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When you see a Judd Ranch female or bull, it’s their eye appeal that draws the first comment. Then, as you study each animal, you notice their functional and convenience traits. And when you read their pedigrees and performance figures, it becomes obvious that Judd Ranch animals give you more—and why Judd Ranch was honored as the No. 1 owner and breeder of AGA Dams of Merit, Dams of Distinction for 21 of the past 27 years, 1998-2024. If you’re needing a strong herdsire, breed-defining females or embryos featuring the top genetics in the breed, give us a call and let’s discuss your needs. Please save these dates: October 11, second Saturday in October, Judd Ranch 35th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, and March 7, first Saturday in March, Judd Ranch 48th Gelbvieh, Balancer® and Red Angus Bull Sale.
View from the Board by Dan Warner
From the Corner Office by Harold Bertz by Grace Schlueter by Bob Weaber, Ph.D.
NEW TOOLS FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD FROM CLASSROOM TO CATTLE: USING NETWORKING TO SHARE THE GELBVIEH STORY
04. 14. 16. 10. 12. 06. UPGRADING EQUIPMENT: 0UT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW BRIDGING THE GAP
DNA RESULTS KEY
Junior Connection by Madalyn Johnson Registry Tips N’ Tricks by Shianna Ocken
NEW SELECTION TOOLS DEPLOYED FOR GELBVIEH BREEDERS AND THEIR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
COVER PHOTO BY AUDREY POWLES PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S. GRAPHIC DESIGN MALERIE MARKLEY
HAROLD BERTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR haroldb@gelbvieh.org
TOM STRAHM COMMERCIAL MARKETING DIRECTOR tom@gelbvieh.org
AUPGRADING EQUIPMENT: OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
by Harold Bertz, Executive Director
while back, I was a full-time rancher/farmer and had a full fleet of hay equipment: mower, rake, baler and tractors. When I shifted careers, it became evident I would not have the time to spend making our own hay, so the decision was made to sell all the equipment and hire professionals. A few years ago, I decided to reinvest in some “dated” equipment to do the mowing and raking again myself.
The equipment was sound, ran great and performed the task as well as equipment developed in the 1990s could. But as I was making slow laps around my hay ground, I watched my neighbor’s new, disc cut, GPS guided and significantly larger machines work circles around my dated equipment. It became evident I had some decisions to make, continue using outdated equipment that allowed me to get the job done, but with less efficiency and quality, or hiring someone with new and advanced equipment to perform the same functions at a much higher quality and efficiency level. I chose the latter.
The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Breed Improvement Committee and AGA Board of Directors have been working to upgrade selection tools over the past few years, moving towards a higher quality and more efficient set of indexes for the breed. The retired $Cow, Efficiency Profit Index (EPI) and old Feeder Profit Index™ (FPI™) have served producers well in describing animals and assisting them in making selection decisions, but the time has come to adopt a higher quality and more efficient set of selection tools.
The recent adoption and launch of the Maternal Profit Index (MPI), Feeder Profit Index (FPI) and Total Profit Index (TPI) position commercial producers to be able to make better decisions
with current and regularly updating information. The decision to change to the new indexes was not done without thought, conversation and applied thinking by industry experts, members of the AGA Breed Improvement Committee and the AGA Board.
These new indexes are relevant selection tools, valuable to breeders and commercial producers. While Gelbvieh breeders must remain committed to growing the maternal merits of our cattle, we need to remain committed to building cattle with more marbling. In multiple conversations while studying the merits and distributions of these indexes the quote, “Weight builds the price, marbling builds the premium,” was used as an anchor for thought and discussion. The Gelbvieh cow is the hardest working in the industry. The Gelbvieh cow that adds elite marbling to her calves is the most valuable cow in the industry.
Good times are here, and it appears better days are ahead for the beef industry. All classes of cattle continue to set records, from cull cows and bulls to every weight of feeder cattle. The future is certainly bright for the Gelbvieh breed. Now is the right time to utilize the tools available to position your program for the future. The new indexes are one
of the important tools to study and encourage your commercial buyers to consider when selecting cattle at your ranch.
An exciting opportunity to recharge and refresh your Gelbvieh enthusiasm will be at the 55th Annual AGA National Convention, December 3-5, 2025, at the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. Join us for education, networking and important association business. Your participation will help shape the future of the AGA as we become the fastest growing breed in the industry. I look forward to seeing you down the road.F
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ANEW TOOLS FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD
by Dan Warner, AGA President
s the days seem to shorten and cooler weather is here, and most breeders have or are currently taking inventory of the spring calf crop; fall calving is well underway, and it is definitely a busy time. These routine activities bring about an ongoing evaluation of the current genetics and a reflection of how we got here and where we are going to? Kate and I always chuckle about the word “nowhere”, are we “now here” or are we “no where”? I believe that in this business it takes tools and measurements to answer that question.
The new indexes released this past month are just that. They are a TOOL and are as current as any in the industry to select and evaluate our cattle. More importantly, they are designed to help your customers select cattle for their marketing program. Remember that it takes data to enhance these tools to the highest accuracy. If we want cattle to be honestly represented by these indexes it will take data to drive it. Submit all the data, if you only turn in the good or the half you keep, suddenly the individual that was in your top half falls to the bottom half of the data set you sent in.
It is a pleasant time to be in the beef business. Let’s keep this breed moving forward in a positive manner. In a few short weeks we will be gathering in Nashville, Tennessee, for the American Gelbvieh Association National Convention and annual meeting. It takes all our members to have their voice heard and their input into the future direction of the breed. We need to stay educated to form the thoughts that will propel our breed. Make plans today to join us in Tennessee for a great program and a little bit of fun along the way.F
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INFORMATION EXCHANGE
JIMMY CHRISTOPHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 25
Each year the Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship awards up to two $1,000 scholarships to deserving applicants that reside east of the Mississippi River. The recipients have traditionally been announced during the Gelbvieh and Balancer® events at the North American International Livestock Exposition. Visit Gelbvieh.org/juniors/scholarships to download the application. Applications are due October 25, 2025, and should be mailed to the AGA or submitted electronically to info@gelbvieh.org
AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES ARE OPEN
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 the show ring. The top three photos will be displayed at the 55th Annual AGA National Convention held on December 3-5, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. The photos will also appear in the January issue of Gelbvieh World.
Cash Prizes for Top Winners!
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50
Photo entries must be high-quality, high-resolution color photos (smartphone photos are acceptable) and sent to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com. Please include the title of the photo, the photographer’s name, email address, and phone number. Entries are due October 31, 2025.
DUNN NAMED RECIPIENT OF THE SECOND LIVESTOCK MARKETEERS SCHOLARSHIP
Preston Dunn, St. John, Kan., recently received a $1,500 scholarship from the Livestock Marketeers, an organization of livestock marketing professionals. Livestock Marketeers Scholarships go to college-age students interested in pursuing a career in the livestock marketing industry.
Dunn grew up in the cattle business. He graduated from the Western College of Auctioneering in 2022. He continues to hone his auctioneering craft, watching and learning from established auctioneers. Dunn is a senior at Kansas State
University, where he dual majors in animal science and agricultural economics with a minor in business. He was a 10-year member of the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) and served on its board of directors. Dunn’s career goals include becoming a purebred livestock auctioneer, while also selling equipment, working as a ring man and giving back to 4-H and FFA by working benefit auctions.
NEW MEMBERS AGA
Wade-Fairview Farms, Campbellsburg, Ind.
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Brett Stevens, Miller, S.D.
Greg Serakowskie, New Kensington, Pa. Cheyenne Mcendaffer, Sterling, Colo.
JS Farms, Jayess, Miss.
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Chad Stevens, Miller, S.D.
Megan Sagner, Chugwater, Wyo.
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FROM CLASSROOM TO CATTLE: USING NETWORKING TO SHARE THE GELBVIEH STORY
by Madalyn Johnson, AGJA Director
The fall season brings many things; cattle shows, colder weather and school. While school may seem like a chore, it is actually a great outlet to network with your peers and share about the Gelbvieh breed.
Networking is a powerful tool to help you connect with other people around you. Networking is building relationships with individuals, and it gives you an opportunity to share about Gelbvieh with someone who wouldn’t normally hear about it. Networking can provide you opportunities and outlets that you wouldn’t have been offered otherwise, and you can use it as an outlet to promote the industry we are all so passionate about. The process of building these connections and with increased knowledge, can help expand your visibility within the industry, and will allow you to see new solutions to problems you may be trying to solve.
The AGJA is a great place to network with people who share your interests. You
make new friends, experience personal growth, and reach your fullest potential.
Networking with your peers can seem like a daunting task, but it can be pretty simple. Many junior members are already involved in 4-H and FFA but joining clubs that you wouldn’t normally join such as a student council or Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), can help you connect with a new group of people outside of agriculture. By attending club meetings and school events, it can make you look more approachable and social, which will make it easier for you to talk to new people, and for people to talk to you. Networking will help you raise your profile, and it will establish you as a reliable professional. This is especially important when you are talking to another breeder or potential buyer about the Gelbvieh breed.
When you’re talking to new people, this is a great opportunity to share about the
Gelbvieh breed. For example, if someone asks what you do outside of school, you could talk about how you show Gelbvieh cattle and then tell them why you decided to show. Not only this, by working with your local 4-H and FFA, you can create an Ag Day or Ag in the Classroom event for younger grades, and it gives you a chance to talk about Gelbvieh cattle and the beef industry. Make sure that you are ready to answer questions with a short and clear answer to avoid confusion, while giving them accurate information.
Networking is an extremely important skill to learn. Whether you’re talking to your friends, or a potential buyer, the ability to communicate with those around you, especially about Gelbvieh cattle, can help advance the beef industry as well as yourself. F
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AREGISTRY TIPS N’ TRICKS
DNA RESULTS KEY
by Shianna Ocken, Registry Coordinator
s preparation for bull sale season is in full swing, members and producers are in the heat of collecting DNA samples, submitting them to the lab and understanding the results that are sent back. The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) hopes that these results prove to be helpful to your operation.
Here are some helpful tips and information for a successful DNA season.
GENERAL TERMS:
• Qualified- Indicates that the parent registration number listed has been confirmed and verified through the DNA parentage test and IS the parent. Qualified = Match
• Excluded- (Figure 1) Indicates that the parent registration number listed does NOT verify through the DNA parentage test. Excluded = NOT a match.
EXCLUDED ANIMALS
If the tested animal is excluded in your DNA order, and you have alternate parents to try against the tested animal(s), you can submit alternative options. To do so, please email dna@gelbvieh.org with registration numbers of alternate sires and/or dams and which animals you need them verified to. Please also include the mating for the sire/dam.
Please allow up to three business days for retries and allow extra time for weekends, holidays and during busy (spring/fall) seasons.
• Mating Qualified- (Figure 2) Indicates that both the sire and dam registration numbers are qualified, and the mating between the two parents is confirmed.
• Markers not on file- Indicates that the parent registration number listed does not have DNA on file for parentage comparison at this time. Therefore, the association can not confirm nor deny the resulting progeny. If you feel this is incorrect, please reach out to dna@ gelbvieh.org.
Genomically-enhanced EPDs will show up in yellow on the Animal’s EPD profile once they are available. This process could take up to two weeks After DNA has been uploaded. Genomic data is applied to the animal’s EPDs with the routine BOLT analysis that runs weekly. For example, the BOLT analysis picks up every Sunday evening, and then it runs for an entire week. After the analysis is completed, the enhanced EPDs will be posted to the animal’s pedigree the next Tuesday and can be noted with the yellow highlighted EPDs.
Please see the timeline below:
GENETIC DEFECTS
• Carrier: AMC, NHC, OSC, DDC. Animal has been confirmed and carries the genetic defect listed. Animals that are carriers can still be registered, and results are uploaded to the animal’s pedigree.
• Free: AMF, NHF, OSF, DDF. Animal had been confirmed not to carry the genetic defect listed. The animal’s results will be uploaded to the pedigree.
GENOMIC-ENHANCED ANIMALS
FAILED SAMPLES
Failed Samples have been run through processing twice to try and achieve a quality data report to you. If you wish to receive results on the animal(s) with failed samples, you will need to resubmit a new sample. In the case of a failed sample or No Result (NR), members are responsible for the cost of the test on a sample resubmission. It is recommended to consider using a different sample type than the one that has previously failed. If your animal had a failed blood card, try a TSU or hair card. Please consider if your animal could be a twin, as blood cards will fail on twin animals.
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NEED NEW CERTIFICATES PRINTED?
Please contact registry@gelbvieh.org for any requests on registration certificates that need reprinted with updated parentage or EPDs. Please include registration numbers on the animals you need.
DNA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Can you specifically tell me why my sample failed
A: Unfortunately, no we cannot. This is not reported in the lab system, so neither the customer representatives nor the AGA staff know exactly what caused a sample to fail. Please see the Common Reasons for Failed Samples PDF on our website. Please remember, these samples have completed two rounds of processing (second free of charge to you) to try and achieve results.
Q: Where can I view my DNA order results?
A: There are multiple ways to view the results of a DNA order. To view results on a specific animal, pull up the Animal Detail Screen of the animal you wish to view results. This screen should display the animal’s info. In the center of the Detail Screen, select the tab labeled “DNA”.
From here, you can see the results of the testing, the test type, conditions results, trait results, and resubmit for additional testing in this page.
To view results of the Entire DNA Order, select the tab labeled “Herd Mgmt” on the
left side of the screen. From there, select the tab labeled “DNA”.
Q: I selected “AI Sire” or “Donor Dam” on my DNA tests, why doesn’t my animal have a Permit yet?
A: Selecting “AI Sire/Donor Dam” on the reasons portion of the DNA testing is strictly there to help you know what testing is needed for AI sires and donor dams. Once DNA testing is complete, a donor dam permit or AI sire permit can be purchased on the animal’s detail screen. If the option to purchase a permit is not available, please reach out to registry@gelbvieh.org or dna@gelbvieh.org.F
GAPBRIDGING THE
By GRACE SCHLUETER, AGA SUMMER INTERN
The average American today is three and a half generations removed from production agriculture. This explains why most consumers don’t know where their food comes from and often believe the misconceptions spread by those who oppose agriculture.
GMO (genetically modified organism) has become a dirty word— science says it’s safe, but the public still hears “Frankenfood.” The cattle industry is often portrayed as the villain when it comes to global warming, as cattle are commonly referred to as “methane machines” and “greenhouse grazers”, and are blamed for climate change.
Misconceptions such as these are the product of a misinformed public. Should this continue, production agriculture will become increasingly restricted by policies and public opinions based on misinformation. If we neglect to tell our own story, others will tell it for us— and they won’t be generous.
This is why it is imperative that we as producers become advocates for the beef industry. Through advocacy we can positively influence public perceptions and make sure our voices are heard.
Consumers have become increasingly interested in where their food comes from and how it is raised, calling for more transparency from the beef industry. Transparency builds trust and helps counter the false narratives pushed by ag critics. All producers, regardless of their size and background, can work to become more transparent by sharing their stories with the public.
Sharing personal stories can help build connections with consumers, as they are more willing to trust real people than faceless entities. Personal stories allow
consumers to see the families, values, and hard work behind their food. Pulling at the heartstrings is more than just a nice sentiment, it’s also a well proven strategy. Consumers are more likely to trust and support producers in an industry they feel they “know” and have a personal connection with.
WE MUST CONSISTENTLY STRIVE TO MAKE EVERY EXPERIENCE OR INTERACTION THE PUBLIC HAS WITH THE BEEF INDUSTRY A GOOD ONE. EACH ENCOUNTER IS A CHANCE TO LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION, AND IT’S OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT IMPRESSION IS POSITIVE. IT’S UP TO US TO BRIDGE THE GAP.
-Grace Schlueter
Finding an avenue to share your story might seem intimidating and slightly out of reach at first. However, utilizing readily available tools, such as social media, can help get the ball rolling. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other similar social media platforms are powerful tools for reaching the public. Posting a few photos of feeding cattle or checking pastures can enable consumers to immerse themselves in the daily life of a beef producer. Showing before and after pictures of pasture management can showcase the sustainability of the beef industry and how it improves environmental health. Pictures of a family sitting down to eat a hearty meal
of steak and potatoes can be a perfect opportunity to share the nutritional value of beef. Even posting a lighthearted video of calves playfully racing around the yard with their tails in the air can highlight how producers prioritize animal welfare and are committed to giving cattle the best care possible. The key is to view everyday tasks from the perspective of someone outside of agriculture, and suddenly even simple, seemingly insignificant moments can teach something meaningful.
Engaging in community events is another effective way to build connections with the public. Donating beef to school lunch programs, sponsoring Ag in the Classroom activities, or speaking at local events are all ways in which to promote the beef industry. Sometimes simple interactions like talking to customers at the grocery store and sharing tips on ways to cook different beef cuts can also leave a lasting impact. At the county fair, it can sometimes feel annoying when people come up to pet your animal or ask what their name is. However, this may be their only exposure to the beef industry, so taking the time to answer their questions can help them become more knowledgeable about the beef industry and agriculture in general.
We must consistently strive to make every experience or interaction the public has with the beef industry a good one. Each encounter is a chance to leave a lasting impression, and it’s our responsibility to ensure that impression is positive. It’s up to us to bridge the gap.F
NEW SELECTION TOOLS DEPLOYED FOR GELBVIEH BREEDERS AND THEIR COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) has had several economic indexes available for use in sire selection and represented significant advancements in selection strategies for commercial cattlemen and Gelbvieh breeders when they were deployed. However, it’s been a long time since those indexes and their underlying parameters were updated. In that time, through AGA’s partnership with International Genetic Solutions (IGS), new EPDs including Dry Matter Index (DMI) and Mature Weight (MWT), and updated carcass trait estimates have been deployed that make selection indexes based on these traits even more powerful. Combined, these developments have motivated the development of three new indices. These new, powerful tools were developed using a modern index development platform called iGENDEC (short for internet-based GENetic DECision support tool).
iGENDEC is a web-based tool to enable the construction of economically optimal selection indexes. iGENDEC allows index customization through adjustment of economic and production parameters to reflect specific enterprise or production scenarios, including the sale-point of calves, current phenotypic means, economic parameters, breed(s), and
By BOB WEABER, PH.D.
planning horizon. The resulting indexes account for the differences in costs and revenues related to underlying selection traits as well as the genetic relationships between these traits and the variation each contributes to the index.
The iGENDEC product was developed through the financial support of a USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) grant with the aim of helping the beef industry make genetic selection decisions that are specific to their unique circumstances. It was co-developed by a team of researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Kansas State University, the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, and Theta Solutions, LLC. iGENDEC is deployed to the industry as a subscription-based tool by the Beef Improvement Federation and is available to breed organizations, individual breeders, students, and extension educators through a variety of licensing options.
Dr. Matt Spangler at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln led the research and extension team that built iGENDEC and sees the system benefiting the beef industry in a number of ways.
“It benefits commercial producers by helping them make genetic (often
sire) selection decisions that are more profitable. It helps seedstock producers better advise their commercial bull buyers, and it can also allow them to make seedstock matings with their future commercial buyer’s profit in mind,” says Spangler.
Selection indexes provide a single value that describes differences in expected profit in a specific production and marketing circumstance. The selection index simplifies the ranking of candidates across many available EPDs by placing economic weight on traits that have an economic impact in the prescribed scenario. While the selection index is simple to use, it’s construction is not a trivial exercise.
Once parameterized, iGENDEC simulates thousands of progeny under the model assumptions and produces the economic weights for the selection criteria to achieve the optimal selection index that maximizes progress toward the profit objective. The economic weights place monetary value on a one-unit increase in the trait, given all other traits held constant. After the weightings are applied to the selection criteria EPD, the values are summed together to form the index. The model includes genetic and phenotypic relationships between traits and thereby accounts for correlated
responses to selection. iGENDEC also models relevant breed differences and heterotic effects.
The new Gelbvieh-specific indexes were constructed with transparency in mind and are designed to be updated annually. The economic parameters are based on publicly accessible current industry pricing data, including a 10-year rolling average of prices for feeder and cull cattle and cow herd production costs from the USDA, as well as USDA-reported grid carcass prices from the carcass contract library. Breed, heterosis, and expected animal performance are sourced from USDA Meat Animal Research Center research outputs.
The new indexes are designed around three common production/marketing scenarios as described below. All three indexes are based on a breeding system where Gelbvieh bulls are mated to Angusbased cows and include selection criteria (EPDs) for economically relevant or key indicator traits. Summary statistics and percentile ranks will be reported through the DigitalBeef portal. The three indexes are described below with their selection criteria and graphical depiction of the amount of variation in each index attributable to each included trait EPD, providing a relative indication of how important each trait is within the index. Each index has been carefully designed and reviewed. Commercial producers should utilize the selection index whose
production scenario most closely matches their production system.
Maternal Profit Index (MPI): In this production scenario, Gelbvieh bulls are mated to Angus-based cows with surplus calves marketed at weaning, with replacement heifers retained from the calf crop. EPDs weighted in this index are Calving Ease Direct (CED) and Maternal (CEM), Weaning Weight (WW), Milk (MILK), Mature Weight (MWT), Dry Matter Intake (DMI), Stayability (STAY), and Heifer Pregnancy (HP). Mature weight is the primary driver and represents the significant cost of maintenance energy requirement in the cow-calf sector. Weaning Weight and Milk (expressed in pounds of calf
weaning weight) represent the principal revenue stream. Stayability helps account for differences in replacement costs in the system and the effect of heifer retention on revenue streams. This index should be used by commercial cattlemen whose production scenario includes the traditional marketing of calves at weaning and replacement retention from the herd. Figure One reports the relative emphasis of traits included in MPI.
Feeder Profit Index™ (FPI™): Envisioned as a completely terminal index, FPI assumes all calves are marketed as finished beef carcasses priced on a valuebased grid. Thus, it shouldn’t be used in production scenarios where replacements are kept from these matings. The new FPI formulation more precisely weights Economically Relevant Traits (ERTs) available for selection, including the key carcass traits of Carcass Weight (CW), Ribeye Area (REA), and Dry Matter Intake (DMI) that were not included in the original formulation. The new FPI also weights Fat Thickness (CFAT), post-weaning Average Daily Gain (ADG), and Calving Ease Direct (CED). Carcass value determined by carcass weight, quality, and yield grade influencing traits accounts for approximately 75% of the index as principal revenue drivers. Dry Matter Intake (DMI) captures differences in expected costs to the terminal carcass endpoint. Figure Two reports the relative emphasis of traits included in FPI.
Total Profit Index (TPI): Combining replacement female retention from the herd with carcass endpoint for marketed surplus heifers and all steers, TPI balances both maternal and terminal selection criteria. Because of the challenges faced by commercial cattlemen by the antagonisms in selection for this production scenario, TPI includes the largest and most diverse set of EPDs in the model, including carcass traits as the primary revenue drivers with cow Mature Weight (MWT), Stayability (STAY) and Dry Matter Intake (DMI) as cost drivers. Figure Three reports the relative emphasis of traits included in TPI.
HOW TO USE THE NEW INDEXES:
Implementation of the new Gelbvieh indexes into sire selection decisions is simple and straightforward. Each index is reported in dollars and represents the differences of sires’ progeny values when produced under each of the specific scenarios. The index values reported are on a per conceived calf basis. It is expected that users of the indexes generally conform to the respective production circumstances. In the example below, we would expect Sire A to produce progeny that average $60 per head more than sire B for MPI; $40 more per calf net return for FPI, and $80 per head more net return than that of sire B for TPI.
Sire A: $140 $150 $200
Sire B: $80 $110 $120
Difference*: $60 $40 $80
* Expected dollar value difference per conceived calf
The new Gelbvieh specific selection indexes present an unprecedented opportunity for breeders and commercial cattlemen to select the right bulls for improved profit potential. These tools provide a simple, efficient and impactful multiple trait selection strategy for producers in each of the common production scenarios.F
AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES FOUR NEW EPDS
The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) has published four new EPDs that are now available to all members and stakeholders. Please find descriptions of each EPD below.
Mature Weight (MWT): Body weight of cows adjusted to six years of age at body condition score 5. MWT is reported in pounds and is computed from a genetic model that leverages information from weaning weight, post-weaning gain, and mature weights of cows. Reported weights are adjusted for both age at observation and for body condition. Body weights of cows two to 12 years of age are utilized in the evaluation so producers can report data at any age for the evaluation. Preferably, cows should be evaluated at or shortly following weaning, as that’s a convenient time for many producers to process cows. Weight collected at other times in the production cycle are acceptable. Producers should measure full contemporary groups on the same day as the observation date, which helps form the contemporary group.
Cow Energy Requirement-Yearly (CERY): Mature body weight, lactation potential and birth weight are primary predictors of energy requirements. Mature Weight, Milk and Birth Weight EPD are utilized to inform prediction equations from beef cow nutrition research to estimate differences in energy requirement over a production year. The CERY EPD is reported in pounds of Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) required for an age six cow.
Dry matter intake (DMI): The genetic difference in pounds of expected average daily dry matter intake of progeny.
$GAIN: Reports the difference in expected marginal value of gain less the cost of feed to achieve that gain. Reported in dollars of marginal profit with more positive values representing increased efficiency and profit.
MPI FPI TPI
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The Cow Power Female Genotyping Project is a collaborative effort with the American Gelbvieh Association, American Gelbvieh Foundation, and Neogen to increase the number of genotypes and phenotypic information on females in the AGA herdbook. Collection of this information helps to increase the accuracy and predicting power of EPDs used to describe Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle.
Participants that submit mature weights and body condition scores electronically on at least 90% of their current active cow inventory will receive an additional, one-time $4 rebate per head.
Requirements:
DNA samples must be collected with an Allflex Tissue Sampling Unit. Blood and hair samples are not eligible for this project.
*This is a research project and DNA turnaround time, data processing, and other timelines within this project are not reflective of current AGA turnaround times.
For more information or to enroll in the project, contact the AGA office at 303-465-2333 or email dna@gelbvieh.org.
American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors Meeting Highlights
The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) board of directors met August 6-8, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. The following are highlights of the meeting and action points approved by the board:
EDUCATION
The board meeting began Wednesday afternoon with an update on the 701X and DigitalBeef merger and the plans for the registry system updates moving forward presented by Lindsay Knight and Sam Fisher from 701X followed by a question and answer session.
ASSOCIATION
Approved minutes from April 2025 board meeting.
FINANCIALS
Year-to-date financials ending July 2025 were reviewed and approved. The AGA is in good financial standing with targeted budgets for the 2024-2025 year on track. Items of discussion included changes in credit card fee charges, increased number of cows on inventory versus year prior, sending membership applications to non-member transfers, and incentives to encourage increased membership.
The 2025-2026 AGA Budget was discussed and passed as presented.
BREED PROMOTION UPDATE
Updates were provided on the national advertising budget year-to-date, and social media campaigns that will continue throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. It was noted that efforts are underway to obtain new photos for
the association’s photo library. An update was provided for the Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program (GRAP) and Gelbvieh Media Production Report.
The 2025 sale price analysis was presented and discussed.
The board received an update on the Scale and Rail Carcass Contest and Steer Challenge.
RULES AND BYLAWS
The board accepted the committee’s recommendation of automatic membership renewal.
The board accepted the committee’s recommendation to remove section VII. Voluntary Artificial Insemination Semen Certificate Program from the AGA Rules.
The board recommended that the Rules and Bylaws committee explore allowing electronic absentee voting at the annual meeting.
BREED IMPROVEMENT
The board voted at this meeting and a special Zoom meeting on August 28, 2025, to implement the Maternal Profit Index (MPI), Feeder Profit Index™ (FPI™) and the Total Profit Index (TPI). It was also voted to publish Mature Weight (MWT), Cow Energy Requirement-Yearly (CERY), Dry Matter Intake (DMI), and a feed efficiency sub index ($Gain). This will be effective as soon as staff can make the updates.
Cow Power was discussed including recognition of Cow Power Certified and Cow Power Elite designations for members that participated in the program. Each participant will be recognized in the November Gelbvieh World.
There were motions to pursue the development of feet and leg EPDs and teat and udder EPDs, potentially seeking support from the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF).
AMERICAN GELBVIEH JUNIOR ASSOCIATION
(AGJA) UPDATE
An update was provided for junior programs and the AGJA Junior Classic by Martha Moenning.
NATIONAL SALE COMMITTEE
Matt Sims was nominated by the National Sale Committee and approved by the board to manage the National AGA sale. The sale will be held Monday, January 5, 2026, in conjunction with the Cattleman’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
AGA NATIONAL CONVENTION
The focus of the 55th Annual AGA National Convention held at the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville will be value for members, as well as the opportunity to enjoy fellowship with one another.
C ONVENTIO N
December 3-5, 2025 | Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Registration and Hotel Block Now Open
NOTICE OF THE 55TH AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING
Pursuant 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 5, 2025, commencing at 10:30 a.m. The location for the 2025 annual meeting is the Margaritaville Hotel Nashville located at 425 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. 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 55th AGA Annual Meeting.
The nominating committee’s official announcement of the slate of nominees to fill five positions on the AGA board of directors may be found on page 24 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. To obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit his or her request 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 6, 2025) nor less than 10 business days (November 19, 2025) 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 26, 2025, to be counted at the annual meeting during the AGA board of directors election to be held Friday, December 5, 2025.
Sincerely,
Harold Bertz Executive Director American Gelbvieh Association
ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONVENTION
convention information
REGISTRATION
Online registration for the 55th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention is available at https://gelbvieh. org/membership/coming-events/convention-2. Early convention registration pricing is $150 per adult, $100 per junior (ages 6-21), and children 5 and under are free. Early convention registration pricing ends November 1, 2025. After this time, prices will increase to $175 per adult and $125 per juniors (ages 6-21), so be sure to register early for the discounted pricing! Online registration will remain open until November 26, 2025. Onsite registration will be available at convention.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A block of hotel rooms is available at the headquarters hotel, Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, at the rate of $189 per night. Reservations can be made using the link available at https://gelbvieh.org/membership/coming-events/convention-2. Rooms must be reserved by November 7, 2025, to receive group pricing.
All individuals registered for convention by the November 1, 2025, early registration deadline will be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a free year of membership. The drawing will take place at the Bull Pen Session social and reception on Wednesday evening. Those entered must be present to win.
2025-2026 AGA BOARD OF
DALTON BENNETT, Red House, Va.
I am very honored to be nominated as a candidate for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors. Along with my dad, Jim, and his two brothers, Paul and Brian, we own and operate Knoll Crest Farm in Red House, Virginia. We have Gelbvieh, Balancer®, Angus and Hereford cattle, and market about 450 bulls annually. I have been responsible for the breeding of our Gelbvieh and Balancer herds since 2014 and have truly found a passion for the breed. My wife Monica and I are blessed to live on the farm with our three daughters, Kennedy, Hadley, and Colyer.
I graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Crop and Soil Science in 2013 and came directly home to work on our farm. During that time, I have served on the Virginia Angus Association board of directors, our county Farm Bureau board, as well as President of our local cattlemen’s association. Currently, I sit on the leadership council for a regional university agricultural research station and serve as past chairman of the Virginia Beef Council. All these experiences have taught me valuable lessons not just about the industry but more importantly about the people involved in agriculture.
Gelbvieh cattle have been a major part of my family’s history and success. Early on, my grandfather saw the advantages of adding Gelbvieh to our then all Hereford seedstock operation and we were one of the first breeders to bring a herd east of the Mississippi River in 1981. I believe that the stories of how they bought those cattle and got them back home over a span of a few years are some of the family’s favorite to tell. We have enjoyed a lot of success in the breed over the years, and I look forward to being a part of the breed’s success in the future.
I believe the Gelbvieh breed is well positioned for a larger chunk of the market share in the near future. As I listen to bull customer needs, I hear a large demand for what Gelbvieh does well. As we continue to try to add carcass weight and keep mature cow weights in check, I think Gelbvieh may well be the breed best suited to walk that very difficult tightrope. I hope to have the opportunity to bring my somewhat unique viewpoint as a multi-breed, eastern breeder to a board of directors that I hear is already doing an amazing job.
JJ BOEHLER, Orleans, Neb.
Thank you to the nominating committee for considering me as a candidate for the AGA Board of Directors.
Cows — especially Gelbvieh — are my passion. I’ve been an AGA member since July 25, 1988, and am proud to have witnessed the association’s many achievements. I have enthusiastically promoted the breed to anyone interested in building a quality cowherd.
My son, Joe, and I operate roughly 100 mostly Balancer® cows and another 20 Angus cows, retaining 15-20 bulls each year to serve our long-time customers within a 25mile radius. My daughter, Kerry and son-in-law Brandon Spence, have established their own registered Gelbvieh herd, and Kerry currently serves as President of the Gelbvieh Association in Nebraska.
I’ve had the pleasure of helping several families get started with Gelbvieh and working with many talented junior members.
I am honored to be considered for the board, and if elected, I will take the position very seriously and work to advance the breed and support our members.
DIRECTORS CANDIDATES
GARY CARLISLE, Redmond, Utah
It is a true honor to be nominated for a position on the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors.
As a fifth-generation rancher, my roots in agriculture run deep. In 1996, I started Carlisle Excavating as a way to help supplement my love of cattle during leaner times. Building and running a business from the ground up has taught me valuable lessons in hard work, resilience, and leadership — qualities I strive to carry into every aspect of ranching and community involvement.
My wife, Susan, and I have worked side by side for over 30 years, raising not only a family, but also a farm and ranch we are proud of. We’ve been blessed with a large and growing family, including 23 grandchildren, who are the joy of our lives.
My journey with Gelbvieh cattle began in 2004, when I traveled to Loveless Gelbvieh with the intention of purchasing two heifers. It didn’t take long to convince me this was a great breed. My trailer had room for ten, but somehow, we made it home with twelve. Since then, my passion for the breed has only grown. Today, our ranch, the YJ Mountain Ranch, runs 120 registered Gelbvieh, with a mix of purebred and Balancer® cattle, along with 100 commercial cows. I continue to be impressed by the maternal strength, efficiency, and overall performance of Gelbvieh cattle. The crossbreeding potential with Balancers has especially intrigued me—using Angus and Gelbvieh genetics combined to maximize heterosis.
I’ve been a committed participant in the Pot of Gold Bull Sale for over 15 years, where I’ve not only seen strong success but also formed lifelong friendships and industry connections. I have also been honored to showcase the genetics of Gelbvieh cattle in numerous venues, including the Utah State Fair since 2007, the Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE), and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). For the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as President of the Utah/Idaho Gelbvieh Association, where I’ve worked to support breeders across our region and help promote the breed.
If elected to the board, I would be honored to be an asset by bringing representation from the western region of cattlemen, helping to ensure that the voice and challenges of our area are part of the conversation moving forward. I would also like to help promote the Gelbvieh breed to commercial cattlemen and help them understand the profitability and long-term benefits Gelbvieh genetics bring to their herds.
Thank you for your consideration.
2025-2026 AGA BOARD OF CHRISTINA DOCKTER, Medina,N.D.
Thank you to the nominating committee for asking me to run for the AGA Board of Directors. I am humbled and honored by their consideration.
My husband, Dwight, and I purchased our first Gelbvieh heifers in 1991 and have been committed to the Gelbvieh breed ever since. We own and operate Golden Buckle Gelbvieh of Medina, North Dakota. We run over 300 head of cows with a majority of them being purebred Gelbvieh. Our family consists of four grown children and their families: Bailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton, who all continue to be active in the agriculture and livestock industry.
While our children were growing up, we exhibited cattle at the National Western Stock Show in Denver and Agribition in Canada. After hosting a production sale for a number of years, we moved to marketing our bulls and females by private treaty.
Our family believes in the future of agriculture by not only living it but also investing in the future of youth through FFA, 4-H and the American Junior Gelbvieh Association (AGJA). I was a 4-H leader for 23 years and the North Dakota Junior Gelbvieh Association leader for 18 years along with serving on the North Dakota FFA Foundation board.
We have been members of the AGA since 1993. I have served on the Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Futurity board and been active in the North Dakota Gelbvieh Association, having served on the board along with being the sale committee chair and spearheading the marketing our association does utilizing the Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program (GRAP).
A common-sense approach is used on our operation for breeding and culling decisions resulting in a sound, productive herd. Chasing trends and extremes has never been a priority in our operation. Our cows don’t receive special treatment and are expected to be productive cows in our harsh North Dakota winter climate.
We are in an exciting time in the beef business and I am committed to helping make the Gelbvieh breed a top contender as the breed of choice. The Gelbvieh breed has so much to offer and we need to make sure we are in the forefront in all aspects of the beef industry.
Thank you for your consideration and I would appreciate your vote.
DAVID LARSON, Clearbrook, Minn. DIRECTORS CANDIDATES
It’s been a great privilege to serve on the AGA Board of Directors these last three years, and I feel very fortunate to be asked to run for a second term. In my time on the board, I’ve served as Vice President and as Breed Improvement Committee Chairman. To this point, my experience has had its ups and downs, but I feel as a board, we’ve accomplished some really good things. However, we still have much work ahead of us to get the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed to where it needs to be and I hope to provide as much as I can to get us there.
Some background about me, my wife Calli and I, in partnership with my brother Dan and his wife Nicole, own and operate Larsons Lost River Livestock in northwest Minnesota. My wife and I have four children – Sawyer (7) and Reese (5) and year-old twins Hatti and Hayes. We live at the main farm where I grew up and my kids are the fifth generation to live in our old farmhouse that my great-grandfather built. My dad, Mark, and my other brother, Matt, are also involved with the farm, so we are very much a family operation with deep ties to the land and our local community.
My dad first started using Gelbvieh genetics via AI in 1985 and the calves produced on a mostly Hereford cow base were a revelation at the time; Gelbvieh cattle have remained the backbone of our herd ever since. I came back to the farm full time in 2014, after four years at NDSU majoring in Ag Economics and Animal Science and in the past decade, my family has made a significant push to expand our operation to support three families. We hold a production sale in late-February where we market 70 yearling bulls and 50 bred females. We also market some of our top end bred females through several consignment sales and in any given year we sell 150-200 feeder calves. In the next six months, we plan to break ground on a 500 head feedyard with plans to expand that as well. With both the seedstock and commercial sectors as part of our operation, we strive to produce sound, functional, attractive cattle that will succeed in both groups for us and our customers.
If re-elected to the AGA Board of Directors, I will strive to use my experiences to guide my thoughts and opinions but also try my best to represent the wishes of the rest of the membership. I’m always eager to hear from other breeders and their thoughts and opinions matter greatly to me. I would sincerely appreciate your vote, and I look forward to seeing everyone in Nashville.
2025-2026 AGA BOARD OF
BRENT OVERMILLER, Smith Center, Kan.
Hello, I am Brent Overmiller from Smith Center, Kansas. My family has been involved with the Gelbvieh breed since 1984. My wife, Brittany, and I, and our two sons, Hudson and Cooper, are in a joint operation with my parents as well as my brother, Kelly and his family. We run over 600 cows, 250 registered with the AGA and have a farming operation as well. Our annual production sale in February, features 18–22 month old bulls as well as commercial replacement heifers. I am currently finishing out my third year on the AGA board, second as the secretary.
There has not been a more exciting time in my life as a beef producer than what we are experiencing now. A forecasted extended peak in the cattle cycle, weekly record-breaking calf prices, and the unknown in the beef industry as they try to predict the future size of the beef cow herd in the United States makes it exciting. Still, some fear comes with all the uncertainty. Let’s be honest though, what rancher ever described their life as boring?
Serving as a board member of the AGA has also been an exciting time for me, personally. The first year was more about understanding the role of the AGA from the association side and realizing the role of the board. The second year brought a whirlwind in the search for a new executive director. Year three has really combined the excitement of the industry with the excitement of the AGA as we strategize to grow our footprint as a breed. We know we have the best female and the current demand for larger carcasses plays into our strength as cattle that keep gaining weight without sacrificing yield.
I would be honored to serve a second term on the board of directors and work to continue, increase, and see the things we have started play out over the next three years. I have a desire to be aggressive and push the association to build demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle. We all know the advantage of the Gelbvieh breed, it’s time we strive to prove and promote how outstanding these cattle are.
DIRECTORS CANDIDATES
JOSH PHILLIPS, Lathrop, Mo.
It truly is an honor to be asked to run for the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors. I own and operate JGP Gelbvieh along with my wife, Cassie, our two sons, Jace and Cooper, and my parents, Mike and Toni Shrewsbury. We are located in Lathrop, Missouri, which is about 40 miles north of Kansas City. Our operation consists of around 150 Gelbvieh, Balancer®, and commercial cows. We use an aggressive AI and ET program focused on producing high-quality, productive cattle that work in the real world.
We got started in the Gelbvieh breed around 1990 when my parents purchased two red Gelbvieh bulls from the Double F Ranch to service our primarily Angus-type commercial cowherd. From that very first calf crop, we saw added performance and pounds and knew we wanted more. My first show heifer came from one of those first matings, and that is how my Gelbvieh herd was started in 1992. That very first heifer raised the Reserve National Champion Female at the National Western Stock Show in 1996.
Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, I was an active member of American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA). Serving first as the Junior Ambassador and then on the AGJA Board of Directors for two terms. During my time on the board, I served as President, Vice President, and Ex-Officio. Within the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA), I have served on the National Sale Committee for the last four years. I am a member of the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association where I am currently serving on the board of directors.
I attended The University of Missouri from 2000-2004, majoring in Agricultural Education with minors in Ag Economics and Animal Science. Upon graduation, I moved to Georgia and managed TJB Gelbvieh for a few years. Working for The Bicketts allowed me to experience the Gelbvieh breed on a whole other level. I look back on my time at TJB fondly and appreciate all the opportunities, experiences, and friendships gained while I was there.
It’s an exciting time to be in the Beef Industry! Record-high prices are nice to see and hopefully will stay around for a while. If elected to the board, I will work to help to add value to our cattle and promote our breed as the Continental Breed of Choice. I also am a big believer in our junior program, as those young people are the future of our breed.
In closing, I am passionate about promoting the Gelbvieh breed and our people. The Board of Directors has always been filled with breeders whom I have respected, and I do not take this nomination lightly. Thanks again for your consideration.
AGA PHOTO CONTEST
CASH PRIZES FOR TOP WINNERS!
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 55th Annual AGA National Convention held on December 3-5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The photos will also appear in the January issue of Gelbvieh World.
1st Place - $100
2nd Place - $75
3rd Place - $50
Photo entries must be high-quality, high-resolution, color photos (smartphone photos are acceptable) and sent to gelbviehmedia@gmail.com. Please include the title of the photo, the photographer’s name, email address, and phone number. Entries are due October 31, 2025.
2026 CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS TENTATIVE GELBVIEH SCHEDULE
Thurs., Jan. 1
Noon Arrival and Stalling 7:00 p.m. Gates Close for Cattle Arrival
Sun., Jan. 4
10:00 a.m. Gelbvieh/Balancer Junior Female Show
3:00 p.m. Gelbvieh Futurity Show
Mon., Jan. 5
Noon Gelbvieh/Balancer Pen Show
5:00 p.m. The Congressional National Gelbvieh/Balancer Sale, B3SA
Tues., Jan. 6
8:00 a.m. National Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull and Female Show
EVENTS OF INTEREST
OCTOBER 2025
OCT. 4 TKW Gelbvieh & Sunset Ridge Farms Production Sale, Farmington, Mo.
OCT. 11 Judd Ranch 35th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, Kan.
OCT. 13 American Royal Junior and Open Gelbvieh/Balancer Shows, Kansas City, Mo.
OCT. 18
Seedstock Plus Fall Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo
OCT. 20 Danell Diamond Six Ranch Complete Cowherd Dispersal, www.billpelton. com
OCT. 24 T Bar S Cattle Co. Focused on the Future Bull Sale, Billings, Mo.
NOVEMBER 2025
NOV. 1
Seedstock Plus Red Reward Fall Edition Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.
NOV. 1 TJB Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Chickamauga, Ga.
NOV. 8 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 6th Annual Fall Bull and Female Sale, Carthage, Ind.
NOV. 16 North American International Livestock Expo Junior Gelbvieh/ Balancer Show, Louisville, Ky.
NOV. 17 North American International Livestock Expo Open Gelbvieh/ Balancer Show, Louisville, Ky.
NOV. 21
Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Opportunities Female Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.
NOV. 22 Butler Creek Farm Power in the Blood Heifer Sale X, Milton, Tenn.
NOV. 29 Boys from the South Bull Sale, Lebanon, Tenn
DECEMBER 2025
DEC. 2 Warner Beef Genetics Maternal Merit Commercial Female Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.
DEC. 3-5 American Gelbvieh Association 55th Annual National Convention, Nashville, Tenn.
DEC. 5 2025 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, Va.
DEC. 20 12th Annual CJ&L Livestock Bull Sale, Hermosa, S.D.
JANUARY 2026
JAN. 4
JAN. 4
JAN. 4
JAN. 5
Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Gelbvieh/Balancer Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, Oklahoma City, Okla.
People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity, Oklahoma City, Okla.
JAN. 6
JAN. 7
Cattlemen’s Congress Gelbvieh/Balancer Pen Shows, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Cattlemen’s Congress National Gelbvieh/ Balancer Shows, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Warner Beef Genetics Maternal Merit in the Yards Sale, Denver, Colo.
JAN. 25 North Dakota Gelbvieh Association 42nd Annual Golden Rule Sale, Mandan, N.D.
FEBRUARY 2026
FEB. 5 Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh & Balancer Show/Sale, Rapid City, S.D.
FEB. 14 17th Annual Genetic Power Sale, Springfield, Mo.
EVENTS OF INTEREST
FEB. 14 Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Gladstone, N.D.
FEB. 14 Smith Farms Bull & Female Sale, Purvis, Miss.
FEB. 17 48th Annual Cedar Top Ranch Maternal Empire Bull Sale, Burwell, Neb.
FEB. 19 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Medina, N.D.
FEB. 21 Locust Hill Cattle Co. Sale, Pelham, N.C.
FEB. 26 Plateau Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Brush, Colo.
FEB. 27 35th Annual Pot of Gold Bull Sale, Montrose, Colo.
FEB. 28 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Kingsville, Mo.
FEB. 28 Post Rock Cattle Company Cowman’s Kind Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, Kan.
FEB. 28 Larson’s Lost River Livestock 16th Annual Production Sale, Clearbrook, Minn.
MARCH 2026
MARCH 2 Hojer Ranch 34th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, S.D.
MARCH 3 Swanson Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Oxford, Neb.
MARCH 4 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.
MARCH 7 Thorstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch Annual Production Sale, Selby, S.D.
MARCH 7 Judd Ranch 48th Gelbvieh Balancer and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan.
MARCH 7 Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.
MARCH 7 Kentucky Beef Expo Gelbvieh/Balancer Sale, Louisville, Ky.
MARCH 10 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 36th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, Kan.
MARCH 14 Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.
MARCH 14 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance Production Sale, Fredonia, Ky.
MARCH 14 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 23rd Annual Spring Bull and Female Sale, Carthage, Ind.
MARCH 20 Southwest Iowa Bull and Female Sale, Creston, Iowa
MARCH 28 Cranview Gelbvieh Genetic Progress Sale, Rugby, N.D.
MARCH 28 Wilkinson Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Model, Colo.
MARCH 28 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.
APRIL 2026
APRIL 11 Knoll Crest Farm Spring Bull & Female Sale, Concord, Va.
Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates of 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 meganu@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.
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