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32 Make Plans to Join the AGA in Wichita 34 Over the Fence with Adam Sindt

Adam Sindt has been back to the family farm for five years and has introduced Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics into the cowherd.

By Angela Vesco

36 Snapshot of Genetic Change 42 Aherin Brothers Win BIF’s Roy Wallace Scholarship

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On the cover: Photo taken by Angela Vesco

EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org “GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and September for $35 for one year.

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INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

6 Preparing for the Future with Today’s Growth and Change

View from the Board by President Scott Starr

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Look How Far We’ve Come

From the Corner Office by Myron Edelman

14 Connecting with AGA in Modern Times

Communication Note by Rebecca Mettler

18 The History of Breed Percentage and Classification

Data Bulletin by Kim Rounds

20 There are No Shortcuts in Life

Out in the Field by Angela Vesco

44 Going the Extra Mile

350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200 • Broomfield, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org • info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association ASSOCIATION STAFF

Myron Edelman Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480)

Angela Vesco Director of Breed Growth angelav@gelbvieh.org (ex. 484) Kari White Genetic Programs Coordinator kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Mary Bea Martin Member Services Specialist Junior Activities Coordinator marybea@gelbvieh.org (ex. 481) Kim Rounds Data Services Specialist kim@gelbvieh.org (ex. 482)

Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator/Graphic Design lynnv@gelbvieh.org (ex. 486) Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org 940-255-5471 Megan Slater Public Relations Coordinator megans@gelbvieh.org (ex. 485) Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org (ex. 472)

Junior Connection by Caitlin Griffin

50 Recording Calves

Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Kim Rounds

52 The Cost of Late Calvers

Commercial Corner Post by Heather Gessner, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Scott Starr, President (2016) Stapleton, NE • 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Andy LeDoux, V. President (2015) Ree Heights, SD • 785-527-3188 ledouxranch@hotmail.com

Duane Strider, Secretary (2015) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com Walter Teeter, Treasurer (2017) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com

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John Carrel (2017) Columbus, MT • 406-322-5991 lauriecarrel@live.com

Dustin Rippe (2015) Belleville, KS • 316-323-4874 dustin.rippe@yahoo.com

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Lowell Rogers (2015) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com

Dennis Gustin (2016) Mandan, ND • 701-663-7266 gustindd@wildblue.net

Klint Sickler (2017) Gladstone, ND • 701-483-5250 klintsickler@hotmail.com

Doug Hughes (2017) Max Meadows, VA • 276-620-4271 lwhf@wiredog.com

Randy Sienknecht (2016) Gladbrook, IA • 319-290-3763 rmsink1209@msn.com

Andrea Murray (2016) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net Neal Pearson (2015) Lake City, SD • 605-470-0448 njpearson@venturecomm.net

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s the summer activities progress, there always seems to be many tasks that need to be completed before time can move on. By the time this publication reaches mailboxes, I will be finishing up calving and working on breeding decisions for the next calf crop. Many operations are past this point and are starting to see the fruits of the past year in calf performance. Breeding decisions are, in my opinion, the most important single act any one of us can make. As we are moving forward, the world’s best live animal protein source deals with the enormous handicap of a one-year interval for genetic advancement. The pork and poultry industry are much, much faster and I guess that’s God’s way of keeping it fair by giving the lesser products faster intervals. The time constraints of beef production prove the tremendous ability of beef producers to keep ahead. The poultry industry can change genetics 5.7 times in one year; just think what we could do with beef cows if we had those capabilities. It also means we cannot make mistakes and I believe this really sums up the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders! As time rolls on you will see that chasing fads or single trait selection did not, and will not pay off for other breeds.

During our most recent face-to-face board meeting, a lot of time was spent on trying to read into that crystal ball for the future and stay true to our strategic plan. We want to make sure the success of our breed is moving along at the proper pace. It is more evident now than ever that we cannot make mistakes and must work hard to prope our breed and breeders forward.

One of the programs that have been in the planning stages and came out of the board meeting with a specific direction is the AGA Expanded Services program. I encourage all AGA members to investigate

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these services and see if they can help your current program. Another program, which will be released later this year, allocates incentives to breeders that turn in highly relevant data. It will be beneficial to keeping the AGA database ahead of other databases. These incentives will be applied to feed intake data, DNA, and carcass testing.

Matt Spangler, Ph.D., with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Department also came during the board meeting as a guest speaker tasked with explaining the AGA’s EPDs and how DNA is incorporated to produce the genomic-enhanced EPDs that the association’s breeders and customers see in print. Dr. Spangler’s session was tremendously enlightening and will help guide the AGA down the road. Dr. Spangler also further explained BOLT,

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he time constraints of beef production prove the tremendous ability of beef producers to keep ahead. The poultry industry can change genetics 5.7 times in one year; just think what we could do with beef cows if we had those capabilities.

which is the new software that AGA and the other International Genetic Solution (IGS) partners will use to conduct the National Cattle Evaluation. In short, the capability for real-time data updates is the major take-home message regarding a very intricate system.

With BOLT, as soon as breeders input weights, EPDs will be generated.

While all of this is important for the board to know, the most interesting and thought-provoking portion of Dr. Spangler’s talk was about databases and the things that are required to sit in the cattle industry’s driver’s seat in the future. He simply explained that whoever has the most commercial data and how that breed can influence this data will be the leader of all databases. continued on page 10

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successful business needs to be able to effectively evaluate its efforts to ensure that they are meeting the needs of the industry they are involved. I vividly recall the words spoken to me by the AGA Board of Directors when I began my time as the executive director in the summer of 2014. “AGA needs to be run like a business,” was the message from the board. What is the business of the AGA? More importantly, what is the business of Gelbvieh, collectively? The answer in one word: BULLS! The job of each of our members is to produce registered bulls that thrive in a commercial setting, bulls that produce productive daughters, and bulls that produce feeder cattle that prosper towards meeting the needs of the world’s beef supply. The business of the AGA then should be to provide the information, services, and capabilities to cattle breeders that make them successful in producing those bulls.

Evaluating the business of Gelbvieh and the AGA component of that business may begin with answering a few questions. Are we making progress? Do we have a strong game plan (strategic plan)? Are we executing that game plan, which in turn is an indication of whether or not we are accomplishing the right things?

Let’s start with a look at what has been accomplished in the most recent history of Gelbvieh and of AGA. Perhaps we can decide if we have established a basis for success.

The convention themes in the last two years have been “Moving at the Speed of Change” and “Meeting Modern Industry Demands.” Both themes speak directly to how fast we must be prepared to move to keep up with and/ or stay ahead of genetic and industry progress, and meet the demands of our current industry while preparing for and leading the future of the beef business. “Meeting Modern Industry Demands” is remarkably descriptive of the current industry climate and became the title of our current strategic plan.

The AGA’s Meeting Modern Industry Demands Strategic Plan focuses beyond any one member to encompass Gelbvieh in its entirety. The plan is certainly not an instant gratification program that supports the selling of any one animal for a large sum; rather it focuses AGA on demand-driven growth by working toward the potential for profitability of Gelbvieh-influenced genetics

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in the marketplace. In fact, two of the four principle goals speak to tracking those genetics through the chain (Transfer more bulls to non-member commercial bull customers than our competitors) and the development of markets for Gelbvieh and Balancer® sired cattle (Develop a direct marketing avenue for Gelbvieh and Balancer feeder cattle and commercial replacement females, through a network of feeders and packers). In recent years we have become well on our way to advancing toward these two principle goals through sponsorship of Superior Livestock Auction and Western Video Market feeder cattle and replacement female sales, as well as continued sponsorship of feeder cattle sales at traditional sale barns. In short, assisting bull customers in selling those Gelbvieh and Balancer sired cattle. AGA staff is following through by locating these cattle in feedyards and working to follow these cattle through the market chain.

Further milestones that have been reached in recent years include initiating Smart Select Service ($SS).

Establishing $SS was the groundwork for another one of the principle goals in the strategic plan (Operate the largest commercial cowherd database in the industry).

Why is this goal so important? There are nearly 35 million beef cows in the U.S., less than 1 million of those cows are registered animals. That leaves about 34 million cows that are in the U.S. that could serve as a source of additional animals to the national cattle evaluation.

More importantly, the collection of data and the ability of commercial cattlemen to utilize available tools to enhance their respective herds potential to advance the entire beef industry genetically.

The basis for all of this data collection and processing is the web-based, AGA Online Registry Service. The AGA registry improves the efficiency of the AGA and each member’s business. Members are able to submit data, conduct their AGA business affairs and produce reports in a mere instant. Members may order DNA tests in an instant and record weights or other data electronically and at their own pace. And, what’s equally important is that we now have more information available to each member than we have ever had before accessible at his or her fingertips.

Genetically, AGA has taken large steps toward accentuating positive Gelbvieh attributes such as stayability (STAY). AGA has been measuring STAY on a consecutive calving model and is now preparing to migrate to the single step evaluation method of STAY

from the corner office GW called random regression, which measures the trait at each stage of a cows productive life rather than lifetime productivity. Those STAY measurements will be helpful in making decisions about the stayability of a female much earlier in her life.

The AGA established a technical committee in 2015.

This scientific committee is made up of staff, technicallyminded members and third party sources that evaluate the technical data published by the AGA and the science behind that data. The importance of the technical committee is to ensure that appropriate science is applied to the tools that describe Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle.

The AGA has been preparing for single step genetic evaluation. Why is this important? The accuracy of EPDs and the speed in which genetic evaluations are produced will enhance greatly. The single step evaluation replaces base NCE evaluations that are followed by genomic blending equations that is a slow process and messy by comparison to the single step process. A beneficial result of single step evaluations will be that EPDs will be updated much more frequently than the twice annually system we currently employ.

The AGA was one of the first associations to require a DNA panel test for all natural service sires in addition to AI sires. The result: the AGA has nearly tripled the number of animals in our pedigree with genotypes. This is important to advance genetic progress and will become even more essential in a single step genetic evaluation that calculates both phenotypic and genotypic data together in each evaluation.

Let’s talk about marketing Gelbvieh and Balancer. The AGA has produced and aired three original episodes of “The American Rancher” series on RFD-TV that reaches ranchers that we have never spoke to before about the benefits of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. Progressive members have also capitalized on “The American Rancher” series by producing commercials aired during the episodes. The AGA staff has also taken a return on investment approach to marketing. Any time staff can identify the demographic we speak to and the cost of that message, staff pursues that information and uses it to make sound promotional choices. An example of strategic marketing effort is the mailing list that Gelbvieh material is sent to, including The Profit Picture magazine, which is published two times annually. Staff is able to specifically target potential growth areas and the type of operation that receives the AGA message. For instance, we know that we are getting the Gelbvieh message to ranchers that

cumulatively have over 8 million beef cows. That is onefourth of the US cowherd.

The AGA is creating opportunity for its membership.

The American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) has become an active entity of the AGA specifically aimed at securing a future for all of Gelbvieh. The AGF has been charged with building long-term financial security by managing principle assets gained from the sale of the AGA office building as well as other financial assets secured by the AGF and AGA. Furthermore, the AGF has been hard at work to contribute to the Gelbvieh data set through the Steer Challenge/Scale and Rail program. More than 100 steers are in the 2017 test that will result in valuable data, enhanced EPDs of individual sires and the cattle feeding experience for those members that choose to participate.

The AGA has begun the metamorphosis toward more services that have not been available to members in the history of AGA. The Expanded Membership Services program is a choice that can be made by members that want to participate. The Accelerator and Amplifier programs were launched in April 2017 and have something to offer members of any size. The programs are intended to be in-depth discussion between the member and staff to evaluate the components of the participant’s operation of their choosing, such as strategic planning, tactical marketing and promotional effort, the use of social media, electronic tools and even genetics if the breeder so chooses. The Accelerator and Amplifier programs have the goal of meeting the varying needs of each of our members that choose this new service.

The AGA is a leader in advancing with innovative programs and services in the business of supplying genetics to the beef industry. Many times we have said that change can be unsettling and progress can definitely be painful. Kalil Gibran once wrote, “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” Cattle producers as a rule endure hardships. The massive characters within the AGA continue to advance Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle toward the forefront of the entire beef industry. That determination will be the principle for the AGA and its members to emerge among the strongest souls.

Sincerely,

Myron Edelman AGA Executive Director

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support when you can, either at their national show or another event throughout the year.

With that said, our Smart Select Service program is perfect to help the AGA be the best database in the industry! I personally want to ask all of us as AGA members to get as many of our commercial customers enrolled as they possibly can! Do whatever means necessary to get the cows in our database, e.g., offer to pay the first year. Once they can see the value of the data, I believe they will stay enrolled.

The Summit is coming in August and is a tremendous leadership and beef industry-training seminar for our AGJA members and other youth interested in the beef industry.

Speaking of our future, considerable time is spent at each board meeting with members of our American Gelbvieh Junior Association Board of Directors.

We all see our juniors as the next generation of AGA members and want to help develop them into outstanding leaders of our breed as well as the beef industry. We have a tremendous set of forwardthinking and talented juniors. I hope all can attend the Jr. Nationals in Grand Island, Nebraska to show your support for the organization. This group has stepped up like no other in the past, so please show your

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Hope you all have an enjoyable summer. I will leave you with a couple of quotes. First, “Change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.” And secondly, “You are under no obligation to be the same person you were a year, a month, or even 15 minutes ago. You have the right to grow. No apologies.” Let’s grow the AGA! D

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The AGA office will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.

State Association Advertising Funds Available The AGA is offering the Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program (GRAP) funds to all regional and state Gelbvieh associations for the upcoming 2017-2018 fiscal year. The GRAP application and marketing plan for the 2017-18 fiscal year must submitted to the AGA office postmarked

by July 17, 2017 or emailed to megans@gelbvieh.org.

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

The reimbursement deadline for the current fiscal year, which runs from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, must be submitted to the AGA office postmarked

by August 1, 2017.

Send Mail to Correct AGA Address Please send any mail destined for the AGA office to 350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021. Information sent to AGA’s old address at 10900 Dover Street in Westminster takes several days to be forwarded to the AGA office. Please be sure to update all of your records to accommodate this change.

Gelbvieh Departure O’Dell G. “Dan” Daniel (1920 - 2017) Dr. O. G. (Dan) Daniel passed away at his home on May 18, 2017. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard DeForest and Martha Ann White Daniel. Born in Paris, Arkansas, he attended public school there graduating from Paris High School in 1940. Following his graduation from Arkansas State Teachers College, he served in the Armed Forces during World War II. He then received a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Maryland in 1949 and his M.S. and his Doctorate from Oklahoma State University in 1957.

He served as Associate Professor of Animal Science and then Dean of Agriculture at Panhandle A&M College in Goodwill, Oklahoma. In 1958, he was appointed head of the University of Georgia Extension Animal Science Department and retired as Chairman of the Division of Animal Science at the University of Georgia in 1981.

Dr. Dan, as he was affectionately known to thousands of 4-H Club members and others throughout the cattle industry, was an innovator and organizer. His many awards and honors include Alpha Zeta, AG Hon, Ag Alumni Hall of Fame, Ga Agricultural Hall of Fame, Ga Angus Hall of Fame, Ga Cattlemen Hall of Fame, OSU Advanced Degree Graduate of Distinction and Outstanding Extension Award from the Georgia Alumni Association. His portrait hangs in the Cattle Industry Hall of Fame at the Saddle and Sirloin Club

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

Angela Vesco Director of Breed Gowth angelav@gelbvieh.org (775) 421-9894 (C)

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

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He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Nemah Nunnlee Daniel. He is survived by 3 children: daughter and son-in-law Dannette and Andy Denman; son and daughter-in-law Randy and Beth Daniel; and daughter and son-in-law Pam and David Loughridge. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Drew and wife Ashley Denman; Mary Beth and husband Seth Cole; Buck and wife Jenna Daniel; Whitney and husband Adam White; and Jim Loughridge. Dr. Dan also had four great grandchildren; Addie Denman, Susannah Cole, Jack Denman, Clayton Daniel and a soon to be born great grandchild from Whitney and Adam White.

Gelbvieh Arrival Congratulations to Tyler, Melanie, and Sadie Davidson of Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, on the birth of their baby girl Sage Annie on April 8, 2017, weighing 6 lbs 14 oz.

Proud Grandparents are Vernon and Eileen Davidson (Ponteix) and Garth and Dorla Taylor (Wawota).

Great Grandparents are Angus and Marlene Davidson (Ponteix), Florence Gorrill (Ponteix), Richard and Carrol Beauchesne (Wawota), and Viola Taylor (Wawota). Great, Great Grandma is Rita Beauchesne (Wawota).

New Members The AGA would like to welcome several new members to the AGA and AGJA in April and May 2017. Welcome to the Gelbvieh associations!

AGA Members Borders Farms, Park City, KY Kenny & Keri Youtsey, Altamont, MO Sandra Kay Hart, Osceola, MO Merriman’s Mills Farms, Chesterfield, SC Haitt Diamond H, LLC, Mt. Ulla, NC Circle E Ranch, Sarcoxie, MO Matt Swenson, Topeka, KS M-8 Enterprises LLC, Versailles, MO Prairie Creek Cattle, La Cygne, KS Pippin Hillside Ranch, Washburn, MO Craig & Christy Flanagan, Leonard, TX Robinson K 8 Ranch, Edmond, OK McCoy Cattle Company, Brush Creek, TN Chris Baker, Dadeville, MO AGJA Members Allison Elaine Pettit, Princeton, KY Layne Brian Lozinski, Taunton, MN Maya Carroll, Raymore, MO Joseph D. Nelson, Tylertown, MS Porsha Binning, McDonald, KS Jazzmin Binning, McDonald, KS Bianca Binning, McDonald, KS William M Welsh, Franklin, NE Sam Gravely, Mount Juliet, TN Clint Main, Seymour, IN Wyatt Dooliltle, Saluda, SC Jarred Spradling, Phillipsburg, MO Josh Waller, Trinidad, CO Reese Schultze, Osborne, KS Nick Doering, Basehor, KS Joseph Tollett, Basehor, KS Jadyn Grace Gallardo, Argonia, KS Avarielle Hightower, Lacygne, KS Cassie Livingston, Orchard, NE Carlee Livingston, Orchard, NE Larissa Thompson, Lynch, NE Ayla Wicklow, Winona, MN

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Connecting with AGA in Modern Times

By Rebecca Mettler

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in the stands and students rushing the field. What are the fans using to document the occasion? Lo and behold, I see them taking low-res photos with Motorola Razors and Blackberry smartphones and they weren’t sharing it on Instagram or Snapchat because those weren’t invented yet. The point I’m trying to make is that the way we communicate with each other changes rapidly.

ithout a doubt, I understand that life moves at In an effort to efficiently communicate with a faster pace than it used to, and a lot of that American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members is the result of technology. Heck, I’m just pushing 30 and other Gelbvieh Balancer® stakeholders, we have and I see the changes that technology has made since implemented a few new means of communication.

I first graduated college. After a recent trip to visit The AGA has most recently incorporated text my alma mater I started reminiscing by looking at messaging into the fold of association communication. old pictures. One of Text GELBVIEH my favorite pictures to 51660 and reply from my college days YES to opt-in to was taken in 2010 at a start receiving text ext GELBVIEH to 51660 University of Missouri messages that will ext AGJA to 51660 home football game include reminders on when we beat number upcoming deadlines one ranked Oklahoma and important in a homecomingassociation news. upset victory.

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While I know this took place nearly seven years ago, I don’t consider the picture dated until I look closer. The photo was taken from the upper stadium seating overlooking the crowd

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We’ve also enhanced the Gelbvieh World and

2017 Production Schedule Gelbvieh World The Profit Picture

April Gelbvieh World Herd Management/AI Sires Early deadline: February 24 Ad deadline: March 3

January Gelbvieh World Breeding Reference Guide/AI Sires Early deadline: November 28 Ad deadline: December 2 February Profit Picture Commercial Issue Early deadline: December 22 Ad deadline: December 30

May Gelbvieh World Herd Health/Nutrition & Feeding Early deadline: March 24 Ad deadline: April 3

September Profit Picture Commercial Early deadline: July 26 Ad deadline: August 1 October Gelbvieh World Convention Preview Early deadline: August 25 Ad deadline: September 1

June-July Gelbvieh World Herd Reference Edition Early deadline: May 22 Ad deadline: May 30

November Gelbvieh World The Gelbvieh Cow Early deadline: September 25 Ad deadline: October 3

March Gelbvieh World Annual Gelbvieh Convention/NWSS Early deadline: January 27 Ad deadline: February 3

August Gelbvieh World Junior Programs Early deadline: June 23 Ad deadline: July 3

December Gelbvieh World AGA Convention Preview Early deadline: October 27 Ad deadline: November 3

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communication message GW The Profit Picture reader experience by emailing out a notice when each month’s edition is available to read digitally. This is a simple way to remind our readers to take a look at the latest magazine to gain valuable knowledge regarding Gelbvieh genetics and association happenings.

Social media is important for any organization to stay connected and to keep their stakeholders informed. Interact with the AGA Facebook page and follow the AGA Twitter account with the handle @ GelbviehNews. The American Gelbvieh Foundation also has a Facebook account. The American Gelbvieh Junior Association can be found on Facebook and follow the AGJA through gelbviehjuniors on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat to see junior association updates.

E-newsletters and e-blast communications are still a part of the AGA communications repertoire, as are the print publications of Gelbvieh World and The Profit Picture.

Gelbvieh and Balancer stakeholders, but ultimately communication is a two-way street. In order for the AGA to connect with its members and their customers, we must have up-to-date contact information. I urge each AGA member to take a quick glance at their AGA online accounts and double check their contact information including mailing addresses and email addresses. Plus, don’t forget to sign up for AGA text messages!

In the future, I’m sure there will be plenty of communications advancements and I will get to look back at my Mizzou photo and explain to my son, “Yes, those ancient-looking devices were the phones we used when your mom and dad were in college.” The mode of communication will change, but the importance of communication will always stay relevant. D

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Top Ten States The American Gelbvieh Association publishes its annual statistics each year in the Gelbvieh World Herd Reference edition. This information incorporates all data submitted to the AGA during the 2015-2016 fiscal year, which ran from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.

Active Adult Members

Active Junior Members

Active Cows

Total Registrations

1 Missouri

137

1 Missouri

60

1 Kansas

6845

1 Kansas

5426

2 Kentucky

101

2 Kansas

57

2 Missouri

4723

2 Nebraska 3789

3 Kansas

99

3 Nebraska

32

3 Nebraska 4286

3 Missouri

4 Tennessee

66

4 Kentucky

29

4

South Dakota 3036

4

South Dakota 3255

5 Iowa

62

5 Mississippi

27

5 Kentucky 2352

5

North Dakota 2530

6 Nebraska

58

6

27

6

6 Kentucky 1621

7

South Dakota

48

7 Iowa

26

7 Iowa

8 Colorado

47

8 Oklahoma

22

8 Colorado 1669

8 Colorado 1383

9 Oklahoma

45

9 Minnesota

15

9 Minnesota 1330

9 Minnesota 1038

10 Ohio

14

10 Tennessee

10 Montana

10 North Carolina 37

South Dakota

North Dakota 2179 2044

1298

7 Iowa

3585

1505

941

Breaking Down State Statistics The following American Gelbvieh state statistics represent data submitted to the AGA office as processed through September 30, 2016, at the end of the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Animal statistics reflect activity from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. The AGA is pleased to report a 3 percent increase in the number of active cows in 2015-2016 compared to the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

State

Active Active Active Total Female Calf Male Calf Total Adults Juniors Cows Registrations Registrations Registrations Transfers

Alabama 11 1 254

179

98

81

Arizona 3 0 522

444

214

230 183

Arkansas 25 4 612

563

265

298 440

California 7 0 248

143

65

78

25

Colorado 47 10 1669

1383

650

733

328

Florida

32

6 0 98

20

10

10

1

Georgia 9 1 195

183

83

100

79

Idaho

7 0 87

75

42

33

7

Illinois

23

572

278

294

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800

100

State

Active Active Active Total Female Calf Male Calf Total Adults Juniors Cows Registrations Registrations Registrations Transfers

Indiana 16 6 414

142

61

81

76

Iowa

62 26 2044

1505

742

763

368

Kansas

99

57

6845

5426

2505

2921

2183

Kentucky

101

29

2352

1621

822

799

572

Louisiana

2

0

20

16

8

8

0

Maryland 1 0 4

0

0

0

0

Michigan 3 0 18

16

5

11

2

Minnesota 25 15 1330

1038

520

518

230

Mississippi 21 27 230

126

58

68

114

Missouri

3585

1709

1876

Montana 14 1 885

941

432

509

97

Nebraska 58 32 4286

3789

1758

2031

972

Nevada 1 0 29

0

0

0

8

New Mexico

3

0

6

0

0

0

0

New York

4

0

51

16

7

9

2

North Carolina

37

9

652

499

238

261

305

North Dakota

34

10

2179

2530

1231

1299

518

Ohio

21 14 584

514

252

262

104

Oklahoma

45

884

431

453

320

283

143

140

85

137

60

22

4723

1078

Oregon 13 2 380 Pennsylvania 1

0

0

0

0

South Carolina

11

10

237

130

57

73

41

South Dakota

48

27

3036

3255

1518

1737

1352

Tennessee 66 6 1298

802

388

414

408

Texas

22

358

193

165

56

Utah

22 0 766

618

288

330 196

Virginia 15 1 805

542

213

329 247

Washington 2

1 236

247

117

130

14

West Virginia

2

67

27

40

23

Wisconsin 8 6 146

141

71

70

16

Wyoming 4 4 71

107

34

73

3

Total

9

1

0

544

91

1043 396 39825

0

1570

32760

15533

17227 11077

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The History of Breed Percentage and Classifications

By Kim Rounds

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ow that the spring calving season is complete, American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members will likely be taking some time to register calves in between breeding season and cutting hay. With the new 2017 breed percentage rule going into effect, we wanted to take this opportunity and review the rules affecting breed percent, classification definitions, and how rules have changed over time.

Clarifying Terms: Classification (or Bucket Category) – The number listed defining the animal’s role in the registry. The types of classification would be PB (Purebred), FB (Fullblood), BA (Balancer), and PC (Percentage). The number following the two letter classification is a summary of the percentage Gelbvieh, as seen in the image below.

Actual Breed Percentage (Genetic Makeup) – This number is listed below the Classification on the animal’s profile. These percentages show the animal’s genetic makeup based on inheritance of its sire and dam’s actual breed percentage. This number is used to determine purebred status, Balancer trademark, and offspring’s inheritance, as seen in the image below.

any expanding and progressive breed association. It is crucial to remind the membership that each historical rule remains intact for the animals born under that rule. For example, an animal born in 2001 will remain classified by the rules in place in 2001. Animals will not update posthumously to conform to current rules or changes. The AGA Board of Directors and staff continue to fully utilize and engage the AGA Online Registry to confirm accurate pedigrees, breed percentage, EPDs, and other information crucial to tracking performance and marketing animals.

The 2017 breed percentage rule has ensured that the AGA is directed toward correctly calculating Gelbvieh breed percentage in all current and future generations of Gelbvieh cattle.

2017 Breed Percentage Rule: As of January 1, 2017, all calves born will fall into a Image 1 new, more concise classification rule. Previously, animals’ classifications (or bucket categories) were determined by averaging the two parents’ classifications (or category), leading to classifications that differed significantly from the actual breed percentage (or genetic makeup). With the new rule, animal’s classifications will be determined by the nearest classification based on the actual breed percentage (or genetic makeup) of the animal. The new rule and calculation table can be found on the Gelbvieh website and be seen below. The goal of this rule is for classifications to be more logical and eliminate the drift of classifications Image 2

The History: During the development of the Balancer classification, “Breed Up” programs, and clarifying terms like “Fullblood” and “Purebred”, the association altered its classifications and rules for determining those classifications. These changes over the last few decades are to be expected with

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As always, if any questions arise, feel free to contact Kim at the AGA office by phone or email. (303) 465-2333 or kim@gelbvieh.org. D

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There are No Shortcuts in Life

by Angela Vesco

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his summer the AGA staff has been reading “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey. If you haven’t read it you probably have at least heard of it. If you haven’t read it, I suggest you order it online or pick it up the next time you are in the bookstore. It is truly an insightful and motivating book that I think everyone should read. Mr. Covey is very good at using everyday encounters we all have probably experienced at some point in our lives to illustrate how we can improve ourselves and become more “effective” people.

order to get a calf crop the following year. There needs to be adequate time for that calf to grow and develop before it is ready to serve its purpose as either breeding stock or food on the table.

The same can be said for your marketing plan.

Creating a solid customer base that keeps returning to your sale year after year is not something that is done overnight. You have to keep at it over the course of a few years to truly build that name for yourself.

Mr. Covey’s story really connected with me. I personally try new things all the time like trying to implement a new habit at work to improve my time management and efficiency. Inevitably, I will end up trying to find a shortcut that does not end up working and I am right back to square one and my time management and efficiency has not improved, let alone my self-discipline.

But, this is a lesson that I think is a good refresher for us all. We know that it will take a lot of time and hard work to see the fruits of our labor. I he farm is a natural system. The price must be think most of us associate the word “labor” with manual labor, but when paid and the process followed. You always reap was the last time you worked on your what you sow; there is no shortcut. mental labor? When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone to try to improve yourself in the areas that you may be less qualified in. Maybe you are great at evaluating the genetics In the first chapter of the book, Mr. Covey discusses of your operation and you are confident in the breeding how there are no shortcuts in life. If you truly want to decisions that are made, but when it comes to dealing make a change, it takes time, hard work, and diligence. with your customers or other industry relations, you’re You cannot change a habit once and expect that to not quite as comfortable. I challenge you to take some stick. It is something you have to work for and that is time to reflect and work on those areas that you can something that farmers and ranchers understand all truly grow. too well. Surprisingly enough, one of the stories that When you identify that area that you want to grow, Mr. Covey uses to illustrate this point is the life of a remember what Mr. Covey says in his book, “The farmer. price must be paid and the process followed.” It takes “Did you ever consider how ridiculous it would time and hard work to work on yourself but in the end be to try to cram on a farm – to forget to plant in the I think you will like the results. spring, play all summer and then cram in the fall to I will leave you with a quote that I came across a bring in the harvest? The farm is a natural system. few months back by Benjamin Franklin, “Diligence is The price must be paid and the process followed. You the mother of good luck.” D always reap what you sow; there is no shortcut.”

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This point can of course be related to the cattle industry very easily. You cannot miss breeding time in

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50 Largest Memberships by Active Cowherd Numbers The data presented below is a listing of the 50 largest memberships ranked by the total number Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ cows assessed per American Gelbvieh Association membership account during the 2016 calendar year.

Rank Membership Name & Location

Total Active Cows

Rank Membership Name & Location

Total Active Cows

1

Judd Ranch Inc, Pomona, Kan.

820

26

Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.

234

2

Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Neb.

595

27

Lone Oak Gelbvieh, Mechanicsville, Iowa

219

3

Lazy TV Ranch, Selby, S.D.

563

28

Burbank Cattle Company, Brookfield, Mo.

216

4

Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, Neb.

463

29

Charlie/Jordan/Scott Diehl, Bradford, Ohio 211

5

Bar T Bar Ranch Inc., Winslow, Ariz.

456

30

J&D Kerstiens, Jasper, Ind.

210

6

Rippe Gelbvieh, Hubbell, Neb.

425

31

Wheeler & Son Cattle Co., Holton, Kan.

209

7

Post Rock Cattle Co., Barnard, Kan.

425

32

Brandywine Farm, Rushford, Minn.

208

8

Sandy Knoll Farm, Saint John, Kan.

406

33

Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan.

206

9

Flying H Genetics, Arapahoe, Neb.

403

34

Jim & Barb Beastrom, Pierre, S.D.

204

10

Hojer Gelbvieh, Lake Preston, S.D.

385

35

Ronald Rogers, Mendon, Mo.

203

11

Diamond D Gelbvieh, Mandan, N.D.

383

36

Lost River Livestock, Clearbrook, Minn.

201

12

Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe, Neb.

352

37

Golden Buckle Gelbvieh, Medina, N.D.

199

13

Knoll Crest Farms, Red House, Va.

346

38

Ceroll Gelbvieh, Sisseton, S.D.

198

14

Schafer Farms Inc, Goodhue, Minn.

344

39

Praise The Lord Gelbvieh, Reserve, Mont.

195

15

Mulroy Farms LLC, Mayetta, Kan.

319

40

Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan.

189

16

Bar Arrow Cattle Co., Phillipsburg, Kan.

293

41

Loveless Gelbvieh, Spanish Fork, Utah

186

17

Chimney Butte Ranch, Mandan, N.D.

292

42

Davidson Brothers Gelbvieh, McCune, Kan. 179

18

B/F Cattle Company, Butler, Mo.

292

43

Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer, Saint Francis, Kan. 179

19

Harriman Santa Fe, Montrose, Mo.

283

44

Moe Gelbvieh, Walcott, N.D.

179

20

Pearson Cattle Co. Inc., Lake City, S.D.

275

45

The 88 Ranch, Orchard, Neb.

174

21

Stuecken Brothers, Freeburg, Mo.

263

46

Oswald Ranch, Osceola, Iowa

173

22

Markes Family Farms, Waukomis, Okla.

260

47

Albers Gelbvieh, Cunningham, Kan.

169

23

Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo.

249

48

Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C.

168

24

Holle Gelbvieh, Oberlin, Kan.

245

49

Jeff Swanson, Oxford, Neb.

166

25

Grund Gelbvieh Ranch, Sharon Springs, Kan. 244

50

J & K Gelbvieh Farm Inc, Ava, Ill.

165

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Most Used Sires The following lists the most used sires based on calves born during the 2016 calendar year as recorded by the American Gelbvieh Association as of June 13, 2017. The list represents calves registered to Gelbvieh, Balancer®, Southern Balancer®, hybrid or percentage Gelbvieh sires.

Rank Prefix & Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

No. Calves

Breed

Rank Prefix & Name

VRT Lazy TV Sam U451 579 VRT Lazy TV Watchman W021 482 CCRO Carolina Leverage 3214A 290 CTR Sandhills 0065X 187 DCSF Post Rock Highly Focused 308Y8 159 TMGC SB Arnold 225W 150 DCSF Post Rock Astronaut 157A 148 CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y 137 JRI Secret Instinct 254U83 131 BTBR Nevada 1170Y 130 TAU UnanimouS 11B ET 125 RWG Traction 7412 120 DVE Davidson Jackpot 74Z 118 JRI Marshall 214X2 113 JRI Pop A Top 197T83 113 JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564JET 112 CTR Good Night 715T 108 HYEK Black Impact 3960N 105 DCSF Post Rock Granite 200P2 104 CCCJ Mr Impact Z204 99 DBRG Foundation 2310Z 93 DLW Alumni 7513A ET 89 FHG Flying H Mr Traction 45B 88 GLAG Adkins Jackpot 906W 87 BGGR Gravity 803A 85

PB94 BA50 PB88 BA50 BA50 BA50 PB94 PB94 PB94 BA50 BA38 PB94 PB94 BA50 PB94 PB94 BA50 PB94 PB94 PB88 BA75 PB88 PB88 PB94 BA38

26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

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No. Calves

DLW Edison 6718X MCFG Asteroid 039A FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X TAU Outright 162A JRI Secret Sensation 140A43 DLGO MC Ransome 103X BAG Mr Kelly 127A CMFS 7132T KCF Bennett Y6 DDGR Freightrain 116X TAU Mr In Focus 22Z JRI Top Gun 254X822 OZZ EXT Govenor 3N DCH Hille X102 JKGF Reflex X4 ET ROC Anvil 462Y PTL 111U DLW Industry 301X BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W EGL Roundhouse B019 CIRS Decade 278U2 JCGR BAR GT Cross Fire500W ET JEB BCC Red Zade 31Z JRI Super Duty 9Y53 GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z

84 84 81 79 76 75 73 72 70 68 68 68 67 67 66 65 63 62 62 62 60 60 59 58 58

Breed BA63 BA50 PB94 BA50 PB88 PB88 BA63 PB94 BA25 PB94 BA38 PB94 PB94 PB94 PB94 BA38 PB94 BA38 BA75 BA38 PB94 BA63 PB94 PB94 PB88

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he first half of 2017 has been a busy and exciting time at the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) as leadership and staff work hard to implement programs and services to meet the goals of the new AGA Meeting Modern Industry Demands LongRange Strategic Plan. The association has once again put together a mid-year report and corresponding video that can be found on www.gelbvieh.org as well as the AGA’s YouTube channel as a way to keep the membership and other Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders informed on the happening of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed.

Beef Industry and the Strategic Plan “We have to have a strategic plan, a road map to where we’re going,” says AGA President Scott Starr. The AGA’s new strategic plan is a five year plan spanning from 2017-2021 and will serve as a guide to lead the AGA into the future. Starr explains the plan is very focused on the commercial cattle industry. The success of the AGA is very dependent on that of the commercial cattle industry, the more the AGA can do to help the commercial cattle producer be successful, the better off the AGA will be.

Starr also gave insight on Dr. Matt Spangler’s presentation at the March 2017 AGA Board of Directors meeting. He mentioned Spangler stressed on the importance of DNA testing not only a few “cherrypicked” animals but DNA testing whole contemporary groups in order to obtain a more accurate picture of what genomics are doing. Starr also mentions it was discussed that genomics are not the only piece of the

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puzzle, phenotypic data is still a very important part of data collection and cattle evaluation. It is important to be able to provide genomic information to commercial customers to help them produce a better calf crop.

Because the beef industry is a slower moving industry than those of other protein products such as the pork or poultry industries, we have to take advantage of the advancements that are being made.

The AGA Meeting Modern Industry Demands Strategic Plan was introduced to the AGA membership during the 46th Annual AGA National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Myron Edelman, AGA executive director explains the plan covers the AGA business model, breed improvement, education and development of members, and promotion of Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle. This plan was developed by staff and the AGA Board of Directors. “All of us have the responsibility to carry out the strategies within the plan, to obtain the goals that will take Gelbvieh to the next level in the beef industry,” says Edelman.

American Gelbvieh Foundation Al Knapp, American Gelbvieh Foundation president, gave an update on the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF). Knapp explained the various projects the AGF has to help its three areas of focus, which are youth development, research, and membership education.

These projects include American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) scholarships, a Gelbvieh history book, and research projects and other programs such as the AGF Scale and Rail Carcass Testing Contest and Steer Challenge. This year’s second annual Scale and Rail Contest has over 100 head of cattle participating.

The steer challenge was developed as a fundraiser for the AGF as well as a way to collect additional carcass data that can be used for further breed improvement

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Knapp also explained the AGF has worked hard to develop a new set of bylaws and has worked with the AGA to develop a memorandum of understanding with the AGA. As a part of this, the AGF has a new finance committee, which is made up of two members appointed from the AGA board, two members appointed from the AGF board and a fifth chair person.

This committee has been hard at work developing an investment strategy for the investment of the proceeds from the sale of the AGA office building located at 10900 Dover Street. Knapp mentioned it is a priority to protect those legacy investments that allowed the AGA office building to be purchased years ago as well as to see the benefit of return on the investment that will help the Foundation as well as the AGA.

Association News The AGA is now offering Expanded Membership Services, which is a new and non-traditional service. This service was launched in May 2017 and allows AGA staff to provide comprehensive and customizable support services to members who desire to grow and develop their operations. Tom Strahm, AGA commercial marketing director, explains the ultimate goal of this service is to increase the presence of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics in the commercial marketplace. This program is available for all breeders and is offered in two different packages, the Accelerator program and the Amplifier program. The Accelerator is aimed at breeders with 150 cows assessed annually or more and the Amplifier is intended for breeders with less than 150 cows. The two different programs are aimed to better serve the needs of the different sized operations.

Once a member enrolls in the program, AGA staff will work with the producer to determine areas of focus to improve their programs. Some of these areas of focus could include establishing strategic plans and growth goals, evaluating marketing strategy, reviewing genetic selection, and creating exposure to new potential customers. To enroll in the AGA Expanded Membership Services, contact the AGA office.

The 47th Annual AGA National Convention will be held in Wichita, Kansas, December 7-9,

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2017. The theme of the convention is “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Setting the Standard”.

The AGA encourages all of its members to attend the convention and be more involved through participation in committee meetings and the annual meeting where AGA leadership is elected. Megan Slater, AGA public relations coordinator explains convention events will also include the 3rd Annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup and the awards banquet, just to name a few. Registration opens July 20, 2017.

AGA convention updates can be found on www. gelbvieh.org, the Gelbvieh World publication and the AGA e-news.

To stay up-to-date with all AGA news, Slater reminds members to visit www.gelbvieh.org, read the AGA e-news which is published every other Friday, and read the monthly Gelbvieh World publication.

Members can now also stay-up-date via text message by texting GELBVIEH to 51660 for AGA updates and texting AGJA to 51600 for AGJA updates. Remember to reply YES to opt-in. Also, be sure to keep up with

both the AGA and AGJA on social media.

Breed Improvement The AGA is getting ready to transition to singlestep cattle evaluation which adds genomic data at the same time as other information such as a calf record, weight record, ultrasound record, etc., when calculating genomic-enhanced EPDs. This makes the evaluation much more efficient and every animal in the whole pedigree benefits from genomic enhancements on any

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tested animal. The AGA runs its genetic evaluation with the multi-breed through International Genetic Solutions (IGS) team. The IGS single-step method is called BOLT. BOLT will run more frequently than current cattle evaluations. Kari White, AGA genetic programs coordinator, explains EPDs may change more often but will likely change less each time. BOLT is also a much more accurate technology and is able to include information on embryo transfer calves.

The way in which Gelbvieh percent or the “bucket” calculation is being calculated has changed, starting with 2017-born calves. The GV percentage or the “bucket” will now be based on the animal’s actual breed percentage and then rounded to the closest bucket.

White explains a few reasons why breeders may see changes in EPDs. First, the animal may have just gone through a cattle evaluation. The second is the adding of information such as weaning weight, which produces an interim EPD. The third reason is if genomic tests are done on the animal which results in genomic-enhanced EPDs, such as the GGP-HD or GGP-LD tests.

The breed improvement team is also tasked with overseeing the DNA testing services for AGA. DNA testing has seen 445 total orders, with over 2,600 samples since the first of the year. AGA Data Services Specialist Kim Rounds, explained the three forms of samples accepted by GeneSeek including tissue samples, which is the most preferred, blood samples are the next preferred, and hair samples are the least preferred but are still accepted. Blood sample cards and hair sample cards can be ordered by contacting the AGA office.

Because hair is the least preferred method, hair cards cost $2/card and this is billed at the time the cards are requested.

American Gelbvieh Junior Association

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) is already off to a busy summer. The AGJA Big Red Classic was held in Grand Island, Nebraska, June 25-30 2017. At the time of entry deadline, the animal entry count exceeded that of the 2016 Junior Classic. The week was full of fun and educational opportunities for AGJA members from all across the country.

Mary Bea Martin, AGA member services specialist and junior coordinator, also added a big thank you to the Nebraska Junior Gelbvieh Association for hosting the event.

The Summit, IGS Youth Leadership Conference, is a new event which will be hosted by the American Gelbvieh Junior Association, American Junior Simmental Association, and American Junior Shorthorn Association. The Summit is being held in Lincoln, Nebraska, August 3-6. The conference is aimed toward 14-22 year olds who are interested in the beef industry. Highlights of the event include visiting the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, GeneSeek Laboratories, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The youth will also learn about resume building and interview skills and they will also be BQA certified when they leave.

Martin also spoke of the priority to get junior members more involved through participating on AGA committees, and AGJA board members attending AGA Board of Directors meetings.

Marketing and Breed Promotion Smart Select Service currently has over 3,000 head of cattle enrolled. This program is a great tool for AGA members to offer their commercial customer to be able to find those efficient animals in their herd and help improve their profit margins. “Providing a service to the commercial industry is one of the main goals of the association”, says Angela Vesco, AGA director of breed growth. The AGA has also made it a goal within the strategic plan to maintain the largest commercial cowherd database in the country.

The AGA’s Feeder Finder service helps commercial customers with load lots of Gelbvieh and Balancerinfluenced feeder cattle to market those cattle, via email, to over 200 feedyards across the country.

Producers with load lots of these feeder cattle can fill out the Feeder Finder form on www.gelbvieh.org or contact the AGA office.

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publications, bull sale catalog design and more.

“Advertising in Gelbvieh World allows members the opportunity to get the word out about their operations, sales, and semen sales to the rest of the AGA members as well as commercial bull buyers,” explains Lynn Valentine, Gelbvieh Media Productions coordinator.

AGA Publications Gelbvieh Media Productions will be releasing advertising bundles this fall. These bundles will include familiar advertising opportunities in convenient packages for the members to choose from to simplify their advertising plans.

The AGA is continuing to grow The Profit Picture mailing list. “The list we purchase has very extensive demographic information regarding the number of head per operation as well as other statistical information. This has become very helpful knowing how many people we are impacting with the Gelbvieh and Balancer message,” says Rebecca Mettler, AGA editorial content coordinator. The list currently reaches 8 million head of cattle and the AGA strategic plan sets a goal for The Profit Picture mailing list to reach 10 million head of cattle by 2018. D

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Make Plans to Join the AGA in Wichita

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ave the date and make plans to attend the 47th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention in Wichita, Kansas, December 7-9, 2017.

This year’s event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita and is themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Setting the Standard”.

The AGA encourages all of its members to attend convention where they will have the opportunity to learn more about the happenings of the AGA and be involved in shaping the future of the association at various convention events. These events include committee meetings, which all members are invited to attend, and of course the annual meeting where the election of the AGA Board of Directors takes place.

At convention, members also have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of important topics in the beef industry through the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup.

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Convention rounds out with the awards banquet which celebrates the recipients of the Breeder of the Year and Commercial Producer of the Year awards as well as honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the Gelbvieh breed through the AGA Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Located on Interstate 135, Wichita is conveniently located in the heartland of America and is easily accessible when driving or flying. Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport terminal opened in June 2015 and provides service through six major airline carriers. The city offers lots of great entertainment and food with nearly 50 restaurants and bars in Wichita’s lively Old Town District.

Be sure to make plans to join the AGA in the “Air Capital of the World” for this great convention.

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Over the Fence with Adam Sindt

By Angela Vesco

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dam Sindt is a commercial producer in Franklin, Nebraska, where he lives and works on the family operation with his father, Steve. Like a lot of farm kids, Adam grew up watching his father farm and knew that is what he wanted to do for his career. Adam is married to his wife, Aly. The couple have a 16-month-old son, Cash, and just welcomed the birth of their second child in June, a girl named Amara.

The Sindt family runs approximately 450 head of commercial cows and feeds out all of their calves. In addition to the commercial cows, the Sindt family has row crops, corn and soybeans. They also raise some alfalfa as well. Adam has been back at the family operation for the past five years now and manages the cowherd.

How did you get started raising Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics?

Adam attended Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Nebraska, where he was first introduced to Gelbvieh genetics through Mark Goes, who is an instructor at the college and a member of the American Gelbvieh Association. Adam then met Stuart Jarvis and became a Bar Arrow Cattle Company employee. During his tenure at Bar Arrow, Adam helped with the daily operations such as feeding the cattle and delivering bulls. And of course, Adam saw first hand how the Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle performed. Adam says that he noticed the level of performance in the Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle and he thought that they would be good genetics to take home and raise for the family’s feedyard. After Adam moved back home to manage the cowherd, he started to introduce Gelbvieh and Balancer into the herd.

“We were using SimAngus bulls and switched over to Gelbvieh bulls. We noticed that the Balancer calves are earlier maturing and finish faster.” Adam also talked about how important it is to have cattle that are sound and have the bone structure to be durable in the feedyard and he finds that in the Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle.

What are your production goals when you buy Gelbvieh bulls?

“I select bulls based off of their terminal traits. The first thing I look at is their feet and structure because they have to hold up in the feedyard. Then I look for growth and carcass traits to maximize the red meat yield,” Sindt said. Their goal is to raise cattle that will perform well in the feedyard. Last year the Sindts sold their home-raised cattle on the grid and those cattle graded at 92.5 percent Choice and Prime with Yield Grades of 1-3.

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over the fence GW Why do you stay with Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle?

“Docility,” says Sindt very assuredly. He says that they rarely have any problems with stressed cattle and have very low input costs in maintaining the health of their herd. Another reason Sindt is confident in Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics is because they do not have calving difficulties and hardly ever have to pull a calf. And of course, the way the cattle have performed on the rail in the past definitely shows they have made a good investment in Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics.

What makes you different from your neighbors?

Sindt says that they are one of the few producers in their area that finish out their own calves. This provides him with the information needed to make adjustments to his cowherd in order to make his calves more profitable in a feedyard setting. Adam also says that finishing out his own calves gives him a chance to market their grain through the cattle. When asked about the predominate breeds in the area, Sindt says

that more people are moving to crossbreeding because they are seeing the advantages of heterosis.

What are the goals you want to accomplish in the next 10 years of your operation?

“I would like to build up the cowherd” said Sindt.

He, like many producers, finds it is hard to expand because of the low availability of grass. Not only would he like to increase the numbers of his cowherd but he would also like to increase the number calves he feeds as well. In addition to growing, Adam also would like to improve upon the uniformity of his calf crop for the feedyard through breeding management. D

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Snapshot of Genetic Change

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he American Gelbvieh Association continually strives to reach breed improvement goals set forth by AGA leadership and the AGA Board of Directors. Analyzing genetic trends of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle registered in the AGA Online Registry Service can provide insight on the improvement that has been made to key genetic traits over the years. The graphs below illustrate the genetic trends for the Gelbvieh and Balancer animals based off of the January 2017 National Cattle Evaluation. Breed Gelbvieh and Balancer Active Sire averages from January 2017 are also presented for reference.

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Want to know how your herd stacks up to the rest of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed? Breeders can log onto their AGA Online Registry Service account and compare the genetic trends for their herd against the entire Gelbvieh and Balancer population. Once logged in, click on “Tools” menu under Herd Mgmt and scroll down to “Genetic Trends.” D

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Keys to Association Success from a Scientific Viewpoint

By Rebecca Mettler

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s referenced in President Scott Starr’s “View from the Board” article on page 6 of this edition of Gelbvieh World, The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors had the opportunity to hear from a guest speaker at the latest board meeting. Matt Spangler, Ph.D., beef genetics specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, covered a broad range of topics and answered numerous questions from the board regarding the direction of the AGA.

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Genomics History Lesson AGA and the rest of the International Genetic Solution (IGS) partners are moving away from a two-step approach to genetic selection and toward a single-step approach of incorporating genomics into genetic evaluations, using a software known as BOLT. “Instead of the training process and blending after the evaluation (as done with the two-step approach), those genotypes fit directly into your national cattle evaluation along with pedigree and performance information and are all estimated together,” Spangler explained.

One benefit of BOLT is its speed. Spangler calls the software exceptionally fast, which will make it possible to turn out evaluations more than twice a year as AGA currently does.

By nature, genetics, genomics, expected progeny differences (EPDs), and accuracy are a complex subject matter. Spangler understands that if a producer didn’t have a handle on EPDs and accuracy before, genomics only muddied the waters. Spangler spends a fair amount of time educating producers at every level of the industry on the science behind genomics as well as the practical applications of genomics.

Proper application of genomics technology is essential. Spangler challenges the entire membership of any beef cattle breed association to genotype complete cohort groups. When he pulls the trigger to genotype at the University, he tests every calf born.

Spangler explained that the technology is to be used to determine the animals that are going to make the sale.

“I don’t want to use it once I’m putting together my catalog to try and make a bull bring more money; that’s not what the technology was meant to do.”

He also cautions breed associations and individual producers about only genotyping their best animals.

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“Cherry-picking inherently leads to bias in your genomic predictions. You need to do the entire cohort.”

Forward Thinking to the Future “The trick to a successful breed association going forward isn’t just that the commercial industry recognizes and values Gelbvieh and Balancer germplasm, but they recognize and value the AGA,” Spangler said.

“The commercial industry needs to think that if it weren’t for the stuff that the AGA does for me, I wouldn’t know

industry news GW of AGA having the largest commercial cowherd database in the industry. Moving toward that goal calls on AGA members to direct their customers to enroll their cattle in the Smart Select Service, which is AGA’s commercial data management tool.

Being a Seedstock Breeder is Hard Work “You inherently bare the expense that’s related to genetic evaluation and improvement. Then there’s the investment you made over a long time to increase the genetic merit… It’s all part of being a seedstock producer,” Spangler said.

In closing, Spangler said that he understands that being a seedstock producer is expensive and a lot of work, but each producer chooses to be in the seedstock business.

The Gelbvieh breed prides itself for maternal capabilities. Some maternal traits and fertility traits are hard to measure. Spangler points out that one breed will never get enough data within that particular breed to accurately describe fertility traits through EPDs. One would have to harness the power of the commercial cowcalf sector and collect the overwhelmingly large amount of data that could be provided.

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Taking swine production into consideration, Spangler described those swine firms that invested in genomics that doesn’t own commercial assets are heavily involved in genomics. Those that do own commercial assets interest invest in phenotypes before genotyping.

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“The entity that can leverage commercial cowherd data wins the race. There needs to be a large investment and collaboration to get that done, and it’s not an easy task,” Spangler said.

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After all, it’s the seedstock producers’ job to influence genetic progress within the nation’s collective beef cow herd. That task can be daunting and incredibly rewarding all at the same time. D

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AGA’s White Elected to BIF Board

of Directors was held. Kari White, genetic programs coordinator with the American Gelbvieh Association was elected for her first term on the BIF board.

For more information about this year’s symposium, including additional award winners and coverage of meeting and tours, visit BIFconference.com. For more information about BIF, visit Beefimprovement.org. D

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he Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) held it’s 49th annual convention in Athens, Georgia, May 31 through June 3, 2017. More than 350 beef producers, academia and industry representatives were in attendance.

BIF’s mission is to help improve the industry by promoting greater acceptance of beef cattle performance evaluation. Following in it’s robust history of using science to benefit producers, the BIF is now the capstone for developing programs for improving the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of beef production, according to the BIF website.

During the convention, the election of the BIF Board

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2017-18 Beef Improvement Federation Board of Directors are (seated, l to r) are: Donnell Brown, R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, Texas, president; Lee Leachman, Fort Collins, Colo., vice president; Marty Ropp, Allied Genetics Resources, Normal, Ill., past president; Jane Parish, Prairie, Miss., BIF executive director; Mark Enns, Colorado State University, BIF western region secretary; Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky, BIF eastern region secretary; Bob Weaber, Kansas State University, BIF central region secretary; and Lauren Hyde, American Simmental Association. Back row (l to r) are: Kari White, American Gelbvieh Association; Joe Epperly, North American Limousin Foundation; Josh White, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association; Megan Rolf, Kansas State University; Tommy Perkins, International Brangus Breeders Association; Tommy Clark, Culpeper, Va.; Lex Carter, Pingree, Idaho; Joe Mushrush, Strong City, Kan.; Dan Moser, Angus Genetics Inc.; Jared Murnin, ORIgen Beef; Robert Williams, Pickens, Miss.; Jack Ward, American Hereford Association; and Mark Thallman, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. Not pictured are Matt Perrier, Eureka, Kansas; John Genho, Woodville, Va.; and David Bolduc, Canadian Beef Breeds Council.

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Aherin Brothers Win BIF’s Roy Wallace Scholarship

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he Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Roy A. Wallace Memorial Scholarships to Dustin and Tanner Aherin from Phillipsburg, Kansas, June 2 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Athens, Georgia.

These scholarships were established to encourage young men and women interested in beef improvement to pursue those interests as Wallace did, with dedication and passion.

The graduate student award was presented to Dustin Aherin. He completed his master’s degree at Kansas State University (K-State) in May and is now starting his doctorate at K-State through the Beef Cattle Institute.

His thesis project focused on the economic risk analysis of Bos taurus embryo transfer (ET) programs through

stochastic simulation.

While at K-State Dustin was on the livestock judging and meat animal evaluation teams and served as an assistant livestock judging team coach. He has interned at several feedyards, and while working on his master’s degree, he worked full time for a year as feedyard representative for Elanco Animal Health. During the summer of 2014, he worked as an intern for Stevenson Sputnik of Voronezh, Russia, and was a member of a team of Americans, Russians and Brazilians who generated and transferred 3,000 sexed-heifer, in vitro-produced embryos and artificially inseminated 1,700 cows.

Dustin and his brother, Tanner, own a herd of Gelbvieh/ Balancer® cattle and were active in the American Gelbvieh Junior Association.

Tanner is this year’s undergraduate winner. He also attends K-State and graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics and a minor in animal sciences and industry. He will begin his graduate program this fall at K-State.

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The Roy A. Wallace Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Memorial Fund was established by Select Sires to honor the life and career of Roy Wallace. Wallace, who worked for Select Sires for 40 years, served as vice president of beef programs and devoted his life to the improvement of beef cattle. He became involved with BIF in its infancy and was the only person to attend the first 40 BIF conventions. He loved what BIF stands for — bringing together purebred and commercial cattle breeders, academia and breed associations, all committed to improving beef cattle.

Wallace was honored with both the BIF Pioneer Award and BIF Continuing Service Award, and he coauthored the BIF 25-year history, Ideas into Action.

Two $1,250 scholarships are awarded each year, one to an undergraduate and the other to a graduate student.

Criteria for selection include a demonstrated commitment and service to the beef cattle industry and a passion for the areas of beef breeding, genetics and reproduction,

Dustin and Tanner Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kan., were presented Roy A. Wallace Memorial Scholarships June 2 during the Beef Improvement Federation annual meeting and symposium in Athens, GA. Pictured (l to r) are: Marty Ropp, Normal, Ill., 2016-17 BIF president; Tanner Aherin; Dustin Aherin; and Brian House and Norm Vincel, both of Select Sires Inc.

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We are offering some of our great females and bred heifers. We have 12 heifers that we are breeding for next year, so this is a GREAT opportunity for you to buy some of our TOP FEMALES!!!!

We will also be offering 2016 Fall and 2017 Spring Purebred and Balancer Seedstock Bulls out of VRT Lazy TV Sam U451, Decade 278U2, RWG Traction 7412 & YPA Traction Impact 18B. All but one are out of AI Sire's.

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Going the Extra Mile

By Caitlin Griffin

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t’s that time of year to make sure your herd is up to par. Have you been checking on the productivity of your herd this year? Make sure your herd is up to date on vaccinations, provided with the proper minerals, good nutrition and parasite control. All four of these management practices go hand in hand to impact the productivity of the herd.

Developing the appropriate vaccination schedule for a herd is what prevents disease and is a must for any beef operation. Base the vaccinations on what type of herd you are managing and the region in which you are located. Diseases can be transmitted from wildlife, insects or simply from the environment itself. Even if you diligently vaccinate cattle, they may still get sick if they are below their nutrient requirements or have a mineral deficiency.

Trace mineral deficiencies can be corrected by using supplements (added to salt mixes) or given to each animal orally or by injection. Mineral concentrations can be used as a guide when choosing a mineral supplement to complement a particular feed ingredient. The most important points to consider when purchasing minerals are the

Mary Bea Martin, Junior Coordinator 303-465-2333 • marybea@gelbvieh.org Emily Schilling, Adult Advisor Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com Andrea Murray, Adult Advisor Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net Mike & Toni Shrewsbury, Adult Advisors Lathrop, MO • 816-528-3644 mikeshrews@aol.com

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calcium to phosphorus levels, salt level, bioavailability, level of “trace minerals” in the supplement, and additives. Mineral feeder placement is a very important part of supplying minerals to the cowherd. Make sure to use an adequate number of feeders for the stocking rate. A rule of thumb is to provide one mineral feeding station for every 30 to 50 cows. A great area to place mineral feeders are near water and near the best grazing areas.

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ake sure your herd is up to date on vaccinations, provided with the proper minerals, good nutrition and parasite control. All four of these management practices go hand in hand to impact the productivity of the herd.

Nutrition plays a big role in herd management.

A balanced and adequate diet that fits each class of animal is essential. Whether we’re talking about young calves, lactating cows, bulls or yearlings, they each need a specific and sufficient diet to be able to perform and excel in production. Poor nutrition is

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Caitlin Griffin (2016) Westminster, SC • caitlingriffin22@yahoo.com Callahan Grund (2016) Wallace, KS • callahan.grund@outlook.com

Kyle Vehige, V.P. of Leadership (2016) Bonnots Mill, MO • kyle_vehiege@hotmail.com

Jesse Henson (2016) Canton, NC • hensonjlee@gmail.com

Aubree Beenken, Secretary (2015) Buckingham, IA • abeenken@iastate.edu

Carter Mitchell (2015) Appleton City, MO • carter15@ksu.edu

Colton Spencer, Treasurer (2015) Aurora, MO • coltons08@hotmail.com

Tanner Aherin, Ex-Officio (2014) Phillipsburg, KS • tmaherin@ksu.edu

junior connection GW a huge cause of diseases such as scours, respiratory illnesses, and foot rot, along with infertility in adults and slow growth in young animals. Pregnant cows with inadequate protein levels don’t produce enough colostrum for their newborn calves, which makes those babies more prone to disease during their first weeks of life. Separating heifers from older cows for winter feeding time is ideal because they are still growing and need a higher level of protein. Protein helps optimum health, growth, breeding, or to produce adequate colostrum if they’re pregnant with their first calves.

Always provide adequate sources of clean water because dirty water can spread disease. If cattle are short on water, they suffer from dehydration or impaction, and steers may develop urinary stones if they don’t drink enough during cold weather, causing their urine to become too concentrated.

in calves, less milk production, less efficient immune system, and lower reproduction rates. External parasite prevention can be maintained by using insecticide application or insecticide ear tags. Internal parasites can be prevented by vaccination. Also keep in mind that cattle that are spread out in a large area together are less prone to get internal parasites compared to cattle that are held in small areas.

A healthy herd is a prosperous herd. These four essential management strategies play a huge role in maintaining that prosperous herd. So the main question is, are you making sure your herd is up to par? D

Parasite control can be overlooked because the herd may look healthy but parasites could be taking away nutrients. Parasites result in lower weaning weights

Matt & Andrea Murray • 20055 N. 2730 Rd • Kingfisher, OK • 405.368.9601 (Andrea’s Cell) Bulls sold private treaty, annually • Visitors always welcome

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Supporting the Next Generation of Gelbvieh Breeders

By Mary Bea Martin

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eginning in the fall of 2017, American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members will have the opportunity to donate 15 percent of the proceeds from a lot of their choice in their fall or spring production sale in support of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) to help raise money for educational events. Events such as the Junior Nationals and “The Summit”, which is an IGS multibreed youth leadership conference will benefit from generous support of AGA breeders.

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Not only will you be helping out the next generation of Gelbvieh breeders through your donation, but this also gives you recognition at your sale for supporting the youth of tomorrow’s beef industry.

In return for helping the AGJA, breeders will receive one free date block in the AGJA calendar as well as being listed on the junior page at gelbvieh. org as a supporter of this program and listed as a sponsor at the 2018 AGJA Corn Belt Classic junior national event. If this is something that may interest you, please feel free to call the AGA office at 303.465.2333. It’s not too late or too early to get on board with this exciting program! D

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Semen available on MMS.BZ.

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Hish selling female from Warner Beef Genetics sale in Fall 2016 and is a full sib to A.I. sire Sand Trap.

Embryos available by Leverage & Jackpot.

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Dam of 2014 NAILE Grand Champion, BCFG Lulu in photo. Embryos available of full sibs by Code Red.

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI

9 0.3 76 96 32 70 2 -0.83 -1.18 4 0.00 -0.50 26 0.91 -0.50 39.75 62.35 67.66

CED 11 BW 3.6 WW 96 YW 136 MK 26 TM 74 CEM 8 HP 1.40 PG30 2.91 ST 1 DMI 0.09 YG -0.31 CW 55 REA 0.42 MB 0.31 $COW 42.66 FPI 90.23 EPI 145.39

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12 1.8 85 119 16 58 4 4.05 1.82 7 0.03 -0.49 42 0.65 0.01 74.93 78.39 86.47

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SWCC Kali 801U ET

2010 National Champion Embryos available by SLC Road Trip & Black Impact.

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CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI

11 -0.2 94 139 41 88 9 8.91 2.49 9 -0.03 -0.43 51 0.67 -0.02 93.05 87.85 141.02

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI

6 1.9 54 74 16 43 5 2.74 -0.71 2 0.02 -0.39 17 0.25 -0.16 32.43 53.51 48.60

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST DMI YG CW REA MB $COW FPI EPI

16 -1.2 82 120 41 82 11 8.98 -1.94 -2 0.00 -0.23 38 0.12 0.52 27.16 95.65 151.10

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GW registry tips ‘n tricks

Recording Calves

Required Data:

By Kim Rounds

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t seems like summertime is always when life has quieted down long enough to work on recording calves for those spring calving herds. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is one of the only registries that offer the instantaneous registration of calves and immediate access to performance data.

Hopefully these tips clarify some commonly asked questions and make registration easier.

Beginning a Work Queue: There are two ways to begin a birth recording work queue. The first starts at the “Herd Management” tab, followed by clicking on “Inventory”. Select the birth year for the calves being recorded from one of the tabs at the top of the screen. Under this tab, every cow that still has an available credit for the year will have a red link to the right of their date of birth that says “Record Calf ” (Image 1). Do this for every cow you plan to record a calf for, however it is suggested to limit recording to groups of 25 or 30 calves at a time, as to not overload the work queue. The second way to begin

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While there is a lot of data that can be entered in the Birth Recording Work Queue, there is certain information that is required to record

Appropriate DNA test results on file for natural service sires, AI sires, and donor dams Herd assessment for the dam the year the calf was born Birthdate Gender Tattoo with corresponding year code (2017 = E) Color Horned/Polled/Scurred status

Shortcuts: There are a few tricks to save time in the birth recording queue for recording twins, ET calves, deleting an extra row, and entering the sire.

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a work queue is typically used for ET calves or multiple births. To open a new, blank queue, find “Herd Management”, then “Recording”, and “Calves” in the left hand column. Enter how many animals are to be recorded, which pulls up the number of blank lines needed to record those animals.

After beginning a work queue, using either method, you can find the new queue under “Work Queues” at the bottom of the left-hand column.

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When recording a twin, be sure to enter the correct “Twin Code” for the first calf, then, find “Add Row” to the left of the work queue under the Dam’s data (Image 2). This will generate a new, blank line at the bottom of the queue. Enter the Dam’s information here and the twin’s information as well as a corresponding twin Image 2

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For entering an embryo transfer (ET) calf, add a blank line using the “Add Row” button. Enter the dam’s registration number and the service type as ET. If the embryo was put in a registered cow, enter the registration number of that cow in the Recipient line after entering the flush date and transfer date. If this option is not available after entering “ET” as the service type, try to validate the queue and enter the two dates and the recipient dam’s information. If the recipient dam is not registered, nothing needs to be entered in the Recipient line.

If a calf was accidentally queued for birth recording or an extra line was added, the line can be deleted by clicking the red “X” to the farthest right side of the work queue.

Finishing the Work Queue: To check the work queue for errors or to save any work in progress, hit the “Validate” button to the left of the screen under the dam’s information.

Once the work queue has been checked for errors, select whether or not to send certificate on the new registrations by checking the column titled “Certificate?” To actually submit the registrations, click “Commit to Registry” and registration numbers will immediately be generated.

As always, if any questions arise during the registration process, feel free to call or email the office at (303) 465-2333 or kim@gelbvieh.org. D

Image 3 Sire and dams can easily be found by using the button with two green lines next to the lines for the dam, sire, and recipient dam (Image 3). For the dam and recipient dam, this list will consist of all active

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females on inventory (Image 4). For the sire, this list will only consist of sires on the Quick Sire List. Any sire can easily be added to the Quick Sire List to speed the process of registering calves.

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The Cost of Late Calvers

By Heather Gessner SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist SDSU Economics Department

Standardized Performance Analysis Pounds of beef sold is a key number for cattlemen. Late calvers the cows that drag out the calving season, may cost producers more than extra work and management, they may actually be costing dollars.

Standardized Performance Analysis (SPA) has been around for decades. This tool helps determine what the actual costs to raise a calf from breeding to weaning. Many producers create a budget for marketing and financing purposes, but SPA calculates the real, final costs. Use of both tools provide the opportunity for producers to evaluate the accuracy of the budget they created and also looks for problem areas in the operation.

Calving Intervals: Comparing Herds One area of analysis provided by SPA is calving interval.

Based on 21-day cycles, the calving interval determines the age of the calf at weaning and correlates to the size (pounds) of calf sold at weaning. For example, compare two herds, with varying calving intervals (Table 1).

Both herds begin calving April 1st, with 200 head calved, and there were no death losses reported.

Herd 1 had an expected calving season with 13 cows, or 6.5%, of the herd calving more than 85 days after the first calf was born. The average weaning weight for herd 1 was 489 pounds, received an average of $1.57/pound, for a total return of $153,499.78.

Herd 2 had a very tight calving season with 98.5 percent calving within the first 42 days of the season. The average weight was 536 pounds and had an average selling price of $1.49/pound for a return of $159,559.31.

Analysis Based on similar situations, Herd 2 even while

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receiving less on a per pound basis, returned $6,059 more than Herd 1, due to changing the average calving date and thus, the total weight sold.

Month Born (Approx.)

April May June July August Total

Calving Interval 1-21 days 22-42 days 43-63 days 64-84 days 85+days

Calves Born 70 67 26 24 13 200

Month Born (Approx. ) April May June July August Total

Calving Interval 1-21 days 22-42 days 43-63 days 64-84 days 85+days

Calves Born 147 50 3 0 0 200

Difference

Herd 1 Avg. Weaning Pounds Weight Sold 550 38,500 500 33,500 450 11,700 400 9,600 350 4,550 489 97,850 Herd 2 Avg. Weaning Pounds Weight Sold 550 80,850 500 25,000 450 1,350 400 0 350 0 536 107,200

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Price Per Dollars Pound* Per Interval $1.44 $55,555.50 $1.63 $54,531.30 $1.63 $19,045.26 $1.72 $16,532.16 $1.72 $7,835.56 $1.57 $153,499.78 Price Per Dollars Pound* Per Interval $1.44 $116,666.55 $1.63 $40,695.00 $1.63 $2,197.53 $1.72 $1.72 $1.49 $159,559.08

$6,059.31

*November 2016 average feeder calf price in South Dakota for 300-400, 400-500, and 500-600 pound calves (LMIC).

Considerations Labor at Calving - With a large percentage of the cows calving within a narrow time frame, cattlemen will be busy tending to cows as there will be a larger number of calves born per day during this window.

However, the labor requirements for calving season will be much narrower as the main need is 42 days in the Herd 2 example. After calving, time can be spent on other projects of the operation (ex. Crops planning, haying, etc.).

Bull Power - Bull power, either through artificial insemination (AI) or natural service needs to be considered. Both require additional costs for the operation. In order to narrow the calving interval a synchronization protocol will typically need to be utilized. This requires labor to move cows through the chute multiple times for the synchronization protocol and then again to AI the cows, as well as for heat detection if timed-breeding is not utilized.

If AI is not utilized, additional bulls will need to be raised or purchased to adequately cover the number of cows cycling at the same time. More owned bulls will result in additional feed costs and space to house them

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Facilities - Calving a larger number of cows than before at one time may require the adaption of facilities to house the cows during their last weeks of gestation as well as cow-calf pairs.

Calving Date - Cattlemen may also want to consider when they calve if they plan to narrow their calving season. Changing from April 1st to May 1st calving may allow for cows to be calved on pasture, without as much weather or mud risk. This change should take into consideration other activities on the operation during May, and if everything can be appropriately managed following the change.

Sale Price - As noted in the two example herds, the price for calves varies by weight. Cattlemen should consider what the price difference is at their traditional sale barn. Also, the price difference between steers and heifers should be considered. In the example all calves were considered males.

calving intervals is date, then knowing how many cows calved and when. These numbers can either be found in a calving book or using any other counting method (a calendar with tick marks indicating how many calved each day is fine).

The Bottom Line A calving interval may not seem like something to manage. However, your herd may be giving up income potential that could be rectified in the 2017 breeding season. SDSU Extension has synchronization resources and Cow/Calf Field Specialists available to assist with changes in calving intervals and Farm Management Field Specialists available to assist with the Standardized Performance Analysis (SPA). D Courtesy of igrow.org

Record Keeping - The first step to analyze your

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MEETING MODERN INDUSTRY DEMANDS

EXPANDED SERVICES

EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Members of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) choose the path to becoming a seedstock supplier for various reasons. Seedstock suppliers also have different expectations, goals, and ambitions for their respective operations. The AGA recognizes that the variations within the membership, due to operation size and the ambitions of each breeder, result in the potential need for varied services the AGA offers to its members.

The AGA strives to accommodate the various needs of our members, and in doing so has initiated the “Accelerator” program and the “Amplifier” program. These two new programs are designed for AGA members who would like to intensify their relationship with the AGA and would like additional services on top of what they already receive from the association.

The two different program levels are geared for both large and small members with the goal of enhancing their respective operations, through the tools and talent available at the AGA to assist in strategic planning, marketing, and genetic selection.

The Accelerator and Amplifier programs are specifically designed for producers that would like to improve operations, their cowherd, and most importantly expand market share. The accentuated interaction with the AGA and staff is intended to increase Gelbvieh and Balancer® presence in the commercial Contact the AGA to get started: marketplace.

303-465-2333 info@gelbvieh.org www.gelbvieh.org

Accelerator The Accelerator program is designed for the larger AGA breeder.

• 150 annually assessed cows and larger • Members with less than 150 cows that aim to expand their business The services associated with the Accelerator program include: 1. The Accelerator will begin with AGA staff onsite consultation and include annual onsite visits to the operation and/or attend the producer’s production sale.

2. Quarterly organized calls with the appropriate staff personalized to fit the participants needs, such as: (2-hour time limit per call.)

a. Improvement and growth goals and strategies b. Marketing opportunity and technique c. Website, social media, electronic and traditional promotions d. Analysis of production sale e. Genetic selection 3. Assist in the organization of customer education programs or producer meetings sponsored by the breeder.

4. Market research and marketing strategy in the targeted marketing area.

5. Mailing list access: The marketing strategy will include a packet of the participating breeder’s information sent to 5,000 strategically chosen mailing addresses two times annually. The addresses will be provided by the AGA from the purchased The Profit Picture mailing list. (The parcels will be sent direct from the printer and the participating breeder will pay postage, printing and provide the information to be sent in the packet.)

The Accelerator program will cost each participating member $3,600 annually, in addition to standard AGA membership dues and other AGA fees. The Accelerator program is designed for breeders that intend to grow their market share and improve their seedstock business.

Amplifier The Amplifier program is designed for the moderate to smaller breeder • Less than 150 assessed cows annually • Members with less than 150 have the option to buy up to the Accelerator program • The Amplifier program is only for members with less than 150 registered cows The services included in the Amplifier program include: 1. Biannually organized calls with the appropriate staff personalized to fit the participants needs, such as: (1-hour time limit per call.)

a. Improvement and growth goals and strategies b. Marketing opportunity and technique c. Website, social media, electronic and traditional promotions d. Genetic selection 2. Market research and marketing strategy in the targeted marketing area.

3. Mailing list access: The marketing strategy will include a packet of the participating member’s information sent to 500 strategically chosen mailing addresses from the purchased The Profit Picture mailing list. The personalized mailing list will be made up of producers of similar size and in the same geographic location. (The parcels will be sent direct from the printer and the participating breeder will pay postage, printing and provide the information to be sent in the packet.)

The Amplifier program will cost each participating member $1,800 annually, in addition to standard AGA membership dues and other AGA fees. The Amplifier program is only for members that inventory 150 cows or less.

State and Regional Gelbvieh Association Officers

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elbvieh cattle can be found throughout the United States and across the world. In the U.S., there are 18 state and regional Gelbvieh associations.

A state Gelbvieh association is an independent organization and affiliated with the American Gelbvieh Association. Primarily, state associations help increase the demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics and foster relationships among seedstock breeders, commercial producers, and allied industry partners within the state or region.

tours, meetings, shows and junior events. Contact the state officers from the association in your state for information on how to join your local Gelbvieh association. As this list changes throughout the year depending on each state association, visit www. gelbvieh.org for the most up-to-date list of state and regional association officers.

Activities of state associations can include state sponsored Gelbvieh and Balancer sales, field days,

Colorado Gelbvieh Association

South Dakota & Minnesota Breeders

Facebook: Colorado Gelbvieh Association President: Dan McCarty, Rifle, CO Vice President: Brad Ridinger, Deer Trail, CO Secretary: Larry Moore, Fort Collins, CO Treasurer: Linda Shafer, Strasburg, CO

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www.heartofamericagelbvieh.com President: Austin Rash, Mendon, MO Vice President: Jim Michaletz, Goodman, MO Vice President: Kathleen LawminMerritt, Columbia, MO Sec./Treasurer: Bob Hart, Kansas City, KS

Gelbvieh Breeders Of Iowa

Montana Gelbvieh Association

www.gelbviehbreedersofiowa.org President: Terry Chapman, Cedar Rapids, IA Vice President: Mark Stock, Waukon, IA Secretary: Dan Dykstra, Morrison, IL Treasurer: Kyle Herink, Clutier, IA

www.montanagelbvieh.org President: Kathleen Rankin, Oilmont, MT Vice President: Ken Flikkema, Bozeman, MT Sec./Treasurer: Don Danell, Lewistown, MT

Kansas Gelbvieh Association www.kansasgelbvieh.org Facebook: Kansas Gelbvieh Association President: Bill Clark, Barnard, KS Vice President: Ken Schmucker, Hutchinson, KS Sec./Treasurer: Risa Overmiller, Smith Center, KS

Kentucky Gelbvieh Association Facebook: Kentucky Junior Gelbvieh Association/ Kentucky Gelbvieh Association President: William McIntosh, Georgetown, KY Vice President: Joe Piles Bardstown, KY Sec./Treasurer: Pat Tilghman, Glasgow, KY

Mississippi Gelbvieh Association Facebook: Mississippi Gelbvieh Association President: Beverly Manning, Batesville, MS Vice President: Marty Langston, Oakland, MS Sec./Treasurer: Ellie Gaines, Courtland, MS

Gelbvieh Association In Nebraska President: Kyle Helms, Holbrook, NE Vice President: JJ Boehler, Orleans, NE Sec./Treasurer: Kayla Helms, Holbrook, NE

North Carolina Gelbvieh Association www.ncgelbvieh.com President: Duane Strider, Asheboro, NC Vice President: Justin Ridenhour, Salisbury, NC Sec./Treasurer: Scott Baucom, Marshville, NC

North Dakota Gelbvieh Association www.ndgelbviehassociation.com President: Rob Arnold, Minot, ND Vice President: Mark Anderson, Towner, ND Secretary: Sarah Heinrich, Medina, ND Treasurer: Doug Hille, Mandan, ND

Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma & Texas Breeders “Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton Charles & Sue Hampton 839 Davistown Rd. • Celina, TN 38551

931-243-3213 H • 931-510-3213 C hampton@twlakes.net Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

Purebred and Balancer®genetics focusing on...

growth, efficiency, beef quality, and maternal KG Gelbvieh characteristics.

Guy & Kristen Lambert Quality breeding 219 County Rd 4800 stock available.

Oklahoma’s Largest Gelbvieh Breeder Chris Markes 580-554-2307 Chris@MarkesFamilyFarms.com Excellent bulls available.

We sell 80 bulls a year all over the country.

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409-547-0635 • 409-781-1404 • 409-673-6228

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Ohio Valley Gelbvieh Association www.ohiogelbvieh.com President: Tim Sheeley, Hillsboro, OH Vice President: Jordon Diehl, Bradford, OH Treasurer; Karen Sheeley, Hillsboro, OH

Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association www.oklahomagelbvieh.com President; Andrea Murray, Kingfisher, OK Vice President: Bill New, Arnett, OK Sec./Treasurer: Zach Rupp, Perry, OK

Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association President: Mark Hopfer, Days Creek, OR Sec./Treasurer: Samee Charriere, Clarkston, WA

South Carolina Gelbvieh Association Contacts: John & Cindy Durham, Belton, SC

South Dakota Gelbvieh Association www.southdakotagelbviehassociation.com President: Jesse Struck, Humboldt, SD Vice President: Lori Maude, Hermosa, SD

Iowa Breeders

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

Kevin Gunderson: 402-510-8103

Al Schulz: 402-676-5292

Kenyon Cattle LLC & Little Sioux Gelbvieh/ Red Angus • Bulls for sale at Seedstock Plus Sales • Females for sale Private Treaty Jack Welle 2645 180th Ave. Milford, Iowa 51351 Home: 712-338-2143 • Cell: 712-251-4641

E-mail: jwelle@evertek.net

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Tennessee Gelbvieh Association www.cattletoday.com/tngelbvieh President: Jason Tanner; Eagleville, TN Vice President: Michael Butler, Milton, TN Sec./Treasurer: Dale Walker, Corryton, TN

Utah/Idaho Gelbvieh Association President: Gary Carlisle, Redmond, UT Vice President: Jeff Loveless, Spanish Fork, UT Secretary: Jeremy Hermansen, Fairview, UT

The Gelbvieh Breeders Of Virginia

Rafter Neola, Iowa

Treasurer: Aaron Ceroll, Sisseton, SD Secretary: Kelly Josephsen, Arlington, SD

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Gelbvieh

Reiste Family • Adel, IA Since 1982 Purebred & Balancer Cattle

Annual Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale March • Creston Livestock • Creston, IA

515.490.3561 (C) • 515.993.4381 (H) creiste.rafterr@yahoo.com

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

President: Dr. Tom Lavelle, Whytheville, VA Vice President: Bruce Sweeten, Rural Retreat, VA Sec./Treasurer: Judith A Sweeten, Rural Retreat, VA

Top Sires and Dams Named for Marbling The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) would like to recognize the top 10 sires and top 10 dams for desirable marbling Expected Progeny Differences for the calendar year of 2016. This recognition is outlined as

part of the genetic and information goals in the Meeting Modern Industry Demands Strategic Plan. The AGA has also set out to achieve an incremental increase in marbling each year.

Gelbvieh Sires

Gelbvieh Dams

MB

Prefix & EPD Name

Breeder

MB

0.64 OGSG Army Man 514A

Overmiller Gelbvieh

0.57 TMGC Stubro Outback Gal 69S Stuecken Brothers

0.47 SJCC Big Time 1B

Steffensen J5 Cattle Co.

0.51 SJCC Shelby 17B

Steffensen J5 Cattle Co.

0.45 GLAG Adkins Dakota Jackpot 431B Adkins Gelbvieh

0.45 BWF 1225Y

Brandywine Farm

0.45 CTR Highlight 066K

Cedar Top Ranch

0.45 DLW TPG Ms Matron 4631B ET Warner Beef Genetics

0.41 DLW Gunner 0488B ET

Warner Beef Genetics

0.42 BLD Dunns Miss Fortune W975 Brian L Dunn

0.38 GLAG Adkins Jackpot 906W

Adkins Gelbvieh

0.4

0.37 JJNR Mr Exclusive 101W

Nelson Ranch

0.36 GGRR Gilly’s Valma B420

Gilly’s Gelbvieh

0.37 DLW U271 869A ET/#7

Warner Beef Genetics

0.34 JHCC Huston Shelby

John Huston Cattle Co

0.35 GKT Boo Boo 155E

Circle N Ranch

0.33 BWF Brandywine Betsy 4125B Brandywine Farm

0.33 FHG Flying H Mr Gun 36A

Flying H Genetics

0.31 FHG Flying H 120P/Bi 212U ET Flying H Genetics

Balancer® Sires

Prefix & EPD Name

Breeder

FHG Flying H Ms Direct 281Z Flying H Genetics

Balancer® Dams

MB

Prefix & EPD Name

Breeder

MB

Prefix & EPD Name

Breeder

1.31 BHSF Mr BHSF Prophet B006

Harriman Santa Fe

1.19 BHSF Ms Prophet B008

Harriman Santa Fe

1.15 VRT Lazy TV Predestined B601 Lazy TV Ranch

1.17 SKF Dunns Ms Prime Time 9W01 Brian L Dunn

1.12 AMO 809B

Lonnie Amundson

1.14 GSRT Lucy 109Y

GS Ridge Top Ranch

1.09 KCF Bennett Y6

Knoll Crest Farms

1.11 JEB BCC Miss Objective 41W

Burbank Cattle Co.

1.08 AHL Shooter 411B

LeDoux Ranch

1.03 DBGR Ms Prime Star 088X

Rippe Gelbvieh

1.02 EGL Northern Dancer U659

Eagle Pass Ranch

1.03 JGPG Emma 275Z

JGP Gelbvieh

1.02 KCF Bennett Apollo A340

Knoll Crest Farms

1.03 RRFG B907

1.00 GRU Mr Predestined 135Y

Grund Gelbvieh Ranch

1.02 VRT Lazy TV Ms Ten X A550

0.98 MNHN Hooligan

Minnehan Family Farms

1.02 DBRG Ms D806 004X

0.97 FHG Flying H Mr Tender 25Y

Flying H Genetics

1.02 BFGB FY4581

0.97 MLG 431B

Meadowlark Gelbvieh Farm

1.02 GRU Ms Safeguard 423B

Rabbit Ridge Gelbvieh Farm Vaughn Thorstenson Rippe Gelbvieh B/F Cattle Company Grund Gelbvieh Ranch

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Summer Feeder Calf Sale Preview

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Superior Livestock Auction Big Sky Roundup – Billings, MT, June 29th - 30th Week in the Rockies – Breckenridge, CO, July 10th - 14th

By Angela Vesco

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) traveling staff is gearing up for a summer full of video feeder calf sales. If you happen to be in one of these areas, AGA staff would like to see you there and visit. The AGA always has a booth set up at the sales with information on Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. See the schedule below for more details.

Video Royale – Winnemucca, NV – July 31st - Aug 4th Big Horn Classic – Sheridan, WY – August 21st - 25th

Western Video Market Reno, NV – July 10th - 12th Cheyenne, WY – August 7th - 8th

Cattle Country Video

Also, if you are marketing your feeder calves on any of these sales below, or are planning to sell any load lots of feeder calves, please let us know and we will help you promote the calves through our Feeder Finder service.

The Feeder Finder goes out to over 200 feedyards looking to buy feeder cattle. Its free to you and it only takes a few

Oregon Trail Classic – Gering, NE August 1st - 2nd

The American Rancher

Watch to see how the right genetics can make your operation profitable!

Premieres on Monday, October 2nd at 8 p.m. CST Watch it again on Sunday, October 8th at 11 a.m. CST RFD-TV (Dish Network 231 and DirecTV 345)

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors met March 29-30, 2017, for a board of directors meeting at the Crowne Plaza Denver Airport in Denver, Colorado. Below is a list of action points during the board meeting: 1. Approve the meeting agenda.

2. Approve the minutes from the December 2016 board meeting.

7. Send the show rules to the show committee for rule 3.

8. Increase capital expenditures by $20,000 with executive committee approval before the expenditure is made.

9. Staff to write a liability clause pertaining to homozygous black and homozygous polled to be included in the bylaws and to be considered by the executive committee.

10. Accept the membership incentive programs proposal for DNA testing and data submission to be announced to the membership later this year.

11. The sale committee to explore the idea of having an embryo/semen auction during the NWSS. 12. The AGA Rules and Bylaws Committee to consider recognizing tattoo, EID tags, and freeze brands as permanent identification and eliminate herd prefix.

3. Accept the American Gelbvieh Junior Association strategic plan as presented.

4. Accept the recommendation from the AGA Tech Committee as presented that ET calves will be contemporary grouped together beginning at ultrasound for marketing purposes.

5. Approve AGA financial statement as presented.

6. Accept the AGA expanded services programs as presented.

13. Request the AGA National Show Committee to establish a system of stamping registration certificates at various shows after an approved staff member has checked the animal’s tattoo, then using the stamped registration certificates to check-in at shows that follow.

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Colorado, Kansas, Montana & Nebraska Breeders Jim Roelle 38148 CR 49 #7 Peetz, CO 80747 (H): 970-334-2221 • (C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com

Featuring Black, Polled Gelbvieh & Balancer® genetics with balanced trait selection.

Next Bull Sale February 22, 2018.

Livestock Exchange,LLC., Brush, CO.

Delbert & Marilyn Raile & Sons 755 Road U St. Francis, KS

Delbert cell Cody cell

785-332-2756 785-332-4347 785-332-2219 785-332-6089

railegelbvieh.com email: dmraile@railegelbvieh.com

“Gelbvieh since 1973”

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

MLM Gelbvieh Marlin Meyer

824 Road 3000 Superior, NE 68978 402-879-4976 mlm68978@yahoo.com www.gelbviehbulls.com

Performance cattle for the real world.

Our Annual Production Sale, March 15, 2018

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

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Rippe Gelbvieh

Duane & Brenda, Dustin & Karla Rippe 6775 Road D • Hubbell, NE 68375 (H) 402-324-4176 Duane (C): 402-200-0096 Dustin (C): 316-323-4874 dustin.rippe@yahoo.com www.rippegelbvieh.com

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

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he American Gelbvieh Association can attribute its success, in part, to a strong and active committee structure. The nine AGA committees play a very important role in the development and implementation of AGA programs, services and policies.

An active committee process is one of the core grassroots values of the AGA. Members are appointed to serve on committees by AGA President Scott Starr, through expressed interest by members, staff, recommendations, and AGA Board of Directors approval.

The following is the list of AGA members who have been nominated to serve on the committees. Committee appointments are effective through April 1, 2018.

Individuals who are unable to serve on their appointed

committees are asked to contact the committee’s staff liaison. Thank you in advance to these members for their service on the committees and their dedication to the American Gelbvieh Association.

The AGA committee meetings will be held during the 47th Annual AGA National Convention, December 7 to 9, 2017, in Wichita, Kansas, and are open to all AGA members. Additional committee meetings are held, as needed, via teleconference throughout the year. Any member in attendance at the properly assembled AGA committee meeting may participate in the discussion of the committee and offer motions for approval, even though they are not an official member of the committee.

Breed Improvement:

Finance:

Chair: Dan Warner, Nebraska

Chair: Walter Teeter, North Carolina

Co-Chair: Dustin Aherin, Kansas

Co-Chair: John Carrel, Montana

Staff Liaison: Kari White

Staff Liaison: Myron Edelman

Staff Liaison: Kim Rounds

Staff Liaison: Megan Slater

Dan Larson, Minnesota

Rick Locatelli, Oklahoma

Bob Prosser, Arizona

Neal Pearson, South Dakota

Michael Rea, Colorado

Dustin Rippe, Kansas

Sasha Rittenhouse, Ohio

Colton Spencer, Missouri

Lowell Rogers, Mississippi Tom Scarponcini, Minnesota

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What: MAJOR HERD REDUCTION Total Black Dispersal & Red Purebred Dispersal

Nothing held back; Dams & siblings of past Showcase lots, Gelbvieh Gold Sales and bulls sold at Seedstock Plus sales. Some sale toppers themselves when purchased!!

When:

September 16, 2017 in conjunction with Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale

Where: Kingsville Livestock, Kingsville, Missouri Why: To concentrate on raising Red Balancer cattle from ÂŽ

Red Angus Dams!

Jack Welle

2645 180th Ave. Home: 712-338-2143 email: jwelle@evertek.net

Milford, Iowa 51351 Cell: 712-251-4641

Member Education:

National Sale:

Chair: William McIntosh, Kentucky

Chair: Andy LeDoux, Kansas

Co-Chair: David Slaughter, Kentucky

Co-Chair: Klint Sickler, North Dakota

Staff Liaison: Kim Rounds

Staff Liaison: Angela Vesco

Steve Fiolkoski, Colorado

Staff Liaison: Tom Strahm

Brent Overmiller, Kansas

Tanner Aherin, Kansas

Kyle Vehige, Missouri

Roger Gatz, Kansas

Promotions: Chair: Emily Schilling, Nebraska Co-Chair, Jeff Swanson, Nebraska

Kyle Helms, Nebraska Brad Ridinger, Colorado Gina Thorstenson, South Dakota

Staff Liaison: Angela Vesco

National Show:

Staff Liaison: Megan Slater

Chair: Andrea Murray, Oklahoma

Aubree Beenken, Iowa

Co-Chair: Justin Taubenheim, Nebraksa

Sarah Heinrich, North Dakota

Staff Liaison, Angela Vesco

Lori Maude, South Dakota

Zack Butler, Tennessee

Dan McCarty, Colorado

Samee Charriere, Washington

Brandon McEndaffer, Colorado

Jim Dobson, Oklahoma

Lowell Rogers, Mississippi

Jason Hightower, Kansas

Rules and Bylaws: Chair: Leland Clark, Kansas Co-Chair: Doug Hughes, Virginia Staff Liaison: Myron Edelman Staff Liaison: Megan Slater Mark Covington, Colorado Dustin Kittle, Alabama John Shearer, Kansas Vaughn Thorstenson, South Dakota

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Jesse Henson, North Carolina KC Youngblood, Columbus, Kansas

Awards Committee:

Nominating Committee:

Chair: Dennis Gustin, North Dakota

Chair: Rob Arnold, North Dakota

Co-Chair: Randy Sieknecht, Iowa

Co-Chair: Neal Pearson, South Dakota

Staff Liaison: Megan Slater

Staff Liaison: Myron Edelman

Dave Judd, Kansas

Mark Goes, Nebraska

Tom Murphy, Nebraska

Stuart Jarvis, Kansas

Ronnie Rogers, Missouri

Duane Strider, North Carolina

Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction

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he Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed is well recognized for maternal traits through increased longevity, added fertility, and more pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed. In addition, Gelbvieh and Balancer females offer a reduced mature cow size, more maternal milk, greater calving ease and reach puberty at an earlier age.

Each year, the American Gelbvieh Association recognizes females in the herdbook that exhibit unfailing maternal efficiency with the Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program.

The Dam of Merit honor recognizes cows that meet rigorous selection criteria including early puberty and conception, regular calving interval and above-average weaning weights on at least three calves.

The Dam of Distinction award recognizes cows that meet the same high standards, in addition to exhibiting superior, long-term productivity with at least eight calves. Last year, less than 2 percent of Gelbvieh and Balancer females received the Dam of Distinction recognition.

for the Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction honors.

The AGA pulls qualifying dams from the AGA Online Registry Service and sends a list of qualifying females to the current owner and breeder. The ranking of the top 20 owners and breeders of Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction females along with a list broken down by state of each farm/ranch with recognized females is published in the November Gelbvieh World.

Proof of excelling in one of the breed’s most important traits is what several AGA members use to leverage their operation’s reputation amongst their commercial customers. After all, cow-calf producers are using Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics to inject those same traits of increased longevity, added fertility, and more pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed into their own cowherds. D

Calving and weaning data must be entered into the registry no later than August 1, 2017, to be eligible

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What Every Young Family Farmer Should Know

By Austin Miles Cattle and Technology Research Associate, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

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he 2012 Census of Agriculture compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service revealed some shocking (and maybe not so shocking) truths: farmers and ranchers are getting older, fewer in numbers, and there aren’t as many “new” producers entering the industry. While these facts may sound gloomy and disheartening, let’s look closer at some of the information and, more importantly, how young producers like myself can contribute to their family’s operations.

When looking at the farm facts below one wonders, what does this mean for you and your family operation?

How does a young producer get involved? What can or should you do to improve upon the legacy of the family farm or ranch?

As a young producer, I have pondered these questions myself. Our family operation in Whitesboro, Texas, is the stereotypical small family farm as defined by the agriculture census. My great-great-grandfather homesteaded there more than 100 years ago. Since then, my family has raised everything from cotton and corn to peanuts and cattle.

My grandparents both had jobs off the farm, as did my parents, as do I. While I’d like to think the farm has always been profitable, I know that is not the case; without outside income, our operation would not have survived. I’d like to reflect on my experiences as a young producer and share some observations that could hopefully aid and encourage other upstart farmers, ranchers and land managers.

Be willing to assume risk.

Risk can come in a variety of forms: financial, occupational or reputational. Any time you put skin in the game, you’re going to become more invested in the success and well-being of the operation. Be motivated and push the needle to accomplish your goal(s).

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Speak up, but know when to shut up.

Proposing new ideas can be seen as challenging the status quo but, in reality, without the injection of new ideas, an operation can become stagnant and possibly miss out on an opportunity to become more efficient and/or productive. It can be something as small as how and what we feed cattle to exploring new marketing opportunities for our crop, such as direct marketing to consumers.

However, you can learn a lot from listening. Seek out those who have been in the business, who have had success and failure, and learn from their experiences. That kind of education is free and real-world tested.

Ask questions.

This goes hand-in-hand with my previous point.

Sometimes being the silent observer is fine, but do not be timid about asking why things are done the way they are.

Try to gain some perspective and history before you offer input or thought into why or how an operation could be doing something differently.

Get your hands dirty.

I’m very proud of the degrees on the wall of my office, but I’m equally proud of the experiences and lessons learned from others I have encountered and worked with in the field. I am convinced that formal education empowers a person to continue to learn after they graduate and enter the professional world. Who better to learn from than those already actively engaged and doing the work?

Seemingly small things can yield major rewards.

Change can be as drastic or subtle as you make it. As a small operator, my goal for our farm is to be as efficient as possible with our finances, natural resources and livestock.

This past winter, my dad and I decided to change how we feed hay. Historically, we’d put hay rings around a round bale, knowing we were wasting a significant portion of the bale (and money). My exposure to current research and different management techniques proved that we could do better with little-to-no additional effort required. Once we began rolling the bales out instead of simply setting them down with a hay ring, we noticed a greater portion of the hay was consumed and less was wasted. This decreased how many bales we needed to purchase to feed through the winter. That money we saved from not buying hay could be reinvested in our pastures through fertilizer this spring.

Small improvements stack up quick and can quickly change

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Lead change and become involved.

American agriculture has overcome many challenges and obstacles in the past, but I feel our greatest contest is yet to come. With increasing regulation, more competitive global markets, and a general population who continues to grow removed from and distrust modern agriculture, we as an industry must ensure our livelihood and rural heritage endure. It is easy to sit back and say, “Well, I can’t do anything about it. I’m a little guy.” National and state organizations are the collective voice of our industry. It is imperative to not only become a member but also be actively engaged in that organization, and promote its creed and mission.

Be able to admit when you need help.

Know your limits and when you need assistance. It is OK to admit you do not know something or your abilities aren’t as advanced as those around you. More importantly, be the helping hand when you are called upon by others.

Working with family is where memories are made and life lessons learned.

never forget the smell and sounds of harvest as a young boy (and the stomachache from eating too many fresh peanuts).

My working relationship with my grandfather and dad has changed since then from shotgun rider to partner, and for that I am truly blessed and grateful. Now that I have a family of my own, I take every opportunity I have to take my daughters with me to check cattle, get on the tractor, fix fence, etc. The time spent together is irreplaceable; I know that because my mentors and role models took the time to take me along on similar chores. Take time to give back to younger generations; they will be the caretakers of the future we are all working to make a reality.

The future of agriculture in our great country is bright and full of opportunity for those willing to grasp it. As young farmers and ranchers, we are blessed with tools, technologies, techniques and information our predecessors could only dream about. Though we face challenges that previous generations did not, we are still in contest with some all too familiar ones. I am encouraged by the fact that so many still commit themselves to feeding and clothing their fellow man. It is a noble effort that is forgotten by so many. D Source: The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

Some of my fondest memories growing up involve riding on the tractor and in the wagons during peanut harvest. I’ll

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Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

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Your call or visit is Always Welcome

J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC.

Promote Your Operation

Jerry & Karen Wilson 335 Gelbvieh Land, Ava, IL 62907

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

618-521-8620 • jkgf88@frontier.com

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCER®

We sell Breeding Stock Bulls & Females Chester Yoder

12353 Cty Rd 330 Big Prairie, OH 44611 chesyoder@yahoo.com 330-567-9232 • 330-231-0339 (cell)

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44th Annual Gelbvieh Gold Sale February 14, 2017 Des Moines, Iowa Held in Conjunction with the Iowa Beef Expo Auctioneer: Phil Schooley Sale Manager: Mitchell Marketing Service Reported by: Rebecca Mettler Sale Averages: 13 Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bulls

$3,761

26 Gelbvieh and Balancer® Females

$2,601

1 Embryo Package

$7,500

The Gelbvieh Breeders of Iowa group put together a solid set of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics to be showcased at the 44th Annual Gelbvieh Gold Sale, which was held during the Iowa Beef Expo in Des Moines, Iowa.

Lot 43, VRT 6117D ET, consigned by Blackhawk Cattle Company and Lazy TV Ranch, was the high selling bull of the sale. 6117D ET is a 94 percent purebred Gelbvieh bull and is a full brother to Lazy TV Sam U451 who is one of the top AI sires in the breed. His genomic-enhanced EPDs boast seven EPDs in the top 5 percent of the Gelbvieh breed. Bar Arrow Cattle Company, Phillipsburg, Kansas, recognized this unique opportunity and purchased 6117D ET for $8,400.

Lot 31, FMH 2020 Mr At Ease 510C, consigned by FMH Gelbviehs, was the second high selling bull. This 75 percent Gelbvieh bull possesses eight EPDs in the top 5 percent of the

breed, including the top 1 percent for calving ease direct and top 2 percent for weaning and yearling weights. Lon Carlson, Magrath, Alberta, Canada purchased the bull for $6,000.

Lot 41, HRNK Mr Trina’s Thunder 9D, consigned by Herink Gelbvieh, rounded out the top three high selling bulls.

He’s a Balancer son of CCRO Carolina Thunder 2266Z. He’s a high growth bull that ranks in the top 1 and 2 percent for weaning weight and yearling weight, respectively. Lane Terry of Philipsburg, Kansas, took this bull home for $5,750.

On the female side, a rare opportunity to purchase JEMG Lee Ann 650U embryos was featured as lot 1 in this year’s sale. J-Bar M Gelbvieh consigned the flush lot that was purchased for $7,500 by Blackhawk Cattle Company, Oregon, Illinois. Lee Ann could be considered one of the top red donor dams in the breed and has two sons who are recognizable AI sires, JEMG Steakhouse and JEMG Silver Dollar.

Lot 20, KCCG Blackbird 21D, consigned by Kirkwood Community College, was the high selling female. Blackbird 21D is a 75 percent Gelbvieh female described as a moderate, functional cow with EPDs for calving ease direct and weaning weight in the top 10 percent of the breed. Adelyn Sienknecht, Gladbrook, Iowa, purchased the female for $4,500.

Lot 17, HRNK Ms Cyclone 7B 604D, consigned by Herink Gelbvieh, was the second high selling female of the day.

This January 2016 born, 75 percent Gelbvieh female has the potential to become a show prospect and later a productive brood cow. Cade Cameron, Danville, Iowa purchased the female for $3,800.

Lemke Cattle 11th Annual Bull Sale Tuesday, Feb 7, 2017 Lawrence, Nebraska Auctioneer: Tracy Harl Sale Averages: 50 Balancer®, Red Angus, and Angus Bulls ...........$5,250 2 Balancer Open Yearling Heifers ..........................$2,200 14 Commercial Red Angus Open Yearling Heifers ...$1,400

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The sale facility at the ranch was filled with longtime repeat customers as well as many new faces that were eager to invest in these cutting edge genetics. The average sale bull ranked in the top 35 percent of the breed or better in every single EPD or index and are leaders for thickness and phenotype.

Bulls sold to Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, Colorado and Washington.

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Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 28th Annual Bull Sale Saturday, March 4, 2017 Bull Yards at the Ranch Ponteix, Saskatchewan Canada Auctioneer: Donnie Peacock Reported by: Eileen Davidson Sale Average: 95 Purebred Yearling Red & Black Gelbvieh Bulls $6,226 Many repeat buyers, new buyers, producers and friends we’ve known for a lifetime attended our 28th Annual Bull

Sale and weekend festivities at our bull yards southwest of Ponteix. The crowd bid enthusiastically to own and take home the sale offering. The phone lines were kept hopping and the online bidding was active; with bulls selected to go to work in herds both near and far.

Sale attendees enjoyed a great day with accommodating travel conditions, a tasty beef dinner, and the best part – socializing with fellow cattle producers!

Many thanks to all that attended and helped in so many ways! Our 2018 Bull Sale will be held Saturday, March 3, 2017 at the Bull Yards.

Circle S Ranch celebrated their 10th anniversary “Going to Grass Production Sale” – Racecar Driver Wins Cow Sale Canton, Kansas, May 10, 2017 — Circle S Ranch celebrated their 10th anniversary “Going to Grass Production Sale” on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at their ranch in Canton, Kansas.

Gelbvieh, Gelford and Hereford bulls, show heifers and replacement heifer pens were on offer. The sale was held on a beautiful afternoon after the rain cleared off, seeing more than 200 in attendance who enjoyed a hamburger fry and created a standing-room only atmosphere for the decade celebration.

As a family operation raising Gelvbieh cattle since 1999, Circle S Ranch offered a flush opportunity on the pick of their females featured as lot 1 in this year’s sale. Ten freezable embryos and five pregnancies were guaranteed on choice of more than 100 cows in the Circle S herd. This high selling lot was purchased for $17,000 by Bobby Dale Earnhardt of Mooresville, North Carolina.

More known for his racing career and as the grandson and nephew of two of the best NASCAR drivers of all time – the late Dale Earnhardt; and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., respectively, Bobby has roots deeply planted in the agricultural industry. At a young age Bobby remembers helping out on the family farm.

Today, Bobby enjoys a successful career in racing in the

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ARCA Racing Series with the end goal of reaching the Monster Energy series of stock car racing. Just like he learned the hard work it takes on a farm, Bobby is working for everything he has achieved in the racing world, winning the ROTY, Rookie of the Year and Most Popular Driver in recent years, to name afew.

With an interest still in agriculture, Bobby was glad to have been the highest bidder for Lot 1 in the Circle S Ranch annual sale. It will be a great way to stay involved in the industry that taught him so much about hard work and still be a part of feeding the world.

“The flush on my choice of cows was very intriguing to me,” said Bobby. “Now I will get to select the sire of my choice that will result inoffspring of high quality animals. Investing in the purebred cattle industry seemed like an easy choice with the world demand of U.S. beef.”

Circle S Gelbvieh and Bobby are looking forward to building on their relationship together through the cattle industry. To learn more about Bobby and his racing career, be sure to view his website at earnhardtshearerracing.com and follow him on social media.

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SOUTHERN BREEDERS ALABAMA

TEXAS EXCEPTIONAL

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

Dustin Kittle

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

BULLS & HEIFERS

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

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

(281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144

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

Poverty Hill Farms Rocky Bates

ARKANSAS

Purcell, OK • 405-990-9198 Registered Gelbvieh and Angus

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

Duane Miller

Cell: 870-84405664 duane83@centurytel.net www.millergelbvieh.com

OKLAHOMA LeGRAND Ed & Alberta LeGrand

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074

405-747-6950 • alane@c21global.com

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

Koehn Cattle Co. Patrick Koehn

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

Gelbvieh Genetics at Work

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Genetic Power Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bull Sale March 11, 2017 Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Springfield, Missouri Auctioneer: Jay Elfeldt Sale Manager: Mitchell Marketing Service Reported by: Rebecca Mettler Sale Averages: 96 Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bulls..............................$4,531 A large crowd gathered for the Genetic Power Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bull Sale that was held at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center near Springfield, Missouri, on March 11, 2017. Bidding to take home this standout set of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics by J&K Gelbvieh Farm, Inc. of Ava, Illinois, and J Bar M Gelbvieh of Stark City, Missouri, was competitive both live at the auction and through internet bidding.

Lot 15, JKGF Chief Justice C205 ET, owned by J&K Gelbvieh Farm, Inc. was the highest selling bull of the sale. C205 ET is a 94 percent purebred Gelbvieh and is the homozygous black, homozygous polled son of CCRO Carolina Leverage 3214A out of the renowned Gelbvieh donor female KCF Miss Fortune U490. Along with an impressive phenotype, his EPD profile boasts 10 EPDs and indexes in the top 4 percent of the breed in which five of those are in the top 1 percent including weaning weight, yearling weight, total maternal and FPI. JKGF C205 sold to Kittle Farms of Geraldine, Alabama, for $32,000.

Lot 1, JEMG J Bar M C941 ET, owned by J Bar M Gelbvieh, was the second high selling lot. This homozygous black, homozygous polled Balancer bull is the son of Angus sire SAV Resource 1441 out of J Bar M’s top production Gelbvieh donor dam, DCSF Post Rock Wilma 261P1 ET. JEMG C941’s weaning weight, yearling weight and carcass weight EPDs rank in the top 1 percent of the Balancer breed. Lone Oak Gelbvieh of Mechanicsville, Iowa, purchased the bull

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for $11,000.

Kittle Farms, Geraldine, Alabama, placed the winning bids on the next two high selling bulls, which were both owned by J&K Gelbvieh Farm: Lot 10, JKGF Eight Seconds C008, and lot 7, JKGF Final Frontier C95 for $10,500 and $10,250, respectively.

Both bulls are 94 percent purebred Gelbvieh and are sired by DLW New Frontier 33A ET. JKGF C95 is also out of the same dam as the high selling bull in the sale, KCF Miss Fortune U490.

Lot 68, JKGF D108, owned by J&K Gelbvieh Farm also sold for $10,250 to Valerie Livingston, The 88 Ranch, Orchard, Nebraska. D108 is the 94 percent purebred Gelbvieh son of DLW New Frontier 33A ET and is in the top 1 percent of the breed for FPI. Lot 51, JKGF D007 ET, owned by J&K Gelbvieh Farm, sold to William Faris, of Pueblo, Colorado, for $10,000. D007 is yet again another son of KCF Miss Fortune U490, this time sired by Angus sire AAR Ten X 7008 SA. Lot 4, JEMG J Bar M C935 ET, owned by J Bar M Gelbvieh, sold for $8, 000 to Michael Moeller, of Wellsburg, Iowa. C935 ET is a full sib to the second high selling bull in the sale along with another two full sibs following right behind in the sale rankings.

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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS

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KENTUCKY

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QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HILL

Farms Doug & Sue Hughes 6916 Peppers Ferry Road Max Meadows, VA 24360 H 276/637-3916 C 276/620-4271

TENNESSEE Coles Bend Cattle Company

Raising registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle since 2000.

Trent Jones Smith Grove, KY • 270.590.5266

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh

John & Liz Loy 7611 Dyer Rd. (865) 687-1968 Luttrell, TN 37779 (865) 235-8869 (C) j.b.loy@att.net

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

NORTH CAROLINA

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton 839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hampton@twlakes.net

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

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ROCKY TOP GELBVIEH Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle Sandy and Terry Gupton

4846 Potato Farm Rd • Crossville, TN 38571 865-250-1418 • rockytopgel@yahoo.com rockytopgelbviehfarm.com

VIRGINIA Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

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

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

Mick Ainsworth

1613 Derby Road P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281 910-652-2233 Cell: 910-638-1142 Mick’s email: longleaf@etinternet.net Grass Grown • Carcass Quality & Performance

2157 Black Lick • Rural Retreat, VA 24368 Home: 276.228.6347 Registered No. 48890 Cell: 401.714.6812

Judith A. Sweeten

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. 01, 2017

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

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• State Association news Plus, add us to your mailing lists when sending out sale catalogs.

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37th Annual Flying H Genetics Roughage N’ Ready Herd Bull Sale March 4, 2017 At the Ranch, Arapahoe, Nebraska Auctioneer: Tracy Harl Reported by: Dick Helms Sale Averages: Balancer® Bulls...........................................................$4,823 Gelbvieh Bulls............................................................$4,488 SimAngus Bulls..........................................................$4,500 FUSION Bulls............................................................$4,333 A barn full of buyers plus internet buyers from 12 states battled for the Roughage N’ Ready bulls that offered superior genetics combined with athletic, muscular and sound footed phenotype without excess fat.

Top selling bull was lot 1, a homozygous polled, black Gelbvieh sired by Flying H Traction 45B who had been voted runner-up in the 2017 National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh Futurity. Buying possession and 25 percent semen interest was Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh for $8,000.

Seven bulls topped $7,000 with the top 75 percent Gelbvieh bull going home with Chad Nordhausen for $7,750. Top Balancer bulls went to Scott Wells and Brian Kolbet for $7,500.

Top red Balancer was a Pelton Final Statement son selling to another repeat customer, Mike Potter for $5,500.

A Red FUSION bull that sold for $5,250 going home with Bill Tucker followed.

Flying H Genetics 19th Grown on Grass/ Fescue Adapted Bull Sale March 18, 2017 Flying H Bull Barn, Butler, Missouri Auctioneer: Jared Shipman Reported by: Dick Helms Sale Averages: Red and Black FUSION Bulls..................................$5,614 Red and Black Balancer® Bulls.................................$4,588 Red and Black SimAngus Bulls...............................$4,155 Red and Black Gelbvieh Bulls..................................$4,100 Purebred Simmental Bulls........................................$3,650 An overflow crowd started arriving early on a sunny day to study and bid on a superior set of GROWN ON GRASS bulls offered by the Flying H Genetics family. The athletic, muscular bulls that offered Gelbvieh, Simmental, Angus and Red Angus

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genetics were appraised by buyers from nine states with many new friends and customers taking home their first Flying H bulls.

Two bulls topped the sale; first was an 18-monthold Show-Me Select Heifer qualified black Balancer® going to Jeff Platt for $7,000. This 5 Star genetic package came from Arp Gelbvieh. Also bringing $7,000 was a black FUSION sired by SimAngus sire, Wish Maker, out of a Balancer dam by Flying H Professor 22W. He sported 5 Star genetics, was ShowMe Select Heifer qualified and found a new home with Joey OBrien.

Demand and quality were both strong ending with a sale that averaged higher than last year.

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AGA Leaders in Genomic Testing The beef industry has taken strides in genomic technology in recent years and thus, American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) leadership has placed an emphasis of keeping up as well as influencing those changes. The two lists below are to recognize AGA members who use genomics technology and follow the following criteria: Complete a GGP-LD or GGP-HD panel on a minimum of 40 percent of the 2016 male calf crop or complete a GGP-LD, GGP-HD or GGP-uLD panel test on each replacement female in 2016.

DNA Testing Every Replacement Female Membership Name

City, State

Membership Name

City, State

Campbell Martin

Bucklin, Kan.

Brandon McEndaffer

Sterling, Colo.

Crippled W Cattle Co

Clayton, Kan.

Castle Rock Farm

Pulaski, Va.

David Weinert

New Carlisle, Ohio

Chisum Grund

Wallace, Kan.

Flint Hills Gelbvieh

Alma, Kan.

CJ & L Livestock

Hermosa, S.D.

Gina Marie Thorstenson

Selby, S.D.

Glen & Jeanne Pugh

Pierz, Minn.

Cranview Beastrom Eagle Pass Jumping Cow

Minot, N.D.

Larmon Mill Acres

Alvaton, Ky.

Cranview Gelbvieh

Minot, N.D.

Lincoln Dean Martin

Bucklin, Kan.

McCarty Cattle Company

Rifle, Colo.

Danell Diamond Six Ranch

Lewistown, Mont.

North Fork Gelbvieh

Wilmot, S.D.

Danyelle M. Kuker

Shubert, Neb.

Southern Roots Ranch

Archbold, Ohio

David Weinert

New Carlisle, Ohio

Dean G. Swenson

Little Falls, Minn.

D&F Gelbvieh

Tendoy, Idaho

Diamond D Gelbvieh

Mandan, N.D.

Diamond Six Bar IV Livestock

Lewistown, Mont.

Do Little Farms

Quebeck, Tenn.

Double B Ranch

Hilger, Mont.

Faris Gelbvieh

Pueblo, Colo.

Flowing Spring Farm

Atkins, Va.

Flying H Genetics

Arapahoe, Neb.

Gary's Gelbvieh

Trenton, Neb.

Gina Marie Thorstenson

Selby, S.D.

Ginger J Ertel

Greentop, MO.

Glen & Jeanne Pugh

Pierz, Minn.

Grand River Gelbvieh

Albany, MO.

Greenhill Gelbvieh

Olathe, Colo.

Haley Madison Ringkob

Lake City, S.D.

Hermes Cattle

Andale, Kan.

DNA Testing 40% of Male Calf Crop Membership Name

City, State

Adkins Gelbvieh

Carpenter, S.D.

Aherin Brothers Livestock

Manhattan, Kan.

Aubree Jae Warner

Edison, Neb.

Bar Arrow Cattle & Blackhawk Cattle

Phillipsburg, Kan.

Bar IV Livestock

Newport, KY.

Bar JR Gelbvieh

Raynesford, Mont.

Bar T Bar Ranch Inc.

Winslow, Ariz.

Bar TV Gelbvieh

Hermosa, S.D.

Bergman Cattle Co

Arapahoe, Neb.

Boehler Gelbviehs

Orleans, Neb.

Bow K Ranch

Olathe, Colo.

Brad McWilliams/ Hilltop Farms

Asbury, Mo.

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GW breeders corner ARIZONA The Prosser Family

WESTERN BREEDERS UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS IOWA

Quality Cattle Black Gelbvieh and Balancer

Barry & Dena Bolton

406.538.5280 H 406.366.0162 C 515 Knapp Lane PO Box 826 Hilger, MT 59451 doublebranchmt@gmail.com

928/289-2619 • 928/380-5149 cell 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 Ricky Linquist th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist

NEVADA

Dave & Dawn Bowman

Fonda, IA 50540

arms (712) 288-5349 arms

55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

Gelbvieh & Red Angus

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

Dick & Jean Williams

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

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

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

LONE OAK C AT T L E

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

WASHINGTON

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

hornsandthorns@netins.net

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

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

FL

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

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

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

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

Quarter Horses Athletic Want to Please Strong Bone

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!

HH H

Triple H Farms Roy & Nancy Holste 3113 260th Street Clarinda, IA 51632

712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS MINNESOTA

u Brandywine Farm

Tom Scarponcini

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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266 email: gustindd@gmail.com Family www.gustinsdiamondd.com Al and Peggy Gustin

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

SOUTH DAKOTA

Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

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

Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty (605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com Gerald & Sarah Adkins www.adkinsgelbvieh.com 41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

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

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

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

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

Brian & Dee Dee 605-649-9927

Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-6262

www.Balancerbulls.com

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

NORTH DAKOTA Chimney Butte RanCh

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

Doug & Carol Hille

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

3320 51st Street, Mandan, ND 58554 701-445-7383 or 701-220-2083

kvolek@venturecomm.net

Email: chimneybutteranch@westriv.com Website: chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

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

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 Steven A. Munger 605/380-0092 (cell) •

605/229-2802 (office) 605/229-2835 (fax)

Nate Munger 605/943-5690 (office) Cowherd Manager 605/380-2582 (cell) www.eaglepassranch.com

Get ready for upcoming sales!

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DNA Testing 40% of Male Calf Crop Membership Name

City, State

Membership Name

City, State

Hilltop Farms

Asbury, Mo.

Rocking G V Gelbvieh

Kirksville, Mo.

Hilltop Farms Benny McWilliams Asbury, Mo.

Rocky Ridge Cattle Company

Latham, Mo.

Jayden Carrier

Hermosa, S.D.

Rushmore Gelbvieh

Hermosa, S.D.

John Huston Cattle Co.

New Carlisle, Ohio

Samantha N. Faulk

Olathe, Colo.

Jon & Theresa Beastrom

Pierre, S.D.

Schafer Farms Inc.

Goodhue, Minn.

J W Ledoux

Ree Heights, S.D.

Shoe String Ranch

Sarcoxie, Mo.

Ken W. Chambers

Stoneville, N.C.

Shouse Gelbvieh

Dadeville, Mo.

Kicking Horse Ranch

Oilmont, Mont.

Spring Valley Farms

Agra, Kan.

Kittle Farms, LLC

Geraldine, Ala.

Squeakin By LK Farms

Shubert, Neb.

Knoll Crest Farms

Red House, Va.

Steinkruger Farms

Upland, Neb.

Kutsch Land And Cattle

Kearney, Neb.

Suelter Cattle Co.

Lincoln, Kan.

KZ Cattle Company

Columbus, Kan.

Sutton Murphy

Arlington, S.D.

Lazy TV Ranch

Selby, S.D.

Tanner Aherin

Phillipsburg, Kan.

LeDoux Ranch

Ree Heights, S.D.

Taylor Family Gelbvieh

Milford, Iowa

LeDoux Ranch/Dustin Aherin

Agenda, Kan.

Tolsma Land & Cattle

Nowata, Okla.

Leland Burnett

Warsaw, Mo.

Trans Pacific Genetics

Arapahoe, Neb.

Lemke Cattle

Lawrence, Neb.

Ty Allen Lambert

Warren, Texas

Linda Reiste-Shumate

Bloomfield, Iowa

Tyler A. Ceroll

Sisseton, S.D.

Lively Lads Farm

Munfordville, Ky.

Warner Beef Genetics

Arapahoe, Neb.

Lowcatelli Ranch

Cheyenne, Okla.

Martens Gelbvieh

Walnut, Iowa

McCarty Cattle Company

Rifle, Colo.

Meadowlark Gelbvieh Farm

Lindsborg, Kan.

Miller Gelbvieh

Florence, Texas

MLM Gelbvieh

Superior, Neb.

Nelson Ranch

Soldier, Kan.

Peach Valley Farm LLC

Olathe, Colo.

Pope Farms Gelbvieh

Ravenna, Neb.

Preston Dunn

Saint John, Kan.

Quentin Clark

Barnard, Kan.

Rafter R Gelbvieh

Adel, Iowa

Rais'n L Farm

Kiln, Miss.

Robert Paul

Washburn, Mo.

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Summer is here... and love is in the air...

Next year’s calf crop is in the making and we are anxious to see the results!

DDGR Resilient 275D

Sired by CCRO Leverage and out of our best cow family Purchased by: Royal Wetern Gelbvieh & Rocky Top Gelbvieh, Alberta, Canada

DDGR Jackpot 95D

Combines the performance of the DDGR Nobleman 79B bull with the calving ease of his Black Impact dam Purchased by: Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, ND

THANK YOU to all of our customers who purchased at our 2017 production sale, with cattle going to 7 states and Canada. Meeting and visiting with our fellow cattlemen and cattlewomen is our favorite part of the cattle business!

OTHER SIRES TO WATCH FOR:

FLYING H GRAND SLAM 128D ET GHGF TRUMP TRAIN C521 MCCA CORNHUSKER RED 524C DDGR INNOVATION 120C DDGR AMERICAN SNIPER 44B ber, see how CCRO LEVERAGE 3214A Coming in Septem turned out DLW ALUMNI 7513A ET last year’s matings cs page on our BNC AT EASE A357 on our Pasture Pi FMC MR. AT EASE 510C website.

DDGR NOBLEMAN 79B

ANGUS:

MUSGRAVE AVIATOR SAV RESOURCE 1441 AAR TEN X 7008

Watch for calves by these outstanding sires at their new owners and here at Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh.

RED ANGUS:

BIEBER SPARTACUS A193 SCHULER REBEL 0029X

Dennis, Sherry and Jessica Gustin Al and Peggy Gustin Steve and Katie Stensgard • Richie and Sarah Heinrich 5135 Hwy 6 • Mandan, ND 58554 Dennis: 701-663-7266 or 701-400-3483 Sarah: 701-400-3563 • Richie: 701-320-6484 gustindd@wildblue.net • www.gustinsdiamondd.com

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MIDWEST BREEDERS

KANSAS

Bar Arrow Cattle Company

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

HUTCHINSON, KS

KEN SCHMUCKER Herdsman 620.960.1189 (c) oswald.j@sbcglobal.net

Specializing in Forage Raised

Balancer® Bulls on K-31

Culling practices on cows/bulls second to NONE!

Stuar t Jar vis

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661

For information, contact:

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

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

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

B/F Cattle Company Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

660 • 492 • 2808

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

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

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

diamond v gelbvieh

Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.

Al, Mary & Nick Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 FAX: (913) 724-4107 e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

Randy odle

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

For Sale due to health concerns.

Five Balancer cows: three yearling heifers, two calves. Judd Ranch origin. Priced reasonably.

Kansas • 417-777-1614

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Committed to raising quality seedstock Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle

Get ready for upcoming sales!

Judd Ranch Inc.

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

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Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, MO 64832 • 417-642-5871 • 417-529-0081(cell)

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Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Mark & Patty Goes

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Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

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

Gilbert & Debra

573.280.4633 573.646.3477 Bulls marketed through Seedstock Plus Go to seedstockplus.com for sale dates, catalogs & videos

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

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

Jeff Swanson • 308/337-2235 10908 724 Road • Oxford, NE 68967 Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

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

Ronald RogeRs

email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

Gelbvieh SprinG Flood ranch balancer® Jim & Sherri Michaletz 1397 Spring Flood Rd Goodman, MO 64843 417-364-5297 (O) 479-366-1234 (C) Email: jmichal@netins.net www.springfloodranch.blogspot.com

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Upcoming Advertising Deadlines: September Profit Picture Early copy deadline: July 26 Regular rates deadline: August 1

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

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

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CLOSING DATE: Ad materials and editorial deadline is the 25th of the month two months prior to publication date. (December issue deadline is October 25th). Ads for sale dates prior to the 15th of the month of publication are discouraged.

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2017AGA Member Calendar Herd Assessments are available on AGA Online Registry Service.

January 1

January 1

Paper copies will be mailed to those memberships that do not utilize the online registry service.

AGJA annual dues are due.

AGA dues are due on the annual membership date for each membership.

March 15 or the following business day if the date falls on a weekend

Visit the Animal Registration page at www.gelbvieh.org for more information.

May 1

Entry and transfer deadline for the AGJA sponsored regional shows.

May 15

Annual herd assessments are due.

Summer Sire Summary data due for the National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) run.

See the Requested Data Chart for more information.

May 25

Entry and transfer deadline for the AGJA Big Red Classic

July 20

Registration for AGA National Convention begins.

August 1

Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction data due.

Nominations due for the AGA Breeder of the Year and AGA Hall of Fame.

August 25

Applications for the Breeder of the Year award will be available on the convention page of the AGA website or by requesting an application from the AGA office later this spring.

August 22-24

Summer AGA Board of Directors meeting

October 31

Early registration for AGA National Convention ends.

November 1

Deadline for submitting DNA samples for national sale and futurity animals.

November 1

Junior Dues are mailed to AGJA members.

Winter Sire Summary data due for NCE run.

November 1

See the Requested Data Chart for more information.

Helpful Tip: Data submitted for the Winter Sire Summary provides your production sale customers the most accurate EPDs.

December 7-9

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AGA National Convention and Annual Meeting, Wichita, Kansas

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GW events of interest July 2017 July 15 Montana Gelbvieh Association Field Day,

Lewistown, MT

August 2017 Aug. 3-6 “The Summit” IGS Youth Leadership

Conference, Lincoln, NE Aug. 30 Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association Heifer

Futurity, Salem, OR Aug. 30 Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association Annual

Meeting, Salem, OR Aug. 31 Oregon State Fair Gelbvieh Show, Salem, OR

September 2017 Sept. 16

Seedstock Plus Showcase Sale XII & 9th Annual Customer Appreciation Sale, including Herd Reduction of Kenyon Cattle Company, Kingsville, MO

October 2017 Oct. 7

Oct. 14

Oct. 21

Warner Beef Genetics Female Production Sale, Arapahoe, NE Judd Ranch 27th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KS Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale, Carthage, MO

November 2017 Nov. 11 Eagle Pass Ranch Fall Female Sale,

Highmore, SD Nov. 15 NAILE 2017 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Heifer

Futurity, Louisville, KY Nov. 18 Seedstock Plus Influence Commercial Female

Sale, Kingsville, MO Nov. 18-19 Triple K Gelbvieh Open House, Basehor, KS Nov. 24 Kansas Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting,

Salina, KS Nov. 25 Kansas Gelbvieh Association Annual Pick of

the Herds Sale, Salina, KS

December 2017 Dec. 2 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Fall Female Sale,

Pierce, CO

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Dec. 7-9 47th Annual AGA National Convention,

Wichita, KS

February 2018 Feb. 5

Feb. 20

Feb. 22 Feb. 24

Feb. 24

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 28th Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE Cedar Top Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Burwell, NE Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CO Swanson Cattle Company 31st Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE Post Rock Cattle Company Cowman’s Kind Annual Bull Sale, Barnard, KS

March 2018 Mar. 3

Mar. 3 Mar. 4

Mar. 6

Mar. 8

Mar. 10 Mar. 13

Mar. 15

Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus 37th Annual Production Sale, Selby, SD SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Judd Ranch 40th Annual Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Warner Beef Genetics Annual Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull Sale, Burlington, CO Genetic Power Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Bar Arrow Cattle Company 28th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT

Visit the online version of Places to Be at www.gelbvieh. org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event.

Editor’s Note: If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to megans@gelbvieh.org.

This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org contains additional contact information for each event.

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September Issue Schedule Ad reservation and ad copy due: August 1 Camera ready ads due: August 11 September issue will mail: August 25

To reserve ad space or for assistance with ad development, contact:

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GW ad index 3 G Ranch........................................ 67

GS Ridge Top Ranch................ 58, 78

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh................. 78

ABCS Gelbvieh............................... 78

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh... 79, 81

Nowack Cattle Company............... 83

Adkins Gelbvieh....................... 56, 79

Hampton Cattle Company............ 73

Plateau Gelbvieh.................40, 61, 78

AGA...............................33, 53, 60, 77

Harriman Santa Fe......................... 82

Pope Farms Gelbvieh..................... 51

B/F Cattle Company....................... 82

Hart Farm Gelbvieh....................... 82

Post Rock Cattle Company....... 7, 82

Bar Arrow Cattle Company.... 82, 91

Hartland Farm................................ 82

Poverty Hill Farms......................... 71

Bar IV Livestock............................. 73

Hilltop Farms.................................. 82

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh....................... 3

Bar JR Gelbvieh......................... 46, 78

Hodges Ranch................................. 71

Rafter R Gelbvieh........................... 58

Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc...................... 78

Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch.............. 56, 79

Raile Gelbvieh........................... 35, 61

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch............. 79

Holle Gelbvieh................................ 27

Register Farms................................ 73

Blackhawk Cattle Company.......... 67

J&K Farm................................... 76, 84

Rippe Gelbvieh................................ 61

Boehler Gelbvieh...................... 37, 83

J Bar M Gelbvieh............................ 82

Rocking GV Gelbvieh.................... 83

Bolton Cattle Ranch....................... 78

Judd Ranch, Inc.......................... 1, 82

Rocky Top Gelbvieh....................... 73

Bow K Ranch.................................. 78

Kenyon Cattle LLC................... 58, 63

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh........ 83

Brandywine Farm........................... 79

KG Gelbvieh.................................... 57

Sandy Knoll Farm........................... 42

Bull Barn Genetics.................... 32, 85

Kicking Horse Ranch.........10, 61, 78

Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay.. 78

Canadian GV Assn......................... 85

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms........11, 21, 71

Schafer Farms, Inc.......................... 79

Cattlemen’s Connection............. 5, 85

Knoll Crest Farm............................ 73

SEGA Gelbvieh............................... 38

C-Cross Cattle Company.............. 73

Koehn Cattle Co............................. 71

Seedstock Plus Genetics................ 85

Cedar Top Ranch....................IFC, 83

Land of Oz/ John C Oswald.......... 82

Seedstock Plus........................... 75, 85

Chimney Butte Ranch................... 79

Lambert, Doak................................ 85

Spring Flood Ranch....................... 83

C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC.............. 73

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.................... 78

Swanson Cattle Company....... 25, 83

Circle S Ranch................................. 82

Lemke Cattle................................... 83

Swenson Gelbvieh.................... 56, 79

CJ&L Livestock............................... 79

Leonhardt Cattle Company........... 79

Taubenheim Gelbvieh.................... 83

Classified ad.................................... 82

Linquist Farms................................ 78

The 88 Ranch................................... 83

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh............ 73

Little Windy Hill Farms................. 73

Thorstenson Gelbvieh.............. 41, 79

Coles Bend Cattle Company... 47, 73

Lone Oak Cattle.............................. 78

Thull Gelbvieh Farm...................... 79

Cranview Gelbvieh................... 23, 79

Longleaf Station.............................. 73

Triple H Farms................................ 78

Cunningham, Ronn....................... 85

M&P Gelbvieh................................ 83

Triple K Gelbvieh...................... 19, 82

Danell Diamond Six Ranch........... 78

Maple Hill Farm.............................. 30

Volek Ranch.............................. 56, 79

Diamond L Farms.......................... 71

Markes Family Farms.........29, 57, 71

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

Diamond V Gelbvieh..................... 82

Martens Gelbvieh..................... 58, 78

White Oak Farms........................... 83

Dobson Ranch................................ 39

Martin Cattle Company........... 57, 71

Wildwood Acres............................. 67

Dromgoole’s Heaven...................... 71

Miller Gelbvieh............................... 71

Wilkinson Gelbvieh....................... 78

Eagle Pass Ranch................48, 49, 79

Mitchell Marketing Service..... 69, 85

Wolf Gelbvieh................................. 83

Flying H Genetics....................83, BC

MLM Gelbvieh................................ 83

Wyatt Farms.................................... 37

Gelbviehauction.com..................... 87

Mulroy Farms............................ 31, 82

Wyndemere Farm LLC.................. 73

Gelbvieh World............................... 89

Murray Farms................................. 45

Yoder’s Prairie Acres................ 43, 67

Green Hills Gelbvieh................ 73, 92

NAILE Heifer Futurity................... 15

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Bar Arrow raises real cattle for the real world... using all the right tools.

Calving Ease 28th Annual Production Sale Maternal Ability March 13, 2018 • at the ranch Performance Structural Soundness Stuart Jarvis 26 E. Limestone Rd. Phillipsburg, KS 67661 e-mail: bararrow@ruraltel.net 785/543-5177 Stuart cell: 785/543-8120 Cody cell: 785-309-6455

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GHGF RUNNING MATE 20C1 ET

17 -3.7 62 85 29 60 6 5.50 0.49 6 0.06 -0.47 14 0.38 -0.07 61.81 71.73 68.80

Owned with Thorstenson Gelbvieh

Owned with Jumping Cow Gelbvieh

GHGF TRUMP TRAIN C521

GHGF American Impact 61C3 ET

GHGF YOUNG GUN C310

GHGF HIRED GUN C56

GHGF COLT C527

Owned with Circle S Ranch

Owned with Ridinger Cattle Company

Blue’s Impact sons available by Private Treaty.

Owned by Bee Lick Gelbvieh

Owned by Circle F Cattle Company

Walter & Lee Teeter

1380 French Belk Rd. Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 (704) 664-5784 Lee’s Cell (704) 267-4638 Walter’s Cell (704) 236-7980

Bulls and females for sale year round.

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FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE: October 7, 2017 BULL SALE : March 6, 2018 Semen and Embryos available anytime

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