January 2024 Gelbvieh World

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January 2024

BULLS LIKE THESE SELL MARCH 6.

INCLUDING FULL AND HALF BROTHERS.

Grateful for another year

TJB Gelbvieh welcomed an enthusiastic crowd for the Maternal Magic XII Annual Bull Sale on November 4, 2023, on a beautiful fall day in Chickamauga, GA. The sale averaged $5206 on 44 fall yearling bulls, selling to a record 15 states. As always at TJB Gelbvieh, the finest in Southern Hospitality was extended and no one left hungry. We would love to see you on November 2, 2024 for the next big event! From our family to yours, Happy New Year!

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Lot 47 TJB Victorio 268K Sold to Warner Beef Genetics $9500

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38 th Annual Bull Sale

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

1:00 PM ( CST ) At the Ranch, near Oxford, NE Plan to attend our marketing partner’s sale for a selection of 250+ bulls between the two sales.

Selling 145 lots.

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Judd Ranch 46th Gelbvieh, Balancer® & Red Angus Bull Sale Pomona, Kansas • Saturday, March 2, at 12:00 • 1 hour southwest of Kansas City Don’t miss Judd Ranch featured on The American Rancher on RFD-TV, Monday Feb 12 at 8:00 p.m. CST

P Judd Ranch has been honored as the #1 Dam of Merit Cowherd in the Gelbvieh Breed for 21 of the past 26 years, 1998–2023!

P 100% of the Gelbvieh & Balancer sale bulls feature Judd Ranch honored Dam of Merit Genetics.

P Average Daily Gain of fall yearling bulls: 4.90 lbs/day! 210 black polled bulls sell ®

P 79 lb. average birth weight: 891 lb. actual weaning weight average on the sale bulls. Maternal cow power behind every sale bull.

P 120 purebred Gelbvieh, 203 Balancer & 12 purebred Red Angus bulls sell. 318 homozygous polled bulls sell.

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features

BREEDERS 30. GELBVIEH TRAVEL TO THE CITY FOR

EXPLORATION FOR 04. CAREER TOMORROWS INDUSTRY

CONVENTION Junior Connection by Gentry Warner

36. 2024 HERD ASSESSMENTS

by Megan Underwood, M.S.

LEADERS

by Laura Handke

DRIVES CARCASS 12. QUALITY VALUE

by Megan Underwood, M.S.

14. LEARNING FROM THE DATA

by Megan Underwood, M.S.

THE FOUNDATION 16. GENETICS: OF END PRODUCT QUALITY

by Megan Underwood, M.S.

AWARDED IN 32. CHAMPIONS EIGHTH ANNUAL AMERICAN GELBVIEH FOUNDATION SCALE AND RAIL CONTEST AND STEER CHALLENGE

by Megan Underwood, M.S.

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COVER PHOTO BY AUDREY POWLES PHOTOGRAPHY

EDITOR MEGAN UNDERWOOD GRAPHIC DESIGN MALERIE MARKLEY “GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and September for $40 per year. American Gelbvieh Association, 1001 S. 70th St. Ste. 215, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510-7901. Periodicals postage paid at Lincoln, Nebraska and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER send address changes to: Gelbvieh World, 1001 S. 70th St., Suite 215, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510-7901.

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TODD BICKETT, DVM CHICKAMAUGA, GA. • 423.667.3799 todd@bickettgenetics.com

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MARK COVINGTON MONTROSE, COLO. • 970.209.1956 covinginc@hotmail.com

GARY FELGER LOHMAN, MO. • 573.782.3737 garyfelger@hotmail.com

GREGG HARTMAN PUEBLO, COLO. • 719.821.4762 grhartman@hotmail.com

JUSTIN TAUBENHEIM AMHERST, NEB. • 308.293.0692 j_tauby5@hotmail.com

TOM VEHIGE BILLINGS, MO. • 417.444.2268 tbarscattle@gmail.com

CORY VOSS BRUNING, NEB. • 402.768.8177 cvos98@gmai.com

DAN WARNER ARAPAHOE, NEB. • 308.962.6511 dan@warnerbeef.com

TROY FORBES DE SMET, S.D. • 605.530.4764 forbes_gelbvieh@hotmail.com

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CAREER EXPLORATION FOR TOMORROW’S INDUSTRY LEADERS

by LAURA HANDKE

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n continued efforts to provide educational resources and opportunities to its membership and the industry, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) hosted a special webinar geared toward providing career education to the next generation of producers and industry leaders. The event, Career Exploration for Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders, featured Jake Renner, former AGA member and youth activities coordinator, Of the West business owner, Jessie Jarvis, and Corteva Associate Territory Manager for Pasture and Land Management, Paxton Dahmer.

weeks. She quickly found that agriculture was where she belonged. Changing her biology degree, Jarvis graduated with a business degree that she put to work for the Idaho Cattlemen’s Association first during an internship and then in a full-time position as communications director.

native who grew up showing livestock across the country.

With aspirations of becoming a doctor, Jarvis says that after high school, she was ready to part ways with agriculture – that parting of ways with the industry that she had known her entire life lasted for six

Pasture and Land Management team feels like home for the 2020-21 Central Region National FFA Vice President. Traveling the countryside, helping ranchers is a natural fit for the Nevada, Missouri,

with a Master of Science in Agricultural Education and Communication from Kansas State University.

Studying agricultural education and leadership communications with a minor in plant sciences, Dahmer currently lives in San Angelo, Texas.

“I still work with producers every day,” he says, referencing his time connecting The entrepreneurial path became a first at the local level throughout the state natural fit. of Missouri and then nationally. “I work “We (Jarvis and her husband) were always with our customers in a variety of ways to getting calls from friends—others in the develop different programs that fit within industry—asking if we knew anyone for their current grazing program.” the positions these businesses, farms and Renner’s story began one generation ranches were looking to fill. Or we were “Less than one percent of Americans removed from agriculture. having friends ask us if we knew of any grow the food and fiber that fuels the open jobs,” Jarvis says. “After doing some agriculture employment sector,” Renner “My dad grew up raising sheep and cattle told attendees. “However, more than 15% research, I didn’t find that “connection” in just 15 miles east of where I grew up,” an online platform, so we decided to start of the 320-plus billion people in the US Renner says. “Growing up, we visited our own. That’s when we decided to build are employed by a career in agriculture.” my uncle on the farm, but it wasn’t a Of the West.com.” daily occurrence. I would say that I grew With diverse backgrounds, the three up with a narrow understanding of the shared what fueled them to become a part Today, Of the West serves as a premiere opportunities in agriculture that existed. of the agriculture industry and how each digital platform for job seekers and I didn’t understand the opportunities employers in the western industry. leveraged the opportunities the industry Additionally, the service provides relevant that existed beyond what I saw every day, presented. industry career news and interviews from and I think that is the case for a lot of young people today, and why resources leaders in the industry through both a FINDING A FIT like this webinar are important to shine blog and podcast to serve as a one-stop Jarvis says that while she and her a light on the opportunities that exist in husband are both involved in agriculture career resource for anyone looking for agriculture.” an employment opportunity within the and have a strong involvement in the western lifestyle. sector through ranching and rodeo, she Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, identified a gap between agriculture served as an incubator for his passion For Dahmer, a career in agriculture was employment opportunities and qualified that grew for agriculture. Renner first never a second thought. applicants, noting that the connections became an extension agent for Kansas weren’t always enough.

Dahmer’s current role with Corteva’s State University and went on to graduate

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DON’T LET OPPORTUNITIES SLIP BY Agriculture is a tight knit community.

This fact makes the industry both endearing and intimidating to those outside the show ring or beyond the farm gate. However, the panelists share that there really are no limitations today for opportunities within agriculture—if you can dream it, there’s a place for it, Jarvis says.

“Agriculture is the biggest and brightest ocean of opportunity. Whatever you’re dreaming, there’s likely a great outlet in agriculture. From photography to

computer engineering and everything in between, there’s just really no limitation today,” she says. “For those who are involved in agriculture, be kind and encouraging. It’s going to take us all and we need more people in our industry. We have an opportunity to share agriculture with so many today, it only takes our time to walk alongside and show someone the way.”

All three panelists agree that an early introduction to what agriculture has to offer, followed-up with additional education throughout the academic career of every student is a vehicle the industry should be investing in.

The one-hour webinar framed the career paths of each panelist, complete with the specific classes that they continue to find value in; the webinar lays the foundation for career discovery, hard and soft skills, transferrable education and the necessity to remain nimble and open minded to opportunity.

To watch the full webinar visit www. gelbvieh.org and find the webinar resources under the “Learn” tab.F

40th Annual

North Dakota Golden Rule Sale Sunday, January 28, 2024 2:00 p.m. (CST) Kist Livestock Auction || Mandan, North Dakota

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Megan Underwood, AGA communications coordinator, at meganunderwood@gelbvieh.org.

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 an effective way 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 contact Malerie Markley, AGA multimedia coordinator, at malerie@ gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333.

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Annual herd assessments are now available on the AGA Online Registry Service. Completed herd assessments are due March 15, 2024. Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or info@gelbvieh.org with any questions.

NEW MEMBERS The AGA would like to welcome these new members to the AGA and AGJA!

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SALE REPORTS TJB GELBVIEH MATERNAL MAGIC XII BULL SALE REPORT Reported by Todd Bickett, DVM TJB Gelbvieh welcomed an enthusiastic crowd for the Maternal Magic XII Bull Sale on November 4, 2023, on a beautiful fall day in Chickamauga, Georgia. The bidding from the crowd as well as the internet was fabulous, and the sale average was $5,206 on 44 fall yearling bulls.

TJB Victorio 268K, a black, calving ease son of 348Z (A Vickie Vail descendant) sold to Warner Beef Genetics for $9,500. He is an exciting sire to look for in the future for both programs as he packages phenomenal length and thickness in a calving ease package.

Tying for the high seller was TJB 873F Patton 2126K. He too possesses outstanding calving ease with loads of power. This red bull sold to David Huggins, Jr. also for $9,500. It was

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David’s dad who turned me on to Gelbvieh cattle in 1987.

David is starting to put together a great set of red females to go with this stylish son of 873F. Selling to a long-time friend and fellow Auburn veterinarian was another red 873F son, TJB 873F Baller 299K for $9,250. He went to Brian Dyer and his family at Dyer Farms. This bull was the favorite for many visitors this season.

Warner Beef Genetics struck again to add TJB Acuna 214K for $9,000. This bull is a full brother to TJB Anissa 954G who sells in the National Sale in Oklahoma City. When Dan and Kate visited this summer, they were quick to recognize not only the quality of 954G, but also the impact the dam of these two,

579C, has had on the herd. Consequently, they chose this sire to inject the Anissa influence.

Also coming in at $9,000, was the Lot 1 bull, TJB Addiction 286K. He is a Saguaro son by 823F, a full sister to Rebel Yell. He sold to Deibler Gelbvieh.

Bulls sold to a record 15 states and were consistent throughout the offering. As always at TJB Gelbvieh, the finest in southern hospitality was extended and three meals were served throughout the event. We would love to see you on November 2, 2024, for the next big event!F

Other notable sale features included Lot 18 selling to Jesse Little for $8,800. Lots 15 and 8 selling to Black Crest Farms for $7,700 and $7,500. Lot 34, a Rebel Yell son sold to Keaton Killian for $8,500.

MIDWEST BEEF CATTLE CONSULTANTS FOURTH ANNUAL FALL BULL AND FEMALE SALE REPORT Reported by W. Mark Hilton The Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants (MBCC) team held their fourth annual fall bull and female sale on November 4, 2023, in Carthage, Indiana. Sixteen Balancer®, Simmental-Angus-Gelbvieh composite and Angus bulls sold for an average of $4,712, and 31 registered and commercial Balancer bred heifers and pairs averaged $3,182.

The high-selling bull at $8,600 was MSCM M5JH The Big Ugly K6, a 50% Balancer from M5 Ag Service. This Tehama Tahoe son is a half-brother to the high selling bull in our spring 2023 sale.

“K6” is in the top 35% in 15 EPDs and $Indexes with a CED to YW spread of 16 to 140 and a top 10% stayability. Jeff Ryan of Harrison, Arkansas, was the buyer.

WK Patriarch 12K from Wirth Farms was the second high selling bull at $7,200. This calving ease Angus bull with a top 1% WW and YW EPD will go to work on the Balancer heifers at longtime customer Chet Thompson’s farm in Washington, Ind. John and Karen Kestler had MSCM M5JH 78’s Eagle K4 circled as their top

choice and purchased this SimmentalAngus-Gelbvieh composite at $5,600.

He will join their other MBCC bulls at their farm in nearby Batesville, Ind. This Hook’s Eagle 6E son out of a Balancer cow will add hybrid vigor to the Kestler herd. “K4” has 14 EPDs and $indexes in the top 35%. The next high selling bull at $5,500 was Balancer, LFP Liber Pater 8K from Poehlein Family Farms going to K&K Farms, Kevin and Kenyon Hostetler, Green Forest, Ark. This ERTL Absolute Ditka 218F son is top 3% WW and 2% YW. In the female sale, two commercial bred heifers topped the sale at $4,300 and $4,000. These Gelbvieh-AngusCharolais-Hereford hybrids were brought to the sale by MBCC customer, Brian Bigham of London, Ohio. They are sired by and bred to MBCC bulls and were purchased by Pat Mohr of Greenfield, Ind., and Larry Thomas of Paoli, Ind., for early March calves. At $3,700 was MBCC Kelli 24K, a registered Balancer heifer from Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants sired by MBCC Reward 4F and bred to MSCM Tahoe E118 52K the high selling

bull from our spring 2023 sale. Ben Poehlein, Sullivan, Ind., was the buyer.

He also took home two other registered females to add to his seedstock herd.

Larry Thomas also purchased BMT Rochelle 50K for $3,650. This registered Balancer heifer is also bred to MSCM Tahoe E118 52K. This heifer was from MBCC member, John and Carli Hinton.

Thomas was the high-volume buyer with five head.

Riedie Cattle had the high-selling fall pair at $3,500 going to Calvin Finch in Brookville, Ind. ERTL 034H Twister Danny Girl 745 had a stout heifer calf at side by Riedie’s Civil War son.

Additional volume buyers were Franck Kochert of Lafayette, Ind., Craig Coon of Kewanna, Ind., and Bob Bertsch of Connersville, Ind., each with four head of bred heifers and Chris Wiese of Reynolds, Ind., with 3 pairs.F

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MERCK TOUR T

he attendees of the 53rd Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention spent the morning of November 30, touring the Merck Animal Health processing facility in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Attendees were able to split into various rotations to learn more about the production process, sanitation and lab equipment, and product packaging. While attendees were no strangers to the shortages of certain products experienced in the previous years, they were able to learn the ins and outs of animal pharmaceutical supply and demand.

Additionally, attendees got an inside look at the sanitation and quality control practices of all equipment and products to prevent product shortages in the future. Attendees got a sneak peek at the new product packaging line that will increase production which means products on shelves quicker for producer availability. We thank Merck Animal Health for hosting this year’s tour!F

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Quality Drives Carcass Value

by MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S.

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attlemen’s Profit Roundup attendees were joined by Dr. Scott Howard, Meyer Natural Foods director of operations, for his presentation titled “Quality Drivers and Value Determination in the Beef Packing Sector.”

Howard began his presentation by reviewing the current state of factors influential to quality and carcass value which will include quality grade, yield grade and weight. Quality grade is influenced by marbling, maturity and chill time.

“At Meyer Natural Foods, we have increased quality grade by five percent through implementing a weekend chill,” said Howard.

Yield grade is influenced by the fat thickness opposite the ribeye, ribeye area and kidney, pelvic and heart fat.

The fat thickness opposite the ribeye measurement calculates the preliminary yield grade of the carcass and is adjusted for fat elsewhere on the carcass. Ribeye area only accounts for five percent variation in the yield grade equation.

The ribeye area is adjusted relative to the

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hot carcass weight. Additionally, kidney, pelvic and heart fat is included in the adjusted yield grade and is expressed as a percentage of the hot carcass weight.

Hot carcass weight greatly influences packer profitability through their fixed costs of labor, packaging, storage and water. Moving forward, carcass value determination will include marbling, product differentiation, yield and carcass weight.

“Product differentiation is very important because the packer has to be able to sell the entire carcass, not just the ribeyes and strips,” explained Howard.

Howard also discussed potential changes to the yield grade equation that will move away from the current four variable equation and focus more on yield optimization through carcass composition. The two most dynamic variables of carcass composition are bone and fat which need a larger importance in the yield grade equation. Additionally, traceability will play a larger role in yield calculations as new technology allows the packer to track each cut back to the original carcass to increase the accuracy of the yield equation.

Breed type will continue to be a large indicator of carcass value determination as they each have their strengths and shortcomings. The beef on dairy space is gaining market share as the carcasses are very lean and produce an extremely tender product. Mexican-origin cattle are high-yielding but are low-marbling.

Whereas, native beef breeds have the best chance at qualifying for premium programs, they do have an increased potential for excess fat.

Carcass value determination is highly driven by quality so it is important for producers to not only raise cattle that yield, but the cattle must also grade to capitalize on carcass premiums as quality is the largest driver of beef profitability. F

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Learning from the Data

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by MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S.

The U.S. cattle industry cannot expect improvements in prices for its products or by-products when ‘quality’ doesn’t warrant such increases,” as stated in the 1991 National Beef Quality Audit. The 2022 National Beef Quality Survey results were presented during Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup at the 53rd Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska, by Michaela Clowser, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association director of producer education.

purchase. Predominately beef cattle are purchased then dairy,” explained Clowser.

“This year, companies reported that they were purchasing beef x dairy cross cattle.

This is the first audit that this has been reported.”

The National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) focuses on the physical attributes of beef and beef by-products such as marbling, external fat, carcass weight and carcass blemishes. These concerns have evolved to also include food safety, sustainability, animal well-being and the disconnect between beef producers and consumers.

The audit is designed to address the lost opportunities of beef production resulting in an inefficiency cost of $458 per head.

Study participants were asked what the term “cattle genetics” means to their company with answers concluding that genetics directly dictate the quality of the end-product. Most participants in each sector of the industry recognized that quality genetics improve the beef herd thus producing a higher-quality product for the consumer.

The data from the 2022 National Beef Quality Audit was collected under extraordinary circumstances due to supply chain disruptions and cattle backlog from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, weather impacts such as ongoing drought across the country influenced the results to reflect the state of the industry at the time.

The audit is divided into two phases: interviewing buyers of beef and conducting in-plant data collection. The objective of the first phases of interviews is to interview employees making cattle or beef purchasing decisions across four market sectors and secondarily related Government and Trade Organizations (GTO). The four participating sectors were packers, retailers, food service and further processors.

“We always like to start out by asking what type of cattle these companies

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The audit revealed that black-hided cattle increased to 62% from 58% in 2016 and 45% in 2000. The Holstein hide color decreased to 12.3%; confirming the industry trend of beef sires being used on dairy cattle.

“When looking back at the 2016 audit, these companies associated genetics with breed and breed characteristics, so we’ve come a long way in a short amount of time about these companies seeing the importance of cattle genetics,” said Clowser.

In-plant research is designed to capture data on quality and yield grade attributes and carcass defects to compare with previous audits to assess industry progress in improving quality. This research also provides a benchmark for future industry educational and research efforts.

Heat stress and other environmental factors resulted in an increase of bruising, dark cutters and heart issues as well as decreased mobility. Almost 92% of cattle received a desired mobility score of one, with the animal walking easily and normally with no apparent lameness. This was a decrease from 96% in 2016 and can be attributed to larger cattle and longer time spent during transport.

The 2022 NBQA displayed the highest frequency of 52.3% carcass bruising since the audits began. This increased bruising frequency should be addressed through facility and trailer design as well as cattle handler training. Nearly 93% of transportation service providers interviewed were familiar with the Beef Quality Assurance Transportation (BQAT) program and 91% are BQAT certified.

The audit revealed significant changes in the number of carcasses grading USDA Prime and USDA Choice. In 2022, 76% graded USDA Prime and USDA Choice, with 7.5% USDA Prime and 68.3% USDA Choice. There was a 3.7% increase in carcasses grading USDA Prime between the 2016 and 2022 audits. This impressive improvement requires good genetics and management, but it starts with genetics.

While the industry continues to improve the quality of the beef being produced, the quality has come with increased hot carcass weights and fat thickness, resulting in an increase of Yield Grade 4 and 5 carcasses.

Improved genetics can aid in maintaining the Yield Grade 3 or better of carcasses, while maintaining the marbling necessary to achieve desired quality grades. Producers are encouraged to utilize advancements in genetic selection technologies to breed for carcasses with increased eating satisfaction, uniformity and the desired end-product specifications.

The 2022 NBQA results can be utilized by those in all segments of beef production to improve current management practices and implement new innovative techniques to enhance consistency and quality of cattle and beef products through each sector of the beef supply chain. F

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Genetics: The Foundation of End Product Quality

by MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S.

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he 2023 Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup concluded with Dr. Matt Spangler, University of NebraskaLincoln beef genetics specialist, giving his presentation titled, “Making Genetic Progress and Why End Product Quality Matters to Seedstock Producers”.

Spangler began his presentation with a discussion on the simplified breeding pyramid in the beef industry. The base of the pyramid includes the packer, retailer, and consumer, which moves to commercial producers, multiplier herds and to the top with nucleus Seedstock herds. Genetics flow down the pyramid from nucleus breeders and economics flow up the pyramid. However, there is a substantial lag in both directions. Nucleus herds provide the genetics that move the breed forward and should use economic signals to influence their breeding objectives.

There are many genetic components of feedlot performance and carcass traits that can be determined through EPDs. The sources of this data is records from relatives, the individual and their descendants, along with their genomic data. A genomic test on an individual can create progeny equivalents of eight to

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25, greatly increasing the accuracy of the specific animal’s performance.

“Genetic testing can be a large expense for a seedstock operation however, genotyping is part of the cost of doing business,” explained Spangler. “A commercial producer’s business is selling phenotypes. A seedstock producer’s business is selling genotypes.”

Spangler reviewed the genetic trend data from the United States Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) with attendees. While Gelbvieh does well in cutability with ribeye area and carcass weight, the breed ranks lower in marbling score compared to other major beef breeds.

Understanding the strengths and weakness of the breed shows the importance of introgression which leverages the breed effects of other breeds.

The Gelbvieh breed has capitalized on introgression by crossbreeding with Angus or Red Angus to produce Balancer® cattle. However, introgression does not mean within population selection can be ignored and the needs of the commercial cow base must be considered. For example, the influence

of Angus marbling genetics should not encourage seedstock producers to ignore the marbling genetics of their purebred Gelbvieh animals. Producers must select animals that meet their breeding objectives in both breeds to capitalize on breed strengths and combat their weaknesses.

“Phenotypes will always be king.

Genotypes alone tell us nothing, they must be coupled with phenotypes,” said Spangler.

Genetic evaluations will be best if there is a continuous flow of phenotypes such as foot and leg scores, mature cow weights and carcass traits. The best way seedstock producers can tackle novel traits is to make them less novel. Quality phenotypes are important to improving the accuracy of genetic predictions of all traits, but especially carcass traits.

Spangler left attendees with the takehome messages that seedstock producers must understand the profit drivers of their customers and their customers’ customers, and seedstock producers must use genetic selection tools to move the breed forward.F

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53RD ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

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he 53rd Annual American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Convention kicked off November 29, 2023, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska. AGA members and Gelbvieh and Balancer® enthusiasts from across the country convened to conduct business of the association, gain knowledge on industry related topics, and enjoy networking with fellow producers.

The event opened Wednesday afternoon at the opening general session which featured the president’s address by 2023 AGA President Lori Maude, and the state of the association address by Megan Slater, AGA executive director.

The afternoon was also filled with committee meetings including the breed improvement committee meeting where attendees were joined by Dr. Bob Weaber, AGA genetics consultant. Dr. Weaber gave a presentation on the importance of breeder participation in the Cow Power Female Genotyping Project as well as female data collection. Participation in the project not only increases pedigree integrity and improves EPD accuracy, but the project also increases the number of female mature weights and body condition scores to aid in the development of the Mature Weight EPD being developed by International Genetic

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Solutions. Additionally, Dr. Weaber introduced the new AGA indexes that are anticipated to be released in the summer of 2024.

To wrap up day one, attendees made their way down the street to Upstream Brewing for the Bull Pen Session to mingle with attendees, convention sponsors and AGA staff.

Day two began with loading buses bright and early to visit Merck Animal Health in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Attendees were able to learn about the vaccine production process and tour the facility where the vaccines are produced and packaged.

Merck staff discussed their sanitation process, product development and the timeline it takes for a product to be created and leaves their facility until it reaches producers.

Thursday afternoon was full of education during the Member Education committee meeting which hosted the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup. Attendees were able to hear from Dr. Scott Howard, Michaela Clowser and Dr. Matt Spangler. The trio addressed the opportunities to improve end-product quality to ensure Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle continue to deliver the value and make the grade. Each panelist presented individually, and the

event concluded with a panel, moderated

by Joe Epperly, Wagonhammer Ranches, that answered audience questions.

Day two ended with an evening of celebration with an awards banquet to honor recipients of the Breeder of the Year, Commercial Producer of the Year, and Hall of Fame awards. Winners of this year’s American Gelbvieh Foundation Scale and Rail Contest and Steer Challenge were also announced during the banquet.

The final day of convention began with a short-term economic outlook session presented by Micheal Paul and offered by the American Gelbvieh Foundation.

Attendees also participated in a Neogen workshop to learn more about successful DNA testing and the journey each sample takes from start to finish at the lab. The morning finished with the AGA Annual Meeting where attendees heard from and elected new board members, reviewed committee meeting reports and discussed both old and new business. Additionally, some attendees traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska, for a tour of the Neogen lab.

A memorable time was had, and all departed with the excitement of the 54th Annual Convention to be held in Kansas City, Missouri, December 4-6, 2024.F

AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION ELECTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The American Gelbvieh Association elected directors and officers for 2024 during its national convention in Omaha, Neb. Back row (left to right): Justin Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.; Tom Vehige, Billings, Mo.; Mark Covington, Montrose, Colo.; Gary Felger, Lohman, Mo.; Troy Forbes, De Smet, South Dakota; Gregg Hartman, Pueblo, Colo.; Dan Warner, Arapahoe, Neb.; Greg Anderson, Marion, N.C.; Zack Butler, Milton, Tenn. Front row (left to right): Brent Overmiller, Smith Center, Kan; William McIntosh, Georgetown, Ky.; Lori Maude, Hermosa, S.D.; David Larson, Clearbrook, Minn.; Executive Director Megan Slater, Lincoln, Neb.

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embers of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) elected five candidates to the board of directors as the annual meeting held December 1, 2023, during the AGA National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska.

Newly elected board members are Greg “Bubba” Anderson, Marion North Carolina; Troy Forbes, De Smet, South Dakota; Justin Taubenheim, Amherst, Nebraska; and Dan Warner, Arapahoe, Nebraska. Re-elected to serve a second term was William McIntosh, Georgetown, Kentucky.

The AGA board of directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the executive committee for 2024. Lori Maude, Hermosa, South Dakota, was re-elected president. David Larson, Clearbrook, Minnesota, was elected vice president. Brent Overmiller, Smith Center, Kansas, was elected secretary. William McIntosh was reelected treasurer.

Hartmann, Pueblo, Colorado; Tom Vehige, Billings, Missouri; and Cory Voss, Bruning, Nebraska.

Retiring members of the 2023 AGA board of directors were Dustin Aherin, Parkville, Missouri; Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, Utah; Derek Martin, Kinsley, Kansas; and Dan McCarty, Rifle, Colorado.F

Other members of the board include Todd Bickett, DVM, Chickamauga, Georgia; Zack Butler, Milton, Tennessee; Mark Covington, Montrose, Colorado; Gary Felger, Lohman, Missouri; Gregg JANUARY 2024 | 23

HALL OF FAME

MARK AND PATTY GOES NAMED AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION 2024 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES The American Gelbvieh Association’s 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees are Mark and Patty Goes, Odell, Neb. Pictured (left to right): Patty Goes, Mark Goes, and award presenter; Connie Tabor.

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ach year the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) recognizes a dedicated member who has been an influential figure in the Gelbvieh breed.

The 2024 AGA Hall of Fame inductees are Mark and Patty Goes of Odell, Nebraska.

The Goes were presented with their award at the 53rd Annual AGA National Convention on November 30, 2023, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska.

Goes continued youth education outside of the classroom by implementing the live carcass evaluation contest at the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Junior Classic. He procured the cattle, scheduled harvest slots and explained the carcass results to the contestants. Through the creation of this contest, Goes helped connect live cattle production to the value of end-product merit and consumer demand.

In his professional career, Goes served as an instructor at Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Nebraska. During his tenure, he started a Gelbvieh and Balancer® herd at the college and advocated for the breed among students by taking them to shows and sales. Many of his students have started their own Gelbvieh and Balancer herds and become members of the AGA.

Goes has served in many leadership positions throughout the beef industry.

Goes is a past president of the American Gelbvieh Association, serves as an active committee member, and was the first president of the American Gelbvieh Foundation where he currently serves as the vice president. Additionally, Goes has served in multiple positions to develop

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the strategic directions of many industryleading organizations.

“While I’ve always known Mark is a selfless individual, it has become even more obvious while serving on the AGF board with him,” said Tanner Aherin.

“When an important decision is to be made, Mark is someone who wants to vet all the outcomes and how they might impact each breeder across the country – never making himself the priority. Mark is willing to challenge the group to ensure the right decision is made that is most beneficial for all people involved in the Gelbvieh breed.”

Congratulations to the 2024 AGA Hall of Fame inductees, Mark and Patty Goes.F

BREEDER OF THE YEAR

MARTIN NAMED 2023 AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION BREEDER OF THE YEAR The American Gelbvieh Association named Derek Martin, Bucklin, Kan., the 2023 Breeder of the Year.

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erek Martin of Bucklin, Kansas, was announced as the 2023 American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Breeder of the Year at the 53rd Annual AGA National Convention on November 30, 2023, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska.

Martin along with his brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Holly Martin, own Golden Image Cattle near Ford, Kansas.

The operation focuses on producing functional cattle that work for their commercial customers. An emphasis on structure and eye appeal in the operation’s breeding program has resulted in the cattle having success in the show ring.

In addition to his Gelbvieh operation, Martin is the manager of Kinsley Feeders, LLC, a 30,000 head feedlot located near Kinsley, Kansas.

Martin recently completed his second term on the AGA board of directors, where he has served as secretary and treasurer. He has also served as the AGA representative on the American Gelbvieh Foundation board of directors. Martin manages the steers delivered to Kinsley Feeders for the AGF Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail Contest, where he provides reports and data on individual steer performance to the AGA to increase the amount of carcass data in the genetic evaluation.

Congratulations to Derek Martin on being named the 2023 AGA Breeder of the Year!F

In addition to his AGA involvement, Martin has been involved in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Beef Council, and Beef Empire Days.

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

DALLAS BURTON NAMED 2023 AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCER OF THE YEAR The American Gelbvieh Association named Dallas Burdton, Hitchcock, S.D., the 2023 Commercial Producer of the Year. Pictured (left to right): award presenter; Blake Hojer, Dallas Burton, and Lacey Burton.

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allas Burton of Hitchcock, South Dakota, was announced as the 2023 American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Commercial Producer of the Year at the 53rd Annual AGA National Convention on November 30, 2023, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska.

Burton operates DWB Farms which is a cow/calf and feedlot operation consisting of approximately 400 cows. The farm was originally a dairy operation, but when Burton took charge, he chose beef cattle as the optimal path to maximize the use of the resources they had available.

Burton targeted maternal and carcass traits to move the operation forward.

He started keeping his own replacement females when he realized the females, he was producing were far superior to what he could purchase.

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“We could never justify keeping our own replacements before, but after seeing the quality of our Gelbvieh-influenced females we couldn’t afford to not keep them,” said Burton.

results and makes adjustments where needed,” said Blake Hojer, Hojer Ranch LLC. “Most notably, his most recent load of calves graded 100% USDA Prime and Choice with 50% grading Prime.”

Burton has used the strengths of the Gelbvieh breed to move DWB Farms forward. He understands that single trait selection is not beneficial, but certain traits are very important. Selecting Gelbvieh genetics with carcass merit and strong maternal traits has allowed Burton to sustain profitability in both the feedlot and his cowherd.

Congratulations to Dallas Burton on being named the 2023 AGA Commercial Producer of the Year!F

“Dallas has put an extra emphasis on carcass traits and has seen a direct improvement in the way his cattle perform on the rail. In 2022, his cattle went 97% USDA Prime or Choice and virtually all yield grades 1-3. He monitors

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AGA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board of directors met November 28, 29 and December 1, 2023, during the 53rd Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska. The following are highlights of the meeting and action points approved by the board:

ASSOCIATION Approved minutes from September 2023 Zoom meeting.

FINANCIALS Year-to-date financials ending October 2023 were reviewed and approved. The AGA is in good financial standing.

The board also reviewed and approved the financial review for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The AGA ended the year in a net positive position.

DNA TESTING Sarah Mumm, performance programs coordinator, and Shianna Bradley, office services specialist, gave an update on DNA testing including busiest months for testing and the increase in amount of testing that continues to be seen. They also presented on updated procedures they have put into place, such as creating a DNA@gelbvieh.org email, for a more a streamlined and efficient DNA testing experience for the AGA membership.

AGA POLICIES The AGA board voted to accept a policy regarding genomic testing waivers.

The policy was drafted by AGA legal counsel and specifies the AGA Executive Committee delegates AGA staff the authority to approve genomic testing waivers for animals that are parent verified to one parent but unable to be fully parent verified due to the other

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parent being deceased with no DNA on AGA PROJECTS file. This will help to expedite the genomic Sarah Mumm presented an update on testing waiver process for animals AGA’s current projects. Both projects meeting those requirements. are also supported by the American Gelbvieh Foundation. The Cow Power The board voted to apply the current Female Genotyping Project has nearly $2 processing fee to any name changes 40 herds enrolled and over 2,800 females performed by AGA staff. Members are genotyped. The goal for this project is able to change the name on an animal 5,000 females to be genotyped through themselves if the animal does not have the project. Sarah also noted changes to any progeny and they are the breeder of the program that have been implemented the animal. to enhance member experience with the project.

BREED IMPROVEMENT Dr. Bob Weaber, AGA genetics The Carcass Data Collection Project has consultant, provided a breed seen 612 new carcass records paired with improvement update to the board. a genotype in 2023. Overall, there have International Genetic Solutions (IGS) is working to update the genetic evaluation been over 1,200 carcass records obtained through the project. to help increase the speed and deliver timely EPDs each week. As a result of AMERICAN GELBVIEH this update, the predicting power of the FOUNDATION genetic evaluation has also improved.

The AGA board of directors held a joint This update was released the week of meeting with the American Gelbvieh December 11.

Foundation board of directors. Updates Dr. Weaber also gave an update on traits currently being developed by IGS, Dry Matter Intake and Mature Weight. It is anticipated that these EPDs will be released in 2024. Both of these traits are important to the release of the new AGA indexes currently being developed. AGA is looking toward a late spring/summer release of these updated indexes.

AGJA UPDATE The board was joined by Lily Judd, AGJA vice president of leadership development, and Jaylea Pope, AGJA director. The AGJA directors presented an update of their year as well as their 2023-2024 fiscal year proposed budget. This budget was approved by the AGA board of directors.

on activities and projects from both entities were presented and discussed.

AGA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The AGA board elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the executive committee for 2024. Lori Maude, Hermosa, South Dakota, was re-elected president. David Larson, Clearbrook, Minnesota, was elected vice president. Brent Overmiller, Smith Center, Kansas, was elected secretary, and William McIntosh, Georgetown, Kentucky, was re-elected treasurer.F

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JUNIOR CONNECTION

GELBVIEH BREEDERS TRAVEL TO THE CITY FOR CONVENTION

By Gentry Warner, AGJA Vice President

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had the opportunity to attend the 53rd Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska. My time at convention flew by, I guess the old saying “Time flies when you are having fun,” remains true. Although, I had fun, I still learned a lot. From committee meetings, a tour at Merck Animal Health, Cattleman’s Profit Roundup, educational workshops, to the awards banquet that showcased our breed and breeders.

Howard, Meyer Natural Foods director of operations, Michaela Clowser, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association director of producer education, and Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor, during Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup. Breeders were very interactive and engaged in this educational session.

We had a good discussion about the beef carcass, the marbling of our breed and how we can continue to get better as a whole.

Personally, I was unable to attend events that took place on Wednesday at convention because of a college exam.

Going into convention I knew my time would be cut short. However, I did not let that stop me from learning from Dr. Scott

When members were not in meetings or sessions, we gathered and networked with other breeders. Personally, I enjoyed this the most because I was able to make connections with fellow members, board candidates and breeders. I believe that this is a people business, and the cattle are the by-product. So, it is extremely important to invest in the Gelbvieh breeders For all your AI needs: and members to continue to grow the breed. The people are what makes this breed so special, in my opinion.

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We ended the convention with the annual meeting where we went over committee minutes from past meetings, discussed some new business, and heard

from American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board of director candidates.

The candidates all shared their personal stories with the breed and their vision of Gelbvieh in the future.

On behalf of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) board of directors, Jaycie Forbes presented her letter as the president. After delivering a recap of the past AGJA Junior Classic, industry events and fundraisers; she invited myself, Lily Judd, and Jaylea Pope, to the podium where we recognized and thanked Jake Renner, past AGA member and youth activities coordinator, for all his dedications and hard work these past five years.

Convention went very well, there was great discussion and involvement from the breeders to continue to grow and benefit the Gelbvieh breed. Breeders are continuing to look to the future and analyze how we can get better. To end this recap, I will borrow these words from the 2024 AGA Hall of Fame inductee, Mark Goes, “The Gelbvieh cow will never fail you, so don’t fail the Gelbvieh cow.”F

34TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE

MARCH 12, 2024

1:00 PM CST

AT THE RANCH

Elite Gelbvieh & & Balancer Selling 90 Gelbvieh 20 Balancer Heifers Yearling Bulls

BAG Mr Skys Encore K11

Sold to Joe Suchsland, Kansas

BAG Mr Franchise 17K

Sold to Cedar Top Ranch & Doug Sanford, Nebraska

BAG Knuckles K23

Sold to Jarvis Farms Inc., Kansas

BAG Mr Early Encounter 35K

Sold to Justin Hoebelheinrich, Nebraska

Sires Include: TAU Bombshell 204H • DBRG Rippin 0209H OGSG Hot Commodity 81H • BAG 45 STUART JARVIS CODY JARVIS

Phillipsburg, KS bararrow@ruraltel.net bararrowcattlecompany.com 785.543.8120 Stuart 785.309.6455 Cody

Champions Awarded in Eighth Annual American Gelbvieh Foundation Scale and Rail Contest and Steer Challenge

by MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S.

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he results are in, and champions have been awarded om the 2023 American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) Scale and Rail Contest and Steer Challenge. The contest harvested 62 head from 9 participants, awarding $3,625 total in cash prizes and 21 banners sponsored by the AGF. The steers had an excellent overall performance with an average daily gain of 4.02 pounds per head per day and a dry matter feed conversion of 6.06:1.

The AGF extends a special thank you to Kinsley Feeders of Kinsley, Kansas, and Derek Martin, for hosting and supporting the contest.

CHAMPION AVERAGE DAILY GAIN GELBVIEH STEER Tag: 245K1 Average Daily Gain: 4.82 Quality Grade: USDA Choice Yield Grade: 2 Owned By: Post Rock Cattle Company Sired By: DCSF Post Rock Top Gun 65F8 ET

CHAMPION AVERAGE DAILY GAIN BALANCER STEER

Tag: 8093 Average Daily Gain: 5.16 Quality Grade: USDA Select The steers were harvested at National Beef Yield Grade: 3 Owned By: Wilkinson Gelbvieh in Dodge City, Kansas, and sold on the USPB grid. Thank you to Stuart Jarvis for Sired By: Plainsman Dirt Road 6144D donating the USPB delivery rights. The CHAMPION CARCASS steers had an overall hot carcass weight VALUE GELBVIEH STEER of 953 pounds with 97% having a yield Tag: 245K1 grade 1, 2, or 3.

Carcass Value: $3,072.20 Quality Grade: USDA Choice The AGF continues to help advance Yield Grade: 2 the Gelbvieh breed through its support Owned By: Post Rock Cattle Company of research and development. For this Sired By: DCSF Post Rock Top Gun 65F8 reason, the AGF continues its Scale and ET Rail Contest and Steer Challenge. These two projects provide the information and funds necessary to generate data sets to advance Gelbvieh carcass merit.

Together, these projects will solidify carcass merit within the Gelbvieh breed and place the cattle in a more competitive position in the beef industry through providing supplementary carcass data on Gelbvieh-influenced genetics. In addition to the data collected and the knowledge gained from these projects, money raised will help to further develop more accurate tools for ranchers when selecting Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics.

SCALE & RAIL CONTEST RESULTS The Scale and Rail Contest award $1,625 in cash prizes and 15 banners to outstanding participants in both the Gelbvieh and Balancer divisions.

CHAMPION CARCASS VALUE BALANCER STEER Tag: 7079 Carcass Value: $2,748.90 Quality Grade: USDA Choice Yield Grade: 2 Owned By: Wilkinson Gelbvieh Sired By: Plainsman Granger 9126G

CHAMPION PEN OF GELBVIEH STEERS Pen Value: $8,419.18 Pen Quality Grade: USDA Choice Pen Yield Grade: 3 Owned By: Post Rock Cattle Company Sired By: DCSF Post Rock Top Gun 65F8 ET

Owned By: Wilkinson Gelbvieh Sired By: Plainsman Dirt Road 6144D

RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF BALANCER STEERS Pen Value: $8.734.10 Pen Quality Grade: USDA Choice Pen Yield Grade: 2 Owned By: Flying H Genetics Sired By: Mr Protégé 173G

STEER CHALLENGE RESULTS Participants of the 2023 Steer Challenge were award $2.000 in cash prizes and six banners. All three participants – Boehler Gelbvieh, Flying H Genetics, Wilkinson Gelbvieh – each donated $1,000 to the AGF.

CHAMPION AVERAGE DAILY GAIN Tag: 310K Average Daily Gain: 5.06 Quality Grade: USDA Choice Yield Grade: 2 Owned By: Boehler Gelbvieh Sired By: XXB Classic 308G

CHAMPION CARCASS STEER Tag: 7079 Carcass Value: $2,748.90 Quality Grade: USDA Choice Yield Grade: 2 Owned By: Wilkinson Gelbvieh Sired By: Plainsman Granger 9126G Congratulations to all the 2023 Scale and Rail Contest and Steer Challenge champions and thank you to everyone who participated in the contest. To view complete results and learn more about the contest, visit the projects back under the Foundation tab on Gelbvieh.org. F

CHAMPION PEN OF BALANCER STEERS Pen Value: $8,892.75 Pen Quality Grade: USDA Choice Pen Yield Grade: 2

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COW

FEMALE GENOTYPING PROJECT

THANKS TO GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH FOUNDATION, TESTS ARE NOW BEING OFFERED AT A NEW LOW PRICE OF $20/HEAD!

Discover the Cow Power in your herd The Cow Power Female Genotyping Project is a collaborative effort with the American Gelbvieh Association, American Gelbvieh Foundation, and Neogen to increase the number of genotypes and phenotypic information on females in the AGA herdbook. Collection of this information helps to increase the accuracy and predicting power of EPDs used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.

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Members will receive a special research price of $20 on a GGP 100k genomic test to DNA test at least 90% of their current active cow inventory.

Requirements:

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

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

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

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

American Gelbvieh Association

Carcass Data Collection project TIPS FOR SUCCESS 1. Eligibility •

Verify that calves are sired by registered Gelbvieh or Balancer bulls

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Dams must be identifiable for: age and breed composition

2. Pre-harvest Data Collection •

Complete the digital enrollment form and submit with DNA samples

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All calves must have an EID and DNA sampled with a TSU

3. Harvest Data Collection •

Cattle must not exceed age maturity A at time of harvest

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The participant must have access to the harvest data

4. How to Participate?

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Verify cattle meet the minimum project requirements

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Contact the AGA office at 303.465.2333 or Gelbvieh.org for more info

meeting modern industry demands For decades United States consumers have continually recognized the value of superior beef products. Such recognition has driven the growing demand of a superior beef eating experience on a national and global scale. The American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) commitment to the consumer and meeting modern industry demands has led to the launch of the Carcass Data Collection Project.

The Carcass Data Collection Project is designed for AGA members and their customers. This project is a breed improvement directive, providing vital genetic information to re-charge the carcass database and enhance the predictability of current selection tools. AGA will pay genotyping costs of participating calves, genomic analysis will be completed by Neogen GeneSeek. Recognizing the increased expectations of commercial cattlemen, the AGA is dedicated to delivering the industry with the genetics that are smart, reliable and profitable from the ranch to the rail.

REWARDS and benefits • Larger carcass record database • More powerful genetic improvement tools • Increase predicting power of the genomic panels • Enhanced economic indexes • Improved carcass EPD accuracies

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REGISTRY TIPS N’ TRICKS

2024 HERD ASSESSMENTS

By Megan Underwood, M.S.

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s we welcome in a new year, we must prepare to enter all the new data this year will bring. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) practices Total Herd Reporting (THR) on all females in the AGA Online Registry.

From birth recordings to weaning weights to the transfer of animals, it is crucial for AGA members to keep their herd inventory accurate. Updating herd inventories starts each year on January 1, with new herd assessments for all females 13 months of age or older. The annual $30 per head fee is a flat rate for all data records. Herd assessments are now open until the deadline of March 15, 2024.

ACCESSING YOUR HERD ASSESSMENTS: You will want to log into your AGA Online Registry account then locate and select “Herd Mgmt” on the left-hand side of your screen. From the drop-down menu provided select “Inventory”. Once in the inventory, you will have access to all the females currently listed as “active” under your ownership, along with any

females including placing the assessment, others that may be associated with your account if you are listed as the Cooperator disposing cull cows, and recording exposure data to sires for the 2023 calf ID for another herd. crop.

You will be greeted by a pop-up stating To dispose of a female, click on the trash that you need to enter all birth records can to the right of the female. Using the from 2023. Click “OK” to continue. We highly recommend that you enter all 2023 dropdown menu provided select the disposal code that best describes why birth data before completing your 2024 herd assessments to meet the expectations this specific female is no longer in your herd. Once a selection has been made, of total herd reporting. you’ll want to be sure to select the green You will notice a variety of tabs listed checkmark to lock in your disposal code. horizontally at the top of the screen. It’s It is important to remember that disposal important to recognize the difference of a cow due to transfer into your between these tabs so you know which commercial herd to avoid registering females are listed under each. a calf for that year is discouraged. If Tabs showing “Assessed”, followed by the female moves from the registered a year (2023, 2022, 2021, etc.) signify inventory to the commercial herd in females that have already been assessed one year and is asked to be placed back for the year listed. For example, if the tab into the active inventory to register a reads “Assessed-2023”, by clicking on that calf in the following year, you will be tab you will be provided a list of females required to pay for the years she was that have already been assessed for the not active per the AGA rules in keeping year 2023. consistent records on all animals as part of practicing total herd reporting. To The tab reading “Assessment-Age” keep our data as honest and accurate as designates females that need to be possible, please record all calves born assessed for the current year. If a female is throughout the year. missing a herd assessment for any reason from a previous year, you must contact To place the herd assessment on females the AGA office to place the proper that are forecasted as dam’s of 2024 calves records on the female(s). to be registered, simply click the 2024 Assessed- “Year”= Females assessed for that year.

Assessment Age = Females wanting to be assessed for the current year (2024).

COMPLETING HERD ASSESSMENTS AND CULLING COWS/ HEIFERS: As you view the list of females under the “Assessment-Age” tab, you will notice a variety of options available to update the records of all currently active

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button found to the left of each female’s details under the “Assess For” tab. If you do not have any females to dispose of and wish the complete the 2024 herd assessments for all females listed under the “Assessment Age” tab, click the “Complete Yearly HAS Process-Assess all for 2024” button found in the top right corner of the screen. You will be asked if you are sure you want to assess all females. By selecting to continue and move forward you are agreeing to pay the associated fee of $30 (if processed before

2024 2024

March 15) for each female listed on the “Assessment Age” tab at that time.

number when you register your 2024 calves.

If there are boxes under the “Heifer Exposed?” tab, simply clarify whether that female will be registering a calf in 2024 that was conceived AI (Artificial Insemination), PE (Pasture Exposed), or NO (Not Exposed). If the female was not exposed to a bull but will remain in the herd, be sure to select the “NO” box. You’ll notice once the AI and/or PE boxes are checked the female will receive a 2024 button to the left of her details for selection to place the 2024 herd assessment. You can select both AI and PE if the female was exposed to sires using both methods.

If your females are pasture exposed, you will select the PE button and enter the sire’s registration number along with the date the sire was put in the with your females and the date he was removed.

Be sure to select the green check mark to the right of the exposure details after entering. If you accidentally select PE and need to return to the main screen to dispose, or select AI simply click the red “X” button to the right.

TO RECORD FEMALE EXPOSURE DATA:

If your females were AI’d, you’ll want to select the AI button to the right of the females’ details and enters the sire’s registration number along with the date your females were AI’d.

Recording exposure data on your females while you complete your herd assessments simplifies your calf registration process later. Entering which sire a female was exposed to eliminates the need to enter the sire’s registration

allow time for those forms to be printed, mailed, completed and returned before the March 15, 2024, deadline to avoid late fees.

If you need any assistance with completing your herd assessments or have any questions, please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email registry@ gelbvieh.org.F

If you need to request a printed herd assessment form, please contact the AGA office at your earliest convenience to

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATI

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER JNCC Cowtown Julia 150J Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER BCFG Butlers Ms Kesha K549 ET Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind. Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF TGV T Bar S Jada 168L Memphis Peterson, Pukwana, S.D. Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER BCFG Butlers Ms Kyla 549K ET Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

CHAMPIONS SELECTED AT 2023 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® SHOW RESULTS BY MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S. | PHOTOS BY LINDE’S LIVESTOCK PHOTOGRAPHY

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he 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition Gelbvieh and Balancer® was held on Monday, November 13, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. Exhibitors had the pleasure of welcoming judge Travis Pembrook of Fairview, Oklahoma, to evaluate and sort through nine Gelbvieh females, five Gelbvieh bulls, 14 Balancer females and four Balancer bulls.F

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ONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING BULL JRI Cimarron 213K65 ET Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING BULL JCPG Pit Boss 205K ET T Bar S Cattle Company, Billings, Mo. Sire: GDV T Bar S Casino 115G ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF BCFG Butlers Mr 13L ET Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING BULL TBCC Fiesta’s Lucky One J19 TB Cattle Company, Shelbyville, Ky. Sire: EGL Enterprise E080

GELBVIEH FEMALES

Sire: GHGF Top Shelf 25G2 ET

CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF TGV T Bar S Jada 168L Memphis Peterson, Pukwana, S.D. Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J

RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER PADO Ms. Rebel 222K Braden Owen, Princeton, Ky. Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF CRLL Emeryn 2757K ET Jacie Diane Carroll, Raymore, Mo. Sire: RWG Seminole Wind 9430 ET

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER HILC Blackbird 8500K Kyra Moore, Fountain Run, Ky. Sire: EGL Encore E7166

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF JNCC Jewels 259K Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: RROF Over Final Line 16F

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER BCFG Butlers Ms Kristen 512K Ty Harrison, Holly Pond, Ala. Sire: RWG Seminole Wind 9430 ET

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER AMT Kinsley 265K Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER JNCC Cowtown Julia 150J

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER LHC 1224J Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C. Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

GELBVIEH BULLS CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF BCFG Butlers Mr 13L ET Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF CRLL 3102L

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NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATI Nowack Cattle Company, Owensville, Mo./Carroll Land & Cattle, Raymore, Mo. Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF PCFS Against The Wind 1K Parris Cattle Farms, Canton, N.C. Sire: SOC JNCC Draco 801F CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING BULL BTSF Mr. Money Maker K37 Abbiegail Shobe, Wyandotte, Okla.

Sire: JRI Secret Sensation 140A43 CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING BULL JRI Cimarron 213K65 ET Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

BALANCER FEMALES CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF OHIO MV Lovely 431L Hailey Cornett, Hillsboro, Ohio Sire: JRI Blue Moon 178D73 ET CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF TGV T Bar S 24 Karat 1167K ET Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wash.

Sire: SCC SCH 24 Karat 838 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF TGV T Bar S Ms Ebony 5028K ET Hadley Ketcherside, Cuba, Mo. Sire: GDV T Bar S Casino 115G ET

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CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER RDBO Ms Rebel Yell 214K Braden Owen, Princeton, Ky. Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET

CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING BULL TBCC Fiesta’s Lucky One J19 TB Cattle Company, Shelbyville, Ky. Sire: EGL Enterprise E080

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER BCFG Butlers Ms Kesha K549 ET Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind. Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

JUNIOR BREEDING FEMALES

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER BCFG Butlers Ms Kyla 549K ET Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

BALANCER BULLS CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF CNGN DNF Addicted To Diamonds L01 Caitlin Newton, Westminster, S.C. Sire: Conley No Limit 8188 CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF PCFS Next Move 3K Parris Cattle Farms, Canton, N.C. Sire: PCFS Night Moves 1G CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING BULL JCFG Pit Boss 205K ET T Bar S Cattle Company, Billings, Mo./JCP Gelbvieh, Lathrop, Mo. Sire: GDV T Bar S Casino 115G ET

CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF TGV T Bar S Jada 168L Memphis Peterson, Pukwana, S.D. Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER CALF OHIO MV Lovely 431L Hailey Cornett, Hillsboro, Ohio Sire: JRI Blue Moon 178D73 ET CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF TGV T Bar S Ms 24 Karat 1167K ET Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wash.

Sire: SCC SCH 24 Karat 838 RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF TLRR Prima Donna K272 ET Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, Okla.

Sire: Colburn Primo 5153 GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED SENIOR HEIFER CALF GCRK 298K ET Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C. Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET

ONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION CHAMPIONS SELECTED AT THE 2023 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION GELBVIEH AND BALANCER ® JUNIOR SHOW RESULTS BY MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S. | PHOTOS BY LINDE’S LIVESTOCK PHOTOGRAPHY

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he 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition Gelbvieh and Balancer® Junior Breeding Heifer Show was held on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. Exhibitors had the pleasure of welcoming judge Ryan Johnson of Mitchell, South Dakota, to evaluate and sort through 18 junior breeding heifers.F

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BREEDING FEMALE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER BCFG Butlers Ms Kesha K549 ET Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind. Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF TGV T Bar S Ms 24 Karat 1167K ET Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wash.

Sire: SCC SCH 24 Karat 838 CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER AMT Kinsley 265K Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: GHGF Top Shelf 25G2 ET RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE YEARLING HEIFER RDBO Ms Rebel Yell 214K Braden Owen, Princeton, Ky. Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER BCFG Butlers Ms Kesha K549 ET Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind. Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED JUNIOR BREEDING FEMALE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER GCRK 296K ET Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C. Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER JCPG Julia 830F 223K Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C. Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER LHC 1224J Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C. Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER JNCC Cowtown Julia 150J Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536

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BREEDERS CORNER ARIZONA

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

IOWA

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

The Prosser Family

LONE OAK C AT T L E Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St.

hornsandthorns@netins.net

(319) 480-1564

Mechanicsville, Iowa 52306

Martens Gelbvieh

928-380-5149 cell

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

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

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

Annual Bull and Female Sale March 15, 2024 with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

HH Triple H Farms H

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

ARKANSAS

H ODGES R ANCH

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

Neal

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

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

ILLINOIS KANSAS

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics Available Private Treaty Sales

Martin Cattle Company David & Rita Martin

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

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round

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

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER®

Tim Mulroy 785-640-6401 Mayetta, KS

INDIANA

tim@blackgoldinc.biz

COLORADO

3 G Ranch

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

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Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

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

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

plusonecattle@gmail.com

Bar Arrow Cattle Company

MINNESOTA

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling

www.rogersvfg.com Purebred & Balancer Gelbviehs

Stuar t Jar vis

"Committed to Quality"

e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net • 785-543-8120

Bulls and heifers are available through private treaty

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, Kan. 67661

Steve: 507.438.8112 Colton: 507.438.7299

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Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh

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“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle”

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

John & Carla Shearer 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, Kan. 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net 620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

P.O. Box 51 Mendon, Mo. 64660 660-375-7266 (C) Ronald Rogers email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

RUMFELT

Gelbvieh Bre

CONTACT:

BRAD, Amy OR KARLEY RUMFELT

MISSOURI

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

417-664-6936 BRUMFELT7556@GMAIL.COM PHILLIPSBURG, MO.

FLYING H GENETICS

Quality Guaranteed Bulls and Females Herd Bull & Female Sales in March & November Kyle Helms Bryan Helms 308-962-6940 307-840-0920

Follow us on Facebook & at www.flyinghgenetics.com

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

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

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm

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

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY 3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418 Bill Clark: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.392.0888 Office: 785.792.6244 Leland Clark: 785.792.6208 Kyle 785.792.6250 Cavalli: 785-531-1947 Fax: Email: prcc@twinvalley.net

Al & Mary Knapp

Cell: (913) 219-6613

18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Basehor, Kan. 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

NOWACK

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron 573.280.4633

Gilbert & Debra 573.646.3477

Bulls and Females for Sale by private treaty year round.

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

21640 Lawrence 2192 Aurora, MO 65605

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

CATTLE

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

El Dorado Springs, MO

ref65.lw@gmail.com

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

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BREEDERS CORNER FLYING H GENETICS

Quality Guaranteed Bulls and Females

NEVADA

Herd Bull & Female Sales in March & November Kyle Helms Bryan Helms 308-962-6940 307-840-0920

MONTANA

Follow us on Facebook & at www.flyinghgenetics.com

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

Gelbvieh Carcass Quality Calving Ease Tenderness Docility

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

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

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

Cole Eppley 402-6210-359

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

NORTH CAROLINA Quality Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Cattle

Bulls For The BeeF Business “Gelbvieh since 1973” Kathleen Rankin Jim Bjorkman 1285 Nine Mile Rd. 406-937-4815 Oilmont, MT 59466 krankin@northerntel.net 406-460-0535 www.kickinghorseranch.com

NEBRASKA

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

GELBVIEHV BALANCER V ANGUS

(336) 964-6277

ccrosscattle@yahoo.com • ccrosscattle.com

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms Gelbvieh Bulls Black

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

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, OWNERS

Kyle & Lori Kuker Shubert, NE

Balancer Females Red

CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

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

402-883-7246

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

ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE 2ND SATURDAY IN NOV.

Taubenheim Gelbvieh

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round.

Production Sale First Monday in February Mike, Justin, & Tanner Taubenheim 23685 Sartoria Road - Amherst, NE 68812 308-233-4704 or 308-293-0692

www.taubenheimgelbvieh.com

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

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

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

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

NORTH D AKOTA

lori.maude@gmail.com

Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) Ranch 605.255.4448 Hermosa, S.D.

Annual Bull Sale 3rd Saturday in December.

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

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

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton

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

Rob Arnold

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

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

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Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin Mandan, N.D. • 701-663-7266

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

LAZY TV S e l by, S D

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

VIRGINIA

vwthor@venturecomm.net www.Balancerbulls.com

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

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

OKLAHOMA LeGRAND Ed LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

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

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

kvolek@venturecomm.net

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com PO Box 117 • Red House, VA • 23963

Koehn Cattle Co. Patrick Koehn

73243 Carter Rd., Goltry, Okla.

580-541-2633 koehncattlecompany@gmail.com

Gelbvieh Genetics at Work

TENNESSEE CAVE CREEK CATTLE JEFF PROCTOR

SOUTH DAKOTA

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

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

(434) 941-8245 (434) 664-7935 (434) 664-8309 (434) 664-7946 (434) 376-3567

PRIVATE TREATY SALES YEAR-ROUND ANNUAL SALES IN APRIL & DECEMBER

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QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HIll.L

Farms

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

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BREEDERS CORNER Gale Rippey Farms SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL BALANCER® FEMALES

Galax, Virginia

276.233.0999 • grippey@embarqmail.com

SERVICE CENTER All your A.I. needs!!

Bull Barn Genetics 35 Years in business

WASHINGTON LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH Gelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer® Pete & Samee Charriere

FL

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

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

9/9

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

WYOMING

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!

Cattlemen’s Connection Specializing in

• Gelbvieh Semen Sales • Consulting • Order Buying (all purchases guaranteed)

Roger & Peg Gatz (785) 742-3163

Call Toll-Free: 1-800-743-0026 Visit our website: www.cattlemensconnection.com

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T H E M AR S T ON GROU P

• Sale Management • Ring Service • Sale Clerking

Online Sales hosted by:

Andee Marston // 785.250.4449 email: andeemarston@gmail.com 365 Agenda Ln • Agenda, KS 66930

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

EVENTS OF INTEREST JANUARY 2024 JAN. 1

2024 Gelbvieh & Balancer National Sale, Oklahoma City, Okla.

JAN. 10

Warner Beef Genetics Maternal Merit in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.

JAN. 28

North Dakota Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, N.D.

FEBRUARY 2024 FEB. 5

Taubenheim Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Amherst, Neb.

MARCH 2024 MARCH 1 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 35th Anniversary Bull Sale, Ponteix, Saskatchewan MARCH 2 Judd Ranch 46th Gelbvieh, Balancer, and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan. MARCH 2 T horstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch 43rd Annual Producti on Sale, Selby,

S.D. MARCH 2 Flying H Genetics Roughage N Ready Spring Herd Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

FEB. 9

Lemke Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Lawrence, Neb.

FEB. 10

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, N.D.

MARCH 2 Cib’s Gelbvieh and Balancers 18th Annual Bull and Female Sale, Clutier, Iowa

FEB. 10

Genetic Power Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Springfield, Mo.

MARCH 2 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull Sale, Hope, Ark.

FEB. 15

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Medina, N.D.

FEB. 23

33rd Annual Pot of Gold Sale, Montrose, Colo.

MARCH 5 Swanson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Oxford, Neb.

FEB. 24

Post Rock Cattle Co.

MARCH 6 Warner Beef Genetics

‘Cowman’s Kind’ Bull and Female Sale, Barnard, Kan. FEB. 24

18th Annual Black Gold Genetics ‘Share the Gold’ Bull Sale, Pritchett, Colo.

FEB. 24

L arson’s Lost River Livestock 14th Annual Production Sale, Clearbrook, Minn.

FEB 24

FEB. 28

FEB. 29

Seedstock Plus North Missouri Sale, Kingsville, Mo.

Grund Beef Genetics Cattlemans Choice Bull Sale, Sharon Springs, Kan. Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, Colo.

MARCH 4 Hojer Ranch 32nd Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, S.D.

Genetic Investment Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb. MARCH 9 M idwest Beef Cattle Consultants, LLC 21st Annual Spring Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Ind.

MARCH 15 15th Annual Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Creston, Iowa MARCH 16 Ertel Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Kirksville, Mo. MARCH 22 T Bar S Cattle Co. Focused on the Future Female Sale, Billings, Mo. MARCH 23 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance Sale, Lexington, Ky. MARCH 23 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo. MARCH 30 .Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch Bull Sale, Model, Colo.

APRIL 2024 APRIL 13

Knoll Crest Farm’s Spring Bull and Female Sale, Red House Va.

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

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

MARCH 9 Hilltop Farms Annual Bull and Female Sale, Carthage, Mo. MARCH 9 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo. MARCH 12 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 34th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, Kan. MARCH 15 Martens Gelbvieh Annual Bull and Female Sale, Creston, Iowa

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ADVERTISING INDEX 3 G Ranch....................................................42 B/F Cattle Co...............................................43 Bar Arrow Cattle Company............... 31, 43 Bar JR Gelbvieh...........................................44 Bar T Bar Ranches......................................42 Bow K Ranch..............................................42 Bull Barn Genetics............................... 30, 46 C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC..........................45 Canadian Gelbvieh Association...............46 Carcass Data Collection Project...............35 Cattlemen’s Connection.............................46 Cave Creek Cattle.......................................45 C-Cross Cattle Company..........................44 Cedar Top Ranch................................ 44, BC Chimney Butte Ranch................................45 Circle S Ranch.............................................43 CJ&L Livestock...........................................45 Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh........................45 Cow Power Female Genotyping Project..34 Cranview Gelbvieh.....................................45 Dan McCarty, Auctioneer.........................46 Danell Diamond Six Ranch.......................44 Doak Lambert, Auctioneer.......................46 Flying H Genetics................................ 43, 44 Gale Rippey Farms.....................................46 Genetic Power Sale.....................................27 Green Hills Gelbvieh..................................44 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh........... 29, 45

Hampton Cattle Company........................45 Hart Farm Gelbvieh...................................42 Hilltop Farms....................................... 11, 43 Hodges Ranch.............................................42 Hojer Ranch......................................... 13, 45 Ivers Cattle Company................................43 J & K Gelbvieh Farm, Inc..........................42 Judd Ranch....................................................1 Kicking Horse Ranch.................................44 Knoll Crest Farm........................................45 Koehn Cattle Co.........................................45 Larson’s Lost River Livestock....................18 Lazy TV Ranch.......................................7, 45 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh................................46 Lemke Cattle........................................ 19, 44 Little Windy Hill Farms.............................45 Lone Oak Cattle..........................................42 M&P Gelbvieh............................................44 Martens Gelbvieh.......................................42 Martin Cattle Company.............................42 Mitchell Marketing Services.....................46 MLM Gelbvieh............................................44 Mulroy Farms, LLC....................................42 Neogen.........................................................20 Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh.............................46 North Dakota Golden Rule Sale.................6 Nowack Cattle Company...........................43 Plateau Gelbvieh.........................................42

Plus One Cattle Co.....................................42 Post Rock Cattle Company.......................43 Prairie Breeze Ranch..................................43 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh.............................5, 45 ProHart Seedstock......................................42 Red Ridge Gelbvieh....................................43 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh....................43 Rumfelt Gelbvieh........................................43 S.J. Cattle Co................................................45 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay..............44 Seedstock Plus.............................................17 Squeakin’ By-LK Farms.............................44 Swenson Gelbvieh......................................43 T Bar S Cattle Co........................................43 Taubenheim Gelbvieh......................... 15, 44 The 88 Ranch...............................................44 Thull Gelbvieh Farm..................................45 TJB Gelbvieh ........................................... IFC Triple K Gelbvieh........................................43 Volek Ranch................................................45 Warner Beef Genetics.............................IBC White Oak Farms.......................................43 Wilkinson Gelbvieh...................................42 Witt Cattle...................................................43 Wolf Gelbvieh.............................................44

Contact Malerie for advertising opportunities. Ad deadline is the 1st of the month prior to the issue month.

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

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BULLS LIKE THESE SELL MARCH 6.

INCLUDING FULL AND HALF BROTHERS.

Grateful for another year

TJB Gelbvieh welcomed an enthusiastic crowd for the Maternal Magic XII Annual Bull Sale on November 4, 2023, on a beautiful fall day in Chickamauga, GA. The sale averaged $5206 on 44 fall yearling bulls, selling to a record 15 states. As always at TJB Gelbvieh, the finest in Southern Hospitality was extended and no one left hungry. We would love to see you on November 2, 2024 for the next big event! From our family to yours, Happy New Year!

Genetic INVESTMENT Bull Sale

TJB Gelbvieh Ad

Wednesday. MARCH 6 . 2024 1:00 PM ( CST ) At the Ranch, Arapahoe, NE

Lot 47 TJB Victorio 268K Sold to Warner Beef Genetics $9500

Lot 44 TJB 873F Patton 2126K Sold to David Huggins, Jr. $9500

Lot 42 TJB 873F Baller 299K Sold to Dyer Farms $9250

Bulls bred right and fed right

FOR TODAY’S PROGRESSIVE CATTLEMEN.

• • • • Lot 1 TJB TJB Addiction 286K Sold to Deibler Gelbvieh $9000

Lot 2 TJB TAYD Acuna 214K Sold to Warner Beef Genetics $9000

INTEGRITY Sons sell.

JUSTICE Sons sell.

HEADLINE Sons sell.

JUSTIFIED Sons sell.

E TRADE Sons sell.

GLORY Sons sell.

Sight Unseen Guarantee || Full Guarantee Large Sire Groups Complete Data and Genomics on every bull Free Delivery || Volume Discounts

GELBVIEH, BALANCER® AND ANGUS BULLS TODD, ALISA, & KATELYN BICKETT, BO & KELSIE WILSON

Chickamauga, GA // Todd’s Cell: (423) 667-3799 Cody Maddox, Cattle Mgr. (423) 802-8347 // Rusty Hays, Farm Mgr. (423) 802-5972

tjbgelbvieh.com

38 th Annual Bull Sale

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

1:00 PM ( CST ) At the Ranch, near Oxford, NE Plan to attend our marketing partner’s sale for a selection of 250+ bulls between the two sales.

Selling 145 lots.

Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922 Dan Warner: 308.962.6511 Monte Warner: 308.962.6136 Darren Warner: 308.824.2950

warnerbeef.com

GELBVIEH World Official publication of the American Gelbvieh Association

FEBRUARY 20 225 HEAD SELL TUESDAY, 12:30 PM | BURWELL, NE

175 RANGE-DEVELOPED 2 -YEAR-OLD BULLS

BALANCER, ANGUS & RED ANGUS FEATURING 50 ET BULLS 50 BWF BRED HEIFERS ALL A.I. BRED

CEDAR TOP RANCH

Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163 308-530-3900 (Scott) • 308-530-2720 (Austin) cedartopranch@yahoo.com • Facebook: Cedar Top Ranch

DO ONE THING... DO IT WELL... WE RAISE BEEF CATTLE

January 2024