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CONTENTS

January 2021 | Volume 35 | Number 5

FEATURES 10

Annual Meeting Highlights

Held virtually, the Annual Meeting looked a little different in 2020, but that didn’t stop AGA business.

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AGA Elects Board of Directors

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Gelbvieh Association Awards Commercial Producer of the Year

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SEGA Gelbvieh Honored as Breeder of the Year

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AGA Inducts Longtime Association Supporter to Hall of Fame

IN EVERY ISSUE Contact Us

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Events of Interest

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BREEDERS CORNER Service Center

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Western Breeders

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Upper Midwest Breeders

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Northeast Breeders

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Southeast Breeders

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Southern Breeders

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Midwest Breeders

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E. Edd Pritchett’s Dedication and Contribution to AGA Recognized with 50-year History Book Dedication

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Champion Named at North American International Livestock Exposition Gelbvieh and Balancer Show

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AGJA Seeks All-Around Winner Award Donor for Junior Classic Show

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AGA Modifies Breed Percentage Acceptance

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AGF Announces Carcass Contest Results

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EDITOR: Laura Handke laura@gelbvieh.org

Information Exchange Ad Index

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POSTMASTER send address changes to: Gelbvieh World, 1001 S. 70th St., Suite 215, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510

Advancing Livestock Media Professionals

On the cover: Robin Kleine, Focus Marketing Group, Inc. Taken at Hojer Ranch, Lake Preston, SD.

Post Rock Cattle Co.

CED BW 11 -0.9

WW 89

YW 145

MK 12

TM 56

CEM 8

YG 0.12

CW 47

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Cowman’s Kind Bull and Female Sale

MB FPI EPI 0.49 93.61 154.41

DCSF Post Rock Black Bal 52G8 Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled Balancer An example of the Game Changer sons that sell. He was the selection of Cedar Top Ranch in Nebraska in last year’s sale. His top-producing dam sells in the 6 year old sale group that is included in our annual dispersal of every sound six year old female on the ranch.

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BW -0.7

WW 79

YW 114

MK 24

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CEM 8

YG 0.14

CW 46

REA 0.24

MB 0.36

CED 12

BW 0

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YW 134

MK 5

TM 48

CEM 10

YG 0.06

CW 54

REA 0.56

MB FPI EPI 0.70 95.54 148.54

EGL Game Changer D136 Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled Balancer EGL Game Changer will have a large and exciting sire group selling this year. At the 2019 American Gelbvieh Association Scale and Rail Contest, Game Changer proved to be the big winner, siring the high-gaining Balancer steer, the high carcass Balancer steer, and the overall high-profit sire group winner in the Balancer division. This is the first time in contest history that a single sire has swept all 3 divisions of the contest. You are sure to be impressed by the Game Changer sire group.

FPI EPI 84.90 105.18

TOG Twin Oak Payweight 839F ET Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled Balancer High-selling homo-black, homo-polled, 50% Balancer bull in the 2020 sale to Hilltop Gelbvieh. 7 flush brothers sired by Basin Payweight 1682 sell. This flush group includes more extreme top-end breed-leading herdsire prospects.

CED 12

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YW 110

MK 7

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CEM 8

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REA 0.37

MB FPI 0.42 85.54

EPI 111.90

DCSF Post Rock Jordyan 17G8 High selling female in the 2019 Pick of the Herd Sale and later the futurity winner in the futurity show back. Her top-producing dam sells in the 6 year old sale group and a full brother by Game Changer is among the featured bulls selling February 27.

Cowman’s Kind Bull and Female Sale February 27, 2021 195 Lots Sell

115 Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls 80 Gelbvieh And Balancer Females

POST Post Rock Wilma 340B8 Among the most popular females the kids ever showed.

She won the 2016 AGA Western Regional and was the 2016 Supreme Champion Bred and Owned Female at the Gelbvieh Junior National in Oklahoma. She’s a black homo-polled ¾ blood female that sells with a stud horse bull calf at side and is AI bred to the syndicated frontrunner bull for an ultimate breed-leading purebred genetic package.

–All Bulls Polled, Sire-verified, sell with Genomic Enhancement EPD’s and Ultrasound data.

–All Bulls will be DNA tested for homo-polled and homo-black –Every sound 6 year old female sells CED 12

BW -1.4

WW 63

YW 94

MK 15

TM 47

CEM YG 4 -0.07

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MB FPI 0.27 73.72

thought for the month

Don’t take criticism from people you would never go to for advice

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Turn the Page

View from the Board by Dan McCarty

1001 S. 70th St., Ste. 215 • Lincoln, NE 68510 Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339 www.gelbvieh.org • info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association Instagram: americangelbvieh

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The Business of Business in a Pandemic

ASSOCIATION STAFF

From the Corner Office by Megan Slater

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Find an AI Sire or Donor Dam

Tips ‘N Tricks by Taylor Buckley

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2021 Herd Assessments

Tips ‘N Tricks by Taylor Buckley

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Data Reporting: Getting Back to the Basics

Data Bulletin by Tonya Amen

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Painless Repro Planning

Junior Connection by Madalynn Welsh

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Comparing Service Type Return on Investment

Out in the Field by Tom Strahm

Megan Slater Executive Director megans@gelbvieh.org Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org 785-547-7999 Taylor Buckley Data Services Coordinator taylorb@gelbvieh.org Barb Standage Office Opperations Coordinator barb@gelbvieh.org

Laura Handke Editorial Contractor laura@gelbvieh.org Jake Renner Member and Youth Activities Coordinator jake@gelbvieh.org Malerie Strahm Multimedia Coordinator malerie@gelbvieh.org Katie Harbert Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator, katie@gelbvieh.org

Lindsay Upperman Performance Programs Coordinator lindsay@gelbvieh.org

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dan McCarty, President (2020) Rifle, CO • 970-481-5217 mccartycattle@hotmail.com Klint Sickler, Vice President (2019) Gladstone, ND • 701-483-5250 klintsickler@hotmail.com

Derek Martin, Treasurer (2020) Bucklin, KS • 620-397-6752 dmartin@kinsleyfeeders.com John Carrel, Secretary (2019) Columbus, MT • 406-322-5991 lauriecarrel@live.com

DIRECTORS

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2nd Annual Rockies to the Pacific Gelbvieh and Balancer Female Online Sale

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Dustin Aherin (2020) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-302-1252 dgaherin@vet.k-state.edu

Andrea Murray (2018) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

Todd Bickett, DVM (2018) Chickamauga, GA • 423-667-3799 todd@bickettgenetics.com

William McIntosh (2020) Georgetown, KY 502-867-3132 wammb@aol.com

Leland Clark (2019) Barnard, KS • 785-792-6244 prcc@twinvalley.net

Randy Sienknecht (2018) Gladbrook, IA • 319-290-3763 rmsink1209@msn.com

Mark Covington (2019) Montrose, CO • 970-209-1956 covinginc@hotmail.com

Jeff Swanson (2018) Oxford, NE • 308-290-3763 swansoncattleco@yahoo.com

Jeff Loveless (2020) Spanish Fork, UT • 801-623-8308 olranch@aol.com

Tom Vehige ( 2019) Billings, MO • 417-772-2002 tbarscattle@gmail.com

Lori Maude (2018) Hermosa, SD • 303-809-3789 lori.maude@gmail.com

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Balancer 63% • HomoLeverage Black • Homo Polled Sire: Carolina 3214A Balancer 63% • Homo Black • Homo Polled

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Turn the Page

By Dan McCarty

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can’t think of anyone who wasn’t excited to turn the page on the calendar to 2021; 2020 was a year that many would like to forget. There certainly wasn’t a shortage of challenges and obstacles to navigate. As for the AGA Board of Directors, not only did we have our normal business to take care of, but we were also forced to make many difficult decisions because of the COVID19 pandemic.

I can assure you that no one was more disappointed than me that we were unable to hold the 50th Annual Convention and celebration in Oklahoma City in 2020. However, our staff did a fantastic job of pivoting and planning the first ever virtual meeting for the Association. It was a difficult task for them to accomplish on such a short notice, and I want to thank them for their hard work and dedication that it took to pull off the event.

Additionally, I would like to thank everyone that joined us virtually for the AGA Annual Meeting. It certainly wasn’t the way we had hoped to conduct the business of the Association in 2020. However, if there is one thing we have all learned in the past year, it’s that sometimes you just have to improvise and adapt. Every committee was able to conduct their business, and we ended up with great participation and discussion on the issues that each committee needed to address.

While there is always important business to conduct and decisions to be made at the annual convention, for myself and many of the members I have visited with, the one thing that was missed the most, by being forced to hold a virtual event, was the fellowship and networking with breeders and friends from across the county. We all recognize our breed has many strengths and competitive advantages, but the one advantage that rises to the top, for me, are the people that make up the AGA. While the world may have temporarily paused, at times, during the past year, the staff and Board of Directors have been hard at work. AGA continues to work with the International Genetic Solutions MultiBreed Genetic Evaluation to make continual progress to provide more accurate selection tools for both seedstock

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and commercial producers. Last year, we were able to make updates to both growth and carcass traits to provide the most accurate selection tools available on the traits that drive the economic engine of our business. The Association also began compiling Pulmonary Arterial Pressure (PAP) data, worked with Colorado State University to release a scrotal circumference EPD, kicked off the most aggressive carcass data collection effort in the history of the Association, and found new avenues and partnerships to spread the word of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics.

I would like to recognize Lowell Rogers, DVM for his service the past six years on the AGA Board of Directors.

His experience in veterinary medicine, reproduction and Southern Balancer™ cattle brought a great perspective to board business and I always enjoy visiting with Lowell.

Additionally, I would like to welcome William McIntosh to the AGA Board. William is no stranger to Gelbvieh breeders and has no shortage of passion for the breed.

Looking forward, the year 2021 marks the end of the current five-year strategic plan, “Meeting Modern Industry Demands.” The AGA set some aggressive goals in this plan and have implemented strategies that not only benefit AGA members, our commercial customers, and the Association, but solidifies the AGA as a visionary leader in the beef industry. Some goals were achieved and some were not, that is the nature of a strategic plan. As we press forward to complete the current plan on a high note, we will also get the ball rolling on a new five-year strategic plan that will build a foundation for the AGA for another successful 50 years.

There is plenty of work to be done in the coming year and now is an important time for the AGA to press forward on the many initiatives underway. It will also be a year of celebration as June 28, 2021 will mark 50 years since the Articles of Organization of the AGA were filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. It is a major milestone for our breed and our Association, and we should all be looking forward to a proper golden anniversary celebration in Oklahoma City later this year. D

Bar arrow Cattle Company 31ST ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE 80 GelBvieh & BalanCer® yearlinG Bulls

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AMGV1478527 | BA75% Sire: BAG FAST BACK BW 1.5 | WW 73 | YW 108

BaG 85h

AMGV1493984 | PC75% SIRE: BAG FAST BACK BW 2.8 | WW 72. | YW 111

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AMGV1478519 | BA63% SIRE: BAG CLYDE 46D BW .4 | WW 74 | YW 115

AMGV1493983 | BA63% SIRE: BAG CLYDE 46D BW 2.1 | WW 76 | YW 113

BaG h13

BaG 86h

AMGV1493985 | BA63% SIRE: BAG FAST BACK BW 2.1 | WW 71 | YW 111

BaG h17

AMGV1478566 | BA50% SIRE: SKYS ENCORE BW 1.2 | WW 71 | YW 104

AMGV1478593 | BA75% SIRE: IVERS CINCH BW 0.0 | WW 68 | YW 109

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The Business of Business in a Pandemic

By Megan Slater

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ast month, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) held its 50th annual membership meeting virtually on December 4. Even just writing the sentence seems unreal and certainly not the way anyone would have imagined even just a year ago–2020 was quite the year, and it feels good getting to turn the page onto another year.

we have also seen many changes and challenges: ups and downs in the cattle market, floods, a polar vortex, drought, and a global pandemic, just to name a few.

A strategic plan serves as a road map for the Association through the five years the plan is set into place. Strategic planning is critically important for any business and plays a pivotal role in the growth and success of an organization. The plan helps guide the AGA leadership and staff when responding to opportunities and challenges and moving forward in a fast-paced beef industry. As we look at our current strategic plan and the changes we have seen since its inception, development of the next strategic plan becomes even more important.

The next strategic plan will need to be forward-thinking and yet flexible enough to adapt to the challenges that are ahead.

Thank you to the members who took the time to join the virtual meetings. Although we were unable to meet in person, that did not mean business couldn’t Although we will begin developing the next strategic still be conducted. Committee meetings where held, plan in 2021, we can not forget the importance of discussion was had, finishing our current plan strong. deserving members There were several goals that were recognized, and have been accomplished, and lthough we will begin developing board members were some that are still being worked the next strategic plan in 2021, elected. Although this toward. A successful strategic was the 50th annual we can not forget the importance of plan can only be made possible membership meeting,

by AGA leadership, staff, and finishing our current plan strong. we are not going to the entire membership working miss celebrating AGA’s together to accomplish those golden anniversary goals and ultimately place milestone. Make Gelbvieh and Balancer® in an even better position than plans to join the AGA in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, what it was when the plan was initiated.

December 8-10, 2021, for the AGA National Convention If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it is that no one and 50th Anniversary Celebration. knows quite what the future will hold, but we do know 2021 brings the final year of the “AGA Meeting one thing, the AGA will continue to conduct business, Modern Industry Demands” Strategic Plan. This fiveand will continue pursing its mission of recording, year plan was introduced to the membership at the 2016 improving, and promoting Gelbvieh and GelbviehAGA National Convention and there has been a lot of influenced cattle. D work accomplished since that time. Throughout the last five years of this plan’s development and implementation,

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2020 AGA Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting Highlights

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n true 2020 fashion, American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members gathered at their home or office to attend the 2020 AGA Annual Meeting and committee meetings, which were held virtually on December 4, 2020.

The AGA board of directors made the difficult decision this Fall to postpone the association’s 50th anniversary celebration to late 2021 and move to an allvirtual event. The event was originally scheduled to take place December 2-4, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

This decision was made due to increasing COVID-19 restrictions and for the health and safety of all attendees.

Despite the trials and tribulations of 2020, Association business was conducted successfully. The event began on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, with a Gelbvieh Happy Hour for members new to the Zoom platform to get more comfortable with attending virtual meetings. It was also a great time for AGA members to catch up with each other in an informal setting. The following day, the AGA board of directors meeting was held.

Committee meetings kicked off the events for Friday, December 4. Important discussions needed to shape the Association’s future were held in each of these committee meetings. An awards presentation was also held to recognize the Commercial Producer of the Year, the Breeder of the Year and the newest inductee into the AGA Hall of Fame.

The 2020 AGA Annual Membership Meeting began with a state of the association address by Megan Slater, AGA executive director, along with the president’s message by Dan McCarty, AGA president. AGA business was then conducted, including the AGA board of directors election. The membership also ratified the actions of the 2019-2020 AGA board of directors before the meeting was concluded.

The AGA would like to thank all the members who attended the 2020 AGA Annual Meeting and made it a successful event! D

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2020 AGA Annual Meeting

Board of Directors Election Members of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) elected five candidates to the board of directors during the 2020 AGA Annual Membership Meeting held virtually on December 4, 2020.

The newly elected board member is William McIntosh, Georgetown, Kentucky. Re-elected to serve a second term were Dustin Aherin, St. Charles, Missouri; Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, Utah; Dan McCarty, Rifle, Colorado; and Derek Martin, Bucklin, Kansas.

The AGA board of directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the executive committee for 2021. Dan McCarty was re-elected president. Klint Sickler was re-elected vice president. Both John Carrel, Columbus, Montana, secretary, and Derek Martin,

treasurer, were elected to serve a second term in their role.

Other members of the board include: Todd Bickett, DVM, Chickamauga, Georgia; Leland Clark, Barnard, Kansas; Mark Covington, Montrose, Colorado; Lori Maude, Hermosa, South Dakota; Andrea Murray, Kingfisher, Oklahoma; Randy Sienknecht, Gladbrook, Iowa; Jeff Swanson, Oxford, Nebraska; Tom Vehige, Billings, Missouri.

The retiring member of the 2020 AGA board of directors was Lowell Rogers, DVM, Seminary, Mississippi. The AGA would like to thank Lowell for his years of service on the AGA board of directors. D

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INFORMATION EXCHANGE GW “American Rancher” Advertising Opportunities!

Commercial spots for the spring Gelbvieh and Balancer® episode of “The American Rancher” that will air on February 22, are available for purchase. AGA breeders have the opportunity to showcase their programs during this episode to viewers nationwide by purchasing 30 second commercial spots. Contact Malerie Strahm at 303-465-2333 to reserve your spot. Commercial spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a placement deadline of January 25, so don’t delay!

Advertise Your Upcoming Sale with an E-Blast Are you interested in reaching nearly 3,000 potential customers? Advertising your upcoming sale or event, top lots or program with a Gelbvieh email blast is effective to reach breeders, commercial producers and industry professionals throughout the country. Simply send your existing ad or reach out to have our team at Gelbvieh Media Productions design one for you. For more information, call 303-465-2333.

2021 International Year Code The 2021 international code is “J”. All 2021-born calves registered with the AGA must use the letter “J” in the tattoo.

NCBA Convention Postpones Annual Convention to August 2021 In the interest of health safety, the National Cattleman’s Beef Association has made the decision to postpone the 2021 Annual Convention until August 2021. The event, which is usually held in early February, will take place August 10-12 in Nashville, Tennessee.

reports are featured in Gelbvieh World and are posted online on the AGA website under the Marketing tab.

Email sale reports to Laura Handke, AGA editorial contractor, at laura@gelbvieh.org.

Finding an Ultrasound Guidelines Council Certified Ultrasound Technician Near You The American Gelbvieh Association encourages members to collect and submit carcass ultrasound data for inclusion into the genetic evaluation and EPD calculations. Official ultrasound barnsheets can be printed from the AGA Online Registry Service and a list of certified ultrasound technicians can be found on the Data Collection & Trait Links page under the Genetic Technology tab on Gelbvieh.org.

Herd Assessments Available Annual herd assessments are now available on the AGA Online Registry Service. Completed herd assessments are due March 15, 2021. Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 with any questions.

Call for AGJA All-Around Winner Award Donor The American Gelbvieh Junior Association AGJA seeks heifer donation to be presented to the All-Around Contest winner of the AGJA Junior Classic. To learn more, contact Jake Renner,AGA member and youth activities coordinator, by calling 303-465-2333. Also, the AGJA would like to provide their sincerest thanks to Eagle Pass Ranch for their support and contributions to the Junior Classic over the years.

Wanted: Sales Reports Don’t forget to send the AGA your sale reports. Sale For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer® or Southern Balancer® bulls, females, and feeder cattle, contact:

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

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2020 AGA Annual Meeting AGA Board of Directors Action Points The AGA board of directors met virtually on Thursday, December 3, 2020, prior to the 2020 AGA Annual Meeting. Below is a list of action points approved by the board: 1. Approve minutes from the November board conference call.

2. Approve year-to-date financial report.

3. Use the Drover’s mailing list for the Profit Picture for both mailings in 2021.

4. Accept the policy recommendations for registry corrections as presented.

5. Accept the AGJA budget as presented.

6. Reduce the genomic testing waiver fee from $300 to $100, and those who have already paid will receive a refund for the difference.

7. Elect new officers for 2021: Dan McCarty, president; Klint Sickler, vice president; Derek Martin, treasurer; John Carrel, secretary.

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8. Approve 2020-2021 FY audit pending any significant changes.

9.

Implement the rule addition regarding homozygous black and homozygous polled as presented across the entire herdbook pending legal review.

Through DNA testing or pedigree, a homozygous black or homozygous polled animal will be identified in one of the following classifications: A. DNA verified, denoted (-D). An animal that has been DNA tested homozygous for a given trait.

B. Presumed by pedigree, denoted (-P). DNA testing in the ancestry of an animal that is parentverified to both sire and dam dictates that the animal is homozygous for a given trait, but the animal itself has not been tested for the given trait.

10. Implement Rule II.G.2. addition as presented pending legal review.

Rule II.G.2. Any sample submitted for genomic and/or DNA analysis under these Rules and any reports, data, genotypes, or other similar information developed from such sample shall become the sole property of the AGA and may be used for any purpose approved by the AGA Board of Directors.

11. The AGA will accept and publish in the AGA registry DNA test results from other breed associations or DNA lab accepted by AGA pending legal review.

12. Hold the spring board of directors meeting March 26-27, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska if possible. D

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Gelbvieh Association Awards Commercial Producer of the Year

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oren Fischer of Nevada, Missouri, was honored as the American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) 2020 Commercial Producer of the Year during the awards presentation held virtually on December 4, 2020.

The AGA Commercial Producer of the Year Award honors individuals who use Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics in progressive commercial cattle operations and are proactive in their promotion of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breeds.

Loren and his wife, Marcy, along with their five children, own and operate Fischer Cattle Company, a diversified cattle and farming operation located in west central Missouri, near the community of Rich Hill.

Currently, Fischer Cattle Company runs about 500 commercial cows and replacement females. Like many operations in Missouri, the Fischers split their herd into two calving seasons, with 60% calving in the fall and 40%

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Loren shares that he has been purchasing Balancer bulls for more than six years now and appreciates the added growth and performance he has seen from implementing a crossbreeding program. He notes that introducing Balancer bulls was a smart, profitable and easy choice for him, and has allowed him to maximize hybrid vigor in his herd.

“We were looking to make a change and get away from straight Angus; we wanted to see the gains of crossbreeding,” Fischer says, “We have been really happy with our calves. Our goal, just like everybody’s goal, is to put pounds on. We have done that and seen an improvement in the disposition of our calves.”

Fischer Cattle Company raises their own replacement heifers, and the added maternal strengths the genetics provide is another area of added value that Loren has found in the incorporation of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics into his herd.

Known for both fertility and stayability, Gelbvieh genetics help to maximize cowherd profitability through good breed back and reproductive longevity. Both traits add up to more live calves on the ground throughout the herd life of a female and translate to increased herd profitability.

The Fischers also background their calves and have retained ownership in the feedyard for the last several years, making average daily gain, along with yield and grade, important components in the operation’s profitability.

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Overall, Loren says that he is pleased with the results he has been seeing from Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. And he attributes much of his operation’s genetic improvement and success in the commercial beef industry to the breeds’ genetics.

Congratulations to Loren Fischer, Fischer Cattle Company, for winning this prestigious award. D

11th Annual Production Sale Sunday, February 21, 2021, 2:00 (CT) at the Ranch, Clearbrook, MN Please join us Saturday, February 20 for our Open House and view the sale offering

90 Lots Sell

60 Gelbvieh, Balancer, Angus and Red Angus Bulls 30 Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus Bred Heifers

LRL Marshall H205 ET Homo Black Homo Polled PB 94% Gelbvieh Bull Sire: MJBC Franchise F806 Dam: Ms Jo-leen 9801W Direct son of our prolific 9801W donor. PB94 calving ease prospect with top 10% CED, top 20% BW and style to burn.

LRL Eureka H46 Homo Black Homo Polled PB 88% Gelbvieh Bull Sire: JRI In Demand 254F839 ET Dam: LRL Rylee F71 ET Absolute EPD standout. Top 15% CED, top 1% WW & YW, top 3% MARB and top 1% FPI.

LRL Budweiser H109 Homo Polled 63% Balancer Bull Sire: HDG Hillsdown Fennegan 4F Dam: LRSF Blackstar A63 One of the top red Balancer bulls we have raised to date. Great profile, tremendous thickness and awesome muscle expression.

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LRL High Life H64 Homo Black Homo Polled 50% Balancer Bull Sire: JKGF Ditka C85 Dam: SINK Ms Edison A favorite in the pen since day 1. One the heaviest bulls in the pen, packed into a 6 frame score. Total meat wagon. Top 1% WW, top 2 % YW, top 10% FPI. Dam was our pick in Iowa Beef Expo pick of pen lot.

LRL Nellie G48 Homo Polled 75% Balancer Sire: DDGR Coach 57E Dam: LRL Nellie E15 Selling in 2021 ND Golden Rule Sale. Sells bred to Hillsdown Finnegan 4F. Due 2-20-21.

LRL Naomi G207 Homo Black PB 88% Gelbvieh Bred Heifer Sire: JKGF New Horizon C51ET Dam: DDGR 182Z A feature bred heifer sired by New Horizon with strong maternal values and very balanced EPDs. Sells bred to JRI In Demand 254F839 ET. Due 2-21-21.

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American Gelbvieh Association Awards 2020 Breeder of the Year

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n December 4, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) presented the 2020 Breeder of the Year award to SEGA Gelbvieh, owned by Steve and Gail Fiolkoski of Pierce, Colorado. The award was presented during the awards presentation, which was held virtually.

Located in short-grass country in Colorado, SEGA Gelbvieh’s seedstock operation specializes in Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics and focuses on producing cattle made for the high mountains and plains. The operation offers a spring bull sale as well as a fall female sale that includes female consignments from other Gelbvieh producers.

The operation’s commitment to advancing and expanding sales opportunities for Gelbvieh genetics is exemplified by the Gelbvieh female consignments accepted in the fall females sale each year. By offering consignment opportunities, SEGA Gelbvieh not only creates a premium sales outlet for other producers but expands the reach of Gelbvieh genetics, as well.

Since 1990, the Fiolkoskis have served the AGA and its affiliates, as well as several other beef-promoting groups and associations. The many hours of dedication to promoting the Gelbvieh breed are evident in the leadership roles they have served. Over the years, Steve and Gail have been active in AGA, contributing their

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Steve and Gail Fiolkoski, owners of SEGA Gelbvieh, were honored as the 2020 AGA Breeder of the Year during the annual meeting, held virtually on December 4. time and knowledge to several AGA committees. At the local level, both have served on the Colorado Gelbvieh Association Board, Rocky Mountain Junior Beef Expo Committee, Weld County Cattlemen’s Association and Fort Collins Co-Op Board.

Congratulations to Steve and Gail on SEGA Gelbvieh being honored as the 2020 AGA Breeder of the Year. D

LET THE MATERNAL POWER OF THESE FEMALES WORK FOR YOU! This year our herd ranked 3rd in the nation for breeding Dams of Merit and Dams of Distinction. Our emphasis on maternal traits continues to put us near the top of the breed for producing females that excel.

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American Gelbvieh Association Honors Longtime Contributor with Hall of Fame Induction Dr. Glenn Wehner of Rocking GV Gelbvieh in Kirksville, Missouri, was inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Hall of Fame for 2021. The induction took place during the awards presentation at the AGA Virtual Annual Meeting on December 4, 2020.

The AGA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for lasting contributions to the growth and development of the Gelbvieh breed. Hall of Fame inductee selection requirements include contributions to breed promotion efforts, leadership provided to the association, and the breeding of superior genetics that are of great influence within the Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle population.

Dr. Wehner, one of the earliest AGA members, was an agriculture science professor at Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri, where he introduced hundreds of students to the Gelbvieh breed. He has a Ph.D. in animal nutrition. He developed the first Gelbvieh herd maintained by Truman State University as well as his own fullblood Gelbvieh herd.

“We bred purebreds at the time, at the university, and I wanted to stay with purebreds,” said Wehner.

“A purebred operation is obviously different than a commercial, but you can teach all the commercial aspects with a purebred herd, so it seemed like a good fit for the university. When I put in my own herd, I decided we would go with fullbloods so that’s where we are today.”

Dr. Wehner has seen many positive changes within the breed over the years and has been influential in reducing mature cow size in Gelbvieh cattle.

“We’ve seen a lot of positive changes. We’ve stayed on top of the mothering ability, early fertility, pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed, longevity, and those things that definitely have an impact on the bottom line of an operation,” said Wehner.”

Along with his wealth of knowledge of the Gelbvieh breed, Dr. Wehner has been involved in many ways with the AGA and the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) over the years. He has been a promoter of the fullblood Gelbvieh herd book, served on numerous committees and currently serves on the AGF board of directors as

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treasurer. With his involvement in the AGF executive committee, he has played an instrumental role in developing the AGA’s 50-year history book.

“I think it’s one of those things that gives us the history of the breed in Germany and all the way up to our present time,” said Wehner. “Some of the positive changes we’ve seen are going to be very accepted and highlighted in that book.”

Willing to knowledgeably discuss the breed with anyone, Dr. Wehner continues to be an avid proponent of Gelbvieh cattle today and still teaches a few classes at Truman State University. The endeavors and contributions of Dr. Wehner have not only improved the breed, but the association as a whole.

“I am profoundly humbled by this nomination,” said Wehner. “When I looked at the line of people ahead of me with this honor, and thought about their contributions, it’s just surreal to be included in that line.” D

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A Debt of Gratitude: AGA Celebrates E. Edd Pritchett’s Contributions to the Association

As many of you know, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the American Gelbvieh Association, so it only seemed right to pay homage to a man who played such an instrumental role in AGA from the beginning. The book “Gelbvieh in the US: The Breed. The Association. The People.” shares the compiled history of the AGA and is dedicated to E. Edd Pritchett.

Teres Lambert shares in the book’s dedication excerpts below the foundational role Edd played in the formation and continued success of AGA: “In 1971, Edd was a go-getter attorney who had recently entered private practice when Mitch Dobson, a fellow Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity brother, called and asked if he would write the Articles of Incorporation for a new national beef breed association. Edd embraced the challenge. In addition to writing the AGA’s Articles of Incorporation, Edd was also instrumental in researching and writing the AGA’s first set of Bylaws and Rules. He then became the AGA’s Legal Counsel, attending nearly every Board of Directors meeting. At Edd’s side, assisting him with the AGA work, was his wife, Susie.

Ever so important to the AGA Board of Directors were the introductory words of wisdom that every newcomer to the Board received from Edd during orientation, traditionally conducted the day before the first full Board meeting. Edd wanted to be certain every Board member understood his/her role and the need for keeping collective goals ahead of personal goals. He spelled out the basic principles of being a Board member like no other could, and these principles had a profound impact on the performance of Board members as well as their behavior, even their personal lives.”

Edd served as the legal counsel for AGA from 1971 until 2014. A true supporter of the breed, Edd is recalled by many who had the opportunity to serve and work

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Photo of Edd, Al and Mary Knapp with him as fun-loving and direct, only voicing concern when he believed the Board was crossing a line.

To honor Edd, Al and Mary Knapp, Triple K Gelbvieh of Basehor, Kansas, traveled to Kingfisher, Oklahoma, during the last week of November to present him with the first commemorative 50th-anniversary book. PreCOVID-19, Edd’s service’s celebration was scheduled to be held in conjunction with the AGA National Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. AGA had hoped to present the book to Edd with his family, friends, and AGA board members, past and present, in attendance.

“We were honored to be able to present Edd with the first history book,” Al said. “Edd’s son, daughter, and grandkids were there and had set-up the occasion under the ruse of taking a family photo. It was a great day.”

Commemorative AGA history books may be ordered by contacting the AGA office and offered on a first-come, first-served basis with a suggested donation of $35 and the required $15 shipping fee. D

OWN A PIECE OF Gelbvieh History

To order your copy of the AGA History Book, visit gelbvieh.org or call the office at 303-465-2333

• Books are available for a suggested donation of $35.00 • Books can be shipped at the cost of $15.00 shipping and handling per book, payment is required at the time of order.

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Champions Named at the North American International Livestock Exposition Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show Judge: Randy Daniels Colbert, GA • November 16, 2020

I GELBVIEH FEMALE CHAMPIONS

n a modified format, with only exhibitors in attendance, the NAILE Gelbvieh and Balancer® show took place at the 2020 North American International Livestock Exposition on November 16. Randy Daniels, Colbert, Georgia, served as the judge for the events.

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female Junior Heifer Champion BCFG Butlers Ms Gia 90G ET Allie Raab, Markle, IN Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U

Grand Champion Balancer Female Junior Heifer Champion BCFG Butlers Ms Greta 730F Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, IN Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female Junior Heifer Reserve Champion CNGW GF Lexi’s Addiction GFG01 Hannah Wooten, Starr, SC Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077

BALANCER FEMALE CHAMPIONS

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf Champion BCFG Butlers Ginger 503G Allie Raab, Markle, IN Sire: JRI Pistol Pete 214A44

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GELBVIEH BULL CHAMPIONS

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull Spring Bull Calf Champion JNCC Butch Cassidy 0106H ET Sarah Carroll, Raymore, MO Sire: JNCC Red Directive 367A

Grand Champion Balancer Bull Junior Bull Champion GHGF Dodge City G655 Austin Matthew Teeter, Mount Ulla, NC Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull Spring Bull Calf Champion RAAB Butlers Cherokee 28G3 Butler Creek Farms, Milton, TN Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 502E ET

GELBVIEH FEMALES

BALANCER BULL CHAMPIONS

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull Senior Bull Calf Champion BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Highway 134G Butler Creek Farms, Milton, TN Sire: BCFG Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71Z

Gelbvieh Spring Heifer Calf Champion

GGGE 3G Hello Trouble 084H Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, IN Sire: GGGE 3G Eleventh Commandment 717E

Gelbvieh Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Reserve Champion

CRLL Miss Directive 0705H ET Jacie Carroll, Raymore, MO Sire: JNCC Red Directive 367A

MDR Gemma Okie 902G Brooke Nowack, Bland, MO Sire: JRI Oklahoma 246C4

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GELBVIEH BULLS

BALANCER FEMALES

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Balancer Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion

Balancer Intermediate Heifer Reserve Champion

TRAY Gabby 950G Callie Derossett, Sulphur, KY Sire: PMFG Challenger 556C

Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion

GGGE 3G Granite Ridge 9106G Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, IN Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N

BALANCER BULLS

GGGE 3G Hints of Red 080H ET Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, IN Sire: GGGE 3G Space Cowboy

Balancer Spring Bull Calf Champion

Balancer Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion

WAM Stand Up 004H McIntosh Brothers, Georgetown, KY Sire: LWHF Thunder 14E ET

GGGE 3G Guns Blazing 9113G Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, IN Sire: GGGE 3G Draconian 643D ET

Balancer Intermediate Bull Champion

WAM Public Offender 913G McIntosh Brothers, Georgetown, KY Sire: ADS Godfather 575c

NOT PICTURED Gelbvieh Females

Balancer Females

Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Calf Champion

Balancer Spring Heifer Calf Champion

SSMK Starla 16H Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, KY Sire: OGSG Catapult 13C

CRLL Miss Heidi 0102H Maya Carroll, Raymore, MO Sire: EGL Lifeline B101

Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion

PMFG Great Expectations 953G Clayton Wyatt Jones, Glasgow, KY Sire: EGL Lifeline B101 Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Champion

JENJ Miss Jenj 605D ET The Day Farms, Manitou, KY Sire: ALS Maverick 70T

Gelbvieh Bulls Gelbvieh Two-Year-Old Champion

DFGC Lil Ed 620F The Day Farms, Manitou, KY Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

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Balancer Junior Heifer Calf Champion

Balancer Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion

SSMK Blackie Girl 01G Double Diamond Farms, Cynthiana, KY Sire: OGSG Catapult 13C Balancer Intermediate Heifer Champion

PMCJ Honey Dew 025H Clayton Wyatt Jones, Glasgow, KY Sire: PVF Insight 0129

GCRK Vicki 903G Molly Anderson, Marion, NC Sire: SAC Conversation

Balancer Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion

Balancer Senior Heifer Champion

GCRK Cora 001H Molly Anderson, Marion, NC Sire: SAC Conversation JS02 Balancer Senior Heifer Calf Champion

GHGF 201G Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, MO Sire: Gambles Hot Rod 9620

GHGF Lilah 855F Colton David Cox, Spruce Pine, NC Sire: Gambles Hot Rod 9620

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

Junior Breeding Heifer Show

JUNIOR CHAMPIONS

JUDGE: JASON HEATH • NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Grand Champion Junior Female Champion Bred & Owned Junior Female Junior Heifer Champion

Reserve Grand Champion Junior Female Senior Heifer Calf Champion BCFG Butlers Ginger 503G Allie Raab, Markle, IN Sire: JRI Pistol Pete 214A44

Junior Heifer Calf Champion

Sire: PFMG Challenger 556C

GCRK Cora 001H Molly Anderson, Marion, NC Sire: SAC Conversation

Intermediate Heifer Reserve Champion

KARR Ms. Sassy G13A ET Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, MO Sire: Colburn Primo 5153

Senior Heifer Calf Champion

BCFG Butlers Ginger 503G Allie Raab, Markle, IN Sire: JRI Pistol Pete 214A44 Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion

GHGF 201G Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, MO Sire: Gambles Hot Rod 9620 Intermediate Heifer Champion

GCRK Vicki 903G Molly Anderson, Marion, NC Sire: SAC Conversation JS02 Junior Heifer Champion

KARR Ms.Sassy G13A ET Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, MO Sire: Colburn Primo 5153 Junior Heifer Reserve Champion

BCFG Butlers Ms. Greta 730F Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, IN Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 51Z

TRAY Gabby 950G Callie Derossett, Sulphur, KY

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GW JUNIOR NEWS

AGJA Seeks All-Around Award Sponsor

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) continues to serve more than 350 members annually throughout the U.S. Of those members, on average, more than one third will attend the annual AGJA Junior Classic held each summer.

We, the elected board of directors of the AGJA, strive to uphold the vision and mission of the AGJA in all that we do:

Vision: To unify, educate and develop leaders of the beef industry.

Mission: By instilling a sense of responsibility, dedication, pride, and professionalism, we develop and enhance the leadership and education of our members, stressing the importance of ethical practices in marketing a sound philosophy for the future of the beef industry.

Each year AGJA members from across the country gather for a week of friendship, growth and competition both in and out of the ring. Participants are encouraged to engage in any of the twelve contests held, in addition to showing cattle, at the Junior Classic.

For the past eight years, Eagle Pass Ranch of Highmore, South Dakota, has provided a heifer to the winner of the All-Around Contest at each summer’s Junior Classic. The AGJA cannot thank Eagle Pass Ranch enough for their contribution over the years and continued support of this program. We wish them the best of luck! However, due to their recent Gelbvieh and BalancerŽ dispersal they have elected to give another operation the opportunity to support the AGJA in a similar fashion.

With that, we are excited to announce the opportunity for a new name to grace the AGJA program. By donating a heifer, an operation will have the opportunity to showcase their genetics by providing future winners of the AGJA All-Around Exhibitor with a heifer. Following the AGJA Online Fundraiser, held March 25-28, 2021, the names of those interested in serving as the All-Around Exhibitor sponsor will be added to a list and a name will be randomly selected. The AGJA will open up this sponsorship opportunity each year to allow new families to contribute. To keep the opportunity fair to all interested individuals, we ask for those who wish to contribute in such manner to contact an acting AGJA board member, or Jake Renner, AGA youth and membership activities coordinator, with any questions you may have.

As our AGJA program continues to grow and strive for excellence in providing an inclusive atmosphere for the next generation of industry leaders, we appreciate and recognize each of our supporting members and contributors. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely, AGJA Board of Directors

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Find an AI sire or Donor Dam

By Taylor Buckley

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his issue of the Gelbvieh World is all about AI sires and it’s our goal at the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) to make it easy for members and non-members to find bulls that are qualified to sell semen according to AGA criteria.

The AGA Online Registry Service has many benefits for active AGA members as well as commercial producers. Amongst the many things you can search in the registry, the AGA has a section where you can look to see what bulls qualify to be AI sires, as well as, which donor cows qualify to register embryo transfer (ET) calves. The AGA has several requirements in place for the elite animals in the registry. These requirements include: All AI sires and donor dams must be tested with a GGPHD, be parent-verified, and tested for all four monitored genetic conditions. Once these criteria are met the AGA will issue a permit on these animals.

To look for a list of qualified AI sires or donor dams, visit the AGA website and then select the registry login from the page selections at the top.

Once at the home page of the registry, choose the section titled “for your information” in the drop-down menu choose either “AI Permit Sires and ET Donor Cows”. Each option will provide a comprehensive list of those respective animals. From each list you may print a PDF or download a spreadsheet. The process is very user-friendly. You don’t even need an AGA password or username to access the lists.

There are many instances where an AGA member wants to purchase semen and also register those AI calves without any errors. This new AI permit search function list allows a producer to pick a bull or cow that is qualified in the AGA system. If a member is looking at purchasing embryos to be able to register ET calves, they may use the donor dam list to make sure the donor cow is qualified to register ET calves.

This search tool is also beneficial for commercial producers. Commercial producers have the convenience of browsing the list of AI sires to find a sire that fits their needs.

The AGA cannot stress enough: if you are considering having a bull collected or a female flushed, it is very important that you take the steps to ensure the animal meets the Association’s requirements.

The AGA hopes you find this tool useful when doing your research on Gelbvieh and Balancer® animals. D

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2021 Herd Assessments

By Taylor Buckley

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new year means a fresh start to a new years’ worth of records. Along with health and sale records, it is essential to keep up with which females are active in your herd. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) refers to this recordkeeping as the annual herd assessment. The $25 per head annual herd assessment fee applies to females over 13 months of age and is the foundation of AGA’s total herd reporting. Herd assessments are now open until the deadline of March 15, 2021, in the AGA Online Registry Service.

Accessing the Herd Assessment: First, log into your account and find the red “Herd Management” tab on the left work menu. This will give you the option to click the green “Inventory”. Once in Inventory you will have access to all of the females for the herd assessment process.

On this screen find “Assessment-Age” in the white tabs that run across the top of the screen. Under this tab is a list of all females that are of breeding age, or that would be expected to calve in the upcoming year.

For any young heifers that may not be 13 months of age as of January 1, but are expected to have a calf in the upcoming year, look under “Optional Females”.

Completing Herd Assessments and Culling Cows: As you view the list of assessment-age females, you now have the ability to cull cows that are no longer active in your herd and record any exposure data that you may not have yet recorded. To dispose of a female, click on the grey trash can to the right of her birthdate. Use the

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dropdown menu to select the specific reason code to describe why she is no longer in the herd. Next, click the green checkmark to lock that selection in. Remember, annual herd assessments should not be used as a tool to skip a year of calving for a cow. To keep our data as honest and accurate as possible, please record all calves born throughout the year. If you do try to skip a year of calving information for a cow, you will have to pay for all of the years that she has been “disposed of ” to record future progeny. After making all necessary culls and disposals you can select each cow individually by clicking the “2021” button in the “Assess for” column or complete all cows at one time by clicking “Complete yearly HAS process – Assess all for 2021” at the top of the page under “Assessment-Age”.

After completing your assessment, pay your balance online by following the pop-up box that takes you to a checkout screen. You have 30 days to pay any balance incurred on your account.

The association does require exposure data to be recorded on all first-calf heifers. There is a box next to all heifers expected to have their first calf in 2021. If the heifer was exposed to a bull or AIed, simply check the box “AI” “PE” or “No”.

As always, if you ever run into problems or questions, call the office, 303-465-2333 and we would be happy to help you.

If you need to request a printed herd assessment form, please request that in plenty of time to receive it, complete it, and get it back into the office before the March 15, 2021 deadline. D

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Data Reporting: Getting Back to the Basics

by Tonya Amen

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n our technology-driven world of the 21st century, cattle breeders have a plethora of tools in the toolbox for genetic selection, and often the discussion of some of the more modern technologies overshadows the basics.

So, this month, we want to focus on the basics, to make sure we are still getting them right.

There is still tremendous power in performance data reporting. In fact, reporting that data completely and accurately is more important than ever.

One of the greatest sources of error in performance data reporting is improper contemporary grouping. Keep in mind that the purpose of submitting performance data on seedstock is to evaluate the genetic difference between individuals. That said, we need to be sure that the data submitted is as free from environment and management noise as possible. This is where contemporary group (CG) reporting comes into play.

A contemporary group is simply a group of cattle that have had the same opportunity to express their genetic potential. This means animals of the same sex, born and raised at the same place and treated the same way get reported together. It also means the dams of all calves in the CG were treated the same way..

One potential issue in contemporary grouping is grouping animals that have had different planes of nutrition. This difference could be due to different pasture conditions from one location to another or supplemental feeding of some animals and not others. Animals from different pastures should be in different CGs. Also, if any animal or its dam received supplemental feed or creep feed, that was not offered to the whole group, they need to be in a separate CG. Below are some other important factors to keep in mind when reporting CG. Management and feed codes are used to denote those animals who were managed alike (same pasture) or different (creep vs noncreep or treated for illness, etc).

Table 1: Factors for reporting CG

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consequences.

In addition to grouping the animals correctly, another important factor is the complete reporting of the entire group. While there is the temptation to only report “the best”, succumbing to this temptation can have negative

For example, in the below table, the adjusted weaning weights of 10 animals are listed in order from lightest to heaviest. The average weaning weight for the entire group is about 716 pounds, while the average of the heaviest five is about 752 pounds. It seems like reporting an average weaning weight of 752 would be better than 716, right?

Not so fast! Let’s dig a little deeper.

The middle columns in Table 2 show the deviation from group average and ratio for each animal if all 10 animals are reported. The last two columns show the deviations from average and ratio if only the “best” five are reported. Incomplete reporting has negatively impacted the ratio of every single animal in the group, which directly translates to the EPD computation of that animal as well as the sire and dam. So, while a heavier group average might be great for coffee shop bragging, the incomplete reporting has negatively impacted the ultimate genetic prediction results for the entire group –which is nothing to brag about.

Table 2. Complete vs Incomplete Weight reporting.

While we live in a technology-driven world, it’s still important to remember that the basics matter now more than ever, because it’s the basic data that gets used to develop and train the technology (like genomics). As we move into the season of reporting data, let’s remember that eventually an animal’s EPD and genomics will be derived from the data we collect and report. This calving season, let’s be sure to refresh diligence in reporting correctly collected, correctly grouped, and complete data. D

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Painless Repro Planning

by Madalynn Welsh

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In the absence of a live calf, all other production variables have no value.” – Dr. Dan Kniffen, assistant professor, Penn State University and owner of Windy Butte Ranch.

As producers, thoughts of the tasks that need to be done crowd our thoughts. Fixing fence, moving hay, registering calves, ordering semen, the list goes on and on. A successful operation wouldn’t be possible if we didn’t efficiently complete these tasks, and therefore we’re hardwired to maximize efficiency. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day of raising beef cattle, and it’s far too easy to let some important management opportunities slip through the cracks.

Dan Kniffen’s quote at the beginning of this article is a simple motto that can help bring things back into perspective. At the end of the day, our main goal as beef producers is to produce a live calf for every bred female in our operation every year. To attain this goal, no matter the size of your operation, you need a solid breeding program. In this article, I will discuss how to build and implement a reproduction plan tailored to your operation.

Step One: Set Goals 1. Write it Down: Although it seems mundane, physically writing out what you want to achieve is often the first step in actually achieving it.

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Be Specific: As a producer, you know what you want to see from your operation in the next year.

Don’t be afraid to include specifics to keep you on-target—sometimes success is in the details.

Examples include limiting calving season to a 90-day window, culling cows based on docility and sub-par reproductive traits, raising calves with above average weaning weights and/or generating a crop of bulls to sell to commercial producers.

Step Two: Map It Out. 1. Make a Pasture Plan: Map out where each animal, or group of animals, will be throughout the year.

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Be specific and include the group of animals you are talking about, the location they will be, and the duration for which they will stay. Note: Utilizing the pasture grouping tool available in the AGA Online Registry Service can be helpful during this process.

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Create a Breeding Schedule: For each pasture, add when they will be bred, preg-checked and when their calves will be weaned. Don’t forget to include any other important dates for your goals— try to include actual dates, this will help with timing and preparation. Example: Group A (20 pairs, 5-year-olds) will arrive at Pasture 1 on May 1. Group A will be AI’ed on June 15, their calves will be weaned on September 15, they will be moved to cornfield B on October 15, and the cows will be pregnancy checked on November 15.

Step Three: Communicate Creating a plan is a waste of time if you’re the only one sticking to it. Sit down with everyone who has a role in your operation and explain the operation’s goals and the plan that is currently in place to meet those goals.

Ensure that everyone knows the role they are expected to play in making the plan come to life.

Step Four: Stick To It. Post the plan in an area that it will be viewed by everyone on the team daily. This could be on the refrigerator or in the feed room. Having the plan written out and in a place it will be noticed will allow your team to always keep in mind what the next step is to keep everyone on track.

Writing out a plan may not seem essential if you already have a system, but it can provide a way for you to improve your current methods of operation. For me, it always helps to bring the main goal back into perspective: putting a live calf on the ground each year. D

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AGA Modifies Breed Percentage Acceptance

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n January 1, 2021, the AGA removed the Gelbvieh % classification on all animals within the AGA Online Registry Service and is now only publishing breed percentage on animals in the herdbook. Animals will still be designated as fullblood, purebred, Balancer®, and Southern Balancer™ if they fall into that appropriate category (see below). This label will be noted on the animal’s detail screen as well as on the animal’s registration certificate. All other animals will simply have “American Gelbvieh Association Registration Certificate” at the top of their paper.

• Animals that are 100% Gelbvieh will be designated as “Fullblood”.

• Southern Balancer designation and trademark are staying the same. o

A Southern Balancer is an animal that contains a minimum 25% Gelbvieh with 6.25% to 50% tropically adapted breed or combination of tropically adapted breeds.

• Animals not qualifying under these four categories will have “American Gelbvieh Association Registration paper” at the top of the certificate.

• Animals that are 81.6% to 99.9% Gelbvieh will be designated as “Purebred Gelbvieh”. o Animals that are 91.1% to 99.9% Gelbvieh contribute 50% Gelbvieh breed composition to their offspring.

• Balancer designation and trademark is staying the same. o

Balancer cattle are a combination of 25% to 75% Gelbvieh with the remaining 25% to 75% Angus or Red Angus and a maximum of 12.5% unknown or other breed. Both parents must be registered.

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Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 for questions regarding this change. D

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Three New Faces Join the AGA Team

he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of three new team members: Katelyn (Katie) Harbert, Lindsay Upperman and Laura Handke.

KATIE HARBERT

GELBVIEH MEDIA PRODUCTIONS Hailing from Kingman, Kansas, Katie Harbert will finish her degree in agricultural communications at Kansas State University (KSU) in May 2021 and join AGA full-time in the role of Gelbvieh Media Productions coordinator, soon after. During her time at KSU, Katie has served as an editor of numerous publications, including the Royal Purple Yearbook, and has served as both a College of Agriculture Ambassador and president of Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow.

“I am so honored to join the dynamic team at AGA and utilize my skills and experiences to help grow Gelbvieh Media,” Katie shares, “I look forward to continuing to advance communication for the association and its members. It is an exciting time to get involved in this rapidly-evolving industry.”

LINDSAY UPPERMAN PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Assuming the role of performance programs coordinator, Lindsay Upperman, originally from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, joined the AGA team December 28, 2020, after obtaining her Ph.D. in animal breeding and genetics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

An active member of 4-H, Lindsay says that she has fond memories of traveling the country with her parents

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to show livestock and participate in livestock judging and stockman’s contests and attributes her passion for the beef industry to these experiences.

After high school, Lindsay attended school at Butler Community College where she was a member of the junior college’s livestock judging team. After earning an associate of applied science in agriculture, Lindsay joined the ranks of the KSU livestock judging team where she received the All-American Judging Team Award and completed a bachelor’s degree in animal science. Traveling to the West Coast, Lindsay earned her master’s degree in animal biology from the University of California-Davis where her studies focused on lethal recessive alleles in beef cattle. Returning to the Midwest, Lindsay is currently completing final coursework for her Ph.D. at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which focuses on the estimation of genetic parameters for days to finish traits in beef cattle.

“Starting from a young age, I have been involved with the beef cattle industry through raising my own herd, livestock judging competitions, and even completing graduate education focused on beef cattle research.

Through these experiences, I am prepared and excited to help guide the Gelbvieh and Balancer producers in reaching their operation’s genetic potential towards a more profitable future,” Lindsay says.

LAURA HANDKE EDITORIAL CONTRACTOR

Laura Handke joins the AGA team as an editorial contractor, after freelancing for Gelbvieh World for the past two years and will help to create and coordinate content for Gelbvieh World and other AGA communications efforts.

Laura, her husband and eight-year-old daughter, Audrey, live in Easton, Kansas, and run a small herd of commercial cattle.

Laura holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in agriculture science from Northwest Missouri State University and has been professionally involved in

AGA NEWS GW agriculture communications for the past decade, working on education initiatives and content for crop and animal health companies and associations.

Laura says of the opportunity to join the AGA team, “I am excited to have the opportunity to join the AGA team, and look forward to sharing the story and communications of a breed that has meant so much to

me throughout my life.”

“I am thrilled to be having these three individuals joining our team,” says Megan Slater, AGA executive director. “All three bring a unique set of talents that will fit nicely into the hardworking staff at the AGA.” D

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GW OUT IN THE FIELD

Comparing Service Type Return on Investment

by Tom Strahm

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uring 2019 and 2020, the AGA began to gather sale results of registered Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle sold at public auction. Sale prices of individual lots were obtained from breeders and collected from online auction websites. The information in this database is used to identify price trends and provide insight into what traits are collectively important to buyers.

Results from 41 sales were collected and entered into the database in 2020, to total 3,142 individual prices reported. Of that total number of animals, 2,671 bulls and 471 females were reported. A full analysis of 2020 sale prices can be found in the December 2020 Gelbvieh World.

One area of analysis looks at the service type of the sale animals and what effect that has on sale prices. The following breakouts are provided: 47% of the animals were sired by Natural Service (NS) • 40% of the animals were the result of Artificial Insemination (AI) • 13% of the sale animals were the result of Embryo Transfer (ET)

The 2020 sale animals sired by artificial insemination averaged $768 more than the animals sired by natural service. The average sale price for animals resulting from Embryo Transfer was $1,214 more than Natural Service animals.

Artificial insemination is one of the most effective tools available to cattle producers. The technology both speeds up genetic progress and improves the productivity and profitability of a cattle operation.

I encourage all seedstock producers to review their operations and management practices to evaluate current AI program successes and efficacies.

Looking at these collective numbers from sale data analysis provides every operation the opportunity to increase return.

In the end, a few breeding management changes could position an operation to raise more sale cattle sired by artificial insemination, which could provide an additional $700-$800 per head! D

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AGF NEWS GW AGF Carcass Contest Results

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esults of the fifth annual American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail Sire-Identified Carcass Contest have been finalized.

Producers from Iowa and Nebraska took home top honors with prize payouts totaling $4,000.

champion Gelbvieh steer in the carcass value category with an animal that valued at $1,593.70. This steer also posted $436.50 for an increase in value. They also had the champion Gelbvieh steer in the average daily gain category with an animal that gained 4.40 pounds per day.

The AGF continues to help advance the Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ breeds through its support of research and development. For this reason, the AGF launched the Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail Sire-Identified Carcass Contest in 2016. These two projects, together, provide the information and funds necessary to generate data sets to advance Gelbvieh and Balancer carcass merit.

CKS Gelbvieh also owned the champion pen of Gelbvieh steers in the Scale and Rail Contest with a total carcass value of $4,323.56. AMGV1395460 (CKS LEGACY E64), owned by CKS Gelbvieh, Collins, Iowa, sired the pen of three steers. This group of steers averaged a marbling score of USDA Choice, Yield Grade 3, with a 15.98 square inch ribeye and 944-pound average hot carcass weight. In total, CKS Gelbvieh took home $1,500 in prize money.

The AGF Steer Challenge is a competition amongst individual Gelbvieh and Balancer-influenced steers in which the judging criteria focuses on carcass value and average daily gain in the feedyard. The Steer Challenge gives an opportunity for participants to donate a steer to the AGF. All proceeds from the donation go toward research and development within the breed. Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, North Carolina, and Flying H Genetics, Arapahoe, Nebraska, each donated a steer to the AGF this year. Thank you for your generosity. The champion steer for carcass value in the steer challenge contest was owned by Flying H Genetics. This steer had a total carcass value of $1,582.92 and graded USDA Choice. Flying H also took home champion steer for average daily gain in the steer challenge contest. This animal gained 3.93 pounds per day; the calves were on feed for 205 days.

In its fifth year, seven ranches participated in the contests at Darr Feedlot in Cozad, Nebraska. All steers were harvested in July 2020 with a total of 133 individual carcass data records. CKS Gelbvieh of Collins, Iowa, won big at this event, taking home three of the five prizes in the Gelbvieh division of the Scale and Rail Sire-Identified Carcass Contest. CKS Gelbvieh had the

In the Balancer division, Eagle Pass Ranch of Highmore, South Dakota, won champion steer in the carcass value category. This steer valued at $1,637.29.

This steer also posted $522.85 for an increase in value and graded USDA Choice. Rick and Kim Taylor of Wauneta, Nebraska, won the champion steer in the average daily gain category with a steer that gained 4.46 pounds per day.

Hamilton Farms of Hitchcock, South Dakota, won the champion pen of Balancer steers. The steers had a total carcass value of $4,649.61. AMGV1331092 (EGL CODE RED C081 ET) owned by Robert Farlee and Eagle Pass Ranch sired the pen of three steers. This group of steers averaged a marbling score of USDA Choice, Yield Grade 1, with a 15.27 square inch ribeye and 1,017 pound average hot carcass weight. In total, Hamilton Farms took home $500 in prize money.

To view full results, including all closeout data, please visit the Projects page under the Foundation tab on Gelbvieh.org. D

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GW SALE REPORTS

2nd Annual Rockies to the Pacific Gelbvieh and Balancer® Female Online Sale October 25, 2020 Sale Report: Mark Hopfer Sale Average:...................................................... $2,342

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n October 25, 2020, the 2nd annual Rockies to the Pacific Gelbvieh and Balancer Female online sale was held via GelbviehAuction.com. The sale was sponsored by the Pacific Northwest and Montana Gelbvieh Associations.

Gross sales topped $28,100.00 with an average per head sales price of $2,342 and saw 31 buyers from 14 states and Canada to include: Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah and

Washington, and hosted 739 sale site visits from the U.S., Canada, Ireland and nine other countries.

The high-selling lot and open female was lot 16, consigned by John Carrel, Columbus, Montana. The heifer, JNL Invitation H101, a red, polled Gelbvieh born on February 2, 2020, is sired by Firebird F33, and sold for $5000.

High-selling bred female was lot 4, GEMH 226F, consigned by Emily Hopfer Cipriano for $4,900. The red, polled Gelbvieh, born October 8, 2018, is sired by Astro 2001B ET and safe-in-calf to Firebird F33.

Both the high-selling open heifer and high-selling bred female sold to Vernon and Eileen Davidson, Davidson Gelbvieh, Pointeix, Saskatchewan, Canada. D

Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants Holds Production/Herd Reduction sale at M5 Family Farms November 21, 2020 Carthage, Indiana Sale Report: W. Mark Hilton, DVM, PAS, DABVP

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idwest Beef Cattle Consultants (MBCC) of West Lafayette, Indiana held their first production/herd reduction sale at M5 Family Farms in Carthage, Indiana on Saturday, November 21.

Sale highlights include the sale of 17 bred Balancer® females averaging $3,176 and 10 open Balancer heifer calves averaging $1605.

Other notable sales were: Sarah 1C ET, a 5-year-old Balancer® cow, owned by MBCC, topped the sale at $4,700. The cow was purchased by Poehlein Family Farms, Shelburn, Indiana, with proceeds from the

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sale directly benefitting the Conductive Learning Center of America in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a therapy school for children with cerebral palsy—a cause near and dear to the Hilton’s hearts.

ERTL 62E ET Arnold Joy owned by Ertel Cattle Company, Greentop, Missouri, was purchased by M5 Family Farms, Carthage, Missouri, for $4,600.

ERTL Adrianne 718E, a 3-year-old Balancer cow, owned by MBCC was purchased by Poehlein Family Farms for $4,600.

MBCC Megan 218UB and MBCC Anna 218U, owned by MBCC, sold to Chris Wiese, Reynolds, Indiana, for $3,500 each.

WK Front & Center 59G owned by Wirth Farms, Batesville, Indiana, was the high-selling bull, purchased by Prohosky Farms, LLC, Lake Village, Indiana for $3,500. D

* Any bull calf out of an MBCC owned cow is eligible to be put on test and sell in the MBCC sale in March of 2022.

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GW EVENTS OF INTEREST January 2021 Jan. 1-6 Gelbvieh and Balancer Events at Cattlemen’s

Congress, Oklahoma City, OK Jan. 5

2021 National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale, Cattlemen’s Congress, Oklahoma City, OK

Jan. 9

C-Cross Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Biscoe, NC

Jan. 31 Annual North Dakota Golden Rule Sale,

Mandan, ND

February 2021 Feb. 1

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 31st Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE

Feb. 4

Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh & Balancer® Show & Sale, Rapid City, SD

Feb. 12 Lemke Cattle 15th Annual Bull & Heifer Sale,

Lawrence, NE Feb.13-21 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Show & Sale,

Kearney, NE Feb. 18 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Production Sale,

Medina, ND

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Feb. 21 Larson’s Lost River Livestock 11th Annual

Production Sale, Clearbrook, MN Feb. 26 30th Annual “Pot of Gold” Gelbvieh &

Balancer Sale, Montrose, CO Feb. 27 Post Rock Cattle Co.’s “Cowmen’s Kind”

Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, KS Feb. 27 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale

Kingsville, MO

March 2021 Mar. 1

Hojer Ranch 29th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, SD

Mar. 1

MLM Gelbvieh Open House and Private Treaty Kickoff Sale, Superior, NE

Mar. 2

Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE

Mar. 2

Jen-Ty Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Medicine Hat, AB

Mar. 5

Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch 32nd Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada

Mar. 6

Thorstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch Annual Sale, Selby SD

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Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull and Female Sale, Carthage, MO

Mar. 19 12th Annual Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh and

Balancer Sale Creston, IA

Mar. 6

Judd Ranch 43rd Annual Bull Sale, Pomona, KS

Mar. 27 Cranview Gelbvieh 17th Annual Genetic

Progress, Rugby ND

Mar. 6

Flying H Genetics 41st Roughage N’ Ready Herd Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE

Mar. 27 Flying H Genetics 28th Grown On Grass Herd

Bull Sale, Butler, MO

Mar. 6 Sheridan Ranch 26th Annual Bull Sale,

Burley, ID

Mar. 27 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female

Sale, Carthage, MO

Mar. 6 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale

Hope, AR

October 2021

Mar. 6

SEGA Gelbvieh Spring Bull Sale, Pierce, CO

Mar. 8

Feist Gelbvieh 33rd Annual Bull Sale, Bowman, ND

Mar. 9

Bar Arrow Cattle Company, 31st Annual

Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS

Mar. 13 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 18th Annual

Open House and Bull & Female Sale,

Carthage, IN Mar. 13 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale,

Osceola, MO

Oct. 23 Flying H Genetics 29th Grown on Grass Herd

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

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

Mar. 18 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale,

Great Falls MT

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WESTERN BREEDERS UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

ARIZONA

IOWA

The Prosser Family

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

GS

www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com

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

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

COLORADO

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

Dave & Dawn Bowman

55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com FEMALES FOR SALE PRIVATE TREATY

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

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

Dick & Jean Williams

arms (712) 288-5349 arms

P.O. Box 156 Orovada, NV 89425 775•272•3442

Gelbvieh & Red Angus

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

LONE O AK C AT T L E

WASHINGTON LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH Gelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer

®

Pete & Samee Charriere

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403 “Seedstock that work for the commercial cattleman

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

Quarter Horses Want to Please Strong Bone Intelligent Athletic

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

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WYOMING

9/9

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

hornsandthorns@netins.net

(319) 480-1564

FL

509-566-8805 • LedgerwoodGelbvieh@gmail.com

MONTANA

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

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh Wesley Brown

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

Martens Gelbvieh

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

HH H

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

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

BREEDERS CORNER GW

UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

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

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

NORTH DAKOTA IDAHO

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

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

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

MINNESOTA Rob Arnold

Gelbvieh

Schafer Farms, Inc. SFI

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers® Balancer®

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

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

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

We want to Keep up with AGA members.

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney

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

•

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

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

State Association news

605-852-2131

kvolek@venturecomm. net

SOUTH DAKOTA

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

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

lori.maude@gmail.com

Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) Ranch 605.255.4448

Hermosa, SD

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

Annual Bull Sale 3rd Saturday in December.

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NORTHEAST BREEDERS SOUTHEAST BREEDERS NORTH CAROLINA

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton

Quality Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Cattle

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, OWNERS

(336) 964-6277

ccrosscattle@yahoo.com • ccrosscattle.com

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

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

Tucker Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

ILLINOIS J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC.

BULLS FOR SALE CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y

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

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

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

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

VIRGINIA

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

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER®

Milton Tucker 731-608-5274

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

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

INDIANA

3 G Ranch

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

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

SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL BALANCER® FEMALES

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

Galax, Virginia

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

Get ready for upcoming sales!

276.233.0999 • grippey@embarqmail.com

TENNESSEE

Advertise in Gelbvieh World or the Profit Picture

CAVE CREEK CATTLE JEFF PROCTOR

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

KENTUCKY Coles Bend Cattle Company

Raising registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle since 2000.

Trent Jones Smith Grove, KY • 270.590.5266

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Gale Rippey Farms

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh

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

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

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

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

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QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HILL

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

BREEDERS CORNER GW

SOUTHERN BREEDERS

OKLAHOMA

ARKANSAS

H ODGES R ANCH

Neal

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

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

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics Available Private Treaty Sales

LeGRAND Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

Martin Cattle Company

Koehn Cattle Co.

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

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

David & Rita Martin

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round

Patrick Koehn

Gelbvieh Genetics at Work

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

SEND HIS CREDENTIALS WITH HIM...

Transfer the registration on the bulls you sell and give your customers the tools to become more profitable.

• Provides access to value added marketing services for customer’s calves • Commercial customers receive a free 1-year subscription to Gelbvieh World and the Profit Picture • Allows customers to track pedigree information to manage inbreeding and maximize heterosis

1001 S. 70th Street., Ste. 215 Lincoln, NE 68510 303-465-2333 • www.gelbvieh.org

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MIDWEST BREEDERS

KANSAS

Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis

Holle Gelbvieh

Orrin & Kevin Holle Oberlin, KS 785.626.0081

WWW.HOLLEGELBVIEH.COM

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661

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

Judd Ranch Inc.

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MISSOURI

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

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

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

620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

Get ready for upcoming sales!

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY

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

3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.392.0888 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Office: 785.792.6233 Fax: 785.792.6250 Email: prcc@twinvalley.net

Advertise in Gelbvieh World or the Profit Picture

Promote for Success!

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

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

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September issue of Profit Picture Ad deadline: August 3

Call 303-465-2333 today!

BREEDERS CORNER GW

MIDWEST BREEDERS Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm

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

NOWACK

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

Gilbert & Debra

573.280.4633

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

417-576-0687(c)

NEBRASKA

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Mark & Patty Goes

21640 Lawrence 2192 Aurora, MO 65605

573.646.3477

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms Gelbvieh Bulls Black

Kyle & Lori Kuker Shubert, NE

Balancer Females Red

402-883-7246

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

Bulls and Females for Sale by private treaty year round.

GELBVIEHV BALANCERV ANGUS

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH

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

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

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

Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

BALANCER

J. J. Boehler

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

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

www.rogersvfg.com

Cedar Top Ranch Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163

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

(H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net

Ronald RogeRs

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

email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

RUMFELT

Gelbvieh Bre

CONTACT:

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

F LY I N G H G E N E T I C S

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

Nebraska & Missouri Kyle Helms – NE 308-962-6940

Missouri Office 417-309-0062

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

Looking for a sale or event?

Check out Upcoming Events on the website: www.GELBVIEH.org GELBVIEH WORLD |

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GW AD INDEX 3 G Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Gale Rippey Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . 46

88 Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

GelbviehAuction.com. . . . . . . . . . . 37

North Dakota Golden Rule Sale. . . 33

ABCS Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Green Hills Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Nowack Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . 51

AGA Annual Convention . . . . . . . 18

GS Ridge Top Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Plateau Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

AGF History Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Gustin’s Diamond D. . . . . . . . . . 19, 47

Plus One Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

B/F Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hampton Cattle Company . . . . . . . 48

Post Rock Cattle Company. . . . . 3, 50

Bar Arrow Cattle Company . . . . 7, 50

Hart Farm Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh. . . . . . . 47, IFC

Bar JR Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Hilltop Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Rock Solid Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Bar T Bar Ranches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Hodges Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Rocking GV Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . 51

Black Hills Stock Show . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hojer Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh. . . . . 51

Boehler Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Holle Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Ronn Cunningham Auctioneer . . . 49

Bow K Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

J & K Gelbvieh Farm, Inc.. . . . . . . . 48

Rumfelt Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Bull Barn Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . 16, 49

Jen-Ty Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sawtooth Gelvieh Cattle & Hay . . . 46

C-Cross Catte Company. . . . . . . . . 48

Judd Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Schafer Farms, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC . . . . . . . . 48

Judd Ranch Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 50

Seedstock Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Canadian Gelbvieh Association. . . 49

Kicking Horse Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Sheridan Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Cattlemen’s Connection. . . . . . . . . 49

Knoll Crest Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Squeakin’ By LK Farms. . . . . . . . . . 51

Cave Creek Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Koehn Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Swanson Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Cedar Top Ranch . . . . . . . . . . 51, BC

Larson’s Lost River Livestock . . . . . 17

Swenson Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Chimney Butte Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . 47

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . 46

Taubenheim Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . 5, 51

Circle S Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Lemke Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Thorstenson Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . 47

CJ & L Livestock. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 47

Linquist Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Thorstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch . . . . 29

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh. . . . . . . 48

Little Windy Hill Farms. . . . . . . . . . 48

Thull Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Coles Bend Cattle Company. . . . . . 48

Lone Oak Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Triple H Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cranview Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

M&P Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Triple K Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Dan McCarty Auctioneer. . . . . . . . 49

Martens Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Tucker Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Danell Diamond Six Ranch. . . . . . . 46

Martin Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . 49

Volek Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Davidson Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mitchell Marketing Services. . . . . . 49

Warner Beef Genetics . . . . . . . . . IBC

Diamond L Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

MLM Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

White Oak Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Doak Lambert Auctioneer . . . . . . . 49

Mulroy Farms, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Wilkinson Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Flying H Genetics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic. . . . . 35

Wolf Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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GeneticINVESTMENT WARNER BEEF GENETICS

Bull Sale

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 • 1:00 PM ( CST ) At the Ranch, Arapahoe, NE

DLW 591H - Purebred Gelbvieh Dedication 7120D son selling.

DLW SAND TRAP 928C - sons sell.

DLW 5116H - Balancer® Stevenson Declaration son selling.

STEVENSON TURNING POINT - sons sell.

SEPT COPPERFIELD - sons sell.

Bulls bred right and fed right FOR TODAY’S PROGRESSIVE CATTLEMEN. 50 Age-Advantaged 18 month olds and 95 Spring Yearlings. Offering high quality bulls in volume.

SIGHT-UNSEEN SATISFACTION - VOLUME DISCOUNTS - FULL GUARANTEED.

GELBVIEH, BALANCER® AND ANGUS BULLS

Selling 145 lots.

Sale broadcast live online at www.dvauction.com

WARNER BEEF GENETICS Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922

Broadcasting Real-Time Auctions

Dan Warner: 308.962.6511 Monte Warner: 308.962.6136 Darren Warner: 308.824.2950

43RD ANNUAL

MATERNAL EMPIRE BULL SALE S

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • 12:30 PM BURWELL, NE SELLING 225 HEAD INCLUDING: BALANCER, ANGUS & RED ANGUS BULLS & HEIFERS Featuring 63 ET BULLS from AGE & PRODUCTION

PROVEN DAMS & 50 BRED HEIFERS

CEDAR TOP RANCH is your

PREMIER SOURCE for RANGE DEVELOPED 2-YEAR OLD BULLS! ALL BULLS FEED EFFICIENCY TESTED!

CTR Jackpot 8660 F High-selling bull at 2020 Maternal Empire Bull Sale

CEDAR TOP RANCH Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163 308-530-3900 (Scott) • 308-530-2720 (Austin) email: cedartopranch@yahoo.com

Do One Thing... Do It Well...We Raise Beef Cattle