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14 Over the Fence with Leoma Wells, GeneSeek® Follow along as Wells talks through some of the key points to capturing value for both the seedstock breeder and commercial customers through genomic testing. By Rebecca Mettler

16 Megan Slater to Serve as American Gelbvieh Association

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INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

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Fall: A Time for Observation and Reflection

View from the Board by John Carrel

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Ranch Work Requires More Than Just Cow Work

From the Corner Office by Megan Slater

22 History and Perspectives of Genomic Advancement

Out in the Field by Will Fiske

24 Opportunities for Junior Involvement

Junior Connection by Colton Ivers

26 Preparing for AI and Embryo Transfer Work

Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Taylor Buckley

1001 S. 70th St., Ste. 215 • Lincoln, NE 68510 Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339 www.gelbvieh.org • info@gelbvieh.org Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association Instagram: americangelbvieh ASSOCIATION STAFF Megan Slater Executive Director megans@gelbvieh.org Tom Strahm Commercial Marketing Director tom@gelbvieh.org 785-547-7999 Taylor Buckley Data Service Coordinator taylorb@gelbvieh.org Will Fiske Breed Growth Specialist will@gelbvieh.org Sarah Dannehl Registry Services registry@gelbvieh.org

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

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John Carrel, President (2016) Columbus, MT • 406-322-5991 lauriecarrel@live.com

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Dan McCarty, Vice President (2017) Rifle, CO • 970-481-5217 mccartycattle@hotmail.com

Walter Teeter, Treasurer (2016) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 waltert@republicrefrigeration.com

DIRECTORS Dustin Aherin (2017) Phillipsburg, KS • 785-302-1252 dgaherin@vet.k-state.edu Todd Bickett, DVM (2018) Chickamauga, GA • 423-667-3799 todd@bickettgenetics.com

Lori Maude (2018) Hermosa, SD • 303-809-3789 lori.maude@gmail.com Andrea Murray (2018) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601 murrayfarm@pldi.net

Leland Clark (2016) Barnard, KS • 785-792-6244 prcc@twinvalley.net

Lowell Rogers DVM (2017) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 lrdrsmiley@gmail.com

Doug Hughes (2016) Max Meadows, VA • 276-620-4271 lwhf@wiredog.com

Randy Sienknecht (2018) Gladbrook, IA • 319-290-3763 rmsink1209@msn.com

Jeff Loveless (2017) Spanish Fork, UT • 801-623-8308 olranch@aol.com

Jeff Swanson (2018) Oxford, NE • 308-290-3763 swansoncattleco@yahoo.com

Derek Martin (2017) Bucklin, KS • 620-397-6752 dmartin@kinsleyfeeders.com

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Fall: A Time for Observation and Reflection

By John Carrel

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ummer is winding down and the mornings have a nip in the air. We haven’t had a hard frost yet, but it should be right around the corner. It’s a great time of year in our neck of the woods because we have preconditioned and are getting ready to wean. Now it is time to evaluate those calves and see what worked and what didn’t.

Evaluating embryo transfer calves can sometimes be eye opening because of how different full sibs in a flush can be. Mother Nature really does have the last say so, no matter how intricate our breeding plan is.

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can remember as a youngster hauling our calves to the local scale in a convoy of old two-ton trucks. The first year the steers averaged over 500 pounds it was truly a reason to celebrate.

We are very particular as to which commercial cows we place embryos. If they have not consistently raised good calves, they don’t get a chance at an egg. So, why is it that the calves out of a single flush perform so differently?

We just evaluated one of our flushes while we were preconditioning the calves. The flush consisted of four bull calves and two heifer calves. The recips were very similar and were all run in the same environment.

The two heifer calves were up to par, as were three of the four bull calves. However, one bull calf just didn’t fit the bill, so he will get banded and added to the steer pen.

To top it off, the bull calf—now steer—belonged what we thought was the best recip.

At the recent American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board meeting in Lincoln, we had the chance to tour

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GeneSeek (Neogen). It was fascinating and really gave me an appreciation of the scope of services they provide.

Wouldn’t it be nice if they could tell which embryo was going to be the poor doer before they were implanted?

While the technology is developed, someday maybe it will be more widely available in the beef industry. Just look at the progress we have made in the last decade.

I find it interesting that GeneSeek’s largest customer species is poultry. They do have a distinct advantage in their ability to turn over generations much more rapidly than we can. However, I am secretly glad we can’t because it seems to make the reward of raising good cattle that much better. It would be nice once in a while, when a mating does not work, to say, “Oh well, we will get the chance to try to fix that in a few weeks,” rather than, “We’ve learned our lesson, and we won’t do that again next year.”

The beef industry, as a whole, has advanced tremendously despite many obstacles. I can remember as a youngster hauling our calves to the local scale in a convoy of old two-ton trucks. The first year the steers averaged over 500 pounds it was truly a reason to celebrate. Now, if they don’t weigh between 600 and 650 pounds, we are searching for what went wrong. Crossbreeding has really moved us forward in a myriad of areas, and to me, this is free money. Crossbreeding has to be one of the most significant tools in today’s market, where weight is king.

Yes, some of the advances in our industry are agonizingly slow, but many of these advances have the most impact in the long run. Let’s not forget that with all of these advances, the critter still has to fit the environment. We all have a happy medium that fits both our environment and the end product we are striving for. I recently had a buyer stop by looking for a donor prospect.

They were from the Midwest and had access to a large quantity of feed resources. His parting words were, “I really like your cattle. If only they were a notch bigger, they would be exactly what I am looking for.” Obviously, I can’t change my program for him, as these are the females that fit my particular environment. The one-size-fits-all adage does not apply in our business.

As a side note, I just noticed out of my window that a donor cow we bred back and is due next week is cranking her tail and headed for the other end of the pasture. She must have read a different gestation table than the one I did. Mother Nature strikes again. D

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Ranch Work Requires More Than Just Cow Work

By Megan Slater

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here is no doubt running a cattle operation is hard work and there is always something to do: doctor calves, fix fence, work on the truck, the list goes on and on. This list of items can be described as ranch work. However, we often forget about the other work that is vital to our operation, and that is the work that is done either in the office or even off the ranch.

Now I know for some people being stuck in an office behind a desk, especially when the sun is up, can be a daunting feeling and a feeling of thinking you should be getting some “real work” done. As a seedstock producer, this type of work is essential to the success of the operation and being able to meet and exceed the needs of the customer.

Being a seedstock producer requires the additional responsibility of keeping adequate records, collecting good data points, and providing the most information on your animals as possible. Commercial producers look to seedstock producers to be their source of information and provide the tools they need to make decisions that will in turn help their operation to be successful. It is important to take the time to record calves with the most accurate data. It is important to take the time to transfer bulls and females in a timely manner so that your customer can start having access to the tools and services that are provided through the AGA once the animal is transferred. It is important to submit DNA tests on time so that you can have those results back in time for customers to use to make breeding/buying decisions.

Not only is spending time doing the paperwork important to a ranch and vital to a seedstock operation, but so is getting off the ranch to make customer visits and attend industry events. Events such as the Beef Improvement Federation Annual Convention, Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, Range Beef

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Cow Symposium and of course AGA National Convention, are important to attend. Not only do attendees get to network with others in the beef industry, but they also gain valuable knowledge on the happenings of a modern beef industry. Today’s world changes rapidly and the beef industry is no different. Learning more about the technology and the tools that are available not only in the industry, but also within our own association can greatly benefit your operation. These events provide an opportunity to learn something new that may help to make the ranch work part of the job a little easier, or even help the bottom line of the operation.

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earning more about the technology and the tools that are available not only in the industry, but also within our own association can greatly benefit your operation.

I recently came across a quote from Donnell Brown of RA Brown Ranch that really resonated with me. He said, “No one is forcing you to change, but you will have to compete with those that do.” This goes for many things in life, including the things I have mentioned in this article. No one forces you to get out into the industry and network with others, or genomic test your entire herd, but you will have to compete with those that do. You will have to compete with those folks who are involved and staying on the forefront of our fast-paced industry.

I strongly encourage every member to start by taking the time to attend the upcoming AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana, December 4-6, 2019. Not only will important association business be conducted through committee meetings and the annual meeting, but it is also a chance to expand your industry knowledge through great industry tours, and of course our fifth annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup. D

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Notice of the 49th Annual 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 6, 2019, commencing at 1:30 p.m. The location for the 2019 annual meeting is at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings located at 27 N 27th Street, Billings, Montana.

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 good standing are eligible to participate at the 49th AGA Annual Meeting.

The nominating committee’s official announcement of the slate of nominees to fill five positions on the AGA Board of Directors will be announced via official AGA communications at a later date, including the inclusion of their personal profiles in the November 2019 Gelbvieh World. Candidate bios will also be placed on the AGA website. 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. To obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit his or her application for an absentee ballot, to the American Gelbvieh Association office (1001 S. 70th Street, Suite 215 Lincoln, NE 68510) not more than 60 days (October 8, 2019) nor less than 10 business days (November 22, 2019) 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. Ballots must be returned to the AGA office by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, to be counted at the annual meeting during AGA Board of Directors election to be held Friday, December 6, 2019.

Sincerely,

Megan Slater Executive Director American Gelbvieh Association

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49TH ANNUAL AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL CONVENTION DECEMBER 4-6, 2019 | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BILLINGS | BILLINGS, MONTANA

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 10:00-11:30 a.m.

AGA Board of Directors Meeting 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Opening General Session 2:00-2:45 p.m.

Breed Promotion Committee Meeting 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Member Education Committee Meeting 3:45-4:00 p.m.

Break 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Break Out Sessions: National Sale Committee Meeting Rules and Bylaws Committee Meeting 4:45-5:30 p.m.

Break-Out Sessions: National Show Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Kick-Off Reception

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 7:30 a.m.

Buses depart for tour: ORIgen

World West Sire Services 12:15 p.m.

Lunch and tour of Midland Bull Test 3:30 p.m.

Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Bull Pen Session

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:00-9:30 a.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon 12:00-1:30 p.m.

1:30-3:30 p.m.

5:00-6:00 p.m.

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Breed Improvement Committee Meeting Succession Planning sponsored by the AGF Break-Out Sessions Lunch, provided Annual Meeting Reception Awards Banquet

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Gelbvieh Wedding

If you’re a producer looking to purchase new genetics for your herd this fall, use Gelbvieh.org as your go-to resource for Gelbvieh and Balancer sale information.

The upcoming events calendar can be found under the Marketing tab on the website homepage. Also, don’t forget to check out the sale catalog page on the AGA website under the Marketing tab. A listing of the upcoming sales and AGA events can be found on page 44-45 of this edition.

Julie Maude, partner in CJ&L Livestock, married Jeff Turning Heart, Eagle Butte, South Dakota, on July 20, 2019, at the family’s ranch near Hermosa, South Dakota.

Julie is the daughter of Marvin and Mae Maude. Her sister, Lori, is on the AGA Board of Directors.

Compete in the Gelbvieh Photo Contest!

We are currently accepting entries into the annual AGA photo contest. Submit photos of bulls, cows, calving and calves, out to pasture, working cattle, sale season, and show ring. The top three photos will be displayed at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana, December 4-6, 2019. The photos will also appear in the March issue of Gelbvieh World. The winner of the first place entry will receive a 16 x 20 canvas print of their winning photo.

Photo entries must be high-quality, high-resolution, color photos (smart phone photos are acceptable) and sent to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com. Please include the title of the photo, photographer’s name, email address and phone number. Entries are due October 31, 2019.

Gelbvieh Arrival Ben Meiter, Brittany Dykstra, and big sister Aleeya Dykstra of BNB Cattle Company, Byron, Illinois, welcomed the birth of Charlotte Louise Meiter on August 21, 2019, weighing 8 lbs.

6 oz., and measuring 21.5 inches long. Proud grandparents are Dan and Tina Dykstra, Dykstra Family Cattle, Morrison, Illinois; and Craig and Michele Meiter, Stillman Valley, Illinois.

Watch “The American Rancher” Mark your calendar for Monday, October 7, at 8:00 p.m. CDT to watch the premiere of the AGA’s new episode of “The American Rancher” on RFD-TV (Dish channel 231 and DirecTV channel 345).

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

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

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

information exchange GW Gelbvieh Departure Stanley “Stan” D. Suelter, 69, Lincoln, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019, in Salina. He was born April 8, 1950, in Ellsworth to Roland and Velma (Fischer) Suelter.

Stan was a longtime resident of Lincoln County Kansas where he was a stockman and farmer. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where he married Mickey VonFange on November 28, 1970.

Stan is survived by his wife, Mickey of Lincoln; sons, Travis (Alisa) of Westfall, Todd (Erin) of Lincoln, and Tyler of Manhattan; grandchildren, Ethan, Elijah, and Emma; mother, Velma and brothers Mikel and Roger Suelter, all of Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland; sister, Lora Howg; and nephew, Lucas Howg.

New Members The AGA would like to recognize these new members of the AGA and AGJA in July and August. Welcome to the Gelbvieh associations!

AGA Freeman Farms, Lamar, Okla.

JTK Cattle Company, Lindsay, Okla.

Bull Creek Gelbvieh, Barnsdall, Okla.

CEC Coleman, Freeman, Mo. AGJA Travis Moniz, Princeton, Ca. Kaitlyn Cloud, Carthage, Mo. Christopher Norez, Lyons, Kan. Elizabeth Chambers, Charlotte, Iowa Kash Witcher, Mantachie, Miss.

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

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Over the Fence with Leoma Wells, Neogen

“Without genotyping, you can only find out who’s the best once they tell you five or six years down the road,” Wells said. “We’re shortening the window for producers, and we’re making it come to fruition.”

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How does a seedstock producer capitalize on the value that genomic testing provides?

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eoma Wells is the beef cattle strategic accounts manager for GeneSeek®, a Neogen® corporation company.

A part of her new role with the company is to educated seedstock and commercial producers regarding the best utilization of DNA and genomic testing within their herds to achieve optimum genetic progress.

Wells had the opportunity to speak with the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors before the Board toured GeneSeek’s laboratory. Follow along as we bring you the key points of her conversation with the AGA leadership regarding the important and everadvancing topic of genomics.

How does genomic testing assist with genetic prediction?

Because of genetic variation, even among full siblings, genomics helps fill in the gaps of genetic prediction.

Genomics is another piece of the puzzle added to pedigree information, phenotypic data, and progeny information.

Cattle have 30 pairs of chromosomes, getting one from the sire and one from the dam. With all the possible combinations of chromosomes, there are one quintillion different combinations for one calf, explains Wells.

“Who can account for that kind of variability? You know you have a really awesome cow, and you know you have a really awesome bull, and you’ve mated them, and you got a runt. Why did that happen? It’s because of variability.”

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“I think the way you look at (genomics) is that you’re investing in your future,” Wells said. “You’re investing in the future of your breed. And, you’re doing this based off the faith that your commercial cattlemen are going to come to you and continue coming to you because you are providing them the best possible cattle with the least possible risk.”

Utilizing the technology and tools available in today’s beef industry helps minimize the risk commercial customers face when purchasing genetics for their herds. On the flip side, as a seedstock producer, genomic technology provides investment into the seedstock herd for continued genetic progress at a more accelerated rate.

Should I take the time to educate my customers?

“Everyone wants to know what the value in genomics is. Well, there’s no value in anything until you do a little bit of education at the forefront.”

Seedstock producers can maximize the value of genomics by educating their customers about the importance of the technology. For instance, if breeders are hosting a field day or a social before a production sale, consider taking time to educate. Invite an industry partner, whether it be an Association representative or a Neogen territory manager, to discuss DNA technology and its benefits.

“You’re going to increase your value, especially on your young animals; you’re going to be able to market those animals with increased value.”

over the fence GW Can you provide a real-world example of how genomics helps commercial producers select genetics with more confidence?

Often commercial producers are looking to purchase a calving ease bull to add to their herd. Calving ease is an important trait to commercial producers, and when they buy a bull that is listed as a heifer bull, they expect him to be an easy calver.

“This is a huge thing for your commercial producers to understand. You’ve spent the money, you’ve tested those bulls, and the reason you’ve done it is to increase confidence. When you tell the gentlemen that you’re selling him a calving ease bull, you are,” Wells said.

To put it all in perspective, Wells pointed out that in 2034, cattle producers will have 10-year-old cows in their herd from the bull purchasing decisions made this year.

“If you’re not making the right decisions today and utilizing all the tools available in your toolbox to make those decisions then when we get to this point (2034), you’re going to regret it, right?” Wells said.

“As a seedstock provider, you are entrusted to your customers. The commercial producer trusts you to make decisions for them. They are trusting that you do all the right things.” D Editor’s Note: Interested or have additional questions?

If so, contact the AGA office at (303)465-2333.

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Megan Slater to Serve as American Gelbvieh Association Executive Director

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merican Gelbvieh Association (AGA) President John Carrel and the Board of Directors would like to announce Megan Slater as its executive director.

Slater has been with the AGA since 2014 and has most recently held the position of interim executive director for the past year, and director of operations and public relations prior to that role. In her time as AGA’s interim executive director, Slater has played an instrumental role in directing the Association’s path forward by working diligently with AGA leadership, AGA staff, and the AGA membership. Slater also has had a hand in maintaining the Gelbvieh message through marketing efforts and membership communication, office operations, and the planning of the AGA National Convention during her time at the AGA. “Slater has put together an impressive staff, shown great leadership in the office move to Lincoln, works well with the AGA membership and the AGA board, and is well respected in the beef industry,” Carrel said. “We are excited to have her in this role for the next chapter of AGA history.”

In her role as executive director, Slater will continue to lead the AGA staff in accomplishing the goals of the AGA’s Meeting Modern Industry Demands Strategic Plan.

Slater is a Colorado native and a graduate of Colorado State University (CSU) with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and minor in business administration. Through her involvement at CSU and her time at AGA, Slater has gained valuable beef industry and business experience.

Slater now resides in Lincoln, Nebraska, the new location of the AGA headquarters office.

“I am honored to be able to continue to the serve the AGA members and stakeholders in this capacity,” Slater said. “It is an exciting time for the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed and I look forward to working with our talented staff and dedicated membership to grow the association in today’s beef industry.” D

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Join Us

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5

Free to Attend

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BILLINGS

BILLINGS, MONTANA Symposium 3:30 p.m.

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Tanner Aherin|CattleFax Ryan Ludvigson|Ludvigson Stock Farms Bob Cook|Public Auction Yards All cattlemen and women are invited to attend this FREE educational symposium. Listen to industryleading speakers discuss marketing in the cow-calf sector, including a market outlook, an in-depth look at livestock marketing, and what to expect from a seedstock supplier. Producers interested in joining the AGA for a morning of touring bull stud companies and a bull test station, plus provided lunch, should contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 for more information and to RSVP by November 15.

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Reaching New Heights in Billings!

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bull pen session where attendees can network with fellow convention-goers and symposium speakers.

This convention, themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Reaching New Heights,” is sure to provide educational and networking opportunities designed for the betterment of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed. The AGA has worked hard all year to provide attendees with another unforgettable event.

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 more involved with the AGA; we hope you join us for the committee sessions.

An association is only as strong as its members’ participation and enthusiasm for the organization.

he 49th Annual American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Annual Convention is one you won’t want to miss. AGA members and Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders, make plans to join the AGA in Billings, Montana, December 4-6, 2019.

The annual convention, to be held this year at the DoubleTree by Hilton Billings hotel, begins on Wednesday afternoon with the opening general session.

This event will focus on setting the stage and an exciting few days ahead for the AGA. While the opening general session is the official start to convention, all AGA members are invited to attend the AGA Board of Directors meeting, taking place on Wednesday morning.

In addition to the opening general session, Wednesday afternoon will also consist of committee meetings and the day will conclude with the always popular kick-off reception, which will include an AGA welcome, overview of convention events, and more. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

Billings is known in the beef business for its close proximity to several of the most recognized bull stud companies and bull development sites in the West, which is one aspect that drew the AGA to consider Billings as a convention city. The AGA is capitalizing on this opportunity and has stacked Thursday morning’s schedule full, including stops at ORIgen, World West Sire Services, and Midland Bull Test.

The fifth annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup is taking place on Thursday afternoon and will be an event you and your commercial customers won’t want to miss!

This education symposium is tailored especially to fit the interests and needs of commercial bull customers and beef industry partners. This year’s symposium will be centered on marketing in the cow-calf sector, including a market outlook, an in depth look at livestock marketing, and what to expect from a seedstock supplier. Following the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup, attendees and speakers will head to out on the town in downtown Billings for the

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The convention will also host traditional events as well.

Below is a listing of the reoccurring events at convention:

American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) Event: Join the AGF for an educational session to learn more about planning for the future and resources to make estate planning easier.

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 and attend to official association business.

To cap off Friday’s scheduled events and to close out the convention, AGA and AGF will be hosting an evening awards banquet complete with a steak 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 place bids on which steer(s) they think will win the AGF Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest.

We hope to see you at the AGA’s most exciting event of the year, the 49th Annual AGA National Convention “Meeting Modern Industry Demands: Reaching New Heights”. Check back in the November Gelbvieh World for even more convention event details! D

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Convention Need-To-Know Information Convention Registration Information Online registration for the AGA National Convention in Billings is available now on Gelbvieh.org. Visit the Convention page under the Membership section for the link to register. Early convention registration price is $100/adult, $40/ junior (ages 8-21), and children seven and under are free. Early convention registration ends October 31.

After this time prices will increase to $120/adult and $65/ junior (ages 8-21), so be sure to register early for discounted pricing! Online registration will remain open until November 27. On-site registration will be available at convention.

Be sure to register for the 49th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention before the early registration deadline for your chance to win a vaccine cooler. All individuals registered for convention

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by October 31, 2019, will automatically be placed into a drawing for a chance to win. The drawing will take place at the Kick-Off Reception event and those entered must be present to win.

Hotel Reservations A block of rooms is available at the headquarters hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings, at the rate of $109.00/night plus tax. Rooms can be reserved online by clicking the link under the Headquarter Hotel section of the AGA Convention page on Gelbvieh.org or by calling the hotel at 406-252-7400

by Monday, November 4, 2019. The hotel is located at 27 N 27th Street Billings, Montana. This hotel, newly renovated, is located in downtown Billings and is only a short 10-minute drive from Billings Logan International Airport.

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History and Perspectives of Genomic Advancements

The most recent change in genetic improvement models has been the adoption of “Single-Step” or “One-Step.” The single-step approach is a further development in how genotypic and phenotypic data are incorporated into National Cattle Evaluations. In brief, single-step allows seamless and real-time integration methods of inputting genotypic data as a proportion of the total information used to calculate genomic-enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs). One beneficial aspect of single-step is how precisely it identifies the variation in relationships by quantifying the common genes shared among animals and throughout the pedigree. Thus, being able to better

By Will Fiske

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ver the past decade, the beef industry has been exposed to substantial evolution in methods of genetic improvement. The animal genetics community has developed statistical models for selection of new traits, continually updated traditional trait models, introduced xpected Progeny Differences (EPDs) the era of genomics, and combined these allow the comparison of animals within a advancements through various precision selection tools. There is no doubt these specific population and are expressed in the changes in the field of animal breeding have units of measurement relative to the trait of greatly improved seedstock breeders’ ability interest. Breeders were initially introduced to accomplish breeding objectives. But such change has come with a costly side effect of to EPDs as a tool derived from pedigrees, disconnect, leaving much of the industry records, or indicator traits, and at its with questions as to why this rapid change foundation this has not changed. is occurring and how to best utilize the selection tools/technologies.

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Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) allow the comparison of animals within a specific population and are expressed in the units of measurement relative to the trait of interest. Breeders were initially introduced to EPDs as a tool derived from pedigrees, records, or indicator traits, and at its foundation this has not changed.

A new age of genetic prediction was revealed to cattlemen in the form of information derived from DNA. In the beginning genomic information was first represented as Molecular Breeding Values (MBVs), a separate value from EPDs. This led to a conundrum for producers attempting to find balance in the selection pressure between MBVs and EPDs. The solution was integrating MBVs with EPDs in National Cattle Evaluations as a correlated trait, thus creating genomic-enhanced EPDs. This process of integration is recognized as “two-step” or “multi-step”.

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assess the degree to which animals are genetically similar increases the power of predicting an animal’s true genetic merit. Traditionally, genetic evaluations account for the relationship between individuals with standardized values (i.e., full-sibs share 50% of the same genes). However, the reality is that not every animal represents the average relationship and a degree of generality is introduced when we assume they do. Single-step excels by using the Marker Effects Model to more accurately describe the proportion of inherited genes each individual received from their parentals. Reducing bias remains a key concept for effective genetic improvement from the early stages of reporting data to the final stages of executing a genetic evaluation and providing producers with genomic-enhanced EPDs.

The historical steps for genetic improvement shouldn’t be considered as unfathomable or a foreign concept, but progress toward better benchmarking the aggregate breeding value of animals. The very essence of genetic improvement is driven by the need to improve the accuracy of genetic predictions in breeding stock.

In August of 2018, the American Gelbvieh Association made a progressive step to meet modern industry demands by working with International Genetic Solutions (IGS) to move to the more advanced single-step prediction methodologies using ‘BOLT’ software. For the past year, the AGA has now been providing members and the greater industry with this unprecedented means of genetic improvement. Compared to the previous Cornell software, BOLT has improved EPD correlations, improved EPD accuracies from an approximate calculation to a direct calculation, collected more information from genomic markers via the Marker Effects Model, and equipped breeders with the one of the finest tools in the beef business. D

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Opportunity for Junior Involvement

By Colton Ivers

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he American Junior Gelbvieh Association (AGJA) has many opportunities to offer its members. The first to come to mind is the Junior Classic. While this is the largest and most heavily attended event, it is not the only one available to junior members. Aside from our Junior Classic, there are typically two regional shows in the beginning of summer. These events can be a fun way to get cattle ready for Junior Classic, as well as to practice for some of the contests. There are Gelbvieh Junior shows all across the country, but a few that come to mind – aside from Junior Classic – are the American Royal, the North American International Livestock Exhibition, and the National Western Stock Show.

I have also had the privilege of serving on the AGJA Board of Directors, which has allowed me to be more hands-on in the industry.

I have been able to learn more about the inner workings of the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). Last year I attended the AGA National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a great chance to visit with the adult association members and share the importance of the junior association. We were fortunate enough to tour the University of Tennessee’s bull test facility and had multiple industry professionals as guest speakers. The 49th Annual National Convention will be held December 4-6, 2019, in Billings, Montana.

Register by October 31, 2019, to receive early pricing.

More information about the conference is available at Gelbvieh.org. I hope to see you all in Billings! D

Another option available to juniors to become involved in the breed is through an event that occurs every two years called The Summit. The AGJA teams up with multiple other breed associations to host a youth leadership conference. I attended my first Summit conference in 2018 and learned valuable networking skills and industry knowledge. I strongly encourage those in the senior age division to watch for updates on the 2020 conference and sign up! The 2020 Summit will be held in Washington D.C on July 30-August 2, 2020.

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

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

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

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

ENTRY FORM Entry Deadline: November 15, 2019

Consignor Name: _________________________________________

Entry Deadline:

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Address: ______________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State: ______ Zip:________ Phone: _________________ email: _________________________ _______ Opens

Please include all registration papers, breeding and calving information and quality photos with entry form. Photos may also be e-mailed (preferable).

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NOTE: AGA requires all consignments to be DNA-tested for parentage, genomic EPDs and all known genetic defects. DNA test samples MUST be submitted no later than November 1.

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Direct inquiries and entries to:

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Preparing for AI and Embryo Transfer Work

By Taylor Buckley

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nce in a while you might get a great one”. Those are often repeated words spoken by any seedstock producer who knows the true difficulty of getting genetics to tie in perfectly with a balanced, superior look. And if a breeder is lucky enough to have a few barn burners in the herd, the next question is how do they replicate the achievement. Thankfully, through advancing technology in the world of genomics and the ever-increasing adoption of artificial insemination and embryo transfer, superior genetics are more widely obtainable.

Semen collection in the cattle industry dates back to the early 1950s, where it was highly used in dairy cattle.

The process of collecting semen from select sires has allowed us to use those genetics on more cows thus having a higher influence of those genetics throughout the herd and sometimes the breed. And just like a good bull, we also have those females who rise to the top of our keep list. The use of embryo transfer technology has been in the beef industry since the early 1970s and is proven to be a beneficial tool as well. Just like with AI, the idea is to produce several more offspring from this female than what can be produced naturally.

Because AI sires and donor dams have the potential to genetically impact a larger portion of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® population, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) places stricter guidelines on these animals. With that said, the AGA encourages members to make sure AI sires and donor dams meet AGA’s requirements for registering ET and AI progeny before artificial insemination or embryo transfer work ever begins. AI sires and donor dams must have Genomic Option 1 - GGP-HD test results on file and tested for AGA’s four monitored genetic conditions (OS, NH, AM, DD), which can be accomplished by ordering the addon conditions panel. All AI sires and donor dams also must be parent verified by DNA to their sire and dam.

Before collecting semen or embryos for the first time, please collect a DNA sample on all new AI sires and donor

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dams and submit to DNA testing. In fact, the AGA encourages members to collect DNA samples on all potential AI sires or donors dams and perform parent verification to the animal’s parents as one of the first steps toward elite status. This ensures that the parent verification piece is already in place before additional time and money has been spent on semen collection or embryo flushes.

Please visit the AGA Online Registry Service to view the status of any AI sire or donor dam. The top of an animal’s Animal Detail Screen will read Verified AI Permit or Verified Donor Dam if the AI sire or donor dam has met the requirements.

Please don’t hesitate to call the AGA office at 303-4652333 with any questions regarding the status of an AI sire or donor dam. D

DNA REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER CALVES: AI Sires and Donor Dams: Genomic Option 1 (GGP HD) – $85.00 plus the All Conditions Panel, which is $30.00 as a stand-alone test, or $25.00 add-on to the genomic test.

This high-density panel results in genomicenhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) and includes parentage markers. This test is for highly used for sires and dams in the population and is required for AI sires and donor dams. DNA profiles, which are the result of genomic testing, provide additional information about the genetic merit of a DNA tested animal and increases the accuracy of EPDs. The conditions panel includes testing for OS, AM, NH, DD, Tenderness, and diluter.

Natural Service Sires (herd bulls or clean-up sires): Genomic Option 2 (GGP LD) – $46.00: This low-density panel includes markers and parent verification if parents are on file with parentage markers with the AGA. This panel is generally used on registered sale animals and is required for all walking sires of January 2016 and later born registered calves.

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors met August 23-24, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Lincoln Cornhusker Marriott hotel.

7. Include AGA PAP records with IGS in phase two of collection.

In addition to conducting AGA business, the board toured Neogen Geneseek laboratory and the new AGA office prior to completion of the build out.

9. Direct staff to proceed with the carcass project with a $20,000 per year contribution, which can be rolled forward.

1. Approve the minutes from the March 2019 AGA Board of Directors meeting with the change to the carcass number.

2. Approve the year-to-date financial statement.

3. AGA staff to consult with industry geneticists to investigate and develop recommendations into the matter of Gelbvieh classification.

4. Refer discussion of the rules and bylaws proposed changes back to the rules and bylaws committee to consider the suggestions of the board. The rules and bylaws committee will then present revised language of those proposed changes to the board.

5. Continue with the scrotal circumference EPD project.

6. Work with Neogen on the creation of an index weighted similarly to $Cow and used for the Igenity Gelbvieh DNA panel.

8. Include rear leg side view into foot data collection.

10. Hire Matt Sims as the Gelbvieh and Balancer National Sale manager.

11. Accept national sale rule changes as submitted.

12. The fee to reactivate any cow that has been inactive for three or more years to be two times the one rate herd assessment fee.

13. Direct staff to communicate with any affected member who has a donor dam or AI sire that is in process of verification to explain their current status.

14. Approve the CD proposal for investment strategies.

15. Adopt the 2019-2020 budget with the amendment to research line item.

16. Defer the audit that is planned for this year and instead plan an audit in the next fiscal year with a review being conducted this year.

17. Instruct staff to look into a roundup program in benefit to the AGF. D

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hat a fun group of photos we uncovered from the land Down Under! In March 1999, a handful of representatives from the American Gelbvieh Association made a trip to the World Gelbvieh Conference, which was held in Sydney, Australia.

Parade of cattle over Sydney Harbor bridge.

Gelbvieh stall display with AGA President John Burbank.

Grand Champion bull, Silver Downs Royce. Louise Chesworth presents picture from AGA while AGA President John Burbank drapes banner.

AGA President John Burbank leads a Gelbvieh calf in Grand Parade.

AGA Executive Director Tom Brink visits with the show announcer about AGA.

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Signing of New Zealand Data Contract.

Standing: Mike Kerr, Vice President New Zealand Assn., Tom Brink, AGA Executive Director. Seated: Bob Weaber, Judy Frazier, President New Zealand Assn., and John Burbank, AGA President.

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9-2-17 • PB 88% Sire: Butlers Hillbilly Hero 71 Dam: Clinch Mt. Ms. Impact 1341A 2019 NWSS Reserve Gelbvieh Female 2019 Music City Showdown Reserve Gelbvieh Female

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49TH ANNUAL AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Committees Gather in Billings

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he American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) committees play a very essential part in the development and implementation of the AGA programs, services and grassroots values of the AGA. The annual committee meetings will be held during the AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana.

All AGA and American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) members are invited to attend all committee meetings. These meetings will consist of presentations from staff and committee chairs as well as discussion of current topics.

Committee meeting agendas will be available on the convention page on Gelbvieh.org, as well as provided in convention registration packets, which are available for pick up at convention.

Breed Promotion Wednesday, December 4 at 2 p.m.

Chair: Emily Schilling Co-Chair: Randy Sienknecht Staff Liaison: Tom Strahm

Member Education Wednesday, December 4 at 2:45 p.m.

Chair: William McIntosh Co-Chair: Lori Maude Staff Liaison: Taylor Buckley

National Sale Wednesday, December 4 at 4 p.m.

Chair: Klint Sickler Co-Chair: Doug Hughes Staff Liaison: Tom Strahm and Taylor Buckley

Rules and Bylaws Wednesday, December 4 at 4 p.m.

Chair: Leland Clark Co-Chair: Jeff Loveless Staff Liaison: Megan Slater

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National Show Wednesday, December 4 at 4:45 p.m.

Chair: Andrea Murray Co-Chair: Samee Charriere Staff Liaison: Jake Renner and Taylor Buckley

Finance Wednesday, December 4 at 4:45 p.m.

Chair: Walter Teeter Co-Chair: Todd Bickett Staff Liaison: Megan Slater

Breed Improvement Friday, December 6 at 8 a.m.

Chair: Dustin Aherin Co-Chair: Tom Scarponcini Staff Liaison: Tonya Amen and Will Fiske

23rd Annual Heart of America Gelbvieh Association

Show-Me PluS Gelbvieh & balancer® Sale

OVER 100 FEMALES SELL Saturday, November 9, 2019 • 1 PM Springfield Livestock Marketing Center • Springfield, M0

Selling prime lots of registered Gelbvieh & Balancer® females & bulls • Cow/Calf Pairs • 3 in 1 Packages • Bred Cows • Bred and Open Heifers • Herdsire Prospects Bred Females

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

Selling Over 35 Registered Females in Complete Spring Herd Dispersal.

Twin Peaks Gelbvieh is offering their complete spring herd with calves. Most are black.

Cow/Calf Pairs & 3 in 1s

Last year’s sale attracted buyers from 7 states!

To request a sale catalog: Visit MissouriGelbvieh.com

Call Sale Consultant for information on lots JR Adcock • Bittersweet West • 785-547-6781 Top-end Bulls

This sale will be broadcast live on the Internet.

Videos on select lots available 2 weeks before sale at

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HAGA Sale Committee Co-Chairs: Open Heifers

Austin Rash • 660-888-2536 austinrashgelbvieh@gmail.com

Bob Hart • 816-225-8530 bhart@hartfarm.net

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Duane Miller

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1001 S. 70th Street., Ste. 215 Lincoln, NE 68510 303-465-2333 www.gelbvieh.org

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INTRODUCING THE INAUGURAL

The Rockies to the Pacific Gelbvieh Female Sale sponsored by the

PACIFIC NORTHWEST GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION & MONTANA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

OPENING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 CLOSING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 6:30 pm MDT

COW/CALF PAIRS, BRED FEMALES & SHOW PROSPECTS Preview and Bid on Powerful Gelbvieh and Balancer Female Lots from some of the Cornerstone Breeders from the

PACIFIC NORTHWEST GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION & THE MONTANA GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION in this First Ever Online Sales Event

SALE CHAIRMAN: MARK HOPFER • 541.863.2147 • hopfer@frontier.com Contact:

JEFF STANSBERRY • 615.479.1852 • bidontheblockcom@gmail.com RANCE LONG • 918.510.3464 • rlong@rancelong.com

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SOUTHEAST BREEDERS

KENTUCKY Coles Bend Cattle Company

Raising registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle since 2000.

Trent Jones Smith Grove, KY • 270.590.5266

NORTH CAROLINA

TENNESSEE Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh

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

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

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”

Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton

Quality Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Cattle

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

www.knollcrestfarm.com knollcrest@knollcrestfarm.com Office (434) 376-3567 Fax (434) 376-7008 James D. Bennett 434/376-7299 Paul S. Bennett 434/941-8245 Jim G. Bennett 434/664-7935 Brian R. Bennett 434/664-8309 Dalton G. Bennett 434/664-7946 PO Box 117 • Red House, VA • 23963 Total Performance Bull Sale • Dec. 6, 2019

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Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

DUANE & WENDY STRIDER, OWNERS

(336) 964-6277

QUALITY GELBVIEH CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HILL

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

ccrosscattle@yahoo.com • ccrosscattle.com

Tucker Farms Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle CCRO CAROLINA EXCLUSIVE 1230Y

CCRO CAROLINA LEVERAGE 3214A

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

ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE 2ND SATURDAY IN NOV.

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

Private Treaty Sales Available Year Round.

Milton Tucker 731-608-5274

We want to Keep up with AGA members.

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

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

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

Promote Your Operation

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

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

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

SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL BALANCER® FEMALES

Call Lynn at the AGA office • 303.465.2333

276.233.0999 • grippey@embarqmail.com

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MIDWEST BREEDERS Judd Ranch Inc.

Harriman Santa fe

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

Top of the breed sales (every day)

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

Balancer & SimAngus Bulls & Females

Bar Arrow Cattle Company Stuar t Jar vis

26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661

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

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

HUTCHINSON, KS

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

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“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle” John & Carla Shearer 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, KS 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net 620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

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

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

bharriman39@hotmail.com

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

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

diamond v gelbvieh Randy odle

Bob Harriman (660) 492-2504

Private Treaty Listing www.bhsf.us

Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.

Al & Mary Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Basehor, KS 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

NOWACK

Cattle Company Owensville, MO

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Jared, Caisie, Brooke & Cameron 573.280.4633

Gilbert & Debra 573.646.3477

Bulls and Females for Sale by private treaty year round.

MISSOURI

B/F Cattle Company

Specializing in Forage Raised

Balancer® Bulls on K-31

Holle Gelbvieh

Orrin & Kevin Holle Oberlin, KS 785.626.0081

WWW.HOLLEGELBVIEH.COM

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

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

660 • 492 • 2808

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MIDWEST BREEDERS NEBRASKA

ROCKING GV GELBVIEH

Mark & Patty Goes

Polled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle

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

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

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

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

Gelbvieh Bulls Black

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!

Kyle & Lori Kuker Shubert, NE

Balancer Females Red

402-883-7246

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

A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

www.rogersvfg.com P.O. Box 51 Mendon, MO 64660 (660-375-7266 (C)

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms

J. J. Boehler

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

email: rogers_valley_farm_feedlot@hotmail.com

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

Cedar Top Ranch

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Myron & Valerie Bahm 21640 Lawrence 2192 Aurora, MO 65605

Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163

Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH

BALANCER

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

417-576-0687(c)

email: whiteoakfarms@live.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

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

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

Stay Connected!

Keep up to date with shows, sales and other events by visiting

www.GELBVIEH.org Be sure to Like us on Facebook And look for new videos on our YouTube channel

Missouri Office 417-309-0062

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

Scott Wolf Travis Wolf 308.537.3588 308.529.3733 Gothenburg, NE • wolfgelbvieh@gmail.com www.facebook/wolfgelbvieh.com Bulls For The BeeF Business Gelbvieh F Balancer F Red Angus F Angus F Angus Hybrids Randy & Leslie Lemke 1757 Road 2500, (H) 402-756-7090 Lawrence, NE 68957 (C) 402-469-2284 rllemke@gtmc.net www.lemkecattle.com

Looking for a sale or event?

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW DNA STATS:

DNA SAMPLE TYPE:

Over the past several years, American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members have embraced DNA testing and have provided a mountain of genetic information to the AGA registry. In turn, the AGA is better able to predict the genetic merit of registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. The AGA commends its members for stepping up and embracing the technology to provide their customers with the most reliable genetic prediction possible.

AGA members started utilizing tissue sampling units (TSU) in early 2017 and their popularity among breeders has increased considerably since then. TSUs are the preferred method of DNA sample collection per recommendation of GeneSeek. This preference is due to the sample type’s low failure rate, the speed of which a sample can be collected chute-side and ease and speed of handling at the lab. However, the lab still accepts blood and hair card samples.

PEAK MONTHS FOR DNA TESTING: Wondering when to submit DNA samples to miss the months when the lab is the busiest? Here were the busiest months for AGA DNA testing in 2018: 1. January 2. December 3. September

In 2018 there were 8,188 total samples submitted.

3,953 samples have been submitted from January to September 2019.

TEST REQUESTS IN 2019: Genomic Option 1 (GGP HD): 225 tests submitted Genomic Option 2 (GGP LD): 1,861 tests submitted Stand-Alone Parentage: 3,198 tests submitted Coat Color: 2,112 tests submitted The tally above spans from January 1 to September 15, 2019. So far, 340 members have submitted DNA testing in 2019, with 287 of those submitting samples for genomic testing.

DNA profiles, the result of GGP HD, GGP LD or GGP uLD testing, provide additional information about the genetic merit of a DNA tested animal and increase the accuracy of EPDs, which are called Genomic-Enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs). Enabling technologies such as BOLT software allow for even faster genetic progress with more accurate EPDs earlier in an animal’s life.

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SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2019 • 1:00 PM CT United Producers • Bowling Green, KY Selling 50 Gelbvieh & Balancer® Females Selling 6 Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bulls

Young cow/calf pairs like this one sell!

Herd sire prospects ready for turnout!

Embryo packages out of Ms Fortune 63X by Viper and Big Harvest!

Elite bred heifers like this one sell!

CONSIGNORS:

ClayJohn Farms Parris Cattle Farms Daryl Tilford Rumfelt B Gelbvieh Dunnavant Farms S & S Gelbvieh George Gribbins The Day Farms Green Hills Gelbvieh Kentucky Hill Top Gelbvieh Miller Gelbvieh

Sale managed by

Slaughter Sale Management For catalog or information contact:

David Slaughter

Phone: (270) 556-4259 E-mail: hmslghtr@aol.com

Like us on Facebook at Slaughter Sale Management

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WESTERN BREEDERS UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

ARIZONA

IOWA

The Prosser Family

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

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www.bartbar.com • info@bartbar.com

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

Ridge Top Ranch

Gelbvieh-Angus-Balancer

Neola, Iowa

Black & Polled Private Treaty Sales

Breed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

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

NEVADA

COLORADO

Ricky Linquist th Street inquist 1135 190 inquist

Dick & Jean Williams

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

(970) 323-6833 www.bowkranch.com

Jim Roelle 38330 CR 49 Peetz, CO 80747

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

Fonda, IA 50540

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

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

WASHINGTON LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEH

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

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

LONE OAK C AT T L E

Eric Ehresman 20963 30th St. Mechanicsville, IA 52306

hornsandthorns@netins.net

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

Gelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer® Pete & Samee Charriere

FL

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403

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

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

Quarter Horses Want to Please Strong Bone Intelligent Athletic

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

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WYOMING

9/9

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh Wesley Brown

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

Martens Gelbvieh

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

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

Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS MINNESOTA

u Brandywine Farm

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Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family Al and Peggy Gustin Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266

Tom Scarponcini

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

30474 Brandywine Road Rushford, MN 55971

507-864-2063

Gelbvieh

SFI Schafer Farms, Inc.

Balancer®

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

NORTH DAKOTA

Thorstenson Gelbvieh

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

SOUTH DAKOTA

Brian & Dee Dee 605-649-9927

ADKINS GELBVIEH

Vaughn & Wendy 605-649-6262

www.Balancerbulls.com

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

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

Chimney Butte RanCh

Jim & Barb Beastrom Brandy Ludemann, Brittney Spencer

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

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

kvolek@venturecomm. net

Doug & Carol Hille

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

lori.maude@gmail.com

Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C) Ranch 605.255.4448 Hermosa, SD

Annual Bull Sale 3rd Saturday in December.

Get ready for upcoming sales!

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

Rob Arnold

Email: RLAGelbvieh@aol.com

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancers®

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

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GW sale reports

Flying H Genetics 39th Annual Roughage ‘N Ready Herd Bull Sale Postponed to March 30, 2019 Arapahoe, Nebraska Auctioneer: Tracy Harl Reported by Dick Helms Sale Average Bulls..............................................................................$4,203

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nother snowy, blustery Saturday welcomed buyers from 11 states to a tremendous set of BRED 4 PROFIT, BUILT 2 WORK Bulls offering Angus, Red Angus, Gelbvieh and Simmental Genetics. The postponed sale and bad weather brought more internet and phone buyers than normal.

a 6.3 frame and an outcross pedigree. He stayed in Nebraska going to the Sunrise Ranch for $13,000.

The black Balancers were the high selling genetic group averaging $4,435 with Lot 2 going to seedstock breeder, Arp Cattle Co. of Brookfield, Missouri, for $7,500 and Lot 16 going to Rick and Kim Taylor, another repeat customer, for $8,500.

Top selling red Balancer went to GW Jones of Huntsville, Alabama for $5,400.

Volume buyers were Brenner Ranch, Colorado, and Marc Rasmussen, Nebraska. D

The sale was topped by Lot 1, a homozygous polled and homozygous black BalancerÂŽ with 5 Star genetics,

Flying H Genetics 23rd Grown on Grass Missouri Bull and Female Sale March 16, 2019 Butler, Missouri Auctioneer: Jered Shipman Reported by Dick Helms Sale Average: Bulls.............................................................................. $3,988 Commercial First-Calf Spring Pairs......................... $2,000 Fall Bred Heifers......................................................... $1,692 Spring Replacement Heifers...................................... $1,300

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muddy but sunny day greeted buyers from eight states to evaluate the fescue adapted, grown on grass bulls and commercial heifers offered by Flying H Genetics, Missouri division.

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Top selling bull was Lot 5, a homozygous black and homozygous polled, Show-Me-Select Heifer Program qualified and top 25% Genetic 5 Star SimAngus. He went with Mr. Eisele to Altoona, Kansas, for $6,000.

Eisele also took Lot 7, another SimAngus for $5,800.

Topping the Balancers at $5,000 were Lot 15 taken home by Doug Heiman of Butler, Missouri, and Lot 37 going to repeat customers, the Birney family of Bucklin, Kansas.

The top Gelbvieh bull went to Jesse Adam, Nebraska, for $4,750. D

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GW events of interest October 2019 Oct. 12 Judd Ranch 29th Annual Cow Power Female

Sale, Pomona, KS Oct. 12 SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale, Bowling Green, KY Oct. 17 Inaugural “Rockies to the Pacific” Gelbvieh

Online Female Sale Oct. 18 Function and Finesse Female Sale, Parkbeg,

Saskatchewan, Canada Oct. 19 NILE Gelbvieh & Balancer® Open Show and J

unior Show, Billings, MT Oct. 19 Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale, Carthage, MO Oct. 19 American Royal Gelbvieh & Balancer® Junior

Show and Open Show, Kansas City, MO Oct. 25 T Bar S Cattle Company Focused on the Future

Bull and Female Sale, Billings, MO Oct. 26 Flying H Genetics 23rd Grown on Grass Bull &

Bred Heifer Sale, Butler, MO Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 National FFA Convention,

Indianapolis, IN

November 2019 Nov. 2 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull

and Female Sale, Osceola, MO Nov. 2 TJB Gelbvieh 8th Annual Bull Sale,

Chickamauga, GA Nov. 2 B/F Cattle Company Fall Maternal Integrity

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Butler, MO Nov. 2 Harriman Santa Fe “Top of the Breed” Bull

Sale, Windsor, MO Nov. 9 Dobson Ranch Foundation Sale, Perkins, OK Nov. 9 C-Cross Cattle Company Annual Bull &

Female Production Sale, Biscoe, NC Nov. 9 23rd Annual HAGA Show-Me Plus Gelbvieh &

Balancer® Sale, Springfield, MO Nov. 15 Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Opportunities”

Female Sale, Arapahoe, NE Nov. 16 Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska State Sale,

Arapahoe, NE Nov. 17 North American International Livestock Expo

Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Louisville, KY Nov. 18-20 Range Beef Cow Symposium, Mitchell, NE Nov. 20 North American International Livestock Expo

Gelbvieh & Balancer Open Show, Louisville, KY Nov. 23 The Best of Brandywine Farms & Seedstock

Plus Showcase Sale XIV, Kingsville, MO Nov. 23 Butler Creek Farm Power in the Blood VI

Online Elite Female & Embryo Sale Nov. 26 Green Hills Gelbvieh Online Show Heifer Sale II Nov. 28 – 29 AGA Office closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 30 3rd Annual Boys from the South Bull Sale,

Lebanon, TN

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Nov. 30 Kansas Gelbvieh Association’s “Pick of the

Herds” Sale, Salina, KS

December 2019 Dec. 4-6 49th AGA National Convention, Billings, MT Dec. 6 Knoll Crest Farm, Inc. Total Performance Bull

Sale, Red House, VA Dec. 7 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Fall Female Sale,

Pierce, CO Dec. 21 CJ&L Livestock 6th Annual Bull Sale,

Hermosa, SD Dec. 24-27 AGA Office closed for Christmas

January 2020 Jan. 1 Jan. 9

Jan. 11

Jan. 11

Jan. 12

Jan. 12

Jan. 13

AGA Office closed for New Year’s Day NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Hill & Yard cattle check-in, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Junior Show, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bull Futurities, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bull & Heifer Pen Shows, Denver, CO Gelbvieh & Balancer® National Sale, Denver, CO NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer® Open Show, Denver, CO

February 2020 Feb. 3

Feb. 8

Feb. 14

Feb. 18

Feb. 19

Feb. 20

Feb. 20

Feb. 21

Feb. 22

Feb. 22

Feb. 27

Taubenheim Gelbvieh 31st Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, ND Lemke Cattle 14th Annual Bull & Female Sale, Lawrence, NE Cedar Top Ranch 42nd Annual Maternal Empire Bull Sale, Burwell, NE Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh Show, Kearny, NE Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Kearny, NE Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Mandan, ND Nebraska Cattlemen’s Gelbvieh Female Sale, Kearney, NE Swanson Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, MO Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CO

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Feb. 29

29th Annual “Pot of Gold” Bull Sale, Montrose, CO Post Rock Cattle Company’s Cowman’s Kind 2020, Barnard, KS

March 2020 Mar. 2

Mar. 3

Mar. 7

Mar. 7 Mar. 7

Mar. 7

Mar. 14

Mar. 14

Mar. 19

Hojer Ranch 28th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, SD Warner Beef Genetics “Genetic Investment” Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NE Judd Ranch 42nd Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KS SEGA Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Pierce, CO Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull & Female Sale, Hope, AR Thorstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch 39th Annual Production Sale, Selby, SD Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, MO Genetic Power Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Springfield, MO Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MT

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Mar. 20

Mar. 28

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Mar. 29

11th Annual Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Creston, IA Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MO Harriman Santa Fe “Top of the Breed” Bull & Bred Heifer Sale, Windsor, MO Oklahoma Select Sale, Tulsa, OK

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

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

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bull Sale, Butler, MO Apr. 11 Bar T Bar Ranches Inc. Annual Bull Sale,

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

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

us your best shot...

If you enjoy taking photos of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle, then this contest is for you. We are asking you to get creative and send us your outstanding photos of bulls, mommas, calving and calves, out to pasture, working cattle, sale and show ring.

• The top three photos will be displayed at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, MT, December 4-6, 2019.

• The photos will also appear in the March 2020 issue of Gelbvieh World.

• The winner of the first place entry will recieve a 16” x 20” canvas print of their winning photo •

Please submit only high-quality, high-resolution, color photos. Photos must be submitted digitally and must be 300 dpi, minimum 8”x10” or 8”x12”, and in JPG format. Cell phone photos will be accepted if taken with a high-quality smart phone.

Photos need to be submitted by October 31, 2019.

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No artwork, paintings, Polaroids or enhanced images will be accepted.

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All photos become the property of the American Gelbvieh Association. We reserve the right to use any submitted images in Gelbvieh World, the Profit Picture or for any AGA marketing purpose.

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To submit please email images to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com

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Please include the following information with each photo entered: • Title of photo • Photographer’s name and address • Email address • Phone number Lynn Valentine Malerie Strahm lynnv@gelbvieh.org malerie@gelbvieh.org

303-465-2333

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GW ad index 3 G Ranch..........................................27

Gelbvieh Media Productions..........45

Post Rock Cattle Company.............36

ABCS Gelbvieh.................................40

Green Hills Gelbvieh................. 34, 47

Prairie Hills Gelbvieh.......................41

Adkins Gelbvieh...............................41

GS Ridge Top Ranch........................40

Rocking GV Gelbvieh......................37

AGA.............................................. 9, 17

Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh........41

Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh..........37

AGA National Sale...........................25

HAGA Show-Me Sale......................31

Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay....40

AGF......................................................7

Hampton Cattle Company..............34

Schafer Farms, Inc............................41

Allflex.................................................23

Harriman Santa Fe...........................36

Seedstock Plus Genetics..... 21, 43, 48

B/F Cattle Company.........................36

Hart Farm Gelbvieh.........................36

Seedstock Plus...................................43

Bar Arrow Cattle Company............36

Hilltop Farms....................................36

SoKY Select Gelbvieh Sale...............39

Bar JR Gelbvieh.................................40

Hodges Ranch...................................32

Squeakin’ By-LK Farms...................37

Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc........................40

Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch......................41

Swanson Cattle Company...............37

Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch...............41

Holle Gelbvieh..................................36

Swenson Gelbvieh............................41

Boehler Gelbvieh..............................37

J&K Gelbvieh Farm..........................27

T Bar S Cattle Company..................35

Bow K Ranch....................................40

J Bar M Gelbvieh..............................36

Taubenheim Gelbvieh......................37

Boys from the South Bull Sale........47

Judd Ranch, Inc........................... 1, 36

The 88 Ranch.....................................37

Brandywine Farm.............................41

Kicking Horse Ranch.......................40

Thorstenson Gelbvieh......................41

Bull Barn Genetics..................... 15, 43

Kittle Gelbvieh Farms......................32

Thull Gelbvieh Farm........................41

Butler Creek Farm............................29

Knoll Crest Farm..............................34

TJB Gelbvieh.......................................3

Canadian GV Assn...........................43

Koehn Cattle Co...............................32

Triple H Farms..................................40

Cattlemen’s Connection...................43

Land of Oz/ John C Oswald............36

Triple K Gelbvieh..............................36

C-Cross Cattle Company........... 5, 34

Lambert, Doak..................................43

Tucker Farms....................................34

Cedar Top Ranch......................37, BC

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh......................40

Twin View Livestock........................19

Chimney Butte Ranch......................41

Lemke Cattle.....................................37

Volek Ranch......................................41

C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC................34

Linquist Farms..................................40

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

Circle S Ranch...................................36

Little Windy Hill Farms...................34

White Oak Farms.............................37

CJ&L Livestock.................................41

Lone Oak Cattle................................40

Wildwood Acres...............................27

Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh..............34

M&P Gelbvieh..................................37

Wilkinson Gelbvieh.........................40

Coles Bend Cattle Company...........34

Markes Family Farms.......................32

Wolf Gelbvieh...................................37

Cranview Gelbvieh...........................41

Martens Gelbvieh.............................40

Cunningham, Ronn.........................43

Martin Cattle Company...................32

Danell Diamond Six Ranch.............40

McCarty, Dan....................................43

Diamond L Farms............................32

Miller Gelbvieh.................................32

Diamond V Gelbvieh.......................36

Mitchell Marketing Service.............43

Dobson Ranch............................... IFC

MLM Gelbvieh..................................37

Dromgoole’s Heaven........................61

Mulroy Farms....................................36

Eagle Pass Ranch..............................41

National Western Stock Show.........20

Flying H Genetics.............................37

Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh...................40

Gale Rippey Farms...........................34

Nowack Cattle Company.................36

Gelbviehauction.com.......................33

Plateau Gelbvieh...............................40

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3rd Annual

Green Hills Gelbvieh Butler Creek Farm

Boys from the South Bull Sale

Gelbvieh • Balancer® • Angus Bulls Saturday, November 30, 2019 • 1:00 Pm ct JameS e. Ward ag ceNter, LebaNoN, tN

Offering Includes: coming 2-year olds • 13-16 month olds

HE SELLS!

GHGF MAN O’ WAR F825 AMGV1442637

HE SELLS!

HE SELLS!

GHGF F03 • AMGV1442640

GHGF F28 • AMGV1442657

HOMO BLACK • HOMO POLLED • PB

RED • HOMO POLLED • BA50

RED • HOMO POLLED • BA75

G re e n H i l l s G e l b v i e h

w Heifer Sale II o h S e n Onli

Selling on Angus Live Auction Opening 6:00 am • Tuesday, November 26, 2019 www.anguslive.com Walter & Lee Teeter

Lee’s Cell (704) 267-4638 Walter’s Cell (704) 236-7980 Justin’s Cell (704) 267-4074

GHGF DELILAH 655D

2019 Music City Showdown Supreme Champion Balancer Female

AMT BOBBI 98E

2019 Music City Showdown Grand Champion B&O Purebred Female

These females sold in our 2018 sale.

Don’t miss your chance to stand at the backdrop with Green Hills Gelbvieh Genetics!

GHGF LASS 261F

2019 Music City Showdown Gelbvieh ChampionIntermediate Yearling Hiefer

GHGF BLUE ETTA 274F

2019 Music City Showdown Gelbvieh Res. Champion Intermediate Yearling Hiefer

Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale

October 19, 2019 Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, MO Selling 150 - 18 month old Angus, Gelbvieh & Balancer bulls!

15 - 2 year old Balancer bulls!

ALL BLACK!

ALL SALES! Bid & Buy at: DVAuction

Seedstock Plus RED REWARD ‘Fall Edition’ Bull & Female Sale November 2, 2019 * 12 noon Wheeler Livestock Auction Osceola, MO Selling 40 RED bulls Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus & 100 RED females

• Guaranteed Sight-Unseen Purchases!

Let us help you find the bull to fit your program and needs!

• Free Trucking on every bull! No fine print!

• The best disposition & soundness sort!

• Extensive Data & Genomic EPDs! • All Bulls Are Semen & Trich Tested!

REQUEST YOUR CATALOGS • 100 RFI tested bulls sell in these sales!

TODAY * 877-486-1160 • Videos of sale bulls on website the week john@seedstockplus.com before the sale! www.seedstockplus.com.

Genetic OPPORTUNITIES

WARNER BEEF GENETICS

FEMALE PRODUCTION SALE:

November 15, 2019 • 6:00 PM (cst) At the Ranch, Arapahoe, NE

Please Join Us for this elite female offering Selling 100 Females A select group of proven Donor cows • 60 Registered Bred Heifers- many ET sisters to our top bulls in 2019 sale!

• 10 Elite Fall Pairs- the very best purebred and balancer females with a lifetime of production ahead of them.

• 10 Fancy heifer calves: Sired by the best bulls in the breed and with looks to make your mouth water!

• 30 Commercial Bred heifers and heifer calves- the kind to build a cowherd with.

Dan and Kate Warner 42198 Road 721, Arapahoe, NE 68922 Dan Warner • 308-962-6511 Monte Warner • 308-268-6020 Darren Warner • 308-268-2031

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42ND ANNUAL

MATERNAL EMPIRE

BULL SALE

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

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

Mark your calendar for the

“Genetic Opportunities” Female Sale

Friday, November 15, 2019 • 5:00 PM • Arapahoe, NE

Nebraska State Sale will follow Saturday, November 16, 2019 1:00 PM • Arapahoe, NE

CEDAR TOP RANCH

Scott & Raberta Starr 212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163 308-587-2293 • 308-530-3900 (C) email: cedartopranch@yahoo.com

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