sunrise 471X, Renae Gordon, Batesville, Miss., Sire: LJC LJC Mission Statement Balancer Senior Bull Calf Division Class 16.0 November 1 to December 31, 2009 1. WVRG Woody ET 17W, Riverview Gelbvieh, Ravenswood, W. Va. Class 16.1 September 1 to October 31, 2009 1. BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn.; 2. AHLG Choctaw King 525W, Taylor Robertson, Sardis, Miss.

Balancer Champion Senior Bull Calf: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W, Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn., Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf: AHLG Choctaw King 525W, Taylor Robertson, Sardis, Miss., Sire: FLR 5L Norseman King

Balancer Reserve Spring Heifer Calf BIGP X718 Bigger/Pogue Farm, Media, Ill. Sire: EBIG Ringo

Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf CMGF Clinch MT Ms Legacy 92 Zach Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: CMFS Carolina Legend

Balancer Intermediate Bull Division

Balancer Reserve Champion Junior Bull: GHGF Gin 98W, Justin Michael Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C., Sire: B C Matrix 4132

Class 17.0 May 1 to August 30, 2009 1. JCGR BAR GT Cross Firs 500W, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.

Balancer Champion Intermediate Bull: JCGR BAR GT Cross Firs 500W, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Balancer Junior Bull Division Class 18.0 January 1 to April 30, 2009 1. GGGE 3G Warlock 928W, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.; 2. GHGF Gin 98W, Justin Michael Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Balancer Champion Junior Bull: GGGE 3G Warlock 928W, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors

Balancer Senior Bull Division Class 19.0 January 1 to December 31, 2008 1. JCGR BAR GT Cobalt 159U, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.

Balancer Champion Senior Bull: JCGR BAR GT Cobalt 159U, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Grand Champion Balancer Bull: JCGR BAR GT Cross Firs 500W, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull: GGGE 3G Warlock 928W, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors

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Colorado

Alabama

• Polled Purebreds • Red • Black

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

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

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

“Pot of Gold” Gelbvieh Angus & Balancer® Bull Sale

Double D Farm

Skyler Martin

9937 Warren Rd. Winslow, IL 61089

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061

(815) 367-4116

(815) 732-7583

Friday, February 25, 2011 • Olathe, CO Females for Sale Private Treaty

Arizona The Prosser Family

928/477-2458

Indiana

Summer

928/289-2619 Winter

Winslow, AZ Website: www.bartbar.com Email: info@bartbar.com

Angus, Gelbvieh, Balancer & Commercial Replacement Females Grant Thayer, Owner

3 G Ranch

(303) 621-2058 Grant@JumpingCowGelbvieh.com

Arkansas

H odges R anch

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

Brad Ridinger, Manager

G E L B V I E H

Office: (719) 764-2327 Cell: (303) 810-0582 Brad@JumpingCowGelbvieh.com

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

CATTLE THAT MEET THE CHALLENGE Ramah, Colorado

www.JumpingCowGelbvieh.com

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755 Your call or visit is Always Welcome

Eugene (870) 426-5333

Diana (870) 426-5334 Neal (870) 426-4469

Fullblood Polled Gelbvieh Polled Hereford

Merle E. Lewis

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls & Heifers Available Private Treaty Sales

812/863-7701

James L. Lewis

812/863-2970

RR1 Box 1360 • Springville, IN 47462

Iowa

Illinois “Realizing the Value”

Skyler Martin

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

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Member

GS

Ridge Top Ranch

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer

Neola, Iowa

Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

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

Ricky Linquist th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist Fonda, IA 50540

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

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

Judd Ranch Inc.

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

Minnesota Brandywine Farm Tom Scarponcini

LGone O ak e l b v i e h

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

hornsandthorns@netins.net Eric Ehresman (319) 489-2275 20963 30th St. (319) 480-1564 Mechanicsville, IA 52306

McCabe Cattle Co.

Two Step Ranch

563-543-5251

563-543-4177

Lacey McCabe

Pat and Jay McCabe

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

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

Kansas

Gelbvieh

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

Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.

Cell: (913) 219-6613 H: (913) 724-4105 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 FAX: (913) 724-4107

Al, Mary & Nick Knapp

18291 158th Street

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

Balancer®

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027

Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

Missouri

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e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis 26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785/543-5177

gelbvieh Gary and Kenny White 3140 SE Colorado • Topeka, KS 66605 785.267.1066 or 785.554.4744

Kentucky

B/F Cattle Company

Specializing in Forage Raised Balancer® Bulls on K-31

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

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

660 • 492 • 2808 “Where workin’ cattle & eye appeal come full circle”

John & Carla Shearer (620) 628-4621 (620) 654-6507 (John Cell)

Range Ready Simangus, Balancer (Gv x An), Angus Bulls

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

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

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

Owners: David Butts Wayne Butts

Contact David Butts: 270-365-3715 (H) 270-625-4700 (C) Princeton, KY • Email: ddcmbutts@wildblue.net

18-30 mo. age, all forage tested, calving ease, semen tested, guaranteed, large selection of top genetics, utilize hybrid vigor for more $, more longevity, more forage You can utilize the benefits of heterosis! genetics. Quality bred heifers & cows.

John Rotert/Bob Harriman 50 yrs. of reputation Montrose, MO seedstock.

660-693-4844 • 660-492-2504

www.rotertharriman.com

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

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling– With herd sires profiling a perfect 10 in Tenderness and carrying the 316 Tenderness Gene!

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

P.O. Box 51 Mendon, MO 64660 (660) 272-3805 (O) (660-375-7266 (C) Ronald & Kathryne Rogers email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

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

Jeff and Jeanne Pope 26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869 Phone & Fax: (308) 467-BEEF popefarms@nctc.net

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Pritchard Gelbvieh Jeff & Janelle Pritchard 50476 817th Road Spalding, NE 68665

H: 308-497-2249 C: 308-750-1544

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Montana

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J. J. Boehler

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

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

GELBVIEH

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N. Carolina

N. Dakota

Exceptional BULLS & HEIFERS

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

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

3320 51st St., Mandan, ND 58554

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

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

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

S. Dakota Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • Semen

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

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

Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C) Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Hermosa, SD Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch

Ohio

Gelbvieh & Angus & Balancers

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

Mitchel & Edna Ellison

Jeff & Susie Ellison

9020 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

9015 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

701.376.3238

701.376.3526

Proven Genetics with Balanced Traits!

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

G Gelbvieh elbvieh R Ranch anch 43968 208th Street Lake Preston, SD 57249 605/847-4155 605/860-1326

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Oklahoma

Alan & Pam Blake, Nikki, Christian

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

“Performance Genetics for Your Tomorrow”

LeGRAND Ed LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

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

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Texas

Washington

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

(281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144

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

W. Virginia

1800 W. 50th St. • Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Virginia

Steve Schroeder 605-334-5809 (O) • 605-363-3247 (H)

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Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh

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

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Bulls & Heifers for Sale

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Sales sales 6th Annual Ozark Pride Gelbvieh Female and Bull Sale Hartland Farm & J Bar M Gelbvieh October 9, 1020 Stella, Mo. Auctioneer: Jason Miller Sale Manager: Mitchell Marketing Service Report written by: Jennifer Scharpe 36 Females

$1,882

14 Bulls

$1,857

RHRT Miss Grand Granite ET U84 sold for $4,750 in the Ozarks Pride Sale.

Hartland Farm and J Bar M Gelbvieh put together another excellent set of cattle for the 6th annual Ozark Pride Gelbvieh female and bull sale.

The top selling lot at $4,750 was Lot 2, RHRT Miss Grand Granite ET, a homozygous black, homozygous polled November 2008 purebred Gelbvieh bred heifer. Lot 2 is sired DCSF Post Rock Granite 200P2 and a daughter TJB Lady Granite 838H ET and sold safe in calf for a spring calf to RHRT W36. Lake Land and Cattle of Neosho, Mo., was the winning bidder.

Topping the choice of donor flush lots was Lot 10D, VER Lee Ann 650R. She is a November 2005 Balancer® cow out of JBOB Carolina 5102N and VER Lee Ann 309M ET. Lake Land and Cattle was once again the winning bidder for $3,300.

Lake Land and Cattle struck again with the high selling bred heifer at $3,100.

Lot 16, JEMG Miss Trevor W249 ET, is a homozygous polled, red purebred Gelbvieh cow born in January 2009 and sired by TJB Masterpiece 138L ET. Topping out the bull offering was Lot 62, RHRT W59. He is an August 2009 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred Gelbvieh son of RHRT T11 ET. Danny Davis of Everton, Ark., purchased this herd sire prospect for $2,550.

The second high selling bull was RHRT T49 ET, an August 2007 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred Gelbvieh herd sire out of OZZ Ext Govenor 3N and the donor cow JBOB 92C 1373G ET. The final bidder was CO Smith of Salem, Ark., taking home this excellent lot for $2,400.

Rea Family Gelbvieh Dispersal Sale November 17, 2010 Salina, Kan. Sale Manager: Cattlemen’s Connection Reported by: Brandon McEndaffer

5 Donors

$5,080

15 Open Heifers

$3,763

12 Bred Heifers

$3,942

19 Bred Cows

$2,516

10 Bull Calves

$2,450

14 Pregnant Recips

$1,886

22 Embryo Lots

TFLK Whitney 251W ET the topped the Rea Family Dispersal Sale at $20,000.

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$668

With years of involvement in the Gelbvieh breed, the Rea Family of Berthoud, Colo., sold their herd in conjunction with the Pick of the Herds/Fall Female Festival sale in Salina, Kan. With the seats full of Gelbvieh enthusiasts, the bidders raised their hands early and often on a set of cattle the Rea family worked hard to build.

Earning the rights as high seller was the crowd favorite Lot 92, TFLK Whitney 251W ET, a homozygous black, homozygous polled bred Gelbvieh heifer who sold for $20,000 half interest to Green Hills Gelbvieh of Mt. Ulla, N.C. Whitney is sired by a bull produced by the Rea Family, RTRT Solution, and whose dam is the FLGY 7037P donor dam. She is safe in calf to CRAN Buddy Boy T729. Staying with same cow family, Lot 55 FLGY “Fly Girl” 7037P was the second high selling donor dam of the sale at $6,700. She went to Pleasant Meadows Farm of Glasgow, Ky. The high selling donor dam was the youthful appearing yet proven red Gelbvieh cow, Lot 84 JCGR Bar GT Lady Icon 153J, who sold for $6,800 to Murphy Farms of Arlington, S.D. Lady Icon’s six calves sold for a combined total of $23,300 and her embryos brought in

$4,500. Murphy Farms also took home the high selling bred cow, Lot 58 RTRT Darci 189U, the 2010 Reserve National Champion Gelbvieh Female at $6,000.

Lot 68, DARC “Darci” P401, the donor dam of Darci 189U and RTRT Solution sold for $6,600 to Stucky Gelbvieh, Post Rock Cattle Co, and Dawson’s Creek Gelbvieh of Kansas.

Dromgoole’s Heaven of Richmond, Texas had the last bid at $6,700 on the top selling open heifer, Lot 81 RTRD 290X. This black, homozygous polled fancy heifer calf was February-born and sired by RID R Collateral 2R. Lot 69, RTRD Darci 264X ET, was the second high selling open heifer at $6,200 and went to Matthew Davidson of Duncan, S.C. A homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of TAU Tuned 155T, the donor dam “Darci” and was born in January 2010.

Although young, the Gelbvieh bull calves commanded top dollar throughout the sale with the high selling bull calf being Lot 59, RTRT 288X. This homozygous black, homozygous polled Gelbvieh bull sired by HYEK Black Impact 3960N sold for $3,700 to Cedar Top Ranch of Stapleton, Neb.

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Sales sales “Show-Me” Futurity Plus Sponsored by the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association November 6, 2010 Springfield, Mo. Auctioneer: Phil Schooley Sale Manager: Mitchell Marketing Service Report written by: Jennifer Scharpe

59 Lots

$1,523

A Hart Farm consignment, TJB Mackenzie 448P ET topped the sale at $5,000.

Nineteen breeders from Kansas, Missouri, Georgia, and Arkansas offered another outstanding set of cattle for the annual “Show-Me” Futurity Plus sale sponsored by the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association.

Hart Farm consigned the high selling lot, TJB Mackenzie 448P ET. She is a beautifully uddered, impressive January 2004 red purebred cow sired by TJB Vortex 232M ET and sold safe in calf to HFGC HF Roscoe 34P59 ET. TJB Gelbvieh of Chickamauga, Ga., purchased this female for $5,000.

The next high selling lot of the day was a flush opportunity of RHRT Gina ET consigned by Lake Land & Cattle. This August 2007 donor dam is a homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred cow sired by OZZ EXT Govenor 3N. Hartland Farms of Stella, Mo., was the winning bidder at $3,500.

Justamere Ranch consigned Lot 10,

a March 2006 purebred black cow sired by the carcass trait leader, JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564JET. HUTR Justamere Crystal sold safe for a spring calf and was picked up for $3,100 by Carrie and David Van Winkle, Neosho, Mo., Also at the $3,100 sale price was Lot 39, an open Balancer® heifer eligible for the HAGA Futurity held at the 2011 Missouri State Fair. Consigned by Martin Farms, MART Lady Ellijay is an October 2009 daughter of AR Advantage 654 and VER Miss Ellijay 827T. Selecting this excellent show heifer was Sara Hixson of Gower, Mo., for a final bid of $3,100.

JGP Gelbvieh consigned Lot 29, JGPG Shania 919W ET, which sold for $3,000 to Monty Larman, Orlando, Okla. Out of the great LWGR PLD Shania 790 771G ET cow and the Red Angus sire NL Red Northline Rob Roy 12, this red Balancer bred heifer was born in March 2009.

10th Annual Pick of the Herds Sale & 14th Annual Fall Female Festival November 17, 2010 Salina, Kan. Sale Manager: Cattlemen’s Connection Reported by: Brandon McEndaffer

41 Open Heifers

$1,993

6

$2,550

Bred Heifers

2 Steers

$1,100

TAU Mr. Krugerrand 70M 130P was the sire of PLA Butterfinger 018X, a co-high seller in the sale.

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On as a beautiful of a day as you could ask for at the end of November, an eager crowd filled the seats for the 10th Annual Pick of the Herds/14th Annual Fall Female Festival Sale in Salina, Kan. Like expected from these two sales, the quality of the bred and open females was deep.

The depth of that quality was evident as three females were co-high selling lots and commanded top dollar at $3,200 each.

As the second heifer to go in the ring, a stout black Balancer® heifer, Lot 25 PLA Butterfinger 018X, sired by TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P helped start the sale off right. She was consigned by Plateau Gelbvieh of Peetz, Colo., and the lucky bidder of Lot 25 was junior member Elizabeth Krajewski of Venango, Neb. At the same price, a moderate, fancy red Balancer heifer, AHL Trixie 027X ET, sired by HXC LCC Gravity B252L was consigned by Ledoux Ranch of Agenda, Kan., and went to Cedar Top Ranch of Stapleton, Neb. Rounding out the females who topped the sale was Lot 2, DCSF

Wilma 178W1, a black homozygous polled Gelbvieh heifer consigned by Dawson Creek Gelbvieh and Post Rock Cattle Co. Lot 2 was a JRI Great Western 254N68 ET daughter safe to a Balancer calf and sold to Hilltop Farms, Asbury Mo. She was also the top selling bred female in the sale.

Rounding out the next high sellers were two black balancers bringing $3,000 each.

Lot 22, XXB Miss Iron Nuts 010X, an open January Balancer heifer sired by EGL Old Iron Nuts S842 sold to Leonhardt Cattle Co. of Lake Preston, S.D. and was consigned

by Boehler Gelbvieh of Orleans, Neb. Also at $3,000 was Lot 43, BAG Miss Industry 21X, an open black Balancer heifer sired by Connealy Industry 5634 consigned by Bar Arrow Cattle Co. of Phillimpsburg, Kan., with the winning bid going to Blackhawk Cattle Co. of Oregon, Ill. With the sale concluding before dark on what turned out to be a clear sunny day for the month of November, there was without question an aura of optimism and positivity as people headed home.

Shows shows

Junior News junior news AGJA Announces Summer Show Schedule AGJA will be sponsoring three opportunities for AGJA members to compete in contests and shows this summer.

The first opportunity will be at the 2011 Cherokee Strip Western Regional in Perry, Okla., May 27-29. The show is hosted by the Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association.

The next opportunity will be the 2011 Eastern Regional in Maryville, Tenn., June 2-5. The show is hosted by the Heritage FFA chapter.

Finally, the 2011 AGJA Twister Classic, the annual junior national show, will be July 3-8 in Kearney, Neb. The show is jointly hosted by the Nebraska and Kansas Gelbvieh Junior Associations.

Check the AGA website for additional details as the become available. AGJA members will receive official entry packets later this spring.

World Beef Expo Junior Show September 26, 2010 • West Allis, Wisc.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer GGGE 3G X-Factor 014X Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer RSSL Matrix’s Xclamation Lydia Russell, Brooklyn, Wisc.

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair JRSL Ms Matrix 251M Lydia Russell, Brooklyn, Wisc.

NILE Junior Gelbvieh/Balancer Show October 14, 2010 • Billings, Mont.

No photo available

Grand Champion Female TFLK Whitney 251 W David Rea, Berthoud, Colo.

Reserve Champion Female Loveless Sandy Trevor Carlisle, Redmond, Utah

South Carolina State Fair Junior Show October 23, 2010 • Columbia, S.C.

AGJA 2011 Twister Classic Headquarters Hotel Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention 110 S. 2nd Ave., Kearney, NE Phone: 1-308-2375971 Room Block Rate: $89.95 Room features: All non-smoking rooms Free high speed wireless internet In room microwave In room refrigerator In room work desk Flat screen TV in room Free DVD movies Electric video arcade Indoor water center Kids pool with slides and fountains Two adult waterslides and whirlpool spa Guest laundry and valet laundry service available

Grand Champion Female AHL Hottdamn Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C

Reserve Champion Female AES Ms Kitty Ethan Arnold, Iva, S.C.

NAILE Gelbvieh Junior Show November 14, 2010 • Louisville, Ky.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female GGGE 3G X-Factor 014X Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female CCF Zoey X006 Cameron L. Burns, Pendleton, S.C.

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21st Annual Production Sale Monday, February 7, 2011• 1 p.m. CST at The Ranch 23685 Sartoria Road • Amherst, NE

Pick Your New Herdsires From 100 Thick-Made Muscular Gelbvieh & Balancer® (60) Bulls with Growth, Balance and Great Carcass Merit 30 Open Balancer® Females • Many Show Prospects

TAU Manitoba 13X — Homozygous Black, double polled son of TAU Grid Topper 43T. 13X is moderate framed, deep bodied, loaded with natural width, and very free moving. See him in the yards at Denver and on the hill in the 1st annual Balancer Bull Futurity.

Many bulls like him sell February 7th.

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37X – Homozygous black and double polled

son of SDCC Virginian which goes back to Connealy Virginian. This bull was an eye catcher coming off the cow with an 800 lb. adj weaning weight and a 109 WW ratio. But the fact of the matter is that he hasn’t let up a bit. 37X is super deep and expressively muscled. This bull is a cattlemen’s dream. Great numbers, great phenotype. What more could you ask for? On top of all this, 37X is entered in the pen bull show in Denver.

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127X — Double Black and Double

133X — Homozygous Black and Double Polled son of Hayek Black Impact and a great Bushwacker dam.

This fella has Maternal stamped all over him.

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166X – Double black and double polled son of the impressive 43T. 166X was a standout from the moment he hit the ground. Extremely soggy middled, and plenty of natural muscke shape. He tipped the scales at weaning with a 759 adj. weaning weight. 166X will be on the trailer to the Denver Stock Show.

Polled son of TAU Krugerrand 130P, and a super Nighthawk Dam that has a 102 average weaning on 5 calves.

Larger framed, body depth, high maternal and growth EPD’s.

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Shows shows Clay County Fair Ring of Gold Show Spencer, Iowa • September 18, 2010

No photo available

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female AJJH American Honey L & L Fitting, Hartley, Iowa

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female Jack Miss Lottie Leonhardt Cattle Co., Lake Preston, S.D.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull LWLH Dually L & L Fitting, Hartley, Iowa

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull DLW Windsor 36W ET Wandering Meadows, Lamberton, Minn.

Grand Champion Balancer Female SBMG Miss TI 205X Wandering Meadows, Lamberton, Minn.

Reserve Champion Balancer Female LSG Rachel 574R Little Sioux Gelbvieh Ranch, Milford, Iowa

Grand Champion Balancer Bull LSG X-Man 001X Little Sioux Gelbvieh Ranch, Milford, Iowa

Reserve Champion Balancer Bull Northern Rule ET Wandering Meadows, Lamberton, Minn.

World Beef Expo Gelbvieh and Balancer Show September 26, 2010 • West Allis, Wisc.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer RSSL Matrix’s Xclamation Russell Family Livestock, Brooklyn, Wisc

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer GGGE 3G Cowgirl Lexie 029X Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Cow/Calf Pair JRSL Ms Matrix 251M Russell Family Livestock, Brooklyn Wisc.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull GGGE 3G Excalibur 055X ET Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

No photo available

Grand Champion Balancer Heifer GGGE 3G X-Factor 014X Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

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Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Heifer CJWG Carrie X3 Cody Welke, Osseo, Wisc.

Grand Champion Balancer Bull GGGE 3G Warlock 928W Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Shows shows NILE Gelbvieh and Balancer Show October 14, 2010 • Billings, Mont.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer TFLK Whitney 251W David Rea, Berthoud, Colo.

Photo Courtesy of Show Champions

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer TMKG Riverdell 210X Ty & Brooke Kliewer, Klamath Falls, Ore.

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull CODH Starlights Jacquizz Ty & Brooke Kliewer, Klamath Falls, Ore.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull JLSL Wiley 913W Samee Ledgerwood, Clarkston, Wash.

Photo Courtesy of Show Champions

No photo available

Grand Champion Balancer Female TMKG Lady Starlight 205X Ty & Brooke Kliewer, Klamath, Falls Ore. Photo Courtesy of Show Champions

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female MHD Katy’s Upgrade Max & Debbie Porter, Stevensville, Mont.

Grand Champion Balancer Bull YJMR Razzleberry Trevor Carlisle, Redmond, Utah Photo Courtesy of Show Champions

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull JLSL Xclusive Balance 9X Samee Ledgerwood, Clarkston, Wash.

South Carolina State Fair Gelbvieh/Balancer Show Columbia, S.C. • October 21, 2010

Grand Champion Female VER Kristina Connor Durham, Piedmont, S.C.

Reserve Grand Champion Female AHL Hottdamn Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C.

Grand Champion Bull HSCF Rocko Cameron Durham, Piedmont, S.C.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull Duke Justin Ridenhour, Salisbury, N.C.

Farmfair International Western Canada Gelbvieh Show November 11, 2010

Grand Champion Purebred Female DVE Davidson Ms Secret 78U Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK

Reserve Champion Purebred Female SLC Parkland 220U Severtson Land and Cattle, Innisfail, AB

Grand Champion Purebred Bull DVE Davidson Cowboy 20U Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK

Reserve Champion Purebred Bull DVE Davidson Romance 116W Davidson Gelbvieh, Ponteix, SK

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DNA technology offers beef producers powerful information they can use to help take some of the risk out of the important decisions they make every day.

However, this information is only useful if producers understand how to apply it specifically to their individual herd goals. For this reason, IGENITY® has a team of advisers and information management software to help producers customize the inside information from the IGENITY profile to help reach their goals in fewer generations.

“IGENITY is committed to helping producers understand and apply the advanced information that comes from the comprehensive IGENITY profile,” says Dr. Kevin DeHaan, technical services director, IGENITY. “We will stand by producers every step of the way as they put the power of DNA to work in their operations.”

Once producers receive the inside information from IGENITY, Dr. DeHaan says the best place to start is with the IGENITY software. Currently, two software applications are available to customers of IGENITY; custom sort and benchmark. The IGENITY custom sort software is designed to help producers sort and rank their animals based on the traits that are most important to them.

First, producers can apply a filter for traits, such as coat color or bovine viral diarrhea persistent infection (BVD-PI) status. Then, weights, or percentages of importance, can be applied to the traits the producer deems the most important. The custom sort software ranks the cattle based on all of the criteria entered. The result is a customized, overall index score on the familiar 1 to 10 scale from IGENITY that can be saved for

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For example, in the case of evaluating potential replacement heifers, a Gelbvieh producer may start by applying a filter for cattle that are homozygous black and have a score of 6 or better for marbling and heifer pregnancy rate. Then, the producer assigns percentages of importance to the additional traits they wish to emphasize — such as 50 percent for tenderness, 30 percent for average daily gain and 20 percent for stayability. Once the custom sort software ranks the cattle based on these priorities, the producer can make more confident decisions based on where potential replacements fall within the group.

“The IGENITY custom sort software is the only program of its kind designed specifically for use with a comprehensive DNA profile,” Dr. DeHaan says. “This program saves producers from digging through numbers and data — it does the work for them and sorts their cattle based on the traits that are most important to their individual operation.”

The second application currently available in the suite of IGENITY software is benchmark software. This software is designed to help producers determine where their herd’s genetics compare with others within their respective breed or the nearly half million cattle in the IGENITY database.

“It’s important that producers know where their herd is now before they can set goals for where they want their herd’s genetics to be in the future,” Dr. DeHaan says. “The IGENITY benchmark software helps producers compare their cattle’s genetics with others in their breed, the entire population of cattle in the IGENITY database, or other members of their own herd.”

These software programs are just two examples of the innovation IGENITY has brought to DNA technology in the beef industry.

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January 2011 Jan. 1 2011 Annual AGJA Dues deadline Jan. 3-7 2011 Herd Assessments Mailed Out Jan. 7-8 AGA Annual Convention and 40th Anniversary Celebration, Denver, CO Jan. 8 National Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Show, Denver, CO Jan. 9 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Show, Denver, CO Jan. 9 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, 1

P.M., Livestock Center Auction Arena, Denver, CO Jan. 10 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Denver, CO Jan. 25 DEADLINE: March Gelbvieh World Jan. 29 Lemke Cattle Bull Sale, Lawrence, NE Jan. 31 North Dakota “Golden Rule” Sale, Mandan, ND February 2011 Feb. 2-5 NCBA/ANCW Annual Convention, Denver, CO Feb. 3 Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh Sale, Rapid City, SD Feb. 5 LeDoux Ranch Production Sale, Agenda, KS Feb. 5 Seedstock Plus Tennessee Bull & Female

Sale, Columbia, TN Feb. 7 Taubenheim Gelbvieh 21st Annual

Production Sale, Amherst, NE Feb. 15 Cedar Top Ranch Annual Production

Sale, Burwell, NE Feb. 15 Iowa Beef Expo Gelbvieh Gold Sale, Des Moines, IA Feb. 18 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh/

Balancer Bull & Female Show & Sale,

Kearney, NE Feb. 19 Overmiller Gelbvieh & Red Angus

Production Sale, Smith Center, KS Feb. 23 Grund Beef Genetics Annual Bull Sale,

Oakley, KS Feb. 24 Plateau Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Brush, CO Feb. 25 Pot of Gold 20th Annual Gelbvieh, Angus

& Balancer Bull Sale, Olathe, CO Feb. 25 DEADLINE: April Gelbvieh World Feb. 26 Schafer Farms, Inc. 26th Annual Bull Sale,

Goodhue, MN Feb. 26 Swanson Cattle Co. 24th Annual

Production Sale, Oxford, NE Feb. 26 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Lathrop, MO Feb. 28 Beastrom Gelbvieh 31st Annual Bull Sale,

Fort Pierre, SD March 2011 Mar. 1 Warner Beef Genetics Annual Bull &

Female Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 4 Handel Farms 18th Annual Bull &

Female Sale, Platte, SD Mar. 4 Chimney Butte Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Mandan, ND Mar. 5 Judd Ranch 33rd Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 5 Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus Annual

Bull Sale, Mobridge, SD Mar. 5 Flying H Genetics 31st Annual Roughage ‘N Ready Herd Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE

Mar. 5 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 22nd Annual Bull Sale, Swift

Current, SK Mar. 6 MN Gelbvieh Association 13th Annual

State Opportunity Sale, Albany, MN Mar. 6 McCabe Cattle Co./Two-Step Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Dyersville, IA Mar. 7 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch Annual

Production Sale, Huron, SD Mar. 7 MLM Gelbvieh Private Treaty Kick Off

Sale, Superior, NE Mar. 8 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 21st Annual

Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Mar. 12 J Bar M Gelbvieh and J & K Farms

Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Mar. 16 Eagle Pass Ranch RFI Tested Bull Sale,

Highmore, SD Mar. 19 Post Rock Cattle Co The Cowman’s

Kind Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, KS Mar. 19 Flying H Genetics Grown On Grass Bull

Sale, Joplin, MO Mar. 19 Oklahoma Sooner Select Sale,

Stillwater, OK Mar. 25 Southwest Bull & Female Gelbvieh and

Balancer Sale, Creston, IA Mar. 25 DEADLINE: May Gelbvieh World Mar. 26 Boehler Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Orleans, NE Mar. 26 NC Maternal Edge Sale, Turnersburg, NC Mar. 26 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull &

Female Sale, Carthage, MO April 2011 Apr. 1 Midwest Performance Bull Sale

Bloomfield, IA Apr. 2 Jumping Cow Gelbvieh Bull &

Commercial Female Sale Brush, CO Apr. 2 Circle S Ranch & Triple K Gelbvieh

Going to Grass Sale, Canton, KS Apr. 2 Schroeder Ranch 13th Annual Gelbvieh

& Balancer Production Sale, Mitchell, SD Apr. 2 Seedstock Plus High Altitude Bull Sale, Monte Vista, CO Apr. 9 Bar T Bar Ranch & Seedstock Plus Bull

Sale, Yerington, NV May 2011 May 27-29 AGJA Western Regional, Perry, OK June 2011 June 1 AGJA Twister Classic Entry Deadline June 1 Ownership Deadline for AGJA Shows June 1-4 Beef Industry Federation (BIF)

Conference, Bozeman, MT June 2-5 AGJA Eastern Regional, Maryville, TN July 2011 July 3-8 AGJA Twister Classic, Kearney, NE Editor’s Note: If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to jennifers@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org contains additional contact information for each event.

EAGLE PASS R ANCH RFI Tested Bull Sale Wednesday, March 16 At the Ranch 1:00 CT

Selling 200 RFI Tested Bulls Gelbvieh ~ Balancers ~ Angus

Northern Dancer

• The offering is “100% RFI Tested” using our state of the art GrowSafe feed intake system.

• Don’t guess about your #1 profitability trait, Feed Efficiency.

• Buy your next herd sire from the industry leader in MEASURED feed efficiency (DNA results are inconclusive).

• Bulls are breed average for Calving Ease and Milk and 10% above breed average for Weaning Weight and Yearling Weight • Bulls will be ultrasound measured for carcass traits; fertility tested; guaranteed sound; and guaranteed docile.

• We have a “Calf Buy Back” program and Free Delivery.

Northern Pacific

Call Today For Your Catalog 34261 200th St. Highmore, SD 57345 Office: 605-229-2802 Fax: 605-229-2835

Watch for online catalog and videos at www.eaglepassranch.com

E-mail:

Steve Munger Managing Partner

605-226-1537 605-380-0092 (Cell)

steve@eaglepassranch.com Website: www.eaglepassranch.com

Ad Index ad index 3 G Ranch......................................... 42 Area Coordinators............................. 15 B/F Cattle Company......................... 43 Bar Arrow Cattle Company......... 16, 43 Bar IV Livestock................................ 43 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc. ...................... 42 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch................. 45 Black Hills Stock Show..................... 20 Blackhawk Cattle Company.............. 42 Boehler Gelbvieh............................... 44 Bow K Ranch.................................... 42 Brandywine Farm.............................. 43 Cattlemen’s Connection...................... 3 C-Cross Cattle Company.................. 45 Cedar Top Ranch.......................... 2, 44 Chimney Butte Ranch................. 24, 45 Circle S Ranch............................ 29, 43 CJ&L Livestock................................ 45 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh............... 46 Cranview Gelbvieh...................... 27, 45 Cunningham, Ronn.......................... 47 CUP Lab........................................... 47 D & W Farms, LLC.......................... 43 Danell Diamond Six Ranch............... 44 DDM Gelbvieh................................. 42 Diamond L Farms............................. 45

Dromgoole’s Heaven......................... 46 Eagle Pass Ranch............................... 59 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch...... 45 Flying H Genetics....................... 44, 64 Gelbvieh Bull Barn............................ 47 Gelbvieh Guide................................. 47 Gelbvieh Profit Partners.................... 49 Genetics West.................................... 28 Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch................. 44 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh............. 26, 45 Green Hills Gelbvieh......................... 45 GS Ridge Top Ranch......................... 42 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh.......... 24 Handel Farms.............................. 21, 45 Hart Farm..................................... 5, 43 Hartland Farm.................................. 43 Hill Top Haven Farm........................ 46 Hodges Ranch................................... 42 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch....................... 45 Iowa Beef Expo................................. 19 J & K Farm....................................... 42 J Bar M Gelbvieh.............................. 44 Judd Ranch, Inc.................... 32, 33, 43 Jumping Cow Gelbvieh............... 42, 63 Kicking Horse Ranch........................ 44 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms....................... 42

Knoll Crest Farm............................... 46 Lambert, Doak.................................. 47 Laura’s Lean, LLC............................. 57 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh....................... 46 LeDoux Ranch............................ 43, 56 Lemke Cattle............................... 18, 44 Leonhardt Cattle Company............... 46 Linquist Farms............................ 29, 43 Little Windy Hill Farms.................... 46 Lone Oak Gelbvieh........................... 43 Longleaf Station................................ 45 M&P Gelbvieh................................. 44 Maple Hill Farm............................... 42 Markes Family Farms........................ 45 Martin Cattle Company.................... 42 McCabe Cattle Co./Two Step Ranch...43 Merial Igenity.................................... 58 Middle Creek Farms.......................... 44 Miller Gelbvieh................................. 42 MLM Gelbvieh................................. 44 MMS.......................... 9, 23, 25, 47, 63 ND Golden Rule Sale....................... 25 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic/GAIN....34, 35 NS Ranch......................................... 46 Pearson Cattle Company................... 46 Pfizer Animal Health......................... 12 Plateau Gelbvieh............................... 42 Pope Farms Gelbvieh......................... 44 Post Rock Cattle Company........... 9, 43 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh........................ 23 Pritchard Gelbvieh............................ 44 Register Farms................................... 45 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh....... 13, 44 Rotert/Harriman............................... 43 Schafer Farms, Inc............................. 43 Schroeder Ranch............................... 46 Seedstock Plus Genetics................... 6, 7 Seedstock Plus................................... 53 Swanson Cattle Company................. 44 Taubenheim Gelbvieh................. 44, 52 The 88 Ranch.................................... 45 Thorstenson Gelbvieh.................. 46, 61 Treble W Ranch................................ 46 Triple K Gelbvieh.............................. 43 Warner Beef Genetics........................ 62 White Brothers.................................. 43 Wildwood Acres Gelbvieh................. 45 Wilkinson Gelbvieh.......................... 42

Cutting Your Hay Costs...

Bale less hay ...

Pasture more cows ... Feed more efficiently

Hay or feed accounts for more than 60% of the cost of owning a cow each year...

Montana State University (MSU) has been doing extensive research with Residual Feed Intake (RFI) measured cows and heifers. MSU research indicates low RFI cows consume an average of 10 lbs./day less than high RFI cows, with feed conversion 28.6% lower for low RFI cows compared to high RFI cows. Research by Dr. John Basarab has shown hereditability to be near 40%. Purchasing seedstock with proven RFI numbers has the potential to put more dollars in your pocket than any other measured trait. Research has shown that a 5% improvement in feed conversion has an economic impact four times greater than a 5% improvement in average daily gain. (Gibb and McAllister 1999)

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Selling 200 Feed Efficiency Tested Bulls Balancer, Angus & Gelbvieh Mobridge Livestock Auction • Mobridge, SD

Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus

Clip & mail for FREE 2011 Sale Book Name ______________________________________________________

12980 Cedar Rd., Selby, SD 57472

Vaughn & Wendy Brian & DeDee

605/649-6262 605/649-9927 Fax: 605/649-7361 • E-mail: vwthor@sbtc.net

www.BalancerBulls.com

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