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CONTENTS

January 2020 | Volume 34 | Number5

FEATURES 17 Blackhawk Cattle Company Receives Breeder of the Year Award

10 Reaching New Heights in Billings Read along as we recap another successful AGA convention.

18 Thomas Inducted into Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame

14 Gelbvieh Association Elects Board of Directors 16 Gelbvieh Association Awards Commercial Producer of the Year

20 Plan to Be Successful Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources, provided a thoughtprovoking address as the keynote speaker at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention.

24 Champion Named at the North American International Livestock Exposition Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show 30 AGA Carcass Data Collection Project Announced 44 Fourth Annual Gelbvieh Foundation Carcass Contest Results Released

IN EVERY ISSUE Contact Us

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Information Exchange

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Events of Interest

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Ad Index

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BREEDERS CORNER Western Breeders Upper Midwest Breeders

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Midwest Breeders

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EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org

Advancing Livestock Media Professionals

On the cover: Photo taken by Rebeca Mettler at Midland Bull Test, Columbus, Montana.

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Gaining Traction in the Commercial Cattle Complex

View from the Board by John Carrel

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We’re in the People Business

From the Corner Office by Megan Slater

32 What You Need to Know for 2020 Herd Assessments

Tips ‘N Tricks by Taylor Buckley

34 Birth Weight Recording

Data Bulletin by Tonya Amen, Ph.D., AGA Breed Improvement Consultant

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 ASSOCIATION STAFF Megan Slater Executive Director megans@gelbvieh.org Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org 785-547-7999 Taylor Buckley Data Service Coordinator taylorb@gelbvieh.org Will Fiske Breed Growth Specialist will@gelbvieh.org Sarah Dannehl Registry Services registry@gelbvieh.org

Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator/Graphic Design lynnv@gelbvieh.org Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org Jake Renner Member and Youth Activities Coordinator jake@gelbvieh.org Malerie Strahm Multimedia Coordinator malerie@gelbvieh.org

36 The Nutrition and Reproduction Connection

Junior Connection by Madalynn Welsh

38 New Changes to the Expanded Member Services for the New Year

Out in the Field by Tom Strahm

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dan McCarty, President (2017) Rifle, CO • 970-481-5217 mccartycattle@hotmail.com Klint Sickler, Vice President (2019) Gladstone, ND • 701-483-5250 klintsickler@hotmail.com

Derek Martin, Treasurer (2017) Bucklin, KS • 620-397-6752 dmartin@kinsleyfeeders.com John Carrel, Secretary (2019) Columbus, MT • 406-322-5991 lauriecarrel@live.com

DIRECTORS Dustin Aherin (2017) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-302-1252 dgaherin@vet.k-state.edu

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

Lowell Rogers DVM (2017) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.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 (2017) 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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Andrea Murray (2018) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

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Gaining Traction in the Commercial Cattle Complex

By John Carrel

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hank you, Mother Nature. I am sure that many Gelbvieh breeders were somewhat apprehensive to come to Billings, Montana, in December. The North Dakotans and Canadians may have thought they were on summer vacation, but I would assume most folks were in the former category. Lucky for us, we scheduled convention in between two storms and pulled it off. I wasn’t really too worried because if there is anything cattle producers are it is resilient.

I was happy to see how upbeat the overall convention was. Staff really needs to be commended for the fantastic job they did putting together the whole convention. I would also like to thank the tour stops, as I felt they went out of their way to share their operations and good old Montana hospitality.

In the Gelbvieh breed we are lucky enough to have breeders from all production aspects represented throughout the membership and board. These individuals have a wealth of knowledge in their respective areas of expertise. I had some great conversations with many of these members at convention and came away energized and much more knowledgeable about their segment of the industry. One common takeaway was that we must all pull together to continue around the curve for the sake of the breed. Many of these breeders are on the board and to have them thinking for the sake of the breed and infusing their expertise is fantastic. Not every breed is lucky enough to have this.

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really feel the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed is regaining traction in the commercial cattle complex, which is the ultimate driving force behind all segments of our breed. It is reassuring to see this.

I really feel the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed is regaining traction in the commercial cattle complex, which is the ultimate driving force behind all segments of our breed. It is reassuring to see this. Here again, the staff and ultimately the breeders themselves deserve a pat on the back for their efforts in this regard.

Finally, the stigma of the hard to finish Gelbvieh is starting to dwindle. However, we cannot take our eye off of the ball and must continue our efforts. The stigma is still lurking and one pen of cattle at any one feeder only sets us back once again. The old saying about a customer telling one person regarding a good experience and telling 10 people about a bad experience is evident here for sure. Not to mention, feeders are concentrated within certain areas of the country and often exchange information, whether intentionally or not, so word travels fast.

We have spent too much time, effort, and resources proving to commercial producers and feedlots that we have the right kind of cattle. It is sure easier to convince them when you can back up your convictions with

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cattle that feed efficiently and hang up a good carcass on the steer side and make awesome momma cows on the female side. I heard it said at convention that we are turning the curve in this respect, but are not all the way around yet, so let’s not weaken now.

Unfortunately, most of us have obligations at home and this prevents us from doing all of the herd visits we would like to. Meeting breeders at the convention just reminds me of all the really good cattle, both registered and commercial, stashed away throughout the country.

Many of these breeders are so dedicated to what they do it is amazing. For many, cattle are their sole source of income. As we know, the last year has been a challenge. I admire all that fight the elements and outside forces, many beyond their control, to follow their passion while making their payments and producing the best beef in the world.

We do tend to get mired in our own little world with the daily challenges, but as a whole, cattle producers have been able to keep their focus on the big picture. The industry forces us to be innovative and independent, but to me the convention gives us a few days to collect our thoughts, collaborate, and get refocused. Thank you for that. D

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GW FROM THE CORNER OFFICE

We’re in the People Business

By Megan Slater

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ast month the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) hosted its 49th Annual National Convention in Billings, Montana. The convention saw a great turnout of both members and commercial customers coming from all over the country and Canada. As I reflect on this great event, I am reminded of something we may often forget, we may be in the cattle industry, but ultimately we are in the people business.

Yes, our business is to buy, sell, and breed cattle, however none of that can happen without human interaction. The association and the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed would not be where it is today without people coming together to make decisions and work together. Convention is one of those times when people with a passion for the Gelbvieh breed come together and do just that. Future-forming conversations are not only had in meetings where these items are formally discussed, but a lot of these conversations are also being had in the hallways and during the social events.

During this year’s convention, the membership came together and discussed issues that will impact the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed well into the future. Insightful conversations were had during these meetings where members expressed different opinions, but ultimately came out of the meeting with a unified resolution to move forward. We have seen similar circumstances come out of previous conventions as well and each time it is inspiring to see members with different views come together and make discussions for the betterment of the breed.

As we head into 2020, we are quickly approaching the AGA’s 50th anniversary. I believe that we have the right people in place to continue moving Gelbvieh in a positive direction and ready for another 50 years.

The AGA board of directors is committed to keeping Gelbvieh cattle relevant in a modern beef industry and focused on the needs of the commercial producer. The AGA staff is motivated, energetic, and ready to carry

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out initiatives to keep Gelbvieh at the forefront of a changing industry.

Not only does it take good quality cattle that possess traits necessary for profit on commercial operations to keep Gelbvieh going, but it also takes the people of the AGA offering programs and services to help those producers take their operations to the next level.

In the December 2019 issue of Gelbvieh World, John Carrel, AGA’s president in 2019, wrote about the importance of visiting your commercial customer and making sure you are providing them with the service they need. In addition, Ryan Ludvigson, Ludvigson Stock Farms, Billings, Montana, spoke at the fifth annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup on the topic “What to Expect from Your Seedstock Supplier.”

He explained that commercial producers should look for a seedstock supplier that truly understands their operation because if they don’t know, they can’t begin to help them pick the best genetics to fit their operation. Good customer service could be the difference between someone buying a Gelbvieh or Balancer bull rather than going down the road to the producer selling another breed. A full recap of this year’s Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup will be presented in The Profit Picture in February.

It was encouraging to see the turnout of this year’s convention both of those who make it every year and those who made it out for their first convention. Be sure to mark your calendar for the 50th Annual AGA National Convention, which will be the kick-off to the AGA’s 50th year, December 2-4, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. D

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Reaching New Heights in Billings

By Rebecca Mettler

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merican Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members and Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders gathered in Billings, Montana, for the 49th Annual AGA National Convention, themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Reaching New Heights.”

The convention, sponsored by SweetPro Premium Feed Supplements and Neogen, was well attended with attendees from all across the U.S. and two Canadian provinces. Attendance at important events such as convention strengthens the association through participation in planning sessions and committee meetings, voting for association leadership positions, and taking advantage of opportunities to broaden one’s knowledge of the beef industry.

The week began with an AGA Board of Directors meeting. Next on the schedule was the opening general session, which included Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources as keynote speaker (see page 2021). Megan Slater, AGA executive director, gave the state of the association and John Carrel, 2019 AGA president gave an address. The afternoon was filled with committee meetings and wrapped up with a kick-off reception complete with live entertainment!

On Thursday morning convention attendees hopped on a shuttle bus and toured three of the most well recognized beef cattle-related companies in the Billings area: ORIgen, World West Sire Service, and Midland Bull Test. Each stop on the tour provided the AGA with an inside look into the operation, which spurred great discussion and learning opportunities (see page 22-23).

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Thursday afternoon featured the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup at the convention site, which was chocked full of great information from industry-leading speakers including Tanner Aherin, CattleFax, Ryan Ludvigson, Ludvigson Stock Farm, and Bob Cook, Public Auction Yards. The evening concluded with the Bull Pen Session at 406 Kitchen and Taproom.

The final day of convention started with the breed improvement committee meeting as well as an estate planning session sponsored by the American Gelbvieh Foundation, and an AGA Online Registry Service training session. The day also included the election of the 2020 board of directors at the AGA Annual Meeting.

The convention wrapped up with an awards banquet sponsored by the American Gelbvieh Foundation. Rodger and Lindy Schroeder, Chugwater, Wyoming, were awarded the commercial producer of the year, Skyler and Annette Martin, Blackhawk Cattle Company, Oregon, Illinois, received the breeder of the year award, and outgoing board members Doug Hughes, Max Meadows, Virginia, and Walter Teeter, Mount Ulla, North Carolina, were recognized. The AGA also honored Jim Thomas, Oklahoma, as the newest inductee into the AGA Hall of Fame.

The AGA would like to thank all the members and industry partners who attended the 49th Annual AGA National Convention and made it a successful week in Billings! D

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AMGV1462446 | BA50% Sire: CTR SANDHILLS 0065X BW 3.1 | WW 67 | YW 99

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Other sires include: Lazy TV Rapture, BAG Diamond Back & GRU Early Encounter Stuart Jarvis Phillipsburg, KS • e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net 785/543-5177 H • 785/543-8120 C Cody: 785/309-6455 Kayla: 785/302-0429

GW INFORMATION EXCHANGE January Office Closures

Advertise Your Sale with an Email Blast

The AGA office will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. The AGA will also resume regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, January 2.

Advertise your upcoming sale or event, top lots or program with a Gelbvieh email blast. Emails are sent to almost 3,000 email addresses, including breeders, commercial producers, and industry professionals throughout the country. Send in an existing ad or have Gelbvieh Media Productions design one for you.

The AGA office will also be closed on Thursday, January 9, and Monday, January 13, for Gelbvieh events at the National Western Stock Show.

Carcass Incentive Program Deadline Members with sire-identified carcass data that has not been submitted to the AGA, please submit by January 31, 2019. The AGA Board of Directors voted to suspend the $4/head carcass data incentive as the AGA begins the transition to the AGA Carcass Data Collection Project, which was launched at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention. Any carcass data destined for the data incentive must meet all national cattle evaluation requirements to be eligible. Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 with any questions.

“American Rancher” Advertising Opportunities!

Commercial spots for the spring Gelbvieh and Balancer episode of “The American Rancher”, which will first air on February 24, 2020, are now 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 on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to call right away.

The calendar fills up quickly during sale season, so be sure to contact Lynn Valentine at lynnv@gelbvieh.org to schedule yours today.

2020 International Year Code The 2020 international code is “H”. All 2019-born calves registered with the AGA must use the letter “H” in the tattoo.

Visit the AGA at the NCBA Trade Show The AGA will be at the NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, February 5-7, 2020, at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show hosted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Come by and visit with AGA staff at the AGA booth to learn about the services provided by the AGA to help your operation succeed.

WANTED: Sale Reports Sale reports are featured in the Gelbvieh World and are posted online on Gelbvieh.org under Marketing.

Email sale reports to Rebecca Mettler at rebeccam@ gelbvieh.org.

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

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

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

INFORMATION EXCHANGE GW Finding a 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 at the bottom of the Data Collection & Traits 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 16, 2020. Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 with any questions.

Gelbvieh Departure Larry Dean Martin, Ford, Kansas, passed away December 11, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born April 17, 1946, in Dodge City. His parents were Donald and Vera Martin and they lived in Offerle. He graduated high school in Norton, Kansas, and went to school at Fort Hays State University where he met his wife, Linda Miller. They married on January 29, 1967. Larry then attended and graduated from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy and was an avid KU fan.

Larry was proud to have been a practicing pharmacist for over 50 years, 40 of those in western Kansas. He owned Martin Pharmacy in Bucklin, as well as working at Andersons and was currently working at Dillons Pharmacy and Fort Dodge Veterans’ Home.

Larry and Linda had four sons, Derek, Eric, Nathan and Phillip. The family farmed and raised purebred Gelbvieh cattle. Their Gelbvieh operation, Martin’s Golden Image Cattle, has produced and promoted nationally recognized genetics. Larry was an active member of the Kansas and American Gelbvieh Associations, holding several leadership roles. He was a charter member of KGA and served on the AGA Board of Directors for six years during an important time in AGA history. He served as AGA president in 1997.

He is survived by his wife: Linda, Ford; his sons: Derek, Kinsley; Eric and wife, Holly, Bucklin; and Phillip, Nashville, Tennessee; his grandsons: Campbell and Lincoln, Bucklin; and brother Jeff Martin, Savannah, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Nathan.

Production Schedule Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture January Gelbvieh World Annual Convention/Breeding Reference Guide Ad deadline: December 2 February Profit Picture Commercial Issue Ad deadline: December 27 March Gelbvieh World National Western Stock Show Ad deadline: February 4 April Gelbvieh World Herd Management/AI Sires Ad deadline: March 4 May Gelbvieh World Herd Health/Nutrition & Feeding Ad deadline: April 3 June-July Gelbvieh World Herd Reference Edition Ad deadline: May 29 August Gelbvieh World Junior Programs Ad deadline: July 14 September Profit Picture Commercial Issue Ad deadline: August 3 October Gelbvieh World Convention Preview Ad deadline: September 4 November Gelbvieh World The Gelbvieh Cow Ad deadline: October 2 December Gelbvieh World Seedstock Marketing Ad deadline: November 4

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Gelbvieh Association Elects Board of Directors

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embers of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) elected five candidates to the board of directors at the annual membership meeting held December 6, 2019, during the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana.

Newly elected board members are Mark Covington, Montrose, Colorado, and Tom Vehige, Billings, Missouri.

Re-elected to serve a second term were John Carrel, Columbus, Montana; Leland Clark, Barnard, Kansas; and Klint Sickler, Gladstone, North Dakota.

The AGA Board of Directors also elected individuals to serve in leadership positions on the executive committee for 2020. Dan McCarty, Rifle, Colorado, was elected president. Klint Sickler was elected vice president.

John Carrel was elected secretary and Derek Martin, Buklin, Kansas, was elected treasurer.

Other members of the board include: Dustin Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kansas; Todd Bickett, DVM, Chickamauga, Georgia; Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, Utah; Lori Maude, Hermosa, South Dakota; Andrea Murray, Kingfisher, Oklahoma; Randy Sienknecht, Gladbrook, Iowa; Jeff Swanson, Oxford, Nebraska; and Lowell Rogers, DVM, Seminary, Mississippi.

Retiring members of the 2019 AGA board of directors were Doug Hughes, Max Meadows, Virginia, and Walter Teeter, Mount Ulla, North Carolina, who served as treasurer for three years. The AGA would like to thank those members for their years of service on the AGA Board of Directors. D

The American Gelbvieh Association elected directors and officers for 2020 during its national convention in Billings, Montana.

Front row (left to right): Secretary John Carrel, Columbus, Mont.; Treasurer Derek Martin, Bucklin, Kan.; Vice President Klint Sickler, Gladstone, N.D.; President Dan McCarty, Rifle, Colo.; Executive Director Megan Slater, Lincoln, Neb. Back row (left to right): Lori Maude, Hermosa, S.D.; Leland Clark, Barnard, Kan.; Mark Covington, Montrose, Colo.; Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, Utah; Dustin Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kan.; Jeff Swanson, Oxford, Neb.; Lowell Rogers, DVM, Seminary, Miss.; Andrea Murray, Kingfisher, Okla. Not pictured are Todd Bickett, DVM, Chickamauga, Ga. and Randy Sienknecht, Gladbrook, Iowa.

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AGA Board Takes Action

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board of directors met December 3-6, 2019, at the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Billings, in Billings, Montana, during the 49th Annual AGA National Convention. The following is a list of action points approved by the board: 1. Consent agenda with changes to agenda order.

2. Approval of minutes from the November 2019 conference call.

3. Accept the price changes to the expanded member services levels as presented.

4. Accept the proposal from AGA staff to suspend the carcass data incentive through the life of the AGA Carcass Data Collection Project with a closing date of January 31, 2020.

5. Accept the financial statement as presented.

6. Amend Rule II B. 4. pertaining to external AI sires to the following: If an artificial insemination mating uses an external sire, and if the A.I. external sire is registered the external sire must meet the A.I. requirements of its respective breed registry.

7. Direct staff to develop a waiver form and a fee structure set for waivers.

8. Approve AGJA budget as presented.

9. Elect new officers for 2020: Dan McCarty, president; Klint Sickler, vice-president; John Carrel, secretary; and Derek Martin, treasurer.

10. Accept the AGJA code of conduct and traveling code of conduct documents with typos corrected.

11. Direct the staff to communicate to membership via e-news further communication and education on the status of the milk EPD.

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Gelbvieh Association Awards Commercial Producer of the Year

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odger and Lindy Schroeder of Chugwater, Wyoming, were honored as the American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) Commercial Producer of the Year for 2019 during the awards banquet held at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana.

when Lindy’s great-grandfather came to Wyoming from Scotland in search of a prosperous life. Today, the family operation is split between Lindy and her two sisters. The Schroeder family runs Balancer cattle and has been very successful.

Rodger and Lindy were present at the AGA awards banquet to accept the award. Jeff Swanson, an AGA board member from Oxford, Nebraska, presented the couple with the award.

The Schroeders bought their first Gelbvieh bull out of the pens in The Yards at the National Western Stock Show in 1981. Rodger said they “like the Gelbvieh for their milk, their meat, their disposition, and their structure.” Starting out with an almost purebred Gelbvieh herd, Rodger and Lindy found that Balancer cattle were the best fit for their program.

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 breed.

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The American Gelbvieh Association named Rodger and Lindy Schroeder of Chugwater, Wyo., the AGA Commercial Producer of the Year for 2019. Rodger (left) and Lindy Schroeder (right) were presented the award by AGA board member, Jeff Swanson, Oxford, Neb. (middle).

Blackhawk Cattle Company Receives Breeder of the Year Award

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kyler and Annette Martin of Blackhawk Cattle Company, Oregon, Illinois, were honored as the American Gelbvieh Association’s (AGA) Breeder of the Year for 2019 during the awards banquet held at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana.

Skyler and Annette were present at the AGA awards banquet to accept the award. Stuart Jarvis, Bar Arrow Cattle Co., Phillipsburg, Kansas, presented the Martin couple with the award.

Blackhawk Cattle Company has been a member of the AGA since 1985. Currently, the operation consists of 130 registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cows and extensively utilizes artificial insemination and embryo transfer.

With a focus on quality seedstock and an eye toward the commercial beef industry and the feedyard sector, Blackhawk Cattle Company understands the profit drivers throughout the beef supply chain.

Skyler’s goals for the seedstock operation have always centered on performance and quality from conception to

consumption. In fact, Blackhawk Cattle Company has a bid/buy back program to purchase local bull customers’ feeder calves.

The family’s connectivity to the beef industry stretches beyond the seedstock sector. The Martins are also involved in Nordman Feedlots, which is a family business from Annette’s side of the family.

The Martins, their seven children included, have also seen success at major shows across the country. Showing was their way to get the next generation further involved in the Gelbvieh business.

Skyler is a former AGA Board of Directors member and is currently active on the American Gelbvieh Foundation Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail contest committee. He is also a past board member of the Gelbvieh Breeders of Iowa organization. D

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Thomas Inducted into Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame

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im Thomas of O Lazy Y Ranch in Guthrie, Oklahoma, was inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Hall of Fame for 2020. The induction took place during the awards banquet at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana.

his cattle at nearly every state fair in the Central US. Black Feature, purchased from Valhalla Ranch, won Jim champion ribbons at nearly every fair he was exhibited.

Today many qualities of the breed can be traced back to Black Feature and O Lazy Y breeding.

Jim was present at the awards ceremony to accept the award along with his daughter Hiedi LaBrue, and Virginia Potter. Vernon and Eileen Davidson, Pontiex, Saskatchewan, Canada, presented the award.

Jim has been very active within the association and remains so today, attending a Gelbvieh event whenever he can. He has held many committee leadership positions and has attended AGA conventions, American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) events and the NWSS. He has also taken a leading role as historian for the American Gelbvieh Foundation’s Gelbvieh History Book.

The AGA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for their lasting contribution to the growth and development of the Gelbvieh breed. Hall of fame inductee selection criterion includes 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.

Jim was one of the first Gelbvieh breeders to display and exhibit Gelbvieh cattle at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in the ‘70s. Later, he went on to show

His undying commitment to the Gelbvieh breed makes Jim Thomas a notable figure in the breed’s history.

A lifetime of preserving, improving and promoting the breed, all while encouraging fellow breeders to do the same, speaks to Jim’s infallible dedication and integrity.

The endeavors and contributions have not only impacted the breed, but also the AGA and the AGJA. D

Vernon and Eileen Davidson, Ponteix, Saskatchewan, Canada, presented Jim Thomas, Guthrie, Oklahoma, with the 2019 American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame award. Left to right: Virginia Potter, Hiedi LaBrue, Jim Thomas, Eileen Davidson, and Vernon Davidson.

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Plan to Be Successful

By Rebecca Mettler

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arty Ropp, executive officer of Allied Genetic Resources, provided the keynote address during the Opening General Session at the 49th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention, on December 4, 2019, in Billings, Montana.

in the pig business, seedstock or otherwise, lose their business, and some of them lost a lot more.”

These life lessons have shaped the way he views the beef industry. From that point, he outlined several truths that will ultimately impact the future of the beef industry.

“I will argue that we have never been focused enough on planned genetic improvements in the beef business, ever. I’ve been involved with the beef genetics business now for more than 20 years, and I’m taking some responsibility for that, too.”

Ropp explains that in the future, beef seedstock suppliers are looking at increased accountability for the genetics they provide as the industry moves into the next decade.

“As a genetics provider, you have to be thinking 5, 10, 15 years in the future every time you do something. In fact, this is one of the core values of our company. If the decision doesn’t have a potentially positive impact for 10 or 20 years from now, we don’t make that decision; we do something else.”

Ropp founded Allied Genetic Resources (AGR) in 2010. He describes the company as a beef resource and service business that focuses on ways to help their clients recruit and keep customers. Currently, AGR serves 90 commercially focused, independent seedstock producer owners that produce genetics across multiple breeds.

Although Ropp focuses on providing services to the beef seedstock industry today, he comes from a little different agricultural background. Ropp grew up in Normal, Illinois, as a purebred Chester White pig breeder.

“I think that my upbringing and what we did puts me in a unique position. I’ve been a member of a breed association since I was eight years old.”

Ropp is one of the few people that have sat on both the Beef Improvement Federation board and the National Swine Improvement Federation board, which provides a lot of life experiences and knowledge.

“I witnessed nearly every single person that I knew

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The bulls seedstock breeders sell in 2021 are already made; the breeding decisions for that set of bulls is done. A seedstock supplier’s 10-year-old cows in 2030 are already genetically made. So, any changes made to an operation have a lasting impact, according to Ropp.

“As individuals and as groups, we have to have a plan,” Ropp said. “We can’t afford to react because every reaction we have has 10-year, 15-year implications.“ Ropp believes that a large part of the future success within the beef industry lies with genetic improvement. So, in the name of genetic improvement, Ropp made the following statements: 1. “If we discourage crossbreeding, then we aren’t supporting genetic improvement. We’re not supporting customer success if we discourage crossbreeding because we’re taking $100 or $200 out of our customer’s pocket every time we tell them not to do it.”

2. “If we discourage the use of proven science and technology, and instead try to replace it with dogma

and testimony, then we’re not that serious about genetic improvement.”

3. “Marketing below-average genetics… really?” Ropp grew up in corn and soybean country, and if he got up in front of a group of farmers and asked them if they used average seed, they’d think he had lost his mind.

“We have to find a way to focus more on the things we can control because focusing on the rest of it just makes you live less. It makes you live a shorter period of time and have less fun.”

Turning Challenges into Opportunities “I think too often we confuse challenge with change. Things are going to change. The people in this world that are truly successful assumed things were going to change. ” For example, producers can expect input costs to remain a thorn in their sides for the foreseeable future.

Ropp said that the key is to start making decisions based on reducing costs and not just based on output.

Yes, of course, the beef industry must emphasize output, but output must be achieved more cheaply.

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“We are going to become a more competitive food business and beef industry, even if we’re drug kicking and screaming. And from the genetics standpoint, since you’ve got to make 10-year decisions, you can’t afford to be drug kicking and screaming. You’ve got to lead the charge so that you’re ready when it’s time to benefit from the change.”

Ropp commended the AGA for its willingness to think in new ways and do new things in the past. He also urged AGA members to continue to continue thinking outside of the box.

The bottom line, change is inevitable. Instead of being reactive to change, seedstock producers must be future-focused and keen to adopt technological advancements for the production of improved genetics that the industry needs throughout the supply chain. D

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INDUSTRY TOURS

The ORIgen tour provided a glimpse into each step in the semen collection process. They also had some very well recognized sires on display at their facility.

ADVENTURES IN MONTANA’S CATTLE COUNTRY Photos by Malerie Strahm and Rebecca Mettler What happens when you get a group of cattle producers together in a place where some have never traveled? You go evaluate cattle and learn more about the beef business, of course! One of the more exciting events of the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana, was the industry tour. Attendees spent an entire morning and a good part of the afternoon traveling to ORIgen, near Huntley, Montana, World West Sire Services, Joliet, Montana, and Midland Bull Test, Columbus, Montana.

Thank you to our outstanding hosts at each stop of this Montana adventure!

The AGA appreciates the hospitality and knowledge received.

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The team at World West Sire Services was gracious enough to allow members of the Montana Gelbvieh Association to display cattle at their facilities for the tour.

The volume of information provided at Midland Bull Test was astounding! Their long-standing focus on performance testing and data collection is what makes them one of the best at what they do.

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Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female Gelbvieh Champion Junior Heifer CRAN Fiona F812 ET Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill. Sire: CIRS Overdrive 2207Z

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female Gelbvieh Champion Junior Heifer Calf MDR Gemma Okie 902G Maya Carroll, Raymore, Mo. Sire: JRI Oklahoma 246C4

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull Gelbvieh Champion Junior Bull Calf GGGE 3G Grand Entry 933G Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull Gelbvieh Champion Junior Bull GHGF Man O’ War F825 Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536

Champions Named at the North American International Livestock Exposition Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show Results by Jake Renner Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photography

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he NAILE Gelbvieh and Balancer® show took place at the 2019 North American International Livestock Exposition on Thursday, November 20. Jerry Grund, Sharon Springs, Kansas, evaluated the Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. D

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Grand Champion Balancer Female Balancer Champion Junior Heifer Calf GGGE 3G Glass Slipper 940G Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: GGGE 3G Big Star 487B

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf PMCJ PMFG Foxy Lady 853F Clayton Jones, Glasgow, Ky. Sire: PVF Insight 0129

Grand Champion Balancer Bull Balancer Champion Junior Bull Calf GGGE 3G Ghost Town 913G Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: Baldridge 38 Special C040

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull Balancer Champion Senior Bull KBIT B-Factor E26 Aaron Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky. Sire: SDCG X-Factor 202X

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

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer Calf BCFG Butlers 134F Clint Main, Seymour, Ind. Sire: JKGF Reflex X4 ET

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf BCFG 908F Butlers Ms Faye 908F ET Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Heifer GGGE 3G Frankly My Dear 8100F Davidson Show Cattle, Duncan, S.C. and Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z

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PHOTOS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING PLACINGS: GELBVIEH FEMALES Gelbvieh Champion Spring Heifer Calf RBLG Bee Lick D.C. Ginger G926 The Day Farms, Manitou, Ky. Sire: GGGE 3G Die Cast 637D Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf CIRS 11G Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8 Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Heifer GHGF Lass 261F Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X Gelbvieh Champion Cow-Calf Pair JENJ Miss JENJ 605D ET The Day Farms Manitou, Ky. Sire: ALS Maverick 70T

GELBVIEH BULLS Gelbvieh Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf CIRS 22YG Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan. Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8 Gelbvieh Champion Senior Bull Calf PCFS Brace For Impact 1-1F Sidney Parris, Canton, N.C. Sire: CCCJ CCC Mr Impact Z204 Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Bull DFGC Lil Ed 620F The Day Farms, Manitou, Ky. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

BALANCER BULLS Balancer Champion Senior Bull Calf CTTK Firewater F27 TB Cattle Company, Shelbyville, Ky. Sire: CTTK Southern Lights B149

BALANCER FEMALES Balancer Champion Spring Heifer Calf GCRK 903G Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C. Sire: SAC Conversation JS02 Balancer Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf CNGW GF Lexi’s Addiction GFG01 Hannah Wooten, Starr, S.C. Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077 Balancer Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf BCFG Butlers Ms. Greta 730F Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z Balancer Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf GHGF 855F Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: Gambles Hot Rod 9620 Balancer Champion Junior Heifer RAAB BCFG Ms. Farah 24F ET Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Mo. Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077 Balancer Champion Senior Heifer GHGF Evonka 301E Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: GHGF C303

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GELBVIEH FEMALES Gelbvieh Spring Heifer Calf

GV Class 1

March, 25, 2019 1. RBLG Bee Lick D.C. Ginger G926, The Day Farms, Manitou, Ky., Sire: GGGE 3G Die Cast 637D Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Calf

GV Class 4

February 1 to February 21, 2019 1. MDR Gemma Okie 902G, Maya Carroll, Raymore, Mo., Sire: JRI Oklahoma 246C4; 2. CIRS 11G, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8; 3.

CIRS 139G, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8

GV Class 5

January 5 to January 25, 2019 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Gia 90G ET, Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn., Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U; 2.

GGGE 3G Girl Scout 904G, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Die Cast 637D; 3. RBLG Bee Lick Geneen G957, The Day Farms, Manitou, Ky., Sire: GGGE 3G Brickyard 422B Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf

GV Class 8

November 10, 2018 1. BCFG Butlers Ms Faye 908F ET, Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

GV Class 9

Gelbvieh Intermediate Heifer

October 2, 2018 1. CCRO Carolina Hot Fudge 8701F ET, C-Cross Cattle Company, Asheboro, N.C., Sire: VRT RUP Lazy TV Hot Fudge J357

GV Class 13

GV Class 10

Gelbvieh Junior Heifer

September 1 to September 29, 2018 1. BCFG Butlers 134F, Clint Main, Seymour, Ind., Sire: JKGF Reflex X4 ET; 2. CCRO Carolina Fudge 8700F ET, C-Cross Cattle Company, Asheboro, N.C., Sire: VRT RUP Lazy TV Hot Fudge J357

May 4, 2018 1. GHGF Lass 261F, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

GV Class 16

April 15, 2018 1. GGGE 3G Frankly My Dear 8100F, Davidson Show Cattle, Duncan, S.C. and Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z

GV Class 17

BALANCER FEMALES

March 8 to March 15, 2018 1. CRAN Fiona F812 ET, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill., Sire: CIRS Overdrive 2207Z; 2. VLK Peaches N Cream F836, Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: BEA 301A

GV Class 18

January 1, 2018 1. ALS PMFG Fredonia 205F, Clayton Jones, Glasgow, Ky., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101 Gelbvieh Cow-Calf Pair

GV Class 21

January 4, 2016 1. JENJ Miss JENJ 605D ET, The Day Farms Manitou, Ky., Sire: ALS Maverick 70T

Balancer Spring Heifer Calf

BA Class 26

May 10, 2019 1. GCRK 903G, Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C., Sire: SAC Conversation JS02

BA Class 27

April 2 to April 12, 2019 1. LARA Covergirl GK027 ET, Lara Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: Silveiras Style 9303; 2. GGGE 3G Ginger Snap 996G, Tayler Martins, Monona, Iowa, Sire: GGGE 3G Big Star 487B

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BA Class 28

March 1 to March 10, 2019 1. CNGW GF Lexi’s Addiction GFG01, Hannah Wooten, Starr, S.C., Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077; 2. GHGF Ashley 931G, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: EGL Lifeline B101 Balancer Junior Heifer Calf

BA Class 31

BA Class 36

November 3, 2018 1. TRAY Forever Lady 891F, Callie Derossett, Sulphur, Ky., Sire: PMFG Challenger 556C; 2. TJB Anissa 149X 894F ET, Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: TJB 914U Sandhills 4120C ET

BA Class 37

February 7 to February 19, 2019 1. GGGE 3G Glass Slipper 940G, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Big Star 487B; 2. LRIT Crystal G013, Lexi Rittenhouse, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sire: PVF Surveillance 4129

September 3 to September 15, 2018 1. PMCJ PMFG Foxy Lady 853F, Clayton Jones, Glasgow, Ky., Sire: PVF Insight 0129; 2. RAAB BCFG Butlers 28F, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X; 3. TJB Velvet 332Z 864F, Sidney Parris, Canton, N.C., Sire: TJB Vengeance 517C ET

BA Class 32

Balancer Junior Heifer

January 3 to January 16, 2019 1. BCFG Butlers Ms. Greta 730F, Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z; 2.

CCRO Carolina 9307G ET, C-Cross Cattle Company, Asheboro, N.C., Sire: SAV President 6847; 3. SKYC Grace 9002G, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill., Sire: LGNZ Alpha ET 111D Balancer Senior Heifer Calf

BA Class 35

December 3 to December 10, 2018 1. GHGF 855F, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: Gambles Hot Rod 9620; 2. JNCC GDN Miss Julia 8107F, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: TJ Z54

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BA Class 40

February 4, 2018 1. RAAB BCFG Ms. Farah 24F ET, Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Mo., Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077 Balancer Senior Heifer

BA Class 43

November 21, 2017 1. GHGF Evonka 301E, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF C303

GELBVIEH BULLS

BALANCER BULLS

Gelbvieh Junior Bull Calf

Balancer Junior Bull Calf

GV Class 46

BA Class 60

February 10 to February 18, 2019 1. GGGE 3G Grand Entry 933G, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z; 2.

CIRS 22YG, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8; 3.

CIRS 27YG, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8 Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf

GV Class 49

October 1, 2018 1. PCFS Brace For Impact 1-1F, Sidney Parris, Canton, N.C., Sire: CCCJ CCC Mr Impact Z204 Gelbvieh Intermediate Bull

GV Class 52

June 6, 2018 1. DFGC Lil Ed 620F, The Day Farms, Manitou, Ky., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X Gelbvieh Junior Bull

GV Class 55

February 5, 2018 1. GHGF Man O’ War F825, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF Cow Town D536

January 10, 2019 1. GGGE 3G Ghost Town 913G, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: Baldridge 38 Special C040 Balancer Senior Bull Calf

BA Class 63

September 4, 2018 1. CTTK Firewater F27, TB Cattle Company, Shelbyville, Ky., Sire: CTTK Southern Lights B149 Balancer Senior Bull

BA Class 66

November 20, 2017 1. KBIT B-Factor E26, Aaron Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky., Sire: SDCG X-Factor 202X

NAILE Gelbvieh Junior Show Winners North American International Livestock Exposition November 17, 2019, Louisville, Kentucky Judge: Brandon Callis

Grand Champion Junior Female Champion Senior Heifer GHGF Evonka 301E Garrett Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: GHGF C303

Reserve Champion Junior Female Champion Senior Heifer Calf RAAB BCFG Butlers 28F Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Champion Spring Heifer Calf CNGW GF Lexi’s Addiction GFG01 Hannah Wooten, Starr, S.C. Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077 Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf GCRK 903G Molly Anderson, Marion, N.C. Sire: SAC Conversation JS02 Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf BCFG Butlers 134F Clint Main, Seymour, Ind. Sire: JKGF Relfex X4 ET Champion Intermediate Heifer GHGF Lass 261F Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X Champion Junior Heifer RAAB BCFG Ms. Farah 24F ET Karley Rumfelt, Phillipsburg, Mo. Sire: S A V Briliance 8077

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AGA Carcass Data Collection Project Announced

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the Carcass Data Collection Project as its latest breed improvement endeavor. The Carcass Data Collection Project is a joint effort of the AGA and American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) and is designed for AGA members and their customers.

The focus of this project is to provide vital genetic information to re-charge the carcass database and enhance the predictability of current selection tools.

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. U.S. cattle producers and industry affiliates have responded to demand by placing an emphasis on improving carcass merit and rewarding high quality carcasses with price premiums.

The AGA is committed to providing its membership with powerful and reliable tools for genetic improvement.

Expected progeny differences (EPDs) related to carcass traits tend to have lower accuracies due to lack of carcass data submitted on Gelbvieh and Balancer-sired progeny.

Lower EPD accuracy limits the rate of genetic progress for carcass traits. Even though carcass traits are highly heritable, the prediction power of carcass EPDs is currently limited by these lower accuracy values. Lack of carcass records also limits the power of genomic marker effects. Genomics and ultrasound records can help improve the accuracy of carcass EPDs, but even combined cannot provide high accuracy carcass EPDs without actual carcass data on progeny.

The increasing significance and subsequent recognition of carcass value amongst beef industry segments has led to the AGA and AGF’s investment in launching the Carcass Data Collection Project. The Carcass Data Collection Project is designed to deliver AGA members and their customers the opportunity to submit carcass data on Gelbvieh and Balancer®influenced genetics and provides an avenue for harvest data on terminal cattle to be paired with genotypes and incorporated into the genetic evaluation. Such phenotypic and genotypic data will provide Gelbvieh

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breeders with tools to make their management decisions more efficient and accurate. Ultimately, the Carcass Data Collection Project aims to increase the carcass record database and enhance the predicting power of genomic panels.

Program eligibility is structured to ensure highquality data is collected throughout the project. Eligible cattle must be sired by a bull registered with the AGA and have a minimum breed composition of 25% Gelbvieh and dams must be identifiable for age and breed composition. All calves must be tagged with an EID, have a DNA tissue sample collected, and must conform to contemporary grouping guidelines. Participants will also need to have access to harvest data records.

Under the Carcass Data Collection Project, the AGA, with the support of Neogen, will cover the cost of genotyping all eligible cattle in the project.

Genotypes are used to improve the genomic panels’ ability to predict carcass traits as well as sire-verify the participating cattle in the project. Sire-verification is a very valuable yet underutilized tool for commercial cattle prodcuers to rank bulls used in multi-sire pastures. Participants in this project will be able to capitalize on these and more benefits of genomic technologies without incurring the cost.

As the modern beef industry continues to evolve, so do the expectations of commercial cattle producers; the AGA is dedicated to delivering the industry with the genetics that are smart, reliable, and profitable from the ranch to the rail. For more information on participating in the Carcass Data Collection Project visit Gelbvieh.org or contact Will Fiske, AGA breed growth specialist, at 303-465-2333 or will@gelbvieh.org D

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What You Need to Know for 2020 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 16, 2020, in the AGA Image 2 Online Registry Service. With spring bull sales and the National Western Stock Show happening around the same time, we want to keep the herd assessment process as easy as possible. The AGA staff is always available to answer any questions as you add this to your list of to-do’s.

Accessing the Herd Assessment: First, log into your account and find the red “Herd Management” tab. This will give you the option to click the green “Inventory”. Once in Inventory you will have

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access to all of the females for the herd assessment process. (Image 1) Under “Inventory” 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 1st, but are expected to have a calf in the upcoming year, look under “Optional Females”.

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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 cow, click on the grey trash can to the right of her birthdate.

Use the 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. Rather, it is a tool to permanently dispose of a cow from the herd. With total herd reporting, we seek all information: good, bad, or indifferent. 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 “2020” button in the “Assess for” column, or complete all cows at one time by clicking “Complete yearly HAS

REGISTRY TIPS ‘N TRICKS GW process – Assess all for 2020” at the top of the page under “Assessment-Age”.

to receive it, complete it, and get it back into the office before the March 16, 2020 deadline. D

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Image 3 After completing your assessment, you can pay your balance online by following the pop-up box that takes you to a checkout screen. You do have 30 days to pay any balance incurred on your account, so it is not mandatory that the entire balance be paid at the time of assessment.

The association does require exposure data to be recorded on all first-calf heifers (and first-calf heifers only). There is a box next to all heifers expected to have their first calf in 2020. If the heifer was exposed to a bull or AIed , simply check the box “Yes” or “No”.

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Image 4 As always, if you ever run into problems or questions, call the office and we would be happy to help you. Also, if you need to request a printed herd assessment form, please request that in plenty of time GELBVIEH WORLD |

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GW DATA BULLETIN

Birth Weight Recording

By Tonya Amen, Ph.D., AGA Breed Improvement Consultant

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ecause all sources of information are included, Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) are the gold standard for selection tools for a given trait. EPD calculations use pedigree information, performance data, and genomic results, with all of these sources boiled down for you into one value, reported in units of the trait. When available, EPDs should be your selection tool of choice for the traits of importance to you and your customers.

Though we spend a lot of time talking about genomics and the value that genomic tests offer in terms of improved accuracy on EPDs early in the life of Gelbvieh and Balancer® seedstock, genomics do not completely

describe the variation in the traits of interest. I often hear breeders suggest that genomic results are more valuable than performance data, some going so far as to suggest that perhaps it is no longer necessary to collect weights and measures (e.g., weaning weights, scan data, carcass measures). Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, phenotypic measures may be more valuable than ever. Not only does performance data continue to be an important part in EPD calculation, but with the move to single-step incorporation of genomics using BOLT software, your performance data is necessary to ensure the accuracy of genomic marker effects used in EPDs. If not already in the midst of it, many of you will be headed into calving season soon, so this article will focus on the value of submitting accurate birth weights. Of course, the economically relevant trait is actually calving ease (and I also encourage you to submit calving scores).

However, birth weights are used as an indicator of calving ease in the computation of calving ease direct (CED) and

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DATA BULLETIN GW calving ease maternal (CEM) EPDs as well as a correlated traits for weaning weight and yearling weight EPDs, so they do have value. Over the years, you’ve been advised that scale weights were required. However, research has suggested that perhaps hoof tape measurements are a good alternative to scale weights and are certainly superior to “eye-balling” or making up a weight if you missed one.

However, we do ask that you indicate if your weights being submitted are scale weights or hoof tape measurements.

Recently, the science team at International Genetic Solutions (IGS) took a closer look at the scale vs. hoof tape measurement issue (Adkins, 2019). Approximately 7,000 hoof-tape records and 15,000 scale weights were analyzed, and it was found that, as expected they had a high genetic correlation (0.92). As has been previously reported, there was less variation in the hoof-tape measures (meaning fewer outliers with extremely heavy or extremely light birth weights). See Figure 1, used complements of IGS.

or Hoof Tape measurements are acceptable for use in EPDs. Also, it is far better to leave a blank weight than to guess on the animals if you are unable to obtain an actual measurement. As always, proper contemporary group designation is also important for accuracy of EPDs. This means animals of the same age, gender, raised in the same environment with equal opportunities to express their genetics are grouped together. D Figure 1. Variation in Hoof Tape Measurements vs Birth Weights in Beef Cattle

In the AGA Online Registry Service, you’ll now see the option to indicate the method for obtaining your birth weights in a pull-down menu in your birth queue. Scale

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GW JUNIOR CONNECTION

The Nutrition and Reproduction Connection

By Madalynn Welsh

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he’s open.” Ugh. We all hate that outcome when it comes to preg checking cows. Lucky for us, we don’t have to deal with the four-letter word as much due to the Gelbvieh breed’s positive fertility traits. But, there are still important management practices that influence pregnancy rates. Let’s talk about one of the most important factors in getting your cows bred this year: nutrition.

In order to improve your herd reproduction management system, it is important to first understand how nutrition directly affects reproduction. In order to maximize economic growth, an operation should target a postpartum breed back window of 85 days. If the window is any longer, cows will be having less than one calf per year, which will damage a producer’s bottom line. Research by Cliff Lamb, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, demonstrates the importance of cowherd nutrition. While at the North Florida Research Center, Lamb’s research indicated that to hit the 85-day breed back goal, a cow’s body condition score must be at or over 5.5. His studies found that in a group of cattle with a BCS of less than 4, only 35% were cycling after calving. However, of the cattle that had a BCS of 5.5 and over, 70% were cycling postpartum. Poor nutrition and body condition can make it extremely difficult to get cattle bred. Additionally, if an unhealthy cow does get bred, her calf stands an increased chance of poor

health due to various complications, including subpar quality colostrum.

The first 24 hours of life are the most important in determining how healthy a calf will be throughout its life. This typically starts with colostrum. As we know, colostrum contains important natural antibodies and immunoglobulins.

These determine how susceptible to diseases the animal will be throughout its life. If a cow’s nutritional needs aren’t met, she will be unable to produce a high-quality dose of these important substances. This can follow the calf into adulthood and contribute to lower weaning weights, lower average daily gain, and decreased feed efficiency. All of these cost the producer a significant amount of money, and can all be traced back to a mother cow that needs a nutritional fix.

Now that we know and have discussed how nutrition is directly related to reproductive health, the next step is to analyze our own operations and find areas that could use improvement. The key to this is to utilize the body condition scoring system. The BCS system is simple, easy to use, and effective. Simply look at your herd and determine if your cattle have a BCS of 4 or greater. Pull cattle that have low body condition scores and feed them separately from the rest of herd. This can decrease competition and allow them to gain weight back faster. In order to move a cow up 1 BCS, the cow must gain about 80 pounds. Additionally, the easiest time to improve a cow’s BCS is between weaning and calving.

Finally, realize that adjusting your operation and making improvements will not happen overnight. Each operation is different, so talk to your veterinarian, try new things, and look online for research that has already been done on this subject.

It can be intimidating and frustrating, but it is definitely worth it in the end and will ultimately help you avoid that dreaded four letter statement. D

Grace Vehige, President (2017) Billings, MO • g_vehige@hotmail.com Jake Renner Member & Youth Activities Coordinator 303-465-2333 • jake@gelbvieh.org Emily Griffiths, Adult Advisor Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com Andrea Murray, Adult Advisor Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

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Colton Ivers, Vice President (2018) Austin, MN • coltoniverscattleco@gmail.com Danielle (Dani) Stock, V.P. of Leadership (2018) Waukon, IA • danielle.m.stock@gmail.com Madalynn Welsh, Secretary (2019) Franklin, NE • madalynn.welsh@outlook.com Alexx (Lexi) Starr, Treasurer (2018) Stapleton, NE • lexi.starr@icloud.com

Jacob Barwick (2018) Orleans, NE • jacob.barwick99@gmail.com Cody Forbes (2019) DeSmet, SD • forbesbros.livestock@hotmail.com Cade Cameron (2019) Danville, IA • cameroncade15@hotmail.com Brooke Nowack (2019) Bland, MO • vbnowack@gmail.com Grady Hammer, Ex-Officio (2017) Wallace, KS • gradyhammer@yahoo.com

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GW OUT IN THE FIELD

New Changes to the Expanded Member Services for the New Year

By Tom Strahm

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appy 2020 to each of you! I hope that the new year, and the beginning of a new decade, will be filled with blessings for you and yours.

Back in November 2019, I attended the Range Beef Cow Symposium, which was held in Mitchell, Nebraska. This was one of numerous industry events that American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) staff attended as part of our marketing plan to reach commercial cow-calf producers. Overall, I was encouraged by the level of interest expressed by attendees

in learning more about the strengths and benefits offered by Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics. I think that more commercial producers are acknowledging the consequences of a straightbred cowherd. Reproductive performance in many of these cowherds is being compromised. Calf survival rate, health, and performance are being adversely affected.

One of the presentations during the two-day symposium was titled, “Benefits of Crossbreeding in Commercial Herds.”

This experience was encouraging because it means there is opportunity and potential for Gelbvieh and Balancer breeders to gain market share. If you’re selling functional cattle with genetic merit, backing them with a good reputation, and a great customer service program, there should be some opportunities for you to increase sales.

I know it won’t be easy and it will take work and effort on everybody’s part. One of the challenges is determining how to allocate your time and resources. Well, unfortunately, there’s not an all-encompassing “most effective way to market.”

In May 2017, AGA staff developed Expanded Member

One of the West’s most outstanding offerings of yearling and coming two-year-old Gelbvieh, Angus and Balancer® Bulls

Functional, powerhouse sons of these great sires sell!

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OUT IN THE FIELD GW Services. Originally, this program was designed with two different levels of participation. The Accelerator and Amplifier levels were available to members for an additional annual enrollment fee. These services are intended to help participants improve their operations and expand their market share. The intention is to increase Gelbvieh and Balancer presence in the commercial marketplace. The third level, Actuator, was added in August 2018.

The Expanded Members Services program provides the opportunity to utilize direct mailing to send information about a participating breeder’s program to strategically chosen addresses. These addresses are generated from the purchased list of addresses used for The Profit Picture, which is published and mailed two times a year.

For 2020, we have reduced the enrollment fee on all three program levels and increased the number of addresses provided for two of the levels.

• Accelerator • For breeders with 150 cows or more on annual assessment • Breeders with fewer cows can buy up

•

Decrease enrollment fee to $2,500 • Reduced from $3,600 • Provide up to 5,000 new addresses • Amplifier • For breeders with 75-149 cows on annual assessment • Breeders with fewer cows can buy up • Decrease enrollment fee to $1,000 • Reduced from $1,800 • Provide up to 1,000 new addresses • Increased from 500 • Actuator • For breeders with less than 75 cows on annual assessment • Decrease enrollment fee to $700 • Reduced from $900 • Provide up to 500 new addresses • Increased from 250 From the research that I’ve done on the internet, print media is still an effective part of an all-inclusive advertising campaign, even in this digital age. Some of the statistics that I read say up to 90% of direct mail gets opened, while only 20-30% of email gets opened. D

Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo®

The Best in the West Herd Improving Genetics

Black Hills Stock Show® Gelbvieh & Balancer Show and Sale

Thursday, February 6, 2020, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, SD Show at 10 a.m., Sale at 2 p.m. (Mountain time) Sale will be hosted on CCI.live

Selling 23 lots

Purebred & Balancer® Bulls, Bred Heifers & Open Heifers Red & Black Junior members, several top show heifer prospects sell at the Black Hills Stock Show®.

2019 BHSS Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull Exhibited by Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch and purchased

by Handel Farms.

Breed Representatives: Julie Maude 605-381-2803 • Mike Lehrkamp 605-870-0045 For a sale catalog, contact the Central States Fair at 605-355-3861 or email Amanda@blackhillsstockshow.com GELBVIEH WORLD |

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The 23rd Annual Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity Champion sells.

RWG GRAND PLAN 9420 ET • CDGV170351 Selling Choice of three E.T. sons of RWG Kitties 6526.

Royal Western Gelbvieh

Jan. 12, 2020 BEEF PALACE AUCTION ARENA On The Hill National Western Stock Show 6 p.m. MST • Denver, Colorado

DIVIDEND 9705G ET • 1463002 Selling 2/3 Interest and Full Possession.

Nowack Cattle Co. and Carroll Land & Cattle

MR CLYDE 126G • 1462527 Selling pick of 126G and his four penmates.

Bar Arrow Cattle Co.

Auctioneer: Matt Sims Sale Management:

MISS FORTUNE C106 ET • 1325091 Half Interest in this donor sells.

Kittle Farms, LLC

JRI MS HONEYSUCKLE 285F37 • 1418436 Sells bred to JRI Marshall 214X2.

Judd Ranch

Matt Sims (405) 641-6081 PO Box 1219 • Edmond, OK 73083 matt@mcsauction.com www.mcsauction.com MISS LIFELINE 802E • 1412676

CIRS 139G • 1457767

Sells bred to JRI Probity 254D28.

Cody Brown

Sells open Circle S Ranch

SLC LASS 24G • CDGV 170337

LADY IN BLACK 229F • 1454214

LADY BALANCE 249F • 1450316

Sells open.

Severtson Land & Cattle Co.

Sells open.

Little Windy Hill Farms

Sells open.

Little Windy Hill Farms

LADY GODIVA 974G • 1443194 Sells open.

McCarty Cattle Co.

SELLING PICK of Over Given 930G and her two penmates.

Overmiller Gelbvieh

MISS LIFELINE 9757G ET • 1461021 Sells open.

Nowack Cattle Co. and Carroll Land & Cattle

GEORGIA GIRL 935G • 1461296

SELLING PICK of the Pen of Five Heifers.

LAZY TV’S WILLOW’S HOLLY F125 • 1418307

Sells open.

Raile Gelbvieh

Warner Beef Genetics

Selling pick of the 2019 born heifer calves.

Lazy TV Ranch

SELLING PICK of fall heifer calves.

C-Cross Cattle Co.

GEMMA OKIE 902G • 1453946 Selling the right to flush this many time champion.

Nowack Cattle Co. and Carroll Land & Cattle

SELLING A CHOICE FLUSH from 3328A and other top C-Cross donors.

C-Cross Cattle Co.

MS EMMA 9E100 ET • 1409640 Selling four embryos from “Emma” by “Astro”.

Nowack; Hightower; and Carroll

SELLING THE RIGHT TO FLUSH Promises A701 ET, the dam of Whiskey (pictured).

September Farms and Ridinger Cattle Co.

SLC VELOCITY 14C • CDGV 157517 Selling two semen packages of 25 straws.

Severtson Land & Cattle Co.

GW BREEDERS CORNER

WESTERN BREEDERS UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

ARIZONA

IOWA

The Prosser Family

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

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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

arms (712) 288-5349 arms

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

Gelbvieh & Red Angus

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

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

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

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

WASHINGTON LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH

LONE OAK C AT T L E

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

hornsandthorns@netins.net

(319) 489-2275 (319) 480-1564

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

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

Quarter Horses Want to Please Strong Bone Intelligent Athletic

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

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WYOMING

9/9

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh Wesley Brown

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

Martens Gelbvieh

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

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

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

BREEDERS CORNER GW

UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS NORTH DAKOTA

lori.maude@gmail.com

Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) Ranch 605.255.4448 Hermosa, SD

Annual Bull Sale 3rd Saturday in December.

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

MINNESOTA

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

Brandywine Farm

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

Tom Scarponcini 30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

Gelbvieh

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

Balancer®

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 brian@schaferfarm.com www.schaferfarm.com

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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

Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

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

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

Brian & Dee Dee 605-649-9927

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

Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-6262

www.Balancerbulls.com

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

PROMOTE YOUR OPERATION Advertise with a State Round-up ad in the the two issues of the Profit Picture and the Herd Reference issue of Gelbvieh World Call Lynn at the AGA office • 303.465.2333

SOUTH DAKOTA Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • Semen

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney

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

kvolek@venturecomm. net

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

605-852-2131

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GW NEWS

Fourth Annual Gelbvieh Foundation Carcass Contest Results Released

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esults of the fourth annual American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail Sire-Identified Carcass Contest were announced during the 49th Annual American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) National Convention awards banquet on Friday, December 6, 2019. Producers from South Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska, took home top honors with prize payouts totaling $2,500.

The AGF continues to help advance the Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ breed 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 datasets to advance Gelbvieh and Balancer carcass merit.

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.

In its fourth year, four ranches participated at Darr Feedlot in Cozad, Nebraska. All steers were harvested and final values were calculated in May 2019 with a total of 35 individual carcass data records. Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, South Dakota, won big at this event, taking home three of the five prizes handed out. Eagle Pass Ranch had the champion Balancer steer in the average daily gain category with the winning steer gaining 4.46 pounds per day. This steer also posted $800.42 for increase in value (carcass value minus the starting value).

They also had the champion Balancer steer in the carcass

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value with an animal that valued at $1,969.32. This steer also posted $787.92 for increase in value.

Eagle Pass Ranch also owned the champion pen of Balancer steers in the Scale and Rail Contest with a total carcass value of $5,611.92. EGL Game Changer D136, owned by Post Rock Cattle Co, Barnard, Kansas, Twin Oak Gelbvieh, Leavenworth, Kansas, and Eagle Pass Ranch, sired the pen of three steers. This group of steers averaged a marbling score of USDA Choice, Yield Grade 2, with a 17.42 square inch ribeye and 958 pound average hot carcass weight In total, Eagle Pass Ranch took home $1,500 in prize money.

In the Gelbvieh division, Post Rock Cattle Co. was the winner, owning the steer for top average daily gain. Post Rock Cattle Co.’s winning steer in the average daily gain category gained 3.29 pounds per day. Post Rock received $500 in prize money.

Flying H Genetics, Arapahoe, Nebraska, had the top carcass steer in the Gelbvieh division with a steer that had a carcass value of $1,602.48, a hot carcass weight of 830 pounds, and a ribeye area of 12.05 square inches.

This steer also hung a Yield Grade 3 and USDA Choice carcass. Flying H won $500 in prize money.

Perhaps the biggest highlight for the event was the steer donated back to the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF). Flying H Genetics donated one steer to the Steer Challenge for a total amount of $1,000.

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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SOUTHERN BREEDERS

OKLAHOMA

ARKANSAS

H ODGES R ANCH

Neal

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

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

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer Genetics Available Private Treaty Sales

ALABAMA

Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bulls for sale

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

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

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round

Duane Miller

Cell: 870-844-5664

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

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

Koehn Cattle Co.

for information contact: Katie Gilmore: 850.982.5690 Larry Sullivan: 850.982.1345 RED • BLACK • YEARLING • 2-YEAR OLD

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms

Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

Martin Cattle Company David & Rita Martin

Clear SpringS Cattle Company

LeGRAND

duane83@centurytel.net www.millergelbvieh.com

Patrick Koehn

Gelbvieh Genetics at Work

EXCEPTIONAL BULLS

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

Dustin Kittle

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

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The Rockies to the Pacific Gelbvieh Female Sale October 17, 2019 Sale Averages: 4 Bred Females...........................................................$2,638 7 Open Heifers...........................................................$1,865

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he inaugural online The Rockies to the Pacific Gelbvieh Female Sale was a success with 11 lots selling for an average of $2,146.The four bred females grossed $10,550 with an average of $2,638, and 7 open heifers grossed $13,050 with an average of $1,865.

136E was consigned by Emily Hopfer, H4 Ranch, Days Creek, Oregon, and sold to HC Cattle, Columbus, Montana for $3,750.

The top selling open female was JLSC Furgie 924G, a Balancer® born on February 7, 2019, sired by JLSL 6140D consigned by Rafter C Reds, Clarkston, Washington.

Buyer was Jim Dobson, Kaw City, Oklahoma.

Thank you to all bidders and we are looking forward to our 2020 sale on October 16. D

The top selling bred female was GEMH 136E, a purebred Gelbvieh daughter of JNL Astro 2001B ET, born July 28, 2017 and bred to Firebird F33. GEMH

SQB

Squeakin’ By ~ LK Farms 4th Annual Production Sale February 22, 2020 Squeakin’ By ~LK Farms Kyle and Lori Kuker 64636 719 RD Shubert, NE 68437 Sqblkfarms.com www.facebook.com/sqblkfarms sqblkfarms@gmail.com (402) 883-7246 (402)245-7512 (402) 883-2366

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Gelbvieh ~ Balancers Black ~ Red Bulls~ 18 mo/yearlings Bred Heifers/Pairs Replacement Heifers

Bidding starts at 7:00 am on February 21, 2020 and ends at 7:00 pm on February 22, 2020. View/ bid on lots at DVAuction.com

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Edisto Forage Bull Test Sale

NORTHEAST BREEDERS

October 12, 2019 Blackville, South Carolina Sale Average 46 Bulls (Six Breeds Represented) ............................................................. $2,378

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he Edisto Forage Bull Test (EFBT) located at the Edisto Research & Education Center near Blackville, South Carolina, takes a unique approach to central gain testing bulls. EFBT was developed, built, and started in 1982 with the commercial cow-calf producer in mind. It is a 168days pasture-based test and utilizes the Southeast’s advantage in the cattle business, which is the ability to grow high quality, lush forages year-round.

EFBT was designed to performance test bulls in an environment in which bull buyers expect their progeny to perform.

The 36th Edisto Forage Bull Test Sale was held October 12, 2019. The sale featured six breeds and included five Gelbvieh/Balancer® consignments. The overall high selling bull was lot 16, WALV Impact 841E, a PB94 Gelbvieh sired by HYEK Black Impact 3960N. The bull was consigned by Brendy Hill Farm, Ninety Six, South Carolina, and sold for $5,500. D

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

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER®

INDIANA

3 G Ranch

Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

OHIO

Virgil Wall, Brendy Hill Farm, Ninety Six, South Carolina.

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Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661

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

MIDWEST BREEDERS Holle Gelbvieh

Orrin & Kevin Holle Oberlin, KS 785.626.0081

WWW.HOLLEGELBVIEH.COM

Judd Ranch Inc.

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

B/F Cattle Company

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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

MISSOURI

Specializing in Forage Raised

Balancer® Bulls on K-31

LIZ OSWALD 620.662.0862 (h) ANDY OSWALD 620.662.5489 (o) 620.664.4692 (c)

HUTCHINSON, KS

CORY HOFFMAN Herdsman 620.960.1189 (c) oswald.j@sbcglobal.net

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

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

660 • 492 • 2808

620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

Harriman Santa fe

Top of the breed sales (every day)

diamond v gelbvieh Randy odle

1210 G Rd. Stockton, ks 67669 785.737.3319 diamondv@live.com Building Gelbvieh Genetics since 1989

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

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

Balancer & SimAngus Bulls & Females

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

Bob Harriman (660) 492-2504

Private Treaty Listing www.bhsf.us

bharriman39@hotmail.com

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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

March issue of Gelbvieh World Ad deadline: February 4

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MIDWEST BREEDERS NEBRASKA

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

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

GELBVIEHV BALANCERV ANGUS

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

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

J. J. Boehler

NOWACK

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

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

Gilbert & Debra

573.280.4633

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

573.646.3477

Bulls and Females for Sale by private treaty year round.

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

Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH

BALANCER

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

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH

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

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

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

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

Nebraska & Missouri Kyle Helms – NE Cody Helms – NE/MO 308-962-6940 303-842-9071 Missouri Office 417-309-0062

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

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

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

www.rogersvfg.com Bulls For The BeeF Business

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

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

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

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

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

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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS TENNESSEE Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh

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

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

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

KENTUCKY “Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton

Coles Bend Cattle Company

Raising registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle since 2000.

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

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. 6, 2019

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Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

Trent Jones Smith Grove, KY • 270.590.5266

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

Tucker Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

NORTH CAROLINA

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

Milton Tucker 731-608-5274

Quality Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Cattle

We want to Keep up with AGA members.

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

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, OWNERS

(336) 964-6277

ccrosscattle@yahoo.com • ccrosscattle.com

VIRGINIA CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y

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.

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

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

Gale Rippey Farms SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL BALANCER® FEMALES Walter & Lee Teeter 1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784

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AMGV 1310913 • Purebred Homozygous Polled • Diluter Free RWG Traction 7412 x MCCA Ziva Z24 (KALA 0027X) Sire of top selling lots at recent sales for Chimney Butte Ranch, ND and SEGA Gelbvieh, CO Sons and grandsons sell in the Pot of Gold Sale, Montrose, CO February 28, 2020

Grand Valley Gelbvieh/Balancer Patrick McCarty 665 Battlement Creek Trail Parachute, CO 81635 • (970) 210-6093 Heather Scott (775) 589-5483 • Brandon Scott (970) 589-5483

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North Dakota Golden Rule Sale Sunday, January 26, 2020 5:00 p.m. (CST) Baymont Inn and Suites, Mandan, North Dakota Video Auction

held in Conjunction with NDGA Annual Meeting and Banquet

30 Lots Sell

10 Gelbvieh and Balancer Bred Heifers 13 Gelbvieh and Balancer Open Heifers 6 Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls 1 Pick of Open Heifer Calves 2019 NDGA Golden Rule High Selling Female Selling Gelbvieh and Balancer bred heifers red and black selected for quality and breed leading traits

All cattle selling hand picked and screened on the ranch

NDGA Schedule of Events Saturday, January 25, 2020 Kist Livestock Auction, Mandan, North Dakota 12:00 - 5:00 Sale Cattle Viewing Baymont Inn and Suites, Mandan, North Dakota 6:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Membership and Consignor Social Consignor Meeting NDGA Annual Meeting

Sunday January 26, 2020 Kist Livestock Auction, Mandan, North Dakota 9:00-3:00

2019 NDGA Golden Rule High Selling Open Heifers Selling Gelbvieh and Balancer open heifers and bulls red and black selected for quality and breed leading traits.

Sale cattle viewing at Kist Livestock

Baymont Inn and Suites, Mandan, North Dakota 3:45 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Round Table discussion/Speakers NDGA Golden Rule Sale Video Auction

6:00 p.m.

NDGA Dinner and Junior Auction

NDGA Golden Rule Consignors Chimney Butte Ranch Doug, Carol Hille Five Pine Cattle Co Matt & Amanda Altman

Larson’s Lost River Livestock Dan & David Larson North Fork Gelbvieh Chuck & Brian Heinje

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Dennis & Al Gustin Klint and Galen Sickler Jensen Ranch Jordan Jensen Kraft Gelbvieh Chad Kraft

Shock Ranch Verrick & Sarah Schock

Sponsored by

North Dakota Gelbvieh Association Officers

Rob Arnold David Larson Tara Berger Chad Kraft

President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

Sale Committee

David Larson Sara Schock Chad Kraft

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GW EVENTS OF INTEREST January 2020 Jan. 1 Jan. 9

Jan. 11

Jan. 11

Jan. 12

Jan. 12

Jan. 13

Jan. 20 Jan. 25

Jan. 26

AGA Office closed for New Year’s Day NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Hill & Yard cattle check-in, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Junior Show, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bull Futurities, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bull & Heifer Pen Shows, Denver, CO Gelbvieh & Balancer® National Sale, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Open Show, Denver, CO Hightower Highlight Online Auction Closing Zimmerman Ranch Production Sale, Steele, ND North Dakota Gelbvieh Assn. Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, N.D.

February 2020 Feb. 3

Feb. 6

Feb. 8

Feb. 9

Feb. 14

Feb. 15

Feb. 18

Feb. 19

Feb. 20

Feb. 20

Feb. 21

Feb. 22

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 31st Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh and Balancer Show and Sale, Rapid City, S.D. Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, ND Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh/Montana Gelbvieh Association Online Semen Auction Lemke Cattle 14th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Lawrence, NE Overmiller Gelbvieh & Red Angus Annual Production Sale, Smith Center, KS Cedar Top Ranch 42nd Annual Maternal Empire Bull Sale, Burwell, NE Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh Show, Kearny, NE Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Kearny, NE Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Mandan, ND Nebraska Cattlemen’s Gelbvieh Female Sale, Kearney, NE Swanson Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE

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Feb. 22

Feb. 22

Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Feb. 28

Feb. 29

Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO Squeakin’ By-LK Farms 4th Annual Production Sale Grund Beef Genetics Bull Sale, Oakley, KS Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CO 29th Annual “Pot of Gold” Bull Sale, Montrose, CO Post Rock Cattle Company’s Cowman’s Kind 2020, Barnard, KS

March 2020 Mar. 2 Hojer Ranch 28th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer

Production Sale, Lake Preston, SD Mar. 2 MLM Gelbvieh Open House and Private Treaty

Kickoff Sale, Superior, NE Mar. 3 Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Investment”

Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 3 Jen-Ty Bull Sale, Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada Mar. 6 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 31st Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, SK Canada Mar. 6-7 Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh & Balancer Show

& Sale, Louisville, KY Mar. 7 Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer

Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO Mar. 7 Judd Ranch 42nd Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red

Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 7 SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Mar. 7 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale,

Hope, AR Mar. 7 Sheridan Ranch 25th Annual Bull Sale,

Burley, ID Mar. 7 Thorstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch 39th Annual

Production Sale, Selby, SD Mar. 10 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 30th Annual

Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Mar. 14 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale,

Osceola, MO Mar. 14 Genetic Power Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale,

Springfield, MO Mar. 14 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 17th Annual

Open House and Bull & Female Sale,

Carthage, IN Mar. 14 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh & Rafter C Reds

Cattlemen’s Kind Private Treaty Sale, Pomeroy, WA

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Mar. 19

Mar. 20

Mar. 21

Mar. 28

Mar. 28

Mar. 28

Mar. 28

Mar. 29

Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT Chambers Gelbvieh Select Cut Online Female Sale 11th Annual Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Creston, IA Lone Oak Cattle 8th Annual Bull Sale, Mechanicsville, IA Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational Sale, Mount Sterling, KY Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO Harriman Santa Fe “Top of the Breed” Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Windsor, MO Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association Select Sale, Tulsa, OK AGJA 2nd Annual Online Auction Opening

April 2020 Apr. 2 & 3 Midland Bull Test – The Final Sort Bull Sale,

Columbus, MT Apr. 4 B/F Cattle Company Spring Maternal Integrity

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Butler, MO Apr. 5 AGJA 2nd Annual Online Auction Closing

Apr. 11 Bar T Bar Ranches Inc. Annual Bull Sale,

Winslow, AZ Apr. 18 SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale, Bowling Green, KY

July 2020 July 5-10 AGJA Route 66 Classic, Springfield, MO

October 2020 Oct. 10

Oct. 24

Oct. 25

30th Annual Judd Ranch Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KS Flying H Genetics 24th Annual Grown on Grass Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Butler, MO 2nd Annual T Bar S Cattle Company “Focused on the Future” Bull & Female Sale, Billings, MO

November 2020 Nov. 7

Nov. 20

Nov. 28

Dobson Ranch 2nd Annual Building Your Future with Foundation Female Sale, Perkins, OK Butler Creek Farm Power in the Blood V Online Female Sale 4th Annual Boys from the South Bull Sale, Lebanon, TN

December 2020 Dec. 2-4 50th AGA National Convention,

Oklahoma City, OK

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GW AD INDEX 3 G Ranch.........................................47

Gelbviehauction.com......................37

MLM Gelbvieh.................................49

ABCS Gelbvieh................................42

Golden Rule Sale.............................53

Mulroy Farms...................................48

AGA..................................................17

Grand Valley Gelbvieh....................52

Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic.........55

AGA National Sale....................40-41

Green Hills Gelbvieh.......................50

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh..................42

AGF................................................ IFC

GS Ridge Top Ranch.......................42

Allflex................................................15

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh....34, 43

Nowack Cattle Company................49

B/F Cattle Company........................48

Hampton Cattle Company.............50

Bar Arrow Cattle Company.....11, 48

Harriman Santa Fe..........................48

Bar JR Gelbvieh................................42

Hart Farm Gelbvieh........................48

Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc.......................42

Hilltop Farms.............................27, 49

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch..............43

Hodges Ranch..................................45

Black Hill Stock Show.....................39

Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch...............19, 43

Boehler Gelbvieh.............................49

Holle Gelbvieh.................................48

Bow K Ranch...................................42

J&K Gelbvieh Farm.........................47

Seedstock Plus............................54, 60

Brandywine Farm............................43

J Bar M Gelbvieh.............................49

Seedstock Plus Genetics.................54

Bull Barn Genetics.....................16, 54

Jen-Ty Gelbvieh...............................35

Sheridan Ranch................................38

Canadian GV Assn..........................54

Judd Ranch, Inc...........................1, 48

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms............46, 49

Cattlemen’s Connection..................54

Kicking Horse Ranch......................42

Swanson Cattle Company..............49

C-Cross Cattle Company...............50

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms.....................45

SweetPro.............................................9

Cedar Top Ranch..................... 49, BC

Knoll Crest Farm.............................50

Swenson Gelbvieh...........................43

Chimney Butte Ranch.....................43

Koehn Cattle Co..............................45

Taubenheim Gelbvieh...............49, 51

C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC...............50

Land of Oz/ John C Oswald...........48

Circle S Ranch..................................48

Lambert, Doak.................................54

The 88 Ranch....................................49

CJ&L Livestock..........................17, 43

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.....................42

Clear Springs Cattle Company......45

Lemke Cattle..............................31, 49

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh.............50

Linquist Farms.................................42

Coles Bend Cattle Company..........50

Little Windy Hill Farms..................50

Cranview Gelbvieh..........................43

Lone Oak Cattle...............................42

Cunningham, Ronn........................54

M&P Gelbvieh.................................49

Danell Diamond Six Ranch............42

Markes Family Farms......................27

Diamond L Farms...........................45

Martens Gelbvieh............................45

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

Diamond V Gelbvieh......................48

Martin Cattle Company..................45

White Oak Farms............................49

Eagle Pass Ranch.............................43

McCarty, Dan...................................54

Wildwood Acres..............................47

Flying H Genetics............................49

Miller Gelbvieh................................45

Wilkinson Gelbvieh........................42

Gale Rippey Farms..........................50

Mitchell Marketing Service............54

Wolf Gelbvieh..................................49

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Plateau Gelbvieh..............................42 Post Rock Cattle Company......48, 59 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh..................5, 43 Rocking GV Gelbvieh.....................49 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh.........49 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay......42 Schafer Farms, Inc...........................43

Thorstenson Gelbvieh.................7, 43 Thull Gelbvieh Farm.......................43 TJB Gelbvieh......................................3 Triple H Farms.................................42 Triple K Gelbvieh.............................48 Tucker Farms...................................50 Volek Ranch.....................................43

Post Rock Cattle Co.

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Cowman’s Kind Bull and Female Sale

MB FPI EPI 0.18 68.38 89.30

VLK Young Gun C503 Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled Balancer Young Gun was the 2017 Reserve National Champion Balancer Bull in Denver, and he’s proving to be an equally impressive breeding bull. As more data becomes available, it indicates that he’s a below-average birthweight sire with above-average growth and acceptable carcass merit. His daughters will be his hallmark and are some of our most valued young cows.

CED 11

BW -0.3

WW 61

YW 97

MK 24

TM 55

CEM 8

YG 0.03

CW 26

REA 0.15

CED 12

BW 1.5

WW 89

YW 132

MK 3

TM 48

CEM YG 8 -0.02

CW 40

REA 0.48

MB FPI EPI 0.68 94.80 138.37

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 recent American Gelbvieh Association Scale and Rail contest, Gamechanger proved to be the big winner, siring the high-gaining balancer steer, the high carcass value 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 three divisions of the contest. You are sure to be impressed with the Game Changers.

MB FPI EPI 0.51 77.79 103.07

DCSF POST ROCK GWEN 98B8 Her son pictured was last year’s high selling bull to Matthews Farms in Tennessee. She’s back with another herd bull selling this year sired by EGL Game Changer. She ratios 99 BW, 105 WW, 106 YW, and 130 IMF on her progeny.

CED 12

BW -0.1

WW 56

YW 76

MK 27

TM 55

CEM YG 4 -0.20

CW 23

REA 0.58

MB FPI 0.14 66.20

EPI 32.95

DCSF POST ROCK TWILA 331A8 ET Last year’s featured son by Game Changer sold to Pace Ranches in Utah. 331A8 has been a standout producer in our program and has a son that is a full brother to the bull pictured selling this year. One of our best.

Cowman’s Kind Bull and Female Sale February 29, 2020 195 Lots Sell

115 Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls 80 Gelbvieh And Balancer Females

DCSF POST ROCK WAVE 118B2 Selling DCSF Posr Rock Wave 118B2, the dam of 49G2 pictured. Her red Post Rock Powerbuilt daughter created a lot of interest and was among the high sellers in last fall’s Kansas Gelbvieh Association Pick of the Herd Sale to Hilltop Farms of Missouri. 118B2 is a two-time dam of merit as was her dam and granddam.

–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 11

BW 1.3

WW 71

YW 100

MK 18

TM 54

CEM YG 9 -0.23

CW 28

REA 0.57

MB FPI 0.37 78.30

3041 E Hwy 284, Barnard, KS Bill Clark 785-792-6244 Leland Clark 785-392-0888 Fax: 785-792-6250 email: prcc@twinvalley.net

“Where calving ease, performance and eye appeal come together”

thought for the month old ways won’t open up new doors

GeneticINVESTMENT WARNER BEEF GENETICS

Bull Sale

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 • 1:00 PM ( CST ) At the Ranch, Arapahoe, NE

HA COWBOY UP 5405 - sons sell.

MUSGRAVE STUNNER 316 - sons sell.

DLW 7012E - sons sell.

DLW SWIPE RIGHT 1202E - sons sell.

Bulls bred right and fed right FOR TODAY’S PROGRESSIVE CATTLEMEN. 40 Age-Advantaged 18 month olds and 85 Spring Yearlings. Offering high quality bulls in volume.

SIGHT-UNSEEN SATISFACTION - VOLUME DISCOUNTS - FULL GUARANTEED.

GELBVIEH, BALANCER® AND ANGUS BULLS

Selling 125 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

42ND ANNUAL

MATERNAL EMPIRE A BULL SALE S

FEBRUARY 18, 2020 • 12:30 PM BURWELL, NE

SELLING 200 COMING 2-YEAR OLD BALANCER, ANGUS & RED ANGUS BULLS

CEDAR TOP RANCH is your

PREMIER SOURCE for RANGE DEVELOPED 2-YEAR OLD BULLS! V Featuring 55 ET BULLS from

AGE & PRODUCTION PROVEN DAMS

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

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