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10 Over The Fence with Rodger and Lindy Schroeder

By Angela Vesco

IN EVERY ISSUE Contact Us

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18 Notice of the American Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting

Information Exchange

20 Mark Your Calendars for the AGA National Convention!

Blast from the Past

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Events of Interest

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Ad Index

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The 46th Annual AGA National Convention will be held November 30 through December 2, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

22 Candidates Compete for a Spot on the AGA Board of Directors 38 The Use of Technology to Improve Cow Herd and Feedlot Efficiency

By Connor Durham, winner of the intermediate division creative writing contest from this summer’s AGJA Dirt Road Classic

44 AGA’s New Home

Take a look inside of the new AGA office in Broomfield, Colorado.

GRAPHIC DESIGN: Lynn Valentine lynnv@gelbvieh.org EDITOR: Rebecca Mettler rebeccam@gelbvieh.org

On the cover: Dave Bowman of Bow K Ranch, Olathe, Colorado, taken in their Gunnison, Colorado pasture.

Photo by Angela Vesco.

“GELBVIEH WORLD” (ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and September for $35 for one year.

American Gelbvieh Association 350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200., Broomfield, Colorado 80021-3993.

Periodicals postage paid at Broomfield, Colorado and at additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER send address changes to: Gelbvieh World, 350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021

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Upper Midwest Breeders

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Midwest Breeders

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INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

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Flying Without GPS: The Old Way Just Doesn’t Cut It

View from the Board by President Neal Pearson

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The Time is Now!

From the Corner Office by Myron Edelman

14 All Things DNA

Data Bulletin by Kim Rounds

28 The First Rules

Out in the Field by William McIntosh

34 Juniors, Join us in Lincoln!r

Junior Connection by Colton Spencer

40 I’m a commercial producer, what value do I

get from buying bulls that have

Genomic-Enhanced EPD’s?

Commercial Corner Post by Angela Vesco

48 Quick Fixes for Common Hiccups when

Registering Progeny

Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Mary Bea Martin

350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200 • Broomfield, CO 80021 Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339 www.GELBVIEH.org • info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association ASSOCIATION STAFF Myron Edelman Executive Director myrone@gelbvieh.org (ex. 480) Terisa Abrahams Office Operations Coordinator terisa@gelbvieh.org (ex. 479) Mary Bea Martin Member Services Specialist Junior Activities Coordinator marybea@gelbvieh.org (ex. 481) Kari White Genetic Programs Coordinator kario@gelbvieh.org (ex. 483) Kim Rounds Data Services Specialist kim@gelbvieh.org (ex. 482)

Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator/Graphic Design lynnv@gelbvieh.org (ex. 486) Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator rebeccam@gelbvieh.org 940-255-5471 Megan Slater Public Relations Coordinator megans@gelbvieh.org (ex. 485) William McIntosh Marketing Coordinator williamm@gelbvieh.org 502-867-3132 Angela Vesco Commercial Marketing Specialist angelav@gelbvieh.org (ex. 484)

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

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North Dakota and Minnesota Host Joint Field Day

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Kansas Gelbvieh Association Annual Summer Tour

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NE/KS Midwest States Show

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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Flying Without GPS: The Old Way Just Doesn’t Cut It

By Neal Pearson

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s you read this issue of Gelbvieh World, you will notice it pertains to the upcoming national convention. Before I give you my thoughts on the annual meeting, I want to recount something that happened to me on a recent flight to Denver.

and driven through it, I know that both landmarks run east to west.

When the cloud cover cleared and I looked down, I saw as we flew over one of the rivers that we were in a perpendicular position to the river; course correction occurred. The next landmark was Interstate 80, but this splits off to I-76. Yep, we followed I-80 for a while. Soon realizing the mistake, we altered our course again. This time, we found I-76.

Hurray! We’re on the right path to Denver.

Much like a plane’s GPS system is critical to fly the correct course under heavy cloud cover, the annual meeting works to steer the AGA in the correct direction for the success of the AGA membership and customers. Because, in a way, this meeting sets the GPS for the AGA staff and AGA Board of Directors to pursue the correct course. The nother critical function of the committee meetings, the discussion and annual meeting is the election of actions taken are and AGA Board of Directors members. By always have been the guideline for the future and thru, this process brings fresh ideas of the AGA.

This flight originated in Watertown, South Dakota, with a stop in Pierre. Here is where things became interesting. After an additional 14 people had boarded and a little time elapsed, the and ways of looking at things. captain shut down Another critical the plane’s engines. function of the Now having flown annual meeting is numerous times, the election of AGA not once on any of Board of Directors members. By and thru, this process those flights did the plane’s engines ever shut off. A brings fresh ideas and ways of looking at things. So I passenger then said, “must be saving fuel.” I thought to encourage everyone to read the board candidate bios, myself, not likely. cast your vote in person and vote for the candidates After a considerable amount of time, the pilot that you feel can best serve, navigate and land the came on the intercom and told us the computer AGA into the future. that runs the GPS system was not working, but not As the pilot pointed out, following the old way is to worry, we will still make the flight to Denver not the best, because it is a way to get off course. D employing Flintstone navigation. For those that don’t remember the Flintstones, and in particular Fred, I now began to worry, because Fred Flintstone had a way of getting lost on almost every adventure he ever took. The pilot’s statement of using landmarks to get to Denver seemed logical, but he forgot one thing that made this seem an impossible accomplishment; that one forgotten thing was the cloud cover. The landmarks that I presumed he was going to use were interstate highways and rivers; both of which could be seen from 30,000 feet. Having flown over this area

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The Time is Now!

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id you attend the American Gelbvieh Association National Convention last year held in Kansas City?

Did you know that convention attendance and voting at the AGA annual meeting was more than doubled last year compared to the year before? The time is now to become part of the excitement at the AGA, advance your operation and maximize the benefit of your AGA membership.

Everywhere you look, someone is talking about the general election. As a U.S. citizen, you have the right to vote on candidates and ballot initiatives that impact you.

As important as that may sound, only 53.6 percent of U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote did so in the 2012 general election. The U.S. only ranks 27th in the world among more developed countries in voting percentage.

Equate the general election to the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). The parallels include: farmers and ranchers like living in the U.S., they understand that being in the cattle business is a way of life, and know an election outcome does influence their financial wellbeing and can change the value and marketing of their product. So then it would make sense that AGA members would want to participate in the AGA National Convention to help shape the future of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed and vote to elect leaders of our association? After all, wouldn’t your one of 1,000 votes as an AGA member more greatly impact your livestock operation than your one of 318 million votes impact your U.S. citizenship? But here’s the bad news, while the participants doubled last year at our national convention compared to the prior year, still only about 12 percent of the AGA membership participated in the annual meeting. As you can see, we still have work to do.

The cattle breed association world is well documented for being difficult to maneuver and unify due to the wide range of size of operations, geographic diversity, goals set by each breeder for their respective operations and the purpose for being an association member. That difficulty is magnified by rapid changes in scientific advancement, weather conditions, and of course, monumental changes in cattle markets. Right now producers are grasping for every dollar available at each stage of the beef supply chain.

The services available through the AGA arebeneficial for identifying where those dollars can be found.

Perhaps one of the most important convention topics

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this year will be the presentation of a new strategic plan. Now, more than ever, the AGA has an obligation to the beef industry to provide sound science for genetic selection, proficient management tools for members and customers as well as marketing avenues and tools, not only for AGA members but also our commercial industry customers.

In the future, the AGA also needs to consider potential services for the feeder and packer sector of the industry.

Over the past two years, AGA has clearly begun focusing on participating in the beef industry as a contributor of genetic, management and marketing tools at a much higher level.

AGA has aligned with industry partners such as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, CattleFax and RFD TV to broaden AGA’s demographic reach. The AGA has further developed partnerships with video auction companies and traditional sale barns to identify and highlight Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. DNA tools for commercial ranchers, such as the Maternal Edge Female Profile, and herd management capability through $mart Select Service is now available.

The AGA, like most breeds, has made directional changes over the years. Over time leadership in any membership organization can change, which makes it difficult to stay the course. The complete support of the AGA membership will accelerate the speed at which we can grow as a viable source of genetic information and industry service. That support starts with each member participating in events like AGA National Convention. Committee meetings held at convention provide an avenue for members to learn about each segment of the AGA and allows breeders to directly address leadership regarding particular matters like breed improvement, AGA marketing, finance and national events. The annual meeting gives members a voting voice to elect the AGA Board of Directors. The staff has also worked diligently to prepare educational programs and tours relevant to all AGA stakeholders.

Just like exercising your right to vote as a U.S. citizen in the general election, the time is now for you to attend the AGA National Convention. The time is now to solidify your place in the beef industry as a seedstock supplier and shape the future of the AGA. I cordially invite each of you to attend the 46th Annual AGA National Convention and annual meeting.

Sincerely,

Myron Edelman

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Over The Fence with Rodger and Lindy Schroeder

By Angela Vesco

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eet a family that has deep ranching roots in southeastern Wyoming, the Schroeders. Rodger and Lindy Schroeder of Chugwater, Wyoming, have a very intriguing family history that is rich with Western culture.

Rissa that she was crazy to be buying land for such an high price of $18/acre.

Today, the family operation is split between Lindy and her two sisters’ families. Rodger and Lindy live in a beautiful two-story stone house built in 1890 on the original homestead. Today, Rodger and Lindy run Balancer® cattle and have been very successful. Shortly after Rodger and Lindy returned to the ranch in 1976, they began raising Gelbvieh cattle.

What brought you to the Gelbvieh breed?

The Schroeders bought their first Gelbvieh bull out of the pens in The Yards at the National Western Stock Show in 1981. Rodger said they “like the Gelbvieh for their milk, their meat, their disposition, and their structure.” That first bull they bought from the Stock Show was a long-time resident on their ranch and always produced consistent calves.

What does your program look like today with Gelbvieh genetics?

The history of the ranch started in 1881 when Lindy’s great-grandfather came to Wyoming from Scotland via Canada in search of a prosperous life. Lindy’s greatgrandparents homesteaded the original place of 3,000 acres. During the same period, a neighbor to the north homesteaded the Diamond Ranch, which would later become a part of Lindy’s grandparent’s ranch. The Diamond Ranch was known for breeding and raising some of the finest driving horses that were sold to wealthy people in the East. The Diamond Ranch also produced the original Clydesdale horses that were sold to Budweiser Brewing Company, hence the beginning of the legendary Clydesdale image we all know today.

Lindy’s grandmother, Rissa, was described to be an extremely hard working woman that would “out-work and out-think most men.” Through her strong will and work ethic, Rissa grew the family ranch to well over 60,000 acres. In 1944, Rissa was buying land ranging from $1 to $18/acre. Of course, at the time, people told

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Today, the Schroeders raise Balancer cattle. Rodger said that they had almost a pure Gelbvieh herd and wanted to crossbreed, so naturally, the Balancer was a great fit for them. Lindy states that “anything with a bad attitude will be culled.” The Schroeder family has no tolerance for cows that are not calm.

What makes your program unique?

The Schroeders put a strict 21-day breeding season in place for their heifers. If the heifers are not bred within the 21 days, they will be sold. As they mature, the older females will get two heat cycles to breed back. If those cows miss that season, they will be sold as well. The tight calving season makes the calves uniform says Lindy.

Rodger also said that they contribute the herd’s high fertility from the Gelbvieh genetics.

How do the Balancer cattle handle the windy Wyoming winter?

“The cows have to eat the grass. The wind will blow the snow away so that the ground is exposed where the grass is. The cattle are protected by the hills from the wind for the most part,” Rodger said. One of the main phenotypic features the Schroeders look for in their cattle

over the fence GW is structure. Cattle in that type of environment have to be pretty self-sufficient. The big, vast pastures require cattle that can travel well; the Schroeders have found that in Balancer cattle.

Do you ever know how your cattle perform after selling them on the video auction?

For the past two years, the Schroeders have been receiving information back on their cattle once they have been sold through Cattle Country Video. Their buyers have

stated that the health of their calves going into the feedyard has been exceptional, and the calves have converted feed well. The Balancer calves have also harvested with a notably high percentage of USDA Choice carcasses.

The Schroeder family has put together a great program in southeastern Wyoming. They have invested a lot of hard work into creating a place that sets a great example for others living the ranching lifestyle. With the deep heritage of the family and the strong passion for ranching in the next generation of the family, the ranch started in 1881 will surely carry on well into the future. D

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AGA’s New Address The AGA national office has relocated. The AGA’s new address is: 350 Interlocken Blvd, Suite 200 Broomfield, CO 80021

Catch AGA’s Episode of “The American Rancher” Mark your calendar for Monday, October 3, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. CDT to watch the premiere of the AGA’s “The American Rancher” episode on RFD-TV (Dish channel 231 and DirecTV channel 345).

Put Email Marketing to Work for Your Sale or Event 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.

Registration Certificate Printing Option Now Available The option to have calf registration certificates printed at the time of registration, mailed from the AGA office and sent to the address listed on the member’s account is now available. If you wish to receive this service, simply check the registration certificate box on the birth recording queue screen when recording the animal.

The print certificate button is located after the sire information and before the herd prefix entry-box in the

Members are still able to print official registration certificates at home through the AGA Online Registry Service. To print a certificate, go to the animal’s detail screen and click ‘view certificate’ which can be found under the animal’s information above the tabs in the middle of the screen. The certificate may take a moment to appear. Once the certificate appears on the screen, the print icon will be on the upper right side of the screen.

Scholarship Available Each year the Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship awards up to three $1,000 scholarships to deserving applicants that reside east of the Mississippi River. The recipients will be announced at the 2016 NAILE Showcase Gelbvieh & Balancer® Sale on Saturday, November 12. Visit the Scholarship page under the Juniors section on www.gelbvieh.org. Applications are due October 10 and should be sent to the American Gelbvieh Junior Association, Attn: Mary Bea Martin at 350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 200, Broomfield, CO 80021.

Dam of Merit/Dam of Distinction Congratulations to all American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members who own and/or have bred a female that qualified for this year’s Dam of Merit (DOM) or Dam of Distinction (DOD) awards. Of the 38,184 active cows in the AGA herdbook, 2,166 cows qualified as Dams of Merit and 377 qualified as Dams of Distinction.

Visit the online registry system to download your DOM/DOD report to view females in your herd who have qualified for this recognition. The annual DOM and DOD Honor Roll, which includes a complete list

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

William McIntosh Commercial Marketing Coordinator

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information exchange GW of owners of Dams of Merit and Dams of Distinction as well as a listing of the top 20 breeders and owners of recognized dams will be featured in the November issue of Gelbvieh World.

Gelbvieh Arrival Trey David Sickler was born July 7th, 2016 to Klint and Maralee Sickler of Prairie Hills Gelbvieh. Trey weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20.75 inches.

Trey was welcomed home by his big sister Kylee (5), and big brother Emerson (3), as well as proud grandparents Galen and Marcia Sickler.

Passing of a Gelbvieh Legend Bernard “Bud” Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota passed away on Sunday, August 7 at Mary House Nursing Home in Pierre. Bud was a pioneer Gelbvieh breeder and played in an instrumental role in ensuring the future of the American Gelbvieh Association by giving up his hat, which now resides in the AGA headquarters office, to pass around during a board meeting to raise funds for the association. This hat is now a reminder of the lean years in the past and the perseverance it took to keep the association going. Bud served eight years on the AGA Board of Directors. Bud and his wife Thelma were inducted to the American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame in 1995.

Below is Bud Beastrom’s obituary. The AGA’s thoughts and prayers are with the Beastrom family.

Bernard “Bud” Beastrom (March 21, 1926 - August 7, 2016) Funeral services for Bernard “Bud” Beastrom, long-time

Pierre area rancher and farmer, were held Friday, Aug. 12, at Community Bible Church, Pierre. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Pierre. Memorial contributions may be made in Bud’s name to Avera St. Mary’s Hospital Oncology Dept., 801 E. Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. Bud entered glory on Aug. 7, 2016 from Mary House Nursing Home,

Pierre.

Bernard Merle Beastrom, more commonly known as “Bud”, was born March 21, 1926 in Sturgis, SD, to William and Hilda (Burki) Beastrom. Bud grew up and was educated in the Highmore/Harrold area, later graduating from Agie School at SDSU in Brookings. After graduation, Bud returned to farming in the Highmore area, marrying Thelma Charlson there on Nov. 24, 1946. They farmed/ ranched there until moving to their current operation near Pierre in 1960. Bud and Thelma raised five children on the farm, Sharon, Jim, Betty, Terry and Jon. Bud was a pioneer Gelbvieh breeder, and was in the American Gelbvieh Hall of Fame and and was also on the National Gelbvieh Cattle Board. Bud also raised Targhee sheep and was a National Sheep Shearer’s Winner and was in the Targhee Sheep Hall of Fame.

Bud was very active in the farming community in this area and around the country, being a part of numerous organizations and receiving awards including: SD State University Family of the Year, a 40 year 4-H leader, a member of the County Fair Board, the Buckeye School Board, former board member and past president of the Federal Land Bank and long-time mason and shriner. He and Thelma were long-time philanthropists, receiving the Pierre area Philanthropist’s of the year award in 2014.

Bud enjoyed in his spare time, wood carving, cards, golf and traveling, but most of all Bud would want to be known as a devoted believer and follower of Jesus Christ.

He is now enjoying eternity with his Saviour.

Those left to mourn his passing include his wife of 70 years, Thelma; his children, Sharon (Barry) Markl, Fountain Hills, AZ, Jim (Barb),Pierre, Betty (Dana) Stromberg, Peoria, AZ, Terry (Leonda), Pierre and Jon (Theresa), Pierre, along with 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and special niece, Candy (Russell) Spaid.

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All Things DNA

By Kim Rounds

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or the rest of the country, fall means football, pumpkin spice lattes, scarves, and cooler weather.

While cattle producers may enjoy many of those aspects of fall, it also means anxiously checking the mailbox for catalogs or scrambling to get your information off to the printer; another sale season is upon us! With more and more sales using Genomicenhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs) in their sales and other DNA testing that meets or exceeds our requirements for herd sires, I wanted to take this chance (hopefully before sale season gets too chaotic) to give everyone a quick overview of DNA testing, from the process to understanding results, by answering some frequently asked questions.

How long does it take to get results back?

Results typically take about 3 weeks after the samples to get to the lab, go through a series of tests, are interpreted, and then posted as a completed result. That being said, however, as our volume increases close to fall and spring sale seasons, that turnaround time does tend to slow down. Budget for an a little bit of extra time during busy periods of the year to be safe and make sure that your catalog has all of the information you want buyers to see.

What happens once I send the lab the samples I collected?

I recently toured Geneseek in Lincoln, Nebraska (and you can too, during the AGA annual convention!) where I got an in-depth tour of the process in which a sample goes through from the moment it comes through the doors until it is stored in the freezer after testing is complete. Each sample enters the reception area and is then sorted based on what tests are being performed. The sample then goes on to be broken down into the actual genetic material which is analyzed. This means that someone punches every single blood card and collects hair follicles from each sample—all done by hand. Once those samples are punched, it takes a few days to break them down into material that can actually be analyzed.

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After this entire process, the actual DNA is put through a series of tests, depending on what you requested.

After this, the results (which look like an elaborate scheme of dots) are translated into the results that you see on the AGA Online Registry Service.

What does “NR” mean in my results?

“NR” means No Result. This is posted after the lab has attempted to run a sample multiple times, but is not successful. Common reasons for sample failure might be a sample that is too small or sample contaminated (fecal matter in tail hair samples is a common contaminate).

How do I get a good sample? Is there a sample type the lab prefers?

Tissue samples are now the preferred collection method for DNA sample sent to Geneseek. However, blood samples are also a preferred method over hair samples.

Tissue Samples: Recently, the industry has revamped the process of tissue sample storage, allowing them to be kept on file and pulled from in the future. There are a few companies, (one is Allflex USA), who have created a simple way to collect those samples with a tool that looks and operates much like a tag gun. Tissue sampling also has the fastest turnaround time, lowest sample failure rate, and most accurate results amongst all forms of DNA testing.

Geneseek is now encouraging the use of tissue sampling because of the new collection and storage protocols.

Blood samples: The lab also prefers a blood sample over hair, and that can also lead to a faster turnaround time, as those samples are slightly less labor-intensive to prepare once at the lab. Many people prefer to collect blood from the back side of the ear, as it is easier to clean.

Prick the vein in the ear with a clean needle and let a few drops fall into the circle on the card. Avoid over saturating the card; it should only take a few drops to fill the circle.

Allow for the card to dry before closing and sending the card.

Hair samples: Collecting enough hair follicles is very important. The lab requests 20-30 follicles (the root of the hair). The best way to get a good follicle from a tail is to pull “up and away” from the switch of the tail. Place the follicles directly onto the clear, adhesive portion of the card, keeping it as clean as possible.

Be sure to always label the card with the animal’s ID to

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How do I test a commercial animal?

A commercial DNA Testing Form can be printed from the Genetic Technologies tab at www.gelbvieh. org. We offer multiple tests including the Maternal Edge profile, which ranks female’s traits on a score from 1-10 to use in breeding and selection decisions. All of our standard DNA tests are also available to commercial producers on this testing form. Also, Smart Select Services is an affordable way for commercial producers to manage their DNA results and herd information in an online registry.

DNA is quickly becoming commonplace on seedstock operations and we are so grateful for all of our breeders who have stepped up and are actively participating in progressive beef industry practices.

Happy Sale Season! And, don’t forget to join us November 30 through December 2, 2016 for the 46th Annual AGA National Convention taking place in Lincoln, Nebraska. The GeneSeek tour will take place on Friday, December 2, 2016. D

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National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ Events Update Schedule: Animals in place by: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 @ 7:00 p.m.

Check-in: Thursday, January 5, 2017 @ 8 a.m.

Junior Show: Saturday, January 7, 2017 @ 8 a.m.

Pen Bull Show: Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 9 a.m.

National Sale: Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 6 p.m.

Open Show: Monday, January 9, 2017 @ 8 a.m.

All entry fees ($55 per entry) must be paid to the National Western Stock Show. NO money should be sent to the AGA! November 1, 2016: deadline for DNA on National Sale entries

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November 20, 2016: NWSS entries close; deadline for JUNIOR breeding heifers to be in the name and possession of the junior exhibitor.

December 15, 2016: deadline for having the animal recorded under the name of the exhibitor for the OPEN SHOW Look for more information on www.gelbvieh.org and in future issues of Gelbvieh World. If you have any questions please call Angela Vesco at 303.465.2333.

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Notice of the 46th American Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting

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ursuant to Article VII, Paragraph A (2), of the bylaws of the American Gelbvieh Association, this serves as the official notice and call of the annual membership meeting.

The annual meeting will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016, commencing at 2:00 p.m. The location for the 2016 annual meeting is the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S. 13th street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The meeting will be held during the American Gelbvieh Association National Convention.

The purpose of the meeting shall be the election of directors to fill the offices of those directors whose terms are expiring or which are presently vacant, to ratify the previous actions of the Board of Directors, and for the transaction of other business as may properly come before the meeting. AGA members in

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good standing are eligible to participate at the 46th AGA annual meeting.

The nominating committee will announce the slate of nominees to fill five positions on the AGA Board of Directors, may be found on page 22 of this October Gelbvieh World along with their personal profiles.

Further nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting prior to the election of the AGA Board of Directors.

Any member who is unable to attend the AGA annual meeting may request an absentee ballot by phone, email or fax for election of directors only. To obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit his or her application for an absentee ballot to the American Gelbvieh Association office (350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite #200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021) not more than 60 days (October 1, 2016) nor less than 10 business days (November 18, 2016) prior to the annual meeting.

Any member that requests an absentee ballot must be in good standing with the Association at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. Sealed ballots must be returned to the AGA office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016 to be counted at the annual meeting, during AGA Board of Directors’ election to be held Friday, December 1, 2016.

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Mark Your Calendars for the AGA National Convention!

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merican Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members and Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders won’t want to miss the 46th Annual AGA National Convention taking place November 30 through December 2, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

This convention, themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands” is sure to provide lots of educational, networking and planning sessions designed for the betterment of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed. This year’s convention is the second year in recent history for a standalone event and the AGA has worked all year to provide attendees with a bigger and better event.

The 46th annual convention, to be held at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, begins on Wednesday afternoon with the start of the committee meetings.

However, all members are invited to attend the AGA Board of Directors meetings taking place Tuesday and Wednesday.

The highlight of Wednesday is the AGA 101 and kick-off reception. The kick-off reception is being held in conjunction with this year’s AGA 101 event will take place on Wednesday, November 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. This event will include a Lincoln welcome, an AGA welcome, overview of convention events and more. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

The 2nd Annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup will be an event you won’t want to miss. This educational symposium is tailored especially to fit the interest and needs of commercial bull customers, feeders and beef industry partners. This year’s focus will provide commercial marketing insight from some of the industry’s top professionals on ways to add value to cattle at various points along the beef supply chain. This year’s roundup will also feature a market outlook presented

by CattleFax. Another event that’s new to this year’s convention is the Bull Pen Session, which will be held on the evening of Thursday, December 1, 2016 following the conclusion of the 2nd Annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup. This networking event will take place at Blue Blood Brewing Company and will be a great way to mingle with the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup presenters and other convention attendees. Blue Blood Brewing Company is a local brewery and restaurant located a short drive from the hotel.

The convention will host traditional events as well. Below

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is a listing of the reoccurring events at convention:.

Committee meetings: All committee meetings will be held during convention. All members are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings. It doesn’t matter if you are on a committee, or would just like to become a more involved AGA member; we hope you join us for the committee sessions. An association is only as strong as it’s members’ participation and enthusiasm for the organization.

State association meeting: All members of Gelbvieh state associations are welcomed at the state association meeting.

Members will discuss methods of promotion and marketing to further the reach of Gelbvieh and Balancer on a regional level. Information regarding resources available from the AGA to assist regional associations will also be provided.

AGA and American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) Board of Directors meetings: Members are welcomed to sit in on the board of directors meetings for both the AGA and the AGF. Annual AGA membership meeting: Members are encouraged to attend the Annual Membership Meeting where the members of the AGA Board of Directors will be elected. In addition, this meeting will also provide an update on the Association.

Friday, December 2, 2016 offers convention attendees the unique experience of touring GeneSeek, the AGA’s official DNA lab, which is headquartered in Lincoln. Tour participants will be provided the opportunity to see the stepby-step process in which DNA samples go through once arriving at the lab for testing.

To cap off Friday’s scheduled events and to close out the convention, AGA will be hosting an evening awards banquet complete with dinner to celebrate the achievements of our membership and customers. Awards will be presented to the newest AGA Hall of Fame inductee, the Breeder of the Year and Commercial Producer of the Year. The event will also include a chance for members to bet on the winning steers of the AGF Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest. A calcutta will be held during the awards banquet, so be ready to place your bets!

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46th Annual AGA National Convention GW Meeting Modern Industry Demands Tenative Schedule Wednesday, November 30, 2016 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

AGA Board of Directors Meeting

1:00-2:00 p.m.

National Show/National Sale Committee

2:00-2:30 p.m.

Finance Committee

2:30-2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45-3:30 p.m.

Rules and Bylaws Committee

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Breed Promotion Committee

5:30-8:00 p.m.

AGA 101 & Kick-Off Reception

Thursday, December 1, 2016 7:30 a.m.

Gelbvieh Profit Partners Shareholders Meeting

8:30-10:00 a.m.

Member Education Commmittee Meeting

10:00-11:30 a.m.

Breed Improvement Committee Meeting

12:00 noon

Lunch

1:00-4:30 p.m.

Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Bull Pen Session at Blue Blood Brewing Company

Friday, December 2, 2016 8:00-8:30 a.m.

State Association Meeting

8:00-10:00 a.m.

American Gelbvieh Foundation Board of Directors Meeting

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

GeneSeek Tour

2:00-4:00 p.m.

AGA Annual Meeting

4:00-4:30 p.m.

AGA Board of Directors Meeting

6:00-10:00 p.m.

Awards Banquet

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Candidates Compete for a Spot on the AGA Board of Directors

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he American Gelbvieh Association nominating committee recommends the following seven candidates to fill the five open positions on the AGA Board of Directors. Additional nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting.

Emily Griffiths, Indiana (seeking re-election) Walter Teeter, North Carolina (seeking re-election) John Carrel, Montana Samee Charriere, Washington Leland Clark, Kansas Doug Hughes, Virginia

Members in attendance are asked to pick up their ballots 30 minutes prior to the annual meeting.

Members unable to attend the annual meeting may request an absentee ballot by phone, email, or fax for election of directors. In order to obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit their request no more than 60 days (October 1, 2016), nor less than 10 days (November 18, 2016) prior to the annual meeting, and must be in good standing with the Association at least 60 days prior to the annual meeting. Ballots must be returned to the AGA office by 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2016. D

Klint Sickler, North Dakota The election for the AGA Board of Directors will take place during the AGA annual meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, during the AGA National Convention: Meeting Modern Industry Demands.

Emily Griffiths, Indianna I am a fourth generation cattle producer and along with my parents, Carl and Rebecca Griffiths, own and operate 3G Ranch in Kendallville, Indiana. Our primary income has always been through the sale of continental bulls to commercial cattlemen both private treaty and through consignment sales. We extensively use the show ring as a marketing tool to promote our operation, however our purebred cattle are still expected to perform under our imposed commercial conditions.

As a family we have been committed for 35 years to building a unique “brand” of cattle that is focused on marketing value added cattle to a repeat customer base.

I am currently employed as the livestock manager at the Indiana State Fair with responsibilities for 29,000 livestock entries shown by 10,000 exhibitors and their

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agricultural education impact on an average of 850,000 fair-going consumers. I have supervision for a $900,000 budget and 300 direct report fair-time employees.

Previously, I was employed as the director of industry relations at the Ohio Beef Council managing commodity relationships with foodservice, retail and influencer groups.

As I reflect on my first term on the board I am fortunate to have been involved in discussions and decisions about a number of progressive programs and strategic resolutions. However, I am not basing my choice to re-run on the progress achieved but rather the work that still needs done.

I think that there are two key areas that breed stakeholders (membership, board and staff) can collectively continue to focus on moving forward: commercial acceptance and commitment to our membership. To continue to remain relevant, it is an important time in the industry to promote Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle as value added option specifically within the feedlot, packing, and retail segments creating pull through demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle in the commercial marketplace. While strengthening interest

46th Annual AGA National Convention GW in our product, we must also serve the membership the board represents by identifying tools our current members need to remain profitable while also continuing to cultivate the next generation of the Gelbvieh breeders and leaders.

If you share a similar vision, I would appreciate your vote.

Walter Teeter, North Carolina I appreciate the opportunity to seek reelection to the AGA Board of Directors. I am a third generation cattle producer.

I grew up on a 400 mama cow Hereford operation that produced two national champion bulls. Together with my wife, Lee, and my sons Garrett, Justin, and Austin, we operate Green Hills Gelbvieh. We run about 300 head of Gelbvieh, Balancer®, and commercial cattle. We bought our first Gelbvieh cow in 1986, the same year Lee and I married. We have been members of the AGA since 1989. We were members of the Southeast Gelbvieh Association and charter members of the North Carolina Gelbvieh Association.

I have served as a board member and president of that organization. My kids have shown Gelbvieh cattle since Garrett and Justin were 5 and 4. We have helped organize and hold an AGJA regional and national show, so I understand that it takes lots of work to accomplish goals. I graduated from NC State University with degrees in mechanical engineering and economics. I am C.E.O. of Republic Refrigeration, Inc., which is one of the largest industrial refrigeration contracting companies in North America. It has completed projects in 44 states , Canada, and Mexico and employs more than 240 people. I am currently the chair elect for the board of directors of IIAR, which is a trade group that represents ammonia refrigeration users. I have been a Deacon and Elder in my church. I understand that to be successful you need to work together, determine what you do well, and do it better than the competition. To move our breed forward I feel we need to concentrate on our strengths and promote them. It would be an honor to continue to serve on the board and I would appreciate your vote.

John Carrel, Montana I would like to extend my gratitude to the nominating committee for presenting my name as a candidate for the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors.

As owner of HC Cattle and a partner in Pine Coulee Bulls LLC and Rafter T Livestock LLP, I am concerned about Gelbvieh’s position in the overall cattle industry.

I feel we must take an aggressive approach to solidify Gelbvieh’s position in the current cattle complex. This, in turn, will greatly help our positions as providers of both purebred and Balancer® seedstock.

Montana has seen a drop in the number of Gelbvieh breeders. This concerns me as our livelihood is contingent upon operating our seedstock, cow-calf, yearling and feeding operations. The Gelbvieh breed has much to offer but it is not recognized industry wide.

As the new manager of Beartooth Ranch in the early 1990’s I had limited exposure to the Gelbvieh breed.

It did not take long to recognize the breeds positive attributes and I have been sold on Gelbvieh ever since.

We need to duplicate this same experience with more commercial and seedstock producers. I work with commercial producers daily and understand the pivotal role they play in our seedstock business.

I will work with a “can do” attitude to restore Gelbvieh’s rightful place in the industry. At HC Cattle we are growing our Balancer herd. Gelbvieh have helped keep us in the cattle business. I want to help keep Gelbvieh in the cattle business.

I have served on numerous boards and with your support will continue to do my best to promote the Gelbvieh breed.

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GW 46th Annual AGA National Convention Samee Charriere, Washington When I was asked to run for the AGA Board of Directors I was both honored and excited. I became a Junior member in 1993 and in 2005 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh became an active member.

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh was listed on the 50 largest registrations list this year. In 2013, we hosted our first private treaty opening day, selling around 40 Gelbvieh bulls annually since.

My husband Pete and I are active in promoting our ranch as well as the Gelbvieh breed at regional shows and exhibit cattle at the National Western Stock Show. We also own Rafter C Reds, a seedstock Red Angus operation, and run commercial cattle on my 5th generation family ranch.

Our southeastern Washington location is a challenge and the reason I am in the seedstock business. My dad couldn’t find Gelbvieh bulls to run on the commercial cows so we bought some purebred cows. From those first cows my passion for the Gelbvieh breed grew.

My desire to be a board member for the AGA stems from my passion for Gelbvieh cattle. They are a unique breed that offers explosive muscle and make great cows that will breed back and wean a big calf year after year. Since implementing a three breed rotation on our commercial cows we have increased weaning weights, increased cow longevity, decreased percent open rate, and increased the uniformity and the marketability of our calf crop. Gelbvieh absolutely have a place in the commercial market, we just have to make that known to cattlemen.

I want to be part of the AGA Board of Directors to continue that outreach to cattlemen, to make our breed and its representatives visible and available. I am very active in the Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association, the Montana Gelbvieh Association, the Pomeroy FFA Alumni, and a member of the County FSA Committee. I also feel that being from the west and part of two state associations I can bring a different view to the board and represent a large number of members. I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve on the board of directors and would appreciate your vote.

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Leland Clark, Kansas It’s an honor to be considered to serve on the AGA Board of Directors.

I represent the fifth generation of my family to make their living from the land and livestock in north central Kansas. After being a member of the livestock judging teams at both Colby Community College (where I was first introduced to Gelbvieh cattle) and Kansas State University, I graduated with a degree in Animal Science. For the past 31 years, I have greatly enjoyed a partnership with my dad, Bill, at our operation Post Rock Cattle Company. We purchased our first Gelbvieh cattle in 1981 and became AGA members in 1983. Today, we and maintain over 400 head of registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cows and sell approximately 150 registered bulls annually.

Beginning in 1985, I served three terms on the Kansas Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors, twice as president. I’ve also served on many AGA committees.

I’ve played an active part in keeping the Gelbvieh breed at the forefront of the Kansas seedstock industry. I served on the Kansas Beef Expo Board for several years, twice as chairman. I was also the chairman of the Post Rock Extension District #1. Ours was the first county in Kansas to join together to increase the quality of all extension office services while decreasing cost to the taxpayers. What began as ideas in a boardroom 20 years ago, now serves as a model for nearly one-third of Kansas counties served by extension districts.

If elected to the board my focus would always be to do what is best for the Gelbvieh breed while increasing the breed’s position in the beef industry. I know firsthand the importance of a strong junior program from which my kids have greatly benefitted. As a breed we must also recognize that the average member has around 25 cows. They are the backbone of the breed and they need to be included in the breed’s strategic plan.

We must have a strong and united membership moving forward. I am passionate about the Gelbvieh breed. I assure I will dedicate the time required for the position and I would appreciate your consideration for the AGA Board of Directors.

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GW 46th Annual AGA National Convention Doug Hughes, Virginia I live in Max Meadows, Virginia, with my wonderful wife Sue. We have two daughters, two grandsons and a great grandson. I have recently retired from 35 years in the truck repair and large wrecker business, which employed around 18 employees. Now, I’m living dream of farming and raising cattle 24/7.

We own and operate Little Windy Hill Farms and have been raising Gelbvieh cattle for 23 years in the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwest Virginia. I was raised up with Hereford cattle and showed Hereford steers in 4-H. As a young man early on in life, Sue and I had a herd of Charolais and dispersed them in the late 80’s after our daughter Chris completed showing Charolais cattle. We had a herd of black commercial cows after that and used Charolais bulls on them to make smokey calves. A friend asked me to keep a big, dark red Gelbvieh bull for him one year. We turned him out with the white bulls and that fall. His calves, which were black or red weaned just as heavy as the smokeys and brought more per pound.

We then switched to Gelbvieh bulls and as the story goes we soon became a purebred Gelbvieh herd. We now run around 100 Gelbvieh, Balancer® and Angus cows along with 30 to 40 ET calves and we are having our 10th bull sale this November.

I helped to organize the Virginia Gelbvieh Association and held numerous offices there. I am a past president of the Breeders Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, presently president of our local VA BCIA Bull Test Board of Directors at Virginia Tech, on our local EXPO committee board, member of the Carroll-Grayson Cattlemen’s Association and past treasurer of the Max Meadows Ruritan Club.

I believe very strongly that Gelbvieh will be one of the breeds that will survive because they bring the table traits that are lacking in a lot of the other breeds and can produce what we can use in the future.

I am honored to have been nominated as a candidate for the AGA Board of Directors and if elected I will do my best to help move the Gelbvieh breed in a forward

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direction. With 35 years of business experience, I am proficient in management, customer-based services and financials, which will come in handy on the AGA Board if elected.

Klint Sickler, North Dakota I would like to express my gratitude to the nominating committee for allowing me to run for the AGA Board of Directors. As someone who has literally “grown up” in the Gelbvieh breed, it is always exciting to take the next step and begin serving the membership.

My wife, Maralee, and I operate Prairie Hills Gelbvieh in southwest North Dakota. Our ranch is truly a family endeavor, with my parents – Galen & Marcia Sickler – being active partners in all parts of the ranch. We have been blessed with three wonderful children; Kylee (5), Emerson (3), and Trey (4 months). It is invigorating to watch the kids learn, grow, and become more deeply involved with the cattle.

I am the fifth generation involved with our ranch.

Our Gelbvieh story began in 1985 with the purchase of a pair of heifers. Today we run 150 head of Gelbvieh cattle, and implant around 40 embryos. What sets our herd apart is that nearly every animal is a registered, purebred, Gelbvieh animal. We market our cattle through consignment sales throughout the U.S. and Canada, and annually sell 40 purebred bulls and select females through our sale in February.

No matter what color, percentage, or number you raise, we can all agree on the advantages of the Gelbvieh influence. By all accounts we are checking all the boxes to raise “the right kind”, but we still have not tasted the success of some of our competitors. We still have a long ways to go. This isn’t a job that rests solely on the office staff, the field reps, the board, or the breeders – rather we all need to work together. We need to focus less on competing against ourselves, and concentrate on growing our market share. The journey of a thousand

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absentee ballot. Please feel free to reach out to me through phone or email if there’s anything you’d like to discuss. I look forward to helping our breed take ‘the next step’!

I would greatly appreciate your support and consideration, whether voting in person or through

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Convention Registration

Hotel Reservations and Information

Online registration for the AGA National Convention in Lincoln is available. Visit the Convention page under the Membership section of www.gelbvieh.org for the link to register. Early convention registration price is $85.00/adult, $35.00/junior (ages 8-21), and children seven and under are free. Early convention registration ends October 31. After this time prices will increase to $105/adult and $50/junior (ages 8-21), be sure to register early for the discounted pricing! Online convention registration will remain open until November 30 and registration at convention will be available.

A block of rooms is available at the convention site hotel – The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel at the rate of $114.00/night plus tax. To reserve your room, click the link under Hotel Reservations on the AGA Convention page of www.gelbvieh.org or by calling the hotel at 402-474-7474. Be sure to book your room

by November 9 to receive the group pricing. This rate includes a complimentary hot breakfast buffet for AGA guests staying at the hotel. The breakfast will be served in a designated meeting room. There is an onsite restaurant, Miller Time Pub & Grill. The hotel is located at 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, which is just blocks away from the Historic Haymarket district, home to good eats, plenty of shopping and great entertainment.

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The First Rules

By William McIntosh

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n life we often make things way too complicated.

We overthink, we agonize, and we can read too much into things. All of this self-inflicted complication leads to confusion and can make people feel overwhelmed. “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction,” Albert Einstein said. Life can be simpler if you let it. The basics that made people successful years ago will make you successful today.

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that you have cattle, let alone great ones, you will not be successful.

Marketing can be anything from farm and ranch signs, Facebook post, a website, print advertising, embroidered hats and gloves, and the list goes on and on. Basically it is important for your operation to be visible. Hats and signs are a great way to stay in front of your audience but websites, print advertising and social media can tell your story. The greatest thing about websites is simply the amount of information you can include. A well designed website is eye-catching and easy to navigate. Remember in any form of promotion you choose, it is representing your ranch. Your website is your place to tell your story.

You can let the world know who you are, what you do, and how they can benefit from it. I recommend that in your print ads you use only the best photos that represent your program in the best positive light, and that you use the print ads to drive traffic to your website.

he first rule of production: produce a product people see value in and want to buy. To do this you must recognize what cattle producers see as valuable today and what the market trends indicate will be important in the future.

The first rule of production: produce a product people see value in and want to buy. To do this you must recognize what cattle producers see as valuable today and what the market trends indicate what will be important in the future. Set goals to insure your product will fulfill your customer’s needs. If your customers want lower birth weights and heavy weaning weight you have got to select genetics that will accomplish that goal. Today we have more tools to help you identify and select for traits your customers see value in. Be sure you take advantage of all the tools and data available to you today to make your selection decisions.

The first rule of marketing: people have to know that you have something to sell and how they will benefit from it. It really is that simple! You can have the best cattle on the planet but if no one knows

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The first rule of customer service: treat people better than you expect to be treated. Put yourself in their shoes for a minute. If you had just bought a bull from someone, what kind of service would you like or expect? More than likely you would appreciate a phone call after the sale and periodically throughout the year to check on you and your satisfaction with your purchase. You may like for the seller to come out to your farm or ranch to better understand your needs. What would you want to happen if there was a problem with the bull you bought? What compensation, if any would you expect? In those instances be more than fair, do more than you would expect. Unfortunately, there are people in this world that will try to take advantage of your good nature; you’re better off without those customers.

If you can do a good job in all three areas you will be successful. Don’t let today’s technology overwhelm you. Just remember the basic concepts are not hard, we just like to make them that way. D

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By Angela Vesco

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he North Dakota and Minnesota state Gelbvieh Associations hosted a joint field day on August 20th. The two associations have been working together particularly to strengthen the North Dakota Golden Rule Sale, which happens every year in January. Lost River Gelbvieh graciously hosted the event at their place just outside of Fosston, Minnesota. The event attracted approximately 50 people from the surrounding area including the state association members.

“The attendance was great. We had many new faces as well as several familiar ones. We were very happy with the turnout,” David Larson said.

The field day began with a welcome by the Larson family and then followed with a tour of their cattle in the surrounding pastures. Participants rode on flatbed trailers with hay bales as seats as they toured the pastures of cattle.

The Larson family came up with a fun activity that kept the participants engaged during the day. They asked the field day participants to put on their livestock judging caps and rank the top bull calves in each pasture. There was no right or wrong answer; the Larson family mainly enjoyed the feedback and differing opinions they received on which bulls were the best.

“We hope to use this information in our selection process when we castrate calves as well as in the catalog layout and sale order,” Larson said After the tour in the pastures commenced early on behalf of rain, the Larson family provided a meal for the participants.

The state association members took advantage of the time and held a meeting after dinner over coffee and desserts to discuss the necessary business on the table. Despite the rain, it was a very good day with a great display of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics. D

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NORTHEAST BREEDERS INDIANA

ILLINOIS “Realizing the Value”

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Gelbvieh Cattle For Sale Skyler Martin

Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061-9762 815•732•7583

MEMBER

260/897-2160 • ggge3g@embarqmail.com

Your call or visit is Always Welcome

• Polled Purebreds • Red • Black

Double D Farm 9937 Warren Rd. Winslow, IL 61089 (815) 367-4116

Skyler Martin

1200 S. Blackhawk Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 732-7583

J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC. Jerry & Karen Wilson 335 Gelbvieh Lane, Ava, IL 62907

618-521-8620

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1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

jkgf88@frontier.com

REGISTERED GELBVIEH AND BALANCERS®

Fullblood Polled Gelbvieh Polled Hereford

Merle E. Lewis 812/863-7701

James L. Lewis 812/508-0014

RR1 BOX 1360 • SPRINGVILLE, IN 47462

Promote Your Operation

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

We sell Breeding Stock Bulls & Females Chester Yoder

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

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21 Bull Lots Sell 1 Herd Sire with AI Permit 5 18 Month Old Bulls 3 Astro Sons 7 Yearling Bulls 3 Astro Sons 1 Roscoe Son 5 Roscoe ET Bull Calves

Selling 92 Head • Red Gelbvieh & Balancers® Also Selling 120 Frozen Embryos and 200 units of Semen

Saturday • November 12, 2016 • 1:00 PM Springfield Livestock Marketing Center Springfield, MO

Dispersal begins after Association Sale has finished. Approx 2:30 PM

To request a Sale Catalog,

email bhart@hartfarm.net. Be sure to include name and address for mailing.

Bob Hart, Owner

(816) 225-8530 • bhart@hartfarm.net SMALL HERD

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AGA Board of Directors Action Points for April 2016

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he American Gelbvieh (AGA) Association Board of Directors met April 8-9, 2016 for a Board of Directors meeting at the AGA office in Westminster, Colorado. Below are the list of action points during the board meeting: 1. Moved to approve the December 2015 minutes as corrected.

2. Moved to approve the financial report.

3. Moved to accept the appointments to AGA committees.

4. Moved to redesign The Profit Picture.

5. Moved to hold the 2017 AGA Convention is Wichita, Kansas and the 2018 AGA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

6. Moved to acknowledge the historic breed percentage rule, section 6 letter F of the 2002 rule book, which was phased out in 2009 and was replaced by current breed percentage calculation rules.

7. Motion that all requests for custom naming within the AGA registry, must be approved by the AGA executive committee.

8. Moved to amend Gelbvieh Rule G2-h. by adding the words; “for the executive committee”. The rule now reads: AGA reserves the right for the AGA executive committee to grant exceptions in parent verification if the dam and/or sire are dead/disposed or are located in a foreign country.

9. Moved to require all animals that are voluntarily genomically parentage tested, where one parent could not be verified, that the unknown parent will carry the AMXX designation.

10. Moved to merge animals in the databases of the American Gelbvieh Association and the Canadian Gelbvieh Association. This action did not change the way the AGA database functions. Through this merger, each association maintained their own login; however, the data in the AGA Registry Service is now more consistent between Canada and the U.S. 11. Moved to enter into negotiation with the Canadian Gelbvieh Association with respect to applicable fees for services delivered.

12. Moved to allow executive director to conduct

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search process for rental space and narrow down options, have the executive committee go over the details and present to the remainder of the board via conference call.

13. Moved to select committee to present restated MOU and bylaw changes to the board of directors of the American Gelbvieh Foundation.

14. Move to adopt core policies that will guide in the long-range and operational planning of the American Gelbvieh Association.

15. Moved to present the current draft of the American Gelbvieh Foundation adopted bylaws to the American Gelbvieh Foundation Board of Directors.

16. Moved to hold the next board meeting July 2526, 2016 Editor’s Note: This document showing the activities of the AGA Board of Directors will be brought to a vote of ratification from the AGA membership during the annual meeting, which will be held at the 46th Annual AGA National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. D

action points GW Action Points from the July 2016 AGA Board of Directors Meeting

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors met July 25 and 26 for the summer board meeting, which was held at the Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel in Broomfield, Colorado. The following is a list of action points approved by the Board:

Meat Animal Research Center and requires no financial component from the AGA.

1. Moved to accept the minutes of the April 2016 board meeting, April 2016 conference call and June 2016 conference call.

8. Moved to relocate the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale back to the National Western Stock Show. Plan to host the sale at the Stadium Arena on Sunday.

2. Moved to authorize the AGA Board of Directors executive committee to draft the gifting agreement between the AGA and the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) in order to govern the terms of financial contributions from the AGA to the AGF. 3. Moved to adopt the American Gelbvieh Junior Association bylaws changes as presented by members of the AGJA Board of Directors present at the AGA board meeting.

4. Moved to adopt the recommendations of the breed improvement committee to transition immediately to the Colorado State University Consecutive Calving (CSU C.C.) model with eventual investigation into IGS Random Regression model. CSU C.C. model is between .70 and .82, which suggests the model, is a positive improvement for animals in the AGA database and is more reflective of lifetime productivity and will improve the accuracy of the $Cow index as well. The consecutive calving model also promotes a smoother transition of migration to the multi-breed Random Regression model that will be available through the multi-breed genetic evaluation one step method in the future.

7. Moved to fully fund the Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program requests at $36,274 for the 20162017 fiscal year.

9. Moved to send a representative to Young Cattlemen’s Conference annually on behalf of the AGA through selection by a nominating committee, consisting of an AGA representative, AGF representative and AGA staff.

10. Moved to discuss with the Canadian Gelbvieh Association a cost of services similar to the costs of the membership of the American Gelbvieh Association.

11. Moved to authorize the retention of $200,000 in a net protected principal account garnered from the sale of the AGA headquarters office to be managed for the long-term benefit of the AGA. 12. Moved to accept the AGA budget for the 20162017 fiscal year as presented with revised line items based on committee and staff presentations.

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5. Moved to accept the recommendation from the breed improvement committee to require heifer exposure data beginning in 2017. The breed improvement committee recognized that exposure data is easily recorded in the online registry and information that breeders collect during breeding season..

6. Moved to accept the recommendation from the breed improvement committee to retain letter of intent sent to USDA in support of environmental sensitivity study, which is a collaborative effort between Kansas State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and US GELBVIEH WORLD |

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Juniors, Join us in Lincoln!

By Colton Spencer

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ummertime is behind us and school is up and going.

The Gelbvieh industry had a jam-packed summer full of leadership events and cattle shows. Maybe for your family the best shows are yet to come or maybe your favorite show heifer has been grazing in the pasture for months now. Who knows, school might even be a time where the world slows down and you have time to think about what’s next on the agenda.

However, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) never stops and new events come up each month. One event that is coming up on the horizon is the 46th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention.

This year’s convention will be held November 30 through December 2, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. The national convention is the time for the AGA to review the year and discuss the completion of their goals set for breed at last year’s convention It is also a time for the Association to create new goals and discuss areas that need improvement in our breed association through committee meetings, board meetings and educational programs. This year we are encouraging AGJA members to make the trip to Lincoln and sit in on convention meetings to learn more about the agenda for the upcoming year as well as what you can do to make a positive impact in our breed association.

A topic that may come about at this year’s convention is

Mike & Toni Shrewsbury, Adult Advisors Lathrop, MO • 816-528-3644 mikeshrews@aol.com Emily Griffith, Adult Advisor Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552 ggge3g@embarqmail.com Andrea Murray, Adult Advisor Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net Mary Bea Martin, Junior Activities Coordinator 303-465-2333 • marybea@gelbvieh.org

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the use of genomics in our industry and the vast role it implies today. Genomics is the study of the entire set of genes in a living organism such as a Gelbvieh beef cow. These array of genes allow us to better determine the growth and development of our cattle. How does this benefit a producer? Genomics help clear up what was once unknown.

We can now work to predict the profitability of each calf or we can trait select for certain things such as tenderness or marbling. The result is being able to help the average producer make more efficient decisions to maximize their profitability.

Genomics isn’t necessary a requirement in today’s industry, however it is a tool that is waiting at our fingertips if we decide to use it, which is exactly what a number of AGA members have done over the past few years.

Researchers have developed testing that encompasses a mass amount of genes that unveil a lot of what a breeder and buyer need to know about their cattle.

Genomics has stepped beyond just being used in the seedstock industry. It’s being used by some feedyards to gain a competitive advantage by using data to see which animals might produce higher quality meat vs the animals that will take longer to develop. This is just another example of the increased involvement of technology in today’s society. Every day research is being conducted to see how efficient we are in our methods. People are constantly looking for new ways to improve their practices. Of course, all of this is done with the same task in mind, feeding the rapidly growing population set to hit 9.5 billion by 2050. With constant advances in technology, producers are motivated that this “impossible” task will quickly become a worry of the past and our agriculture industry will continue to thrive. D

Sydney Bigger, President (2015) Media, IL • biggersydney@gmail.com

Kelsey Sheeley, Ex-Officio Hillsboro, OH • kelseysheeley@yahoo.com

Michael Ring, Vice President (2014) Oregon, IL • michaelring94@gmail.com

Callahan Grund (2014) Wallace, KS • callahan.grund@outlook.com

Kyle Vehige, V.P. of Leadership (2014) Bonnots Mill, MO • kyle_vehiege@hotmail.com

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

Tiana Garcia, Secretary (2015) Las Animas, CO • tianam.garcia@outlook.com

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

Tanner Aherin, Treasurer (2014) Phillipsburg, KS • tmaherin@ksu.edu

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

WESTERN BREEDERS

UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

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ARIZONA The Prosser Family

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

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer

www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com

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

Ridge Top Ranch

Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

Kevin: 402-510-8103 Al: 402-676-5292

Ken and Dale Flikkema 2 Mint Trail Bozeman, MT 59718

COLORADO

Ricky Linquist

(406) 586-6207 (Office) (406) 580-6207 (Cell)

th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist

email: mcfarmsmt@gmail.com

Fonda, IA 50540

Black • Purebred & Balancer Cattle

arms (712) 288-5349 arms Gelbvieh & Red Angus

NEVADA

Dave & Dawn Bowman 55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

Jim Roelle

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

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

hornsandthorns@netins.net

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

Martens Gelbvieh

(H): 970-334-2221 • (C): 970-520-1224 jr.plateau@hotmail.com www.plateaugelbvieh.com

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

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

LONE OAK C AT T L E Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

Dick & Jean Williams

38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

Neola, Iowa

Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

FL

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

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

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

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

712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

MONTANA Quality Cattle Black Gelbvieh and Balancer

Barry & Dena Bolton 406.538.5280 H 406.366.0162 C 515 Knapp Lane PO Box 826 Hilger, MT 59451

www.boltondoublebranch.com

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WYOMING

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh Wesley Brown

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

MINNESOTA Brandywine Farm Tom Scarponcini

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

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Kansas Gelbvieh Association Annual Summer Tour Reported By Risa Ovemiller

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he Kansas Gelbvieh Association (KGA) summer tour was held Saturday August 13, 2016. There were approximately 30 people in attendance from Kansas and Missouri. The tour was held in the northeast Kansas.

The tour began at noon CDT at Wheeler and Son Gelbvieh east of Holton, Kansas. The Wheelers provided a brisket lunch with refreshments. There was a mist sprayer demonstration done by Big John Sprayers. The Wheelers had spring bull pairs, spring heifer pairs, bred heifers and bulls available for viewing. Josh Wheeler demonstrated how to use an ultrasound machine to preg check a shortbred cow.

The second stop was at Beying’s Dawson Creek

Notice of the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Gelbvieh Profit Partners

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ursuant to the articles of incorporation of the Gelbvieh Profit Partners included in the shareholder manual, this document serves as an official notice of a special stockholders meeting.

The shareholders meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, commencing at 7:30 a.m. The location for the 2016 annual meeting is the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S. 13th street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The meeting will take place during the 46th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention.

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Gelbvieh east of Easton, Kansas. The Beying family had fall-bred cows, show heifers, fall bull calves, and spring pairs available for viewing. They served cookies, cupcakes and ice cream for dessert. Door prizes of a bag of mineral, sorting sticks, and hats were drawn for and given away.

The third stop took place at Triple K Gelbvieh and Buffo’s pasture. People were able to walk through a few of the Knapp’s and Buffo’s cows. Al Knapp and Steve Buffo talked about the challenges they face being so close to urban areas.

The final stop for the day was at Triple K Gelbvieh at Basehor, Kansas. The Knapps had spring pairs, fall heifer calves, fall bull calves, and bred heifers available to view.

A steak dinner was served. William McIntosh, marketing coordinator for the American Gelbvieh Association, provided a talk about the happenings of the association, along with programs that they were working on that he is excited about.

The KGA was pleased with the turnout on this hot August day. They have already begun planning next year’s tour in the southeastern part of the state. Look for details on the Kansas Gelbvieh Association website or the AGA website. D

The purpose of the meeting is to determine the method of dispersal of remaining funds associated with stocks in Profit Partners Shareholders are encouraged to attend in order to participate in the decision of where to direct funds from Profit Partners.

Questions surrounding Profit Partners should be directed to the Profit Partners board of directors. D

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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

Gelbvieh

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

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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 51st 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

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

Focused on Form & Function

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The Use of Technology to Improve Cow Herd and Feedlot Efficiency

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e continue our coverage of the winners of the creative writing contest at the annual American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) junior Classic.

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y Connor Durham, South Carolina, Intermediate Division

he beef industry has made dramatic increases in production efficiencies during the past century.

As one considers the adaption of technology, one has to carefully analyze the inputs required to obtain these increases in production.

Beef cattle production has increased by 50% over the past 30 years alone. This increase can be attributed to advancements in genetics, nutrition, health, and growth enhancement technologies, as well as improved management and information gathering. While many notable improvements come with a cost, several have a much greater return on investment than others.

If one were to ask cow calf producers what one improvement has made the most notable advancements in their operations many would list improved genetics at the top of their list. It is easy to see quantify the dramatic changes that have taken place since 1950s and 1960s in the growth potential of the cattle we produce.

The genetic trend for cattle to grow faster and have heavier carcass weights is cause for us to evaluate how we handle this genetic potential. A weaned calf today is very different from 10 years ago. Managing the nutrients needed to maintain growth without hindering marbling development is an important issue that warrants further research. To recognize the full potential of the genetic improvements the beef sector has made, calving periods need to be tightened. A few feed yards have devoted time in developing and implementing sorting protocols and supporting technology to produce uniform groups of cattle While sorting technology has shown to be beneficial to identifying outcome groups, this benefit should be initiated prior to weaning by incorporating a tighter calving window. Load lots of similar genetics age and ranch management could then be purchased or sent to feedlots with little to no need of sorting as

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they are already similar and will react to management in a similar fashion. Feedlots are redesigning pen space to accommodate load lots which allows for better tracking of data within a contemporary group rather than individuals being dispersed across a feedlot and co-mingled with cattle coming from a multitude of environments or management practices. Genetics and environment are two important factors in making uniform cattle. Control and documentation of these at the ranch with the proper technology is needed.

The incorporation of genetic markers by the purebred industry is resulting in large amounts of data that is not only improving the technology, but resulting in improvements in breeding selections made by breeders.

Marker panels are being developed for the commercial sector and progressive feed yards are carefully experimenting and analyzing this technology. Ultimately, sorting will occur based on the genetic capabilities of the animal, which will be an improvement over the phenotypic traits we utilize now that are largely affected by the environment.

Beef producers in a survey conducted by Beef Magazine in 2013, recognized Al as the second most important innovation developed. However, producers’ recognition of Al is not related to the utilization/ adaptation of the technology. Cost effect methods can be utilized to effectively synchronize a cowherd and then utilize the vast amount of genetics available to meet herd goals. It is evident the competiveness for securing top commercial bulls is increasing as sale averages set records this past spring. The option to utilize the most suited genetics for an operation matched to an individual cow may be more cost effective than ever.

The purebred industry has had the ability to focus on many traits, and over the years and recently, it has put a large selection emphasis on improved feed efficiency captured with the Grow Safe system. This technology, when used in conjunction with growth and body composition data, will prove to be a beneficial tool as improved genetics are identified. As the genetic potential of cattle improves, greater emphasis on matching cattle to proper nutrition will be needed to accurately program cattle to a specific endpoint. While there is a renewed interest in putting more calories in front of calves earlier in life, those that are grown appropriately will maximize growth and have greater hot carcass weights with more pounds to merchandise.

We have seen vast improvements in the farming

SOUTHERN BREEDERS sector in their ability to effectively incorporate information technology to cropping systems in a cost efficient manner. The beef industry has not yet been as successful in the use of this new and fast moving computer. It is important as one evaluates information captured through improved technological advancements the data be put in a usable format. The beef industry has seen extraordinary amounts of data, and we sometimes find ourselves managing this data at the micro level when in reality the macro side will allow us to find trends, identify optimums and be able to focus on eliminating those extreme populations that are not profitable. D

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I’m a commercial producer, what value do I get from buying bulls that have Genomic-Enhanced EPDs?

By Angela Vesco

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attle Prrices are down across the board. Prices have dropped significantly in the last two years.

The price of hay, corn, wheat, soybeans, and other crops are also low. So with less money coming into the operation, why should you consider buying bulls that have Genomic-Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs)? Before we answer that question, it’s important to know exactly what GE-EPDs are.

If a bull has GE-EPDs it means that either a hair, blood, or tissue sample has been taken and sent into a DNA testing lab that tests that animal for their genetic potential. The data that is derived in the lab from the sample makes the EPDs more accurate. Your seedstock supplier has taken the time and made the investment to give you a selection tool that will help you select more accurate and predictable genetics that fits your program.

“DNA testing trims down the genetic interval.

The data tells us what to expect from that animal’s progeny,” said Micah Wells from GeneSeek.

DNA testing tells us what we cannot see on the surface of an animal. A DNA test is unbiased and gives insight to the genetic potential of an animal and their offspring. When the genetic results are combined with the phenotypic measurements (i.e. birth weight, weaning weight, etc.), the information is more accurate.

The more information you have, the better decisions you can make with investing in your herds future.

Now, a DNA test is not the end all answer; you have to keep in mind the environment you are going to

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put him in. The genomic-enhanced numbers tell you what a bulls genetic potential is and when you know his potential then you consider what scale of EPDs is right for your environment. For example, if you are living in a drier environment that cattle have to travel long distances to water and the grass is more sparse, your environment probably cannot supply large mature weight bulls with the proper amount of nutrition for them to express their full genetic potential. Pick bulls with GE-EPDs that can work in your environment.

DNA testing is not just something seedstock suppliers need to pay attention to. Commercial producers can benefit from understanding and utilizing DNA practices in their own operation.

There are also DNA tests available for the commercial sector. The American Gelbvieh Association offers the Maternal Edge DNA panel for Gelbvieh-influenced replacement heifers.

In today’s current market, the more data you have on your animals and your crops, the better you can manage it. When margins are tight, being as efficient as possible becomes even more apparent. This is the time where value added programs and high quality genetics define your cattle to the industry. If you grow crops, you probably know how much fertilizer it takes for an acre to produce a certain yield. You choose a specific type of seed that may be drought or insect tolerant. The crops you grow probably have had more DNA testing done on them than your cattle. If you can be that efficient with your crops why can’t you be that efficient with your cattle?

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$10,000 Reward American Gelbvieh Foundation Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest Donate a steer to the AGF to participate in the steer challenge. All proceeds go to the Foundation and are used for breed improvement.

Enter three or more steers from the same contemporary group to participate in the Scale and Rail carcass contest for a chance to win up to $10,000!

Cattle arrive at Roode Feedyard January 20-31, 2017 Cattle on feed starting February 1, 2017 Contact the American Gelbvieh Association at 303-465-2333 for more information.

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AGA DNA Testing Lineup

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elow is a list of the DNA tests offered through the American Gelbvieh Association. All DNA orders, with the exception of commercial producer DNA testing, must be submitted electronically through the AGA Registry System.

Genomic Option 1 (GGP-HD) – $85.00:This is a highdensity panel (80K) that includes parentage markers. Parent verification can also be completed if parents are on file with parentage markers with the AGA. The test also includes Tenderness and Docility tests. This test is for highly used for sires and dams in the population and is required for AI sires and donor dams.

Genomic Option 2 (GGP-LD) – $45.00:This low-density (8K) panel includes markers and parent verification if parents are on file with parentage markers with the AGA. The test also includes Tenderness and Docility. This panel is generally used on registered sale animals and is required for all walking sires of January 2016 and later born registered calves.

All animals tested using Genomic Option 1 or 2 will receive Genomic-Enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs).

Tenderness (included in Genomic Option 1 and 2): Identifies the tenderness potential of beef cattle through analyzing multiple markers associated with tenderness.

Results are given in a 1-10 score, with 10 being the most tender.

Docility (included in Genomic Option 1 and 2): Identifies the animal’s genetic potential to exhibit a calm disposition or to have offspring with a calm disposition. Results are presented as a 1-10 score, with 10 being very calm.

The following tests may be ordered as a stand-alone test or added on to Genomic Options 1 or 2.

Coat Color (CC) – $14.00 stand-alone/ $5.00 add-on: Tests to determine if the animal carries any recessive genes for red coat color or wild type.

Diluter – $15.00 stand-alone/ $5.00 add-on: Describes the carrier or non-carrier status of the animal pertaining to the Diluter gene that creates thetraditional yellow cow color in the Gelbvieh breed.

BVD-PI – $4.00 stand-alone/add-on:Tests the animal to determine if they are persistently infected with Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD). BVD-PI testing requires a hair sample and MUST be submitted on a hair card.

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Horned/Polled (HPS) – $43.00 stand-alone/$35.00 addon: Tests whether the animal is a carrier of the horned gene.

Genetic Conditions Testing Genetic conditions result in affected offspring when mating two carriers occurs. To manage the prevalence of genetic conditions in your herd, mate carrier animals to only non-carriers. Testing progeny of carrier animals and retaining only clean animals will help keep the frequency of genetic conditions in your herd low.

Osteopetrosis (OS) – $20.00 stand-alone/$5.00 add-on: Tests to see if the animal is a carrier of the recessive gene that results in a defect primarily found in Red Angus-influenced animals. If two carriers are mated together, this defect, also known as Marble Bone Disease, can result in a small, stillborn calf with abnormalities of the skeletal system.

Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) – $20.00 stand-alone/ add-on: Determines whether the animal is a carrier for the recessive genetic condition that is passed to Gelbvieh and Balancer® animals primarily through Angus influence. This genetic condition, also known as Curly Calf, results in calves that are born dead or die shortly after birth and have an abnormal appearancewith crooked spine and legs and have limited muscle development.

Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH) – $20.00 standalone/$8.00 add-on: Tests if the animal carries this recessive genetic condition that is passed through Angus influence.

NH results in abortions or calves that are born near term with very low birth weights. Calves with this defect have an enlarged cranium with the cranial cavity filled with fluid and no brain or spinal tissue evident.

Developmental Duplication (DD) – $22.00 stand-alone/ add-on: Determines if the animal is a carrier of this recessive genetic condition that comes from an Angus-influence.

Symptoms are exhibited differently in affected animals and can range from a smaller sized calf to an extra limb (in the shoulder area).

Stand Alone Parentage (included in Genomic Options 1 and 2 and Maternal Edge Female Profile): Parents of an animal can be verified when the option is selected on the order, if the parents are on file with the AGA. If you are unsure if the parents are on file please contact the AGA office.

Commercial DNA Testing: Maternal Edge Female Profile – $26.00:Intended for commercial Gelbvieh-influenced females. and measures calving ease, maternal calving ease, weaning weight, yield grade, marbling and carcass weight against the entire Gelbvieh populations with molecular breeding values (MBV).

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MIDWEST BREEDERS KANSAS LIZ OSWALD 620.662.0862 (h) ANDY OSWALD 620.662.5489 (o) 620.664.4692 (c)

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The #1 Marbling and #1 Feeder Profit Index bull in the Gelbvieh/Balancer breed.

A new standard of value & efficeincy, also the top 1% CED, and top 1% YW. His 4 yr old dam has a perfect udder & 3rd calf by 1st service AI. Call for semen on BHSF Profet B006, AMGV1316506.

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bharriman39@ hotmail.com 54 years of progressive, reputable, commitment to superior beef cattle breeding.

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

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

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Committed to raising quality seedstock Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliams Asbury, MO 64832 • 417-642-5871 • 417-529-0081(cell)

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AGA’s New Home

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s you have seen, the American Gelbvieh Association headquarters office has relocated and now has a new home in Broomfield, Colorado. The AGA’s new and current physical and mailing address is 350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021. The new location is just two miles from the old location on Dover Street in Westminster, Colorado. The relocation was made possible by a strategically planned sale of the Westminster office building. the building will be placed in the care of the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF). Both the AGA Board of Directors and the AGF Board of Directors will work together to advise a financial committee and a financial investor to grow the principal balance to ensure the abundant long-term success of the AGA.

Due to a strong commercial real estate market and an opportunity to lower operating costs, the AGA Board of Directors decided to list the investment of the AGA office building, purchased in 1991, for sale. The AGA building sale was closed on June 20, 2016.

The principal balance of the proceeds from the sale of

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The AGA’s new office incorporates the AGA history all throughout the space. The office is decorated with important elements of the AGA’s history such as the AGA Hall of Fame, the famous hat, historical copies of Gelbvieh World are on display and numerous photos of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed decorate the walls. The brand wall, which is full of brands of those individuals who generously donated to the purchase of the building on Dover Street are still on display. These individuals are recognized for their generosity which continues to contribute to the long-term financial stability of the AGA. If you are ever in the Denver area, the AGA invites you to stop by for a visit at the new headquarters. D

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MIDWEST BREEDERS NOWACK

NEBRASKA

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Mark & Patty Goes

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron

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

Gilbert & Debra

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

Gelbvieh V balancer V anGus Private Treaty Bull & Heifer Sales • Orchard, NE

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Val Livingston • www.88ranch.com • 402-655-2288

Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle

Jeff Swanson • 308/991-0727 10908 724 Road • Oxford, NE 68967

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

Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February www.swansoncattleco.com

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BALANCER

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P.O. Box 51 Mendon, MO 64660 (660) 272-3805 (O) (660-375-7266 (C)

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Ronald Rogers email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

(H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900 cedartopranch@gpcom.net Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209

SprinG Flood ranch

Gelbvieh balancer® Jim & Sherri Michaletz

1397 Spring Flood Rd Goodman, MO 64843 417-364-5297 (O) 479-366-1234 (C) Email: jmichal@netins.net www.springfloodranch.blogspot.com

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

Nebraska & Missouri

Kyle Helms - NE 308/962-6940 kyle@flyinghgenetics.com

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Aaron Ishmael - MO 417/309-0062 aaron@flyinghgenetics.com

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Bulls For The BeeF Business

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

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NE/KS Midwest States Show Reported By Rick Lammers

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n June 4, 2016, American Gelbvieh Junior Association members from across Kansas and Nebraska gathered at the Harlan County Fairgrounds in Orleans, Nebraska, to exhibit 61Â head of Gelbvieh and BalancerÂŽ cattle at the NE/KS Midwest States Show.

Below are the results from that event: Champion Gelbvieh Bull BARG Hollywood Alex Barwick, Nebraska Sire:3G Zip Line

Champion Balancer Bred & Owned Female DC Darci 401C6 Logan Beying, Kansas Sire: Hoover Dam Reserve Champion Balancer Bred & Owned Female LAMJ 513C Jake Lammers, Nebraska Sire:LAMM 433A Champion Gelbvieh Female and Champion Gelbvieh Bred & Owned Female Meredith Clark, Kansas Post Rock Wilma 340B8 Sire: Top Producer 282Z3 Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female and Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bred & Owned Female BDCG DC 3904 Cooper Beying, Kansas Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72

Champion Balancer Bull LAMJ 1173C Jake Lammers, Nebraska Sire: Butlers Red Oak

Market Steer Champion Sydney Taubenheim, Nebraska

Reserve Champion Balancer Bull KOBG Top Gun 77C Kyle Bauer, Nebraska Sire:DJS Top Gun

Senior Showmanship: Jake Lammers, Nebraska, Champion; Meredith Clark, Kansas, Reserve Champion

Champion Balancer Female EZ Purple Jaylea Pope, Nebraska Sire:3G EZ Money

Market Steer Reserve Champion Kale Taubenheim, Nebraska

Intermediate Showmanship: Rachelle Anderson, Kansas, Champion; Bryson Warner, Nebraska, Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship: Cooper Beying, Kansas, Champion; Jaylea Pope, Nebraska, Reserve Champion

Reserve Champion Balancer Female Ms Congeniality 500C Sydney Taubenheim, Nebraska Sire: Mr Grid Topper

Senior Showmanship: Meredith Clark, Jake Lammers

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Intermediate Showmanship: Bryson Warner, Rachelle Anderson

Junior Showmanship: Jaylea Pope, Cooper Beying

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Quick Fixes for Common Hiccups when Registering Progeny

By Mary Bea Martin

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he older we get, things tend to fly by so quickly.

Can you believe that AGA Online Registry Service is 2 years old already? As I think about our custom registry, I am super impressed at how quickly the AGA members have embraced the new system.

Please follow along below as we address some of the most common hiccups, so to speak, that members could face when registering calves. These helpful tips will allow you to have a improved experience when you visit the website to enter data:

Is the dam registered in your name?

Sometimes, you may legally own the dam, but it may not have been transferred into your name in the online registry system. If it has not transferred into your name, the best thing to do is to contact the person you bought her from and ask that person to transfer her into your name.

Does the dam have a herd assessment credit applied to her for the year that the calf was born?

If the dam does not have a herd assessment, follow the directions below as a guide to add a herd assessment to a female. However, after the annual herd assessment deadline of March 15 each year, members must place a call to the office in order to get a herd assessment applied to the female.

Step A: From the Work Menu click on ‘Herd Mgmt’ and then ‘Inventory’.

Step B: A list of your complete herd inventory appears in the next screen. Click the “Assessed for” box beside each female that needs a herd assessment for progeny born in 2016.

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Next, do you own the sire of the calf you are recording?

For a natural service breeding using a bull that you do not own, you must secure a bull agreement with the owner of the bull. The owner of the bull must fill out the bull agreement. See steps below to complete a bull agreement: Step A: From the Work Menu click on ‘Breeding’ to follow the dropdown box and then select ‘Bull Agreements’.

Step B: Click ‘Add New’ Steb C: Enter the member number of the person who is borrowing the bull.

Step D: Enter the beginning and end date of the bull lease.

Is the tattoo correct for the calf that you are trying to record?

Remember the birth year letter code has to be in the tattoo. For example, “D” must be in the tattoo for a 2016born calf.

AGA allows sires and dams from outside breeds to be enrolled in our registry.

Step A: First check to see if that animal is in our system, which can be completed by doing a simple animal search. Be sure sto use the corresponding breed code in front of the animal’s registration number (ex. AMAN343l355 to search for an Angus animal whose pedigree originated in the American Angus Association registry). If the animal is not in our system, email us the animal’s registration number and breed information along with your member number.

Step B: When you register the calves out of those animals, make sure you use the corresponding fourdigit breed code and then the registration number (ex.

Angus is AMAN and Red Angus is AMRA) and then the registration number (ex. AMAN1234567) If you have any questions about these, or other registry topics, please do not hesitate to contact the office. We will be happy to walk you through the data entry process. Thank you for being part of the American Gelbvieh Association, I look forward to working with you in the future. D

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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS TENNESSEE

KENTUCKY

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“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton

LITTLE WINDY HILL

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

QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

839 Davistown Rd. Celina, TN 38551 931-243-3213 H 931-510-3213 C hampton@twlakes.net

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

M & W Farms

NORTH CAROLINA

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

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

865.660.9227 lynnmwfarms@gmail.com 2157 Black Lick • Rural Retreat, VA 24368 Home: 276.228.6347 Registered No. 48890 Cell: 401.714.6812

Judith A. Sweeten

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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

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

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

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

Mick Ainsworth

1613 Derby Road P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281

We want to Keep up with AGA members.

Please send in information to be included in the Gelbvieh World and on our website: • Items for Events of Interest • News for Information Exchange • Dates for upcoming shows and field days.

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

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

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@hughes.net

Office (434) 376-3567 James D. Bennett Paul S. Bennett Jim G. Bennett Brian R. Bennett Dalton G. Bennett

Fax (434) 376-7008 434/376-7299 434/941-8245 434/664-7935 434/664-8309 434/664-7946

Send all items to: Gelbvieh World 10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021 lynnv@gelbvieh.org

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n the spirit of the AGA annual convention theme, here’s a flashback collage of photos from the AGA National Convention in 1982. The clothing styles may have changed and so have the cattle, but there’s one thing that hasn’t changed; it still takes the dedication, and hard work of an active membership to lead the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed into the future. Here’s to looking back into the past with pride and looking ahead to build a bright tomorrow. D

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Plan now to attend!

20th Annual Heart of America Gelbvieh Association

Show-Me PluS Gelbvieh & balancer® Sale

OVER 100 FEMALES SELL

Saturday, November 12, 2016 • 1:00 PM Springfield Livestock Marketing Center • Springfield, M0

Selling 65+ lots of prime registered Gelbvieh & Balancer® females.

• Cow/Calf Pairs • 3 in 1 Packages • Bred Cows • Bred and Open Heifers

Bred Females

Selling an elite group of 10 hand-picked Gelbvieh & Balancer® herdsire prospects.

12 Balancer® bred commercial Heifers.

Last year’s sale attracted buyers from 7 states!

All females and bulls selected on the farm by sale consultant from the top-end of each consignor’s herd.

Cow/Calf Pairs & 3 in 1s

Total Herd Dispersal. Selling 40+ pairs of Red Gelbvieh and Balancer® females.

A complete dispersal of Hart Farm Gelbvieh including all females, herdsires, bulls, embryos and semen.

To request a sale catalog: Visit www.MissouriGelbvieh.com 10 Top-end Bulls

Sale Consultant JR Adcock • Bittersweet West • 785-547-6781 This sale will be broadcast live on the Internet.

Real time bidding and proxy bidding available.

www.dvauction.com

Videos on select lots available on DVAuction week of sale.

Open Heifers

HAGA Sale Committee Co-Chairs: Austin Rash • 660-888-2536 Bob Hart • 816-225-8530 austinrashgelbvieh@gmail.com

bhart@hartfarm.net

GW events of interest October 2016 Oct. 3

Oct. 8

Oct. 10 Oct. 15 Oct. 22

The American Rancher featuring the American Gelbvieh Association Judd Ranch 26th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KS LeDoux Ranch Future Focus Online Sale Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale, Carthage, MO Flying H Genetics Roughage N’ Ready/Fescue Adapted Fall Bull Sale, Butler, MO

November 2016 Nov. 5 TJB Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale,

Chickamauga, GA Nov. 5 Harriman Santa Fe Top of the Breed Bulls Sale,

Windsor, MO Nov. 12 C-Cross Cattle Company Fall Bull & Female

Sale, Biscoe, NC Nov. 12 20th Annual HAGA Show-Me Plus Gelbvieh &

Balancer Sale, Springfield, MO Nov.19-20 Triple K Gelbvieh Open House, Basehor KS Nov. 24-25 AGA Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 26 Butler Creek Gelbvieh Online Sale Nov.30-Dec. 2 46th Annual AGA National Convention,

Lincoln, NE

December 2016 Dec. 2 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale,

Red House, VA Dec. 3 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Female Sale,

Pierce, CO Dec. 23, 26 AGA Office closed for Christmas Holiday

January 2017 Jan. 1 Jan. 4 Jan. 5 Jan. 7

Jan.7

Jan. 8

Jan. 8 Jan. 9

AGA Office closed for New Year’s Day NWSS Cattle arrival, Denver, CO NWSS Cattle check-in, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Futurity, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Show, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Open Show, Denver, CO

February 2017 Feb. 6 Taubenheim Gelbvieh 27th Annual Production

Sale, Amherst, NE

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Feb. 7 Feb. 11

Feb. 18

Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Feb. 24

Feb. 25

Lemke Cattle Bull & Female Sale, Lawrence, NE LeDoux Ranch Annual Production Sale, Agenda, KS Overmiller Gelbvieh and Red Angus Production Sale, Smith Center, KS Cedar Top Ranch Bull Sale, Burwell, NE Plateau Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Brush, CO 26th Annual “Pot of Gold” Gelbvieh, Angus, & Balancer Bull Sale, Montrose, CO Swanson Cattle Company 30th Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE

March 2017 Mar. 4 Thorstenson Lazy TV Ranch Annual Bull Sale,

Selby, SD Mar. 4 Judd Ranch 39th Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red

Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS Mar. 4 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 28th Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, Saskatchewan Mar. 4 Hilltop Farms Bull & Female Sale,

Carthage, MO Mar. 4 Flying H Genetics Roughage N Ready Bull &

Female Sale, Arapahoe, NE Mar. 6 Hojer Ranch 25th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer

Production Sale, Huron, SD Mar. 7 SEGA Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Mar. 14 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 27th Annual

Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KS Mar. 15 Eagle Pass Ranch Spring Bull Sale,

Highmore, SD Mar. 16 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale,

Great Falls, MT Mar. 18 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants, Brooks Farms,

Inc., Ertel Cattle and Unsicker Farms 14th

Annual Open House and Bull Sale,

Carthage, Indiana Mar. 18 Pearson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale,

Lake City, SD Mar. 18 22nd Annual Central Montana Gelbvieh &

Angus Genetics Bull Sale, Lewistown, MT Mar. 18 Flying H Genetics Roughage N’ Ready/Fescue

Adapted Spring Bull Sale, Butler, MO Mar. 25 Harriman Santa Fe Top of the Breed Bull Sale,

Windsor, MO 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.

Join Us

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Free to Attend Provided Lunch 12:00 noon

LINCOLN MARRIOTT CORNHUSKER HOTEL LINCOLN, NE Symposium 1:00 p.m.

All cattlemen and women are invited to attend this FREE educational symposium and provided lunch. Listen to industry leading speakers discuss adding value to your cowherd in today’s modern beef industry as well as CattleFax market outlook. Visit www.gelbvieh.org for more information.

Convention sponsored by:

GW ad index 3 G Ranch......................................... 29 ABCS Gelbvieh................................ 35 Adkins Gelbvieh.............................. 37 AGA......................... 17, 19, 25, 41, 53 B/F Cattle Company........................ 43 Bachman Cattle Farms................ 5, 43 Bar Arrow Cattle Company........... 43 Bar IV Livestock.............................. 49 Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc....................... 35 Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch.............. 37 Blackhawk Cattle Company........... 29 Boehler Gelbvieh............................. 45 Bolton Cattle Ranch........................ 35 Bow K Ranch................................... 35 Brandywine Farm............................ 35 Bull Barn Genetics.....................18, 47 Butler Creek Farm........................... 11 BV Ranch.......................................... 37 Canadian GV Assn.......................... 47 Cattlemen’s Connection.................. 47 C-Cross Cattle Company........... 3, 49 Cedar Top Ranch.................... IFC, 45 Chimney Butte Ranch..................... 37 C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC............... 49 Circle S Ranch.................................. 43 CJ&L Livestock................................ 37 Cranview Gelbvieh.......................... 37 Cunningham, Ronn........................ 47 Danell Diamond Six Ranch............ 35 DDM Gelbvieh................................. 29 Diamond L Farms........................... 39 Diamond V Gelbvieh...................... 43 Dromgoole’s Heaven....................... 39 Eagle Pass Ranch............................. 37 Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch.. 37 Flying H Genetics.....................45, BC Golden Buckle Gelbvieh................ 37 Green Hills Gelbvieh....................... 49

GS Ridge Top Ranch....................... 35 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh....... 37 HAGA............................................... 51 Hampton Cattle Company............. 49 Harriman Santa Fe.......................... 43 Hart Farm Gelbvieh............30, 31, 43 Hartland Farm................................. 43 Hilltop Farms................................... 43 Hodges Ranch.................................. 39 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch..................... 37 J&K Farm.......................................... 29 J Bar M Gelbvieh............................. 43 Judd Ranch, Inc. ......................... 1, 43 Kicking Horse Ranch...................... 35 Kittle Gelbvieh Farms..................... 39 Knoll Crest Farm......................... 9, 49 Koehn Cattle Co.............................. 39 Land of Oz/ John C Oswald........... 43 Lambert, Doak................................. 47 Ledgerwood Gelbvieh..................... 35 LeDoux Ranch................................ 43 Lemke Cattle.................................... 45 Leonhardt Cattle Company............ 37 Linquist Farms................................. 35 Little Windy Hill Farms.................. 49 Lone Oak Cattle............................... 35 Longleaf Station............................... 49 M&P Gelbvieh................................. 45 M&W Farms.................................... 49 Maple Hill Farm............................... 29 Markes Family Farms...................... 39 Martens Gelbvieh............................ 35 Martin Cattle Company.................. 39 Mattison Family Farm.................... 37 Middle Creek Farms....................... 35 Miller Gelbvieh................................ 39 Mitchell Marketing Service............ 47 MLM Gelbvieh................................. 45

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Mulroy Farms................................... 43 Murray Farms.................................. 33 Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh.................. 35 North Dakota GV Assn.................. 55 Nowack Cattle Company................ 45 Plateau Gelbvieh.............................. 35 Post Rock Cattle Company........ 7, 43 Poverty Hill Farms.......................... 39 Register Farms................................. 49 Rocking GV Gelbvieh..................... 45 Rocky Top Gelbvieh........................ 49 Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh......... 45 Russell Family Livestock................. 37 Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay... 35 Schafer Farms, Inc........................... 37 Seedstock Plus Genetics................. 47 Seedstock Plus............................15, 47 Spring Flood Ranch........................ 45 Swanson Cattle Company.............. 45 Swenson Gelbvieh........................... 37 Taubenheim Gelbvieh..................... 45 The 88 Ranch.................................... 45 Thorstenson Gelbvieh..................... 37 TJB Gelbvieh..............................35, 56 Treble W Ranch............................... 49 Triple H Farms................................. 35 Triple K Gelbvieh............................. 43 Volek Ranch..................................... 37 Warner Beef Genetics ................. IBC White Oak Farms............................ 45 Wildwood Acres.............................. 29 Wilkinson Gelbvieh........................ 35 Wolf Gelbvieh.................................. 45 Wyatt Farms..................................... 39 Wyndemere Farm LLC................... 49 Yoder’s Prairie Acres....................... 29

46TH ANNUAL AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONVENTION

LINCOLN, NE NOV. 30-DEC. 2 Visit www.gelbvieh.org for more information and to register online.

•Fifteen ET bulls 21 months old •45 yearling bulls with 37 ET bulls in group •Visit our website to receive updates and request catalog

WARNER BEEF GENETICS

CONSISTENTLY OFFERING

Industry Compatible Genetics

We take pride in developing seedstock that offers the right genetic tools to meet the ever changing demands of the beef industry. Look to Warner Beef Genetics first to select your next herdsire or replacement female. Semen and embryos available year ‘round, as well as two annual sales.

GENETIC OPPORTUNITIES FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE: the first Saturday in October

DLW 0318X

Donor female selling.

DLW 550C

Bred heifer selling.

DLW 4630B

Donor female selling.

GENETIC INVESTMENT BULL SALE: the first Tuesday in March, MARCH 7, 2017 2016 bull sale features pictured. Expect the same or better quality in 2017.

DLW 2501B

50% Balancer® Homo Black, Homo Polled Bull

DLW 472B

50% Balancer® Homo Polled Bull

DLW 1202B

38% Balancer® Homo Polled Bull

Commited to cattlemen.

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

Focused On The Future ... BY FOCUSING ON FAMILIES!

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FAMILY SUCCESS DEPENDS ON GOOD CHOICES!

CHOOSE FROM SUPERIOR GENETIC FAMILIES OCTOBER 22ND, 1:00 PM AT THE BULL BARN EAST OF BUTLER, MO.

FESCUE ADAPTED, QUALITY GUARANTEED BULLS ARE A GOOD CHOICE!

A SAMPLING OF OUR OFFERING:

RED ANGUS FHG 437C SIRE: SOR SCHULER ROGUE A669

SIMANGUSTM FHG 165C SIRE: W/C UNITED 956Y

BLACK BALANCER® FHG 004C SIRE: VRT LAZY TV WATCHMAN W021

FUSIONTM FHG 262C SIRE: CVLS FHG WISH MAKER 921W

GELBVIEH FHG 312C SIRE: BAG MR SANDMAN 115Y

HORNED HEREFORD DB 506 SIRE: NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET

OUR FAMILY’S FOCUS ON PRODUCING AND REPRODUCING ONLY SUPERIOR GENETICS HELPS BUILD OUR CUSTOMERS SUCCESSES. The Tradition Continues...

For more information, videos and sale book, scan the code or go to our website, call or text us.

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www.FLYINGHGENETICS.com Helping Build Family Successes Since 1949!

FLYING H GENETICS Aaron Ishmael, MO 417.309.0062 Cody & Casie Helms, MO, NE 303.842.9071 Kyle & Kayla Helms, NE 308.962.6940 Dick and Bonnie Helms 308.962.6500

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