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10 AGA Board of Directors Action Points and New Slate of Officers

IN EVERY ISSUE

16 Recapping the 45th Annual AGA Convention

Contact Us

28 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale

Did You Know?

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30 2016 National Gelbvieh and Balancer Show Results

Information Exchange

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43 Ring of Gold Champions for the 2015-2016 Show Season 48 Retallick Accepts Director of Member Programs Position at AGA 52 AGJA 2016 Show Schedule

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54 2015 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Heifer Futurity at NAILE

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56 Over the Fence with Tom Boehm, manager of House Heritage Farms

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59 Kim Rounds Hired as Gelbvieh Spring Intern

Upper Midwest Breeders Southeast Breeders

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60 Martin Joins the AGA Staff

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INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

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Fulfilling the Plan One Step at a Time

View from the Board by President Neal Pearson

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What does the AGA do with Your Herd Assessment Dollar?

From the Corner Office by Myron Edelman

22 Pasture Grouping: The Hidden Gem in the AGA

Registry System

Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Kari White

26 Completing you 2016 Herd Assessments

Data Bulletin by Kelli Retallick

58 What are You Sowing?

Out in the Field by William McIntosh

10900 Dover Street F Westminster, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 F Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org F info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association ASSOCIATION STAFF Myron Edelman Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480) Terisa Abrahams Office Operations Coordinator terisa@gelbvieh.org (ex. 479) Mary Bea Martin Member Services Specialist marybea@gelbvieh.org (ex. 481) Kari White Breed Improvement Data Analyst kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Kelli Retallick Director of Member Programs kellir@gelbvieh.org

Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org 940-255-5471 Megan Slater Public Relations Coordinator megans@gelbvieh.org (ex. 485) William McIntosh Commercial Marketing Coordinator williamm@gelbvieh.org 502-867-3132 Angela Vesco Commercial Marketing Specialist angelav@gelbvieh.org (ex. 484)

62 AGJA is opening the Doors to Your Future

Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator lynnv@gelbvieh.org (ex. 486)

Junior Connection by Tiana Garcia

66 Producers focus on Herd Sire Selection

Commercial Cornerpost

66 Navigating Your Way Through the New Website

Communication Message by Megan Slater

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Neal Pearson, President (2015) Lake City, SD • 605-448-5653 njpearson@venturecomm.net

Duane Strider, Secretary (2015) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 ccrosscattle@yahoo.com

Scott Starr, V. President (2016) Stapleton, NE • 308-587-2293 cedartopranch@gpcom.net

Grant Thayer, Treasurer (2014) Ramah, CO • 303-621-2058 grant@jumpingcowgelbvieh.com

DIRECTORS Emily Griffiths (2014) Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ejgriffiths.eg@gmail.com Dennis Gustin (2016) Mandan, ND • 701-663-7266 gustindd@wildblue.net

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

Bob Hart (2014) Kansas City, KS • 816-225-8530 bhart@hartfarm.net

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

Andy LeDoux (2015) Agenda, KS • 785-732-6564 ledouxranch@hotmail.com David Martin (2014) Judsonia, AR • 501-728-4950 martincattleco@windstream.net Andrea Murray (2016) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

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

Jeff Swanson (2016) Oxford, NE • 308-290-3763 swansoncattleco@yahoo.com Walter Teeter (2014) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com

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Fulfilling the Plan One Step at a Time

By Neal Pearson

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our years ago the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors took on the challenge of developing a long-range strategic plan. This process took time and the collaborative effort of the staff, board and Dr. Jim Gibb in the role of facilitator.

The purpose for this was to give the Association a road map to follow in order to identify new programs that could improve our position within the industry, member services, education, promotion and financial standing. Not only does it give us a road map for improvement, it also allows the tracking of progress in those identified areas of importance.

profitability of the industry. The Maternal Edge Female panel fits the bill. The Smart Select Service program offers genetic tools for commercial producers and allows the tracking of genetic trends that pertain to cowherd performance as it relates to the feeder profit index (FPI) and $Cow index, as well as feedlot and carcass performance. These are now in place but will require continued input and changes to adapt to industry demands.

The area of breed improvement is an ongoing process that will need to be supported by the programs of the business plan, member education, promotion, youth development and the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF).

So as we compare present with the past, and especially when there was no strategic plan in place, we see the need for and the impact of such a plan as it relates to an organization’s future. In the new plan, I feel we must continue to include the areas of breed improvement, education, promotion and youth development. Within these plans he area of breed improvement is an ongoing the membership, staff and the process that will need to be supported by the board of directors will determine programs of the business plan, member education, the area of high priority.

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promotion, youth development and the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF).

Today, some of the priorities and goals have been completed and others are on the way to fulfillment.

For instance, while the goal of owning maternal efficiency is ongoing, significant gains have been made. Genomic-Enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) are now in place. Ways to monitor traits for maternal efficiency have been completed; the heifer pregnancy (HP) EPD, pregnancy at 30 months (PG30) EPD, and the $Cow index are now in place. In addition, two other programs, the Maternal Edge Female Panel and Smart Select Service programs have been launched.

Each of these selection aids focused on the females will help the AGA to own maternal efficiency. The ability to identify those females that have the best reproductive traits of pregnancy and stayability are today recognized as the most important to the future

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To accomplish this, the board and staff may put together a member survey. The response from the last survey was instrumental in recognizing the areas of most importance for the membership.

Just like our theme for convention, “Moving at the Speed of Change”, our strategic plan must be visionary enough in its design to keep up with the speed of change and recognize new challenges and opportunities. With our focus on the future we can expand the impact of Gelbvieh and Balancer® and their impact on the beef business. D

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s a member of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) do you ever wonder, “What does the AGA do with the dollars collected for herd assessments (HAS)?” HAS is an important number to contemplate, as it constitutes nearly 70 percent of the total revenue of the AGA. This contemplation has direct influence on the reason to participate as a member of the AGA. Certainly, as with any business or organization, its purpose revolves around the customers’ or members’ desire and drive to pay for goods or services rendered by that business or organization.

Conversations with several of the AGA’s roughly 1,000 adult members reveals a variety of potential reasons why folks are driven to become vital participants in the seedstock industry; more specifically, why they become or remain a member of the AGA. The focal points that modern cattle breed associations gravitate toward are very different than they were 25, 10 or even five years ago. The need to lead future change in our business has been clearly established.

(See my February 2016 Profit Picture article “Leading with a Vision for Change”) Lets begin with the decision-making process regarding budgeting and financial allocation. What guides the staff and board through that process? The AGA strategic plan is ultimately responsible for directing leadership to determine focal points of the organization. As those focal points are determined, appropriate allocation of AGA dollars can be assigned in the necessary areas. Many correspondence from the AGA office through the Gelbvieh World, e-Newsletters and Corner Office messages to the membership within the last 18 months, has spoken of how AGA leadership has intensified the allocation process in the form of multi-year business planning. Now, more than ever, forecast preparation is imperative in the very basis for our business—beef cattle genetics. That forecasting necessity speaks loudly for the intensified need to strategically plan and financially plan far in front of today’s needs.

The workforce in any business, including your individual farm and ranch operations, almost always commands budgetary priority. The perception of that workforce priority should be viewed as an asset to the AGA. There

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is no question that the ability, mindset and accomplishments of the current AGA staff, on the AGAs behalf, clearly displays beneficiary results for the association. AGA staff is involved in organizations that influence the scientific community such as the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), International Genetic Solutions (IGS) and research universities. Marketing staff has direct project involvement with NCBA, Cattle-Fax as well as industry partners such as Superior Livestock Auction. Involvement in these organizations creates unlimited potential for the association as well as you the member of the AGA. Are you capitalizing on those opportunities the AGA staff has established for you?

Operations of the AGA are obviously another primary component of financial planning. Facilities, equipment, electronics and intellectual property constitute a portion of “overhead” expenditures. The AGA business plan suggests careful consideration of facility ownership versus a leased facility. Leasing may potentially contribute a near 10 percent reduction in that operational overhead. The database is the foundation of a breed association existence and is included in operational cost. The AGA Online Registry Service is very quickly returning not only more information to AGA members, but also more access to that information. Even more importantly, it’s a more efficient means of recording data by each individual member, which directly results in less staff focus on recordation. Staff may then turn their attention toward improved accuracy of information, program development and marketing of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics.

Marketing is a constant consideration for the leadership of the AGA during the business planning process. The board and staff have made disciplined marketing a priority.

In fact, the total marketing budgetary focus has increased by nearly 10 percent for the 2016 fiscal year. Greater efforts than ever before are made toward measuring the return of each promotional endeavor. Consider that the first ever Gelbvieh American Rancher episode aired on February 22, 2016. Prior to the commitment from the AGA board and staff to produce a Gelbvieh American Rancher series, a demographic analytic report revealed that nearly 2 million viewers tune into watch American Rancher series during the month of February.

The staff has a deliberate and practical approach toward pull through marketing efforts. The $mart Select Service offered to commercial bull customers is a very beneficial

tool for ranchers in terms of genetically managing their respective cowherds. Increasing the opportunity for the profitability of our commercial bull customers, by assisting them with genetic improvement with $mart Select Service, directly makes their replacement females and feeder cattle more valuable. Beneficial customer service that potentially results in opportunity for profitability, such as $mart Select Service, is a textbook example of pull through marketing effort.

Astute financial decision-making that reduces operational expenditures allows for more emphasis to be directed toward member programs, the improvement of data and tools and marketing of Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. Each member gets to choose annually the level of participation within the AGA. Let’s weigh the return value of being an active AGA member to each of our respective farms and ranches. An important question should be pondered, “What decisions can I make that will benefit and improve my cows, my operation, the AGA and Gelbvieh genetics in its entirety?” The answer is very clear and three fold; an increase in cowherd inventory directly results in the collection of more phenotypes and potentially enlarged

contemporary groups. More data magnifies the accuracy of the entire Gelbvieh database population. In turn, that increased accuracy of information improves the accuracy of your cattle EPDs. Increased accuracy of EPDs increases the value of yours and your customer’s cattle. Finally, a larger cow inventory results in increase revenue to the AGA. That increase in revenue is returned to each member in the form of tools such as the online registry, member and customer programs like $mart Select Service and greater visibility to Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle through the intensified marketing efforts made by the AGA. Each member is asked to carefully consider the benefit to enlarged cowherd inventory by participating in whole reporting and maximizing your membership in the American Gelbvieh Association.

Sincerely,

Myron Edelman AGA Executive Director

Feeding the World is our #1 Priority 26th Annual Production Sale Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Bar Arrow Cattle Company, North of Phillipsburg, Kansas

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he American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors met December 10 and 11, 2015 during the 45th Annual AGA National Convention, “Moving at the Speed of Change�, held in Kansas City, Missouri. The following is a list of action points approved by the Board: 1. Moved to accept the minutes from the August 2015 board meeting.

2. Moved to accept the 2015 American Gelbvieh Association audited financial statement as presented by Robert C. Loewen, PC. 3. Moved to perform the high-density sequencing project, top one through 10 bulls if available, and to submit a proposal to the American Gelbvieh Foundation to commit to funding 50 percent of the project.

4. Moved that breed percentages of calves born on or after January 1, 2017 will be calculated with actual genetic makeup. Animals will be placed in the category closest to the actual breed percentage according to the categories which will be published in the Rules and Bylaws.

5. Moved to resend a motion made in August 2015 and reverse the raw data restriction to make raw data available for everyone to see on the registry.

6. Elected new officers for 2016. Neal Pearson, President; Scott Starr, Vice-President; Grant Thayer, Treasurer; Duane Strider, Secretary.

7. All committee meeting minutes were approved at the Annual Meeting and reviewed by the board with no immediate action necessary at the time of the board meeting.

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2016 AGA Board of Directors: (back row, left to right) Randy Sienknecht, Gladbrook, IA, Andrea Murray, Kingfisher, OK, Dustin Rippe, Belleville, KS, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, IN, Andy LeDoux, Agenda, KS, Lowell Rogers, Siminary, MS, Walter Teeter, Mt. Ulla, NC, (front row, left to right) David Martin, Judsonia, AR, Duane Strider, Asheboro, NC, Scott Starr, Stapleton, NE, Neal Pearson, Lake City, SD, Myron Edelman, Westminster, CO, Grant Thayer, Ramah, CO, Bob Hart, Kansas City, KS, Jeff Swanson, Oxford, NE, Dennis Gustin, Mandan, ND.

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GW information exchange Get Ready for the 2016 AGJA Junior Classic It is already 2016 and in a just a few short months we will be trying to find a cool spot in Stillwater, dreaming of eating Eskimo Joe’s famous cheese fries, watching the AGJA’s Jr. Classic on America’s 240th birthday, touring the Oklahoma State University’s campus and of course, showing cattle. The AJGA Dirt Road Classic will be in Stillwater, OK Sunday July 3-8, 2016. This “Little Show on the Prairie” is shaping up to be a great show.

It is jointly hosted by Oklahoma and Kansas Junior Gelbvieh Associations and is going to highlight the best Junior Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle anywhere.

With all that is going on we are preparing for the best Junior Classic you could hope for. The Payne County Expo Center is one of the best in the country. July in Oklahoma can be challenging, to say the least. Hot, hazy and humid weather is on tap for the monumental event, but Okie hospitality and Jayhawk attitude will make you want to stay in the fly-over states.

Get those calves ready and make plans now to compete in the red dirt! On behalf of the OJGA and KJGA, we are looking forward to seeing everyone in Stillwater, Oklahoma during the first weekend in July.

Macy Shoulders, OJGA reporter

Diehl Cattle Company Awarded Cattlemen’s Seedstock Producer of the Year The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) awarded Charlie, Jordan, and Scott Diehl, owners of Diehl Cattle Company of Bradford, Ohio, the Seedstock Producer of the Year Award at the OCA awards banquet held Jan. 23, 2016, at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio.

OCA and Farm World jointly sponsor the Seedstock

Producer of the Year Award, which was created to recognize top beef seedstock producers in Ohio. The award was presented in a video that was sponsored by Darke County Veterinary Services and Fulton Road Genetics and can be found on OCA’s YouTube channel.

Diehl Cattle Company began with six registered Gelbvieh cows, has grown to a herd of 200 cows, and today is one of the top seedstock producers in western Ohio. The bulls are marketed in Missouri at SeedstockPlus, a network comprised of cattlemen from around the country marketing elite breeding cattle. Charlie credited their success with the seedstock program to the networking opportunities they’ve had with others.

The family also has a construction business, but in the future the family is hoping to rely more on the cattle operation. Scott said, “Our goal is to always try to improve our cow herd.” The Diehl family’s dedication to improving their herd has been recognized by cattlemen throughout Ohio and across the country.

$mart Select Service Vouchers The AGA is now offering Smart Select Service vouchers for breeders to distribute to their customers during bull sale season and all throughout the year. These vouchers are available in $50 or $100 increments and breeders are not charged unless the producer returns the completed voucher to the AGA office before the expiration date. Breeders are only charged for the number of females enrolled by the producer receiving the voucher if the number of head falls below the voucher amount. Enrollment for Smart Select Service is just $1 head annually, so commercial producers could potentially enroll their entire herd with just one voucher.

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information exchange GW enroll 200 head into the Smart Select Service by June 1 using the vouchers will win one year of free member dues for one AGA member account. To order your Smart Select Service vouchers, call the AGA office today at 303-465-2333.

Advertise Your Sale with an Email Blast Advertise your upcoming sale or event, top lots, or program with a Gelbvieh Sales Email Blast. Emails are sent to almost 3,000 email addresses including breeders, commercial producers, and industry professionals throughout the country. Send in an existing ad or have Gelbvieh Media Productions design one for you. The calendar fills up quickly during sale season so be sure to contact Megan Slater at megans@gelbvieh.org or Lynn Valentine at lynnv@gelbvieh.org to schedule yours today.Â

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Registered attendance at the 45th Annual AGA National Convention and Annual Meeting reached 115 traveling from 23 states and two Canadian provinces.

International Birth Year Codes 2016-D 2015-C 2014-B 2013-A

Herd Assessments Herd assessments are now available for completion via the AGA Online Registry System. All females 13 months of age and older should either be disposed of or assessed yearly as part of the total herd reporting process. One assessment is tied to one registration credit. The credit also allows members to transfer animals as well as report performance information.

Please contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 if you need assistance in completing this process.

Herd Assessments are due March 15, 2015

The online sale catalog service is free to breeders who advertise with a display ad in Gelbvieh World or The Profit Picture. To list a catalog, please contact Megan Slater via megans@gelbvieh.org.

The 2016 Gelbvieh Pen Show at the NWSS featured 18 pens compared to 15 pens in 2015 and 2014.

Check out the new and redesigned www.gelbvieh.org!

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

10 3.3 94 129 28 75 6 12.08 -1.45 6 -0.04 -0.50 50 0.54 -0.08 76.95 80.22 115.74

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JOB DANELL TD Chico Loco 28Y • AMGV1184875 ELK CK Crazy Horse 138P x MCFG TD Mya 210T • Beef machine genetics from a beautiful, productive dam with an excellent teat/udder system • Superior EPD strength, featuring Calving Ease, Growth, Maternal and Carcass Merit • Top 20% for Marbling EPD and scanned a 3.70 IMF and 13.83 REA • 39 cm Yearling Scrotal • One of the best footed bulls in the industry with a wide base • Eye appealing with agreat disposition • Our 2014 Chico Loco sired heifer calves ultrasounded an average 4.32 IMF with a 91 ratio for fat thickness!

• One Chico Loco son featured on opposite page!

Don Danell

JOB Lariat 688A • AMGV1250938 JOB Danell TD Chico Loco 28Y x HKAR Laura S382

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB FPI

11 1.1 65 108 29 62 7 6.49 -0.08 4 -0.31 36 0.27 0.38 77.82

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • 5 Sons Selling at Central Montana Genetics Sale • Herdsire at Danell Diamond Six Ranch!

• Scanned a 14.07 Ribeye and a 3.25 IMF! • Yearling scrotal 38.5 • Semen Available from Bull Barn Genetics and owners • Full brother sells at Central Montana Genetic Sale (JOB 688C) 5 5 8 8 7

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• Homozygous Black • Inconclusive for Homozygous Polled

(to date Chico has been bred to 15 Homo Polled females and all of the offspring tested Homo Polled • 100% Homo Polled)

• Great Disposition!

• 3 Sons Selling at Central Montana Genetic Sale

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JOB Danell Choco 53B • AMGV1278414 JOB Danell TD Chico Loco 28Y x Danell Twinkles 21X

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 4 • Herdsire at Chimney Butte Ranch!

• Scanned a 14.07 Ribeye and a 2.15 IMF! • Great Disposition!

• Semen Available from Bull Barn Genetics and owners

“EXPECT A LOT OF BULL!”

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB FPI

12 2.2 87 129 26 70 9 6.70 0.54 14 -0.55 49 0.79 -0.16 76.66

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CED 10 BW 1.2 WW 87 2% YW 118 10% MK 29 TM 74 4% CEM 6 HP 4.81 PG30 1.08 ST 7 YG -0.54 1% DMI 0.00 CW 40 15% REA 0.63 15% MB -0.44 $Cow 71.45 FPI 69.77 EPI 106.79

AMGV1313672 PB GV

Don Danell

JOB DANELL TD Columbus 50C DLW New Frontier 33A ET x MCFG TD Mya 210T

BD: 2-24-15 • BW: 94 lbs. • 205 WT: 805 lbs.

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB FPI

10 1.5 87 128 34 78 10 6.49 2.26 12 -0.56 47 0.77 -0.03 80.96

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• Homozygous Black • Polled • Tenderness: 6

Don Danell

JOB DANELL Casanova 60C DLW New Frontier 33A ET x Danell Hot Chick 10Y

BD: 3-1-15 • BW: 92 lbs. • 205 WT: 785 lbs.

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 4

CED 16 10% BW -2.5 10% WW 60 YW 106 MK 26 TM 56 CEM 3 HP 4.15 PG30 1.62 25% ST 2 YG -0.30 4% CW 30 REA 0.45 MB 1.19 1% FPI 100.83 1%

AMGV1313758 BA25

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JOB DANELL Patriot 76C JOB Danell A.J. 12A ET x Danell Mandy B. 48Z

BD: 3-18-15 • BW: 86 lbs. • 205 WT: 690 lbs.

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

13 1.9 84 121 28 70 11 9.62 0.54 8 -0.56 44 0.73 0.12 70.84 82.49

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 10

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JOB DANELL Felix 23C JOB Danell TD Chico Loco 28Y x Danell Faline 45A

BD: 2-12-15 • BW: 93 lbs. • 205 WT: 726 lbs.

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 4

M All Bulls: • GE-EPDs • Ultrasounded CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB FPI

14 -1.3 62 107 32 63 9 4.04 0.97 3 -0.50 32 0.81 1.01 96.99

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JOB DANELL CD Rave II 45C AAR Ten X 7008 S A x Danell Raven 22T

BD: 2-22-15 • BW: 95 lbs. • 205 WT: 699 lbs.

• Homozygous Black • Homozygous Polled • Tenderness: 7

Don, Omie, Teale, Chase & Jamie Danell Lewistown, MT • 406.538.5622 danelldiamondsix@gmail.com Visit the AGA website for more photos of these bulls www.gelbvieh.org

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Recapping the 45th Annual AGA National Convention

By Rebecca Mettler

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he excitement and energy surrounding the 45th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention and Annual Meeting was a welcome sight.

The convention themed “Moving at the Speed of Change,” was aptly named, as it was the first standalone convention held in recent AGA history. It was held in Kansas City, Missouri at the Embassy Suites Kansas CityInternational Airport hotel, December 10–12, 2015. The final count of registered attendees reached 115 traveling from 23 states and two Canadian provinces.

Member participation at the convention was increased at several events including the Annual Meeting and AGA committee meetings held on Thursday and Friday when compared to previous years. And as the inaugural year for events such as AGA 101 and the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup; the 45th Annual AGA National Convention and Annual Meeting provided an event to interest each AGA member in attendance.

AGA Annual Meeting and AGA Awards Luncheon The AGA Annual Meeting was held at 1:30 p.m.

CST on Friday, December 11, 2015. Membership attendance to this meeting was more than doubled compared to the previous year’s meeting held in Denver, Colorado during the National Western Stock Show.

Association business during the Annual Meeting included the election of the AGA Board of Directors for 2016 as well as committee meeting reports, the State of the Association address by AGA president, Neal Pearson and Myron Edelman, AGA executive director.

Prior to the Annual Meeting was the Awards Luncheon celebrating the success of a great year for the association. Awards for the AGA Hall of Fame inductee, Commercial Producer of the Year and Member of the Year were some of the highlights

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during the luncheon.

AGA 101 New to the convention event lineup was AGA 101. Headlining the discussion was a panel of AGA Board of Director members including retiring board member Brian Dunn, St. John, Kansas; Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Indiana; Dustin Rippe, Belleville, Kansas; and retiring Vice President Dan Warner, Beaver City, Nebraska.

Each board member shared the story of how they became involved in the AGA and what experiences led them to becoming proactive members of the association and eventually, service on the AGA Board of Directors. A common theme among the panel participants was a deep running love for the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed as well as a message to urge members to become more involved in the AGA.

Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup The Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup was the culminating event for the AGA convention. This free to attend symposium took place on Saturday, December 12, 2015 and featured industry leading speakers who provided insight to the various sectors of business within the commercial cattle industry.

It was a fitting conclusion to a busy few days of Association planning and decision-making. This event solidified the importance the commercial beef industry has on the success of the AGA and it’s membership.

It’s always important to remember the success of the commercial cattle producers directly impacts AGA members and the Association.

Keynote speaker, Ronnie Green, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, spoke about the challenges facing the beef industry. His goal was to provide attendees with thought provoking topics and begin the solution-type thought processes that need to take place in order for the beef industry to meet upcoming demands.

In the first of two panel sessions, titled “My Cows Last a Lifetime Panel: Giving Your Cows the Maternal Edge,” was chock-full of useful information regarding cowherd efficiency and stayablity.

Larry Kuehn, Ph.D., research geneticist with U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, thinks of cowherd efficiency from a data and scientific standpoint and he encourages cattle producers to think of efficiency with a biological

45th Annual AGA National Convention GW focus based on lifetime performance of the cowherd.

Bill Tucker, of Amherst, Virginia, a progressive commercial cow-calf producer, spoke about his extensive data collection along with his use of livestock observation skills to assess his herd’s longevity.

of Change”. The AGA staff has already begun the task of planning for the 46th Annual AGA National Convention, which will be held in Nebraska! AGA has a goal to continue to improve next year’s convention to make it bigger and better! D

To round out the morning, Kelli Retallick, AGA director of member programs, spoke about AGA’s new Smart Select Service program.

After lunch the second panel session. “Worth My Weight in Gold Panel: Multiplying Dollars Available for Cattle at Each Stage of the Supply Chain” was focused on marketing feeder cattle and the beef production side of the business.

Scott Hamilton, of Hitchcock, South Dakota spoke about individual data collection from the cowherd level up through weaning, feedyard performance and carcass information.

Greg Foote with Foote Cattle Company talked about his family’s business operations and said that feed efficiency is the main goal in their feedyards.

Brian Bertelsen, with U.S. Premium Beef, LLC. described how the company has ownership in the National Beef Packing Company, LLC which specializes in value-added products. Bertelsen explained how the value-added products tie into data management on the producer side.

Extensive coverage of the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup can be found in the February 2015 issue of AGA’s The Profit Picture publication.

Thank you, AGA members!

Again, THANK YOU to all who took the time to attend the 45th Annual AGA National Convention- “Moving at the Speed

Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer® Bull Sale Burlington Livestock Exchange, Burlington, CO March 10, 2016 • 12:30 PM MST Sale will be broadcast on CattleUSA.com

Selling 50 Balancer & Purebred Bulls Mostly Black • Some Red DNA tested for coat color and some for homozygous polled, PI negative, Semen Tested and Ultrasounded Selling sons fo the 2015 NWSS Champion Junior Bull RAIL King James 3127A Also selling half sibs to RAIL Full Load 565C by 3G Yarborough 186Y

RAIL King James 3127A

2015 Champion Balancer Junior Bull

Balancer Sires: GGGE 3G Yarborogh 186Y (Warlock) DMRS Ya Man 138Y (Net Worth) RAIL King James 3127A TAU Mr. Manitoba 13X TAU Mr. Western Hauler 59Z OGSG Zoo Legend 222Z

RAIL Full Load 565C

AI Sires: BABR 114Y ET (SAV Brilliance) CTR Good Night VRT Lazy TV Sam U451 BGGR Graviy 803A TAU Mr. Krugerrand 70M 130P

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

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Scott Hamilton Named 2016 AGA Commercial Producer of the Year

By Megan Slater

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he American Gelbvieh Association recognized Scott Hamilton, Hamilton Farms, Hitchcock, South Dakota, as the 2016 AGA Commercial Producer of the Year. Hamilton received this award on Friday, December 11 during the awards luncheon at the 45th Annual AGA National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Steve Munger, Highmore, South Dakota presented Hamilton with this award.

The AGA understands the importance of commercial producer within the industry and recognizes a commercial producer within the Gelbvieh breed.

progressive commercial operation with his wife, Paula. The Hamiltons feed their own steer and heifer progeny and retain ownership of their cattle to sell on an individual carcass merit program. Hamilton works hard at collecting as much as data possible on his cattle in order to use these animals’ full genetic potential to capture premiums with grid marketing.

“Scott is one of those people who recognized the value of heterosis and Gelbvieh/Angus genetics before we were even registering Balancer cattle,” Munger said. “He dates back quite a ways with the breed and with hybrid genetics.”

In addition, Hamilton has been an outstanding advocate and spokesperson for Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. D

Scott Hamilton owns and operates Hamilton Farms, a

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Hosted by Armstrong Cattle Co.

SELLING: v v v

Saturday, April 9, 2016 1:00 PM CT • Centerville, TN.

30+ Registered Gelbvieh & Angus Females 20+ Commercial Gelbvieh & Angus Influenced Females 12+ Gelbvieh & Balancer Service Age Bulls

Armstrong Cattle Company Steven & Anita Armstrong 4874 Hwy 50 Centerville, TN 37033 615•418•2124

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For catalog or information, contact:

Angus: Rowlett Livestock Service Charlie Rowlett 298 Bethany Church Road Martin, TN 38237 731•514•6348 rowlettcattle@gmail.com

Gelbvieh: Slaughter Sale Management David Slaughter 162 Hastings Ln. Fredonia, KY 42411 270•556•4259 hmslghtr@aol.com

45th Annual AGA National Convention GW American Gelbvieh Association Inducts Charles Clark to Hall of Fame

By Megan Slater

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harles Clark, Keldron, South Dakota, was inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Hall of Fame posthumously for 2016. The induction took place on Friday, December 11 during the awards luncheon at the 45th Annual AGA National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Charles’ family, including wife Peggy and children Amy, Clint, and Scot, were present at convention to accept the award.

Jim Beastrom, Pierre, South Dakota presented the Clark family with this award.

The AGA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for their lasting contribution to the growth and development of the Gelbvieh breed. That contribution is through the influence of cattle they have bred, their breed promotion efforts, and leadership provided to the association.

hosted their first production sale in 1979 and offered 24 registered bulls and 25 commercial females. At the time, no other Gelbvieh operation had a production sale. The operation hosted an annual production sale until the complete dispersal of the 350-head ranch in 1990.

Clark was very progressive and used artificial insemination extensively in his operation, seeing the benefit of being able to make faster genetic progress.

Once the ranch was established, Clark collected and marketed semen from his own bulls.

Clark was a community leader and served on the AGA Board of Directors and was president of the Association in 1983. In addition, he also served his community on the local school board, 4-H Leader’s Association, Farm Service Agency and rural electric boards D

Charles and Peggy Clark and their family owned Grand River Gelbvieh, where they started raising Gelbvieh cattle in 1973. Grand River Gelbvieh became an AGA member in 1975. The operation

Jim Beastrom, Pierre, S.D., presented the Charles Clark family with the 2016 American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame award on behalf of Charles Clark. Left to right: Kathleen Clark, Scot Clark, Narcel Clark, Clint Clark, Jim Beastrom, Peggy Clark, Amy Clark Hauck GELBVIEH WORLD |

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American Gelbvieh Association Recognizes Mark Hopfer as 2016 Member of the Year

By Megan Slater

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he American Gelbvieh Association recognized Mark Hopfer, H4 Ranch, Days Creek, Oregon, as the 2016 AGA Member of the Year. Hopfer received this award on Friday, December 11 during the Awards Luncheon at the 45th Annual AGA National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Sammee Charriere, Clarkston, Washington presented Hopfer with this award.

The AGA Member of the Year award is presented an outstanding member who gives their time, talent, and dedication to further the improvement of their state and

national association.

This year’s honoree was nominated by the Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association for his commitment and passion for the both the Gelbvieh breed and the Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association. He has been the driving force behind rejuvenating the regional association; serving as president of the organization for the past three years.

Hopfer is also involved in several other beef industry and agriculture organizations. As a retired vocational ag teacher he stays heavily involved with FFA leadership activities and youth as well as the Douglas County Livestock Association, 4-H Livestock Judging Club leader, Umqua FFA District superintendent, Oregon

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Hopfer is described as an outgoing individual who works hard for what he believes in, according to those who know him best. D

7TH Annual Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale

March 18, 2016 • Creston Livestock Auction, Creston, IA

Michael Bauer MJBC Gelbvieh Audubon, IA 712-304-4320 Mjbauer4320@hotmail.com Gary Martens Martens Gelbvieh Walnut, IA 712-764-5007 martensgl@yahoo.com

Call Tom Fry at Creston Livestock Auction (641-344-5082) at least 2 days before sale to qualify bid numbers.

Carl Reiste Rafter R Gelbvieh Adel, IA 515-490-3561 creiste.rafterr@yahoo.com

For online bidding: www.cattleusa.com and click on www.crestonlivestock.com

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GW registry tips ‘n tricks

Pasture Grouping: The Hidden Gem in the AGA Registry System

By Kari White

1. Log in to your AGA online registry account. Navigate to ‘Pasture Groups’.

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re you utilizing the pasture group function on the AGA online registry service? The pasture grouping function can make recording exposure data, vaccination history, or pasture movement easy in the AGA Registry System.

There is an easy way to record pasture exposure data on these animals by simply moving herd sires in an out of pasture groups. See the information below on how to move bulls in and out of a pasture to automatically add pasture exposure data to females in those groups.

3. This will move the bull into the respective pasture at the specified date.

2. Enter the ‘In date’ when a natural service sire was added to the pasture. Select the pasture to be moved into. Select the natural service sire to be added to the pasture. If you have multiple sires that were added to the pasture at the same time you can add all bulls at the same time. Hit move.

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4. When finished with the breeding season, move this bull out of the pasture and into a holding pasture for instance. Add the appropriate ‘Out Date’ when the bull was removed from the pasture. The pasture to be moved into and the natural service sire is removed.

5. The bull will now be moved out of pasture and all females that were in the same pasture will now have pasture exposure breeding data added to their records.

6. If you navigate to an individual female breeding screen you can see that the pasture exposed breeding data has been added to her records.

7. Add group AI information the same way by selecting the AI date, animals, and AI sire to Apply AI Breedings at one time.

Quick Tips for Creating a New Pasture Group 1. Login 2. Go to “Pastures” tab on the main page 3. Click “Add New Pasture” 4. Enter a description for your pasture 5. Save the pasture (Button to the Right)

So how do you move animals into a pasture group? Did you know you can use pasture grouping to keep track of vaccination records? Here’s how: Pasture Groups – Moving animals into a group 1. Go to Herd Management -> Pasture Groups 2. Enter date worked. (If entering all the pasture information at once if moved to multiple pastures throughout the summer, make sure you enter the first pasture with the initial date first.)

3. Select Pasture to be moved into.

4. Select animals 5. Got to the top and hit move.

6. Refresh the page to see your new pasture group 7. You will also be able to see the vaccination history on the health tab of the animals.

For further questions about pasture grouping, breeding data, or vaccination history, feel free to call the office at 303-465-2333, or email Kari (kario@gelbvieh.org) or Kelli (kellir@gelbvieh.org). D

8. An entire breeding report can be printed off by navigating to the ‘Reports Tab’ and selecting the ‘Un-resolved Breeding Records’ Report

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GW data bulletin

Completing your 2016 Herd Assessment

by Kelli Retallick

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anuary 1 began a new herd assessment year for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). Each female that reaches 13 months of age or older as of the first of the current year will be eligible for assessment. In order to register 2016 calves, females must have an available herd assessment (HAS) credit for 2016. The AGA staff would like to make this process a simple and easy for members as possible follow these steps to easily assess your herd for 2016.

1. Log into the AGA Registry Service.

2. Navigate to the Inventory tab from the Work Menu.

3. All the information you need to complete your Herd Assessment can be from on this page.

4. Disposing of culled females.

5. Entering 2015 breeding data.

6. Assessing optional females that were not 13 months or older by January 1, 2016.

7. 2016 Herd assessment checklist:

• Active membership required: You must be an active member of the AGA to assess your herd and register calves. Go online, now, to check and see if your membership is up-to-date. If you have associated herds linked to one account make sure those accounts are up-to-date as well. Navigate to your ‘General Profile Information’ page and check and renew associated herds from the ‘Associated’ tab.

• HAS rate is $25.00 for females over 13 months of age. This one-rate fee allows members to register and transfer cows and calves as well as report any other additional information (weaning, yearling, etc.)

• One HAS credit = One calf registration.

Registrations for natural born multiple birth calves (i.e. twins) can be done at no additional charge. In order to register additional embryo transfer (ET) calves, an additional $25 fee for each ET calf will be applied. If you have sold embryos to other members be sure to transfer those embryos to their Embryo Inventory to avoid registration problems and/or a customer using your

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donor cow’s HAS credit for her natural calf.

• Due date for 2016 Herd Assessment is March 15, 2016. Any HAS received after this time will be charge a late penalty:

1-30 days = 5% late penalty 31-60 days = 10% late penalty 60+ days

= 15% late penalty

• No processing fees when submitting information electronically. Any work submitted on paper will be charged an additional $2 processing fee per animal. If any member does not currently have online capabilities, contact the AGA office to set up this service.

• Non-Gelbvieh or Balancer® animals can be assessed. Please call into the office with the animal’s registration number to get the female enrolled into the AGA Registry.

• Inactive cows can be re-activated. If a cow has been previously dropped off a member’s inventory, this animal can be re-activated. In order to do so, the member will be charged $25 for every year the cow remained inactive.

For example a cow dropped 2014 will need to be assessed for 2014, 2015, and 2016 in order to register a 2016 calf.

Late penalty fees apply to females needing to be assessed in previous years because they are being assessed after the March deadline of the respected year. Contact the AGA office to re-activate cows.

• Automatic Billing. Member accounts will be automatically billed for the correct amount. Balances can be paid via the online registry or by sending in a check to the AGA office. Any member accounts carrying any balance for 15 days or greater will automatically lock. No online work is permitted until full payment is received.

With this checklist in hand, the AGA staff hopes to make this year’s herd assessment process as painless as possible. As always if you continue to have questions, please contact the AGA office 303-465-2333 or via e-mail at info@gelbvieh.org. D

GW National Gelbvieh & Balancer® Sale January 10, 2016 Denver, Colorado Sale Manager: Mitchell Marketing Service Auctioneer: Doak Lambert

Sale Averages 2 Herd Sires 11 Females 6 Buyer Picks 1 Flush

Total Lots Grossed

$11,250 $5,659 $11,083 $10,000 $161,250

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he National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale drew in more than 370 attendees to the new sale venue, the DoubleTree Denver-Stapleton North hotel, and was held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show on the evening of January 10, 2016.

The sale featured a remarkable lineup of females, the winners of both the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh and Balancer Bull Futurities as well as many high quality buyer pick lots.

Buyer picks proved to be the hottest sellers as top two selling lots came from that category. The top seller in the sale was lot 3, the buyer pick lot from Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tennessee. Blackhawk Cattle Company, Oregon, Illinois, purchased the exciting opportunity to pick from Butler Creek’s entire fall 2015 bull and heifer calves for a final bid of $16,000. The group of calves consists of approximately 20 head and includes ET progeny from the 2014 AGJA Junior Classic champion (BCFG QVS Kali 282Z), as well as a full sib to BCFG Butlers Ms Deb 10X, and an ET heifer out of JBOB 5498P and related cow families to these females. Also included are two full brothers to BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W. Coming in next was the buyer pick from Cedar Top Ranch in Stapleton, Nebraska.

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The ranch is offering pick of their spring 2014 bred heifers and fall 2013 ET heifers that will be calving in spring 2016. The group represents numerous great cow families including 198L, the dam of the $30,000 Wide Track, the $25,000 Double Shot and the ever-popular Sandman; as well as influential sires totaling 30 ET heifers and another 365 bred heifers to choose. C-Cross Cattle Company, Asheboro, North Carolina won the honors to select from the Cedar Top Ranch herd with a final bid of $15,000.

The top selling young herd sire was also the winner of the 2016 Breeder’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity. TTTT Mighty Hot ET was consigned by 3G Ranch, Kendallville, Indiana who won the bull in the futurity drawing. This fall 2014 born homozygous black, 50 percent Balancer has an outstanding EPD profile. He ranks in the top 1 percent of the breed for calving ease direct, feeder profit index and marbling; the top 5 percent for birth weight, calving ease maternal and yield grade; and the top 4 percent for heifer pregnancy. This son of Mytty In Focus and TTTT Hott Damn 105R is a deep-bodied herd sire prospect with plenty of style. Stucky Beef Genetics, Salina, Kansas purchased the bull for $13,500.

The top selling female was lot 4, LWHF Lady Balance 752B consigned by Little Windy Hill Farms, Max Meadows, Virginia. This homozygous black, homozygous polled, 50 percent Balancer female offers the versatility to become a top-tier show heifer, top donor prospect or front pasture cow. The sale of Lady Balance was also accompanied by 10 units of LWHF Intimidator 617Z, her sire, at no extra charge including semen shipping. D

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National Gelbvieh & Balancer速 Show

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female EGL B281 J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull AAD R Lawman 1467B Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo.

Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull 3G Big Valley 4108B ET Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G Time Machine 758T ET

2016 National Gelbvieh and Balancer速 Show Results

by Rebecca Mettler Photos by Show Champions and Megan Slater

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he 2016 National Gelbvieh and Balancer速 show was held at the National Western Stock Show on Monday, January 11, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.

A total of 226 animals were exhibited. Judge Chan Phillips, Maysville, Kentucky evaluated the 70 Gelbvieh females, 39 Gelbvieh bulls, 77 Balancer females, and 40 Balancer bulls.

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Provided on the following pages are the listings of the top three placing animals in each class as well as the photos of the division champions and reserves. D

Grand Champion Balancer Female RAAB BCFG Ms. Valentine 214B Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: S A V Brilliance

Reserve Champion Balancer Female 3G Cowgirl Banshee 484B September Farms/Riddle & CO, Hildreth, Neb. Sire: 3G EZ Money 209Z

Grand Champion Balancer Bull EGL Lifeline B101 LeDoux Ranch/Cedar Top Ranch, Agenda, Kansas Sire: S A V Final Answer 0035

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Bull HYBD Scharpe James Bond 1121B ET Scharpe Angus, Arlington, Minn.

Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

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Gelbvieh Spring Heifer Calves

Class 1 Gelbvieh Champion Spring Heifer Calf MDR Clara Allen 520C Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla.

Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72

Gelbvieh Reserve Spring Heifer Calf 3G Cowgirl Cleopatra 551C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: 3G Archimedes 353A

May 1 to May 8, 2015 1. ELC Ms. Charlotte 2C, Cooper Gelbvieh, Burdett, Kan., Sire: GRU Impact 850X; 2. GHGF Ms Oakie 534C, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Class 2

Gelbvieh Champion Winter Heifer Calf HIGH Ms Miranda 9C17 ET Grace Hammer, Wallace, Kan. Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Gelbvieh Reserve Winter Heifer Calf BAG 97C Gentry Warner, Beaver City, Neb. Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

April 4 to April 10, 2015 1. SLC Lady 12C, Merv Tuplin & Severtson, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Sire: STON Xterminator 7X; 2. PCCI Ms Exclusive 5118C ET, Justin Ringkob, Lake City, S.D., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 3. JNCC GDN Miss Crystal 522C, Cameron N. Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: ASCH JNCC Resolute Directive

Class 3

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer Calf GHGF Lady Sings the Blues Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer Calf GAMB Ms Bella Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla.

Sire: MDR Red Okie 2842Z

No photo available

March 2 to March 22, 2015 1. MDR Clara Allen 520C, Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla., Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72; 2.

GGGE 3G Cowgirl Cleopatra 551C, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Archimedes 353A; 3. KREY Roxanna, Kayla Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: SBSF Bee Lick Black Tortuga ET

Gelbvieh Winter Heifer Calf

Class 4 Gelbvieh Champion Intermediate Heifer LARM Pippa Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla.

Sire: SJCC X Century 70X

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Gelbvieh Champion Cow/Calf Pair SEGA Allspice 495A Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo. Sire: RID R Eastwood 907W

February 21 to February 28, 2015 1. BAG 97C, Gentry Warner, Beaver City, Neb., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X; 2. CRAN Tiara 935C ET, Cranview

Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: BEA Passion 001X ET; 3.

PLA Lady Luck 508C, Plateau Gelbvieh, Peetz, Colo., Sire: PLA Big Dog 101Y

Class 5

February 5 to February 18, 2015 1. HIGH Ms Miranda 9C17 ET, Grace Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83; 2. PHS Prohart Tiffany 53C, Pro-Hart Seedstock, Pueblo, Colo., Sire: FHG Flying H Mr 184U 316Y; 3. LAMJ 53C, Jake Lammers, Lexington, Neb., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W

Class 6

January 1 to January 25, 2015 1. MCCA Clarice 58C, McCarty Cattle Company, Parachute, Colo., Sire: RWG Traction 7412; 2. LCC Dilly, Chandler Wayne Ladner, Argonia, Kan., Sire: DVE Davidson Ruttan 145A; 3.

DMS Stuckys Cowley ET, Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: JRI Top Producer 282Z3

Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf

Class 7

November 21 to December 7, 2014 1. GAMB Ms Bella, Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire MDR Red Oakie 2842Z; 2.

GGGE 3G Cowgirl Barbados 4106B ET, Austin Starr, Stapleton, Neb., Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET; 3. RLKL RL Lady 57, Linquist Farms, Fonda, Iowa, Sire: BEAPassion 001X ET

Class 8

October 3 to October 16, 2014 1. GHGF Lady Sings the Blues,

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LWHF Super Sport 475Y Homo Black • Homo Polled

Exceptional Genetic Profile with Added Growth, Muscle and Moderate Birth.

DATA & EPDs CED 8 55%

BW 1.7 50%

WW 86 5%

YW 122 10%

MK 34 35%

TM 77 4%

CEM 8 55%

PG30 1.43 20%

ST 7 15%

YG -0.39 10%

CW 44 10%

REA 0.22 90%

MB -0.49 95%

$Cow 61.66 55%

GELBVIEH BW

WW

CED

BW

WW

YW

Milk

83

710

8

2.1

72

112

31

REA

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0.42 0.18 75.1

Bulls selling are the top 30% of their contemporaries that excel from birth!

HP 5.58 25%

GELBVIEH BW

WW

CED

BW

WW

YW

Milk

84

720

12

-0.7

83

120

33

REA

5027

Marb

FPI

0.43 0.11 84.21

Average birth weight of 87lbs. to weaning! Average weaning weight of 700lbs.

GelBVIeH & BalaNceRS Smart, Reliable and Profitable.

BullS wItH BReed leadING ePd’S BullS wItH BReed leadING caRcaSS tRaItS last year’s sale bulls averaged 15.28 Rea and an impressive 4.35 ImF.

BALANCER BW

WW

CED

BW

WW

YW

Milk

84

830

16

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68

118

29

REA

5091

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FPI

0.52 0.52 87.85

Bulls backed by dNa testing for 10 years. ultrasound data available.

GELBVIEH BW

WW

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WW

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Milk

92

720

11

1.6

77

97

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5146

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Gelbvieh Champion Spring Bull Calf OGSG Catapult 13C Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan. Sire: 3G Zip Line 266Z

Gelbvieh Reserve Spring Bull Calf ELC Prince 068C Cooper Gelbvieh, Burdett, Kan. Sire: ELC Iron Eagle ET

Gelbvieh Champion Winter Bull Calf MCCA Cornhusker Red 524C McCarty Cattle Company, Parachute, Colo.

Sire: RWG Traction 7412

Gelbvieh Reserve Winter Bull Calf AAD R Young Gun 5028C ET Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo.

Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

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Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C., FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X; 2. HTFG Ms Bliss B1427, Kyler L. Camerer, Asbury, Mo., Sire: JRI Enhancer 53U21; 3. Post Rock Wilma 340B8, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: JRI Top Producer 282Z3

Class 9

September 5 to September 15, 2014 1. SDSC Miss Lady Love, Karen Eby, Duncan S.C., Sire: CRAN Buddy Boy T729; 2.

KKKG Triple K Barbie, Triple K Gelbvieh, Basehor, Kan., Sire: BEA Passion 001X ET; 3. HIGH Ms Hannah 14B69, Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Gelbvieh Intermediate Heifer

Class 10

July 19, 2014 1. LARM Pippa, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla., Sire: SJCC X Century 70X

Class 11 Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Bull Calf DLW TPG Jackpot 7551B ET Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe, Neb. Sire: GLAG Adkins Jackpot 906W

Gelbvieh Reserve Junior Bull HTFB Mr. Bruce Almighty B419 Brad McWilliams/Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo. Sire: BNC Mr Hojer Y062

March 1 to April 17, 2014 1. EGL B281, J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415; 2. BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U 3. BEA Halle’s Secret 426B ET, Victoria Brooke Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET

Class 12 Gelbvieh Champion Senior Bull SYD Boondocks Axel 3116A ET Sydney Wilkinson, Brighton, Colo.

Sire: JOB Danell TD Chico Loco 28Y

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Gelbvieh Champion Two-Year-Old Bull SLC Swagger 105A ET Severtson Land & Cattle, Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada Sire: STON Xterminator 7X

February 9 to February 24, 2014 1. CIRS 16B, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2; 2. HTFG Ms. Blair B407, Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo., Sire: TAU Mr Solution 142Z ET; 3. HIGH

Ms Anneli 14B9, Tiana Garcia, Las Animas, Colo., Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P

Class 13

January 19 to January 29, 2014 1. RID R Ima Lady 1403B ET, Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2.

RID R Pearl 1407B ET, Ariana De La Garza, Centennial, Colo., Sire: CCRO CCross Good Fortune 8206; 3. JCGR Bar GT Layla 163B, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Gelbvieh Cow/Calf Pairs

Class 14

March 7, 2013 1. SEGA Allspice 495A, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sire: RID R Eastwood 907W

Gelbvieh Spring Bull Calf

Class 15

May 2, 2015 1. SDSC Mr. Handy Man, Karen Eby, Duncan, S. C., Sire: CRAN Buddy Boy T729

Class 16

April 4 to April 18, 2015 1. GHGF Young Gun C310, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: FMGF Blue’s Impact 001X; 2. SLC Velocity 14C, Severtson Land and Cattle, Red Deer County, AB, Canada, Sire: STON Xterminator 7X; 3. PCCI Mr In Focus 5141C ET, Pearson Cattle Co., Inc., Lake City, S.D., Sire: Connealy In Focus 4

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Saturday, March 26th at 1:00 p.m. at the Ranch in Model

31 Gelbvieh and Balancer bulls (28 Yearlings and 3 falls) All are Polled • Most are Black • PAP and Fertility Tested

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• Bulls available at 10:00 am for viewing • Lunch provided at noon • Bid Off begins at 1:00 pm • Any remaining bulls will be offered after the sale, private treaty Also Offering:

2 Pens of Commercial and Registered Heifers

Sires Represented: BTBR Nevada, GDW Goldman, BGGR Gravity, DLW Guardian SYD BLack Rock, BNW Nightlinger

Bill, Nancy & Sydney 23115 Co. Rd. 111.3 Model, CO 81059 (719) 846-7910 ■ (719) 680-0462 bnwbulls@bmi.net

AGA Member since 1986

Commercially Focused

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Gelbvieh Reserve Two-Year-Old Bull COV Durango 366A Covington Gelbvieh, Montrose, Colo.

Sire: JRI Pop A Top 197T83

Balancer Champion Spring Heifer Calf EGL Empress C161 Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, S.D. Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415

Class 17

March 2 to March 31, 2015 1. OGSG Catapult 13C, Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Zip Line 266Z; 2. ELC Prince 068C, Cooper Gelbvieh, Burdett, Kan., Sire: ELC Iron Eagle ET; 3. DCHD GBG Corona 024C ET, Golden Buckle Gelbvieh, Medina, N.D., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Gelbvieh Winter Bull Calf

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Class 18 Balancer Reserve Spring Heifer Calf BAG 146CA Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo. Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

Balancer Reserve Winter Heifer Calf RAAB BCFG Ms. Star 13C Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077

Balancer Champion Winter Heifer Calf 3G Cowgirl Cruella 537C Austin Starr, Stapleton, Neb. Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682

Balancer Champion Senior Heifer Calf BCFG Butlers Beyonce 10B2 ET David Smith, Boulder, Colo.

Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET

February 10 to February 25, 2015 1. AAD R Young Gun 5028C ET, Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2.

RAIL Full Load 565C, Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer, Saint Francis, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Yarborough 186Y; 3. CRAN Oakley C22 ET, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

Class 19

January 23 to January 26, 2015 1. MCCA Cornhusker Red 524C, McCarty Cattle Company, Parachute, Colo., Sire: RWG Traction 7412; 2. TAU Shooter 26C ET, Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Neb., Sire: GMCC Rupple Gunnison N31

Gelbvieh Senior Bull Calf Balancer Reserve Senior Heifer Calf GHGF Calista Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: GHGF Zeus 61Z

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Balancer Reserve Yearling Heifer GMTG Bree 20B Garrett Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: GHGF Gin 98W

Class 20

December 16 to December 30, 3014 1. GGGE 3G Big Valley 4108B ET, Emily Griffiths,

Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET; 2.

RLKL RL Mr Romeo, Linquist Farms, Fonda, Iowa, Sire: BEA Passion 001X ET; 3. YJMR Super Man, YJ Mountain Ranch Gelbviehs, Redmond, Utah, Sire: JRI Super Duty 9Y53

Class 21

September 7 to October 25, 2014 1. DLW TPG Jackpot 7551B ET, Warner Beef Genetics, Beaver City, Neb., Sire: GLAG Adkins Jackpot 906W; 2.

HIGH Stands Alone 9B73 ET, Hightower Cattle Company LLC, LaCygne, Kan., Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N; 3.

CIRS L18TB, Circle S Ranch, Canton, Kan., Sire: CIRS Decade 278U2

Gelbvieh Junior Bull

Class 22

March 7 to March 27, 2014 1. AAD R Lawman 1467B, Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2. CRAN Fillmore B553 ET, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: JCGR Bar GT Cross Fire 500W ET; 3. GLRF Bruiser B47, Emily Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: GGGE 3G Warlock 928W

Class 23

February 14 to February 26, 2014 1. HTFB Mr. Bruce Almighty B419, Brad McWilliams/ Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo., Sire: BNC Mr Hojer Y062; 2.

DCSF Post Rock Power Stroke 95B1 ET, Post Rock Cattle Co., Barnard, Kan., Sire: JRI Top Producer 282Z3; 3. FPCC Bad Whiskey, Five Pine Cattle

George & Jeanette Rankin 1289 Nine Mile Rd. Oilmont, MT 59466 406 937 3728

Kathy & Jim Bjorkman 406 937 4815 krankin@northerntel.net www.kickinghorseranch.com

Annual Production Sale

45 Red & Black Bulls Purebred & Balancer

20 Red & Black Heifers Purebred & Balancer

March 17, 2016, 1:00 pm Western Livestock Auction Great Falls, Montana

Dedicated to the Gelbvieh Breed for OVER 40 Years.

KHR 44C

KHR 52C

KHR 47R x KHR 08W Homo Black • Homo Polled Purebred • Tenderness 10

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB FPI

13 -2.2 63 90 32 64 14 13.11 -0.37 8 -0.65 20 0.49 -0.41 62.34

10% 4%

1% 1% 1%

KHR 25A x Louie Homo Polled • Red Purebred • Tenderness 7

CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB FPI

11 0.5 76 109 28 66 5 9.36 1.40 11 -0.69 35 0.81 -0.42 65.91

20% 20% 20%

4% 20% 1% 20% 3%

Over 40 years of perfecting the Gelbvieh breed to meet profitability in the cattle industry while maintaining the breed’s inherit Fertility, Stayability, Docility and Maternal Characteristics.

Performance cattle for the REAL WORLD. GE-EPDs, Fertility tested and Scrotal measured.

KHR 77C CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB FPI

14 -1.9 81 125 23 64 12 9.79 -1.06 7 -0.58 41 0.78 0.26 89.22

20% 15% 4% 5% 20% 2% 2% 20% 1% 15% 10% 4%

KHR 03Z x KHR 47R Homo Black BA75 • Tenderness 10

KHR 34C CED BW WW YW MK TM CEM HP PG30 ST YG CW REA MB FPI

19 -4.5 60 91 27 57 9 7.75 1.89 4 -0.51 17 0.55 0.62 89.93

1% 2%

20% 5% 1% 10% 3%

Brown Heritage x Independence Red BA50 • Tenderness 7

Complete Performance Data Available

Balancer Reserve Junior Heifer AHL Deb 467B ET J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077

Balancer Champion Senior Heifer AMT Ava 327A Austin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: TC Freedom 104

Co., Ocheyedan, Iowa, Sire: JRI Pop a Top 197T83

Western Hauler 59Z

Gelbvieh Senior Bull

March 16 to March 31, 2015 1. CRAN Zula C557 ET, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X; 2. ROC Bubblegum 689C, Diamond V Gelbvieh, Stockton, Kan., Sire: ROC Anvil 462Y; 3. BNW Prairie Gal 5080C, Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch, Model, Colo., Sire: BGGR Gravity 803A

Class 25

September 5, 2013 1. SYD Boondocks Axel 3116A ET, Sydney Wilkinson, Brighton, Colo., JOB Danell TD Chico Loco 28Y

Gelbvieh Two-Year -Old Bull

Class 26 Balancer Champion Spring Bull Calf BMCE MAC Chancellor 765C Brandon McEndaffer, New Raymer, Colo.

Sire: DBRG Mr Concensus 383A ET

Balancer Reserve Spring Bull Calf OGSG Cassius Clay 712C Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan. Sire: 3G EZ Money 209Z

February 11 to April 19, 2013 1. SLC Swagger 105A ET, Severtson Land and Cattle, Red Deer County, AB, Canada, Sire: STON Xterminator 7X; 2. COV Durango 366A, Covington Gelbvieh, Montrose, Colo., Sire: JRI Pop a Top 197T83; 3. SYDB Simple Machine, Sydney Bigger, Media, Ill., Sire: EBIG Ringo

Balancer Spring Heifer Calf Balancer Champion Winter Bull Calf SEPT Copperfield ET September Farms/Riddle Cattle & CO, Hildreth, Neb. Sire: 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors

Balancer Reserve Winter Bull Calf 3G Centurion E527C Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: Schiefelbein Effective 61

Class 27

May 7, 2015 1. GGGE 3G Crimson Cowgirl 583C, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: GGGE 3G EZ Money 209Z

Class 28

Balancer Champion Senior Bull Calf TTTT Mighty Hot ET 4 T Ranch, Stillwater, Okla.

Sire: Mytty In Focus

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Balancer Reserve Senior Bull Calf BNW Plainsman Boom 4127B Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch, Model, Co. Sire: BNW Plainsman 2103Z

April 2 to April 27, 2015 1. OGSG Cranberry 525C, Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan., Sire: SLGN Yeah Boss 110Y; 2. DCSF Post Rock Wilma 231C8, Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: CTR Momma Maker 0056X; 3. RAIL Ms Hauler M 5154C, Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer, Saint Francis, Kan., Sire: TAU Mr

Class 29

Class 30

March 1 to March 13, 2015 1. EGL Empress C161, Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, S.D., Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415; 2. BAG 146CA, Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X; 3.

BAG 155C, Berkley Warner, Arapahoe, Neb., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

Balancer Winter Heifer Calf

Class 31

February 15 to February 28, 2015 1. XXB Miss 175Y 522C, Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb., Sire: AHL Tenderloin; 2. EGL Farah C003, Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, S.D., Sire: A A R Ten X 7008 SA; 3. JLSL Show Stopper 562C, Ledgerwood Gelbvieh, Carkston, Wash., Sire: CEK Concept 317

Class 32

February 4 to February 14, 2015 1. EGL Sundance C440, Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, S.D., Sire: PA Full Power 1208; 2. HTFG Ms Carlee C529, Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo.,

Add JAckpot to Your Breeding progrAm AMGV 1111524 BD: 02/23/09 - Purebred Homozygous Black - Polled Sire: Carolina Fortune 2564J ET Dam: Adkins Miss Dixie Semen available $25/unit through Owners, Cattlemen’s Connection and Bull Barn Genetics.

DCSF Post Rock Miss 7309T 55C2 ET AMGV 1324511 • Purebred Sire: GLAG Adkins Jackpot 906W Sold in the 2016 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale in Denver.

GLAG ADKINS JACKPOT 906W CED

BW

WW

YW

MK

TM

CEM

HP

PG30

ST

DMI

YG

CW

REA

MB

$Cow

FPI

8

1.1

80 15%

122 10%

47 1%

87 1%

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10.03 4%

4.82 1%

17 2%

0.25

-0.59 1%

43 10%

0.73 10%

0.29 1%

142.64 1%

86.40 118.40 1% 15%

THE BREED’S TOP CARCASS SIRE HAS AWESOME COW POWER! • Jackpot’s Maternal EPDs MK, TM, PG30 & $Cow top 1%, ST top 2% and HP top 4% • Jackpot’s dam Miss Dixie 672S has a 105 WW Ratio on her 8 calves • Jackpot’s daughters have a 103 WW Ratio to date • Jackpot’s daughters have excellent teat and udder quality

EPI

DLW TPG Jackpot 7551B ET AMGV 1306681 • Purebred Sire: GLAG Adkins Jackpot 906W Entered in the 2016 Breeders Choice Gelbvieh Futurity in Denver.

ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics

Offering 28 Bulls and 12 Open Heifers For Sale Private Treaty

Gerald & Sarah Adkins

41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322 605-354-2428 (cell) gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com

www.adkinsgelbvieh.com

1. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Banshee 484B, September Farms/ Riddle & Co, Hildreth, Neb., Sire: GGGE 3G Ez Money 209Z Balancer Reserve Intermediate Bull AHL First Class 493B ET J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: Dameron First Class

Balancer Reserve Junior Bull GHGF Smooth Glide 10B Justin Teeter, Mt. Ulla, N.C. Sire: GKG Harley

Sire: VTR Lazy TV Sam U451; 3. SPUR Up Front Prairie 75C, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill., Sire: V A R Upfront 0392

LWHF Lady Balance 752B, Little Windy Hill Farms, Max Meadows, Va., Sire: LWHF Intimidator 6172; 3. BCFG Butlers Belinda 20B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Bismarck 512Z

Class 33

January 24 to January 29, 2015 1. ELC Miss Brie, Cooper Gelbvieh, Burdett, Kan., Sire: TAU Outright 162A; 2.

BDCL Sasha 44C1, Logan Beying, Easton, Kan., Sire: BDCG 147Z3; 3. FHG Flying H Ms Focus 103C, Flying H Genetics, Arapahoe, Neb., Sire: WFA Flying H Focus 31Z

Class 34

January 3 to January 21, 2015 1. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Cruella 537C, Austin Starr, Stapleton, Neb., Sire: S A V Bismarck 5682; 2. RAAB BCFG Ms. Star 13C, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 3. TAU Ms. Congeniality 500C ET, Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Neb., Sire: TAU Grid Topper 43T

Balancer Senior Heifer Calf

Class 35

November 12 to December 27, 2014 1. GHGF Calista, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF Zeus 61Z; 2.

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Class 36

September 5 to October 20, 2014 1. BCFG Butlers Beyonce 10B2 ET, David Smith, Boulder, Colo., Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET; 2.

GHGF 25B1 ET, Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: PVF All Payday 729; 3. TTTT Hot Lady ET, Cole Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: Mytty In Focus

Balancer Intermediate Heifer

Class 37

August 2 to August 31, 2014 1. GMTG Bree, Garrett Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GHGF Gin 98W; 2. HTFB Ms Blossum B441, Brad McWilliams/Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo., Sire: JKGF X03; 3. EGL Tyra B1508, Mitch Garcia, Las Animas, Colo., Sire: Rito Revenue 5M2 of 2536 Pre

Class 38

May 6, 2014

Balancer Junior Heifer

Class 39

March 1 to April 20, 2014 1. AHL Deb 467B ET, J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 2. SLC Lady 71B, Cranview Gelbvieh, Minot, N.D., Sire: Bar-E-L Unequalled 64Z; 3. DLW CTR Ms Sandhills, Garrett Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X

Class 40

February 14 to February 27, 2014 1. RAAB BCFG Ms. Valentine 214B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 2. EGL Evelynn B057, Eagle Pass Ranch, Highmore, S.D., Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415; 3. AAD R Halle 1435B, Ariana De La Garza, Centennial, Colo., Sire: JCGR Bar GT Shootout 433Y

Class 41

January 10 to January 22, 2014 1. TAU Ms Fancy 414B ET, Tanner Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229; 2. XXB Shez A Brickhouse, September Farms/Riddle & Co, Hildreth, Neb., Sire: XXB Insidious 612Y; 3. HMEG 413B, Jesse Henson, Canton, N.C., Sire: Connealy Impression

Balancer Senior Yearling Heifer

Class 42

September 30, 2013

1. AMT Ava 327A, Austin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: TC Freedom 104

Balancer Spring Bull Calf

Class 43

April 3 to April 6, 2015 1. OGSG Cassius Clay 712C, Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Ez Money 209Z; 2. BNW Concho 5131C ET, Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch, Model, Colo., Sire: SYD Stampede 6122S ET; 3. PCCI Mr In Focus 5104C ET, Pearson Cattle Co. Inc., Lake City, S.D., Sire: Connealy In Focus 4

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March 2 to March 23, 2015 1. BMCE Mac Chancellor 765C, Brandon McEndaffer, New Raymer, Colo., Sire: DBRG Mr Concensus 383A ET; 2. GAMB Capone, Murray Farms, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: MDR Red Okie 2842Z; 3. RUPP Classen 514C, Rupp Ranch, Perry, Okla., Sire: EXAR Classen 1422B

Balancer Winter Bull Calf

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February 15 to February 27, 2015 1. DCSF Post Rock Blk Bal 111C8, Post Rock Cattle Co., Barnard, Kan., Sire: TOG Twin Oak Focus 277Y; 2.

HTFB Mr Casanova C520, Brad McWilliams/Hilltop Farms, Asbury, Mo., Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P; 3. JCGR Bar GT Passport 162C, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Sire: CCRO

Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

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February 1 to February 11, 2015 1. SEPT Copperfield ET, September Farms/Riddle & Co, Hildreth, Neb., Sire: GGGE 2G Smoke N’ Mirrors; 2. ABLT Hijacked, Tanner Aherin, Phillipsburg, Kan., Sire: SGRI Jacked Up Z704; 3. OGSG Clockwork 927C, Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Ez Money 209Z

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January 5 to January 28, 2015 1. GGGE 3G Centurion E527C, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., Sire: Schiefelbein Effective 61; 2.

MCCA Capitol Hill 516C, McCarty Cattle Company, Parachute, Colo., Sire: S A V Brilliance 8077; 3. FHG Flying H Mr New Edition 36C, Flying H Genetics, Arapahoe, Neb., Sire: Duff New Edition 6108

Balancer Senior Bull Calf

Balancer Intermediate Bull

Premier Exhibitor

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Premier Breeder

December 19 to December 21, 2014 1. BNW Plainsman Boom 4127B, Wilkinson Gelbvieh Ranch, Model, Colo., Sire: BNW Plainsman 2103Z; 2. XXB Unbelievable 317B, Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb., Sire: BUSHS Unbelievable 423

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September 2 to October 15, 2014 1. TTT Mighty Hot ET, 4T Ranch, Stillwater, Okla., Sire: Mytty In Focus; 2. RROG Bank Roll 866B, Overmiller Gelbvieh, Smith Center, Kan., Sire: GGGE 3G Ez Money 209Z; 3. HIGH Beast Mode 9B72 ET, Hightower Cattle Company LLC, LaCygne, Kan., Sire: BCFG Butlers Red Oak 908W

June 1 to June 15, 2014 1. HYBD Scharpe James Bond 1121B ET, Scharpe Angus, Arlington, Minn., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y; 2.

AHL First Class 493B ET, J W LeDoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: Dameron First Class

Balancer Junior Bull

Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Get-of-Sire

1. Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. 2. Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C.

Best Four Head

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March 13, 2014 1. BARG Sampson 57B, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: LAMJ X-Factor 673X ET

Class 52

JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan.

January 14 to February 10, 2015 1. EGL Lifeline B101, LeDoux Ranch/Cedar Top Ranch, Agenda, Kan., Sire: S A V Final Answer 0035; 2. GHGF Smooth Glide 10B, Justin Teeter, Mount Ulla, N.C., Sire: GKG Harley

1. Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C. 2. Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C.

Produce of Dam

1. Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. 2. Green Hills Gelbvieh, Mount Ulla, N.C.

The Tennessee Gelbvieh Association is once again proudly sponsoring

the 28TH TENNESSEE BEEF AGRIBITION GELBVIEH & BALANCER® SHOW AND SALE

at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, Lebanon, TN

Friday, March 11, 2016 Show at 4:30 PM CST Saturday, March 12, 2016 Sale at 4:00 PM CST Sunday, March 13, 2016 Junior Show at 9:00 AM CST Contact: Jon Waters Tennessee Gelbvieh Association President jon.waters@blountk12.org • 865.659.2939

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Ring of Gold Champions for the 2015-2016 Show Season

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hroughout the 2015-2016 show year, Gelbvieh and Balancer females and bulls compete at show across the country to earn points for the Ring of Gold program.

A total of four shows were included in the Ring of Gold tally. Each year the qualifying animals are ranked at the conclusion of the National Gelbvieh and Balancer show at the National Western Stock Show.

The American Gelbvieh Association established the Ring of Gold program to encourage breeders to participate in livestock shows and to honor the top animals shown at the conclusion of the show year. Points are earned for grand and reserve champions, a well as division champions and reserves, and are based on the actual number of animals shown at each show.

To honor the those animals who have risen to the top during the show season, The Ring of Gold awards are presented to the top Gelbvieh female, Gelbvieh bull, Balancer female and Balancer bull based on points awarded throughout the year. Animals must earn points in at least two shows to qualify for Ring of Gold points each year. This year’s Ring of Gold qualified shows are: Missouri State Fair, American Royal, North American International Livestock Exposition, and National Western Stock Show.

Members are able to submit results from qualifying shows throughout the year. Shows must have a minimum of 20 Gelbvieh and/or Balancer cattle entered into the show. Results must be submitted within 30 days of the show to the AGA office. Points are awarded to grand and reserve grand champions as well as division champions and reserves. Go to www.gelbvieh.org for more information or call the office at 303.465.2333.

The following is a list of the top three animals in each Ring of Gold division who qualify for the recognition by winning points in at least two shows.

Ring of Gold Gelbvieh Female: 37 head in the running for this honor 1. HIGH Ms Miranda 9C17 ET, Hightower Cattle Company LLC, LaCygne, Kan. 2. 3G Cowgirl Cleopatra 551C, Emily Griffiths,

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Kendallville, Ind. 3. Tied between EGL B281, JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. and BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B, Aiden Raab, Markle, Ind.

Ring of Gold Gelbvieh Bull: 27 head in the running for this honor 1. GGGE 3G Big Valley 4108B ET, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. 2. SYD Boondocks Axel 3116A ET, Sydney Wilkinson, Brighton, Colo.

3. HTFB Mr. Bruce Almighty B419, Hilltop Farms/ Brad McWilliams, Asbury, Mo.

Ring of Gold Balancer Female: 37 head in the running for this honor 1. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Cruella 537C, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. 2. RAAB BCFG Ms. Valentine 214B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind. 3. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Banshee 484B, Riddle & Co./ September Farms, Hildreth, Neb.

Ring of Gold Balancer Bull: 26 head in the running for this honor 1. GGGE 3G Centurion 527C, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. 2. AHL First Class 493B ET, JW LeDoux, Agenda, Kan. 3. GGGE 3G Big Business 499B, Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. D

2016 NWSS Junior Show Results

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U

Gelbvieh Reserve Grand Champion Heifer EGL B281 J W Ledoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415

Grand Champion Balancer Heifer RAAB BCFG Ms Valentine 214B Aiden Raab, Markle, Ind. Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Heifer TAU Ms Fancy 414BET Tanner Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb. Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229

Junior Show Gelbvieh and Balancer速 Champions Named at NWSS Results and Photos by Megan Slater

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he Junior Gelbvieh and Balancer速 Heifer Show at the National Western Stock Show was held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.

Judge John Grimes, Piketon, Ohio, evaluated the 27 Gelbvieh and 33 Balancer females. The show boasted

a slight uptick in number of head when compared to last year.

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Gelbvieh Junior Heifer Calf

Class 1

March 10 to April 4, 2015 1. KREY Roxanna, Kayla Reynolds, Crab Orchard, Ky., Sire: SBSF Bee Lick Black Tortuga ET; 2. JNCC GDN Miss Crystal 522C, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo., Sire: JNCC Resolute Directive; 3. MS Exclusive 5118C ET, Justin Ringkob, Lake City, S.D., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

Class 2

January 6 to February 25, 2015 1. HIGH Ms Miranda 9C17 ET, Grace Hammer, Wallace, Kan., Sire: JRI Pop a Top 197T83; 2. LCC Dilly, Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan. Sire: DVE Davidson Ruttan 145A; 3. DCSF Post Rock Twila 145C2, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan. Sire: JKGF Future Investment X037

Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf

Class 3

November 21 to December 7, 2014 1. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Barbados 41, Austin Starr, Stapleton, Neb., Sire: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET; 2. GAMB Ms Bella, Braxton Murray, Kingfisher, Okla. Sire: MDR Red Okie 2842Z

Class 4

September 5 to October 15, 2014 1. HTFG Ms Bliss B1427, Kyler Camerer, Asbury, Mo., Sire: JRI Enhancer 53U21; 2.

HIGH Ms Hannah 14B69, Jessie Lowe, Adrian, Mo., Sire: JRI Pop a Top 197T83;

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3. POST Rock Wilma 340B8, Meredith Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: JRI Top Producer 282Z3

Gelbvieh Junior Yearling Heifer

Class 5

March 18 to April 17, 2014 1. BCFG Butlers Bianca 534B, Aidan Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: BCFG Butlers Impact 549U; 2. EGL B281, J W Ledoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: EGL Lock and Load X415; 3. BEA Halle’s Secret 426B ET, Victoria Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET

Class 6

February 9 to February 13, 2014 1. HIGH Ms Anneli 14B9, Tiana Garcia, Las Animas, Colo., Sire: TAU Mr Krugerrand 70M 130P; 2. JRI Ms Tillie 23B4 ET, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan., Sire: JRI Top Producer 282Z3

Class 7

January 19 to 29, 2014 1. RID R Pearl 1407B ET, Ariana De La Garza, Centennial, Co. Sire: CCRO CCross Good Fortune 8206U; 2. JRI Ms Sweet Caroline 253B43, Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan. Sire: JRI Secret Instinct 254U83; 3. JCGR Bar GT Layla 163B, Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyo., Sire: CCRO Carolina Exclusive 1230Y

LAMJ 513C, Jake Lammers, Lexington, Neb., Sire: LAMM 433A; 3. BEA 5147C, Alex Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: SGRI Mission A109

Class 10

March 1 to 16, 2015 1. RUPP Hailey 523C, Karly Alexander, Perry, Okla., Sire: BLC Darkhorse 006X; 2. TMKG Montana Dream 217C, Jady Ledoux, Agenda, Kan. Sire: TMKG Starlights Titan 272U; 3. BROK Diamond Diva 518C, Victoria Nowack, Bland, Mo. Sire: RAG Super Sonic

Class 11

February 3 to February 22, 2015 1. SPUR Up Front Prairie 75C, Casey Martin, Oregon, Ill., Sire: VAR Upfront 0392; 2. TTTT Sweet Harmony, Chase Tabor, Sillwater, Okla., Sire: TTTT Sugar Daddy ET; 3. DCSF Post Rock Gwen 75C8, Kyle Cavalli, Lincoln, Kan., Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z ET

Class 12

January 3 to January 26, 2015 1. GGGE 3G Cowgirl Cruella 537C, Austin Starr, Stapleton, Neb., Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682; 2. XXB Insidious 511C, Rachelle Anderson, Jamestown, Kan., Sire: XXB Insidious 612Y; 3.

RAAB BCFG Ms Star 13C, Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077

Balancer Junior Heifer Calf

Balancer Senior Heifer Calf

Class 9

Class 13

April 2 to 27, 2015 1. DCSF Post Rock Wilma 231C8, Quentin Clark, Barnard, Kan., Sire: CTR Momma Maker 0056X; 2.

November 14 to December 17, 2014 1. BARG Sara 501B, Jacob Barwick, Orleans, Neb., Sire: BABR Secret Brand 2100Z

ET; 2. GHGF Calista, Austin Teeter, Mount Ullla, N.C., Sire: GHGF Zeus 61Z

Class 14

August 29 to October 19, 2014 1. BCFG Butlers Beyonce 10B2 E, David Smith, Boulder, Colo., Sire: BCFG Butlers Cherokee 504T ET; 2. EGL Tyra B1508, Mitch Garcia, Las Animas, Colo., Sire: Rito Revenue 5M2; 3. TTTT Hot Lady ET, Cole Youngblood, Columbus, Kan., Sire: Mytty In Focus

Balancer Junior Yearling Heifer

Class 15

March 1 to March 9, 2014 1. AHL DEB 467B ET, J W Ledoux, Agenda, Kan., Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077; 2. MDR Lady Focus 407B, Brylee Thiel, Kaw City, Okla. Sire: MDR Black Out 1339Y; 3.

VRT Lazy TV Ms Vigilante B629, Jana Thorstenson, Selby, S.D., Sire: BABR Vigilante 2101Z

Class 16

January 10 to February 27, 2014 1. RAAB BCGF Ms Valentine 214B, Aiden Raab, Markle, Ind., Sire: SAV Brilliance 8077; 2. AAD R Halle 1435B, Ariana De La Garza, Centennial, Colo., Sire: BAR GT Shootout; 3. BAG 55B, Micah Mueggenborg, Kingfisher, Okla., Sire: VRT Lazy TV Watchman W021

Class 17

1. TAU Ms Fancy 414BET, Tanner Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb., Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229; 2. HMEG 413B, Jesse Henson, Canton, N.C., Sire: Connealy Impression

nwss news GW TTTT Mighty Hot ET Wins Balancer® Bull Futurity

By Rebecca Mettler

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The 6th annual event took place on January 9, 2016 in the Stadium Arena in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show. The People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity is organized by Mettler Sale Management and is tasked with identifying young balancer sires of great potential.

The champion bull, selected by the 63 members of the futurity, was TTTT Mighty Hot ET. He is the October 2014 born, 50 percent Balancer, homozygous black son of the Angus sire Mytty In Focus and out of AHL Hottdamn 105R ET. Hottdamn, the impressive donor cow, has a history of producing notable progeny; she is the dam of the 2015 National Champion Balancer Bull and numerous champions over the last four years.

TTTT Mighty Hot ET is a deep bodied and soggy made sire prospect with plenty of style. He is smooth made and clean fronted with tremendous depth and body with a level top that goes into a stout hip. Along with his impressive look, this sire boasts an exciting EPD profile. He is the top 1 percent calving ease direct, feeder profit index and marbling; the top 5 percent in birth weight, calving ease maternal and yield grade; and the top 4 percent in heifer pregnancy.

Each year, one membership is randomly drawn and receives full possession and half semen interest in the champion bull. 3G Ranch in Kendallville, Indiana was drawn as the winner. 3G Ranch opted to sell full possession and ¼ semen interest at the National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale. Mighty Hot was purchased by Stucky Gelbvieh of Salina, Kansas.

The two runner-ups were TAU Royal 2C ET exhibited by Taubenheim Gelbvieh, of Amherst, Nebraska and AHL First Class 493B ET, exhibited by LeDoux Ranch, Agenda, Kansas.

TAU Royal 2C ET is a homozygous black, homozygous polled, 50 percent Balancer son of Connealy Consensus 7229 and TAU Miss Freedom 306N and is a January 14, 2015 yearling.

AHL First Class 493B ET is the homozygous polled, June 2014 born, 25 percent Balancer son Dameron First Class and BCFG Butlers Ms Deb 10X. Anyone interested in becoming a futurity member should contact Jerry Mettler to get their name put on the waiting list. Memberships only become available when a current member does not renew their annual membership. D

2016 People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity winner TTTT Mighty Hot ET, owned by Tabor’s 4T Ranch, Stillwater, OK.

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Gelbvieh and Balancer® Genetics Displayed During NWSS Pen Show

Grand Champion Pen of 3 Gelbvieh Bulls Judd Ranch, Inc. of Pomona, Kansas

Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Gelbvieh Bulls Judd Ranch, Inc. of Pomona, Kansas

Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Show Results from NWSS Photos and results by Megan Slater

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he Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Show took place at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, January 10, 2016. A total of 18 pens were exhibited at this year’s show. Shane Bedwell, Kanas City, Missouri, judged the pen bull show.

Judd Ranch, Inc. of Pomona, Kansas, exhibited the grand champion and reserve champion pen of three Gelbvieh bulls. The champion pen of three included all March-born bulls. This pen had an average weight of 1,137 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.68 pounds. All pen bulls are ultrasound scanned at the time of check-in. This champion pen had average actual scan data of 14.25 square inches for ribeye area, 3.08% IMF, and 0.25 inches of back fat.

The reserve pen of three Gelbvieh bulls were all February-born and had an average weight of 1,233 pounds with an average weight per day of age of 3.65 pounds. This pen’s ultrasound scan data averaged a ribeye area of 15.09 square inches, 2.98% IMF, and 0.27 inches of back fat.

Judd Ranch, Inc. also exhibited the grand champion pen of five Gelbvieh bulls. This pen included one January and four February-born bulls. The pen had an average weight of 1,141 pounds, with an average weight per day of age of 3.41 pounds. This set of bulls had

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Grand Champion Pen of 5 Gelbvieh Bulls Judd Ranch, Inc. of Pomona, Kansas

average ultrasound scan data of 15.32 square inches for ribeye area, 3.45% IMF, and 0.27 inches of back fat.

In the Balancer pen show, Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe, Nebraska, exhibited the grand champion pen of three Balancer bulls. This pen consisted of all Februaryborn bulls that averaged 1,267 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.89 pounds. This pen’s average ultrasound scan data is as follows: ribeye area of 15.49 square inches, 3.79% IMF, and 0.26 inches of back fat.

The reserve champion pen of three Balancer bulls was exhibited by Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Nebraska.

Grand Champion Pen of 3 Balancer Bulls Warner Beef Genetics, Arapahoe, Nebraska

Reserve Champion Pen of 3 Balancer Bulls Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Nebraska

Grand Champion Pen of 5 Balancer Bulls Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Nebraska

Reserve Champion Pen of 5 Balancer Bulls Bar Arrow Cattle Co., Phillipsburg, Kansas

Their pen of January-born bulls averaged a weight of 1,373 pounds and 3.85 weight per day of age. This pen averaged 15.60 square inches for ribeye area, 3.77% IMF and 0.40 inches of back fat with their ultrasound scan data.

Taubenheim Gelbvieh also exhibited the grand champion pen of five Balancer bulls. This pen included four January and one February-born bulls. This champion pen had an average weight of 1,199 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.45 pounds.

The pen’s average ultrasound scan data was 14.67 square inches for ribeye area, 3.54% IMF, and 0.30 inches of

back fat.

Bar Arrow Cattle Company, Phillipsburg, Kansas claimed the reserve champion pen of five bulls. This pen of February-born bulls combined to weigh an average of 1,293 pounds, giving them an average weight per day of age of 4.04 pounds. This pen’s average ultrasound scan data was as follows: ribeye area of 15.67 square inches, 3.53% IMF, and 0.36 inches of back fat. D

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GW news will encompass beneficial programs for the AGA as well as the AGJA. Her responsibilities include accuracy of the online registry, administering the Smart Select Service, development of new programs and coordinating junior activities to name only a few.

Retallick earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She then went on to Kansas State University to complete her master’s degree in animal breeding and genetics.

This background makes her a perfect fit to continue to develop programs for AGA members and customers as it pertains to database service and breed improvement as well as the AGA’s new Smart Select Service.

Growing up, Retallick was involved in her family’s registered cattle operation and when time allows she continues to be involved as much as possible. Retallick also served on the National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors and brings a unique perspective to the AGJA through that experience of serving on a junior board.

Retallick Accepts Director of Member Programs Position at American Gelbvieh Association

by Megan Slater

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elli Retallick has served as the data services coordinator for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) for more than a year and has recently accepted the position of director of member programs. In her time at the AGA, Retallick has proved to be capable of outstanding leadership among staff, dedication to the AGA and skill in developing association programs.

Recently the AGA has changed the structure of the staff to better accommodate member programs for both the AGA and the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA). Retallick’s role as director of member programs

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“I am really excited about taking on this new adventure,” says Retallick. “I strongly believe that junior livestock associations can foster some of the best leaders in the industry. I hope I am able to foster that type of environment to build the next generation of leaders in the business.”

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognized the skill set Retallick possesses. During the 2015 BIF Research Symposium and Convention in Biloxi, Mississippi, Retallick was asked to lend her expertise as a speaker on the topic of measuring feed efficiency.

BIF also recognized the new Smart Select Service that the AGA now offers commercial cattlemen and women; Retallick was instrumental in the development of that program.

“The AGA sources the most skilled talent in the industry to serve on the staff. Kelli is an example of those talented individuals the AGA seeks out and finds to work as a team for the improvement of the AGA,” says Myron G. Edelman, executive director of the AGA. “Kelli will be an excellent resource for AGA’s members and their commercial industry customers as well as the junior members.”

Retallick assumed her new role on January12, 2016.

She can be reached at the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or via email at kellir@gelbvieh.org. D

Saturday, March 26, 2016 • 1:00 PM ET Chenault Ag Center • Mt. Sterling, KY

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Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls Fourteen To Eighteen Month Old Bulls Most are Confirmed Homozygous Polled Red, Black & Homozygous Black Bulls Frozen embryo packages by P016 and Alumni, Black Impact, Highlight, Leverage, and Traction

Complete Performance Information and EPDs All Have Passed a Breeding Soundness Exam

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Gelbvieh & Balancer Females

Sires represented: Lazy TV Watchman W021 Highlight 066K Carolina Fortune Traction 7412 Bar None Sugars Mav 188Y Maverick 70T Black Impact Sampson 973W Carolina Exclusive

Donor Prospects Spring Cow/Calf Pairs Fall 3-in-1 Pairs Bred Heifers Show Heifer Prospects

Her double black, homozygous polled Carolina Exclusive son sells!

Semen auction to benefit thie Jimmy Christopher Scholarship Fund.

Big, stout fall bred heifers like this one sell!

Homozygous black, homozygous polled full brothers to Ms Fortune 63X sell. Maternal brothers by Traction also sell.

Please bring your semen tank and support the Juniors.

Some of the breed’s top A.I. sires will be offered.

Sale managed by

Slaughter Sale Management For catalog or information contact:

David Slaughter

Outstanding young cow-calf pairs like this one sell!

162 Hastings Lane Fredonia, KY 42411 Phone: (270) 556-4259 E-mail: hmslghtr@aol.com

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Eagle Pass Ranch Continues All-Around Award

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agle Pass Ranch from Highmore, South Dakota has been a long-time supporter of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AJGA).

Keeping with this tradition, they have once again provided a great incentive for AGJA members competing at the AGJA Junior Classic. The ranch donated a heifer to the All-Around winner from the 2015 AGJA “The Heart of It All” Classic. The member that earns the most points through participation and placing in contests receives this honor. Proceeds from the heifer’s first calf will be donated to the American Gelbvieh Foundation, which supports research and educational opportunities such as scholarships. This year’s winner was Lily Judd from Pomona, Kansas. D

Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity Scholarship Winner Announced

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anner Aherin of Phillipsburg, Kansas was selected as the recipient of the Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity Scholarship.

The $1,000 scholarship is provided annually by the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Futurity and is handed out during the AGA National Sale and Futurity event held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show.

Aherin is the son of Dennis and Joyce Aherin.

He currently serves on the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Board of Directors as the treasurer and has been involved in the AGJA and the Kansas Gelbvieh Junior Association since 2003.

Aherin is currently attending Kansas State University where he is a junior majoring in agricultural economics. He is also involved in the

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Kansans State University Block and Bridle Club and is a member of the First Christian Church.

Along with owning his own herd of Gelbvieh cattle, Aherin was also an intern during the summer 2015 for McClymont Feed Yard in Holdrege, Nebraska and works part time for Bar Arrow Cattle Company.

The Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity annually awards a scholarship to a deserving AGJA member. More information can be found on the junior’s page online at www.gelbvieh.org. D

nwss news GW RTRT Great Divide 503C wins the 19th Annual Gelbvieh Bull Futurity

By Rebecca Mettler

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he Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity was held Saturday, January 9, 2016, held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. The Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity was initiated by Gelbvieh breeders and supporters to increase participation in the National Gelbvieh Show, the National Gelbvieh Sale and to identify the most useful young sires in the Gelbvieh breed. The consignor of the winning bull will receive approximately $25,000.

This year’s winner was RTRT Great Divide 503C, owned by Michael Thomas Rea of Berthoud, Colorado and exhibited by futurity member Genetics West also of Berthoud, Colorado. The two runner-up bulls, listed in no particular order, were exhibited by Warner Beef Genetics of Arapahoe, Nebraska and Golden Buckle Gelbvieh, Medina, North Dakota.

in the futurity event. Jackpot is a 88 percent purebred, homozygous black, homozygous polled Gelbvieh bull owned by Warner Beef Genetics of Arapahoe, Nebraska and is sired by GLAG Adkins Jackpot 906W and is out of DLW Ms Matron 802U, a cow that has generated over $200,000 in progeny to date. This bull was born on September 7, 2014 and leads the breed in percentile rankings for nine traits or indexes.

The other runner-up was DCHD GBG Crown Royal 117C, exhibited by Golden Buckle Gelbvieh, Medina, North Dakota. The March 25, 2015 born purebred, black, homozygous polled Gelbvieh bull was sired by BDOC Bailey’s Guy 205X and out of DCHD Golden Buckle Gelv 117Y. This outcross bull’s growth and maternal EPDs are what sets him apart to produce heavy weaning calves and deep bodied, structurally sound females.

The champion bull sold for $9,000 for full possession and 50 percent semen interest in the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® sale the following day. Hojer Gelbvieh, Lake Preston, South Dakota took the opportunity to take this young herd sire back to their ranch.

The Gelbvieh futurity holds a drawing among members to win the proceeds from the sale of the champion bull. Little Windy Hill Farms Max Meadows, Virginia wins the proceeds from the sale of the bull.

Mitchell Marketing Service manages the Breeder’s RTRT Great Divide 503C rose to the top of the field Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity. D of 11entries once the final votes were tallied after two rounds of voting. Great Divide was born on February 19, 2015 and is a purebred, black, polled, Gelbvieh bull sired by DCH Hille X102 and out of RTRT Darci 301A. He offers purebred genetics specializing in economically relevant traits for growth, maternal, and red meat yield. He ranks in the top 1 percent for calving ease direct and total maternal, and is in the top 10 percent of the breed for yearling weight and the feeder profit index. Great Divide’s balanced trait profile is coupled with excellent rib shape, fleshing ability, and structural design that is impressive.

Breeders Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity winner RTRT Great Divide 503C, owned DLW TPG Jackpot 7551B

by Michael Thomas Rea, Berthoud, Colo.

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GW junior news AGJA Eastern Regional

AGJA Western Regional

Dates: May 27 – 29, 2016

Dates: June 10 – 12, 2016

Location: Nelson County Fairgrounds, Bardstown, Kentucky

Location: Central States Fairgrounds, 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

Generators will be needed

Bedding: To be determined

Bedding: Shavings and hay furnished. Will need bedding for ties outs.

Hotel: To be determined

Hotel: General Nelson $89; AGJA Eastern Regional Show Block.

Entry Deadline: April 15, 2016 (postmarked); April 29, 2016 (substitutions) Most meals will furnished.

Entry Deadline: May 2, 2016 (postmarked); May 16, 2016 (substitutions) Host: South Dakota Junior Gelbvieh Association and South Dakota Gelbvieh Association Contact: Janice Volek 605-852-2131

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Meals: Most furnished Contact: Randy Galloway (405) 742-0774 AGJA Service Activity: Collect pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Host: Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association and Oklahoma Junior Gelbvieh Association; Kansas Gelbvieh Association and Kansas Junior Gelbvieh Association.

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junior news GW Helping AGJA One Ticket at a Time

By Rebecca Mettler

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ach year the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) holds a raffle to raise critical funds for the association. This year, like years in the past, Rippe Gelbvieh of Hubbell, Nebraska donated a heifer for the AGJA raffle.

The funds raised by the AGJA heifer raffle are used to help cover costs at the AGJA Junior Classic, promote Gelbvieh and AGJA at events like the National FFA Convention, provide leadership opportunities to AGJA members like the POWER Conference and provide everyday services to it’s members. The raffle is the largest and most important fundraiser during the year.

With the generous help of AGA members, Gelbvieh and Balancer stakeholders as well as many other AGJA supporters, the AGJA was able to raise $17,300.

The raffle takes place during the AGA National Sale and Futurity event in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. Michael Rae, Berthoud, Colorado won the heifer in the donation raffle but then generously donated her back to the AGJA to be auctioned off. TKW Gelbvieh, Tim Wild of Waterloo, Illinois purchased the heifer.

For the second year in a row, AGJA member Braxton Murray of Kingfisher, Oklahoma sold the most raffle tickets; Grace Steenbergen, Cheyenne, Wyoming came in second.

Thank you for everyone who supported the AGJA in this fundraising event. A special thank you goes out to Rippe Gelbvieh for the heifer donation, Michael Rae for donating the heifer to auction and to Tom Wild for the purchase of the heifer. D

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2015 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Heifer Futurity at NAILE

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he Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Heifer Futurity was initiated to increase participation in the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Gelbvieh show/sale and to identify outstanding female genetics within the breed. The annual futurity is held in November each year during the NAILE Gelbvieh show in Louisville, Kentucky.

The futurity winners are selected by scored balloting of the futurity members present and not by the show judge. The owners of the top five placing heifers receive cash prizes based upon the futurity membership and the entry fees received, less all costs, expenses and administrative fees associated with conducting the futurity. One futurity member is drawn as the recipient of the champion futurity heifer. Each futurity member (except the consignor of the winning heifer) has one chance in the drawing. Members do not need to be present to win the heifer.

SBSF Bee Lick Brooke ET, Reynolds Bee Lick Gelbvieh, Crab Orchard, KY.

CIRS 33NTC, Circle S Ranch, Canton, KS.

The 2015 Heifer Futurity Champion is SBSF Bee Lick Brooke ET consigned by Reynolds Bee Lick Gelbvieh of Crab Orchard, Kentucky. Brooke is the September 9, 2014 daughter of Butler’s Red Oak 908W. The champion heifer was awarded to Double Diamond as a result of the drawing.

The First Runner Up is CIRS 33 NTC consigned by Circle S Ranch. 33 NTC is a February 21, 2015 daughter of CIRS King.

The Second Runner Up is CCRO CCROSS Carolina 4313B consigned by C Cross Cattle Company. Carolina 4313B is a October 1, 2014 daughter of Carolina Exclusive 1230Y.

CCRO C-Cross Carolina 4313B, C-Cross Cattle Company, Biscoe, NC.

The Third Runner Up is Blue Well Addie 193C consigned by Blue Well Farms. Addie is a January 3, 2015 daughter of Reflex X4.

The 2016 Heifer Futurity will be limited to 40 memberships. The champion heifer will be guaranteed a prize of $10,000. There willonly be 6 memberships available for purchase if all of the 2015 members renew their memberships. D

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Blue Well Addie, 193C, Blue Well Farms, Lebanon, TN.

2015 NAILE Showcase Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale Auctioneer: Todd Barlow Sale Management: Slaughter Sale Management Sale Average $5,370

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n enthusiastic crowd gathered on November 14, 2015 at New Market Hall in Louisville, Kentucky for the 2015 NAILE Showcase Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale held in conjuction with the North American Livestock Exposition. The sale was part of an event packed week for Gelbvieh breeders. Once again the sale offered outstanding quality. Topping this year’s sale was Lot 9, Ms S&S Watchman 453B, consigned

by Cody Moore. This highly sought out homozygous black, homozygous polled Watchman daughter was a crowd favorite. Her EPD profile placed her at the top of the breed in growth, maternal, and carcass traits.

Miller Gelbvieh was the winning bidder for this future donor.

Two heifers saw a final bid of $6,000. Lot 8, Bee Lick Bree ET, was consigned by Reynolds Bee Lick

Gelbvieh. This fancy female sire by Butler’s Red Oak 908W was a full sister to the 2015 Breeder’s Choice Heifer Futurity Champion. Bluegrass Genetics selected this outstanding female to add to their program. Lot 2, Miss JENJ 507C ET, was another top choice of Miller Gelbvieh. This outstanding homozygous black, homozygous polled female is a daughter of Carolina Exclusive and the 2007 NWSS Grand Champion Balancer Female, EGL Cirie R744.

Lot 12 consigned by Coles Bend Cattle Company was an embryo package on the 2010 NWSS Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female, Kali 801U. Luke Arthur and Scott Rittenhouse made these National Champion genetics their selection. This elite offering sold for $6,400.

The Kentucky Gelbvieh Association hopes that you make plans to attend the 2016 NAILE show to be held in November at Louisville, Kentucky. Plans are already being made to make it the best Gelbvieh and Balancer event ever. The Breeder’s Choice Heifer Futurity and the 2016 NAILE Showcase Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale will be held during the show week.

Heifers purchased from this sale and the Kentucky Beef Expo are eligible for $4,000 in Jackpot Heifer premiums! D

NAILE Results Photo Correction

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he January Gelbvieh World featured the results from the Eastern National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show at the North American Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky.

This photo was captioned incorrectly. We apologize for the mistake and congratulate Nowack Cattle Company and all of the exhibitors of NAILE for a great show.

Balancer Reserve Junior Bull JNCC Crimson Cash Nowack Cattle Company, Bland, MO Sire: RAG Super Sonic 75H.

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GW over the fence

with Tom Boehm, manager of House Heritage Farms

By William McIntosh

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ouse Heritage Farms is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region in central Kentucky. In 2009, farm owners Lennie and Vicky House hired Tom Boehm to manage their farming operation. In the past seven years House Heritage Farms has seen a lot of changes.

Where did you start making improvements when you came on board?

“When I started here they hadn’t kept any records at all. They basically had a group of cows and a group of bulls they knew nothing about. The bulls stayed with the cows year round,” Boehm said.

The first step for Tom was to get the cows in a 60day calving season. “We preg-checked the first fall I was here. We culled nearly half of the cowherd that fall for either being open or on disposition,” Boehm said.

Plus, he decided not to keep any heifers out of that calf crop because of the lack of information.

House Heritage Farms also sold all their bulls that year. “We had to sell the bulls, we didn’t know anything about them at all. We didn’t have any pedigree information or EPDs to know what to expect in their offspring. It was a lot of change in a very short amount of time. Lennie wasn’t happy with how the farm and the cows had been managed in the past and was willing

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to make the changes that needed to be made.”

Building back the herd required a lot of thought. What decisions were made and why?

In building back the cowherd they purchased a set of black and black/white face bred heifers bred to calving ease Hereford bulls. They replaced the bull inventory with Balancer and Angus bulls. “We bought back a good set of bred heifers from a local heifer developer with a good reputation. We also bought a good set of bulls. We selected bulls that would add pounds and muscle. That’s what we like about the Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle.”

How does crossbreeding with Gelbvieh fit into the operation?

Tom started a strict crossbreeding system. They try to maintain roughly 50 percent Gelbvieh and 50 percent Angus in their calves.

“Crossbreeding is a no-brainer. We get the benefits of heterosis and are able to get the benefits of each breed. I really like the maternal traits and added performance of Gelbvieh, along with a good disposition.”

Records and more records— What does it matter?

Boehm has been keeping good records to continue to improve the cowherd. He is able to make well-informed selections based on solid data. He is able to track calves’ pedigrees, in most cases, three generations. With the selection decisions Tom has made he has shortened the calving season from year-round to 60 days and increased weaning weights by 150 to 175 pounds. “It hasn’t been easy. We had to make some big changes early on and invest in genetics but it all is paying off.” Tom said.

What have been the fruits of your labor?

In the past seven years House Heritage Farms has built a reputation of quality. “Last year our steer calves were one of the highest selling groups in both of their weight divisions. The heifers topped the sale as well, and that was after keeping the top 40 percent as replacements,” Boehm said. Due to the sudden death of the owner Lennie House the farm was force to reduce the cowherd. “We sold the cows the last part of June they topped the market at $3,100 per head.”

What does the future hold for House Heritage Farms?

in the Smart Select Service to better manage his data.

Smart Select Service is an online commercial cow calf data management system that allows producers to make the most informed selection decisions.

“The more information you have the better decisions you can make. How could we refuse?”

House Heritage Farms has had to make some tough decisions and huge changes to reach their goals.

Through a strict crossbreeding system and making data-based genetic selections they have been able to increase weaning weight by 150 to 175 pounds is just seven years. D

Once again, House Heritage Farms find themselves in a state of change as they build back the cowherd. “We will continue to build with the same goals in mind. We will focus on producing cattle that will be born easy, heavy muscled and grow fast. We sell our calves by the pound and heavier calves make us money. We have kept a lot of heifers so we will get back up the numbers we want to be at.”

Going forward, Boehm has enrolled the cowherd

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GW out in the field

What are You Sowing?

By William McIntosh

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’m sure you all have heard the old saying “You reap what you sow.” The statement is true in so many different situations. There was once a little boy whose favorite place was an old fruit tree on the back of the family farm. He loved to play there and enjoyed climbing the tree. The old fruit tree hadn’t produced fruit in several years so the boy’s father told his wife he was going to cut the old tree down. The boy was desperate to save his favorite tree. He saw his neighbor’s orchard full of red ripe apples. So the boy snuck over and picked the neighbors apples and tied them to his old fruit tree. The next day his dad ran the house excitedly telling his wife that the old tree was full of apples. His wife said that’s great but why are you so upset. He said this is the first time I have seen a peach tree bear apples.

The cattle business is the same way. It is nearly impossible to produce the highest quality calves if you start out with poor genetics. The bull purchase decisions you make today will affect your breeding program for years to come. Just as in the analogy, apple trees bear apples and mediocre bulls will more than likely sire mediocre calves.

With the current volatility in the cattle market, it is very important that we all improve our product if we want to be in business. We have seen consolidation in all segments of agriculture, from row crops to pork and poultry. We can expect to see the same type of activity in the beef industry in years to come. Just as the row crop farmers, beef cattle producers have to become more efficient in production. Just to be clear, efficiency doesn’t mean cattle consume less it means producing more with less input.

To be more efficient and more profitable you have to study the data available to make informed selection decisions. The quickest way to change a herd is through sire selection. When making you bull purchases keep in mind that you herd sires genetics will represent 50 percent of the genetics of your calf crop. Cow-calf producers can make great improvements though improved sire selection.

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We have more data to digest today than ever thought possible.

The first step is to determine what traits your herd needs to improve on. This answer will vary greatly depending on your current situation, location, management program, when you market you calves and so on. It is important to match genetics with your individual needs. In some environments and management systems it may not be productive to select of extreme performance, for example, where in other cases added performance would be beneficial.

To truly do a good job of sire selection you must first know your cowherd. All too often the importance of the productivity of the cow is overlooked. Do you know the productivity and profitability of your cows individually? I think if we are honest most commercial cattle would have to answer no. There’s so much data to study when selecting the next herd sire but, in many cases, very little to no data on the cowherd.

Today many row crop farmers talk about farming by the foot. They track inputs and yield fanatically.

They incorporate the latest technology like satellites and farm equipment has more technology than the first space shuttle. Why do they go to the extra effort?

Simple, they have to improve production and decrease input cost every year if they want to stay in business.

They need the important data to make important decisions.

The American Gelbvieh Association’s Smart Select Service program allows commercial producers the ability to collect and report data of their cowherd just as AGA members do. This allows them to identify their most and least productive cows within their herd. This information allows them to make well informed, smart decision based on science. Through Smart Select Service, producers are able to identify the strengths and weakness of the cowherd and then select the proper bulls to move their programs forward. The best decisions are based on the best data. D

news GW Kim Rounds Hired as Gelbvieh Spring Intern

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) announces the hiring of Kim Rounds, Grass Valley, California, as an association intern. Rounds will be assisting members in recording of data, DNA testing, membership questions, bull customer assistance and any other aspects of AGA operations.

Send his credentials with him...

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

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

Rounds grew up on her family’s ranch in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, where they raised commercial cattle and she showed her own string of club calves. She previously served as the California representative on the National Beef Ambassador team, traveling around the country promotion beef with the American National CattleWomen.

Rounds graduated from Colorado State University (CSU) in May of 2015 with a degree in animal and equine sciences. During her time at CSU Kim was very involved with many aspects of CSU and the College of Agricultural Sciences. She served as the vice president of the Versatility Ranch Horse Team, teaching assistant for the Legends of Ranching Sale and training program, ag ambassador, chair on the board of student organization funding as well as cochair for the event and promotions committee for the CSU Seedstock Merchandising Team.

“I am excited to learn more about the advancements Gelbvieh is making in both data collection and producer services,” Rounds said.

“In the last 18 months the AGA has been fortunate in sourcing the most talented staff available. The educational background in animal and equine sciences that Kim possesses will serve her well in participating as a vital team member as an intern at the AGA. The staff in place will help further her education in the beef business while Kim provides service to the AGA membership and customer base,” said Myron Edelman, AGA executive director.

Rounds will be with the association throughout the spring and can be reached at the AGA office at 303-4652333 or at kim@gelbvieh.org. D

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GW news

Martin Joins the AGA Staff

by Megan Slater

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) would like to welcome Mary Bea Martin to the staff as Member Services Specialist.

Martin grew up in Georgia, where she participated in junior livestock activities. She and her family actively showed cattle, lambs, and hogs and she considers the pinnacle of her junior livestock experience to be exhibiting the 2003 Reserve Champion Steer at the National Western Stock Show.

Martin graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2006 where she was very active on campus with several student and community service organizations.

Martin brings several years of customer service

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experience to the AGA staff. After graduation, Martin worked for Scarborough Specialties, a promotional product company in Amarillo, Texas. She then returned to her home state to work as an outside sales representative for Godfrey’s Feed in Madison, Georgia.

In this position Martin was very involved in the state’s youth livestock program. After five years, she moved back to Texas and worked in the synthetic turf industry.

agriculture industry. She will put those skills to work assisting AGA members and customers in the programs and services the AGA provides,” says Myron G. Edelman, executive director of the AGA. Martin started with the AGA on Tuesday, January 19. She can be reached at the AGA office at 303-4652333 or marybea@gelbvieh.org. D

In addition, Martin was also a founding member of the Georgia Junior Livestock Foundation which raises money for junior livestock programs in the state. She is still an active board member for this organization.

She has also served on the Georgia Cattlemen’s convention committee.

“I am very excited about returning to my livestock roots and to embark on this new venture with the American Gelbvieh Association,” says Martin.

“Mary Bea combines an active livestock background with customer service and sales experience in the

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GW junior connection

AGJA is opening the Doors to Your Future

by Tiana Garcia would take you, but those places are one of the many opportunities members have. The places the Gelbvieh breed will take you are endless. It may be the junior classic, national convention or just delivering some cattle you sold, you have many chances to see the country and great cattle.

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eople say that opportunity is right around the corner, but just how do these opportunities come our way? Is it because of the friends we’ve made, the school we attended or our place of work? When I stop and think about the opportunities I have had in life The most commonly thought of opportunity is there is one thing that sticks out; being a member of AGJA Junior Classic. Luckily, that’s not where it ends. the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) Before you are old enough to run for the junior board is one of the reasons I have had many opportunities. every junior has the chance to run for junior and Whether you are the first year member still new to everything or in the bittersweet last year, the AGJA helps pave so many pathways for young Gelbvieh enthusiasts. When I became I junior I was excited. I could he places the Gelbvieh breed will take show at junior nationals and received a you are endless. It may be the junior member number and a prefix so everyone knew those Gelbvieh cows were all mine. classic, national convention or just delivering I didn’t realize what else I was receiving. some cattle you sold, you have many We don’t always see all the doors waiting to chances to see the country and great cattle. be opened down the road. Being a part of the AGJA has opened and helped me open many of those doors, doors I had no idea about when I was that first year member.

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“Oh the Places You’ll Go,” Dr. Seuss probably wasn’t talking about the places being a member of the AGJA

intermediate ambassador. As an ambassador you have another reason to promote our great breed and meet

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Al & Mary Knapp, Adult Advisors Bonner Springs, KS • 913-724-4105 knappa@swbell.net

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time as an AGJA member can’t last forever. AGJA has been preparing us to become an AGA member. That is one of the greatest opportunities the AGJA can provide. For some members that’s not too far away and for others it’s a few years down the road, but it’s still an exciting door to think about opening. AGA members have the chance to serve on committees, run for the board, be a part of the American Gelbvieh Foundation and most importantly continue to raise quality Gelbvieh cattle. Sounds like a pretty great door to open, if you ask me.

new people and travel to those great places. As AGJA members, we all know about those lovely seafoam green jackets. Getting elected to the board is an incredible experience and one of those opportunities the AGJA throws your way.

All of these doors within the Gelbvieh breed aren’t the only ones the AGJA helps you open. This month my fellow board members and I have the privilege to travel to Kansas City, Missouri for the Youth Beef Industry Conference (YBIC). We will spend the weekend with board members from other breeds and expand our knowledge about the beef industry.

This past January, I was lucky enough to travel to the warm and sunny San Diego, California, to attend the Cattle Industry Convention-NCBA Trade Show and Cattlemen’s College. My passion for the cattle industry is fueled by Gelbvieh and the AGJA helped me spend a warm week in sunny California.

So the next time that you put on that blue polo or go check your favorite heifer, take a minute to stop and think about that path the AGJA is helping you pave. Some side effects of excitement and anticipation may occur. D

Through the years I have had many other opportunities present themselves and being a member of the AGJA played a huge role in that. Sadly, our

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GW editorial

2016 Cow-Calf Production Shows Less Profitability

By Roger Wilson, UNL Budget Analyst, Farm Management

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n 2015 the University of Nebraska Agricultural Economics Department formulated four cow-calf budgets. The Sandhills cow/calf producer budget is for a herd of 500 cows and the data is from a panel of producers in Cherry County. The remaining three budgets are the 50-cow herd located in the panhandle of the state, and 300- and 750-head cow herd systems generally located in and around Custer County. These last three budgets were compiled from producer survey data collected for this purpose. Budgets are available online at the UNL Farm and Ranch Management website (http://farm.unl.edu/beef).

Cattle and feed prices have recently been updated for 2016. These updated budgets show that profits have declined in every budget group compared to the 2015 budgets.

These declines in profitability are partly the result of a reduction in gross incomes. Revenues from 2016 cattle sales range from 65% to 74% of those in 2015 (http://go.unl.edu/x5c9). The large disparity of revenue decline among the various budgets is partly due to time lag in the preparations of the 2015 budgets, which occurred during a time when prices declined. The 2015 Sandhills Cow/Calf Producer Budget was completed nearly 50 days before the other three budgets.

In addition to the decline in cattle prices from the 2015 to 2016 period, feed costs increased for three of the four budgets (http://go.unl.edu/g9w0), with the Sandhills budget showing the greatest increase of $251 per calf. This is due to the large increase in the cost of leased grazing in the North Agricultural Statistics District, which includes Cherry County, and the fact that a large part of the feed in this budget comes from grazing. Grazing rate increases were calculated

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using data from the 2014-2015 Nebraska Real Estate Summary (http://agecon.unl.edu/2015farmrealestate).

The 750-head Cow Herd System budget is the only one that shows a lower feed cost ($13 per calf) in 2016 compared to 2015. This lower cost is a result of lower hay prices, which makes up most of the winter ration.

The Sandhills budget showed the largest decrease in profitability, $916 per calf (http://go.unl.edu/k2k3).

Profitability on this budget declined from a positive $492 per calf in 2015 to a negative $424 loss in 2016.

Lower cattle prices and higher feed costs explain all but $19 of this decline.

While the 750-cow budget, representative of the Central Agricultural Statistics District, is the only one of the published budgets showing a positive profit for 2016, $218 per calf, it has the second largest decline in profitability. The budget projects profit will decline by $563 per calf from the 2015 level of $780.

The 300- and 50-head cow budgets, representative of the Central Agricultural Statistics District and Northwest Agricultural Statistics District (Panhandle) respectively, have similar declines in profitability from the 2015 to 2016 period. The 300-cow budget declined $524 per calf while the 50-cow budget declined $534 over this period. The 2016 profits were budgeted at a negative $240 per calf for the 300-cow operation and a negative $289 per calf for the 50-cow operation.

While comparing these budgets over time provides insight into industry trends, it is important to remember there are substantial differences among firms throughout the state in the prices they pay for resources and the prices received when they sell their calves resulting in wide differences in profitability.

This is why it is important to modify any budget to reflect the ranch for which the budget is used.

For example, budgets for ranches that primarily rely on grazing land owned by the firm may still show substantial profits given the present price structure.

However, including a reasonable cost for those resources may show that much of that profitability is a return on land investment rather than operation profitability. The impact that lower profitability of cow-calf production will have on future grazing lease rates and sale prices for grazing land will be interesting to watch. D

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Producers focus on herd sire selection As bull buying season approaches, a K-State cow-calf specialist provides strategies to choose an appropriate herd sire.

By Katie Allen and Connor Orrock, K-State Research and Extension

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pring breeding season has arrived, and many cattle producers are likely thinking about selecting their next herd sire. This one decision could affect their profitability drastically. Bob Weaber, associate professor of beef breeding and genetics at Kansas State University, said it is important for cattle producers to think about their operation’s breeding objective and goals. Producers need to evaluate their current herd performance attributes, and consider where they are performing adequately as well as areas of needed improvement.

Preparation before purchase Like most things, preparation is crucial to bull buying. Weaber, a K-State Research and Extension cow-calf specialist, recommends that producers think about their marketing endpoint and put selection pressure on those areas.

If marketing or maintaining replacement heifers, for example, bulls with strong maternal predictors would be desired. In this case, producers should focus on expected progeny differences (EPDs) such as calving ease, milk and cow energy value. If marketing calves at weaning, growth EPDs should be the focus. If marketing calves on a grid, bulls with desired carcass predictors are the best choice.

In addition to the endpoint focus, Weaber encourages producers to write down their immediate and long-term goals. Focusing on herd rebuilding, resource limitations and retaining replacement heifers might need to be thought out. Choosing between cross and straight breeding should also be part of the selection process.

“I encourage producers, if they are thinking of or

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are in a crossbreeding system, to develop a planned system,” Weaber said. “Don’t make a decision on short notice – you’ll pay for that for a number of years.”

“The decisions we make buying bulls will have a lasting impact on our cow herd until at least 2025,” he continued. “The first-born daughters of bulls will grow a couple of years and be in production likely six, seven or eight calving cycles.”

If planning to attend a bull sale, make sure to get a sale catalog as soon possible, Weaber said. Use percentile tables and breed averages while going through the sale catalog, and find animals that excel in the traits identified through the breeding objective.

He recommends that producers make a list of suitable bulls that is about three times longer than how many bulls needed. This is helpful in case bulls of interest sell for a price that is out of budget.

Live inspection important With list in hand, producers can use days leading up to sale day to inspect and sort through the bulls in person.

“If you can go a week or week and a half early, you’ll have more leisure time going through the bulls, talking with the seedstock vendors about their program and maybe go look at cows if you’re thinking of buying a bull to make replacement heifers,” Weaber said. “Try to get a feel for how that cow herd is managed. I encourage you to find one that mimics your own nutrition and management strategy.”

Bull buying is a significant investment for producers, and Weaber said no one knows the bulls better than the seller. He suggests that producers take the opportunity to get recommendations from that person. Local extension agents could also provide assistance in matching a producer’s goals to bulls available for purchase.

When examining bulls on the list previously ranked on performance data, focus heavily on structure, he said. Foot and leg structure of bulls is crucial to their longevity in the herd. Also, updated data will likely be available on sale day. It is important to make sure all bulls on the list still meet your requirements.

“Once you’ve gone through the phenotypic evaluation and knocked off bulls that don’t fit for either body condition or feet and leg structure, find the sale order,” Weaber said. “Often, the sale order is indicative of which bulls the seedstock vendor thinks are the most valuable. Take your list of bulls and the sale order, and make a new list. Put them in priority order based on your evaluation reflective of the order you would purchase them in one column. Next to that, reorder the list in sale order.”

consider others on the list.

More information about beef breeding and genetics and bull buying strategies can be found on the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry website. D

If a bull is at the top of the list for priority and sale order, the producer should consider bidding aggressively on him, he said. On the other hand, if a lower priority bull sells early, the producer should consider buying him only if he is at the right price.

If that bull sells out of budget, the producer can let him pass and

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Need some help with Transfering Animals?

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Log into your online registry to transfer bulls. Any registrations sent into the office are charged at $2 per head

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Selecting animals from the transfer screen to transfer multiple animals to the same buyer.

1) Fill in your customer’s AGA code, the %Transferred and the transfer date. Then select choose animals.

2) Select the animals to transfer to this customer. And the buyer’s information will automatically be validated.

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Selecting animals from the transfer screen to transfer animals to several different breeders

1) Select the animals to transfer.

1) Fill in your customer’s AGA code, the %Transferred and the transfer date. Then select choose animals.

2) Validated each one of your transfers.

3) Select continue.

Here’s what you need to know!

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If your buyer does not already have an assigned AGA buyer number.

Add them.

2) Enter the buyer’s zip code and be sure to check if this buyer has previously had an AGA number assigned to him/her.

1) Select the square to enter your new buyer.

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Select the member if it is provided on the list.

If not, select create a new profile.

If the buyer is already on the list, check the box to the left of the number. If he/she is not present, select “Click to Create a new Profile”.

This will navigate you to a screen to put in contact information and will then assign them a AGA buyer number.

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Feed Bunk Management

By Warren Rusche SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist

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hen it comes to nutritional management of growing and finishing cattle, the scientific aspects tend to get the most attention. Hours are spent getting the formulations right and debating the merits of different ingredients and additives.

Score

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No feed remaining in bunk.

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Scattered feed remaining. Most of the bottom of the bunk exposed.

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Thin, uniform layer of feed remaining. About 1 corn kernel deep.

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25 to 50% of feed remaining

3 In truth, feeding cattle successfully is as 4 much art and judgment as science. Judgment is required to balance between over- and under-feeding. Under-feeding limits performance and possibly quality grade.

Feeding too much increases feed waste and more importantly can trigger acidosis, poor performance, and increased death loss.

Tracking Feed Bunk Scores An SDSU research study conducted by Bierman and Pritchard (1996) compared cattle fed all they would eat to those fed just enough so that all the feed was consumed in a 24-hr period. They observed that the steers fed with the slick bunk strategy had similar ADG but improved feed efficiency compared to the steers fed to appetite. There was also more variation in ADG among the steers fed all they would eat, suggesting that some of the steers may have experienced subclinical acidosis from overconsumption.

The goal should be to achieve dry matter intakes as close as possible to the cattle’s appetite, while avoiding roller coaster intake patterns. Dr. Robbi Pritchard at SDSU developed a widely-adopted scoring system to help cattle feeders minimize variation in feed intake and optimize performance (Table 1). Tracking bunk scores and amount of feed delivered will help identify pens that are right on track, those that should be offered more feed, and those that should be fed less.

Over a period of 7 to 10 days, seeing bunk score of 0.5 two or three days with scores of zero for the balance of the period would indicate a good balance between high intake to support performance while minimizing inconsistencies in intake.

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More than 50% of feed remaining. Crown is thoroughly disturbed.

Feed is virtually untouched. Crown of feed still noticeable.

Table 1. SDSU Feedbunk Scoring System

Feeding Guidlines Some guidelines for managing feed deliveries include: Feed calls should be made at the same time every day.

Feed should be delivered at the same time every day, ideally within a 15-minute window.

Do not increase feed offered by more than 5%.

Feed should not be increased more frequently than every third day.

Remove stale feed.

Cattle behavior and aggressiveness in coming to the feed bunk can tell a great deal about whether or not feed deliveries should be increased.

The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University has recently released a free, updated fact sheet, Feed Bunk Management,that covers this subject in much greater detail, including pictures showing examples of different bunk scores. D Courtesy of igrow.org.

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Navigating Your Way Through the New Website

By Megan Slater

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he new website is finally here and things look a lot different on Gelbvieh.org these days! We hope everyone has been able to take some time to explore their way around the new site and discover all the great things the new site has to offer.

As I mentioned in the January issue of Gelbvieh World, the new site has a fresh and modern look, includes new features, is now easier to navigate, and my favorite, it is now mobile friendly. However, in case you are feeling a little lost on the new site, below are

a few notes on where some things are located and how to use different features.

Registry Login The new website now offers two ways in which to log into the AGA Registry Service, and both can be done from any page on the site. The first way is to hover your mouse over ‘Registry’ at the top of the page. This will bring up a menu as to what is under that section and ‘Registry Login’ can be found on the very left; or click on the ‘Menu’ icon first if on a mobile device. You can also login to the Registry Service by scrolling to the very bottom of any page and clicking on ‘Login’ under the AGA Registry Service in the grey bar.

Exchange Listing Service The Exchange listing service is now improved on the new site! Listing your cattle for sale is a

LONE OAK CATTLE Please join us Saturday, March 19, 2016 for our Fourth Annual Private Treaty Bull Sale.

Bring your family and meet ours.

Cattle available for viewing after 9:00 AM. Steak lunch and yes, we will have the beans!

Bid-off at 1:30 PM.

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Selling Stout and Rugged sons of: • BAG 127A (Cornerstone) • DCSF Silver 233U • C-Cross Turbo 2238 • EHE 241X(5600Pxhot Fudge)

• SAV Resource • BC Lookout • Coleman Charlo • Koupal’s Advance

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little different than it used to be. To get started, click ‘Exchange’ at the top of the page. Next, click Exchange Listing under List Your Animals for Sale. This will take you to a separate webpage which is asking for a login and password. Unfortunately, logins and passwords from the old Exchange were not able to be converted so a new login and password will need to be established.

To receive new login information, please contact Megan Slater at megans@gelbvieh.org or 303-465-2333. Once you are able to login, simply complete the online form to list your animals for sale.

Production Schedule Gelbvieh World The Profit Picture April Gelbvieh World Herd Management/AI Sires Early deadline: February 24 Ad deadline: March 3 May Gelbvieh World Herd Health/Nutrition & Feeding Early deadline: March 25 Ad deadline: April 1

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-15 polled 18-month-old bulls (black and red) -10 polled yearling Gelford bulls -40 polled yearling bulls (black and red) -5 fancy show heifers -3 pens of registered Gelford yearling heifers -10 pens of open registered Gelbvieh heifers (red and black) -10 pens of open yearling Gelbvieh-influenced heifers (red and black) -15 Gelbvieh-influenced first calf heifer pairs Sale will be broadcasted on

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80 lots sell 35 Gelbvieh and balancer bulls

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FEMALES: Selling

Gelbvieh and Balancer cow/calf pairs, bred cows, bred heifers, open heifers and a select group of commercial Gelbvieh females.

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Futurity eligible heifers sell with option to return to Oklahoma Gelbvieh Futurity show to be held at 2016 Tulsa State Fair.

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

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

NEVADA

Annual Bull and Female sale in March with the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

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

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

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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WASHINGTON

MINNESOTA

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

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2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

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

Brandywine Farm Tom Scarponcini

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS Mattison Family Farm Scott & Sonia Mattison Brianna, Nicole, Josh & Kallie 15995 Harvest Ave Lamberton, MN 56152 507-430-0505 • email: ssmattison@redred.com Purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle

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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin

Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266 email: gustindd@gmail.com www.gustinsdiamondd.com

Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch Gelbvieh & Angus & Balancers

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

Mitchel & Edna Ellison

Jeff & Susie Ellison

9020 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

9015 ND Hwy 49 Lemmon, SD 57638

701.376.3238

701.376.3526

Proven Genetics with Balanced Traits!

Balancer®

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

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Dean Swenson

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

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

SOUTH DAKOTA ADKINS GELBVIEH

Gelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty Gerald & Sarah Adkins

(605) 354-2428 Cell gerald@adkinsgelbvieh.com www.adkinsgelbvieh.com

41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322

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

NORTH DAKOTA Chimney Butte Ranch

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

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

www.bcvgelbvieh.com Thorstenson Gelbvieh

Doug & Carol Hille 3320 51 Street, Mandan, ND 58554 701-445-7383 or 701-220-2083 E-mail: chimneybutteranch@westriv.com Website: chimneybutteranch.com Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

Brent & Eve Vavra Nisland, SD • 605/257-2407

Selby, South Dakota Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in March Brian & Dee Dee Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-9927 605-649-6262 www.Balancerbulls.com

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Julie Maude 605.381.2803 (C) Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C)

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney

cj_llivestock@yahoo.com Hermosa, SD Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source

605-852-2131

kvolek@venturecomm.net

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

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

WISCONSIN

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345 Dwight and Christina Dockter Bailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton

4956 41st St. SE, Medina, ND 58467 701-486-3494 • gbgelb@daktel.com Visit www.golden-buckle-gelbvieh.com

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

Russell Family Livestock

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Ron, Alicia & Family

Brooklyn, WI 608.455.1448 rrussell@ansci.wisc.edu facebook.com/RussellLivestock

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Schroeder Ranch Dispersal Sale

December 14, 2015 Mitchell, SD Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar Sale Manager: Mettler Sale Management Reported by: Jerry Mettler

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outed as the sale of the decade, Schroeder Ranch dispersed nearly 500 Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle to buyers from 12 states in less than six hours under the rapid-fire gavel of auctioneer Seth Weishaar.

More than 30 years of selection pressure earned Schroeder Ranch the distinction and recognition for both producing and owning breed leading females and fellow cattle producers did not let this go unrecognized on December 14, 2015.

Sale Averages Cow/Heifer Calf Pairs

$5,265

Cow/Bull Calf Pairs

$5,638

Herd Bulls

$7,393

Bred Cows

$2,620

Bred Heifers

$2,879

Top Selling Cow/Heifer Calf Pairs: Lots 13/13A: Combined to bring $13,250 Cow 13: SGRI X003 is a red, homozygous polled daughter HXC Jackhammer 8800U born 2/18/10 and bred to BEA 301A “Closer” sold to Murphy Farms, Arlington, South Dakota for $8,750. This donor cow candidate is the dam of Schroeder’s Balancer® Futurity Runner-up bull, SGRI Jacked Up. Heifer Calf 13A: SGRI C570 born 3/25/15 is a red Balancer sired by “Closer” and sold for $4,500 to the actual breeder of the “Closer” bull, Jim & Barb

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Beastrom, Pierre, South Dakota.

Lots 1/1A: Cow SGRI T757 is the black, purebred daughter of XXB Big N’Rich 911P ET born 3/22/07.

She is safe in calf to HYEK Black Impact 3960N and for $7,000 to Dustin Tolsma of Wessington Springs, South Dakota.

Heifer Calf 1A: SGRI C560 born 3/21/14 is the black Balancer calf sired by Connealy Earnen 076E sold to Lone Oak Gelbvieh, Mechanicsville, Iowa for $3,200.

Top Selling Cow/Bull Calf Pairs: Lots 112/112A: Combined for $17,500 Cow: SGRI W971, black purebred born 4/9/09 and sired by XXB Big N’Rich 911P ET. She is bred to HYEK Black Impact 3960N and was sold to Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, Nebraska for $7,500.

Bull Calf 112A: SGRI C263 is a black Balancer with a birthdate of 3/20/15 and sired by Connealy Earnen 076E. He boasts a great 876 pounds adj. WW and impeccable EPDs sold to Zimmerman Ranch, Dawson, North Dakota for $10,000.

Lots 114/114A: Teamed up to bring $12,500 Cow: SGRI T753, born 3/20/07 is a red, purebred female sired by JDPD Rolex 151M and safe to SAV Resource 1441. She was sold to Dustin Tolsma of Wessington Springs, South Dakota for $7,500.

Bull Calf 114A: SGRI C283 a black Balancer born 3/23/15, sired by Connealy Earnen 076E. He sold for $5,000 to Lone Oak Gelbvieh, Mechanicsville, Iowa.

Lots 116/116A: Together brought $10,000 Cow: SGRI A302 born 2/13/13 is a black Balancer sired by SAV Pioneer 7301 and sold to to Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, Nebraska for $6,000.

Bull Calf 116A: SGRI C200 born 2/12/15 is a black Balancer sired by DLW Edison 6718X and brought $4,000 from Aaron Baker, Mt. Vernon, South Dakota.

Lots 113/113A: Fetched $9,750 Cow: SGRI T706 was born 2/15/07 and is a black Balancer by Bon View New Design 1407. Sold to Murphy Farms, Arlington, South Dakota for $4,000.

Bull Calf 113A: SGRI C259 born 3/18/15 and is a black Balancer by Connealy Earnen 076E. Sold to Kent Barta, Niobrara, Nebraska for $5,750.

Top Selling Herd Sires: Lot 111: LT Ranch Hand 4125 is an Angus bull born 3/7/14 and sold for $17,000 to Dustin Tolsma, Wessington Springs, South Dakota.

Meeting modern industry demands: • More Pounds of Calf Weaned • Added Fertility • Greater Cow Herd Longevity • Increased Efficiency

Lot 110: BEA 301A “Closer” is a red, purebred Gelbvieh born 3/21/13 and sired by BEA Passion 001X ET. Sold for $14,000 to Jim & Barb Beastrom, Pierre, South Dakota.

Lot 105X: 1GL LRA Packer 290 is a Red Angus bull born 3/12/12 sired by HXC Conquest 4405P and brought $6,000 from Craig Lambert, Fedora, South Dakota.

Top Selling Bred Heifers Lot 306: SGRI B516 born 4/9/14 is a red Balancer safe to VRT Lazy TV Sam and sired by the Lot 105X bull, 1GL LRA Packer 290. She sold for $5,250 to Lost River Ranch, Clearbrook, Minnesota.

Lot 253: SGRI B405 born 2/15/14 is a black Balancer by LT In Reach 9024 and now resides at Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, Nebraska for $4,750.

Lot 269: SGRI B435 born 3/13/14 is a red Balancer by DES Trend Setter 6074 sold to Volek Ranch, Highmore, South Dakota for $4,750.

Volume Buyers: Gregory Milani, Moravia, Iowa, 39 lots; Dustin Tolsma, Wessington Springs, South Dakota, 31 lots; Jeff Ebersdorfer, Fedora, South Dakota, 23 lots; Dean Duxbury, Wessington, South Dakota, 22 lots; Murphy Farms, Arlington, South Dakota, 18 lots; Jon Beastrom, Pierre, South Dakota, 17 lots; Lone Oak Gelbvieh, Mechanicsville, Iowa, 15 lots. D

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

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TENNESSEE

Dr. Daryl Wilson Tyler Wilson (276) 676-2242

Joe & Gwen Wilson (276) 628-4163

Registered (276) 614-0117 (C) Gelbvieh Cattle

17462 Fenton Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210 • TrebleWRanch@aol.com

NORTH CAROLINA

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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

M & W Farms

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

Judith A. Sweeten

Maryville, Tennessee

Quality Black Bulls & Heifers for sale Lynn Waters 3525 Tuckaleechee Pike Maryville, TN 37803

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

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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

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910-652-2233 Cell: 910-638-1142 Mick’s email: longleaf@etinternet.net Grass Grown • Carcass Quality & Performance

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Top Quality Purebred GELBVIEH, BALANCER & SOUTHERN BALANCER cattle available

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Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale March 26, 2016* 12 noon Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, MO

Selling 200 Angus, Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls! - 18 month & yearlings!

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Videos of ALL SALE BULLS on website the week before the sale!

Seedstock Plus Influence Bull & Female Sale

April 16, 2016 * 12 p.m. * Kingsville Livestock, Kingsville, MO Selling: Springhaven Farms Angus bulls & 300 Females out of or bred to Seedstock Plus bulls To view on-line catalogs and videos: www.seedstockplus.com Contact Seedstock Plus at:877-486-1160 or email: john@seedstockplus.com

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January 1

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

AGJA annual dues are due.

January 1

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.

April

Spring AGA Board of Directors meeting.

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.

Nominations due for the AGA Seedstock Producer of the Year, Outstanding Commercial Producer of the Year and AGA Hall of Fame.

July 31

Applications for the seedstock and commercial producer awards can be found at www. gelbvieh.org on the Member Programs page under the Membership tab or by requesting an application from the AGA office.

August

Summer AGA Board of Directors meeting

August 1

Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction data due.

October

Submit DNA samples for national sale and futurity animals.

To Be Announced

Request absentee voting ballot for the election of AGA Board of Directors.

Request period lasts 60 days.

November 1

Junior Dues are mailed to AGJA members.

Winter Sire Summary data due for NCE run.

See the Requested Data Chart for more information.

November 1

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

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DLGO MC Ransome 103X

EPD

28 months

HP

2.89

CED

6

PG30

-1.95

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0.3

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3 -0.22

WW

80

YG

YW

108

CW

33

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20

REA

0.75

TM

60

MB

-0.16

CEM

8

FPI

70.07

HOMOZYGOUS BLACK • HOMOZYGOUS POLLED AMGV 1178797 • PUREBRED Semen available through Bull Barn Genetics & Cattlemen’s Connection

Special Thanks to our 2015 Bull Buyers All Ransome sons sold for $4,000 or better by private treaty.

Ransome yearling sons

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GW events of interest March 2016 Mar. 1 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Bull

Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 2 Ferguson Angus 26th Annual Production Sale,

Agra, KS Mar. 4 Chimney Butte Ranch Annual Bull Sale,

Mandan, ND Mar. 5 Judd Ranch 38th Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red

Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 5 SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Mar. 5 Thorstenson Lazy TV Annual Bull Sale,

Selby, SD Mar. 5 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 27th Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix,

Saskatchewan, Canada Mar. 5 Flying H Genetics Roughage ‘N Ready Bull &

Female Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 5 Cib’s Gelbvieh Bull and Female Sale, Clutier, IA Mar. 7 Hojer Ranch 24th Annual Production Sale,

Huron, SD Mar. 7 MLM Gelbvieh Open House Private Treaty

Kick-Off Sale, Superior, NE Mar. 8 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 26th Annual

Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Mar. 9 Hart Farm Gelbvieh 2nd Annual Private Treaty

Online Bull Sale Mar. 10 Raile Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull Sale,

Burlington, CO Mar. 11, 12, 13 Tennessee Beef Agribition Show & Sale,

Lebanon, TN Mar. 12 2nd Annual REDstock Sale, Chilicothe, MO Mar. 12 Genetic Power Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Mar. 12 Annual Midwest Beef Alliance Bull Sale,

Marshall Junction, MO Mar. 12 Rippe Gelbvieh 17th Annual Bull Sale,

Bellville, KS Mar. 17 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale,

Great Falls, MT Mar. 18 Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull &

Female Sale, Creston, IA Mar. 19 Pearson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale,

Lake City, SD Mar. 19 Flying H Genetics Roughage ‘N Ready Bull Sale,

Butler, MO Mar. 19 Lone Oak Cattle 4th Annual Private Treaty Bull

Sale, Mechanicsville, IA

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Mar. 19 Jumping Cow Gelbvieh & Ridinger Cattle Co.

Customer Appreciation Day, Ramah, CO Mar. 26 Oklahoma Gelbvieh Association “Sooner Select

Sale”, McAlister, OK Mar. 26 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational Sale,

Mt. Sterling, KY Mar. 26 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull Sale,

Carthage, MO Mar. 26 Harriman Santa Fe “Top of the Breed” Bull Sale,

Windsor Livestock Auction, MO Mar. 26 Cranview Gelbvieh Annual Progress and

Performance Sale, Rugby, ND

April 2016 Apr. 2

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J&D Kerstiens Gelbvieh Private Treaty Sale, Jasper, IN Bar T Bar Ranches Annual Bull Sale, Winslow, AZ Middle Tennessee Gelbvieh/Angus Invitational, Centerville, TN Knoll Crest’s Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, VA

May 2016 May 27-29 AGJA Eastern Regional Show,

Bardstown, KY

June 2016 June 10-12 AGJA Western Regional Show,

Rapid City, SD

July 2016 July 3-8 AGJA “Dirt Road Classic” Stillwater, OK July 23 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch

Cattle Tour & Customer Appreciation, Ponteix,

Saskatchewan, Canada 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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GW ad index 3 G Ranch.........................................60 ABCS Gelbvieh................................78 Adkins Gelbvieh........................39, 79 AGA.........................20, 29, 59, 68, 69 Arp Gelbvieh....................................73 B/F Cattle Company........................76 Bachman Farms...............................76 Bar Arrow Cattle Company.......9, 76 Bar IV Livestock..............................84 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc.................78, 91 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch..............79 Blackhawk Cattle Company............................. 60, 63, 73 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Invitational.....49 Boehler Gelbvieh.............................77 Bolton Cattle Ranch........................78 Bow K Ranch...................................78 Brandywine Farm............................78 BV Ranch..........................................79 Canadian GV Assn..........................89 Cattlemen’s Connection..............3, 89 C-Cross Cattle Company...............84 Cedar Top Ranch.................... IFC, 77 Chimney Butte Ranch.....................79 Circle S Ranch............................74, 76 CJ&L Livestock..........................73, 79 Cranview Gelbvieh....................27, 79 Cunningham, Ronn........................89 Danell Diamond Six Ranch.14, 15, 78 Davidson Gelbvieh..........................31 DDM Gelbvieh.................................60 Diamond L Farms...........................61 Diamond V Gelbvieh......................76 Dromgoole’s Heaven.......................61 Eagle Pass Ranch.......................79, 92 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch..79 Flying H Genetics.................... 77, BC Gelbvieh Bull Barn....................52, 89 Gelbvieh Media Productions.........83 Genetic Power Bull Sale..................71 Golden Buckle Gelbvieh................ 79 Golden Image Cattle.......................65 Green Hills Gelbvieh.......................84

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GS Ridge Top Ranch.......................78 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh.......79 Hampton Cattle Company.............84 Harriman Santa Fe....................76, 82 Hart Farm Gelbvieh....................5, 76 Hartland Farm.................................76 Hilltop Farms...................................76 Hodges Ranch..................................61 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch.....................79 J&D Kerstiens Gelbvieh..................57 J&K Farm..........................................60 J Bar M Gelbvieh.............................76 JSJ Livestock.....................................53 Judd Ranch, Inc. .........................1, 76 Jumping Cow Gelbvieh.............24, 25 Kicking Horse Ranch................37, 78 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms.....................61 Knoll Crest Farm.......................11, 84 Koehn Cattle Co..............................61 Land of Oz/ John C Oswald...........76 Lambert, Doak.................................89 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh.....................78 LeDoux Ranch.................................76 Lemke Cattle....................................77 Leonhardt Cattle Company............79 Linquist Farms.................................78 Little Windy Hill Farms..................84 Lone Oak Cattle.........................72, 78 Longleaf Station...............................84 M&P Gelbvieh.................................77 M&W Farms....................................84 Maple Hill Farm...............................60 Markes Family Farms......................61 Martens Gelbvieh............................78 Martin Cattle Company..................61 Martin Gelbvieh...............................67 Mattison Family Farm....................79 McMahan Cove Gelbvieh...............87 Middle Creek Farms.......................78 Middle Tennessee Invitational.......18 Miller Gelbvieh................................61 Mills’ Diamond M Ranch...............84 Mitchell Marketing Service.71, 75, 89

MLM Gelbvieh.................................77 Mulroy Farms...................................76 Nowack Cattle Company................77 Oklahoma Sooner Select Sale........75 Pearson Cattle Company................33 Plateau Gelbvieh..............................78 Pope Farms Gelbvieh......................77 Post Rock Cattle Company........7, 76 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh........................5 Poverty Hill Farms..........................61 Raile Gelbvieh..................................17 Register Farms.................................84 Ridinger Cattle Co.....................24, 25 Rocking GV Gelbvieh.....................77 Rocky Top Gelbvieh........................84 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh.........77 Russell Family Livestock.................79 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay...78 Schafer Farms, Inc...........................79 Seedstock Plus Genetics.................89 Seedstock Plus............................85, 89 Southwest Iowa Bull Sale................21 Spring Flood Ranch........................77 Swanson Cattle Company..............77 Swenson Gelbvieh...........................79 Taubenheim Gelbvieh.....................77 Tennessee Beef Agribition..............41 The 88 Ranch....................................77 Thorstenson Gelbvieh.....................79 TJB Gelbvieh....................................29 Treble W Ranch...............................84 Triple H Farms.................................78 Triple K Gelbvieh.............................76 Volek Ranch.....................................79 Warner Beef Genetics .................IBC White Oak Farms............................77 Wildwood Acres..............................60 Wilkinson Gelbvieh..................35, 78 Wolf Gelbvieh..................................77 Wyndemere Farm LLC...................84 Yoder’s Prairie Acres.......................60

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“A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP” LETHAL HARDWARE 140A AMGV1250538 26 Sons Sell Top 10% EPI, REA, DMI & YG

Bob and Judy Prosser P.O. Box 190 • Winslow, AZ 86047 928-289-2619 Mobile: 928-380-5149 info@bartbar.com • www.bartbar.com

BISMARCKS MR GOVERNOR 2A AMGV1254800 18 Sons Sell Top 15% CED, FT, REA, MB & $Cow

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

She Sells March 16!

An incredible opportunity to own one of the elite females in the breed. One of the only Balancer females ever to surpass $300,000 in direct progeny sales, Evelynn is just beginning to leave her mark on the industry. Her bulls in our 2015 spring sale averaged over $10,000 on 19 head. As a half-blood Balancer with an outcross pedigree, she offers many attractive mating options to today’s popular Balancer, Gelbvieh and Angus sires.

EGL EVELYNN U426

AMGV1085365 • EGL Freedom 5203 x EGL Northern Exposure J171 CED

BW

WW

YW

MK

CEM

HP

YG

CW

REA

MB

FPI

12

-0.9

53

90

31

11

14.45

-0.34

22

0.01

0.35

72.85

EGL ROUNDHOUSE B019

This $51,000 all-star Evelynn son sold to LeDoux Ranch, Boehler Gelbvieh and the Roundhouse Group in 2015

EGL BARRETT B050

A powerhouse Evelynn son that sold to Cedar Top Ranch and Warner Beef Genetics in 2015

EGL EVELYNN B057

A full-sister to Barrett and a great example of the type and kind of female that Evelynn produces

EGL ESTELLE X014 GE-EPDs pending • Extra Exposure x Freedom 178F CED

BW

WW

YW

MK

CEM

HP

YG

CW

REA

MB

FPI

12

1.8

74

102

14

4

4.40

-0.32

33

0.63

-0.42

59.72

We feel this purebred Gelbvieh donor has unlimited potential. She is the dam of the 2016 National Champion Balancer bull and calving ease-specialist, EGL Lifeline B101. Her calves have been nothing short of outstanding and we feel this is an exceptional opportunity for a new or existing breeder to get in on the ground floor of one of the breed’s next, elite females. Outstanding calving-ease and phenotype, all combined with Gelbvieh maternal power!

Selling half-interest with the option to double the bid price for full interest in these two elite foundation females!

His Dam Sells!

EGL LIFELINE B101 2016 NWSS Grand Champion Balancer Bull

Selling 250 Balancer®, Angus & SimAngus Bulls & 20 Top End Registered Females March 16, 2016 • 1:00 PM CT at the Ranch near Highmore, SD STEVE MUNGER, NATE MUNGER & AJ MUNGER 34261 200TH ST. | HIGHMORE, SD 57345 1-855-303-BULL WWW.EAGLEPASSRANCH.COM

WARNER BEEF GENETICS

HERD SIRES THAT WORK CED BW WW YW MILK YG 8

2.3

70

91

70% 85% 35% 65%

CW REA

MB

FPI

CED BW WW YW MILK YG

37 -0.57 26 0.56 -0.33 61.19

13 -1.1

3%

30% 30% 10% 20% 20%

1%

55% 25% >95% 85%

CTR WIDE TRACK 3706A ET

CW REA

MB

FPI

85

131

47 -0.45 46 0.27 -0.57 72.01

15% 35%

4%

5%

1%

10% 75% /95%

DCH HILLE X102

Purebred Gelbvieh Bull Homozygous Polled Sire: DCH Hille Majesty M118 Dam: DCH Hille U279

CW REA

MB

FPI

33 -0.62 36 0.75 -0.15 77.72 1%

25% 10% 70%

30%

45%

CED BW WW YW MILK YG 9

0.8

94

121

60% 60%

1%

15% >95% 1%

CW REA

MB

FPI

12 -0.56 41 0.87 0.31 90.82 15%

5%

DLW RED POWER 583U 50% Balancer速 Homozygous Polled Sire: LCC Gravity B252L Dam: DLW Ms Finance 583R

35%

CED BW WW YW MILK YG 58

2%

70% 55% 20% 10% 75% 85%

4%

95

CW REA

23 -4.6

MB

FPI

33 -0.34 20 0.21 1.00 99.73 4%

3%

DCSF POST ROCK HIGHLY FOCUSED 50% Balancer Bull速 Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Sire: KCF Bennett Quality Focused Dam: DCSF Post Rock Sandy 273W2

Purebred 88% Gelbvieh Bull Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Sire: KCF Bennett U271 Dam: DLW Ms Matron 802U

16 -0.9

2%

115

DLW ALUMNI 7513A

ET Purebred Gelbvieh Bull Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Sire: RWG Traction 7412 Dam: CTR 198L

CED BW WW YW MILK YG

80

10%

CED BW WW YW MILK YG 13 0.3

68

106

CW REA

MB

FPI

22 -0.44 33 0.69 0.62 86.66

20% 45% 40% 30% 80%

1%

30% 10%

5%

10%

DLW SANDHILLS 0125A

50% Balancer Bull Homozygous Polled Sire: CTR Sandhills 0065X Dam: DLW Ms Net Worth 0125X

the proof is in the pedigree and progeny WARNER BEEF GENETICS Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922 Dan Warner: 308.962.6511 Monte Warner: 308.962.6136 Darren Warner: 308.824.2950

THEY’RE LIKE...

BD: 1/20/15 Reg: 131557 H. Black• Polled 50 GV 50 AN • Sire: Bennett Absolute • MGS: Post Rock Silver 233U1

Flying H Mr Absolute 71C CE: 16 BW: 0.2 WW: 86 YW: 144 MK: 23 CW: 56 RE: 0.74 MB: 1.06 FPI: 109.85 TOP 1% YW, MB, FPI TOP 2% WW TOP 10% CE, PG30, REA RATIO 103 @ WW & 114 @ YW.

Complementing the best Angus and Red Angus with Superior Gelbvieh and Simmental genetics produces... ✔ MORE MUSCLE and more pounds while qualifying for Angus quality programs...

✔ IMPROVED FERTILITY and increased longevity equals better cows...

✔ BETTER FEED EFFICIENCY in the

pasture and the feedlot saves money...

✔ AND ADD MORE PROFITS!!!

BD: 8/29/14 Reg: 1316523 Red • Polled 50 GV 50 AR • Sire: Legacy 6097 • MGS: Full Season

THEY’RE LIKE ANGUS ON STEROIDS– ANGUS + HETEROSIS!!

Roughage N’ Ready Bull SaleTM

Flying H Mr Legacy 509B ET CE: 10

BW: -0.2

WW: 72

YW: 101

MK: 21

CW: 29

RE: 0.52

MB: 0.49

FPI: 84.61

Top 25% for WW, Top 10% for MB and FPI.

featuring our Money Makin’ MamasTM

March 5, 2016 — Arapahoe, Nebraska Grown On Grass® Bull Sale featuring Fescue Adapted Bulls

BD: 3/29/11 Reg: 1183235 H. Black • H. Polled 62 GV 38 AN • Sire: LDJ Kaboom 505W • MGS: Flying H Black Jack 12L

Flying H Ms Boom 355Y CE: 9 BW: 2.5 WW: 79 YW: 126 MK:23 PG30: 1.52 CW: 48 Top 15% for FPI and Top 25% for HP and PG30.

RE: 0.49 MB: 0.23

FPI: 79.88

March 19, 2016 — Butler, Missouri Call, Text, email or click on our web site for more information

BULLS

250

The Tradition Continues...

SELL!

BD: 3/10/12 Reg: 1219190 Red • H.Polled 46 GV 53 AR • Sire: FHG Legacy 6097 • MGS: Bar GT Louie 2J

Flying H Ms Legacy 332Z CE: 11 BW: 1.0 WW: 75 YW: 107 MK: 21 PG30: 2.83 CW: 34 RE: 0.79 MB: 0.44 FPI: 84.72 Top 5% for FPI, Top 4% for REA, Top 10% for WW, Top 15% for PG30, MB and Top 25% for YW

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